Kansas City Advocate

EVERYBODY HAS TO REGISTER THIS YEAR----DO IT NOW TWELVE MONTHS $1.50 HISTORY OF EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE AND ITS GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS BY ITS EFFICIENT PRESIDENT REV. JOHN A. GREGG, WHO IS A BROTHER OF PROF. G. A. GREGG OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF THE ADVOCATE. Jacksonville, Fla., Special to The Advocate: A few days ago during a visit to Live Oak, Florida I ran across some very interesting history in connection with the educational activities of the Church of Allen in the "Land of Sunshine and Flowers." And I might right here, by way of parenthesis, that just fifty years ago next summer, the African Methodist church was established in Florida. As early as the latter part of the sixties, the late Rev. Charles H. Pearce, founder of our church in the state, together with a number of other pioneers, began a movement toward the establishment of an institution was to give educational advantages to the ministry of the connection, and such others as desired to avail themselves of the same. A large two story frame building was erected and the corner stone laid in 1872. A great storm blew the building down; the timbers and bricks were sold and a man bought the corner stone for twenty-five cents and used it as a headstone for his mother's grave, where it stood for many years, until the old cemetery was abandoned. In passing that way some years later the son of the builder of the school, who was by vow a minister in the Baptist church, chanced to see the stone nearly covered with grasses and dirt. Hold the stone in a corner of the old lot and watched it for fifteen years. The other day, when the A. M. E. church of Live Oak was holding a week's celebration, the Rev. Simpkins surprised all by bringing in the stone and telling its history. Ten years after the laying of the corner stone at Live Oak, and the untimely death of the first educational effort, brought about by the lack of funds and a great fire that swept away everything that the Rev. Pearce had, another movement was started at Jacksonville by the late Rev. W. P. Ross, the pastor then of historic Mt. Zion church. This school was called Divinity High School, and had considerable success until it, too, was destroyed by the great fire of 1901 that swept away the greater part of Jacksonville. Out of the embers of that fire, spring Phoenik-like, the school that took its name from the late Bishop Waters, and as known as Edward Waters College. This school had no fixed abode, living a sort of nomadic life in various rented halls, until the administration of the late Bishop Salter, when Salter Hall was erected on the present site. Finally, under the administration of the present bishop, the Rt. Rev. John Hurst, who comes back to us for a second Quadrenium, all indebtedness was paid, other buildings erected and the school has taken its place an one of the well regulated and leading schools of the church. The man who have served as presidents of the institution are: W. P. Ross, J. E. Lee, J. J. Welch, H. W. Arment, — Wetkins, J. R. Scott, Jr. J. P. Q. Wallace R. J. Holloway, A. H. Attaway and the writer. Edward Waters owns six acres in Jacksonville, twelve lots in South Jacksonville, twelve lots in Sweetwater, thirteen acres at Hibernia and thirty acres at High Springs. The six acres in Jacksonville, on which are located the buildings, form a beauty spot in our section of the city that is at once both attractive, and the cause of much favorable comment by all who go out the much traveled Kings Road, over which the Dixie Highway enters Jacksonville. Besides the barn, garage and wagon and buggy, sheds, we have a fine, well-equipped and modern laundry,ALTER Hall, the girl's dormitory containing seventy-one rooms, the residence in which the Bishop and President live, the boys' dormitory of fifty-two rooms, and our recently completed "Centennial Building," costing between $35,000 and $40,000, Florida's contribution to one hundred years of --- African Methodism. This new building as of pressed brick, containing Grant. Auditorium 80 by 60 feet, with an additional edge of 20 feet named for the late Blahop Grant of saluted memory, carpentry, printing, tailoring and domestic science, departments, a library and seven large class rooms, besides the offices of president, auditor and executive board. The members of the faculty of twenty-three members come from such institutions as Kansas University, Oberlin, Wilberforce, Gammon, Fisk, Biddle, New England Conservatory, Morris Brown, Morgan College, Allen and Florida A. & M. College. Our students, numbering nearly five hundred, come principally from Florida, also Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and as far west as Missouri. Our curriculum embraces theology, grammar, college preparatory, normal and college courses, music, business, tailoring, dressmaking, domestic science, printing and carpentry. Our last year's graduating class numbered twenty-seven. Edward Waters College holds her own in athletics in this part of the country. In basketball, our girls have only two defeats registered against them in three seasons; in baseball, since I have been here, our losses and victories are about even with several teams. we have played, while for two years our football team holds the championship of Florida and South Georgia, having wrested the laurels from the Florida A. & M. College after five years of consecutive defeats. The school is in a very healthy condition, financially, notwithstanding these very hard times, and our orders are honored without question, for it has been our motto to pay as we go. Our books show that, during the quadrium which closed with our last general conference, exactly eighty-three thousand seven hundred and forty-four dollars and fifty-six cents was raised and contributed for Edward Waters College. All have contributed toward making our work down here very pleasant and profitable, and as a cap sheaf of our pleasure, the twenty-four Presiding elders of the state, made a Thanksgiving offering to the school of a fine five passenger Cadillac, and you should see me at the steering wheel, taking my place in the string of the many cars that go spinning along the streets of Jacksonville on our rare sunny afternoons. CITIZENS' FORUM. The Citizens' Forum met as usual at the Metropolitan church and after devotionals by Chaplain Brown a good program was rendered. Some of its principal features were the paper, "Does It Pay?" by Mr. Cunningham, president of the Santa Fe, Literary, which meets six days in a week. Inst. solo, Miss Dwiggins, and a tragic recitation by Mr. Chas. Stewart, of Chicago. A large crowd came in late. Next Sunday is election of officers, and the president has secured Prof. J. R. Lee of Lincoln High or Judge Sims to speak. At the Interstate Prof. J. P. King was termed the silver tongued orator. Mrs. W. Dwiggins' paper was praised, and she was elected chairman of the executive committee and Kansas City, Kansas, is the next place of meeting of the Interstate. Mrs. Davig sang well and Mr. T. Davis had a poem. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE Sunday, December 31st, the pastor recelved five into the church and baptized 5. Among the candidates for baptism was Mr. A. Younger from the Bible class. The Baptism was at night and the pastor preached a good sermon on the derivation of baptism. A large crowd was present. Members of this church will assist in the Union revival of 20 Baptist churches which begins January 14 and runs two weeks in Missouri then transfers over here on Sunday, January 28. The collection was over $70. Among about 20,000 who witnessed the Messiah at Convention Hall, about 10 of our race attended. It was fine. And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, JANUARY 5, 1917. TWO-PROMINENT OHIO WOMEN VISITING HERE. Mrs. John R. Budd of Springfield, and Mrs. C. W. Napper of Greenfield, Ohio, are the very pleasant guests of Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Buster, 1924 North Sixth street. Mrs. Budd, is a sister of Mrs. Buster, and Mrs. Napper is also a relative. Kansas City, Kansas, feels honored in having as visitors two such prominent ladies from the Buckeye state. They expect, to remain about four weeks. At the assembly of Sumner High school at the reopening Tuesday morning Dr. W. H. Thomas, pastor of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., addressed the students. His subject was "What Is Your Life." Dr. Chas. Stewart of Chicago, talked to the boys and girls separately on Wednesday. Both talks were of much good and inspiration. There were quite a number of former graduates and students of Sumner back during the holidays. Their friends were glad to see them and to know they were doing well. Miss Margaret Harris, daughter of a well to do farmer in Hudson, Kas., and graduate of K. U., will read The Adovcate. LET US, BE THE DERRICK NOT THE BUILDING As The Advocate has entered starts as a part which goes to great multitude of the business and serves its purpose to the be- its race and humanity. We ex- of broadness, fairness and how never fear to uphold right and no partiality will be entertain- ever; but if such could be de- of that one, who never had life a newspaper has an opportunity a community that opportunity that community, in supporting whose purpose and desire is a be the derrick to the building derrick, is our 1917 motto. As The Advocate has entered upon a new year 1917, it starts as a part which goes to make up the whole of a great multitude of the business world. It fills its niche and serves its purpose to the best of its present ability to its race and humanity. We expect to continue along lines K. P. ENDOWMENT BOARD MET HERE—DR. THOMPSON ENTER-TAINS WITH DINNER AT Y. The endowment board of Knights of Pythias of Sunflower Grand Lodge of Kansas, was in session last Saturday at the office of the grand chancellor, Dr. S. H. Thompson, the chairman, 1512 North Fifth street. While the session was not a lengthy one a lot of important business was transacted. The endowment department was reported to be in a healthy condition and the death rate since the meeting of the last Grand Lodge session had been remarkably low only being two deaths since July. At the close of the session Dr. Thompson enertained at dinner at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. the members of the board and a few inylted guests. Those who partook of his hospitality were Dr. D. H. Davis, of Independence, Kas., Grand Secretary of endowment board; Judge J. H Guy of Topeka, grand attorney; Dr Mark. Anthony, Dr. J. R. Thompson and Editor Thos. Kennedy. Rev. H. Franklin Bray, the Union Evangelist and his company, passed through here-Tuesday from Atchison where they closed a three weeks' campaign Sunday night with great success. Dr. Bray was a caller at The Advocate office. The evangelist and his company will conduct an over Sunday meeting at Paola, Kas, in a white church by special invitation. It has been reported that Mrs. Nick Childs of Topeka and the mother of Mrs. George William of Washington Boulevard, is quite ill. Mrs. Childs is the wife of Editor Nick Childs of the Toneka Plainside. The Advocate extends its fullest sympathy. The Interstate Literary took some advance steps. A record of the 25 years is to be compiled by Prof. E. J. Hawking, George Brown and Mrs. E. M. Gray. SUMNER_HIGH. PROF. AND MRS. G. A. GREGG EN- TERTAIN WITH FINE NEW YEAR'S DINNER. Prof. and Mrs. G. A. Gregg, entertained royally at their hospitable home, 2214 Russell avenue on New Year's day to an elegant turkey dinner. Those present were Mrs. Alice Highwarden, Mr. and Mrs. Thora. Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Foster and family. The dinner was elaborate and the large variety of good things to eat were so appetizing, the groats of the heavy laden table were soon relieved by its surrounding friends. After dinner the guests were pleasantly entertained by the two sweet daughters of the hostess. Enfice sang and Ruth accompanied at the piano. In due line the guests departed wishing professor, wife and their ideal family a happy and prosperous New Year. Attorney Booker made the report of the Interstate in Topeka. He said Mrs. Dwiggins of the Forum had a paper, which was highly praised by the delegates present. Mrs. T. Davis solo was good. Mr. Davis read a pogin there and the Interstate is to be held here December, 1917. Mr. J. L. Campbell, a student on Manhattan, will be a reader of The Advocate. BACK TO THE BUILDING AND MING TO THE DERRICK. vered upon a new year 1917, it to make up the whole of a press world. It fills its niche best of its present ability to expect to continue along lines councy, to foe or friend, but and justice. As in the past dained from any source what- detected it would be in favor life's chance. If it's true that unity of bettering conditions of city is limited in proportion to ing and advocating a factor a constructive one. Let us ing and not the building to the COLORED RACE WILL HONOR LIMA SHERIFE. Columbus, O., Dec. 27.—In recognition of his defense of a Negro prisoner against a mob at Lima, August 31, Sheriff Sherman Ely, of Allen county, will be presented with a loving-cup by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at a meeting of the local branch of the association here this evening. Governor Willis is slated to make an address. FOR SALE—BONNER SPRINGS. One 3-room house, 50 ft. $400, $75 cash, balance terms. One 2-room. house, 50 ft., $300, $50 cash, balance terms. 4 one-acre tracts, $175 per acre. About 1,000 feet from interurban line. $40 cash, balance to suit purchaser. These tracts will increase in value rapidly. SEE W. H. RHODES, 923 Oakland K. C., K. Bell West 3739W. Rev. J. C. C. Owens of North Sixth street, met with quite a painful accident last Saturday, falling on the slippery streets and spraining its wrist badly. We are sorry to learn of this painful accident. Mrs. John A. Gregg was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Lucy Brown, of Lawrence. Mrs. Brown is very sick. All of her family were at home. A legislative committee composed of Prof. Rountree, Mr. Brooks of Hutchinson, Prof. G. A. Gregg. This committee will be alert as to all matters of racial interest. Mr. H. N. Stowe, winner of the oratorical prize, is a subscriber for The Advocate. Mrs. Lydia Lewis is very sick on Troup avenue. INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION LARGEST IN-HISTORY--GREAT PRAISE GIVEN TOPEKANS WILL MEET IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, NEXT YEAR. Topeka, Kas., Dec. 30—The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Inter-State Literary Association in Topeka, during the Christmas holidays brought together, some of the most noted men and women of the race, including artists, doctors, lawyers, poets, professors, college presidents, teachers—in fact men and women of thought, in every walk of life. The sessions opened with addresses of welcome, and a special address by Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, Wichita, Kansas, and the annual address of President G. G. Brown, M. D., of the same place. Charles Stewart, A. M., D.D., of Chicago, Ill., general missionary of the National Baptist convention was also among the speakers. All sessions were held in the auditorium of Shiloh Baptist church, and attracted large crowds. Each number on the program was well rendered, producing the highest thought. Perhaps nothing during the session attracted more attention and comment than the original poem of the "poet laureate," Tilford Davis, of Kansas City, Kas. He also composed the opening ode and the parting song which were published in the program. Mr. Davis is original in his style of writing, and always drives home a truth. The reception and banquet on Thursday night called for many commendations and praises on the part of the visitors. They were loud in their praises, and said many nice things about the chairman of the executive committee, James H. Gury. Much praise is also due Prof. Roundtree and I. H. Monroe, together with all who worked with them on the local committee. The prize orations, declamations, music and poetry, brought to the church Friday night a crowd which was unable to get inside of the church and many were turned away. It was one of the most interesting events ever witnessed in Topeka. The prize winners were: Declamation—Miss Annabel Sawyer, Topeka, first; Misses Evan and Theeresa Barker, Topeka, second. Poetry—Miss Hattie Ingram, Leavenworth, first; Archibald Jones, Topeka, second. Oratory—H. N. Stone, Lawrence, first; W. H. Jones, Topeka, second. Music—Charles Wood, Winfield, first. At the afternoon meeting Kansas City, Kas., was selected as the next meeting place and the following officers for 1917 were elected: Mrs. E. M. Guy, Topeka, president; I. Butler, Jr., Hutchinson, first vice president; Charles Henry, Emporia, second vice president; Miss H. Ingram, Leavenworth, third vice president; W. D. Harrison, Lawrence, recording secretary; Miss Carrie L. Burney, Wichita, assistant recording secretary; Mrs. Walter Caldwell, Atchison, corresponding secretary; J. Hawkins, Fort Scott, treasurer; Roland Butler, Garden City, historian, and Mrs. M. J. McDonald, Great Bend, chaplain. Executive committee is as follows: Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, Kansas City, Kas., chairman; Miss Gladys Anderson, Lawrence; J. S. Bower, Wichita; N. Sawyer, Topeka, and Mrs. H. O. Cook, Kansas City, Mo. Committee on resolutions — J. H. Guy, Topeka; Dr. X. Y. Z. Harvex Lawrence; Dr. W. S. Brooks, Wichita; J. P. King, Kansas City, Kas., and Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, Kansas City, Kas. Will meet in Kansas City next year. NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE CLASS. This Bible class will reconvene from its holiday-vacation Wednesday, January 10., 1917, at Mrs. E. Blue's residence, 939. Nebraska avenue at 7 o'clock. Lesson 1 Thess. 1 and 2, chapters. All are invited. Miss. May McClelland, Sec.; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Leader. NOTICE. TO MUSICIANS. Any musician wishing to join the First Regiment band, of K. P.e. of Kansas which will be organized on the 14th day of January, be at the Knights of Tabor hall, corner Ninth and Everett at 2 p. m. on said date, Quindaro and Western Imperial take notice. Director, Prof. Andrew Washington. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. CHAPLAIN ALLEN OF KANBAS STATE - PRISON - DELIVERED A FINE - SERMON SUNDAY EVENING. On last Sunday evening the members and friends of First A. M. E. church were given a great treat with one of the most logical and practical gospel sermons that has been their pleasure to hear for many a day. Rev. Dr. Allen, chaplain of the Landing state prison, delivered the message. Dr. Allen is an eloquent speaker and his association and work for the past several years in an institution of this kind, as he stated, has been the means of opening up the flood gates into the lives of men and women who have never had a chance to live above their environments. It is hoped that the good chaplain may return to us for another such message. Rev. P. A. Peterson, a student of the theological department at Parkville, Mo., accompanied Mr. Allen and sang a beautiful and touching solo. Watch meeting was started at 10:30 o'clock, at which time Dr. Barksdale preached. One young man was converted and another was reclaimed. A large audience was present to welcome the New Year in and bid the old year goodbye. Bishop H. Blanton Parks of the Fifth Episcopal district will probably preach this Sunday morning. Dr. Ransom, the pastor of all the people, is still furthering plans for the completion of the work which has been going on. There is no one who has worked as hard either in planning or giving, to carrying out the best interest of the communicants of this church than its pastor; and a man of such brain and push need never fear of failure in spirit or support. KANSAS CITY, MO. Mr. L. B. Blackburn who has for a number of weeks been a sufferer from a paralytic stroke, is slowly recovering at Wheatly Provident hospital. Miss Jeanette Walker of the Indianapolis schools, spent the holidays with her cousin, J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo. Charles R. Heath who was recently arrested at Atchison, Kas., and lodged in the Wyandotte county jail, Kansas City, Kas., charged with misuse of the mails and selling fraudulent shares in the name of the U. S. Steel Corporation was carried to Chicago, where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the U. S. prison at Leavenworth, Kas., for one year. He had the ability of a statesman but used it like a foot pad to rob widows and over confident men. Mrs. B. Carroll had an elaborate dinner New Years' day for her husband from San Francisco. Her brother, Dr. D. Davis of Independence, was present and Mrs. M. C. Matthews was an invited guest. Covers were 'laid for eleven. Miss Margaret Goins who has been making her home with Mrs. R. A. Adams of 1016 Tauromee boulevard, leaves on January 14th for Bermuda to be gone six months. She goes with Miss C. H. Smith of Kansas City, Mo., one of her customers. 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. Nebraska avenue, Kanzag City, Kanzas. It will be quite a favor as well as helpful—Ed. ing her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Tyler on East Tenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowens gave a beautiful house party at the home of Mr. Tyler, 121 East Tenth street, in honor of their daughter, Miss Fay Bowren. The evening was spent in music and recitals after which a three-course luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Cora and Buddy Huller, Miss Mary Johnston of Great Bend, and Miss Nannie Thomas, Mr. Herel Owens, Mr. Terl and Nelson Brockshaw of Jetmore, Mr. Huller and Dr. Newsome. After a delightful evening we all left, declaring Miss Fay to be an ideal hostess. Dr. and Mrs. Allen, of East Elthight street, gave a New Year dinner party in honor of Mrs. Allen's mother, Mrs. Boalwar of Denver, Col. Those present were: Editor M. B. Brook, Rev. Sticks of Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Renfro, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas-Owens and son, Herel. Mr. Paul Pedkins and Dr. Newsome. To say the least it was a real banquet table laden with all the good things heart could wish. Mrs. Mary Grayson is spending a few days visiting in Topeka and Kansas City. Hutchinson has one colored mail carrier in the person of Mr. Claud Lewis. Mr. Lewis is a young man full of Pep. He has the highest respect of the people of both races. We only wish we have more young men like him. Little Paul Pirkerson is on the sick list this week. Our evangelist, Rev. Thomas Reaves is holding revival meeting at Iola, Kansas. We wish for him much success. Local Mrs. Ida Flad, 734 New Jersey is on the sick list. Miss Ella Robinson has been suffering considerably with la gripe. Mrs. Fields, 927 Nebraska, has been quite sick this week with tonsillitis. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Miller's little baby that has been so very sick, is improving nicely. Mrs. Albert Miller's mother is recovering from a serious illness. Mrs. Celesta Meeks is sick in bed. Mrs. Russell at 941 Washington boulevard spent the holidays pleasantly in the country. Mrs. Maymie Jenkins of Chicago visited her mother and grandmother, (Mesdames Blue and Dillard) during the holidays. Mrs. E. Blue has been quite sick. Mr. D. W. White is very clever at acting. He took the part of "Apollo" in the Greek pageant. Mr. T. E. Fleming, who has been offered $28,000 for a half section of land, is a new scriber for The Advocate. Prof. Jos. L. Bowles of Wichita is a careful thinker. He will have The Advocate come to his home. Mrs. Hortense Bradford of Pratt, Kas., and a former student of W. U., will enjoy The Advocate in her home. Mr. Blackburn was the first president of the Forum but Attorney Shackleford was the first president to induce large crowds to be present. Mrs. Permella Webster, 325 Nebraska avenue, had an elaborate dinner party January 1st, 1917. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. Brown, mall carrier of Salina, came in his automobile and with Ella Rosmand visited Mrs. Nellie Halford at 431 State. Miss Leona Green visited Miss Brown in Topeka during the last days of Christmas week. Mrs. Ned Jones and her little girl returned Monday to Columbia, Mo., after spending the holidays here. Mrs. Pauline Freeman of State street and her two little children have been quite sick. Mrs. Austin, on Nebraska avenue, who met with an accident in the fall, is getting along nicely. Mrs. S. H. Thompson, who has been confined to her room with illness, is able to be down stairs. Mrs. I. Becks addressed the Metropolitan Mission Circle at Mrs. J. T. Roberts' and Mrs. Roberts served an appetizing menu. The editor appreciated a fine letter this week from his old partner and associate editor, Mr. W. Wallace Needham, of Zanesville, O., better known in Ohio and the East from his writings as "Jinglets." His poems have attracted the attention of many writers of which they have been in every instance very highly spoken of both through the press and personal letters. We also wish to thank our Buckeye friend for the kind words of encouragement for the New Year. The article by Rev. John A. Gregg found on another page should be read. A Kansan in the south coping with conditions. We are glad to get this account. Let us all pull together and by word and deed make our city a good place to live in. Talk up the city. Talk up the good people of the city. Let the others become suppressed by neglect. But keep an alert mind—ready for any emergency. Help as best you can our various business-ventures. Be polite before and behind the counter. Politeness is the best asset in any business. Owing to a fire Monday, Dec. 18, 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 any who they know is not getting their paper. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. Bell phone, West 2968. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Christmas entertainments given at the different colored churches of the city were well attended and every one seemed to have the true spirit of Christmas. Mr. William Harrison and Nannie Tucker are home from K. U. Also the Butler brothers. A large number from our city attended the Interstate Literary association at Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Perkins of East Ninth street have a new baby girl in their home, born December 28. The mother and baby are doing nicely under the care of Dr. Newsome. Mr. T. W. Kirk the foot doctor, will sure make you smile if you call to see him. Dr. Kirk has an office in Hoke building with Dr. Newsome. He is very nice to meet and is building a large practice from both races. We are proud to have among us men like Dr. Kirk and Dr. Newsome. Miss Carrie Burney, one of Hutchinson's best young girls, is spending the holidays at home with her mother at 611 East Sherman. Her many friends are always glad to see her home. Editor M. B. Brooks and Dr. Newsome were the guests at a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Saulter's, 120 East Tenth street. Also his father and mother. To say the-least it was a real Christmas dinner. Miss Fay Bowens, one of Western Kansas', best young ladies, is spend- Happenings Mesdames G. White and L. T. Green have beautiful electric lights installed in their homes. That a new Forum is to be started at the city hall and at another church. The woman president was shrewd enough to let the Forum meet at its usual lucky birthplace until her time was up. That some people ought not to get offended about a pastor shifting his electric lights to save, when he does that even in his own church services. That some of our young people don't keep their word as well as some older persons. That it is right to speak of every good deed done by a person, when it is true, and not wait to only tell it when they are dead and can't hear it. That Prof. Milton Collins called the Society Editor the "life of the night school," the principal calls her the "Night school poetess," and now Atty. Shackleford says she is the "spirit of the Metropolitan church." Is it wrong for them and others to throw flowers at her and others while they can hear it? We need some wholesale houses, some large manufactories to keep our inventions and not sell them, before we can truly patronize our own race, because as it is, when we patronize a few retail enterprises we have, the money really goes back to the other race, anyhow. Some of our race don't like to speak of the many good things some people do or to keep a history of them, but they will tell every bad thing a person does and keep a history of that. The most civilized races from Bible times up tell of each little good deed done and keep it for history. Our editor is one of the broadest minded men in town. Some of our men should show more etiquette to our ladies, and thank them for deeds done, also excuse themselves for certain things. —SOCIETY EDITOR. Mesdames Stella Hayden, W. Dwiggins and L. T. Green were certainly kind in meeting and helping arrange for an entertainment for a church of which they were not members. The writer and manager of the Greek pageant thanks them and also thanks the ladies of her church for their punctuality. The originator of the pageant will produce a pageant of the colored race in February or March and will be assisted by Prof. Jno. Hodge, Prof. J. P. King and other teachers and friends. YATES BRANCH Y. W. C. A. Corner 9th St. and Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas Desirable location. Well furnished rooms. Modern conveniences. Prices $10 per night, $1.25 per week. For further information call Bell phone, West 1568. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Emma Harris, Plaintiff, vs. Trece Harris, Defendant, 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 filled 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. R. J. McFARLAND. Clerk District Court. {First publication December 15, 1916.} Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. 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We hope in this way to assist in building up among our young people a "society" worth while. We are now prepared to give you first class work and service on all kinds of Laundry and Cleaning. BOTH PHONES 156. 841 MINNESOTA AVZ. A FEW OF OUR HOME BARGAINS Why Should You Pay Rent? GEO. McCLELLAND Real Estate and Rentals GRAY'S PRINTING—'That's Right' Sugar Bowl. WE DO OUR OWN BAKING 8 FRESH LOAVES. BREAD 19 CENTS. 1 lb.; not 12 oz. 5c. 32 oz. Leaf 16s. We Make Our Own Candles. SATURDAY SPECIAL SUGAR BOWL 720 Main Ave. NOTICE. Remember that all resolutions, weddings, cards of that's, memor- lame, write ups, announcements of every kind are paid matter, and the cash should come with copy. W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Kansas If we haven't what you want We will get it for you Buckner & McElroy Transfer Company Furniture and Piano Movers, Express and Baggage. Goods stored, packed and shipped by experienced men. The right price with truck and wagon service. 1404-6 Holmes Street. Bell phone Grand 1566-W. Home phone Main 9172. Call Today. Fine Tailoring Suits Made to Order Bell West 4424. M. BOOLKIN Expert Cleaner and Dyer All Alterations Guaranteed. Ladies' Work a Specialty 1806 Quindare Blvd. KANSA9 CITY, KANSA9. ERNEST J. KUBECK ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR People's Nat'l Bank Building. Suite 2 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell W. 66 Home W. 500 F. W. RAGSDALE AUTO EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE We Like Long Hauls Bell, West 8794 J. 223 Virginia Ave. K. C., K. LOOK! LOOK! If your clothes are worn don't fuse. If they're wrinkled or torn don't cuse. But whether wrinkled or worn, Or ragged or torn, If you want them fixed, that's us. N. D. FINE LADIES' WORK A SPECIALTY. We Calt and Deliver. Bell Phone, West 2102. Residence, Bell, West 2223W. 1319 N. 9th St. PERSIAN CREAM HAIR GROWER It is a Beautiful Head of Hair In Your Pride, then Fragrant Hair Flower, the Most Wonderful Decor- ory of the Century Bell, W. 384 PERSIAN CREAM Allaie Growers and Straighteners The Now Way of Treating the Scalp and Growing the Hair. There is nothing like it on the market—extremely different both in principle as well as in its effect. Alcoholic cream is excellent for scalp poultry, but only the best and finest of oils. We give you a binding guarantee to refund your money if Persian Grain Hair Grower is not as represented or falls apart now! Persian Cream is one of the quickest, acting hair grower—re- active and easily used at home. Prices 80 cents. U-N-E-E-D-A DANDERCIDE AND SHANFOO For Dandruff, Seals, Inkling and Recrism Dandruff is a gown disease. It is a parasitical growth affecting the roots of the hair, causing the hair to lose its luster, grow thin or fall out. U-N-D-P-W-M-Dandruff is a Scientific remedy for dandruff. It also cleanses the scalp in a hygienic way. It prevents dandruff and steps licking of the scalp. It also strengthens the hair and helps maintains a healthy scalp condition so that the hair causes to fall out. It prevents any unpleasant odor of the scalp or hair and leads a delicate perfume of its own. Price 25 Cents. U-N-E-E-D-A SKIN BLEACH SKIN BLEACH Clears and Bleaches the Complication Instantly. Makes Dark or Brown Skin Waltier. Will Not Grow Half. Price 50 Cents. Manufactured only by the RANKIN MANUFACTUR- ING CO., Jalr, Tollet and Household Preparations. Obsed, 228 W. Walnut Street. Isantiapolis, Indiana. The Cosmos Club Horne W. 594 VACANT LOTS $55.00 AND UP. Y'S PRINTING—'That's Right First, Second and Always—The Best West '4187. 5th and Oakland A A FINE LETTER BY JUDGE BRADLEY ALONG THE LINE OF REASON. Once again, the spirit of Christ, seems to have controlled the thoughts and deeds of men—and shall we say—"for a season only!" In such a time, the many unknown quantities in the equation of human existence may be observed. And among the first is: There is just as much wealth in the world, In the presence of this Christ spirit; as there would be in its absence. One difference being, that the accumulation of a few, who do not work, will have few millions minus; while the necessities of millions, will have been for the moment met, with the small portion thus used. Another of such quantities is. There is a measureless increase in the happiness and efficiency among that millions of producers of the world's wealth, by reason of this Christ spirit, ever that which obtained, in the absence of it. That spirit did not consist principally in, "Preacing the gospel to the poor" while we revere and serve a God, whom we can easily hoard—(Gold)—as is largely the present practice. That Christ spirit, was concerned in the production and distribution of the wealth of the world as appears from the following sentiment. "Let thy kingdom come on earth, as it is in Heaven. "Give us daily, our portion of bread." "Kingdom," means an established regime of government. "On earth" means here, among men. "Us" means All—those who labor as well as those who live without it. "Daily" means all time—not Christmas only. "Give" does not mean to dole out as a charity, but rather, that in garnering the wealth of the world, we should make it the rule—to give to everyone—the product of his toil. In such a realm and under such a rule, men at least would be free. To obtain and have what they needed and desired, rather than enthralled in such manner as to need and receive Charity. Under such a reign of Reason, there would be neither prince nor pauper, and Christmas would remain twelve months in the year. "Thy kingdom come on earth as it in heaven." Did anyone ever hear of a million for a billionaire in that kingdom? Not as yet I believe. Neither are they necessary to the highest attainment in our civilization even though they give gifts at this Christmas season. Pause just a moment to think whose wealth is being given? Who produced it? And bear in mind the basic truth: All wealth is produced by labor in and upon natural resources. Then in the case before us, where the Giver "Toils not, neither does he spin." Has he ALL the right to this wealth over which he assumes control, and precumes to give a pittance as a Charity? That little prayer uttered by The Christ, was indeed wonderful; it is sufficiently comprehensive to be the constitution of a government of worlds, and would never have need for an amendment. Then why not, all the year around think, act and pray as did that greatest of all Reformers—The Christ? If his prayer is not sufficiently spectacular for church and religious purposes why not adopt it from a civic and economic point of view? It would at least be in keeping with Reason and Common Sense, which alone "can have worth and continuity." Without which our civilization, as we call it, is leading fast to its overthrow and to its displacement by its successor. The National Civic Federation will treat some phases of this equation of human existence at its meeting in January, 1917. This action will not in anywse be premature—if indeed, it can be said to be in time. After appointing 50 women to hold prayer meetings during the great union revival beginning January 14 and 25, Rev. D. A. Holmes, Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. Nelson were appointed publishing committee for the four weeks. Mrs. Jennie Dorsey-Ferguson of Chicago, who has visited her mother during the holidays, returned to her home Monday evening. Mrs. Ferguson was highly entertained while here. Mrs. Frances White has been sick three weeks. Mr. Reuben Harris of Washington boulevard, and one of our old citizens, is quite sick at his home with pneumonia. Mrs. Jennie Smith, 907 Washington boulevard, is getting along nicely from the operation performed some time ago, of which her many friends will be pleased to know. Mrs. McCurdy's mother, on Walker, is regaining her health after a severe spell of sickness. Mrs. Lindsy Taylor, on Grandview boulevard, has been confined to her home for two weeks with illness. Mr. T. B. Crosby of Williamsport, Tenn., is visiting his mister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Fleming, 910 Walker, where he will spend a few weeks. Mrs. Allie Houston, 431 Nebraska, is suffering with an attack of la gripe. Mrs. Mary Godfrey, 327 Troup, has been quite sick. The Advocate, "A Clean Family Paper," delivered at your door for 15c per month. If you want to know something about your relatives, friends and what is going on in the city, subscribe for your home paper, 15c per month. Your own home paper does not charge for news matter, and any subscriber is welcome to space in its column. Miss K. Alexander expects to go to California soon. Prof. G. E. Watson, instructor in the public schools of Fort Scott, a faithful attendant at the sessions of the I. S. L., will read The Advocate. Mr. A. P. Smith, whose son acquitted himself well and who has been in the mall service at Topeka for several years, is a subscriber for The Advocate. Miss Hattle Ingram, principal of Lincoln school in Leavenworth and winner of first prize in poetry, becomes a reader of The Advocate. Rev. L. D. Stevens of Topeka will be a reader of The Advocate. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, who is carrying Wichita by storm and who made a favorable Impression at the I. S. L., will read The Advocate. Calla Handkerchief Dangerous. Dr. S. F. Robbins of New York is engaged in a campaign of overthrowing the pocket handkerchief, which he says continues to be a dangerous source of infection long after a person has recovered from such diseases as infantile paralysis and even common "colds," "The day will come," he says, "when the customary cotton rag is replaced by the cheap and clean Japanese paper napkin, which is burned after it has been used. Infants and children are helpless against the rubbing of strange handkerchiefs over their perspiring and grimy faces. The public roller towel of the past was innocuous as compared to the family pocket handkerchief. Bitter experience will drive home the lesson that neglected noses, mouths and throats, which are largely, if not exclusively, responsible for the ultimate crippling of the unfortunate victims of disease and ignorance." No Escape. "You cannot get away from it!" declared old Festus Pester. "Every time I expressed my sentiments about present-day politics and the election, I trampled on somebody's sensitive toes. So I lately resolved that thereafter I would confine my criticism exclusively to the late Anneke Jans. I did not suppose there was a friend of that lamented gentleman (or was she a lady?) left on earth. But just as soon as they could get around to it, squads of them opened up on me in the Public Mind, and poured shot and shell, grape and canister into my quilvering ranks from both sides and the back. No use in talking—in addition to death and taxes, the Public Mind is inevitable."—Kansas City Star. Uncle Sam's Printing Plant. Some $2,000,000 pounds of paper and 65,000,000 pounds of ink are used annually by Uncle Sam's big printery, the government printing office, and the total expense of the office is something like $6,000,000 a year. Employees work eight hours'n day, receive a compensation comparing favorably with union wages throughout the country and are allowed 30 days' vacation with pay each year. Some divisions of the office run night forces all year and others only during the sessions of congress. Employees working at night receive a 20 per cent advance over day, rates of pay. A. L. MILL, Groverton, Maula, Wey Goods and Meb Gena. Coyner 11th and Program Amo. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Dell West 682. Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money Bell West Office Place Residue Bell Office Phone Bell West $50 Residence 1381 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, $61 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 8th Street Bell Phone, West $711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. At Right. DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon $15 Minnesota Ave. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 8rd Std. Bell, W. $385 West 1520 West 2357M Suite 32-33 Stubba Bldg. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell Phone, West 889. Bell Phone West 8569. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 511 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Insure Your Hair And watch it grow, by using the great sanitary hair dreading HER-TRU-LINE. 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 fading out, breaking off or splitting at the ends. It makes coarse, stubborn, kinky hair soft and long and easy to manage. 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. D. H. DUNCAN BARBER SHOP The East India Hair ```markdown ``` with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known Beautiful Black eye-brows, also restores Gray I. Can be used with Hot Irons for straightening Price Sent by Mall 50 Cents—10 Cents E. S. D. LYON, General 814 East Second Street. 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. Real Estate and Nautica & W. NELOWS & CO. Real Estate Dealers 600 Mina Ave. Up-Stalra, K. G., K. Home Phone, W. 1038. Bell Phone, West 1748. A. A. WILSON in Kansas City's Pl ancer Magro Scrubber. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1870 W. 900 St. K. A., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6249R. HENDERSON & BOOKER D. E. Henderson Guy J. Booker 622 Troup Ave. 243 Greoley Ave. —Bell Phones— Bell Phone 454 West DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counsel at Law. 510 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell, W. 2335 I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 781 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 5 and 6 Bell Phone W. 1654. DR. MARION GOTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. H. W. HILL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 585 West 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO'S. 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. COAL DEALERS. W. H. LAMBRIGHT & CO., Dealer in Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1620 N. 3d St. KANSAS CITY, KAB. Bell West 1623. OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, Notice. Don't be afraid to pay any of our collectors if they can satisfy you they are bona fide representative The Advocate.—Ed. 3096 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 27th St. Kansas City Kansas SALINA, KANSAS Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home Modern convenience. Every- thing satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station 244 North 9th St. ```markdown ``` Its perfume is charming and never falls to please. It's fine— everybody's using it. Large jars 60s (atampa 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: Grower 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, calculate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed THE HOUSE SOME BARGAINS FOR SALE. 1630 Cottage, 7 room brick and 4 painted inside and out and rent $50.00 down, $15.00 per month. 1118 Vine St., 4 room cottage, $1800. 917 Michigan, 5 room modern cottage per month. 2629 Euclid, 5 room modern brick monthly. 1614 East 10th St., 7 room modern brick monthly. 912 Highland, 6 room modern brick at $2000, $200 down, $20 monthly. We have plenty of money to loan on 2nd month. 2016 N. 4th St., K. C., K., 4 room mod down, $10.00 per month. 54th and Montgall, 3 room cottage in terms, fine for chickens. 910 Highland, 6 room modern brick gain at $2000, $200 down, $20 monthly. 10 acre farm eight miles from Kansah good barn and outbuildings, fin down, balance to suit. Truck garden, one mile from City Park 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, raft. 1630 Cottage, 5 room brick and frame. 2303 Michigan, 6 room house, water. 1749 Holly, 4 rooms, gas in house. 2818 Norton, 4 room cottage. 2000 Glive, 5 room mod. cottage. 2406 Highland 6 room mod. cottage. 1606 Tracy, 9 room mod. house. 2835 Terrace, 4-room cottage, owner. 2434 Michigan, 4 room cottage, water. 2631 Euclid, 5 rooms, brick, water cement basement. 1810 Euclid, gas and water in house. 2115 Highland, 6 rooms, gas, water. 1101 Michigan, 7 rooms, modern. 2408 Montgall, 8 room mod., water in house. 2100 E. 9th St., modern, 8 rooms. 559 Campbell, 9 rooms, water in house. 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 r. 1433 E. 19th, store-room, strictly r. 1415 E. 19th, brick store room. If you must rent, the above We advise lease, 7 room brick and frame, just finished and inside and out and newly decorated. Price down, $15.00 per month. St., 4 room cottage, $1800; $50 down, $18 month. Jan., 5 room modern cottage, $1700.00, $200.00 daily. 5 room modern brick cottage, $2280; $150.00 daily. 10th St., 7 room modern residence, $2780; $300.00 daily. Jan., 6 room modern brick, slate roof, an excellent 100, $200 down, $20 month. enty of money to loan on Kansas City real estate. 2nd mortgages. St., K. C., K., 4 room modern cottage $1500.00, $10.00 per month. Montgall, 3 room cottage lot 50 by 145, price $10.00 for chickens. Highland, 6 room modern brick, slate roof, an excellent 100, $200 down, $20 month. On eight miles from Kansas City, Kansas, five barn and outbuildings, fine land. Price $1800, balance to suit. On one mile from City Park, Kansas City, Kansas, barn, house, barn, hog pen and chicken house, one acre, three blocks from electric line, price $900.00, easy FOR RENT. 8 room cottage, barn, water furnished dependence, 3 room apartments, $9 and $15, brick apt, 3 rooms, range, fuel and lights furnish, 5 room brick and frame. Jan., 6 room house, water and gas 4 rooms, gas in house, clistern water 4 room cottage. 5 room mod. cottage. Jan., 6 room mod. cottage. 9 room mod. house. Jan., 4 room cottage, owner pays water bill Jan., 4 room cottage, water and gas 5 rooms, brick, water, gas and toilet in basement. Gas and water in house, key next door, 6 room, 6 rooms, gas, water outside door. Gas, 7 rooms, modern. Ball, 8 room mod., water bill paid. St., modern, 8 rooms. Ball, 9 rooms, water in house, water bill paid. 9 room modern. 6 room, partly modern. 11th, 6 room. Montalne, 5 room. New, 5 room. 4 room apartment. 3 room brick apartment. 3 room brick. 4 room modern. St., 7 room modern. Les St., 7 room modern. STORE ROOMS. 19th, new modern brick. 19th, new modern brick. Brick store-room. Brick store-room, strictly modern. Brick store-room, strictly modern. 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 remodeling, painted inside and out and newly decorated. Price $1,750.00 $50.00 down, $15.00 per month. 64th and Montgall, 3 room cottage lot 50 by 14$, price $600.00, easy terms, fine for chickens. 910 Highland, 6 room modern brick, slate roof, an excellent bargain at $2000, $200 down, $20 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. 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 Glive, 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 Euclid, 5 rooms, brick, water, gas and toilet in house, cement basement ..... 17.50 1810 Euclid, gas and water in house, key next door, 6 rooms ..... 17.50 2115 Highland, 6 rooms, gas, water outside door ..... 15.00 1101 Michigan, 7 rooms, modern ..... 22.50 2408 Montgall, 8 room mod, water bill paid ..... 20.08 2100 E. 9th St, modern, 8 rooms ..... 25.00 559 Campbell, 9 rooms, water in house, water bill paid ..... 20.00 2407 Grove, 9 room modern ..... 22.50 1719 Agnes, 6 room, partly modern ..... 15.00 1916 East 11th, 6 room ..... 18.00 2457 Bellefontaine, 5 room ..... 14.00 2144 Bellview, 5 room ..... 14.00 527 Lydia, 4 room apartment ..... 8.00 807 Forest, 3 room brick apartment ..... 10.00 2630 Cottage, 3 room brick ..... 7.00 221 E. 22nd, 4 room modern ..... 15.00 1907 E. 9th St, 7 room modern ..... 22.50 2034 Holmes St, 7 room modern ..... 16.00 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 ..... If you must rent, the above list is the best we have. We Advise you to buy. WE KEEP OUR TENANTS EMPLOYED. Afro-American Com 1510E. Eight Home 802 East KANSAS o-American Invest Company 1510E. Eighteenth Street East KANSAS CITY, MO. Afro-American Investment Company 1510E: Eighteenth Street Home 802 East KANSAS CITY, MO. Bell, 782 East SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIAB Pays the highest cash prices for J benes, copper, brass, lead, zinc and ev SQUARE DEALING AND NONE Place of Business—1908,1909 North T THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER highest cash prices for Junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk life. DEALING AND HONE ST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES—1968-1969 North Third Street, Kansas BELL, WEST Pays the highest cash prices for junk at all times, rags, lion, bottles, benes, copper, brass, lead, zinc and ev anything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONE ST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1603-1603 North T third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. BELL, WEST $377. Mrs. C. L. Hodgson HAIR STRAIGHTENER.COMB'S PERFECTION PIANO-POLISH WE DELIVER ANYWHERE $29 Nebraska Ave. Kansas City, Ks. Office Phone Bell West $20 Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, $81 West S. H. Thompson, M.D. Office 1512 N. 5th 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. in Kansas City real estate, 1st or bargages. in cottage $1500.00. $200.00 lot 50 by 145, price $600.00, easy rick, slate roof, an excellent bar- month. Kansas City, Kansas, five room house, e 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 ements, $9 and 11.00 age, fuel and lights furnished 11.00 lee 12.50 and gas 14.00 clistern water 10.00 8.00 18.00 25.00 30.00 pays water bill 7.00 water and gas 12.50 g, gas and toilet in house, 17.50 key next door, 6 rooms 17.50 outside door 15.00 22.50 bill paid 20.00 25.00 house, water bill paid 20.00 22.50 15.00 18.00 14.00 14.00 8.00 ent 10.00 7.00 15.00 22.50 16.00 ROOMS. $30.00 18.00 22.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 The list is the best we have. you to buy. Investment Company eenth Street CITY, MO. Beil, 752 East JUNK DEALER junk at all times, rags, lion, bottles, everything in the junk line. BET WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. BELL, WEST $377. Bell Phone, West 2478W. PLAYERS, PIANO2, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. PHONE. Prices less. Deal with proprietor. No. high salaries, commissions, big rents, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City, Kansas The Advocata Goes In More Colored Homes In Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published in It. IMPROVE YOUR HAIR IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, NAPPY AND SHARLS UP ALL OVER YOUR HEAD USE FORD'S HAIR POMADE PRICE 20 CENTS MADE ONLY BY Chicago Ford Co. CHICAGO, U.S. FORD'S HAIR POMADE PRICE 20 CENTS MADE ONLY BY Chicago Ford Co. CHICAGO, U.S. 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 DRUGGISTS 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 ST. JOHN, KANSAS. Greeting You in the year of 1817. The weather is just fine. Misses Borda and Margaret Bowen gave an Xmas party Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Jessie and Fanny Thomas, Lucy Bowen, Messrs James Stewart of Sterling, Ulysses and Emmett Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fainfroy, Mr. and Mrs. John Bow- NINETEEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN is to be a great year for Kansas City, Kansas. No year in the city's history began with brighter prospects than this one. More than 10 million dollars en, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bowen, Mrs Ruth Bowen and Mrs Harry Tumblesome of near Seward, Kas. A delightful time was had and at a late hour all departed and went home. are now "in sight" for railroad, manufacturing, commercial and municipal investment. This means a larger development than has been recorded in any two years since the cities and towns in Kansas at the meeting of the two great rivers were welded together as one. But the beforementioned 10 million dollar expenditure is only a starter. These investments assured, there are even now no fewer than five concerns working out plans which, together with several smaller plants to be established here, will mean 3 to 5 million more for investment in Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Ola Jacobs of Kinsley, Kansas, is visiting in St. John. Mr. Charles Martin is still on the stick list. He is improving, very slowly. It is about as Mayor Charles W. Green said today. The settlement of the Terminal Railway franchise question by the people last year started things. The citizens have awakened to the fact that the building of a system of railway terminals, such as the franchise assures, opens opportunities for industrial development that should make Kansas City, Kansas, the most important city in this respect in the Middle West. With one accord the people are going to pull together as one man for the accomplishment of this purpose. Mr. Robert Bowen of Hutchinson is visiting in. St. John. He look New Years' breakfast with his mother, Mrs. Ruth Bowen. Misses Bertha and Margaret Bowen, Jessie and Fanny Thomas and Mrs John Bowen, and children spent three or four days near Seward, Kas., at the home of Mrs Harry Tumblesome while there she gave a party. A lovely time was had and a three course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bowen is visiting their mother. Mr. and Mrs. B, H. Tyler, Misses Oda and Nettie Strader and Mr. Paul Martin autoed to Great Bend, Saturday and visited at the home of Mrs Ollie Robinson. With $60,000,000 of capital invested in our present manufacturing plants, in which 16,000 persons are employed and an annual output of the value of $165,000,000 is sent out to the market of the world, it is not unreasonable to expect that these interests will be doubled within the next five to ten years. With the railroad facilities guaranteed by the Terminal company, the Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific and Great-Western, the Kaw Valley from the State Line west to Bonner Springs and the Missouri Bottoms from Kaw Point to and above the municipal water and electrical plants, should be teeming with industrial activity. Miss Martha V. Adams and Mr. Norman Roberts were united in holy wedlock yesterday. We wish them much joy. But the investment of money in 1917 is not to be confined to railroads and industrial plants. There is to be a larger development of the city by means of public improvements, as the building of viaducts, traffic ways, the paving of streets, the building of sewers, along with the erection of a new court house, the enlargement of our school facilities—all tending to make Kansas City, Kansas, a better place for the rapidly growing population to pursue their business occupations, to live in and in which to own homes. Misses Hortense Martin and Irene Tumblesome spent four or five days In Kinsley, Kas. A resume of some of the larger things that will come to Kansas City, Kansas, in the year 1917 is here presented, with figures indicating the approximate amount of money to be invested: QUINDARO, KAS. District school began Tuesday. Prof. Bowser and teachers are planning better things. Rev. Thurston and Highland Baptist folks are doing nicely. The Glenwood Baptists are enclosing their building. Rev. Bruner is pastor. $ 4,500,000 Mt. Olive Baptist is also progressing. Rev. Webb is pastor. Kansas City Stock Yards Company ..... Improvements designated to double yardage capacity and increase handling capacity, a larger portion of the improvements on the Kansas side of the line. To include a 3-story hog house with capacity for 75,000 hogs daily, the building to extend from the Union Pacific yards south along the east bank of the Kaw to the old Exchange building, a distance of over 1,000 feet with a width of 300 to 500 feet. Also a connecting railway system and new viaducts over the railroad yards from the south to the north yards. Night school under the direction of Rev. Jones in session Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Allen Chapel auditorium will be seated with opera chairs by Sunday. Rev. Dinsmore has bought Mr. Perry's place. New students came in with the new year at W. U. All members of the faculty are at their posts. Sinclair Oil Corporation. Constructing a refinery and car shops on a tract of 70 acres of land in the Kaw Bottoms at Argentine. To be completed in the spring when the pipe line from the Southern Kansas and Oklahoma oil fields, now building, reaches this city. Materials for the refinery and shops purchased and work to start this week. Mr. Whitelaw, the druggist, is a very affable merchant. He treats you kindly. Mr. Boolkind will do good and reasonable work for you in the tailoring line. Neola Elevator Company Constructing the largest oat meal mill in the Middle West. The company owns ten acres of land adjoining the Santa Fe elevator west of Argentine which it operates. Oat meal mill will be built there if site is suitable, otherwise it will build the mill on another site in Kansas City, Kansas. It will employ 300 men. Major Ammon returned from visit- ing his father in Wallace, Texas. He IMP YOUR FOROS MARK-TOMATO IF YOUR HARSH, AND SHA OVER YOU Kansas City, Kansas, Commissioners ..... Reconstructing viaducts (the larger part of the cost to be borne by the railroads), James street $125,000, Seventh street $225,000, Central avenue Riverview to the Kaw river $190,000. Improvements of streets and sewers (estimated) $250,000. Extension of electrical and water works (estimated) $100,000. Wyandotte County Commissioners ..... Completing Central avenue bridge now under way. Also resurfacing and improving public highways $35,000. Building the new Wyandotte county court house, $400,000, bond authorized by vote of the people. Kansas City Southern Railway Completing the new Ohio avenue bridge across the Kaw river and building track connections. One span of bridge now up. Kansas City Structural Steel Co. Erection of additional buildings at plant in Argentine division of the city. Part of frame work now up. To cost about $50,000. Also contemplate the erection of warehouses in Argentine to cost $125,000. Missouri Pacific Railway Company. Reconstruction Kaw river bridge near Kaw Point to conform to U. S. engineers and drainage board regulations. says the people have made money on cotton. Mrs. Jennings, and Mrs. Day are maintaining their stores. Mr. Duncan advertises his business. Read the advertisement. 1917 BUDGET NOW EFFECTIVE What it Will Cost to Run the City Government, Pay Bonded Indebt edinness and Interest Due. The city's budget for the year, prepared in August by Finance Commissioner Girard Little, was made effective today by an ordinance passed by the board of commissioners. A total of $104,325 is required by the city annually to keep up the executive departments, small debtors' court, charitable institutions and the upkeep of the city hall. Additional election and registration expense, brought about by the new prefect division, bringing the total of city precincts to the approximate number formerly scattered over the entire county, has raised the fund for the protection of life and property, which includes election, inspection, police, fire, telephone service, the emergency hospital and humane officers to $274,041. An appropriation of $42,005 was made for health and sanitation. Highway extension and improvement will cost Kansas City $127,633 this year. Debt service, taking in such items as shortage in the collection of special taxes, park bonds, falling due, and interest on both general and park bonds adds $873,169.77 to the budget. Twenty thousand dollars will go into the sinking fund. Geo. McClelland Bell, W. 364. Home, W. 594. Real Estate, Fire-Insurance, And Rentals, Room 131-2 Peoples Bank Building, Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ave. 7th street Entrance, Up-stair. FOR RENT. 2 room house, city water, $5.00 per month. 4 room House, close in, city water, $8.00 per month. 5 room House, city water, $10 per month. HOUSES FOR SALE. 4 room house, 25 ft., $300.00. 2 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. 41-2 acres 1 mile west of the city Will divide, $350 per acre. $100 down, $8 per month with interest For colored. 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