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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER

Mrs. William Long, 1928 gath ave-
nue. was hostess Thursday night for
the business meeting of the Industrial
Art Club at which election of Officers
resulted as follows: Mrs. Crsova
Brown, president; Mrs. Beatrice Will
liams, vice president; Mrs. Nellie Will
son, secretary; Mrs. Virginia Griffin,
assistant secretary; Mrs. William
Lcng, treasurer. Mrs. Griffin was
chosen head of the Art committee
and Mrs. Wilson head of the Ways
and Means committee. Mrs. Cornelia
Moore and Mrs. Alma Wilson were
voted membership in the club. Plans
are being completed for a Mardi
Gras entertainment to be given Feb
ruary %. H
Mrs. A.. c.. Waters received word
from her sister, Mrs. Maggie l.. Page
of the death of her neice, Mary Nor
man Lee. Mrs. Page will be remem-
bered to Seattle friends as the grand
daughter of Sergt Alfred Rucker. :.
Mr.. Thomas D. Salter, of Spokane.
is here visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Spatt for the winter.
Mrs. Robt. Dorsey entertained at
a beautifully appointed birthday din
ner Sunday at her home celebrating
the birthday anniversaries of her hus-
band and Master Robert Matthias, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Matthias. Cow
ers were placed for six.
Mrs. A.. C. Waters entertained with
4 party last Monday evening honor
ing her husbands birthday. annivers-
airy. # ..
The Lone Star Art Club will meet
Friday afternoon, Jan. 20 at the home
Of Mrs Alice Presto, 1878 30th Ave
nue..
:. Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Dyson, of Port
Angeles, Wash, arrived in Seattle
last Sunday and Mrs. Dyson who If
i'll was placed in Virginia Mason Hos
pital for medical care. Mrs. H. r.
Warren, daughter of Mrs. Dyson ar
rived from Port Angeles, Monday to
be at the bedside of her mother. Dur
ing their stay in Seattle, Mr.. Dyson
and Mrs. Warren are house guests OF
Mrs. F. NJ. James.
The Welcome Club has announced
m apron sale and musical program
to be given Tuesday, January 81 at
Sojourner Truth Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Billings in hon.
m. r
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Carter Charity Club
Changes Name

Following instructions from ma
tionsl headquarters in Chicago the
Seattle branch of the Carter Charity
and Benevolent Club will hereafter
be known as the Emma B. Delaney
Charity and Benevolent Club, No. rs.
At their meeting Wednesday evening
at Sojourner Truth Home the club
held annual election of officers as
follows:
President, Mrs. N. T. Fisher; vice
president, Mrs. Mamie Webb; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Minnie Cook; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. M. T..
Glass; treasurer, Mrs. Lulu Beavers;
chairman of sick committee, Mrs. Ora
Brooks; Chaplain, Mrs. b. B. Taylor.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Cards of Thanks

I desire to express my sincere
appreciation to all my friends
for their sympathy and floral
tributes, occasioned by the death
Of my dear wife, Mary Van Dyne,
who passed away December 20,
1927.-Leon Van Dyne.
We take this means to thank
our many friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy
during the Illness and death of
our dear wife and daughter Lii
liam Riley Campbell, who passed
away January 8, 1928. We es-
pecialiy thank Rev. A. r. Dobhins
for his consoling sermon, Mrs.
Estella jackson for the beautiful
solo, Mrs. j. n, Drake for her
poem and all who sent floral
tributes.-Joseph Campbell, Hus-
band; Mrs. Ida Riley, Mother.
We wish to express oar appreci-
alton for the sympathy ana as
sistance given us during the ILL.,
ness and death of our mother,
Mrs. Fannie benson, who passed
away December 81, 1927. We
especially. thank Rev. S. u. How
ell and assistant elders for their
consoling remarks land all, friends
who sent floral tributes. Mrs.
p. wv. Bagby, Mrs. "A. d. Bail,
Mrs, D., f. FulleryiSpokane Wash,
Mrs. Marie ThonHjson, Yakima,
10, ~. ~, T.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
From One !" Ad" Insertion
Receives Seven Calls

1t pays to advertise in The Enter
prise, says Mrs. John Dawson, 1924
23rd Ave-, who Inserted a "House
For Rent" advertisement last week
and received seven phone calls on
Saturday. One insertion of an ad-
yertisement in The Enterprise rent
ed Mrs. Dawson's property to a re-
liable tenant.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
St. Phillips Mission to
Observe Third Anniversary

A stereopticon lecture and musi-
cal program will be presented hext
Tuesday night, January II, at st.
Clements Parish Hall, gath Ave. and
East. Fir ST., by st. Phillips Mission
In observance of the third anniver-
sary of the establishment of their
branch of the Episcopal Church.
I, A beautiful series of pictures will
be shown and the literary and musi-
cal program will be presented by
some of Seattle's best talent,
st. Phillips Mission was Organized
in 1925 by Father Lealtead of ST.
Paul during visit to Seattle. The
organization committee was CON-
posed OF Mrs. G. w. Hobbs, Mrs.
May Embry, Mrs. Arthur Harris and
Mrs. Q. r. Allen The entertainment
next Tuesday night is free and the
general public is invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Nakia entertained
with a beautifully appointed seven
course dinner last Wednesday COM
plimenting DR.. and Mrs. C. j. Allen
at which covers were placed for Or
and Mrs. Allen, Mrs. L. T. Howard.
Mrs. B. Vaughn, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Daniels and the host and hostess.
A fire was discovered Sunday night
in the apartment of Mrs. Julia GRAY
causing considerable damage to the |
mouse and destroying all of her
clothes. No one was at home at the
time. The building belongs to Mr.. /
aud Mrs. A. Walker who live in the
upper apartment. The cause of the
fire. is unknown.
Mrs. George E. Scott of Portland
was the guest of Mrs. J. R. Chase on
Saturday returning to her home SUN
day.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
- Notice! ., 81.
Federated Club Women

The nidwinter executive
beard meeting of the State Fed
GRAFTON of Colored Women's Or
carnations Of Washington and
Jurisdietion, will be held Sunday,
January is, in Seattle at the So
journer Truth Home. 1922 23d
Avenue at two o'clock pm. The
personnel of the board consists
of the state officers, presidents
of clubs, and chairmen of the de-
partments. A large attendance
is requested as there are vital
questions to come before the
board. -
Mrs. Nettie J. Asberry.
President.
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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Notice
Republican Club

King County Colored Republi-
can Club will meet Sunday, Jan.
10, at 3 PM, at Masonic Hall,
2lst ave. E. jefferson st. Frank
Edwards and Phil TindalI, candi-
dates for mayor will speak.
All voters are invited to attend
this meeting. Ladies especially in
yited.-H. r. Cayton, president;
N. 7. Greene, secretary.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Mine Owner In City

Mr.. J. f. Stark of Alice Arm,
British Columbia is guest at the Gold
en- West Hotel while spending vaca-
tion in Seattle. Mr.. Stark Is owner
of the Wolf Silver Mine near Alice
Arm which is rated one of the rich
est mines in the district. During
last December, ore valued at $4,000
was shipped from this mine. Mr..
Stark is the only colored man in the
district where he has lived several
years. He reports splendid opportun-
ties for prospectors in British Col
umbia. Mr.. Stark is a member Of
Harmony Lodge of Masons, Seattle.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER

The Harmony Art Twelve Club
met last Thursday at the home of
Mrs. S. d. Wright at which time plans
We're made fcr valentine party. A
delicious luncheon was served by the
hostess, after which the club adjourn
ed to meet with Mrs. Lillian Wal
lace, Jan. 10.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

p Keep off date Feb. l8. Entertain
ment by Evergreen Temple Daush-
ter Elks. @te- 20 aae
One of the elaborate affairs CIV
en- this season was "A Night in Mon
te Carlo" given Saturday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Chase,
by ePhe Midnight Troubadours.' The
home was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. Guests upon entering
were presented with ten pennies
with which they were invited to try
their luck, at various games offered
for their amusement. Dancing was
also enjoyed during the evening, and
q buffet luncheon was served in the
attractive breakfast trooIn. About
eighty guests attended the: affair. The
hosts were Messrs. Milton Bonner,
Charley Lewis and A. w. Robinson. I
Mrs. Hazel Walker who underwent
an operation at the City Hospital is
much improved. i Her sister, Mrs.
Clarinda, Phelps of Butte. is here, to
attend her bedside. =
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Every Good Bye
Amt Gone" g

Every shut eye amt asleep and
every good bye amt gone The lat
ter part of this old quotation was
proven to Miss Marie Berry. Yukon
apartments, 661 Yesler, FRIDAY when
she told James Williams of the same
him. a
well honey" said Williams, "if
you think you can get along without
me, get busy and pack up" HGetting
along without you,S big boy, is one
thing that amt going to do nothing
else, but, said the young woman as
she proceeded to load UP suit case.
She was in for disappointment, how
ever, when she passed from her b,~i-
room to the living room she found
the doors all! locked and her sweetie
held the key. you may have packed
that bag said Williams, "but YOU
are going to carry some other things
besides that and two of those things
are going to be black eyes" He
was carrying out his threat when the
police smashed in and rescued the
young woman. Williams was fined
$40 and costs in police court Monday. .
Mrs. A. C. Waters entertained at
dinner New Years Day honorinp Mrs.
Ida Wilson and son, Monroe, Mrs.
A. Evans. Messrs. Joseph Mass and
s. I. l.. Waters. - ~,
The Rose Bud STUDY Club met last
Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. VIM. G. Wilson. After the reg-
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

The Will Do Club will meet Mon
day at the home of Mrs. r. Curtis,
23l4 f. Howell at which time plans
will be made for the Martha Washing
ton Tea. -
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

Mrs. Margaret McShan. Mrs. Ber-
nadine Harvey and Mr.. Floyd Turn
ham left Sunday night for Spokane
to attend the funeral of their sister,
Mrs. ID. A. Hilbert.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

Keep off date, Feb. ~, Mardi Gras
by Industrial Art Club.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

Mrs. George E. Scott of Portland
was the guest of Mrs. J. r. Chase on
Saturday returning to her home sun
day.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

Mrs. Anna L. Evans was hostess at
we'll appointed dinner honoring her
nephew, Mr.. Samuel Scott of Roslyn
and Mrs. B. Lock of Longview. Gov
ers were placed for twenty guests.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13

The Welcome Club has announced
m apron sale and musical program
to be given Tuesday, January 81 at
Sojourner Truth Home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
FOREIGNERS talk
BEFORE GATHERING
Consrss,doa,lsk Har Hea
for More Cooperation

Bridgeport. Oct. II N-Speakina
before more than 500 representative
Congregationalists assembled from
all parts Of the country at the ilsth
annual meeting Of the American
BOARD of Commerce for Foreign
Missions today. Ali Takeuchi OF
Kobe. Japan. made plea for his
country to the U. s. for "a little
more rational life for the Japanese. "
Mr.. Tskeuchi who is specializing
In the study and practice of so
ciology In this country. spoke on the
fundamental problems Of Japanese
life and the struggle to get rid OF
the obstinate effects of the feudal-
tstic conceptions.
He stated that the proportion OF
the number of students In colleges,
universities and professional schools
to the entire population Of the
United States In 1923 was about 6h
per thousand, whereas In Japan
there were only l $40 per thousand.
The need in Japan today. he said.
was more rational and constructive
education for more rational life.
Edward B. Haskell, D. d. Of Sofia,
Bulgaria, who has worked among
his race for 70 years declared that
the people have come to abide by the
word Of the missionary and would
even walk miles in a snow storm to
keep a promise or pay q debt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17

It was the influence OF Young Mis-
sion schols which kept Bulgaria
loyal to the United States during the
World war crisis he said.
The Chinese point Of view in the
matter Of what American mission
aries have accomplished in China
was given by Ching Lien Ii. Of
Tientsin. These missionaries today
he stated. can be, Of still more as
distance to remedy the new national
psychology. which exists under the
new governmental conditions.
Zone great need In China now |.
the Christian spirit Of duty and of
brotherliness In every walk of life. +"
he said.
''The government believes on the
freedom of religious belief. She
wants the missionary school regis
tered. eliminating compulsory re-
ligious instruction and wants the
principal of the school to be changed
and the mission school to comply
with government school organization
and curriculum.
what China experienced In her
contracts with western nations dur
ing tho last 100 years was fighting
and luminosity. Through their con-
facts with the missionaries they now
have gained the friendship and love
Of Jesus"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
GOOD BILL At CAPITOL

Tonight is the last showing of
Emil Jannings at the Capitol in
THE Patriot" as the entire show
changes on Thursday and brings a
double feature bill par excellence.
A throbbing love tale. with an
undercurrent of fraternal pride is
1.-The First Kiss co-starring Fay
Wray and Gary Cooper. Para
mounts Glorious Young Lovers. :"
which IL at the Capitol Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
The story is an original one writ
ten by Tristram Topper. which ap-
peared in the Saturday Evening Post
under the name of -Four Brothers"
In transferring the tale to the screen.
Paramount has neither added nor
taken away anything from the story.
1t is that fact which makes the pic
ture SO outstanding. and aside from
being authentic, is one OF the most
inspiring love stories ever shown
here.
The co-feature offers Rod La
ROGUE in Captain Swagger" with
Sue Carol, a great drama that offers
much action and thrills.
A new chapter Of THE Collegians''
will also be offered.
On Sunday for four days Norma
Talmadge will be presented in 1.-The
Woman Disputed" her best film
story in many a day and with Gill
bert Roland as her leading imam.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Comptroller Files
City Finance Report

At the close of the first six
months of the city's fiscal year, a
balance of $l.774.915.7s remained
in city funds. Comptroller Hanford
l.. Curtis has reported. Expendi-
lures made from these accounts
totaied $2.437.5sI45.
The smallest withdrawal was from
permanent paving funds. where
only $l4.75 has been paid out, leav-
ine $17.9s5.25. All special appro-
priations have been forwarded to
the agencies for which they were in
tended. thus disposing of $l74,965.
This is the first financial statement
OF the comptroller showing with
drawal from the reserve fund for
liquor license rebates. this account
having been wiped out to afford re-
lief for the unemployed.
No state highway work has been
done. leaving this 5000 item intact,
and nothing has been withdrawn
from the sci. l43S emergency ac-
count. The police department has a
balance OF $l13.093.92. and the fire
department balance of S1l3,26152
Represented for the most part In
salaries to be paid. the consolidated
school district has at its disposal
$745.o93.70.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17

taken even by society are fighting for
the rights of those whom they are
designated to protect"
1.-The fingerprint division does rot
really belong to the police depart
ment and ii people would only
realize its usefulness they would not
think it obnoxious. 1t has been found
that fingerprints is the best way Of
Identification and keeping 4 record
OF people and ii everyone was forced
to keep his own fingerprint record
and use it instead OF business card,
there would not be SO much swind-
ling. kidnapping. no speculation. If
in buying stocks from person, We
asked him to leave his fingerprints
instead of business card, there
would be no flimflamming of peo-
pie out of their money and nine
times out OF ten. the salesman whose
intentions are base, would leave
without a cent. 1t would mean the
driving under cover thousands of
spectators by means of fingerprint
Identification. On the other hand.
ii We used this means of identifica-
ton ON children soon after their
birth. KIDNAPPING would be cut down
considerably. because II would be
easier to find the kidnapped person.
After all the finEerprint record is
not SO bad. if society would only
realize its great benefits"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Smith.Wess0n Get
Verdict Against Them

Boston, Oct. II %-An altAna-
tive verdict of $4,000 was returned
in the federal court today against
Smith & Wesson, Inc, of Springfield.
defendants in a breach OF contract
suit brought by Gilbert's Patents,
Ltd, OF England.
1t was alleged that Smith and
Wesson bought the American rights
on the Gilbert Steel Wheel company
and the Gilbert Tool company ana
that they agreed to pay royalties
amounting to $l,650,0OO over y
period of II years for the rights.
The Gilbert company alleged that
the Springfield firm failed to keep
the agreement.
1t was announced that the case
would be taken to the circuit court
Of appeals and that the alternative
verdict was returned to save furthe.
trial should the circuit court find
the decision of the district at fault
in point of law. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
boy OF Il TAKES
WITNESS Stand
1sdfs Today in Waterbury
hrson-nurdT Trial

Waterbury. Oct. II NWalter
kosclnewski. aged IL. was on the
stand this morning upon resumption
Of the trial of Louis N. Leopold.
charged with arson and murder Oh
the morning Of February S. when an
explosion took place In 4 furnitu .
store in Baldwin street. causing
death to three persons
The lad gave his story and was
cross examined by John H. Cassidy
for the defense. He was q mem :
Der If Y family living in the build
ing. He said he was thrown out OF
bed by force Of an explosion.
The same thing happened to his
mother and younger brother. He
ran into the front OF the apartment
to awaken two men roomers. All
went into the dining room on the
Baldwin street side. The gas was
lighted but 1t burned only three
minutes. They looked out Of the
window end saw sparks coming from
the furniture store underneath.
That night. the 9TH. the lad said
he with his mother went to the meat
market in the block and he had
noticed an odor of gasoline in the
hallway. He smelled gasoline when
he came back.
To Mr.. Cassidy the witness said he
did not know the smell OF alcohol.
He described gasoline as smelling
like kerosene. He did not think the
market sold kerosene. His father
did not have a still and he did
not know that there was = stu IN
another fiat. He had never seen any
drunken men come out Of the store
OF Thomas Moynihan.
Mrs. Moynihan.' whose two boys
died in the fire which the state al
leEes was started by Samuel Weiss,
alleged fire bug. who also lost his
life. was on the stand yesterday
afternoon. She told Of the explosion
which turned herself and ak chill
dren out Of bed. The store OF her
husband was once s1loon. she
said that 1t was used only for .
lunchroom and liquor was never
made in it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
WALLACE berry AT STRAND

Tonight Is the last showing of d.
w. Griffith's Battle of the Sexes
and an excellent vaudeville program
headed by Dave Harris and his COM
pany OF entertainers at the Strand.
Lives of $4,000 wanderers torn
wide open to startle Snug world!
The habits. lives. motives of hobo
land are revealed for the public to
see In "Beggars of Life" Jim Tully's
story of tramp life. pictured by Para
mount at the Strand Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
Here indeed is 4 picture with
power for public satiated with pap
and spineless stories. Here IL 4 pic
ture to tap the vein of wanderlust in
every man: picture In tune with
the changing times. Here IL a pic
ture Of picturesque fellows with no.
romance in their eyes, kicked. cuffed.
beaten. bounded but finding adven-
ture at every turn. Here ia a pic
ture of those strange anti-social be-
ings. living without the law. wander
ing. drifting around. beggars Of life.
The vaudeville program will offer
five great acts featuring step by
Step very fine variety offering
with a cast of five entertainers:
Broadway Hits with Florence Hedges
and Co. present song, dance and
comedy Offering that Is great: The
Joy Bros. and Gloom present 'Komi-
kali kops," comedy song offering
that is very funny; Evans Lee and
Co. ere novelty artists: and the Barto
Trio will present Exciting Mo-
ments'
Beginning Sunday Richard Dix
, will be offered with Ruth Elder
transatlantic flyer in Moran of the
Marines"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Y. Mt A. i B. FAIR

The Y. NJ. r. A. & B. society opens
its annual fair tomorrow night In its
hall on Main street. Booths have
been erected on both sides of the
large hall. and as one enters they are
greeted with a complete new line OF
merchandise. most Of which has
never been shown at fair before.
The committee in charge has de-
"idrd after popular demand to con-
duct a corn game. This game is very
popular at the sea- shores in the sum-
mer time and should be in much de-
mand at an indoor fair.
Sullivan's orchestra will furnish
music for the dancing and a special
high grade entertainment each eve
ming.
1t is expected that the attendance
at the fair this year will Guido any
of the old time fairs Of years ago.
The admission price Of 10 cents with
no canvassers. and free dancing and
special door prize given out each
evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Mother Says "N0", So
Her Daughter Can't Wed

A mothers stern refusal to sane
ton the marriage of her daughter.
has cut short the marital plans Of
Donlonic J. Lamonte. aged 20, Of
II Franklin street. and Angenia c.
Bonk. aged is. of 81 Olive street.
and their application for mar
riage license has been pigeon-'S,led
awaiting developments. Lamonte
and Miss Bonk filed marriage inten-
tons yesterday. but when Mrs.
Catherine Bonk, mother Of the pros
pective bride learned OF their plans
she hustled 10 the office OF the town
clerk and made protest. Col.
Thompson assured her that her
objection was sufficient to prevent
the wedding and she went away
satisfied.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
One of Gen. Sheridan'S
Officers Buried Today

Noroton, Oct. II N-Lester A.
Rockwell, civil war veteran, 81
years old. who rode In the First
Connecticut Cavalry under General
Philip Sheridan a. divisional COM
mander. was buried from the Sol
diers Home today. He died Monday
night Of pneumonia. Last Augn
Rockwell hiked from California
the Home in So days, most OF ~
distance on foot. He spent only s."
in making the trip.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Arctic Star Wins
At CesareWitch Races

Sir Mathew Wilson's Arctic Star to-
day won the Cesarewitch, famous
autumn handicap of IL miles.
$. Sanford's Blancona was second
and Accalmie, owned by Matthew
Goudchaux. third. Arctic Star led
by three lengths with l IL lengths
between the second and third. The
betting was to /. IS to and 25
10 l against. The stakes were 1000
pounds with extras added. Fifteen
ran.