A group of South Side businessmen have established a State Street Businessmen's Protective Association. The leader of the new association is Mr. Riefman, 3208 South State Street, at whose home the organizational meeting was held. A large meeting will be held Wednesday evening, August 13, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 3337 South State Street.

The Jewish businessmen in this vicinity wish to pass a resolution stating that the stores will be closed at six o'clock on Friday evening, because of the Sabbath.