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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1923
Page
2
The Union issues a brief prospectus from Cincinnati with subscription rates for one year and six months. It emphasizes spreading loyalty and unity to uplift the race and outlines the mission to foster spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political progress through mutual support.
A quotation by Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges silent protest as cowardly and champions vocal opposition to injustice. It argues humanity advances through protest and that few who dare must speak repeatedly to correct widespread wrongs.
Mrs Malinda Jackson aged 85 died March 11 at Rankins Chapel and was buried March 15 in Walnut Hills Church service by Rev Ross of Lockland Baptist Church. Myrtle Robinson offered a solo. She is mourned by Mrs E Booker Charlie Booker and W Booker.
A lengthy club and church community notice expresses gratitude for sympathy after the loss of a baby and a mother, naming individuals who sent flowers, officiants, and funeral services. It also notes social events including a Sunshine Club installation, a house party attended by Kinney and Wilson, and local visits during Easter, with thanks extended to relatives and friends for support and offerings.
The N A A C P held its April meeting at Union Baptist church. The group pledged to start a crusade against vice and immoral conditions of the city’s Negro population. A publicity committee was formed with Prof J W Decatur Dr E S Coley and Mr Mathews named and Prof J W Robinson gave an inspiring speech.
Mrs A D Jonson called to see her ill mother and grandmother in Mrs Julix Ohio. Rev J Garland Penn granddaughter christened at Mt Zion. Mr James Castleman relapsed. Mrs Gaye plans move to Chicago. Willa Mae White and E Coleman visited Donzella Dickerson family. Mary Taylor hosted party for Cobb and Brazier Wilberforce classmates. Mr and Mrs Bunch hosted Jessie Fagin Thomas and Sister Anna from Chicago. Frank Keller a respected O Bryanville citizen died Thursday. Daughters mourn with many friends.
Thursday night events at Douglass School and nearby homes highlight visits by Mrs. John Williams of Gaff Avenue to Dayton kin, Miss Cleopatra Hall hosting for sister Mable, and Latin teacher Mrs. Molla Woodson Robinson appointed at Covington High. Nearby travel includes Mr Earl Smith replaced as bath attendant. funerals for Harrison Blackburn and Lula Whitlow Hill observed, with many relatives from Chicago Detroit Evansville and Lexington noted.
Miss Nellie Ligons of College Hill left Friday for an indefinite stay in Raleigh and Altoona. Mr. Charlie Williams of Springfield died last week. funeral held Monday from Mrs. Gertrude Jones. Miss Anna Penn returns from Little Rock with her sisters. Miss Helen Kinney will study nursing at Bellevue Hospital New York. Revival services at First Baptist Church. Miss Marion Mason hosts Friday party. Miss Campbell leaves Home Texas for ill health. Miss Mary Roan temporarily filling position. Several babies blessed at Bethel Baptist. Mrs. Bertha Procter in hospital. Cincinnati Choral and Würlitzer Concert Co. performed at Douglass School Auditorium. Capt. E. Moore praised by crowd. Pilgrim Baptist Church Easter exercises record. Ground breaking well attended.
Lincoln Theatre showcases first run features and vaudeville with matinees on Thursday and Sunday. On April 8 9 Tom Mix stars in Do and Dare a romance of riots and revelry. a two reel comedy Brooky. April 10 12 Lorna Doone with Madge Bellamy presented by Thos Ince a famed love story of bandit days.
The Roosevelt Theatre presents a varied bill from April 10 to 16 including Dry Old Port a Fox comedy Roger Reporter Primitive Lover Nan of the North with Ann Little Roof Tree a romance featuring Wm Russell and Leather Pushers. Opening of The New Roosevelt Theatre formerly the Lyceum announced.
Differences between Knox and Anderson, owners of The Owl, led to Anderson exiting the partnership. Anderson cites oil and water cannot mix and says censored or disagreeable write-ups drove losses in friendships. He plans to own and edit a non political publication soon.
Bible Students host a Sunday meeting in Knights of Honor Hall on April 8 at 1:20 PM led by speaker N. C. Flowers. Seats are free and no collection is planned.
Come and see through two city stores as demand drives supply. Shares in the up-to-date clothing company available for cash or installments. Talk with manager W. Waldon about joining. Stores at 518 West Sixth Street and 516 West Fifth Street. Phone numbers provided.
Mrs Summers home treatments for women are now sold at Harper's Studio located at 575 West Sixth Street near Mound. Agents are also supplied for distribution and promotion of the product.
A wife reveals her husband’s surprise when discovering their old mattress was renovated by Hall Sweeney Mattress Co. for six dollars. The firm advertises renovating and repairing specialty work from offices and salesrooms at 735 Richmond Street with phone West 6588.
An old classified ad promises work for ladies earning seven dollars daily at Hall-Sweeney Mattress Co. It advertises as the only colored mattress factory in the United States and provides contact for applicants at West 6588.
Printed free coupon from Ebersole Printing Co offers to print 500 admission tickets for bazaars suppers and entertainment for any church lodge or charitable institution. Delivery to any city address. Offer valid through April. Cincinnati Ohio.
Real estate bargain offered by owner Robt McWhorters who plans to move. Modern seven room residence with three garages and a large greenhouse. Lot 500 by 150 feet with trees and shrubs. Easy terms. Contact 3236 Beresford Avenue Walnut Hills. Act quickly before it is snapped up.
Mrs Margaret B Buchannan former private secretary to Representative Kendall of Pennsylvania was held for grand jury on forged endorsements on three veterans bureau checks totaling 1600 dollars. The checks were payable to Mrs Martha Warfield, a servant in Buchannan s home, whose son died overseas in World War I.
Chicago prosecutors pressed the case against Mrs. Tillie Klimek and Mrs. Nellie Sturmer-Koulik, cousins accused of murdering their husbands with poison. Neighbor Florence Biering testified Klimek taunted dying husband and refused medical help while playing jazz. a coffin bought earlier for $230 was stored for him. She allegedly propped him with pillows, rushed his death, and later played records and sang.
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