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medicine coming out as a medicine
doctor. But it seems that the Lord
wanted him for the school room, and
during all this time he won the head,
heart, and hand, and even the feet Of
Miss Edwina Kennedy, a graduate
from the Simmons University, Louis
vile, KY, and one more remarkable
woman. She has been a teacher of
standing and is right up to the min
ute, for she is now teaching the
ex-service men at the Southern Uni
versity. She was glad to make me
welcome.
Now | was in her home, and Presi-
dent J. S. Clark called on me just
like be was calling on some big coll
lege president, and assured me that
he was glad to have me present, and
told me to be at home. I assured him
that / would be.
This was the 9th annual meeting of
the Farmers Conference, and had
joined in with these farmers and
would be one Of them for the session.
The state Of Louisiana is putting
much money into this institution, and
this state has decided to make de-
cided strike at ignorance and litter
acy. Thank God for all this. You
see for long time this school was
in New Orleans and they had white
man as president. but the state
changed the program and secured a
fine place here. with 500 acres Of land,
and then reached out and got hold
Of that leader Of men, DR.. J. S. Clark
and the school has been on the up
ward rise ever since. No time in its
history did It have as many young
people as today.
They have what is known a. 4 short
er course in agriculture. Farmer.
and their sons come here this time o.
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/ had the pleasure Of meeting and
hearing him make a great speech,
Hon. 7. Fl. Harris, State superinten-
dent Of Education, and he was a fair
man, and said the things that should
have been said at the time and place
they were said. He did not hesitate
to congratulate me and my people for
our meekness, for our loyalty, and on
our regard for law and not to oppose
constituted authority I knew all the
time that we were law-abiding citi-
zens, and l have sbeen telling these
white folks, that we were leaving our
case in the hands of Jesus, and He
would win for us He is a mighty
man. and you can't always tell the
way he is going to come to Us.
You see now after so many years,
white folks have been killing us, and
got 50 rluch pleasure out of it, until
now they are putting on masks and
killing each other, and I believe that
there is yet going to be heluva time
in this country. Some one is going
to get hurt, and | want to tell my
country that unless lawIessness is put
down there Is going to be bloodshed
here at home, or it may be a civil
war. Let us prg to God and ask
that limb of-the law to do His whole
duty. Forget color and race, and
cling to law and order. justice and
right. Look out for my next letter.
! want to tell you little more about
Southern University and have not
told you about that wonderful nurse
here, Mrs. Fl. r. Baranco, one Of the
finest in this country or any other
country.
Give my love a this time to ali the
people.
CHARLES z. STUMP.
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the year, and hear lectures from ex-
.perts. men and women who know the
game. This year they had that great
est OF all experts, Prof. George w.
Carver. Of Tuskegee Institute, and
you viii agree to me or with me when
/ tell you he is living wonder. He
took a cabbage, and liked to have
made Of it human being. 1t pro-
duced pores, had it taking in air just
like us. and sending it to the central
station just like we living people.
Then he took the pecan, and | did
not know that there was so much in
one Or them little things. He knew
how to get it out, and told the men,
He even got paint out of it, fertilizer
and | can't tell you all the other
things.
Snow, rain. cold weather, did not
keep these strong men away from this
great institution. just had to sing
Praise God from Whom All Bless
ings Flow" and said the amen my
self ! thank God have lived to see
this great day.
| had the pleasure of meeting the
new president Of Straight University,
Rev. H. H. Dunn, Rev. Philips, and
some other big men. No one here
from Chicago, but there was one
character that impressed me very
much, Mrs, ]. S. Clark, the wife Of
her husband She is a refined cul-
tured woman, and is working side by
side with her husband. She has helped
him up the hill to where he is now,
and as / have said he is on the top of
the mountain DIR. Clark has the con-
fidence Of all the white people down
here, and he is doing some real work
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there. | made away to Little Rock,
and spent one night with DR.. J. A.
Booker, and his family. DR.. Booker
is president of the Arkansas Baptist
college, and he declares that it was a
source Of pleasure to have had me
with him. Well we got through, and
then l had the pleasure of going out
in the country to a chicken eating,
but ! am not going to say much about
that now. DR.. A. M. Townsend, toted
me out in his hivver, and flivveratcd
me back.
Now you will find that had an
Old Aunt Dolly time down there, and
then down through the oil fields Of
Arkansas, and spent a night with DR..
j. r. Campbell, president Of hampton
college. Believe me, honey, it is a big
thing to get around these colleges and
just see these young people getting
education. They dish it out, and
strong men and women are doing the
work. I just looked at this work, and
see how it is growing. DR.. Campbell
is one Of the leading college presidents
in the A. M. E. rank. He has invited
me to return to the college at Com
mencement time and I believe I will
do SO.
I left Alexandra, La, over the Rock
Island, and the conductor in charge Of
that carriage drawn BY an iron horse
looked at me and called me Uncle.
Well ! did not know that my father
or mother had any white folks blood
IN them, but that man wanted me for
Uncle, and I told him that / was
"Uncle Charles" and was delighted to
see him. I told him that took after
my parents and I thought they took
after the neighbors. It was All passed
of rs q joke. and ] just rode and
rode until / got to the end and tool
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Sampson, Chairman, has arranged
Mass Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21st,
at P. M. Wendell Phillips High
School Auditorium for students and
parents. The speaker will be DR.. w.
E. B. Dubois.
The Shuttle Along" benefit at the
Grand Theatre, February lst, was a
success. The Branch extends thanks
to the public and to those contribut-
ing in any way in this effort. (See
financial report elsewhere in this
paper.)
South Side and West Side divi-
sional meetings will be held in those
sections during the week.
Unfair treatment of race people at
the Adams Theatre is being investi-
gated
MORRIS LEWIS,
Executive Secretary.
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COL0RED YOUTH TO WED
WHITE GIRL

Lancaster, Pa.-The marriage clerk
here issued an unusual license Mon
day when Jacob B. Turner, rs
years old, was given license to wed
his step-sister, Miss Ruth Eitnier, of
Elizabeth township, a white girl. The
mother Of the bride-to-be married the
bridegroom's father some years ago.
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COL. w. E. MOLLISON WILL
SPEAK ON THE LATE I'M
MORTAL FREDERICK DOUG
LASS AT THE WENDELL
PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL

This coming Sunday evening Col.
Willis z. Mollisor, president Of the
Cook County Bar Association, who is
classed among the noted orators OF
this country, will deliver his master
full Grafton on the late immortal Fred
rick Douglass at the Wendell Phillips
High School, Metropolitan Commu-
nifty Center Church.
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RETURN TO MILWAUKEE

Mrs. Hattie Fountain of 523 Cherry
ST., Milwaukee, Wis, left the city for
her home after spending some time
in the city as the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Payne, 1902 Wabash Ave
Mrs. Fountain was joined by her
husband, Herman Fountain, who
spent the weekend in the city.
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MAY GO TO SPRINGS

Mrs. Lou Ella Young, ALA Calu-
met Ave-, contemplates visit Of sew
eral weeks at Hot Springs, Ark, and
may leave within four weeks.
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N.A.A.C.P. MONTHLY MEET
MOKKlS LIZ WIS,
Executive Secretary.

INGS
The regular monthly meeting of the
N.A.A.C.P. will be held Sunday, Feb
ruary 18th at 400 p. M. at the Chi
cago University Of Music, 3672 S.
Michigan Avenue, in celebration of
the birthday Of Frederick Douglass.
Reports will be made by the Execu-
tive Secretary. A short musical pro-
gram will precede the speaking. At
torney Chas. A. Wilson will preside,
and the address on Frederick Doug
lass will be delivered BY DR.. Carl G.
Roberts.
Members and friends of the Asso-
citation are invited to be present.
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BACK HOME

George Burns has returned to his
home at Topeka, Kansas, after spend
ing much time in the city at the bed
side Of his sister, Mrs. Louise Killion.
Mr.. Burns was the guest of his
brother-in-law and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. ]. Kinney, 3142 Calumet Ave.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL RECEP-
TON TO THE MEMBERS AND
LADIES OF THE APPOMAT-
TOX CLUB

Wednesday evening, February 81,
the third annual reception to the men,
bers and ladies OF the Appomattox
Club will be held at the Unity Club
House, $40 Indiana avenue
Dancing will follow the reception.
The affair win be strictly formal.
Cards must be presented at the door.
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BAILEY OUT OF TOWN

M. 7. Bailey Of 1888 S. State St.
spent much Of the time during the
week between Evanston and Milwau-
kee. Wis, where he was looking after
matters of Importance for clients.
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N. A. A. c. P. NOTES

Regular monthly meeting, Sunday,
February 18th, 4 p. M. at Chicago
University Of Music, 1912 South
Michigan Avenue. Speaker, DR.. Carl
G. Roberts. Subject, Frederick
Douglass"
Educational Committee, J. Milton
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DISBURSEMENTS

Net amount turned
over TO c hicago
Branch N. "A. A. Q. p. .$722.O 1
CHAS. A. WILSON,
Chairman of Committee.
NORRIS LEWIS,
Secretary.
Advertisement
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CHICAGO BRANCH, N. A. A c. p

Statement Of account, showing re-
ceipts and disbursements for "The
Shuttle Along" benefit given Febru-
airy |, 1928, Grand Theatre:
RECEIPTS
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CHIPS


Col James Miller, who is one of
the best known colored Democrats in
Chicago, has for the past two weeks
been seriously i'll, at his home, 564 E
36th place, where he would be pleased
to have his many friends call on him.
Col. Charles E. Morrison, who has
faithfully served as special messenger
to Mayor William Hale Thompson,
continues to lay low during all this
political upheaval and he is saving
wood on qt
Mr.. George E. Taylor, who was for
some years a prominent figure, in
Democratic national politics and who
was one Of the leading colored citi-
zens OF Iowa for some years, and who
ran for president Of the United States,
on the Liberty ticket, in 1904, receiv-
ing more than 100000 votes, lately be-
came the editor and chief of The
Sentinel, Jacksonville, Fla, Mr.. Tay-
Tor is one of the best, most logical and
brilliant editorial writers in this coun-
try, and the writer wishes him all the
success which can possibly crown
him. in his new field Of labor.
Mrs. Nora E. Lee, $3.50 S. Dearborn
street, has completely recovered from
her recent nervous breakdown and she
is again able to transact more bust
ness now than she has at any time in
the past, as she is now a full f1edged
member Of the Ancient United
Knights and Daughters Of Africa;
joining the Liberian chapter Of that
ORDER
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On Wednesday, February H. His 1o6th Birthday Anniversary
Will Be Celebrated by the Coored People Throughout the
United States BY His Matchess Oratory Bulldog De-
termination He Accomplished More Than Amy Other nd
vidua on Earth for the Liberation of
lion Slaves from the House Of Bondage
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Probe Conditions
In State Prison

At the resumption Of the probe into
conditions at the state prison Monday
Burdette G.. Lewis, commissioner Of
institutions and Agencies, filed with the
joint committee of the board of institu-
tions and agencies and the board of
prison managers, several opinions
tending to show that there is nothing in
the contention Of Warden Joseph s..
Hoff that as an officer named under
constitutional provisions he is supreme
in the conduct and management Of
prison affairs.
Mr.. Lewis presented first an opinion
from Attorney General McCran on this
subject rendered last December.
another from George w. Wickersham
Of New York former attorney general
of the United States in the Taft cabinet;
third from r. V. Lindabury Of New
ark, well known corporation lawyer and
a practitioner Of the highest standing
before the New Jersey bar. and finally
the viewpoint of Edward D. Dufield.
president Of the Prudential Insurance
company of Newark, also a lawyer.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Nix 0. 6. Auditorium.

Frank B. Smith, general manager
az the Ocean Grove Campmeeting as
8 ociation, said that he had
mot heard word" of the movement
on foot to bring the Republican
national convention to the OceanGrove
auditorium in 1924. He said if such a
request was made for the auditorium
It likely would be rejected.
The movement is being fostered by
w. Warren Barbour Of New York,
president Of the American Protective
Tariff league who in q communication
to the Monmouth Inquirer says ac-
oommodation in Asbury Park and IN
Ocean. Grove are ample to handle the
big oonfab. Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove have hotel facilities to accom-
MEDIATE between $4,000 and 100000
transients, he says. The convention
is scheduled for next June:
while do not know definitely the
stand the Csmpmeeting association
would take If it were approached foi
the use Of the auditorium for the Re-
lpubliean national convention in 1924
Mr.. Smith said, "yet I think it is
safe to say that the application would
be turned down. / do not think that
it lis wise to allow the use Of this in
stitutlon to any political party"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Drives Gar Into
Stoinbach Window

A Studebaker touring car, driven
over the curb, crashed thru a window
Of the Steinbach department sto e.,
Asbury Park. The car at Their a
time Of the accident was driven by a
boy, name unknown who ran away
after the crash. Egbert Simonson, of
Al East Main street, Freehold, said
that he had asked the boy to back
the car toward the curb for him. He
said he did not know the name Of the
youth and had summoned him
when he was standing nearby. The
crash caused considerable excitement
among shoppers in the store and
persons, on the street. officers Van
Brunt and Giles were on the scene
and reported the accident to head
quarters. Two plates Of glass, lneasur-
ing approximately 10z feet by 101 feet
were smashed in the crash. The IN Id
ing which holds the glass was also
demolished and the floor of the window
damaged. The cost Of replacing the
glass is estimated at $3.50.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Matrimonial
APPLBG ATE FLEMING.

A quiet wedding took place at the
VillageInn, Englishtown, Saturday, Jun
2, 1928, when Grace Hazel Fleming and
James Thomson Apologize were unit
edin marriage, Rev. ]. Warren Rose,
pastor of the Sanford Memorial M. E..
church performing the ceremony in ths
presence of only few guests, including
nr. and Mrs. A. Apologize, Mrs. ]. Laird
Hulse and Miss Flora E. Willguss,
cousin of the bride.
The bride and groom will make their
home at The Village Inn, where the
late G. @. Fleming has been proprietor
since 1879.
NORCROSs- CLAYTON
On Friday evening Mrs. Jennie Nor
cross of First street, East Keyport and
Henry Clayton of Bedford were united
in marriage by the Rev. HI. B. White
pastor Of Calvary M. E. church, Key
port. The couple were attended by
the formers son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Norcross. They are now enjoy
ing O two weeks trip most Of which is
being spent in Atlantic City and upon
their return will reside at Keyport.
DoBBINs-RoBINsoN
A pretty wedding ceremony was per-
formed Friday evening at Z o'clock
when Miss Alkaline Dobbins daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Dobbins of 612
Eighth avenue, Belmar, and formerly
of Trenton, became the bride of
William A. Robinson, jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Robinson of 601
Eighth avenue, Belmar. Miss Dobbins
was graduate of Trenton high
school. class Of 1916. Mr.. Robinson, q
graduate of the Belmar grammar
school, is connected in his fathers
business. The wedding took place at
the First Methodist Episcopal
church at Seventh avenue and ID
street Rev. D. Roe Haney officiating.
The bride was attired in dress Of
ivory satin with veil Of old lace.
She carried shower Of white roses
and was given away by her father.
The ring ceremony was used. The
church was beautifully decorated
with white peoniss, snow balls and
carnations.
The Lohengrin wedding march was
played by Miss Belle M. Greene, or
ganist.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Scene Of Tragedy
DESTROYED by Fire

The home of Mrs. Anna Heidelmann
at Eatontown was destroyed by fire Of
undetermined origin Saturday night.
Firemen from Eatontown and nearby
towns could not check the blaze, there
being no nearby water mains.
The home was the scene of tragedy
over year ago that SD ecked Monmouth
county. Mrs. Heidelmann'ssi sister had
come to this country from Germany
q short while before on funds given
her by Mrs. HeideImann. She stayed
at the Hsidelmann house on the West
Long Branch Eatontown road. where
she was murdered by Mrs. Heidelmann,
who claimed that she had had i'm
proper relations with her husband.
Mrs Heidelmann subsequently was
auuitted of the murder charge.
Neighbors say Mrs. Heidelimann ar
rived in Eatontown' Saturday morning
and told them she was returning shortly
to Germany. She was last seen at
the place about 6 o'clock. A half
hour later pedestrian noticed flames.
Mrs. Heidelmann has not been seen
since.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
The Reward Of Yalor

In every age and every cline true
valor has always been recognized and
rewarded and it is with great pride to
print the official citation of Sergt.
Joseph Levy, and the more so because
he ia resident Of Freehold and the
patriotic old County of Monmouth.
Joseph Levy, No. 1,746, $50 sergeant,
then supply sergeant, Company B..
311th Infantry 18th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action at
Bots de Grande Fontaine, France.
September 26, 1918 With utter
disregard for his own safety he
repeatedly led details through heavy
enemy artillery and machine gun fire
carrying rations to the hungry and
men in the advanced positions. Again
and again he carried wounded men
under the hottest enemy fire to dress
ing stations with complete contempt
for personal danger The consistently
heroic conduct Of Sergeant Levy
throughout his combat service served
as an example of soldierly conduct to
the men of his company.
The Adjutant Generals Office,
War Department, Official seal
att ached.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Support the Railroads

In q recent address upon Railroad
ProblemsD e. L. Whittier, Vice President
N. w. Region, Pennsylvania Railroad,
stated that:
'sThs common sense, If NOS the
enlightened self interest Of the people
themselves, should support the
railroads and defend them against
irresponsible attacks and the .quack
remedies proposed by lndlyiduaie
whose only claim to 'raiiroao
knowledge and experience is few cam
paign speeches and q ballot box
1t this very time, when you are
hearing all sorts Of unfounded state
ments. loose thinking and dangerous
proposals on the part OF railroad DEM
agoaues in and out OF politics, the
railroads are making record OF which
everyone should be proud.
If the votes Of the people who elect
our Government representatives are
made to count for a square deal ior
the railroad, you can be certain that n. is
what the sailroad will get and the rail-
road problem will be much nearer q
solution.
CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL INTERESTS
Your intelligent thought will surely
hiring YOU to the conclusion that your
cordial, sympathetic support OF the
railroad and legislation fayorlng tnslr
progressive expansion and develop
ment are needful to your ndiviouai
prosperity and the commercial advance
ment of your community.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Monmouth County Courts

Arraigned Thursday before Judge
Ruff v . Lawrence Of the common pleas
court of Monmouth county on charge
of granddaughter, growing out of the
death Of John Murray of Jersey City on
Tuesday morning, Alfred Puerschner.
custodian of the MiddIesex county
buildings, was held under 81 800 BALTIC
await the action of the Monmouth coun-
tv grand jury. Bail was furnished for
his release.
Puerschner wasrspresented by County
Solicitor f. Richardson of New
Rrunswick and was also accompanied
e. the Monmouth court house by
Fraeholders George S. Apologize Of
south River and Clarence NJ. Haight of
New Market.
Tha accident resulting in the death of
Murrav took place on Sunday morning
AZ + O'Clock. near Keansburg. A Ford
car driven by Puerschner collided with
Hudson car driven by John Hurley
Of Jersey City, in which Murray was
passenger. Murray sustained a
broken neck which resulted in
his death.
Following the accident, Hurley pre-
ferred charge Of atrocious assault and
battery against Pnerschner. A. charge
Of reckless driving was lodged against
Murray by Puerschner
The victim OF the accident was q
wears old and was the son Of John I.
Murray, custodian Of the stub floor in
Jersey City lodge, No. I'll, b. p. O. e:
He was well known about the state and
had won numerous dancing contests.
Bail bonds were furnished for
Pusrschner by Freebooter Haight.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
FREEHOLD

The Freehold baseball club scored q
s to 2 victory over the Pennsylvania
Railroad nine representing Point Pleas
ant at Freehold Park Sunday after
noon,
A lot on the Pearce and Parker tract
on Taylor avenue, Manasquan, had
been sold thru the John Al. Longstreet
agency of Manasquan to Catherine j..
Hampton Of Freehold. The new owner
will erect q cottage and make
Manasquan her future home.
The Freehold Fire Department was
called out at 1910 o'clock Wed nesday
morning for chimney fire at w. D..
Bryan's residence in Adelphia. The
fire was put out with extinguishers
without damage.
Myer Foosaner is building on his
property on Center street garage to
Be used for the Dodge cars.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Wills

In q will executed May 90 last. the
late George F. Rees of Neptune City
bequeathed his real estate, comprising
houses at 1879 and 1898 Corlies avenue,
West Grove, to his wife, Catharine
Rees, for life. and after her death the
properties are to go to his children,
Helen Pauline and Ward Griffiths
Rees The balance of his estate he
bequeathed in equal shares to his
children: George Edward Rees, Ger
trude Florence Rees and Edna Eta
Rses. The latter is named executrix
Of the estate.
Henry T. Hardiman of Freehold, in
will made Oct. 80, 1922, bequeathed
his watch and chain, money in bank
and insurance monies to his son, JOS
eph H. Hardiman His real estate
at S8 Mechanic street he bequeathed
to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hardi-
man.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
Lad Gets $3.50 For
His Broken Leg

Judgment for $3.50 in favor of George
Frederick Hanson, by his next friend.
w. Hanson, his father, of Belmar, and
against George H. Preston Of Lake
wood. was returned by jury before
Circuit Court Judge Peter F. DAILY
Monday as result of an automobile
driven by Mr.. Preston running down
George Frederick Hanson then four
and ons-half years old. on Eighteenth
avenue, Belmar, on Nov. "a, 1921,
causing compound fracture OF the
boys left leg below the knee. The
suit, brought thru the law firm of
Stokes g. McDermott of Freehold, was
uncontested. DIR. Charles Prout OF
Asbury Park testified to having at
tended the injured lad at the day Of the
accident and subsequently and he
said that there had been complete
recovery. The elder Hanson brought
his little son to the witness stand and
the lad told Judge DAILY that he could
play baseball and other games just
ike other boys
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-06-07
No State Lunch

The luncheons which have been
served for many years at the Sea Girt
national guard encampment on the SO
called Governors Days" when the
executives held receptions at the
cantonment was eliminated this year,
Governor Silzer announced Monday as
wella the invitations which have been
sent out in the past to persons in the
various counties, inviting them to attend
the receptions. Governors day comes
around one day week as long as the
encampment lasts, and the iuncheons
have been served at state expense.