The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-02-07
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PERSONAL
CThis column is under the supervision
of J. H. Ryan,

of J. H. Ryan,
The local man of The Republican
received list of the officers of the
Afro-American League of the United
States. He regrets that no provision
was made for its entire publicity so
ably written by Eugene Field of Chi
cago. Suffice it to say that John G.
Jones, the president, is an able and
worthy defender of the race and mer-
its all the confidence reposed in him
He is also an officer of the Afro-Amer-
lean Council and Business Mems
League, and at present is a member of
the lower house of the Illinois legisla-
ture. Colonel Pledger, a national
character, is editor of the Atlanta Age
and at present chairman of the State
Central Committee of Georgia. Harry
Z. Smith, veteran newspaper man.
editor of the Cleveland Gazette, three
times elected to the Ohio legislature
w. Calvin Chase, editor of the Wash
1ngtOn Bee, pioneer newspaper edi-
ted at the capital. w. R. Morris is a
well known attorney at MINNEAPOLIS.
and is well known to many of The Re
publican readers. J. E. Hawkins of
this city is too we'll known to need
any extended notice except to say that
he is successful practitioner at the
local bar and was chief counsel in
the Henry murder trial. The officers
are as follows: John G. Jones, pres
Auent; H. G. Smith, first vice presi-
dent; w. A. Pledger, second vice pres
1dent; ]. E. Hawkins, third vice pres
ident; James A. Guy, fourth vice pres
1dent; A. M. Thomas, fifth vice presi-
dent; w. F. Morris, sixth vice presi-
dent; George L. Knox, treasurer; w.
Z. Chase, secretary; J. L. Thompson,
assistant secretary. John A. Bell, as
siStant secretary.
The L'Allegro Club, a dancing So
clety OF bankers, brokers, etc., have
issued unique invitation to it's mem
bers. They announce in the follow
ing well chosen English that George
Rldeout is their caterer, viz: During
the evening CONCEALED aqua pura will
be hypodermically injected in homeo-
pathlc doses to unvaccinated dancers
by DR.. Rideout without extra charge"
A gentleman's social club is now IN
process of formation with J. f. Crag-
well as the moving spirit. The season
is now fast approaching when trolley
and launch parties and other similar
pastimes will be in favor and these
young men are simply taking time by
the forelock"
Geo. Williamson and F. D. Withers
OF Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Co."
were in Seattle Wednesday from
Everett. They report big business all
along the line and regret to know that
Seattle will be unable to see them
on account of the local theatre book
ing being well filled.
The opening of the Queen City Club
Monday evening was a successful
event. Harry Smith and Archie Hunt
nave proven themselves entertainers
as well as dispensers of good cheer"
j. F. Cragwell and A. r. Black were
in Tacoma Wednesday to attend the
funeral of the father of Attorney
Sledge of that city.
Geo. Brunaugh, Ed Claxton and A.
B. Goodell of st. Paul are in the city
and registered at the S. C. P. Club.
Rev. Mcpherson will preach at the
Mt. Zion church Sunday, February
9th, at II a. m. and D. m.
Jim Anderson of Portland is in the
city.
What has become of the Ladies'
Whist Club?
W. H. Echols of Montreal is in the
city.