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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

Guidance week which comes in June.
Tri Art Coterie is giving the pro-
gram for the last vesper service at
the Y. w. C. A. Club Center, 500 w.
Central Ave. Readings by the Misses
Louise Douglas and Mary Toliver,
piano selections by the Misses Doris
Erwin and Margaret Benjamin and a
talk by Miss Rachel Gooden will make
up the program.
The Monogram Circle of st. James
Church visited Crispus Attacks home
Sunday to cheer the aged who are
living there. Refreshments were
served
The Cameo Club held their regu ar
meeting Saturday, May 18th, at the
residence of Miss Katherine Allen,
697 Rondo St. Delicious refreshments
were served and all report wonder
full time.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
ST. PAUL

Send your news items to Marvin
Shivers, 276 W. Central Ave-, teie
phone Elkhurst 5183.
DR.. and Mrs. Cliquet of Sidney,
Australia, were luncheon guests of
Mrs. Tracey Young, 800 W. Central
Ave.
Mrs. Lillia Belle O'Shields Duncan
left for Tuskegee, Alabama, where
she is nurse in the Veterans Hos
pital, she had two weeks vacation
which was spent with parents and
friends.
Mrs. w. H. Archer returned re-
Gently from Chicago where she has
been visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Harris now re-
side at 381 Carroll Avenue with Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Archer.
Mrs. Harold Hilyard has recently
moved into her new modern six-room
home. 1t is situated at 551 W. Cen
trail Ave.
Mrs. Fred McCracken, s52 AL
bemarle St., entertained the Twin
City Matrons on Wednesday, May
18th.
Next week will find Mr.. and Mrs
P. Homer Coins settled in their new
home at GEL W. Central Ave.
Mrs. Caldwell Watkins of Chicago
is in the city visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Tracey Young. The charm
ing young matron intends to spend a
week in the city.
Frank Nash, former Meharry stu
dent is the first of the out of town
students to arrive in the city for the
summer months. Mr.. Nash is at the
Keystone Hotel.
Miss Kathryn Lealtad of New York
City is expected in the city this week
to visit her parents, the Rev. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Lealtad, GAS Mackubin
Street. After her visit here, Miss
Lealtad will sail for France where she
intends to complete her vacation.
Miss Audrey Boswell, University
of Minnesota Student, is home from
the hospital where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis. Miss Bos-
well is the sister of Mrs. Maurice
Hickman, TIA st. Anthony Ave.
The Young Women's Club of St.
Phillips Episcopal Church was enter
tanned last Friday by Mrs. Freda
Jackson, 910 Rondo St.
Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority met at the Y W. C. A. Club
Center last week. The members dis
cussed plans for the Vocational
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SOCIETY, LOCAL
and PERSONAL
MINNEAPOLIS 6

Mrs. Percy Hughes, 1882 Oakland
Ave-, entertained the Junior Matrons
After delicious refreshments, the
ladies played 500. Mrs. Estelle Nc
Coy won the first prize; Mrs. Marie
Hyde, the BOBBY, and Mrs. Alma Can
non was successful in getting the
guest prize.
The Booker T. Washington Club
met at the residence of Mrs. Harry
Allen, 1916 4th Ave. S., last Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. B. P. Lewis is at home to her
many friends at GA Dupont Ave, N.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Eddings of
2728 N. End St., entertained twenty
guests at sumptuous five-course din
ner Sunday afternoon. The house
was beautifully decorated, color
scheme of pink and green was car
ried out in every detail. All the
guests departed, agreeing that the
newlyweds, Mr.. and Mrs. Eddings
were delightful host and hostess.
Rev. George Mcneil of Kansas
City, Kansas, is the house-guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Eddings, while
attending Western Baptist Conven-
ton. Rev. Mcneil is the uncle of Mrs.
Eddings.
Mrs. M. M. Donovan is now resid-
ing at 725 Emerson Ave. North.
Mrs. Oscar Grouse, mother of Mrs
Geo. Brady, formerly of 1892 Fourth
Ave. S., remains very i'll in the Gen.
eral Hospital.
Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather last Saturday, May 18th, The
Invitational Track meet at Carleton
College, Mortified, Mimi, was held
Of the 500 athletes who participated
three were colored, of the Twin Cities
Judy of South High, Minneapolis
Hargreaves of Mechanics Arts, st
Paul, and Shanks of Central, Mime.
apolis. They report having wonder
full time. The hospitality and cour
tesy towards the colored athletes wa:
excellent.
On Tuesday evening, May 18th
Mrs. Fred Lewis (Sedalia Mickens)
of 1921 18th Ave. &c., was very pleas
antly surprised by party of friends
Sponsored by Mrs. Minnie Alexander
and Mrs. Alice Brown, the party
gathered at the home of Mrs. Alex
ander and together journeyed out tx
the home of Mrs. Lewis and presented
her with a beautiful Rayon bedspreac
and other presents. A gala time fol
lowed, during which delicious luncl
was served.
Mrs. ]. C. Higgins of Memphis
Tenn, arrived in the city Wednesday
May 18th, to visit relatives anc
friends. Mrs. Higgins is the sister Of
Mr.. Milton Shanks and Mrs. Charles
White on Smelling Ave.
Three more names have been added
to the N. A. A. C. P. Baby contest
They are Josephine Smith, 815 Lyn-
dale Place. Mary Mitchell, 202E
Riverside Ave., and Erline Williams
1921 Fifth St. So. Everybody is very
busy these days and nobody has much
time to get out and vote; but remem-
Der your baby must win and we are
reminded that "Not to the strong is
the battle, nor to the swift is the
race" =. Have you voted yet? You
can vote for fifty-four and as many
times as you like.
Mr.. B. M. McDew, we'll known real
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
MINNEAPOLIS
BAPTIST

Bethesda Baptist Church, 1118 9Th
street S., H. C. Parsons Pastor.
Morning Worship, 10:45,
Sunday school, 1915. B. Y. P. u,
$50. Evening service, 7:45
Parsonage, 2737 18th Ave. South.
Prayer Meeting Thursday, 500
P. M.
Topic: Prayer a Vital Relation
ship"
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

st. James A. M. E. Church, corner
Fourth Street and 18th Ave.
Sunday schooI9:30.
Morning service-10:45.
Christian endeavor-6:30
Night Services-7:30.
Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

Zion Baptist Church, Seventh and
Hoag Ave. North.
Sunday school-9:30 A. M.
Morning service-11:00 A. M.
Evening service-7:30 P. M.
Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor.
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METHODIST

st. Peter A. M. E. Church, 22nd
Street, Elliot and 10th Ave. S.
Morning service-10:45 A. M.
Sunday school-1:00 P. M.
Evening service-7:30 P. M.
Rev. H. C. Boyd, pastor.
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PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
Cedar and Summit Street

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
Cedar and Summit Street
Rev. Lee w. Harris, Minister
Dale 1893 719 st. Anthony
Services Every Sunday
1890 A. M.-Prayer Meeting
HOO A. M-Song Service
1880 A. M.-Preaching
12:45 P. M.-Sunday School
Evening Service
Little Pilgrim, Grotto and Central
600 P. M.-Junior B. Y. P. U.
700 P. M.-Senior B. Y. P. U.
500 P. M.-Song Service
Order of Service
$3.50 P. M-Preaching
Monday, 8:3O-Pilgrim's Mems Eel
lowship
Tuesday, 7:30-Boys' Rangers, and
Scouts
Wednesday-Praise Service and Bible
Study.
We extend to the public cordial
welcome to our services of worship.
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BORDER M. e. CHURCH

BURDEK M. Il. CH NCH
Fourth Ave. N. and Lyndale
Bible school-10:30 A. M.
Morning Worship-11:30 A. M.
Young Peoples Society-6:30 P. M.
Evening worship-7:30 P. M.
Bible study, Wednesday evening
7:30 P. M.
Rev. G. w. Thomas, pastor.
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Go to Church Sunday

ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCHES
Memorial Baptist Church
Corner Rice and Fuller Ave.
The Church for Everybody
Morning Service
Sunday School-9:45 A. M.
Preaching-11:00 A. M.
Evening Service
B. Y. P. U.-6:45 P. M.
Preaching-7:45 P. M.
Rev. M. j. Stewart, Pastor.
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st. Paul Baptist Church
Mackubin St. and West Central Ave.
Services
Sunday School A. M.
Preaching-11:0 100 A. M.
B. Y. P. U.-6:30 P. M.
Preaching-7:3O P. M.
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CHURCH OF GOD
578 Eighth Avenue North

Z. vi. HICKS, E!der
Residence-561 Eighth Avenue No.
Preaching Sunday-11:00 A. M. and
500 P. M.
Preaching Wednesday-8:0 P. M.
Bible School Sunday-1:00 P. M.
Bible Study Glass, Sunday-5:0O P. M
Children's Meeting, Sunday-5:0O
P. M.
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ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH
Rev. W. III. Griffin, Pastor

Corner Dale and w. Central Street
Sunday Services
Sunday School-9:30 A. M.
Preaching-10:45 A. M.
Allen C. E. League-6:30 P. M.
Preaching-7:45 P. M.
Mid-Week Service
Friday-Class and Prayer Meeting,
500 P. M.
CAMPHOR METHODIST CHURCH
Corner, 18th and Broadway
Preaching-11:OO A. M.
Sunday School-12:30 P. M.
Prayer Meeting-8:00 P. NJ, We'd
nesday.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

For good meals at reasonable
prices go to Peoples Lunch Room,
Kent st. and st. Anthony, St. Paul.
Special Fried Chicken dinner Sun
day, $50.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

The Church of God in Christ, GIG
Lyndale Ave. N.
Morning services-11 100 A. M.
Evening services-6 P. M.
Rev. F. CLANCY
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

FOR SALE Modern Bungalow and
Garage near Third Ave. So. and For
tieth st. If you want bargains in
real estate see
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

FOR RENT-3901 Fifth Ave. So,
Groom modern duplex for rent. Nc
Dew, 10 So. Third St., At. O621.
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WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH

WAYMAN A. M. e. CHURCH
Service every Sunday at Phyllis
Wheatley House. Morning service,
HOO A. NJ, evening service, 500
P. M. Sunday school, $3.50 A. M.
Everybody welcome. Rev. H. C. Clay
brook, pastor.
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Classified Wants

For Rent-furnished room for cou-
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Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

were six graduates Elizabeth Le- land, of Che Center School. Emma Gaudette, Harry Kciuhardt, and Stew en szyeh. of Rock Meadow, Ina F. Hathaway, and Berniee E. Young of Mashapaue
 Mrs II. R. Howard accompanied by her sister M4 Raymond Kelsey of Stafford. attended the commence. mout exercises at Syracuse. <. Il where Fuifman son of Sir and Mrs IT. k. Howard efalaasea from the New York StaJe College of Forestry If Syracuse University. with Che de gree of Bachelor uf Science.
 Al Che last meeting of the Maaha. uaug Lake pfauF5 Farce "Ths neostriek Seheof was played At the close af the evening Master Paul Rigner presented Miss Helen Willard in behalf of inc grange 6 five dollar gold piece. Miss Willard. has been 8
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

teacher in Union for four years, and does not expect to return next year.
 Invocation, Rev II A Coolidge; song. "Thc Last Day, chorus, essay How We Have Been of Service Co the Old World Bernice Young nrAiinns ''The Stickney lin Road, Harry Kcinhardt; song. eMy Garden Rose" Rock Meadow and Mashapaug Schools; essay. "How Che Radio Pro grams Have Helped the Naahapaug School" Ina Hathawag. easays "ln- dustries of Union. Emma tuudette; song. eRock a Bye" Center School essay. "Our Trip Co the 4-H Club Round Up Elizabeth Lelandi ora- tion. "Wondcrs of Radio, Steven szych. song. Commencement Day" Rcd School; Lessons Ahead, Rev. Ed- ward Eels. Staffordville; presentation of the diplomas. Albert N. Heck; song Union chorus benedletion, Rev H. M Lawson.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
VINcELETT IN JAIL
A..omobile Dealer Could Not Raise
 s1.6O0 Bond

After remaining locked up in the pgfnam police station until Saturday. Ri3iis Niueelett was unable to get q tsed of S1600 and was taken to Brook f,.r iail Go await the next criminal .srT df the superior court. Niucelett's fs-her came on from Boston an8 vis.t- @j him at the police station. but na fzr8 was forthcoming.
 The former proprietor of Wheel e.ts Motor Sales Company. who. it Is su.ged. sunk about s25 GOO in his busj- rs<s venture. was bound over e the E.-Her court when probable cause was f.rd after a trial on a charge Of em- tarelcmeHt. If the plan formulated at ts- hearing Is carried out. Nincellett vi'i be brought into the city court sra7n this afternoon on a charge of 5=.n0sing of an automobile he held on conditional bill of sale without notj- fvirg the vendee of the fact that he d|8 not have title to the car.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

and sufferings it was deemed practic- able Go escape and Wooster with sev- cral others who were able to unfaetcn their fetters succeeded in crawling through the passage and fled To the woods an hour before day, Their es- cape wass soon discovered and the alarm given Neariy 5H were retalen and bfou"hi back Co prl son. Wooster, more tricky hid him elf n the tnn of a dark hemloek upon the mountain until the next niebt wb4H he he~al his flight and finally succeeded in re lrhine the coast near NGn ag auA aae his way on board aa English vessel. where hr enlisted British 0f vice'
 Ended As Prison in 1927
 The use of the 0Id NeVgate pf sou ended in fs27 when Be3amate- were transferred to Wethef-fieid and since that date Hartford immediate south crn neighbarhood ha remained as the refuge for all of the Nutmeg State'a major transgressors of the law
 But perhaps that's enough of tht gloomy side of day leng mast old ..,',eatt as n prIson is ouiy memory now but as place of real historic in terest in Connecticut will remain as long as it's ancient stones continue to cling together.
 Newgate Lodge. while not sharing the full number of years of Old Newgate, possesses happier history than it's ruined neighbor, just across the road .and under the new order of things, in- cluding the most modern machines for viewing the prison of olden days, will doubtless be a magnet for those at- tracted Co East Granby and its famous show place.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
UNION

The following is the program of Che evening.
 Mrs. Grace Pratt of Hartford. visited her mother, Mrs. Charles Rindge on Friday
 Miss Ida Bartlett of Eastford. visit ed her auuf Mrs. Ora Young, and attended the graduation exercises of her cousins Brrnieo Young and lfcne Hathaway.
 Ni Florence Ba,rows. returned th.s weak from Connecticut Aritul tural College. where she has just com pletcd a year of graduate study iu GeHeties, and received the degree of Master of Science.
 fhe graduation exercises of the seheols tn town were held. June l7th at the church at T.3O p. m. There
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

Another important period in the his tory of one of Conneeticut's most his tur.c places Is marked by the taking over by Clarence ". Seymour of Hartford If Che famous old NeWgato Prison. long notable iu song and Sto- @ ard which for generations has drawn countless visitors This Easr Gganby rE.n autedates by many de- cades che days of the Revolution.
 Caverns Electrified
 While in the pazt ahose visiting Old Neweate and desirous of seeing all She points made giam0rous by history and tradition. found t necessary Q make pilerim8ee in daylight hours the visitors under present conditions wlli find the entire surroundings in the effuigenee of daylight no mat ter when the cal s made as even at night ail points If interest may be viewed perfectly. and electric light ing system extending to all caverns and hooks of the ruin.
 Old Newgate prison, which stands on the western slope If q spur es Taleott Mountain, has long been a spot of historic interest to students of history as well as 70 hosts of tou- rists and the return of warm weather is bringing them hack again. While technically "a rum the old prison is iH such a state of preservation that 1t almost tells in itself and is sur reundines the story of its days ot drama and dreariness, punishment 1 despair and hope. One wonders what the ancient inhabitants could think if they could but see the Satur- l day night dances there. too
 The ancient walls of the peniten tiary still remain in a fairly gooa state of preservation. They are pie ! turesaue in themselves but the at l tractiveness is enhanced by the natu ral beauty of the countryside. | is indeed a scene without a iarrine note for the remoteness of the days of the prisons activity as such soft. en the memory of what II was all about
 Oldest Copper Mine in U. s.
 l. may be news to many that the slte was not originally chosen for q prison and that its deep caverns were uat dug 1ut with the dungeon idea ia vleW i copper mine was sunk there in f707 and from The first shaft ol the pfIs5n developed some of is later phases T. ls matter of record that th's was the first shaft sunk for cop. per mining .H the United States.
 When George Washington and his a#=ae,asa= deiPd fbe authority of kHH George HI af England the mine fs5e#z.se ions were used bv the then badairs republic for many Tories alrhin the colonies considered q menace O the project If establishing separate nation By Washington own orders numerous layalists td fhe crown of England were sent to ConHeetieuts own Bastlle. The his
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
| MCGARRY ELECTED
 AT EAGLES CONVENTION

sherman F. Brunnell of Winsted. uas elected worthy president of the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual convention of the order beH in Naugatuck. Tuesday. John J. McGarry of this city was elected inside guard of the state body The next annual convention will be held in Norwich.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
GIVEN FAREWELL

After twenty-seven years residence in AttawauRan Mir and Mrs. Elmer Wood are to live in Danielson and will build their home there. Recently at the Methodist Episcopal church in At tawaugan, many of the friends of Mir. and Mrs. Wood gathered 10 present Mir Wood with q purse of gold and bouquet Of American Beauty roses to Mrs Wood
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

4 Chicago department store has established silence room, fitted with steamer chairs and chaises tongues, for it's exhausted women patrons.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
WILSONVILLE BOY IS
 ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD

Sylvio K. Gilbert. son of Joseph Q. Gilbert. Wilsonville. was ordained to the priesthood Sunday morning at Maryknoll Seminary. New York. Next Sunday he will conduct his first mass at St. Joseph's church. North Gr0sve- nordale Many friends of Fr. Gil- bert are making plans to attend st- Joseph's church next Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
OLD NAVIGATE PRISON

Historic Ruins at East Granby Lighted For Tourists Who Pay Night VstsPlace Where Tories and Desperate Criminals We're Once Kept Now Scene of Dances
 tContributed)
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

4 London school. started primarily to teach languages. now finds most of its pupils among American tourists who are anxious 10 acquire an Eng fish accent within a short time. A af... s.e,.,sa ia sses.sffaviff te A eagsFap
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
A Thrilling Escape

of the attempts to escape from the pri- son is one concerning a Tory by the name of Henry Wooster lt appears that after his confinement in prison he made key wbieh could unlock his fet- tcrs in the caverns. being careful of course to replace them before going up to his work each morning. An ac- count written of him by an acquaint- arc6 If his family says:
 One of the first things he attempted was tn make thorough exposition of the faVCrns, to see if there was any p0ss 5le way ef escape For this pur- pose be forced himself into one of the drains which discharged the waters of the mina- Ehls after the use of the mines as prison. had been carefully huIIt un Wtl stone and mortar. leav ing only narrow channel which was supposed to be thoroughly secured by r1n hars Watching opportunities he Cou,rWad t0 conceal in his clothes. frag WeHts of raflr0ds and carry them be low W th these he picked ont lttle by little. bits pf mortar until the bar were luoseHed SO as ta permit their removal in the same way he enlarged the drain in some of it's uarrowest nlaeez and after n4aas weal.e of hs=i to:., round nimseif near the outer crev- ice. Redou5led eXertions followed. in which he was aided as far as possible by other convicts who had the use of their hands lt was hard task At one time while far within. he gave himself up for lost \ stone overhead which he partially loosened fell into the drain behind him. effectualiy closing the passage and debarring his return. Unable 10 turn around or reach the stone with his hands. he concluded that his last hour was come. and that he must perish in his terrible prison His cries for help could scarcely be heard by the other convicts. and Ii i heard. it was doubtful f they could relieve him. With great effort. how. ever. he found he could push the stona littie with his foot. But wanld # pass the whole distance? For if there was one single place in the passage too small, he would he inextricably shut in. By bracing himself against the side and pressing with all his strength ! he succeeded at length in pushing tfa stone to a hollow spot. which would permit him Co pass over it With des- ] perate energy he crowded himself hy. and at last emerged into the cavern just before the daybreak bell sounded 70 call the prisoners To their labor. H. had been in the drain all night. and came forth bleeding and nearly ex- hausted He war obliged to conceal his suffering condition fro m the guard. otherwise t would lead to a search and j exposure; SO replacing with the help of his comrades his irons and clothing flor he had gone into the drain nakedl he dragged himself up the ladder to his work If his bruises and hageard condition was noticed at an by the off cers. # excited no remarks. the evi- denees of fighting and sleeplessnesa being too common 70 awaken any sus- nicion.
 "A few nights afterwards. having
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
Medical Quality n Mineral Rock

Medical Quality in Mineral Rock
 "The caverns have generally been extremely favorable to the health and longevity of the occupants which is at tributed to some medical quality in the mineral rock Ii is q curious fact, that many of the convicts having previously taken the itch. or other loathsome diseases while confined in the county iails. which were very filthy, on being fer few weeks kept in the caverns at night. entirely recovered: and it is perhaps still more strange that those who came apparently in health gen. crallv had for n short time eutaneous eruptions which appeared to work ou. of fbeir blood "