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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1922
Page
2
The Union editor lists subscription rates and promotes loyalty and unity among readers. A Sunday November 5 inspection and November 9 reception for patients are noted with a general call for spiritual and moral progress.
Rev E H Blue preached two sermons Sunday at Shoond Baptist Church Madisonville with texts That I Might Know Him and Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done A large congregation attended The Missionary meeting led by Pres Combs and Mrs Emma Duutt discussed unity with commendation
A contributor list led by Mr. P. T. Ryan of the Pullman Co includes Asst Supt Rea and depot staff among others from Cincinnati and Foreign Districts. A total of 175 dollars was given to Rev. Blue to help buy a Ford Sedan to expand his work. Rev Blue expresses gratitude. Bro Boze led a Monday sermon on Unity and Rev Blue spoke Friday at Kennedy Heights to a large audience.
The Star Team plans a Sunday rally in the afternoon and Rev Wesley of Hazelwood will deliver the sermon. Mrs Blue Prest will preach. Teen age girls present a Sunday night program at the church.
Mrs Alma Palmer our pianist accidentally burned her foot with hot water though the injury is not serious.
A detailed dedication program at Mercy Hospital 612 West Sixth Street spans October 20 through November 4. Activities include speeches by Dr. E. D. Colley and others, musical solos by Ruth Henderson and Helen Greer, evening receptions, a cosmopolitan music school program, and social events such as a whist party and masquerade with oyster supper.
A comedy play titled Womanless Wedding will be staged Friday at Memorial Hall Elm Street near Twelfth. The event supports a charity and promises high laughs with Madam Walton leading the female managers in an effort to outdo prior city performances. Limited seating. patrons advised to secure seats early.
Prof Jos E Jones A M D D of Richmond Va died in that city Sunday. He taught at the old Richmond Theological Institute and until illness was on the faculty of Virginia Union University. His widow Rosa Kinckle Jones is a music teacher at Hartshorn Memorial College and his son Eugene Kinckle Jones is secretary of the National Urban League in New York.
Dr Frank W Johnson will resume practice at his home 616 West Ninth Street after completing office renovations around November 10. He will see patients there until his office space is ready again.
Preston News Service reports Richmond VA on October 26 that T Bethel, attorney for local Ku Klux Klan members, says withdrawal from the Richmond Lodge marks the start of a nationwide effort to dissolve the Klan and form the Anglo-Saxon Clubs of America. A Richmond post is planned after October 3 severed ties with the parent group. Local klansmen criticized Atlanta led governance and anti Catholicism. the new group targets Negroes and other darker races.
George Harvey a colored porter of 623 West Eighth street collapsed and died in the Grand Opera House area at Opera Place and Vine street. He was seated with William Dodson of 320 Perry street when he was stricken and had complained of feeling ill for about a week.
Magnolia Club entertained at the Y W C A on October 18 in honor of Mr and Mrs Isaac Weathers after their September 27 marriage. Mrs Estella R Davis spoke and the couple received a silver water pitcher from club members. The bride, Mrs Katie Royal, a charter member, and her spouse will spend December in California.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present with much credit to our president for the lovely entertainment. Mrs. G. Berry Peterson, president. Olive Saunders, correspondent.
The Rev W Augustus Jones, pastor of First Baptist Pittsburg, sought his wife in Chicago after she left home claiming health. Police traced her to 2510 Michigan Ave, apt 2, where a reconciliation occurred. Jones reportedly had 14 wives this year, 40 total, with wives across multiple states, and was accused of passing a bogus 14000 check while attempting to buy a movie theater.
William Jones, a Black man in Dayton, is jailed after police say he hung more wives than any other man in the United States and admitted involvement in a fraudulent check scheme.
In a period of loud sentiment urging colored people to invest savings in colored enterprises, readers are urged to be cautious and seek guarantees. The text emphasizes a written promise as the first and best guarantee, noting Harlem companies have begun to provide such assurances.
The message stresses due diligence for investments in colored business ventures. It urges checking reputation for honesty and past success, warns against smooth talkers, and demands a financially sound project run by capable managers. It encourages investing what one can afford and supporting sound enterprises as a race duty and opportunity. Source cites New York News.
Virginia Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias is ordered by Judge R Carter Scott to cease operations as a fraternal and insurance society after Mechanics' Savings Bank failure. The bank collapse, led by President John Mitchell, triggered insolvency revealing hazardous conditions for certificate holders, creditors, and the public.
Lincoln Theatre presents Salvaton Nels a drama of a girl who perseveres in a sobering story of humanity. Also Toonerville Brigade a fun comedy. Fool's Paradise a Cecil DeMille production with an all star cast. The Hope Diamond Mystery serial and The Devil Within with Dustin Farnum. Sherlock Holmes series also shown.
A church entertainment band offers performances for all congregations at affordable prices. President J. L. Boozer lists 626 E Sixth St and business agents John Colman East 724 Crinshaw Canal 4264-X.
An advertisement for a hair restorer marketed as a nonedrful speedy solution. The text mentions Viet and Phene, Wood barn, and numeric codes, with claims of immediate effect on damaged hair. The fragmentary copy suggests a parlor or product promotion.
A fragmented ad offers a service at a flat price of $2.25 delivered anywhere. It mentions no special price, urges not to pay more, and notes sending a postal or phone drop for contact. References an agent calling at enact and claims ownership of a building with Borentt.
Advertises bulk card production with 1000 cards at 41 5 delivered to any location. Mentions no special requirements, invites recipients to drop postal or phone for a call. Claims ownership of own building with no rent. Provides Ridge 3710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati as contact.
Cheap printing offer for business cards envelopes letter heads and invitations. Specialty in church printing and society printing with entertainment tickets and announcements. Contact by phone Ridge 583 KL for agent pickup at your home or office. EBERSOLE at 5710 Smengers Are Cinefumari 7.
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