Hello, My name is Glenda Burke Romine. I have a copy of Rebecca DeArmond -Huskey's book, Beyond Bartholomew. On page 118 she states that a Henry Burke operated a black lodge hall and a black cafe at Thebes. It was first run by Melvin Brown. Mentioned in the same paragraph is the McComb Store. My grandpa was a Henry Burke. He and his family lived near Montrose sometime between 1910 and 1920. Does anyone have anymore information about this black lodge hall and cafe. Might be information on the tax lists for that time period but I do not have access to them and cannot come to Hamburg on a business day to check at the library or court house. If anyone knows about this or how to find out please e-mail me. I am also related to the Streeters and possibly the Sawyers in Ashley co. Like to hear from you too. Glenda Romine gromine@bscn.com