Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

SJOIl HttI III lne business ulSlflCls
which is being used for commercial
purpose down stairs and the upstairs
could, he stated. be used for rooming
house with a good income. Besides
he said large hall for lodge use and
amusement could be added to the
presenb sbrick building. He invited
every colored citizen to share in the
purchasing of the building and all
would share in the dividends in pro-
portion to the amount invested. Many
responded with liberal subscriptions
amounting to several hundred dollars;
one alone having subscribed $4,000.
The following officers we're named:
Mr. Jacob Tull, president; Mr.. Albert
Lee Sells, vice president; Mr. R. NJ.
Garrett, treasurer; Mr. David Todd,
secretary, and Mr.. Paris Tabron,
auditor.
Mr.. Tull next introduced Mrs Paris
Tabron, who stated among many good
things that the solution of the Negro
problem lies within US. Our great
est fault is criticizing ones that are
doing things" She spoke of recon
struction, his rise from ignorance and
superstitution and how education has
nodded him into a new Negro. She
likened the fifteen million Negroes
unto chain, the chain she said is no
stronger than the weakest link.
Therefore, she urged that those MAX
ing up the chain should be as links
Of steel. The conelAded by endors-
ing cooperation, unity and the duty
of each Colored citizen to take stock
in the building association.
Mrs. Folkerson was next introduce
ed, who began by congratulating the
men for having started such a move
ment and on being able to get all of
the Colored out on that occasion. She
said Real estate is the only true
standard Of wealth and when you have
real estate you will have the respect
of all" She told her hearers to get
busy and think further ahead, do
something and grasp the opportunity
presented for investment in the build
ing offered. She coupled with her
talk many interesting jokes that
brought laughter and applause.
Mr. TuH spoke next, mentioning
stocks purchased in other corpora
tions which proved worthless. He
stated that there is no risk in buying
/ real estate and that he would sub
scribe towards purchasing shares in
the new project. He mentioned the
fact that he is getting old and going
down on the other side Of the noun
tain of life, but that he is willing to
risk his money'in helping to erect a
commercial monument for the young
people. In conclusion he said. I'm
shining for heaven and I mean to
do clean work"
II At this time Mr.. Albert Lee Sells
was introduced, who $Aated "we will
build Independent Hail. He urged
his hearers to take out as much stock
as possible, and do something in d
! tangible way. His talk was short but
I very pointed and interesting.
/ Everything good to eat was served.
There was dancing with music furn-
ished by the orchestra until about 1
o'clock. All had great time.
! Mr.. Beard has completely recovered
from a severe attack of illness and
is out again.
Mrs Jake Harrington is still i'm
proving
The Armistice Sunday program
rendered at Mt. Olive Baptist church
was well conducted. Several of the
talented people took parh MISS
Palm Tobin gave a reading from
Dunbar which was very good. The
instrumental, organ and violin duet
by Mrs. NJ Tobin and Mr.. Robert
| Jourdan was very good Z Professor
Lark made good talk on peace. The
/ quartette-He Knows rendered by
three of the Fort Whipple boys and
Mr.. Station was well rendered. Mrs.
Station played beautiful saxopbone
solo and much credit is due her as a
musician. The program was very
good and large crowd witnessed the
affair.
The Independence Purchasing and
Building Association will meet Thurs
day 18th for final arrangements at
the Masonic hall.
Mr.. Thos. Tillman has moved his
grocery business into new quarters
for few days only. The building
he has been occupying since in the
grocery business is being remodeled,
walls plastered, new flooring and en-
larged. Much credit is due Mr.. Till