Colored youth made good story of Clinton Jones at Mount Meigs
A biographical sketch details Clinton Jones once a schoolboy in Montgomery area who rose from local Colored community to head the brickmaking and blacksmithing department at Mount Meigs reformatory. It notes his schooling from Haduff ledgers to Booker T. Washington high at Tuskegee and his early graduation amid community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Edington
Jones
Mary Winn Jones
Andy Jones
Clinton
Booker T. Washington
St. Anthony Street
Brothers
Montgomery
Booker T. Washingons
Tuske
Fes
Gee Institute
Mount Meigs Reformatory School For Colored
Public notice on publishing truth about Gane
A brief statement argues against mudslinging and urges obtaining the truth about Gane before printing. Readers are directed to leave news at Dr Williams' Drug Store or Gulf Drugs Store and delivered to 306 North Warren Street each Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colle
Morphine Sanitarium Promises Cure and Home Treatment
A Lebanon Tennessee notice offers morphine related treatment promises from Cumberland Sanitarium at Sanders, Mar. for war symptom relief with a one dollar payment until cure. References to Union & Trust Co and American Bank appear for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union & Trust Co
American Bank
Lebanon
Mberland Sanitarium
Sanders
Mar
Tenn
Dr Dillard Advocates Racial Cooperation in Atlanta Session
Dr. Dillard urges race cooperation at the Atlanta congress, calling for new relations between whites and people of color. He stresses public welfare depends on education health and shared progress and urges practical, mutual efforts for better conditions across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard
Race Congress
Atlanta
Warren St. Methodist Church Aids Needy on Thanksgiving
Warren St. Methodist Church collected money clothing and groceries on Thanksgiving day and distributed them to the sick poor and destitute. K Butler Jr led a wagon drive with church members generating a large supply. The effort involved Plateau’s colored community and extended to the city with some aid going to the poor house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren St
K. Butler, Jr
Plateau
Butler
Defy Declared in Nationwide Egg Eating Challenge
International News Service reports Albert W. Scott of Fields Corner in Boston has issued a challenge to any man aged 61 for an egg eating contest. The self-styled professor also claims ventriloquism and animal imitation skills with records of twelve hot fried eggs in two minutes and five dozen soft boiled eggs in twenty minutes. He demands only fresh eggs, banning cold storage and other unfair brands.
Cranberry Excuse Ties Sugar Prices To Charm
A reflective note argues the cranberry serves as a weak rationale for high sugar costs while asserting charm and good manners remain endearing values in social discourse.
A Black Man’s Thanksgiving for His Skin
A Talladega-born man named Wil im Pickens voices a singular gratitude for being black. He frames humility and struggle as pathways to learning life, praising shared law and faith, and urging white readers to value unity in diversity for humanity’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationalists
Wilim ‘Pickens
Talladega
Ala
Brotherhood of Man
Mobile Courts Publish Motion Call and Docket List
The Mobile Law and Equity and Chancery courts issue a Monday call for cases including Rolin Broughton vs Clem ents and Dauphin Island Land Co. Evens note. motion docket lists numerous Civil actions for Tuesday to Saturday with brief case names and parties. a stray line notes a dog show closure amid boasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court of Mobile
Safford Burney
Rolin Broughton
Henry W. Clements
Dauphin Island Land Company
Wm. O. Evans
Register
N. EB. Turpentine Cup Company
Peoples Bank
Peter Rodgers
Dihah Reese
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Grand Lodge Ala
C. W. Allen
A. F. Bournes
Richard Moore
R. & J. Dick Ltd
American Supply Co
King
Hobart Motor Co
Hedden
H. H. Wefel, Jr
H. H. Wefel, Jr.; Seals Plane Co. Vs. Mrs. G. W. Tunstall
Am. Ag. Chem. Co
Don Farnsworth
I. H
Minge & Co
Barrett Shipping Agency
Janie Fountain
van Stringfellow
Jno
Stotler
Henry Delaney
United Export Lbr
Gulf States Shipping Co
Mt. Vernon
Circuit Court
Browne
American Exchange National Bank
D. R. Forman
City Bank & Trust Co
D. D. Staples
Gulfport Fertilizer Co
Burke Jones, Sr
Dave Johnson
Dixie Lumber Co
Maggie Doneghey
Quick Transfer Co
Coleman Washam
J. W. Butterly
M. Ward
Frank Maura
M. W. Dunlap
S&s. Co
Louis Adams
Mary Jane Adams
Creola Lbr. Co
Jos
F. McGowin
Elmer’ Maddox
Robert Windham
Tobias Miller
Rubel Oe. Co
Ges Coleman Washam
Isabell McGrew
Thanksgiving observation at A. M. E. Conference in Uniontown
Thanksgiving Day observed with a conference meeting for theological education. Bishop J. H. Jones urged better trained ministry and Rev. W. H. Mixon preached on gratitude for foreign missions temperance educational progress and Negro advancement. A $332.65 collection was raised for Payne University building funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Ala
J. H. Jones
H. M. Turner
W. H. Mixon
Tennessee
Mixon
Payne University
Colored professionals and church notes fill Evergreen scene
Simpson N Aaron, a respected Black man in Evergreen Alabama, excels in weighing grading marking and exporting cotton. Mississippi conference attendees include pastors M H Leath J B Carter Hunter and A M E ministers. Mt Zion Baptist Church under Rev J W Tate pursues an old folks home fund. Daniel Williams among surgeons at Chicago College of Surgeons is celebrated as a pioneering Black fellow. The tenth cavalry may move to the Mexican border from Fort Ethan Allen. Martha Foust’s Urbana bequest supports real estate for Tuskegee Institute cannery projects. George W Franklin of Chattanooga speaks to Tuskegee students on undertaker trade. Rev H C Lyman will visit, and Old Folks and Orphans Home hosts a Thanksgiving feast. Community church and charity events close the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson N. Aaron
Evergreen
Ala
Mississippi
M. H. Leath
J. B. Carter
Hunter
R. H. Moore
G. W. Lewis
Alexander City
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
J. W. Tate
M. Kade
American College of Surgeons
Chicago
Daniel Williams
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Ethan Alien
Vermont
Century Institute
Urbana
Martha Foust
Westerville
New York City
Tuskegee Institute
George W. Franklin
Chattanooga
Tenn
National Negro Undertakers’ Association
Franklin
H. C. Lyman
D. D
International Sunday School Association
Samuel Morris
G. W. Moore
Nashville
L. B. Williams
State Street
Aia
Love letter leads to capture of escape convict
Will Moran, a negro convict serving a five year sentence for burglary in Mobile county, was traced to a Negro house near Vandiver Park Montgomery after an escape by leaving a letter in his Speigner's bank. Moran still has fourteen months to serve and would have been free in June if not for the escape. An officer from Montgomery police will share in a $50 reward for the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Speigner’s
Will Moran
Vandiver Park
Moran
Mobile County
Chisholm
Montgomery Police Department
Officer Coker
Rebels Moving On Chihuahua From El Paso Front
Rebel forces under Pancho Villa push toward Chihuahua with 3 600 troops en route from Juarez and multiple trains carrying cavalry and machine guns. Villa leads by example as 7 000 men planned to advance, while federals harshly reinforce La Guna and prepare defenses near Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Juarez
Pancho Villa
Maclovic Herrera
Mexican Central
Villa
la Guna
Tanchera
Alabama Conference of the Afro AME Zion Church Held at Wetumpka
The forty eighth session of the Alabama Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church met at Rodgers Chapel Wetumpka with Bishop George W. Clinton presiding. Reports and elections noted, funds sought for Lomax-Hannon Institute and Livingstone College dormitory, and Rev. J. T. McMillan delivered the evening sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Henderson
D. D
J. H. Hubbard
D. W. Wright
W. M. Bascom
F. W. Riley
B. D
Tuskegee
Union Spr
Opelika
Wetumpka
Troy
Wood
J. T. McMilan
Christian Endeavor Department
Church
Weather Bureau Retort Sparks Territorial Dispute
A stern clash unfolds between a critic and the Weather Bureau over forecasting reach. Officials insist their scope covers broader regions while critics argue limited local accuracy and accountability.
Baby's Only Trait: A Desire for Fair Deals
A playful note suggests a baby mainly resembles parents in seeking a good deal. The remark frames a lighthearted view on parental influence and the child’s early perceived priorities.
Marriage Licenses Issued During Week
The record lists licenses granted by the probate court for colored couples for the week ending November 28. Names include Elwood McLaughlin with Ana Moore, Jim Mitchell with Ida Lewis, Joseph Lendon with Alice Alford, Link Terrell with Alberta Adams, Antonio Trnier with Hannah Williams, Thomas Black with Hattie Houston, Amos Jen king with Billa Davis, John Fournier with Agnes Gayle, David Sims with Pearl Lardner, Jim Parks with Minnie McGowan, Peter Williams with Rebecca Long, Alfred Williamson with Johanna Canty, Fred Wesley with Janie Hawthorne, Bennie Williams with Marceline Brown, James Bayley with Etta Laines, and L Hill with Delilah Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood K. McLaughlin
Ana Moore
Jim Mitchell
Ida Lewis
Joseph Lendon
Alice Alford
Link Terrell
Alberta Adams
Antonio Trenier
Hannah Williams
Thomas Black
Hattie Houston
Amos Jenking
Billa Davis
John H. Fournier
Agnes W. Gayle
David Sims
Pearl Lardner
Jim Parks
Minnie McGowan
Peter Williams
Rebecca Long
Alfred H. Williamson
Johanna Canty
Fred Wesley
Janie Evelina Hawthorne
Bennie Williams
Marcelline Brown
Mission Week at Church of the Good Shepherd Warren Street
Advent week at the Church of the Good Shepherd for Warren and State Ste begins with Holy Communion at 6 am tomorrow. Daily services at 6 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm feature sermons by visiting clergy including Rev. Brewster Tucker Richards Johnston. All seats free. Rev J DaCosta Harewood rector invites public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Good Shepherd
Warren
State Ste
Church of the Good Shepherd
Matthew Brewster
Christ Church
Gardiner C. Tucker
A. G. Richards
Trinity Church
T. H. Johnston
All Saints
J. DaCosta Harewood
Cornerstone Laying at Baptist Academy
A cornerstone laying ceremony is planned today at the Baptist Academy in Cedar Prichard. The Bar of the District is asked to attend with donations to support the work. Speeches by professional men are expected, with Rev. John W. Phillips and Rev. C. B. English delivering remarks and the sermon respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Academy
Cedar Prichard
John W. Phillips
Government Street Baptist
C. 8
English
Sunlight Association
Presbyterian Church Notes Announce December Services
The church invites the public to attend all services on the first Sunday in December at 3 p.m. Dr. D. A. Planck will preach and six more children will be baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Planck
Colored Women's Charity Club activities unfold in county poor house meals
The Colored Women's Charity Club organized weekly dinners at the county poor house from Nov 5 to Nov 26, receiving 6.61 and carrying 7c on hand after spending 7.70. Officers include Mrs. M. A. Banka as president and secretary, with Miss Jones as treasurer and members Sue Clark Mabel Powell and M. L. Jenikt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhi Zion Church
J. L. My T
M. A. Banka
Miss Jones
Trensurer
Sue Clark
Mabel Powell
M. L. Jenikt
Donations to the Colored Home Highlight Community Support
Rev. A F Owens reported new donations for the Colored Home from Rhine Allen Institute pupils and Warren Street Methodist. Trustees praised growing self help among the colored community as they aid old folks and orphans, while teaching youth thrift during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Owens
Tha University
Rhine Allen Institute
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Recorder
Clinton Jones
J. W. Lewis
Warren ST. Methodist Church
Scott
Windsor
Albert E. Reynolds
Ee Ae
Alan
Louisiana
Texas
Johnny
Bishop Turner
Conference OF
A.M. E. Zion Church
Weather Bureau
Nelson & Bailey
S. Royal Street
Probate Court
N. B
Ann
Presbyterian Church
the Colored Women's Charity Club
THE
Colored Home
Mayr
Livir
Geo. H. Mayr
Whiting St
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