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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09
WOMEN DEMOCRATS MEET
IN OKLAHOMA CITY JAM.

Homer $, Cummings. chairman of the
National Democratic Cq,nmittee. has
been invited to attend the Women
Democrats state convention. to be
held in Oklahoma city San. ~. probably
ne first state convention of the kind
To he held his year senator Owen.
for whom "a movement is in progress to
nominate him for Pr .sidcnt. has ac-
cepted an invitation to speak to the
women.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09
COMMISSIONEnS IN SESSION

The county commissioners met IN
regular monthly session his week.
There was nothing of unusual inter-
est of imortance before the board, and
routinc business was about all trans
acted.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09
THE Proven d~isloyalis,, Victor ner-

THE PROVEN diSloyaliSt, victor f'tr-
L ger. in a speech recently said that
il he had il 10 do over again ne W"ulu
make his uttcranCcS even stronger. ne
referred, of course, to uttcfah'cS i"t
which he was given Il prison sentence
for disloyalty to his country daring
the war. This is the man, whom people
of Wisconsin rc-clcct"d 1" con s'rSS
after Congress had found him uhfitted
for "A seat. Just why such ior"lri
born, foreign sympathiZing things as
Berger are even allowed to liv' IN ne
United States. much less hold oft.t"
is II mystery to us If II ~i.riiral for
cirn born person in tins country de
serves deportation or locking up for
ever. il seems to us this fellow BcrSci
needs it. for tn" good of America.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09
OrR Ol.p FRIEND Bryan is to star

IT VTT' FTNTT'N' 'TN'H T" "V'''
~ ON II Spccch-making expedition to
give his views on questions of the day,
according to tn" papers. Whether we
ar" for Bryan or not. we must admit
that. although he has never been able
TO land in the presidential chair him
self. he has cX"rtrd great Influence in
tn" selection of the men vino have held
the job for some time. II is. there
fore, to he expected that Bryan Will
he n prominent factor in the l"20 cam
| nhlEm.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09

a ~ BJf' OF ''Iti' hll'''"'
"A recently to II friend in IIrhnt IRON
LIVERPOOL, England, says, YOU Nfntfl-
cans have made the mistake OF your
lives in declaring for National FROM
bition. You will see that II VIII Only
drive the large number of your nronl"
who like "A min" to drugs and worse.
The Englishman won't stand for n
such business. The English workman
won't work without his beer Ana
there are Il lot of Americans who feel
the same way about it--somc of whom
venture the prediction. that within tn"
present generation. tn" feeling VIII
bcCom" SO strong. the country viii
b" again made wet
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09

ONCE IN II while a howl goes up in
~ a community regarding the pre-
valencc Of crime in that particular
n~eighborhood, and the officers of the
county, the sheriff and the county
attorney, are solicited by petition and
otherwise to abate the nuisance. When
the officials start to investigate. mo-
body knows anything positive. It's
mostly they say" and Il heard" or
1--WE heard it talked around" or some
such indefinite stuff that gets nowhere.
Whenever "A person alleges that the Of
ficers are not arresting people who
ought to he ap%prehended. the party
making the charge should he prepared
TO at least help the officers in getting
at the source of rouhle. when "A citi-
zen knows That the law is being VIC
lated, il is his privilege and duty tn
make complaint to the proper officials
The county cant afford to have AN Of
ficer at every fence corner or under
every brush heap for the purpose OF
catching possible bootlcggers or brusl'
card parties. II you know. put 'em
next. Its your duty.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-01-09

he is a Republican. Mr.. Capper eiuci-
dates theories that are practical' ne
places the blame in most instances just
where IL belongs we are Tor iots OF
things he advocates; we admir-" MN
for his tcmcrity. Sow. II the gentle
man will go "A little further he might
render sin more service to the country,
hv not uhly stating that Congress has
failed to r., mcdy many of the thinrs OF
which w. coHp!"iu'. hut that tn. ltf.-
~IIBIIrA%S CDNTEpl. 'AN'ilif:SS.
i.uts of rr"rir Il" not ""mNiH'" them
a.l,,s through inference" 81 iho writci s.
m,tutu'. tG"t need :" b" t"id WI"
and "vIN N.t, the" record clear.
senator We hrli,," you are 'rtm'
80 ,p 10.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21

did you send this money by? That's
the main question"
"Why Bro. Harris, that's who; and
there he sits in the pulpit and knows
I give it to him."
BRO. Clerk" said Deacon Thomp-
son, with the poise of the master
strategist that he was, ''has the pastor
given you any money from Sister
Hawkins?"
mo-" said the clerk in tones Of
finality, neither Bro. Harris nor any
one has given me any money at any
time to be credited to Sister Haw-
kins.
Again Sister Hawkins took the
floor: 81 don't understand how"
"Just wait Sister Hawkins. Sit
down a minute" said the deacon,
posing as a pacifier. BRO. Harris
looks like we got dispute here that
nobody can settle but you. Have you
anything to say on the matter?" The
dictator of Ebsnezer had spoken. He
who had held all the other pastors IN
the hollow of his hand now had this
obstinate preacher exactly where he
wanted him.
Interest rose to fever heat. All
eyes were turned upon the pastor as
he slowly rose, came forward and
leaned heavily upon the desk. He
looked perplexed. He spoke in g.
husky, tremulous tone of voice that
could not have been heard had not a
deathly stiffness filled that great
church.
Continued next week.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
NOTES FROM FORT GRANT
STATE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
(By Mrs. Roland C. Dryerl

(By Mrs. Roland G. Dryer
On my recent visit to the school,
found that the Christmas gifts sent by
the colored women of Phoenix arrived
safely. They had very nice Christ
mas and every boy and girl received
gift, also candy, nuts and fruit,
these last three being great treat.
l saw. the five colored boys who
were then at Fort Grant several times,
and they always had friendly smile
for me.
The new boys and girls buildings
are nearly completed and are build
ings we can well be proud of.
The last legislature, studying into
the needs of the school, provided gem
erously for buildings and repairs; but,
unfortunately it did not allow large
enough amount for maintenance
clothing, food, and the like. Perhaps
am mistaken-this is my personal
opinion-but l believe that the boys
do not have enough of the nourishing
kinds of food growing boys, working
in the open, should have. l do not
think they really go hungry Tut the
management would gladly provide a
better table if it had the wherewithal.
AS far as l could see, the cooking was
good.
The last legislature made it a fell
ony for a head of a state institution
to ovedraw his apportionment for any
cause Perhaps this is a good thing,
but it makes it impossible for the Sd
perintendent to go beyond his allow
ance and later present his bill to the
state. So we must all study the mat
ter, and when the next legislature
convenes, see that it allows plenty
for the upkeep of the pupils.
The pupils are better clothed now.
The boys have uniforms for Sundays
and special occasions.
In February there we're about 80
boys, two-thirds being Mexicans, five
colered, several Indians; eighteen
girls present
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(By Mrs. S. Wilhite)

Last week the II. T. Needle and
Art club met with Mrs. N. Yeager
and the ladies spent pleasant after
noon.
Mrs. r. C. Simpson was agreeably
surprised with a birthday party by
the ladies and honorary members of
the H. T. club. She also was the
recipient of many beautiful and use
full presents, among them Icing q
player piano.
Complimentary to Miss White,
Mrs. N. Yeager entertained a number
of her friends at her home last week.
The fine weather We are enjoying
calls for outings. Mrs. N. Yeager
and number of her friends were out
kodaking Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter McKelvey of
Ray stopped over few days in Wins
low for a visit with their brother, Mr..
S. Wilhite. The McKelveys were en-
route to Waco, Texas, where they will
make their future home.
Rev. Lewis. pastor of the Baptist
church at Flagstaff, was a visitor in
the city last Friday
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
FLAGSTAFF
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(By Reginald Jackson)

Mrs. T. w. Garrison entertained
her mother Mrs. Mary C. Davis, and
Reginald Jackson at dinner last week
Turkey was the piece de resistance
and all enjoyed the repast
Mr. ]. H. Billingsley desires to
thank all who purchased copy Of
the Life and Struggles of Geo. w.
Billingsley. He received $7.75 from
the sale of the pamphlets and is truly
grateful to all who gave
Mrs. w. L. Horne entertained last
week in honor of her husbands birth
day. A delightful surprise party was
staged and everyone had a jolly good
time
The chicken dinner given last week
by members of the Baptist church
proved a grand success. SeventS-
three dollars and sixty cents was re-
allied from the sale of edibles and
this sum has been turned into the
church treasury.
Mrs. Sally Harper and Mr.. Fred
Polk were quietly married last Mon
day morning. The couple left i'm
mediately for the coast where they
will spend their honeymoon
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
GREAT JOURNALIST
RICHARD ". THOMPSON
GOES TO HIS REWARD
(By Associated Negro Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Richard
W. Thompson, one of the best known
newspaper correspondents in the
country, died here Friday night, Feb
II, following an operation at Freed.
mans hospital. Mr. Thompson had
l:een confined to his home for some
time, suffering from a nervous break
down. He leaves his wife and daugh-
ter. Mr.. Thompson began his news
paper career with the Indianapolis
Freeman, and for a number of years
conduced ThOmpson's News Bureau.
He had been connected with the
United States government for a num-
Der of years and was one of the chief
assistants to Dr. Emmett j. Scott,
special assistant to the secretary of
war, during the worlds war.
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DOUGLAS
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(By Rev. Major Jones)

(By Rev. Major Jones)
The concert given February IL at
Mt. Olive Baptist chuch was indeed
success. The little children under
the able training of Miss Coleman
did well and carried out their parts
without single hitch. Both the male
and female quartet rendered splendid
selections and received loud applause.
Dr. Bryant sang bass solo that won
long applause and the recitation by
Mrs. fillmore was indeed rare treat.
In fact, every number on the program
was good and we'll rendered. Refresh
ments were served and neat little
sum of $4104 was realized from the
entertainment.
Mrs. I. B. Stewart was quite Ill last
week bust is improving. She is now
able to be out and we hope for her
complete recovery
Mr.. w. M White of Fort Huachuca
is here spending few days with his
wife who is i'll. Mr.. White is being
warmly received by friends who knew
him in the Ninth cavalry. He is
noted as a hall player.
Miss Bessie Jones was taken ill
very suddenly last Thursday evening
while returning from church, hut is
now improved. DR.. ]. w. Bryant is
the attending physician.
Your reporter called at the resi-
dence of Rev. Edward Jones last
Monday and on entering the house
found the Reverend working with the
stove and the room was filled with
smoke. When asked why so much
smoke he replied that his daughter
Bessie had the flu.
Mr. G. A. Reed and Mr. McAlaster
were called to Tombstone last week
for jury duty. We are pleased to note
that colored men of Cochise county
are qualifying as jurors.
The Phoenix Tribune should be in
every home in Douglas. There are
over 800 colored citizens here and
fully one-third of them never read
race literature. Now is the time for
us to put our shoulders to the wheel
and prove to the world that we are
loyal to each other. Support worthy
enterprises of the race and by so do
ing we help ourselves while helping
others. Every time you subscribe for
the Tribune or any Negro publication
you do just what the white man has
said you wouldn't do. The Tribune
is OUR PAPER and we should sup
port it. Let us have your subscrip-
tion now. Price $3.50 year, $1.S5
for six months, cents per copy. Rev.
Major Jones, local representative.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
MESA
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(By Alphonso Robinson)

(By Alphonso Robinson)
Mr. Jack Lewis suffered an injury
to his right eve last week. He was
mot seriously hurt and hopes soon 20
recover
Presiding Elder Rev. J. H. Allen
held quarterly meeting Sunday at the
A. M. E. church and will be present
this evening to hold his quarterly
conference.
Rev. VIM. Hall preached last Sun
day at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church
and all enjoyed his discourse.
Mr.. G. Hall abs changed his resi-
dence from Chandler to Mesa. We
are pleased to have him with us.
Mesa extends the hand of fellowship
to all good citizens such as he.
Mr.. Will Brown has purchased a
Buick six and is keeping the streets
of Mesa hot. Mr. Samuel Wilson is
teaching him to drive.
Mrs. Scott of Lawrence, Kas., ar.
rived in the city last week. The hus-
band and son preceded her and had
place ready for her on her arrival
She was delighted to find both of them
we'll.
Colored people are flocking to this
section every week. We are glad to
have them and invite others to come
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
TUCSON
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(By Mrs. VIM. Blakeley)

(By Mrs. VIM Blakeley)
Rev. S. E. Newell, pastor of Mt
Olive Baptist chuch at Prescott, and a
frequent visitor to Tucson, was in the
city a few days last week on busi-
ness.
Mrs. Dora Merrill, who was reported
i'll last week, has completely recov-
cred and is able to resume her duties.
Mrs. Pearl Green of 311 East Sixth
street is reported on the sick list
We hope for her speedy recovery.
The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of Mt. Calvary
Baptist chuch met Thursday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. H. ]. Hayes
and spent an hour in Bible study.
Following the Bible study and trans
action of business delicious refresh
ments were served by the genial hos
tess and enjoyed by all. During the
afternoon the guests were delightfully."-
entertained with music on the Vic
trola. Next Thursday the sociey will
meet with Mrs Carl A Hardy, 534
North Fifth avenue. Mrs. Hattie
Fisher, vice-president; Mrs. B. NJ
Williams secretary.
The Spanish dinner given at the
home of Mrs. Jas. Foster in E. Sixth
street for the benefit of the North
Side Ladies' Aid, was a delightful So
cial event and a financial success.
Miss Hazel Watson, daughter of Mr..
P. Watson, who has been attending
school in Ell Paso, is expected to re.
turn this week to recuperate from
recent illness.
The Valentine social given by the
w. H. G. F. M. S. Friday evening at
Mt. Calvary Baptist church was a
complete success. feature of the
evening was debate which had to
be postponed on account of one of the
participants being called to meet the
railroad employees concerning the
strike which is now pending.
NOAiplihiCnNdIy " ME. W. II. AiCA-
ander of Prescott, Mrs. H. Banks Of
141 North Seventh street entertained
with charming dinner party Sunday
afternoon. A sumptuous repast was
served and all enjoyed the feast
Covers were laid for Mrs. w. d. Alex
ander, honor guest, Rev. ]. H. Hum.
phrey and Mrs. Mayme Jones.
The Phoenix Tribune has made its
way into many homes in Tucson and
is growing in popularity. Five hun
dred subscribers from Tucson by
April l, that's what we shall report
Are you a subscriber? If not, joir
the happy throng. Order through
local agent. Mrs. VIM. Blakeley, 104
East Fifth street
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
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Phoenix. Ariz.,
Feb. IS, 1920.
Editor The Tribune.
Dear Sir: In looking over the Ari.
zona Republican this morning
noticed an article regarding the plans
submitted to the State Corporation
Commission for new union station
for Phoenix. Referring to the edifice
it's novel features, ETC., the plans of
which speak so much for the progres.
sive city of the southwest l note the
proposed building will have a general
waiting room, 75x100 feet, three ad-
ditional waiting rooms, one for men
and one for women and a double
waiting room for Mexicans and cor
ored people.
wonder if the good thinking peo-
pie of Arizona are going to take upon
themselves the responsibility of ex.
tending the Mason and Dixon line to
the capital city of this great state
God fort';d that any such move is
even contemplated. If it must be
jim-crow why not have four addi-
tiOnal rooms and give us one AID the
Mexicans one? That would save the
expense of building one more later.
Colored men, register and vote
There's power in the ballot and the
proper use of it will cause serious
thought to the powers that be.
S. W. FORD,
1917 East Jefferson ST.,
PhOeniY Ariz
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
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(By Archie Lewis)

(By Archie Lewis)
Little Ruby Van celebrated her fifth
birthday February IA with a jolly
party at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Van. All Of her little
s~ieads were present and after playing
many games luncheon consisting of
pimento sandwiches, hot chocolate,
cake and candy was served All had
a delightful time
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McKelvey left
last Thursday for Waco, Tex. where
they will make their future home
Mr.. ]. A. Lewis, who has a large
building contract at Superior, spent
Sunday in Ray with his family.
Mr.. Ruben Reed was confined to
his home a few days last week with
rheumatism. He was able to resume
work this week.
Mr.. VIM P. Crump motored to
Phoenix last Sunday to visit his fam
lily.
Mr.. Burkes, a recent arrival from
Hayden, has accepted position al
the Yeninine restaurant.
The pupils of Sunny Side school
gave an entertainment and recital
February 12. A pleasing program was
rendered and many were present to
enjoy it.
Mr.. Parker of Tempe arrived in
camp last week and soon after his
arrival was taken i'll. He is staying
at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Frank Smith, and is being attended
by the company physician.
Mrs. ]. A. Lewis entertained last
week with a 10 o'clock breakfast
Her guests were Mesdames Archie
Lewis and L. G. Reese.
Little Arnold Smith entertained his
little friends at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith on
last Sundays The event being in
honor of his third birthday. Ice cream
and cake were served and the little
fellows had a jolly time.
Frank Smith, employed at Ray Con
No. Two change house. is Sunny Side:
champion trapper. He caught two
more gray foxes last week, but wher
he went to put them in the cage will
Kate, the gentleman fox with /;
lady's name, he accidentally left the
door open and Kate" beat a hasty
retreat towards the setting sun
Kate" seems to have taken the say
ing: GO west young man., very seri
ously and acted accordingly. Mr.
Smith still has two foxes left and hal
named them Jack and JILL Mr.
Smith says he will have a fox farm
vet.
L. S. Gates, former general mar
ager of the nay Cen, spent few day
in camp last week visiting old friend
and inspecting the plart and mine
here.
yours truly" celebrated nls twenty
sixth birthday on January 96, last.
! Mrs. Ada Hinton, mother of Archi
Lewis, has been seriously i'll at he
home in Los Angeles, with influenza
/ She is now out of danger and is slow
/ ly convalescing.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
BLOODIEST OF ALL
CONFLICTS COMING
SAYS WRITER
(ey Assoclated Nearo Pressl

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S-Prediction
of a coming "bloodiest of all con-
flicts", in which the Negro will not
fight on the side of the white man.
is contained in an article by Marcus
Garvey, editor of "The Negro World"
in the issue of that publication dated
January II, 1920. The attention of
the Department of Justice has been
directed to this article, which is
headed in four column lines:
"All Negroes, should pull together
for strong and united race"
"The bloodiest of wars is yet to
come and Negroes the world ovsr
should prepare themselves"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21
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GLOBE--MIAMI
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The o. E. S. is still adding mem.
bers to the roll. Mrs. Brassfield is
the latest addition to our number and
all the members welcome her, gladly
Mr.. and Mrs. M. N. Young attended
the Christian Endeavor meeting al
the A. M. E. church and report an
enjoyable meeting.
In loving memory of Sister Indiana
Hooks of Beatrice Chapter, No. 95
Roswell, N. M
Our Sister has gone,
She is only asleep,
In world unknown,
Resting in Heavenly Peace,
She has gone, she has gone.
God has one link of our chain,
He has taken her to Glory,
Her influence still remain.
Our chain has been broken,
But God knows best.
Asleep in Jesus,
At rest, at rest.
Sisters let's meet her,
Prepare, oh prepare.
Love the key of Heaven,
Is prayer, sweet prayer
Mrs. M. N. Young.
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Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21

If the average leader were to come
in contact with the average man he is
trying to lead he would have reason
to marvel at the bigness of the task
he has undertaken,
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21

Some of the most delicate gems of
sweetness and harmony are often to
be heard at some unexpected moment.
Listen for these little sparklets.
Speaking of real inspiration, real
gems of beauty and melody. In short
in the moments when you would criti-
cize try to overlook the superb.