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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24
Winchester, Kentucky, And Her Wide
Awake Cisizens
Eghty-Five Percent of the Colored Population Own
Homes--Traveling Representative Visits
High School
D. F. Whitaker, Travelling Representative

library, in share of Miss Chand-
Ter, one of the teachers, and is
,patronized well by the pupils. The
school is doing great work under
the able leadership of Prof. Gar
vim, who has given most of his
life to the work and still he plans
to erect new building to do
more efficient work.
MeSsers Haggard and Yates, II.
R. Rogers, VIM. Tolliver, Allen
Wilson, Taylor and Rev. Hughes
have drug store. Mr.. Lawrence
Drummer has an ice cream par
lor. There are several restaur-
ants, Mrs. Mary Curray, has been
in the business for % years and
holds her share of the trade. Mrs
Blye is well patronized as well as
the others.
Mr.. Berry of the National Ben
eft Association, spent Monday in
Richmond ON business.
The May Fair under the aus
picies of the Willing Workers
>was quite a success.
Rev. Stevenson of Louisville
preached at the list Baptist
church Sunday.
Miss Evans, daughter of Mr.
Jerry Evans. died last Thursday
The funeral was held at the M
z, church. Rev. Hickman officiat
ing.
Rev. f. T. Cushinberry of No
berly, was here Sunday visiting
his mother, Mrs. Martha Schock-
leford. lie reports a delightful
time.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Rev. P. j. Bryant, DID,, pastor of
Wheat st. Baptist Church, preached
the bacealaureate sermon for the
Students of Benedict College, Co
lumbia, S. c., Sunday, May 20.
Mr.. W. J. Moore, travelling agent
for the w. f. Floding Regalia House
made a flying trip to Monroe and
otter towns in Northeast Georgia
last week.
Col. r. E. Pharrow has returend
from an extended trip to South Ga,
where he delivered the Thanksgiving
address to the Odd Fellows and
Ruthites of Houston, Dovly, and Pu-
laski Counties. He reports sue
cessful meeting and much enthusi-
asm among his hearers.
Bishop j. s. Flipper, President
Fountain of Morris Brown Universe
ty, and the Rev. DIR. r. H. Singleton,
pastor of big Bethel Church attended
the Commencement exercises of
Central Park Normal and Industrial
Institute at Savannah last week.
Miss Sarah Miller has returned
home from her school at Concord to
the delight of her many friends and
will resume her summer work as
book-keeper for the Union Publish
ing Company.
Atlanta. hears that some sort of a
Policy Holders Meeting will be held
in Macon Aug. IA, at the same time
the d. 6. F. will be held by authority
of the S. c. M, and we are now
wondering what will be the next step
taken by these men.
The Mosh Worshipful Union
Grand Lodge A. F. and A. NJ will
convene in Augusta in June with
Grand Master, DR.. II. r. Butler in
the Chair, The change from Ameri-
Gus to augusta with this august body
will bring q sigh of relief to the Ma
sonic fraternity as the meeting place
will be ACCESSIBLE from all parts of
the City.
Jox
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24
Citizens of Tennessee Metropolis Raise
$50, ,t4088 For Y. M. c. A.

Citizens of Tennessee Metropolis Raise
$40, 1908 For Y. M. C. A.
Nashville, Tenn.-By raising In sew
en- day campaign 500, 140SS the colored
people of this city took up the offer
whereby the white citizens were TO
~upplement 1t with their 100000,
which. it is expected, will secure from
Julius Rosenwald the $4,000 which
was pro1Aised some time ago. They
have alfady purchased the. magnif-
cent Duncan hotel property, whic1.
passed into their hands on Dec. 81,
1916, and which consists of four
story building OF eighty rooms and tho
entire furnishings. The campaign was
notable for the amount Of ginger put
into It.
More than $4,000 was reported on
the last day Of the campaign. Money
was solicited through letters, by per-
sonal subscriptions and by telegraph.
Friends. ex-residents and sympathizers
OF Nashville people from all sections
OF the United States were brought into
the campaign.
The building. which will be remod-
eled from tho funds OF the present
campaign, will be worth more than
100000. 1t is said by the leading Y.
NJ. G. A. experts to be one of the best
locations and win be one OF the most
modern equipped buildings OF any Y
NJ. G. A. among our people in the Unit
ed States. Contributions are still com
ing In, and 1t is expected that the
grand total from our folks alone VIII
reach the sum OF So 600.
While this marks the third campaign
in Nashville since 1914 In the interest
Of the Y. NJ. G. A., the daily papers
say that the race has done well. In
1914 $4,000 was subscribed. Early
in January, 1917, $1,000 more was
subscribed. and I'm this campaign an
additional total OF $50. 40 was sub
scribed. But II was understood that
the campaign Just closed is TO conform
with the campaign Of the whites to
protect the shrinkage and to revive
new interest.
Henry Allen Boyd is chairman Of
the committee Of management, and W.
n. Sanders IL the secretary. J. &. Ma
pier served as chairman Of the present
campaign; w -. Hawkins, general of
Division A Preston Taylor, general OF
Division Is. with Bishop !. y. Scott as
vice chairman. There were fourteen
teams at work, all schools and col
leges helping. J. B. Watson. the iL,er
national secretary, spent the entire
time here holding 70 direct the effort.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

has come greater realization of the
of the matter of the Order
and a determination to be an integral
factor in the discharge of those du-
ties that may fall upon them, that
their fullest expectations may bring
forth a closer fellowship in the Land.
A deeper sense of what friendship
means, and an abiding faith in that
Love that knoweth no understanding.
The things that men think about
most deeply are those they speak of
least. That is of course truism.
For every one knows that it is not
the way of the ordinary man to make
a display of his innermost thoughts.
1T is quite human to keep silent, but
.it is invariably the best course, for
'lt tends to build up barriers which
are most difficult to displace In just
ia few weeks the next Session of the
ID. C. L. will convene and while we
rejoice in its present state of efiicien-
cy-do think of something that can
be presented at that time that will
give US greater and a fuller sense of
Idealism.
For greats ideals come into being
nowadays as it We're, over night,
and to be progressive and also have
our Banner streaming in the breeze
we must do the things that can and
will draw greater interest among the
members and be an inspiration to
those without its Gates.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

l.. j. OUSLEY, d. G. ID.
BELOIT. WIS.
!. L. O. of O. F., DISTRICT No. 8
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24
Mr.. WILLIAM M. TOLLIVER,
WINCHESTER KY.

We are presenting the likeness
of Mr.. William NJ. Tolliver. lie
came to Winchester several years
ago and worked for wages
Through thrift and economy he
was able to start a small coal bus
mess and then a grocery store.
He now owns beautiful home in
Winchester and five houses to
rent and is a loyal member of the
A. NJ. Il. church and a strong Odd
Fellow.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24
MIR. w. L. ROY,
FORMERLY OF ST. PAUL
MINI, BUT NOW OF NIL
WAUKEE, WIS, sol GE-
LENA ST.
A Man of Substantial Worth.
A Finished Concrete Master and
an exact Upright Worker.

There are leaders along all
lines of endeavors. One who has
chosen a certain line, mastered
the same, should he placed in this
category. This gentleman whom
we present to our thousands of
readers. is in this class. For more
than Is years he has followed this
profession, studying its every de
tail and making improvements
from time to time, until today he
bears the distinction and is given
the name of Concrete King.
For more than II years he resided
in st. Paul, Minn. and his real eS-
tate holding in that city is worth
$4,000 or $1,000. He has worked
on some of the largest Public
building in the N0rrn West. re
will leave on the first of June for
Cleveland. Ohio. to help in con
struction Of City Hall. Mr..
Roy purchased last week 5 acre
farm and has already planted s
bushels of potatoes and 80 fruit
trees. He is stewart Of the a.
NJ. +. church. prominent member
of Perfect Ashford Lodge, f. &
A. NJ. No. 4 Minnesota and is "A
brave X. of p. His word is his
bond being rated as 4 No. ].
Mr.. Roy is single and is in
deed quite popular among the
fairer sex. Occasionally we will
let our readers hear Of this ener-
getic citizen.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Scores of times we have passed
through Winchester enroute from
aGncinnatti to Atlanta and view
. .,d the city lying to the right Of
Ebe L. & n. tracks and placed but
little Importance upon it, but in
1 he last two weeks we have had
reason to change our minds and
now look on Winchester as a wide
awake progressive city, far above
the average in intelligence and
wealth. We are told that 50 per
|cent Of the Negroes own homes
sand in the last twenty years illit-
hracv has been reduced consider
bible. There are ten COl0red
Aburches Most of them have
large memberships and strong fol-
Sowing. There seems to he no
Friction between the races. Two
hi the white news papers carry a
toumn Of cOlored news each
Neek. The L. B. F., Good Samar-
3tanS. odd Fellows, MasOns, X. of
P 5. and other Fraternal orders
Dr. represented here. There are
Two colored Insurance Companies
foing business here. The Ma
tonal Benefit of Washington, d.
AZ. Mrs. ThOs. NJ. Berry, has
tharge of the work here, while
Mr. Berry is on the road for the
Same firm. Mrs. Berry has a
Splendid debit. They have a neat
Vel arranged office and has won
butte a depreciation in the Insur-
fnce world for promptness and
accuracy in the dispatch of bust
hess.
The Mammoth. is a new con-
Een here, Mr.. Jones in charge.
bhe company has some strong
ihen at the head. No mistake was
Aaade when Mr.. Jones was sent
fere. he is quite a hustler.
II There are three colored Ply
RrlanS DR. d. !. Holmes. a grad
alate Of Howard University. DR..
Il. Taylor of Meharry Medical
I olIege~ DR.. 4. B. Dean. also a
graduate of Meharry. Since the
Coming Of the colored physicians,
H. death rate of our people has
3een considerably lowered.
We met and called at the home
n Mr. W. Q. Banks, Editor for
T. Daily sun white paper. Mr..
faaES. Is an old newspaper man
a. has written several books.
ill> wife. Mrs. Annie Sims Banks.
q STATE Organizer of the Ken
- Federation of Womcns
Y HoS and also president of the
laaieS Hospital Club (Winches-
" Their home is a model Of
hea'neSS and one is made wei
"a he and at the same encouraged
N meet with people of this type
I wiling to Join heart and hands
- movements intended for the
g. Of the race.
mere are two colOred under
~ FerS Nance e. Taylors, and DR..
~ X. IIaggard & Co. Both firms
n wei patronized. The Elks.
LII y splendid hall and a large
r. increasing membership. Mr..
Y t'h is the exalted ruler.
High School.
'n last Wednesday we visited
Y school. Prof. Garvin, Is the
n 'hcWaL Promptly at eight A.
4 me march to the main audi
s''nm was begun to make ready
hapel exercises. The meth
Y 3 to march single file then in
Z 1p.eS to the auditorium. We
'a outside and watched this
F bunch of bows and girls.
Il ~ Tour hundred in number,
me- TO the sweet strain of mu-
Prof. Taylor, Assistant Prin-
a' read the Scripture les
"hiIe the Principal made a
II touchlng remarks on the
>ao and introduced the writer
4 ne school. We met most of
I teachers. Mr.. Settles has
81 OF the music, Miss Jack
ia mas work in the grades. also
" y taylor and Miss Holmes and
~ rs The school is operating a
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

The long looked for and expected
day has come and gone Thanksgiv-
ing TO the many thousands of the
Grand United Orders Of Odd Eel
lows. While to some it has been a
day of great rejoicing, to the many
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
One
Week
Only
SPEAKS ON WORLDS END
AND WHAT IS TO FOLLOW

The first of a series of lectures IN
der the auspices of the International
Bible Students association of Brook
lyn, New York, was delivered in
Raue's hall Thursday evening. A l..
Smith of Milwaukee spoke to fairly
representative audience on "The End
of the World and What Will Follow"
1--WE are now in the closing scenes of
the Gospel age. We do not believe in
the end of the earth but the end of
the present order" said Mr.. Smith in
explanation of his topic. "The bible
clearly indicates the end of the pres
ent order called, this present evil
world to be followed by the world to
come a new order, a new heaven
and a new earth wherein dwelleth
righteousness. The transition period
will be a time of trouble such as the
world has never seen. To see Messiah's
kingdom following this time of trou-
BILE will be the desire of all nations"
said Mr.. Smith in summing up his lee
ture.
Frank T. Horth of Clinton Iowa
will speak here Sunday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
BIG H0LSTEIN SHIPMENT
FOR UNCLE SANS FARMS

S. e. Jones, local cattleman, has re-
Gently returned from the Fort Leaven
worth prison, Kansas, where he de-
livered to the government 101 head of
choice Holstein cattle. The shipment
was seven carloads and totalled $780,
$50 The cattle will form the nucleus
of a herd to be enlarged as time pass
es. That the HOlstein cattle of Wis
consin are valued highly is evidenced
by the fact that they placed the order
in the hands of Mr.. Jones, who is
widely known as a buyer who can
Judge on sight.
Mr.. Jones stated that it was the first
time in the history of this country that
the government has purchased any
live stock for producing purposes
1.-The government will be in the mar
ket in the near future for from twen
ty-eight to thirty of the best HOl-
stein cattle in the United States. They
are handicapped at present for lack Of
room, as there are two modern dairy
grounds to accommodate large herd,
but uncompleted at present. The cat
tie are cared for by ten men, eight of
them prisoners, and those cattle re-
ceive better care there than thy would
receive ON any farm in Wisconsin.
These men care only for the herd and
are responsible for their appearance
and condition. The modern dairy
barns nearly completed is being built
of materials produced upon the prem
ises," said Mr. Jones in describing
what he saw while there.
He spoke of the work they were do
ing there, such as building state roads
connect. That they were at present
constructing greenhouse where veg
etables would be raised to supply the
prisoners tables. That the govern
ment was going into the producing
business at the prison on a large
scale could be seen as the chicken
cOops more than accommodated the
100 chickens recently purchased and
the hog pens now housing over 500
hogs. Heretofore the garbage and
offal from the tables was burned but
is now fed to the hogs. 81 am more
than interested in this proposition and
think it is one of the best moves our
government has made. 1t makes the
prisoners not only consumers but
producers and gives them the right to
be classed as American citizens said
Mr.. Jones in stating his opinion of the
work the government was doing for
the inmates of the Fort Leavenworth
prison.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23

| 24th
to Dec. LIST
Church Services

Reformed church, North Fifth and
Sunday school at 9 a. m.; morning
service at 10 o'clock. Thursday, No
vember 20, Thanksgiving service and
Thanksgiving offering at 1880 p. M.
Saturday, December 1, from 9 to II,
religious hours for catecnism classes.
German M. E. church - Sunday
school at a. NJ; morning service at
10:15; Epworth League at 7:30 D. M;
evening service at 8 o'clock Weekly
prayer meeting on Thursday evening
at 7:30. Epworth League meets on the
first and third Tuesday of every month
lat 7:30 p m.
Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel
church, North Ninth street, Rev. G.
Sandrock, pastor-German service ev-
cry Sunday and church holiday at 10
a. NJ; English services every second
Sunday of the month at 7:3O p. M;
every last Sunday at 11:15 a. m.
st. Johns church-German services
at 10 a. m; English services the sec
ond and fourth Sundays of the month
at 1870 p. m. The Young Peoples So
ciety meets every first and third
Thursday in the month at o'clock.
st. Paups Episcopal church-HoIy
communion at a. NJ; Sunday school
at 10 a. NJ; morning worship and SER
mon at 1890 o'clock; evening prayer
at 7:30 p. m.
Moravian church-Services at 1920
and 1870 p. NJ; Sunday school at 9:15
a. M; Y. P. S. c. E. at $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
Trinity Lutheran church, Rev. F. E.
Stern, pastor-Sunday school at $50
a. M services at 10:45 a. M; bible
class Tuesday at 1880 p. m.
First Congregational church-Sun-
day school at 9:45 a. M; Young Peo-
pies society at 6 p. M. Choir practice
on Friday at z p m.
German Baptist church-Sunday
school at $50 a. M; preaching SER
vices at 1890 a. M; young peoples
MeelluS DIT p. IN.
st. Bernard's church-Low mass at
8 a. M; high mass and instructions at
10 a. NJ: evening devotions at 1880
First Church of Christ Scientist, 500
Fifth street-Services at 1O:45 a. M;
Sunday school at 10 m
st. Marks Lutheran church-Sun-
day school and bible class at 9 a. M;
services at 10 a. m.
st. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran
church school at 9 a. m.
services at 10 a. NJ
st. Henry's Catholic church-LOw
mass at a. m; high mass at 10 a. M;
vespers at p. m.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
INDOOR FAIR SUCCESSFUL
SOCIALLY AND FINANCIALLY

The indoor fair was brought to a
close Thursday evening after a gala
four-day whirl of pleasure. 1t is es-
timated that more than 1000 people
attended. 1t was the largest entertain
ment ever put on here by the Mems
club of the Episcopal church. The out
side talent employed more than sat
isfied and words of praise are being
heard on all sides.
Miss Margaret Tanck delighted an
audience of over 600 people Thursday
evening in classic dancing sketch.
She was obliged to respond to an en-
core. For one so young Miss Tanck
executed the dance with poise and
skill that showed talent well beyond
her years. After the dancing, which
occupied the greater part of the ev-
ening, the prizes were awarded
Mrs. Charles Hart was awarded a
heavy blanket; Mrs Charles Schiebel
a cutlery set; Miss Gertrude Kramer
a green silk waist; James Roach a
white ivory set; Miss Hattie Johnson
three prize Rhode Island Red puIlets
Edward Sipp a blanket; Al Price the
baby set; Walter Simon set of sheets
and pillow cases; Mrs. Harry Beur-
haus an electric globe
The calf donated by S. E. Jones of
the Hustisford farms, brought s44.25
and went to Al Price. The animal is
the daughter of COW recently sold
to the Milwaukee County Board for
$500 and whose father is owned by
the Harvest farms al Mayville and
valued at $4,000. Mr.. Jones has named
the calf Episcopal Agatha.
The Mardi Gras feature commenced
at IL o'clock Serpentines and con-
fett1 fell in continued downpour over
the dancers, many of whom were
dressed in costumes.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
LAKE MILLS COUPLE
ASK FOR Din 0RCE
in COUNTY COURT

The divroce case of Sarah Bredow
against her husband, Carl Bredow,
occupied the attention of the county
court in Watertown all of today. The
parties reside in Lake Mills and have
children Skinner & Thauer are the
attorneys for the plaintiff and N. H.
Falk of Lake Mills appeared for the
defendant, who is a school house jani-
tor in Lake Mills.
Mrs. Bredow in her complaint asks
for alimony. She is the owner of a
farm valued at about $11,00 aside
from debts, and she occupied the wit
ness stand during the morning. A
large number of witnesses were pres
ent at the trial, which is presided over
by Judge r. B. Kirkland.
Judge Kirkland granted a divorce
to the plaintiff, but did not allow any
alimony as asked for in the complaint,
as it was shown that the plaintiff had
more property than the defendant
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
Social Doings

Mr.. George K. Hero of Milwaukee
and Miss Lulu Hero of this city were
united in marriage in st. Henry's
Catholic church Thursday morning at
10 o'clock by the Rev. Francis
Schwinn
Mr. Joe Hero of Oconomowoc, the
grOom's brother, was groomsman, and
Mrs. Charles Hero was bridesmaid.
Mrs. George r. Hero acted as maid
of honor. The bride wore dress of
white crepe de CHEN and chiffon and
carried a shower bouquet of roses and
lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid
wore dress of white chiffon and car
ried a bouquet of white carnations.
The maid of honor wore a dress of yell
low chiffon and white silk and car
ried a bouquet of white carnations.
A reception was held at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elias Hero, in Main street, after
which sumptuous dinner was
served. After an extended wedding
trip the bride and groom will make
their home in Milwaukee,
The real surprise came Thursday
evening when as the Milwaukee bride
and groom left on their wedding trip,
it was seen that Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Hero, who were married a short
time ago, were also ready to make a
trip. Both couples will go to Flint,
Michigan where George R. Hero of
this city is to get his new Chevrolet
touring car and they will then make
an extended tour. They will motor to
| Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus,
Indianapolis, Chicago and then to Mil
waukee, Mr.. and Mrs George R. Hero
returning to this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Hintzmann,
313 North Second street, entertained
Thursday evening for a number of
friends. A tempting repast was fol-
lowed by music and social chat. In
cluded among the guests were Messrs.
| and Mesdames Walter Albrecht and
daughter Laverne, Alfred Miller and
daughter Verna, Miss Hildegarde Mil
| Ter, Mrs. Ida Graeszel, J. B. Meyers,
| Chicago.
The Ladies society of the M. E.
| church, Hustisford, entertained Thurs
| day at bazaar and chiken pie
supper. A number of Watertown peo-
! pie attended
Mrs. Charlotte Kuester entertained
a number of friends at six O'Clock
dinner Thursday evening at her home
in Cole street
Mrs. Albert Behling entertained the
Active club at her home in Ninth
street Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Louis Kronitz entertained the
Card club this afternoon at her home
| in North Montgomery street
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
NOTED SOPRANO TO APPEAR
IN THE PROGRAM TONIGHT

Miss Betsy Lane Shepherd, noted
soprano, will appear in a pleasing
program at the Turner Opera house
this evening She is being brought to
Watertown by E. M. Stapleton, who is
rendering the music lovers of Water
town a distinct treat. There are no
charges, the only requisite is a ticket
which may be procured upon applica-
ton to Mr. Stapleton. There are few
left and those wishing to hear Miss
Shepherd are requested to apply early
for tickets. The program:
All Thro' the Night hancock
Comm Thro' the Anonymous
Miss Shepherd
With Edison Recreation of her voice
Romance -----------W ieniaWski
Mr.. Roger
With Edison Recreation Of vilon So
los by Albert Spalding
Excerpt from Kamennoi Ostrow-
-RubinStein
Edison Recreation of performance
by concert orchestra
Lite -Chaminade
Who is Sylvia Schubert
Miss Shepherd
With Edison Recreation of her voice
Young Tom O'DevOn- Russell
Edison Recreation of bass solo by
Arthur Middleton
In the Cleaning Harrison
A Wonderful Thing----Clair Hummer
Miss Shepherd
With Edison Recreation of her voice
Prize Song-Die Meistersinger---
Mr.. Roger
With Edison Recreation of violin
| solo by Albert Spalding
Calm as the Night Bohm
Home Sweet Home------------P Payne
Miss Shepherd
With Edison Recreation of her voice
The Star Spangled Banner