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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-07-15
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN-IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Patrick
Lyons, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the petition of
Administra ton On SAID estate issue to
Thomas Lyons:
1t is Ordered. That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested in
said matter appear before this Court on
Monday. the oath day of July. 1911, at
10 a. NJ, at the Probate Court in the
Court House at Minneapolis in said Coun-
ty and then, or as soon thereafter as said
petition can be heard, show cause, if
any there be, why said petition should
not be granted. t
And it is Further Ordered, That notice
Of such hearing be given, by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks, prior to said day Of
hearing, In the Irish Standard. q news
paper printed and published in said Coun-
ty, and by mailing q copy of this order
to all the heirs-at-law Of said decedent
when their address is known, or can DO
lscertained by due diligence, at least
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Laurel, ind, MARCH 16. 1aoa.

whose death occurred on the 2Sth ult,
which was mentioned but briefly last
week, happy family has been broken
up, a faithful wife and devoted mother
has been taken from her loved ones
Although she was the victim of a
preying disease, it was hoped she
might be spared for many more
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. McBrady spent last
winter in ireland, and it must certain
~ be a comfort to the bereaved hus-
band to recall the pleasures of the trip
after the long years of labor.
The funeral was held Friday. All Of
the children were not in attendance,
some of them being too far away to
reach here in time, but Robert of ST.
Paul, John of Barry, and Mrs. John
Ginaty were present. Four sons, Will
liam, Louis, Joseph and Aloysius, and
daughter, Annie, were in Oregon and
Texas.
Old friends and peighbors acted as
pail bearers at the solemn requiem
mass, when Rev. R. V. Kennedy was
celebrant, Rev. NJ. Barron deacon, and
a visiting clergyman sub deacon.
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fourteen 14) days before the date of
said hearing, unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis this 23d day of
June, 1911
BY the Court:
GEORGE R. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court.
A. s. Dowdall, Attorney for Petitioner.
Northwestern Bldg.
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and asked her to put on her bonnet
quickly as we did not have much time
to spare"
Il was baptized, went to Confession
and Communion next morning, and
from that time to the present, and af-
ter an interval of fifty years, l have
never had the slightest regret"
Thus was the living lineal and log
ical representative of the great family
of Emmett reunited to the Mother
Church. in the simple straight forward
way characteristic OF the family, and
of this particular member of it espe-
cially.
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And 1t Is Further ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
the Irish Standard. Il newspaper printed
and published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 3rd day Of
July, 1911.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court.
GJERTSEN &, LUND,
Attorneys for Administrative,
1015 N. Y. Life Bldg.
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Why Ireland Is Losing Population.

Mike-I see by the figures sent out
from London that Ireland has lost 76,-
284 population in the last ten years.
Pat-Well, how can you expect her
to increase in population when she has
to supply most of the statesmen,
judges, lawyers, orators, poets, gen.
erals, tiremsM policemen and bosses
for nearly every other. country?
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Attorneys for Plaintiff.
$50 Andrus Bldg, Minneapolis, MINI.
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In referring to Mrs. Robert Nc
Brady's death, notice of which ap-
peared in the Irish Standard of last
week, the same paper says:
: In the loss of Mrs. Robert McBrady,
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN, IS. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
eastman, Decedent
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mrs. Geo. Barnett, 3421 Oakland
Ave. entertained on Wednesday In
honor of her house-guest, Mrs. Ethel
Lucas of Portland, Ore. The evening
was spent at whist. Those present
were DR.. and Mrs. r. s. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Battle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Newcomb, Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Can
hon, Mesdames ]. E. Stewart, Britton,
Donaldson, Grey and Thompson,
Misses Lefty Hays and Alice March
all, Messrs. r. Cannon, Chas. Neal
Thos. Scott and Chas. s. Smith.
The first prize was won by Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson, Ca large fruit plate,
showing scenes of the Twin Cities),
which was presented by the winners
to the guest of honor. Mrs. Lucas,
as a token of remembrance, DR..
Brown made the presentation. The
suggestive BOBBY prize, a bottle OF
"catch.up," was won by Mr. M. o.
Cannon, Miss Wilmer, the little
daughter of Mrs. Lucas enjoyed the
evening as did the entire party. After
the game refreshments were served,
and the merry party left bidding the
guest of honor pleasant trip and
thanking their host for this pleasant
evening. Miss Alice Marshall chap
eroned the affair very creditably.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
MRS. WHITES MARRIAGE ANNI-
VERSARY.

On Wednesday, May 31st the home
of Mrs Arthur White, 1882 9Th Ave.
was the scene of a brilliant affair.
The occasion being the 7th anniver-
sary of her marriage. The house was
beautifully decorated in pink crepe
with myriads of butterflys of all sizes,
with wings extended, which seemed
to be flying and climbing everywhere.
The charming little hostess enter
tained the Unique Industrial Club and
their friends. The honor guest being
Mrs. DR.. Lucas of Portland, Ore,
who is visiting Mrs. Geo. Barnett on
Oaklond Ave. Five tables of whist
were played on the spacious porch
and the prizes which were beautifully
decorated gifts Of china, the handy
work of the hostess, were won by
Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Wise Of st. Paul
and Mrs. z. Johnson respectively.
The guest of honor was not forgotten
for the hostess had prepared for her
handsomely decorated souvenir
spoon, tied with bow of silk ribbon.
The hostess was the recipient Of
many beautiful gifts Dainty and
guests reluctantly departed for their
homes honestly declaring that they
in abundance and at late hour the
toothsome refreshments were served
had never spent a pleasanter after
noon..
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

NSiAIIN i0N VT STFiSGnS.
At a meeting of the Minneapolis
Sunday Forum held at eBthesda Bap
tist church on Sunday the following
officers were installed: Pres. DR.. R
s. Brown, v. Pres. r. G. Mccullough
Sec'y. Miss Lettie Hays, Asst. Sec'y
Miss Grace Smith, Treas. M. W.
Withers, Jr., Journalist, Mrs. R. s.
Brown, Critic, w. M. Smith, organist,
Miss Mildred Shull, Chorister, B.
Franklin Bullock, Chaplain --
Sequano, Ushers, Geo. Hall, Jas
Coombs, Chairman Social Committee
Chas. Neal.
Pres. Brown addressed the Forum
thanking them for the honor con
ferred upon him and promised to dc
what he could for the welfare of the
organization, each officer in turn re
sponded briefly when called upon
eact advocating attendance, punctu
ality, and unity of effort.
WcmOfidi SERVICES
Memorial services were held in
honor Of all the deceased members Of
the Forum which were very impres
sive. Prayer by Rev. J. L. Wharton
Singing by the Forum, Remarks by
Osa A. Lawrence, Eulogy Mis-.
BeuIah corneaI by Chas. S. Smith
Eulogy, Mr.. Harvey Burke, by John S
Wright. The next meeting will be
the 1st Sunday in July, at st. Peters
church.
The Forum will meet only once {
month during summer-First Sundays
of each month. ........ ..-.-
July End st. Peters A. M. e. Church
Aug. 9th, Bethesda A. M. E. Church
Sept. 3, St. Peters A. M. e. Church
DR.. R. s. Brown, Pres.
Miss Lettie Hays, Secy.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

exchange the stress of fire duty for
the peaceful vocation of church sex
ton.
Friends from all around, 200 strong,
more than half of them white persons,
flocked on May 80 to the house of
Engine company No. "a, on Minneha-
has avenue, where Mr.. Cheatam has
been holding forth as driver of Chem
ical company No. 7. They brought
him meerchaum pipes, good cigars
and tobacco, and all sorts of other
gifts, and they all called him John
when they presented the mementoes.
The colored fire department mem
bers clubbed together and presented
him with a Masonic charm, and alto
gether Mr.. Cheatam says it was about
the most pleasant evening he ever
spent. ~ .
Mr.. Cheatam, who lives at 1920
Twentieth avenue S., was appointed
to the fire department May IA, 1888,
and has served as driver, pipeman,
lieutenant and captain. His pension
comes from the Firemen's associa-
ton, and his job as sexton will be at
the Central Baptist church, Fourth
avenue 8. and Grant street. He is
highly respected by the members OF
his race, and owns his home. The
Star is glad to know that our daily
papers have given him due credit,
and we feel that we are honored to
have in our city such a good race
representative who has made a clean
record in public service, and who has
received his well-earned reward.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mr.. Robt. l.. Boone of Northfield
Mimi, spent Sunday at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Cannon.
Mrs. Ethel Lucas, (Medley) the
wife of DR.. Lucus of Portland, and
her little daughter, Wilmar, left
Thursday via the East 500 for Mon
treal to visit her relatives.
Mr.. William M. Garrett, 1923 So
4th Ave. has opened his real estate
office, and will continue as proprie'
tor of the Vasso Cleaners. Mr.. Gar
rett is the Manager of the Twin City
Star, and will be pleased to meet any
one having any business connection
with this publication.
Managers office-1023 4th Ave. So
Phone N. w. Main 1873.
Publishers address-1419 Wash. Ave
So.
Phone T. s. 2520.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Neatly furnished rooms, all modern
conveniences, good location, Mrs. J..
q. Glover, 1909 9Th Ave. So. Mime
apolis.
Mrs. VIM. C. Jefries, who has been
very ill is recovering.
Mr.. -Jno. L. Nellie, is sick at 1908
w. Franklin st. .-.. Il
The Ladies' Club gave an entet.
tainment at the residence of DR.. r. S.
Brown, in honor of Mrs. Ethel Lucus,
who won the first prize at which.
Many friends attended. The doctor
claims the honor of assisting her In
winning. After the game refresh.
ments were served. Mr.. G. B. Hos
mer, of Tuskegee won the BOBBY.
Mr.. Cooper Lewis, has moved to
324 East Lake st. +,
Mr.. Henry Moseley, who was for
many years the owner of the Jassa-
mine Club left last week for New
York City. Before leaving he was
given a banquet by many of his
friends. /
Mr.. Chas. Hardin, will move into
his newly built residence in 1710 9th
Ave. No. about June 18th, and the
house-warming, to which many are In
vited, will be large evening.
Jack Johnson, will coronate wear
ing monocle and the SWEETEST
clothes. He takes with him the title
of Champion Pugilist of the world
having been coronated as King OF
Pugilists at Reno, Menelick was the
ranking ruler at the coronation OF
King Edward and Champion Jack
will rank as the master Of the makers
of that game of manly art, which has
been long fostered by the English
people.
Mr.. Geo. Smith, 1926 Chicago Ave
we'll known hotel employee, has
been unable to work for several
weeks on account of rheumatism.
Police officer James Hardin re
turned from Omaha on Wednesday
where he spent his vacation.
Attys. B. 8. Smith and w. r. Nor
iris and Messrs. Ralph Watson, FRED
Cunningham, Howard Phillips, Clar
ence w. King and our friend Sand
wich jack are the Isaac Waltons
who are telling about their catches,
and fish stories are now really in
terestlng.
Mr.. Jas. A. Dover has been on the
sick list, but is better.
Albert Young, r. B. Porter, -
Green and - Hardy, dining cal
walters, were killed in the wreck or
the first trip of the Columbian, the
new steel train of the Milwaukee Ry
on May 29th, leaving Tacoma, Wash
The Order of Eastern Star heic
their Annual Thanksgiving sermon
last Sunday afternoon at Pilgrim Bap
tist Church.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Anchor Hilyard Lodge of Masons
met June 6, and elected the following
officers, who will be installed at next
meeting, June Goth: NJ. w. Judy,
W. NJ; Geo. Johnson, S. w.; E. B.
James, J. w.; Zach Johnson, Treas;
DR.. K. S. Brown, Secy.; Willis Golfer,
s. D.; Maurice G. Rutledge, }. D.;
Horace Carlisle, Chaplain, Jno
Cheatham, S. S.; G. Fred Hyatt, J. S.;
Geo. w. Brown, Marshall; l.. j. Allen
Tyler.
The Amor Chapter and st. James
Commandery will meet Sunday, June
18th at Anchor Hilyard Hall at 1 P
M.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
DEATH OF SCOTT r. WALKER.

The funeral of Scott R. Walker,
aged 81 years departed this life on
May 29-was held at Pilgrim Baptist
Church. Rev. w. d. Carter officiated
assisted byRev. e. s.. Mcdonald.
The services were impressive. The
pail bearers were Rev. J. r. White,
Walter G. Root and Phil e. Reid, rep
resenting the Elks, and Lee Turpin,
Lincoln Overall and Noah G.. Camp
bell representing the Knights of
Pythias. The casket was of solid
oak, and was laden with floral tri-
butes. Lyles, the popular undertaken,
conducted the funeral. Interment at
Calvary Cemetery.
STATE FEDERATION coNvEN.
TON.
The Seventh Annual Session Of the
Afro o-American Women's State Fed
Grafton of Minnesota will be held in
Minneapolis on June 2Sth and 29th.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

WANTED:-Back number copies
of issue of July %, Sept. 1st and 9th
1910 of the Twin City Star.
Miss Helen Washington, 1104 4th
Ave. No, has recovered from a
severe attack of Typhoid under the
care of DR.. Brown.
Rev. R. M. Toombs having finished
course of study in Real Estate has
been awarded his diploma, and has
been recently appointed as special
agent of the international Realty
Corporation, representing their inter
est in real estate, insurance and
brokerage.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
Subscribe for the Star.

Larson, the photographer has NOV
ed from Seven Corners to 313 Wash
ington Ave. So.
DR.. Redd has moved into his new
location, where he will receive his
patients. Office phone, Mic. 1868.
Residence, South $50.
Mr.. Jas. E. Carter Of Des Moines
is building up good trade at Tyler
Bros. He has met many old friends,
and his workmanship has secured
him many customers. Did you try
him.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
TAXPAYERS ATTENTION.

All Negro property owners and tax
payers are requested to send their
names to The Twin City Star, 1419
Washington Ave. So, for publication
in our Civic Celebration Edition.
Let us begin now. 1t costs you moth
ing.
We are glad to publish the news
of the real estate investors. They
are the people who are the real repre-
sentatives Of the best element of the
race. Property buyers are the de-
sirables at this time. Segregation
may not be far away.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR
THIS, DON'T MISS IT.

The Elks and Twin City Band will
put on the Biggest and Best Boat Ex-
cursiOn on June 10Th.
Good music and pleasant evening
Is assured.
Bring your friends and enjoy an
evening of pleasure.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mrs. Henry Thompson, has some
very desirable rooms, which she will
rent to respectable parties. All mod
ern conveniences, toilet, gas, and
bath. These rooms are elegantly
furnished, and are very conveniently
located at 416 Carroll Ave. Phone,
Dale 1917. One block from Rondo
Street Line.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Fifty Years of Freedom, a drama,
under the auspices of the Afro-Amer'
lean Women's Clubs was success.
Mrs. Sellars and Mr.. Nelson appeared
in the leading roles.
Mesdames Mary Anderson and
Janoda Jackson have opened the Cot
tage Inn, at 453 Rondo st., st. Paul.
Pioneer Lodge of Masons No. of
st. Paul closed a deal for brick
dwelling on Rondo st. for $6,250.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The new officers of Pioneer Lodge
No. 1, F. and A. M. are--W. T. Fran
ces, w. M; PryorS. W.. Fred Gamble
]. W.; ]. H. Charleston, Sec'y.;
Walker Williams, Asst. Sec'y.; ]. H
Dillingham;, VIM. Benjamin and A. j.
Roberts, Trustees.
st. Paul will have Postal Bank on
July 1st.
Mr. William Miller of Seattle Is in
the city. His mother and sister, Miss
Halle Miller is expected to become
residents of st. Paul very soon.
An informal luncheon by the Afro,
American Club will be given at the
home of Mrs. ]. A. Birdeaux, June
Is. Admission Free.
The American Dye House has filed
articles of incorporation with a
capital of $4,000. Mr.. Owen Howell
is the Secy. and Treasurer.
The Cosmopolitan Insurance Co.,
is now the United Business Mems
Accident Association with head
quarters in Minneapolis.
Mesdames Carrie Mills, Jessie
Bond and Minnie Robinson are on
the sick list.
Six men from Montreal have come
to work on the Observation cars OF
the G. P. Ry., viz: Messrs. Pugh Nash
Sykes Dudley, Lowe Green, and Holt
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mrs. A. Anthony, who has been liv-
ing in Gilbert, Mimi, returned to the
city on Monday, and will spnd few
days before leaving for Chicago.
The knights are going to Indiana
polls this summer to the Encamp-
ment.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mrs. Chas. Saunders will spend
several weeks in Seattle os the guest
of Mrs. Stone, and Mrs. B. F. Tut
also will visit Portland as guest OF
Mrs. Charles Allen.
A financial Rally is going on at St
James. Many are taking part, and
have signed one Of the pledges which
are being circulated among the
friends OF the church for its financial
support?
The first Grand Ball Of Fezzanese
Court No. Daughters Of Isis was
held at Dietsch's Hall, Cor. Western
Ave. and Thomas st. on Wednesday,
June 9Th. Admission 35 cents.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mr.. Geo. Watkins, of the Porters'
and Walters Hotel has purchased a
so H. p. Touring Car, and has en-
gagged the services of Clarence
Thompson as chauffeur.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Slaughter and
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Manley Of Mil
waukee, Mr.. Henry (Teenan) Jones,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Buckner
of Chicago were in the city to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Scott Walker.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

BUY THE STAR AT FORAkER'S.
Mr., M. c. Rutledge, the proprietor
of Foraker's Cafe, has on sale all the
leading Negro Magazines and Per-
iodicaIs. He intends to carry full
line of Race News from everywhere.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
A WAY TO SAVE $1,000.

There is no better way to save a
$1,000 for old age than by taking out
an endowment policy in The Penn
Mutual Life Ins. Co.
s. A. StockweII, Gen. Agt,
Phones: 304-S Andrus Bldg,
N. w. Mic. 1904 Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
ALL ARE INVITED.
THE DIcKERsoN CAFE
SPECIAL DINNER, Csc.
Daily From $3.50 to 7 p. M.
20s Hennepin Ave. MINI.

Mr.. Wilbur Jackson 1t not author
lied to solicit ads and subscriptions
for the Twin City Star.-Editor.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
furnished
RENT-Nicely

rooms for gentleman who would like
nice quiet place in private family
Phone T. s. Grove 1112
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
ST. PAUL

MASONIC ANNUAL SERMON.
Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 4, and
Pioneer Lodge No. 1, F and A. M,
Anchor Hilyard Lodge No. 2, Mpls
are arranging an interesting program
for their annual services on June
25th.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Help this publication by paying
your subscription. We intend to carry
only bona-fide subscribers on our
lists. .. .... "a .. ..-
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
NEW BUILDING WILL COST 10000

The United Brothers of Friendship
and the Sisters Of the Mysterious
Ten at Lexington, Ky. are enlarging
their hall by an addition which will
cost $4,000.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Mrs. J. Rhodes and Mrs. Rose Rus
sell, of Lethbridge, Canada, returned
home from their visit to Chicago.
They spent several days in the Twin
Cities and were the guests of the
Porters' and Walters Hotel, st. Paul.
They expressed themselves as having
greatly enjoyed the trip and the hos
pitality of their friends.
Mr. w. c.. Webster, 41S Charles St
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. John
son and Master Byron Hoxter of
Chicago on Decoration Day. The
party after visiting the cemetery en-
joyed an auto ride, visiting the places
of interest about the city.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
MINNEAPOLIS

Negro Fireman Pensioned.
Retlres After Long Service-Friends
Send Many Presents.
After answering fire alarms and
fighting fires for twenty-three years,
Mr.. John Cheatam, SO years old, a
negro known far and wide through
his fire district, will retire tonight
on pension of $40 month and will
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10
DR.. J. n. REDD
III SO. 9Th Street.
WELL KNOWN cLUeMAN DEAD.

WE'LL KNOWN CIUsWRN UENO'
Mr.. Edw. Durant, the well-known
manager of the Utopia Club in Mon
treal died last week. Mr.. Durant has
been sick for long time, and had
just returned from trip to Cuba for
his health.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

The Social and Literary Society OF
Pilgrim Baptist Church was en-
tertained by Mrs. J. w. Cleary at 661
Central Ave-, on Monday, June 5th
Special musical programe. Admis
sion free. Refreshments served.
The programe rendered under the
auspices Of Master Robert Strong
Before the Mems Sunday Club at St.
James A. M. e. Church last Sunday
will be repeated on June 18th. Ow.
ing to the inclemency of the weather
many were unable to attend, but
those present enjoyed an interesting
afternoon.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Wear FLoRSHEIM SHOES stores
Minneapolis st. Paul Duluth
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

Leave your subscription with Mrs.
Marguerite L. Wright, Room q Uni
on Block, St. Paul.
The Twin City star., 1911-06-10

St. James A. M. e. Church, Rev. n.
p. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller
SITS. All are welcome.