Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-20

ing in favor of the man or set of
men who held out the most glowing
promises to the colored constituency
Home From Country
Mr.. and Mrs. Ina Gilstrap returned
last week from a pleasant sojourn in.
the country, and are domiciled at 1877
South Seventh street.
From Prescott
Miss Mayme Lindel spent several
days in Prescott last week visiting her
grandmother, returning to Phoenix,
Friday evening.
On Sick List
Mrs. E. w Forrest of 24S South
Second street, has been confined to
her home the past week with illness.
Paul J. Smith Passes
A letter received this week from
Baltimore, Md, informs us of the
death in that city of Paul ]. Smith
on the evening of March T. Mr.. Smith
formerly was a member of the 25th
infantry stationed at Nogales and
spent several days in this city while
en- route to his home in Baltimore.
He occupied rooms at 73O East Wash
ington street during his stay in Phoe-
nix. He also invested in a $4,000 in
surance policy with A. R. Smith, local
agent for the. Commonwealth Cas-
1alty Company of Philadelphia, Pa,
| the same being in full force and ef-
/ feet at the time of his demise. His
widow, Mrs Myrtle Smith, of Balti-
more. is the beneficiary.
Los Angeles Visitor
Mrs Jerry Hinton of Los Angeles,
Cal, spent several days in the city
last week visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Scotty Oby, of SO South .Montezuma
( street. She was en- route to Ray,
Arizona, to visit her son, Archie
Lewis and his family, and stated that
she will try to induce them to go
with her to Los Angeles to reside.
Mrs. Hinton is a native of Arizona
and has host of friends in this city
as well as in ether towns in the
state.
Visitor From Texas
Rev. H. A. Wells, financial secretary
of Paul OHM College, Waco, Texas,
and for six years pastor of the A. NJ.
E. church at Ell Paso, Texas, was a
business visitor in the city this week.
DR.. Wells was here in the interest of
Paul Quinn College and was success
full in interesting some of the leading
citizens in his project. He is sched-
uled to speak before a gathering of
colored men in Tucson this week.
To Ajo And Douglas, Arizona
Rev. ], B. Bell left Saturday even
ing for Ajo, Arizona, where on Sunday
he held services, leaving Monday for
Douglas to inspect the work of the
Baptist minister in that city. He will
visit Globe, Miami and other towns
in that section before returning to
Phoenix.
Dinner a Success
Ladies of the C. NJ. E. church served
dinner at the church Wednesday and
I realized neat little sum for the
church treasury.
Asks $4,000 Damages
L. R. RindaI has brought suit
against Police Officer Oscar McCloud
and Chief Brisbois, praying for $4,000
damages for false arrest and imprison-
ment. The alleged arrest and impris-
onment occurred Feb. 18th last
7. T. Turner a Benedict
Mr.. T. T. Turner and Mrs. M. Harris
were quietly married last week in a
nearby town. They slipped away from
their friends and it is rumored that
they chose Texas as desirable state
in which to become united Mr. Tur-
ner is popular young business man
of this city and one of the leading
members of the Baptist church His
bride is one of Mesa's fairest daugh-
tiers. A genuine surprise will be given
them on their return to this city.
Csttiemen Leave
Messrs. G. G.. Marooney and c. NJ.
Lewis, prominent cattlemen of Austin,
Texas, who lave been in the valley
the past week on business, left We'd
nesday night with large shipment of
cattle for the Lone Star State.
Field Day Exercises
Douglas school held Field day ex-
ercises last Friday afternoon and
many parents and friends were out
to witness the splendid program
S. |. A. Club Meeting
Ladies of the S. l. A. Club met Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Larue Moore
on South Fourth avenue and held an
interesting meeting. Many visitors
were present. Next meeting will be
with Mrs Paul Green, 1919 East JEFF
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