Phoenix tribune., 1918-11-30
Ell PASO, TEX.
BY VIM. Green


day. We have some faithful members
who never fell, rain or shine. The pas
ter gave orders for us to meet Thurs
day night for a church conference
Did we obey orders? The following
were present: Rev. r. H. Ellison.
Mrs. F. Ellison, E. D. Smallwood, T
w. Williams. H. Jackson, A. C. Fbs-
ter. Miss Hazel, A. c. Bradley, L. A
Turner, B. Smith and others.
Mt. Zion Baptist church has been
divided into three tribes or clubs
Brother L. A. Turner and Mrs. L. Will
iiams will represent Joshua: Brother
B. Smith and Sister A. G. Foster will
represent Abraham; Deacon e. D
Smallwood and Mrs. A. C. Bradley
will represent Benjamin The church
is still on the upward march
The colored citizens of Ell Paso are
Justly proud of our popular druggist,
Mr.. Jasper B. Williams, who served
as clerk during the general election
on November 5. This was the first
time in the history of Texas that a
colored man has served in a similar
capacity. We the colored citizens of
Ell Paso,' appreciate the honor thus
conferred upon the race through the
appointment of Mr. Williams to the
above named position, and we hereby
tender the good white citizens our
thanks for the same. Mr.. Williams is
a worthy, Christian gentleman, and a
better choice could not have been
made.
Mrs. Ellison is on the sick list this
week. We hope for her speedy re-
covery.
Despite the rain and wind, the regu.
lar services at Mt. Zion Baptist
church were well attended last Sun.
day, Nov. II. Pastor Green and the
faithful few were on the job.
The examination of brothers L. A.
Turner and H. Jackson was carried
out to the letter. They passed and
made grade Of 81 per cent each.
Miss Thelma Mathis, head of Mt
Zion Sunday school. was at her post
Sunday. All through the week, this
good lady may be seen here and
there working in the interest of the
Sunday school. Miss Thelma is a
young Christian lady who believes in
doing things for the Master while il
is day. She says that when the night
cometh. no man can work and it be
hooves her to be up and doing while
the blood runs warm in her veins:
Miss Pearl Shannon is a very popu
lar member of the Mt. Zion Sunday
school and always stands ahead OF
her class. She is a member of the
social committee and whenever super
intendent A. c. Bradley asks for Miss
Shannon, she always answers with a
smile.
Miss Elma Matthias Is another mem.
Der Of the Sunday school who must
not be overlooked. She is the popular
librarian and is always ready to sup
ply you with literature the moment
you enter the class room.
The members of Mt. Zion love theif
pastor but do not want to give him
a vacation. Mrs. Turner says we need
him here and, too, he might not come
back.
The B. Y. P. U. is progressing nice
ly under the leadership of Brother A.
C. Bradley.
Miss Hazel Vinson is the librarian
of the Union and is always on hand
ready to do her duty.
Mrs. L. Williams never forgets to
leave few dollars for the pastor
whenever she passes the parsonage.
Love is proven in deeds and surely
her deeds doth prove her love.
Mr.. Foster made the pastor a pres
ent of some nice clothing which was
very much needed and greatly appre-
ciated.
Mrs. A. James is one of Shiloh's
best. She is one of the many mission
airy women in this country who is do
ing her full ddty. During the epidemic
she called her little band of mission
ary women together and collected 81
from each of them. She turned this
money over to her pastor, Rev S. G.
Hill and it filled a long felt want Sis
ter James is worthy woman in every
sense of the word.
Reverends s. G. Gill. John R. Jack
son and VIM. Green and Mrs. A. James
will attend the state convention which
convenes in Dallas, Texas. on the 9th
instant.
Mrs. F. Ellison. who has been on
the sick list for the past week. is up
again. :
Rev. Green, pastor Of the Mt Zion
Baptist. was called over the phone by
one of the nromfnenf white Rautist