Phoenix tribune., 1919-12-20
LOCAL news
In The Green Flats

MI. anu MIS- JdlueS "A. OOleludH
have taken apart ments in the Green
Flats at % North 10th street.
Preached to Packed House
Rev c. A. Gilmore, pastor Of the.
Second Baptist church, corner Fifth
and Jefferson streets, is growing in
popularity with the members of his
congregation ard the public in gen
eral Sunday night this church,
which has the largest seating capa-
city of any of the colored churches in
the city, was filled to overlooking,
and Dr. Gilmore preached a wonder
.ful sermon which was enjoyed by all.
People are attending church now as
never before in the history of Phoenix
and some provision must be made to
accommodate them Every colored
church in the city is free from debt
and it is up to them to go in debt and
build bigger and better churches.
"Opens Employment Office
Mr.. F. ]. Foster of 1913 East JEFF
.ferson street, a recent arrival in the
city, has opened real estate and en-
ployment office at 419 East Washing
ton street. He is in position to. find
work for any member of the race who
wants employment, or he will SELL
rent or lease you home, office or
farm. His phone number is 1912.
Write it down.
Many Hear Rev. Conquest
Rev. w. J. Conquest, pastor of the
A. NJ E. Zion church at 822 South
Montezuma street, preached Sunday
afternoon, o'clock, to a fair-sized
and at p. m. nearly every
seat in the little church was filled
with people who came to hear him.
Although this church is situated on
the south side residence district, Rev.
Conquest is succeeding in drawing
many out to hear him. He is logi-
cal, forceful speaker and his sermons
ere quite interesting.
Take Due and Timely Notice
If you see his advertisement in the
Tribune, you may feel safe to patron
ize him, for no one advertises in a
colored paper except those who want
the patronage of colored people. Be
governed accordingly.
S. |. A. c. Meeting
Ladies of the Self-Improvement Art
club met this week with Mrs. Luther
Parker at the residence of Mrs Geo.
w. Caldwell and spent pleasant
hour in conversation and aircraft
Mrs Matte Berry of La Junta.. Colo,
was welcome visitor and addressed
the ladies on club work and social
service. Dainty refreshments were
served and enjoyed by all. after which
the meeting adjourned TO meet next
week with Miss Jessie Bruen at 233
Fast Jefferson street.
A Rrsnd-New Girl Arrives
Porn December 16 TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Curtis Crnen of 426 East Madison
street. a bouncing habv eirl Mother
and darrhter are doing fine.
Ladies' Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid society of the A.
NJ. r church mot last week With Mrs.
R. F. Rodgers, 1918 East Washington
street. and snent a rleasant social
hour. Dainty refreshments were
eerved nv tho hoctoss. aftor which tho
mnetire adjourned to mNet this week
with Mrs Charles Ward, 12S South
Fifth street.
Aecider-aIlv uurt
Mr.. Eddie Kidd of 111O East Mon
roe is nursing several bruised fingers
caused bv an accident which occurred
this week He carries no insurance.
Too lad
Church Too Small
That the A. NJ 2. church. corner
Second and Jefferson streets. is too
small to accommodate the congregq-
tion was clearly shown at the serv-
ices Sunday night Anticipating a
crowd similar tn the one which came
the Sunday night previous. extra
seats had been provided. Before the
rastor hegan his sermon. every seat
was fillod and the windows served as
neyrs for manv. Several came to the
door. looked in. saw there was no
room. end went away. The large in
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