FIRST STANDARD BANK OPENS DOORS
Race Bank Ready For Business; Hundreds Expected In Early Line OFFICIALS PREDICT LARGE DEPOSIT After several months of earnest and consistent efforts on the part of those who started out to establish banks owned and operated by the race in Louisville, the organization committee of the First Standard Bank has succeeded in the effort and today the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets, the first Negro bank in Kentucky, swings open its door to the public. From the thousands of pledges received by those who have been working on the savings accounts, it was predicted by those who have been working on the savings accounts, it was predicted by the officials that early today hundreds would be in line, each striving to get the honor of being the first depositor in the First Standard Bank, and that the deposits would go far beyond fifty thousand dollars. Tho the work on remodeling of the building in which the bank is temporarily located, has been rushed, it has been magnificently put in  order for use, and arranged with all the modern banking equipment. The opening finds the lobby of the bank beautifully decorated with thousands of small potted ferns, one of each to be distributed to every visitor. In addition led pencils with First Standard Bank engraved thereon, to be distributed to each visitor. The capitol stock of the First Standard Bank is $100,000. The surplus is $10,000.
CHURCHES RESPOND TO [illegible]  to the appeal for help, which the Louisville Urban League sent out in order to finance the shelter for homeless Colored men, which has been established in the basement of the Y. M. C. A., as a temporary shelter in order to protect worthy colored men who are out of work and funds. The Baptist ministers and deacon alliance indorsed the movement an the extra collection for the Colored homeless men will be asked for next Sunday in the churches which did not give on Sunday last. To date the churches have responded as follows: Quinn Chapel, $10.55; C. M. E. Church, $10.35; Forum of Episcopal Church, $5.00; Jackosn St. M. E Church, 7.00; Harrods Creek Baptist Church, $2.75; Centennial Baptist Church, $4.55; Jacob St. Tabernacle, $3.00; Miss Harriet Jordan, $2.00; 18th Street Baptist Church, $22.50; State University, $6.00. It is expected that the other churches which as yet, have not taken the extra collection, will do so as soon as possible, in order that the continuance of the work may be assured. The Urban League is particularly grateful to State University knowing that the student contribution calls for real sacrifice.
City Teachers Hold Meeting The City Teachers' Institute met last Wednesday afternoon in the auditorium of Central High School. The attendance in both the sectional and general meetings was very large. It was almost a 100 per cent attendance. Miss Dietz, supervisor of the Primary Department of the city schools and Miss Marian Aurry, one of the assistant superintendents in the system talked to the Primary and Grammar sections respectfully Bishop G. C. Clement delivered a delightful address before the Grammar session on his visit to Plymouth Rock. Music of an unusually entertaining character was furnished by children from the Booker T. Washington School, under the direction of Miss Malone. Unusually interesting features will be presented at the next meeting, the first Wednesday afternoon in March; one of which will be the style show. presenting the work in sewing done by our girls in the various schools of the city. This feature will be in charge of Miss Cawthon, director of Domestic Science. The public is cordially invited. -- NOTICE Lawyer W. C. Brown is taking charge of all unfinished business of Lowyer N. R. Harper
Defends Sister - Killed
Malone Endorsed
MR. JOHN DORTCH DEAD. [Mr. John Dortch, one of Louisville's?] oldest and best known citizens, passed away at his residence, 1578 W. St. Catherine street, after a long illness, early Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held at Centennial Baptist church Sunday at 1 p. m.
LOUISVILLE BOY TRIUMPHS AT LINCOLN THEATRE Theatre goers of Louisville were treated to a surprise last Monday night when the Martin-Walker Company opened a weeks' engagement at the New Lincoln theatre. Heralded as one of the best shows on the road they more than justified the claims of the management, and presented the most finished musical melange that Louisville has witnessed in many a day. Rightly billed as an Epidemic of Laughter they swept the audience off its feet from the very start and kept the house in constant expectation until the curtain fell on the final scene. Louisville should be proud of Martin who hails from here and should turn out en masse in order to see his show. It would be hard to pick out any special feature. The whole show is exceptional and is without doubt the best that has played this seahon at the New Lincoln. Edgar Martin and Billy Walker furnish the fun and they brought something new in the comedy line that was a distinct relief from the bosh that has been foisted on the public these many weeks. Tiny Ray who formerly played with the Gulfport and Brown and gave a finished performance of a rather difficult part. A wonderful trio that was called back time and again, furnished a novelty number that went big. The trio composed of Mr. Walker, Miss Pearl Roy and Mr. Tiny Ray, [sang?] some old fashioned melodies and [developed?] real harmony. Miss Babe Brown sang, "What [do?] you mean?" and carried the [house by?] storm, and Miss Henrietta Davis [sang?] "Hold Me" over in Broadway style[.?] The chorus showed evidences [of?] careful training and exhibited wonderful [esprit?] de corps in all of their work. They sang with dash and go, and the show does not lag for a single minute. Besides the principals Edgar Martin, Billy Walker and Tiny Ray, Miss Babe [Brown?] and Miss Henrietta Davis, the company is composed of the following young women: Miss Pearl Roy, Miss Isabelle Foster, Miss Mable Goodin, Miss Sallie Robinson, Miss Hazel [Duncan?], Miss Connie Sneed. [Louisville?] will surely miss a hot show [if any?] miss seeing their home [acting company?] in action, today and [illegible] [The policy?] of the management of the [New?] Lincoln in running first releases of films is commendable. Constance Talmadge in Dangerous Business proved to be one of the best pictures shown in Louisville and received many expressions of delight and pleasure from the patrons who witnessed this sterling production.
Mob Commits Most Brutal Lynching in State's History
WHITE MAN ATTACKS COLORED WOMAN; FINED $20 ON DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGE Saturday night about 8:30 a bold attempt at assault was made on Miss Espidell Carter, of 503 Coke street, by a white man named Edwin Harding. The brutal attack on Miss Carter was made by this white man at the corner of the alley near Jackson and Breckinridge streets. Miss Carter was returning from shopping when she was grabbed by Harding and dragged a few feet up the alley. Screaming aloud she quickly attracted several colored men to her assistance, two of whom had watched Harding's movements and were on their way to the scene. The men took charge of Harding, carried him to the patrol box and called the police. On entering the wagon, Harding remarks that he should not be locked up since he had been beaten by the Colored men. It is reported that the police in charge retorted that he should have been killed. Eye witnesses claim, however, that no attempt was made to lynch Harding, as reported by the daily press. He was only given a light thrashing, Harding claims that he thought Miss Carter was a white woman, which as undoubtful as his story is, proves our contention that nine tenths of the supposed attacks on white women by colored men, are untrue. And this fact remains, that attacks on Colored women by white men (one way or another) are far more numerous than those charged to Colored men on white women. Another significant fact evolving from the attempted assault on Miss Carter, is that the daily newspapers failed to carry glaring headlines, with newsboys on every corner yelling, "White cracker assaults colored woman." And to clap the climax, Harding was arranged in police court Monday morning on a disorderly conduct charge, and was fined $20. Can you beat that for adhering to the principles of the law and order. Imagine Harding being a Colored man and Miss Carter a white woman, and ponder a minute as to whether he would have been promptly sentenced and punished by the mob or turned over to the authorities to be sent to Frankfort for 99 years and one dark day.
COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS TO BE GIVEN. The Louisville Urban League announces that in the near future a course for the training of Social Workers will be given under the auspices of the local organization. The course will be very complete and modeled after the course which at present is being given at the University of Louisville. Arrangements are being made so that satisfactory work will be recognized by the leading school of social work and the names of those who successfully complete the course will be placed on the National Social Workers exchange as being eligible for positions in social work. The course will comprise lectures, collateral and prescribed reading field and case work.
Colored Frenchman May Get Seat in Senate
LAWYER WRIGHT SPEAKS AT FORUM. Although the weather was inclement quite a crowd was at the Forum. The responsive reading was led by Mr. H. Moore of Chicago. Lawyer Wright was the speaker of the evening. His subject, "One Aim in Life," was well handled by the versatile lawyer. He showed the audience the weight and effect of one aim. The Negro race, with just one aim, what a powerful factor we would be. The audience was a responsive one, and this seemed to inspire the speaker. Those who failed to hear him lost something. The singing by Miss Minnis was well received; by the way, she is one of those modest stars. She seemed to have such confidence in herself, more "snap" if one may use this perfectly good slang word. Mr. Bullock's violin solo pleased the audience and he was heartily and sincerely received. Good race talks by Mr.H. Moore, and Mr. French of Chicago, who are traveling together in inteest of the [great?] common people,
Colored Woman Assaulted by Two White Men
Several Killed and Maimed in Memphis Fire
CHARITY PITY CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS; MRS. CLEMENT PRESIDENT "The Charity Pity Club", the largest organization of its kind in the city, comprising more than one hundred members, met at U. B. F. Hall a few days ago and elected its officers for the year 1921. Mrs. Emma C. Clement, wife of Bishop Geo. C. Clement, was elected President; Mrs. Lottie Reeves, Vice Pres.; Miss Pauline Hayse, Sec.; Mrs. Viola Allen, Chaplain; and Mrs. Ida Berry, Treas. The club meets once monthly. The meetings were formerly held in the homes of the members until it outgrew the capacity of the residences, whereupon Mrs. Bessie Allen offered the use of the Booker T. Washington newsboys' Sunday school room free of charge, and the gatherings have been held there during the past year. The club does considerable charity work and lends relief and encouragement to its sick or distressed members. -- Lincoln's Birthday Celebration Under the auspices of Knights of Pythias All Lodges and Organizations of all kinds and the public are expected to take an important part on this grand occasion, at Quinn Chapel Church February 13-14 2:30 p. m. (N. B. ALL ORGANIZATION WEAR THEIR BADGES.)
Kentucky's First Colored Lawyer Passes Away After Short Illness
Lawyer N.R. Harper For Half Century A Noted Character Dies At 75
FIRST NEGRO ADMITTED TO KENTUCKY BAR
Lawyer N. R. Harper, 75 years old, pioneer citizen and well known churchman, passed away at his residence 1302 W. Madison street, Thursday night at 10:45, after a short illness.
Monday evening, January 24, Lawyer Harper held a rehearsal with the Dramatic Club at his residence.  He bade the members good night and retired about 11 o'clock.  Monday he complained of a pain in his side.  His physician was called and pronounced the illness pneumonia.  He seemed better Tuesday, but on Wednesday he steadily grew worse and continued so until his death.  He was carefully nursed by his daughter in law, Mrs. Gladys Harper, wife of his son Frank Harper.  He was conscious up to the time of his death.  His son Frank and daughter in law, Dr. G. H. Reid and Mrs. Love Anderson, were at his bedside when he passed away Thursday night without a struggle.  On going to his office it was found that he had left all of his affairs neatly arranged, apparently expecting his summons. 
N. R. Harper was the eldest son of Hezekiah and Elizabeth Harper, was born Feb. 17, 1846, at Indianapolis, Ind.; died Jan. 27, 1921, 1 month and (illegible) days at 10:45 p. m.
He was reared and schooled in Detroit, Mich. In 1872 he was married to Maria Drusilia Norman of Newark, Ohio.  To them six children were born.  He came to Louisville in 1876; was admitted to the bar in 1871, the first man of (teh?) race to (practiee?) law in Kentucky.  The first Colored person in Kentucky to be commissioned notary public in 1878; nominated independent candidate for Congress in 1885; first man of his race to preside as Judge over a court of justice in the state in 1888; first state official with office at capital under Gov. W. O. Bradley 1895, member of Advisory Board of State Industrial Bureau, Founder and organizer of all the older Methodist and Christian church choirs as follows:  Asbury Chapel A. M. E.; Old Fifteenth Church A. M. E. Zion; Hancock Christian Church; 12th St. A. M. E. Zion; Hancock Christian church; 12th St. A. M. E. Zion cherch, now Broadway Temple; Jackson St. M. E.; Young's Chapel; Coak's Chapel M. E.; St. James A. M. E.  Introduced first pipe organ among Colored people in the Sstate for church service at Asbury Chapel.  Conducted a great sangerfest of 500 voices in 1878, pattered after the great Jubilee of Gilmore in 1876; president of the Industrial Land Association which established Colored town site of Centralia, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.
President Louisville Choral Society which had charge of the misic of the National Negro Business League and the National Association for the Colored Women's Club, when the last convened in Louisville. Author of variocs dramatic plays, the leading production in the play, Tallaboo, staged in various sections of the United States.
The Funeral Services
The funeral services were held for Lawyer N. R. Harper at St. James A. M. E. Church, 18th and Chestnut St.s, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, where hundreds taxed the auditorium to its capacity, to pay their last respects to one who had for so many years had rendered an invaluable service to the church, community and his race.
He was one of the founders of St. James church and named it. He long held the position of Steward of the church and was a consistent Christian at home and abroad. He, often told his children that they might follow his example and do anything they saw him do. He trained them to attend Sunday school and church.
The funeral eulogy by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Spillman, was a high tribute to the life of the great character.
"A great man has fallen. He made a success of life. He was a lover of his church, his race, and all humanity. As a husband, father, neighbor and citizen he reflected credit upon himself, the race and the community. He was willing and unselfishly so. He was at Church every Sunday and was always ready to do something for it. His heard was in the music and the choir. He was an example for the young" said the pastor in discourse in his beautiful eulogy.
Leaders from all walks of life in Louisville occupied seats around the altar and the several ministers, some of whom were life long friends of Lowyer Harper, paid glowing tributes to him.
Brief remarks were made by Bishop George C. Clement, Dr. M. F. Robinson, Revs. W. [?] Johnson, Noah Williams, E. H. Hands[?], L. F. Dodd, E. W. Lewallen and Rev. W. R. Reynolds of Jeffersontown.
Splendid musical selections were rendered by the choir, with beautiful solos by Mesdames Mary L. Meade and Beulah Hill. Resolutions were read from the Louisville Bar Association, St. James Church and the Tallaboo Art Club. Letters and telegrams of regret ad sympathy came from all sections of the country. Beautiful floral designs were received from several organizations and friends of the family.
The active pall bearers were Attorneys Brown, Andrews, Bonner, Alexander and Willis.
The body of Lawyer Harper was in charge by Undertaker J. B. Cooper and laid to rest in the Louisville cemetery.
Lawyer Harper leaves three children, Frank Williams, Alice Harper Brown, Woodson, Leslie, and two grandchildren; four brothers, Joshua, William, John and George; three sisters, Celia O. Ferris, Mary Julia Russell and Emma Rauls, and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Early Days Friend Pays Tribute - Passed Rigid Examination.
The death of the Hon. N. R. Harper was a great shock to teh race as he was one of our most honorable and leading citizens of the race. He was the first Colored lawyer admitted to the bar in this city. For nearly a half century he has graced the streets with distinction and plead at the bar of justice for right and the cause of the race. He was a leading figure in every enterprise for the advancement of moral principles and American citizenship for his race, and he has dedicated through his efforts most every leading enterprise, with his council during this long period of time.
This all is a clear demonstration by the words that were expressed by the late Hon. Henry J. Stites, who was a member of that council that tested his great ability before he was admitted to the bar to plead in the courts of this city and state, who, after the most rigid examination, stood second to none among all who plead at the bar in his day.
Rev. H. D. Cox.
325 Stiltz Ave.
LOUISVILLE ATTORNEYS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS On motion of Attorney D. J. Bonner, seconded by Prosecuting Attorney Robert H. Lucas, the Police Court attorneys, practicing there Monday, passed a resolution on the death of Attorney N. R. Harper, who, for nearly half a century, practiced in that court. -- FRANK MONTMOMERY IN HELLO 1921 AT THE LINCOLN Florence Cecil Mace presents to [the?] Louisville public Frank [Montgomery?] and Florence Cecil Mack in Hello [1921?] and a notable cast with twenty [or?] more people. This is undoubtedly [the?] greatest array of talent that will [be?] seen at the Lincoln during the [season.?] It will be remembered that this showed to a packed house at Jefferson [Theatre?] last year every day for a week.