The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
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Jacksonville, May 5.-Rev r. B.
Jackson, pastor First Baptist Church
was at his post Sunday. Services
were good and well attended Mrs.
Amanda Conner left for Delrio to
visit her husband Miss B. M. Beau
champ made a flying trip to Dallas
and Fort Worth Monday. Mrs u. l..
Mcqueen and Little Burnice have re-
turild from Houston. Mrs. Norris
Jinks as improving again. Prof. IL.
S. Estell and Prof. G.. w. Crouch
visited West End Cherokee, County,
TO witness the demonstrations at the
schools The students reflected much
credit in the same. A large number
OF students will attend the Summer
school at Prairie View Normal. A
great interest is being manifested
by the farmers In the annual Fair
to be held this Fall. Mrs. Evy Bell
Ingram of Bufkin is in the city with
Mrs. Willie Matthews. DR.. o. l..
Latimore, Mr.. and Mrs. Carsee and
Miss b. NJ. Beauchamp motored to
Rusk Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Hellum,
who was visiting here has returned
to Wills Point. Benson Chapel G.
NJ. L. Church has launched mem
bership campaign that is meeting
with success; they are striving TO
reach 200 by June LIST II you are
not a attending any Sunday School,
won't you register with us?
Mineral Wells, May 5.-The Odd
Fellows and Ruthites will hold their
annual Thanksgiving sermon Sunday
at Mount Herman Baptist Church.
Services were well attended at all
churches. Rev A r. Ditto preach
ed Sunday for Rev Sutton and his
congregation. Mrs. Lena Wesley pur-
chased the home of Mr.. Wash Wald-
ron on Southeast 18th Street Mrs.
p H. Jackson and Mrs harry are
on the sick list Mr.. Ishmon Rob
inson has purchased car Mr.. G.
]. Johnson has opened Picture
Show and Vaudeville which ia now
PLAYING.
Temple, May 5.--TemDle was hon
ored with the presence Of Col Ros-
coe Conklin Simmons, who spoke at
the 9Th Street Baptist Church last
Friday night. A program was rem
dered by local talents, music was
furnished by the High School Band.
A brief Introduction Of the speaker
was made by Prof. Banks, principal
OF the Colored High School. After
the introduction, the speaker greeted
the audience amid a clamor OF ap-
plause. He LOST no time with pre-
liminaries, but entered promptly up
on the main chords Of his speech.
In despite OF the very embarrassing
circumstances under which he spoke,
his message was masterpiece OF
eloquence, and philosophy, together
with a masterful plea for the uplift-
ing of his own people. and for a
more friendly relationship between
the two races. For more than two
hours the great Orator held his
hearers intent upon every word. be
was often interrupted during his
speech by an uproar of applause.
In conclusion of his speech he paid
very high tribute to Washington,
Lincoln, and Booker 4, Washington,
and added that: America has given
many great men to time, but only
three to Immortality" ]. l.. Moody.
formerly with ]. j. Dawson Under
taking Co, is now operating a bus
mess of his own, known as Moody
Undertaking Companl," located at
203 So. Eighth Street. The X. of
P's. shut out the Smith all Broth
ers'' last Friday evening at the Bon
Ton Park. A large crowd witnessed
the game; scores to 0. Mrs. Julis
Hill Of SO. 9th Street stopped In for
few minutes last Sunday evening
with the reporter and wife. AS we
did not have any fire to spare, she
deciced that she wanted Dallas
Express we still being in no po-
sltion 10 grant her. her desires she
said: "Well bring me a Dallas Ex-
press every week, beginning with
next week The electric storm which
struck Temple last Monday night
did considerable damage to gardens
and property Quite number Of
window glasses were broken out ~
the hail, which bombarded the town
for at least tenty minutes. The
rapid down-pour OF the frozen pei
lets fell in sizes as large as a small
hen ~g. The Sth Street rally closed
last 5unday night Something over
100000 were raised Mrs. g. M.
Hoilins one Of the several captains
who were pressing for the prize, rails
ed the highest amount above $4,000
which entities her to trip to Chi
cago to the Convention. which con-
venes this summer. The X. of p.
, ball team returned home last Monoay
from Waco and Marlin. where they
alayed last Saturday and Sunday
Commerce, April 5.--Rev. Farley OF
Mt. Moriah Temple has returned from
Denison where he assisted in great
revival, adding 81 to the church.
Mr.. Joe Massey died and was buried
on 28th in Lebanon Cemetery, He
leaves wife and four children and
host Of frieds to mourn his death.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Farley and Rev Thompson. The
friends and acquaintances OF Rev.
w. NJ. Thompson wee shocked t.
learn of the accidentsi shooting Of
himself on 29th instant. from wnich
he succumbed Saturday. Relatives
and friends from several towns came
to view the remains which was ship
ped TO Dublin, La, for burial Rev.
Thompson was a worthy man. We
mourn his lost and pray Gods bless
ings on his bereaved family
Simond, NAV 5.-The Dallas Elk
press is making its way into every
home in this city. Rev. jackson OF
the A. M. Z. Church says he win not
stop until 1t Is in every home re-
gardless Of denomination. Twenty
copies sere circulated here Sunday.
Gunday was high day at the A. NJ
r. Church especially. The night ser.
vices we're hindered by the rains
Rev. Miles OF Calvert win preach
four nights this week. Mt Zion Bap-
fist Church As looking for their new
pastor Sunday. Mrs. Beatrice Gray