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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-20
THE WOMEN FOLK

The farmer who thinks he can
run his bushes" without taking
his wife into his councils is pretty
apt TO run against snag before he
knows it. While women may not
always understand all the fine points
Of farming, they are often able.
through some divine instinct. to tell
how things ought to be. and the
man who trusts that instinct is not
very apt to come out wrong.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-20
SIDE VIEW OF DRAG.

the user, and particularly where it is
desired to level up inequalities of the
surface. This drag cannot take the
place Of harrow. roller or disk har-
row, but 1t can do few things more
easily and quickly and in some cases
far better.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-20
+ arm ano
Garden
TREATMENT OF SEED CORN.
Proper Methods, According to Wash
ington Authority on tho Cereal.

ington Authority on tho Cereal.
In farmers bulletin No 4l5, on
"Seed Corn" c. z. Hartley, one of the
corn experts of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, asserts that
the same day seed corn is gathered the
husked ears should be put in a dry place
where there is free circulation of air
and placed in such manner that the
the only safe procedure. The writer
has repeatedly seen good seed ruined
because 1t was thought to be already
dry enough when gathered and that
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-20
EASILY MADE IN WINTER.
Plank Drag For Use Later on Worth
Takinu Up Farmers Spare Time,

An effective plank drag which can
be made easily in winter by any farm
er, in order to have 1t ready for later
use, is thus described by an Ohio cor
respondent in the Rural New Yorker:
The writer has used several kinds Of
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

classified and studied and Mr.. A. @.
Newman of the Armstrong Manual
Training school has worked out the
details of q plan to institute for the
first time in the history Of the district
school a vocational school. ..
Professor Bruce has submitted re-
port on the subject and expects to
have a vocational school in operation
next September.
The new vocational school will bring
the District into the forefront Of edu-
cational advance. AS yet there are but
few such schools in existence. The
most notable examples are the Man
haitian Trade School For Girls, in New
York city; the Secondary Industrial
school at Columbus, Ca; the Roches-
ter IN. W factory schools and the In
dustrial school Of New Bedford, Mass.
1t is designed primarily for boys and
girls of the sixth, seventh and eighth
grade years who would not go to high
school because they have to get out
and work for living. The new school
will enable them to earn more money
in a legitimate trade, it is believed.
School figures show that hundreds
Of boys and girls leave the schools
before the age Of fifteen to engage in
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
DULUTH

Mrs. lone e. Gibbs, Pres. Of the
State Fed. of c. w. Clubs lectured at
st. Marks A. M. e. Church last Thurs
day evening, having for her subject
THE Man and the Home" Unfortu-
nately the night was bitter cold and
Mrs. Gibbs was not heard by a repre-
sentative audience. Mrs. Gibbs al
ways pleasing was in good voice and
delivered a discourse worthy of the
excellent attention which those pres.
ent gave her and in a measure was
rewarded for the lack of attendance.
The Ladies' Book Club were in
charge Of the arrangement and la.
bored earnestly that the colored citiz.
ems might hear this truly brilliant
woman under the most favoragle au.
spices. A reception was rendered
Mrs. Gibbs at the home Of Mrs. Chas.
Black, during her stay in the Zenith
City.
Mr.. B. V. Holimon, will spend the
Xmas season at his home in Tennessee
visiting his parents while Mrs. Holi
mon will renew acquaintances at the
Twin Cities.
MRS. |. e. GIBBS VISITS DULUTH.
Lecture at st. Marks A. M. E. Church.
Rev. Jonathan Brewer, pastor of St.
Marks A. M. e. church, called a meet.
ing in the church Monday evening
Dec IL, for the purpose of organizing
some kind Of club os auxiliary to his
church. There was fairly good at.
tendance. They succeeded In organic
ing club known as the Afro Amer.
lean Unity Club, which is for the pur.
pose Of bringing Its members In
closer relation with each other to
promote science, music and the arts,
and do everything which Is beneficial
to the interest Of our people, as well
as to entertain any and all prominent
people, who may be visiting or passing
through our city.
Rev. Jonathan Brewer, elected pres.
w. b. Richardson Vice pres, J. Louis
Erwin sec., and Eugene Watts treas.
urer. The club started out with a
membership Of sixteen. Various com.
mittees were elected, the most i'm.
portant Of which was the program
committee, which consists of J. Louis
Erwin, Horace l.. Pitman and r. c.
Mccullough.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
ST. PAUL

Miss Maymie G. Williams, will rep.
resent the Twin City Star in st. Paul
Her office is 27 Union Block, where
she will receive subscriptions, ads and
notices. All persons who wish any
information may consult her. She Is
our authorized agent.
Mrs. 7. H. Lyles entertained at din.
ner Rev. Z. H. Mcdonald and wife at
her home on Rondo St., Friday even.
ing.
Mrs. James A. Vass entertained a
few of her lady friends at her home
on Rondo St., Friday afternoon in
honor of her friend Mrs. Tolbert who
has been in the city for the past five
weeks. Those present were Mesdames
Benjamin, Williams, and Lyles.
Atty Fred l.. McGee, defended Brod-
erick Campbell and Ella Robinson,
who were on trial for the murder Of
Emma Branch in St. Paul on July
9Th last. Atty McGee is making as
strong case for the defense. The
Negroes of this section put utmost
faith in this celebrated counsellor.
We will give account of verdict in
next issue.
The many friends of DR.. Turner, the
physician hope to learn of his acquit-
tai of the charge of manslaughter at
an early date. Atty McGee is his
counsel.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

ing that to be successful he must be
ready for advancement when the first
opportunity presented itself, he ap-
piled himself to telegraphy and was
in line for an appointment as tele-
graph operator. The chief clerk un-
der whom he worked urged him to
take up stenography. as there was a
great demand for male stenographers
In the service, and he mastered this
study and was promptly given a re-
munerative position for which his
knowledge Of telegraphy. shorthand
and the general routine work Of the
Office qualified him. After continuing
In that position for several years he
was appointed stenographer oc the le-
gal department Here he saw large
opportunities for advancement and de-
termined to work his way to the head
Of the clerical force II possible. Find
Ing that the position Of chief clerk OF
the department demanded the quail
fications of an attorney with practical
knowledge Of the law. he entered the
evening class of the st. Paul College
OI Inv Ill lOOi uuu BEhuuutcu AAOu
that institution In 1904 and in due
course was advanced to the position
Of chief clerk. Mr.. Francis is held
In high esteem by the officials Of the
road.
In 1906 he ran as Republican candi-
date for the assembly and received
nearly 10000 votes, which was indeed
q splendid showing, considering the
scarcity OF Negro voters in st. Paul.
Mr.. Francis Is also the attorney for
the various Afro American corpora
lions Of St Paul. Besides the very
arduous tasks Of his Office. he is also
prominent in religious. political, social
and fraternal circles.
His rise from an ONCE boy to the
position Of chief clerk In the legal de-
partment OF the Northern Pacific Rail
way company should be an inspiration
to any young man and shows that
strict attention to duty, being ready
when opportunity knocks at the door,
always bring to an individual that for
which he labors
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
MINNEAPOLIS
CHURCH NOTES.

Nine. De Leo has charge Of st. Pc
ters choir again, and the congregation
and choir members are proud Of her
acceptance. They know her worth.
Mrs. Ada Gibbs Murphy, has charge
VI the choir at Zion Baptist church.
The Zion Sunday School will have
Christmas Tree on Monday Evening,
Dec. 26th.
Quarterly meeting at st. James
church January Sth, 1911.
Madame e. B. James is the leader
of the st. James Choir, Miss Essie
Mason, organist and musical instruc-
tor. The members of st. James are
proud of the choice musical selections
rendered at their Choral Concerts.
Mr.. Geo. Holbert addressed the
young men of the city at st. James on
last Sunday, Subject, Christian In
fluence.
The Dyer sisters gave a Grand Mu-
sical concert on Monday night.
Rev. Wharton preached on Sunday,
Text, What will you do with Jesus" ."
The church services are being we'll at
tended.
Attend the Social at Bethesda
Church on Dec. 2Sth, all are invited.
The A. A. Women's Charity Club
met at the home of Mrs. Owensby
3S40 18th Ave. So. State organizer
9ql pug lueseId ssM sIsIIeS cpl SIN
election of officers was held as fol-
lows:
Mrs. R. ]. Temple, president.
" G. P. Sims, vice-president.
" A. A. Ford, Sec.
Carrie Williams, Asst Sec.
" Matte Darby, Treas.
The Willing Workers Missionary
Society will give house social at Mrs
Banham's, 3O46 21st Ave. S. Tuesday
evening, Dec. 20. All are invited to
come and help the cause along.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20


serted that his confirmation will soon
be officially announced.
There are quite number of colored
men of influence and standing employ
ed at the capitol who will be very
much in evidence during the sessions.
There is Joseph E. Johnson, stenogra-
pher, who is with Speaker Cannon.
He is known as the colored Uncle Joe.
Mr.. johnson is well known by sena-
tors and congressman and wields con-
siderable influence with them.
He understands thoroughly all of the
routine methods of the house and can
give one some valuable pointers on
how to get a bill through. He has
been employed at the capitol for good
number of years, having been on the
stenographic force of Speaker Reed.
Influential Men About the Capitol.
There are other colored men also
around the capitol who have made
themselves very valuable not only to
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

tue JdpdueSc. IEO-
fessor Williams before coming to
Washington was the librarian at West
ern Reserve university, and his .ac-
quaintance with books Is extensive.
Dental Society Elects Officers.
The Robert T. Freeman Dental So.
ciety of the District of Columbia held
its annual meeting and election Of Of.
ficers the last of November at Mar.
tins cafe. The reports Of the secre-
tary and treasurer showed the society
to be on good financial basis.
The following were elected to serve
during the ensuing year: DR.. G. A.
Gray, president; DR.. G. G. Fry, vice
president; DR.. George III. Butcher, re.
cording secretary re-elected; DR.. s. A.
Fraser, corresponding secretary IRE.
elected; DR.. A. ]. Gwathney, treas.
urer; DR.. w. e. Hamilton, librarian
(re-elected).
After the meeting the members join
ed in the annual banquet.
DR.. G. s. Wormley, the retiring pres
ident, acted as toastmaster and called
on the members present for short
speeches.
DIR. ID. A. Ferguson Of Richmond,
Va, was the honored guest and spoke
of a recent operation he had performed
for empyema Of the antrum.
DR.. Ferguson was elected honorary
vice president
The society decided to hold its Janu'
ary meeting in Richmond, va., az
guests of DR.. Ferguson.
It was this society that started the
examination Of school children's teeth
each member giving his service gratis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
Subscribe to the Star.
Maple Leaf Club.

-. Maple Leaf Club.
The Maple Leaf Club elected their
officers for the ensuing year, as fol.
lows: Chas. Brown Pres, Glover
Shull V. Pres, Will Allen, Sec'y
Grant Ramey Treas. The Club will
give their Christmas Dance on Dec
2S, and hold their monthly series as
usual.
THAT HoBBLE SKIRT PARTY
Dec. 2Sth at DANA Hall under the
auspices of the Charity Club of the
st. Thomas Mission is to be a Great
Social Event. Don't forget the date
Dec. 2S.
MRS. MccULLoUGHs, CHRISTMAS
PARTY.
Dearborn Hall, December 26th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

came up for con-
frmation on the
opening of con-
gress. The gen.
eral impression is
that Mr.. McKin-
lay W i'll b e
promptly con-
frmed. He has
been m a k / n G
good as the col
lector Of tn e
GeorgetoWn port.
He went into Of
fee on Aug. 4
a n d has been
faithfully attend
ing to his official
duties. His pop
ularity with both
races makes him
a most accepta-
BILE official, and 1t
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
REMEMBER THE CHILDREN.
Dr. Washington Issues Annual ApPes
For Christmas Contributions.

Dr. Washington Issues Annual Appes
For Christmas Contributions.
In keeping with long establishe
custom Of sending out general apes
to the public for Christmas tokens TO
children In the rural districts Of tn
south, in Tuskegee, Ala. and vicinity
particularly, DR.. Booker T. Washing
ton has issued the following remind@
for this year:
Persons who live in large cities and In
enlightened sections Of the country do
not realize that Christmas means very
little in the way Of happissss. enjoyment
and cheer to many OF those who live In
the remote rural districts OF the south.
especially those who live on the large
plantations.
For a number Of years II has been .
privilege as well as a pleasure to re-
ceive cards and other Christmas presents
for distribution through various teachers
In the south among children In the plan
tation districts, who have very little to
make the Christmas season one to be re-
membered.
Such gifts mean much to them. Any
thing of the kind indicated can be ad-
dressed to me, and will see that II ao-
complishes the purpose for which IL u
sent. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Wear FLoRsHEIM sHoEsI 3 stores
Minneapolis st. Paul Duluth
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

their senators and congressman, bus
also to members Of their race having
=Susiness at the capitol. Sometimes
these employees are sought and render
yluable assistance to men who are
b for confirmation, sometimes by col
bred men who are trying to get some
bill through, and they are generally
ever ready to lend helping hand.
Charles Pickett of Illinois, who is
with Senator Cullom; Ralph w. White
of West Virginia, who is with Repre-
sentative Hughes; Harry Parker, who
has for years been with the important
committee on ways and means, OF
which Representative Payne of New
York is chairman, and Frank A. Byron
Of Illinois, who is with Representative
Foss of the committee on naval affairs,
are some of the men on Capitol hill
who are very much in evidence these
days
Bruce on Vocational School Plan.
Assistant Superintendent Of Public
Schools Roscoe ,Conkling Bruce has
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

DR.. r. s. Brown, was called into
consultation last week by a leading
white physician, at the home of a
member of one of the largest business
firms in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Wright of Omaha
are now residents of our city. They
are now living at the residence of
Mrs. Williams, 21O7 9Th Ave. So.
Mrs. Richard Newton, 700 Oaklake
Ave-, has returned from her home in
Topeka, Kan, where she has been Wis.
iting her parents.
Mr.. d. F. Kennedy, formerly Of our
city, now of Chicago, was called to
the bedside Of his sister, Mrs. Cliff
Hawkins, $50 7th Ave. No., who is
now at the hospital suffering from
typhoid fever. She Is improving
improving gradually. Mr.. Kennedy
was cordially received by many of his
old friends.
Miss Beulah Corneal, who has been
sick several months, will be taken to
the hospital for tuberculosis Of the
skin. Her physicians think that she
will be ultimately cured. Miss Cor
neal is one of the Sisters Corneal, the
famous classical entertainers. We
hope for her speedy recovery.
Wanted, an honest young man or
woman to collect subscriptions and
solicit ads.
We will present to our readers the
CHRISTMAS NUMBER on DEcEM.
BER Goth, our next issue.
The Corneal Sisters are now resid-
ing at 1909 End Ave So.
.Et SPECIAL.
Don't forget your subscription.
Send it If you want your paper to
continue.
Mr.. C. l.. Mccullough, 919 Nicollet
Ave-, has leased Dearborn Hall, the
best Hall in the City, and will rent 1t
for all occasions.
An Omission.
The name of Mr.. p. H. Southall, was
unintentionally omitted as one Of the
Eulogists at the Memorial Services
of Ames Lodge of Elks No. LOG. Mr..
Southall is a Past Exalted Ruler Of
that Lodge, and his Eulogy on said oc-
casion was one Of the highly COM
mendable numbers of the programe.
Ames Lodge Of Elks is arranging to
give their Annual Ball next month.
| They also report many new mem
bers for their next initiation.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

Mr.. M. w. Judy, the dentist, is now
prepared to give full attention to the
work of extracting and filings, bridge
and crown work etc. Mr.. Judy is one
Of our city's influential young men, a
graduate of the Red Cross Laboratory,
and mechanical dentist of excep-
tional ability.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
CAFES CLOSING EARLY.

Since the Lid" was put on in Min
neapolis. the hotels have had to close
up their wine-rooms on account OF
mo business" The Radisson and Ma.
tional close their Dutch Rooms at 8
P. M. Theatrical people and theatre
crowds can't get anything to drink.
Therefore the walters are being cut
off as the business decreases.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
WASHINGTON
NEWS GALORE.
/
WHAT OUR PEOPLE ARE DOING
Lineup Of Men of Influence and Off.
cial Position In and Out of WASH
inston-Aetivity Among Educators.
Freeman Dental Society Elects and
! Banquets New Officers.
By OLIVER RANDOLPH.

The opening Of congress has trans
ferred the scenes of activity to Capitol
hill. Every day one can stand at some
point on Pennsylvania avenue, near the
capitol, and see distinguished senators
and representatives on their way to
the sessions. Most of them speed
swiftly by in mammoth touring cars.
As rule, they are accompanied on
their morning trips by their wives or
some member of their families.
There are, however, many of the
senators and representatives who walk
to their legislative duties. The sight
of some eminent legislator walking
briskly down the avenue just in time
to get to his seat in the senate or
house by IL O'CLOCK.
The nomination of Whitefield Nc
Kinlay, who was appointed collector
of customs for Georgetown, d. c., is
among the recess appointments which
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20

Get ready for the st. Paul Hote
Walters Ball! January 5th.
Mr.. H. X. Davis Of 421 Jay st. has
returned from visiting his relatives
in Muskogee, Okla. Mr.. Davis Is 6
brother Of Mrs. Martha Jones, one o.
the wealthiest and shrewdest bust
ness women Of Muskogee. She owns
several city buildings and farming
lands, pays an income tax, and her in
come is reputed to be more thar
$4,000 per year.
The Hotel Cosby of st. Paul Is fast
gaining popularity. Mr.. Cosby, the
proprietor is meeting with great sue
cess.
Messrs. p. A. Walker and Frank
Boyd of the Pullman Co., were visit
ing their friends about the city or
Thursday, and spent several hours
with Pres. Alex Tucker, at the Ram
sey County Club.
st. Paul subscribers are urged to
pay their subscriptions at this time
to our st. Paul representative.
Mr.. F. L. d. Parker's picture will
appear with the Agriculture Club OF
the University Of Minnesota.
The Ethical Literary and Depat
ing Society meets every Sunday after
noon at St Phillips Guild Hail.. Al
are welcome.
Mrs. Jane Watson of Mason City
Iowa has moved to the City and hal
taken up her abode in the Terr,
Flats.
Miss Mary Fletcher is improving
nicely at the hospital in Walker, MINI
Mrs. Harriet Murphy Is spending
the winter in Chicago with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Thomas Haynes.
Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington
Mrs. p. A. Payton and Mrs. w. T
Francis were the guests of honor a
an afternoon tea given by Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie of New York City recently
All great things have to have some
one from st. Paul mixed in 1t.
Every one should boost our own
Charlie Miller for prospective Scout
Master for the colored boys of St
Paul.
Mrs. Jos. Worley has returned from
Canada where she spent two months
with her husband.
The Negro dolls are in great de
mand. Miss M. G. Williams Is the
agent at 27 Union Block, st. Paul
Send in your order.
Spend your leisure hours during the
Holidays at the Ramsey Co., Afro
American Club. High Class Phono
graphic Concert. Hear Caruso, Melba
Calve ,and songs from the Lates,
Productions by the Highest Glass
Artists.
Mrs. Nancy Church, sister of Mrs
Chas. Saunders has returned to her
home in Chicago after an extended
trip in st. Paul. She was very highly
impressed with the genial heartedness
OF the st. Paul people.
One gentleman called on the Stars
Representative and said Send me the
Star, because 1t contains the news"
Little Winnifred Archer, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Archer, shows
signs Of becoming a great singer. She
sang a solo at one Of the recent enter.
tanments.
DIR. o. d. Howard has taken in Mr..
Maxwell, his son-in-law, as a partner
at the Angus Barbershop and they the
now operating under the head of o.
d. Howard & Son. They have a most
beautiful and tastefully arranged place
and upto-date in every respect.
Mrs. Nora Covington has returned
to the City, from st. Louis and ID
r,,unh fx,, rroyad In haaIth
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-12-20
Chief Clerk Was
Once Office Boy
Inspiration For Young Men n the Achieve.
ments Of William 7. francis Of Legal
Department Of Northern Pacific Rail.
way at ST. Paul-lawyer. PoIlt.
clan and Prominent Citizen.
BY nAYr1IB c. WILLIAMS.

william T. Francis Of the legal de-
partment of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company is one Of the most prom
inent citizens of st. Paul, MINI.
His rise from the duties Of just a
mere Office boy to the very responsible
position Of trying cases for a large
railroad corporation is long step,
but shows what determination and
close application to business will do for
one who takes advantage of every op-
portunity to attain success.
After attending the public schools
Of st. Paul. Mr.. Francis entered the
services Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company as an office boy. See-
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ST. PAUL,

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Christman have
moved to Chicago.
Mrs. Minnie Wolfe remains about
the same.
Mr.. r. M. Johnson, one of the en-
ployers Of the Capitol, has returned
from Chicago where he attended the
funeral of his mother.
Mrs. Sadie Jones Is improving.
Rev. H. s. Graves former pastor of
st. James A. M. e. Church Is now in
Evanston, Ill. He receives a salary
Of $1,000 per year.
Mrs. Flqrence Duckett Is much i'm.
proved.
Prof. s. 8. Furr has left the city.
Mrs. Matte Campbell has returned
from Mindota, Ill.
Mr.. o. C. Hall has organized the
How Club" among the young boys
and girls Of the City. They meet reg.
plarly each week at the rooms of the
West End Branch Y. w. C. A.
Mrs. w. Whitner who has been In
the City visiting her daughter, will
return to her home in Portland, Ore,
in few days.
Rev. H. p. Jones delivered a splen.
did address to the members of the
West End Branch on Sunday after.
noon, Dec. 18th. The rooms were
packed and many turned away unable
to get in. Rev. Jones Is a magnetic
and inspiring speaker.
Rev. G. w. Gaines is still quite af-
flicted at his home in st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Anna Robinson of Aurora ave.,
has been on the sick list.
Mrs. Bette Patterson will spend the
holidays In Chicago.
Mrs. BERTHE Copeland of Seattle,
Wash, is expected home for the holi.
days. .~
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DoRlc LODGE, A. r. 4 A. N.
meets first and third Mondays each
month. Hall at Kalamazoo BUILDING
10 W. Sup. st., VIM. Dawson, w. M.
A. r. Mason, seo'y.