Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 October 1914 — Page 4

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Address aH letters amd communications t The Recorder Gao. P. Stewart, Editor and Prop. 13d 240 West Walnut St. New Phone 156 K* ef P. Building, Senate Are A Walnut St W. Clarenck Stew ak'p Manage

ijJSATrTRDAY, OCT 24 1914.

TO SUBSCRIBERS. We positively guarantee that ever^ 1 advertiser in this issue is reliable and will deal honestly with any subscriber. We accept advertisements only from firms which we believe to be reliable, and we pledge our best efforts to compel any advertiser who fails to live up to his advertisement to make reparation to our subscribers. We urgently request any subscriber who has patronized a firm advertising in The Indianapolis Recorder and who fails to get what he pays for to communicate with us at once. Complaints must be made in ten days from the time the purchaser discovers he has not been fairly treated. All correspondence relating to such complaints must be sent to us and such correspondence must show that The Indianapolis Recorder was mentioned Vhen the advertisement was answered. Therefore, when answering an advertisement be sure to mention, “I saw your advertisement in The Indianapolis Recorder. Washington.—A bulletin on Negroes in the United States will be issued at an early date by William J. Harris, director of the census, department of commerce, which will contain all the principal information obtained through the census regarding the number and distribution of the Negroes, their rate of increase, their sex and age distribution and their marital condition. Figures for illiteracy and school attendance and the occupations of Negroes will also be presented. The bulletin will show that the number of Negroes In the United States (exclusive of outlying possessions) In 1910 was 9,827,763, and they formed 10.7 per cent of the total population. In 1900 the number of Negroes was 8,833,994, or 11.6 per cent of the total population of that date. The Increase among the Negroes during the decade was 993,769, or 11.2 per cent, as compared with an Increase of 20.8 per cent among the native whites and of 30.7 per cent among the foreign born whites. The growth of the Negro population results from their own natural increase, while the growth of the white population is accelerated by the great influx of immigrants and the high birth rate in Immigrant families. Of the total number of Negroes in 1910 about one-fifth were reported as mulatto—that Is, as having some -white blood. The proportion that mulattoes formed of the total Negro population increased from 12 per cent In 1870 to 15.2 per cent in 1890 and to 20.9 per cent In 1910. Per Cent of the Rural Population. Nearly three-fourths of the Negroes (7,138,534, or 72.6 per cent) were rural dwellers, while about one-fourth (2,689,229, or 27.4 per cent) lived In towns or cities of at least 2,500 inhabitants. The Negroes formed 14.5 per cent of the rural population of the United States, as compared with 6.3 per cent of the urban. In the southern states the great majority of the Negroes lived In rural districts, while of the Negroes of the north and of the west a large proportion were city dwellers. In 1910 there were 4,885.881 Negro males in the United States, as compared with 4,941,882 Negro females, the number of males to 100 females thus being 98.9, as compared with a ratio of 106 for the whites. The Negroes were the only race in the United States in which there were more females than males. The age distribution of the Negroes does not differ materially from that of the native whites. The Negro males In the United States of voting age numbered 2,458,873 in 1910, and the Negro females of voting age numbered 2,427,742. School Attendance and Illiteracy. Of the Negroes six to nine years of ago 488,954, or 49.3 per cent, were reported as having attended school during the school year 1909-10; of those ten to fourteen years of age, 791,995, or 68.6 per cent, were so reported, and those fifteen to twenty years of age, 338,750, or 26.5 per cent In each age group the percentage of school attendance was much lower for the Negroes than for the whites. Of,the total number of Nagroes ten

years or age ana orer, 2L227,731.6F80.4 per cent, were reported as Illiterate. Among the whites the percentage of illiteracy was 5, being 3 among native whites and 12.7 among foreign born whites. The percentage of illiteracy among Negroes decreased from 57.1 in 1890 to 44.5 In 1900, and to 30.4 in 1910. The bulletin will contain information by states, and also by counties about Negroes in agriculture. The total number of farms operated by Negroes in 1910 was $93,370. Of this number 218,972 were operated by their owners, 672,964 by tenants and 1,434 by managers. The number of farms owned by Negroes increased by 31,175, or 16.6 per cent, between 1900 and 1910, and the number of Negro tenants increased by 115,790, or 20.8 per cent, during the decade. Increase In Value of Farm Property. The total value of farm property operated by Negroes In 1910 was $1,144,181,000 as compared with $499,941,000 in 1900, indicating that the value of agricultural property operated by Negroes increased considerably more than twofold during the decade. The statistics show that 1,806,727 Negro males and 1,050,849 Negro females were engaged in agriculture. The data will be shown for the registration area of the United States, which Includes the registration states and certain selected cities. The death rate among Negroes in 1910 in this area was 25.5 per 1,000. showing a decrease ns compared with the rate In 1900, which was 29.4. and the death rates for 1910 show many deq-easea. especially in the southern municipalities.

CHl'RCH NOTES. New Pastor At Allen Chapel. Rev. E. A. Clark, the new pastor of Allen Chapel was formerly pastor 0 Quinn Chapel. Louisville. Ky. He comes to this city highly recommended. After graduating from Wilberfyree University he was Professor of English at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo, He then tanght at Zpilberforce unn was also pastor of the College Chapel. Rev. Clark pastored at Bethal church, Lexington, several years with acceptability, he was then sent to Quinn Chapel, Louisville, Ky. At the West Kentucky Conference he wa* transferred to the Indiana Conference to take charge of Allen Chapel Indianapolis.

Louisville football team will play the Royal A. C. team here Thanksgiving day. The Louisville boys have not lost ajgame in three years, but the Indianapolis boys are confident they will trounce the Kentuckians. For games with the Indianapolis team write Otis Fisher, 223 Douglas street.

Special Notice. The Eagle Lodge was organized Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall with 32 members. The officers are: Supreme Master, H. W Reed; National Grand Matron, Mamie Hawkins; Suoreme Sec’y, Mrs. Edna Reed; Chief Deputy, Jas. Jackson, The next meeting will be the second week in November. All members are requested to be present at 829 North West street. Hallowe’en night at K. P. hall and everyone is going, why not yon? Prizes for the best dressed lady and gentleman and the most comically dressed lady and gentleman at the annual Hallowe’en dance at K. 1 . hall. WILLIAMS’ COLORED SINGERS. Everyone a Star. Witherspoon United Presbyterian church presents this companfy of artists to the people of Indianapolis at Bethel church, November 2. The anunusual attraction. We are present ing a $1.00 entertainment for 50 cents.

Woman Finally Recovers From Nervous Breakdown Impoverished nerves destroy many people before their fime. Often befbre a sufferer realizes what the trouble is, he is on the verge of a complete nervous breakdown. It is of the utmost importance to keep your nervous system in good condition, as the nerves are the source of all bodily power. Mrs. Rosa Bonner. 825 N. 18th St., Birmingham, Ala., says: '‘I have been suffering with nervous prostration for nine or ten years. Have tried many of the best doctors in Birmingham, but they all failed to reach my case. I would feel as if I was smothering; finally I went into convulsions. My little girl saw Dr. Miles* Nervine advertised in the papers and I at once began to take It. I continued to take it for some time and now I am well.” If you are troubled with loss of appetite, poor digestion, weakness, inability to sleep; if you are in a general run down condition and unable to bear your part of the daily grind of life, you need something to strengthep your nerves. You may not realize what is the matter with you, but that is no reason why you should delay treatment. Dr. Miles* Nervine • has proven its value in nervous disorders for thirty years, and merits a trial, no matter how many other remedies have failed to help you. Sold by all druggists. If first bottle falls to benefit your money Is returned. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.

IDealhs. Frank Helm, 19 North Noble street. Florence Watkins, 413 Roanoke. Wm. Harrison, 1002 Colton street. Leon Lewis, 970 Colton street.

Word hasbeen received of the death of Mrs Gaddie of Lonisville, Ky. who was aunt of Mrs. Mary Morris in Hudson street. The funeral of Frank Smith who died last Saturday was held Thursday from Shelton’s Chapel. He was a member of Howard Lodge, K. of P. Kokomo, Ind. A daughter survives him. George Washington Tucker. 64 years old, died Thursday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.

VOTE THE PROGRESSIVE TICKET For Justice and Good Government. U. S. Senator ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE. Congress 7th District PAXTON HIBBEN Prosecuting Attorney WILLITTS A. BASTIAN Treasurer GEORGE W. BROWN ! Auditor HOWARD KIMBALL

Clerk

CHAS. M. CLARK

Sheriff

CHAS. HOOVER Recorder WM. A. WALKER Surveyor WM. C. MABEE Assessor

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Ada Holder, wife of Rev. J. H. Holder, pastor of Ebeneezer Baptist Church who died Wednesday will be held this afternoon from the church. Rev. B. J. Farrell will conduct the services. Her husband, mother, four children two sisters and two brothers survive her.

Florence Watkins, wife of Willie Watkins, 413 Roanoke street died Sunday evening. She is survived by a husband, one child two brothers and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, Rev. B. J. Prince officiating.

State Senator THEODORE PERRY Representative AUGUSTUS D. SHAW Representative WM. F. KOEHLER Representative RAY V. CONVERSE Representative WILL H. BALL Representative W. BLAINE PATTON Representative WM. S. HENRY Representative HENRY E. BRUNER Representative THOS. C. KENNEDY Councilmen at Large ROBT. J. DOUGLASS

Progressive Candidate for Legislature.

ALBERT J. BALL

CHAS. E. NORDYKE

Coroner

ANDREW W. ROSS

CLYDE V. MONTGOMERY

Councilman 1st Dist.

Commissioner 2d District

THOS. C. EASTERDAY

HENRY S. ROMINGER

Councilman 2d Dist.

Commissioner 3d District

FRED A. WIESE

HENRY C. MOORE

Councilman 3d Dist.

Judge Circuit Court

WM. A. LOCKWOOD

WALTER L. CAREY

Councilman 4th Dist.

Judge Criminal Court

WM. J. ROACH

ALFRED R. HOVEY

Trustee Center Township

Judge Probate Court •

HENRY M. WING

HARRY C. HENDRICKSON

Assessor Center Township

Judge Juvenile Court

JOHN A. PORTER

HARVEY B. STOUT, SR.

Justices

Judge Superior Court No. 1

HUGH P. STEWART

JOHN H. KINGSBURY

OSCAR F. McLAIN

Judge Superior Court No. 2

JOHN E. STUCKEY

JOHN L. BENEDICT

GEO. B. DAVIS

^ Judge Superior Court No. 4

Advisory Board

WM. F. HEINRICHS

EDWIN P. DAWSON

Judge Superior Court No. 5

GEO. H. MUELLER

* WM. G. WHITE

HERBERT C. LOCK

The

Attorney W. S. Henry only Negro Nomineejon any Party Ticket. Show Your Loyalty!!!

GEORGE W. BROWN t&r Progressive Nominee for COUNTY TREASURER

CARD OF THANKS. I desire to thank relatives and friends who assembled with me in paying the last respect to Mrs. Delia Gipson, and my appreciation and thanks for the services rendered by 1 Rev. w. I. Rowan, and also for the beautiful lloral offerings. J. S Gipson.

VOTE FOR-®®*^ CHAS. HOOVER

“Who Paid the Rent For Mrs. Rip Van Winkle.” Come and meet him at K. P, hall, Hallowe’en night.

A GREAT STORM.

On Friday afternoon, the 16th inst., when the sky was clear and all was quietness at 621 Dorman street, a cloud arose and about 10:30 p. m. there was a great atorm. Some ofthe brethren had sent a load of fuel early in the evening, and late in the evening a noise was heard at the door. It was the voice of a multitude of Christian men and women of Corinthian Baptist Church singing “Showers of Blessings.” We hurriedly opened the door and they began marching in, like unto a mighty army of soldiers. The line of march was headed by the officers of the church. Then came the officers’ wives, and there also follow'ed a large number of members. It seemed as though they would never cease entering, and a great storm was on. But after the storm was over we were very proud to realize on our dintng table a great number of articles which could be prepared for digestion and also many other useful household goods, which w'e very highly appreciate and for which we are very grateful. A very spicy impromptu program was rendered, after which our friends departed. We were never so greatly surprised as we were at that time. The Lord is with us at Corinthian and we are sure that He will help us to accomplish that which is well pleasing in His sight. We have a unified board and a loyal membership. We invite you to come and be with us in our services. Respectfully, VOL W. MpLAWLER, 621 Dorman St. Pastor. *

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Y. M. C. A. NOTES. One of the many interesting departments of work to which a large number of men are being attracted, is the Tuesday night Bible class. On last Tuesday 35 men were seated at 6:30 p. m. around a specially prepared table, giving them a 30! minute social intercourse, preliminary to their Bible study work which closes promptly at 7:45 p. m. The Sunday school teachers and student class conducted on Thursday evening under the leadership of Rev. H. L. Herod, continues to attract a large number of ladies who are qualifying toward the holding of bigger positions in Bible teaching elsewhere. Dr. W. E. Brown will lecture on next Tuesday evening to the Senior Gym. class. Subject, “Coughs, Colds and Catarrh.” The Educational classes are meeting the needs of the community through the training being given to men along many lines of helpful trades. The newest among those offered is a special course in tailoring. The association is pleased to announce the organization of a new club in conjunction with the work now being carried on in the junior department. On Thursday afternoon a large number of ladies were in attendance at the Y. M. C. A. educational parlors to witness the installation of officers, which was performed by Mr. G. L. Knox, president of the association. The name of the new club is the “Mothers’ Aid Society” and the personnel of officials consists of the following named persons; Mrs. Bessie Whiteside, president; Mrs. James Nicholson, vice; Mrs. Emma Floyd, sec.; Mrs. Elizabeth Bybjtee, assistant sec.; Mrs. Mayme Gardner, treasurer. The work of the club will be carried on mainly through the efforts of parents, who are interested in the junior membership of the association. The members of the Junior Band and Boy Scouts are endeavoring to purchase uniforms at an early date. The work of these two organizations is being planned to meet the demands of the association and such religious or civic organizations where their services may prove worthy.

WmG. White Progressive Nominee Judge of Superior Court

No. 5

It should not be locked upon this trust may be diverted by

e Office of County Treasurer has to do with the

.g and disbursement of about— rs Annually of Funds of the Taxpayers

as a political office. Considerable sums of technicaLmeans to ill -advantage of our citizens

by a fa,Unless or partisan-minded trustee. The tax payer is interested too in not beimr taken advantage of by lax methods of notices, and should receive where' er possible, more extended courtesies, such as ought to prevail toward those ^vho pay their hardearned money into the Treasury. The taxpayer for the most pari, pays his lawf il proportion willingly and he has the right to expect that the funds shall be scrupulously and honestly administered. This I Pledge Myself to Do, if Elected. 1 Would appreciate your vDte, and thank you a’so for any support given to me among your friends Let me hear from YOU,

Promises a fair and impartial administration. This means much to YOU ^ —miwvfe*

New Phone 4450 r cheapest Second-Hand Cash Store in Town Goods for cash orOCredit For Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Heating and COOking StOVeS Household Furniture of all Kinds. We Carry Everything Quick Sales and Small Profits; Transfer Agency for the SANITARY STORAGE & PACKING COMPANY R. FRANCIS 902 N West Street, cor. pratt st.

New Phone 3564R

EDW. BOTTOMS at the Bar—You Know Him

R. L. BRUNER’S PLACE —501 Indiana Ivanna ~ I carry a Full Line of all Beers. Liquors and Wines Cigars and Tobacco Family Trade Solicited. Prompt Delivery Quick Service and Courteous Treatment I Want Your Trade

Johnson & Johnson 438 W. I4tli Street, Cor. MIN St.

-DEALERS IN-

Fancy Groceries Fresh & Salt Meats For Your Order Phone New 5386-K W Old Phone Circle 450 ' /

Mrs. Ida May Johnson 509J Indiana Ave. ^Rpecial Home Cooked Meats Served Saturday and Sunday Special attention to Private Parties Give Me a Call

WillittsA- Bastian Progressive Candidate For Prosecuting AttorneyV^ Is Fighting Against High taxes and increasing debts: Says the ridiculous^ high salaries high salaries paid must be CUT Is against crooked primaries and elections. Believes a man should hold his right to vote as sacred. He is for Theodore Roosevelt and Albert J. Beveridge.

BARGAINS

Every Day at Watson’s Secund-hand Store

729 IN13Ii5LlVi5Li5LY. Furniture, Stoves Dishes and Carpets. Everything for the Home, we can furnish. Cash or Payments. Easy Terms. We Buy and Sell WATSON’S, 729 INDIANA ATE.

WOLF BROS.

GIANT HAIR STRAI6HTENER AND DRYER COMB

This Comb is solid brass and will hold heat longer than any other comb. Sold regularly for $1.50 but our price is 50c and we give you LAMP attachment FREE! Afdi/ Orders Solicited. If Ordered by Mail) enclose 5 2c\Stamps 1214 N. SENATE AVENUE Agents Wanted Indianapolis, Indiana