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PENN SCHOOL CELEBRATES
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Occasion Of Joy For AIl-esnSral Rob-
srt smaIIs Speaks

The recent celebration Of the fftieth
anniversary Of the founding Of the
Penn school on st. Helena island,
South Carolina, the oldest institution
OF learning for colored people In the
south. was the occasion OF much Joy
and satisfaction for faculty, students
and friends OF the school.
1t was In April Of 1852 that Miss
Laura NJ. Tnwae Of Philadelphia ar
rived on st. Helena island. She was
among the first Of that little band OF
public spirited Tpn aud women who
responded tn the call for missionaries
and teucherS for the newly freed
slaves Of the sea islands many years
ago.
With fhe capture Of the forts on
Hilton Head and Bay Point. :. G.. on
Nov. Z. 1861. bv CC11L-~r core DUHont
these sea Islands hid fallen irto the
hands OF the Union f5-ccs The need
OF help In experimenting the gather
ing Of the valuable cotton croD and I'm
teaching the people how to live and
work under the new conditions Of free
dom was Imperative. To this work
Miss TOwne devoted her life.
In June OF the same year her friend.
Miss Ellen Murray. Joined her. and to
gether these noble women lived and
worked for the Negroes OF st. Helena
until the death Of Miss Towne in 1901.
Miss Murray continued her work on
the island until her death In 1908.
The first day Of the celebration was
the peoples day. when the people Of
the island greeted the guests who came
from a distance. Hundreds Of the for
mer students Of Penn school marched
into Darrah hall as q body. The pro-
cesslon was headed by the veterans of
the First South Carolina volunteers.
afterward known as the ThIrty-third
United States cOlored infantry. the f1rst
regiment Of Negro soldiers enlisted into
the service OF the United States
The speaker Of the day was General
Robert Smalls, the slave pilot. OF the
planter who carried on the steamer
which was chartered by the Confed-
crate government from Charleston bar
Dor and delivered It to the federal neet
After the meeting In Darrah hall
there was given In the school grove a
simple rehearsal Of the scene which
took place on Jan. /. 1853, when the
emancipation proclamation was read
for the first time In the grove near the
Old fort on Port Royal Two nags
were presented t. the regiment and
the school by J. R-1IacDonald, q mer-
chant Of the island The drummer on
this occasion was General Robert
smalls. who had also been the drum
mer on that inst emancipation day nfty
years before at Port Royal
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GUARDIANS WARNING NOTE.
Brownsville Affair Worse Than TaftS
Color Line Policy, Il Believes.

Brownsville Affair Worse Than TafPS
Color Line Policy, II Believes.
We are emphasizing Brownsville be-
cause Brownsville was a lynching by
a president. says the Boston Guardian.
The principle was To punish all because
no guilty Negru could he found. Lynch
ing Is the worst evil Of all for US.
Brownsville was much worse than
even the color line preachments OF
President Taft. for which We do not
forgive him.
Brownsville was an act Of execution
which deprived colored men Of the
right to be tried before being punished
ROOsevelt's recall doctrine is the
virtual lynching OF our courts Fur
thermore. Roosevelt is more dangerous
than Taft because more popular and
stronger. He is 50 popular that he can
take away our rights and get on
with It.
We have less chance OF redress IN
der him. He scares or friends and
seeks to destroy those who oppose him
for us Remember the fate Of Foraker.
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DEATH OF REV. T. A CLARK.

Rev. Thomas A. Clark departed
this life, after a lingering illness OF
three months recently, at his late re-
sidence, 6552 Champlain avenue,
aged 66 years, 10 months and 2 days.
The deceased was one of the old
est members of the Iowa Annual
Conference and had been a resident
of Chicago for eleven years.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence by Rev. Timothy
Reeves, assisted by Rev. w. D. Cook,
Rev. R. E. Wilson. Rev. Horace
Graves, Rev. James Higgins, Rev.
Jesse Woods, Rev. s. L. Brit, Rev.
Cato and Rev. n. Webb. The sermon
by Rev. Reeves was very beautiful
and impressive.
The deceased leaves wife, three
sons, two daughters, grandson, four
sisters and host of relatives and
friends.
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PERSISTENCE IN POLITICS.
Two States In Which Noteworthy
Progress Is Being Made.

Progress - BENG
The colored people Of Pennsylvania
and Illinois may well feel proud OF the
political progress made this year. In
Philadelphia they rose to the fullness
Of their strength and renOminated Hon.
Harry Bass for his second term In the
state legislature. an honor which ne
deserves by reason Of his good work OF
the last session. says the Pittsburgh
Courier.
In Chicago they have even done bet
ter. Not satisfied with the renomina-
ton OF one Negro candidate. they go
lust one step higher and nominate a
senator. Hon. Edward ID. Green, their
representative won with an unprece-
dented majority. while the candidate
for the senutorship. Major r. r. Jack
son. led his nearest rival by over LOO
votes.
There is little doubt Of their election,
as they were the peoples choice from
the beginning. Pittsburgh takes cOur-
age from the lessons taught in Piladel-
phia and Chicago. What man has
done man may do" and that right here
in Allegheny county We have the ma
terial and the votes. Why not have
the representation?
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METHODIST IN
UPLIFT WORK
Lfriea's Needs Presented by
Dr.. J. H. Reid.
NATIVES ARE EAGER TO LEARN

President of Libsrian College on West
Coast Brings Message Of Hope and
Good Cheer From Foreign Field.
Race Wants Bishop In NJ. {. De-
nomination.
Minneapolis. Minn.-The question OF
a member OF the race as bishop to sn-
pervise the work OF the cOlored con-
ferences of the Methodist Episcopal
church is agitating the minds Of many
Of those who are here attending the
ouadriennial session Of the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, which will be In session until
about the last Of May. The question
Of a colored bishop has been generally
discussed during the past three years
The idea meets the unanimous an
prevail of the colored delegates. and
many OF the whites have expressed
themselves strongly in favor OF the
election Of such person. Dr. j. w. T.
Bowen Of Cannon Theological semi
nary and NJ. c. b. Mason. secretary OF
the Freedmen's Aid society, who were
aspirants in past general conferences,
are mentioned In connection with the
honor. Among the new ones are DR..
Robert E. Jones. who has made a fine
record rs editor of the Southwestern
Christion Advocate; DR.. W. FL. Brooks,
pastor Of St Marks church. New York
city; DR.. Isaiah B. Scott, missionary
bishop to Liberia. and DR.. l. l. Thomas,
assistant field secretary Of the board
Of home missions and church extern
sion
DR.. Thomas Is a member OF the
Washington conference, where he filed
some Of the most important appoint
ments- As n platform orator he is In
great demand. and during his eight
years incumbency OF his present posi-
ton be has done a telling work OF
great magnitude. Prominent men OF
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OXFORD RHODES SCHOLAR
SHIP EXAMINATION.

President James of the University
of Illinois, Chairman of the Rhodes
Scholarship Commission of Illinois,
announces that the next Qualifying
Examination for candidates for the
Oxford Rhodes Scholarships will be
held Tuesday, October 18th, and
Wednesday. October 10th. 1912, in the
Northwestern University Building,
Lake Street, Chicago.
A Scholar will be selected for
Illinois from candidates who pass
this Qualifying Examination. Papers
will be set in this Examination in
Latin, Greek and Mathematics; and
only those candidates who may nave
passed IN at least Latin and Mathema-
tics will be eligible for Scholarship.
Subject to this condition, a candi-
date to be eligible must
1. Be a citizen of the United
States with at least FIVE years domi-
Gle, and be unmarried.
2 By the LIST of October, 1913,
have passed his 18th and not have
passed his 18th birthday.
) BY the 1st of October, 1913,
completed at least his Sophomore
year at some recognized Degree
granting University or College of the
United States of America
In accordance with the wish of Mr.
Cecil Rhodes, the Committee Of
Selection in selecting a Student TO q
Scholarship has regard to ID his lit
erary and scholastic attainments. (2)
his fondness for and success in man
ly outdoor sports, such as cricket,
football and the hike. 60 his qualities
Of manhood. truth. courage, devotion
TO duty. sympathy for and protection
Of the weak, kindness, unseifshness
and fellowship. and "a his exhibition
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the church are said to regard him as
one Of the best planners in the denomi-
nation and the possessor OF those quail
titles essential for the episcopacy.
Prominent among the many cOlored
delegates here are: Revs. NJ. c. B. Ma
son. one Of the secretaries Of the
Freedmen's Aid Society; S. S. JolIey
Of Cambridge. Md; c. A. Tindley OF
Philadelphia. c. c. Jacobs Of the
board OF Sunday schools. Robert Z
Jones, editor Of the Southwestern
Christian Advocate; |. Garland Penn,
one Of the assistant secretaries Of the
Epworth League: N. ]. Naylor OF Bal
tlmore. r S. LovinggooI Of Texas,
N. W. Degan Of the same state and
John Fl. Reid. president Of the College
Of West Africa. at Monrovia. Liberia.
and an assistant consul general Of the
United States to Liberia
DR.. Reid has been In Liberia for the
past seven years. and his efforts have
resulted In u great educational awak-
ening In that country. He Is a dele
gate TO the general conference. repre-
senting the Liberia conference. Dur
ing his administration at the college
the importance Of the work has grown
to such proportions that more accom-
mOdations are needed for the 300 or
more students that were enrolled last
year. He Is also DESTROYS Of strength
ening the various departments OF the
college aud Ia that end will try to
ralse SsO.OOa
DR.. Reid says thnt the natives are
greatly Interested I'm education. and
that the establishment OF a number of
scholarships win aid them to he cloth
ed. lodged snd fed while attending the
college.
He says that nIl people who are In
tereSted In the Development Of AMI
cans should help I'm the campaign TO
raise S2OO0O for the College of West
Africa. One hundred scholarships
would do untold good.
President Reid h a native Of the
United States. having been born IN
Baton ROprr. Ia. March 4. ISR2. He
was edurated IN the pubic schools Of
his county and New Orleans university.
graduating frum the college depart.
ment OF thar SchOol ia 1901. He Joined
the Texas conference I'm December CT
mat year and Tor fHat yeaF and the
next was pn''ident Of Houston Crex.I
academy.
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Unfalrnsss Of Public soor,os,ior.

All attempts at segregation in our
public school system should be met
with the strongest possible opposition.
The same must be done IN regard to
public conveyances. such as railroads.
steamboats,. street cars and the like.
The false notion OF some people that
separation OF the races breeds friend
snip and promotes peace Is as illogical
as damming a river to keep II from
overcoming its banks No class OF citi-
1ens In republic like anrs should be
humiliated By selfish and unjust Iexis-
lation-
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Odd Fellows rhanksqivioo So.

Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Ssr,ie.
The Odd Fellows Of the Bisrrict "a
Columbia. Household Of Ruth nss,l
grand masters council and pafri,rcb.I
have completed arrangements for tbo
annual Thanksgiving services 10 ~
held on Sunday. May 10. Twentv.s,y
Odd Fellow lodges, one patriarchv ono
past grand masters council and
number Of Households OF Ruth will
hold joint services in the METROPOLITAN
Baptist church. Four Of the remain.
ing lodges, four Households. one patr-
archy and one past grand master'
council will hold joint services AZ
Mount Zion church.
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THE A. M. E. CONFERENCE
AT KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

Fhe general Conference now IN SEES
sion ia Kansas City, Mo-, of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church will
do several things of Importance and
will pass laws, affecting the Church
throughout the world, but the most
important of all the things it will &c
called upon to do, will be the cleo
ton of several Bishops. Among the
candidates for these high religious
bonors appear the Rev D. P. Roberts
of Bethel, and Rev. Cook, Pastor OF
Quinn Chapel, this city. DIR. Cook
has not been among us very long
but what we have seen of him, we
feel that the Ministry would, in no
wise be injured by his promotion TO
the Bishopric. AS to DR.. D. P. Roberts
of Bethel Church, it would be quite
difficult to find a man more capable,
Efficient and desirable man for the
honors. DIR. Roberts has been pastor
ing churches in this city for several
years. His stay at Quinn and at Be
thel was fraught with every prob
lem, likely to occur in church, life
and discipline and yet DR.. ROBERTS
has lived, acted and preached above
question or suspicion. His name has
been and is a symbol of all that is
honorable, upright and Cody. No
one. act of the Conference Tor good
can possibly excel the one to make
DIR. D. P. Roberts, Bishop.
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SOME FINE FOUR TO SEVEN
ROOM FLATS TO RENT.

TO RENT-Some fine 4 to 7 room
fats to honest Colored people who
wish to get away from the lower eie-
ment. Here is a few of them.
5754 Wentworth ave, 4 to 6 rooms
Rent $1l to $18.
z228 Wentworth ave, 2 rooms and
bath. Rent 50.
z240 Wentworth ave, 7 rooms, and
bath. Rent 81.
z242 Wentworth ave, rooms and
bath. Rent 81.
For more see Geo. White, 242O La
Sale St. LIST fat.
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Fly C--'-"c2.

Doc ScaDlOu hHS f"rruain Iuuuuucpd
10 Manager Charrp, IIu"Iu ~! the rhn
lies that he viii nni pla! IsI this yeal
except with srnIiprufs'SSinnal teams nI
the Greater New York district.
Frank BOwerman mas been signed
as manager of the London t0ntl
club Of the Canadian league His first
baseman Ii LOey Bierbauer. son Of
Louis Bierbauer. the old Pittsburgh
second baseman.
Seven OF the eight international
league managers are directing their
teams from the coaching lines this sea-
son. George StallIngs. the Buffalo pr
lot. Ii the only manager to handle the
lines from the bench.
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during school-days of moral force OF
character, and of instincts to lead and
to take an interest in his schoolmates.
Mr.. Rhodes suggests that (2) and 90
should be decided in any School or
College by the votes of fellow-stud-
ents, and ~ by the Head Of the
School or College.
The Scholarships are of the value
of $500 a year; and are tenable for
three years.
May IS, 1912.
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Packing the Grip.

Packing the Grip.
Wed like to bet
That IN the rush
You will forget
A comb and brush.
youngstown TelegrGn
We'd like to place
A few choice rocks
That IN your case
You put no socks.
Alliance Review.
Wed like to bet
A dime about
You went and left
Your nightie out.
Houston Post
Wed like to bet
At least two dollars
You didn't take
Enough clean collars
Birmingham Age-Herald
Wed almost dare -
To bet our life
You did not fail
To blame your wife
Chicago Record-Herald
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Biennial Mostins Of WOm,,,, -


The National Association OF COlorsd
women's Clubs. OF which Miss ~
beth G. Carter OF New Bedford NJ
Is president, will hold its hienni,I -.
ing IN Hampton, Va, during the -
beginning July -. Miss Cartsr ~. -
visited all sections Of the count-, -
the interest Of the work since The -. =
biennial meeting. Many women b,-S
been helped by her timely advice 80
unselhsh devotion to the ob'ect 80
aim Of the association. Her vIs,, ;.
California. South Carolina. Texas M
lahoma and other states in the sor,S
west ELECTED the highest commepda,,o.
OF both pulpit and press.
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Midlothian Club.

The club was entertained Thursday
evening, May 9, by Miss Mamie c.
Lewis in her new home at 1928 Rhodes
avenue. The next regular meeting of
the club will be held Thursday, May
%, at the residence of Miss Beatrice
Lee, $3.50 Dearborn street.
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To Suit the Occasion.

Maud. who was sitting with her
young man on the piazza. called in 20
Ethel in the parlOr to play them some
thing.
what shall l play?" the latter
called back.
'Oh. anything you can think OF
that's appropriate" ~,
Then I'll play something soft" SAID
Ethel. seating herself at the plano
Boston Transcript.
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DR.. NJ. F. Murray, who has been sue
eessfully engaged in the practice of
medicine for many years, corner of
goth and State streets. He has al
ways had many patients among the
Afro-Amerieans residing in that dis.
triet. DR.. Murray, and the late Dr..
Alexander Lane, were warm friends,
and frequently they handled many diff
ieult eases Of sickness together.
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His Sentiments.

BEFORE BUYING A CAR
Great Scott. but they're reckless theso
chauffeurs. you know!
II isn't, Lord knows. that We neen ia"''
But hanging a couple OF dozen or so
Would teach 'em respect for the speeo
AFTER BUYING ONE
HeyI Hit 'er I'D. chauffeur. This pace Is
too slow.
It isn't the fashion to heed laws.
So pull FER wide open and let the thins ~.
What's that7 oh. the deuce with ln'
speed lawsl
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Mis-. Burroughs Speaks For Y. mc.A

Miss Burroughs Speaks For Y. NJ. c. A.
The recent address delivered by Miss
Mamie H. Burroughs in Pittsburgh In
the interest Of the Young Mems Chris
tian association was fraught with hope
and encouragement. Her sound logic
In urging vigorous and correct man.
hood sent q thrill Of admiration through
the audience. Miss Burroughs theme
was "Bp Man" whi"h she handled
In a mastery way I'm" address, was
reported q! Miss EiizaI"ih ZONES and
appeared H. the Pittsburgh Crurie. q
April %
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Criterion Club.

The Criterion Club held an in
teresting meeting in its club room, 37OS
Wabash avenue, Friday evening, May
II. All members were present.
Great preparations are being made
by the Criterion Club for the Recital
to be given jointly by - Con
stiantia Brown and Mr.. Hackney, al
Bethel Church, May gath.
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The White Rose Club.

The members of the White Rose Club
will be entertained Saturday afternoon
by Miss Irene Mccoy, at her residence,
632s Vineennes avenue. All members
are invited.
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DIR. w. H. Davis, 3z26 Prairie ave
nue. left last Saturday, for Frederick
Nd. and other eastern points on
business.
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FOUR ROOM STRICTLY MOD
ERN COTTAGE TO RENT.

For rent four room strictly modern
cottage to rent at 625z Sangamon ST.,
will rent to a family of adults for $lE
per month.
Nice lawn and everything fine call
and see :.
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Mr.. Julius F. Taylor has almost en-
tirely recovered from his recent spell
of sickness, and this coming week he
will be ready for business.
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The Assembly held its final dancing
party of the season at Woods Aead'
envy Hall, $500 Vineennes avenue, Fri
day evening, May 18th.
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Mrs. James Parker, of 66ls Vernon
avenue, presented her husband with a
fine son last week. Mother and son
doing nicely.
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Mr.. Julius n. AvendorPh was the
happy recipient of a seasons pass for
the American League Base Ball Park
for 1912.
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Mr.. Noah D. Thompson has gone
into the bakery business in Los An
geles, Cal. Mr.. Thompson has the best
wishes of all of his friends in Chicago.
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Mrs. William NJ. Thomas, 374S For
est avenue; gave a surprise birthday
party last evening in honor OF her
good husband. William Thomas.
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Mrs. Lottie Williams, wife of Bert
A. Williams, formerly of William:
and Walker, was operated on last
week at the Samaritan Hospital
Philadelphia, Pa.
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The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. ;
R. johnson, of 6Ol2 Ada street, dice
Sunday afternoon and was buried Mon
day.
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Kerosene sprayed on ponds or
pools of stagnant water will prevent
mosquitoes from breeding. A half
pint is sufficient for 100 square feet
OF surface. If possible, all stagnant
pools Of water should be drained or
filed.
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If your home surroundings are
clean. the flies will not bother you
much.
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Attorney William G. Anderson. has
removed his law Office. from IS N.
Clark street, to u West Washington
street.
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TIE Rogers children are almost over
with their measles They win be vel
coined to Sunday school again.
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Miss Ward has been i'll for a number
of days but is better now.
Mr.. Walter Jordan has returned from
the hospital, and is improving rapidly.
Mrs. s. E. Briseoe was indisposed for
a few days this week on account of
severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Denison have
moved to their summer home up Lake
Michigan.
Miss Maud Hurley, 1928 Wabash ave.
nue., has been indisposed for several
days this week.
Miss Aurelia Ward, a popular and
well-known girl, formerly of this city,
is expected to return to Chicago soon.
Invitations are out announcing the
formal dance of the Navarro Club Mon
day night at Oakland Music Hall.
Mrs. Joseph Moore, of 3433 Armour
avenue, is confined to her home on &C
count of illness.
Lee TObin, one of our society young
men, returned to the city after an alb
senee of several weeks.
James Newsome, who was confined to
Provident Hospital for two weeks, is
at home doing nicely.
The people Of Lake Forest Baptist
Church viii begin their rehearsal for
the B. Y. P. o. Congress in June.
Messrs. De Priest and Ferribee have
moved their Offices from s403 State
street to 343s State street.
ME- Rosa Williams, wire OF III. Jonn
Williams, is much improved and is
home from the hospital.
Mrs. Eli Hart is suffering very much
with her hand She had a fan not
very long ago.
Mr.. and Mrs william Jordan have
returned to Lake Forest to live, and
they are living on Telegraph Road.
TIE Rogers children are almost over
with their measles. They win be vel
coined to Sunday school again.
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One fly killed now win prevent a
million later on.
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HEALTH NOTES.
A dirty home is a dangerous home.

Have you cleaned up your back
yard yet? If you have don't forget
that it will need attention right along
or it will soon get dirty again.
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Mrs. H. Lewis of Chicago, was al
the missionary meeting Sunday after
noon. She gave a splendid talk to and
of mothers, about home and how they
should raise their children.
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. Mr.. and Mrs. William Jordan have
returned to Lake Forest. to live, and
they are living on Telegraph Road.
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Miss Ward has been i'll for a number
of days but is better now.
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DR.. F. L. Browne, 4546 Evans avenue
has returned to the city from a very
pleasant visit to his mother in Ruth
Vile, Va, and to relatives in Wash
ington, New York and Richmond.
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Mrs. s. E. Briseoe was indisposed 70
a few days this week on account of
severe cold.
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Mr.. Walter Jordan has returned from
the hospital, and is improving rapidly
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Mrs. Eli Hart is suffering very much
with her hand. She had a fan not
very long ago.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Denison have
moved to their summer home up Lake
Michigan.
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Mrs. Rosa Williams, wife Of Dr.. John
Williams, is much improved and il
home from the hospital.
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James T. Peterson and Clarence Al
len of Mobile, Ala, and Madison J
Vance, Col. James Lewis and jane
Lewis, Jr., will be in attendance a
the Republican Convention next month
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Messrs. De Priest and Ferribee have
moved their Offices from 3403 State
street to 3439 State street.