The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-01-11


yer Augusta, better known as dad
Oliver" succombed to the pains and
tortures of paralysis last Saturday
night, Jan. 4th, 1919, after an illness
of two or three weeks. He was
strickened one day as he came to
his place of business. Dad divers
restaurant. For many years, he has
ranked as first rate restaurant
keeper. He was a member of Key
West Lodge No. 5, X. of p, a SPLEEN
did citizen, and died in full tri-
umphant of faith. He leaves one
daughter. He was buried from Allen
Chapel A. M. e. church, Rev. X. S.
jenkins, officiated.
Mrs. Leila Jackson, aged 35 died
Saturday night, Jan. 4, after a very
long illness, at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Jas. Amos 1904 S. Calhoun
street. She was member of Philoi-
nathan Court No. 5 and was buried
from Morning Chapel c. M. E. church
of which she was a member, Mon
day, Jan. 6, 1919, Rev. M. H. Spencer
officiated.
The Colored butchers of Swift &
Co., Fort Worth plant, gave a smok-
er in honor of Messrs. S. p. Kelley,
and G. C. Spurlock of Chicago on
Thursday evening, Jan. End at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Hardie, 1887 E. Annie Street. Mr..
Hardie was toast master. Short
talks were made by Messrs. E. Brown,
ID. w. Washington, r. D. Johnson,
NJ. NJ. Logan, ]. Langston, Jr., NJ.
Cooper, d. w. Jones, A. Johnson,
B. Morrow, R. N. Austin, ]. A. Ech-
OILS, and A. E. Walker.
Messrs. S. P. Kelly and C. c.
Spurlock of Chicago were introduced
by Mr.. J. w. Hardie. They held
the audience spell bound, telling the
good news of old Chicago.
Mr.. d. w. Jones sang one of his
favorite>> selections, when Love is
Calling You"
The offertory was given by Mr..
A. Johnson, who was overlooked
with joy to meet his old friends.
The guests were served with an
oyster supper. Mr.. r. N. Austin,
then thanked the hostess, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Hardie.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Cobb have NOV
ed into their newly purchased home
at 1901 Z. Edward street.
Mrs. Lottie Bradford has returned
from Dallas where she attended the
funeral of her neice, Tuesday, Jan.
18th.
Mrs. Helen Hall. POS W. Bluff
street, has just returned from Gle
burne, where she went to present
her mother, Mrs. Pinky Leoptz, a
Christmas present. This very useful
present consisted of only one half
of 500 Id. hog which she had raised
in the back yard last year.
Miss Laura Floyd Of Groesbeck
became very sick with pneumonia
three weeks ago while visiting her
brother, Mr.. R. G. Floyd, $40 S. Hen
derson, with no indications of i'm
provement Mrs. R. j. Floyd was
taken with the influenza last Sun
day.
Mr.. Hewitt Jones, formerly OF
Coates Brothers in Texas, has in
vested in the Oil Fields of Tulsa Co
Oklahoma, with the Celeste Mullen
Syndicate and now owns nice
stock in the Melton Oil Co.
Mrs. Ann Ellis Of GAINESVILLE, spent
CHTlSILndS Will uei uduSnlol' WI o.
Callie Ewins, 1917 Oak Street The
reunion was the source of exceeding
ly great joy.
Mrs. Clarence Bowie entertained
Mrs. William Allen of Marshall, Tex
as, Jan. Bird, 1919 at 500 Lake street
Mrs. M. A. Hurst, 1913 S. Calhoun
has been very sick with the "flu'
but is getting up again.
Miss Ruby Henley is visiting
friends in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Mrs. VIM. Carroll is up after two
weeks illness.
Mrs. Walter Green, 931 Helen ave-
nue. is sick with lagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Harris are
both up after a very severe attack
of the influenza.