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THE BLAOK DISPATCH
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SLICK ITEMS
The people of this city and commu-
nity are enjoying pleasant weather
at this writing.
The First Baptist church was very
successful in a one week's revival
last week. Rev. H. Y. Peters, pas-
tor, was assisted by the Rev. J. L.
Lewis, state missionary of Muskogee.
He is a soul stirring minister and one
who knows how to speak to an intel-
ligent congregation. He was success-
ful in taking in twenty members, of
which fourteen are for baptism. They
are this week at Rev. Peters' church
at Land Mark carrying on a week's :
revival. The good people of Slick do- \
nated Rev. Lewis $50 for the week's |
service. Baptizing and a big dinner
is planned for Sunday. He will leave
here for the National Convention in ^
California.
Mrs. Dr. Ollis is in Claremore this
week for her health. i
Mrs. Mattie Wright attended the
Grand Masonic Lodge in Boley last
week. She reports a pleasant time.
The colored people of Slick were
very much frightened in the morning
of the 30th by a big fire which start-
ed in town. The city has no fire de-
partment and the alarm went thru
town by the firing of guns. About
100 shots were fired.
The Board of Education of Slick
will begin work on the addition of
the Vocational High soon.
CHANDLER NEWS
Miss Elaine Gatewood spent a week
In Wichita, Kansas. Having reached 1
Wichita, August 22, on Friday, Aug. ]
25. Misses Thelma Boyd, Olleita Y. |
Young, Elaine Gatewood and Mrs. C.
G. Graham of Ardmore, Okla., were |
invited out for supper by Miss Chris-
ella Turner of Wichita, and an old
schoolmate of Miss Gatewood. The
eats were delicious and enjoyed by
all. Miss Turner took the bunch rid-
ing and they report time.
Miss Zadie Floyd is home after
three weeks visit with friends in Mus-
kogee.
Prof. Hutton of Atoka, Okla., who
was elected principal of the Boley
High school for the coming session,
was in town this week.
The son of Mr. Mose Phillips, who
was stabbed on the back of his neck,
died from the injury Friday night.
Postmaster and Mrs. Perry enter-
tained a few of their friends at din-
ner Sunday.
Miss Eugene White is visiting her
father in Spiro, Okla., who she has
not seen since she was four years
old.
Mr. Lonnie Turner was home from
Okmulgee this week.
Miss Helen Lowe of Guthrie, Okla.,
was here this week .visiting Miss Al-
phonso Hazel.
Mr. Eugene Hyder and wife are
domiciled in their beautiful home on
the East Side.
Mr. Will Ray is home from Atlan-
tic City, N. Y„ on a visit to his moth-
er, Mrs. W. H. Webber.
Mesdames Susan Callahan, P. C.
Bradley, Myrtle Dass, Hallie Jones
Taylor, Mary Scott, Mabel Cavil and
Master E. B. Cavil left for Ardmore.
Okla., to attend the Federation of
Colored Women's clubs.
Mrs. B. Paxton is home from Fort
Smith, Ark., where she went to buy
fall goods for the Dolphin Dry Goods
store.
Mrs. Willie Mae Reynolds Faqua of
Okmulgee, is visiting her parents on
Cedar street.
Mr. and Mrs. Punk Shealy was in
Boley this week.
Mr. H. B. Moon is in Claremore for
his health.
The reception honoring the dele-
gates, given by the Climax- Progres-
sive and Eastern Star chapter on
Mr. E. R. Cavil's and W. M. Hazel's
beautiful lawns, was indeed a grand
affair and was enjoyed by all pres-
ent.
BROOKSVILLE NEWS
WELLSTON NEWS
On August 31, Mrs. J. E. Jones, a
well known Christian lady of the city,
passed away. Rev. R. D. Gatewood
preached the funeral. The Eastern
Star from Luther, was present as
Mrs. Jones was one of the loyal mem-
bers of the Order. Rev. Gatewood,
wife and daughter and Mr. Antwine
and son from Chandler, were pres-
ent at the funeral.
Mrs. Jones has gone to rest leaving
behind many relatives, who have the
sympathy of the many friends who
know them.
Sunday school was well attended at
both churches Sunday.
Under the direction of the three
teachers, Prof. Bivens, Miss V. L. Mil-
lines and Miss Ethelyn Temple, a fine
program was rendered at the school
last Friday. Many of the patrons
were out. After the program ice
cream and cake were served.
The Holiness meeting is now going
on in. full blast. We wish them much
success.
Prof. A. R. Hawkins spent the week-
end at home.
Mrs. J. B. Brooks is now at home.
KINGFISHER LOCALS
The funeral of Mr. John Hunter,
who died at his home near Crescent
last Sunday, was held at St. Mark
A. M. E. church here. Mr. Hunter is
survived by his wife, two daughters,
and a host of other relatives and
friends to mourn his demise. Inter-
ment was made in Kingfisher ceme-
tery.
Miss Mayme Vance left Thursday
for Nowata, Okla., where she will
spend a few days with her father,
Rev. E. J. Vance, before going to Par
sons, Kansas, where she will re-enter
the high school there. Miss Vance
spent the summer vacation here with
her mother.
Mrs. Bell Porter spent last Sunday
in El Reno as the guest of Mrs. N.
Barner.
Rev. H. T. Allston visited relatives
and friends in Hennessey last week.
Miss Lottie Willis, who has been
visiting in Oklahoma City the last
two weeks, is expected home Sunday.
Mr. Win. Sykes of Kansas City, Kan-
sas, arrived Saturday to spend sev-
eral days here on business and to
visit his father, Rev. Paul Sykes, and
sister, Mrs. H. Ruff in.
Mrs. Bell Porter and little neice,
Juanita Harper, are spending a few
days in Okarche visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Herbison
and Misses Bertha and Helen Brown
spent Sunday at the country home
of Mr. and Mrs. Johil Yarbrough, west
of the city.
Miss Callie Yarbrough has returned
from a short visit in Oklahoma City.
^ Mr. Dan Lewis, Jr., is visiting
friends in Kansas City this week.
WYNNEWOOD NEWS
t
The Methodist Sunday school gave
a free-for-all picnic Saturday at the j
Price park for the purpose of arous- j
ing interest in the children going to!
sunday school.
Quite a number of Wynnewood peo-'
pie went out in wagonw to Pilgrim
Rest Sunday night and enjoyed them-
selves very much.
Mr. Richmond Carson and Mr. Or-;
den Allen came down from the city-
Sunday.
Mrs . Lucile Irwin is in town visit-
ing her mother-in-law, Mrs. Faithful,
this week.
Mrs. Bertha Hamlin of Guthrie, is
visiting her mother and grand-mother
Mrs. High and Mrs. Foster, this week.
Mr. Dave Drake went to Pauls Val-
ley on special business and has not
returned at this report.
From the looks of the cotton sacks
being bought, cotton is a little better
here this year than last, and quite a
few went out to try their sacks Mon-
day.
Mrs. Annie Taylor and her two lit-
tle girls of Pauls Valley, came down
Sunday to spend the day with her
sister.
Quite a few are sick this week. Mr.
James Etheridge is not much improv-
ed at this writing.
Mrs. Pearlie Williams of Purcell,
was in town this week.
See "Hampie" for a Black Dispatch
every Friday morning.
BOLEY NEWS
EUFAULA NEWS
Miss Luella Wilson of Guthrie, is
the house guest of Miss Alma Smith.
They will both leave for Guthrie
soon, where they will resume their
studies at Faver High school. They
will be graduates of the 1923 class.
Mrs. M. M. Green, G. H. P., left
Sunday for Checotah to visit her cou-
i sin, Mrs. Alice Browning, who is ill.
! Miss Annie Fae Trice will leave for
j Parsons, Kansas, Sunday to attend
school.
i Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore and
j family spent Sunday visiting rela-
tives in the suburbs of the city. They
enjoyed themselves immensely.
I Mrs. Jessie Hibbler and children.
I Rubie Mae and Lamar, Jr., returned
home after spending a few days in
Hartshorne with Mrs. F. L. Cook.
Mr. Jessie Jackson was shot Satur-
day night by Turner Payne. He died
Monday morning. Undertaker Craw-
ford took charge of the remains.
Miss Creola Harlin of Wagoner, is
visiting her sister indefinitely.
Mr. Clarence Lewis of Kansas City,
is shaking hands with friends and
visiting relatives in Eufaula.
Mr. J. Harris of Muskogee, attend-
ed the funeral of his cousin, Mr. Jes-
sie Jackson.
Mr. Tommie Miliner of Okmulgee,
spent Sunday in Eufaula with rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Delia Long left Saturday for
points in Kansa^ where ,/she will
spend a few weeks before entering
school.
Dr. A. E. Hubbard is holding his
fourth and last quarterly conference
for this conference year. Sunday will
be a high day at Dickerson Chapel
A. M. E. church.
Rev. F. F. Gibson delivered two
able sermons at Wayland Baptist
church Sunday,
PURCELL NEWS
ior high school girls, and we are glad
to see her with us again.
Rev. Leath of Springfield, Missouri,
was in Luther Saturday and preached
Sunday out at St. Luke. He was
heartily welcomed by his old friends.
Mrs. J. A. Cox and Mrs. I. M. Lott
motored to Wellston Saturday to visit
Mrs. Jennie Jones, who. is quite ill.
Mr. J. T. Armstrong, Mrs. Jennie
Anderson and Miss M. Croslin were
called to Pawnee on account of the
death of a relative.
The Christian church started a re-
vival last Sunday. It is hoped that
they will have great success.
Washington High school will open
the first Monday in September.
Mrs. J. A. Cox and children and
her house guest, Mrs. Wallace of Cof-
feyville, Kansas, are visiting her fa-
ther and mother of Eavansville.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Andrews gave a
birthday party for their little daugh
ter, Juanita Andrews, and Miss Cal-
lie Lee, both having birthdays on the
same day. The color scheme of pink
and white was carried throughout the
course. Those present were: Misses
Dorothy Bryant, Hattie and Rosa Lee,
Florence Powell, Juanita Andrews,
Callie Lee and Mildred James, Messrs.
Glendon Bryant, Estey Moore, Orin
White. Dainty rfereshments were
served. All left declaring Mrs. An-
drews an ideal hostess.
Mr. J. T. Armstrong, Judge Hilton
and C. B. Bryant were in the city
Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Powell, the parents of
Mrs. J. A. Cox, were Luther visitors
Saturday.
Mr. Ulysees Hogg and friends have
returned from Boley and report a de-
lightful time.
Mrs. Ida Henry is visiting her son,
Dr. H. L. Henry, this week, while his
wife is visiting in Boley.
Mrs. Jennie Steward of Tulsa, is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Flenold, this week.
est.
Miss Bessie Jones, one of the ac-
complished young ladies of Colorado
Springs, is visiting at the home of
Prof, and Mrs. Dobson, for a few days
prior to her leaving for Waurika,
where she has accepted a position in
the city schools.
LIMA NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Bradley, Mes-
dames G. B. Jones, M. M. Mathonican
have returned from Tulsa, where
they attended the Mosaic Grand
Lodge meeting. Mr. Bradley was
elected State Deputy Grand Master
and Mrs. F. B. Jones, burial treasur-
er. They report a grand session.
Mrs. Louis Blackman of Rusk, died
Friday morning after a long illness.
Mrs. Gauknight of Waco. Texas, is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sam
Gates.
Sunday school at the First Baptist
church Sunday was good. All teachers
and students were greatly pleased at
the black board demonstration given
them by Supt. N. H. Coleman. The
Sunday school donated $5 to Rev. B.
E. Givens, to assist in support of his
fees at the hospital in Oklahoma City.
Last Thursday was a very sad day
on account of the loss by death of
Mr. W. E. Daniels, one of the old set-
tlers of Purcell. Mr. Daniels was
well liked by all who were acquainted
with him. He leaves a wife, four
sons, three daughters and quite a few
other relatives to mourn his death.
Miss Lillie Hankins. who was visit-
ing in Boley last week, is at home
again . She reports a nice time.
Mrs. Moliie Henderson and Master
Donnell Henderson left the city re-
cently, for a tour through the south..
After stopping a few days i Sulphur, I
they will leave for a few weeks' stay-
in San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Annie Jefferson was in the
Capital City last week on business.
Rev. W. C. Carson, pastor of the A.
M. E. church, attended the funeral of
Mr. W. E. Daniels, Thursday, the 24th.
Air. Ben Daniels, brother, and Mr.
Melvin Daniels, a son of the deceased,
and Mrs. Perry and daughter of Chick-
asha, were at the funeral.
Mrs. Blanche Bruce and Mrs. Lottie
Cross of Chickasha, were the guests
of Mrs. Annie Jefferson last week.
Booker High school closed its sum-
mer session Friday. Mrs. L. E. Hil-
burn. teacher, left for home in Chick-
asha Saturday evening.
CLEARVIEW NEWS
The First Baptist church has en-
tered into a revival meeting and is
asking the presence and assistance of
other churches in this town and ad-
joining districts. We hope to make
this meeting a great success.
Mrs. Rosie Swain, who has been
very ill', is reported doing nicely and
has at her home the presence of a
baby girl.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Swain are the proud
parents of a fine baby boy.
Mrs. Catherine Syras, enroute to
Boley, stopped over here a day to
visit friends.
Dr. W. L. Johnson of Boley, is here
for a few days on business.
Miss Callie Booker left Monday for
Okmulgee.
See Prof. P. J. Sims for the Black
Dispatch. 4
SHAWNEE NEWS
Sunday was a high day at Pleasant
Hill. It was rally day with the Sun-
day school, the rally being a success.
The pastor preached two able ser-
mons to appreciative audiences.
The Union of White Chapel, visited
Pleasant Hil lSunday. This was in-
deed an inspiration meeting. Much
credit is due the young men who took
part. The whole program was good.1
We are glad to see the young folk
take a part in these religious services.'
Mrs. Delia Williams of 611 S. Bell, I
lias returned from Tulsa, where she
has been visiting her sister and
daughter. She reports a fine stay.
While away Rev. Williams began re-
modeling the home, having electric
lights installed and papering done.
Mrs. Baker has returned from Mem-
phis, Tenn.
Mrs. Myrtle Lawrence is home from
an extensive trip in Texas, visiting
home folk at Terrell.
Mrs. Andrew Jackson has returned
from Memphis, where she has been
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Frank Robinson is home from
Ennis, Texas. She says Texas people
are bnsy in their cotton fields.
Mrs. Morris Cudjo has returned
from Lawrence, Kansas, and reports
a very pleasant stay.
Little Miss Norene Tate has been
visiting relatives in Ardmore, Okla.
The Holiness church will soon be
completed.
Prof. N. J. Caesar, Prof. McNeal |
and E. B. Robinson have returned
from the Grand Lodge at Boley. Cae-
sar and McNeal are now on a fishing
trip at Watonga, Okla.
School opens the 11th of September.
The janitor has everything looking
fine around Dunbar.
Rev. Prof. Pugh preached the rally
sermon at First Baptist Church Sun-
day. The sermon was a rare treat to
those who heard it. Rev. Pugh is a
recent graduate of the college and
theological department of Roger Wil-
liams University , Nashville, Tenn.
The entire community is well pleased
with the work which Mr. Pugh is do-
ing as one of the high school teach-
erMr. W. Bruce Jones, Jr., reports his
school in fine condition at Sossakwa.
This is his second summer at that
place. , ,
Th© community fair is held here
Friday and Saturday of next week.
Mr. Moore, the county agent, is busy
getting things in order. Much inter-
est is being manifested by the com-
munity people in this direction.
Mrs. Mollie Logan and Mrs. Lera
Payne report excellent interest in
their schools at Ellwood. Both Mrs.
Payne and Mrs. Logan are old at this
point of service.
Mr. J. A. Burrows and Mrs. Annie
Bradley are putting forth indefatiga-
ble effort's to lead the urchins onward
and upward at Tullahassee. Here is
hoping that they succeed in this much
needed undertaking.
Drilling for oil has commenced in
this community. As a result many
whites are trying to purchase busi-
ness property in the town of Lima.
Mr. W. S| Holland, who has been on
the sick list, is up again and at work
on his rock residence.
Lima has one of the best school
faculties of any Negro town in Okla-
homa. If you doubt it, come over
and be convinced. However, the
town needs a competent physician
and more business men.
Rev. J. K. Hubbard and Mr. M. C.
Payne were elected to the republi-
can convention which met in Oklaho-
ma City last week.
DOTS FROM ALTUS
The General Bowen district associa-
tion closed its third annual session
Sunday night with each delegate at
his post. We had just about as many
whites as colored in attendance. Al-
tus is proud of the boquet that the
delegates placed at our doors. In the
meeting* four were added to the
church, one for baptism. Rev. Bess,
our elected missionary, did the bap-
tizing Sunday. Oxer $600 was raised
during the meeting,
Janie Still, vice president, Frederic
Our pastor, Rev. E. D. Barker, was
re-elected without any opposition.
Rev. S. S. Jones, the president of the
State convention, arrived Tuesday and
preacher Tuesday night to a crowded
house.
Mr. Dave Eve Is on the sick list. We
wish him a speedy recovery.
Quite a few people were down from
Shawnee and Brooksville Sunday to
attend the baptizing.
Rev. W. Syperts of Brooksville,
preached a soul stirring sermon at
the Baptist church Sunday. Rev.
Lane, the pastor, preached a noble
sermon at night. Rev. James preach-
ed for us Wednesday and Thursday
nights.
Misses Roberta and Rena Blunt of
Oklahoma City, are visiting in Earls-
boro this week.
TISHOMINGO TIPS
ton, conducted by Miss S. B. Gid-
dings.
WAURIKA NEWS
There was a reception given at the
home of Mrs. Lizzie Crawley in honor
of Mrs. Emma Robertson aBd Mrs. A-
C. Alexander,- Wednesday night.
Rev. D. St. Clair is spending the
week in Waurika.
Mrs. Sarah Lewis returned Monday
from the C. M. E. conference at Chick-
asha.
Mrs. A. C. Alexander, mother of Mr.
Tom Bell, returned to Waco, Texas,
Tuesday.
Mr. Calvin Gipson is on the sick list.
Prof. R. L. Parks, Mrs. Gentry Es-
kridge, Mrs. Lulu Lee and R. B.
Robinson are going to attend the In-
ternational Order of Twelve, Sir
Knights and Daughters of Tabor, at
Ardmore, Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Mrs. Emma Roberson, who has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe Welch
departed for California Tuesday.
Rev. C. T. Andrews preached Rev.
D. St. Clair's anniversary sermon Sun-
• , n. a, o •■< j ta anii day at 11 a. m. He preached a mas-
Mr. Waiter Spillerand wife^of Bm-j t Jful serm0n. Miss Georgia Mont-
w, aic visiting his parents this I gomery read a paper on the behalf 0f
Mt. Zion Baptist church in the anni-
versary program. Mrs. Velma Ander-
son also read a paper. Rev. St. Clair
preached at night.
Rev. D. St. Cair and wife returned
to Duncan Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Jackson left
Wednesday morning for their old
home at Milo.
Sunday was a high day at the First
Baptist church. The pastor, Rev. R.
A. Johnson, was at his post and de-
livered good sermons at each service.
He closed the revival with 16 persons
added to the church, 6 of whom were
baptized Sunday at 3 p. m.. Rev. Ad-
dison of Ardmore, assisted in the
meeting
tow
week.
Sunday was a high day at the A. M.
E. church. Rev. W. K.,Walden preach-
ed two powerful sermons.
ANTLERS DOTS
Mrs. Carrie Burton of Boley, is
MARIETTA NEWS
the pastor.
Mrs. Johnie Walker of Madill, is I
visiting Mrs. R. S. Duncan this week, j
Prof. R. T. James closed his two-f c..n(lj,v was „ hi„h rlav „t Mt 7tni>
months school at Talihina on the 25th I SL 5,hnni fif. i
and returned home on the 26th. He j ^unddy- Sunday school at its usual
heports a grand time. His wife was I T" ®ley®n ° clo<* ,sei7lces ?x*
eleeted to carry out the balance of! 5®.n®nt- At 'w0 o clock we left for
the term, which will begin Nov. 6. hickory Creek for baptism Five can-
Mr. Johnie Brown of Harris, Okla.,!,lldates were baptized. Night services
is visiting parents. £eileT eood, Our noble pastor, Rev. T.
Mrs. Ella Harris of Kiamichi, Okla.,: ^-Mundine, preached a great sermon,
is visiting relatives : Collection for the day was $15.20. In
Miss James Wilkens of Sawyer, 0k-1 lastJ weeTk'silssJue wa®,a '"'stake
lahoma, is here visiting relatives. ! !nad®- £ns.tead of the collection be-
! ing $1.35, it was $17.35. Our pastor
; preached Wednesday night.
Miss Essie Mae McCullough, who
has been spending a while in Oklaho-
ma City, returned home Suday.
Mr. Wm. Stokes left Monday for
Ardmore on business.
Mrs. J. J. Owens of Oklahoma City,
is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Fan-
nie Combs.
Quite, a few witnessed the baptizing
on Hickory Creek, from Ran, Sunday.
Rev. J. R. Hornbeck preached at
ANADARKO NEWS
Mrs. Alberta Sanborn ad daughter
of Oklahoma City, are here visiting
relatives.
The revival meeting at the Baptist
church is progressing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pondexter are
the proud parents of a bouncing baby
girl. Mother and baby are getting
along nicely.
Miss Mable Anderson returned from j tho A. M. E. church Tuesday night.
Watonga last week and reports a nice ! Mrs. Minnie Mims of Ran, is visit-
time. ing in Ardmore this week.
I Messrs. Hosea, Jones and K. John-
TEMPLE NOTES son visited in Ardmore Sunday.
' Mrs. T. H. Mundine of Ada, spent the
Airs. Mattie Gasper of Chandler and | week-end here, and Rev. and Mrs. Mun-
sister, Mrs. Celie Sparks are visiting i dine left Monday for Ada.
Mrs. Minnie Allen. j See Fredrica Combs for the Black
Quite a few people attended the as-1 Dispatch.
sociation at Waurika last week. All
BOSWELL NEWS
Sunday was a high day at St. James
Baptist church No. 2. Eleven candi-
dates for baptism were baptized. A
large number of visitors were present
throughout the day.
Mr. Ballock and Miss Hazel Jeffers
were married Saturday.
Revival meeting will begin at the
A. M. E. church this week. Every-
body is invited. The meeting will be
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Bauk-
night.
TIMBER HILL NEWS
Mrs. Hortese Smith of Wright City,
Okla., is visiting her mother and
friends here.
Miss Hallie Fae Harrison is the
guest of Miss Annie Mae Washington.
The young men of this place enter-
tained the young ladies with a social
last week. A dainty luncheon was
served, consisting of ice cream, cake
and lemonade.
reported a glorious time.
Mr. Fielder Johnson shot Mr. Hen-
ry Little Sunday morning at 8 o'clock
killing him almost Instantly. , Both
men seem to have good reputations in
this vicinity Little's remains were
shipped to Chickasha for burial.
The Union Revival conducted by
Rev. J. F. Strouthers of the A. M. E.
churtfh, and Rev. G. W. Jones of St.
James Baptist church, came to a close
Sunday night, August 27, after a
week's very successful, peaceful and
harmonious work for Christ.
LAWTON NEWS
Miss Ennna B. Weaver left on the
noon train Sunday for Western Uni-
versity.
Mrs. C. W. Woody has returned to
Lawton to begin her school term.
School opened Monday with a good'
enrollment. We were glad to see
several of the larger boys and girls
enter.
Miss Alma Rhone will leave for
Waco, Texas, Tuesday, where she will
enter Paul Quinn College.
Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. was
well attended at Galilee Baptist
church. Rev. E. A. Morman of Dal-
MILO NEWS
The entertainment given by the A. —
M. E. church and friends of the Bap- las- Texas, preached morning and
tist church, was quite a success, night. Both sermons were filled with
Saturday and Sunday were regular
conference days at St. Paul. Rev. A.
C. Stevenson presided and on Sunday
night preached a powerful sermon.
The B. Y. P. U. is still making fine
progress.
Thursday evening at 2 o'clock, un-
der the direction of Rev. L. S. Steven-
son and Mrs. L. H. Groner, a Home
Mission circle was organized at Je-
hovah.
Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, Dea-
con Ceasar Stevenson after several
months illness, departed this life at
the age of 72 years. He leaves a wife,
one son and a host of other relatives
to mourn his death.
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Jackson and Mrs.
Pearl Harris of Tishomingo, are visit-
ing friends and relatives.
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. Nancy Wilson.
Mr. Elston Knight and Miss Virgia.
I Jackson wese united in matrimony.
Rev. A. C. Stevenson officiating.
Miss Melvina McKinney is ill as this
report.
Farmers are beginning to pick cot-
ton.
CRESCENT NEWS
The revival meeting .held at the M.
E. church, was a success.
Rev. Griffin, the pastor of the First
Baptist church, delivered two noble
sermons Sunday, last.
Mrs. Frierson made a shopping trip
to Guthrie Saturday. Rev. Frierson
is home for a short visit. He is now
pastoring at Stillwater.
Mrs. Magitt made a business trip to!
Guthrie, where she expects to make
her future home.
Mrs. Bartlett has been on the sick
list for some time, but is better at
this writing.
A birthday party was given in hon-
or of little Alberta Starks. Some of
those present were: Johnnv V. Bowie,
Dorothy and Kurhana O'Neal. Armet-
ta and Senora .Magitt, Svretha Jack-
son, Christena Rodgers and Sadie
Chaney, Marcellus Barber, Levern and
W alter Cavers. All reported a very
pleasant time.
Rev. J. H. Frierson returned home
Saturday from Stillwater, Okla.
BRIDGEPORT NEWS
Everyone enjoyed themsejves.
Little Miss Elizabeth Pugh is on
the sick list, Esther jackson is also ill.
Mr. Ward Hunter and Mr. Jim Ma-
loney attended the picnic in Matoy
Saturday.
Miss Hassie Collier spent a week
in Boswell with her aunt, Mrs. Emily
Johnson.
Miss Annie Mae Washington enter-
tained Miss Susie Brooks with a par-
ty. She and her father left for Wag-
oner, Okla., last week.
Mr. L. W. Wallace was the guest of
his uncle, Mr. Jim Miles.
Rev. H. Y. Bouknight has started a
revival meeting in Boswell.
Miss Hortense Smith spent Satur-
day night with Miss Idella Clark.
CHECOTAH NEWS
LUTHER NEWS
Miss Francis Bowie has returned
from Bristow, where she has been
employed in the Eastside Taylor
shop. Miss Bowie is one of our sen-
Kev. H. T. Jones was'in town Sun-
day and preached two great sermons.
Mrs. Gunter of Oklahoma City, was
a Bridgeport visitor last week.
Prof. Dobson was an Anadarko visit-
or Friday and Saturday.
Rev. E. J. Hudson was on the sick
list last week.
Mr. Joe Farmer, formerly a student
of Douglas High school, Oklahoma
City, was in town a few days, enroute
to Topeka. Kansas, where he plans to
enter the industrial school.
Mrs. Juanita Hightower of El Reno,
is at home this week on the sick list.
Airs. Paralee Wiley is out in the
country for a few- days' vacation.
Rev. Wm. Gransberry of Watonga,
was in town Saturday enroute to
Weatherford.
Mrs. Eula M. Dobson and little
daughter, Verna Mae. returned Mon
day night from their vacation in Colo-
rado. Mrs. Dobson reports that she
visited Pikes Peak, Garden of th«
Gods and many other points of lnte
Sunday was a high day at the First
Baptist church. Sunday school was
excellent. Eleven o'clock services
were well attended. Rev. Charlie Tol-
iver preached a good sermon. We had
a joyful time in B. Y. P. U. in the af-
ternoon. Rev. F. Flemens preached
a noble sermon at night.
Mrs. L. B. Neal of Eufaula, was in
Checotah Friday visiting the school
children and her friends.
Mrs. Green and Mrs. Maggie Mc-
Grew are here visiting Mrs. Paul B.
Browning, who is ill.
Miss Leona Walker left for Tulsa
last week on a visit.
the Spirit.
Mrs. Mendy Downs and son, Thomp-
son, of Dallas, are here visiting her
brother, Mr. W. M. Smith, and wife.
Sunday school was good at the A.
M. E. church. The pastor, Rev. J. H.
L. Rhone, was at his post and preach-
ed morning and night.
Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were
held at the usual hours at Bethlehem
Baptist church. The pastor, Rev.
Owens, preached morning and night.
Miss Dimples Wates left Sunday for
Western University.
Prof. F. P. D. Kenerson and wife,
are heart to start teaching school.
STRINGTOWN NEWS
Sunday was a high day at Mt. Mor-
iah Baptist church. Rev. J. w. Phil-
lips preached a heart felt sermon at
11 o'clock. Sunday school was well
attended, after which a big dinner was
served on the grounds. Baptizing was
held at 5 o'clock. Night services were
well attended at 8:30. Rev. Phillips
preached another noble sermon.
Our revival closed Sunday night
with three for baptism. Total collec-
tion was $16.26.
The C. M. E. Sunday school conven-
tion was highly attended. Visitors
for Boggie Bend, Atoka, and other
points were present. The bishop de-
livered a grand sermon, after which a
collection of $23.75 was taken up. The
NEWS .uiucuMi ui fto.to was laiien up. me
uel O J ^an-jc. M. E. convention closed Sunday
and rvd c?Turch" Sunday school night with.a total of $120.00.
Sundav beine FheT^ 7nel . attend®d- I Miss Clarinda Wadkins, teacher at
!" th? Wapanneka, returned for her work
r oTSoTS rF***«^ oPe„
us our pastor, Key. E. W Whitfield, Monday. Sept. 11. Prof J H Davip
'Vx ««• • ««« «* * ««* p .
reeoVTr? *'* "" h™ " 8Medr N0BTH CAROLINA WOMEN IN
>.Kl Whitfield, the wife of oar ANNUAL FEDERATION
pastor, is a Hobart visitor this week.
When in need of th
see Mrs. B. Mason.
HOBART NEWS
Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were
well attended. We are bringing
things to pass in Hobart.
Rev. and Mrs. Scott are the proud
parents of a fine baby girl.
Mrs. Lula Biggers and daughter
were in Anadarko, recently, visiting
friends and relatives.
Rev. W. D. Armstead returned home
from Lone Wolf. Okla., last week.
The delegates have returned from
Altus and report a grand time.
EARLSBORO NEWS
been here for several weeks visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Ayers, has returned
home.
Miss Dianna Medcalf of Riverside,
Calif., who has been visiting Langston
and vicinity, has returned to Califor-
nia. She left a year's subscription to
The revival closed at the New Hope : the Black Dispatch.
Baptist church Sunday with 16 con- Mrs. Mattie Williams is away on a
verts. | vacation.
Mrs. Laura Umstead died Saturday I Mrs. Sadie Winston has returned
morning and was buried Sunday. The ; from her summer vacation.
funeral was attended by Rev. Laine Prof. J. E. Roberts will return to
at the New' Hope Baptist church. j his school in Memphis, Tenn., soon.
Mrs. Clardy died Thursday and was! There will be a musical program
buried Friday. j at the Oak Grove school, Friday even-
Mr. D. N. Thompson was shot Thurs- 'ing, rendered by the club boys and
lay aLd died an hour and one halt gills, assisted by the Giddings broth-
ifter the shooting took place. *s and Miss Ollie Strickland of Langs-
■iifior, is a MODan visitor tnis week. ELIZARETH TTTV v r TKo io.u
xr&g*B,ack diwci'- — SKsSr
"• -las°°- tion of Colored Women's Clubs, held
LANGSTON LOCALS th,6 F®derat®d CIubs of Elizabeth
City, closed on August 6, Mrs. Char-
Mrs. Mn-i.1 Dingus of Taft, Okla, Hawkins Brown, president, and
Mrs. Zelia Sexton of Cushing, a daugh Mrs A. Elizabeth Weeks, of Wilson,
ter and nephew from Missouri, and five se®r®taIy-
grand-children were here holding a , The Federation is working to estab-
family reunion at the home of their ''sh a home for delinquent girls of
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Longdon. North Carolina, and has purchased 14.">
Mrs. Lndio hirlifl was called to Tex- acres of land at Eflind, N. C., for this
as a few days ago to attend the fu- Purpose. At this session a payment of
neral of her mother. $1,000, in addition to sums already
Mrs. Mitchell is on the sick list this Pa!d- ^'as made. A< statewide cam-
week. paign is being inaugurated by Mrs.
The citizens of Langston will meet Brown and officials of the body to
Wednesday night tp vote bonds for a raise $6,000 by January 1. 1923.
new school building here. . Mrs. Brown is the founder and pres
Mrs. Andrews of Luther, who has < 'dent of Palmer Institute at Sedalia
' N. C., a work in which she has been
engaged for twenty-one years j and
she is giving the State Federation the
benefit of her wisdom and experience
in developing the delinquent girls'
home project.
PROMINENT MINISTER TO HOLD
REVIVAL AT WATONGA
Rev. L. L. Stewart, prominent
young minister of this city, left on
the 5th for Watonga. Okla.. where he
goes to conduct a ten davs' revival
meeting for the Rev. H. Jones, after
which he will leave for the Central
Baptist Theological Seminary of To-
peka, Kansas, of which he is a stu-
dent.
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Dunjee, Roscoe. The Black Dispatch (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 7, 1922, newspaper, September 7, 1922; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc152401/m1/2/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.