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The Southern Indicator. Publish? J Weekly. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. PHONE 2637. ou wt ne Editorial Staff, J. A. Roach.Managing SWitor Rev. 1?. M. Moore, D. D.. Contrlbutlsg su Editor. ot Rev. D. V. Thompson. D. L).. Gomtrib- ^ utlng Editor. Rev. I. H. Lowery, ?. D.. l-oosl We- ? porter ' it Subscription Rates (In Advance.) tc One Year .$1-50 Six months .M Three month? .60 Advertising Rates. Regular ratea, por Inch.60 Carda of Thank? .tl.00 np Reading Notices .il.00 np Obituaries, Resolutions, clo, $1.00 mp Marriages.$2.00 up IMPORTANT. The subscription prie* to Th? In dicator only entitles a subscriber to the paper and not to publish tree Cards of Thauks. Obituaries, eic. Thea? coat extra. Send $1.00 wi'h obituaries. $1.00 with a Card of Thanks. $1.00 with a short article on church and Sun-||t day school work, unions, couveu ilona, cont jrencas. etc. Marriage announcements, $1.00; mar ri at? write-up, $1.09 up. No tices, SOc. up. Sead or bring tho cull. Editor. EDITORIALS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1921. Hoya help to save the other fellow's sister. . . . Plant an early garden in well pre pared soil. . . . Meet your friends at the great Race ? Conference next week. . . . Stop knocking the other fellow and let's all pull together. . * . Merchants who advertise usually have something to sell they are not| afraid to have examined. . * . . No better evidence has a pastor that I his officers and members are with him than when he knows they reverence! him and respect his wishes. Taking Stock. Like all business concerns, last week ! was stock taking week with us, when I it was oura to use our "carving knife"] on "dead heads" and get a better start for the year's work that lies before | ua. Sorry, but The Indicator will not I visit many this year that it did visit] last year. But we are glad to say i that many new ones are being entered j on our list to take their places. We solicit the co-operation of each of our subscribers this year more earn estly than ever. No better friend has j any paper than the one who will pay promptly for the same and encourage j others to do likewise. And no worse enemy has a paper than the one who j will receive a paper year in and year out and never pay for it unless he is asked in person lo do so when he hap pens to see the editor or representa tive, and sometime never. Newspaper statistics show that 81 newspapers and magazines were forced to suspend publication during 1920 be cause during the high cost of material and every other item that went into j the publishing of thone publications were so much in excess to the returns fron] advertising and subscriptions. j The Indicator will not be suspended, but hereafter will pay strict attention to subscription list and without notice suspend the paper to delinquent sub scribers. There are some who are honest and thoughtful enough to pay up their dues when due, to these, he they ever so few. The Indicator will visit. The Good Samaritan Hospital. Among the many prosperous busi ness institutions hereabouts The Good Samaritan Hospital' and Training School for Nurses comes in for special mention. No one can fully appreciate the real good work this hospital is doing bul one who visits this institution and In spects lt. Hundreds of patients from all parta of the Stale enter this in stitution in the course of the year and are relieved of their many and varied afflictions, by the best medical skill ob tainable and the best hospital accom modations including the tender cures of the kind nurses. It can bo said to the credit of this hospital that lt has more registered mines throughout the State than any other hospital in the State and that her nurses meet the examination tests with success. Thh; hospita] stands as ? monument of the great accomplishments of Mrs. L. J. Rhodes, the owner. Not only Mrs. Rhodes hut the womanhood of Columbia and South Carolina in gen eral can point to this hospital with pride and receive new inspiration. Information comes to The Indica tor that Mrs. Rhodes offers the Negro Baptists of South Carolina this well equipped and well established hospital. In our mind the denomination would not and could not go wrong on accept ing this institution if the price and terms can be arranged to suit and we have not thiy slightest idea that they cannot be so arranged. THE ROYAL THEATRE. From all reports afloat in tho city something is radically wrong with thi ownership and , management of The Royal Theatre, .also the Lincoln ich has again opened ita doors to I r people, for patronage without] ilch both would soon go out of busi S3. The information comos to us that r some time The Royal Theatre isl /ned and managed exclusively by O ?lite, and while this thoatra ls wholly gi ipported by colored patronage, no uployment of importance ia given ti ir people. This affair is being dis ?ssed on every side by our people i unjustifiable. And in our judgment is unjustifiable and should not be! derated. And, like many others, wei ty such must not and will not be up sld. There are competent, honest | nd reliable men among its only pat mage to manage this theatre and op rate any and ail of ita machinery, and .om among its patronage should come ueh. Unlike the druggist, the grocer r clothier, the owner of a theatre ex lusively -for colored is at the mercy1 f the colored and In which cate hi lust give due recognition or suffer fm arable loss. Though this condition ii icing strongly discussed and actions >lanncd among those whose word] lands for something, we would ad ise that no actions be taken until] . representative committee waits on\ he owner of this theatre and allow a|l air chance to grant due considera ion. And if he is unwilling, then,] .nd not until then is the time to act.| The ministers of Columbia compos Dg this committee would, we are sure, ;et a favorable report to make, for ertalnly the owner and manager are onsiderate men and know what it vould mean if all colored papers, min sters and leading men and women vould turn their influence against hem. In our judgment this is what should] ?e done first. Let the mlni.sters get] ogether first. SHALL WE FORGET THEM? BY DR. H. M MOORE. "The evil that men do lives arter] them. The good is often interred with their honeB." Too often is this really true. Judg ing from people's general action. When; parents through hard toil and the most] sacrificial struggle put their children! through school thereby placing them' in position to live honorably then these! aanie children forget the loving con sideration due their parents. They| ought bear the mark of the world' i:ondemnation. Ii. fact, any who have ised their opportunity in contribut ng to the bettering of one's condi ion ought not bc lightly esteemed and : lever forgotten. But how to the con trary! : Perhaps no set of men living or have and will ever live to whom the world owes a greater debt of gratitude for real godly, unselfish, unpaid, earnest service than to that class constituting the ministry. To say-that he is easily forgotten, especially by Baptist, is stat ing a well known fact which our| denomination must accept with shame. Just fifty-eight years have passed Since the iron heel of oppression has been lifted and our forefathers went forth with songs of praise. Marvelous has been the upward progress of our people, too numerous indeed, to men lion here. We proudly boast in swell I lng acclamations that often become hiiistrous over our educationail ad v;incement. Our church is the only institution of permanent duration. Thia institution haB grown to be a world power, and is still increasing in favor with God and man. Today the church is doing vastly more permanent and lasting good than all the other insti tutions of the world. The undisputed fact ls. all other institutions aiming at the uplift and bettering of humanity owe to the church their exhalted ideas. The questions of vast importance are, who were th~ prime promoters ol these organizations? What were tht circumstances under which thiB and that church were erected? These arc facts essential to the history of an) denomination. How many Baptist churches in the State can furnish sud: data from their church records. The shame is these men who wrought so nobly have about been forgotten j Among our denomination there are lest than one Cozen of these pioneer paB tors active who made it possible foi these young pastors to boast of theil present accomplishments. We are hui reaping where they sowed and gather lng where they strewed. Every yourie pastor ought forget his anniversary if need be, and gather the scattered in fo.iiatlon of those grand good mei who labored, often without money an< without price and have annual meet lngs in honor of those who have crosse? the bar. There is to be a real history of th Baptist denomination in South Care lina in the near future. Professo C. P. T. White, editor of the Rock Hil Messenger, Rock Hill, S. C., ls pres! dent of thia historial society, througl which this record ls to come. He 1 one of the beat Informed layman ii the Slate, a writer of note and in every way worthy of this task. The histor UST WH AT YOU'VE BEEN VAIT1NG FOH IT A break ir th*? onces of Woolen*. wing to the Reduction our Woolen HOB ses have granted us, we ro able to make a suit from $30.00 upward. See our line before ou buy your next Suit or Overcoat. We are experts.and gu?ran se both style aud fit. B. F. PRIESTER Merchant Tailor 1323 Assembly St. Phone 3763 CLOTHES SATISFACTION Ia found at our place. Don't rob yourself. See our stock of ail the latest styles, not samples, but whole pieces of woolen goods from which your Suit will be made. We are now carrying a full line of French B ack Serges, Doeskin, Drape, Broadcloth, Navy Blues and a variety of fancy styles for your selection. Polite service awaits your call. LADIES Ladies' Suits, Coats, Skirts and Dresses made to measure. A full line of Furs and Neck Pieces. Coat Suits $29.00 and up, Long Coats $29.00 up, Silk Seal Plush Coats $52.50 up. Ladies, call and let us show you these latest styles. J. W. BRUN SON Merchant Tailor. 713 Main St. Phone 2162 Columbia, S. C. ", OUR GREAT WORD! SERVICE was our aim E very day during 1920! R endering each customer the V ery best SERVICE 1 n our power will be a C onstaut feature of our business E very hour during 1921! TRY US! ALLISON LUMBER 60. "The SERVICE Yard" Phone 185 729 Lady Street DR. N.A.JENKINS, Specialist. Arter practicing for twelve years%fwe have found the field of medi cine BO broad that it ia necessary to limit our practice along certain lines in order to do the best work. While we do a very limited amount ef general pracUce, we are trying to' confine our work almost entirely to office practice. We hav.e made a specialty of Female Diseases, Diseases of the Throat, Removal of Tonsils and Adenoids, Stomach Trouble, Disease of the Chest and Joints. Re moval of Ingrowing Nails and New Growths, and all kinds of office work. We find that if these ailments are corrected before they go too long, it will save many patients from hospital op?rations. Office HourB: Telephones: 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Office, S763 12.00 m. to 1:00 p. m. Residence, 3873 3:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. Office, 1323 Assembly St. Residence, 2202 Hampton Ave. of these men will suddenly furnish a splendid fountain of inspiration and information from which the denomina tion may drink with pleasure and | profit. I'hese men have doubtless done a work that could hardly be accomplish ed by us and to their sainted memory we owe our all as a denomination. Shall we forget them? IN MEMORIAM. One year ago, February 3d, my dear sister, Mrs. Julia. A. Kenner, of Ridge Springs, passed into that great be yond, where pains and sufferings are felt no more. Even though the months are gliding into years, her presence is sorely missed, and we yearn constantly for her, whose mem ory still lingers with us. 'Tis hard to think of her as gone forevermore, for she was a loving slBter, wife, mother and a consecrated Christian. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze; Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in the grave below; Thou no more wilt join our number, Thou no more our songs shall know. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. Her sister, Mrs. Mary D. Butler, Chester, S. C. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washington tak< this method of thanking the man: friends for their kindly expressions sympathy shown, and floral tribute during the recent Illness and death o y their son, Clarence. WANTED AT ONCE. Several reliable, capable and ener getic young men as county agents to represent the Mutual Relief and Benevolent Association of South Caro lina. Attractive Inducements to men who| mean business. For particulars, write J. H. Goode, General Manager, 1501% Taylor St., Columbia, S. C. OUR HONOR ROLL. Prof. T. lu. Duckett, $2.00; Mr. DJ I H. Means, $1.50; Mrs. Blanche Taylor, I $1.50; Mr. W. A. Thompson, $1.50 ;Dr. H. M. Moore, $5.00; Mr. J. C. Arte mus, $2.00; Dr. L. Bragg Anthony, Sumter, $1.50; W. P. Dunbar, Dunbar ton, $1.50; Mrs. E. Brown,, $1.50; Mrs. I Julia Young, 50c; Mr. Berry Davis, 90c; Mrs. W. H. Reeves, $1.00; Mrs. Genia Chisholm, 90c; R. H. Hill, Clin ton, $1.00; Mrs. Anna Wright, $1.00; ?Rev. M. G. Johnson, 50c; Mrs. Julia Scott, $1.00; Mrs. J. C. Hughes, $1.50; Mrs. Daisy Wifillams, $1.00; Miss Isa dore Miles, $1.00) Miss Janie Smith, $2.00; Rev. J. P. Green. $1.50; MrB. R. R. Wallace, 50c; MrB. S. E. Sims. 60c; Rev. J. H. Johnson, $1.00; Thos. Gilliard, $2.00; Wm. Johnson, $1.00. j GRADED SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED. Ridgeway, S. C., Jan. 20.-Our grad I ed school went down in ashes yester I day. We had just let out for recess when the fire WBB discovered. The wind was in the lire's favor, so it burned down quickly. The building was worth $1,000 with no insurance ? The trustees say the school must gc on, so we are teaching in a nearbj church for the time being. They, are going to rebuild at once I understand. B. h. Hall, Principal Hats made to order or old bat made new at the Waverley Milliner Shop, 2400 Gervais St. HHROY & PIN?KNEY Columbia's Leading Colored Undertakers & Embalmers Funeral Supplies at Lowest Prices Complete Motor Funeral Equipment, consisting of Automobile Hearse, Limousines and Ambulance. Prices the Same as Horse Drawn Equipment. TWO ESTABLISHMENTS COLUMBIA GREENVILLE 1006 Washington Street 305 West Coffee Street Phone 1695 LISTEN Everybody knowe us now. Why? Our work bas advertised us. WhyT Because lt ls the best turned out by any colored shop In the State. Who says so? AU the hest dressers In Columbia and In many parts of the State outside. We make our work in our shop. We guarantee the Quickest deliveries of all the shops. We have a large, swell stock at prices from $40.00 and up for Suita,and Overcoats. OWEN & PAUL Phone 1963. 1123 Washington Street. Columbia, S. C. THE Mutual Relief ? benevolent Association "The South Carolina Mutual" Ins. Co. The Greatest of Its Kind in The State OVER 150 AGENTS EMPLOYED It Gives as Good Protection as Any For Les* Money. An Investigation Solicited. $75,000 Strong For Your Protection J. H. GOODE, Gen. Mgr. 15011-2 Taylor St. Columbia, S. C. Phone 2186 N. J. JENKINS Groceries and Produce sold at Low Prices, We carry a Full Line of Groceries etc at all times. Give me a trial order. We solicit your orders. 601 ASSEMBLY STREET COLUMBIA, S.C. PHONE 1481 We Have Mernie Smith's latest Records: CRAZY BLUES and IT'S RIGHT HERE FOR YOU THE ROAD IS ROCKY and FARE THEE HONEY BLUE8 BE SURE AND COME TO OUR NEW LOCATION Pianos, Player Pianos, Victrolas and all the latest and best in Records and Player Rolls. THE JOHN CHURCH CO. 1606 Main St. Phone 2000 P. M. Asbury, Mfr. W C. JOHNSON H. W. BRADLEY J. W. WORRIE Johnson-Bradley-Morris Funeral Directors & Licensed Embalmers 1115 Wasmngton St., Phone 3500 You are cordially 'ted to visit and ?aspect the full lines at lil ? 1124 Waaaia?teu St. HABERDASHER TO College Boy?, Prof ???ional Men, Railroad, Stoaeaaklp sm? flsfwl In fact, to all men who aspire to feel fit and !? n??i f sashes Tker* it Snap about our Shirt?, Collars. Scarf?, Hosiery, ? tug Rebes. Quality, Service and a Genial Smile await tai? store. ^ Phone 2301. LOVE B. WOODS. BUY ALL LEATHER GUARANTEED SHOES for Men, Women and Chil dren at I. S. Leevy's, 1221 Taylor St. Phone 319. DR. HARRIET B. DAWKINS .Zone Therapist Office hours, 9:30 to 11:30 &. m., 2 to 4:00 p. m. 1006 Marlon St. Columbia, 8.'C.