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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12

was executed in August, 1924, and wit
messed by Fred A. Thayer, Frederick
A. Thayer, Jr., and Rebecca White.
Letters of administration were
granted Walter Rhodes, Oakland, on
the estate of his deceased father, JOS
eph S. Rhodes, late of Swanton.
Charles A. Ashby Deer Park, was
appointed administrator of the estate
of his deceased wife, Allie M. Ashby.
Estate of Alexander C. George, first
and final account; Myrtle M. Sollars,
administrative.
Estate of D. Seymour Ofutt ct all;
fourth account; Harland L. Jones and
Daniel E. Offutt, trustees.
Estate of Bernard Opel ct al; third
account; Simon Opel, guardian.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12
Birthday Congratulations To-

Shirley Krause, Oakland, Sunday
January 8.
Helen Louise Harmed, Oakland, JAN
uary 5.
Mrs. Emma Gortner, Mountain Lake
Park, Sunday, January Is.
Oliver w. Hardesty, Mountain Lake
Park, Thursday, January u.
Brison Glotfelty, McHenry, Friday
January 6.
Mrs. Walter Hamill, McHenry, Fri
day, January 6.
Virginia Ellen Walton, McHenry
Saturday, January 7.
Margaret Sue Glotfelty, Wednesday
January II.
Carl w, Frazee, Oakland, Friday
January 10.
Miss Grace Deal, McHenry, Tues
day, January IT.
Mrs. George Glotfelty, McHenry
Tuesday, January II.
Henry Earring, Oakland, celebrated
his first birthday anniversary yester-
day.
George Henry Hanst, Oakland, Fri
day, January 10.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12

will return to Oakland some time this
week.
Howard Smouse, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel P. Smouse, who applied
for enlistment in the United States
Navy several months ago, was ordered
to report last week for training at the
u. S. N. training school at Norfolk,
Va, and left Immediately for that
city.
Henry Sines, aged 90 years, is re-
covering from an injury to his foot
sustained more than a week ago when
he was Engaged in the woods and had
hitched team to log which rolled
upon his foot, producing a painful in
Jury. Few men of Mr.. Sines' age are
as active and have an urge to be con-
stantly at work.
Clarence Leighton returned to his
home here on Monday from points in
the Southwest where he visited Mr..
and Mrs. B. M. Wiley, in Phoenix, Ar
iona, for two weeks and also visited in
Mexico. He had planned to go on to
the West Coast while absent from his
home, but changed his plans so that he
could return here sooner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12
Mountain Top Ministers To Meet

The Mountain Top Ministers Asso-
citation will hold its monthly meeting
next Monday, January Is, at 1890
o'clock, in the Lutheran church at Red
House. Members of the association will
be guests of Rev. A. X. Jones, and fol-
lowing the meeting luncheon will be
served by the ladies of the parish.
The usual book review will be pre-
scented by Rev. George Kunllle, of Ac-
cident. The prepared paper on the sub
iect, "The Ministry of the Pulpit" will
be presented by Rev. William B. Orn-
dorff, of Loeb Lynn Heights.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12
Complete Report Shows Deaths
From Autos Decreased In 1888

A final report from the Commits
sioner of Motor Vehicles shows that
during 1888 AIT persons were killed in
Maryland by motor vehicles compared
with 500 during the year 1887, de-
crease of 173, or 1913 per cent.
The summary shows that in 1888
fifty-two per cent were pedestrians, q
per cent were passengers, per cent
were bicyclists and Is per cent were
operators. There were 287 accidents in
the counties resulting in 80 deaths. In
Garrett county six people were killed
in automobile accidents last year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12
New Years Eve Celebration
Seriously Injuries One

A belated report coming to this
office from the vicinity of Fearer,
states that John Savage, of near
Hazelton, w. Va, and a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Savage, of Fearer, was
seriously injured on New Years Eve
by dynamite explosion, and is in a
critical condition in a hospital in
Uniontown, Pa.
According to the report a group OF
men planned to set off some dynamite
at midnight. Two charges were placed
in tree. At the appointed time one of
the charges went off as scheduled, the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12

other fell to the ground. Savage ap-
preached the tree and bent over to
pick up the fallen dynamite when it
exploded, blowing off several fingers
and mangling his face. 1t is reported
he will lose the sight of both eyes.
Mr.. Savage is a years old, is mar
ried and has one child.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12
Orphans Court Proceedings

The Orphans Court, in regular ses-
sion, on Tuesday, granted letters tes-
tamentary to Charles A. Ashby, Of
Deer Park, on the estate of his de-
ceased brother, Jesse ]. Ashby, ST.,
late of Crellin. The will of Mrs. Ashhy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-12

It's not too late to break any or all
of your New Years resolutions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
DEPENDENCY,
ILL HEAIT H
ARE CAUSES
Iodine, LysOl And Gas
Are Methods Used
By Unfortunates

III health, resulting in desperate
morbidity has been named as the
cause for the suicide attempt Of a
s5 year old woman last Sunday.
Mary Slade Of 6O8 Benton street.
IS at Receiving hospital after she
had made a failure of taking her
life by drinking iodine at her apart
ment, 282, police stated.
q year old West Perkins Of 36l9
Garfield was rushed to Receiving
hospital for treatment after he is
alleged to have attempted to end
1t all on last Tuesday evening.
Unemployment and dependency
caused it all records revealed, when
Perkii!e was taken to get aid by his
brother, Warren. The respondent
man had turned on the gas in the
bathroom Of his home, the story
disclosed in the unsuccessful sui
eide try by West Perkins.
An unsuccessful heart affair with
her boyfriend led her to drink ly-
sol and hope for death, % year old
Josephine Morton of 52l9 Twenty
third street, who sought TO end it
all in home at COG Garfield last
Monday evening. Her condition at
Receiving hospital was reported as
temporarily serious.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Hospital Day
To Be Observed

Hospital Day which Is celebrated
nationally on May u wil be rb-
served by all local hospitals it was
announced this week.
According to the directors OF
Trinity hospital, the general pub
lie is cordially invited TO inspect
their facilities and review exhibits
which have been planned. The
Parkside hospital is holding a Baby
Health contest i1 connection with
the observance and two cash prizes
viii be given to winning babies in
the competitive age groups Of one
to six months and six months 10
one year.
Edyth x. Thomas, Good Samari-
tan. s.. Aubin. General and all 9TH
er hospitals Of the city are doing
their share to celebrate the occa-
sion. All citizens are urged to take
advantage Of the opportunity 70
learn more about their hospitals
and keep abreast OF their advance
ment.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
WAIT AN HOUR,
THEN FAIL To
SEE GOVERNOR
Secretary Does Not Deny
Fewer Negroes Are
Employed
BY Special Correspondent

A delegation of Negro leaders
representing both major political
parties and civic organizations of
Detroit and Michigan, were given
the cold shoulder at the state capi-
tol in Lansing last Tuesday as they
sought to keep an appointment with
Governor Dickinson to discuss the
wholesale busting Of Negroes from
the state administration.
Headed by Dr. J. ], McClendon of
the Detroit N. A. A. c. P, and DR..
J. l.. Leach Of Flint, who is presi@
dent Of the National Medical asso-
citation, the delegation included DR..
Howard Mcneil OF Pontiac and the
Rev. Pettiford OF Lansing. The Rev.
r. l. Brady and Horace White, who
were scheduled to accompany the
delegates, were forced TO remain in
Detroit on business.
Although the oelega HAD sn
appointment with the Governor for
1890 Tuesday morning, they watt
cd nhour before they were informs
ed that the appointment would not
be kept. They were referred to the
Governors executive secretary. Mr..
Butler, who asked the delegates to
discuss their business in the lobby
Of the State Capitol
DR.. Leach and Dr.. NrcClendon IL
nally preached the question Of the
sudden ousting Of NEGROES from
state Jobs and the failure Of the
administration to replace NEGROES
10 Jobs they held in previous years.
In cvasive language the executive
secretary is reported 70 have cited
the appointment Of two NEGROES TO
-h1Eh posts attt1urt--- nc ciifoi- not de-
nv that fewer fNeeross were en-
ploycd. The deleeates pointed out
that Atty. Craigcn. who won the
highest civil service rating as Den
utv Labor Commissioner. was dis
missed although the civil service
law is still in effect. II was indi-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
FRED A. ALLEN
ADDRESSES "
MEMBER MEET
Chairman A. H. Johnson
In Final instruction
Meeting Monday

The St. Antoine Branch Y.MCA.
joined the National council in its
5Oth Anniversary Expansion Cam
paign Monday night, May 8, as
Chairman A. II. johnson called his
campaign committee to order for
final instructions. This enthusiastic
group Of men, are determined TO
reach its goal of $1,000 as its share
in this effort to carry the leadership
and inspiration Of the YMC.A. to
the millions Of Negro boys and men
who have inadequate leadership and
little, II any, inspiration in the
south.
Campaiener- Fred Allen made an
eloquent and sincere plea for those
millions Of boys and men in The
south who cannot go it alone. Said
Allen AS l Travelled through
the south recently ! was completely
overcome nv tho INADEQUATE fscai-
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''eS i"i "'i men anu Ivy even i'll
the large cities. Not only was there
an absence Of " facilities, but Of
~ leadership. If you could only
coo ,i,, so,o,r,.,s -, h,vho,d ,.h,
'''N ~, '''''' 80 " IVY ''''N so
VIII never nave ehance Tor proper
education, development Of good liv-
ing habits. full citizenship and even
tho -,,5irronts ~ li,.,,, s,,,d,r5.
-
''i'-i' III IL zen -N-ili-n -n'>--r ll-iI=
selves to free those men and boys
who are still held in mental and
economic slavery" Said Mr. Alien
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Artists Plan
Yearly ShoW

The Pen aud Palette club Of De-
troit will hold its annual art exhibit
on Mothers Day. May II, at the St.
Antoine branch YMCA., 635 East
Elizabeth street This group Of
young artists has worked very dill
gently to offer some very fine por-
traits, sketches. still-life and other
works Of art John c. Dancy Of the
Urban League irresponsible for this
organization. Mrs. Myrtle Hall
president Of the Pen and Palette
club is Detroits leading artists
model Oberton Harris, prominent
local artist. is the instructor.
Among its members are; Theims
Wilkes, William Tucker, Eleanor
Wilson, Spellman Lowe, Ruby Nor
man, Ernest Hartman, Louise Wei
don, Jack Lyons, Isabella Current,
George Marshall. George Harshaw.
Nell Pretty. Viola Wilkes. Alfredo
Wilson. General McDummie, Chris
tina Tandy, Erie Blackman, apd
Sylvia NJ Tucker. Encourage thes-
artists by your presence. Admission
free.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
d STR0NG.ARM
MEN REPULSED
BY COLLECTOR
One Thug Now De a d;
Four Others Held
On Suspicion

A SO year old man was shot
through the arm and stomach with
the same bullet last week when he
and three other men attempted TO
strong-arm an apartment owner as
he was collecting rent, records re-
vealed The alleged strong-armer
died shortly after admittance to get
aid.
Wilson Camp, SO, Of 500 Illinois.
was rushed to Receiving hospital
last week after a 1920 bullet had
struck him in an alley near ass
Theodore street.
1t seems that William Burton of
28l East Forest apartment owner
OF 456 Theodore, was collecting his
rent and inquiring about repairs
from tenants at the Theodore street
address when he was surprised in
a private alley near his apartment
by four men, whose motive was
believed by police TO have been
robbery.
Burton's resistance was such that
he successfully fought of his four
attackers and broke loose from
them, then ran off a few steps to
draw his gun and shoot at the in
tended strong-armers. One OF the
shots struck Camp, inflicting a IA
tai injury.
During the scufH.e Burton claims
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
So, Dies
accidental
Police Say

The death Of a 38-ycar-old man
found in basement stairway last
Monday was believed 10 have been
accidental when blood was found
on a piece Of jagged cement stick
ing out from a wall near the dead
man, according to police records.
Taylor Dickson, SO, Of 1888 Sher-
man street Was found on-a- base
ment stairway at 1872 East Congress
street, 1t seems that Dickson had
been drinking since Friday and
staying around the vicinity Of the
Congress street address.
About 6 am, Dickson and a
friend. Frank Levy, went out 10
get something to drink and returned
to the Congress street address in
about half an hour. Levy went di-
rectly TO his room, he stated, Some
time later he reported he heard
what might have been Dickson
knocking on the door Of Fanny
Smith who lives in the same build
ing.
Mrs. Smith stated she heard the
person knock, but thought that it
was a drunk and did not respond
to the knock. Apparently Dickson
went outside to a flight Of con-
crete steps leading to the base
ment where police believe he fell
and struck his head a forceful blow
against a piece Of jagged cement pro-
truding from a side wall near the
flight OF steps
The right side Of his head struck
the jagged stone, piercing and frac-
turing his skull. There were signs
OF blood on the protruding piece OF
concrete, il was disclosed.
Dickson was found about $50
Monday morning by John Thomas
who operates a store at 93l East
Congress and who called the police
The body was ordered TO the Wayne
County morgue. Frank Levy and
his wife, Hattie, were summoned
to the morgue 10 identity the body
by the coroner
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
VIM. Sheriff. Speaks
At Scott Memorial

William SherrIII president o. he
Afro-American Institute and FEEDER
ated Fireside groups, was the prin-
cipal speaker at the Scott NJ. E.
church last Sunday evening.
Speaking on the need Of a proper
perspective and a new outlook on
the world, Mr. Sheriff. pointed out
TO the vast audience the promises
Of the future despite the handicaps
Of the present His message was en-
Enthusiastically received.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Dr.. Harry Pope
Has 64th Birthday

Dr. Harry S Pope, well known
Detroit druggist and a native Of
Washington, D c, celebrated his
sixty-fourth birthday last Tuesday.
Dr. Pope, whose humor and agn-
ity bellies his age. gave no secrets
to his colleagues by which they
might retain their youthfulness. The
veteran druggist went about his
business as usual and laughed al
those who referred to him as an
old man,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Get Spanish Fly
Made Him Sick

It is unknown to police just why
Willie Knight, %, of SOL Farms
worth took dose of Spanish fly
on last Wednesday. Spanish fly,
according to a reliable source of
information, is used to stimulate
and sustain sexual desires and ac-
tivity. Whether Knight took the
cantharides for this purpose is yet
unknown.
However, he is at Receiving hos
pital where he was treated for
cantharides poisoning after he had
gone to a drugstore at Hastings and
Farnsworth and requested they give
him the Spanish fly. It did moth
ing more than make him ill, he dis
closed to hospital attaches.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Vivian McGrue
Gets Appointment

Miss Vivian McGrue, 6Os2 Beech
wood avenue, was appointed Inspec-
tor for the Board Of Cosmetology
for the state TO succeed Miss Eulalia
Gaines, last Thursday. May 4
Miss McGrue is graduate Of the
Fleming Beauty school and has
served in the capacity Of assistant
manager Of the school for the past
three years. She will assume the
duties Of her new position on Tues
day. May l6
The sppointee is an active mem
Der Of the United District Congress
Sional organization Of which Atty.
Charles Roxborough is chairman.
-McGrue works with Mrs Be-
atfice Fleming, vice-chairman Of
the organization, and supervisor
OF the political activities OF this
group on westside Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
JACKSON MAN
SHOT IN FIGHT
OVER GIRL
Assailant Faces Trial On
Concealed Weapons
Charge

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'H' if'7''-'' vi ''-''' -'''' ''''''
through the left thigh IN hght IN
front Of 1886 Burnett street early
last SHpa=v Morning William
u On - 20, ut, to-, ..,.
'''O''' ''' W go " ''''.''
d patent IN foo'e hoSp''d' sunday
Woods told police he was shot by
Robert HINT. SO. Of 4IO Stanley ave
r,,o u.bo, bo sttsronted IN ano1ooize
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Rev. Howell To
Address ClericS

The INSTRUMENTATION Minis
ters' Alliance Of Detroit and vicini-
~ Will meet Monday, May u.s. at II
a NJ a. the Antoine Nc
A. with Rev. J. D. Howell. pastor
Of St Stephens A. NJ f. church
speaking from the subject, Gov
ernments Attitude Toward the
Church in the Re-Housing Pro
gran. All ministers are especially
asked TO attend.
During the same session the nom
mating committee will submit its
report to this assembly. Officers
whose terms expire this year are:
Rev. J. A. Charleston, treasurer;
R, L. Jordan, secretary; f NJ. Kaig-
Ter, vice president; and Rev H. W.
Porter, president.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
VIRGINIA CONSIDERS
NEGROES SONG

RICHMOND Va. - Garry Me
Back to or Virginny" composed in
the late nineteenth century by
Negro. James A. Bland, is being con-
sidered as the official state song
OF Virginia. Much comment has
been aroused by the action Of the
Virginia Federation Of Music clubs
who voted in favor Of a little-known
song, "Old Virginia" Their argu-
ment was that Bland was NON
Virginia Negro and that "Old Vir-
GINA" is superior in music and
text" 10 Garry Me Back to OF
Virginny" BANDS song is being
supported by the State Conserva-
ton committee and the Lions club
Of Virginia. The Lions are planning
a memorial to Bland.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
n. Y. FAIR CALLED
DISCRIMINATORY

NEW YORK CITY-The Harlem
Community Cultural conference last
week condemned the management
Of the Worlds Fair for providing
only mental jobs for Negroes. A
resolution was adopted attacking
this discrimination and stating that
the Negro Of the future will have "a
higher place in the cultural and eco
nomical world of tomorrow than
that to which he has been reiegated
by the Worlds Fair corporation"
Speakers included Richard Wright
E. Simms Campbell, Rachel DUBOIS
Of the department Of Sociology OF
New York university Gwcndofyn
Bennett, director Of the Harlem
Community Art Center and Louise
H. johnson, who presided
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

Police charged Roy Turner with
beating up Phoebe Ferguson. 40, OF
l345 Medbury, on last Wednesday
after hearing her story. records
revealed.
She was bruised about the left
shoulder, thigh and other parts OF
her body at the hands Of Turner,
she stated to officials Turner is
held by police until further inyesti-
cation into the case is made.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Oscar DePriest To
Speak Mothers Day

oscar DePriest former congress-
man from Chicago, Illinois, will be
the principal speaker at the Moth
er's Day program Of the Appomattox
Republican club which will be held
at the Twelve Horseman's home at
1923 Erskine street next Sunday.
Mr.. DePriest is a nationally IA
nous orator and brilliant political
leader. His long years Of service TO
the Republican party has won him
many friends in all parts Of the ma
ton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Playing With Matches,
Child Burns To Death

ST LOUIS, May l2-Playing With
matches resulted in death Wednes-
day for Dolores 8-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, William Fow-
Ter. The little girl received her
injuries about $50 m, and sue
cumbed four hours later at Homer
Philips hospital.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

TIM f
Marches On
The NetVs OF The World
In Pitby Paragraph
NEGRO SETS PARACHUTE
RECORD

NEGRO SETS PARACHUTE
RECORD
WASHINGTON D. C.-willie
Csuicide) Jones of Chicago has been
informed by the National Aeronau-
teal association that Paragraph
carried in the plane from which
Jones made a parachute jump on
March 2 showed his jump had been
made from an altitude Of 24,468
feet. Official records Of parachute
jumps are not kept in this country
but the highest jump recorded pre-
vious to Jones' record was 22,73S
feet for a jump by woman. Sma-
randa Brsesco, on May 10, 1882.
The unofficial world record for
parachute jumps is 26,575 set by a
Soviet army officer in 1884. Jones
record was not listed as official but
was filed by the N, A. A. under
miscellaneous performances"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

PINE BLUFF. AKA Negro
held for the murder Of white farm
girl was saved by Sheriff Garland
Brewster last week. The Sheriff in
vited the mob into the Jail 70 look
for the Negro saying that he had
been taken away long ago. The
crowd accepted his statement and
it did not enter the jail While the
Sheriff held the attention Of the
men, three deputies removed the
prisoner through a side door.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

WI I u VI "
member OF the Masons lodge and
also Of Macedonia Baptist church.
Rev. H. 7. Coleman, pastor. He was
4S years Of age at the time Of his
death and had been a resident Of
the city for 30 years.
Surviving are a wife, Mrs Charles
c. Porter, two nieces and three
nephews.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

Mounted on a roller. a clamp has
been Invented to hold chisel and plane
blades for sharpening at any desired
beyei.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Charles c. Porter
Dies Suddenly

Report has been received that
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-09-14
Sturgeon Lake

The little daughter of Mrs. Lillian
Madsen is confined to the University
hospital at this writing, with an at
tack of appendicitis.
Ruby Mossberg of Windemere, is
now employed at the Barnes cafe.
Lillian Molis has been helping at
the j. H. Cunningham home during
the illness of Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs.
Cunningham is able to be up again
now.
Miss Marjorie Koloski of Duluth,
came Monday to spend a week here
with friends and relatives.
Monroe Cunningham's house is be-
ginning to take form now. The car
penters are busy putting up the raft
ers. The new structure will be the
first house as one comes into town
from the south on the highway. In
all anticipation it is going to be
model home with all conveniences.
School is in full swing again. Wes-
ley Monthei of Danube, is the prin-
cipal and Miss Adrun Torvick of
Moose Lake, the instructor in the
lower grades.