The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18

been Sheriff Barrett's right hand or
couRdential man, has recently become
Chief bailiR Of the Civl Courts Of
Cook County, and Mr.. GIblin, IL catch
ing onto his new job In good shape.
The fne haired gentlemen running
the famous Crescent Club, gave Val
entane party, and dance at the Doug
lass Club House Tuesday evening. The
aRafr was wen attended By many OF
the upper tens and It reflected much
credit on the head lights Of the club.
Rev. George W. Gaines, who fought
Rev. Abraham Lincoln Murray to
stand still, while he was carrying on
his devilment, In Bethel Church, Is
s,ck at Provident Hospital, but DR.. A
wherefore Williams, will soon have
Rev. Gaines restored to perfect health.
Edward N. Cummings and James B.
Mcdonald, are both making strong
headway In their friendly contest for
Aldermanic honors In the S0th ward,
and whichever one is successful at
the Primaries, the defeated candidate
viii work for the election OF his rival
to the city council.
Mrs. M. Black 5O25 Dearborn ST.,
entertained a few Of her friends last
Friday evening at a whist party In
honor of Mrs. Lular Williams, and
Mrs. Minnie Howard Of New York
City. Mrs. Dave Jenkins, Mrs. Simp-
son, and Mrs. Geneva Smith were
among those present.
Former Alderman P. ]. O'Connell,
Who has been doing some contract
work for the Government at La Sale
H., for the past four months arrived
in town last Saturday. and he may
be induced by his many friends in
the 31st ward to make the race for
the city council this spring.
II is a great consolation to US to an
nounce that the Des Moines Minister
ial Association elected Rev. H. W.
Porter, pastor of the Union Congroga-
tional church, secretary and treasurer |
at their regular meeting last Monday.
1t came as a great surprise to his
many friends, as Rev. Porter has only |
been here since last July. He has
risen very fast in respect among his
brother ministers, both white and col
ored. This is the Ministerial Asso-
citation Of this city and only four col
ored ministers are MEMBERSHIP By
stander Des Mones, Iowa.
The Republican city convention held
in the First Regiment Armory Wednes-
day, was a very tame affair. AS ex-
pected John NJ. Harlan received the
nomination for Mayor Of Chicago, and
his associates on the ticket are: For
city Treasurer, Moses e. Greenebaum.
For city clerk, Francis P. Brady, For
city attorney, John F. Smulski. The
platform declares for the speedy set
Element Of the traction question, in the
interest Of the street car companies, so
that they can continue to force the
people to ride in cold cars, and the
candidates standing on this platform,
will be Overwhelmingly defeated on
A..
Tuesday evening a birthday party /
was given to Miss l. Green 4641 Evans
Ave. the games played were trolley |
ride from st. Louis to KirkwoOd a |
watermelon frolic AMI a penny for
thought. Miss Williams, Miss Croley,
Miss Jones and Miss White won the
first prizes, light refreshments were
served and the guests departed declar-
ing that they had had a very enjoy |
able time among the guests were:
Miss L Jones, Miss M. e. johnson |
Miss 8. Miller, Miss ]. Williams, Miss
p. Nelson, Miss G. Cooper, Mr.. c. Cole
Mr.. A. White, Mr.. C. Green, Mr.. +.
Smith, Mr.. C. Shaw, Mr.. T. Powell
Mr.. VIM. Nelson.
The following are some Of the many
new subscribers to The Broad Ak:
Peter N. Hoffman, Coroner Of Cook
County; J. &. Scott, s6e 9th St. DR..
A. Wherefore Williams, 2s40 State |
St.; Rev. Andrew Webb, 5515 Jeffer-
son Ave; William Blevins, 54s1 Lake
Ave; Col. John R. Marshall, 1852
Dearborn St; Presiding Elder George,
W. Gaines, 27ss Caroline St, st. Louis
Mo-; Philip Green, 343 W. 47th St; D.
P. French, CAT Evans Ave; Mrs. G.
l. Foreman, 472 East 3Sth ST.; Mrs
W. Macy, 513S Grove Ave; Collin
johnson, 240s Dearborn St: Rev. J.
B. odom, 513S La Sale ST.; William
Nelson, 5757 La Fayette Ave; II. s.
Cooper, Mason Contractor, 1910 Dear
hmm 81. Mrs w A Shalby 3732