THE ADVOCATE
Published every Saturday at
THE PASSING OF
TILLMAN
Chldless Marriages Ex
plained
Suite 312313 Macleay Building. When the soul of S. B. Tillman
passed into the Great Unknown
Phone Broadway 5807.
last Sunday there passed from
E. D. CANNADY ....... ...Editor this sphere a man endowed with
MRS. E. D CANNADY Manager a bountiful supply of common
sense an<l the manhood to express
ADVOCATE AGENTS
his convictions, and the courage
Elks Sanitary Barber Shop
to
back them up by action. He
315 Flanders Street
loved and honored his race, and
lived ami walked the life of a
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Per Year ........... __.........
$2.50 Christian. He was a good and
Six Month»
_________ ____ 1 50 useful citizen anti one whose place
Three Month* __ —____ _______ 1.00 would be hard to fill. May he
Payable in advance
rest in peace.
Entered at the Pottoffice at Portland.
Oregon, at second-class matter.
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ami sells for 25c per copy nr $2.50
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HOTEL NOTES
THE PATHWAY OF
PROGRESS
Hon. Harry L. Day. president of
The Portland Hotel company, with
Mrs. Day. is here from his home in
To those who can discern the California
Supper dancing at The Portland will
meaning of things, it is clear that
a new light is dawning in race re be discontinued on the 1st of April.
lations. Men are coming to desire However, the grille room will remain
a larger knowledge of all other open as usual until 12 o'clock Henry
men. Wise men realize that each I Gibson, pioneer waiter, will leave soon
group has a contribution to make for Hayden Lake, Idaho, to work in
to the world's civilization, and the a tavern.
J. Butler, a private waiter at The
sooner all groups can be brought
to efficiency, the sooner will the Portland a number of years ago. is
world be blesser! with all these reported dead.
The colored waiters in Boston's aris
contributions. Neither individuals
nor races work out their destinies tocratic hotel. The Vendome, asserted
alone, but in co-operation. “All their rights and racial self respect this
the world needs the rest of the week in an admirable manner.
world.” Working together for The hotel management started to
the good of all, each race may give a reception in the hotel to the
have its individual life and yet waiters. All went - well until it was
live in peace and harmony, and in | arranged to give separate receptions
helpfulness to the other races to the white help and to the colored
which live by its side. It behooves help. This Jim Crow idea was re
every true lover of his land to jected by the colored waiters as seg-
strive to know all its peoples and gregatiou. They were firm so the re
to help each and all in the strug ception idea was abandoned by the
gle upward, envying no men his hotel.
success, hating none, blessin-z and
blessed by all.
DOINGS OF THE ELKS
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The question of police stool- Joe Mundell, member of Rose City
pigeons in Portland is creating , Lodge died very suddenly last Mon-
quite a sensation, and is making I day and was buried Tuesday under the
a lot of trouble for Mayor Baker. | auspices of the Elks from Miller &
However, the mayor is showing ' Tracey mortuary. Rev. J. W. Ander-
his gameness by standing by his | son. chaplain of the order, conducted
guns.
the funeral services. Interment, Rose
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City cemetery.
THE FUTILITY OF
FORCE
The belief in force is the one
reckless folly of modern life. But
it has no future, and there is no
salvation. It moves ever more and
more toward the edge of the prec
ipice. There is in it no healing
and no restoration. Only in the
cross and what it stands for can
that corne.—Sidney M. Berrv.
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Marcus Garvey was ordered to
pay his first wife $20 per week
and $250 lawyer fees by a supreme
court justice in New York last
week. Garvey in his answer, said
he was on the verge of bankrupt
cy. This statement is denied by
wife No. 1, and from present in
dications, Mr. Garvey, regardless
of his incarceration, will have to
“dig up.”
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Grave-Diggers
Edgar Williams has so far recov
ered from his recent illness as to be
able to operate an elevator at the
police station.
William Webb is resting at the Good
Samaritan hospital, his condition is
reported as being improved.
D. H. Parker, who was stricken
sometime ago with a paralytic stroke,
writes from his home that he is now-
able to leave his bed.
J Finley Wilson. G. E. R of Elks,
writes that he is coming to the coast
on a visit to the several coast lodges
sometime during the summer. It is
hoped Portland will be included in his
visit.
\mong Daughter Elks sicklisted are
Dts. Fanny Bond and Lottie Payne.
Dt. Lula Hubbard, efficient secretary
of Dahlia Temple, who has been ill is
out again to the delight of her many
friends.
OAKLAND NEWS
(By Arthur D. LeBon)
A lodge which never has any-1 M rs. Alvin Patterson, formerly of
thing to do in a public way is on Portland, living at 825 82nd Ave., Oak
the road to a cemetery. The mem land. was severely injured Thursday
ber who does nothing for his lodge ; evening the 19th, while waiting for a
is helping to dig its grave. The street car. She was run down by an
member who always criticizes and automobile and both legs fractured and
curses the heads of his lodge and other serious internal injuries Later
at the same time preaches “har at the Emergency hospital, the doctors
mony” is helping to furnish the held out little hope for her recovery.
The beautiful home of Samuel L.
coffin. The member who is so
narrow and evil minded as to have , Lewis on King street Alcatrez. Berke
no time from his job or business ley, was fired Tuesday night, the 17th,
to give towards the advancement and red paint showered over the front
of his lodge is helping to make its of the newly painted (white) house
shroud. The member who opposes Window panes were broken and other
every progressive movement in the efforts were made to destroy this resi
interest of his lodge is driving the, dence. The fire department, however,
hearse. The member who is always arrived before greater damage was
starting something by “bawling done and succeeded in extinguishing
out” his brother members is the fire. It is thought by some that
throwing bouquets on the grave. the fire was of an incendiary origin as
The member who is always cry white neighbors had objected strenu
ing about the lodge retrograding ously to Mr. Lewis moving into the
and the like is preaching its block, although at the time, he had
funeral and helping to sing the not moved into the house.
doxology. These are some of the
Mrs. Vivian Brock of 1521 Ashby
things that have killed and are Ave., left March 10th for Houston,
killing the majority of colored Texas, where she will be under the
lodges in this country.
care of a physician.
MARCH 28. 1925
ADVOCATE
THE
MT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
East 1st and Schuyler Sts.
Rev. E. I Dyer, Pastor
Res I87h Foster Street
Res. Walnut 0425; Study, Fast 3333
Ten-da» Revival Meeting »ill begin at the Mt Olivet l’apti»t t hiirch.
Sundav. March 29. 1925
l he Pastor. Rev I- i Dyer, will he assisted In
Rev I. M. Curtis of Springfield Missouri, and Rev A. I. Hird of i'aconta.
Washington.
Sundav Rev Curtis will preach both morning and evening
I'he public
is especially invited to attend all th»- services.
I
Citizens of Oregon—For
Your Protection
The William R Fulks Detective
Agency (colored) operating in the city
of Los Angeles and the state of Cali
fornia. Protecting you against Fraud
ulent», Automobile Theft, Bad Check.
Claims. Collecting Old Accounts. Di
vorces and Separation Matters. Secret
Detective Investigations, etc. Our fees
are liberal, Your affairs are handled
personally and confidentially. Write
today.
William R. Fulks Detective Agency,
605-6 I. I. Philips Bldg..
Los Angeles. Calif.
FEET WET?
Tìnte to Take
cascar T^ olinìne
AjidPivn'att a (òìcì
o
Law and Order and a Defense for
the Race is the name of a book written
by Rev. E C. Branch. 232 W. 124th
Street. New York City, in which the
author describes the “Texas City Out
rage" when in 1915 the whole colored
population was jailed for five days and
nights, without a charge or crime; two
deaths followed, which doctors con
tributed to the outrage. The book sells
tor 20 cents.
Adv.
J. T. Holliday
Fletcher liles
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women for diseases peculiar to their thè |>reviouv tettanti
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Every woman owes it to herself and The Advocate office, 312 313 Mac
legy Building, Broadway 5807. -
family to have good health, and
adv.
book may be the guide to show
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how.
QUEEN OF SHKBY Sterling silver
Write today for your copy—it's free
and places you under no obligations. j Pearl Ring, set with a gorgeous
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uf the new figured cottons ot
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IN IERNATIONAL
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Ranch Wanted
MILLS, 1465, Norristown. Pa.—Adv
tlic iraut I* 'la'I bitril al the un.h i
arm scams. The kim<aio outer sec-
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WANTED -To hear from owner of
lion ii »lathed each sole of the center-
Play Ball. -A few more weeks and
in».t and laik lot the licit |.i l>e
a good ranch for sale. Stale cash
the cry "PLAY BALL" will be heard
dipped through
Medium size re
price, full particular*. D. F. Bush. quire»
5>4 yard» 3» or 40-inch ma
at the Vaughn Street hall park, and the
Minneapolis. Minn Adv.
terial, with 4)i yard» o( Iwnding or
time cannot come any too soon for the
7lt vardv ot | m
many rabid fans in the Rose City. The
Pictorial Review Negligee No 2457.
For rent—One and two-room apart
team is now in training and from re ment* and housekeeping room* in a Sire», Jo to 44 inches butt. Price 3$
.
ports, the hoys are showing up well. nice brick structure; everything clean ceut*.
If the dope is right. Portland is going and newly furnished. THE SOUTH
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to have the best team in the Pacific ERN APARTMENTS. 647'a First Williams Ave. Y. W. C. A.
Coast League. Jim Poole, the big Street. Main 0725—Adv.
first baseman, and Johnny Jones, the
The Finance Committee plan« to
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sensational short stop, are the only
POSSESS FOR SUCCESS image have a Musical Revue in the near fu-
hold outs on the team, but these boys of GANESHA, Hindoo god of lucky ture Mr*. G. V Grayson i* Finance
are expected to show up before the auspices. Supplied with authentic le Chairman.
opening date. However, if they fail gend absolutely FREE, but if you like
The High School Retcrvc* will not
to do so. Thomas will play the first «end five cent* for postage Karma have their Social Hour Oft Sunday.
base and Rabbit Benton will play the Products Co., 79 Taj Bldg. Hornby March the 2^th
short stop. Both of these boys are Road, Bombay, India
The Crystal Club will be represented
Postage to
comers, and will undoubtedly fill their India is five cent*.
at the Mu! Winter (• R Conference
places to the satisfaction of all. Presi
at Vancouver, Wash, by the Mitte»
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dent Turner of the Beaver*, ha» prom
Look! One Hundred Per Catherine and Nellie Franklin. Rnglis*
ised Portland fans a winning team and
llrd»|>eth and M>»t M Danley, the Ex
Cent Profit
he is trying his hardest to make good
ecutive Secretary. Mi»* Danley has
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Buy one or more Fur Kabbit*, price been invited to conduct one of the
All kinds of plumbing work and $30 00. No “Ponzie Scheme." Legiti group diseutsion«
The Fire Fly Club i« not incrlnitf
trouble shooting. Call SEI I wood 1021. mate industry. Can't fail. We breed,
this
Saturday but will meet April lhe
raise, sell and tend profit annually,
4th at the regular hour
guaranteeing
100
per
cent.
Contract
We Appreciate Your
The Bible Class invite« all person«
•ent on receipt of money Money back
Printing
if not satisfied. Limited opportunity. interested to the class each Monday
Send money todr»; tomorrow may be evening al 8 P M
The Committee of Management held
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K«n. Phene
too late. Buy from this advertisement
Hree«we, till
Hellwea4 ISIS
a
luncheon meeting on Wednesday It
TULSA I t'R FARM.
is the purpose of Social Committee to
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Tulsa. Okla
plan social and recreational activities
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PORTLAND. OREGON
the membership al large Mr*. Emma
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Stanley i* chairman ol the Social ront-
mil tee
Marylinne Weber, famous star, «ay*.
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"I made $800 in three hour* after I put
on
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Auto Insurance
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love.
PORTLAND. OREGON
417 Williams Ave , H. Leo Johnston
This amazing Chi
minister. Walnut 6673
nese Good Luck
Ring is made in
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ish and ha« the
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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI8T
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mysterious
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Phone East 0849
ter». Anyone who wishes one of these
CHIMNEY SWEEP CO.
ring* may send paper strip for finger
62nd St. and 39th Ave. 8. E.
size, slate if for man or woman, and
Sabbath School, 10 A. M. Bible
Chinese Good Lurk Ring will be sent
S everns & T abor
by return mail. You do not need to Study, 11 A. M. Y. I’. M. V. so
send any money, but when it arrive* ciety, 2 I’. M. Mrs. K. O. Johnson,
All kind» of chimney» and furnace*
give postman $1.85. The Garfield Im Leader. Visitors welcome.
cleaned and repaired
porting Company of 1643 Garfield
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ST.
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MISSION
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III., have a limited number of these
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News of the Churrhps
HAVE BETTER HAIR
M
Daily Fashion Hint
House lluntiug and Houle'
Building
DENTIST
673 Union Ave N
Portland, Ore.
The Drcam Cafe, 106 North Sixth
street, has I h - cii attractively remodeled
and will be formally opened Sunday
(tomorrow) morning, March 22. Sev
eral attractive features have been add
ed.
Everybody welcome, courteous
treatment, prompt service, good, whole
some and well prepared food only. S.
Foster, proprietor.—Adv.
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it*
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In
light,
often
turbu
lent, then calm
Move a Checker for
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IS Cents
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Easter Cards
BAKED HAM
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Morning service, 11 a. tn.; Sun
<iay School, 12 tn. Archdeacon
Black in charge; Mr. B. Coles, lay
reader. A cordial welcome awaita
you at St. Phillipa.
Notice
With Potato Salad
Saturdays and Sundays
RICHARDSON’S CAFE
Broadway and Everett Street*
reflecting — so
life carry on,
progresaing.
BROADWAY
FRUIT MARKET
and GROCERY
162 East Broadway
Between Larrabee and Crosby St*.
CUT RATE PRICES
We deliver any place within the city
limit* any reatonable order
We de»ire your patronage
Phone Eaat 6660
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
76th and it. Everett Sts.
Preaching II a m. and 8 p. m
Sunday School 10 a. nt.
B. Y. P. U. 6 30 p. m.
Rev. J. W Anderson will (ill the
pulpit at II A M and 3 P. M.. in
»pedal service, a spiritual enlighten
ment awaita all who wor*hip with us.
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Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
for lowest Taxi rates in Portland, I
Checker Taxi rates save you 10c per
Rev. E. C. Dyer, Minister
trip for one passenger, 30c per trip
9:3(1 Sunday school; 11 a m., preach
for two passengers, 50c per trip for
three passengers, 70c per trip for four ing; 6:30 p.m , B. Y. P. U.; 8 p m ,
passengers, no matter how short your preaching Monday, 4 pm., mission
trip may be.
ary; Monday, 7:30 pm., Brotherhood;
No charge* for extra passengers I hursday, 7 pm., Prayer Meeting and
Bible Study.
That’s playing fair with the public.
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We are prospering and see no need for
NOTICE
higher rates.
And who are the Checker Cab Co.?
We are not a great corporation of un
Regular meetings of the Port
limited wealth. We can’t afford to
pay for a lot of expensive newspaper laud Branch of the National As
advertising and still keep cab rates low. Hoeiation for the advancement of
We must be economical. So remem f olored People held every second
ber this: Next time you want a cab, Monday evening at Zion A. M. E.
hail or call a Checker. We answer church, 417 Williams Ave.
calls quickly. Preferring Checker* is
J. A. EWINO, Pre».
a good habit. We’ll certainly appreci
ate your steady patronage. Help u*
LEE ANDERSON, Sec'y.
keep cab rates down; help u* make
them even lower.
FOR SALE
Bum This Phone Number Into
Your Good Memory:
5 room house and lot, 65x135, N. E.
BRoadway 8660
corner 63rd Street and 65th Avenue.
All kinds of fruit.
Free and clear.
CHECKER
Price $2000. $150 will handle.
CAB COMPANY
ATwater 1456.
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