The broad ax., 1909-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. william Lewis, 244l
Wabash ave-, have bought a fine new
home at 331OIl Rhodes ave-, and after
having it put in first class shape
they win move into It the first Of
May.
The Quinn Chapel Athletic Associa
ton gave an entertainment Wednes.
day evening, at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry s. Anderson, 645O Champ
lain ave. The affair was successfully
managed by DR.. T. 8. Omcer.
ID. ]. Summons, 1852 Ada Street, is
one Of the squarest AfrO-Americans
in Chicago. This is proven by the fact,
that he never attempts to deadbeat
his way with the newspapers to the
extent Of one cent
Mr.. w. R. Sobers, 56O6 Lake ave ,
entertained a small party Of friends
at dinner last Sunday afternoon, in
honor Of Miss Smith, Of New York.
Miss Smith is the guest OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. s. A. McEiwee, $3.50 Forrest ave.
Mrs. Clara Belle Barley, 4157 Ellis
ave-, has given up her luxurious quar-
tiers at the above address and win
shortly leave for one Of the large
eastern seacost cities where she ex-
poets to permanently reside.
1870
Frank H. Lewis, the successful
owner and manager Of the Railroad
Inn, 51st and Armour ave-, has been
sick near unto death for the past two
weeks, but at this writing he is grad
uaIly improving to the delight OF his
hosts Of friends.
The First Regiment uniform rank,
knights Of Pythias, viii give their
tenth annual May ball, at the Coli
scum, 18th street and Wabash ave,
Monday evening, May Ord, the 8th
Regiment band and orchestra will
furnish the music.
Mr.. and Mrs. George King, 99th
street and Vincennes Road, Washing
ton Heights, are oreditable and honor
able members Of the Afro-American
race. They have charge Of the Chica-
go, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Station at that point, and are greatly
respected by It's head officials :.
Monday evening, May 10th the ON
GERS and members of the Eighth Reg
iment, Illinois National Guards. VII
give their 9Th annual military ball.
dress parade and full band concert.
at the It'll Regiment Armory. 34th
Street and wentworth Ave. Remem-
Der the place and the date.
On Sunday morning, April 25th. at
10 o'clock. Golden Fleece Lodge. No.
1915, c. U, o. o. F., will hold memo
rial services, for those OF their mem
bers who have departed this life
within the past twelve months. The
viii be held at the Odd Eel {
lows hall. A special musical program
has been arranged for the occasion. !
All are invited to attend.
William II. Brown. sergeant-aI-
arms. Of the city council, is one Of /
he smOothest politicians in town. he
IS very popular with each and every
one Of the Aldermen and other city
officials, and he always has a roll OF
he Ionggreen in his hip pocket. which
70 stake his many friends when they
IRE on the hog train
DR.. A. ]. Carey left Monday for
D. C.. where he is spend
ng the week as the guest Of Hon. W.
r. Vernon. Register Of the United
states Treasury. On Wednesday
Bishop Abraham Grant, Re
yistrar Vernon. and DR.. Carey held
In important conference with Presi-
lent TAFT at the White House.
Isaac N. Powell. was sworn in as
.ity treasurer. Wednesday. and more
han s12.OOoOOO of the funds belong
ng TO the city. was turned over to
finn. By his predecessor John E. Trae-
'er. To the great surprise Of the poll Il
icians. Mr.. Powell has decided to re-
ain Harry R. Hidreth, as bis first
Issistant. The people decided at the
ate election. that they were not IN
avor Of permitting Mr. Hlldreth 70
erve them IN that capacity. and as j
e was defeated. he ought Co be VII
nc to step aside and make room. for
one one else to eat at the public
rib. for At least one or two years.