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"Christ is Risen" Attend the Church of Your choice Easter Sunday KANSAS CITY Subscription $1.00 Per Annum "Christ is R A Man of worth To the Race G. A. Morgan AN OHIO INVENTOR NOW IN HIS OWN FACTORY — EMPLOYS MANY OF HIS RACE—HIS GOODS SOUGHT FOR AMONG MANY NATIONS While the race has furnished many men who have and are still making his brother take on new courage in the busy world of a handicap commercialism, it is still bringing under the observance of not only to the race but to the universal world, men of larger and more pronounced ideas, as to expansion of those things that make a nation or a people great. We feel that this publication is being honored in this issue in having the privilege to give out to its readers for their encouragement the life and success of one, who now stands on the highest rung along his line as an inventor, and manufacturer, Mr. G. A. Morgan of Cleveland, Ohio. May we read with inspiration what this man has achieved, with all the PETER HARRIS Inventor and manufacturer. A man who has and is doing much in the commercial world. He believes in advertising and our Advocate readers will find his ad on Page Two. The G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co. Mr. Morgan was born in Paris, Ky., on March 4, 1879. He came to Cleveland in 1895, where he secured work in the factory-of Root & McBride sweeping floors at $5 per week. His next position was with the H. Black Co. of Cleveland, known to rank among the largest cloak manufacturers of the country. Losing this position just because of his color was an incentive to Mr. Morgan to get something for himself. He went into business, manufacturing coats and suits, and while busy at this invented the Morgan National Safety Hood and Smoke Protector, which has meant so much to fire departments all over the country. At the second international exposition of safety and sanitation in New York city in December 1914, Mr. Morgan was awarded the first prize grand gold medal for the safety hood that he was exhibiting at that time. Mr. Morgan is the only Negro beside the late Booker T. Washington who has a permanent exhibit at the American Museum of Safety in New York City, conferred upon him as the result of the above mentioned award. Since putting the first helmet mentioned on the market Mr. Morgan has invented what he has chosen to call his Style 2 smoke, gas and ammonia protector which has met with great favor everywhere he has introduced it, and is even being tested and used in the trenches of Europe by the allied forces as a protection from the gas bombs used by the Germans. Mr. Morgan is also the inventor of a friction drive clutch which is in use today on motor driven apparatus and a round belt fastener used to connect the two ends of a round belt, thus making an endless and a noiseless belt. In addition to all these achievements Mr. Morgan is the successful promoter of the G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co. This concern is having remarkable success with the famous Morgan hair refiner used by thousands of people throughout the United States and Canada and in European and Asiatic countries as well. VOL. 2. G. A. MORGAN knocks in the past decade. All of these business enterprises so well manipulated denote a wonderful inventive brain together with remarkable business ability. The race can possibly boast of no man who possesses these qualities in a more marked degree than Mr. Morgan. All the more credit is due him when we consider the fact that he has accomplished so much without the learning of books, but with the teaching as he has well chosen to put it himself, to the college of hard knocks. The present building that he has constructed is a two story structure in which he will have his general offices and carry on the manufacturing that he does in the interests of both The National Safety Device Co. and the Morgan Hair Refining Co. On the same premises with the factory Mr. Morgan has two single houses and one double house. This progressive business man is to be congratulated by all on the success attained thus far and to be extended heartiest wishes for similar noteworthy achievements in the years to come. Mr. Morgan is married and takes great pleasure in giving his wife a great deal of the credit for the results that he has attained. He also anticipates great things from his two sons, Pierpont and Garrett, Jr. He is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People., the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, the Attuck's Republican club, the International Association of Firemen, the Elks, the Masonic order, and has received honorary membership from the local chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. The Advocate congratulates Mr. Morgan on his splendid success and predicts for him a roscote future. ENJOINS LAWS FOR NEGRO SE- GREGATION. Federal Court in St. Louis Rules Temporarily Against New Ordiance. St. Louis, April 17. —The enforcement of the Negro segregation ordinance of St. Louis was enjoined by the federal district court here today. The injunction was granted by District Judge Dyer, who said he made the order temporary only because the federal supreme court now is considering a segregation case from Louisville, Ky. Otherwise he said he would have granted a permanent injunction. One segregation ordinance prohibits whites or blacks from living in a block in which 75 per cent of the houses are occupied by persons of the opposite race. The ordinance makes similar restrictions, but the proceeding is 100 instead of 75. In announcing his decision Judge Dyer said: "There is practically but one question before the court—the fact of the validity of these ordinances. "I have lived in this state within sixty miles of this spot seventy years. My father was a slave owner. Nevertheless, I have always tried to be just to all Negroes. "The judgment of the court is that these ordinances are void and illegal. A man has a right to occupy property that he owns, under the laws of the United States and the constitution. "The negro is entitled and the same consideration and the same rights as is a white man." TO THE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHES IN KANSAS. Take notice, the executive board of the Missionary Baptist State Convention will meet in Salina with Rev. Banks and his splendid church, Wednesday and Thursday, April 26th and 27th, 1916. Let the churches and all the auxiliaries send up their pro rata to this meeting and make it the banner board meeting of this conventional year. Likewise let the association boards and their auxiliaries respond to the distressing call of the work of the Master's kingdom in the grand old state of Kansas. The blessings of heaven assist you to represent at this meeting. Yours in His name. W. A. BOWREN, President. THE CITIZENS FORUM. The Citizens Forum was addressed Mr. Anderson on "Patronizing and Maintaining Colored Business Places." It was discussed by Judge Bradley, Mr. D. W. White M. Saunders and Mrs. G. Dillard. Mrs. Dwiggins presided. The president and critic were absent. The chaplain dismissed the meeting. A lady from Los Angeles Cal., promised to give selections Sunday April 23rd. All are invited And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS nd the Church IT WAS EXTRAC HAWATHA AT WESTERN UNIVER- SITY. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, APRIL. The Church of Y KANSAS EXTRAORDIN AT WESTERN UNIVER- SITY. Y, KANSAS, APRIL. 21, 1916 urch of Your TRAORDINARY KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, APRIL, 21, 1916 IT WAS EXTRAORDINARY VER- many who pride themselves as critics along this class of music. There were one hundred volces in the chorus with three soloists, Miss Effie Grant, soprano; Mr. F. J. Work, tenor and Mr. Taylor's Lemuel Russell, baritone. Those who were fortunate enough (and there were many) to witness on Monday evening S. Colridge Taylor's Hlawatha by the combined chorus of Western University and Allen Chapel under the direction of one of the greatest chorus leaders in the country, Prof. R. G. Jackson, and a sixteen-piece orchestra under that other master leader, Major N. Clark Smith, returned to their homes after two hours of grand opera with a new version of ordinary and extraordinary. It was simply far beyond the expectation of three prano Lemu On this s appeal at the avenueumo i eveni forma strong and i ridge Leap Year Party and GIVEN BY ear Party and Chicken GIVEN BY and Chicken Dinner GIVEN BY Leap Year Party and Chicken Dinner GIVEN BY Hermione Court No.21 O. O. C., N. & S. A., E. AT M. & O. HALL 8th and Washington Dinner served from 5:30 P. M. Excellent mu Dinner and Admission 25 Mrs. E. J. Thompson, Chrm. Week of Special E First A. M. E. MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 24TH, S TUESDAY EVENING, AURIL 25TH, S HIAWATHA, 100 VOICES. UNDER DIRECTION OF Orchestra of Sixteen P DIRECTION OF MAJOR N SOLOISTS: MISS EFFIE GRANT, S MISS EMMA COLLINS T MR. F. J. WORK, Tenor MR. LEMUEL RUSSELL P MISS BEULAH DOUGL MISS JOYCE DORSEY. MISS EVA MOORE. PROGRAM BEGINS PROMPTLY AT Admission 15 C WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26TH, MATCH. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27TH, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 28TH, CIT Yates Branch Y Brings, Great Pr MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY, THE OF THE 20TH CENTURY WILL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM THU 27TH IN SONG RECITAL AND DE THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN FORTUNATE IN BOOKING A DAT ED ARTIST. O. O. C., N. & S. A., E., A., A., & A. O. HALL 8th and Washington Blvd. Inner served from 5:30 P. M. to 10:30 P. M. Excellent music Admission 25c. or 50c. Thompson, Chrm. Mrs. Norene Book of Special Entertainment First A. M. E. Church EVENING, APRIL 24TH, SEWING CIRCLE. EVENING, AURIL 25TH, S. COLERIDGE HA, 100 VOICES. UNDER DIRECTION OF R. G. JACKSON Orchestra of Sixteen Pieces under DIRECTION OF MAJOR N. CLARK SMITH SOLOISTS: MISS EFFIE GRANT, Soprano. MISS EMMA COLLINS PAYNE, Alto. MR. F. J. WORK, Tenor. MR. LEMUEL RUSSELL, Baritone. PIANISTS: MISS BEULAH DOUGLASS. MISS JOYCE DORSEY. MISS EVA MOORE. M BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 O'CLOCK. Admission 15 Cents DAY EVENING, APRIL 26TH, OLD FOLKS' DAY EVENING, APRIL 27TH, FIRST A. M. E. E. EVENING, APRIL 28TH, CITY ADMINISTRAT Yates Branch Y. W. C. A. Brings, Great Primadonna E. AZALIA HACKLEY, THE SOPRANO SON THE 20TH CENTURY WILL APPEAR AT S SCHOOL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING IN SONG RECITAL AND DEMONSTATION. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION UNATE IN BOOKING A DATE WITH THIS T PIANIST. S. A., E., A., A., & A. TUES., MAY 16TH Washington Blvd. From 5:30 P. M. to 10:30 P. M. Excellent music Session 25c. or 50c. a couple Mrs. Norene Davis, Sec'y Social Entertainment M. E. Church L. 24TH, SEWING CIRCLE. L. 25TH, S. COLERIDGE TAYLOR'S CCTION OF R. G. JACKSON Of Sixteen Pieces under MAJOR N. CLARK SMITH. GRANT, Soprano. COLLINS PAYNE, Alto. ORK, Tenor. RUSSELL, Baritone. PIANISTS: AH DOUGLASS. E DORSEY. MOORE. APTLY AT 8:30 O'CLOCK. Mission 15 Cents APRIL 26TH, OLD FOLKS' SPELLING APRIL 27TH, FIRST A. M. E. CHOIR. 28TH, CITY ADMINISTRATION. unch Y. W. C. A. Great Primadonna LEY, THE SOPRANO SONG BIRD Y WILL APPEAR AT SUMNER RIUM THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL L AND DEMONSTATION. CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ARE ING A DATE WITH THIS TALENT. 8:15 P. M. Millinery DY COLORED MILLINERY STORE WILL 16 A BIG REDUCTION on Sailors and but the very best of straw in the latest col- quoted for the leading straw of the season. The season of the latest and smartest concep- room turbans, tricorners, medium sailors, side. These hats trimmed without charges, purchased in our millinery store. SHIRT WAISTS AND SKIRTS WITH Dinner and Admission 25c. or 50c. a couple Mrs. E. J. Thompson, Chrm. Mrs. Norene Davis, Sec'y Week of Special Entertainment First A.M.E. Church Week of Special Entertainment First A.M.E. Church MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 24TH, SEWING CIRCLE. TUESDAY EVENING, AURIL 25TH, S. COLERIDGE TAYLOR'S HIAWATHA, 100 VOICES. WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26TH, OLD FOLKS' SPELLING MATCH. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27TH, FIRST A. M. E. CHOIR. FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 28TH, CITY ADMINISTRATION. Yates Branch Y. W. C. A. Brings, Great Primadonna MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY, THE SOPRANO SONG BIRD OF THE 20TH CENTURY WILL APPEAR AT SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27TH IN SONG RECITAL AND DEMONSTATION. THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ARE FORTUNATE IN BOOKING A DATE WITH THIS TALENTED ARTIST. BE IN YOUR SEATS BY 8:15 P. M. Easter Mi FOR EASTER THE HANDY COLOR OFFER SATURDAY, APRIL 22-16 A BIG Shapes. We offer you nothing but the very ors and styles, the lowest yet quoted for t These untrimmed hats come in the season of tion, such as pork turbans, mushroom turb large sailors, hats that roll at side. These if the trimmings for them are purchased in A SPECIAL SALE ON SHIRT WAIT POCKETS, 1-3 OFF. 1421 N. 5th'St. James Trolley B Cosmos Club May 9 Master Milline MASTER THE HANDY COLORED MILLINERY SATURDAY, APRIL 22-16 A BIG REDUCTION on offer you nothing but the very best of straw In s, the lowest yet quoted for the leading straw med hats come in the season of the latest and sn pork turbans, mushroom turbans, tricorners, m hats that roll at side. These hats trimmed w ings for them are purchased in our millinery sto CIAL SALE ON SHIRT WAISTS AND SK 3 OFF. Easter Millinery FOR EASTER THE HANDY COLORED MILLINERY STORE WILL OFFER SATURDAY, APRIL 22-16 A BIG REDUCTION on Sailors and Shapes. We offer you nothing but the very best of straw in the latest colors and styles, the lowest yet quoted for the leading straw of the season. These untrimmed hats come in the season of the latest and smartest conception, such as pork turbans, mushroom turbans, tricorners, medium sailors, large sailors, hats that roll at side. These hats trimmed without charges, if the trimmings for them are purchased in our millinery store. A SPECIAL SALE ON SHIRT WAISTS AND SKIRTS WITH POCKETS, 1-3 OFF. 1421 N. 5th'St. Kansas City, Kans 5th St. Kansas City, Kansas James Tucker, Prop. Trolley Party nos Club May 9th to Leavenw'th ey Party ay 9th to Leavenw'th 60c. , and Slaughter Place, or M. & O. and Minn. at 7:30 p. m. Every ticket a gold. Tickets withdrawn from sale Trolley Party Cosmos Club May 9th to Leavenw'th Round Trip Tickets at Home Drug Co., and Slau Hall every Friday night. Cars begin leaving 4th and Minn. at seat. No standing room sold. Ticket Saturday, May 6th, so do your shopp is at Home Drug Co., and Slaughter Place, or every Friday night. Begin leaving 4th and Minn. at 7:30 p. m. Every No standing room sold. Tickets withdrawn fay, May 6th, so do your shopping early if you a Tickets at Home Drug Co., and Slaughter Place, or M. & O. Hall every Friday night. Cars begin leaving 4th and Minn. at 7:30 p. m. Every ticket a seat. No standing room sold. Tickets withdrawn from sale Saturday, May 6th, so do your shopping early if you are going. TILFORD DAVIS, JR On next Tuesday evening, April 25, this same chorus and orchestra will appear at the First A. M. E. church at the corner of Eighth and Nebraska avenue, which will be of greater volume in its rendition than on Monday evening, as it will be their third performance in a week of one of the strongest and heaviest operas written and its written by a Negro, S. Collidge Taylor. ADVOCATE --- President POLICIE HEADQUARTERS CLAIM THEY KNOW NOTHING OF RE- PORT OF NEAR-LYNCHING OF BUSH. The Kansas City, Missouri, dailies came out Wednesday and appearing on their front pages as where such matter always flashes of one Louis Bush of this city, who had been arrested and accused of criminal assault on a white woman and who was in the Argentine holdover, stated in a riotous write-up that on Tuesday night a mob of more than 150 men had planned to take him from the little jail and lynch him, and was only averted by some unknown party telephoning police headquarters when a hurried drive in autos with several officers arriving just in time to rescue their prey by dressing the accused in woman's clothes and motoring him away to another part of the city. Since all of this publicity has been circulated many conflicting stories have been a-float as to its truthfulness. We know Bush was arrested and we know he was in the Argentine holdover on Tuesday night, and we further know that Bush was brought to the city hall jail some time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning but when a reporter of The Advocate called at police headquarters and asked as to the report in the Wednesday's dailies they claimed that it was news to them until they saw it in the Missouri papers. We hope the latter may have given the true version of things and if so, someone else has committed an assault on the good name of our city and state. A YOUNG CYCLONE STRUCK CITY. Quite a heavy wind struck some parts of the city Wednesday afternoon and many buildings were damaged and some were unroofed. The greatest damage was in the vicinity of Third street. Douglass hospital on Washington boulevard near Third street, had part of its roof removed and other buildings in that neighborhood were severely shaken up and some badly damaged. There was no one injured at the hospital outside of that natural scared feeling. It was reported one Mr. Baker was somewhat hurt by flying pieces from buildings. The funnel-shaped cloud hung high and long in the air before it descended, seemingly meditating as to what part of the city to swoop down upon. QUINDARO HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH. The Quindaro Highland Baptist church at 5333 North Twenty-third street under the pastorate of Rev. J. S. Thurston, is preparing to erect a larger and more commodious house of worship. This neighborhood is practically a new addition lying just south of Western University, where about fifty or sixty families have purchased lots and erected houses in the last few years, and more are still buying lots. One can find in this colony of homeowners many of our best and hustling citizens and quite a number of good mechanics of various trades are found in this settlement. It's a quiet place to live and while it is somewhat inconvenient, its people live happily together. Many who could only build temporary homes at the opening of this addition are now replacing them with nice bungalows and other styles of homes. Being plenty of vacant territory in this addition many have their cow, chickens and some a nice bunch of hogs. The people in this community under the leadership of that splendid man, Rev. J. S. Thurston, are holding up the banner for Christ and a foundation for a new church is well on its way, and on the third Sunday in May a big rally will take place with many of our big ministers assisting these worthy people and pastor. The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Gaskin took place Sunday at 1 p. m. from the A. M. E. church; Rev. Ransom officiated. Deceased was a consistent Christian and member of the H. M. E. church. She leaves many relations and friends, who mourn for her. Many Flowers were received. The funeral of M. Harpole took place at 2. p. m. Rev. Ransom officiated. The Kaw Valley K. P.s of Kansas City, Mo., turned out in a body. They had a large number of healthy looking members. Mr. W. Meeks presided. The many floral tributes were beautiful. NO.35 Judge Bradley Lets out an Extra link Judge Bradley Lets out an Extra link I APPEAL TO YOU, "COME LET US REASON TOGETHER, IT WILL DO THEE GOOD." When we showed our black brother in last week's issue that he did not say what he meant and did not mean what he said; and that, that which he did say was not true; when he said: "When members of my race can give me the same consideration that I get from other men, then I will treat with them as I do with others." He quickly sprouted an overplus of respect for merit, and with much seeming show has to say: "The Negro should cease asking favors because of his race; and to stand on his merit, and if he cannot stand by his merit, he should go to the wall." Another high sounding conclusion, but it, too, is false, my brother. It is fully as false and untenable as the one you put forward last week. (If you have not read the last two issues you should get them). And the rankest feature of falsehood in it is that wherein you assume that the Negro comes before you asking favors. Which said assumption on your part can be easily proven to be unqualifiedly false. "Tis by reason of this false assumption that the Negro suffers so materially in the professional callings, such as doctors, druggists, dentists, lawyers. And here I will call attention to one of our premises given last week, which I maintained, as uttered by you. It was false. Secondly, that you yourself do not believe it to be true. When you say, "I count myself to be the equal of any other (white) man." Now then understand me clearly. First, you do not speak truthfully when you utter the proposition. Secondly, you do not yourself believe what you speak. Taking matters as they actually are there is but instance wherein you could be truthful and really believe what you say. And that is for you to go one step further and say, "And I am the only one of my race who is worthy to be counted as the equal of any other (white) man." (That would make you awful lonesome). For by your steady refusal to carry your professional matters members of your own race you show that you do not consider any of them as good. The equal of others (white) in the same lines or callings. And when you are questioned as to your conduct you answer: "The Negro should cease to ask favors because of his race, and stand on his merit, and if he cannot stand by his merit, he should go to the wall." Which means, "My race is not as efficient or equal to others, therefore I do not go to them." My dear brother in black, Don't you see beyond all question: That you are absolutely false and that you have no respect for yourself; absolutely none; none, that you will not barter for the price (you think you see in a transaction) when you say "I count myself the equal of any other (white) man. Or if you are really truthful and believe what you say: That you do so on the sole ground that you are the only one of the race who rises to that height. For if you really believed your own statement and felt that there were others in your class you surely would cease to assume and to act upon the assumption, my dear brother, that "Anyone who is of your color, and of your race, for that reason, is inferior, less, and not equal to others." Brother, my dear brother in black, your reasoning does not pan out with the rules we adopted at the beginning. "Tis not the kind that was used by The Christ when he gave the correct Rule of Life. "Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them." No, the trouble with you, my brother, is: You do not think closely and well on these occasions. You allow ignorance of the facts, assumed excellence Continued on page 2 ADVERTISING RATES. Made on Application. BELL PHONE WEST 455W. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It's only 10c per month and no one should put the collector off. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 932 Oakland avenue.—Ed. "CHRIST IS RISEN." CHURCHES WILL HAVE SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES. All of our churches throughout the city will have a special Easter service Sunday morning. The pastors will deliver sermons touching upon what the day means to a Christian world. Many have made special preparations on topics of the resurrection of the Christ. The choir leaders have arranged music of a high class and will give praise in their anthems of sweet Easter music. The Sunday schools will also have a special Easter program and the little folks will be given as usual colored eggs. Some of the larger churches will be bedecked with flowers, palms and the sweet little songsters, although pinioned behind the bars will be there and join in with the host in singing their praises. ESTS LARGE AUDIENCE. The lecture at the First A. M. E. church last Sunday evening by Col. Ed. Little drew a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Little held his hearers for 90 minutes with his wonderful lecture, "A Jayhawker, Egypt and the Holy Land." The colonel has a flow of oratory that draws his listeners into the very essence of his subject. His diction is far above the average platform lecturer. The vast number present were filled to their full capacity from the sweet drippings of this great lecturer. OFFICIAL CALL To The Members of the Western Negro Press Association: At the 17th annual meeting of the association in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 27th, 28th 1915, it was voted that the 18th annual session of this organization should be held in the city of Chicago, on Monday and Tuesday, June the 5th and 6th 1916. Therefore by the authority vested in me as president of the association, I hereby call upon each member of the association to be present at the office of the Chicago Defender 3159 State Street in sald city of Chicago, at 10 o'clock Monday morning June 5th 1916, for the purpose of transacting the business of the Association and discussing questions of interest, the race, state and nation. All neswpaper, or magazine editors reporters, managers or correspondents not members of the association are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Respectfully, A. J. SMITHERMAN, Tulsa Okla. President. J. D. COOKE. Rec. Sec. Milwaukee, Wis. THOS. KENNEDY, Cor. Sec. Kansas City, Kan. Mr. John Butler, of 1409 North Eleventh street, has finished his course of embalming under Mr. A. D. Arnold of Jones Undertaking Company. Mr. Butler will meet the State Board of Embalmers May 8th at St. Louis, Mo., where he will take the state examination. The Advocate wishes Mr. Butler success. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends and relatives for the kindness tendered us, during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Eliza Gaskin. Also the beautiful floral offerings.—Gaskin Children. Latest shapes and styles in hats of the latest colors and at lowest prices at the Hand Colored Millinery store 1421 N. 5th St. -BUSINESS DIRECTORY JEWELER J. A. WILSON is Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C. Mo. Bell Phone M. 6248R. ATTORNEYS AT. LAW. Bell Phone West 3866. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell, W. 2335 I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 5 and 6 Real Estate and Rentals. C. W. NELOMS & CO. Real Estate Dealers Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent. PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money 500 Minn. Ave. Up-Stalrs, K. C., K. Home Phone, W. 1036. Bell Phone, West 1743. Bell Phone, West 1757 EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN Real Estate and Insurance Brokerage Investigated Investments, Cozy Cottages, Farms for Farmer Folk. SUBURBAN TRACTS 26th and Parkway. Kansas City, Kans. PHYSICIANS. Office and Residence 828 Nebraska Ave. Bell Phone, 2684 West Office Hours: 8-10 A. M.; 3-5 P. M. DR. G. E. HORSEY. Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS DR. T. H. JOHNSON, M.D. Constitutional Specialist. 318 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. DR. J. H. MIXON, M.D. 313 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Office Phone Bell West 380 Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 381 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night. DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. Mrs. Celesta Meeks returned from a week's recreation at Liberty, Mo.. Mr. Matt. Carrol returned to San Francisco after visiting his family this week. The Rose of Sharon S. M. T. gave a reception at nights of Tabor Hall Thursday night. Mrs. Alice Day entertained the Whatsoever club very bountifully recently. She makes a good president for this branch of the Y. W. C. A. The Metropolitan Circle had two meetings this week. The program will be printed next week. The church raised over $100 at an ordinary collection. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The Brotherhood met Sunday, April the 16th at 5 p. m. Opening in usual form. Song. Scripture reading, 2 Timothy 3:1-17. Prayer by the pastor. Song. The president instructed the lesson topic, the Scriptures, 2 Timothy 3:1-17. After the lesson had been very ably discussed by the Brothers present, the pastor made a very interesting talk on the Christian Life. The topic for Sunday, April 23rd, "The True God," St. John 4:1-24. Current Topic, Loyalty to Your Country." There also will be a lecture by Judge I. F. Bradley. Theme, "Come Let Us Reason Together." Anyone failing to hear this distinguished gentleman will miss a treat We are anticipating a packed house. Let all that can come out to the meeting and look after our religious, civil and political rights, before it is too late. H. A GEREN, Pres. H. J. MESLY, Sec. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE DIRECTORY DENTISTS Hodgson Old r NEW ONL Hodgson Mirror Co Old mirrors resilvered NEW ONES MADE TO ORDER Work Guaranteed HOME PHONE W. 1619 1017 N. 5TH T. Kansas City Kansas Try a pound of Moulton's "Special" Coffee, 30c the pound, roasted fresh at the store daily. Fresh Roasted Jumbo Peanuts, 15c per pound. Get your presents FREE with a pound of Tea, Baking Powder or Extracts.—Moulton Coffee Store, 847 Minnesota Ave. Office Hours—Until 10 a. m., 3 to 5 p. m., 7 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, West 4102 Dr. Wm. A. Love PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 1700 N. Third St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. When The Advocate is trying to help everything that is for the good of the race and humanity you should not fail in doing your part in helping it. THE BEST BY TEST AT BOULD DIN CLEANERS, 1606 N. 5th ST., B. P. W. 838. in your enemy, jealousy and hatred of your friends (because they are of your own race) together with an overplus of love for an immediate (though small) money consideration; get the best of your judgment; for which reasons your statements generally are not exact nor truthful; and your arguments consequently are not reliable, but false and untrue. Now then, my brother, why not come out from those gruesome shades and shadows to the sunlight of truth and right reason, where The Christ delighted to, and still dwells? Come right down from that false, high perch that says you are the only one of the race "Who can be counted the equal of other (white) men." Come on, be honest with yourself; come on, come and join hands with your brothers in black, and get upon the real, true and lofty ground of manhood and honor, though you are black, where your eyes will be opened and you will observe. That it is not all the rest of the race, "Who should cease to ask favors because of their race, etc," but instead that the fault is with you, you, you, with you, and in you, my brother, who would cease to conclude "All who course the blood of a Negro (myself included) for that reason are inferior and less than others." Mr. Graham, of 510 State avenue, received a message this week telling him of the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. Stephens of 834-Nebraska avenue, is confined to her bed on account of rheumatism. Mrs. Anna Williams of 542 State avenue, has been very sick but is much better. Ike, Olive and Mrs. Robinson took 3 o'clock lunch with Mrs. P. Phillips, 827 Freeman avenue, April 13, 1916. I am sure Mr. Nutall's friends will be glad to know that he is on the road to recovery. For ypur Easter Hat go to the Handy Colored Millinery store and save 50 per cent. 1421 N. 5th St. Mr. J. W. Jones of 440 State avenue, returned from a week's trip to Colorado last Tuesday. Mrs. J. P. King of Nebraska avenue who has been quite ill, is improving rapidly of which her many friends will be glad to hear. Pleasant Green Baptist church is carrying on a very successful revival meeting. Many are being added to this church. Bell Phone W. 1864. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. GROCERS W. C. CARROLL FANCY GROCERIES, MEATS, CON- FECTIONERY, FRUITS, ETC. Bell Phone West 1653. 2120 NORTH THIRD STREET H. W. HILL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West 2702 North Sherman St. Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO., Does a General Moving, Packing, Shipping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ave. DECORATOR DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 3rd Std. Bell, W. 3385 A. J. HILL, Groceries, Meats, Dry Goods and No tions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 433. COAL DEALERS. W. H. LAMBRIGHT & CO., Dealer in Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1620 N. 3d St. KANSAS CITY, KA8. Bell West 1923. OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, Office and Residence, Maln 1219 DR. H. M. BRATHWAITE Physician and Surgeon S. W. Corner James and Central KANSAS CITY, KANS. Local Happenings Mrs. Gaskin on Everett and Eleventh, passed away last Friday. Mrs. Minnie Weaver of 8 Oakland avenue, is sick in bed and under the care of the doctor. Mrs. Ruth Collins, of 517 Nebraska avenue, is suffering this week with asthma. Mrs. Manley, of 2006 North Ninth street, is sick and has been all of the winter. Mrs. Edna Berry-Swain of Minneapolis, Minn., is here visiting her parents on 528 Nebraska avenue. Mr. L. J. Maddux, of Freeman, and one of our old business men, who has been quite ill for some time is improving nicely and his many friends are pleased to know he is on his way to recovery. Mrs. Mayetta Wilkerson and little son, Charles William, of Waverly, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Majors, Sunday. CITY UNION MISSION of the Baptist Denominations of Kansas City, Kansas, MEETS THE 4TH SUNDAY of each month at 3 p. m. LISTEN FOR ANNOUNCEMENT From pulpits of place of meetings. MRS. M. GRANT, Pres. MRS. H. D. SCOTT, Secy. Apeal to Reason It is clear, my brother, that you have given no reason for your failure to take your professional matters to members of your own race who have made proficiency in their lines of business. But on the contrary have added another and stronger reason why you should give them your hearty support. (See you again next week.) I. F. BRADLEY. The Handy Colored Millinery store has one of the best trimmers in the two cities. Prices guaranteed to be the lowest. 1421 N. 5th St. ARGENTINE. The ladies of the First Baptist church sewing circle spent a very pleasant evening Thursday, April 13 at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Ross, 1826 South Thirty-fifth street. After the business of the circle was transacted the hostess served a very elaborate menu. The hostess was turned a vote of thanks for her hospitality. Mrs. Dr. Braithwaite of James street is spending a pleasant few weeks with her parents and friends in South Carolina. S. Coleridge Taylor's Hiawatha, of one hundred voices, with an orchestra of 16 pieces, will be at the First A. M. E. church next Tuesday night. Mrs. Junius J. N. Gray and little Marguerite Winbourn have gone to Topeka to spend Easter with the former's mother, Mrs. G. L. Brewer. Mrs. Ribert Coffey, of Topeka, Kas., was in this city Monday visiting friends. THE NEW IDEA "pressing and Training the Hair while you sleep!" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After TRADE CLEVELAND.O. MARK PRICE $100. Why be untidy about your hair when it can be avoided? G. A. Morgan's Hair Refiner will positively straighten the hair and make a complete change in your appearance within fifteen minutes. G. A. Morgan's Hair Pressing Night Cap keeps the hair in perfect condition and trains it while you sleep. Everybody should use one. PRICE LIST OF G. A. MORGAN'S HAIR PREPARATIONS. Hair Refiner - - - $1.00 Italian Hair Oil - - $ .25 Refiner Soap - - .25 Black Hair Stain - - .50 Hair Pressing Night Cap (Special Summer and Winter Weights) 1.00 In ordering please mail remittance to The G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co. 5204 Harlem Ave., N. E., Cleveland, Ohio Prompt Attention Given Mall Orders. Incorporated 1914 JNO. W. JONES Undertaker and Funeral Director Full Stock of Funeral Furnishings Lady Attendant PARLORS: 440 STATE AVE. AS On all are w posite per ce That you cost you m 25c Purcha 50c ", 75c ", $1.00 ", ```markdown ``` Mllier L and Cleaning = Both Phones West 156 841 N. B. ROBINSON 'ASK FOR Dis On all of your p are worth mo posited. The B per cent on all d That you get from your de cost you nothing. 25c Purchase entitles you to 50c " " " " " 75c " " " " " $1.00 " " " " " Both Phones West 156 841 Minn. KANSAS CITY, KAN. N. B. ROBINSON Colored Solicitor ```markdown ``` ASK FOR Discount Checks Stumbling Blocks Turned to Stepping Stones Stumbling Blocks Turned to Stepping Stones All Men Should Do Good Without Expecting Praise or Commendation It is our duty to be courteous to all patrons and all callers; to give their orders every consideration, whether they be for one 25c. sign or a $10 novelty, or a $200 four-color artistic design printed on De Luxe Bond—dispatch and workmanship is insuffient to demand other than passing consideration—THE EXTRA! is what clicits SPECIAL ATTENTION! SPECIAL PATRONAGE!—what you can't get elsewhere, is what The GRAY PRINTING CO. executes in their plant. The product is distinctive because it is different. It is different because it appeals to you and impresses you. It is good, you know, but just why may not be clear. We know why—that's our secret. The secret is responsible for progress both in equipment and patronage. Through this secret $700 has been added in equipment in 12 months, $200 has just been installed in electric appliances and the last word in paper cutting machines. Ask a patron what he or she thinks of 5,000,000 pieces of the BEST printing Printing "That's Right" BELL PHONE, WEST 4187 The Laundry that solicits Yur Patronage KANSAS CITY, KANS. NEW Laundry = - Works Minn. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Colored Solicitor Discount Checks purchases they ney when de- Bank will pay 3 discount checks alers A skfor them they 1-2c Discount Check 1c " ", 1 1-2c " ", 2c " ", COULD MAKE A GOOD GUESS Young Man Was Not Sure as to Size, but Was Willing to Take a Chance on it. Into a men's furnishing store stepped a young man warily, almost timidly. He lacked the air of confidence of the man who is about to purchase a tie or a handkerchief or a collar. Eagerly the genial floorwalker pounced upon him and the prospective customer's first words explained everything. "Have you anything suitable for a young lady?" he asked, looking about dazedly at the rows of shirt boxes. "Something for her birthday, you know?" "Well, I should say we have. Step right this way, please. Miss Apperson, will you show this gentleman some ladies' hose, or"—he added, as he noted the inquirer's pititable confusion, "perhaps he would prefer to see some of those near-silk ladies' coat sweaters?" He would, he certainly would, and when he found a man in charge at the sweater counter he became almost himself again. The sweater idea seemed to strike him favorably, and for several minutes he inspected color combinations and felt fabrics. Finally the clerk dropped him into hot water again. "About what size does the young lady wear?" It was a poser and entirely unexpected. The young man gazed at a dummy figure on which a sweater coat was displayed, then walked up to it, circled it with his arm, and nodded: "About this size I think." A Grand Entertainment and Contest Drill Between the Uniform Ranks of the G. U. O. of O. F. of Kansas and Missouri, ever held in Kan. A Under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Club at the M. & O. HALL, 8th and Washington Blvd. Thursday Evening May 11th, 1916 Admission $1.00 This Handsome $795 (5 Passenger) Briscoe Automobile will be given away free by the Odd Fellows Club, after the Program and Drill Contest TICKETS MAY BE SECURED AT, Dr. S. M. Banks, 514 Minn. Ave. McNeal & Anderson 400 Minn. Ave. Jesse W. Porter 814 N. 3rd Street. Hon. Dorsey Green, 516 Minn. Ave. Mrs. Annie Harris, 353 S. 14th St. Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins, Quindaro. Mr. Mike Banks Bonner Springs. 1602 Grand Ave. K. C.Mo. Eureka Steam Laundry Cleaning and Pressing—Finished Bundle Work a Specialty FAMILY WASHING, RUFF DRY, 60 PER POUND. Why send your laundry to Missouri. Patronize Your Home Industry. First Class Work Guaranteed. Bell, West 906. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Casualty Insurance ACCIDENT HEALTH LIABILITY AUTOMOBILE ELEVATOR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BURGLARY and PLATE GLASS INSURANCE Prompt and Efficient Service in Underwriting Inspection Adjustment J. T. HART, Agent 514 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kan. USED EVERWHERE—WHY? BECAUSE BEST. HER-TRU-LINE Is the greatest selling high-grade hair dressing on the market. Guaranteed by the verdict of the whole country. The beauty of your hair depends upon using the Best DANDRUFF ICHING SCALP TETTER FALLING- OUT BREAKING OFF SPLITTING ENDS COARSE STUBBORN KINKY HAIR In fact all hair troubles are quickly relieved by HER-TRU-LINE. It grows Hair—Long, Soft, Beautiful. Its perfume is delightful. It pleases everybody. Send us 50c (stamps or money order) for a large jar. Or just to convince you of its wonderful merits will send you a Trial Package for 10c. AGENTS WANTED. SOUTHERN MEDICINE CO., BOX 754, ATLANTA, GA. Nothing Too Hot. Chabert, the fire king, who was a popular favorite in London many years ago, claimed to be able to swallow arsenic and other poisons with impunity. Visitors to his entertainment were requested to come provided with phosphorus, prussic acid, arsenic and oxalic acid, which he proceeded to consume before their eyes, taking an antidote afterward which was supposed to neutralize their effects. Then, to show that he was as im pervious to heat as to poison, he would take a raw leg of lamb into an oven heated to 220 degrees and remain inside until the joint was cooked, when it was carved and handed around to the audience. The performance concluded by Chabert rubbing a red-hot shovel on his head and face and allowing anyone who wished to drop molter sealing wax on his tongue and hands ```markdown ``` New Regulation Sir Knights, U.R.K.of P. All of our Coats are furnished with regulation Collar Letters No. 1125 Coat.....$850 No. 1707 Belt.....225 No. 1810 Sword.....450 No. 1908 Cap.....225 Net 17.50 Write for Measure Blends They are sent Free, upon application Made By Columbus Regalia Company Uniform Specialist Columbus - Ohio IF YOUR CLOTHES ARE TORN AND NEED REPAIR WE WILL FIX THEM.—BOULDIN CLEANERS; 1606 N. 5th ST. B. P. W. 838. All garments treated with hot dry steam, thereby giving new life to the goods and making them comparatively new, at the New Miller Laundry. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE inment and U. O. of O. F. of Kansas Club at the M. & O. HA enger) Briscoe Auto Club, after the Progra 4 Minn. Ave. McNeal & Anderson 353 S. 14th St. Mrs. Gertrude Jenk The East India Ha int and F. of Kansas an e M. & O. HALL riscoe Automob or the Program a McNeal & Anderson 400 M Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins, C ast India Hair C and Cont Kansas and Missouri 0. HALL, 8th and Automobile will be Program and Drill Anderson 400 Minn. Ave. Jess ude Jenkins, Quindaro. Mr. ia Hair Grower The East India Hair Grower [Pictorial portrait of a woman with long braided hair, wearing a white dress with a collar.] with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best know Beautiful Black eye-brows, also restores Gray H Can be used with Hot Irons for straightening Price Sent by Mall 50 Cents—10 Cents E S. D. LYON, General 314 East Second Street. Home Phone, 6856 main Belle DUNLAP LAUNDRY 217-19 West 14th S "The Best Laundry S sible" Soft water used exclusiv Refrigera Cash or Credit, $1. Dow On account of Our bu and flowers. The best known rem- arrows, also restores Gray Hair to Hot Irons for straightening. Mall 50 Cents—10 Cents Extra for D. LYON, General Agent Street. Oklah , 6856 main Bell Phone ILAP LAUNDRY 17-19 West 14th Street West Laundry Servi- sible" water used exclusively by refrigerator credit, $1. Down, $ nt of Our buying the best known remedy for Heavy and lores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. straightening. -10 Cents Extra for Postage General Agent Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bell Phone, 180 grand LAUNDRY CO. First 14th Street Laundry Service Possible" and exclusively by us gerators . Down, $1.-per Wk. Our buying capacity, with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black eye-brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Irons for straightening. Home Phone, 6856 main Bell Phone, 180 grand DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 217-19 West 14th Street "The Best Laundry Service Possible" Soft water used exclusively by us Refrigerators Cash or Credit, $1. Down, $1.-per Wk. On account of Our buying capacity, We are selling RE FRIGERATORS and ICE BOXES The same as last season. C Our Line is Complete It will pay You to see Us 2 per discount on all the m Bathurst St 514 Minn. Ave. You to see Us before count on all the money urst Stov Ave. see Us before buying all the money you spend Stove Co. K. C. K. It will pay You to see Us before buying 2 per discount on all the money you spend Bathurst Stove Co. 514 Minn. Ave. K. C. K. Will Promote a Full Growth or Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. IF YOUR HAIR IS DRY AND WIRY TRY EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed 814 N. 3rd Street. K.C. Roberts Bonner Springs. 1602 Grand Ave Grant's Dress Club Bell Phone Res., Bell Ph CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING GOODS CALLED FO 1319 N. 9th St. Bell Phone, West 455W. Res., Bell Phone, West 3246W. G, PRESSING, DYEING AND REPAIRING GU GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. KANSAS CITY, Bell Phone, West 455W. Res., Bell Phone, West 3246W. CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING AND REPAIRING. GUARANTEED. GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. 1319 N. 9th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. THE NEGRO MAGAZINE. Have THE CRISIS, one of the leading Magazines of America, delivered at your address, anywhere in Greater Kansas City. Only ten cents a copy. Read it, then pay for it. We will trust you. A post card will bring our agent. THE NEGRO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. Address all mail to THOMAS KNAPPER, 1716 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Goods Called for and Delivered, C vice Auto Delivery SUMN Steam Clean Repairing neatly Dyeing a spec Add 50 per cent to Your A by having our Expert w your cleaning and pre Bell Phone, Wes 1708 N. 3rd St., K W. E. Routtledge Goods Called for and Delivered, One Day Service Auto Delivery SUMNER Steam Cleaners Repairing neatly done, Dyeing a specialty. Add 50 per cent to Your Appearance by having our Expert workmen do your cleaning and pressing Bell Phone, West 121 1708 N. 3rd St., K. C. K. W. E. Routtledge J. A. Parker Oliver & Stovall Undertakers Complete Fun Bell Phone West 4183 rtakers & Embal plete Funeral Furnish West 4183 415 Minn Ave. Kansas Undertakers & Embalmers Complete Funeral Furnishings Bell Phone West 4183 415 Minn Ave. Kansas City, Kans. Prices Going Up! Let Us Save You Money GRAY'S PRINTING—'That's Right' First, Second and Always—The Best Bell Phone, West 4187 5th and Oakland Ave. They Will not Be Down----Soon ```markdown ``` Sex the Key to the Bible "The Truth About the Bible," about five hundred pages, $3.00. "Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman," three hundred pages, $2.00. "Sexology of the Bible," over one hundred and seventy-five pages, $2.00. All cloth-bound. These books treat of the sex of the Bible, and show that the Bible is a book of sex and a book of spirit, and that sex is the dividing line between the physical and spiritual worlds. They show that disease, sickness and insanity are within the sex, and that sex-lust was the original sin and cause of death. They are arresting the attention of t. medical, scientific, philosophical and theological worlds and people of all classes as no other books of modern times, and will probably do more to shape the thoughts of the human race than any books ever written in the history of the world. They are daily going to the great thinkers of all parts of the civilized world. "I would rather be the author of the Truth About the Bible, by Sidney C. Tapp, than to be the President of the United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible, as therein contained, is so daring and his conclusions are so unanswerable that the human intellect staggers under the ideas presented. For ideas, it is the world's greatest book. Mr. Tapp's books on the Bible and his sex interpretation of the Bible will live until time shall be no more. Republics may perish and Empires may decay, but the ideas presented by the author in these books on the Bible will never die."—Prof. J. Silas Harris, A. M. "Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jails, insane institutions and hospitals than any other idea that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing of the great good, morally and spiritually, that they will do the ruman race. He has indeed produced a world idea that should be in every home and library in the civilized world. We have arranged with the author to fill all orders for these books. Remit price of book or books you desire to this paper and name of the book or books you wish and the same will be sent to you at once. t. K.C. Roberts, s. 1602 Grand Ave. K. C.Mo. e, West 455W. phone, West 3246W. G AND REPAIRING GUARANTEED. 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Ave. Samuel Diggs THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER i Pays the highest cash prices for Junk at all times, rags, Icon, hottles, Bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the Junk IIne. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES Place of Businees—1008-1008 North Third Street, Kansas City, Keneae, BELL, WEST 8577, In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. . Bettle Dixon, 7 Plaintiff, - ow Joe Dixon, Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendants: You are hereby notified, that you have been sued by the above named Plaintiff, in the above named court ‘nd that unless you appear and an- swer, on or before the 2lst day of April, 1916, the petition filed against you will be taken as true, and a judg- ment rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and awarding to her, her maiden name, Bettie Sidney, and for the costs of this action. LF, BRADLEY, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk. (First publication March 10, 1916,) Mrs. Dora Maddux, of Walker ave- nue, who has been visiting her par ents in Georgia for several months, has returned home. She is looking extra well and reports a fine time while in the Southland. In Our New Location WE GIVE YOU. AGreater Selection of Styles 66 > 99 TheBooterie Quality Popular Footwear Prices A. S. MOORE & CO. 520 Minn. Ave. Col, Ed Little will give a lecture at the First A. M. E. church Sunday night on Egypt. Mr. Little was min- ister to this country for some time and belng a brilliant talker it will be a great treat to those who attend. It is free and no one should miss hear- ing this scholary man. Mr. Editor: Please allow me apace in your valuable paper for a few Iines, We had an all day Mf. M. meeting at the first A. M. BL church on“the 24th of March, At which time, all the M. M, societies of Kansas City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kansas, were invited. Quite a number accepted that inyita- tion. We had a glorious meeting. The state president was present. It seems that she came filled with the holy ghost. Presiding Eider Smith preach- ed the morning sermon. His text was Christ's command to the women that went to the sepulcher on the morning of His resurrection. When he told them to go and tell his disciples that He had risen from the dead he preach- ed a wonderful sermon. He said that women were the first to carry the mes- sage of a risen Christ and that when they were filled with the Holy Ghost they were ready to go and tell others. He said the best way to carry the mes- sage was by organization and in that way their influence for good will be felt all over this land. Christianity, he sald had done so much good in the world. It had done away with so many evil things, one among them was the whipping post. Go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel, is the command of our Lord and Mas- ter, Song, “I Will Go Where You Want Me to Go.” Elder Thomas of Allen Chapel, was to have a preached, but was not well, and could not. Elder Ransome, was asked to address the meeting. He said that men denominat- ed society, and religion, that in some countries women were not allowed to take the sacrament, and that Chris- tianity had raised them to the heights they have attained. Song, “Long as I Can Feel the Spirit I Will Pray.” The president then stated that the object of the meeting was to try to form a more perfect or- ganization. Try to set all the M. M. societies together, raise money and give 1-4 of it to the home work, and $-4 for foreign work. Mrs. Hill of the C. M. E. church, said she was in hearty accord with all the president had said. “Song in the Cleft 0’ Rock of Ages.” Adjourned for noon. A three- course lunch was served. Afternoon prayer by Rey. J. C. Owens. Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Bruce were asked to conduct the afternoon services. Jua- nita Washington sang, “I Think When I Read the Sweet Story of Old.” Rev. J. C, Owens was then called on to ad- dress the meeting, He compliment- ed the ladies for what they had done and told them of the need of more carnest missionary workers that would go out into the hedges and highways, and try to lift up the fallen. Song, “I Want to Bo a Soldier.” In the speak- img meeting the ladies all spoke of feeling the great need of more ear nest workers in the miselonary cause, Song, “O, Tis Sweet to Follow Je- sus.” Then came the erection of of- ficers, for the new organization. The election was as follows: Mrs, Carney, president; Mrs. Stemer, secretary; Mrs. Hogg, treasurer. The meeting then adjourned. . In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. No. 2. Bessie’ Price, Harry Price, To Harry Price: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wy- andotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 25th day of May, 1916, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her Jan absolute divorce from you, and for the care and custody of their minor ‘child, Evelyn Price, and for such other relief as the nature of the case may require, s | DORSEY GREEN, . Attorney for Plaintiff. | (First published April 14th, 1916.) Rey. Crutchfield, pastor of Shilo Bap tist church, assisted by Rev. Williams of Ottawa, Kas., immersed thirty-five candidates, Rey. Williams preached three wonderful sermons Sunday and the attendance was fine atevening ser vice the church was filled. Collection for the day was $25.65. Tuesday, April 18, Shilo will begin excavating for the new church. The young men’s club will meet Thursday evening at the parsonage. Little Charles Tidwell, the 9-year-old son of Mrs. Maud Humes, died Sunday night at 12 o'clock, April 16th after a lingering illness dating back several years. Even though he suffered much he was never known to complain. Chas, was a bright and cheerful child EDWARDSVILLE, KANS. (Miss Amanda Webster) The Sunday school and B. Y. P U. have arranged a nice program for Eas ter. Mrs. EHtnia Groves Flemming left a couple of weeks ago for her new home in Cullison, Kansas. ‘There will be an Haster entertain. ment at the Baptist church Saturday night, Everybody invited. Quite a number of people here at tended the funeral of Mrs. John Grear of Bonner Springs, Kans., last Sun- day, . Mr. Joseph Spaulding of Topeka, was in the city Saturday on business. Mrs. Ethel Ratsom Henderson and her little son Jefferson Beverly of Lawrence are visiting parents and grand parents, Rev. and Mrs, J. R. Ransom, at 1930 North Sixth street. Mrs. Henderson’s husband !s one of the young successful ministers of the age, and is doing a splendid work at Lawrence, FURNISHED ROOMS, Two neatly furnished rooms in a quiet neighborhood, 1964 N. 4th Street. Apply after 7 p. m—N. B. Robinson. Attend some church service Easter Sunday as to whether you have a new bennet or a new necktie. - CLEAN UP. This is one of the seasons that a general cleaning and renovating takes place among civilized people, but it is known in many places where culture and refinement {s unfurled to society, one could find in and around our homes @ number of exits in a woe: ful unsanitary condition. Some people clean about their homes like some people dress their shoes, dress the front only. Dress up the back yard as you do the front. Remove all rubbish and garbage from the alley, and ther sprinkle lime and not sparingly, about where these offalls have lain so long in a state of decomposition. This be ing done before the hot weather sets in you may save a doctor dill or ever one or more of the family. Her Viewpsint. “Girls!” called Aunt Broadhead, “Ma'am?” they answered as they fluttered around her. “Men,” proceeded the wise old wom: an, “are practically all reprobates, 1 have married and buried four of the wretches, and know whereof I speak. They are but little above the animals —selfish, domineering and greedy. ‘The less they know the more conceit: ed they are. They are dogmatic, tact: less and tyrannical. But—drat ’em!— ag they are all there is for us women to wed, we will go right on marrying them and doing our best to make some thing out of the poor material provid ed us,”—Kansas City Star. ‘Tray for the Invalid. ‘The invalid in our household de clares the greatest comfort to her is a tray which supports on either end. When she sits up in bed this fits over her knees and the weight of the tray Tests on tho bed. It can be easily made from lght wood and measures 24 inches in length, 12 inches wide, and the supports are 10 inches high, Finish three sides of the top with nar Tow molding and attach small brass handles to either end. “Stain the wood a soft color, and a useful addition might be pockets made of a prettily figured cretonne on elther end of the tray.—New York Sun.) Likely to Become Great Industry. The palm and palm-kernel oll indus. try of West Africa bids fair to rival the cottonseed-oil industry of this country. It is only waiting for im- Proved methods ia cultivation aad preparation for the market, as the field for cultivation of the palm is practf- cally unlimited, Naturally the value, extent and importance of this oil in- dustry in Africa is but faintly realized by persons other than those directly interested in the trade. The amount of oil annually exported from British ‘West Africa alone is now probably about 110,000 tons, and of kernels 220,000 tons. The palm tree from which the palm fruit is obtained is indigenous, and grows in enormous quantities on the west coast, the area extending from three to four hundred miles back into the interior. MITE MISSIONARY MEETS. Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. (By Miss Cora Parks.) | : Cornices — Sky-Lig Home Phone West 1177 . BROS, - Sheet Metal Works ROOFING, GUTTERING, FURNACE AND £PAIR WORK. 1703 Central Ave. Raasas City, ° W. HL Adans CARPENTER & CONTRACTOR Job work a specialty, Office 400 Minn. Ave. upstairs Bell Phone West 823 W. C. Carroll —Dealer In— Fancy Groceries: Meats, Confectionery, Fruits Cigars and Tobaccos Bell Phone West 1653, 2120 NORTH THIRD STREET Kansas City, Kansas, McNeal & Anderson Real Estate Bell Phone West 823, 400 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kans, WE SOLICIT THE BEST HOUSES FOR COLORED PEOPLE. Pay us $25 to $50 down and $8 to $10 per month for three or four years, and wo'll give you a house. Good Farms in Okla., Col., Mo., Kans. and la. 200 Propositions to Select From “It’s Cheaper to Buy Than It Is to Rent.” — Bell Phone, West 2476W. PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, ~ VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. PHONE. Butler, & Son 610 Minnesota Ave. Prices less.- Deal with proprietor. No. high salaries, commissions, big rents, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City, Kansas and to know bim was to love him. He will be greatly missed. May our loss be heaven’s gain. His mother has the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Laura Jenkins, the dashing young widow of Ransom street, Is con- templating a visit North in the near future. We fear that her name will ‘Be changed before she returns. As spring is here our young ladies seem to realize that it is time to clean-up for a number of young men are standing around with tear-stained faces. Cheerup, young men, for there'll come a time some day. ‘The choir is preparing a» splendid program for Easter Sunday evening, An Easter sermon will be preached Easter morn by the pastor. Sunday school program in the after: noon. Mrs. Mary Hill was surprised by her children and a few friends Wednesday evening, April 12, the occasion being er 54th birth anniversary. She receiv- ed many useful presents. Refresh- ments were served after which all wishing her many happy returns de- parted for their homes. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. No, 2. ' Albert Everett, * Plaintiff, | 8. Eva Everett, Defendant. No. 5450A PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Eva Everett; You are hereby .notified that you have been sued by the above named Plaintiff in the District Court of Wy- andotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed In the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on ‘or before the 25th day of May, 1916 | ‘or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff, granting bim an absolute divorce from you for such other ‘and further relfet as the nature of the case may require. - DORSEY GRHEN, Atty. for Pitt. _ (First publication April 14, 1916.) Bell Phone West 836 Honest Man's Friend S. P. PETERSEN Groceries, Meats, Cigars and Tobacco 1607 N. 8th St, K. C., &- — Office Phone Bell West $80 Residence 1821 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 861 West S. H. Thompson, M. 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