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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Knowing that there are better
chances for new operations" each in
coming day, we attempt this venture
and If "a leap in the dark" we hope t,
fall SOFTLY.
We have begun with no assistance
other than our own effort and deter.
mination, as financial help was mot
coming forthwith. So the STAR
rises out of darkest clouds, and we
hope to Shine on" We acknowledge
no obligations to any personal in
dividual," party or class and shall en-
ter our field under the rights of 1.-THE
simple plan," as our older contempor-
aries have done.
Simply appealing to your needs in
the way of news, in a sense of duty,
considering that the territory in this
vicinity is uncovered. So we invite
comment and expect much criticism,
and demand to be given a right to
stand on our merits. We are in on
the ground floor, and may fall to the
cellar. While we cannot receive any
advertising support on our issue OIL
account of former money getters,'
you do the rest. If you do not sup
we shall Deliver the Goods" and
port this, it will not drag along to
annoy you or be subject to continual
criticism. 1t will stop, because we
are unable to continue, and we will
go on record as having done our part
and We have lost nothing, but done
that which every man should do, con-
tribute something to the advancement
of humanity, regardless of class or
creed, and he has gained a point.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

We have delayed the publication OF
today's issue on account of the late
arrival of correspondence, which did
not reach here until we had gone to
press. We have solicited news for
the people of the Northwest from all
cities and towns northwest of Chica
go and Kansas City, which is very
necessary to the local circulation
and we are arranging a circulation
WHICH will cover the EARTH" Our
postoffice entry has been made.
Applicants will present on application
a letter of correspondence and their
best references, which will be return.
ed on refusal. Our suggestions are
that none but experienced correspond
ents need apply, unless under the d.
rections of those who, may recon-
mend them.
News from abroad must reach Min.
neapolis on Tuesday. Local news col
umn closes Thursday noon. Tele-
graphic news inserted before going to
press. +.
This paper intends to do, business
along the lines of modern methods
and arrangements, although an inno-
walton locally, are the result of former
experience. u.s..
This issue. speaks for itself. We
thank the public of the Twin Cities
for their enthusiastic interest; their
continued aid is solicited
All personal advertisements in the
local columns must be paid for in adj
vance.
All public comment inserted only
over the authors signature.
We intend to give individual notices
to public affairs. Personal notoriety"
in these columns costs you.
Our privileges will be extended to
all.
Having given our time to your me.
morials," we have not solicited adver-
tisements on account of the protection
we desire through personal sacrifice.
Our lad" corumn represents that
part of volunteers" who were the
first to answer the call, and will re-
ceive a consideration which will be
appreciated by them. We run no prize
contests or beauty shows. but give
business considerations, for value re.
ceived, and reserve the right to &C
cept or reject news, and to give our
readers that privilege which the ne
gro does not receive from the hands
of the white man, for this one reason
only, that we do not give 1t to each
other Charity begins at home.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

The Minneapolis Sunday Forum hel
held it's regular meeting at st. Pc
ters' M. e. church on Sunday last
selection, Miss Foote; solo, Mrs
Glenn; paper, Mrs. Smith; solo, Mrs
Pierre; current events, Atty. B. s.
Smith.
Instead of disbanding for the sum.
mer season, the meetings will be hell
and September, the next being at Be.
on the first Sundays in July, August
thesda church, July Sd, at $3.50 p. m.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Geo. Lucas is another of St.
Paul's wide awake telented lights.
The st. Paul manager congratulates
himself upon securing the services of
this well known lady, who will re.
port all st. Paul happenings, solicit
your subscription and ads. Address,
C. H. Miller. manager, 42s Edmund
St.; Mrs. Geo. Lucas, reporter. 597
Rondo st.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mrs. r. c. Minor. The song enchant-
tress of the Sanity City, returned
home after very successful tour of
the south, combining her business with
pleasure, and was Joined enroute by
Miss Bertha Lewis of st. Paul. Miss
Lewis was accompanist for Mrs. Minor
during the latter part of the tour, and
gained quite reputation as music
ian of merit. She returned to Indian
apolis for an extended visit.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

We beg the cooperation of the
churches and can only state that our
popularity has begun at home" The
fact is that we represent the Twin
Cities and have centered our efforts
to interest you. It is hoped that our
next issue of June 18th (next weeks
being omitted to allow the "perfec-
tions in business way OF our ven
ture). Agents wanted everywhere.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16
ST. PAUL EASTERN STAR ANNUAL
SERMON.

SERMON. .-
On last Sunday evening, June 9Th, at
st. James A. M. E. church, occurred
the annual sermon of st. Paul Chapter
o. E. s. The services were indeed
grand. The ladies of the chapter gath
cred in the lecture room of the church,
and promptly at $3.50 o'clock, marched
into the church. Mrs. Dora Adams.
chief marshal.
Mrs. w. D. Carter as Worthy Ma.
tron and Mistress of Ceremony wore
upon her head pompous crown and
indeed looked stately and grand as
she arose to deliver her address, which
was short, timely, and eloquently
rendered, as was also the paper read
by Mrs. Bell Graves, "a story of Fl
deity and Love, or Jeplithah.
The other members, numbering
forty-six, looked none the less queeniy
in their beautiful white dresses and
varied colored collars and rosettes
and with pure white roses in their
hair presented a picture that was mag.
nificent. AS a background there v ere
seven gentlemen patrons of the order
present
Rev. H. 8. Grave preached a very
forcible sermon upon the Bible char
acters, women who have made the
world better by their having lived in it,
and upon whose lives the order was
founded. Mrs. A. T. Stanley of Pitts
burg, Pa, sang one of her delightful
solos. The music was furnished by
st. James A. M. e. church choir, under
the direction Of Mr.. c. H. Miller. and
was revelation Of Joy to all present.
The order presented Rev. Graves
$3.50.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Minor was entertained by
Supt. T. s. Delaney and Prof. Carson.
Mrs. Watson Cooper who gave box
party in honor of her especial guest
at the Spring Concert, given by the
Colored Central High School where
the attendance numbers two thousand
students and twenty-one teachers.
The largest of it's kind in the United
States.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That we shall endeavor to let cur
white friends in business realize
that the negro spends $4,000 weekly
here towards their support. Yet they
do not care to reciprocate with ads,
saying; He gets his moneys worth.
He reads the daily papers, etc.
Hence we shall have a special men.
ton of our advertisers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. Chas. H. Miller, of st. Paul
Mimi, one of her best known and re-
spected citizens, whose name is
coupled with everything that tends to-
ward the uplift of his race in the
Twin Cities, has been secured by the
management to manage the st. Paul
end of the Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. Eugene Hopson, st. Paul, left
Wednesday for Lewiston, Mont, to
take charge of one of the leading ho-
tells. His many friends regret his
leaving, but wish him all good luck.
Mr.. Gus Hutchinson still says ,
must return to Chicago. Mr.. Hutchin.
son can find an interesting field here
in the Flour City" Stick on, Hutch.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

The Palatial Food Parlors are now
fitted up; 208 is the number, Hennepin
Is the avenue, upstairs is the place,
John A. Dickerson the man. Now it's
up to you.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Rev. DR.. Roberts announces music
and mettle entertainment at st. Peters
A. M. E. church, June Is. Subject for
debate, (which Is the more beneficent
to life, the farmer or mechanic" The
debating teams are two lawyers and
two ministers. Refreshments will be
served. Admission, Is cents.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Upstate homes for the asking.
Two hundred and thirty-four thousand
acres of Minnesota land will be open
to entry June Goth, 1910. Are any
interested? If not, why not?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

All colored cooks on the Puget
Sound division of the Milwaukee road
were displaced by white cooks for no
other reasons than social conditions.
The boys were too far from their
homes.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

A 100000. institutional church for
negroes is to be built in New York
by the st. Philips Episcopal church,
a wealthy negro congregation. The
church recently received $4,000 in
cash from the sale of property hold
ings in the center of the city.
Office" for personal advertisements.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Rev. DR.. Roberts of st. Peters A. M.
E. church, speaks very encouragingly
of "The Twin City Star" Apprecia-
ton, Doctor, say something more,
please, where it will do the most good.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. Carl D. Pickett, st. Paul, says
the most flattering things about the
T. c. s. 1t can only shine by the sup
port given it, Mr.. Pickett.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That the first blood shed for our
country's independence was Irispus
Attacks.
2OS Hennepin ave., upstairs, is the
palatial food parlor. Will open Satur-
day. Will you call? Yes, do, and you
will know the rest is easy. 2O8.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

st. James A. M. E. Church Rally,
Sunday, June 5th, proved success,
but in order that all Captains may
make full report the time was ex-
tended until the last Sunday in June.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Miss Helen Washington left for Des
Moines, Iowa, to visit her cousin. Miss
Edith Cromley. who will soon gradu-
ate (this term) from the Drake Uni
versity, she being the first colored
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Miss Olive G.. Hale, apprentice and
maid at the Plymouth millinery de-
partment, has won the confidence of
all the store attaches, and is now act
ing saleslady.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That the Attacks monument at
Boston is to one negro and three
white men, with the negro's name at
the top-Attucks, Maverick, Carr, and
Gray.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Chester A. Copes, 531 Pierce st. N.
E., was stung by the patriotic bug.
He says he will vote this fall for tn
first time in his life. Copes is a man
with family and is just waking up
The bug may sting few others who
are now sleeping. -.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

st. Paul Chapter o. E. S. will hold
their annual service at st. James A.
M. E. church, Sunday evening, June
4, 500 o'clock p. m.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That a colored woman served as a
Red Cross nurse under Miss Clara
Barton during the Spanish-American
war.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16
Tuin City NeWs

Hello, Hel-Who's. OH the line?-
who-at "Forakers." Well, come
down to Dan's-Dan. Williams. What
yes, old fashioned. Goodbye
Adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That a negro, Mr.. Paul E. Averett,
Of Boston, Mass, was the first presi-
dent Of hotel employees (white and
colored) union. and his efforts are
bringing forth fruit each day. More
about him later.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

The Knights of Pythias will hold
their annual sermon at Pilgram Bap-
fist Church, Sunday, June IL, $3.50 P.
M, Rev Mcdonald officiating. Music
by st. James, A. M. E. Church Choir
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Misses Gertrude, and Olive Dee
Howard, were recipients of diplomas
at the graduation exercises, at the
First Methodist Church, June 7th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

The Twin City Star is preparing to
publish list of "Inbad political po-
tentates." The gum shoe tread of
some at the present is noisy.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

BRO. Jackson" at the Union block,
st. Paul, is citizen since 1864. He
tells many interesting stories of the
Sanity City, and some of it's citizens
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Master Charles E. Noble, the son
of Mrs. Helen Noble, graduated from
the Jackson school this term. His
marks were commended by his teach
or
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. VIM. G. Garrett and Arthur
Willoughby are hustling young tai
lors; they now operate two successful
business places in Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Miss Edna Noble left for Chi" to
visit relatives and friends, and will
return with her sister, Miss Irene
Noble.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Rumors are rife that Miss Bertha
Harris will be married to Mr.. Eugene
S. Holt. of Montreal, Can, the latter
part of this month, and contemplates
the Flour City as their future home.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Who was the woman at the State
Federation meeting that objected to
removing her chanticler hat while in
the church?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. William Taylor, employee of the
Maseo Club, is being treated by DR..
]. o. Taft, at the City Hospital, for
erysipelas.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Good food. quick service, moderate
prices, modern convenience. Step up
stairs while going by. 20S Hennepin
ave.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. H. Guilbert have
moved from 244 Cedar ave. to their
new residence, 262 Lyndale ave. N.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. Herbert Townsend of Newport.
r.. l.. is in the city demonstrating
pianos for the Minneapolis Music Co.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim Butler, Calvin Butler, Jr., died at
the City Hospital June 9th, of tuber-
culosis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

If your business isn't worth adver-
Using, then advertise it for sale in the
Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Hello, "Old Timer" Well, that Is
Miles Jackson; we'll, everybody knows
him, and he's all right, too.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That you may look for the comet
(and not see it,, but you can't miss
the star"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That w. Monroe Trotter, editor of
the Boston Guardian, graduated with
highest honors from Harvard college.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That Hon. P. B. s.. Pinchback was
the first negro lieutenant governor
of Louisiana.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That ]. Holman Pryor, of Boston,
Mass, is a charter member of the
Written Camp, No. 1, U. s. w. V.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mr.. VIM. Bowman Gear Fare') Sc
cured thirty days leave of absence
from the c. P. r. to be at home to
meet the stork.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Mrs. E. L. Carter, 4O5 Thirteenth
avenue S., is now convalescing.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Miss Bessie Dade of "Chi." is visit
ing Mrs. Florence Owens, 525 Wash
ington avenue 8.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

See Blackburn's lad" in this paper,
and know the rest.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

Special music. Sermon by Rev. Fl
s. Graves, pastor of church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

That the negroes spend $4,000
weekly in Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16
student from that institution, and will
visit Minneapolis on Miss Washing
tons return.

Say, agent, 10 not forget-out Lake
ST. Call at Blackburn's barber shop.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16

A Card: All public functions will
be reported per capita by our report
arS
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-06-16
A $4,000 institutional church f

"The Twin City Star"
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

0Voroham Viii be supported by
11Q company 40 was seen with
y New York. II includes Julie
q y Cooper Ciiffs. Lionel Beimore
(sss,e 70 its fsr Ar rsa ms, . 81.
~ cay" the lips OF common re-
n the votes Of "pubiic opinion" A
Eispsr & the town. He Il angry at
\ and lpally comes TO believe the
Ioro He hates himself for t.: he
"a hs dishcnors himself and tho
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

next weeks bill In the Miles theater.
opening Sunday afternoon. IL will be
presented by the Morton Jewell troupe,
comprising ave persons. four men ana
a woman, who are said TO be the cley.
crest club jugglers In the business. IL
has been selected TO top the bill, the
management says, for the reason that
II In 30 far above the ordinary juggling
act as TO be entitled to such distinc-
ton. A most elaborate setting as well
as some genuine surprises In the way
Of stage effects are promised.
senting a new and original playlet
called Monday Afternoon" are expect
ed TO share honors with the Morton
Jewell troupe. The story has ito do
with q real incident OF western stage
life and the scene is laid In the dress
ing rooms The members OF the cast
are all artists OF ability. IL Is claimed
Miss Clarice Punch. an entertainer
new to petroiters, but who has large
personal following here by reason Of
= wide acquaintance In the city, Will
songs that are destined to enlist the
hearty support OF the gallery gods"
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01
FAMILY.

Comedy and harmony OF the swess
vocal order will be produced In the
Family theater next week by the clever
Cox family quintet. the hsadltpe At
fraction rs ION i famiiy tneiudss Nv. cntsrtsis.
ing performers. who are there with
either the laugh or the song that
pieases There In still another nno
musical attraction for this program.
tContinusd m Page Ffvs.)
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01
IN LOCAL PLA YHOUSES

Those excellent players. chas w. Bow;
ser. Edith Hinkle and company, Will
nffer a modern. onx-act playlet py OH
yer White. entitled sgperstition;
In vaudeville. as IL deals with munich
pal politics. Mr. Bowser one OF the
Charles Hoyt school OF comedians
plays the role OF Big Jim" Kingston.
a boss politician. Completing the pro-
gram, the Bounding Gordons Will OF
fer . gymnastie number; Spencer Kelly
and Marion Wilder will contribute
songs. the Tom Jack Trio will enter
tain with a European musical novelty.
jennings and Renfrew will render sew.
eral OF their own songs In an original
way and the Mooreoscope pictures Will
offer something new and instructive In
motion photography.
Harry Willisrns and Jean Schwartx.
two OF the foremost song writers OF the
day will top the bill or vaudeyille In
the temple for the week OF Oct 10.
They with sing the sonss-.hat haze
Shade OF the Old Apple Tree" "chey-
enne." I'm Afraid 7 Go Home IN the
Nc in Rosetime. Rosie" and I'm On
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

1xel1Aan Win present MS
1ocG '>rhe World and His
~ 0orrick thsatsr the nrss
wesk, with . matinee on
Ehs play y aS 80. sSs !. : :,
1o4nray's Spanish master
I|fon 0sIeoto" II has been
~ 81 1897" ssid OF .Ei Gran
mo narrative can convey
- the extraordinary vigor of
14oa Echegaray has a rare
= < (0g wr1nging every drop of
1u& e = situation. In the thor
~o With which he works out the
- - ooeo and potsntialitiss of q
80 lecture. he has scarcely q
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

one Of them. ION Mobile Bay" from
the pen OF Neil Moret. is said 10 be
suggestive OF The Silvery Moon" Miss
Punch halls from ST. Louis. whore she
was heard all last summer In concert
work. having been soloist with Cavei-
los band She has an operate voice
OF unusual range. Entertainers OF tho
Williams and Walker type are Thee.
Henderson and Dyke Thomas. whose
work has met with great approval
songs and dances: Thiessen's "Pets, "
an animal act direct from New York.
and the Milescope. with amusing pic
lures, NIL out the program. az sched-
uled.
The management of the Miles the
alter promises a surprise for the week
OF Oct. 2. which will be announced
early next week. Among the acts now
announced are the RAG Trio OF sing
ers. dancers and comedians, who prom
Use an abundance OF good fun. Charles
Howe and company will present an en- :
tirely new playlet. strong In dramatic
interest. entitled "A Broken Heart
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

LrCnuM.
Thomas II. Shea comes 20 the Ly-
eeum theatsr for his annual visit. next
week. In his new play OF financial life,
"A Self Made Man" MT shea appears
In tho title role The character por-
trayal 10 that OF . man who has work
cd his way from nswsboy on the
street conner to = position OF power In
tbs financial world. In his younger
days he has fallen In love with the
daughter OF his employer and IL deter
mined 20 place himself in a position 70
tuntty comes when the banking insti-
tution OF the girfs fsthsfI eemss.t9,
TO the "self-mads man" for assistance.
A run on q bank 10 one OF the exciting
scenes OF the play.
"a seif-Made Man" will be the offer
ing Sunday afternoon and evening.
"Wednesday afternoon and Friday
night Monday and Wednesday even
ing and Saturday afternoon, Mr.. Shea
Will be seen In revival OF The Bells.
one OF his best efforts. and on Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday nights In
''Dr. Jekyil and Mr.. Hyde"
The Detroit times., 1910-10-01

~ id1e gossip inspires doubt, fans II
- 0am1Dg hate. and blasts the fair
- Of his house. his wife and his
# - 0arrick's Offering for the latter
M u the coming week will be merry
80 e e1 rs sSs .sd r. dns su %S'l
3Skss. Girls Mas Ring stiiI plays
qosd go s Eh9 srsys,Sns sk Amen
~ o0uthorU republic with her father,
1(44e IN opportunity TO. prove her
LTo1ty 20 Uncle Sam by pushing
n HooGh - Duccess, all alone. an Inn
INIT American business deal Incl
143ty ahe becomes engaged to
Amer1can consular official.