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EIGHT RFd^OTW __ :: ?-BIG LINE OF j[ \\ Men,Women &C^ ? A Specialty. Shoe J \ making aii<kTailori :l ment to selecSt from ? at the Lowest Pric< I ;-^==Connectedlii i ~ ][ First Class Barber : A .Beauty Far I T>cpartm i 1131 WASHINGTON COLUMI j Questions and Answers fn Negro History. (By The .Associated Negro Press). BY GEORGE WELLS PARSERAuthor of "The Children of The Sun." . . ' {T ~ - , Questions pertaining to NegroiHis tory anywhere if of general interest, and not too long, will be answered by Mr.-Parker in this column." When - ?- -epnee will not permit or the subject is not suitable, lottoTa will ppr?nnally anaWered, subject to proper limitations) and when a?stamped envelope $ enclosed. Address all communiea. 4 tiona to George Wells Parker, 3423 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. This column is for answering questions pertaining to Negro, history. Last week the writer received letters asking many questions on subjects that have no relation whatever/"to_ race history. While he would-be" pleased to favor all seekers^ of information, he has not the time to answer! ? any questions save those dealing with racial history. I have heard that the Negroes invented the railroad and automobile. | Please give me some data upon the same. W. B. R. West Philadelphia,! Pa- V , I As far as we know tho Negro had j ' ~~~ nothing to~do~wrtiT the original inven-1 ^-^""tion of-either the railroad or automo-i . H bile. ??^ Please - let me know .where I--may obtain Kansas City, Mo. We know of no such book. The African Year Book, published by "the Afriran Times and.. Orient.?Review^ contains an exhaustive . article on Li-1 ? beria written-by ChueJL Justice DossOnj {now deceased). You might write to] Duse Mohammed Ali, 2334. Pine; Street, St. Eouls, M7T.y~and "j^k. the cost of said book and where it may be obtained. Mr. Ali was the compiler of the same. _ _ Which of the two Masonic orders ~ =is- thp original?the K. F. A., or-EH A A f A II -T 1 la TTTv We prefer not to enter into the discussion of this matter. ModernMasonry does not go back beyond the 12th Century as a speculative craft.. Before that time, it was known . as Geometry and the patron founder wtffc ?F.nHirl F.nelid founded his geometry What was the name of the Spanish Negro who led an exploration party into Arizona??B. K. L., TusCon, Arizona. * . ; ?> Estevaneio.^ lie was npt the prigjnal leader 'of the party. The original - leader died and Estevancio succeeded him as leader. 'The latter met his "death in-lighting the Iudians. . .. ; - Has?"Reflcxus",?the new?Mrgrn ;: magazine, eumo ntit of existence??- j L. R. F., Dallas, Texas. I Read THE ASHEV1 & JI?? _ subscript; . - One Year $2.00; For additional information, THE ASHEVILL I \\ South Market Street, ?^coy0o^ogomo'ooo:og<y<yoowo'' - ? eCGC8D8K0^X>X>XCOSTj^^ I PHONE I L. A. Hawkins' Re; I "HOMES ON E 1107 Zi Washington Street, ...... . . .. "OUR M . .^j. tJolcrnan's SI - TIrat CJiifWi U03 FklEND STREI I I A * v ' ^ ' _* ? * *. - ,m ?? ? -r -.f, .j giL?. ? - V cntSlorej CLOTHING FOR f dldren. Boys Suits fj 5S, Millinery, Dress- | ng. Large Assortand the Best Quality | 5S. ~ | th our StoreJtt- i : 1 : x Shop for Men and ? lor for Women EEVY _j em ar,?rij; f J ST., PHONE 1756? | JIA, S, C. | " " ? ' " ' _ * ' *' .* * - ~ ''" ^ I? understand it' has ceased publication, ?' THE BAPTIST STATti CONVENTION Columbia, S. C., May 19, 1925. To the Baptist Brotherhood of South Carolina. 'Greetings:? . The time is fast approaching?for^our meeting at.. Orangeburg,' beginning May 27th. *. We have-visited the Rev. C. D. SaP ley, and he has made the improvement necessary- for the entertainment ef+ the Convention. Orangeburg is " expecting great things of us. Let us eniTT?the city "with?the spirit of?the^Master upon us, to glorify G6d in all that we may attempt to do for the ' extension of His Kingdom. We would suggest that we make * the following objects the burden of our prayers preparatory to the meeting of our^ Convention: 1st. For consecrated leaders who shall know nothing"among the Baptist brotherhood save JesUS Christ and Ilim crucified; whose objective shall be the glory of God, the peace j' and harmony ~of the denomination which alone- will insure a deener eon-j serration of all of our forces for con-11 structive work in the building ud of |' the-Kingdom. _ . __ - -2nd; ForKTaleTnfTonic and foreign a Missions." " ^r? 3rd. For -the work of our schools and colleges. ? 4th. For more laborers in harmony with the program -of Christ:?i'Prayx .1 r r i - uivruiuru int i.oru or tne narvest,* to his harvest." ; 5th. For our aged ministers.. our widows and orphans. ' Oth. For the building up of church es in destitute places. " 7th. For -the Spirit of the Lord inall of our efforts for better homfcs' _whcre the family altar has the righti of way, for better churchesjj for better relations between the races, which will make for jL-helter stato-^mf-^iat-i ion. In .short, for the Coming, of the kingdom of God into the hearts and lives of all the people. Let us go to Orangeburg praying "for ITTarger vision of the work that ^ God-would have us do. - Yours for the w<jrjk, " P. P. WATSON, | Convention. - [TXE ENTERPRISE W [ON RATES: . - 7g / Six Months $1.25 ?j write k ?? - v8t E ENTERPRISE Ashevilje, N. C. | oow^owo'oogcrgo'jycfcro^oooooo/. ?? * > t 6178 " - - "i :j al Estate Agency ! ASY TERMS" | Columbia, S. C. [ ! ^j^^,ooo,oooooooo^aovo^ogoroo: 71CE- " j IOTTO",. laving P.dilui??? )rk Guaranteed LT Newberry, S. C. ? THE PALME1 Calhoun Falls Circuit ? ? Nowa, Dear Editor: -rThis will apprise the readers of your very excellent paper that the 2nd Quarterly conference of the Calhoun Fall Circuit is now history* The conference passed olf quietly.Dr. B. J. Ramsey, the P. E. came brim full, of Rood and wholesome advice. Be is-also, a - terror to carelessness and dek'lidtion in the matter of church | \vork. His" lecture to S. S. Sunday morning from the subject "Choose your Road" should "TiCVer be forgotten by the youths jier^-ahnnt His sermoirrwns practical,?logical?and earnest and enjoyed by every truthloving auditor. Cod bless you Doctor. keep up the fight. The pastor made his appeal for his District Conference, and?May Day claims with the result that the following Lady-IIelpers came to his rescue, arid paid one dollar each: Sophie Sherard, Sallie Bass, Eliza Green, $2.00;~Fanny Edmunds, Ellen Foutc, Mary Young; Annie Davis, Anna F. McDuftie, Sallie Me Knight , Flora Davis, Rebecca Bolden, Frances Walker Minnie Walker, Delia Pinson, Anna Glover, Minnie Postelle, Lucia Bryhoon-, Rosana Heard, Annie Belcher, Nellie Sherrard, Laura Thompson, Mamie Hester, Mamie Porter,-Frances Lyon, Lizzie Raindrop, Patience Edyvards, Rachel Banks, Mattie Bell,' Sylvia CuihuinuMarthn A; Tate, Frm-4 . ma Meird, Luella . Walker,?Hattie 1 Foote, Mary-L,-Craw?prd, Daisy Pinson. The following paid 50c each: Manerva, Bryant. Sallie-A^-Campbell. Annie Leo. Mauuic Hcird. Mary Calhoun Eflen Lee. Total "bjr the' ladies for )adics who assured the Pa^trvr of their dollar Cetbre he leaves for Dist. Coruf. The brethren are-their baeks.1 Watch our Trustee Rally 3rd Sundnv in .lune. Thanks 'Ladies. CHURCH NEWS OFTJAUHOITN - -FALLS, STC. ~ Sunday, May 17th, was a beautiful; [jay hero at .Springfield Baptist church A. largo crowd of young people was present at the organization of the. B. Y. P. U. The Missionary Sisters of Spring-; field tb'ok a~great part in thG organization of the Juvenile department.. Sister Queen Hunter is serviceable. She gave a wood talk to the young people, which w+H rmt soon be forjjotten. * She said-; "Let us cherish these boys and girls, who are church Sister Harriet !h .1 olinsorrHrhe president of the_ Missionary Society was also present and she assisted in the work. ~i""* r ?Thtu Dmi'nn Board mi-jht to hot extolled 'f(>r"the splendid elToFl that,tlicy , have made in order th:tt the chu re h may be embellished. We were pjad to See Bro. Lon for some time improving. Tlx-re will bo a .rally g.tSpringfield Baptist church on the First Suhday in July. The public is cordially invited. * -Come one, come all, you will be gladly received, Donlt-'forgelr Lhe. (lay^Julii_i&t+n ~~~ ISA JOIINSOX, Clerk. OOOOOOiOiOO^OOOvOC-OOOOOOCfO^O* I : DRESSMAKING ? AND | ? MILLIfNtK ? ? ? ? r-g B Old Hats Made New. New ?> R^Hats Made ToOrder. 8 ? ?Straw -Hats Cleaned. jgj Miss L. Kennerly g 1201 Oak & Gervais Streets . 7|& g ^ Phone 94041 ~ jo o ooooo o o o'oooo oo o <: - 00^0:0.00.0.0 \V xi are proud to be able to say that we never take advantage of the occasion to our-profits by questionable methods. Wo never advise the purchase of an, expensive casket just for the profit on it. In every .inctnnrp whorft we act as undertakers our advice is always for the benefit of the family as Well as for the dignified interment of the dead. Perrin & Singleton -UNDERTAKERS & E.VIBALMEKS 218 N. DARGAN ST. PHONESt Business 971 Residence S75-J FLORENCE, g. X. > %' j * PROGRAMME OF T1JE GETHSE SCHOOL CONVENTION, HE) CHURCH, COLUMBIA, S. AND SUNDAY, MA ' REV. Ei, T H FRIDAY . * 7:30 P. M.?Praise Services co and W: P. Gaines. 8:00 P. M.?Introductory Sern A. P. Simmons. . Collection. -Announcements, i Music?Zion Baptist Jubilee C SATURDAY 10:00 A. M.?Devotionals led 1 Cook: : , . of Letters. 11:30 A. M.?Busniess. 12;30 P. M.?Topics:?"The B, Bella Clark. "Was the PasTor Miss Irene Boulware. "Africa's! tian Religion." Mr. J. B. Schump ? Music. Announcements. Adic ^r SUNDAY S 1?9:30 A. M.?Sunday School Co W. ?. Bookhart. . ^ ? Paper?Miss Thomasina Caug "The Most Important Recruitii W. Lu Lyles. Solo?Miss Helen Jones., W. Pr-Peterson. Music?St. Paul Baptist ^hoir Collection. Recess. Dinner. 3:00 P. M.?Devotionals led by Russell. "... . ?3:15 P. M.?"The Best Way t< rhong our Young People."?Mi*. I Solo?-Mrs. Rosa Dixon. * 3:30 P. M.?Closing Sermon?i L. C. Jenkins. *:: . : Collection; Reports of Commit REV. W. P. REV .T *M ? ? k. K. e<^a Noted Head Bellman i " Dk^. ; J ?* * . " . ' I A message has been received stat- | mg the death (TTMurris. Martin, who^jat one time served several seasons as ;, head bellman at thc_ Langyen hotel. ] While here he-won a host of friends. lie also has given excellent service in'jj many leading hotels-hv the South and-H, Middle West. For the past two years', he has rrjide Philadelphia, Pa., his! ] home. While in Asheville he connected J himself with the Land of the Sky ( Lodge No. ol7 Fr. A. A. M., and was , found to, be a worthy and attentive , member. During the past ye-ar hisf, health lutsbeenjde^ and during h the .month of January he decided to |, come South to change climate. While j, passing through?Richmond, Va., he ; became mentally unbalanced, and , through the. efforts of Fred R. Wood- , , ford, W. M., of the lodge of which ho h was a member he was placed in an , institution in Petersburg, Va. looter he was Prop gilt to Philadelphia by his wife ahd placed in the PhiladelLAstxeviliir.J^nterpriae.? ? The news of the death of Mr. Morris Martin, ii> l'hiladelphia, April 27, was-a shock to his many friends here. !"!\k>rris" as he was familiarly known ; by his many friends here and in other ' cities in Georgia nad Florida will be I missed by the proprietors and help i at the several hotels where he has worked. His remains tvere broughT to - Columbia May Tsb, ond then to ' Jenkinsviftc, S. C"., his home. His boid y was met by many'friends and rel! ativeSj. The -funeral services tvere 'held at White Hall A. M. E. Church, and interment was in the family "plot at the same church; ( , > He leaves a wife, and a host of relatives and friends to~mourn His loss. So many doctors are qualifying . in England each .year that i medical -officials estimate that [5,000 cannot get sufficient emjployment - I? o o ooooo.ooo^.wo:o.o.oooocfo;o^.oo ! 8 To New Customers, we 8 ) 8 say try our . *? 8 II EGGS 1 8 and have the- pleasure of g i? growing some \. 8 REAL BUFFS g The greatest Egg-'marking 8 8 existing. ej M. SIMPKINS, g Newberry, S. C. g i r?r f~ B. SIMS -4 |i With Hi9 Big Seven Pas- 2 -|i L _- senger Sedan Car 5 ; Phone 198-J ?I - T ' IALm ' - - - ' - i |j?H IPWJUIII I -II III Ill.lllJUIliPPiWWfi JMANE UNION AND SUNDAY LD WITH FIFTH BAPTIST C., FRIDAIY, SATURDAY Y~29, 30, 31, 1925. IPTON^ Pastor, night. 1 ?? ; -r~l c '% . .... . : j ion Rev. S. M. Mclver, or Lie. i - . *1 Adjournment. hoir. . services." by BroSi- F. D. Jones and L. C. i : > ^ a _ . _y |rth of the Firs| Church." Mrs. "n:?i " ? ui luc nm tnurcn ^anear' First Introduction to the Xhrishert. )urnment. " ERVICES. TTX : ncert?Supts. Wm? Charley and hman. ng Station in the Church." Mr. on?=Rev. T... C Crftifton or Rev. jt ' ' .. . . DeasrW. H. Harrison and I.'T." ? - -j - ? ? r 5 Raise 'the 3tahdard Higher atalph Stephenson. Rev. H. W. Ldn^rD. D. m Revr WHirEdjPrlme^t; t^]TERSON, Vice-President, ^Tronnurerr WELL. Cterfr. ? ^""T1 ' iMrs. Cora S. Boykin Of (Continued From Page One) bors. ^ J ~~Cora S. Boykfnr-thinlr not that ynn will be forgotten; for as one writer bas said, "No good thing is ever lost. Nothing dies, not even life, which jives up one form to resume another; rro good action; no good example dies." You will live forever in our hearts ami in our race. While the frame moulders and disappears, your leeds will leave and indelible stamp and mould the very thought and will ef future generations. Time itself is not "the measure of such noble works as-"yours."for coming generations will <hnre vour ,ioy. You have undoubtedly, executed a monument more lasting-than brass, and moge oublimo than the regal elevatibns of "The nvramiH* which--neither the wasting showers, the unavailing North" winds, or an innumrcable succession of years and the (light "of seasons, shall be able to demolish. * So Mrs. Cora S. Boykin, we bid you -Adieu!?H- we could but call you back, we could and would extend to the sentiments and expressions which we might have extended' while you were yet with -us-;?but since- gratb tude is the fairest flower which springs from the soul, and the heart of man- knows none more fragrant; we thank you, that you have lived; we thank you that we are the sons and daughters of the race you choke to love and serve; we thank you for your untiring service to our race; we thank you for the influence "that you have shed on the many who have come within reach of your presence; and in the name of struggling humanity, in the name of Christian civilization, in the name of the Negro race, and despite the-fact-that it was not my privilege to express any sen. -timentsTorrthat occasion, wherein th( last respects were pai(T~to your re mains; I-nevertheless thank you. Signed: ~ v" H. F. McGIRT. PROGRAM OF THE,FUNERAL Ol MRS. CORA S. HOYKIN. Song?Fade, Fade Each Earthly Joy ?Congregation. Reading of scriptures?15th chaptei Paul's Letter to Corinthians?Rev Day 199-J EH ^ PATTERSO n * funeral And License "T All Calls Promptlj Night.?Motor equi . 1109 FRIEND SfkEET "Our Motto-' A. . Saturday, May 23, 1925. _ JL E. Boykin. Singing?"It is well with my Soul." ? ' < ~ ? Choir. Reading of Letters of Cyjidolence? Mrs. L. M. MeCollum, llennetts-^ _ ?villc, Si C.?I?i Reading of Telegrams of Condolence ?Mrs. D. W. Parrott, Blackstock, S. C. ' Remarks?"Take Un Where She Has Left bff."?Dr. P. PI "Watson, Baptist State Convention. Remarks?Dr. H. M. Moore, 2nd" Calvary Baptist Church, Columbia, S. c. Solo?-"Sleep on Beloved,"?Mrs, The odosia Frierson. 7" ; . Remarks?Mrs. Marion B. Wilyinson, Pres. Women's State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Remarks?Mrs. Connie Jortes, VicePres., ~BapCTsir~Wpmcn'tr Stato Conr vention. Remarks?Mrs. A. P?Dunbar, Treas., Baptist Women's State ConventidfiT Resolution?Mrs. Julia Hart, Women's Baptist Missionary and Educational - Convention. ,? Solo?Mrs. D. W. Parrott, Blackstock, S. C. Remarks?Rev. B. F. Bradford, Pastor , * Trinity M. E. Church, Camden, .S. C. ^ Resolution?Women's Missionary So- -?-?* ciety of Mt. Moriah Baptist church? Mrs. Daisy Shropshire. Resolution?Sunday SchQol?Mrs. Bessie Pickett. ~ Resolution?cBoys A. W. C. Club of Mt. Moriah'Church?Dr: J. P. Pick-. ett, M. D. Resolution?Jackson High School? Mrs.?Sallie B. Payton. Resolution?Good Samiixitar^JLoxlge^? _ " Miss Kate Powell. Ilymn?Asleep~in . Jesus?Lined by A \ Rev. Dow, *Openinpf of casket apd viewing of " the-remains by^lhe congregation. No _funeral sermon was preached. If such had been attempted ifa nflgKt have been easily expressed in siy words, "She^ Has 'Done All She ;' t Could,-1 " /' " 111 Of 1 TIOXS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. CORA S. BOYKIN Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, the Great Supreme Ruler of the-TThiyerse ~ "ha*> in his divine providence, removedfrom our midst, Our Dear President * Mrs. Cora S. Boykin, JL Whereas, The long and faithfuljservice that she has rendered to the Wo-" man]* Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of South Carolina and the intimate relations- held > with her-in the faithful discharge of her - 'liitim-., nc-prpgiflpnt nf thp rr>nvpr)t.iop makes it eminently befitting, that we expi-ess oqr appreciation for ..her proficient service-.- _ __ Whereas, the remuval. of such from, our midst- leaves a vacancy that -^J will be greatly realized by us and will ' prove a serious loss to humanity, ^ Whereas, We know her to be whol-'~ r - ly coni'ocratod to the upbuilding of A the Master's Kingdom and to be in- ^1 venly Father by her life and works, and since we know that God doeth all things for the best, ? '= ?therefore, Bo it Resolvedr-r? 1 1.?That WO hew. in humble sqbmis- - siop to His will. 1 ' 2."?That tho B. M. and E. Conven ! highest tribute of respect and appreciation f^r their beloved president. ish her memory and tfiai^ a* chair be I draped and left vacant during the f frextr session of the convention.?=?' ? - 4.?That the deepest sympathy of j the convention be extended to the beJreaved husband and members of the family and that our prayers-be offer- , *4 ed for divine help and comfort. . - ^ 5.?That a copy of these resolutions ?-J ~ Tjc^ent to the stricken family, to the - JM i papers throughout the state and the j Mrs. Julia A. Hart, jW Chairman Committee on Resolut- I ions for The Convention. NOTICE. U 11 Communications inteifttefi^fo*? the current issue must reach ' this office, (if out of town) notr^^ . later than Tuesday night. Ci |ty news by Wednesday night. " [ONE Night 531 N & PRATT | Directors j el Embalmers I r Attended to Day or \ *: !j ipment. 3O Newberry, S. C. if "SERVICE" g : j