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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30
ST. PAUL.
MEDICAL STUDENT, WHILE IN.
SANE, sLAsHEs MRS. ANDREW
JACKSON MANY TIMES.

George w. Parker, medical stu
dent at the Creighton university,
Omaha, in a fit of insanity, slashed
Mrs. Andrew Jackson, an invalid
(whose husband is employed on the
C. P. Ry.) about her body as she lay
in bed at her home, 603 st. Anthony
avenue, on the night of Dec. 26th.
She was removed to st. Joseph's hos
pital in the police ambulance, and at
late hour her condition was con-
sidered critical.
Parker came here last week to
marry Miss Margaret Detiene, also
colored. Yesterday was the date set
for the wedding, but friends of the
bride prevailed on her to postpone
the affair. This was done, and It Is
thought that this, together with over
study at the university, had un-
balanced the mans mind. He was
arrested Christmas day and sent to
the county Jail by the police as he
was thought to be insane, but yester-
day he was adjudged sane by G. B.
Telsberg, county physician, and re-
leased. He returned to the home Of
Mrs. Jackson, where he has been
staying. Before going to bed he
stopped in at the room of Mrs. Jack
son for a few moments chat. Y Sud-
denly he jerked razor from his
pocket and attacked the bed-ridden
woman. Her screams attracted Miss
Margaret Deteine, who gave the
alarm. Neighbors hurried to the room
and overpowered the man and then
notified the police. ..s .s-..,
Mrs. Jackson was taken to the hos
pital in the police ambulance where
she died at 8 A. M, Dec. 9th, and
the man to the county Jail. Ten diff
ferent cuts were made on Parker's
arm by his own weapon and one on
his knee. He was ,overpowered by
several blows. ON his. head with an
axe. Parker is a cultured and well
hammered young man, of respectable
parentage. He was committed sew
eral years ago to an insane asylum
in Omaha. During his vacation he
worked as a waiter on the 500 Line
Dining Cars. He is held in the Coun-
ty Jail charged with murder. He was
placed in a strait-jacket.
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Fezzan Temple, Mobiles of the Mys-
tic Shrine gave their Annual Ball on
Friday night, which was the best
crowd of the holiday season. Splen-
did music and a pleasant time was
had by all who attended.
Mr.. Ray Anderson is fortunate to
spend his Holidays lad libertem." :"
He took a long chance at the Catho-
lie Club Dance. Although advertised
as a social pugilist" his challenges
may be accepted, and the decision
will be announced from the Municipal
Bench.
DIR. M. H. Yeizer returned from
Seattle to spend the Christmas holi-
days, and will return shortly.
Mrs. Bertie High Is visiting her
husband, Mr.. Henry High, who is now
in Winnipeg.
Mrs. Thos. Williams was called
home suddenly fran Winnipeg on ac-
count of the death of Mrs. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Chapman Of
COG st. Anthony Ave-, were agreeably
surprised by Mr.. and Mrs. w. T..
Francis on their 7th anniversary,
which was celebrated at their resi-
dence by a small gathering Of their
friends.
Attorney Francis will leave next
week for Philadelphia, Pa, to meet
the Supreme Court of the Odd Eel
lows. He is the Clerk Of that body,
and will probably visit many Of his
political friends in Washington, d. G.
ST. JAMES A. M. e. CHURCH..
Matchmaking services on Sunday
night, Dec. 81. A New Years Break
fast will be served by the Mems Safe
Club after Watch services.
Judge johnson will give his First
Ball Of the New Year on Jan. 2, at
South Side Auditorium. Good Music,
Good company-and Good Order. You
are invited.
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MINNEAPOLIS
Watch Night Services in our
churches on Sunday night.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Order Of Eastern Star.
At public installation of Pride of
the West Chapter No. 80, o. e. s.,
held on Dec. 27th, the following Of
ficers were elected: Worthy Matron,
Mrs. J. w. Roger, Asst. Worthy Ma
tron, Mrs. H. Donaldson, Patron Mrs.
Fred Hyatt, CON-, Mrs. Bette Lewis,
Asst. Com, Mrs. Aggie Eddings, Sec'y.,
Mrs. Eva Abbey, Treas, Mrs. J. B.
Glover, Adah, Mrs. Milton w. Judy,
Ruth, Mrs. Ellen Jackson. Esther,
Mrs. John Monroe, Martha, Mrs.
Thos. Donaldson, Electa, Mrs. Matte
Abbey, Warder, Mrs. F. Johnson,
Sentinel, J. w. Cooper, Instructor, j.
N. Sellers, Asst. Instructor, Mrs. Mat
tie Neal. Above named with officers
of Queen of Sheba Chapter of St..
Paul were installed by Worthy Patron
John Sellers. Refreshments were
served. Dancing was enjoyed by
many among those who attended.
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We earnestly request those who re-
ceive this paper and WHO HAVE NOT
PAID FOR IT, send their subscrip-
ton or a notice Of refusal. The habit
of never paying for Negro papers has
been cultivated by our people, and
we are forced to call the attention of
these Newspaper Parasites" to this
fact. 1t is the boast Of leading
Negro of the Twin Cities that he
never pays for Negro papers,"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30

The Walters and Bussmen of the
Commercial Club presented to their
Headwaiter, Mr.. d. e. Beasley hand.
some Bookcase. Mr.. Fred. d. Gamble
made the presentation speech as fol-
lows: Mr.. Beasley, there comes a
day in all of our lives when we should
all strive to be happy and in harmony
with our fellow man, by the grace of
God we have been spared to once
more witness the dawn of that glor-
ious day. In order for man to be
happy and glad, he must contribute
to and be instrumental in making his
neighbor happy. A couple Of days
ago something came into your house
very mysteriously and you have been
wondering where It came from. I
have been chosen by the walters and
bussmen men Of the Commercial Club
to extend to you our hearty greetings
of the season and in token of our sim
cerity, loyalty and the high esteem
We uOiu lOT yOu VIC WiSu " pIcSchl
to you the Book Case which you found
in your home. May you enjoy
very merry Xmas-Tide and Happy
New Year and may you be spared to
enjoy many happy returns Of this
glorious Yuletide Season. Mr.. Beasley
responded with a very touching talk
on the spirit of the giver and the re-
ceiver and assured his co-workers
that he highly appreciated their serv-
ices rendered him, and also that their
token of respect was an evidence that
they realized that he had always
tried to do the best for all concerned
without malice to none.
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story of the hard struggle which he
had in working up to his present po-
sition In business.
Mr.. Thomas was born in Harrisburg,
Tex, and went at an early age to
Galveston, Tex, where he received his
common school education and spent
his early manhood days. AS young
man he was always anxious to make
his mark and began his rise in the
world by working as porter and waiter
on the steamboats,. Twenty years ago
he took up residence in New York and
found work in the hotels for some
time. For eleven years he worked as
a steward in fashionable club Of
New York and by strict economy
saved enough money to enter business.
While working in this capacity he
resolved to become an undertaken
and entered the Echols School Of En-
balming, from which he graduated in
1896. He opened his first undertak-
Ing establishment at 493 Seventh ave-
nue.. where he proved himself to be
an efficient and capable undertaken.
He was among the first Of the race to
enter the field In New York and by
square and honest methods has built
up q splendid business.
The growth Of Mr.. Thomas business
necessitated larger and more commo-
dious quarters. Three years ago he
moved into his new establishment on
One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street,
which is valued at $24. 1000 and con-
tains every convenience. 1t Is well ap-
pointed, with offices and large, spa
cious chapel. Mr.. Thomas has ample
facilities for the successful carrying
on Of his business. Besides his promi-
nence In business he is active In many
other directions, being identified with
several race movements. He Is a men,
Der Of the executive committee OF the
National Negro Business league and
at the recent session Of the league In
Little Rock was one Of the speakers.
Mr.. Thomas Is also a prominent lodge
man. When asked to what he attrib-
uted his success In business he re-
piled:
81 owe my success to honest dealing
and being prompt. l am fond of my
business and believe that the only
way to make q success Is to be honest
and square and prompt. owe a great
deal Of my success to my wife, Mrs
Thomas. who assists me in the bust
ness and who is an experienced under
taker and embalmer."
Besides the beautiful city residence OF
Mr.. Thomas In New York, he owns q
dne country horne at Fairfield, Conn.
.".. b.... a
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hardin, 9Th
Ave. No., entertained on Christmas
Day at their beautiful new residence.
Mesdames Jos. Watson, l.. e. Taylor,
Miss Vivian Hunter, Messrs. Lewis
Watson and Harold Kimbrough.
Mr.. John L. Nellie, 1908 w. Frank
lin avs, who was injured by being
run over by an automobile, has near
ly recovered and has been promised
sufficient damages to cover his in
juries, without legal action.
Mrs. A. Ferguson Is visiting Mrs.
J. B. Glover of 1909 9Th Ave. So.
Miss Viola Shovel, 2614 31st Ave.
So. has recovered from her recent i'll
ness.
Mrs. H. Grever, 5S2 7th Ave. No., is
on the sick list.
Judge Johnson's Christmas Dance
was well attended. The music was
very good. We are glad say that
many of the rough element are realiz-
ing that 1t Is better to appear in pub
lie as ladies and gentlemen. "The
Judge" is specializing on good or.
der" and garantees a good time to
his patrons.-Ed.
Mrs. Nettie Briggs, 300 18th Ave.
So, entertained at dinner on Christ
mas in honor of Messrs. Roger Pryor,
L. d. Erwin and Geo. F. Collins of
New York City.
Furnished Rooms-All convenience
es, $3.50 and $3.50 per week. Apply
to Miss Dimple Morris, 500 So. 4th St..
Mr.. Henry Keyes Is home from the
500 to spend the Holidays, and may
remain until after Jan. 18th.
The Mccullough Dance on Xmas
night was the event Of the Holiday
season. The attendance was very
large and the music and department
of the class was especially commend
able. Mrs. Mccullough refused ad-
mission to several undesirables, and
her exercise Of this right speaks well
for the standing of her patrons.
Mrs. Jennie Carr, who has been
very sick during last three months at
her residence, 5O7 4th st. So, ia much
improved, and thanks her many
friends for their kind expressions of
regard during her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Mason left last
week for Topeka, Kan, to spend the
holidays with relatives and will re-
turn about Jan. 18th next.
Miss Laura Adams Of Fargo, N. D.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. M.
Hyde, 3S4O 18th Ave. So. During her
stay several affairs have been given
in her honor, by Miss v. A. Lee, Mrs.
r. B. Montague, and Mrs. w. B.
Moulden.
The Forum meets at St. Peters
Church on Sunday, Jan. 7th, 1912 at
$3.50 p. M.
Miss Matte Anderson, who Is visit
ing in Fergus Falls, Minn., will re-
turn hove about January 1.
Mr.. e. Houston, has fitted up a
nice barber shop a 81 Hennepin
Ave., in the Porters' and Walters
Club.
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Attorney w. R. Morris will leave
on Jan. 5th for Philadelphia to at
tend the January term Of the Su-
preme Court of the G. w. o. Of o. F..
of which he is one of the Associated
Justices.
Mrs. Zach Johnson, 1904 4th Ave.
So, is improving from her injuries
caused by the explosion Of gas
range at her residence.
Mr.. Chas. Brodie of Duluth attend
ed the Ball of the Fezzan Temple, Of
the Mystic Shrine-and spent few
days among his friends.
Supreme Chancellor, w. r. Morris
will install the newly elected officers
of John H. Hayes Lodge No. 6, X. Of
P, at their Castle Hall, on Charles
and Western Ave-, on January End.
= Mr.~Walker williams, P-W. NJ, of
Pioneer Lodge of Masons of st. Paul,
attended the installation of the Of
ficers of the Queen of Sheba and
Queen Esther Chapters, o. e. s., at
Dearborn Hall on Dec. 27. A number
of st. Paul ladies were also present.
Messrs. Roger Pryor, Geo. F. Col
lins and L. D. Erwin Of N. Y. City,
employed by Mr.. Chas. Gates, in his
private car, spent their Christmas in
Minneapolis.
Mr.. Chas. T. Gale, represented the
University Club as Santa Claus" to
the extent of 100000 distributed to the
clubs employees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter X. Bowie, re-
Gently of Pittsfield, Mass, are at
home to their friends at 1924 Pleas
ant Ave, Minneapolis.
Mr.. Greenleaf Johnson, is heard
from in the city Of Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Trevan, 6O3
Fremont Ave., entertained on Christ
mas Day at dinner Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Mack, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Hud.
son and baby. A pleasant afternoon
and evening was spent and every one
present enjoyed Christmas time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Brown, BAG
Pierce St., was the hostess at an
elaborate dinner on Christmas Day,
which was our good fortune to at,
tend and enjoy.
Miss Kate Dupree, died at the home
of Mrs. Rachel Jones, this week.
Mrs. Fannie Pierce presented her
husband, Benz. Pierce, baby boy on
Christmas morning.
Mrs. Speed is visiting friends and
relatives in louisiana, Mo.
Mr.. Thos. H. Lyles, the Twin City
Undertaken, wishes to announce that
he will personally conduct funeral ar
rangements in Minneapolis whenever
his services are required. (See adv.)
The Council of Deliberation Of the
Scottish Rite held their Annual
meeting on Sunday, Dec. "a, at Ma
sonic Hall in Minneapolis.
Ames Lodge of Elks will hold their
Lodge of Sorrow in January.
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ST. pETgRs cLAvER,s cHURcf

The services at st. Peters Claveris
Church were we'll attended on Chrisf
mas morning. FIR. Theobald celebraf
ed High Mass at and 10 A. M. S:3D
The music was the feature under the
direction. of Mr.. Claude Jackson rem.
dered Marcos Mass" another ap-
propriate selection.
Father Theobald of st. Peters
Claver's Catholic Church entertained
the children of his Sunday school on
Christmas afternoon from 8 till 8.
Games were played, choice program,
after which refreshments were served
and each child was presented with q
Christmas present. 20 a1sa
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30
Interesting Story Of the Rise
Of James c. Thomas.
BELIEVES IN A SQUARE DEAL.
Former Texas Boy Who by Persist
ence, Thrift and Economy Has Ae-
eumuIatsd Considerable Wealth.
Served In Many Capacities Before
Launching Out For Himself.

New York.-Among the successful
business men of the race who have
attained eminence in their respective
fields Of endeavor is James G. Thomas,
the efficient and well known under
taker in New York. Mr.. Thomas has
one of the largest and best equipped
undertaking establishments In the
country, located in One Hundred
and Thirty fourth street. in the heart
of the Harlem section Of the city.
Mr.. Thomas undertaking establish
ment has become one Of the show
places Of the metropolis. The proprie-
tor, who stands high In the business
and professional world, tells vivid
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30
sHRINERs ELECT NEW OFFICERS.

0TTnINC no GCEVT NC" OTTTVGn0s
Fezzan Temple, Mobiles of the Mys-
tic Shrine elected the following Of
ficers at their last meeting on Dec.
18th. J. M. Morris, Ill. Potentate;
Chas. Brodie, Chief Rabban; A. D.
Adams, Asst. Rabban; T. w. Lewis,
High Priest and Prophet; Chas. Robin
son, Oriental Guide: r. M. Johnson,
Treas; Geo. L. Hoage, Recorder;
Chas. Hines, 1st Ceremonial Master;
o. c.. Hall, End Ceremonial Master;
L. J. Allen, Capt. Of Guard; Claude
Goodman, Outer Guard.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30
CALANTHlANS NEW YEAR
LUNCHEON.

The Ladies of Fidelity Court 345,
will keep open house" at the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. B. Glover, 1909 5th
Ave. So., on New Years Day. From
I p. M. to II p. NJ, Luncheon 15c. All
are invited. Mrs. Matte Darby, Comm.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30

Miss Marguerite Adams, who is at
the Walker (Minn.) Sanatorium was
the recipient Of a beautiful watch,
which was sent her as a Christmas
present, by her friends, Misses Hattie
Peters, Villa Moore, Ida Loomis,
Messrs. Henry Crawford, James
Green, Harold Cage, Marion Bolding,
Ralph Warren, Ora Hall and Lewis
Terrell.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30

Mrs. Matte Davis has opened the
Hotel Davis at 10 Western ave., where
she has desirable rooms at reasonable
prices. Transient roomers accom-
modated. (adv.)
FIVE CENTS A LINE.
Send Csc In stamps with your
"Rent ads" and they will be inserted,
and a copy containing Insertion will
be sent to your address. Write
plainly. Address The Twin City Star,
Minneapolis.
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$4,000 REWARD.

Don't be "out of date" with kinky
hair! Go to w. J. UTLEY's Barber
Shop, "a e. 5th st.. st. Paul and have
your hair Strengthened with the fam
Gus "KInk.no- more" A reward Of
800 is offered for any head Of hair
that cannot be Strengthened with
"Kink-no-More." For sale at S1.O0
per package. Give usa trial.--(Adv.) y
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Promoted to Lieutenant.

Serg't. Charles Hamilton was pro-
noted to the grade Of Lieutenant of
Police by Mayor J. c. Haynes, on Dec.
81. Detective Hamilton's promotion
will 60 into effect on Jan. 1, 1912.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-12-30
SPECIAL NEW YEARS DINNER
Roast Domestic Goose.
at the st. Louis Kitchen from IL M.
till $3.50 p. M.

A Happy New Year to our subscrib-
ers, advertisers, and exchanges, es-
pecially to "The Appeal" and Daily
Guide" Of st. Paul.
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JUDGE JoHNsoN's NEW YEARS
BALL-AT SOUTH SIDE AupITo-
RUM, 18th AVE. AND 3rd STREET,
JAN. 2. ..g ADMISSION ssc.
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Mrs. Annie Day of Jackson, Tenn,
is visiting her brother Mr.. A. c. Lyles,
4O6 Rondo st. e.
Invitations have been issued for a
select party among the younger set;
and one of the mice young fellows
will not be there-Why? His rival
extended the invitations. Now, the
girls are thinking that this rival acted
"awfully mean," and the mice fellow
is being idolized: Petty jealousness
are advertisements.
Mesdames Kitty Terrell and Della
Pettis of Fuller Ave., gave Holiday
Dinner on Dec. 26th, in honor of
Misses Edith Leonard and Madge
Thomas.
Mrs. F. Johnson, is conducting the
"Manicuring Dept" at Utley's Barber
Shop, 94 e. 9Th st., and is meeting
with much success.
The Daily Guide has moved into
it's new quarters at % Union Block,
They are getting things in fine shape
We can always get the local news
from the Guide. ....... -. j
Mrs. Edw. Hunt has gone to St
Louis, Mo-, to spend the Holiday sea.
son. 70.
The Newport Restaurant has closed
its doors.
Gopher Lodge of Elks. will hold
their Lodge of Sorrow at st. James
Church on Sunday, Dec. 31st.
Fuller, the barber, has moved his
shop to 476 Robert st.
Miss Edith Leonard, formerly of N
Y. City, now Sec'y. of the Y. M. c. A.,
has been appointed probation officer
in the police department. .n
If news is not sent to us, we are
unable to get it. We do not call to
get news. We call to collect your
indebtedness to US. 80.
Mrs. Hinson at the st. Louis
Kitchen will serve a Chicken Din.
ner (Her speciality every Thursday.
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To subscribe 10 to pay.
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PILGRIM BAPTIST CHOIR.

VI
The Choir of Pilgrim Baptist and
st. James A. M. e. Church and 81
Pholip's P. 3. Church rendered beauti
full Christmas programs.
Mr.. John Hickman, Jr., receivedHa
Music Rack, Music Roll and Batnn
from the members of Pilgrim Junior
Choir. ,.e,s.~-,,..
Mr.. j. e. Johnson Of, st. Antho1y
Ave., is spending the Holidays A
home. ss.,-.g, s,,y. ss.s
Mr.. w. r. Douglass has gone e
New Orleans to spend the gwintera
Mr.. Scott J. Mason, employed ndE
at Butte, Mont, returned home 4
spend the Christmas Holidays
The Dance given by the Catholit
Club on Tuesday night was a success
The Ladies of the Eastern Starsheld
their Christmas party on Christmbs
night, which was a very enjoya1ls
affair. "a
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hyatt called 0r
Mrs. Hinson and her daughter. Mrs
Mamie Harris on Sunday. 81
The Handicraft Art Club will heeI
open house at the home of Mrs. ms
H. Miller, 42s Edmond street. Al
the work of the year will be ong n
bition from 4 to 9 p. m. The me w
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-08
Unconcerned Voters.
Chloe On Tribune


Last week there was a special election In
Omaha to decide whether the city should
be governed under the commission plan
One would imagine that the proposal to
revolutionize the municipal government
would have brought an unusual number OF
voters to the polls. The commission plan
has been so widely discussed during recent
years that few who read the papers could
have been in the dark about the question
to be voted on or unaware of its i'm
portance. Yet Of the 1900 registered vot-
ers only 1855 marked their ballots. OF
these 5,Sr, or less than one-third of the
total electorate, voted for the plan and
carried it. II there had been a tinge OF
politics in the election, II it had been a
question as to which man should fill a
particular office. there would have been
a much heavier vote. An important meas.
ure, a question of public policy, a pro-
posed radical change in the form of local
government, interested less than half the
legal voters. The passive majority allowed
the question to be settled for IL by an in.
telligent progressive minority.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-08

regimental band and gone into battle
to conquer instead Of lose. The
Spirit of rs" is the spirit of the mill
tant martial air. The songs and drum
beats on many a civil war battlefield
helped win the day
But here is a new test Of this music
magic, in the realm of athletic en-
deavor. Perhaps the story of the
Battle of Reno might have been differ
emit had the army of General Jeffries
resorted to phonograph records to
cheer the heart of the white mans de-
spairing hope. What stupendous de-
tail In the destiny of mankind hune
on the swimming of the English chan.
mel, we know not, but whatever it was
1t has been perfected through the mys-
tic instrumentality of magic rhythm
and now the course of human destiny
may run along to its end unobstructed