Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-02
PROMINENT coLoRED
WOMAN DIES AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS

WOMAN DIES AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS
Mrs. Mary E. Caldwell, wife of Geo
w. Caldwell of this city and one of
the most prominent colored women in
the state, died at the family home, 233
East Jefferson street Tuesday after
noon. The deceased had been in i'll
health for the last ten months, the
greater part of which time she was
bedridden. Mrs Caldwell was SO
years old.
Mrs. Caldwell took an active part
in the movement for the advancement
of the colored race, and was particu-
larly noted for her charitable work
throughout the state. She was one of
the organizers of the Self Improve
ment and Art Club, an incorporated So
ciety formed to care for homeless
children and children whose parents
were employed. The society was or
ganized shortly before Mrs. Caldwell
was taken i'll.
Mrs. Caldwell was grand matron of
the grand chapter Of Arizona Order of
the Eastern Star, and was also an
active member of the Court of Calan-
tina and Daughters of Tabor. She was
also member of Tanner Chapel. A.
M. e. church, and one its strongest
supporters. The husband and cousin,
Mary Scott of this city, are the only
known survivors of the deceased.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
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To Nogales, Ariz.
Mrs. Cora NJ. Jones, teacher in the
Ninth Avenue school, left this week
for Nogales, to spend Thanksgiving
with Chaplain Carter and wife of the
25th infantry.
Entertain at Dinner
Sunday, November 26, A. R. Smith
and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. C.
w. Hawkins at dinner. A four-course
repast was served and enjoyed
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To Mile High City
Prof. P. Landry, principal of Doug
lass Grammar school and 4. R. Smith,
editor and publisher of The Phoenix
Tribune, left Thursday morning for
Prescott to attend the celebration Civ
EN- by the Chas s. Fisher Post, Ameri-
can Legion at Whipple Barracks. Both
will appear on the program Thursday
afternoon. Other Phoenicians also
made the trip to Prescott. They will
return Sunday night
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Form Alabama Society
All natives of the state of Alabama |
are requested to meet Thursday night. |
Dec. Z, at the A. M. E. Zion church for
the purpose of organizing an Alabama
Society. If you are from Alabama,
don't fail to attend the meeting Thurs
day night. A pleasant surprise is in
store for all who come.
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N. A. A. C. P. Meeting
The regular weekly meeting of the
local branch N. A. A. c. p, was held
Tuesday night at the A. M. E. Zion
church A good crowd was present,
and some important business was
The secretary read her
monthly financial report which showed
hat during the brief period the branch
las been oragnized great things
nave been done in a financial way.
t was agreed that the association put
is best foot forward next Tuesday
hight when the educational program
will be rendered. If you want to know
What the race is doing in the way of
progress, attend the meetings of the
Y. A. A. c. P. c. w Hawkins, presi-
lent; Mrs. Lynn Ross Carter. secre-
AIRY.
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Red Letter Day
All services at the C. M. e. church
we're well attended on last Sunday and
he pastor, Rev M. Thompson, preach
ID two wonderful sermons. The col
ections we're up to the usual standard.
You are welcome to attend services at /
his church. Come where the old-time