Phoenix tribune., 1919-06-07

ter Of Mrs. H. H. Robinson, was in
the city a few days last week. She
came In response to telegram stating
that her nephew, Clifford Robinson
was seriously i'll. She was at his bed
side when the end came. Mrs. Turner
returned to Prescott Sunday
From ScottsdaIe--
Miss Jessie Bruen of Scottsdale, Ari.
zona., was in the city few hours last
week, while en- route to Prescott. She
will spend few weeks in that city,
/. after which she will proceed to Cali.
fornia, where she will spend the sum.
mer visiting and sightseeing. She will
return to Scottsdale in September.
To Pueblo, coIo.-
Mrs. Vim. Shannon, 1923 East Wash.
ington street, left Tuesday for Pueblo
/. Colo, She will close up their affairs
in that city and return here to reside
Mr. Shannon, who is engaged in the
carpentry and repair business, did not
. accompany his wife to their former
home, but remained in Phoenix to
make ready for her return. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shannon have made host of
friends during their brief residence in
this city, who will be pleased to learn
of their intention to become permanent
; residents.
Colored Boy Ranks Highest
Robert Fambrough, one of our high
school boys and a member of the high
school cadet corps, received the high
est mark for neatness when on last
week the company was inspected by
the adjutant general. He was given
a percentage of SO and declared the
winner of the first prize which was
$3.50 silk shirt. Only three colored
boys were in the company, the others
were Caucasians. We have right to
feel proud of this showing made by
one of our boys and we trust the big
papers will reproduce. this article and
let all the world know that "we are
coming"
Modern Home for Sale
Here's the opportunity you have
been looking for A modern, five-room
cottage with large screen sleeping
porch nice lawn, full size lot; house
completely furnished with high grade
furnishings. This place is in a good
neighborhood and not very far out The
owner is leaving the city and offers
this home for sale at bargain. Will
sell furnished or unfurnished Act
quick if you want a modern home at
big bargain Phone 1886 for further
Internationally
Phoenix Protective League
The League met Monday evening at
Douglas school for the transaction of
business. A large crowd was present
and some important business was
done. This organization is bringing
things to pass. 1t is doing it quietly
and without wrangling. If you want
to see an organization working har
moniously and effectively drop in at
any of the meetings. League meets
the first and third Monday nights in
each month at the school house.
Roscoe Simmons Coming
The worlds greatest orator, in the
person of Col Roscoe Conkling Sim
mons may lecture in Phoenix. Roscoe
Simmons undoubtedly, is the biggest
drawing card in the United States to-
day. A few weeks ago he lectured at
an auditorium in Chicago and over
5000 people were turned away for
lack of accommodation. He spoke for
three hours to a crowd variously esti.
mated at between 10000 and $4,000
and at the close of the lecture, not
person had left his seat The only
drawback about bringing Col. Sim.
mons here is finding a place large
enough to accommodate the people
who will want to hear him. Should
he come, and all indications are that
he will. the Phoenix Protective League
will have the honor of inducing this
great man to appear before a Phoenix
audience. We shall advise you of his
coming and if you watch the Phoenix
Tribune, you will learn more about
him. Keep your eye on the Tribune
of to the Convention
Rev. A. C. Caldwell, pastor of the
C. M. E. church. left Monday for Ros-
well, N. M, to attend the district con-
vention which convened in that city
Wednesday. He will return the first
of next week.
Rev. Herring to Florence
Rev. r. H. Herring, pastor of the
A. M. E. church, went to Florence
Monday on business. He will return
the last of the week
To Los Angeles
Mrs. Nora M. Jones left this week for
los AnpalQc Whora che will cnond the