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Mrs. Mary Jackson of Douglass-st, is ill. Mrs. Sarah Winburn has returned to Ft. Wayne Rev. L RatllfTe of Anderson was in the city, Monday, Mrs. Lolla continues ill at her borne 926 N. Mo. street. Mrs. Ed, Thomas cf Bloomington is visiting in the city. Mrs. Frank Hawkins has returned from Louisville, Ky. Mr. Robt. Clay of W. Thirteenth street is seriously ill. Miss Nellie Ingram is ill at her home in To'bet street. Mrs. E B. Hampton is visiting her sister in Louii-ville, Ky. Mrs. E Phillips, of 2026 Martindale avenue, is able to be up. Willie and Leonard Maxey are up again after a recent illness, Ernest A. Smith is at the hospital .for an operation on the brain. Holman McDonald has returned alter a visit with relative s in Kentucky. The Recorder publishes all the local news. Send in your items each week Miss v*. L. Bales hss returned from • Louisville where she has been visit-

ing.

John Parker contines ill at the home of Earnest McAfee 368 West llth

street.

Mrs. Ella Burns of 1117 Kiser street who has been seriously ill is much improved. t y' Frank Brown. of_ Norwood, left —Wednesday for Lorfisville to visit his daughter. Mrs. A. Martin who has been the guest of her parents in Ohio has returned home. Dr. Maurice Blackburn, Louitvil'e, will visit Mrs. Dr. R. F. Harper and mother next week Miss Pattie Fermon is heme from Terre Haute, where she attended the State Normal school. Mrs. Joseph H. Broyles gave a card party to friends last Thursday. A dainti luncheon was served. Miss Mayme Clay heM a family reunion Sunday, the Clay, Davis and Smith families being present. Mjs, Samuel Elliot will soon put on exhibition a crazy quilt containing 880 pieces. It will be raffled off. Mrs Ada Smith of Detroit, Mich., spent a few days in the city the guest of her brother-in-law. Simon Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Overton and daughter, of Chicago, spent the hplidavt) with relatives and trieods. O. E. Duncan made a flying trip to Muncie, Ft Wayne and Portland last wek, tor the Indianapolis Recorder The Y. P. A’s. of Bethel church will meet with Miss Mattie Ben net next Tuesday night, 430 W, Michigan-st. Election of officers, Mrs. Salhe Robinson gave a small dinner Wednesday night for Mre. Ed. Thomas of Blocmirgtcn and Mrs. Wallace of Cincinnati, O. The Lott Carey .missir nary society of Mt. Zion baptist church will meet Thursday »f*ernoon wiih Mrs. Efifie P. Woods. 707 W. Pratt street. Mr Silas Redmond and Miss Mary Green were quietly married on D<c22 Rev, Johnson officiating Tbfy are at home to friends at 524 Blackford-st Mrs. Annie Stevenson cf Princetc n Ind . is in the city to spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Dangerfield, 523 Hiswatha street. Mr, and Mrs, Fredrick Hodge entertained at dinner, Saturf ay evening, Mr. and Mrs James Cook, of French Lick, and M rs. Dawson, of Chicgo Mr and Mrs Geo, Davie of Twenty fifth street entertainedRev. Tolbert andfamily, Monday, at a 5«’clock dinner which was served in six courses. Mr. and Mrs, Kemp, 2918 N. Capitol avenue, gave a Christmas dinner for their guests, Mr, and Mrs. Howard, Mr. and M rs. Lane and Mr. and Mrs,

Black.

Miss Zola Black contin nes ill at her home 704 Torbet street. The family of Rev. Morris Lewis, will make tnis residence is

Phillips lodge No. 22, U. 13. F., will install officers next Tuesday night at Friendship hall. The retiring officers will servfe apples and cigars, to visit-

ing brothers.

Mrs. Bristo Wagner of Norwood entertained friends frim Household ol Ruth, No. 672. last Thursday. Other guests were J. W. Evans, Lewis Terrell, and Mrs, Cheatham. The Alpha Home Association will msec at the Corinthian baptist c.iurch Thursday at 2 p. m. The Board of nianageas will meet wi ? h Mrs. Laura Gaines, 420 W. Michigan-st, M edr esday night at 7 o’clock. Sirvicesat Trinity baptist church were on time last 8unday. Rev. Win. Harris preached a wonderful se»mon from John 21 chap 1st verse' Rev Jones the pastor is awakening new interest in our church, Mrs. Holman McDonald entertain the Pink Rose Embroidery club at her home in Darnell street, last Thurs day. Seven courses were served to the twenty-seven guests. Mrs Hattie Currad was the guest of honor. There was a reunion of the Williams family held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones, South Missouri street, last Tuesday evetirg. The out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Taylorsville, Ind., u. rs . Mary Barnes and daughter Lena, of Chicago. The dinner for poor children under the auspices of the deaconess ol Be> h el church, was responded to by 130 children. The tables fairly groaned under their weight, and after an instructive talk by the paster, the children marched to the dining reem Jed by Rev, and Mrs. Schaffer. The following officers were elected in Household of Ruth, 672; M. N. G., Mary B. Terrell; M. N R„ Emma Duva l; N. G., Bessie Bartlett; M, W. R. Kitty Terrell; W. T.. Amanda Wagner: Trustees, Mima L^wis. Minerva Grundy and Mary Cheatham; Supervisors, Mima Lewis, Ella Plummer 1 and Nellie Johnson. New Year’s day was observed by the Woman’s club at the heme cf Mrs Frauk Gaines in Michigan street; the Missionary society with Mrs. N. P. Ga-rdner in Center street; the W illing Workers with Mrs Thomas Floyd in Pratt st. Quite a numb r of friends visited these respectiveorganizations

during the day.

The fourth assembly of the Bachelor club, eclipsed all former efforts of the members. On Friday aightlast Odd Fellows hall was transformed in to a bower of beauty. A pleasirg digression was the singing of the Mitch ell family, Mr. Mitchell’s “Alexander” and cleven-year-old Lillie Mitchwere roundly applan-

The Kings Messengers of Bethel also attendeu the service. The grip is not so prevalent among the inmates. Grandma Blue and F a »ny Crosby remain ill. Mrs Hitchens and Strange the matrons have recovered. Mrs. George Wheeler of Bloomiug ton, Ind , who is viting her sister, Mrs. Evlyn Tyler at the home of Mrs. William Allen in W. llth street was the guest of a theatre party given in her honor last Saturday evening after the party Mrs. Wheeler was entertained at 6 o’clock dinner Mrs. Wheeler returned home Monday. Mrs. J FranklinWalkerentertained at luncheon Monday Dr L. G Jordon corresponding secretary of the Foreign Mission Board ot the National Baptist Convention, and Mrs. Joieph>ne Stragbn, missions! y of the said board. She will be in the city for three weeks, during which time she will take up a special effericg from the churches for South Ameaica, and will remain the guest of M rs J F. •-v alker until she leaves the city, 401 west Pratt street.

Mrs. Emma Hodgen was granted a divorce from her husband, Joatpk B. Hodges in Judge Leathers couitona cross complaint and Mr: Hodges will pay the cost of the court Atty Jas. T. V. Hill. / A Card of Thanks. Mrs. M attie Green and *»r. Hannibal Harrison wishes to return thanks to there many friends for their kinfness during the illness and death of our mother, Eliza Harrison. Mrs. Mattie Green

Mrs. Geo. B. Wheeler ®f Bloomington who is visiting her sister. Miss Evyln was royally entertained at a dutch luncheon given by Miss Tyler and Miss Simpson and Messrs Etter and Higgs at the home of Mrs, William Allen New Years eve. Mrs. Wheeler and dtegLter went to Dai.ville Monday.

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The Woman’s Improvement club; was entertained by Mies Ada Harris in California street, last Friday The guests of honor were, Messrs. Kelly Miller, Charles Sneed, W H Baugh, Sevmour Miller and J. J. Buckner. The deco rations were ?ut flowers and quite a dainty luncheon was” served by the charming hostess, Miss Harris has improved her home by the addition of a furnace and e>ecliic lights Mrs Ella Williams, State President

Meet me at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday eVening, Jan.. 1905. Mrs Jas.M Miller of 1311 N. Senate ave , whe has been seriously ill is con valesc:ng. Anderson’s orchestra will furnish music delightful to the ear Tuesday evening, January 10 Mrs. Jonathan Carey was called to to the bedside of her mother, at Kalamazoo,. Mich, last week. Misses Myrtle Lolla and Malinda MilPk.en,spent a pleasant lime with friends in Fourteenth street during the holidays. The .Men’s club of 8t. Pbtllips Mission will entertain their friends at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday, January 10. Admission 25 cents. iMr. Emserdell Stone speut the holi days in Leuisviile, tha guest cf his

father.

Dr, J. R. Norrel, a prominent doctor of Richmond, ind , was in tbo city a few days this week. Mrs. Lucy Thilpots euiertaired last Saturday in honor of Mrs. Addte Perry of Evansville. Mrs Mary J. Sandsberry has returned home Lebanon, Ky., after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Jos. Bowers, Brookside avenue. Mesdames Lucy Phil pots, Cora B. JacV-on and Adda Perry of Evansville spent last Thursday in Knightftown the guest of Mrs. Susan Woods. Friendship lodge U. B. of F. and St. Marys, St. Ruth and Si. TheresaTemples S. M. S.ui itallei theia o fti lier s last Thursday evening Dee. 29, 1994. The F'iora Grant Mite Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs Benia Turnsr, 363 W. Fourteen stteet, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Messrs Gilliam and Shirley, who are direc ing a school in pyrograpby, will exhibit some of their work at 316 Indiana avenue on next Thursday

evening.

The Progressive Social club was entertained by Mrs. NtLie Hunter. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Flora Baye* 131<> N. West Thursday rf ternoon. The opening recital cf the School of of Music, Elocution and Physical Culture will be given at ihe F'lanner Guild on the t ve of the t. urrtut Topic Literary society Friday evening, January 13, The program will be renderled by the faculty. Admissicn will be free to all.

A Prominent Business Man One of the most active and progress ive of business men in the State will be found in the person of Mr. Thomas H Johnson of Richmond, Ind. Mr, Johnson ruusa large tin shop with a number of race people always employed. Mr. Johnson is purely a race man and is also staucb member of the Tenth street Methodist church and has a palatial residence in South Tenthstreet in which he is spending his fine old days.

NEW FALL DRUGS Seasons change in drug stores as elsewhere. We’re up with and ahead ot the season. Whatever medicine or toilet article or sickroom supply, or other drug store goods you may need now, or within the mxt month, we have it ready now waiting for you, at the LOWEST Prices in the city. We appreciate your trade very much, and hope to receive it. INK’S CtMate harm a c y 550 Indiana Avenue S. E. Corner Indiana avenue and West Street. Phone, New 4135,

Wedding Anniversaries. According to the tradition cf ages, theire are fourteen wedding anniversaries to be celebrated. These are: Firt-t year, cotton; second year, paper third year, leather; fifth year, wooden seventh year,woolen; tenth year, tin twelfth year, silk and fine liner; fifteenth year, cry stal; twentieth year, china; twenty-fifth year, silver; thirtieth year, pear*; fortieth year, ruby; fiftieth year, golden; seventy-fifth

year, diamond. A Day Nursery

The Charity organization Las as!ed the Woman’s club to conduct a day nurt-ery for children, 'ihe truancy officers report that manv larger children ara being kept from school to care for the small children, while the , parents are working out. The home of Mrs Elzy on Darnell st, has been secured and a small fee will he taken for this service. The work is in ihe charge of Mesdames A da Goeus, Dora Payne and Maud efbelion.

H. L, Sanders

206 Indiana five

Mrs E.C. Roach cf Terre Haute, Mrs. M, A. Teisttr ot Crawsfordsville Mrs Ella Williams. Mrs. Nannie

of the Conference branch of Wcmars ; Wright, Mrs, Mary S. Hunier and

Mite Missionary society, made an cflfi cial trip to Anderson and Frankl'n to attend a meeting of the executive board. The delay in printing the min utes is due to a pressure of business, but they will be ready to distribute in a few weeks. Each society will receive them gratis. Mr. Phillips of Haughville, gave a delightful birthday surprise for his wife The guests slipped into the house and were seated in a darkened room, durir g the absence of Mrs. Phil ips, who upon entering the house and striking a match, was dumbfourded at the presence of her many friends Sisters and brotl ers of ( hati'3 Nr. 1, have elec ed officers: Mary Denby, pres.; Julia Hollou ay, vice; Hattie Washington, fin. secy.; Blseche Watts, recording sec,; Mary Staffoid, treas.; M. Morton, chm. tiustees; K Parker, cbm. sick com.; Flora Wald en, and Mrs, Gaines, marshalls. The nstallation was held Wcdncsdbj eve Christmas at t he Alpha Home was made cheerful by presents fr< m 1 be friends, consisting 0/ gingham and

Mrs. Anna C. Clayborn of this city attended the meeting of the Execu five Board -of Indiana: Conference branch of W. M. M. society, Friday Dec., 30. The board met in Fr?nklin wiih the chairman. Mo?t of the ladies- stayed to an entertair ment at night ard took partin the program.

The ’Varsity Boys Messrs Reynolds, MoMechen, Thompson and Williamscn were in the city the first partof the weekoo their way back to the State Umversity Mr. Reynalds is a junior, Williamson and Thompson, s-ophomores while Mr. McMechen represents the freshman class or the “bunch of greeners.” These boys have the only colored fraternity in the country which they have designatid t* e Alpha Kappa Nu They have plun ned to give their annual dance the last Friday night in January, which promises lo be one ot tbeswellest occasions in the history of the fra*ernty. Local music has been engaged for the dance and we understand seme of our fair darae*will go down lo help make the affair a success.

Kelly Miller Lecture. “Some phases of the Race Problem’ was the theme of the lecture given at Bethel cfurch la«t Tnursday night. Mr. Miller had no solution to offer. He could:tell no more than anew bom babe. He talked at length on re ligion, morality, race hatred, education, politics and inferiority. He enlarged upon the fact ©t our parents fidelity to God. and our principles must be of the highest; that race hatred must be lessened in our effort* for good; to cultivate the brain and to te clean in politics. The several literary clubs hava taken fresh coinage, and feel that the culture of Indianapolis will sustain euuios.

The Kenmore Club. One of the social events of the week was the bar quet and dance given by the Kenmore club, Tuesday night at Odd Fellows hall, Decoratic us of hoi ly, misiletoe, huge bells of red suspended by ribbons of the same cokor, met the gaze of the observer. The gentlemen were in full dress, while the ladies vied with each ether in handsome toilettes. The guests were seated at tables, to a menu of chicken sandwiches, potatoesalad,claret wine brick ice cream, ai.d coffee served by Smith Bros. One hundred and fifty were present. Toasts were responded Toasts wera responded to by President Albert 'otrotbers, W auricc White Clarence Towles and Oscar Langston master of ceremony.

The Topaz Club A pretty holiday company was the entertaining ot the T« paz Cluster on last Friday, by Mrs Amanda Mayne in her $ozv rooms, 420 N.«Senate ave t from 4 to 8 p. m. Whist was the feat ure Mrs. Lucas Willis, with a scoie of 63. won first p^ize ana Mrs. Emma Baker won second prize Decorations were holly; favors being holly tied with red ribbons. In the three cours-es that was served, individual ic» cream representing suiies of cards attracted much attention. The table covers were Japanese lunch cloths, dovlies and napkins The out of town guest* were Mrs Minnie Lowndes, M dison Mr and Mrs Cook, Miss Sara Yonne St. Lonis; Mrs. Schaffer, Mr, and Mrs. David Gee; French Lick, Ind.

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Mrs. J alia Smith entertainee at din ner Sunday a number of friends among the oat of town gue*t wa* Mra, Addie Perry of Evanaville who left Tueaday for Brazil an Grand Temple buainesa.

THE RICHCREEK BANK j CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 8260,000 00 j Does a General Banking Business. Safety Boxes for Rent * Its vaults ore the finest in the city. An inspec- ( tion especially invited, j Foreign Drafts Issued. - Good Anywhere. ^ 3 Per Gem Interest, Paid Quarterly. I On Savings Deposits ^

Steel Savings BanKs puroisljed to Tljose

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106 TO 112 N. DELAWARE STREET

S. M. RICHCREEK. President. SEVOLA RICHCREEK, Cashier.

Sewing School 1211 LEWIS ST Mrs. Mattie Green Ladies Tailoring System Taught.

We teach you to design, cut, fit, make and any garment from the plainest shirt waist to the finest costume. In every home some worn an or girl should learn the art of dressmaking At our school we teach every rudiment of the business, and give you this book that contains just the information you want for plaining and making dresses and three months instrnc tion for $10.00 Terms reasonable. In connection with the school I have opened a Dress making and Ladies Tailoring department. Work guaranteed. Let me send you the names and testimon ials of satisfied students who are making a success of their business, after taking our course of study. Dear Madam:— The ladies tailoring system of dress-mak-ing is an admirable system for teaching ladies to cut and make their own dresses. Having used a chart and system of cutting from meas urements alone, 1 wish to state, that I prefer your system to any of the others. Drafting the neck, bust and dart lines as given by you is the best I have seen. Allow me to express my appreciation cf yonr kihdness in making it possible lor me to take course in dress, niakikg under your instructions. Wishing yon continued success, I remain. Yours truly MRS. WALKER, For particulars, call Phone Black 7522.

What they have to Say About our Stock

It is given up by our custo-. itiers that we give the best values and have the best styles of any house in the city. We are out of the high rent district and will give you the advantage of it. Having a new department, we have increased our stock a<od now have a large assortment of goods for you to select from Our clerks are all very polite and will be pleased to show you goods at any time. We have a complete line of Dress Suits ano Low Cut, White Pique, Vests for entertainments or social functions of any kind. Please pay us a call and inspect our stock.

TTtg a (goofr gbtng! Gbe State p^tbtan Jubilee at Tomlinson Iball, InManapollg, THURSDAY - EVENING, FEBRUARY 16, 1905. Under Auspices of all the linigbts iPstbtas Uobflca of Inbiana The Forty.first Anniversary of the Order will be appropriately' celebrated with addresses by Suprtme lodge. Grand lodge, Calanthe court, and Uniform K.ank Officers and members. Exhibition drilling by Ihe famous Louisville Grenadiers. under Capt Peny Ash wort h ind other companies GOOD MUSIC by a good orchestra. Presentation of Gold Medals to P. G ,C’s., J H. Ward ard A. W. Strickland, by theGrano Lodge. Come and See Henry Sweetland ride 1 he Pythian Goat. Have you a Button? • The Public is Welcome.

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MELSON & TERRY, 242 Indiana Ave. Dealers in Millinery, Fancy Goods Notions. Men’s and Ladies’ Furnishings

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Miss Augusta Lange Makes a Specialty of handling a First Class Line of Millinery a gyy r

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Money Advanced on Diamonds, Watches Jewelry or Any Article of Value. ERTELS Loan « Office, 209 Mass. Ave. Private Entrance, 105 E. Ohio-Street Old Phone, 932

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At TO MLINSON HALL. JAN. 10,1905. Committee: Jas. Gibbs, John Goins. Milton Mills, John Stewart, J. B. Jackson, J. P. Kncx, J. H. Stii 8 “ c M&najcer Ad mission 50 Cents.

Now is the time to prepare yourself lor the cold weather. Prevent coughs, colds and other ailments by wearing a chest protector. We ell them at prices that will suit you. See our line before you buy

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We have anything you expect to find at a first class Drug store. . Everything at Cut Rate MRS L. C. HAYES, Cut-Rate Drug Store. 502 504 Indiana avenue

Old Hats, Retrimmed. Childrens Hats a Specialty . 1

G, W. KILLINGER. Cold Storage Architecl And Refrlgeraror Builder 321 West Maryland Street Office and Factory Missouri and Maryland - Sireets. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA] W. F. Williams Harness Mfg Cl Fine Harness a Specialty. Manufacturers of Gig Saddles, Coat Pads, Felt Housings. Bridle bronti Cytton Fly Nets, Improved pat< Storm Aprons, Felt Sold by Yard Roll. New Phone 343^. 50 Monument Place. Ind* po li

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