The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-25

L. ANlNhlSbN4lg NNNlg SATURDAY anu
get your copy and read the news.
Cameron, June 23.-Bethel A. NJ.
d. ChuTcn celebrated Juneteentn
sunday. Quite an interesting pro-
gram vas carried out. Few remarks
W hev. j. H. hughes, z. e., auer
which following persons took part on
program: ~ OId eX-slaye talk by
alauams Sarah Norman and Polly
thurman ana Bro. Nally; " Prol.
q. I. Kelly read Proclamauon;, 90
Progress OIL Negro discussed by Prof..
" j. HUFFMAN; az Mrs. /. c. Lewis
recited from Dunbar; (5l All Chorus
by Giee Club, and mucn more could
be SAID. Each one present enjoyed
1t TO the uttermost. Rev. Sethe Rog-
ers OF the West Texas Conference
Joined us in the celebration. He
also gave us one of his soul stirring
sermons at night. Come again! You
are welcome. Miss G. B. Shepard
and Mr.. Randels of Austin were
Joined in Holy Wedlock Tuesday
night at Cameron Baptist Church,
Rev. P. Humber officiated. They are
domiciled at Austin Mrs. l.. NJ.
Hughes is holding her midsummer
meeting at Longview and Waxah-
ACHE, respectively, this week and
shall return home in a few days
scattering sunshine as usual. Much
can be said of Mrs. Hughes as a
proficient missionary. Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall Newsome royalty entertain
ed Tuesday evening with two
course luncheon in honor of Mr.. R.
B. Newsome. Quite an enjoyable
time was had. Mr.. and Mrs. Slas
Woodland are spending weekend at
Navasota with relatives and acquaint-
ances. Mrs l.. /. Montgomery cele-
brated nineteenth with relatives and
fIlends at Brennan, and will also
SoJOurn in Beaumont, Houston and
Galveston and other places before
returning. Nj. H. Borten has sold
his Cafeteria to Mr.. Stafford Gordon
the "Old Furlow Stand" Mrs. Doris,
Aunt Carrie" is on sick list. Mad
ans Brown, Grant and Pascal motor
ed to Calvert Monday to the celebra-
ton. Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
Johnson twin girls. Mother and
babies are doing nicely. Rev. R. H.
Little, pastor of Lights Chapel Bap-
fist Church, is seriously ill. Rev.
John Williams left Sunday night for
Kansas City, Mo-, where he Will at
tend Sunday School Congress. We're
glad to have Uncle Mack Roberts
in our reading routine again. New
readers as follows: Madams Hattie
Woods, Joe Moore, Jane Smith, U.
NJ. Pascal ct al
Athens, June 2,-Services were
well attended at all churches Sun
day. Rev. Pugh of A. Nj. E. church
was called away to deliver a lodge
sermon Sunday. Rev. Peel served as
pastor, assisted by Rev. U. S. Franks
of Rosebud, who spent few days
here with relatives and friends We
are always glad to nave HIM with
us. Mr.. Ed. Richardson returned
from McAlester, Okla. with his
brother, Clarence R., who is much
Mrs. Annie l.. Bush, who
is here for indefinite stay leaves to
spend few days in Dallas, her
home, accompanied by Little Miss
Ida Mae Pastel. Mr.. Jamie John
son and family, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Jimmie Franks celebrated the 18th
in Dallas. Sick listed: Mrs. Har-
riett Leake, Maudesta Walden and
Rev. and Mrs. Pugh. Athens cele-
bration of 18th will long be remem-
bered. A host of out-of-town Wis
itors attended the two days ball
same between Athens and kaufman,
which was very interesting. Gate
fees Saturday was S1OO.25. Mr.. Sandy
Fitzgerald was called to Canton to
the bedside of his mother. Mr.. Ike
Guyden is here with relatives. Mr.
Willie Davis and Miss Josie Hannah
" ere united in holy matrimony 1t
was quite a brilliant affair; whole
account will appear in next issue
Henry Earcel Baxter, son of Bob
Baxter, stabbed A. Bakers boy Sun
day. He is in a critical condition
Cause reported in self defense. You
can always find the Express at E.
G. Franks barber shop. To all
Ereaders: The paper failed to reach
me last week is why you failed to
receive it. Laura Miller. Reporter.
Marlin, June 23.-Here and there
our racial group could be seen in
beautiful cars, buggies and wagons
making their way to the different
! places of arrangement to celebrate
| tho characterization Of ha IN
the United States of America. The
reporter found himself at the old
stamping ground at kisers' Grove
where we listened to DR.. L. P. Jones
of Chicago, as principal speaker oil
| the day. DR.. Jones declared the
hours of opportunity were filled with
a chance to buy homes and educate
your boys and girls. DR.. W. b
Flemings, pastor OF Marlin First Bap-
fist Church, preached for the fire
side education of your boys and g rls
Rev. P. A. Armstrong and Prof, c
| c. Taylor also made some timely
remarks in the interest of the Race
and their rapid progress. Fully 1O0(
people were present, Hon. Viii
Greer was master of ceremonies, anC
good time was had by hose pres
ent. DR.. E. P. Jones preached a
II a. IN. and p m. at Marlin FRS
Baptist Church and proved himsel
pulpit orator and Gospel minister
divinely sent from God. The collec
ton was $12S.35. At p. m. the
funeral Of Bro. L. Ward, who dice
on the 10th instant. was held. There
were over Is hundred people gath
cred TO do honor to his wasted re
mains; and among the great multi
tude many white people could b.
seen coming to pay their respect!
to this worthy Christian brother. Al
special guest, Madam B. C. Clarl
(white) OF whom he had served foI
90 years, also DR.. w. ]. Tolber
Misses Beulah G. and Zelma Tayloi
of Denton, Texas, are at the HON,