CHURCH TO EXPEL DANCERS AND BETTORS
Broadway Temple To Bring To Trial Members Caught Breaking Law SEVERAL SELECTED TO DO PICKET DUTY In the regular monthly meeting of the members of Broadway Temple A. M. E. Church, held last Monday night, the membership went on record by a unanimous vote, as favoring the suggestion of the pastor, Rev. C. C. Steward, that all officers or members attending or participating in a dance, playing cards, drinking, gambling or betting in any form, shall be brought before the membership in public meeting and tried for the offense. If found guilty the officer or member is to be expelled from the church. A look out committee of forty, was appointed to keep watch over the active members and the converts recently added to the membership. Members have pledged themselves to report every case which comes within their knowledge, and thought the procedure is commented upon by some as new and strange, it is geenrally conceded that the best results for the church will obtain from this cause. In a  thirty days' revival meeting which closed a few days ago, all records were broken when 300 persons were converted and more than 150 added to Broadway Temple's membership. Dr. Steward, the pastor, did all of the preaching during the series.
Crutcher Murder Case Postponed To March 16th The case of Mrs. Dora Crutcher, who stabbed to death Miss Henrietta Van Meter last August, was postponed until March 26, because of the absence of Porter Gunn, a boy, one of the main witnessed for the defense. Mrs. Crutcher stabbed to death Miss Van Meter who was rooming with her at 803 W. Chestnut street, after a controversy over the breaking of a lock last August, 28th, returned to the city and surrendered to the local authorities several weeks ago. In surrendering Mrs. Crutcher claims that the struggle with Miss Van Meter followed a quarrel over the rent. She claims that when she threatened to call police because of her refusal to pay rent, she said Miss Van Meter attacked her with a knife and the desperate struggle was on. Mrs. Crutcher claims that obtaining a stove she struck Miss Van Meter over the head, taking the knife away from her. The struggle continuing, she threw Miss Van Meter on the bed, plunging the knife into her breast. Mrs. Crutcher fled to Chicago immediately after she had dealt the fatal stab, but returned and surrendered under the belief that she could be Crutcher stabbed to death Miss Van
EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN COMING TO CLOSE The City-wide Evangelistic Campaign under the auspices of Missionary Baptist Churches of this city, and vicinity, is being brought to a close, but the revival spirit is still high in all of the churches. As the result of this simultaneous effort of soul-saving under the directions of the Holy Ghost, over seven hundred so far have enlisted in the Army of the Living God, against the powers of darkness under the triple inscribed banner: "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism." The Lord has given the forward-moving Missionary Baptist the great vision of their debt to the world. So you ae very cordially invited to attend the sevices of any of these churches, and receive what is due you. V. W. McLawler, Rep. -- WINNERS OF LINCOLN STORY PRIZES. The winners of prizes of the Lincoln Theatre Saturday last night were Mesdames Laura Bowen, and Eva Ash, Misses Gertrude Hall, Georgia Reed, Messrs. George Long, Will Garner, Percy Haley, Sim Williams. Albert  Terrell, Robert Doley, Wesley Lewis, James Garner, Clem Burnett, R. T. Robinson and "Kid" Pope.
MR. JOHN DORTCH LAID TO REST. Mr. John Dortch, an old and respected citizen of Louisville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 5:12 a. m. He came from Summerville, Tenn., and was one of the first colored men to work on trains running into Louisville. He settled out in what is called California. Forty-five years ago he married Miss Emma Talbott, daughter of John and Maria Talbott, some of the first property owners in Louisville. John Dortch soon became one of the real citizens and with his wife and five children, were pillows of Centennial Baptist church. He belonged there for 42 years and for [illegible] years [illegible] of Deacons. His funeral was attended by a host of friends and a long time before the hour est the church was taxed to its uttermost. The beautiful music by the Centennial Choir, Chorus of C. L. L., solo by Prof. H. B. Britt and Mr. George Alexander, together with resolutions from every department of the church and Calvary Baptist church, were all expressions to the memory of a citizen and Christian gentleman. The Louisville Lodge of Odd Fellows with the Mosaic Templars had charge. The beautiful steel casket was borne across the street by the deacons of Centennial church, and placed for the funeral services. When the services had ended then the lodges bore him out and the procession passed to Greenwood cemetery, the final resting place of the deceased. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Emma Dortch and four daughters, Miss Alice L., Miss Essie D. Mack, Mrs. Julia Mason, Mrs. Lealen Harris, all of whom are useful and busy men and women in school, church and different organizations of our city. Relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral.
TODAY IS ANNUAL HOSPITAL DAY Today, Lincoln's borthday, is to be observed as usual, as the Annual Hospital Day for Red Cross Sanitarium, 1436 S. Shelby St. The annex, involving an expenditure of $26,000., has just been completed and will be open for inspection by the public. The equipment [and?] maintenance of the children's [ward?] in this annex, has been made [possible?] by a State appropriation of [$5,000,?] but the actual expense of the [erection?] of the building has been [assumed by?] the Red Cross Hospital Boards, [and?] with the generous assistance of [the?] public, which this worthy work [deserves?], the small incumbrance [will?] disappear rapidly. All friends and [well?] wishers, and critics too, are [earnestly?] requested to pay the institution a [visit?] on this day and be prepared to [help?], either with finance, provisions or suggestions. Honest criticisms are [courted?], as they oft times prove to be a [great?] help. It is the desire of the [Boards?], Superintendent, Matron, and [nurses?] that all somplaints be registered [where?] they can be remidied. (Signed) Women's Board of Mgrs... -- MASS MEETING FOR GARVEY MOVEMENT. There will be a mass meeting at the West Chestnut St. B. C. on the 17th inst, at 8 o'clock, Rev. James W. Wilson, representing the Marcus Garvey Movement of [the?] Black Star Line, and parent body of [the?] U. N. I. A. of African Improvement Asso. League.
QUINN CHAPEL IN GREAT JUBILEE CELEBRATION Some of the most capable an eloquent men of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will be in Louisville Sunday and Monday to attend the tri-celebration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, Fredrick Douglass and Richard Allen. The purpose of bringing these distinguished men here at this time is to get them to see the advantage of having the General Conference of he American Methodist Episcopal Church convene here in May, 1924. Bishop A. J. Carey, D. D. Ph. O., of Chicago, will preside at the meeting both Sunday and Monday. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom of New York will be the principal speaker at the Monday night meeting. Dr. John A. Gregg, the president of Wilberforce University, who has spent four years in Africa 3 o'clock Monday afternoon and also will speak at the women's meeting at night. Dr. A. L. Gaines of Baltimore, Md., will deliver the sermon at Quinn Chapel, Sunday morning. All the A. M. E. churches will observe Sunday as a special home coming since it is Richard Allen's birthday. Each one will have a special speaker. Miss Lucretia Lofton Knox and Miss Mary E. Jones of Indianapolis, Ind., and Chicago, Ill., respectfully, will sing at the women's meeting Monday afternoon and also at the final big meeting Monday night. Bishop C. S. Smith of Detroit, Mich., will be here and speak at one of the services. Others who will attend the celebration will be Drs. C. Sumner Williams, Indianapolis; S. L. Birt, H. E. Stewart, T. L. Scott, and N. J. McCracken of Chicago, [Prof.?] Ira T. Bryant and Dr J. C. Caldwell of Nashville, Tenn., and many others. Many ministers of Kentucky will be here also as Bishop Carey has called them for a special council. The Central High School orches- (Continued on page five.)
[Photo] MISS MARY E. JONES One of Chicago's Best Singers who will render a selection at the Lincoln-Douglass-Allen Jubilee. She will be on the program during Woman's hour at Quinn Chapel Monday, 3 o'clock P. M.
Coolidge Gets Cold Greeting; Pulls "Bone" In Speech
POEM By Charles W. Watts. By a stroke of his pen, Thousands of people are free, He the Emancipator, our Friend, Abraham Lincoln.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE IN GREAT MEETING; BRUCE TO SPEAK A great crowd of men and women met at Jackson St. M. E. Church last Friday night to listen to speeches in interest of the Indepentent League. Lawyer J. B. Colbert presided at the meeting and made the key note address. He stated that the object of the meeting was to organize for the purpose of voting for men and not for parties in the coming city election. Mrs. Etta Graham was the leading woman speaker and the theme of her address was to elect men who will stand for a clean city. Mrs. Graham is one of the vice presidents of the Women's League. There were also several other speakers among them were Dr. I. Garland Penn, Jr., and Bud Graham. The West End Republican Organization of Jefferson County was the special guest of the meeting and several of the members made short addresses. After the meeting the ladies of the church served a delicious luncheon free, which everybody enjoyed and appreciated. The next meeting will be held a  t address the next meeting. Medford is pastor. Attorney Helm Bruce, one of the leading white lawyers and independents of the City will be invited to address the next meeting. -- DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENT CAUSES DELAY Because of other arrangements made in the publication of the Leader, several readers did not get their paper until late in the [week?]. In some cases out of town subscribers did not receive last week's Leader at all. We are sorry for it but it was beyond our control.
Aaron E. Malone Leaders in Newspaper Vote for Registrar of U. S. Treasury
Poro College Head Choice of Race Editors for High Appointment Henry Lincoln Johnson Second Choice
MRS. MORRIS IN RECORD REVIVAL MEETING Sturgis, Ky., Feb. 5.--The C. M. E. Church of which Rev. J. W. McClure is pastor, has just closed one of the most successful revival meetings in the history of the church and city. The series of meetings was conducted by the well known evangelist and gospel singer, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Morris was at her best and she aroused this place as never before with her soul stirring messages. The people rallied to her support, and every night for two weeks a crowded church has greeted the evangelist. The meeting closed with forty-three conversions and more than $560 raised during the meeting. Mrs. Morris was great in her praise of the splendid cooperation of all the people of Sturgis, their true hospitality and the many ways in which their appreciation of her service was shown. Several valuable presents were given her and $310 in money was given her for her great service. -- MISSES EVA AND SADIE COX RUN DOWN BY AUTO Misss E  va and Sadie Cox, well known young ladies, daughters of Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Cox, of 325 Stilz Ave., were run down by an auto driven by Phil A. Zapp, a Second St., merchant and were seriously injured as they attempted to cross the street to board a car for church and the Y. W. C. A. Tuesday evening, Feb. 8th, at the corner of Stilz and Frankfort Ave. Miss Eva Cox suffered two broken ribs, bruises about the face and body, and internal injuries, and Miss Sadie received several bruises about the body. Immediately after the Cox sisters were run down, they were taken to a near-by drug store where they were given medical attentios They were later removed to their home. Both are getting along nicely as we go to press.
FRANK MONTGOMERY SCORES HIT AT NEW LINCOLN The ever popular Frank Montgomery and his company, "Hello 1921!" scored heavily at the New Lincoln all the week, beginning last Monday. Crowded houses and high praise have been the rule at each performance. Always a favorite in Louisville Frank and his co-star, Miss Florence McClain, was a source of never ending delight to all of those who were fortunate enough to get seats during the week. So great has been the demand for reserved seats that the management has arranged for another week's engagement of the company, and a new show will begin on Feb. 14. Mr. Montgomery should be congratulated on the quality of the show which he has produced. It bears the earmarks of a big town production. The chorus is well drilled and full of "pep" and the scenic effects give tone and color to the performance. Miss McClain was the recipient of many encores and numerous curtain calls each time she male her appearance, and her singing of "Sweet Daddy" and "My Baby's Arms," was a revelation to those who heard her for the first time. She is possessed o fan alluring personality that enables her to get right to the heart of her audience. Chinee Walker gave a finished interpretation of an Italian character and left his audience anxious for more of it. Blandie Robinson and Henry Jines furnished the comedy and kept the audience in one continuous roar of laughter. They were ably assisted by Tommy Brooks whose funny antics in a female part tickled the crowds immensely. The andiences which have a tendency to leave during the finale should be cautioned by the management to keep their seats. The finale is a brilliant closing of a real up to date show. It is not only prettily worked out but is original and the strongest closing that we have seen in many a day. Mr. Montgomery modestly permits his coworkers to get the lion's portion of the spotlight but when he does appear (Continued on page 8)