Local notes mark deaths and community events in Texas towns
Walter F. Benchley and Earnest Abercrombie die within days. Jula Surrell, Jane Riley, and others buried or mourned across Houston and Jacksonville areas. Community life updates include church services, school plans, Rosenwald schools, and civic announcements with multiple local addresses and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Walter F. Benchley
T. M. Jackson
Earnest Abercrombie
Jula Surrell
Summers St
Branch
Jane Riley
Polk Avenue
Boyton Chapel
M.E. Church
J. James
J. W. Johnson
R. W. Mays
Houston Gas Co
Marlin
Geo. H. Guyton
Valasco St
Galveston
H. G. Goree
Odd Fellows of Texas
City
Dallas
Odd Fellows
Little Queen
Wm. Archibald
San Felipe Street
Tulsa Lawyer Visits Chicago Amid Regional Social Ties
Attorney P A Chapelle of Tulsa Oklahoma spent several days in Chicago en route home from Milwaukee Wisconsin on business. He joined local professionals at social events and met with Rev. Wm Scott and J R Jordan at Grant's A M E Church. Chapelle is with Spears Franklin and Chapelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
P A. Chapelle
Tulsa
Okla
Milwauke
Wis
Atty. Chapelle
Spears, Franklin and Chapelle
Tote
Tt Aares
Harmonian Saxembly Bott
St . Hampton Industrial Institute
Hamp
gAtunner
Epee Ton
Hanktvini Neevics
Ancie Uneak
Atty
Walter M. Farmer
M. T.mq Dee
PrCeNam Coen Ion
Bailey
Bailey Realty Co
Ida
Champlain Ave
Mrs. Scott
Mime
Etella M. ‘Carter
Carter
Prairie Ave
St. Louis
Mme. Carter
Georgia
Eliza Jackson
Springfiald, IL
Tinois
Sarah Robinson
Florida
Lucy Sheppard
Wabash Ave
M. T. Bailey
Prea
The
Milton Mercantile Agency
State St
Morgan Park
W. H. Marshall
Owensburg F. C
Claflin University
Marshall
Chesaw
Herbert Fields
Heathquaters
Michgan Counetla
Royal Knights of the World Hold Annual Sermon Sunday
The Royal Knights of the World announce their annual sermon on Sunday afternoon at Rev. G. Taylor's church on Bourbon Street. National Grand Master Patton is listed among officers including J. M. Brown Richard Tilty Fred Lyrala and J. M. Tolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Knights of the World
Taylor
Dallas Principal Delivers Address at Prairie View
Prof CF Carr principal of Dallas Colored High School delivered the annual address at the graduating exercises at Prairie View Normal and Industrial College. Monday May 16.5 Pasehall Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Prairie View
CF. Carr
Dallas Coloured High School
Prairie View Normal and Industrial College
Pasehall
Loyal Friends of America Hold Joint Session
A joint meeting of Loyal Friends of America lodges was held Monday night at their lodge. A committee on place reported success in securing St. James church. Mrs. Grant chaired the committee with Mrs. C. E. Thomas making a surprise ruling that ladies would walk in the procession Annie Wan after votes. Pric ren was selected to Annual Thanksgiving prec. and Gr. Smith to complete final arrangements next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
St. Jamey Church
Grant
C. E. Thomas
Annie Wan
Pricren
Gr. Smith
Manter
Sam
Wheatley School Fair Showcases Pupil Work and Livestock
The Wheatley school fair drew large crowds admiring pupil creations including prints, drawings, writings, and garden-grown produce. Exhibits featured large Irish dominoes, baked goods, poultry, rabbits, and a four week old pig. Parents praised the effort as students in high tech and other grades prepared for May closing exercises and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
Thevsirle
Be Ar
Mraden
Yansy Britton
Forner
Atlanta
Pithe
Realnation
Ledbetter
A. Pfavieltore
Building completion marks history for race men
VP Philippa and CG Sanders of West Texas Mt C, presidents of their clubs, report completion of a new shop in Stoxta and a Parker Brown purchase in Fort Worth. The Roxas Mfg plant is near final setup with wheel turning soon and a June event planned with Dallas brass. The article praises black men gaining access to industry and public support.
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Phillipa
CG. Sanders
West Texas
Mt. C
Thesday
Ford
Fort Worth
Parker, Brown’ Co
Ney
Wiroxas Mfg
Han
Stoxta
Weil
Dallas Brass
Atate
Tiversi
Dr. Pierce Remedies Endorsement Letter
A testimonial praises Dr. Pierce's remedies for headaches backaches and general weakness. The letter from Mrs Maggie D White of Box 7 credits Dr. Pierce's products and mentions Purity or Healing Salve and other preparations, claiming renewed vigor and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Piozer
Gollen
Dr. Pisvo
Maggie D
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Treo Medical Adi
Card of Thanks for Mervin Port at Fort Worth Texas
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our dear Mervin Port who passed April 8 1922 in Fort Worth Texas and was laid to rest at home. Family and friends listed express gratitude for support during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardee
Announcement of Commencement Exercises and Related Events
The notice lists multiple upcoming events including commencement and the school’s programs. It mentions dates in May and June with times for sermons reunions exhibits and a literary society address. The announcements invite attendance and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Theolog
Reunio
Alamal Association
Démentic Arts and Science Department
West
Correction and notices drift through the page
A ragged column lists misprints and corrections from Goodson Montgomery to Dr J Dodson of Sherman Texas. It includes an advertisement for a Black Swan phonograph and a request for secret service staff, with various notices about reunions and health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodson-Montgomery
J. Dodnon
Sherman
Texas
the Express
Susmaney
Wexenry
OKBH
Black Swan
Ethel Wanses
Trixie Smith
Huack Swan Records
East Texas Phonograph Co
Planos
K. J. Jones
Dallas Summer School State Normal Institute Faculty List
A fragment lists faculty for the Dallas Summer School and Institute including L. B. Haus from Ohio State University and the University of Chicago with others such as McFlake, Wilberforce University staff, and regional educators. The text cites various institutions and roles though the full details are garbled.
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Dallas Summer School
State Normal Institute
Ae Institute
L. B. Haus
A. University
Ohie
Versity
Chicago
McFlake Universi
Stewar Lund
Wantern” Reserva
Cleveland
Ohio
Mite Page
Wilberforce University
Blaate ‘Wniveratey
Yount Twentieth Center Encyelopedia
Laorunns
Memorial Card for Rev T M Thomas of Palestine Texas
Card thanks friends for floral offerings after the death of Rev T M Thomas of Palestine Texas who died May 1822. He leaves a wife two sons three daughters a mother three sisters and a brother. Also notes about Zion Best M 1 Association meeting in Denison Texas and church leaders, with details of costs and attendees.
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T. M. Thomas
Palestine
Texas
Pam WS Barnes
Dallas
Grand Old Reliable Zion Best M. 1 Association
Denison
Mt Olive
J. Dodd
Dodd
Pine Range Hill Membre
Toy
Barnes
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Karnes Ino
Kivery
Bhright
P.M. Mitchell
G. Gunter
Dia Tet B
Amid Association
Movs
P. J. Donnell
Jno
Macdowell
Trower
Pansy
Geo
W. Mf. Johnson
Crain
Cor
Alexandior
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Ratcliff Addition
Willie Bennett
Ft. Worth
J. C. Stouts
Greenville
Stouts
Mineral Wells
Mesdames
Leona Rucker
Blackwell
May Wilson
Flora Foster
Mable King
May Young
Charlie King
James Young
Owens Johnson
Pate Foster
Mitchell Rucker
M. E
James Abernathy
Jacksonvillea
CH. Carter
Benson Chapel
L. W. Rogers
Rosenwald
Home Mission Sisters of
Sweet Union Baptist Church
L. L. Davis
Tyler
L. B. J. Hamlett
Tommie MeaLee
R. E. Clemmons
Beatrice Battles
Jacksonville Black Tigers
Henderson
Philips Wheatley Club
Ollie Berry
Mis
Anna Baggett
Sarah Clemmons
Kay Thompson
Eile Brewer
Jackson's
Black Tigers
Thia
Srammer
J. V. Bolton
First Baptist Church
Nacogdoches
St. Paul Baptist Chore
C. N. Hampton
Bolton
St Paul Baptist Church
St. Paul Baptist Church
E. W. Bailey
Dallas Summer School and Normal Institute
R. 8. Thweatt
Colored Schools
Paris
J. A Terry
Aight
Dyersburg
Tenn
Bruce High School
Mt. Hebron
Lacy
Rusk
Frank Mn
A. L. Franklin
L. M. Carrel
Hone
Marie Robberson
Elmer Bravens
M. E. Lattimore
Rebbeca Hicks
Hortense Weems
Nancy Franklin
Gacm
Celal
Otto Haynes
E Gash
Alleen
Alexander
Leon Bullard
Looper
Henry Ford
Hubert Johnsgn
la Salle Donnell
Lasalle Donnell
Robert Johnson
Landis Clements
Lloyd Gist
Nettoern
HB. Pomiberton
Boorer
Field
Fox
G. W. White
J. D. Rive
Palace Theater
Palace Theatre
Kenera
Y. MC. A
Flordd House
Halt Street
J. DB. Mice
Lelia Walker Wilson
Poubign Trip
Minella Walker Wilton
G. J. Walker
Pany Points
Nouther
Europe
North Africa
Holy Land
Wilson
Villa le Ware
Irvington
Pilgrins
Loyal Friends of America
Lal Tradeway
Atay
Paul Quinn College
PF Wee
O. Johnson
Bound of Trustece
Welltams
G. F. Porter
Hall
A. W. Walker
Douglas Detective Agency
Great Bend Kannan
Fotice
Steunion Club
Busch
Jet Huson
White Rock
Mra
R. L. Dawson
Wall Street
Eka Goods
Rane Eenatins
Ara Moe N. M. Misby
Central
Awent
Anna
Wrights
Street
Pelyo Medicine Co
Memphis, Tenn
Mamie Smith
REN Jazz Hounds
Jon Dkeb Records
Flyam
Southern
Mathodiat Univeralt
J. N. Irven
Columbia University
Jack
A Reagan Widdenor Smith
BB Wilson
Hawerd University
Prine Wilberforce
Club Ral Cmildelens
Riverside Kirk
Idlewild Clobes
Dunbar Club
Norman W. Harlee
Bell Street
Florence
Summa School
Samuel Muston
Austin
Department of Education
Sehooh Waite
Samuel Huston Golisge
Texas & Burden
Comdanor
Sehen Nortel
Pexas
1817
C. J. Walker
Oft
Indianapolis
Madam Walker
Melba Cafe
P. B. Brown
Tor
Mats
Mexia Mutual Fire Insurance Co. OF
Herman Street
Mexia, Texas
HY Moore
Representatives
Jobt
T. 4. Simmons
VicePres
Gen. Mer
Trixies
Dapoe
Ries and Shine
Jublse
A. Shaw
TIT Matt
Dallas, Texas
D. GO. A. Standiton
Islh and
Culbeam
W. H. McMillan
M. D. Phonon
McMillan & Pinkhton
Bargeons
McMillan Sanitarium Cor
State
Sto Ami
Hasician and Surgeons
Jackson Street Row
Thomas Ave
P. m
Wells, Ae and
Reiger
Law
Seth Peat
Spuiciret
Shine Parlor
Bennie E. Wiley
Mgr
Singer
Ted Hands
Mentholatum
Troop
Dallas Black Giants
Wil Galveston
Monroe Giants
Port Arthur
Wasp
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