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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Hopeful. Va. Dec. IS. 1918.
December IA. 1918.
Hnnxlt,1 Nfrrfnio

Dear Santa Claus:
I am little girl II teievcn) yrs
old. ! want you to bring me q. little
piano. and tea set. and wash set.
Some candy, nuts and negro toes.
Santa Claus be careful and don't
catch the flu. Good bye.
Your little friend.
MAUD LLOYD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
wishart. Va. Dec. S, 1918.

Wishart. Va, Dec. S, 1918.
Dear Sanity Claus:
I want you TO bring me a new air
rife and some shot and fireworks
and some candy. nuts. apples and
oranges, and I want a new bicycle
some time, hut don't expect to get II
this Christmas. but hoping to get
1t next summer II / can.
Yours truly.
HERBERT WATSON
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
/ Your little girl,
/ GARNETT TATE.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
am little orphan girl and make
my home with Mrs. Charles Miller.
| would like for you to bring me
ring, doll. some candy. nuts and fruits
and any thing you think l ought to
have. Your little girl,
VERNE MOORE.
Free Union. Va. Dec. IL, 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:
7 will write you note. want you
TO bring me a Speed King auto racer.
and a tool chest! with all kinds OF
tools. But please don't forget the
candy. nuts. figs and oranges.
Your little friend,
CHARLES A. MILLER.
Free Union, Va, Dec. II, 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
HERBERT WATSON.
wishart, Va, Dec. 9, 1913.

wishart, Va. Dec. 3. 1913.
Dear Santa Claus:
VIII you please bring me a doll
baby and a pair Of bed room slippers
and some candy and some oranges
and some apples. will close for this
time. From
MYRTLE TAYLOR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Atlantic. Va. Dec. 3, 1918.

t. ~AxAs s,sss.s, rssss> Il $sssfsss M
little iron and little tub and a
little dashboard. Good by Santa.
From VISTA CHISER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Dec. 18th. 1918.

Dear Santa:
am a little girl two yrs old
Please bring me a doll baby and car
riage and a tea set and carpet
sweeper and some candy and nuts:
that's all I want
Your little girl friend
KATHERINE NJ. HOLT.
Ill r. 9th St, SO. Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Mediums River, Va.

Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little girl seven years old.
want you to please bring me a doll.
tea set little doll chair. nair
gloves. some candy, oranges, some
nuts and lots of good things. and
Santa please bring all the other chill
dren around here something nice and
good, two.
BAPTIST SANDRIDGF,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

WV, Va, Dec. l. 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
will write you letter 70 tell YOU
what, want you to bring, me, for
nv, 1, E 's ~, -, ~ !
pair shoes. a knife, a soldier suit and
some candy.
Good bye From
CLYDE MASSIE.
Age s WIS BOX "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:
Please come to soc me- ] want 4
bicycle and u Arden rapid.iir gun
and some candy and nuts.
From your little trienH.
WILLIAM Wright,
La Va aye Il IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Prospect, Va. Dec, 1911.

Prospect, Va. Dec: 1913.
/ am "A little girl eight Years old
| am in the fourth grade. I try very
hard to be good and | am going Is
be better from this on. | wish very
much you would bring rne soma
handkerchiefs aud some doll clothes
to fit a great big doll and dress to ft
me. | would like to have some hair
ribbon. Please bring me some candy.
nuts and fruit. | also wish you would
bring me some fireworks. | have
Two little nephews and a 1ittLs brother.
so please don't forget thert. There
is two little colored children on our
place; their father is lazy and they
don't know how to write.to YOU. sn
! wish you would come to- sec them.
too. lf you haven't got tirrq 70 go ia
their house just leave thew things at
my house and viii give thfm every
thing you leave for them.
Lovingly. your litpe.Grl,
POLLLE BERRY.
pYaSnacf Va st
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
BAPTIST sANDRIDGE.

Gainesville. Va. Dec. II, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:
How are you, l hope you haven't
the Flu" I am little girl Ave
years old and want you to come TO
see mo. want a Tedav hear. doll
a teaset and some nuts, raisens. ap-
pies and candy I have a little kitty
Nhs. wish you would bring him a
cake mouse. cause Use go hang IN
his stocking. It's hard times so I
want fril you any more. I'm your lit
tie girl,
RUTH CI.ARrCF PARKER.
p. S. I'm sending YOU kiss cause
want peep at you Christmas night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Richmond, Va. Dec. Il, 10

Richmond Va. Dec. u, 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
] am little girl six years old and
! will write you to tell YOU what
want you to bring me. Please bring
mo ironing board, a washing tub
and tea set and some nuts and
candy.
Your little girl,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a DOH baby ana
carriage and pair of bed room
slippers.
MIRIAM ELIZABETH .MEARS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Dec. 10, 1918

Dec 10, 1918
Mediums River, Va.
Dear Santa Claus:
am good little nine year old
boy VIII you please bring me a
va oon, a pair gloves. a horn a toy
pistol, and plenty can to shoot in
my nistol, and set Of marbles Now
Santa II II is bad night come on
any wav. J will look for you don't
forget the candy and good thin-s
CTAS. SANDRfDGE.
IVY. Va. Dec. -. 1918,
Dear Sarta Claus:
Please bring me a sweater, a wat on.
pair gloves. gun. pair shoes.
stocking, candy. pencil and a soldier
suit
Hope 10 receive some Of those
things remain your little frined.
JOHN MAsSIE.
Ivy, Va. Dec, -. 1913.
Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me a coll carria-e
CT binet. coat, cap, candy and a
parasol.
Yours truly.
PEARL MAssIE.
Dear Santa Claus:
i have the sweetest little brother
YOU ever did s>e. and ne wants YOU
70 bring hin, a wagon with seat
full OF candy. Pleas don't forget u.
I want you to bring me wrist watch.
doll baby and a little sewing ma
chine. SO 7 can sew Now please
don't forget mo. Also bring me some
good things to cat.
Your little Girl
ELIZABETH MILLER.
Free Union. Va. Dec. -, 1918.
Chester, Va.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me wagon. drum,
horn. picture book and some
candy End nuts ! am little boy
four years old
Your little hov
WILSON CRUMP.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me air rife and
some shot and picture book. l
want. some candy. nuts and fruit.
Your little boy. seven yrs. old.
WILLARD CRUMP.
Plain View Va. Dec H., 1918.
Dear Santa:
Please bring me a pistol harp. pair
OF boots, knife, pop crackers a toy
auto that will run and lots Of candy
and nuts. will thank you very
much. From
AINAH BLAME.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl years old and 7
want a. baby and carriage and a
kiddie car.
From your little riri.
FRANCES WRIGHT.
SIS Va, ave b. II.
p. s. Don't forget my candy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a air rife and
some shot and picture book.
want some candy. nuts and fruit.
Your little boy. seven yrs. old.
WILLARD CRUMP.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

\Atlantic. Va. Dec. I, 1913.
Dear Santa Claus:
Mother says that she wish you
would bring me a watch bracelet and
large doll with brown eyes and
light hair and candy and any other
nice things Good night
From THELMA MATTHEW'S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Ivy, Va. Dec. -. 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a coll carria@e
DOH. toy sewing machine a kitchen
CT binet. coat, 4 cap, candy and a
parasol.
Yours truly.
Pearl. MASSIE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Plain View. Va. Dec, IT, 1913.
Dear Santa;
Please bring me a pistol harp. pair
of boots, knife. pop crackers a toy
auto that will run and lots Of candy
and nuts, will thank you very
much. From
AI.NAH BLAME.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Prospect. Va. -.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Christmas Gloves
Are Sure to Please

If you are considering Gloves as a
gift, why not make selections now
while the stocks are complete.
Women's Chamoisette and Leatherette
Cloves in white! grey, beaver and
black. full of sizes at soc, $1.25, $3.50
a pair.
Women's heavy Cane Gloves for cold
weather and street wear, in shades
of ivory. grey pearl and tan at $500,
$3.50 and So 90 pair.
ENronoh Kid GOht
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Blankets as Gifts

SLANkETS-Why not buy Blankets for
Christmas? We show complete range. See
the SPECIAL lots. One case heavy fleecer
full size, grey and tan assorted, SO so values
Priced at Observation-Disclosures. 81 95
One case extra heavy and extra large size,
S4.o values Observation-Disclosures. So 80
One case Nashua Plaid, extra large assort-
ment colors, 500 values, choice .. SIS 90
See the special Beacon Blankets, priced
at Vo.oO ana Sf 30
Bath Robe Blankets with cords to match
new line for holidays, all colors, priced
complete .............. ...................$ $3.50
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Pillow Tops, Cushions,
Sheets and Pillow Cases
Table Linens and
Napkins as Gifts

We cannot think
of a more prac-
tical gift than a
set of our Beau
ii iful l. i n e n.
Months ago we
planned for our
Christmas Linen
needs. We show
beautiful lines of
mercerized, union
and all linen dam
ask. In each case
priced less tha n
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Gift Towels

FANCY TURKISH TOWELS-We show a large line of
Fancy Turkish Towels for holiday gifts in both the
Guest and Bath sizes 1.-The cOors gold blue pink and
lavendar; priced special 35c 59c soc
BATH SET-Same the above put up in sets in
Christmas boxes containing wash cloth and towel
LINEN AND HUCK TOWELS-A large variety of
Fancy Linen and Huck Towels plain others
with colored embroidery borders Ranging in price
FANCY SCARFS OOILiES AND DRESSER SETS
All of the novelties in this line found here
including Drawn Work, Battenberg and Fancy Linens
You will be surprised at the values offered Priced
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. to o5
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Fancy Neckwear

HOLIDAY NECkWEAR-Our line of fancy
Neckwear is complete in every detail, in
Guiding Satins, Georgettes, Crepe de Chimes
and Wash Materials, in al the new shapes.
at. at.................... 25c, SOC, S1.O0, $3.50
SILK WINDSoRS-Fo women and children
in plain or fancy combinations special at
25c, 5Oc 75c.
MILDLY TtES-For girls in scarlet, navy,
black. green and white. special. ...... .89c
Large yard square MILDLY Ties, colors same
as the above, special. .S1.69
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Holiday Stationery

1000 BCxES-Special Holiday Package con-
tanning As each of paper and envelopes,
sorted co,ors to the box. IL each. White,
pink, blue and buff; regular 75c value;-
special SOC; 8 boxes for. S1.65
35c; FOR $1.O0-We show a big variety
of Fancy Stationery, all put up in Christ
mas Boxes. il either white or colors-spe-
cial $50; 3 for. Observation-Disclosures. 81 90
Many other special values priced SOC to So
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Hosiery for Christmas

HOSIERY-A good gift to give and receive.
Everyone is glad to receive hosiery on
Christmas provided it is good hosiery. The
quality and value of our line is well known.
Ladies' hosiery 29c to $3.50; Silk numbers
at ........7o .7oc, S1Oo, $3.50, $780, $3.50
Mems hosiery 29c to $780, See the Silk
Lisle at SOC: Silk from. ...... SOC to 81 90
cHILDRENS HOSIERY-Choice of five
numbers of Pony Hose 35c to SOC; Silk hose
at 75c; Infants hose. 25c, 59c
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10


$3.50 So 90
with and
ing $3.50 and $500 values at s1se
in
and ooc SOC SLID ana S.oo
and Golf, Wool Kid
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
HANDKERCHIEFS

We have plenty of fine Hand
kerchiefs for every one. Some
are so dainty and lacy that
they'll make acceptable pres
ents all by themselves. Others
are so reasonably priced, that
you can afford to give half a
dozen or more
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Xmas PettiCOats

See our of special Mercerized Skirts, assorted col
ors at .............. .$1.25 $780, S1.e9
See special values in Silk Skirts, assorted coors
at $293, $3.50. S4.o3
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
4 Good Gift---House Dresses

Special values in House Dresses in high or low neck.
long or short sleeves S5o S198, $2Ga $3.50
Dressing Sacques special values, light dark Per
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Ladies' Silk
Underwear

Just received a large new line
of Corset Covers and Envelope
Chinese.
Corset Covers at ST to $3.50
Chemise al So. 40 to SA.3S
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-12-10
Beautiful Bath Robes

beautiful line of Holiday Bath Robes for
ladies' Misses and Children. in all the coiOrings
all made of best Beacon Blankets.
Ladies' from ..... $3.50 to $3.50
Chdrens from .... s2os to S3o9
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
BLOOMINGDALE

Jacob F. Banks a veteran of the
Civil war passed away at his farm
home, northeast Of the village last
Friday evening. The funeral was
held on Monday.
Miss Veda Brown who has been
teaching at Paw Paw for time will
teach in Kalamazoo the coming term.
Our local creamery owned by Wal
ker and Terrell will soon be known
as the Cooperative creamery.
r. w. Mayer who has been our
very efficient Superintendent of
schools, will leave soon for Oklahoma
to engage in work for the govern
ment
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Newcombe
spent the fore part of last week at
the home of their daughter Mrs. Le-
land Marks near Decatur.
Miss Marjorie Thomas of Flint is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Robert Curtis and daughter
of Toledo, Ohio are visiting Mrs.
Curtis parents here.
Milan Joy and bride of Detroit
spent part of last week at the home
of his parents.
Children's Day was observed at the
Diciple church last Sunday.
PROSPECT VALLEY
James and Warren Smith of Mad
ison, Wisconsin are spending their
vacation at the home OF their grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Camp
bell.
Will Frohmader who has been i'll
with the Grippe is able to be out.
Leila Smith has been having the
Measles.
Miss Emma Smith is home for the
summer.
Mr.. Walker has his home almost
completed and will soon move in.
Mrs. Hall is moving to Paw Paw
Her sister Mrs. McCon and Mrs. Hall
will live together. The Hall family
have lived on this farm for the past
thirty-fve years.
Mrs. Sarah Hall entertained at
dinner the following guests last Sun
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Ball and
son of Kalamazoo, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
p. Smith, Howard and Esther and
Miss Mary McCon.
Ernie Baugher received word Sun
day of the death of his father, Chas.
Daughter of Benton Harbor. Mr..
Baugher has been suffering with can
Ger for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Baugher attend
ed the funeral of his brother in Ben
ton Harbor held on Tuesday.
Frank Kinney who recently pur-
chased the Wesley Hall farm is maxi
ing improvements and will soon have
one Of the finest stock and grain
farms in the country.
Elmer Daughter who has been
spending few days at home return
ed to Indiana Sunday night.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21

Laura Moves Bunker to Chas. C.
Killitts, ct al, Pei. Sec. II, Decatur
|$1.00
Sarah Williams to w. w. Williams
ct al. Pei. Secs. Ia & Is, Porter---$1.
Anna M. Ellis to Bert l.. Colburn
& w. Pei. Blk. so, Paw Paw---$1.OO
John Taylor & w. to Elisa Faleske
Pei. Sec. 80, Pine Grove---$1.0O
E. w. Mcneil & w. to John Max
well, Lot 1, Blk. 1, Dodge AID. Law
ton---S1 90
Andrew Krygoski & w. to Max
Majchrovirez & w. Pei. Sec. %, Wav-
erly---$1.00
Clyde l.. Murray to l.. c. Ryall,
Pei. Blk. 1, South Haven---$1.00
Delbert Rich w. to Charles Stuart
Pei. Decatur---$1
Anna Martin to John Taylor, Pei.
Sec. 80, Pine Grove---$1.00
Fred A. Beach to Bert f. Simmons
Pei. Blk. 76, Paw Paw---$1.00
Rudolph Kalke to Sarah Kramer,
Pei. 20 acres, Sec. 1, South Haven
Twp.---$1.00
Charles T. Harris to Beulah f.
Keith, Pei. Sec. 26, Keller Twp.---$1.
r. R. Thompson to M. r. Fresh
waters, Pei. Blk. Is, South Haven
100000
Cornelius E. Warrick to c. f. Tut
tie, Pei. Sec. IA, Antwerp---S160O.OO.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
COvEY HILL

Mrs. Hooper of Porter spent part
of last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Oscar Hosner.
Donald Mckinley of Chicago spent
a few days with his family at the
home of Elmer Hyames.
Paw Paw school has closed so our
girls are on hand again.
Louise Keel spent Sunday with her
mother Mrs. Beryl Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bates and
family of Grand Rapids and George
Bates of Denver, Colo, spent the
week end with their sister, Mrs.
Charles Boothby.
Miss Marjorie Hosner who has been
quite i'll is out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Jennings and
family were i'm our midst again last
Sunday. They always look good and
much in place to us here. One seat
is always reserved for them.
The church was well filled Child
ren's Day, just the way it should be
on every Sunday.
Charles Slovenian left the first
of the week for Montana where he
will reside. His family will follow
later on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
EAST OF TOWN

1t is said that wedding bells will
ring in this neighborhood soon.
Miss Ellie Burns of Almena town
ship will teach the Richmond school
the coming year.
A. w. Mosier was a guest at the
John Smith home in town last Sun
day.
The Up-to-Date club met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mosier
last week Wednesday. There were
twenty-nine present and fine time
was enjoyed by the company.
Mrs. Lyle Patton has been the
guest of Mrs. Roy Mosier.
Letters from Raymond and Cello Ha
worth to their parents Mr.. and Mrs
John Haworth, state that they are
both well, are in excellent spirits and
glad to know that they are both
Somewhere in France" to do their
part in winning this great war.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21

on Final Account adjourned.
Mary A. Crandall, decd. Order
allowing final account and assigning
residue.
John Borst, decd. Final account
of Executor filed. Hearing July 10.
Minnie Nesbitt, decd. Final ac-
count of Executor filed. Hearing
July 18th.
Josiah G. Miller, decd. Final Ac-
count of Administrator filed. Hear
ing July 18th.
Isabelle Brown, decd. Final Ac-
count filed. Hearing July 18th.
Edward Modem, decd. Petition for
License to sell real estate filed. Hear
ing July 18th.
Julia Laughlin, decd. Testimony
of freeholders filed. License to sell
real estate granted.
Everett Johnson, ct al, Minor
Testimony of freeholders filed. Ii
cense to sell real estate granted.
James E. Ferguson, decd. Petit
ton to reopen estate to hear claim
filed. Order appointing Commission
ers. Hearing July 18th, at office OF
West Michigan Savings Bank, Ban
gor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

Circuit Court convened last Mon
day, June 10th, and adjourned until
Thursday, as the cases set for trial
were not ready. On Thursday an
other adjournment was taken until
Monday, June 18th. The following
cases were heard Monday
Anna M. Harper, VS.. Harvey Har-
per---Divorce granted.
Fairy Fay Elwell VS.. Claude Ell
we'll divorce granted.
Clarence d. Shaffer VS.. Nina Shat
fer,---(On triaD.
New suits filed:---
VIM. H. Stoddard VS.. Edward SUIT
lherby---Bill to set aside deed.
Alice A. Butler VS.. Isaac Willard
ct al.---Bill to quiet title.
Nellie H. Ferguson VS.. Harry Fer
guson---Bill for divorce.
Guy Roberts VS.. Mabel Roberts,.
Bill for divorce.
Robert j. Rider VS.. William Baugf
er,---Repleyin.
John Palmasino VS.. John Scanlin,-.
Appeal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
STATE OF MICHIGAN
The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,

The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,
At session of said court held at
the Probate Office in the village of
Paw Paw in said County, on the 4th,
day of June 1918.
Present, Hon. VIM. Killefer, Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Maiden P. Allen, Deceased.
Oran w. Rowland, Executor of said
estate, having filed in said court
his petition, praying for license
to sell the interest of said estate in
certain real estate therein described,
1t is ordered that the LIST, day of
July, A. d. 1913, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at said Probate Office be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
1t is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given by publication
of copy of this order for three sue
cessive weeks, previous to said day
of hearing, in The True Northerner,
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
VIM. Killefer
Judge of Probate.
A true copy
Margaret M. Southworth
Register of Probate 1913.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21
PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS

Estates off,
Mary A. Jones, decd. Order al
lowing claims and closing estate to
creditors.
James Neale, decd. No claims
filed. Estate closed to creditors.
Eleanor III. Allen, decd. No claims
filed. Estate closed to creditors.
David Z. Cleveland, decd. Order
appointing Mary Cleveland Admins
tratrix. Bond issued.
Cassius F. Dey, decd. Proof on
Probate of Will filed. Order admit
ting Will to probate and appointing
Anna c. Dey as Administrative with
will annexed. Bond issued.
John F. Derrick. decd. Hearing
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-06-21

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
Edwin j. Lerch, 81, Benton Harbor
Ina Marie Momany, Is, Lawrence.
Ward A. Knoll, 81, Decatur
zelda M. Wright, II, Decatur.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-14
THE NATIONAL EoUAL RIGHTS
LEAGUE WILL HOLD FORTH AT
oLIvEF BAPTIST CHURCH,
SEPT. IL, 10 AND 10.

The National Equal Rights Leagu'
win hold its annual meeting in our city
ut the Olivet Baptist Church, corner OF
9th and Dearborn streets, next week
The dates are Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. IL, Is and 10. Rev. L,
K. williams and his wide awake, prog.
ressive people have kindly rendered the
use of their beautiful church to this or
ganization. The citizens Of Chicago are
urged to show their public spirit and
raee-love by attending these sessions.
It is proposed to have the opening SEES
sions at 1890 clock Tuesday morning,
the other at 2:30 in the afternoon and
the night session at $3.50 p. m. The SEES
sions will close with a complimentary
dinner to the visiting delegates at Hull
House on the evening of September 10,
at which time our leading citizens are
expected to show their hospitality by
being present to meet the distinguished
visitors at our meeting.
Among those expected to be present
are President Byron Gunner, Mr.. Viii
liam Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass,
H. C. Smith of the Cleveland, Ohio, Ga
zette, R. r. Church of Memphis, Tenn,
J. A. Alexander of Los Angeles, Cal,
Bishop L. ]. Coppin, Mr.. A. d. Fields,
Grand Master of the Knights and
Daughters Of Africa, and many other
representatives of organizations.
This organization as You doubtless
know is the only one of national
strength organized and Offered by men
and women of our own race. 1t is
earnestly hoped that representatives Of
every organization of Chicago will &C.
cept the invitation to send delegates
to this meeting. 1t will be the one meet
ing Of the year in which there is to be
an earnest conference of the present
condition in the race and the attempt to
find a solution.
The headquarters of the League win
be at the reading room sOO5 South State
street, where any information pertain
ing to the same win be gladly given
IDA B. WELLS BARNETT,
Illinois Member Executive Committee.