The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-10-18
CHICAGO, ILL.
Her Lodges, Churches and social
Happenings.
Blade News Service.
Blade News Service.

Speaking of patriotism, what is
the matter with the Eighth regi-
ment? Aside from being the
leaders in the fighting line, they
have subscribed the largest
amount. to the Liberty Bonds of
any regiment in the service.
The free dispensary depart
ment of the Provident Hospital is
very much in need of funds, after
an earnest appeal by the manage
ment,> many clubs were formed
for the purpose of raising the
sum; AS usual many of the veal
thy friends of the race responded,
and to date there has been quite
40 large amount subscribed; May
the many contributors of this
worthy movement, ever be pros
porous. There ars so many I'M
portant events, and good oppor-
tunities to be given the race in
the near future, that all should
subscribe for the Blade and keep
posted.
After spending four weeks Wis
iting her mother in the Capitol
City, Mrs. Lottie H. Miller and
Nelson F. Miller returned home,
to the regret of her many friends.
Mrs. Miller was taken i'll and con-
fined to her bed and after very
painful operation, glad to say, is
now on the road to recovery.
St. Monica Fl. III. Ruth 5O62 met
on the first Wednesday, had a
splendid meeting and can boast
of two distinguished visitors: Mr..
Geo. T. Kersey, District Grand
Master and P. M. V. P. R. w
Wells. After listening to the IN
spring remarks from the broth
ers, the II. H. proceeded to serve
refreshments. st. Monica is al
ways glad to welcome visitors.
The American Beauty Charity
Club met Tuesday Oct. 9th, at
the residence of Mrs. Lillians
Basey. The following ladies
served a dainty luncheon. Mrs.
Jennings, Mrs. Jessie Pinkston
and Mrs. Francis Blanchard. Next
meeting Tuesday Oct. 23rd at
Mother Quinton s, 1892 State st.
The Naomi Household of Ruth
No. 1913 G. U. o. o. F. met Fri
day, Oct. 18th, 1917 with a large
attendance. Much business was
transacted The sick list is very
small.
Mrs. Maggie Banks has re-
turned from an extended trip
East where she has been visiting
relatives and reports pleasant
trip.
Mrs. Jessie L. Page of Florida,
was a visitor at our last meeting
and gave an interesting talk re-
garding our relation to the new
comers from the South.
The grim reaper of Death has
visited US twice in one week, TAX
ing from us Inmate Julia Ware,
and Bro. Isaac Smith Both fune-
rails were held Sunday Oct. 14th,
1917.
The Household has organized a
Drill Corps with Mrs. Love as
Captain.
Miss Luberry, supervisor of the
Junivelle invited all the Inmates
to visit them the 3rd Saturday in
Oct.
Cupid has been busy lately and
has captured two Inmates name
ly. Mrs. Sallie ALLEN and Miss
Mamie Jordan.
There is nothing more crafty
ing than to have the power to
overcome all obstacles in you
pathway to success.
This is demonstrated through
the work and efforts of Dr. Clos
ter r. Bryant and his congrega-
tion of the st. Luke NJ. E. church.
DR.. Bryant was called to this pas
forage April 3rd 1917. He found
a membership of 100. lie speedi-
ly set to work to increase hi
membership, to enfuse new life
and to make his church solid OF
a financial foundation. Dr. Bry
ant through his consistent efforts
succeeded in securing the magnif
cient stone church, 33rd and
South Park Ave.
This church was recently accu
pied by the white NJ. E. church
The church extension board il