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Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
MESA
By Mrs. R. N. Roam

Mr.. c. S. V. Jones, Phoenix Shoe
Doctor. spent few hours visiting and
sightseeing in Mesa Sunday. Call
again.
Mrs Frank Hudson spent Saturday
and Sunday in Phoenix. She went
there to consult a specialist.
Mrs. Clara Chester, wife of Mr.
Morris Chester, departed this life
Thursday July 20 at her home in East
Newell avenue. Funeral services were
held at o'clock Thursday evening
and interment was made in Mesa
cemetery. She was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore She leaves
the husband, one child father, mother,
sisters and host of friends to mourn
her loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hillard who have been
stopping with our prosperous farmer,
Mr.. Brown, are now living with Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Turner in North Norris
street.
A group Of Mesaites motored to
Phoenix Sunday to witness the game
between the Mesa Jewels and West
ern Giants. The mighty Giants kept
the bacon home" Hurrah for the
Giants.
The electrical storm which visited
Mesa first of last week, proved the
number of valiant Christians we have
in the city You can count them all
on the fingers of one hand and still
have few fingers left.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brown, Mrs
| Scott and little son, Mr.. and Mrs. T
Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey are
planning trip to northern Arizona
and will spend month or more en-
joying the cool breezes among the
pines.
The U. N. l. A. is still alive and they
are planning on celebrating their
birthday anniversary Augusta. Can.
eel all other engagements and get
ready to attend this grand celebration
Watch the Tribune for further an
nouncements.
Mr. Joe Graram is our vendor now
and is doing fairly well on the job.
When in Mesa and you want a COO
drink, stop at Mrs. Harvey Scott's
place. Ice cold watermelons always
on hand, and next door is barbecue
stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus Gill are the
proud parents of a bouncing baby
boy. Mother and son doing fine. Con
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29

gratulations for Daddy. He needs a
size larger hat.
Rev. ]. L. Allen, pastor of Bethel
A. M. E. church, has not returned from
the district conference which was
held in Albuquerque. N. NJ, but is ex-
pected daily.
Master Jack Wilson will deliver
The Tribune to your door, so give him
your order and will gladly receive it.
Mrs. T. H. Richardson was visitor
to the capital city Saturday.
Mr.. Alonzo Wilson of Mesa, but who
is now employed in Phoenix, was a
pleasant visitor in Mesa Saturday
evening with his family All knew
some great change had taken place,
because on Saturday, Mrs. Wilson was
like dropping flower, but on Sunday
had braced up and again was her jolly
self with a broad sweet smile that
made us all smile
Mrs. Harvey Scott and Mrs. Roam
we're early shoppers Saturday morn
ing in Phoenix. Mrs. Scott shopping
while Mrs. Roam inspected.
Mr.. and Mrs Harris of Chandler
spent Sunday with their mother Mrs.
McKelvey in South Main street
Mrs. Vera Moore Taylor left Mon
day evening July II for San Diego,
Cal to join her husband, Mr. Lonnie
Taylor.
Mrs. Lily Lewis and children left
Sunday evening over the Santa Fe
for Tulsa, Okla. to visit her mother
and friends We wish her pleasant
trip and that she will regain her health
also that Mr.. Lewis, her husband, will
prove to be perfect" bachelor.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
SEEK TO stop SPREAD
OF BAD news ABOUT
NEGROES in EUROPE
Preston News service)

Washington, D. c. July 2S.-Acord-
ing to reports from Paris an effort is
being made to combat the pernicious
propaganda calculated to prejudice
all Europe against Negroes and as a
vivid means of putting the facts be-
fore the world in true light the
French Army African soldiers plan
missionary work and have about COM
pleted motion picture which will be
shown throughout Europe and especi-
ally in the United States.
"The Germans have persistently at
tempted to eliminate our African SOL
diers, and it is necessary to rehabili-
tate them," declared the Paris Excel
sior, a leading French newspaper.
1t is said that committe of Negro
troops, presided over by General Ar
chinard, has just finished editing a
special film which will show, without
exaggeration, the Senegalese and
their African brethren exactly as they
are.
The French are particularly anxious
that Americans be set right in this
respect for during the war they were
exceedily active in spreading propa-
ganda to discredit Negroes. The film
it is claimed, is intended especially
for America and is practically fin.
ished
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
IMPERIAL WIZARD OF KLAN STEPS DOWN 6 OUT
IMPERIAL wizard OF
THE XII KLUX KLAN
DETHRONED, AYERS
Especial to The Tribune)

Atlanta, Ca, July 2S.-"The 'invis-
ible empire of the Ku Klux Khan is
riding to a mighty downfall from
which it will never rise"
Thus spoke a former member of
that damnable order, familiarly known
as the hooded riders of the night"
and whose creed is white supremacy"
the destruction of Negroes, Jews and
Catholics, last week, followed an an
nouncement that William ]. Simmons,
imperial wizard, had been dethroned,
the mysterious disappearance of Yer
non K. Parmelee, secretary of the
New Orleans branch of the order and
the reopening of charges brought
against Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler and Ed
ward Young Clarke
For more than a year, these mid
night providers with weird demon
strations from high hills overlooking
many of the principal cities Of the
country, have struck terror in the
hearts of thousands. Their lawless
rule with lead, rope and tar and
feathers has been unsurpassed.
Following a government investiga-
tion Of the Klan's activities, which
ended abruptly and with no apparent
reason, the poisoned fangs of the or
der have delved into state and nation
al politics until they have become a
real menace to the law-abiding citi-
zens of the entire country.
But the announcement that Sim
mons had left for an extended leave
of absence, the reported rebellion Of
all of the klans of Tennessee, and the
accusation of Simmons by L. D. Wade,
khan ex-secretary, is believed in many
quarters to have sounded the "ebgin-
ming of the end"
Simmons, in a statement to the
press, has denied the charges brought
against the Klan.
However, the threat of Wade to
publish correspondence of a private
nature, which, he claimed, would
prove charges that $4,000 was sup
piled by Young, acting imperial wiz
zard of the khan, to be used in de-
Tense Of California clansmen accused
Of participation in the 'Inglewood
raid" at Los Angeles, has borne
fruit.
-Four more states, Wade asserted,
in his latest notice, have Joined in the
revolt against Clarke and have declin-
ed to recognize authority of the i'm
perial palace here until Clarke is re-
moved
Governors of many of the states,
including Georgia and Texas, where
most of the outrages laid at the door
of the Klan, have voiced the disap-
proval of the order, and threaten to
wipe 1t out entirely"
''No invisible govrnment will be
tolerated in Georgia." is the state
ment of Governor Hardwick 1.-THE
states do not need masked men and
there will be no invisible govern
ment long as l am chief executive"
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
GEORGIA EXECUTIVE
DENOUNCES HOODED
ORDER OF KLUXIES
Especial to The Tribunel

Atlanta Ca, July 2S.-Criticizing the
Ku Klux Klan for wearing masks and
robes, Governor Hardiwick put him
self on record Friday afternoon, in an
extemporaneous address before the
Georgia League for Law Enforcement,
as favoring law forbidding the wear
ing of maks in public.
The governor denied that he is a
member of the nlan. He said that he
had been invited to become a mem
Der, and has read it's rituals and print
ed principles, but had declined to join
because Of its regalia
Warned of Effect
He said that he had warned those
who approached him from the Klan
Of the effect of wearing of masks and
hoods probably would have on certain
ignorant and irresponsible classes.
Governor Hardiwick said that high
officials of the Klan had told him that
mob outbreaks which had been planed
at the door of the Klan had not been
perpetrated by the order.
ut is unfortunate, however, that
groups of men participating in such
affairs have used the same regalia as
the Klan," he said.
Will Aid Officers
The governor said that if the sher-
ifs and judges of counties where
lawlessness has been perpetrated by
masked men will request assistance
from him when they find themselves
unable to cope with the situation, he
will gladly give them any assistance
in his power, and if necessary declare
martial law until the the lawbreakers
have been apprehended and punished.
Governor Hardiwick was given ris-
ing vote of thanks by the league at
the conclusion of his address.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
ILLINOIS alarmed
over ACTIVITIES OF
The KU KLUX KLAN
(Preston News servicel

Springfield, ILL.,, July 2S.-For the
past six weeks organizers have been
working silently, swiftly and secretly
perfecting an Anti-Ku Klux Klan or
ganization here. 1t was learned last
Monday that nearly 1000 persons had
Joined this new movement The Of
ficers of the organization declare that
something must be done to prevent
Illinois from being placed in the same
category with Georgia, Texas, Aala-
bama, Arkansas and other states,
where lynching and other forms Of
lawlessness are going on under the
guise of 100 per cent Americanism. Z"
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private picnics, taking friends with
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson have pur-
chased Buick seven passenger and
for while Mr.. Johnson was barber
ing at Mayer but is now with Mr..
Woodland having taken Mr.. Wilber
Smiths place. Each week while at
Mayer Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson have
long rides and are enjoying their car
Mr.. L. Johnson has purchased a
new sir cylinder Nash painted in
the latest color. Sunday he had a
party of four and they motored to
! Jerome and all members in the party
reported a wonderful time. Mr..
Johnson Is a patient at the fort.
Mr.. De Loach has purchased a new
Buick four roadster and makes many
trips and has enjoyed it immensely
Mr. De Loach is also patient at the
Fort.
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell have sold
their Ford touring car and have been
out with several of the car dealers 1t
is not stated the car they plain buy
ing but they will purchase a road
ster.
Mr.. Dick Turner will purchase a
Buick six roadster at the end of this
week. Mr.. Dick Turner is a patient
at the Fort.
Baby Nettie May Hines will cele-
brate her 5th birthday next Thursday
at the Hines home all of the colored
children will be invited and the party
will be Chinese style All of the chill
dren will be expeited to be dressed
in the Chinese fashion with robes and
sandals. The party will begin at
and last until seven on the lawn if
weather permits At o'clock Mrs.
Hines will celebrate her birthday
jointly with the baby Invitations to
each will be sent out. The entire af-
fair will be Chinese style-an evening
in China
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
NEGRO BANK ToTTERINe

1t is rumorod that the Mechanics
Bank Of Richmond, Va, John Mitchell
Jr, president, is in serious trouble
This famous financial institution has
a magnificent building and has been
considered absolutely safe by its
thousands of depositors 1t is hoped
that the embarrassment is only tenn
porary. The citizens in that vi
cinity are just recovering from the
True Reformer's disaster of many
years ago and we can not afford to
have our people lose all confidence in
their own banking institutions.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29

Tucson informs us that he likes the
new location fine and is improving.
Mr. Al Johnson with his Nash six,
has the best go with the girls in Pres
colt. He has employed a chauffeuer
by the name of Skeets Alivas Leroy
Williams. Skeets and Dick Turner
made flying trip to Jerome Sunday.
Mr. Claude Green, of Kansas, who
has been transferred to his home
state died on the 9Th instant. He
leaves a wife in Prescott and a host
of friends to mourn his passing.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
PRESCOTT
BY Mrs. |. V. Hines

Mrs. Jennie Jenkins passed away
at her mothers home 2425 Humbold
street, Denver, Colorado. on the 18th
day of July at p. m. Mrs. Hawkins
lived in this city for number of
years, was a member at one time of
Mount Olive Baptist church and took
an active part in different auxiliaries,
was a beautiful singer and staunch
member of the choir. Last year she
suffered a great deal with her head
and mouth and was advised to leave
Prescott and have radium doctor to
examine her mouth On doing so it
was pronounced that cancer had
set in because of affected teeth. She
| had the teeth extracted with the hope
of recovery but it was too late. While
at the Booker T. Washington hospit-
al she was visited by dear mother
Youngblood and at the time was suf-
fering intense pain, but she appre-
ciated the call and sent message to
the Prescott folks, stating 81 have
made my peace with God and have
no ill will toward any one in Prescott.
am ready and waiting on death"
Mother Youngblood told the story
with tears streaming from her cheeks.
Mrs. Hawkins condition grew so SER
ious she was taken home by her
mother where she sweetly slept away.
The many friends of Mrs. Hawkins
share the bereavement with the
family.
Mr. Claude Green passed away on
the 9Th day of July at his wife's moth
er's home in Kansas City. For many
months Mr. Green was a patient at
FIT. Whipple hospital and was loved
by all of his comrades, nurses and
doctors there. And had host of
friends among the folks in the city.
Mrs Green his wife, so faithfully Wis
tied him and accompanied him here
and back to Kansas City, made lots
of friends here and other parts of the
state where they were sent by hospit-
al authorities. Mrs. Green has a broth
/ er in Phoenix, Mr.. Charley Lewis.
The many friends to this family over
the state deeply regret Mr.. Green's
early passing and share in the be-
reavement.
Mr.. John Garner who has been re-
ported very sick for length of time
is no better; he has had swelling for
several weeks and is now swollen as
large as seems possible. He is very
sick. Many prayers have been Of
fered for his recovery and it is still
hoped that he will recover.
Mrs. w. D. Alexander has suffered
quite bit the last two weeks with
her feet but is much improved. Mad
am Hilbert the foot specialist gave
her treatments and now she is doing
nicely. Last Sunday she did not
serve refreshments as usual but go
down Sunday and she will serve you
as up to date as the Owl drug Don't
forget.
Recent news received from Mother
Ramsey, she has been hindered by
having to take care of Jewel the grand
child and will be home early in Sep
tember instead of July
Mr.. Wilber Smith is employed at the
Carrots barber shop being one of the
youngest but as good as any in the
shop. We are glad to see young folks
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
FLORIDA PEONAGE
CASES RIVAL THOSE
OF dear old GEORGIA
Especial to The Tribune)

GAINESVILLE, Fla, July 28.-Disclos-
ures rivaling those of the famous Viii.
ilams' "peonage cases." in which the
entire country was alarmed over the
wholesale murders of farm hands, are
promised when three white farmers,
arrested In connection with sweep
ing investigation of peonage cases
throughout the south, will be brought
to trial next December.
The farmers were arrested last
week, after two men, held as abject
slaves for more than two years. we're
released through the efforts of the
local investigation bureau. The men
who were later released under heavy
bonds, are w. A. Brown, NJ L, Brown
and w. H. Matthias, supposedly prom
inent and respectable Dixie county
laymen
Held for Alleged Debt
According to facts disclosed in the
investigation, the two colored men
were the unwitting victims of a high
handed "railroading plot" in which
they were forced to wirk, and sleep
with convicts. When released, the
men, who it is alleged, lived a trivial
ships endured under stern taskmas-
ters, Of frequent use of the lash, and
other tortures inflicted by the unscru-
ulous men placed over them.
Moore than two years ago, the two
fen, who it is alleged, owed trivial
debt, were forcialy taken from their
homes and subjected to prison life. I"
Local authorities, advised by relatives
offered no aid, and it appeared that
the men would be forced to serve an
indefinite period of servitude, when
federal officers intervened.
W. A. Brown is being held directly
responsible for the instigation of the
''peonage system" while M. L. Brown
and Matthias are charged with having
been party to the conspiracy to
work" the men.
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accomplish and thrive. With the
family of four Mr.. Smith is doing
nicely. He is graduate of California
schools and is very thorough.
Mother Locke, Mother Of Mrs. ]. J..
Harrington, has had poor health a
large portion of this year but felt
pretty good last week. Mother is low
ed by everybody in Prescott and her
many friends hope she will soon have
perfect health.
Mr.. Clarence Maxwell was taken SER
iously i'll last week and has been SER
iously sick since that day, but is up
now and about Mr. Maxwell is one
of the star patients at the fort 1t is
the hope of him many friends that he
have speedy recovery. He has lost
II pounds in weight the past few
days
Mrs. L. A. McCarty who has been
sick for several weeks still suffers in
tense pain at times. But seems to
be greatly improved. 1t is the earnest
hope of the many friends that she will
have perfect health soon.
A party of four decided to take a
stroll to the Blair ranch last week and
went on their merry way-the walk
was long and when the ladies return
ed they had lost all of their pep" and
looked like wilted flowers. One of the
ladies' declared such walks give vi
tality, but sap it out also. Those in
the party were Mrs Station, Mrs.
Howard, Mrs. George Jordan's sister,
Mrs. Maggie Jones and Mrs. George
Jordan
Mr.. Albert Lee Sells asked for a
discharge several months ago as he
is expecting his sisters to visit him
here. Was granted the same and is
now at his cozy cottage on South
Montezuma street His discharge is
granted for two or three months. Mr..
Sells is enjoying solid comfort. During
the late war Mr. Sells was gassed and
it was thought when he arrived in
Prescott that he would last only a
few months but not a patient at the
hospital has improved better than he
and it is hoped that he will continue
He is loved by all his comrades, nurs-
es and doctors and Prescott folks.
Over 10 years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Hines
spent part of their honeymoon at his
mothers home visiting with them and
are staunch old friends of the family.
Mr.. Sells is one of the leading young
men of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Johnny Jordan have
purchased an 8 cylinder Oldsmobile
and they with their three babies are
enjoying breezy rides.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Jones has pur-
chased an cylinder Oldmobile and
get great Joy out of motoring over the
different scenic parts of this vicinity.
Mrs. Jones is a splendid driver as
well as her husband and great
huntsman during the season when
they go out for game they get the
limit. They are constantly giving
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29

How do you like my new hat?"
It's lovely, my dear I've already
told the same thing to eight other wo-
men who have hats just like it."
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
Sermon In Mesa

The first Sunday in August, In the
afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock, the Rev. E.
d. Greene, pastor of the Second Bap-
tist church in Phoenix will deliver
the sermon to the congregation at the
Mt. Calvary Baptist church in Mesa
All Mesa will be there and Phoenix is
invited. Remember the date, August
6 at 2:30 p. m. The people of Mesa
plan to make this red Letter day
Let's go to Mesa August 9th.
Z. =. =.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
Enjoying His Vacation

enjoying His vacation
The Rev. ]. H. Jones, pastor Of
Grace Baptist church of this city is
in California enjoying pleasant va
cation. A letter from him informs us
that all is well and that he is having
a good and glorious time.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-07-29
Funeral Held

Funeral Held
The funeral Of Mrs. G. w. Mickens
who departed this life on July 1S,
was held Thursday afternoon July 20
from the C. M. E. church and the
Rev. M Thompson officiated. The
floral offerings were many and beau
tiful. A large concourse Of friends
followed the remains to their last
resting place and interment was made
in Greenwood cemetery.
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MIDDLErOwN NOTES.

Mddlr,own, Jan. 3i.--Mrs $. I.
tlIas,n of Wilmington spent q week
herr with her nephew, Walter ;. Lcthcr-
bury.
Mrs. Nellie Lockwood is visiting Mrs.
Richard. =. Rodney and family in New
Castle.
Mrs. Howard A. Pool viii spend this
w~ck with her s's,cr-,n-law, Mrs. Victor
Cochran, IN Philadelphia.
Lieutenant and Mrs l.. y. Jolls and
daughter hnve returned 10 Fort Const,tu-
ton. \. J., after visit here with his
psrcnts. Mr.. aud Mrs. Joseph G. Jolls.
Mrs. William Wharton Of Winston
Salem, y. G., is guest of DIR. and Mrs.
" r. Spnhr.
Mrs Minnie Ennis of Vienna, Md,
has been visiting Mr., and Mrs. l.. r,
Ennis. this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John n. H. Price OF
Warwick, Md. spent Sunday here w,tl
MIR aud Mrs. William Price.
Miss Mnude Allen Of Wilmington was
wxck-cnd visitor with Mrs. I. >
fouracre
Mrs. George ". Lockwood is i'll ut the
hcsw Of her daughter, Mrs. John {.
Green.
Mrs. n. @. smith i- seriously i'll at her
home here.
Miss Katherine Coodhand of New
York City is herr with her aunt, Mrs
Willard u higgs
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CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL.

Camden, Jan. 3l.--rhc first ". G.
I. l.. pr,c defamation contest was
held In Caesar Rodney, Thursday, JAM
unry Is and was success. The pro-
gram was rs follows The Two Home
comings." CORTLAND Eyer; why the
Beer Went Back Virginia Fifer; "The
American Flag Elizabeth Phillips
''rhc Brides Toast, Doris Townsend;
'Hpn the Fence, William Draper;
"Onhriel's story" Edwin Meredith;
Weeping John Barlecorn OF the Tran"
Ethel tosdcn.
State Superintendent II. Y. Holloway,
Mrs Powell and Miss Dennison, all of
Dover. acted NJ Judges The silver medal
was awarded 30 Edwin Meredith '23,
who rcciicd "Gahriol's Story. q Elizabeth
Philips, %, received honorable mention.
Mrs Bringhurst Of FELTON, presented each
NJ the contestants with white ribbon
M n remembrance of the occasion.
The regular meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association was held before
the contest. The children OF the fourth
grade presented very interesting health
program. Later refreshments We're
served hy the social committee More
than hundred people we're present.
The boys and girls basketball teams
PLAYED the teams Of frederlca on the
ls,,cfs floor, Friday, January 27.
The scores were ~ 60 10 IN favor of
trcderica IN the girls game, and y 20 10
n Ccnsar Hodney's favor in the bows
game. ont February /, both Caesar
Rodney teams will play the FELTON,
ienms nj Fred~r,ca. On February 3, a
A - 4.
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Situations Wanted Column FREE to Unemployed Of Wilmington 70


Dover. Jan. ai--A conference was
NIL herr. yesterday, by the visiting
tsaehcrr " The schools Of tho State and
thr Visiting NURSES and Red Gross
mur~~s. who have In charge medical in
s)wct'cn and follow-,p work in the
State schools. State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, DR.. Fl. V. Holloway
MAS present
Certain detail work in connection with
the schools and teachers was discussed.
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OFFICER FINDS WAR.
Nine. year.old New York Roy Out
Very Late.

Picked up At Eighth and Market
streets about l o'clock this morning.
a nine-yenr-old boy giving his name
a. Frank williams OF New York. II
being held At the Detention House,
while Juvenile Court authorities are
attempting to find his parents. Po-
liceman Cochran. took charge of the
boy after he had been put Off n trolley
car.
The boy wore n red sweater. dark
corduroy trousers and a woollen cap.
He was unable TO give very accurate
account of his leaving New York and
coming 10 this city,