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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
TAFT HAS RETURNED.
Mrs. Taft Remained in New York for
Short Visit.

Washington, April 16.-President
Taft and his military aide Captain
Butt, returned to Washington at 1912
this morning. Mrs. Taft remained in
New York for a brief visit The trip
was without incident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
Bank Looted in Oklahoma.

Enid. Ok, April 16.-The- safe of the
Bank of Lucien. a eitys30 miles east of
here, was dynamited last night and
81 900 in currency and notes to the
amount of $1,000 stolen. The interior
of the bank building was wrecked. The
robbers escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
Goodman and Stein to Fight.

Memphis, Tenn, April 16.-Paddy Car
roll, of the Phoenix club has matched
featherweights Danny Goodman and
Julius Stein for eight rounds April g.
Joe Choyinski will referee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
shipninc GoId to Brazil-

New York, April 1.-THE National
City bank today engaged $4,000 in
gold coin for Shipment to Brazil on
Monday. and 100000 for shipment on
Friday next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
OiI Gnsher Near Suez.

Suez, April ia syndicate that
has been prospecting on the coast of
the Red sea $50 miles south of here,
has struck an oil gusher, the flow of
which is said to indicate large sup
plies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

the Piergo house for the purpose of
robbery. The woman struggled and the
two boys drove a knife into her back,
killing her.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25

" sebN Pssss stSacher at Lakton was
here sa tt! sapd Sunday visiting
A. P. straashter and Miss E!nms
sm!thers have returned from Mat;
iilptpa. and Seebert, Whore; they >orss.
mixed st, L1tke Councils. {
Mrs. Wilkerson OF Mt. Hope. spent
Monday in~t city. =
Allen Whltlock left yesterday for
Union after having visited friends
and relatiNssy here. ,,,.....r =
Burgess AstAkens left Saturday. for
R1chmend and Washington. :
revival services are being held nj
the End Baptist church. {
The following program was rem
dered az theM. E. Church on the
evening OF Fe5. 22nd. :.
Song: sAmeriSa. ;
InvocationssMr. Aaron Robinson.
Select Reading; Miss Annie Simp-
son. >: ~ IeS8s :
Solo; Lead Kindly Light Rev. J.
r. Davis ~.
Select Reading; Miss Grace Rob
ertson,
Address: Rev. ]. r. Davis.
Song. $40.
Address, Mira. P. H. Hill. 80,
The church was very tastefully
decorated and, dainty refreshments
were served. r.
Miss Eva Wells was out Of the city
on business Monday. 49,.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
BLUEFlELD.

Two entertainments were given
one at the Mt. Zion Baptist church
and the other Mt the Scott ST. church
survivors. A neat sum was realized
AZ each.
Mrs. Walden entertained Misses
Lavender. and Griffin at dinner, last
Sunday.
Lincoln's birthday exercises were
held at the Raleigh st. M. E. church
Friday evening and Friday afternoon
at the North Side School by the pu-
pills of Missis Colland and Lewis.
Mrs. Jennie Austin continues to
improve Slowly,
A Valentine party will be given at
the Y. Nj. G A. tonight.
The Study Club met with Miss All
Ter, Thursday evenin.
Owing to the. inclemency of the
weather, the, Rally at the Scott ST.
church was mot as successful as had
been hoped but it will be repeated
later
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Calendar, of Princeton will re-
greet to learn, Of the death OF their
son, William, Jr,, who died Friday
evening and was buried at Prince
ton, Saturday afternoon. =
Mrs. Mary Jones entertained Mis-
ses Shelton and Lavender at dinner
Sunday afternoon on their return
from Princeton:
Dr. Holland is in the city this
week.
Miss Ailer.. primary teacher in the
South Side School is Ill with bron-'
chitis.
Miss. Eva Griffin is substituting for
her
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25

-
~ a. IT. Galloway, Rev. ID. c. Deans
AlaA Minis NJ. a. Galloway ATTENDED
AAS RaHdtng CYCLE at Glen Jean Sat,
IS -, r. Law, teacher at Greenvi!le
s!ytaS there Monday. 49,. -. ...
Mrs. A. R. Galloway, principal OF
Glen Jean School, was here Satur-
dsN,s 81. .......,.....,.
\, Mira. Ella Jennison left few days
ako,5fpr Pittsburg, Pa. to visit her
brother,
%;SssS1fSs. Julia Wilkerson left this
week for the Holley Sanitarium.
The Christian Aid Society will
!. meet with Mrs. Hetty Red, Sunday.
REV, D. c. Hunter was n town this
weak. - =. .,... d. .-....
BORN to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Swan
asHne girl. ~
Teachers District Institute will
meet here March 18th, in Calloway's
HalL,,~l $3.50.
Ian entertainment will be given
SATURDAY. evening by the Christian
AID Society.
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INSTITUTE.


Miss Hassie Minor has returned to
her studies after several weeks III
ness. d,
MISC Fannie G. Cobb, DR.. ]. R.
WhiDper, Missis Ollie Meadows, Anne
Wtlcher and May Eubank, Messrs.s G.
=. Mitchell and A. O. Brown went
to Charleston Monday evening. T.
Miss Mildred Burdette was called
nome Saturday because of the seri-
Gus Illness of her mother. -"
Mrs. Robert Watson, of Montgom-
cry spent a few days at Institute
this week. 49,.
Mrs. Bick Meadows was called to
Cedar Grove because of the serious
illness Of her daughter, Emma 4 :.
" 0,%McIver Sas6h Hast Hate Rasi.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
HCGESTON-LONDON.

Rev. Newsom. Of Raleigh was In
town last week. .-
Miss Mamie Morris was in Hand
ley Thursday a guest of Miss J.
Chancellor.
c. T. Burke returned Thursday
from a business trip to. Elkins and
other points in the northern part Of
the state
Miss Amelia Mcdaniel, teacher at
Ward and Miss F Williams were
guests of relatives and friends here,
Saturday.
Mrs. Phil Parks was in Montgom-
cry on business, Wednesday,.
s. B. Graves. made q business trip
to Montgomery Wednesday.
Miss Junior Chancellor, Of Hand
ley left Sunday for an extended visit
tc her parents in Va.
The ,SWOmans Improvement Lea
que met en- Thursday in a. general
business meeting. Many matters Of
imp ortance were up for considera-
ton. When all had been properly
disposed of, it was thought well to
touch up the constitution in some
weak points, 30 that document: was
placed in the hands of committee.
Mrs. Shelton was guest Of honor at
this meeting at the close of which
mos delightful refreshments were
served, by the hostess Mrs. p. s.
Woods g..
Miss N. NJ. Lewis, Of Raymond
City, Wa8 the guest Of relatives last
week. ...--. 49,. =, =,
Geo. Jackson is reported much in-
proved at this writing. .
/ The w. 1. League tied a comfort
alta recent meeting which they are
preparing. to send to the Orphans
Home in Huntington. 49,
Rev. Moore passed through our
town last week.! = -.
An interesting and patriotic pro-
gram was rendered in our school on
Monday, Many of the mothers were
present and expressed themselves as
much -, pleased with the progress
manifested in the children and feel
that great. credifis due their teacher
Miss i. Brown. ,...., .....
Rev. Harris was In town Monday.
Mrs. J. A, Brown was a business
caller in Montgomery, Wednesday.
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: wEVACO.

J. A. Tyf9e who's vas confined to
his room last week with a severe at
tack Of Lagrippe and Tonsilitis, is
able to be out again
George Buckle, mine boss at No.
1. spent the fIst of last week at
Wingroye ON business
Rev w: W. Scott. OF Sharon allied
his regular app@sN&znent. hare ON the
second Sunday and preached two eK
cetlent sermons. 49,. $500 -. Z.
Mr.. and Mrs Jno. Brooks of Bellies
clare. was, the gdest. Of Mr.. and Mrg.
r. c.. McIyeE last Sunday evening. ;,
A. w Bracken,. of Reidsyille, N.
c.. student OF Shaw University is
visiting his friends and relatives in
this section, ,;a,> - ...s. . :,
J. NJ. Johnson, who vas caught
under fall of top coal January .27th
which broke his right leg below the
knee is now: able to leave his room
by aid of the crut3h s
Il. A: EBelchef, and T. L. Morton,
conducted the services at the Congrel
gational church last Sunday night
Belcher and Morton are local talents
and their words OF advice never fail
to inspire the true Christian.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
l,AGE.

nArsr Emma Bane is visiting her
husband 2ats Ashland IT, =. = :.
DR., Lawrence, OF Montgomery was
called .herexto attend s;VViilie, -Oron
who Is quite i'll. -. :. 49,
Mrs; Jane Crow was In Montgom-
Niiu@* - ~, *" X ,a.;'* nj
Mrs. II. II. Washington entertain
ed Prof. B. H. Evan. and DR.. White
at dinner Sunday. '%' =. =. -.
: Wilbert Jones. OF st, Adams was
visiting his father R. B. Jones this
week.. ..-.... T..
Mrs. Mary Milton met with bad
accident last week. While she was
lighting a fire her clothes caught
and she was badly burned. 80. =
It.. Those o nthe sick list are Mary
Pryor, 'Burdett Jones, Little Ernes-
tine Jackson. Nettie> and Blanche
Linney, Maggie Walker and Theo.
Washin gton. ,,.....:., >>..
Mrs. Mollie McCadden and daugh-
ter Lottie have returned from up
Kanawha. (, -,...... -.
Mrs. Bessie Casby has returned
from Virginia.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
CEDAR GROVE.

Mrs. James Minis, spent several
days at Eagle last week, the guest Of
her, mother.
Mrs BARLEY Dingess entertained
aEgdinner Monday evening combl-
mentary to her son, George A. Din
gesss Covers we're laid for Mr. and
MFg. James, Austin, Misses Peters
and Meadows and Messrs Morris and
DIRgesg..
:. ,WrPs Brooks, Of Charleston spent
= a ley days with here daughter Mrs
Ida Buster last week.
= ~ E. Waynesboro was up to De-
cdta Saturday on business.
Miss Emmetta Randolph, Of Phila-
.ds1phia. was called here to the bed
sfae Of her brother last week.
,fMiss Amelia McDapiels spent this
{ 'week here, the guest Of Misses Mea-
daWs and Peters. , ... .
: William. Frazier, Of Decota was
visiting friends here Monday.
= lgbe. Public School with their
friends, met In the Baptist church,
Friday evening, 1870 O'Clock, to OBJ
serve the one hundredth birthday OF
YLncoln.
y The building was beautifully deco.
rated. with the stars and stripes and
,Hncofn's picture.
: The program was well rendered b..
the school, children and teachers
7 TIE: best feature of the program was
an address by T. w Martin and ar
rotation by J. H, Dingess,
The one bundredth birthday o.
yLtptoln was observed on Sunday az
= t8fn6ou. at Ward. Those that tool
sn1sh1t. on the program from this place
3sYHytRgst Miseis Peters aod Meadows. ant
essrs. T. w. Martin and ]. H. Din,
y, "A musical was given here Monday
!; lAt by Messrs. Rhyle, Rustor, Price
s. ! boy sataf& II Z Il, II IS
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CONVICTION,

Robt. Walker. who was thought to
be convalescing suffered q relapse
and the DR.. has confined him indoors
again. t.'.....:. H.. ....
Rev. W. j. 'Hackett preached a
timely sermon on local option Sun
day mornfn. His; subject. was King
Alcohol.
Miss Sadie Wright is visiting IN
Charlottesville. <:"~'
Charley Clark who has been living
In Pittsburg for. two years returned
Friday night Within bride. Mr.,
and Mrs. Clark are at home to their
friends ON Marriott street at the home
of his parents:
Mrs. w. J. Hackett has been some
what indisposcd for about two weeks
She is. thought; to be. some better
although she is yet indoors.
The, JuYeEile xSaniaritans gave a
banquet Monday evening. at Brown
and Loman's Hail. 1t, was quite g
pleasant affair and much praise il
due their teachers 1Mesdames Annie
Stewart and Maria Brown. Lydia
Walker and J.;.H. Walker. A. short
program was rendered consisting o.
the following: :@,,Y3s,s.s!z.-5.l =" go.
Recitation An Angel sterrJ
Smith. .>..JlEl4,. IRA - ,
Efrieno; fhLiuent1 issDiyreao FIR s
Solo, Can You. Love a Little Cir
Lika Me-" Jessie Pallahd,. 81. -.
I Recitation, Nobody Loretta Mil
Ter: ,-~. ~ .,.,lt,t .4,..... IT,.
| Address; Rev. Nv. ;. Hackett.
Solo, San Antopio'' Master Stat
ford Mtller4ys- ~. n ~, . 4 +,
After which d supper ,consistin,
OF ice cream, cake nuts, candy, ap
pies, bananas aud oranges was ser
we'd. All prssent had a delightful
time, many guests being present.
! Frank Brown stopped over a feV
days this week on his way to Mont
| gomery., !: <..%kE$A -. ..
Mrs. John Reynolds and Christtn:
Williams spent Saturday and Sunda!
ont of town as guest OF friends. -.
| The body Of Mrs, aEssie Allen ORA
per was brought to. this place, las
"Wednesday FROM Mav1in ton. w. Va
where she .dfeH Monday s.,Adfs:: ORA
lperss was seiI KNOW d throughout w
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
ANDERSON.

Abram Fleming and Rush. Hill OF
Macdonald were In, our town last
week and purchased. several lots in
the. West End which will be a thriv-
ing section in few years. =.
Rev. r.. D. W.. Meadows preached
a very: thoughtful sermon at. the
Baptist church Wednesday night. -
.,Phe entertainment given by the
Household of Ruth 'xas well attend
ed. e.. Ths, nail-driving conteat, was
the feature os the evening and the
speed with, which the ladies' drove
the tenpannies into the hard oak was
surprising. Mrs Elizabeth, Freeman,
came first with fifteen and half in
two minutes a. :. ,,1.. 49,. So
q; Mrs, Mamie HopF'ns second with
fifteen and Miss Corneiia Page third
with fourteen and quarter. The
first two were awarded. handsome
prizes. . ...... Ill.,. '...-. AL, a.. ;
Lincoln Day was appropriately
celebrated at the NJ, r. Church on
the evening OF the. 18th inst. A. lar
ge crowd was down from Ronceverte
to witness the exercises., - .... =.
superintendent Richardson of
Greenbrier county and Kade Of Mon
roe visited our school Thursday and
expressed themselves as highly pleas
ed with the work therein.
Rev. 9. NJ. Harris delivered two
eloquent discourses at. the Baptist
church Sunday before the largest
congregations seen there for many
days.
>Chas. Williams Of Brusby Ridge
is here visiting, his son, Elmer, .,n,
F. II. F. Watkins was q business visi-
Tor In Ronceyetta last week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
y HUNTINGTON.

!: Nineteen converts were immersed
aatsE1rs Baptist Church Sunday. NOR
: ming by the pastor, Rev. l. V. Bryant
and3the Lords supper with the right
haha OF. fellowship administered Sun
days night ....... -. ....
They, ii. c. A. held it's regular
nesting at the Ebenezer Methodist
GhHrch, Sunday afternoon. AS no
pE6Erain. had been arranged, several
infegesting ,extemporaneous speeches
;:rs6Sa made. =. ....,.
,sRsY.. Nelson Barnett was removed
toSKeasler Hospital Saturday evening
b1Ghfs condition which is critical,
reAaaiDs unchanged:
4 In. .Hazlewood was a business
visitor to our city Tuesday and We'd
neaday,
Iii III GRAND Chancellor W. J. Thompson
viSstad the two lodges Of K. of P's.
OF .this city, Tuesday.
=" ~ tReys. Riddle and Wright, of Iron
ton. Visited friends and relatives
hers Monday.
- - MIRA. Carrie Barnett, of Columbus,
;Ohao, eis here at. the bedside of Rev.
Nelson Barnett
II Mrs. Mamie Meade, q 9Th Ave,
IA sMta at. +her home.
i. ; Hrs. Mary Green left for her home
in st, Adams, Saturday after a>brief
visit to friends
! Mrs. Mcfarland is quite Ill at her
home@off 18th street
The following program was rem
detSd at 18th street Baptist church
Monday evening at the Washington
Birthday entertainment.
=: Music, Before All Land.
1nyocation, Rev. S. A. Thurston.
Music, Before All Tongues.
Recitation, Written Mullen.
=, Recitation, Vernon Johnson.
Wee Patriots; Estervaughn Ker-
neys xThelma Lee, Pearlie Ellis, Flor
eIfce Clark.
-, Music, America.
Recitation; Calperta Dotson.
Patriots; Edna Clark, Estella Holt
TTudell Kerney, Louise Miller, Hilds
Clark, Cora Lee Harris.
Recitation; May Coleman
- Recitation; Everett Winston.
Three Bupnies; Gladys Johnson
Amelia McCorder, Alma Figgs.
Recitation; Beatrice Mills
Flag Drill,
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ss 'shd WY 2 y 'i fl 81 a.
faiss. She waa said sto Fsei Eit \ 4kO.
a. special CONN waA mad e yos her
as no undertaken ScoulA order, one
ready made, Rev Hackstt preached
the funeral Thursday tosa laigo bon
gragattons y, She leaves A. husband,
one sister and other relatives, WV
Aam Mills Senior Draper (ths husv
bandl and Mira. Suais Jones, accom-
panied the body to, this place, At tho
time Of her death. Mrs. Draper was
Mrs, jws tlSS Or Glen R,uaeoa ,yi,,-
ted her sdaSsAter, Mra JspSta AIiuss
Friday. Armenia, her, ,RranddaugR-
teE accom- panied her AID will spend
some time hero the ,gaest of;; Mr.. and
MRS. Miller, - 4 'ss.N !. "a ST
Mrs. Violet. Perkins attended the
funeral of her aunt. Mrs, Susie Allen
DrHpeE.. -. =. w. - . : - ~, J,
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WESTON.

Mrs. Halle Jones has returned
from Clarksburg where she spent a
long time with relatives. :
The condition of Mrs. Caroline
Lacey is somewhat improved over
that Of last, week. .,
A delightful, reception was given
at the home of, Mrs. Jennie Riddle
on last "Wednesday evening in honor
of Mrs. Mamie. Wilson, Of Pittsburg.
Engine Green, of Clarksburg was
here few days of last week with
his wife and family.
Rev and Mrs: J. S. Griffith and
son. Leslie after a two weeks visit
to relatives and friends at Hunting
ton and other pointsh returned last
.<'s,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
Bluefield Colored Institute.

Professor Simms was absent last
week on business in Charleston.
Prof. Coleman spent Sunday in
HuEtin gton with his family. I.
Miss Leota, Johnson has been un-
able to attend classes all week. on
account Of Illness, but she Is able to
be out again at this writing
Appropriate exercises have been
held during the past week in honor
OF Linco1n's birthday. Thursday eve
ming we were honored with an ad-
dress on ''The Life of Lincoln" by
Mr., r. w. White, of Washington, d.
c., Secretary. to Congressman Hughes
Mr.. White is a master of oratory and
his address was both pleasing and in
teresting.
Friday afternoon the school held
an enjoyable exercise in memory of
Lincoln at which the following pro-
gram was rendered by students I'M
der the direction of Mrs. Sims:
Song; America.
Prayer.
Lincoln's Boyhood: David Pleas
ants.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech; wy
| lie Brown.
Lincoln's Fayorite Poem; Miss
Jessie R. Froe.
Song; Star SpangIed Banner.
Lincoln as President; Jas. S. Cav
ender
Some of Lincoln's Beliefs; E. A
Wood,
Lincoln's Second Inaugural; Miss
Chlotile Tynes.
Truths and Lessons that can be
drawn from Lincolns Life; Roy A
Shell.
Death of Lincoln; Miss Lottie
Lewis.
Linccln's End; Henry l.. Dickin
son
Song; Battle Hymn of Republic.
A fitting climax to the exercises
Of the week came Saturday evening
when the students, under the super
vision Of Miss Mabel s. Brady, rem
dercd the following program which
was enjoyed very much by every one
present, IT.
lnstrdmentallT Trio. Misses E. Mile
S. Jones and B., Thomas.
Sci Reading; Mies Jessie Froe.
Recitation; Miss Chlotile Tynes.
Song; Mr.. J. Moore and Miss 3
Thomas
Sci. Reading; Miss Bertha Heath
Music-Lullaby; Ladies Quartette
Representation Of Seven Days f
& the week. . ..,.,.
Recitation; Miss, Georgiana Lock
EFT.
Solo; Miss Bertha Heath.
. Play. There's Nc. Place Like Oh
-. Connecticut
instrumental Duett; Miss Esthe
Smith and Miss Laudrum
>, Ring Drill; Twelve Young Ladie,
= Music; Glee Club.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fletcher and
MIR. Cook, Of Marietta, o., were in
the city Sunday afternoon and eve
ming. While here they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs J. r. Jeffer-
son.
Rev. w. F. Jones returned Satur-
day evening from Pomeroy, o. where
he had been called to deliver a flu
neral sermon.
The Quarterly Meeting at Wesley
an Methodist Church Sunday was a
grand success. both spiritually and
otherwise
Rev. A. c. }!ay!e Of Ohio assisted
in conducting it. -
The Lincoln Program. which was
rendered at Summer School in the
various rooms were all interesting
and enjoyable. A number Of pa
irons and friends were in attendance.
Little. Freddie Lacey celebrated
his 10th birthday last Saturday, az
ternoon at his home in Belpre, Ohio.
Quite number Of his little friends
were present and they had a nice
time. d. -.
II. D. Lakewood spent last Satur-
day and, a part Of Sunday in Cam
bridge, o., visiting his. parents
The meeting Of Vendetta Court
No S, o. o. C. which was held last
Thursday night was a very interest
| ing one.
! They are preparing to have an en-.
tertainment in the near future and
it will be an unique AMI interesting
one.
The Apollo Club, Of Marietta, O.
| celebrated LiDcoln's birthday with 8
! banquet at Armory Hall, Friday Feb
18th. a very interesting program
was rendered after which a five
| course dinner was served. Goot
music, vocal and, instrumental were
i'm evidence throughout the evening
W. w. Cook, the Government Archi
tect who is experimenting the con
struction Of a building at Marietta
acted as master Of ceremonies. T..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-02-25
PARKERSBERG.

The Play entitled Thirty Years
Of Freedom" which was given at A..
M. f. Church last Thursday night
was in every respect q success. The
characters were we'll chosen and
creditable, each doing his part in an
able manner. 1t was also success
Rp ap eiahy. Thirty some odd dollars
taWng 6eer cleared.
Benford Hazlewood 1s in the city
the guest Of his brother, II. D. Halle
wood, Of Summer School.
Z The $a6bash y: School Teachers
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;Maaktnk W1A held VITA Mrs. Henry
Simpson on 14th street, last Friday
evening. II will convene with Mrs.
Simon Haskins on 7th Street, this
! Chick Washingto is i'll with fever
at his home on Swan street. :.
The little child Of Rev. d. A. Lewis
is down With, Typhoid fever at his
home on 12th, street. ,..r. ,..r... .,-..
Grand Chancellor w. J. Thompson
Of the K OF Pa, met Maceo. Lodge
copjointlyz last Monday night on an
Official VISIT We do not know the
nature Of the visit at this writing, !
IS Mrs, Alice Fontaine was quite Ill
last week. at her home ON 18th ST.,
We understand she Is somewhat i'm
proved, at this writing.
Mrs. E, '. Seams has been quite
i'll at her home on I.atrobe st. for
the past week.
The Needle Work Club met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs Monroe, or
Relpre, o. A pleasant and profitable
time was spent BY all present: 49,
Schools we're closed Monday on ac-
count Of Wsshington's birthday. !
Vendetta Court No. 5, o. O. c.,
held a very pleasant meeting Thurs
day night.
The revival being held at Wesley
an Methodist church is meeting with
success.
Logan Memorial Sunday School
celebrated Lincoln's one hundredth
Anniversary Sunday evening with an
elaborate program, The event had
been announced far in, advance and
as result a large audience turned
out, to DO honor to the occasion. The
church was beautifully and appropri-
ateiy decorated. Two large portraits
of Lincoln occupied The front. of the
Just to the right of the. choir
and the left Of. the pine organ. A
beautiful flag formed the back
ground for, the choir and orchestra.
The committee appointed by Supt.
VIM. McCIung to prepare for tho oc-
casion were Mrs. Annie Washington,
Misses Bernadfne Peyton and Alher-.
to McClung. They deserve much
praise for the arrangements were
in every detail.
The following is the program:
:. Exercise; Primary School.
Song 'Watchman"; School.
Gettysburg; Harry Meats.
Emancipation Proclamation.
Address; Prof. J. r. Jefferson.
Offerings.
Orchestra
America; School. o.
Doxology- ... Il
Benediction; Rev A. F. Tuck.
The principal feature of the eve
ming was the address by Pref. ]. r.
JEFFERSON. The subject of Lincoln's
Life is one of his favorites and he
handled it with consumate skill and
eloquenee: The audience listened
while he discussed the
remarkable career of this greatest
OF American statesman.
At the close Of the. program a col
lection vi IFS taken UP for the eduea-
tlona1 fund Of the church. The money
taken up at this time Supt McClung
explained was to be. used to help
Morgan College in their efforts to
increase the endowment.