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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

stitutions devoted to the social serv-
ices of the city. 1t has for its object
the uplifting of the colored residents
young women, and is the direct re-
suit of efforts of the Rev. A. ]. Curt
right, who recently was called 20 the
ministry of Mt Zion Baptist church
from Joliet, ILL.,, the new club destined
to furnish a recreation place for the
colored people of the city, particularly
the younger members thereof, is start
ing out under the most favorable aus
pices and seems destined to be sue
cess. Here the members may meet
and enjoy clean healthful amusement.
Strangers in the city may be iocated
in the right sort of environment, SO
that both the young and the old may
be protected from the dangerous in
fiuence of the city life and efforts will
be made to secure employment for
those out of work. The following is
the Board of Directors: Giles H.
Bradley, w. E. Person, Rev. Alexan-
der Lewis, Rev. F. A. Outright, DIR.
Mercer Dickson, H. H. Holmer, and
]. C. Paddock, the staff members.
Mamie Shaw, Mae Ruff, Sarah Shep-
hard, J. G. M. Outright, Anna Wal
burg. Secretary. Madeline Booze,
Meivina Cotton, Ida Murray and Bell
Hicklin.
Miss Ruby C. Pettiford will give
musical entertainment at the Ward
Chaple A. M. E. church on April
18th.
Miss Josephine Conway will leave
for Chicago on Easter Sunday and
will be the guest of Han. and MrsSB.
F. Moseley.
Rev. II. w. Jameson, residing elder
of Peoria district, held Quarterly
Meeting here at the Ward Chaple A.
M. E. church.
DR.. ]. H. Bell has just returned
from Danville, H., where he has been
some time on business.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

Mrs. Eva Parker and daughter
Josephine of Milwaukee are visiting
relatives and friends in this city.
The A. NJ. E. Zion choir will give
a music recital at the church Easter
Sunday evening under the directions
of Messers j. Skinner and Eli Rice,
Everybody is invited.
Mrs. Gerttie Washington has re-
turned to the city after spending sew
eral weeks in the country.
Mr.. Louie Chase of HIGHLANDER,
Wis. is spending few days in Fond
du Lac with his mother and brother.
He made flying trip to Milwaukee
Saturday and visited friends in Osh-
kosh Sunday. Rev Lane will preach a
special sermon. The first Sunday in
April and we hope to see a large
crowd out to hear it. Mrs. Ida Ray
will be at the piano assisted by the
choir. Don't miss the good music.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Smith enter
tanned a number of friends Sunday
evening. Those present were: Mrs.
Anna Hill and daughter, Misses Flor
ance Mathews and Williams. Messers
Brown, Wright, Leach, Furgeson Of
Fond du Lac. McLane and Ripley Of
Chicago, C. A. Scott, Larrance
Shradd and Johnnie Ray of this city.
Miss Mathews rendered some pref
ty Piano selections, Mrs. Smith served
the refreshments and dinner.
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Chicago, iii.

A call for a monstrous mass meet
ing to be held at the Bethel church
next Sunday afternoon to show the
attitude of the negro towards the
present national crisis was issued
last night at a meeting Of representa-
tives of the $4,000 negi oes in Chicago.
Part Of the resolution reads that
I'VE therefore pledge ourselves to aid
in what ever way we can che defense
of the honor and prestige of this
country and we invite all loyal and
patriotic Americans who are desirous
Of preserving the glorious and heroic
traditions Of the nation TO meet Sun.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

At a meeting of the above board,
it gAs suggested and 30 advised that
the church should put on a rally for
the first Sunday in May, III. And
that there be captains appointed by
the pastor, and that these captains be
authorized to form clubs and appoint
lieutenants at their discretion; and
that each captain is hereby authorized
and cordially urged to utilize their
best endeavor, in the christian way to
bring about results, to the end that
they report $4,000 each on the day of
this rally. 1t is understood that each
captain may adopt such plans as are
best suited to conditions to raise this
amount. 1t may be remembered that in
1918 we made partial canvass in the
city in the interest of our church; we
think it no harm to our friensd and
to ourselves, to say that we have not
intruded upon the patience or chari-
ties of the kind and generous citizens
of Madison; therefore, we in this
time of great need cordially ask of
them a favorable consideration of our
cause, remembering that all blessings
that have or will come to the world
must come through christianity.
We are much indebted to those who
responded to our appeal in the past,
and God will eventually bless you, is
our prayer.
z. P. Smith, Pastor
548 w. johnson St.
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Beloit, Wis.

Rev. G. j. Fox spent several days
in Milwaukee visiting his family.
While their business of Importance
WIS transacted on behalf of the king
dotA and greeting many old friends.
Mrs. E. X. Williams and Miss An
me- Wells is in Chicago to be present
at the annual sermon of the Court
of .Heroines of Jericho.
The mock Conference given by Mrs.
Alien Horn and others for the benefit
Of the A. M. E. church on the 23rd,
was great success.
Mrs. r. Harris of 452 Race st. is
recovering from an accident sustain
ed by fall several days ago.
In a whirlwind game on the 25th,
the Fairbanks Giants defeated the
Be.oit Browns to 6. This was the
FIRST game of the season. Both teams
are rounding into shape.
A crew of SO stalwart able bodied
nstn, the cream of New Albany, Miss,
arrived in Beloit on the Goth. They
are intelligent and of a high moral
caliber and will render good service in
the church and civic life.
e The Baptist Mission will render an
Easter Program on the afternoon of
Apfil the Sth at Booths hall, Grand
Ass. This win be the new place Of
woxship in the future. The children
who are under the care of Mesdames
Prince, Harris and Bell are being
well trained for the occasion. Eleven
A. N. and eight P. NJ. are the hours
Tor the Easter Program at the A. M.
e. church on the 9Th of April. Ex-
cellent numbers win be rendered and
q large audience expected.
Miss C. Evans of Milwaukee is in
the city this week. We wish her joy
ou& trip and successful chance with
oEEy q 3 arFowss-~ sst
Mrs. w. L. Douglas has opened a
first class barber shop at 4161s N.
State st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
The Negroes Of Dame Co. to
show thsr loy4lsy and pa
tsiotisrn 10 take pert in
great Patriotic Parade.

The negroes Of Madison win show
their loyalty and patriotism to the
American Flag by taking part in the
great parade on next Saturday. We
have always responded to the eoun-
try's call. In every war, ever waged
in this country, the negro has shown
great patriotism and heroisrn. 1t was
Crispus Attucks (Negro) who shed
the first blood in the American revo-
luton. In all the battles from APP
pomattox, Ft Wagner, Shiloh, San
Juan Hill a. Carranzal, fame will ever
live on account Of the daring and gal
lantry displayed by the Negro. 1t
matters not whether he has always
been treated right; it matters not
that he has MT had meted out to him
all the rights of an American citizen;
it matters net that he has been dis
criminated against in his native town,
cities and state; it matters not that
he has been regarded as an inferior
with few rights if any, that other
races were bound to respect; it mat
ters not that even the government,
for which he has fought and bled, has
connived and condoned this mis-treat-
ment-this discrimination; it matters
not that in the courts his word has
very little weight, and in many in
stances he. has been lynched by mobs
without due process of law; yet, it
is his pride and his glory to fight for
the country that has given him birth,
and which has given him only a few
crumbs that have fallen from the gov
ernment table. When the tocsin of
sT&r has sAas%leoanded, he. the Negro.
will not be found wanting, And when
that flag goes down, he viii report to
God the reason why.
j. Anthony Josey.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
Freemanville News.

4NCWos
Special to The Blade.
The good people of Freemanville
community are glad to have the Blade
each week.
Mrs. Clara Red gave an entertain
ment for the benefit of Gaines Chap
ell A. NJ. E. church.
Mr.. G. w. Booker made a flying
trip to Pensacola, Fla, last Saturday.
Much business was accomplished.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. D. d.
Daley is quite sick; we wish for them
an early recovery.
The Blade man was around and
had an enjoyable dinner with Mrs.
L. A. Rutherford.
The storm that visited us last week
destroyed the Baptist church and Pub
lie school.
Perdue Hill, Ala.
Messers Bobbie Cook, Walter Gully,
and Acie Deeds are reported as being
on the sick list. We hope for them a
speedy recovery. Prof. David Whit
aker, the Blade man, was the guest
of Mr.. Chas. Nichols on Saturday.
Mrs. Nichols returned from visit
to her daughter in Atmore. Mr.. Ar
mold Mccoy is reported i'll at this
writing
A collection of $100 90 was raised
at the conference. Mr.. Perkins was a
welcome visitor at the Nichols home
on business. Mr.. Charlie Jessie Mich
OILS was in Perdue Hill Saturday on
business. Mr.. Charlie Johsnon after
an absence of more than six months
returned to the Hill to see his family.
Mr.. L. E. Laster is in town from Mo-
bile to visit his fssnily. Miss Ireon H.
Fryer will visit her brother in Mabile
next Saturday. Miss Susie Bollen will
leave in April for Detroit Mich, her
future home. Deacon Mosley was the
guest of Mr.. Nichols on Thursday
night.
Ireon H. Fryer.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

Atmore, Alabama, March 20, 1917.
Editor Wisconsin Blade;
/ have just arrived from trip with
Rev. G. W. Harris, p. E. of the At
more District. He held his confer
ence at Stick river, and we had a soul
stirring meeting indeed, it was
christian feast.
Our first stop was at Hamilton
switch, here we were met by Mr.. Wal
ter X. Trip, son of Rev. j. II. Trip.
From here we had pleasant walk
to the home of Rev. Tripp and we
were royalty entertained by he and
his accomplished wife, who had pre-
pared for us fine dinner; after din
ner we resumed our journey for Stick
river, this is z miles route, together
we moved on "till we reached the
white banks of Stick river. Soon we
were at the home of Rev. T. B. Pres
ly he and his pleasant wife gave us
a pleasant reception. ! at one time
was sister Presly's pastor, real good
member she was.
A hits place we were joined by Rev.
M. w. Williams pastor of the church,
here we rested while, had splendid
supper, afterwhich we went to the
church Saturday night the presiding
elder preached sermon that made
our hearts rejoice. After services
we retired to our places of rest.
Sunday morning services were we'll
attended, opened with prayer by Bro.
Potter and others. The presiding elder
again preached one of his able SER
mons; at p. m. we had another SER
mon preached from Ps. 8, at the close
of which four happy persons Joined
the church.
Sunday night another spiritual ser
mon that made us all feel that it was
good for US TO be there, at the close
of this glorious sermon five souls
we're added to the church.-Csllection
$500
Monday found us-At Earnestville,
Fla, at this place the elder preached
to large and appreciative congrega-
ton. Collector $3.50 Here / spent
the night at the home Of sister Die
kerson. Tuesday began the 10 miles
journey for home, feeling that had
enjoyed profitable and joyful time.
Rev. Nathan G. johnson.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
Cuttings from Canoe, Ala.

The closing of the colored school
was indeed decided success. Evelyn
East, Annie Mae Lockhart, Rubbie
inez East played their part as well
as Queenie and Lena Woodson. After
the concert what happened to the
teacher, Mr.. Rhoedolphus Brooks and
Miss Cora Smith were happily mar
ried.
Miss Annie Smith will visit the
commencement exercises of Snow Hill
as well as relatives and friends.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
St. Paul A. NJ. E. Church

Indiana State Rally, April 9th, at
the church. Come and hear why In
diana is called The HOosier State.
On the 9Th you will enjoy the good
music and the up-to-date program by
the winning State in the rally lndi-
ana. A great debate will be staged on
a live subject. Indiana sweet potato
pie.
Be sure and share your sweet po-
tatoe pie with the unknown lady at
the Indiana State Rally on the 9Th.
Come an see the Hoosiers. No tags
but a sweet potato pie for 1Octs.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
Mems Forum
w. B. TRUHE
All communications must be
signed
Name will not be published
unless desired

Beloit, Wis.
Special to the Blade:
Allow me space in your valuable
column to say a few words as to the
conditions as they exist among our
people in the State of Miss. | was
reared and born in this state and
what / am about to say is the whole
truth. / just recently came North and
am glad that | have at last escaped
the fury of the Southland.
On March 18th, negro of high re-
pute living in New Albany, Miss,
was wontonly and brutally killed by
a gang of white men, two days later
the 14th, a colored girl was smeared
with tar, hair shaved off and unmerci-
ly beaten by band of so-called cltl-
zens, while still another negro youth
underwent the same or similar treat
ment only being spared his life. The
half has never been told of the Woe
full and brutal outrages meted out TO
the members of our race in the State
of Mississippi and yet with knowl-
edge of it so vividly in my mind /
have no i'll will for that section OF
the country and hope and pray for
that day to come when the brother
hood of mankind will be pleasure
rather than a hell to the black man
in that part of the world.
Eli Williams
Formerly Of New Albany, Mich,
now of Beloit, Wis.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

EIFFEL, THE BEST OF ALL
HOSIERY AND THE KAYSER
KNITTED UNDERWEAR FOR
SPRING ARE SHOWN AT KEs-
sEN1CH's IN COMPLETE AS
SORTMENT.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
NOTICE

The colored citizens who intend to
take part in the Patriotic Parade next
Saturday, will meet on E. Washing
ton Ave. and N. Butler st. 2:30
T. S. Hines, w. r. Hams Asa Wash
ington, A. Henderson, Rev. z. P.
Smith, j. W. Brown and ]. Anthony,
Josey.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

Member of Wisconsin Industrial Com
mission.
Who has proven himsel ia true and
tried friend to the working man, and
by his decisions has helped make his
commission second to none in the state.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29
THE OPENING OF ALBERTA
VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
sol Galena St. H. B. Kinner, Prop.

sol Galena st. H. B. Kinner, Prop.
The Alberta Villa is now opened
to the general public. 1t is convenient
ly located on the car line has several
neatly furnished rooms to let. With
steam heat electric and gas lights.
Hot and cold water baths. Refresh
ment Parlor Club and dining rooms.
Spacious reception room on the first
floor. On the third floor is the Villa
hall and to be used by the Cream
Cities social set. The public and visit
ors are invited to inspect the Villa at
any time and a most cordial welcome
is extended to all. Come and spend
an afternoon and evening at the AL
berta Villa.
H. B. Kinner, Prop.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-29

Commanding Officer Ord Reg. 1st
Brigade. U. r. X. of P. and Royal.
Kyam Temple No /. Dramatic Order
knight of Omar, Oriental Depart
ment X. of p, who was in command
of the Uniform Ranks last Sunday
Pythian Period and evicted much
praise and commendation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Durango Savings and Building
Association will be held at the office
OF said company in the City of Du-
range, La Plata County, Colorado, on
the tenth day of July A. D., 1917, at
the hour of eight o'clock in the after
noon of said day for the purpose of
electing board of Directors for the
ensuing corporate year, and for the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before said meet
ing. The polls will be kept open
from $3.50 until o'clock.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
7th day of June, 1917.
CHARLES E. HERR
W. l. CLIFFORD
GEORGE GORDON GOODMAN
F. E. JAMES
j. L. PARSONS
B. CHASER
D. R. MCKINNEY
C. G. HOUK
ROBERT McNICHOLAS, Jr.
Directors.
First publication June Z, 1917.
Last publication July 5, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18

covered by those certain chattel mort
cages recorded in the office of the
Clerk and Recorder of La Plata Coun-
ty, Colorado, in book 1873 at pages
400 and 525, will, by order of the
County Court of said County, be sold
at public auction, at said ranch, on
July 10, 1917, at 10 a. m. to the
highest and best bidder for cash, to
pay the Indebtedness secured by said
mortgages. The property consists of
cows, calves, bull, horses, wagons,
plows, harrows, mower, rake, harness
etc, more particularly described in said
mortgages and can be seen at the
ranch. Come and get some bargains!
GRIFFITH BROS,
Mortgages.
First publication, June Ia.
Last publication, June 81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18
MARVEL NEWS

The ice cream social Saturday was
huge success, financially as well as
socially.
The new Marvel school bell is a
crackerjack. Can be heard all over
the district.
Marvel folks turned out strong
for the play at Kline last week, and
all are glad they went.
Hc IA
David Brinkerhoff likes our style
out here and expects to winter his
flocks on this mesa next winter.
Somebody got mud on his spark
plug, so the Marvel notes failed to
reach the office in time for the Mid
week edition. Better late than never
however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18

ALLISON NOTES


Miss Bessie McChesney left We'd
nesday to attend teachers institute at
the State Normal school.
IA nz
Miss Ruby Scofield arrived Tues
day to spend the summer at home.
She has been attending the State uni
versity
j. W. Scogin went to Brighton
Wednesday to visit his son Clyde, who
will soon be called away with. the
army.
The p. T. A, had a picnic supper
Friday evening at the school grounds.
After supper patriotic program was
rendered Everybody enjoyed the af-
fair.
Mrs. Chas Long entertained par
ty of young folks Wednesday. A beef
steak fry was the main attraction, at
the school house and campus. Every
body had good time.
81 Es "a n
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY
Marriage License.
A license to wed was today grant
ed to Albert Ellosson and Emma j.
Schiller, both of Bayfield,.
M ~
Returns from Winter Haunts
A C. Carroll is home from Pueblo
where he made his headquarters dur
ing the winter months.
70 "a
Business Visitors.
Harry j. Baker of Montrose,
reformed newspaper man, and j. F.
Derge of Salt Lake, are here on West
ern Colorado Power company bust
ness. Mr.. Baker formerly resided in
Durango.
Released from Mercy Hospital.
Mr.. Campbell Of Bayfield, was re-
leased from Mercy hospital today. On
his return home he was accompanied
by his daughter Miss Stella Campbell,
and her friend Miss Cecil Van .Deu-
sen.
N n
Market Survey Expert Here
Wallace v. Smith arrived from
Denver last night to direct the work
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18

HAZEL PATRICK CLOYS, Plaintiff,
vS.
HARRY E. CLOYS, Denfendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO,
To HARRY E. CLOYS the defend
ant above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
N an action brought against you by
he above named plaintiff, in the Dis
-rict Court of La Plata Couny, State
If Colorado, and plead to the com
2laint therein within thirty days after
he service hereof, if served within
,he State of Colorado; or, if served
1ut of the State of Colorado, or by
publication, within fifty days after
he service hereof, exclusive of the
lay of service; or said action may be
regularly set for trial the same as
though such appearance had been
made and issue had been joined on
such complaint.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the ground of non-support,
and to obtain the sole care and Gus
tody of the minor children of the
above named plaintiff and defendant,
and for her costs herein expended, as
will more fully appear from the COM
plant in said action to which refer
ence is hereby made and a copy of
which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if
you fail to appear, and to plead to
the said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court, this 14th day of April
A. D. 1917.
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
(SeaD Clerk.
First publication June Z, 1917.
Last publication July 5, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18
VI. ]. Kenney Making
Final Nisit Here.

ihai ANioit AhShSs
NJ. ]. Kenney, the genial contrac-
tor who has made so many friends
here during the months he has been
supervising work on the new high
school building, arrived last night on
his final visit to wind up affairs in
connection with the contract. Mr..
kenney's next contract will be to
move the City Hall at Santa Fe. He
has just returned from the New Mex
co capital where he attended the
marriage of his son, prominent
young Santa Fe attorney, who Thurs
LAY morning, claimed one of the city's
fairest daughters for his bride. Mr..
Kenney leaves for Denver Tuesday
morning where a family reunion is to
ne held at his home, arrangements
having been made for his eight chill
dren to gather under the parental
roof to welcome the new member of
the family circle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-18

Freda Sapp, Defendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO,
To Freda Sapp, the defendant
above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
IN an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the Dis
crict Court of La Plata County, State
Of Colorado, and plead to the complaint
therein within thirty days after the
service hereof, if served within the
State of Colorado; or. if served out of
the State of Colorado, or by publi-
cation, within fifty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day of
service; or said action may be regu-
arly set for trial the same as though
such appearance had been made and
issue had been joined on such COM
plant.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the groud of desertion for
more than one year last past. to-wit
IN the 9th day of February, 1916 with.
out reasonable, or any cause, immedi.
ately proceeding the filing of this ac-
tion as will more fully appear from
the complaint in said action to which
reference is hereby made and a copy
of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear, and to plead to the
said complaints as above required, the
said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court this, 10th day of April
A. D. 1917.
| (Seal of District Court)
CLEMENT l.. RUSSELL,
Clerk.
First publication May 81, 1917.
Last publication, June %, 1917.