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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

Loan rates down.
Kerler & Co make rugs
Carpenter Goa, company
Sell coal. Phone west 295.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
Toys at sacrifice prices at Young &
McComhs.
Jones. Jones! Jones! for cut rates
and decent loans.
Mound City paints may cost little
more, but! Ill & Ehleb.
Store open tonight. Closed all day
Monday, Young e McCombs.
Everybody can get a loan now at
The Cut Rate. Call West AZ.
Open this evening. closed all day
Monday. Young & McCombs.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue
For an early breakfast nothing so
good as Mrs. Austin's pancake flour.
Kindling wood, $3.50 a load, de
Gvered. Kahlke Bros. Phone West Q.
For an early breakfast nothing so
good as Mrs. Austin's pancake flour.
Kindling wood. $3.50 load. de-
livered- Kahlke Bros. Phone West 9.
For an early breakfast nothing so
good as Mrs. Austin's pancake -four.
Attend the Transfers dance Sat
urday night, Dec. "a at Turner hall.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
hue.
All toys must go tonight. Prices
smashed to pieces. Young & Nc
Combs.
Genuine Keen Kutter" tool cab
inets at Ill & Ehleb's, 1909 Third
avenue.
Carpenter Coal company, 1928
Twentieth street, old phone West
295. We handle best grades of hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
Merry Christmas

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means activity
memorys
the winding o. yester-
haiti welcome roIcdng
making the when the of
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And
this holiday abide
cycle bring Yuletde another yearl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

Britain Still Beef Raiser.
Great Britain raises seven-eighths OF
the beef IL consumes.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
WILL M. SMITH
In Charge Of the Night Division of
the Post Office of MINNEAPOLIS.

s"~ SSs OulNS VI minneapolis.
There is perhaps no better known
citizen of the Twin Cities than Will
M. Smith. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and educated there in her public
schools and in the famous Gains
High School under the tutelage of
that prince of educators, Prof. Peter
H. Clark. He came to Minnesota
especially prepared to follow that
which has become his life work.
Entering the service of the govern
ment as a postal employee, many
years since, he is known to be one
of Uncle Sans most capable and
trustworthy clerks. Two years ago
he was given charge of the night work
Of the city division of the post Office,
which position he holds today Smith
is known as an intense "race" man.
Possesses a staunch faith in the
ability Of his people to make progress
along all lines, and an untiring energy
which is ever in use to demonstrate
his faith along practical paths.
Few efforts in Minneapolis looking
to race accomplishment but what
have profted by his ability as an Or
ganizer and his unwillingness to ac-
cept defeat
He was a charter member of Nat
Turner Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and
as Keeper Of Records and Seal was
for years a leading member of that
organization.
In late years he has helped to de-
velope the Minneapolis Choral Study
Club and the Minneapolis Sunday
Forum foremost two organiza-
tions of that progressive city. He
was married soon after coming to
Minneapolis to Katie L. Mason, we'll
known vocalist Of that city.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
RAMSEY COUNTY AFRO-AMERl.
CAN SOCIAL CLUB.

The Ramsey County Afro.American
Social Club is an organization which
the citizens of the Twin Cities should
be proud of. It's membership, which
is very large, is composed of the best
element of our race, and it's roster has
on it the names of men, who in every
way are a credit to the organization,
which secured it's charter in 1901.
The club rooms are located at 115 E.
Third St., st. Paul, and it's appoint
ments are in keeping with the class
who enjoy its comforts. The library
and reading room is elaborately fur
nished in Mission style, and the IL
brary contains congressional records,
late editions of current literature. and
volumes from our best authors. The
pool and billiard room is also quito
a feature. The whist-room is large
and we'll fitted with several tables,
there are many hard fought games,
which would command the criticism
of the best players in the congress.
It is gratifying to know that the
men of the Twin Cities" are able to
support this club, and it's members
and their friends. whenever they pass
en- route always find their club rooms
in good order and in charge of either
Of these officers.
A splendid picture of the reading
and billiard rooms is given elsewhere
Alex. Tucker, Pres.
L. E.. Turpin. Sec'y.
Andy Combs, Steward.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT

BY the !. X. L. Brass Band Thursday
Evening, Sept. 20.
The I. x. l.. Brass Band will give
grand benefit entertainment at
Tscheda Hall, corner Arundel and La.
fond streets, on Thursday evening,
Sept. 20.
Several prizes have been donated
by The Boston Clothing House and
every one purchasing ticket has a
chance to get one of them. The
prizes may be seen by any one by
calling at The Boston Clothing House,
corner Sixth and Robert streets.
A splendid orchestra led by Prof.
Harry Moore will furnish the music
for dancing. There will be plenty of
refreshments of all kinds.
Everybody will be welcome and no
one should miss it, as it will be the
event of the season. The entertain
ment is under the management of C.
E. Jones which is a guarantee that
everybody will get his moneys worth.
You'll miss it if you miss it. Tickets
only 35 cents.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
CHARLES n. MILLER
st. ?auI's Great Baritone and Vaude.
Vile Artist.

st. Pau|'s Great Baritone and Vaude-
Vile Artist,
Mr.. Charles H. Miller is a native
son of st. Paul. He attended and
completed the graded course at
Franklin school and was the first
Afro-American boy admitted to the
Mechanic Arts High School where
he was president of the debating So
ciety and captain of the ball team.
It was while attending the public
schools that Prof. Condor discovered
his wonderful baritone voice of great
range and gave him great assistance
in developing the same. He has been
and is at present of great assistance
to all of Cur churches and a valuable
member of st. Peter Claver Catholic
Church and choir He has filled a
number of positions in the city and
has the esteem of the citizens of all
races. He has acted as manager of
the best talent we have in this state
and is destined to become the Shubert
of his race in this section.
Mc. Miller is also quite noted as a
drill master and directed the grand
march at THE APPEAL Quartz Gen.
tennial Celebration
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

principles are woven into real life they
produce a system of higher ideas,
which affords the best means OF ex-
employing the sublime thoughts Of
the Divine Master. For this order is
reaching out for worthy mankind
binging them into one grand brother
hood.
The "LADIES OF OMEGA" is the
womcn's branch of the order, where
they may illustrate honorable woman
hood, that worth may have it's reward
in the advancement, by admission into
the "SUPREN1E COURT OF HONOR ''
This order is shedding a brilliant light,
for the principles are but seed
thoughts, blossoming into a rich and
abundant fruitage. That the harvest
will last as long as the members care
for, and cultivate its glorious prin-
ciples
It is the intention of Rev. J. R.
White, the author of and founder, an(
the promoters to push the work, they
have incorporated and copyrighted the
work to establish Assemblies and
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

, helped in keeping the city's peace
John G. Sterrett, Sr., now deceased
was one of the best known as well
as one of the earlier appointees. Fred
CCnnOrs, from walking beat, was
promoted to body guard to the chief
CT Police and went out of office with
his superior officer. Tacit if not actual
civil service has for some years now
kept upon the force the men who
joined it some years ago The familiar
figures of Thompson and Roberts and
Harding have now for some years
; neapolitans.
Perhaps no better recognition of the
! citizenship of the Afro-American has
ever been given in Minneapolis than
the appointment of Mr.. Chas. Hamil-
ton to the Office of city detective with
all the dignity and emoluments the
place calls for.
1t is a difficult position to fill with
Justice to all interested and yet Mr..
! Hamilton has won nothing but good
words from all classes.
When one speaks of the sheriff
office one naturally thinks of Jno. M.
Allison, who for twelve years has been
deputy under the changing sheriffs
All those who appreciate what it
means to have in a responsible place
one who can effect so largely the
prestige of his people hope that
! beautiful vigor and inclination will
join to keep Mr.. Allison where he is
for years to come.
Robt. E. Lee, called Bob" by his
many friends, was for years regarded
as fixturei the office of clerk of
courts Beautiful penmanship and a
comprehensive knowledge of the work
of his Office made it useless for any
one to seek his position as long as
he cared to hold it, Since Mr.. Lee
has resigned this office we have lost
tit would perhaps be more truthful
to say we have thrown it away.
Everybody in Minnesota knows the
genial J. Frank Wheaton, now of
New York, but for. years one of the
dominent figures in local politics. AS
deputy clerk of the municipal court,
Mr.. Wheaton filled most acceptably
position no other Afro-American has
succeeded in securing, since some
years ago he resigned it to make
a successful run for the state legis-
lature. A place in the office of reg
lister of deeds has long been recog-
nized among the perquisites of the
Afro-Americans of this county. The
place has always been filled by a
woman. One recalls the names Of
some of the cleverest of Minneapolis
; young women in connection with this
office. Mrs. Mittie Cannon, nee
Boone, stately matron with family
Of promising boys may look back to
the days of her girlhood when her
daily work carried her to the office
of the register.
Miss Josie Morgan and Miss Dru-
ella Cromwell. young women who de-
parted this life while yet in the pos
session of youth, were among the
early incumbents. Mrs. Jennie Kemp,
also deceased, was for years familiar
figure at the court house. At other
times the office has employed Miss
Mary Morgan, now Mrs. Schuyler
Phillips; Miss Mamie Williams, now
the wife of Mr.. VIM. Taylor. Today
the place is filled as acceptably as
| it has eevr been by Miss Sadie
Marshall.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
EDWARD J. STEWART
Manager Of the Twin City Club, Min
neapolis.

Mr.. E. J. Stewart was born in Vicks-
burg, Miss, in 1865, with his parents
he moved west to Kansas in 1879.
He subsequently lived in St. Louis,
Kansas City and st. Paul but finally
landed in Minneapolis in July, 1885.
For several years he worked at the
st. Louis Hotel, Lake Minnetonka,
during the summer season and in the
winter acted as head waiter for the
catering establishment of H. A. Mas
He passed through various stages
of club room life and finally, in 1897
he became manager of the "Twin City
Club" situated on the second floor of
126 Hennepin avenue, where he has
since remained. The club has for it's
secretary Chas. Welborne and James
Branch for treasurer, and is a popular
resort for the gentlemen of the city
and their visiting friends There are
four billiard and pool tables in the
club and nice card room, etc. Also
a barber shop.
Mr.. Stewart has been quite success
full in his management of the club and
is just putting the finishing touches
on his elegant Groom home, 2915
Columbus avenue. The house is
finished in stucco plaster and has an
asbestos shingle roof, is strictly mod
ern in every particular throughout,
making it one Of the handsomest Of
the many handsome homes Of Mime
apolis.
Mr.. Stewart had the distinction cf
being the only Afro-Anlorican eEum-
orator Of Minneapolis in the census of
1900.
On Nov. 9, 1892, he was joined in
| wedlock to Miss Florence Johnson,
and as the fruit of their union have
one son, Earl who is an exceptionally
bright youngster and is the pride and
| joy of his parents.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

resigned from the Offices which he
held and moved to Minneapolis. In
the spring of 1908 he moved back to
Edna and in July Of the same year
was again elected Clerk of the School
Board. In the spring of 1909 he was
elected Village Recorder and men,
ber of the Council and in 1910 was
appointed member of the Board Of
Health, which positions he still holds
In 1900 Mr.. Yancey was given a posi-
tion on the extra list in the County
Auditors Office, of Hennepin county,
by Hugh R. Scott and in 1902 was
given a permanent position in the
Office and has been steadily advanced
through various departments to his
present position of assistant Settle
ment Clerk. In September, 1905, Mr.
Yarcey married Miss Helen Watkins,
OF Toronto. Canada, who is graduate
of the Metropolitan School of Music
of Toronto and who, at the time of
her marriage was member of the
staff of that college. Mr.. and Mrs.
Yancey have three lovely children to
brighten their home
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
Minneapolis, his home.

Minneapolis, his home
After taking advantage CT st. a1l's
splendid public school system, Mr..
Franklin capped his school educational
career in the University of Minnesota,
and upon completion of it's prescribed
course in the law department in
1907, was thereupon admitted to the
bar Of this state.
Mr. Franklin's legal attainments
are profound. He delves deep into
the latitudinous recesses of the law,
and absorbs legal lore as true
disciple Of Blackstone, both in his
close bound intimacies with the books,
and his contact with lawyers of high
legal attainments.
His assiducus devotion to the basic
work of his profession tend to mould
Mr.. Franklin into what his friends and
associates find him to be, a true
gentleman, of quiet and reserved de-
meanor and rising young lawyer.
Mr.. Franklin spent a year in the
office of Fredrick L. McGhee, the
eminent st. Paul attorney, and also
some time in the Office of James T. V.
Hill, of indianapolis, and since 1904
has been closely associated with Wm
R. Morris, prominent attorney Of
Minneapolis, with whom he has Offices.
Besides his general practice, Mr.
Franklin is retained as counsel by two
of the large corporations of this coun-
try, and one of the largest of Canada
The careful preparation of his cases,
both as to the law and facts, and his
eernostness and zeal in trial, stamp
him as man of ability and one bound
to be successful.
His great aim and ambition is to
outshine Hon. Ed. Morris, of Chicago,
his hero
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
Flour Committee.
DICkERSON'S RESTAURANT

208 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis.
Dickerson's Restaurant a first class
chop suey and American short order
house, 208 Hennepin avenue, Minne-
apolis, has been enlarged and now has
five elegant dining rooms, viz: The
Red ROOM Blue Room,' Japanese
Room,' 'American Room and Ban
quet Room" New furniture and fur
nishings have been added and the
whole newly painted, papered and
decorated, making it the handsomest
and most up-todate place in the city,
with a cuisine that is unsurpassed
Meals at all hours, day and night,
served to order with neatness and dis
patch.
Regular dinner served daily from
11:30 to 2:30, 25 cents
No matter what you want and when
you want it you may get it at Dick
ersons. Phone Nicollet 1880.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
REV. JOHN r. White.
Pastor Universal Spiritual Mission

It is we'll known that J. R. White is
an order builder, who has a strong
and pleasing personality, that com.
mands the attention and respect of
Minnesota people as we'll as large
circle OF friends throughout the entire
country.
He has given to the world a new
secret organization known as "THE
KNIGHTHOOD OF ALPHA AND
LADIES OF OMEGA" The critics
call it a Masterpiece" The work is
beautiful and we'll adapted for what
it is intended The foundation is
modern and progressive, and is
destined to take a high place in the
secret order world.
The chief principles upon which it
is founded are the grandest sentiments
known to the mind of man, LOYALTY,
JUSTICE and CHARITY. When these
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

The Late Lafayette Harold Mason.
Lafayette Harold Mason was a Min
nesota product. The most of his life
was spent in the city of his birth,
Minneapolis. He was educated in the
public schools of his home city and
at an early age began the study of
music, a genius for which he inherited
from his talented mother, Katie
Mason-Smith. In his earlier years
any instrument was equally welcome
to him for he was able to play them
all. Later, however, he confined him.
self to the piano upon which his
marvellous touch needed no teaching.
Minneapolis gave him his first in
structiOns. He also received some
teaching from Prof. Woodruff, be-
ginning at this time the study of the
pipe organ. Mason was one of the
original band organized by Prof.
Howard. of Minneapolis. Pe played
the picalo with this organization until
the passing years changed the boys
into men and dissolved the band.
The charm of his music soon made
openings for him in the business
world. At various times he was en-
p]oyed ia the musical departments of
the most important department stores
Later still he was employed to play
for moving picture theaters. and here
his perfect command of his instru-
ment and ability to transpose at sight
was welcome boon to many travel
ing illustrating" vocalists
Unlike many talented people young
Mason developed no disagreeable
idiosyncrasies. Indeed a smile and
a cheerful word were ever in evil
dence . His untimely death a few
months ago will long be regretted not
more for his music than for his
CHEEKY optimism. which made of every
acquaintance a friend.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
"STAR SHOW GIRLS"

John T. Baker and his brilliant
company of burlesque and vaudeville
stars, known as the Star Show Girls,
will be the offering at the Star Theater
for the week commencing Sunday
matinee, Sept. 25.
The company is one of the best on
the road and presents many novelties
willie Green's Reception is the title
of the opening part in which the en-
tire company is introduced The orig
inal musical numbers and the pretty
girls who interpret them have created
sensation everywhere. "The Model
SURPRISE brings the performance to
a close. The leading men and women
in these pieces are Mr.. Baker, Bert
Weston, Mae Hadley, the most beau
tiful women in burlesque, Margie Hill
ton and Louie Lynn. In the vaude-
vile portion of the bill are the Musical
Stewarts, Margie Hilton, Reded and
Had]ey and the Lockwood sisters.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

Temples in all rarts of the country.
That its headquarters shall be in the
city of St. Paul.
Supreme Officers.
Are as follows: Supreme Sir Knight
Controller, Rev. J. R. White; Supreme
Sir Knight Vice Controller, John F.
Coquire; Supreme Sir knight Notary,
Wm H. Johnson; Supreme Sir Knight
Financier, R. NJ Johnson; Supreme Sir
Knight Cavilier, C.. E. Jones; Supreme
Sir Knight Relate. A. j. Roberts; Su-
preme Sir Knight Pilot, Eugene Drew;
Suprcre Sir Knight Primate, J. @.
Adams; Supreme Sir Knight Consul,
M. G. Maybell; Supreme Sir Knight
Constant, VIM. Alexander; Major Gen.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
REV. HORACE S. GRAVES

And Family Have Farewell Testi-
moniaI.
Rev. H. S. Graves, having rounded
out the five years allowed tor Il pastcr
to remain at one appointment. a testi-
monlal was arranged for him ard h s
family at St. James Church last Mon
day evening, by the members and
friends of the family.
The church was profusely and beau
tlfully decorated with flowers and
plants.
Rev. Graves, Mrs. Graves and Their
son Horace were seated on the plat
form inside of the chancel rail.
Mr.. 0. G. Hall was master of cere-
monies, role he plays to perfection
The program opened by singing "All
the Power of Jesus Name," followed
by remarks by O. c. Hall.
Mr.. J. H. Dillingham; spoke on be-
half of the trustees.
Father, Keep us in Thy Care" was
sung as quartette by Mrs. Mae
Mason, Mrs. Gertrude Barber, Mr.. C.
H. Miller and Mr. B. c.. Archer.
Mr.. F. L. D. Parker spoke for the
Sunday school
Mrs. B. G. Archer gave an organ
solo.
Mr.. J. Roberts spoke for the Mems
Sunday Club.
Lawyer McGhee spoke for the peo-
pie.
Mrs. Cora Grissom gave a splendid
paper.
Miss Mae Mason sang a solo.
Miss PrOteau spoke for the Chris
tian Endeavorers.
Mrs. R. G. Minor gave piano selec-
tion.
Mrs. T. H. Lyles spoke for the old
timers
Mrs. Geo. Dnckett spoke for the
Missionary Society,"
Rev. A. H. Lealtad and Rev. J. S.
Strong made stirring address.
Mr.. O. G. Hall then presented the
magnificent silver loving cup which
had been purchased for the occasion
Rev. Graves appropriately responded
as also did his wife and son. and the
testimonial closed with the SINGING
of ''The Sweet By and By" All then
repaired to the assembly room and
were served with refreshments in
abundance
Resolutions were presented by The
official board and the Mems Sunday
Club. expressing the high esteem in
which Rev. Graves and his family are
held.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

eral of the Uniform Rank, VIM. F. T.
Chandler; Supreme Attorney, B. S.
Smith.
Supreme Deputies are being ap-
pointed for all States and Territories.
The outlook is very f1attering. Since
the membership of the organization
shows such enthusiasm over the Order,
it has been decided to give our ladies
of ST. Paul an equal opportunity, with
the brothers in the general organiza-
ton, comforting appointments as SUI
preme organizers, and sending them
into other states.
Supreme Assembly Conclave will
meet in the city Of st. Paul, second
Tuesday in August, 1913.
VIM. n. Johnson,
Supreme S. x. Notary
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
MRS. NELLIE MCCULLOUGH
Leader of the Famous McCulouuk1
Orchestra cf Minneapolis.

Mrs. Mccullough is a native of Min
nesota, and when four years of age
she was adopted by Mr. ard Mrs M.
Brady, who raised her as their own,
giving her the splendid musical edu-
cation which has been the means cf
her livelihood fer many years. She
was the first piano teacher among us
in Minneapolis and has taught sue
cessful1y for twenty years. Her pu-
pills have been the pianists for the
leadirg department stores of the CITY,
She formed an orchestra about five
years ago and it Immediately became
the leading and most popular orches-
ira in the Twin Cities, and it has
ever since held that place.
For number OF years the Autumn
Leaf dancing school has been directed
by Mrs. Mccullough, and it has proved
to he one of the most successful en-
terrrises of the city. The school will
shortly open for its ninth season.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

Mr.. Elmer Bowman, formerly resi-
dent of St. Paul, now of New York. is
in the citv this week with Miss Billie
Burke, who appeared at the Metro
politan during the first half of the
week. Mr.. Bowman has charge of the
lyrics.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
WILLIAM n. n. FRANKLIN,
u. of M. Law, 'O7.

u. of M. Law, '07.
William Henry Harrison Franklin,
attorney and counsellor at law, a
sturdy native of Indiana, and a loyal
and virile adopted son of the North
Star State, was born at Indianapolis,
Oct. 18th, 1879.
Mr.. Franklin, in his boyhood days,
felt imbued with a desire to become
a lawyer, which he later recognized
to be his calling. At the age of eleven,
our worthy subject left his native city,
and Monnesota henceforth, claims his
citizenship, and st. Paul, and later,
The Appeal., 1910-09-24
C.. B. YANCEY
Has a Record of Which Any Man
Miuht Wei! be Proud

Has a Record Of Which Any Man
Might Well be Proud.
Charles Bruce Yancey was born on
a farm near Minneapolis in 1875, and
received his education in the District
School and attended High School in
Minneapolis. At the age of 21 he
was elected to the office of Justice
of the Peace, in the Village of Edna,
serving four years. In 1900 he was
elected Village Recorder and a mem
ber Of the council and was also ap-
pointed chairman of the Board of
Health. In 1901 Mr.. Yancey was
elected Treasurer of the School Board
to fill an unexpired term and in 1902
was elected Clerk of the School
Board. In the fall of 1906 Mr.. Yancey
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

st. Paul is to have a rare and un-,
usual treat in the near future, in the
rendition of sacred cantata to be
given under the direction of Mr.. c..
D. Jackson and Mrs. S. Edward Hall.
Watch for the date.
The Appeal., 1910-09-24

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