The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-26

subject "Sons of Adoptions," John
1-12-1S. The men of First Baptist
church handled their sonship with
Biblical skill and much praise was
given them by the president, DR..
w. f.. Bailey, ex-pastor of the A.
M. E., preached for DR.. w. B. Flem-
mings at First Baptist, his preach
ing was sociological, text Man Know
Thyself," his principal argument
was from three points, viz: "As I
Was as Am; AS Ought to Be, the
doctor made us see ourselves clear
from all points. Total collection $50.
Lone Oak, Nov. 24.-Mt. Gilead
Baptist church, with Rev. Gilmore
pastor held great services Sunday.
Rev. Hampton of Greenville was
with us Sunday and preached two
strong sermons. Supt. Trey was call
ed to attend the funeral of his un-
Gle, Mr.. Henry Ivey, who died at
Richland, Nov. 10th. Mr.. Herbert
Lenard is some better at this writ
ing. The Herolnes are planning for
picnic Thanksgiving. Prof. and
Mrs. Houston are bringing things
to pass in their school rooms. Par
ents visit the school and help with
the training of your children.
league, Nov. 24.-Sunday school
and church services were we'll at
tended. Rev. Williams took his
charge with the NJ. f. church Sun
day. Prof. and Mrs. o. X. Manning's
little child died last week. Rev. Dick
son preached for the First Baptist
church in Northtown last Sunday
night. The town is overlooking
with people on Saturday See the Ex-
press agent and give him your or
der for the paper. r. j. Brewer,
agent.
Ferris, Nov, 24-Rev. Miller was
with his people Sunday as usual.
Sunday school was good at all
churches. Rev. Prince preached his
last sermon for the fiscal year,
good services were had. Brother
Bates and others from Palmer, were
up for the services. The members
and friends are hoping for the re-
turn of Rev. Prince this ensuing
year.
Stephenville, Nov. 24.-Services
were well attended at both churches
Sunday. Rev. Huntsman of San An
gelo, is in the city and will preach
for Rev. Walker and his congrega-
ton and also Rev. Jenkins of Abe
line is in the city in interest Of
mission work. Rev. Windsor is in
the city and is visitor to Rev. Wal
ker. The entertainment at the Ma
sons hall was a success. Mr.. Frank
Lucas. Mr.. Joe Chandler and Mr..
Fullnettle are in the city. Mr.. Char
lie Cannot and wife left on the
10Th for Yoakum on business. Mr..
Albert Lewis left for Mexia. Mr..
Will Philips left for Cieburne to
visit his family. Miss frankie How
ell is improving
Abilene, Nov. 24.-There was
rally at Mt. Zion Sunday. Rev. Bur-
CESS of Fort Worth, worshipped with
us at Macedonia, Sunday. Rev. Col
Inns preached to a good audience
Sunday night. The sing song given
at the G. NJ. E. church Friday night
under the auspices of the Mothers
Club was a success and was enjoy
ed by all. The second week in De-
cember is designated as Cleanup
Week by the Civic Association. All
COlored citizens are requested to
participate in cleansing the Colored
section of the city of all undesirable
rubbish and unsightly scenes. The
Civic Association was entertained
by Cumby at her residence last Fri
day. A splendid menu was served.
Mr.. Randolph Young is erecting a
fine cottage on Cherry Street. Revs
Alexander and Hamilton were at
their respective posts Sunday and
held splendid meetings. Much home
improvement is in evience among
our citizenry This step is to be
commended. Mr.. Rufus Bradford
completed a nice residence on North
Sth street. Find Express at Henry's
Cafe and at Aliens stand. Phone all
news to ISL.
Cooper, Nov 24.-Sunday was a
fine day. We had a nice rain that
will afford a plenty of water for
some time. Rev. Davis was at his
post at Mt. Zion and will soon finish
his years work. Mrs. e. R. Nelson
went to Waxahachie on business.
The school campus is looking nice
with sidewalks being built. Mrs.
Mamie Johnson is able to be up
after a brief illness. Mrs. Leon
Jones is reported i'll at this writing.
Rock Wall, Nov. 24.-New Cal
donia Baptist church rendered a
beautiful program, during the ami
versary celebration Of their pastor,
from the 16 to 20 inst. Many dis
tinguished ministers were present
to witness the occasion, among
whom we will mention. in person of
]. B. Williams of Denison. Rev.
Snow (white) pastor First Baptist
church preached for us on the Goth
inst, at $3.50 p. m. His was a mas
terly sermon. Rev. ]. r. Randall
filled the rostrum at night. After
service the contestants made their
reports, which showed Miss Alice
Martin slightly in majority, in which
she was awarded a prize for same
Mrs. Leila Atkins is able to be out
to the delight of her many friends.
She reports that the Heroines of Jer-
icho were in constant attendance at
her bed side with refreshments dur
ing her illness, of which she is
very grateful. Mrs. Matilda Carr has
moved IN Dallas to reside in the
future. Mrs. Leila Walton of Dallas
spent few days here with her uncle
last week, Rev. Phillips. Miss Fay
Thomas worshipped with US last
Sunday from Garland.
White Wright, Nov. Sunday
school was well attended Sunday,
at all churches Miss DOvie, E. Alex
ander was carried to the Hospital
where she will undergo an opera