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The Southern Indicator. Published Weekly. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. ! PHONE 2637. ! ! " ! Editorial Staff. J A. Roich.Managing Editor Rev. H. Moore, D. D., Contributing Editor.' Rev. D. F. Thompson. D. D.f Contrib uting Editor. Rev. L Lowery, D. D., Local Re porter.! i Subscription Rates (In Advance.) OneTea^.W-Jg S?t months . Three njt?ntn8 . I Advertising Rates. Regular rates, ?per inch.BO Cards ojt Thanks .?1.00 up Reading! Notices .$1.00 up Obituaries, Resolutions, etc, $1.00 up Marriages .$2.00 up j IMPORTANT. Thei subscription price to The in dicator only entitles a subscriber to the paper and not to publisfc iree Cards! of Thanks, Obituaries, eto. These cost extra. Seni $1.00 wi+h obituaries, $1.00 with a Card of Thanks, $1.00 with a short article on church and Sun day school work, unions, con ven ttom*!conferences, etc. Marriage announcements, $1.00; marriage write-up, $1.0* up. No tices, Wc. up. Send or bring the OMa ! Editor. : SDitORlALS i_ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1921. Boys;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 j knocking the other fellow and let's ali pull together. * * * Merchants who advertise usually have something to sell they are not afraid to have examined. * * No better evidence has a pastor that 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 it was! ours to use our "carving knife" on "dead heads" and get a better start for the year's work that lies before us. j Sorry, but .The Indicator will not visit ijaany this year that it did visit last year. But we are glad to say that many new ones are being entered on our list to take their places. We jsolicit the co-operation of each of our; subscribers this year more earn estly than ever. No better friend has any paper than the one who will pay promptly for the same and encourage others; to do likewise. And no worse enemy has a paper than the one who will receive a paper year in and year out and never pay for it unless he is asked in person to 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 the publishing of these publications were so much in excess to the returns from advertising and subscriptions. 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, be 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 but one who visits this institution and in spects it. Hundreds of patients from all parts of the State 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 cares of the kind nurses. It can be said to the credit of this hospital that it has more registered nurses throughout the State than any other hospital in the State and that her nurses meet the examination tests with success. $*his hospital stands as a monument of the great accomplishments of Mrs. L. J. Rhodes, the owner. Not only Mrs. Rhodes but 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 the slightest idea that they cannot be so arranged. THE ROYAL THEATRE, From all reports afloat in the city, something is radically wrong with the ownership and management of The Royal Theatre, also the Lincoln, which has again opened %its doors to our people, for patronage without which both would soon go out of bus!* ness. The information comes to us that for some time The Royal Theatre is owned and managed exclusively by white, and while this theatre Is wholly supported by colored patronage, no employment of importance is given our people. This affair is being dis cussed on every side by our people as unjustifiable. And in our judgment it is unjustifiable and should not be tolerated. And, like many others, we say such must not and will not be up held. There are competent, honest and reliable men among its only pat ronage to manage this theatre and op erate any and all of its machinery, and from among its patronage ^hould come such. Unlike the druggist, the grocer, or clothier, the owner of a theatre ex clusively for colored is at the mercy of the colored and in which case he must give due recognition or suffer im parable loss. Though this condition is being strongly discussed and actions planned among those whose word stands for something, we would ad vise that no actions be taken until a representative committee waits on the owner of this theatre and allow a ?air chance to grant due considera tion. And if he is unwilling, then, and not until then is the time to act. The ministers of Columbia compos ing this committee would, we are sure, get a favorable report to make, for certainly the owner and manager are considerate men and know what it would mean if all colored papers, min isters and leading men and women would turn their influence against them. In our judgment this is what should be done first. Let the ministers get together first. SHALL WE FORGET THEM? BY DR. H. M. MOORE. "The evil that men do lives after them. The good is often interred with their bones." 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 same children forget the loving con sideration due their parents. They ought bear the mark of the world's condemnation. In fact, any who have used their opportunity in contribut ing to the bettering of one's condi tion ought not be lightly esteemed and never 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 tion here. We proudly boast in swell ing acclamations that often become bpistrous over our educational ad vancement. Our church is the only institution of permanent duration. This institution has 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 is, 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 the prime promoters of these organizations? What were the, circumstances under which this and that church were erected? These are facts essential to the history of any denomination. How many Baptist churches in the State can furnish such data from their church records. _ The shame is these men who wrought bo nobly have about been forgotten. Among our denomination there are less than one dozen of these pioneer pas tors active who s made it possible for these young pastors to boast of their present accomplishments. We are but reaping where they sowed and gather ing where they strewed. Every young pastor ought forget his anniversary, ' if need be, and gather the scattered in formation of those grand good men whe labored, often without money and without price and have annual meet ings in honor of those who have crossed :he bar. There is to be a real history of the Baptist denomination in South Caro lina in the near future. Professor 3. P. T. White, editor of the Rock Hill Messenger, Rock H l, S. C.L is presi lent of this hist?riai society^ through 1 jehich this record is to come. He is * me of the best informed layman in s he State, a writer of note and in every- c vay worthy of this task. The history th JUST WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOK A break in the prices of Woolens. Owing to the Reduction our Woolen Hoises have granted us, we aro able to make a suit from $30.00 apward. See our line before yeu bay your next Suit or Overcoat. We are experts and guaran tee both style aud fit B. F. PRIESTER Merchant Tailor 1323 Assembly St Phone 3763 CLOTHES SATISFACTION Is found at our place. Don't rob yourself. See our stock of all 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. BRUNSON Merchant Tailor. 713 Main St Phone 2162 Columbia, S. C. OUR GREAT WORD! SERVICE was our kim E very day during 1920! R endering each customer the V ery best S;E R V I C E I n our power will be a * C onstant feature of our business E very hour during 1921! TRY US! ALLISON LUMBER 6?. "The SERVICE Yard'' Phone 185 729 Lady Street DR. N?A. JENKrNS, eci&list. Attor practicing for twelvjhi(ars we have found the field of medi cine so broad that it is uoffifary to limit our practice along certain lines in order to do the best work. While we do a very limited amount of general practice, we are trying to' confine our work almost entirely to office practice. We have 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 operations. Office Hours: Telephones: 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Office, 3763 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. These 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 MEM?RI?M. 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 sister, 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 C know. , 5Tet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled; rhen in heaven with joy to greet thee, c Where no farewell tears are shed. i Her sister, i Mrs. Mary B. Butler, ] Chester, s. C 1 CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washington take Lhis method of thanking the many iriends for their kindly expressions, sympathy shown, and floral tributes luring the recent illness and death of ieir son, Clarence. S 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. L. Duckett, $2.00; Mr. D. H. Means, $1.50; Mrs. Blanche Taylor, ?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. F. Dunbar, Dunbar ton, $1.50; Mrs. E. Brown,, $1.50; Mrs. Julia Young, 50c; Mr. Berry Davis, 90c; Mrs. W. H. Reeves, $1.00; Mrs. Genia Chfsholm, 90c; R. H. Hill, Clin ton, $1.00; Mrs. Anna Wright, $1.00; Etev. M. G. Johnson, 50c; Mrs. Julia Scott, $1.00; Mrs. J. C. Hughes, $1.50; tfr3. Daisy Williams, $1.00; Miss Isa iore Miles, $1.00; Miss Janie Smith, 52.00; Rev. Jy F. Green, $1.50; Mrs. I. R. Wallace, 50c; Mrs. S. E. Sims, 0c; Rev. J. H. Johnson, $1.00; Thos. rilliard, $2.00; Wm. Johtfson, $1.00. GRADED SCHOOL j BUILDING BURNED. Ridgeway, S. C, Jan. 20.?Our grad ;d school went down in ashes yester [ay. We had just let out for recess vhen the fire was discovered. The vind was in the fire's favor, so it Durned down quickly. The building ?ras worth $1,000 with no insurance. The trustees say the school must go jn, so we are teaching in a nearby murch for the time being. They are going to rebuild at once, ? understand. m B. L. Hall, Principal. Hats nade to order or old hats made nev? at the Waverley Millinery hop, 2400 Gervais St 1 H?!ROY & PIN6KNEY 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 Phone 797 LISTEN Everybody knows us now. Why? Our work bas advertised us. Way? Because it is the best turned out by any colored shop in the State. Wks says so? All the best dressers in Columbia and in many parts of Ue 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 Suits and Overcoats. OWEN & PAUL vi ^ . 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 Gires as Good Protection as Any For Less Money. ? An Investigation Solicited. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ $75,000 Strong For Your Protection J. H. GOODE, Gen. Mgr. 15011-2 Taylor St. Columbia,. S. 0. 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 YES: We Have Mamie Smith's latest Records: CRAZY BLUES and IT'S RIGHT HERE FOR YOU THE ROAD IS ROCKY and FARE THEE HONEY BLUES 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 2009 P. M. Asbory, Mgr. .', W C. JOHNSON H. W. Bkadliy j. W.-Mmris Johnson - Bradley-Morris Funeral Directors & Licensed Embalmers ??5 Wasnington St., Phone 3500 You are cordially ted to visit and impact the Ml Un* at 1124 Washington St - - HABERDASHER TO ZoHege Boys, Professional Men, Railroad, ItHawiiw In fact, to *M mes who aspiro to fool ftft su*d fa rkoro is Snap about our Shirts, Collars, Scarfs, Hiisiiw i ng Robes. Quality, Service and a Genial SnsD? *weJt f this store. Phone 2301. LOVE B. WOODS. *UY 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 fc m.; 2 to 4:00 p. m. 1006 Marion St. Columbia, 8. C s