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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
EXCELLENT WORK
Of LOCAL PASTOR
REV B. B. BOLDEN ACTIVE IN
FOURTH LIBETY LOAN DRIVE
ARDEN AND CONSCIENTIOUS
WORKER-CANVASSES MEM
BERSHIP OF HIC CHURCH.

One of the most active workers OF
the recent Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
was Rev. G. B. Bolden, pastor OF tho
Foster Chapel Baptist Church While
he was prevented from, having any
church services or getting the mat
ter before the people, he made a per-
sonal canvass for subscriptions ana
was so successful that he was highly
commended by the Campaign Com
mittee. At the first meeting he ad-
dressed the body and told them OF
the deep interest the people In the
neighborhood of his church had in
the Liberty Loan drive. 1t developed
at this meeting that he was not only
an ardent and conscientious WORKER,
but had shown the same amount OK
originality in his religious work. Fos-
ter's Chapel is a Missionary Baptist
church out on Lebanon Pike just op-
posite the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, a
splendid two-story brick building,
modern in every respect, with cleo
tric lights, up-to-date pews, pulpits
and pulpic chairs. The congregation
is one of the leading ones of the
. / l1anIlSI
their pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Bolden, to
all the meetings whether state or
national In connection with the
church they operate a front-line Sun
dav school. The congregation has
been thus brought out, according to
best information, through the untlr
ing efforts of the pastor, Rev. Bolden
Unique in his way as a preacher ne
is, because of the fact that he no,
: only built the church by his financial
e management, but was actually one ol
l. the workmen, helping to lay the
= brick, put up the scaffold, put IN the
floor and even putting the roof on
S He stated that he intended to staS
u with the organization and to brins
= his people in closer touch with Wha'
S is being done in Nashville
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

DEATH OF MRS. MARY ABSTON
Mrs. Mary Abston, the wife of Mr..
George Abston, died Oct. Goth at 5:17
a. m. at the residence of her father,
Mr.. Robert Parham, at Guthrie, KY
Mrs. Abston was consistent member
OF the A. M. E. Church. She leaves
host of friends to mourn her loss
She is survived by her husband, one
child, father, one sister, Mrs. ]. H.
Manion and one brother, Robert Par
ham, Jr Funeral took place at her
fathers residence, attended by Rev.
J. T. Martin, of South Pittsburg,
Tenn, and Rev. B. R. Kimbrough of
Guthrie, Ky. Interment in the fami-
ly lot at Powndy Wood Cemetery.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
DEATH OF MRS. S. T. WILLIAMSON

Word has reached Nashville of the
death of Mrs S. T. Williamson, whose
death occurred at Palestine Tex, last
week Mrs. Williamson was the wife
of Mr.. S. T. Williamson, one of the
prominent citizens of that city end
the sister of Mr.. w. S. Willis, Grand
Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias
of Texas. lnterment was at Palestine
in the presence Of a host of friends
The deceased was very popular there
where she had spent a number OF
years of her life.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Mr.. More Martin of Maury County,
whose home is at Columbia, is visit.
ing relatives this week. He is the
brother of Mrs. Cora Woods who is
we'll and favorably known N this
city. He stated this week he would
leave for Camp Taylor at the end of
the week. Mr. Martin, when here in
civil life was one of the respected
young men of the community. He
was reared in Columbia and was al
ways regarded as a brilliant star, as
it seems that God had given him ex
cellent qualities. He has been sta
toned at Camp Taylor for some time
and is expected to be sent over there
real soon. Whenever he gets ovel
there he expects to fight for world's
democracy and make good.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
MISS MATTE MAI McGAvocK ILL

Miss Matte Mai McGavock of 25l5
Alameda street, and an efficient EN-
ployee of the National Baptist Pub
lishing Board, has been very ill for
three weeks. Her many friends will
be delighted to know that she Is con
valescing and it is hoped she will
be able to mingle with them in q
| few weeks.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
HADLEY PARK CIRCLE CLUB.

HADLEY PARK CIRCLE CLUB.
The Hadley Park Circle Club met
at the home of Miss Eura B. Adams,
2711 BATAVIA, street, Thursday even
ing, Oct. II, The meeting was called
to order By the President, Mrs. A. C.
Holder, opened in its usual form.
The roll was called, each member
responded with quotation and dues.
after business hours, the club was
entertained by recitation by Mrs.
Frank Jones, and a solo by Mrs. Eura
b. Adams, just a Baby's Prayer at
Twilight.
There were three visitors present,
two of whom were so we'll pleased
with the meeting and members, t''ey
Immediately became members. The
entire club impressed an unsual glad
appearance to see the face of our
former secretary, MIRA William b.
Johnson, who has been out of the city
teaching and was able to pay us a
visit owing to the present condition
of the state schools by closing on ac
count of the Flu" whic his raging.
Later in the evening the club was
turned over to the hostess, who serv
ed an elaborate two course menu. Th'
meeting was an unusual pleasant one
the club adjourned to meet with Mrs
~. B. Wilson.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

The colored man now holding the
highest rank in the Regular Army is
Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin oliver
Davis, native of Washington, D. c.,
stationed with the 9th Cavalry in the
PHILIPPINES.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Mr.. Harry McGavock, of Springfield,
who was called to this city several
days ago on account of the serious
illness of his son and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Thompson and Miss
Matte Maj McGavock, of 2515 Ala
media street, left for his home Sun
day evening. He leaves them much
improved.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Mr.. Jno. Andrews arrived in the
city from Indianapolis, Ind, Wednes-
day, Oct. 10th, and left for Camps at
Greenville, S. c., Oct 18th. Mr.
Andrews is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Turner, 1916 Georgia Ave.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
THE COLORED AMERICAN IN
WAR WORK
Issued from the Office of Emmett J
Scott, Special Assistant to the
Secretary of War.

Washington, D. c., Oct 2S.-There
are now fifty colored chaplains in the
United States Armv.
The September call for selective
draftees, issued by Provost Marshal
General Crowder, included 20, 016
colored men.
In the total of 100000 American
troops sent overseas, goodly proper
tion may be accredited to the Negro
race. This total was given by the
War Department officials at a recent
hearing before the House Committee
on Military Affairs.
#%
Many press reports, commenting or
the American Army in France, init
mate that the Germans have a whole
some fear of colored troops in action
General Pershing is lavish in hi
praise of the colored soldiers and hal
testified officially that they show
marvellous GOODNESS under shell fire
and an entire regiment, as well a
individual colored soldiers, has beer
cited for decorations of honor.
%*
Preliminary to the recent session
of the National Baptist Convention a
St. Louis, a patriotic meeting wa
held at the Coliseum, in the course O
which 10000 enthusiastic colore
people proclaimed their loyalty to tn
United States. A long parade,
chorus of 800 voices and a program
tured the celebration.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
REV. E. /. cLEGGET ILL.

Rev. Eli L. Cleggett, the able sup
erintendent of the Mt Nebo Baptist
Sunday School, is very sick at his
residence on Twenty-eighth avenue,
N. His many friends wish for him
a speedy recovery.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
MAKING GOOD IN FRANCE.

Private Horace Mays would like his
many friends to know that he is still
making a good record in France. and
would like to get a word of cheer
from any good friend, he is stationed
with organization Co. &C. Sal Engin-
eers, American Expeditionary Forces.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

The Relief club has postponed it's
meetings until the Flu" epidemic
has abated. A said date will be an
nounced later through this paper.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
ATTORNEY j. ARTHUR DAVIS

Attorney ]. Arthur Davis of Chica'
go was in Nashville on vacation this
week. He delivered an enthusiastic
and instructive speech at Roger vii.
liams University. The school had a
half holiday in honor of him,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thompson or
2515 Alameda street, who have been
i'll for several weeks, are GONZALES
cling.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
PRIVATE GEORGE DAVIS IN
FRANCE.

Among the hundreds Of Nashville
young men who have gone over the
seas with the thousands of Negroes
now in FreInce is Private George 5.
Davis, who sends message back to
Nashville. The letter is brief, but is
given for the benefit of his many
friends, and follows:
Go. A, S07 P. Inf, A. E. F. Some
where in France,
September To- 1918.
Rev. Henry A. Boyd:
| am sending you these few Fines
to let you know | a mfeeling fine
| arrived safe over here. Kindly re
member me to all. Pray for me.
Yours in Christ,
GEORGE s. DAVIS"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

To the Sunday school forces Mr.
George Davis will be remembered as
one of the active workers in the front
line Sunday School movement He
attended the Sunday School Congress
when it met at Vicksburg, Miss, and
was a representative at the meeting
in Nashville. He is a member of the
New Hope Baptist Church and Sun
day School, of which Rev. j. c. Hard,
ing is the pastor. In addition to this
Private Davis was employed for more
than fifteen years as a pressman at
the National Baptist Publishing
Boards plant, corner Locust and Sec
ond Avenue, North, He was station
ed at Camp Meade and from there
he was transferred to another camp
n the east and then shipped foI
oversee duty from an American port
The fervent pray for me" is regard
ed by the Sunday School forces as
the beautiful Hentiment expressed in
the short missive.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Ms,fb(,R - RkAADR:
Heea yea nnkah read
Ak this issuo of tha
esevtils olsss place :
y l-eent stamp ~
seh hstice, hand same
= Aay U. 8. postal en-,
Heyee, AID II will -
placed In the hands N
eur soldiers or sailors
g the front. Ne wrap
Hng. ne address
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25
CIGARETTES AND CHEWING GUM
By Frank Parker Stockbridge.

noe o fthe most popular songs
among the doughboys of the A. E. F.
Contains these stirring lines:
ashes to ashes and dust to dust,
If the Camels don't get you
The Fatimas must"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-10-25

Washington, D. c., Oct. 23.-Thert
are now fifty colored chaplains in tn,
United States Armv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
EASTERN STAR To
MEET HERE SOON
STATE CoNvET ION TO ASSEMBLE
EARLY IN OCTOBER IN SCOT
TISE RITE CATHEDRAL.
Mrs. N. Anna Hall and tho Late Joseph
Hall orgS ni-ed First Lodge
Years Ago.

What promises to h" the largest IRA
trrnal annual convention OF men anu
women ever held in West Virginia Will
BIZ the gathering Of tho grand chapter
of he Eastern S!ar. which will con-
vonc in the Scottish E.tr Cathedral on
III" morning Of October ] and close
with an elaborate HuuvcriZrd banquet
on the evening ni October ). ->.I pre-
lininary plans fur the entertainment OF
the expected 81" Delegates were ar
ranged 1T Il meeting of the local or
ganizaljun last Tuesday night.
TIL" Lodge is ono of the biggest ana
most influential of the kind IN the
Estate. where ncu and women cnllcc-
ttivcly work for the upift and mutual
Ifratcrnal relationship. The late J"-
,scph Hall, one of the most prominent
MaSunS This state has ever produced. III
;cunjunction with his wife. Mrs. NJ.
Anna Hall. organized the first Eastern
Star lodge in West Virginia. known as
Marian lodge No. |. Eastern Star. Mrs.
Hall said 10 an nt"lliScnccr man last
night she hal selected tho name Of the
lodge here because she loved tho biblical
character Of Marian in thr scripture.
"And be sure that You spell that word
Marian right" was her request. The
lodge was organized here more than 4
quarter Of Il century ago. Mr. Hall is
gone and his wife is keeping up the
work here. This fact IS, illustrated that
the organization in Wheeling has great
ly Increased during The past few years
despite the many deaths.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
PRICE {
AGREED UPON

WASHINGTON. Sept. 20.-The two
day conference "f representatives OF the
American iron and steel institution with
the price fixing committees OF the war
industries board ended today with the
reaching of an agreement with pig iron
producers. involving changes in the
oasinG points. Tho present pig iron
prices arc based on /. q. b. furnaces.
Announcement Of tho new baSing
points was withheld by Chairman Brook
inGS. Of the price fixing committee, un-
I'll tho changes are approved by tho
President. along with the increase in tho
price OF iron ore agreed to yesterday.
The change in basing points will be an
indirect increase.
Producers OF iron ore. it was hintcd
today. were granted an increase ycster-
day OF 25 cents ton. This could not
be confirmed.
1t is understood that the meeting
came to an end without the remainder
OF the steel industry making any de-
mands or any consideration being given
to a change in the present steel prices
The changes agreed upon are Tor the
last quarter Of this year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
BRITISH ARE
PUSHING HARD

LONDON. Sept. 20.-tI:10 ?. my
British forces in Palestine under COM
mand Of General Allenby attacked the
Turkish positions on front Of sixteen
miles on September 10. The British
broke through the Turkish lines between
R4fat and tho sea and pushed forward
Tor distance Of twelve miles.
The text OF the official COMMUNICATION
dealing with the operations III PalcS-
tine as issued by the war office ton'Sh'
follows:
During the night OF September ~
I1S) our troops commenced a general at
sack on the front between tn" JORDAN
and the sea- East nt the Jerusalem
Nablus road British and Indian troops
advanced successfully and intercepted
the Turkish road communication leading
south from Nablu$.
AZ 4:3O a. NJ. of the 10th the main
attack in which French troops partlci-
patrd was launched after L sharp POM
bardment betweeen ETafat and tn" coast
Our infantry made rapid progress. over
running the entire hostile defensive syS-
te mon this frontacN by a M. and
penetrating TO Il maximum depth OF five
miles before swinging eastward.
The latest available reports indicate
the Tul Eeram railway junction was
occupied by our infantry IN Clle c"uESt
of the afternoon. while brigade OF
Australian light horse reached the main
Tul keranr MesSudieh railway and the
road in tho vicinity Of Anesta cutting
off large bodies Of The retre;Iting enemy
with their guns and transports.
Meantime strong cavalry force OF
British. Indian and Australian troops
moving northward:: on the coastal plain
had seized the road junction at Huderia
Lektera 1S miles from tho point Of
departure Of midday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21

occupied by the CossackS uf General
Dutoff an auti-ErlSheviki leader. West
Of Yrkt"rinhurg the ho-Slar"kS AT"
reaching out in the direction of Perm
General Gaida at present is ~ the
Manchuria station but he soon will come
10 Eladlvo&tuk.
General IIorvath the head Of the Pro-
visCnal Siberian government. has ar
rived here. The members Of the local
government have gone 10 Omak to AS
certain their standing with tho Siberian
government.
On the recommendation Of the entente
allied consuls at Eladivustok the wca-
n"ns of General HUrvath troops who re-
Gently were diSarmed have been rcstor-
cd. The guns were given back To the
troops on the understanding that The men
would join General SemcnufrS Cuss;tck
forces.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21

matters pertaining to the Fourth Lib
rrty luaI
lrfur" leaving last night Senator
Sutherland said: Il am always glad To
come to Wheeling, as number some "f
my best friends among your citizens.
and il is Il pleasure to meet them again
for q pleasant chat. if only fur few
seconds.
Politics are adjourned Ms FAR as am
conccrncd hut naturally hear great
deal OF talk Of that nature and from
what I have heard ! coniiGentiaily OK
! meet 4 Republican victory this fall. The
presidents appeal Ia stand behind him
in this crisis has been UNDECIDED by his
own party in both houses in Washington
which can be proved by the records OF
congress and If il were not for the hear-
~ SUPPORT Of the Republicans for all or
his war measures. the country would nc
IN i miserable shape.
IL is the Republicans belief that this
! WAT G., lid. be conducted more economic
ally n i efficiently and We arc trying 10
hold ,... | the party in power from run
ming atnuck with the finances OF tho
, country.
When the reconstruction period comes
! after the war this nation will have 10
b., nut on n protective tariff basis 10
protect American manufacturers ana
wurkmcn from the dclusr Of the cheaper
urcign made goods which the European
nations will try to dump In this country
and which they can do under the exist
inr Underwood Simmons BILL which does
not supply enough revenue TO run the
country IN normal times.
If the DinEloy or Mckinley dis were
in force M the present time cnoukhI rev
rnuc would he derived from either or
them that would greatly tighten the tax
alton burdens which the country -
hearing now. as j, is imports come IN
with a greatly reduced tariff and the
people Of the United States have TO
make up the deficit.
The manufacturers and working men
Of the first congressional district
should send Republican to congress
this election to help construct a. tariff
bill which adequately protects this
great manufacturing and industrial
community: and please remember that.
that Republican congressman Is plcdg-
cd with the Republican party TO speed
un the war and bring 1t to n success
full ending. no IFS unds or butts about
it,"
Senator Sutherland will devote all or
his time in the state while there is 4
bill in senate proceedings at Washing
ton in working for the coming Liberty
Loan ending up his tour ut his home In
lkins before departure for Washington.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
MORE COAL Mined;
: / FEWER CASUALTIES

CNIOETOWN, Pa. Sept. 2o.-Coal
mine workers and operators meeting
here to-day were told by p. B. Noyes.
director of conservation OF the fuel adj
miniStration. that the more coal they
mined between now and Christmas the
fewer casualties would be reported next
spring to the homes Of American SOL
urrS.
Miners are first line men in this war.
Mr. NvyrS said. and every day each
man lays OFF work results III the loss Of
coal enough To maxi % three-inch shells
for General perShing's army. A day
lay Oft Il week until next March, he
added. would mean 4. curtailmcnt OF SUI
shells and consequent loss or lat ieast
one youag man VIII" might have come
back to your family or to your rriend's
family after the war.
This war is fought with steel and
iron said Mr.. Nnycs. steel is short
because coal is short. More coal must
b.. sent TO the steel furnaces II you arc
20 save the lives Of your sons and
brothers and friends in France.
"t;rrman. taught the world some
thing new III the science OF making war
last March, She got together supply
Of shells and guns. and every offensive
weapon. greater than the world mad
eyer seen before. With this huge pile
of shells sh. stage da terrible offensive
with much smaller loss Of German lives
than such battles used to bring.
Our generals have learned this les
son we'll. They arc ordering for next
sprin: cannon and shells and bombs
and a.rnlau..< and tanks in huge guam
titles. TIE orders ars piling IN on US
anal the r.ner orders for ships TO take
,h;. material over before next spring.
t,I,s ~ munitions are to be prepared IN
t'r..uc. fer the great drive which Will
brink victory. So big rs TO make the
German piles last spring look like thirty
cents ]: We send to France all thaa IS
asked thu casualties in the great criEe
.r,u ~, few compared with the execu-
finn dome
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21

net" the report declares. until the
American people should voluntarily fore
10 tho pleasure Of needless automo-
bile touring during these times. Such
voluntary conservation now may pre-
vent the necessity Of more serious ac-
ton later. Furthermore, every step
should be taken by our people and by
their representatives not only 10 con-
serve our present supply of gasoline.
hut also if possible TO increase our flu
ture supply and tn" supply Of the crude
oil from which gasoline is made"
The report shows the production OF
last January was 5.5S0o0o barrels; July
it was 100000 barrels. and in August
100000 barrels. In July there WAS 4
decrease Of 100000 barrels in stockk.
while last month this decrease was esu-
mated at 100000 barrels
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
ASK
GERMAN DEFEAT

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Sept. 2o-A COM
plete and overwhelming defeat OF the
Central Powers leading to peace die
tated BY the allies is demanded by the
Republican party Of Illinois in its plat
form adopted here today. ITO be inrcig-
led into an inconclusivc peace by an Of
fer OF the Ccptral Powers to surrender
their conouests in the west leaving them
in possession OF the vnst territories they
have seized on the eastern front is to be
faithless to the memory Of every man
who has given his life in this war for
hu manity." declares one plank Of the
platform, which deals almost entirely
with the war.
Criticism Of the opposition party Is
only by inference. Tho necessity of CEN
tralization OF powers in the nresen.
crisis is admitted in one sentence; the
next declares, but such powers must be
used for waT purposes only, and any
use of such powers in futherance OF
partisan ends Is abuse Of n sacred
trust"
Adoption of definite program 20
finance the war is demanded. Sharp
criticisms for support Of candidates
whose loyalty was Qucstioncd is the
outstanding feature Of the platform
adopted by the Democratic party OF Hi
nuis Mt Its convention here today.
The convention resolved to suspend
political activity during the coming
Liberty loaon campaign providing n CO.
operative agreement with the Republi-
cans can be obtained.
Greetings from James Hamilton
Lewis United States senator and candi-
date for reelection. were read at the
convention. The Democracy Of I'LL
nois now represents the true patriotism
Of republican principles" said his mess
age. land In the fight now before the
people Of the state stands for valiant
and Incorporating Amcricanism."
Endorsement of a Constitutional con-
vention for Illinois is contained IN the
platfor madopted to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-21
W!RN00D HIGH
VS.. BRILLIANT
LID TO BE PRED OFF OF SCHoL.-
AST1C PoCT BALL SEA-
SON TODAY.
Both Teams In Prime Condition-War-
wood Confident Of Victory.

Warwood high school will. offieially
open their foot ball season today by
playing at Brilliant. Ohio. Both teams
have been practicing hard during the
past two weeks and arc in fine condi-
ton for the opening contest. Little Is
known Of the Brilliant team. but reports
from the Ohio town state that the team
is a heavy ono this year While not
boasting Of heavy team, the Narwood