Kansas City Advocate

A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL HUMANITY Subscription $1.00 Pes Annum AN OPEN LETTER OF REASON AND JUSTICE AN OPEN LETTER OF REASON AND JUSTICE I have been informed that you are advocating segregation. Having been associated with you in the most pleasant manner for a goodly number of years in the Sunday school work and having learned to know you as a missionary worker and feeling assured that you were keenly interested in the helpful, constructive welfare of all men, I was loath to believe the information concerning you. There is within me a desire to disbelieve even what facts drive home upon me. If it is true, I am heartily sorry, for I have spared no pains to speak your praises and stress upon the broad hearted man that I had found you to be. I am sorry because the hope of any group of people that make up the minority lies largely in the good will, fair minded, broad-hearted men and women who are identified with the majority. I had counted you as one among the friends of humanity. But, Brother Hewlett, segregation is absolutely out of harmony with Christianity. It intensifies hatred, ill-will, souls the lives of those who entertain the thought; makes men ugly in thought and deed; makes life miserable for all concerned. You by the comfort of your position, the prosperity of your business, the remoteness of your experience from unkind treatment are not in the least aware of the cruelty of your action. It has been necessary as well as a pleasure for me to have been born, raised to manhood as neighbor to white people. This is axiomatic for where could a colored man or a man of any race live without being neighbor to the majority? Throughout these many years I have been neighbored by some of the best white men and women that ever walked earth's pleasant places. I now have as good neighbors as one would desire. It was my purpose to attend the meeting last Thursday evening, but when I arrived home from school my neighbor who belongs to the majority had left an invitation for me to be at his house to consider with the other property owners of our street what kind of pavement we wanted. So I decided to go with the constructive group rather than the destructive. I am grieved indeed to think that while we are nearing the week when shall come echoing down the centuries that helpful, inspiring, soul-stirring theme—"Peace on Earth Good Will to Men," it is to be marked by the man made theme, "Hatred on Earth, Ill Will to Men" and especially from one who has been reputed to be champion of the former. My friend, Hewlett, you have chosen the easier course. I have no doubt of your succeeding. You have the course of least resistance. You will have a greater following than was yours in the two year presidency of the Wyandotte County Sunday School association. You will have the crowd. You may have the law interpreted your way. If your numbers are large enough the judges may interpret the constitution to your liking. Commissioners will agree (sometimes) for a time to yield to the wrong. You will ride roughshod over the hearts and ambitions and hopes of my people who have it hard at best. You will turn loose the worst element of your people and will encourage unkind words and deeds in others who would not now think of resorting to such. I would that you like Paul, could see a vision and right about face and work for the good of humanity. Help the --- VOL.3. Hon. C. B. Hewlett, Kansas City, Kansas. Dec. 19, 1916. Dear Slar— colored man who needs the help your advantages can give. Help him in his church life. Help him in his civic life. If he has undesirable traits it is due in large measure to the daily nagging he encounters from those who ought to help him. I would that you in your quiet hour would meditate and in your meditation put yourself in my place or any colored man's place and decide what you need most a helping hand or a crushing hand. If your meetings are not closed to reason, I crave the opportunity to speak in our defense. I would respectfully call your attention to these significant lines "This is the only generation that we can reach." The light that shines farthest shines brightest at home." "Serve God by helping Man." This is the cry of the age from all races. I am committed to this program. I wish you well, Mr. Hewlett, in your business, home life, and I wish you the season's greetings. I believe you are in the wrong clutch and are going backward. I trust that the good spirit of the past will enable you to reverse. Director of the Layman's Missionary Forward Movement. 2214 Russell Ave. PROF. GREGG, RE-ELECTED FOR THE FIFTH YEAR. Prof. G. A. Gregg has been re-elected superintendent of the colored work of the Wyandotte County Sunday School Association for five years. He has been devoting his time, effort and energy to the uplift of humanity at large. He realizes that humanity means more than mere race. He does not believe that large cities need to be mean and cruel, but can in a larger sense develop hospitality and prove that all races can live amicably together. DR. S. H. THOMPSON Who is serving the Knights of Pythias of the State of Kansas for his third year as their Grand Chancellor. Those who know of the order's standing when the doctor took hold of the office something over two years ago, and its present rating, could only say its growth and standing in so short a period was phenomenal. New lodges have been set up all over the state and the increase in membership of the old ones have been large. The uniform department has grown from two companies to ten in this short time of Dr. Thompson's administration. The insurance department which is always the central feature in all fraternal organizations is in a strong condition with several thousand dollars in its treasury and is always ready in paying the death claims. The K. P. of the state. of Kansas under its present leader, is due to be one of the strongest orders in the state of Kansas. THE CHILDREN'S HOME BEMEMBERED. The Children's Orphan Home was taken care of in a nice and acceptable manner during the Christmas holidays. Many persons, both colored and white, contributed to their wants in a very liberal way. The police fund for the poor certainly did their part in bringing a wagon load of good things to the home. Others did quilts as well. The children were made to feel they were human and that life was worth living for. And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, DECEMBER 29, 1916. 1 REV. J. R. RANSOM. D.D. Who is serving his fifth year as pastor of First A. M. E. church of this city and has just entered upon his second quarter of this conference year. Dr. Ransom is easily the greatest minister and leader of his race west of the Mississippi river. His influence and council with those in authority in both state and nation is looked upon as great worth. A YEAR OF GRATITUDE It's with untold pleasure and takes in its last issue of the many staunch and loyal patriefidence they have maintained substantial support given the twelve months. May the Year of 1917 not lose fidence, which now nestles with so expand in the next twelve every family in Wyandotte say, "Ever welcome Advocate. We also wish The Advocate with the blessings of a happy OBITUARY It's with untold pleasure and gratitude. The Advocate takes in its last issue of the Old Year, 1916, to thank its many staunch and loyal patrons for the unswerving confidence they have maintained and the abiding faith and substantial support given their race journal in the past twelve months. May the Year of 1917 not lose any of that faith or confidence, which now nestles within your bosom, but may it so expand in the next twelve months, to the extent that every family in Wyandotte and the Middle West can say, "Ever welcome Advocate in our home." We also wish The Advocate readers and all humanity, with the blessings of a happy and prosperous New Year. O, Father, grant thy love divine. To make these mystic temples thine; When wasting age and wearying strife, Have supped the leaning walls of life. When darkness gathers over all And the last tottering pillars fall. Take the poor dust, thy mercy warms And mould into heavenly forms. Morris Alger Tyler, son of Richard and Arcoty Tyler, was born in Indiana in 1872, October 9th. He departed this life Sunday morning, December 17th, 1916, aged 44 years, 2 months and 10 days. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1879, settling near St. John, Kas. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Miss Blanch Scott of St. John, Kas., and to this union was born a son, Floyd Tyler, now a student in the Hutchinson high school. Apart from a loving wife and noble son he leaves two brothers and four sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. At an early age he was converted and has since been a consistent member of the A. M. E. church. In the work of the Master's vineyard he was always ready to give a reason for the hope which he enjoyed as a follower of the meek and lowly Nazarena. In his testimonials he spoke of the joys of meeting those who had gone before him to the land of the Blessed, and that his greatest joy would be to meet his Saviour there. His life will be an inspiration to those who knew him. When his last illness came there were days and nights of suffering, but he bore it with Christian fortitude. At the dawn of another Sabbath when his spirit took its flight, their came to these words, "There shall be no night there, and they need no candle; neither the light of the sun for the Lord gives them light and they shall reign for ever and ever." Brother Tyler was a faithful husband and a devoted father and endeavored to make home life better. As a man he enjoyed the respect of those who knew him. Many friends will be grieved to learn of his death. Peace to his ashes. St. John, Kans. SAVE A HANGING IN KANSAS. Kansas Endeavorers Appeal to President in Willie-White's Behalf: The Kansas Endeavor Union, representing a host of Christian young men and women, is strongly opposed to the execution of Willie White, negro, at Leavenworth. They are supplementing the efforts of Governor Capper and other prominent citizens of this state to have his sentence committed to life imprisonment. The following telegram, signed by J. W. Shell, field secretary of the Kansas Christian Endeavor Union, was sent to President Wilson on Christmas day: Hon. Woodrow Wilson. White House, Washington, D. C. Kansas Christian Endeavor Union, representing 50,000 young people, calls your attention to the loyalty of this state on November 7 and entreats you to honor our well-known principles by commuting the sentence of Willie White, Leavenworth, Kansas, to life imprisonment. Mrs. Harrison Smith is quite sick and under the doctor's care. and gratitude The Advocate the Old Year, 1916, to thank its arons for the unswerving con- d and the abiding faith and their race journal in the past close any of that faith or con- within your bosom, but may it be months, to the extent that and the Middle West can te in our home." ate readers and all humanity, happy and prosperous New Year. FEW DAYS WITH FAMILY. Rev. R. A. Adams, D.D., an evangelist of wonderful power, dropped in on his family, 1016 Grandview boulevard, Tuesday for a few days. Dr. Adams had just closed a very successful campaign n t Ft. Wayne, Ind. He left Thursday night for Buffalo, N. Y., where he opens on Sunday a three weeks' meeting. His engagements will carry him to late in the spring. Some of his other engagements are Pittsburg, Pa., South Bend, Ind., and Baltimore, Md. The few days the Reverend spent with his lovable family were a source of much joy and happiness to them all as the season added extra blessings. DR. H. FRANKLIN BRAY Head of the only Negro Evangelistic campany in the world, who is closing next Sunday in Atchison, Kansas, the greatest campaign that city has ever witnessed. Dr. Bray is fortunate in being able to secure the services of Mrs. Sarah Hammett who is regarded as being the greatest evangelistic singer the race has ever produced. Prof. Thos Johnson who is the choral director of the party is master of his work. Mrs. M. N. Bray has charge of the daily meetings for children. Dr. Bray can be reached for campaigns at Hutchinson, Kansas. Writing him there the mail will be forwarded to him immediately. Miss Berdie Harding, 911 Spitlog bees on the sick list. CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH—HEATING PLANT TO BE DEDICATED SUNDAY — PASTOR RE- CEIVES XMAS OFFER. ING. Special service was held at 11 a.m. with a fair audience present. The pastor, Dr. Ransom, delivered an eloquent sermon on what the day was to the world. A celebration of one, whose birth occurred two thousand years ago the Child Jesus. Dr. Barksdale, presiding elder of the St. Louis conference, who lives here, was present and gave a strong and intellectual talk on the Star of Bethlehem. This Sunday will be a big day at the church. It will be the dedication of the new steam heating plant, which has just been installed. At 8 o'clock the chaplain of the Kansas penitentiary of Lansing will preach a special sermon on prison reform, after which a watch meeting will be held. Strangers and the public cordially invited to attend all of these services. A nice Christmas offering was presented to the pastor, Dr. Ransom, last Sunday morning. Prof. Shelton French, secretary of the trustee board made the presentation. NIGHT SCHOOL TO RE-OPEN TUESDAY. The night school will re-open for the second term Tuesday night and the outlook is for a much larger enrollment than the term closing for the holidays. Prof. King who has shown such efficiency and gotten untold results since the organization of the night school is looking forward for one of his best classes to come out this year. The day schools will open Tuesday when the work for the balance of the year will start on its completion. FORUM. The Forum had a good meeting on Christmas eve and Miss Pinyard, domestic science teacher at Sunner high, read a good paper on Christmas. She has a good enunciation and speaks properly, and her paper was well received. Sixteen dollars was allowed to defray the delegates' expenses to the Interstate Literary at Topeka. The following persons attended Interstate this week: Mesdames H. Dwiggins, T. Davis and Attorney Bookers as delegates, and Prof. J. P. King, T. Davis and others whose names we did not get. HON. H. I. MONROE Who has been appointed chief deputy county clerk of Shawnee county at Topeka. Mr. Monroe is not without experience in this office, as he served in this same official capacity some years ago. METROPOLITAN CHURCH The story of Bethlehem by the Metropolitan Sunday school was rendered December 25th at the church. Many assumed the parts of shepherds, etc. At the close all of the children received presents and the church members led by Sisters B. Gaines and B. Hulsey had chosen Mrs. M. C. Matthews to make the presentation speech and present a purse of over $27 to Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes for a Christmas present. Her correct speech was highly praised, as usual, and the pastor thanked the members and commended the presenter for her natural born intelligent poetical ability. The pastor preached his Christmas sermon on Sunday before Christmas. Nine joined church during the day and two of them were converts. The special music was good. TO·LECTURE HERE DR. STEWART, OF CHICAGO TO LECTURE HERE NEXT WED- NESDAY NIGHT. The Rev. Dr. Charles Stewart of Chicago, one of the races greatest platform lecturers will deliver one of his famous lectures next Wednesday evening at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple and on Thursday afternoon at this same church he will give a lecture to women and young girls only. Dr. Stewart's lectures have been widely spoken of by many of the country's great writers and thinkers of the twentieth century. Charley Stewart is known probably better by all classes of race variety than any Negro in this country. BIBLE CLASS It is beginning to show its effect for good. It has caused several to confess Christ but Mr. Arthur Younger is the first who has united with the church. They were reading with him at his home of Paul's defense before Agrippa where he told of his conversion and Agrippa said, "Almost those persuadest, me to be a Christian." The Bible leader asked Mr. Younger his thoughts on Paul's question of belief in Christ, and at that moment he was impressed and believed and saw the light. He then asked the Bible students to sing "Take the Name of Jesus with You," and promised that he would attend Bible class with his wife. On the following Sunday he joined the Metropolitan church and had them sing the same song again. God's word will not return void. Bible class will not meet again till Wednesday, January 10th, at 7 p. m. Lesson I Thesis 1-2 chapters. All are invited. BETTER GOVERNMENT MEET. Topeka, Dec. 28.—Kansas is to see the biggest meeting ever held in this state in the interest of better government in Topeka the afternoon of January 8, according to plans being made by the Kansas Better Government league. The membership committee of the league, of which Charles M. Harger, of Abilene, is chairman, met yesterday afternoon in the office of Governor Capper and made arrangements for the state-wide convention, an outgrowth of the preliminary conference which met in Topeka December 7 at the call of Governor Capper. "We are planning to have at least 2,000 delegates in Topeka for the meeting," according to Chairman Harger. "Representative men and women will be appointed by mayors, boards of county commissioners, chairmen of county central committees, both Republican and Democratic and by the governor. "These delegates will meet here to form a state-wide organization that will take up the work of giving Kansas a new constitution at the earliest possible moment. In the meantime it will endeavor to obtain, through the legislature, a modification and modernization of state and county government to the greatest extent possible under the present constitution." A HUMMER. The Tulsa Star's Christmas number was something extraordinary for a Negro journal. It contained twenty pages, printed on book finished stock with its pages filled with splendid literature and fatted with business displays of mechanical art. Bro. Smitherman. The Advocate wishes to congratulate you on this most excellent number. WE ASK OUR READERS A FAVOR. Owing to the fire on Monday night, the 18th, destroying some of our subscription books and principally our out of town list, it is impossible for us to remember all/names and addresses so we would greatly appreciate any one who reads the paper or knows of our misfortune will kindly say to any one they know who has been receiving the paper, inquire of them if they are receiving it and if not, would thank them to drop the office a card and their address, and also the-length of time they have been getting it. If you will do this it will greatly help us in getting our list recorded again. We ask the ministers to announce from their pulpits to those who are not receiving their paper at this time the cause and for them to send their name and address into the office, $44 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas if will be quite a favor as well as help. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. And Independent. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. LOTTIE B. HALL, CIRCULATING MANAGER. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION: Pear Year ..... $1.00 Six months ..... .60 Three months ..... .35 Single Copy ..... .05 ADVERTISING RATES. Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 2, 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 834 Ne- Owing to a small fire Monday night at the residence of the editor, which destroyed some of our subscription books, it may cause some little delay in a few getting their paper. So those who know of any one not getting their paper, please say to them to send or phone in their name and address. We would thank anyone to inform us of anyone who they know is not getting their paper. Office S34 Nebraska avenue. Bell phone, West 2968. Local Happenings Mrs. Rosa Dickerson of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her daughter Odessa, for the holidays. She is the house guest of Mrs. R. A. Adams, 1016. Grandview boulevard, where her daughter makes her home. Mrs. Dickerson expects to return to her home Sunday evening. The choir of First Baptist church will render special music Sunday morning. Sumner night school gave a program at its close for the mid-term holiday. Mrs. F. A. Calaway had a paper and Mrs. S. Russell of the Spanish class. Good music was rendered. Mrs. Matthews was on for a poem on "Christ's Birthday," but regretted she was too late, caused by her time piece being slow. Prof. King has asked her to serve at another time. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jennings and sisters went down to Higginsville, Mo., to visit their parents, Christmas. Mr. James Wilson, 2528 North Fifth street, was quite sick this week. Our Welfare Officer, Pressly Younger, has been somewhat indisposed this week but able to take care of his work. Mrs. Phillips, 827 Freeman avenue, spent Xmas day with friends in Edwardsville. Mrs. Jennie Dorsey Ferguson, of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Melissa Dorsey and her sisters, Mrs. J. W. Hardy and Mrs. R. L. Perkins. Mrs. Hardy entertained with a family dinner Tuesday in honor of her sister and on Thursday Mrs. Perkins gave a reception to her visiting sister, Mrs. Ferguson. Mr. Samuel Dorsey, a nephew of Mrs. Melissa Dorsey, and his friend, Mr. Davis, visited the former's aunt Tuesday. You have only two more days to get in on the dollar list for The Advocate. You had bettery hurry. Dr. S. H. Thompson was confined to his home for a few days this week with a severe attack of la grippe. Mrs. S. H. Thompson, 1823. North Eighth street, has been quite ill and confined to her room. Miss Phern Yates of the Topeka Educational Institute was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wither Cummings, and also her sister Miss Malie Yates, during the Christmas holidays. Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 1606 North Fifth street, was on the sick list a few days this week. Mrs. Wm. Mundy, 620 State, has been quite sick this week. Mrs. Ruth Colling, 617 Nebraska avenue, entertained Miss Gertrude Lankford of this city at Christmas dinner Miss Lankford is teaching at Langton University, Oklahoma. Covers were laid for six. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS IT WILL HELP BOTH OF US. Mrs. Ned Jones, and little daughter who have been in Columbia, Mo., for some time, returned home, 947 Walker avenue, for the holidays. Miss Gertrude Lankford, a teacher at Langston, Okla., is home spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lankford, 837 Nebraska avenue. Mother Gatewood, on Walker avenue, and one of our beloved and honored women, died Thursday, December 21st, and, was buried Sunday. Rev. J.-R. Ransom officiated. Mr. Ed Lyles, one of the city's efficient employees, spent his Christmas as a nimrod and brought in 20 bucks. Rev. J. R. Ransom left after his sermon Christmas morning for Lawrence where he took dinner and spent the balance of the day with his daughter and family, Mrs. Ethel Henderson who is the wife of Rev. Henderson, pastor at that place. Mrs. Ransom was also there going to her daughters some weeks ago. Dr. Ransom, was more anxious to see his new grandson than his turkey feast. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 1606 North Fifth street, spent Christmas with Mrs. Bouldin's folks in Lawrence, Kas. Her sister, Mrs. Stone, kept open house in the afternoon. Prof. and Mrs. Reuben Brown enjoyed their Christmas with Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. McNut at Lawrence. Prof. Homer Wilburn and wife, celebrated Christmas with Mrs. Wilburn's people, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, at Lawrence. Mrs. O. L. Jones of Memphis, Tenn., is spending the holidays, with her sister, Mme. C. O. Smith-Taylor, the great hair culturist of 1616 North Tenth street. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. IT WILL HELP BOTH OF US. Mme. C. O. Smith-Taylor, the hair culturist, of 1616 North Tenth, has moved to 910 Nebraska where she welcomes all of her old patrons and the new ones as well. ST. JOHN. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott are visiting relatives in St. John. Mr. R. W. Forth of K. C., was in our city for a few days. He left for Dodge City on Train No. 1 last night. Mr. Robert Bowen was called to Hutchinson, Kas., Saturday night on account of the death of his brother-in-law. Mr. Ulysses Bowen has been dealing in trading some of his live stock this week, which he made good at. Miss Bertha Bowen is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.-H. Fantroy this week. Mr. Charles Mardin is improving nicely this week. Mr. B. H. Tyler autoged over to Lyons Saturday after his wife and family. Miss Nettle Strater came back with them. Miss Elsie Scott is preparing to leave soon for Emporia where she will finish her course of study. Mr. John Payton is caring for Mr. Robert Bowen's stock this week. The body of M. W. Tyler will be shipped from Hutchinson tomorrow for burial. Mrs. E. H. Adams left one day this week for Dover, Okla., to see a little niece of hers who is very ill. We understand that she will bring her home with her. Mrs. Adams is a Christian Science doctor. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. (Too late for last week's issue.) The weather has been seven below zero. Mrs. Permelia Wells was accompanied home by Mrs. Ola Jacobs, of Kinsley, Kas. They attended the funeral of Mr. M. Tyler. Mrs. Eud Sellers of Kinsley, made a business trip to St. John. The body of Mr. Morris Tyler, of Eutchinson, was laid to rest here in the Eutriaw cemetery. We extend to the family our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Ruth Bowers came home yes, today. 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Whitelaw DRUGGIST 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Kans. If we haven't what you want We will get it for you NOTICE. Remember that all resolutions, weddings, cards of than's, memor- iams, write ups, announcements of every kind are paid matter, and the cash should come with copy. , Sugar Bowl.. WE DO OUR OWN BAKING 3 FRESH LOAVES BREAD 10 CENTS. 1 lb. not. 12 oz. 50. 32 oz. Leaf 10e We Make Our Own Candles. SATURDAY SPECIAL. SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. Notice. Don't be afraid to pay any of our collectors if they can satisfy you, they are bona fide representatives. The Advocate.—Ed. ```markdown ``` Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER REFRACTING EYE SPECIALIST 746 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 26th day of January, 1917, the petition filed in said case, will be presented to the court, and upon trial of the case, a judgment will be rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and awarding to her the care and custody of the minor child of said marriage and for the costs of this suit. I. F. BRADLEY. Attorney for the Pliff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk District Court. (First publication December 15, 1916.) IN MEMORIAM. In fond and loving memory of our husband, father and brother, George Jordan, who departed this life one year ago, December 18th, 1915. He is gone but not forgotten, Gone to rest upon that shore. Where in peace he waits our coming Where pain and sickness are no more. 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PRICE $50¢ FORD'S SMALL BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTNING COMB NO.027 A SMALL STRONG COMB USED BEST ON REAL SHORT HAIR, NICKEL PLATED. PRICE $25¢ ALL OUR GOODS WARNAKED AS DESCRIBED OR MONEY REFUNDED. FOR SALE BY YOUR DEALER OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE, IN WRITING DIRECT, SEEDED MONEY BY POST OFFICE OR EXPRESS MONEY ORDER OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W. KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. POCKET BILLIARDS FREE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 533 N. Main St. Phone Mkt 1094 WITCHITA, KANSAS EXCHANGE STATE BANK EXCHANGE STATE BANK of Kansas City, Kansas We invite you to become a member of our Christmas and Tax Savings Club, which is now open. Don't fall to start your Christmas and Tax Savings account now. All deposits guaranteed under state law. A FEW OF OUR HOME BARGAINS Real Estate and Rentals 7th and Minnesota Ave. Peoples Bank Bldg. GRAY'S PRINTING—"That's Right' First, Second and Always-The Best OKE SOMEHOW MISSED FIRE incident That Illustrates the Danger of Piglarism When-One's Memory May Cause False Step. A party of men were discussing at the dinner table the relative merits of our favorite heroes. They were wax- warm over the subject, when one man appealed to his host to agree with in saying Napoleon was the great- man of the age. "Why, yes," was the reply. "Napo- ron was a very great man, but this, selling up the nutmeg grater which had used in mixing the punch bowl, is a grater." A would be wit who was one of the early thought, he would like to reproduce the joke as his own, so he carefully arranged a dinner at which none of the men present at the former one should appear. A table napkin was held by him, under which a grater was concealed, and the conversation skillfully led up to the desired tople. Wellington was the hero of the evening, the host keeping discreetly out of the discussion. Presently a man observed, "We have not heard your opinion, crown." The host immediately seized his opportunity, and producing the little instrument, said gravely, "Wellington was indeed a great man, but this is a timegrater." And then he wondered why nobody eyed and nil looked at him curtly. TYPEWRITER IN NEW CLASS According it a "Hot Box" Brought It Into the Ranks of the Aristocratic Automobile. Jimmle's instruction in automobile mechanics began at the age of eight with his father's purchase of a car. The speedometer, the electric horn, everything interested him. One evening recently Jimmle insisted on his father's attention. "Um, well that depends," his father replied, not wishing to lose his reputation with sonny. "Well, what's a hot box, and why don't we ever have any? Johnny Jones says their rear wheel developed a hot box the other day. Why can't we have one, too?" The father tried to explain to Jimmie. "And does anything that gets red hot because it's going too fast and doesn't have enough grease develop a hot box?" asked sonny. "I believe so," the other man answered. A few evenings later, Jimmie was amusing himself at his father's typewriter. The machine had been moved to near the radiator, and as Jimmie "Papa," he called "come quick and bring some grease. The typewriter's not a hot box." Conducts Without a Baton. The veteran Russian conductor, Sainoff, now in his sixty-fifth year, is conduct the London Symphony orchestra's first concert of the season, ask he will probably undertake, as previous occasions, with only his musical hands, remarks a recent issue of the London Chronicle. At a concert in Moscow about twelve years ago found, as he mounted the conduc is rostrum, that he had forgotten his batten. Two hours later his servant ran breathless into the hall with the missing baton, but, as Safonoff afterward explained, "a great reform had by then been accomplished." He had managed so well with his hands as a substitute that he determined never to use an unpliable bit of wood again. "I discovered," he said, "that I had ten sticks instead of one, and the players discovered it was impossible for them to be lazy, so carefully had they to watch those ten sticks." Chapel In the Trenches Chapel in the Trenches. In one of the French trenches the men have constructed a small chapel under the earth. It is large enough to admit 20 men at a time. Every effort has been made by the clever workmen who have built it to make the underground chapel difficult of bombardment. The interior ornamentation has been carried to high perfection, for a carpet floor, carpets, candlesticks, and kneeling chairs saved from the mined churches are to be found in it. The wooden communion-table has been erected in the trench chapel, and a significant French ring, the gift of an officer, has been hung over it. Some Improvement: "How does Mrs. Dubson like the new it?" "Oh, she's not at all pleased with it," answered Mr. Dubson, "but I noticed one encouraging sign." "And what was that?" "She seemed quite content for a week. That's two days longer than her previous high record." Keen Retort "The black-haired boy had a mighty Internet for the tow-headed boy. "Huh?" he said, "your mother takes in washing." "Of course she does," the tow-headed sailor retorted. "You didn't think she would leave it hanging out at night unless your father was in jail, did you?" Vocational Work for Interns. Various kinds of industrial work has been established for Germans, Austrians and Hungarians, interned in Britain. Two camps for this purpose in the Isle of Man contain 24,000 men. CHRISTMAS OFFERING ADDRESS: Rev. and Mrs. Dr. A. Holmes, I have been asked by officers and members of this church to detain you at the close of this exercise, on the greatest day, which is Christ's birthday, and remind you that you have been in our midst about 24 months and led us to an expensive and noble work in rearing our beautiful temple and furnishing it with so many beautiful things to honor God. Therefore we take this opportunity of informing you how we appreciate your efforts and leadership. You have led us very successfully thus far and in the sacred desk you have faithfully advocated God's truths and warned us against all evils, and pleaded with us to find true happiness, in doing right, and serving God, according to Matt. 2:11, the wise men on this day, gave gifts of gold; frankincense and myrrh, in honor of God's gift of His Son. We wish to commemorate their deed. Our memento is not as expensive as their gifts, but is somewhat like the widow's mites in Luke 21:3, but nevertheless, it is from our hearts. We cannot fully repay you for your self-sacrifice in coming to where we have—but with a deep sense of how we have profited by our ministrations, the church members here assembled and those whose names you find inscribed, all members of the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, have requested me to present to you this purse of $27.25 as a token of our mutual and increasing admiration and esteem of yourself and of our gratitude for your labors in our behalf. We ask you, dear pastor, to accept it as freely as we offer it. Our prayers are that you will ever walk in God's way in the great work He has called you to do; and we ask you to always lead in His blessed paths and watch as well as pray until you are called to meet our Lord, the author of Christmas Day, in Heaven. Again I admonish you in poetical language, which I love so well: Dear earthly shepherd, lead us in The path of rectitude, And give to us the Word of God For daily Spiritual food. And when at last in "Peace on Earth" Our song with Angels blends, We'll meet with Christ, our greatest gift, Where Christmas never ends. (Composed and read by M. C. Matthews.) Soliciting committee: Mrs. B. Gaines, Mrs. B. Hulsey. Mrs. Charles Buckner of Keokuk, Iowa, is visiting her children on Split- log avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Buckner and Mr. and Mrs. McElroy, 929 and 937 respectively The Advocate one.year $1.00, if you subscribe before January 1st, 1917, $1.50 thereafter. Monthly subscription in the city, 15 cents. All these in advance. Read front page notice. D. H. DUNCAN BARBER SHOP 3096½ North 27th St. Kansas City Kansas Subscribe for The Advocate by the year now and save fifty cents. It will be 15 cents a month after January. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Julia Hill. Plaintiff. vs. Aaron Hill. Defendant. To Aaron Hill: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte 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 18th day of January, 1917, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication December 8, 1916.) YATES BRANCH Y. W. C. A. Corner 9th 8th, and Nebraska Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Desirable location. Well furnished rooms. Modern conveniences. Prices 256 per night. $1.25 per week. For further information call Boll O 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 stralpening. Price Sent by Mail 90 Cents - 10 Cents Extra for Postage S. D. LYON; General Agent 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 DENTIST Bell Phone W. 1864. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. GROCERS. W. G. CARROLL FANCY GROCERIES, MEATS, CON- FECTIONERY, FRUITS, ETC. Bell Phone West 1653. 212Q NORTH THIRD STREET H. W. HILL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO'S. Home Phone West 478. Bell Phone West 247. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO. Does a General Moving, Packing, Ship- ping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ave. 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, Main 1219 DR. H. M. BRATHWAITE Physician and Surgeon S. W. Corner James and Central KANSAS CITY, KANS. SUBSCRIBE FOR YOUR HOME PAPER. The East India A. J. HILL Groceries, Mats, Dry Goods and Ne- tions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS Bell West 433. Office Phone Bell West 380. Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 381 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 6th 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. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 3rd St. Bell, W. 3355 8ALINA, KÁNSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. Insure Your Hair And watch it grow, by using the great sanitary hair dressing It first takes out dandruff and cures itching, tetter and ringworm. You can then see the hair take on a rich, youthful appearance and begin to grow. It stops the hair from falling out, breaking off or splitting at the ends. It makes coarse, stubborn, kinky hair soft and long and easy to manage. Its perfume is charming and never falls to please. It's fine—everybody's using it. Large jars 60s (stamps or money order) or to give you an idea, will send you a TRIAL BOX for 10c. SOUTHERN MEDICINE CO, AGENTS WANTED. Box 754. ATLANTA, GA. TO THE PUBLIC: This is to certify that the "Improved Colored Ancient Woodmen of the World" is not a fake but has been chartered in the states of Kansas and Oklahoma, to do a legitimate business in these and other states. For any information concerning the order call on T. S. McMorris, 1415 North Ninth St, P. A. Coleman, 1959 N. 6th St., Kansas City, Kas. Regular meetings first and third Wednesdays at Slaughter's hall. Will Promote a Full Growth on 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 the best known remedy for Heavy and ores Gray Half to its Natural Color straightening 10 Cent Extra for Postage General Agent Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2 SOME BARGAINS FOR SALE. 1630 Cottage, 7 room brick and the painted inside and out and $50.00 down, $15.00 per month. 1118 Vine St, 4 room cottage, $1800 -917 Michigan, 5 room modern cottage per month. 2629 Euolid, 5 room modern brick monthly. 1614 East 10th St, 7 room modern monthly. 912 Highland, 6 room modern brick at $2000, $20 down, $20 month We have plenty of money to loan us 2nd mod. 2016 N. 4th Bt, K.-C., K, 4 room mod down, $10.00 per month. 54th and Montgall, 3 room cottage terms, fine for chickens. 910 Highland, 6 room modern gain at $2000, $20 down, $20 10 acre farm eight miles from Kars good barn and outbuildings, fill down, balance to suit. Truck garden, one mile from City P new house, barn, hog pen and just three blocks from electric FOR R 2306 Vine, 3 room cottage, barn, wa 601-3-5 Independence, 3 room apart 2516 Holmes, brick apt, 3 rooms, ra 1630 Cottage, 5 room brick and fram 2033 Michigan, 6 room house, water 1749 Holly, 4 rooms, gas in house, 2818 Norton, 4 room cottage. 2000 Olive, 5 room mod. cottage. 2406 Highland 6 room mod. cottage 1608 Tracy, 9 room mod. house. 2835 Terrace, 4 room cottage, owner 2434 Michigan, 4 room cottage, water 2631 Euolid, 5 rooms, brick, water cement basement 1810 Euolid, gas and water In House 2115 Highland, 6 rooms, water, water 1101 Michigan, 7 rooms, modern 2408 Montgall, 8 room mod. water 2100 E. 9th St, modern, 8 rooms 559 Campbell, 9 rooms, water in H 2407 Grove, 9 room modern 1719 Agnes, 6 room, partly modern 1916 East 11th, 6 room 2457 Bellefontaine, 5 room 2144 Bellview, 5 room 527 Lydia, 4 room apartment 807 Forest, 3 room brick apartments 2630 Cottage, 3 room brick 221 E. 22nd, 4 room modern 1907 E. 9th St, 7 room modern 2034 Holmes St, 7 room modern STORE 1433 East 19th, new modern brick 1415 East 19th, new modern brick 2306 Vine, brick store-room 1431 E. 18th 'store-room, strictly 1433 E. 19th, store-room, strictly m 1415 E. 19th, brick store room If you must rent, the above We Advise age, 7 room brick and frame, just finished and cured inside and out and newly decorated. Price 10 down, $15.00 per month. St, 4 room cottage, $1800; $50 down, $15 month. Algan, 5 room modern cottage, $1700.00, $200.00 on side, 5 room modern brick cottage, $2250; $150 only. 10th St, 7 room modern residence, $2750; $300 only. Algan, 6 room modern brick, slate roof, an exce- lent $2000, $200 down, $20 month. Plenty of money to loan on Kansas City real est- nity St, K.-C., K, 4 room modern cottage $1500.00, $10.00 per month. Montgall, 3 room cottage lot 50 by 145, price $150. Algan, fine for chickens. Highland, 6 room modern brick, slate roof, an exce- lent $2000, $200 down, $20 month. Arm eight miles from Kansas City, Kansas, five barn and outbuildings, fine land. Price $1800. balance to suit. Orden, one mile from City Park, Kansas City, Kara- house, barn, hog pen and chicken house, one acre three blocks from electric line, price $900.00, ea- FOR RENT. 3 room cottage, barn, water furnished independence, 3 room apartments, $9 and nines, brick apt, 3 rooms, range, fuel and lights fun- lage, 5 room brick and frame. Algan, 6 room house, water and gas 4 room, 4 rooms, gas in house, clatern water 4 room, 4 room cottage. 5 room mod. cottage. Algan, 6 room mod. cottage. Bay, 9 room mod. house. Place, 4 room cottage, owner pays water bill Algan, 4 room cottage, water and gas 4 room, 5 rooms, brick, water, gas and toilet in- rent. basement. 4 gas and water In house, key next door, 6 roo- land, 6 rooms, gas, water outside door. Algan, 7 rooms, modern Stgall, 8 room mod., water bill paid Sth St, modern, 8 rooms. Papell, 9 rooms, water In house, water bill paid Lire, 9 room modern Les, 6 room, partly modern 11th, 6 room Festontalne, 5 room View, 5 room Ala, 4 room apartment Best, 3 room brick apartment lage, 3 room brick 2nd, 4 room modern 19th St, 7 room modern James St, 7 room modern STORE ROOMS. 19th, new modern brick 19th, new modern brick brick store-room 18th, store-room, strictly modern 19th, store-room, strictly modern 19th, brick store room You must rent, the above list is the best we We Advise you to buy. 1630 Cottage, 7 room brick and frame, just finished remedelling, painted inside and out and newly decorated. Price $1,750.00 $50.00 down, $15.00 per month. 10 acre farm eight miles from Kansas City, Kansas, five room house, good barn and outbuildings, fine land. Price $1800.00. $500.00 down, balance to suit. Truck garden, one mile from City Park, Kansas City, Kansas, 4 room new house, barn, hog pen and chicken house, one acre of ground, just three blocks from electric line, price $900.00, easy terms. FOR RENT. 2306 Vine, 3 room cottage, barn, water furnished $ 9.00 601-3-5 Independence, 3 room apartments, $9 and $ 11.00 2516 Holmes, brick apt, 3 rooms, range, fuel and lights furnished 11.00 1630 Cottage, 5 room brick and frame $ 12.50 2303 Michigan, 6 room house, water and gas $ 14.00 1749 Holly, 4 rooms, gas in house, clistern water $ 10.00 2818 Norton, 4 room cottage. $ 8.00 2000 Olive, 5 room mod. cottage $ 18.00 2406 Highland 6 room mod. cottage $ 25.00 1606 Tracy, 9 room mod. house $ 30.00 2835 Terrace, 4-room cottage, owner pays water bill $ 7.00 2434 Michigan, 4 room cottage, water and gas $ 12.50 2631 Euelld, 5 rooms, brick, water, gas and toilet in house, Cement basement 1810 Euolid, gas and water In house, key next door, 6 rooms 2115 Highland, 6 rooms, gas, water outside door 1101 Michigan, 7 rooms, modern 2408 Montgall, 8 room mod., water bill paid 2100 E. 9th St, modern, 8 rooms 559 Campbell, 9 rooms, water In house, water bill paid 2407 Grove, 9 room modern 1719 Agnes, 6 room, partly modern 1916 East 11th, 6 room 2457 Bellefontaine, 5 room 2144 Bellview, 5 room 527 Lydia, 4 room apartment 807 Forest, 3 room brick apartment 2630 Cottage, 3 room brick 221 E. 22nd, 4 room modern 1907 E. 9th St, 7 room modern ..... 2034 Holmes St, 7 room modern STORE ROOMS. 1433 East 19th, new modern brick ..... 1415 East 19th, new modern brick ..... 2306 Vine, brick store-room 1431 E. 18th, store-room, strictly modern 1433 E. 19th, store-room, strictly modern 1415 E. 19th, brick store room WE KEEP OUR TENANTS EMPLOYED. Afro-America Com 1510E. Eight Home 802, East KANSAS o-American Invest Company 1510E. Eighteenth Street 2.East KANSAS CITY, MO. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIAB Paye the highest cash prices for J bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and eve SQUARE, DEALING AND HONEY Place of Business—100S-100S North T Mrs. C. L. Hodgson MASSAGE, HAIR TONICS and HAIR STRAIGHTENER COMBS PERFECTION PIANO POLISH WE DELIVER ANYWHERE 929 Nebraska Avo, Kansas City, Kan. THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER highest cash prices for junk at all times, rags or brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL BILLS—100S-1008 North Third Street, Kansas BELL, WEST Pays the highest cash prices for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE-DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—100S-100S North Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas Office Phone Bill West, 880 Residence, 132? N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 061 West S. H. Thompson, M.D. Office 152 M. 8th Street frame, just finished remodeling, newly decorated. Price $1,750.00; $50 down, $15 monthly. age, $1700.00, $200.00 down, $15.00 cottage, $2250; $150 down, $15 residence, $2750; $300 down, $25 slate roof, an excellent bargain h. on Kansas City real estate, 1st or cottages. modern cottage $1500.00. $200.00 lot 50 by 145, price $600.00, easy brick, slate roof, an excellent bar month. Kansas City, Kansas, five room house, one land. Price $1800.00. $500.00 Mark, Kansas City, Kansas, 4 room chicken house, one acre of ground, line, price $900.00, easy terms. MENT. water furnished $ 9.00 iments, $9 and 11.00 range, fuel and lights furnished 11.00 line 12.50 and gas 14.00 clastern water 10.00 8.00 18.00 25.00 30.00 pays water bill 7.00 water and gas 12.50 gas and toilet in house, 17.50 key next door, 6 rooms 17.50 outside door 15.00 22.50 will paid 20.00 house, water bill paid 20.00 22.50 15.00 18.00 14.00 14.00 8.00 10.00 7.00 15.00 22.50 16.00 ENT list is the best we have. you to buy. An Investment pany eenth Street CITY, MO. Bell, 782 East LE JUNK DEALER junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, everything in the junk line. ST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Old Street, Kansas City, Kansas BELL, WEST 3577. Bell Phone, West 2476W. PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE PHONE Pricea losa. Deal with proprietors. No. high salaries, commissions, big rents, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City. Kansas The Advocate News in Napa Californi ed Homes in Washoukee than All Greeks Combined. Published to W. A --- Many are taking advantage of the reduced rate for The Advocate. Save fifty cents. Until January 1, one dollar only. See G. A. Gregg on or before the 31st. The Advocate is anxious to publish the news. Send it to G. A. Gregg by Tuesday of each week. Her Will Written on an Envelope. A few hours before she passed away Mrs. Catherine Lewis, an old colored woman of Leavenworth, handed to the nurse an envelope on which was written a few lines as her last will and testament. She bequeathed all of her real estate, consisting of two lots in Oklahoma and two lots in New Mexl. We Hope All of Had A Merry Xmas and T and Prosper May B Bouldin 1608 N. 8th St. We Hope All of Our Customers Had A Merry and Pleasant Xmas and That a Happy and Prosperous New Year May Be Yours Bouldin Cleaners 1808 N. 5th St. Bell Phone W. 838 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! WE HAVE KEPT FROM COULD—HIGH COST TO Owing to the advance of the past twelve months with four hundred per cent up in gret very much to say that vccate will have to raise year. The monthly rate WE HAVE KEPT FROM IT AS LONG AS WE COULD—HIGH COST OF PAPER COMPELS US TO DO SO. Owing to the advance of price in newspaper print in the past twelve months with prospects of it going another four hundred per cent up in the next few months, we regret very much to say that on January 1, 1917, The Advocate will have to raise its subscription to $1.50 per year. The monthly rate in the city will be 15 cents. Nearly all dollar papers throughout the country have long since raised their price of subscription, but The Advocate has been hopeful and holding out for a drop in prices, but there seems no relief at all. A CHANCE TO GET THE PAPER FOR $1.00. All those who subscribe between now and January 1, 1917, for one year, will receive The Advocate for one year for one dollar, payable in advance. If you want to save 50 cents send in your $1.00 before January 1, 1917. All who fail to pay up by January 1, will be dropped from our books. This, however, will not exempt any one who is in debt to the paper, from paying. According to the Federal law, anyone owing for a newspaper is held responsible and expected to settle the claim. Remember, you can still take advantage of the $1.00 per year in advance rate, by paying your subscription before January 1, 1917. Send your money into the office, 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. To Pastors and Churches: We are now ready to give you our best service in conducting revivals and rendering programs of "Folk Songs." Write or ring, you can get us. The best of recommendations is so desired. Rev. A. Moore, Manager Moore's Evangelistic Party and Gospel Jubilee Singers, 611 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas Phone, Bell West 2266. QUINDARO, KANSAS. The several churches observed Xmas. The children were made happy. The U. B. F. had a reception. W. U. has a two weeks' vacation. Many students are at home. co, to a small negro boy named Moseley, who carried in wood and kept up the fires until she was taken to the hospital. The "will" was probated; and, there being no relatives, the boy will get the property. Rev. D. D. Davis, of Little Rock, Ark., was called here last week on account of the serious sickness of his son, who with his wife were on their way from Louisville, Ky., to visit his parents, took a severe attack of pneumonia from a cold coach in which he and his wife were passengers and had to be taken off here for medical treatment. The "Busy Bees" of the three numbers gave a public installation Thursday evening at M. and O. hall. Grand Master Mixon performed the installation which was very solemn and beautiful. A fine program was rendered before the ceremony. Our 1917 CHRISTMAS AND TAX SAVINGS CLUB Is Now Ready. Join now and have more money next year. ---LET US SHOW YOU--- MINNESOTA AVENUE STATE BANK 5th And Minnesota Where All the Street Cara Go The Bank of Personal Service H. A. MENDENHALL, Pres. H. J. GROSSMAN, Vice-Pres. E. H. BROWNE, Cashier HOME MADE CANDIES For X NONE Better or 720 Minnes Two Great H at For Xmas NONE NICER Better or Cheaper 720 Minnesota Avenue Two Great Holiday Feature at the COSMOS CLUB DEC 22ND. "OLD-FASHIONED DANCE AT PUNKIN CENTER" Handsome prizes for the most comical "Rube" costumes. Ye Olde Fashioned Quadrille. Prompter .... Prof. Bob. Thomas Big delegations will be present from Possum Trot, Coon Holler, Chillin Switch, Bethel and all pints in footin' distance. "Swing Corners, All!" THE DOTY THE DOTY LAUNDRY THE DOTY LAUNDRY Cleaning and Dyeing We are now prepared to give you first class work and services on all kinds of Laundry and Cleaning. IMPROVE YOUR HAIR IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KIHKY, NAPPY AND SMARLS UP ALL OVER YOUR HEAD USE FORD'S HAIR POMADE PENCE 20 CENTS MADE ONLY BY Charles Sondell CHICAGO, U.S.A. FORD'S HAIR POMADE PENCE 20 CENTS MADE ONLY BY Charles Sondell CHICAGO, U.S.A. THE NATURAL OIL PRODUCT AND YOU WILL FIND A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES THE HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE, EASIER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT FOR SALE OF DRUGGISTS OR DEALERS TOILET ARTICLES OR DIRECT UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE IN SENDING DIRECT ALWAYS SEND MONEY BY P.O. OR EXPRESS MONEY ORDER OR REGISTERED LETTER FORDS HAIR POMADE IS A NATURAL OIL PRODUCT GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN NO VASELINE OR PETROLITUM OR ANY OTHER MINERAL OILS OR PESOINOUS DRUGS MAINTAINED BY THE Kmas NICER Cheaper ota Avenue Holiday Features the DEC. 29TH. MASQUERADE BALL Prizes will be awarded on originality shown, and the completeness in which the idea is carried out; hence, an inexpensive costume may be a prize-winner. The famous Cosmos Orchestra will be there with bells on (the drum). The club has installed a checking system to safeguard wraps. Admission to each of these special dances .....25e LAUNDRY and Dyeing you first class work and service on 841 MINNESOTA AVE. ROVE HAIR THE NEW IDEA "pressing and training the hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGANS 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. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YEAR 'ROUND USE! A complete and most interesting showing of Christmas Gift Suggestions for every member of the family. Picture Frames and Framing MAUNDER-DAUGHERTY MERGANT 632-634 Minnesota Ave. Phones West 181. "SHOP EARLY" DER-DAUGHERTY MERGANTILE 632-634 Minnesota Ave. Phones West 181. ARLY" "MAIL" 632-634 Minnesota Ave. Phones West 181. "SHOP EARLY" "MAIL EARLY" HERBOLD TRUNK CO. Manufact FINE SAMPLE TRUNKS Polishing and Rep We Deliver Manufacturers of FINE SAMPLE TRUNKS AND SAMPLE CASES Polishing and Repairing a Specialty We Deliver Promptly. TREASURES 931 MINNESOTA AVE. KANSAS CITY Home Phone 6856 Main Bell Phone DUNLAP LAUNDRY C 217-19 West 14th Street. The Best Laundry Service Po Soft Water UsedExclusively b DUNLAP LA 217-19 West The Best Laundry Soft Water Usedl DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us Geo. McClelland Hodgson MirrorCo Boll, W. 384 Home, W. 894 Old mirrors resilvered And Rentals, Room 18 1.2 People Bank Building, Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ava. 7th street Entrance, Up-stairs. FOR RENT. 2 room houses, city water, $5.00 per month. 4 room House, close in, city water, $8.00 per month. 5 room House, city water, $18 per month. HOUSES FOR SALE. 4 room house, 25 ft. $100.60. $8.00 per month. 5 room House, city water, $18 per month. HOUSES FOR SALE. 4 room house, 25 ft., $100.00. 3 room house, 20 ft., $550.00, $25 down, balance to suit. 50 ft. vacant lot, $200 cash. Fine—5 room house, water and gas. 50 ft. font, $1,500. $150 down and the balance to suit. 41-3 acres 1 mile west of the city Will divide, $250 per acre. $100 down, $3 per month with interest. Not colored. NOTARY PUBLIC STENORG Office 1512 N. 5th St. Bell Phone, West 380 Bell West 183 FISH MOSS; GOV. AND SUPPLIE. Will be had as needed the demand lasts. Your Florist MRS. T. A MOSE Florist. 710 Minnesota A The Advocate Goes in More Colored Homes in Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published in 18 The Advocate will be 15 cents per month beginning January First, 1917. And $150 per year. One dollar per year if you subscribe before January Home Phone 6856 Main MERCANTILE GO. Phones West 181. "MAIL EARLY" turers of AND SAMPLE CASES. alring a Specialty Promptly. UNDRY CO. 14th Street. Service Possible Exclusively by Us Hodgson MirrorCo Old mirrors resilvered NEW ONES MADE TO ORDER Work Guaranteed HOME PHONE W. 1619 1017 N. 5TH T. Kansas City Kansas Bell Phone, West 1131. IDA MAE JONES NOTARY PUBLIC Public Stenographer Office 1512 N. 5th St. K. C., K. Bell Phone, West 380 Res., Phone Bell West 1830 FISH MOSS; GOLD FISH AND SUPPLIES Will be had as needed so long as the demand lasts. Your Florist MRS. T. A. MOSELEY. Florist. 710 Minnesota Ave. KANSAB CITY, KAB. DRESS MAKING AND PLAIN SEWING. We Guarantee Satisfaction Our Prices Reasonable. MRS. ELEN TRAYLOR, 828 Nebraska Ave. Bell, West 3522. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Bell Phone 183 Grand