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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
GIANTS SWEEP SERIES
Crab Pitchers Fall Beneath a Barage Of
Heavy Firing.
DEFENSE CRACK, AND THEIR OFFERINGS SMASHED
INTO SUBMISSION ---- BIG BERTHAS PITCHER JILES
WRECKED VENGEANCE FOR SECOND TIME, BUT MTSER-
ABLY FAILED. REUBEN JONES FEATURED WITH TWO
HOME RUN SAIASEES

The fast going Dallas Black
Giants. closed a successful three
days engagement with Galveston
Sand Grabs. here with Mondays
double header
The Giants making a clean sweep
Of the series.
The opening game Saturday was
a nip and tuck affair. The Grabs
overcome a three run lead in the
eighth and threatened the locals
defeat. Pitcher Baker OF the home
club who had been pitching good
ball cracked in the seventh and
eight allowed the visitors to tie
the count. Richards was showed in
with the bases clogged and two
men out, first man to face him got
a single and scored run and then
the big fellow settled down and
everything went well.
Forest pitched a good game, but
hi3 support was faulty. The game
finally going TO the Giants by a
count Of to Z. Reuben Jones
home run drive over rishtfleld wall
in TIN featured Sunday. was a
great day for water polo but not
for base ball Rain began to fall
about noon and frequent showers
were observed up until time Of
play. A good crowd gathered
in spite Of the rains. The hands
took the field although the track
was heavy and played one game In
the rain. Giles out pitched Bell. but
the latter was more effective In
the pinches. The visitors staged a
rally in the ninth that fell short
one run OF tielng the count. Giants
again brought home the bacon by
q 10 7 victory.
There was too much Daniels for
the Grabs in Mondays game the big
fellow holding the Grabs down to only
two markers Giles who pitched
the day before asked for the Giants
again Monday, he got 'em and now
be Is sorry.
triple and a home run tells the
whole story The scores we're IL
TO Q. that's ALI
The second game was peppery
affair, Edwards for the Crabs pitch
ed q mastery game and deserved TO
win but his Import crakad Mar
Tin was In trouble several times
bit pulled himself out OF several
bad holes. The visitors forged two
runs and scored more in first half
Of fourth. Then Edwards frightened
up and held the Giants until the
9th when five runs we're made,
placing the game on ice for the
locals. Reuben Jones again polled
another home run smash
The scores:
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
@STORK SPECIAL" VISITS
.PYTHLAN GRAND CHANCEL-
LOR.

Monday night about $3.50 the
"stork special" stopped at the home
of Hon. w. S. Willis of Waco, Grand
Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias
of Texas and left one passenger, a
healthy, bouncing boy.
The arrival of this son and heir
to Grand Chancellor Willis has been
the occasion for numerous kilograms
and letters of congratulation from
his admirers and well wisher in all
parts of Texas. Among the many
messages of congratulation were
several from Dallas including one
telegram from the Express and a
letter from DR.. R. T. Hamilton,
predicting that the boy would be-
come a capitalist and starting him
along that line by containing new
bright gold piece.
Mother and son are doing well.
The father is more jubilant than
ever before.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
CHICAGO.

The coming meeting of The Ma
tional Grand Council of Ancient
United Knights and Daughters of
Africa of which Hon. William H.
Fields is national grand master to be
held in this city August LIST to 9Th
inclusive, is being looked forward
to as the greatest meeting ever
held in the history Of the organiza-
ton. The organization is largely
represented in almost all of the
large cities in the United States and
on account of the large member
ship, hundreds of delegates will be
sent here. No money or time Is be-
ing withheld In order to make this
a pleasant stay for the delegates
and visitors. Rev. T. L. Scott is
chairman of the General Committee,
Mrs. Lillian Haywood is secretary
and M. T. Bailey is chairman Of the
location committee.
Samuel Foster, 344 e. 41st ST.,
who has been confined to his home
on account of illness, is feeling
much better.
The Fourth. of July celebrated
by hundreds of Chicagoans and 9th
ers was a pleasant one. The picnic
given under the auspices of Aret
Chapel was success as was sever
al other private picnic held during
the DAY. Baseball and other sports
were played.
Several deals were closed through
the south by M. T. Bailey, president.
The Bailey Realty Co., 1898 State
St., who had taken up real estate
matters for clients in section of the
country.
Rev. W. A. Blackwell, pastor or
Walters A. M. e. Zion Church, $500
Deahorn St., will go abroad the
early part of August to London,
England, where he will attend the
eceminial conference and visit sew
eral other points ~ interest. Rev.
Blackwell will be accompanied by
Mrs. w. A. Blackwell.
Mrs. Ella G. Berry, D. G. w. R.,
of Household of Ruth No. 3406,
was given a collar, handsome
piece of work, by the Household.
MS. Berry has been elected a
delegate to the convention of Elks
which convene in August ut Bos-
ton, Mass, to represent Warden
Temple No. 16, I. B. P. o. e. w.
Nine. Ezella Carter, 1900 Prairie
Ave-, will leave the latter part of
the month for Camilla, Ca, where
she will hold the annual convention
OF the Carter-System of Hair Dress
ing of which she is founder. Nine.
Carter will visit other points south
giving valuable Instructions.
Attorney Frederick Mckinney, 1874
w. Washington Street, has been
called on important business to Bal
timore, Md. Attorney Mckinney,
while away, will visit several other
points in the east.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
FORT
WORTH

Fort Worth, Texas, July IA, 1921.
Miss Jessie Mott, Denmark, 8. c.,
is spending the summer with her
sister, Mrs. f. Rivers Barnwell, 1927
Louisiana Avenue. Miss Mott is a
graduate of Howard University, and
a teacher of French and Spanish at
Wiley University. Miss Annie Ma
this, N. Texarkana, Ark, graduate
of Provident Hospital, Chicago. is
on duty as Red Cross nurse with
Booker T. Washington Branch A. r.
G. Any one desiring her may call
R. 1855. Miss Mathis is a well
prepared nurse. The Colored branch
Red Cross is to be congratulated
for having secured her services. Mrs.
Effie Yerwood of Austin, Texas,
spent few days of last week In the
city with her sister, Mrs. r. Yer
wood, 1104 n. LIST. Miss N. Muse
1914 HELEN street. was badly burned
last week. She is doing nicely at
this writing. The seasons greatest
drama, "The Voice ~on the Wire"
is to be staged about the last of
July at Allen Chapel A. M. e.
Church under the direction of Mrs.
VA. Robinson. Watch for the date.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge
of the Free and Accepted Masons
of Texas, and Grand High Court
Heroines and Jericho will meet in
their grand annual session, July
18th A. D., 1921.
Misses Carry McNorton and Mon
roe George left this week for Den
YER, Colo, they will take post
graduate course in the University
at Boulder, Colo
The American Woodmen enter
tanned large audience at the Cham
Der of Commerce with a musical.
The singing by Miss Kathlyn Oliver
was indeed wonderful
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
SPORT SANDWICH.

Dallas Black Giants going like
house a fire winning games out
OF nine is not bad job after all
well this is record made by the
Giants the past ten days.
Keep 1t up boys and that'Il beat
EN-
Reuben Jones. netted two homers
to his credit in the Crab series.
Manager David Johnson. the
bronze leader of the scraping Giant
machine has been using some real
base ball strategy here of. late in
winning games. The secret of a
successful manager of a fighting
base ball machine by in his ability
to handle men. johnson possess all
of these qualities and has made
good. He is the idol of his men and
also the fans-He gets results from
his men.
Johnny Watson, outfield of the
Crabs was fined $17.50 for striking
Umpire Lewis because of a ques-
tionable decision.
Umpire Lewis was painfully hurt
when foul tip struck his mask and
went through. inflicting an ugly
wound on his nose.
Warren, the Crab third sacker
carried away the hitting honors out
Of seventeen times at bat poIled
nine safe bingles for an over-age
Of 521. Four games. Shanks hit
will in the series.
Daniels came back like whirl
wind. The big boy was right Mon
day. Should have had shut out.
"Steel Arm" made several Of the
most brilliant catokC7 ever seen on
a diamond here Sl1 ay and Mon
day
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
CARD OF THANKS.

Waskom, Texas, July. IA, 1921.
We wish to sincerely thank our
many friends, white and Colored.
who were so kind and generous to
US during the entire illness and
death of my dear wife and our much
loved mother, Jane Spann, yho de-
parted this life Tuesday, July 5,
after a very useful life of many
years as a nurse.
We wish to thank also for the
many beautiful floral offerings.
Those WHO served as pail bearers
were sons Ed, George, Brad, How
ard, Benjamine and grand son, Sam
uel Shurn.
Signed:
WADE SPANN AND CHILDREN
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
RESULTS OF OTHER CLUBS
IN LEAGUE.
BLACK PANTHERS FLOOR
PANTHER OIL STARS.

Strawder Given Poor Support In
Fifth and Sixth FrameS-Pitcher
Haines Twirls in Fine Form.
Ranger, Texas, July Ia, 1921.
TT. Worth, Panthers of Texas
Colored League defeated the Ranger
Oil Stars here on July 4th and 5th.
First game going to the Kittens by
the count Of to and the second
3 to 10 favor of Black Panthers.
Strawder for the locals pitched a
good game errors in fifth and sixth
frames was largely responsible for
his defeat.
Haynes of the Panthers squad had
only one bad inning when runs by
Pinky and speedy gave the locals
their only two runs of the game.
The second game was a free hit
ting contest. Tompkins, Williams
and Smith all got homers. Batteries
for Panthers: Howard, Haines, Gee
and Gee. For Oil Stars: Harris and
Williams.
. The Oil Stars left on the 9th and
will be away about seven days.
Would like to hear from any club
In the country.
The following is a box score of
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
BASE BALL AND OTHER SPORTS
BLACK
FRIDAY,
SUNDAY
SPUDDERS HERE
SATURDAY AND

The Wichita Black Spudders are
the next attraction commencing Fri
day and ending Sunday with doub-
lie header.
This is the first appearance of the
Wichita Spudders and they hav been
playing some very good base ball
of late and should be a. formidable
foe for the Giants.
This will be the last games on
the home lot for the local club
until August They will leave Mon
day for South Texas. Visiting Hou-
ston, Galveston and Beaumont, al
ternately.
Games will be called Friday and
Saturday at p. M, Sunday at 8
D. m. There will be a double header
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
HAS LONG WAIT urOR TRAIL ON
MINOR OFFENsE.

Memphis, Tenn. July l4.-Sarah
Smith. Coiored, wants to know wheth-
er her sentence, II convicted Of lar
ceny. will be as long a. the time
spent awaiting trial. Sarah was
picked I'D last Saturday for shop
lifting in Piggly- WigElv store. As
there were no police court sessions
day for the first time The manager
OF the store was granted q contin-
uance when he stated that the prose-
cutor could not leave his work.
ome time this week. But in the
iienntime Sarah had to wait in the
city jail
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

Gee batted for odom In seventh
Jenkins batter for Shepherd in Sth.
Two base hits-R. Jones. Three
base hits Hamilton. ]. Williams.
He ,ie runs R. Jones. Stolen bases
Harris Williams. n. Jones.
double plays Davis to Smith. Base
o. bsIas-Off Forest /.
Hit by pitcher Forest, r. Jones,
by Richardson 2. Pitching record
Innings pitched by Forest 9, by
Baker Z 1.3. by Richardson. / 2-S.
Hits apportioned- Off Forest IL.
in innings. off Baker 6, In and
1-3 innings. off Richardson /, in /
rs innings. Runs off Baker 6, off
Richardson 1. Time of game--2
honrs and 20 minutes Umpire-Lew-
is.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
SHERMAN HAS FAST CLUB AMI
ISSUE CHALLENGE.

Sherman's crak team is composed
Of the following lineup: VIM. Mann.
Mgr: Roy Perry, L.; L. Hendrix,
Oh: Easter GAmble, CT; Houston
Orr RI; G. Montillo, 3d.: Ed King,
S.; L. Watson, H.; G. Wright, CT:
Pitchers are: J. Mckinney, w.
Moore. @ Coleman, utility man. For
games address WIN. Manu-, care
Mann's barbershop. East Mulberry
street. Sherman. Texas
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
THEY PLAY NEXT.

Two base Hamilton, War
rem. Sacrifice flles-R. Jones, Rich
ardson. Stolen bases--Davis. Double
plays-Joseph to Forest to Jenkins.
Base on balls--Off Giles /, off Bell
2. Struck out by Giles 3, by Bell 3.
IImplre-Lewis. Time-2 hours and
80 minutes.
Memorandum of game: $3.50
fine was imposed upon rightfielder
Watson for his assault upon Um-
pire Lewis.
list Game Monday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Summary:

Summary:
Three base hits-Pinky, Roy.
Home run-Bailey. Stolen bases
Baily, Roy, Hardy, Skintleg. Struck
out-by Strawder 8; by Haines 4.
Bases on balls-Strawder 1; Haines
1.
The big right handler pitched a
real game and without 5 errors,
Strawder would have won his
game.
DIR. ]. H. wARMSLEY, Rept.
ROBERTS, Sec'y.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
ROYAL MUTUAL,
Local Aid

The Royal Mutual is still pro-
crossing, rain or shine hot or cold
it's the Royal Mutual. We pay sick
accident and death benefits. The
day they are due, We are offering
splendid propositions to agents. If
you need aid join the Royal Mu-
tual.
Agents Wanted.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
NEGRO RAR ASSOCIATION WILL
MEET IN ATLANTA
(By A N. P.)

Jacksonville. Fla, July 1.-THE
next annual meeting of the National
Negro Bar Assn, will be held in the
city of Atlanta Georgia, August II,
49, 10, 1921, at the same time the
Business League, Press Association.
Nations Negro Bankers Association
and ca or auxiliary organizations hold
their essions IN that city. S. .. Nc
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

Tow base hits-F. WIIIIams, For-
est. Three base hits-Goodrich, Da-
vil. Home runs--R. Jones. Sacrifice
Watson. Stolen bases-Shanks,
l.. Jones, Joseph, Harris g.. Double
plays-Hamilton to ]. Williams TO
Shanks. Bases on balls-off Giles 2
Struck out by-Giles 4; by Daniels
IS. Umpire---Lewis. Time-2 hours
and 80 minutes.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
RESULTS OF GAMES OFFICIALLY
REPORTED.

N H'--11CHCUUI0U bdIH65 L8lW0OH
Houston and Beaumont at Houston,
JuIs s, and 10 were not officially
reported to this office and so far
as we know, no games were played,
Probably report will be In the later
port Of the week,
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Ind Game-Monday.

Martin and Richardson.
Summary:
Two base hits Richardson, War
rem. Three base hits-Davis and
Harris. Sacrifice hits-Shanks, Rich
ardson. Stolen bases-H Harris. Bases
on balls--Off Martin Q. Batters hit
BY Edwards 1, (Harrls) Struck
ort---by Edwards 3; by Martin l..
Time Of same ! hour and 80 min
utes. Umpire-Lewis.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

Agents Wanted,
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26
Presbyterian Church Service

The worship Sunday evening at : 80 will take the form of a Thanks giving and praise service. Excellent music is arranged by the choir. All are cordially invited to be present.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Frank Miller, retiring L. & deputy marshal, who served six years in the Tolovana district. is now engaged in mining in the Wilbur Greek dis trict. The oldtimerS who appreciated the work done by him during his tenure of office, have parted with him with regret, and are unanimous in wishing him a large measure of success in his mining ventures.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Mayor Tom Smith has announced that he will turn the key of the city over to the prettiest lady member of the excursion party, and he is going to Mckinley Park tomorrow to make his selection.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

The city council has taken in hand all arrangements for the entertain ment of the Anchorage visitors. A special committee has been appointed to see that they get proper accommo- dations, and arrangements also have been made to meet the arrivals with automobiles. in which they will be shown the sights. The city is to be elaborately illuminated and at nine o'clock on Monday night a public reception will be held at Eagle hall, to be followed by a dance.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Miss Nellie K Wilson returned from Fairbanks yesterday and will leave for Anchorage, via Healy, on Monday.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26
News FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiI, Correspondent

Tolovana district, says that Brooks is somewhat hvelier than last winter and that several outfits are taking out winter dumps in the district. The new Wilbur Creek activity has help ed materially to Even up the camp.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

The taking of testimony was con- cluded yesterday afternoon and the arguments commenced about four o'clock, District Attorney Guy B. Erwin opening for the prosecution. John A. Clark, for the defense, be- gan his argument this morning and was followed by Thos. A. Marquam. E. F. Roth, for the prosecution, will conclude the arguments, after which the case will go 10 the jury
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26
' Dndnev fo1oerIv Ivitb

C. Dudney, formerly with the T X T. department of the Alaskan En- gineering Commission, left for the coast on the train this morning.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Ed Smith is a recent arrival in town from the Smith Brothers mine in the Ester district. He has been assisting i n the work of installing new machinery which is being put in place to enable the owners of the property to work on a larger scale.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

The city bastile had two lodgers last night who had become SO weary they went to bed on the sidewalk. They appeared before His Honor this morning and paid for their beds.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

For the benefit of the visitors from Anchorage, the clubhouses and reading rooms of Fairbanks extend hearty welcome. These include the Tanana club, Eagle club. Mason ic club, Bureau of Mines Reading Room, Geo. C. Thomas Memorial Library and the various hotel lob bies. The management of the popu- lar Fairbanks theater will issue com plimentary cards to the visitors, in viting them to be the guests of the showhouse at all performances dur ing their stay.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson, of Brooks, are the happy parents of a daughter which the stork brought them last month.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Sam Godfrey is taking drill and large outfit to the Wilbur Creek diggings, where he has taken several leases. He expects to do prospecting work on a large scale this winter, in cooperation with Frank Lawson, and it is expected that the use of the drill in that section of the dis trict will result in material benefit in a mining way.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

The hearing of the Vachon case was resumed yesterday morning end a large part of the day was taken up with the testimony of Andrew Vachon, who took the stand in be- half of the defense. l. Is expected the case will go to the jury before tonight
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

W. C. Phinn, Ester hard rock man is paying Fairbanks a brief visit
 Dad Irons is planning to have the new flour mill ready for a demon stration on Monday for the benefit of the Anchorage excursionists, and it has been suggested that the visit ors be presented with a souvenir sack of flour. As soon as the mill is in good working order, an invi- tation will be extended to Fair banksans to inspect the plant, and the farmers are planning to send the first sack of flour to President Harding and the second one to Governor Bone.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Gus Bostrom has returned to the city from the Tolovana district and reports much activity in that region. Henry Carsten and the three Walkerwich brothers have struck pay on the lower end of No 8, on Up- per Cleary, in a shaft they sank, reaching bedrock at 40 feet. They have purchased a boiler at Chata- nika, which they are now engaged in moving to the ground. They will take out a big winter dump.
 Kinchova brothers, on 10 above, Cleary creek, are sinking a shaft on their ground and taking out dump.
 Fuller and John Nicholson are do- ing assessment work on the Tolo- vana quartz property-a group of claims on Bedrock creek, on Upper Cleary.
 Johnny Cline, a visitor in town from Cleary Greek, returned to his camp today. ..... <. ..
 Sam Weiss Is sinking on his ground on Chatanika and expects to open up a block of ground for summer work
 Updike and McClelland are mo- ing a p H. P boiler to their ground on Nome creek, up the C.atanika. crossing Beaver creek to get to their holdings, They intend to do open cut work on an extensive scale next summer and are also taking in an outfit of about ten tons Of pro visions and other supplies.
 Al Cosslett, who is here from the
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Postmaster Al Cosslett is a re- cent arrival in Fairbanks from the Tolovana district.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Among the departures on yester- days train were; Leon Chatriand. Tom Hoover. Miss Nellie K Wilson, C. A. Wheeler, Rev. Fred c. Scherer H. McMare, Fr. Monroe, Clarence Dudley, Sam McPhee and E. Thorn ton.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

W. (. Steinmetz. Joe O'Connor, Tom Blakey. John Radovich, P A. Martin, Al Anderson, E. E. Wing field and E. s. Ness are among the recent arrivals in town.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Electric Waffle Irons at the Ne mana Sheet Metal Works.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Al Cosslett, who is here from the
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Sam Weiss Is sinking on his ground on Chatanika and expects to open up a block of ground for summer work.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Gus Bostrom has returned to the city from the Tolovana district and reports much activity in that region
The Nenana news., 1921-11-26

Johnny Cline, a visitor in towr from Cleary Greek, returned to hii camp today. ..... :.: ..-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-11-18
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
OF WHITMAN COUNTY

Fifty years ago on November 30,
Governor Edward s, Saloman of
Washington territory took official
notice of the action of a previous
legislature and ordered the forma-
ton of Whitman county.
The Whitman County Pioneers as
ISOLATION has decided to celebrate the
fiftieth anniversary of that important
event with a program at the COM
munity building in Colfax, Tuesday
evening, November %. The pro-
gram will start at o'clock follow
ing a dinner served to pioneers.
There will be an address by VIM.
Goodyear, a pioneer newspaper man
of Whitman county, music by the
community male quartet and other
interesting numbers. b. f. Manring,
Mrs. Ivan Chase and Ray Walter are
the local committee in charge Of az
engagements and the commercial club
will provide the dinner for mem
bers of the pioneers association liv-
ing outside of Colfax.