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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-03
TEXAS TOWNS
SHERMAN.

Sherman, Texas, April Mrs.
Callie Allen of Dallas, en- route
from Gainesville, where she has
been visiting her brothers, Mr.. Geor-
gia Leathers was the guest of her
cousin, Mr.. Emory Douglass and
Mrs. X. u. Mckinney and Miss
Susie Bailey received telegram
from Miss Mazzie Jones Montgomery
from San Antonio announcing her
mothers death there, while they were
en- route to Los Angeles, CAL their
future home. They continued the
trip leaving Saturday night, she
and her father accompanying her
mothers remains to Los Angeles, for
burial. Rev. Allen discoursed two
excellent sermons Sunday afternoon
at the Masonic hall to the Heroines
Of Jericho and Sunday night to the
Eastern Star at st. James M. e.
church. Mrs. Mamie Edwards of
Kansas City. Mo-, is visiting her
mother, sister and brother. Mrs.
Helen Hughley of Wichita Falls
is visiting parents and friends. Mrs.
Alice Delton made quick BUSH
ness trip to Eastland. Mrs. Mat
tie Townsell has gone to Wichita
Falls, her future home.
The marriage of Mr.. Moody John
son to Miss Bessie Mae Davis was
contaminated afternoon 2Sth inst. !,
at four o'clock at the brides's resi-
dence, Ala East Street by Rev. j. 1.
before a large crowd of
and friends. Both con-
tracing young people being among
our best. The bridesmaids were
Misses Ethel Mae Harris, Blanche
Cornish and Oracle Steward. The
grooms were Messrs. Louis Hill, F..
Niece, and ODDS Johnson. All were
dressed in conformity to the oc-
,asion. The refreshment were SER
we'd, two handsome wedding cakes
beng cooked by Texas leading chef.
Mr.. Eddie Winchester. A large
crowd attended the X of P. and Ca
ahthian at the Progressive Baptist
church.
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OKMULGEE.


Okmulgee, Okla. April PRO
gram for Easter Sunday is being ar
ranged at all churches. Rev. Wash
ington of Stroud delivered the ser
mon at st. Paul G. M. e. church
Sunday morning Rev. Gransbury
held forth at night. Miss Bryant
Of Dunbar school delivered the adj
dress before the Epworth League
The rally at the G. M. e. church
was a financial success Professor
VIM. Lee and wife accompanied by
Miss Jackson departed for Corsicana
Sunday for an indefinite stay. Dis
trict conference of the A. M. E..
church convened here March oath.
Quarterly Conference will close Mon
day night. Presiding elder, DR..
Johnson delivered a strong sermon
at IL O'Clock at Shorter's Chapel.
Rev. Washington held forth at
night. The Glee Club of Flipper-
Key-Davis University rendered re-
cital Friday night at the A. M. e.
church. Rev. Cousins delivered two
able sermons at Presbyterian
church. Several hundred of our
men and women secured registra-
ton certificates which Indicate they
will take active part in the coming
election.
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since the corner grocery ceased to
exist.
McDaniel's barber sop with four
tonsorial artists are giving the pub
lie real sanitary service. The only
place in town where the race can
get the best service.
Lee Counter the Hot Dog Man"
is on the job soon and late, One
Of the greatest things Tin Row is
in need of is a good movie show.
S. p. Crenshaw, manager of the
Mcdaniel wood yard says he's go
ing to handle the cheapest and best
wood in town for the money.
Everybody in Ennis have their
heads up looking forward to a
happy Easter.
The burglar fright has about
ceased here, but still every one is
on the lookout.
w. w. Wright is manager of
Mrs O'Neals barbershop
w. B. Bronson, the Westside cold
drink man furnishes the people over
on that side good music with his
player piano.
Rev. H. P. Evans, the pastor of
the A. M. e. church preached
noble sermon for Rev. z. L. Lock-
EFT in his 9Th anniversary Thurs
day night.
The Mozart choir will give a
cantata Easter Sunday night.
Mr.. A. Overstreet decided that the
little 5 passenger Ford car couldn't
bring money fast enough SO he has
bought large truck and is ready
for business.
Miss Maud Harkleroad, principal
of Red Bank public school was in
our city Sunday and Monday.
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CAMERON.


Cameron, Texas, April 1.---Sun-
day was high day at all the church.
es. Cameron Grove, Mt. Zion, and
Lights Chapel. Pastor Hughes of
the A. M. e. church was cut of the
city Sunday His splendid choir
with Prof. C. p. Kelley as violinist
did credit to themselves at Lights
Chapel Sunday at 3 p. M, Rev. i.
e. Knox of Dallas spoke at IL
o'clock from Matt. 5-27 Many de-
cided to go more than a mile in the
service of Christ.
At p. M, Rev. Blaylock of the
white Baptist church delivered an
able sermon.
At 8 D. m. Rev. Knox, again
spoke to a crowded house. The
rally resulted as follows: Old MEMS
club, $60.25; Young Mems club.
$4,000; Old Women's club, s69.50;
Young Women's club, $3.50; pub
lie collection 1929; total s2S1.73.
Pastor r. H. Littleton is all smiles
over the rally and the institute
work.
Lunches are served each Friday
afternoon at the high school. Prof.
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Fort Worth, Texas, April lon
March 24th Rosen Heights, West
Side, the C0Iored High and James
u. Quinn, elementary grades from
5th to 7th grades engaged in an in
ter-scholastic spelling match. Words
used were from the state adopted
text book and those furnished by
the State University Extension
Board for the Inter-scholastlc Leag-
ne. After the supply Of words from
5th TO 7th grades In the book, and
500 on the pamphlet had been ex-
hausted. there were FIVE pupils left
standing. Then another book was
used. after which Mable Williams of
James l.. Quinn school was declared
winner Of first prize ten (s10.00),
Ross Harding Of West Side schoo.
second prize. five $4,000 dollars,
and Gladys Anderson OF the Colored
High school two ($2.5O) dollars and
fifty cents. All spoilers did well.
Ross Harding gave Mabel Williams
quite a race, yet she won.
Words were dictated by the Sup
ervlsor OF Fort Worth Elementary
Grade schools, Superintendent NJ
II. Moore and other officials were
presented and manifested much in
.terest in the spelling The Super
intendent offers silver Loving
cup to the school which wins for
three successive years. II is to be
kept for the present by James Il.
Quinn school until SOME other
school wins out.
In preparing for the contest much
interest was shown by all pupils
from 9Th 10 7th grades inclusive.
After certain length Of time the
pupils OF these grades were eIe-
minated 10 thirty and In the final
elimination to Ave these entered
the contest. There were Ave pupils
from each school twenty in all. The
friendly rivalry was at its highest
among the pupils. and there Is a
marked Improvement n the spelling
OF Fort Worth pupils.
l.. M. Johnson, Principal
(Mrs) X. d. Bunton, Reporter.
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SEES are now going on. New classes
are soon to form. Those desiring
to enter the Auto-Mechanica Course
are notified TO get their applications
in Immediately as the new class
lis soon TO begin.
Rev. Sparks, the ambitious and
earnest chairman of the Bible class
Is steadily gaining influence and
power in the characteristic manner
in which he conducts the class. Only
the best is brought before the class.
Imminent Pastors and Teachers are
secured by Rev. Sparks on every
meeting OF the Bible class. An in
telligent, scientific study OF the
Bible Is the nature and aim OF the
class. No man or boy OF Fort
Worth can we'll afford to miss this
great opportunity. Class meets
every Friday evening at 1880,
Last, but by no means the least
is the advantage offered for the de-
yeIopment OF the body. The Ath-
letic advantage. n you have a
weak body come TO the Y. M. 9. A.
and Mr.. Young, the Boys Work
Secretary will help you convert that
weak, frail constitution into q Wig
orous, healthy body. II your body
il already strong and healthy come
10 the Y. M. @. A. and engage in
exercises destined to keep that body
physically At. Douglass Park 10
the center OF Athletic
Activities. Every afternoon base
ball. basket ball, volley ball and
various other athletic sports are en-
gagged In. A standing invitation Is
extended to all men and boys to bel
with us on these occasions.
April 81. is the date not to be
On this day the Y. M.
3. A. Is launching the first A. A. y.
Field and Track Meet ever staged In
he state OF Texas. Athletes from
mi Texas VII meet to test their
physIcal prowess and abilities. Dali
as. Houston, Marshall, Cleburne,
ire among the cities to be represent
ID. Among the events are 6V
Yard dashes, rs yard dashes, 100
yard dashes, 220 yard dashes, IL
nile run. / mile run relays, etc.
Running broad jump, running high
ump, putting shot, etc. Gold, sill
Yer, bronze prizes are presented to
Winners. The school whose con-
estants win the greatest number OF
POINTS will be accredited the Ath-
etic Champions of Texas. Get your
,ntry IN before April 10th, Get to-
,ether men and boys Of Fort Worth.
rhe pride and honor of the city
ire at stake
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Morning Chapel g. NJ. n. Church,
3rd and Crump Sts
Rev. N. a. spencer Paste

TfnW M n NUoUooT H0BfOT
Al iha services were wen At
tended n Morning Chapel. The
ernTev School was well represented
,sssh 1oy fscea IN III denartments.
e, IN, fanrston has SHARED no
na ak n msLinc ne easter exercises
! - Me sncceas Collection for sun
49, scbooI ~ s0 Rev a. smith.
n d. nresiding elder Of the Fort
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-03

j. w. Blain, land agent of Mus
kogee was in our city few hours
Monday.
Rev. e. L. Harrison. pastor Of
st. Paul Baptist church left this
morning for Hubbard City where he
will conduct a revival.
Lieut.. Reed of Washington, d, c.,
lectured at Bethlehem Baptist
church Tuesday night.
There will be grand bazaar
rendered at the A. M. e. church
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
night by Mrs. L. Taylor's club.
The Knights of Pythias had their
annual sermon preached at st. Paul
Baptist church by the pastor, Rev.
e. L. Harrison.
Miss Rosena Campbell. student OF
Paul Quinn College spent the night
with her brother James after spend
ing a few days in lakewood, Texas,
with relatives.
Mr.. ]. G. Cornelius of Fort Worth
spent few hours with his SIS
ter Mrs. A. L. Hollway.
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ENNIS.

Ennis, Texas, April 1.-The min
listers of the city have an alliance
formed which is hoped to be much
benefit to the churches.
What about the Ennis Negro
Business League. We know the
president is in Chicago, but what
about the vice? Suppose our presi-
dent should die? would the League
continue in its Rip Van Wrinkle
slumber?
Our people must learn to make
use of their time and refrain from
going all over town stirring up
the devil; we have some people
who are nothing but mischief MAX
ers going all over town putting
women next to something" on their
husbands.
We want 500 persons to read the
Dallas Express, reading makes a
person think. A writer has well
said as man thinketh so is he If
we read good clean instructive lit
erature, our ideals of the future
will be higher. The man who fails
to read can see the race from a
national view point only as far as
his eyes may behold. II he lives
in a community where all the peo-
pie are sluggards, backwards in
everything and have low disposition
all of the race appears to be in
the same hole.
Mr. j. j. Mcdaniel, Grand Sec
rotary of Nthe Colored National
Woodmen was in Waxahachie last
Friday on business.
]. l. Johnson, the second hand
furniture dealer is saving the peo-
pie much money in that line.
]. e. Hawthorne is the manager
CT the Coleman barbershop.
Prof. Henry Farris. the princi-
pal of the Ennis high school is in
the sick list but he has the wishes
of his many friends speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. Mile Johnson, the res
turant lady welcomes the public
with the music from her electric
piano.
Will Stephens. the Tin Row Gro
every man is doing more business
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decided to go back, sell out and
come back to this great city.
Mr.. Wiley Brown and Mr.. Polite
Christian were in the city Sunday
they have been in Oklahoma and
Kansas for two months. They left
Monday for Denison, Texas
st. James Dramatic club player
at Gilmore's Chapel on Texas street
Monday night March Goth. The house
was crowded; Mr.. George Fields,
president; Mrs. J. II. VIM, manager.
Judge Harrison spoke Tuesday
night March Both at st. James Bap-
tist church. The admission was free.
This noted speaker has wide rep
utation throughout this country and
the doors were thrown wide open
In order to let every body hear him
regardless the price, some might
have II and might not.
Mr.. Morris Williamson is now
laying the material on the lot which
he Will build a fine home, e. Terrell
and Forest Avenue.
I'm warning you again TO keep
your doors locked as the burglars
are very busy; be careful as to who
you let use your phone late at night
II you are half asleep when some
one knock, you had better open your
eyes before you let them in. This
Is the second time l have told you
about this. the next time will be
the charm.
Last night while | was fast asleep
felt something moving across mv
face, then / saw light flash; then
| heard a gun fire; then heard
The silver rattle that was in my.
pocket; ] jumped up, got my gun ant
by that time he had gotten my pa
per money, and woke up--it was
only a dream. II dreams were only
rue wonder how much money
Nnnld I haun
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LAwToN.

Lawton, Okla, April VICTORIES
are won by solid body of true be-
levers, all stand together all work
together, both fasting and praying
together so as to demand whatever
we want. Mark 9-27-29, says fast
and pray also Matthew 21-19-22
surely fasting and praying would
take some effect on the rights be-
tween the Negro and the white
man. Every member on Thanks
giving should fast and pray and
they would accomplish. Rev. r. H.
Hall. Palm Sunday was observed
at Barnetts Chapel also revival
started Sunday night, collection
$14.30. Born to Mr.. 'and Mrs. Ar
thur Houston, baby boy, March
22. Service was held at all church
es Sunday.
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HES sEUNNE NOMINEES ID III"
HUERE.

Met at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Kirkman. the regular meet
ing being the LIST Wednesday night
ia each month, but as the, Y. w. G.
A. drive was on, It behooved the
members to have call meeting and
do something for this great cause.
BY unanimous vote the Club
donated one ($100.00) hundred
dollars after the business meeting,
an enjoyable evening was spent.
G. J. whitehead, Jrs Reporter.
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MT. CALVARY nAPTIsT CHURCH.

Sunday school opened at the
usual hour with Supt. SanderR at
his post with beautiful Sunday,
the meeting was well attended. Bro.
II. G. Hester preached generous
sermon at IL o'clock. and also at
night. Three more we're added to
the church.
Mr.. @. Brooks departed this life.
March 22nd. He leaves mother
and brother, and host OF friends
to mourn his loss. Funeral att
tended by Rev. J.. w Smith.
Miss Carrie Porter. Rep.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-03

District Agents Wanted to sell and
appoint sub-agents for Saxon's Ton
ic and liver regulator put in pow
dered form We guarantee salts
faction or money refunded There
is nothing better for rheumatism,
indigestion. headache, liver and kid
ney complaints. Send 35 cents.
for sample, address SAXON MFG.
COMPANY, p. o., BOX 1894, Hous-
ton, Texas. 3-20-4t
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THE WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND

One thousand agents
wanted - Good
money
made. We want agents
in every city and viii
lage to sell THE
STAR HAIR GROW
Err. This is a wonder
full preparation. Can
be used with or with
out strengthening irons
Sells for 25c per
box-one 25c box
will prove its value.
Any person that will
use a 25c box will be
convinced. No matter
what has failed to
grow your hair just
give THE STAR
HAIR GROWER a
trial and be convinced
Send 25c for full size
box. If you wish to
be agent send $1.00
and we will send you
a full supply that you
can begin works with
1t at once; also
agents terms. Send
all money by money
order 20
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PHONE H. eses
G. VI. WILLIAMS,

Teacher of Voice, Composition
and Piano Forte, Music, Training
Quartet, Choir and large chorus, a
speciality.
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Residence Studio

ss11 San Jacinto St Dallas, Texas
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-06-24

NHs. Ida RsieA and Miss OLA Evans
left Friday morning for Groelsy,
whsre tAsy VII attsAd tie ssnnSf
schosl for tsacAsss. Conducted by ths
State Teachsrs College. Not many
teachers these days but what are try
ing to improve Themselves and maks
advancement in their profession.
Grinding and repairing lawn mowers
also shoe-lepairing. Prices reasonable.
One door south Of Judge Pounds re-
sidenee. ". E. Randolph. 10
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-06-24

Bring on your stock you want pas
tursd. Plenty Of fins pasture With
abundance Of water. I. A. Smith j10-
Nels Helms and his son Ed. Helms
went back to thsif home It Bancroft,
Nebr., Thursday. They had been out
here breaking some land that tAsy
own.
Carry ysur cream aAl eggs - ths
running beard & yeur car. Get . set
e Dairy Standards at H. Beatrice
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-06-24

Stef 9setxis HsaltA V1sotseo IL
sale By Cleveland and Law.
Juli.s Desg IN Ytiiay 1se Do
vse Where b has ss0s businsss to
look after and from thsfo be will 10
70 Nssker. Cole.. b skhsa4 u Oh
FelloWs Annual trout fry, which took
place Saturday uiglE. Some lodeo
work BY tie lusscvitss was also .
the program. No wonder Julius BsI
Is 80 fat. He attends every Odd NJ
low feast that comes alenl.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-06-24
lI OF n
T1lEST OF OVID
AND VICINITY

vsek n 81 IN oese n ~ ho1s
q Ma 1y1ee - q ~ Vs1oasley.
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PAa Fsseae q 0tsella9 - eSests
q M. 4. Jaak0vslV t. -.
Nm. GAvsD q 91p0liae NJ h.>a
- .Gsast & ~ sistar Hrs. Horsce
toster IL past v0oa.
Nm. 0oGlll Fst01oA - ~ hou>a
= s.y6s. after . Wsakis Wit vith
hsg 1s9gAtae.
The e6ilassn,s Day pssGssn At Ovid
sa1ea S1sy svsaiaG Was yell At
Jos Davis of Ssdgviek m . busi-
nsss visitss sf Ovid, 0oaisy.
eR. Aysss ard via, ~. IT, Ard
VIII. II: ncCs,ssgA, OIsis Stoppef
for Il game. fis ses., = AZ. ws1p':,: y q.
IN fsvsr II ClsppslL
Tire. aat TsSss Fsdsasd Il RO.eIrs
Aeeo 0eD0y.
Me- Edna Gates was q visitor Of
1os Hsrsh.u i. driving . new
Dodge car now days.
Mr.. Dunlaps Of 6>d1viek WA. .
e0siness visitor Of Ovid. Nooday.
0. p. Wilson and family vent to
the Round Up at Ogallala.
Roy Morris was . Passenger to the
Ogal!ala round up Sunday.
Robert Drummond went 70 Chappell
Sunday for ths game.
The holes were dug this week for
the electric light poles In Ovd.
h. John Avery WAS q business
visitor Of Ovid.
Mr.. Windhurst was . business viz.
itor Of Ovid. Monday.
Sam Bsadle WAS looking after busi-
ness in Ovid this week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-06-24

Ssve 9saey st Ressll's Auts Supply
tbs wseh.
Owing to the muddy condition of
the roads the Woman's Club could not
60 to Grant to give their play last
.eex. A 9193 house awafted them,
II they could have given Il.
All T1res sn4 Tabos reiueed at
EeaeGs Aste SsppIy.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
Military Training

Military Training
 For some time it has been rumored that the boys of the High and Junior High School were to receive military training. This at last has become a certainty, since the boys made a be- ginning Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock under the direction of Captain J. B. Seaton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

'The Man From Home" at the Audi torium. When. Just watch for the date.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
 ( Continued from Page One)

students scattered, small explosion ocrurred, followed by large one, then a shower of glass and sodium and a series of small explosions Curiously enough, nothing was injured except the bottle and the sodium.
 This completes the tale, except the cleaning up, which was done by the boys under the supervision of Miss Nebold
 Howard is a whizz when it comes to spectacular experiments.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
Lineoln's Birthday

All of the High School English classes observed Lincoln's Birthday last Thursday by devoting their per iods to study of Lincoln. This was not limited to any one phase of his life, but included study of Lincoln the man, Lincoln the author and Lin coin the statesman.
 A student was selected from each class to act as conductor and then each pupil was assigned topic which would illustrate one of the many sides of Linoln's life and character. The programs proved varied and in- teresting. Both leaders and pupils showed lively interest in the study of this much loved American charac- ter.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

Duncan High school defeated the Saf- ford High School girls on last Satur- day on the local grounds by score of IS to 12. The local girls put up prettyhard fight against the girls from the lower valley, and bent every eff fort to win the game, as they had been defeated by Stafford few weeks ago, and were still smarting under the sever drubbing givn them. A large crowd was present to see the game. This afternoon the girls are to play a return game with the Lordsburg HI girls, An interesting game is pro- missed.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
ATTEND BOXING MATCH

A number of local men went to Saf- ford on Monday evening to take in the boxing match between Mack Spaw and Kid Lewis The bout was 10-round go and resulted in draw. Those who witnessed the match report it to have been one of the best bouts they have seen.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
BOOKS REVIEWED

''The Family and the New Demo- cracy". A study in social hygiene, by Anna M. Galbraith, M. D., author of f"The Four Epochs of Woman's Life and Personal Hygiene and Physical Training for Women; 12mo of 3SS pages. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company, 1920. Cloth, $2.25 net.
 ''The Family and the New Demo cracy" is a wonderful book telling many plain truths which are not to be ignored. A book valuable to all and in which the author handles many delicate subjects in a manner easily understood by the reader.