The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-11-04
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reports something over x17O0. The EX-
press hopes for his return to his
charge. Last Sunday morning about
2 o'clock, Rev p. II. Jenkins, prin-
cipal of the East Side School and
proprietor of the East Side Grocery
Meat Market and Cafe. was awakened
and called from his bed by persons
who said they were the Law, Rev.
Jenkins, who wanted to be lawabiding
went to the door and upon opening
| 1t he was confronted by a man with
revolver leveled on him and was
Jenkins made his exit from side
door, and was shot at three times.
Rev. Jenkins and his five children
were forced to flee through the dark
and cold, clad only in their night
clothes to their nearest neighbors.
Miss Matte Eva Jenkins, who answer
ed the first rap on the door declares
the voice of the first person spoke
was that of a Negro, so sure was she
that IL was a Colored man and one
that she knew she called him by that
name and he answered to IL. But the
man at the door, and several others
who were in clear view, Rev. Jenkins
AYERS were white men. The reporter
can scarcely allow himself to believe
that a Negro would lead a mob on
such a peaceful and law-abiding citi-
zen and Christian gentleman as Rev.
Jenkins
Gause,--Yesterday was high day
Sunday in this city, Rev. q. w.
Warren p. E., of Cameron District
held his last quarter for the last time
in his conference year His assessment
of $500 was raised and $500 for pas
tor besides some dollar money. Sister
Battle Dina) Ferguson, an old
veteran of the Baptist church who
has been confined in her room for
six weeks is much better. Sister
Matte Hall is also improving from
an III spell. an old veteran Of the
Baptist church here. Messrs. Dee
Hodge and Robt. Woodland did a
good business Saturday in their es-
adjustments. Messrs, Jno. Washing
ton, Rubin Thompson. Willie and The
ordore Owens, Rubin Moore, Cleo War
rem and Conway Moore were all
church-goers Sunday. We welcome the
young men to come again as they
had such good manners. Mrs Augusta
Posey is enjoying good health again.
HuttO.-This Fifth Sunday was one
| to be long remembered with Ebenezer
church Sunday School was record
breaker with more than fifty in at
tendance. The II. M. S. had high
day. Rev. S. e. Murray preached at
I 500 one of the best sermons witnessed
4 here for quite while ,entreat-
ed the women to live upright Chris
tian lives. whatever the cost may be
and the race would be blessed and
God would be glorified and great
would be their reward. Al neat sum
of finance was raised for their work
Prof Prince. the scribe for the Her
aid at Austin came over with Rev
Murray and gave some timely re-
marks and took several subscriptions
of that paper. Sister hurry also ac-
companied her husband and helped to
make the service what 1t should be
Deacon r. Penosca and family OF Du-
val visited relatives and also worship
ed with us Sunday. The choir supper
at the hall Saturday night was a sue
cess. Mrs. Pearle Washington, who is
sick in our city is some better. Mr..
Elmus Novels visited friends Satur-
day. Mrs Myrtle Bolden. who came
in sick from Thrall is improving. Mrs
Roberta Jones OF Fort Worth, is here
and has had tombstone placed at
grave of Finest Hickerson, who died
in France. Mrs. Olivia Warren visited
relatives here through Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. 1. B. Davis visited Thrall, Sun
day.
CaIdwelI.--Editor. we greet you this
morning with great joy. Business is
dull here though conditions are far
advanced from that of previous years
Claims were given satisfac tion some
few paid all debts and cleared mon
ey. Dipping of stock here IL dlscon-
tinued TO the delight Of all. The s..
S. l., of this county convened at New
Bethlehem this week. great success.
: Mrs. Rixie Lucas. Mrs. Hattie Smoth-
ers, Supt. VIM. GIBSON, Supt. D. b.
Dabney. Rev. S. A. Munson, sister
Mary Gipson and others won the
prize for faithful service (being in
Sunday School every Sabbath.)
The Grand Lodge of r. f. of f..
which held q grand session at old
Bethlehem 10 still in discussion, that
100 acres of land for the home Of
the poor is a great thing. Revs C. L.
Laws and H. Pool, the president are
keeping each camp encouraged. Bro
Lemon Sherman is full Of smiles and
star in r. F. of F.,s are you a read
| er of the Dallas Express, read it.
| The grand r. f, of F.'s will hold
big encampment on their newly pur-
chased home near Melbourne, Texas
Meet us there Bird Sunday in December
please, ''fetch' subscription for the
Express. the paper that tells others
your dolngs.