READY FOR BIG ENCAMPMENT AT STATE FAIR GROUNDS NEXT WEEK; ARMORY FRIDAY NIGHT According to Mrs. Lillian B. Webb, State Grand Queen of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa and chairman of the local committee, everybody and everything is ready for the annual meeting of the national session of the First District encampment of the Military Department to be held at the State Fair Grounds beginning Monday, August 8, on throughout the week to Saturday, August 13. The First District Encampment, of which Mrs. Leona C. Taylor of Cincinnati is general chairman, will bring to the city outstanding men and women of the military department and the hundreds of citizens who are expected to visit the encampment at the State Fair Grounds each day next week, and to attend the big Military Ball at the Armory Friday night, August 12, and witness the competitive drills between the several companies from over the First District are in for a treat. Louisville is to be given the first opportunity to see the Sunflower Company F. Fancy Drill champions of Cincinnati; the Premier Company A, 1931 prize winners of Indianapolis, and the Cincinnati Nurse Corps in action.
To Be Welcomed Monday Night The Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, of which Mr. Earnest Patillo of St. Louis, Mo., is Grand Master, will bring to the city fraternal leaders, delegates and visitors from all over the country. The sessions to be held at the Zion Baptist Church, 22nd and Walnut Streets, will begin Monday morning. The delegates will be welcomed to the city Monday night at 8 o'clock. Among those who will speak are I. Willis Cole who will welcome them for the citizens of Louisville; A. D. Doss, for Negro business; Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, for the medical profession; Prof. G. W. Jackson, for the schools; Rev. J. C. Caldwell, for the churches and Mrs. George F. Robinson for the women's organizations.
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Murphy Catches Murderer In 15 Minutes Detective Sergt. James Murphy, well known colored officer, arrested Harrison James at 800 South Clay Street last Friday afternoon after he had killed David Vinegar, 43 years old, of 1622 West Breckenridge Street. According to Officer Murphy, the shooting was the result of an argument over a whiskey deal, but the shot was intended for Eli Vinegar, a cousin of the dead man. James shot David Vinegar with a .38 caliber pistol; his first two shots went wild, the third going through the heart of the victim. The shooting took place in a room at 1730 Frankfort Avenue. James was arrested within fifteen minutes after the shooting at the Clay Street address.
PROMINENT HARRODSBURG WOMAN PASSES AWAY Harrodsburg, Ky., Aug. 1. - Mrs. Ida Fountain-Brown, well known Harrodsburg citizen, who passed away July 28 after a long illness, was buried from the First Baptist Church here last Sunday, Rev. J. N. Smothers last Sunday, Rev. J. N. Smothers officiating. Mrs. Brown, who was the sister of Mrs. Charlie Clay Watts of Louisville, leaves a husband, Mr. Harvey Brown; one son, James Franklin Lewis, and other relatives including cousins, Miss Louise Owens, Peter and James Owens, Mrs. Sarah Turner, Harrodsburg, Mr. Willie Owens, Detroit, and many friends to mourn her passing. Among the out-of-town friends attending the funeral were Mrs. J. B. O'Brien and daughters, Misses Joe B. and Nancy Lee O'Brien, Mrs. Clara Hodge, Mrs. Anna Gordon, Mrs. Elizabeth Breedlove, Messrs. Elzie Williams and Chas. W. Watts, all of Louisville, Ky., and many dear friends from Lawrenceburg, Ky. The remains were in charge of Wm. Adams and Sons, undertakers, Stanford,  Ky.
MASS MEETING AT QUINN CHAPEL SUNDAY; TO DISCUSS SHOOTING PASTOR HITS RUMORS ABOUT THEATER MANAGEMENT If They Are True, Negroes Should Stay Away, Says Rev. W.P. Offutt Dr. J. H. Walls, president of Louisville Branch N.A.A.C.P., has called a mass meeting at Quinn Chapel Sunday afternoon at 3:30 for the purpose of discussing the shooting of Leroy Cunningham, colored youth, by a policeman last week. There was so much indignation over the shooting, and so many protests have been made to the N.A.A.C.P. over the slaying that the president decided to call a public meeting. It is said that the family has employed Frank Cahill, white attorney, to prosecute Wilson, the policeman who killed Cunningham, and that the N.A.A.C.P. may employ Attorney C. Eubanks Tucker to represent the N.A.A.C.P. in the effort to put a stop to the unwarranted shooting of Negroes by officers. The public is urged to attend the Sunday afternoon meeting and to take part in the discussion of this matter and any other question affecting the race which may come before the meeting. Before his usual Sunday morning capacity audience the Rev. W. P. Offutt, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, said last Sunday morning in the course of his sermon, it is reported that if the ugly reports we hear about the Grand Theatre are true, if there is the kind of relationship between any one connected with the management and the colored women as is being rumored, the members of this church who have been going there for any reason, and Negroes generally who have any self-respect should stay away from that theatre. Rev. Offutt, who succeeded the late Dr. C. H. Parrish as pastor of Calvary, is also the moderator of the Baptists of Kentucky. Before accepting the pastorate of Bowling Green, Ky., several years ago he was pastor of the Portland Baptist Church here. During that time he served as president of the Louisville Branch N.A.A.C.P. Rev. Offutt is known as a straightforward leader of his race, a man of  convictions, one who is always interested in the best for the race and the community.
PYTHIANS CLOSE ANNUAL SESSION AT MONTICELLO By Dr. E. E. Underwood Monticello, Ky. August 1. - The Grand Lodge and Grand Court of [Calanthe?] of the Knights of Pythias of Kentucky held their annual session at Monticello last week. While the attendance was not as large as in previous years on account of the depression, yet the meeting was profitable and highly satisfactory from every point of view. The local lodge and court, together with the citizens of Monticello, provided excellent entertainment for the visitors. On Monday night, a reception was tendered the visitors under the auspices of the Somerset Funeral and Cemetry Association, which was highly enjoyed. On Tuesday morning, the Grand Lodge was called to order at the Court House by Grand Chancellor, G. W. Saffell, Jr., of Shelbyville, and the Grand Court at the A.M.E. Church by Mrs. Julia Richardson. Grand Worthy Counsellor of Lexington. The reports of Grand Lodge Court Officers were made, showing the Order in this State to be in excellent condition, and that ll claims had been paid, leaving a surplus in the various funds of the Order. The Welcome Exercises were held at the white Baptist Church at night. Welcome addresses on behalf of the city by Judge R. R. Dalton and on behalf of the local lodge by Mr. L. G. W. Coffey, were responded to by Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort. Welcome addresses on behalf of the nearby lodges by Mr. Joseph Bogle and on behalf of the Phyllis Wheatley Court by Mrs. P. P. Cole, were responded to by Mrs. Bettie Lewis of Georgetown. This spacious church was crowded to the doors by citizens of both races. Mr. O. M. Travis presided as Master of Ceremonies. Following these exercises, the Mardi Gras parade took place, which was both large and spectacular, and which proceeded through the principal streets of the city, being enthusiastically applauded along the line of march. On Wednesday afternoon following the regular session of the two bodies, the members were tendered a theatre party at the Wayne Theatre, where they witnessed an entertaining and in- (Continued on page 8)
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