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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
2
What Thou To Others Shall Have Done
A reflective caption invoking Seneca's guiding maxim about reciprocity and moral behavior, suggesting the theme of ethical cycle and mutual accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Mrs Champs and Daughter Attend Grand Chapter of O E S
Mrs. Champs and daughter Mrs Minnie Champs of Kenyon avenue left for Grand Rapids Michigan to attend the Son Grand Chapter O E S session August 16 to 19 Mrs Rosella Washington returns to Grand Rapids after three weeks with her mother and notes the warm greetings She is employed in the art department at Friedman and Springs Company in Grand Rapids the store’s largest department array and the first colored employee in that role at the store praising Sallie McCall School and Miss Campbell for training and Mr W J Decatur for leadership of the school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champs
Minnie Champs
Kenyon Avenue
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Chapter O. E. S
Rosella Washington
Sallie McCall
Miss Campbell
McCall
W. J. Decatur
Dinner honors Mrs Rosella Washington in city
Miss Callie Henderson hosted a five course dinner for Mrs Rosella Washington formerly of the city now in Grand Rapids Michigan. The room featured large golden astor decorations and six covers were laid. Various local residents and visitors attended and noted moves and visits across Cleveland Buffalo Detroit Louisville and St. Louis. Charles Augustus died after a short illness and was buried from Mt Zion Baptist Church on Friday August 9. Mrs Stella Kelly of Louisville was here for the death, and Mr John Fox and family with Miss Ella Morris traveled to Cleveland last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Henderson
West Ehighth Street
Rosella Washington
Grand _ Rapids, Mich
Golden Astor
Charles Augustus
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Stella. Kelly
Louisville, Ky
John Fox
Cedar Avenue
Ella Morris
Cleveland
Local Social Notes From Ivry and Nearby Towns
Miss Mamie Brown visits relatives in Ivry Virginia. Mrs Walter EB Robinson hosts the Art Embroidery Club with a beautiful party on Friday. Fifteen covers were laid. Mrs Mary A Grant returns to Detroit after a pleasant visit with her children. Mrs Sam Biddle visits relatives and friends in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Brown
Ivry
Walter EB. Robinson
Art Embroidery Club
Mary A. Grant
Detroit
Sam Biddle
Lexington
Hearts Are Trumps at Lyceum Theatre Sunday and Monday
Lyceum Theatre schedules an All Star Metro Feature Hearts Are Trumps for Sunday and Monday August 21 and 22. It promises a life like story filled with love action and excitement appealing to all audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Star Metro
Constance Talmage
Five-Union Mrs. Maxberry Seeks Health in Boston
Mrs. B C Maxberry of the Five Union is in Boston for health reasons. Mr and Mrs DeWitt Alford and Mrs Young have driven to Nicholasville and Lexington for a motor trip with unspecified purpose or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Maxberry
Boston
Mr Lincoln G Sliger Starts Trip to Nicholasville and Lexington
Mr Lincoln G Sliger departed Sunday for Nicholasville and Lexington, heading to events and visits in Kentucky. He left by car, planning to return after engagements in the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln G. Sliger
Nicholasville
Lexington
Baltimore teacher visits parents of noted attorney A L Dalton
Miss Gertrude Dalton, a Baltimore physical culture teacher, is visiting her mother and father in the city. She is the daughter of the well known attorney A L Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dalton
Baltimore
A. L., Dalton
Thanks for kindness after loss of Dorothy Liggins
The bereaved family expresses sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after the loss of their daughter and sister Dorothy Liggins. Special thanks go to Rev F P Green for consoling words and to the Rankin Bros funeral directors for their prompt and efficient service with the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy .Liggins
F. P. Green
Rankin Bros
Prayed Too Much Pittsuburg Negro Officer Rampage
John Butler a Negro policeman at a large Pittsburgh department store went on a shooting spree at Carnegie Technical Institute campus. He opened fire chasing several students with a revolver before being arrested by two motorcyclists after witnesses said he began praying then jumped up and fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
John Butler
Carneigieechnical Institute
Butler
Duel Over Debt Ends With Shot At West Court Street
Cary Knighton 34 of 622 Richmond Street says Pal mer refused to pay him a quarter and he fired. Knighton was hit in a hunting case watch and fled. Patrolmen Adkins and Schuette found him. both men are charged with shooting to kill. Police note racial taunts and warn of mob danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Court Street
Huckster
Cary Knighton
Richmond Street
Knighton
Earl Adkins
Schuette
Palmer
Lincoln Theatre Aug 21 to 28 Features and Serials
The Lincoln Theatre showcases a week of film offerings from August 21 to 28. Programs include When A Man Sees Red with William Farnum, post stories like The Painted Lady, and Battles on board ships. Serial Gunsalus Mystery runs multiple days with Sky Ranger and The Mystery Mind plus King Bagot in Hawks Trail. Also screens Stanley Pathé Yellow Arm and a double feature weekend including Soul of Men and Gunsalus Mystery in six reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
William Farnum
Larry Evans
Post
SKY Ranger
June Caprice
George Seitz
Saulus
King Baggot
Country Store
Pathe
Warner Orlen
Gunsaulus
League Stops Boston Boat Segregation
Boston officials and civil rights groups reached a compromise on the Rundidge Excursion in Boston Harbor. Secretary Matthew Bullock and National Equal Rights League spokesmen pressed for no race segregated day and for white children to join the event on August 17, signaling a shift from previous practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Equal Rights League
Boston
Mass
Matthew Bullock
Boston Urban League
Boston Harbor
Equal Rights League
Penal Institutions
O’brien
Trotter
A Negro Duel Rains Lead on Richmond Street
A hail of bullets fired from an alley between Mound and Cutter streets wounded a white woman and a Negro. Mrs Esther Rissover, 25, was struck while fleeing for shelter amid a street duel that left chaos and injuries in its wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Street
Richmond St
Mound
Cutter Streets
Esther Rissover
Grand Opening of J. W. Williams Progressive Grocery Co
The J W Williams Progressive Grocery Co opens Saturday August 13 1921 at 524 John Street with a full line of groceries and prices as low as others. Management invites patrons and all to come buy shares at 50 dollars each. J W Williams manager at 2829 Kates Place East End remains open to selling shares.
Card of thanks to Mamie Trotter and neighbors
The family expresses gratitude to Mrs. Mamie Trotter Mrs. America Sloan and all friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown during their time of loss or need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Trotter
America Sloan
Funeral Notice for Mrs Sarah E Turner August 4 1921
During the illness and death of my Mother Mrs Sarah E Turner who passed away August 4 1921 We also thank Rev Locust for his beautiful sermon and Mrs Delaney for the excellent manner in which she conducted the funeral Bereaved daughter Mrs Viola Penny and husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Turner
Election Results in Wards 16 and 18
In Ward 16 Geo Schlichte white and John Fielding colored received votes with 249e ee eee. In Ward 18 John Burckhauser white and Burns Spencer colored tallied 1805 and 201 votes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Schlichte
John
Fielding
John J. Burckhauser
Burns E. Spencer
Mr Henshell Ward Vacationing in St Louis with Sister
Mr Henshell Ward is spending his vacation in St Louis with his sister Mrs H H Harris, enjoying a time away from home and visiting local sights and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mrs. H. H. Harris
Special coach to Batavia Sunday from Carrell Street
A special coach will leave Carrell Street over the C G P R R Sunday August 28 at 1 45 P M for Batavia. Adults one dollar round trip. Children half fare. Rev H W Tate pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell Street
Batavia
H. W. Tate
Police Fire Two Shots Amid Sixth Street Altercation
A Black man was knocked into a gutter after an argument with White detective William Lawson on Sixth Street. Lawson fired twice, injuring two Black men, Alexander and McCoy, as a police squad arrived and quelled the unrest. Lawson and the three Black individuals were detained. charges varied. Police attributed heightened tensions to recent racial incidents and appearances in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
John Streets
General Hospital
William Lawson
Post Square
Sixth Street
John Douglass
Carlisle
Lawson
Plum Streets
William Alexander
Cutter Street
Bernard McCoy
Carlisle Avenue
Alexander
McCoy
Leo Braherman
Longworth
Central Avenue
Bmoberman
The Hallmark: Origin and Symbols of Pure Metals
The hall mark, from the Goldsmiths' company, proves purity and origin. London uses a leopard’s head, Dublin a harp, Glasgow a tree, with Birmingham an anchor and Exeter a castle. Gold carats and silver standard marks indicate purity, with yearly letters confirming when assayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmiths’ Company
England
London
Dublin
Glasgow
Birmingham
Exeter
Sheffield
Ambiguous Riddle About Sound and Stars
The riddle notes that tom-tom sounds appear distant when near and near when distant, paired with a claim that fewer than seventy stars lack fixed luminosity, presenting a paradoxical observe-and-define puzzle.
For Rent Weatly Furnished Room in Modern Home
Board or light housekeeping option available at 3058 Kerper with weekly furnished room. Includes modern conveniences and contact via phone Welbrn 2080-R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Avenue
Avondale
Avon
Health Exposition at Music Hall Draws Colorful Attendance
The Cincinnati Health Exposition runs October 15 to 22 at Music Hall featuring many new ideas, features, and methods of health preservation. It urges colored citizens to attend and seize the opportunity for health education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Cincinnati
Prompt for Affordable Samples Ad in Local Building
An advertising notice offers eight free samples with a $1.85 delivered offer. It touts no special charges, low regular price, and urges immediate action via a postal prions agent calling. The ad promises delivery to any place and mentions K. Ebersole PTG. COO in its own building with no rent.
Wonderful Hair Grower advertised by Mrs Thos Easily
An advertisement offers J Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower through Mrs Thos Easily at 652 Kenyon Avenue with wholesale and retail sales. It claims scalp treatment and hair growth under all conditions and notes a local headquarters for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walker
Thos. Easily
Kenyon Avenue
Printing Deal: 1000 Business Cards for $2.25
A classified style notice announces a cheap printing offer for 1000 business cards at $2.25, restating “same old price” and indicating any wording acceptable.
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