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About The advocate. (Portland, Or.) 19??-19?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1923)
* ADVOCATE THE An Independent Paper Devoted to the VOL. XXI NO 17 K cl ■ •1 Interests s/ the People PORTLAND, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1»23 I PRICE 5 CENTS '■■"■I" - ■ ■ ..................................... - A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR PATRONS IS THE ADVOCATE'S WISH •s NIGGER, DON’T LET SUN GO DOWN ON YOU ENFORCING THE COMMANO AS STATED ON SIGNBOARD* POSTED THROUGHOUT SMALL OKLAHOMA TOWN AGAINST COLORED RESIDENTS, WHITE MOB KILL* EMPLOYER OF PORTER Kincannon, Twentyyearold Sen of P rem Inent Marlow Family, Bought In Connoetlen With the Shoetln g of Blech Who Died Without Uttering a Word.—Dem ocrscy, Where Art Theuf (Special» MARLOW, Okla. Dec 1*.—Mar low's unwritten law. exemplified by prominent public sign* bearing the command. "Nigger, don't let the sun go down on you here." caused the death last night of A. W. Birch, hotel owner, and the probebly ratal wound Ing of the first negro who ha* stayed her* more than a day In years They were victim* of a mob of 15 men who went to the hotel where the negro had bean employed three deys ago aa * porter, and shot them down whan Birch attempted to persusde them to duslst from their threat to lunch the negro. Local and For eign News Briefs tn un lea lion ordering him to dismiss the porter at once and drive him from STAY OFF NEW YEAR’S NIGHT. th* city. Birch Ignored the letter. OLD ROSE CLUB—adv. The mob went to the hotel early FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 276 last night. Its members calling loud ly for the negro and announcing their William* Av*. Eaet ISM^Adv. Intention of hanging him on the spot. DOLLAR DAY The hotel proprietor with Jernlgan at his side, hurried Into the lobby to Intercede, but was shot dead before A Oollar Rally at Zion A.M.E. Church he could speak The negro also fell Sunday, December JO, for critically wounded Their assailants Benefit of Pastor* then fled, Every member, friend and well Search for Marvin Kincannon. 20, son uf * well known family, and sev wisher please com* out and help the Special selections by eral young men who were alleged to cause along. have left the city laat night in a mo choir, suitable to the occasion. Spe tor car. was started today by Steph cial sermon by the psmtor, E J. Ma eas county authorities. Paul Bulll- gruder. Wyatt» W. William*. Bee. van. county attorney, said Kincannon Marlow, on* of several town* In Oklahoma which has not allowed ne groes to settle In their vicinity for years, haa ablded by the custom of was wanted for questioning In con- permitting no member* of the race to nectlon with the shooting. remain here after nightfall. Y. W. C. A. NOTI» Last Saturday Birch brought Rob All children are invited to the "Y" art Jernlgan. the negro, here to serve Small room to rent cheap, modsrn Christmas tree st 2 p. m. on Satur- aa a porter in his hotel A few hours eonvsnlsncs*. *56 Williams Avenue. I day. December 22. Mothers are In- later he received an anonymoua com —Adv ■vlted also (C^riatmaja Christmas is the day assigned by tradition to th* birth of Christ, whe afterwards founder of a religious system which, while not edhqred to th* world over, i* however, universally recognized. This day, th* supreme holiday ef Christiane, I* observed not only by them alone, but is the holi day of all creede and all race*. It la the on* day in all the year when man forgets eelf In hie eager pursuit ef happiness for others, whether It be In the form of a gift of a costly diamond or In the simple greetings, "Merry Christmas.'' Christmas I* the on* day In the year whan the world presents an Ideal society, when people seme nearer practicing brotherhood than on any other day, proving the possibility ef a heaven here, that men can live In peace, happiness and good will toward on* another. While on* day out of MS seem* a small percentage of th* year te live In th* spirit of brotherhood, yet w* should be thankful for thia taste ef heaven and strive to make the other M4 day* like It. Good cheer—good will—good deeds! Lot this be our motto for Tuesday, th* 25th of December, In the year ef eur Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-three. Any person knowing of families in (Iron up to 12 year* of age will be need are requested to phone th* sec held Monday evening at Mt. Olivet Baptist church. retary. The “Gym" and swimming classes will not meet again until January 2, MARRY—Magazine centaine pho 1*24. to* and description* of colored ladies The Bible class Is not meeting un and gentlemen seeking life mates, til January 8, 1*24. 25c. Dixie Correspondence Club, Yazoo City, Mie*.—Adv. WITH THIS ISSUE THE ADVOCATE OBSERVE* IT* 21ST CHRIST MAS ANNIVERSARY.—PROUD OF WAV PEOPLE HAVE RAL LIED TO IT* SUVPORT-—WA NTS ALL TO BE HAPPY. Advertisers aa Well as Subscribers Lauded Plan far Better Paper In Fu tur* te Meet Growing Taste of Reading Public-—Aak for Continu *d Co-operation (By Mr*. E. D. Cannady.) To one all—A Marry Christ- Furnished or unfurnished room* for mas! Elk* Chrlstmss free for chll- rent Call Atwater Ml*.—adv. Though sbut In at this time, while we long to be ont in the bustle and bustle of the downtown business dis trict, getting out a readable paper, we have not forgotten how grateful, dear public, we are to you for your confidence In us expressed tn words; in your support morally, financially and otherwise, of our effort to present to you each week a newspaper worthy of your support and confi- dance. With this issue. The Advocate ob serves it* 21st Christmas annlver- sary. We would not be able to say this were It not for yonr support of u*. We are happy In this thought and want you, one and all, to be like wise during the Christmas holidays and all the days to follow. To our advertisers we are doubly thankful. They have been generous in buying advertising space in our columns, thereby showing their ap preciation for the Race's patronage. And to our readers, we ask you to continue to patronise them, more so in the future than in the past, which will mean that we can give you a better and more substantial paper in the future. Let us all work in the spirit of co 326 Wash. St. (Bet. 6th and Bdwy.) operation. so that on December 25. 1*24 The Advocate can come out in "In the Heart of Portland” ultra-holiday style. Again, let us say we are grateful and our hearts are exceeding glad for the beautiful spirit everyone has shown us. A very Merry Christmas to you! 16th and Broadway, Mrs. Cannady, aseociate editor of The Advocate, re ceived painful internal injuries to her side and spine, beside* her car was almoat completely demolished, being hit by a powerful sedan. She is at home under the care of a physician. GIVE Jewelry for Xmas John Jones, waiter at The Portland, ha* been laying off several day* to attend the sick bedside of his wife. As we go to pres* she is reported im- proved. WiUle Battle, a bellhop at The Portland several months, got the gate one day last week. Battle's place has been filled by Eddie Wat son. who recently returned from Washington, D. C. Watson was for merly a bellhop. E. Bushnell, long time waiter at The Portland, who has been on a 30- day vacation, returned to work on the 15th. bringing with him the Cal endar. published by The House of Prayer, for sale. Wyatt Williams, head bellman at The Portland, la wearing a bandaged finger, the result of a burn. Mr. Edward Boyce, managing di rector of The Portland, who has been in California for a month or more, is expected to return in a few days. Laaves for East Miss Emogene Clarkston, who haa been in Portland for the paat three or four months, left a few day* ago for her home in Washington, D. C. While ASSOCIATE EDITOR INJURED here Mis* Clarkston was the house In an automobile collision, which guest of Mrs. George H. Benjamin, occurred Monday evening at East 450 East 18th Street N. For Candies That Are Good Always go to the Hazelwood Charge It” —for home enjoyment, you’ll like hard Christmas can dies, 55c a pound. Filled hard candies, 50c a pound. French creme mix candies are 40c a pound. —and in box candies there’s every kind you can think of, ranging in price from 75c to $25. CHERRY’S SAVE YOUR READY CASH FOR THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS THINGS HERE AND THERE—BUT THOSE LARGER ITEMS YOU WISH TO PRESENT. BUY at CHERRY’S B For Men COATS SUITS SUITS V SKIRTS v* PLAIN FRUIT CAKE—90c a Pound ALMOND FILLED FRUIT CAKE—$1.15 Place your orders today! Broadway Hazelwood 388 Washington COATS _ What you buy here will be absolutely correct in Quality, Style and Price, We charge you no extra profit tor-the credit privilege. Cherry’s Hazelwood 127 Broadway DAIRY STORE—126 Tenth Street COATS —and other items of personal wear too numerous and various to mention. 349 Morrison 1 The Cheney Phonograph is unlike common Phonographs. It is very different in construc tion. The tone chamber of the Cheney is violin shaped and is actually made of violin wood— spruce and maple. 1 The tone of the Cheney is rich, full, resonant and is free from the scratch and grind so ob jectionable in the old machines. CHICKERING PIANOS—MUSICAL GOODS SUITS FURS Make Very Appropriate Gifts, Too’ 149 Sixth Street, Portland FOR BOYS DRESSES—BLOUSES HAZELWOOD OLD ENGLISH FRUIT CAKES G. F. Johnson Piano Company on the Easy Payment Plan For Women Cheney Wishing You All the Compliments of the Season Second Floor Phone MAin 1604 ■jïj vi» T he Q uality S tore of P ortland , O reoon atta You who know the advantage of a good, competent and accredited mu sic teacher won't miss thia appor- tunity to enroll your children in these special clawea: Beginner* or advanced pupils, prices suitable. Pupils' progress attentively watched. A special kindergarten music class every Wednesday afternoon where your little tots can successfully he interested In music and Its refine ments. c For further Information call Wal nut 4643. MI38 KATHERINB SIMPSON, TbSeher. NOTICE To all young and old men of Port land between the age* of 18 and IOS: Enterprise Lodge, No. L 4 A M, and Excelsior Lodge. No. 14, F 4 1 M.. will hold a Joint celebration, com memorating St. Jeim the Evangelist at Fraternal Hall. 7H Mtssisllppt Avenae, -Wednesday evening. Dboaaa, her 26th. to which yon ar* cordially Invited. - This celebration will be greater and bigger than any previous one observed by local lodges and ev erything has been made ready for your reception Come and be with ua. COM. ON INVITATIONS.