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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

and we are going to make it go. The
building is going to cost $SS0,O00, and
who would have thought Of us dealing
in such figures? We are going to
erect 1t and pay every dollar Of it.
We are going to make contributions,
and then we are going to pay the debt,
by supporting the business.
DR.. l.. X. Williams is giving to the
Baptists a wonderful administration,
and we are all proud of him and what
he is doing. I wish that / could just
see him myself. But then that viii
not be possible. He was placed into
the work by our Heavenly Father and
he has taken up the work OF the Nor
ris people, and / mean where DR.. E. c.
Morris left off, he is pushing on and
on. He is young man, trained
man, scholar and a preacher. One
Of the best preachers in the country.
He has done q great big work in Chi
cago, and now he IS doing something
the country over We need a few
more men ike him. He Is uniting the
Baptists Of the country without any
long ceremony. He is just showing
them the right and they love right
and are falling in line.
The Baptists are going to rally to
the National Baptist Sunday School
Congress which is to be held in Cleve-
land The baptist young people Of
America viii be there IN June, and
they are going to let the people Of
Ohio See one Of the great meetings
ever held in the state DR. ID. w. Can
non, OF Atlanta, Ga, is the president.
and II. T. Sims, Of Wichita, Kansas,
is the secretary. You know that DR..
E. w. d. Isaacs is secretary Of the
b, Y. P. U. Board and Dr. A. NJ
Townsend is secretary Of the Sunday
School Publishing board. l would
like to have more to say to you this
week, but | fear | may write too
much. | have the running off at the
mouth this week, and / feel ike tell
ing You all, but will not do 50.
Look out for the meeting Of the Ma
tional Race Congress the fast Of next
month or the first week in April Ill
Washington, ID. G. | viii tell you all
about It. DR.. George Cleveland Hall,
is still down here in Florida looking
after me, and fighting them bugs. One
by one we are passing out. told
you about Hon John L. Webb being
down here
Charles E. Stump.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
AMATEUR MINSTREL CLUB

JAS 4 climax to their efforts for the
Old Folks Home the Amateur Min
strel Club expects to burn the out
standing mortgage against the Home,
amounting to $2,5OOo0. This, their
18th Annual Entertainment bids fair
to excel any effort heretofore at
tempted. The Amateur Minstrel Club
with the assistance OF a loyal and gen.
erous public has contributed upwards
Of 100000 to the Old Folks Home,
and they hope to crown their efforts
this year BY cleaning UP this mortgage,
thus placing this deserving institution
free of debt. TO this end they are pre-
pairing for presentation It the 9Th Reg
iment Armory on Easter Monday
night. 1 new and novel show, replete
with high class music ard fun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

know ! man must b. IL u III 80.
loent a Wherefore University and
work BY the side Of that inteIiertnsI
giant, Bishop Joshua A. ZONES for Il
you get By his side and ID ~. Lro,s
i, you viii have to step down and M
hsn there is Dean Jones. / tell Won
It IS manners. you
That wonderful educator was r;et,
mere, and he had few things to saw
and he said them, believe me was
aeAghted 70 see what ovation the peo-
pie gave to John A. Gregg tbe nert
one Of the bishops. They arr CON
ceding his election, and he will have
the support Of the chancellor IL bis
college, Bishop Jones. and Dean ZONES
VIII be there to vote with him Then
had the pleasure Of meeting the man
Of whom ] am always proud, DR.. S. j.
Johnson, the long-legged man from
Texas, the scholar, the business
preacher. The man who is going to
do more in his line than has been
done Tor year, and that means he
will have to get up and get He is to
be secretary Of the church extension
society, and that will call for work
and plenty Of it. They are going to
elect him on the first ballot. He 4
gong to beat some of the heaters.
pr. A. J. Wilson did not get down
here from North Carolina, but he was
not forgotten, and he will Be figured
il the voting in Louisville and will
shake him out from presiding elder
to presiding bishop, and why not? He
has the ability. the grace of God in
hrs heart and all the other good
things which go to make up a real
fuil man. He has won his spurs, and
IS going TO have them handed down
to him BY the delegates from all over
the oonntry-and / was about to say
al 1ver the world, for men will be
there from Africa. the Islands, and the
Lord will have to reveal the other
places.
Time viii not permit me to do all
would ike to do, or say all | would
like to say, but just listen at what /
have to say, and what l shall do from
time to time ! have told you about
some Of the men, and will talk about
others, for | have not mentioned DIR.
c. A. Wingheld, OF Atlanta, Georgia,
who is on tap for the A.ME. Church
Review, and will Be ripe enough to
pick IN May. He will feed the mind
and soul with the fresh food almost
direct from heaven, for he IS a man
who has tuned his mind in harmony
with God He will give to his people
the God thoughts.
At the same time, ! would mention
the man who has made special study
OF missions, and he is now slated for
the position OF missionary secretary,
DR.. J. A. Hadley, Of Atlanta, Georgia.
He is one Of the men of deeds and
thoughts. ! would just like to spend
j whole letter talking about him, but
YOU viii excuse me this time
Thou shalt not kill Is one 81 the
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
COLORED CITIZENS HIRAM JOHN
SON HEADQUARTERS
3445 S. STATE STREET, IND FLOOR
TEL. VICTORY 1868
CHICAGO, Ill.
JAMES 7. BENNINGTON, JR., MGR.

The fight between President Calvin
Coolidge and United States Senator
Hiram Johnson from California to Sc
cure delegates from Illinois to the Ma
tional Republican convention to be
held at Cleveland, Ohio, near the mid
die Of June i just beginning to warm
up in this neck Of the woods.
For the first Of this week Col. James
T. Brewington, Jr., who has always
stood shoulder to shoulder with Hon.
Harold L. Ickes and who has always
been a steadfast supporter Of Senator
Johnson, opened up the Colored Cit
liens Hiram Johnson headquarters at
3445 South State Street, and from now
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

on to the primaries, Tuesday, April 8.
Col Brewington will make the fur fly
in every direction in his great effort
to elect some colorcd delegates in this
city and state, who will work and vote
for the nomination Of Senator John
son for President Of the United States
at the Cleveland convention, and Col
Brewington feels reasonably sure that
some Of the delegates in this city win
fall his way.
Col Brewington is also working
very hard to bring about the re-nom-
nation OF Hon, Charles Ringer for
member of the Board of Assessors Of
Cook County.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
col. CHARLES z. STUMP the Dc
ULAR TRAVELLING CORRESp0Nn
ENT FOR THE BROAD AK WIo
FEELS THAT He rs ON HIS W vll
TO HEAVEN, is STILL HANfs $ IS :
AROUND DOWN IN FLORIDA


Jacksonville, Florida.-Bishop John
H,,rst IS holding his last annual con-
ference before the general conference,
ynd Il Is one Of the greatest meetings
have attended since have been 60
nj 70 conferences, and I have gotten
. much inspiration and help out Of It
that would not mind attending an
otber one. l have shouted and then /
save rejoiced until have almost got
fen rid of my fool brains, yet l feel
them coming back.
| wish you could have just heard the
men putting It right up to Bishop
Hurst and his wife, telling Of their
1--we Of their thanks, and how they
bad misunderstood the prelate at first,
md II had just taken them II months
"a understand him and love him. AT
fer il was all over the Bishop told OF
his love for them, and he was glad of
al he had done, that some OF them
men had gone through the FIRE, but It
was necessary to get them in touch
with the Divine, to make them shine
like gold. He was proud Of the love
Of men. They gave him a banquet,
and at the table they placed at each
plate a card with the words:
BISHOP HURST.
you came, for we felt your coming,
You thought, and we see your thoughts
maturing;
You wrought, for we see your deed
enduring.
Stay thou, o mighty Bishop Hurst
STAY for in your staying deeds:
For in your doing growth.
For in our growing power
Return 0 thou thinker Of big thoughts
and doer Of big things"
After many big speeches, then they
gave the Bishop a great big purse. one
TO make him feel happy and distribute
happiness among others. They showed
their love in deeds as we'll as III words.
was glad to sec this. ! may say
more later.
II looked like a general conference
here and some Of the men were here
fixing up their fences with Florida.
had the pleasure Of greeting the Rev.
Dr.. J. A. Lindsay, who came from
Savannah, Ga, TO find out Just what
Florida thought Of him, for the Lord
had laid his hands on him to become
one Of the chief pastors in the African
Methodist Episcopal church, and it is
Up to the general conference to assist
God in carrying out his purposes. !
believe that this will be done. You
see, DR.. Lindsay is a prepared man,
and friend maker, and then he is safe
as leader He is Of the kind of stuff
that would make bishop.
All the people are talking about Dr.
John A. Gregg, who is now president
Of Wherefore University. and will be
until next May which IS just over the
fence, and then he will be Bishop
John A. Gregg, and his work will
stand out prominent IN the work or
the African M. E. church. He i
young, active and well educated You
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
GROUND BREAKING FOR THE
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE TO
BE CONSTRUCTED AT FIFTY
SIXTH AND STATE STREETS,
WAS HELD LAST SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.


Many Masons from all parts OF this
city, assembled at Fifty-sixth and
State Streets last Sunday afternoon to
witness and take part IN the Ground
breaking Ceremonies" in connection
with the Construction Of the new Ma
sonic Temple to De constructed At that
point.
Alderman Robert r. Jackson,
trustee Of the Prince Hall Masonic
Temple Association, served as master
of ceremonies and was the FIRST
speaker Hon. Thomas H. Samuels,
the Most Worshipful Grand Master of
the Most Worshipful Prince Hall
Grand Lodge Of Free and Accepted
Masons Of Illinois, turned over the
first spade full Of ground, at the same
time making some timely remarks.
Alderman Jackson had the honor Of
turning over the second spade full of
ground. Hon. Joseph +. Haas, Repub-
lican candidate for denomination, for
Recorder Of Deeds Of Cook County,
being a high Mason himself, was
present and delivered the real live
speech of the occasion and he freely
mingled with the brethren and with
the ladies' representing the several
Masonic AuxiIiaries.
Brothers Stuart Jefferson, Of Ar
able Temple No. "A, NJ. H. Jackson,
Worshipful Master OF North Star
Lodge No. /. J. Henry Critic, Wor-
shipful Master Of Royal Eagle Lodge,
No. GO, X. w. Maxwell, President 81
the Prince Hall Masonic Temple AS
ISOLATION; Willis S. Bibbs, its Treas
urer and Thomas N. Sellers, its Sec
rotary, were among the speakers.
Work viii begin on the construction
of the temple at once, and it is ex-
pected that it viii be ready for occu-
pancy by October l.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
CLASSIFIED ADvKRTIs1Nc
VALE HELP

COZ ORED Men wanted TO qualify
FOR Sleeping car and train portsfa.
Fxperieuce unnecessary. Transncrta-
tson furnished. Write Il McCaHrss
supt., 81 Louis, NO
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

The Associated Undertakes Of New
York recently voted to disguise
their hearses as ordinary limousines.
Enough gloom prevails in the world
without sonbre hearses p ASSN
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
OUT AGAIN

Mrs. Il. c. Graves, 4528 Champlain
Ave-, who has been quite i'll for more
than a month and confined to her
home. is able to be out again among
her host Of friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

portant occupations in which the peo-
pie Of this country are engaged,
colored people are found III all except
one-oficials Of street railroads.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

through the streets to remind people
Of DEATH was the opinion expressed
by their spokesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

Attorney Walter Robinson, Of Hop
kinsvilIe, KY, was unanimously elected
Secretary Of the Christian County Re
publican Executive Committee.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
HAMPTON STUDENTS GIVE
GREEK PLAY

Dramatic Club Presents Gil
bert Murray's Translation of aOedipus,
King Of Thebes," to an Audience of
1000 Persons = Students Show Deep
Appreciation Of Profound Greek
Tragedy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

There are 273 colored chemists, as
sayers, and meatilurgists, Of whom
are females.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

Northern industry has announced
that many southern migrants have de-
veloped high degree Of skill at their
new tasks. which means continue
ton OF the exodus.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

out Of a total Of q Of the most 10
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

1t is reported that the Pennsylvania
Railroad is planning TO add $4,000
more worthless" colored workers on
its payrolls.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

There are enough colored photo
graphers to make national organiza-
ton worth while.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

We even have 355 males who earn
their living as Wallets to ladies.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22
SHORT CUTS

2A@0@NA - -
Lincoln News Service
We have only two motormen en-
ployed on street railroads.
Included in our rs retail furniture
dealers are lo females.
There are enough colored photo
graphers to make national organiza-
tion worth while.
We even have 555 males who earn
their living as Wallets to ladies.
There are 273 colored chemists, as
sayers, and meatllurgists, Of whom
are females.
Attorney Walter Robinson, Of Hop
kinsvilIe, KY, was unanimously elected
Secretary Of the Christian County Re
publican Executive Committee.
1t is reported that the Pennsylvania
Railroad is planning TO add $4,000
more worthless" colored workers on
its payrolls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Shelton, Of
Galveston, Texas. are the proprietors
Of cafe, 4 grocery store, and pro-
duce business
Since December 81, 1928, there have
been 1881 national farm loan associa-
tons chartered and 292,643 loans
made, amounting to 7649O,3O4.
The Windhan Brothers Construc-
ton Company, Of Birmingham, Ala,
has more than $l,50O,oO0 in contracts
on hand in various parts Of the coun-
try and j. our leading construction
company.
Northern industry has announced
that many southern migrants have de-
veloped high degree Of skill At their
new tasks. which means a continue
ton OF the exodus.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

Included in our rs retail furnitur
dealers are lo females.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

We have only two motormen en-
ployed on street railroads.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Shelton, Of
Galveston, Texas. are the proprietors
Of a cafe, a grocery store, and pro-
duce business.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-03-22

Since December 81, 1928, there have
been 1881 national farm loan associa-
tions chartered and 292,643 loans
made, amounting to $S76.4o0,304
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

a neat sum of $65 for their days
work
The Delta-Olathe football game at
Delta, November IL, was enjoyed by
all, as well as the other sports of the
day.
The NJ. E. Aid will meet Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Clarence Stev,
ems. with Mrs. Clarence Stevens as
sisting
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tandy have
been in Grand Junction the past
week at the bedside of Mrs Tandy's
mother, who is very low.
The Father and Son banquet, under
the auspices of the Boy Scout organi-
zation, given at the Legion hall Fri
day night, was a royal success.
Mrs. Earl Dunlap gave a farewell
party in honor of Grandpa Harris, on
Wednesday night. Mr. Harris is to
leave soon for California to spend the
winter.
Mabel Coy was the guest of honor
at a surprise party given by the
Misses Retta and Lucy Vest, at the
Vest home, Thursday night. The
evening was spent in playing games
Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Cook, who for
many years have been engaged in the
clothing and jewelry business in Ola.
the, have moved their stock of goods
to the A. NJ. Harris store, having
purchased that stores business a
few weeks ago
The Odd Fellows gave a banquet in
honor Of the Rebekahs. on Monday
night. About sixty were there to en-
joy the turkey with all the trimmings
Wiley Robbins acted as toastmaster
and several talks were enjoyed on
Preparedness" T." The Humphrey boy
gave several selections on the violin
with Mrs Burns at the piano
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
ECKERT COUPLE
H0N0RED ON LEAV-
ING FOR SOUTH

On Saturday evening, November s,
large number of their friends and
neighbors suddenly burst open the
front door of the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. James lamar and captured the
room in which the lady and gentleman
We're packing trunks and satchels, for
on the morrow they intended to es-
cape to Dallas, Texas, where they
contemplate residing for a couple of
years
The surprise of this highly esteem
ed husband and wife was complete,
and with glad smiles and loving hand
shakes they welcomed their old
friends of nearly 80 years standing to
this home known far and wide for its
generous, unselfish hospitality, for
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar welcomed all
who crossed their threshold with old
time southern hospitality, which let us
hope. may exist as long as southern
breezes stir the leaves of the palmetto
tree.
The invaders then took possession
of the dining room and kitchen, and
soon fragrant coffee was steaming up
on the kitchen range which was serv-
ed with the bountiful lunch that the
night marauders had brought with
them. All then repaired to the cozy
sitting room, where speeches were
made by nearly all present, expressing
their regret that for the present at
least they are to lose the companion
ship of this good man and woman,
who by their example. their influence,
acts of charity, and good counsel,
have ever aided in creating one Of the
best neighborhoods in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar, We shall miss
you in the coming years, but hope
again that in that land to which you
are travelling with ever feebler steps,
but stronger faith, we may renew the
friendly days OF yore and that the
prayer we sang tonight. God be with
Us Till We Meet Again will be
granted to us all.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
; OLATHE ITEMS .
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Miss Mary Mcneil spent the week
end at Colona with homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Freeland have
been staying at the Whitener home
on California Mesa the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Roatcap enter
tanned a number of friends at a
Rook party Thursday night.
Emory Roatcap, who has been con-
fined to his bed with typhoid fever, is
able to sit up.
H. NJ. Freeland was in Delta We'd
nesday on business, and came back
admiring the new pavement there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Roatcap and
two children were Sunday afternoon
guests at the Steel home at Memo
ken.
The ladies of the Baptist church,
who served dinner election day, have
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
PROFESSOR FONDER
TELLS CHURCH
ABOUT AGRICULTURE

The Mems Glass Of the Methodist
church enjoyed its fortnightly meet
ing and dinner in the church parlors
Monday evening, there being an un-
usually good attendance
F. W. Austin presided as toastmast-
er and introduced John +. Fonder, in
structor in agriculture at the Delta
high school. Mr.. Fonder explained
in detail the object of the Smith.
Hughes system and the advanced
methods which it teaches. Primarily,
he said, it was to help the boy to de
yelop. His remarks were eagerly
listened to by all
Rev. Ely who is holding religious
services in North Delta, was called
upon, and told Of the efforts on the
part Of North Delta people to secure
funds for erecting church there.
Personally, he stated that he did not
favor asking Delta business men to
assist in this work.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
LOCAL NEWS
. >~>>>>><><<<<<><> =

Annie and Frank Jurcheck. school
students, were weekend visitors with
homefolks at Somerset last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Swiekard Of
Paonia departed Tuesday for Indiana.
where they will visit with relatives,
and where they may decide to To-
cate.
Returning to Montrose Tuesday was
Mrs. Joe Ainley. who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. John Duer
Miss Della Hart went to Trinidad
Tuesday to visit Indefinitely with
friends.
Mrs. L. I. Doughty. and daughters,
Marguerite and Marioria, went to
Grand Junction Tuesday to visit a
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

few days with friends, Rev. ]. Mac
lines and family
Returning home from Montrosc on
Monday were Mrs. Lee Gray and two
children. Leroy and Charles. who
have been visiting with relatives at
that place.
w. Il. Little, who went TO Marshall
of cattle. returned home the first OF
the week.
George A. Reynolds came down
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

from Ridgway Monday to remain In.
definitely lie Is IN search OF wor.
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Norton are on.
joyiuE a visit with Mr. Norton's aunt
Mrs W c. Lawhead. who came Ir
from Salt Lake City Tuesday morn
ing.
Mrs. +. A. Weber Of Montruso wa.
the weekend guest OF DR. Elsie r
Hampton and daughter. Mrs Alberta
Campbell
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
Enjoying Vacation Visit.

Miss Lucy Verhofstad. who is en-
joying a brief vacation from her
duties in connection with the Bell
Telephone company. went to Grand
Junction Monday for a few days Wis
it with her sister, Miss Mae VerhOf-
stad. She was accompanied by her
nephew, Bobby Blackburn.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

DIR. Brady observes that "parsnIps
are safe to eat, whenever you like"
That qualifying phrase is great
comfort.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
COL. w. R. PROCTOR
Real Estate and Live Stock
AUCTIONEER
Paonia, Colorado
Coop. Phone 141-R.
Call at my expense.
Colorado

In all my years of expert
ence ! never saw a better sea
son than this year promises to
be. / have several sales listed
in the Paonia vicinity. If you
are thinking of having a sale
] would advise claiming your
date as soon as possible.
| have had % years. eXper-
ience in the auction business
and have always given the best
of satisfaction.
Sales cried everywhere, 2%o
commission on Farm Sales.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-10-10
TWO BIG PICTURES COMING

Edmund Anderson says he has Sc
cured the great picture, "The Cover
ed Wagon" for Thanksgiving Day in
White Bluffs. He plans to have both
matinee and evening show. From
scenic standpoint this picture has
never been excelled and depicting as
it does the trials and tribulations of the
hardy bands of pioneers who trek
ked over the then unknown West
in 184o to hew out a new home from
the wilderness, it has well earned
its reputation of being one of the
greatest pictures of all time.
Movie fans should not forget either
the big picture America" that is to
be shown at Liberty hall on Satur-
day, October 18. This picture re-
Gently finished a rim in Seattle and
drew tremendous crowds. Mr.. An
derson is to be commended for Sc
curing two such expensive pictures
and should be rewarded by capacity
houses when they are shown. 1t is
doubtful even then if he can break
even