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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
2
The Union reports on a city tennis tournament with several players entered. Boys from the Little Miami camp have returned. Next week the Y will begin a series of lectures on Principle and Organization of the Association, with leading Y men visiting to speak. lectures open to all, especially future committee members.
Mr and Mrs Jr M Whicker spent Sunday in the city. Rev Mrs S M Browne of Carthage has accepted the agency of the Union and subscriptions may be sent through her. Mrs Francis Jarman has recovered and will vacation in Kentucky with her husband. Dr William Howser of Louisville and Mr O Hunter with wife and daughter were guests of Mr and Mrs Cammack.
Mrs Dillie Farris and her sister Mrs Sarah Pierson were summoned to Springfield due to the serious illness of their father Mr Joseph Thomas, with family awaiting news on his condition.
Mrs Emma Harrison of Louisville is the guest of Mr Thomas E Ogels by and daughter of Wyoming.
Mrs Bettie R Johnson and Miss Anna Bell Bates of Kentucky visit Mrs Patty Raymond and daughter Hdna. Mrs Mahalia Wallace of Springfield visits her mother Sopronia Wallace. The infant child of Florence Mc Donald was buried from her home last Tuesday. Rev W H Dickerson attends the National Convention of the Christian Church at Paducah. Men’s Day set for Bethel A M E Church Lockland on Sunday September 5.
Cincinnati society notes report Mrs Bell Henderson of Chicago entertained by Prof Quarles. Attorney A Lee Beaty escaped injury when plaster fell at City Hall. Thos J Howard well known attorney enjoyed time in Kansas with the Elks. Mrs John Kidd returned from Alabama visit. W H Brown Jr of Saint Louis spent weekend with relatives. Allen Temple auxiliary thanks friends for help with the Burnet Woods orphan picnic and donations of automobiles.
On Wednesday September 8 at 8 PM the NAACP invites all to attend an anti Wednesday night event at an Atlanta church. Free admission.
A speaker denounces a newspaper article for fomenting religion race and color based hatred. He defends constitutional rights until guilt is proven and urges Republicans to judge loyalty. He calls for the Negro to see friends unmasked and ends with a call to vote for Higgins.
The six mile event drew twenty five participants from leading Y's and athletic associations. Roy W. Noel a 19 year old Black swimmer from Ninth Street Branch of the Y won fifth prize, a commendable result given the strong field.
Lincoln Theatre presents William Farnum in The Orphan and The Brute an eight part drama featuring the LaFayette Players with Sam Langford and Evelyn Preer. Beginnings Monday for one week matinee 2 15 PM daily action praised in Chicago and Detroit crowds all star cast.
The Lyceum Theatre presents William S Hart in Sands on Sunday, Sessue Hayakawa in The Bravest Way on Monday, Pauline Frederick in His House in Order on Tuesday, Captain Robert Warwick in Thou Art the Man on Wednesday, Maggie Pepper on Thursday, Denman Thompson's The Old Homestead on Friday, Chas Ray in His Own Home Town on Saturday, plus a Sennett Comedy Speak Easy and vaudeville acts. Lincoln then hosts Sam Langford’s all star Negro picture LaFayette players for one week starting Labor Day.
Harris and a host of dignitaries hosted a church picnic with sandwiches ice cream cake and fruit for the children. Mrs Selmarita Shorter chauffeured a motor boat ride. Ada Bowler supervised the Zion Baptist Church event as Prof Hawkins directed. esidents and guests spoke of the day with Mr Harry Craft and Mr G L Scales among those noted. Edwin Owens was visiting Chicago during the sessions of the A F and A M.
Mr. Charles Hatfield visits his grandmother Mrs. Charles Bell while a parade draws many spectators at the Sterling Hotel. Among them are Miss Jennie Porter and her friends watching the event.
Columbus Ohio August twenty one Democrats in Ohio charge a new invasion of Negroes from the South. They say a steady stream of blacks seeking civil rights has become a tidal wave. Complaints include rising arrogance and expectations of seating with white women in the North.
A Sunday WP Enquirer front page accuses Republicans of a long practiced crime as it reports a surge of African Americans moving into Ohio. The piece frames the migration as a political tool and hints at racial tensions shaping coverage.
A letter from Mrs. Mary Douglass, Mrs. Olivia C. Greer, Mrs. Eliza Ball, Mrs. Emma Thomas, and Mrs. Ella Busch of the Daughters of Isis explains the inability to send expected visitors to the International Conference due to uncontrollable circumstances and asks readers to accept the explanation and hold them blameless.
Sergeant Frank Mason, a colored veteran with 350 scars from minor shrapnel, visited Cincinnati this week to aid army recruitment. He showed in the Armory and Zoo a monologue of camp life, wore three silver plates in his head and three in his left shoulder, one in his right shoulder, and three more in a leg, and shared stories of his France service and Gen. Pershing's Mexico expedition. Mason received a medal for selling 8.5 million dollars in Liberty bonds and is on a nationwide tour, departing Friday night for New York.
A second banking institution named the Fraternal Bank and Trust Company announces a capital stock of $125,000 in North Carolina. A second insurance firm, the Bankers Fire Insurance Company, lists capital stock of $500,000 and is now being sold on the market.
The Hamilton County Bank announces 3 percent interest on savings accounts and 4 percent on time certificates. Notices dated July 15, 1916 and July 15, 1918, with a June 30, 1920 watermark or signoff. E. H. Matthews serves as president.
Parents urged to have children’s eyes examined before school starts. Dr J H Leventhal Eyesight Specialist offers exams at 405 West Fifth Street Cincinnati with best work and low prices for quality eye care.
New York reports 18 619 aliens landed at Ellis Island the week ending today breaking immigration records since the war began. Inspections of 15 438 completed with 253 yet to be passed. Authorities warn ships will be crowded as millions in Europe seek passage despite passport limits and ship availability.
A speaker laments mass immigration stirring war among labor classes and predicts falling prices as migrants gain footing. He questions color and saving habits, warning that competition may widen as the “survival of the fittest” reshapes employment and race enters the struggle for jobs.
Mrs Robt Dennis of Akron Ohio, niece of Mr and Mrs Wm B Stenton, 25 Washington Terrace, attends the Grand Session of the Grand Chapter of O E S. Mr Edward Moore, Tacoma resident, is guest of Mr Chas Boden.
Capt S T Sneed returns from Elk Convention in Kane while Mrs S T Sneed tours the East. Jas H Bush badly hurt by a horse Tuesday. Sarah White spent a week with sister Mrs Beatty in Lexington. Mayme Harrison is ill. Mr and Mrs Walker of Indianapolis guests of Mrs White. James Carter a prominent barber chaired the Housing Committee. Tom Jones of Middletown visited here. Col and Mrs Robt Connelly return from the East after ten days with Robt Connelly Jr and wife in New York.
Help wanted advertisement for a fish restorer role. Contact phone North 944 N. 2702 Alms Place Walnut Hills for details.
Wording revival for $1.86 offered by K Ebersole Printing Co. No special price, regular rate applies. See samples first. Return postal or phone reply. Company claims ownership of own building with no rent to pay.
Mrs Geo Matthews and Mrs Peterson of Laurel St Community House hosted a delightful picnic at Mt Echo Park on Wednesday for local children. The event featured games and treats, drawing smiles from attendees and showcasing community volunteers.
Mr Robt Connelly and wife Miss McGuinn of Baltimore are hosted by Mrs Eliz M Easton in Miss Bertha Allen of Columbus, while visiting Detroit they were entertained by Mrs Vaughan.
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