Kansas City Advocate

READ GATE CITY GROCERY SPECIALS IN THIS ISSUE KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS $1.50 K. P. SUPREME OFFICERS MEET SUPREME CHANCELLOR AND HIS COMMITTEE GRATIFIED WITH REPORT OF LOCAL COMMITTEE FROM MAYOR DOWN GUARANTEES AN UNWAVERING SUPPORT. Supreme Lodge and Encampment of the Uniform Department of Knights of Pythias and the Supreme Court of Calanthe, which is to meet in St. Louis, Mo., next August, from present indications has the ear mark of being the greatest, grandest and biggest in the whole history of its biennial meet- The first three days of last week the supreme heads of these departments met in St. Louis to council with the local committee as to the arrangements of taking care for a week 10,000 soldierly uniform Pythians and 40,000 visitors. Those who were there were Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green of Now Orleans, La.; Supreme Vice Chancellor Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati, O.; Major General R. R. Jackson and Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins of Chicago, Ill. These three stalwart gentlemen formed the supreme lodge committee, whose purpose and duty was to approve or disapprove of the arrangements and guarantees of the local committee, which was found after a careful investigation of the committee's report, there was not the least doubt in the supreme committee's minds of being one of the best planned biennial conventions in the history of the supreme body. It was found that the whole city from the mayor down were in hearty accord with the local committee to assist them in any way to entertain the thousands of visitors who would be in their city next August. The camp ground will be a beauty and will be close in. Work will be begun very soon in putting it into the best of condition for the coming of General Jackson's army of well drilled and disciplined Pythian soldiers. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd is ex-officio chairman of the local committee. W. W. Buckner is chairman, W. E. Osborne, secretary and General Wm. H. Butler, treasurer. It is interesting as well as disappointing to learn how few people know their next door neighbor. When one desires to find a person in Kansas City it avails little to ask questions. If one were to judge intelligence by the answers he gets he would declare the citizens of these two cities the most ignorant. How many of your neighbors do you know by name? Isn't it about time we were getting acquainted? Why so much stir about who shall be our neighbors when we do not know those we have. The question might well be asked, Who is our neighbor? Take stock and determine how much of humanity you know. The Neighborhood Bible class had a nice meeting at Miss May McLeland's, then adjourned to the Union Revival. Misses Ellen White and Ethel Jones of the senior class of Summer high are now members and discuss the Bible well. Mrs. Susie Williams is quite a faithful worker and brings members. Wednesday, February 21, the class will meet at Mrs. W. E. Greene's, 934 Washington boulevard. All are invited. Owing to the funeral of the late Mr. William Green, the Forum did not meet, but will meet this Sunday, February'18th, at the A. M. E. Church. Lawyer Calaway is expected to address them. Mrs. Ida Gayden is an admirer of The Advocate. She said this week "she was much pleased with the item where it spoke of her lodge sisters surprising her with a gift." She is a graduate and an intelligent woman who has a business, but does not mind accepting gifts and honors. Mrs. Saunders of 1706 North Eighth street, is on the sick list. Judge Bradley was in Topeka Monday on business. NEIGHBORS. BIBLE CLASS. THE FORUM. TWO STORIES OF A KIND A colored lady who labored hard for her money, receiving two dollars a week had managed to do what seems the impossible—to save thirteen dollars. While riding on the street car and carrying the money in a mitten she lost it. Some time passed. She prayed that some vision of its whereabouts might come. She talked as well as prayed. She saw lost money advertised. She inquired. Having struggled so hard for her money she knew well each piece. So she described it over the telephone. The lady, a white woman, told her to come, the money was hers. The white woman was so glad to be able to restore the money to her. She saw the soiled mitten on the car floor but did not care to soil her white kid gloves until she discovered that there was something heavy in it. She was once poor but now is beyond want. She realized what a joy its restoration would give. A white man found a purse containing eight dollars and some receipts. The papers showed where the probable owner lived. He went to the house. The finder lived in Kansas City, Kansas, and the one who lost the purse lived in Kansas City, Mo. The finder took the trouble to go to the house. The loser was a colored man. It was all the money he had. He was so glad to get the purse and papers that he wanted the finder to keep the money. The latter would not do it. He too, felt and realized the joy of restoring lost property. There are many good people yet about us. Our papers tell so many true bad stories that we jump to the conclusion that all is bad. UNION REVIVAL. This revival started by 24 Baptist churches of Greater K. C. is the greatest in the history of the people of K. C. K. It has gained over 900 souls for Christ. At its children's meeting Saturday afternoon about 103 were converted. Sunday afternoon about 1,300 women were present at their mass meeting at Metropolitan Temple and about 600 men had their special meeting at the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle. Bishop S. W. Bacote preached a powerful sermon to the women on morals and Evangelist J. W. Bailey preached a powerful one to the men. The men marched over to Metropolitan, where it was found they had collected $54 and the women had $44.53; total, $98.53. The men beat the women. Monday night the temple was thronged again for farewells to the evangelist. The chairman of the Twin City Alliance had invited the W. U. chorus under Prof. R. G. Jackson, which sang sweetly, and the chorus of the revival, under Mr. Anderson, sang with the greatest spirit. Bishop Bowren deliverd the sermon and Rev. S. W. Bacote read appropriate resolutions of thanks, which were written by Mrs M. C. Matthews, acting secretary, in which $100 was recommended to be sent to the Southern Baptist Mission board. These resolutions were adapted instantly by a unanimous vote. Sunday and Monday this great temple was taxed to its seating capacity and hundreds wer turned away. (The meetings were continued a week longer.) Sunday afternoon, February 18th, at 3 p. m., another great mass meeting will be held. Evangelist L. H. Williams of Chicago is to be the special speaker. Rev. Cohran of St. Louis and Rev. Jackson of Lawrence attended the Union Revival. Rev. Vaughn and Rev. Davis of W. U. and Prof. French are also attendants. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Nicely furnished rooms, quiet neighborhood, only a few numbers from the best street car line in the city. Rates reasonable. 423 Freeman avenue. Bell Phone, West 1731W. We were very sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Henry Cooper of 721 Oakland avenue, who died January 26, and was buried on the 29th. The family has the sympathy of friends in the bereavement. Mrs. Mary Jones of 715 Oakland avenue, is confined to her bed with la gripe. G. A. GREGG. CITY And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 16, 1917. SUMNER HIGH NOTES The study of magnetism is proving quite fascinating to the pupils of the Physics classes. This subject is paving the way for the study of electricity which proved such a mystery to the scientist of a few centuries ago. The Music classes are studying chords and the terms relating to vocal music. Miss Pinyon, our science teacher, was absent Wednesday, February 7, because of illness. Miss Lillian Hall taught in her place. A conflict between the general e'ction law and the municipal election law with regard to the closing date for the filing of candidates, caused a big flurry in the city Tuesday night. A report had been started that the general election law of Kansas applied to the municipal election here, hence all candidates, to go before the primary on March 26 must file papers before midnight. This is what started things and up to 12 o'clock those candidates who had not filed—along with scores of their friends—were as busy as bees. Prof. King's Physiology classes are just completing a study of the respiration system of the human body. On taking up this subject Prof. King urged that a close study be made of this chapter because it was to tuberculosis, a disease of the lungs, that most of the deaths of our students were due. The Chemistry class is taking up the study of sulphur and hydrogen sulphate. They say that Mr. R. Baldwin is becoming quite popular among some of the Junior girls. The American History classes are studying the Origin and Development of Our Personal Rights. Through the study of these the classes are able to note the rights which the race should possess and those that we do not possess. The H. C. of L. has struck the lunch room very forcibly. The menu has practically narrowed down to pie, cup cakes, doughnuts and sandwiches. Mr. I. Potato who was so very popular last year has not as yet made his appearance. Because of the grat price that has been placed on him, it is probably that if he should appear he would have to be placed in a safe to keep those relic collectors from swiping him and placing him among their most treasured possessions. Miss Thelma Kennedy conducted current events at the assembly February 14. A short program was rendered in honor of the birth of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Mr. A. Maddox rendered a portion of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. Mr. M. Carrol delivered Douglass' oration at Arlington Heights. Mr. Carrol is a student of unusual oratorical ability. He delivers his orations in a manner that thrills you as very few students can do. Prof. Hodge read a portion of one Douglass' speeches. Mr. Milton Wyatt of the 1916 class is a frequent visitor at the school. is a frequent visitor at the school. Mr. Russell La May of the class of 1915, visited the school last Wednesday. The Sophomore class will render a program at the assembly February 21. CUBAN REVOLT GROWS. American Intervention Is Sought to Re-Establish Government. Washington, Feb. 14.--American intervention in Cuba to re-establish a stable government in the island loomed up as a strong probability today when a long report from American Minister Gonzales was turned over to Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff. The report was a detailed one, giving a full account of revolutionary activities in Cuba and indicating that the revolutionists under the leadership of former President Gomez are gaining the upper hand. President Menocol has issued a call for volunteers. In a decree authorizing the call the president asks for troops between the ages of 18 and 45 to serve for 90 days. It is said General Scott has taken the first step toward preparations for the landing of 5,000 troops in Cuba. We are not forcing anyone to take The Advocate, nor have we tried to force anyone to pay for it, but as you have subscribed for it, and having us to spend our cash money each week to get it to you, it's only fair that you should pay for what you have contracted for. So we suggest that you ask yourself if you are a delinquent how you would like to furnish the capital each week for someone else without any consideration. Think it over by the time the collector comes around again. Mrs. Lolo Manley-Ford, formerly one of the best teachers in Kansas City, Mo., was in the city this week looking after her property. PAY FOR YOUR PAPER CITY CANDIDATES IN A BIG FLURRY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF FILING LAWS THE CAUSE. Someone Started a Report That the State Election Law Would Apply and Aspirants for City-Nominations Engaged in a Scramble to File Last Night. At midnight, however, City Clerk Payne announced that about every candidate who had announced his intention of seeking a city nomination had filed. Under the commission government law candidates have until ten days before the primary election to file papers declaring their candidacy for office, which would this year make March 15 the closing date. However, the general election law of Kansas provides that all candidates shall be filed 40 days before the primaries, which (if applicable to the coming municipal primary in this city) would require the closing of the lists last night. While Hugh J. Smith, city counsellor, gave it as his opinion that the commission government law should be followed at city elections and primary elections, the candidates all wanted to be on the safe side. The attorney general of Kansas has ruled in several instances that where there is a conflict of laws the last law enacted takes precedence. But whether this would affect the election law for cities is a matter yet to be determined. W. H. Haskell, election commissioner, will take the matter up with Attorney General Brewster and he hopes to have a ruling today or tomorrow. However, if there are candidates who have not yet presented their papers at the city clerk's office they still have the privilege of doing so, but they must be subject to decision as to whether the municipal law holds good. Following is a list of the candidates who have filed nomination papers prior up to 12 o'clock last night. For mayor—Harry A. Mendenhall, James DeCoursey, Robert Eagle. For Commissioner of Parks—R. L. Hinch, Ed Myers W. C. Mold, T. A. Flynn, J. B. Brown, E. C. Hall. For Commissioner of Streets—Jas. L. Beggs, P. A. Johnson, W. W. Lacy, J. P. Clark. For Commissioner of Water and Light—L. H. Chapman. For Commissioner of Finance—Gerard Little. For the Board of Education—David Friedman, Lyle B. West, Dr. E. A. Reeves, E. D. Draper. BE CAREFUL, COLORED VOTERS. It's perfectly right and legitimate to go out in the time of need and help your friend and do what you can for him in an honest way, but before you take off your coat to place him in the office he seeks, be sure first that he is not only your friend at the present time of need, but with that assurance that he has been in the past and not only you but common humanity. Neither sacrifice whatever manhood and reputation of character you may have for a few profiles of Isabella, but when you have the faith of confidence in one who measures up in your mind as one who if elected will carry out the mandates of his office for humanity's sake, stand shoulder to shoulder and not walk down one side of the block with him espousing his cause and come back on the other side with his opponent equally its strong for him. This happens every election and it's not all the time with the little, all. I care for fellows if you would like to grow, develop and have; some dependable standing as a politician, be true, honest and un shaken at all times. ADVOCATE Announcement Extraordinaire Setting forth the progress made in two years by Kansas City's best printer, and announcing the beginning of a new commercial branch, the Department of Stationery, Novelties and Fine Art Yourself, your friends and acquaintances are extended a most cordial invitation to be present at this Superb Opening, from THURSDAY, FEB. 22 to 25. Inclusive The GRAY PRINTING & STATIONERY CO., wishes to bring you face to face with the development of racial progress in art and literature—Drawings and Paintings, Post Cards and Pictures of colored Americans, Scenes of educational and commercial progress, News stand, Books, and a Manufacturing business rapidly becoming the most prominent in the Middle West; the originators of fine artistic novelties and that popular brand, Gray's Printing "That's Right". We cater to foreign languages (trabajos tipograficos en tres lenguas) and have a growing business among Latin-Americans. Visit the place of Superior Services and Refined Courtesies beginning Feb. 22nd, and you will keep the visits up thereafter without our solicitations The Gray Printing & Stationery Co. ALL CARS: STOP AT DOOR...CALL BELL, WEST 4187 Junius J. N. Gray, Manager 1414-1416 NORTH 5TH STREET KANSAS CITY, KAN KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION EX ENDING. Approximately 570 kindergartens were opened last year in public schools that never had them before, according to a recently completed survey by the bureau of education of the department of the interior. "This means one extra year of education by about 25,000 children," the bureau reports, "and as the boys and girls of this country average only a little over five years in school; the value of this additional training can not be overestimated. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. Last Sunday Being Fathers and Sons Day, Dr. Ransom preached a special sermon for the occasion. The auditorium was filled and many fathers and sons wer seen churching together. The evening service was turned over to the laity. Prof. Shelton French, master of ceremonies. The speakers were Professors Patterson, J. A. Hodges and J. P. King, whose addresses were highly appreciated. There were ten, joinel the church during the day, one young man from the Union Baptist revival. The annual Knife and Fork banquet will be held March the 22d, which promises to be the biggest affair of its kind that has ever occurred in this church. BIRTHDAY DINNER Mr. G. T. Noland, one of our popular railroad men, who lives at 344 Greeley, was in Monday. It being his birthday, his amiable wife had prepared a little surprise with an elegant birthday dinner. Only the immediate house guests were present. Mors Morgan and Miss Hamilton, a student friend of Western University, whose birthday was also celebrated. It was an enjoyable day, especially for Mr. Noland, as his runs are so arranged he does not have many opportunities to be home only for a short stay. BIBLE BRIGADE The leader and members visited cottages and Tuesday night the leader joined with members from the Allied Churches and went to the ball at M. & O. hall. Elders Bacote, Bailey, Holmes and others, at the request of Deacon D. W. White, with about 300 Christians, marched from church to the hall and sang and prayed with those few there. The pianist and musicians then stopped playing and dancing and left. It is said there were more, but they left when they heard the Christians were coming. Kyle & Whitfield, who run an up-to-date barber shop at 2103 North 3d street, will soon open up a first class grocery and meat market next door to their present place of business. Feb. 22, 1915 DOUGLASS CLUB AT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DOUGLASS CLUB AT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL A NUMBER OF ADDRESSES WERE MADE BY CITIZENS FROM, BOTH CITIES—THE CLUB FEELS MUCH ENCOURAGED FOR ITS FUTURE. The meeting of Douglas hospital club Wednesday afternoon was, largely attended, there being about 75 ladies of the club present besides a large number of invited guests. It was held from 2 to 6 in the parlores of the hospital on Washington boulevard. This club of women with Mrs. A. E. Jenkins of Kansas City, Mo., as its president, are doing a great work for this noble and worthy institution. There cannot be too much praise and honor given to this untiring body of doers. Douglas hospital, so far as its sanitary and equipment is concerned, is in the best condition perhaps in its existence. The whole interior has been renovated and decorated up to the standard of institutions of this kind, the wards are large, airy and cheerful and kept in perfect sanitary condition. Speaking of this club (as a Kansas) to their credit and to our discredit and this institution being in our city, Kansas City, Kansas, out of this large club membership of charitable women only some three or four of our own home women were active members. While it's true this hospital is for Greater Kansas City, but it does seem reasonable, that we right here ought to be as much if not more interested in its success than those in another state. There were a number of short talks during the afternoon by some of our professional and leading citizens which were of much interest to those present. Some of those who spoke were Dr. T. C. Unthank, apt Old City hospital; Prof. J. R. Lee, principal Lincoln high school, and Dr. W. H. Thomas, pastor Allen Chapel of Kansas City, Mo; Dr. S. H. Thompson, chief of Douglas hospital staff; H. T. Kealing, president Western University; Rev. McMorris and Judge I. F. Bradley of this city. There will be two graduates come out this year and three other pupils are on the course. Miss F. E. McWilliams is matron and Miss Ida Jones assistant matron. Officers of Douglas Hospital club are Mrs. A. E. Jenkins, president;; Mrs. Ida Lee, secretary, and Mrs. (Dr.) Dibble, treasurer. Mr. Harry Hill of 2100 North 3d street is still quite sick. Mrs. F. Morris went to Bonner Springs to visit her sick sister. Feb. 22. 1917 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. 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 est of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It's only 15c per month and no one should put the collator off. Have your news in our office not taller than Tuesday of each week to ensure publication. Office 834 Ne- 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. There is a large number of candidates for the various offices, of which every office is a very important one to us at this time, so we should use the keenest precaution in selecting men to occupy these offices of power. Some of them are so rotten even one would taint the entire city hall. We could name some of these men and if it comes to the place that we think necessary in order to keep them from talding and taking the place of a good man, it certainly will be done. We must not stand idly by and allow if possible to see an enemy be placed in power. So let us be true to those in whom we believe have been and will be friends to all humanity regardless to color, creed or former servitude. CARD OF THANKS. We take this means of thanking the many friends and kind neighbors for their words of sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings. HENRIETTA GREEN, DORSEY GREEN AND WIFE. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for assistance and kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father, Willie LaMay. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. ELIZA LA MAY, Wife, RUSSELL AND LEWIS, Sons. CARD OF THANKS. I hereby heartily thank the neighbors and friends who were so loyal to me during the illness and death of my little son, Truman Woods. GLADYS ANDERSON, 1225 Nebraska Ave. Mrs. Junius J. N. Gray returned Monday evening from Topeka, where she spent the past week with her mother and friends. Her mother, Mrs. Lena Brewer, accompanied her home and will spend the rest of the winter here. The police commissioners of Kansas City, Mo., refused a license to the Autumn Leaf club on Eighteenth street which Leon Jordan has run for many years. The Mendenhall-for-Mayor headquarters held a big meeting last night at their rooms, 543 Minnesota avenue. F. W. RAGSDALE AUTO EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE We Like Long Hauls Bell, West $794 J. 419 Minn. Ave. K. C., K. NEW CITY ORDINANCE STOPS LIQUOR MEN PROHIBITS DELIVERY TO ALL EXCEPT DRUGGISTS AND PHYSICIANS. The Measure, Introduced Today, Will Be Up for Passage Tuesday as Substitute for Ordinance Knocked Out by Supreme Court—Police Coping With Situation. Thomas VanCleave, assistant city counsellor, presented to the city commissioners at their meeting yesterday for its first reading a new antiliquor traffic ordinance which will render the delivery of intoxicants in this city practically impossible. The ordinance will be given a second reading Tuesday and put to a vote. All clauses contained in the measure passed upon by the state supreme court are embodied in the new ordinance, with the addition of a clause exempting druggists and physicians, who are permitted by state law to handle alcohol for medicinal and scientific purposes. Wagons and drivers delivering liquor to persons coming within the meaning of the exemption clause will be permitted to enter the city. The drawing up and presentation of the ordinance were accomplished within one week after the action of the supreme court in holding the old liquor traffic ordinance illegal. The enactment of this new ordinance will clothe the police of the city with ample power to cope with the liquor delivery problem, by enabling them to stop all illicit liquor traffic and keep tab on liquor that is permitted by law to enter the city. Chief Gordon and his men, however, have held a check over the Missouri side liquor distributors, even in the face of the supreme court decision knocking out one of the city ordinances for which the new ordinance is to be substituted. ALONG THE LINE OF REASON. In week before last's appeal I stated that there possibly was, and is, hope of salvation in the ministers—real, true men after the order of the Christ. Before we appeal to them specially, a few observations are well in point. No article or commodity can be better than the material of which it is made. No chain is stronger than is its weakest link. Nothing can rise higher from the earth than the force applied to it is capable of lifting. The everyday surroundings and circumstances of any race or nation compasses, fixes and limits their hope, aspirations and possibilities, both materially and spiritually. Those everyday surroundings and circumstances; the things that give support, health, comfort, satisfaction and happiness; are of the greatest importance—as the basis of all possible thought and practice of a higher and spiritual life, and hope in another world. We cannot think high and noble thoughts and do correct and righteous deeds while all our effort, all our energy, and our very existence are engrossed and taken up with the problem of existence. We can do but one thing at a given time, and we can serve but one purpose by the application and direction of our thoughts, acts and deeds. If the thing we do, the purpose we serve is not good and elevating, then beyond all question it is bad and destructive of our best interests—and this is true regardless of whatever may be our wish or desire in the premises. That is to say, there is no middle ground—our tendency is either positively good and proper, or negatively wrong and improper. Such was the teachings of the Christ, and to progress, such must be the line of reason and practice today. The Past Matrons' Council had a good meeting at Mrs. M. M. Dilbert's. YOU CAN BE A LEADER OF MEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Men who think straight, who talk convincingly because they know what they are talking about, always exert a strong mental influence everywhere. You can attain this high state of fitness if you spent a couple of hours monthly reading the Crisis. For sale at Slaughter's, Home Drug Co., Grays' Printing and Stationery Co., Time Robert's Barber shop. Or a post card will have it brought to your address if sent to Thos. Knapper, 1716 North 8th St., President of the Negro Library association. THE ADVOCATE DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR EVERY WEEK FOR ONLY 15c PER MONTH. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Geo. McClelland Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 594 1917 Bargains WILL BUILD. Will build a 5 room modern cottage on 49 1-2 ft., $2,200. $150 down, $10 month and interest. Will build a 4-5 room modern cottages 37 1-2 ft., $2100 each. $150 cash and $10 interest. 4 room house, $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. On paved street. 6 room modern cottage close in, $1800. $200 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4 room bungalow, 25 ft., $1250. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. A small house close in, $500. A small house close in, $450. ($50 each and terms to suit.) Vacant lots, $85 and up. 7 room modern house, 50 ft., close in $2500. $500 cash, $15 a month and interest. 2 room house on 25 ft. lot for $250. 6-room modern brick house, close in, 25 feet. $2,000. Cash, $300, $18 per month. AT A BARGAIN—1 MILE WEST. 4 room house, one acre of ground, small barn, some fruit, $800. $150 cash, $8 a month and interest. Two blocks to Bonner Springs car line. 5 acres, 3 room house, all kinds fruit, $1500. $500 down, balance $10 a month and interest. Close to Quindaro car line. 20 acres, 3 room house, 1-4 mile from Welborn station, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and some fruit trees, $400 an acre. Will divide any amount. 10 acres; 4 room house, good barn, buggy house, well, close in, 5c car fare. $0,000. $200 cash and $10 and interest. 5 room modern house, 30 ft., $1750. $500 cash, balance on easy terms. 4 room modern cottage, 371-2 ft., close in on paved street, $2200. $300 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4 5-room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 4-room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in, $1100. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 5 4-room cottages close in $1,000. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 room house close in, 25 ft., $650. $50 cash and $10.00 a month. 5 room house close in, 371-2 ft., $1600. $100 cash, $10 a month and interest. 5 acres, 2 room house, small barn for three horses, all kinds of fruit, house in good repair, 2 miles west. $85 a year. 4 rooms modern, up-stairs, 1718 North Seventh street, $10 per month. Store room under same apartments, $12.50. Will rent separate or together. 1147 Armstrong, house, $7 per month 1149 Armstrong, store room, $5.00 per month. Room 131.2 Peoples Bank Building, Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ave. 7th street Entrance, Up-stairs. Douglas school pupils gained the revival banner. They had 176 pupils present at the children's meeting. J. F. BEEM GROCERIES AND MEATS Fruits and Vegetables Bell Phone West 753. 2404 North 5th Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Eye Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. 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Fine Tailoring Suits Made to Order Bell West 4424. M. BOOLKIN Expert Cleaner and Dyer All Alterations Guaranteed. Ladies' Work a Specialty 1806 Quindaro Blvd. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ERNEST J. KUBECK ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR People's Nat'l Bank Building. Suite 2 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell W. 65 Home W. 500 In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Viola Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Charles P. Jones, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. 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 16th day of March, 1917, the petition filed against you will be presented, and upon proof, a divorce will be granted the plaintiff, and the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant will be dissolved. And you will be required to pay the costs of this action. R. J. McFarland, Clerk. (First publication Feb. 2, 1917.) 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Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Samuels, at 1706 North Seventh street, February 8, a 6-pound baby girl. Mother and child doing nicely. Adelphia Art club had a fine meeting this week. Prof. R. G. Jackson is certainly a fine pipe organist. Mrs. L. Rogers, city missionary, is very sick at Douglas hospital. Charlie Faulkner, one of the city's well known citizens, has been very ancholy since his bosom friend, Jim Roberts, has been employed at the state capital. Mrs. W. A. Robinson of Bethel, Kansas was in the city shopping Thursday. She called at The Advocate office and paid up her subscription. Mrs. Buckum, who has been very sick is improving nicely. HELPS TUBERCULOSIS FUND BALLET Lillian Emerson, a nine-year-old North Carolina girl who has danced before Princess Victoria in London and her guests, Dowager Queen Mother Alexandra, the dowager empress of Russia, Dowager Queen Amelie of Portugal and King Manuel of Portugal was the principal entertainer at a recent entertainment in Washington for the benefit of a fund to prevent the spread of tuberculosis in France. WORRY DOESN'T PAY, ASSERTS UNCLE SAM Washington, D. C.—The public health service, which has been gathering statistics on nervous diseases and their tendency to shorten life, has issued a bulletin against worrying. "So-far as is known," the bulletin says, "no bird ever tried to build more nests than its neighbor; no fox ever fretted because he had only one hole in which to hide; no squirrel ever died of anxiety lest he should not lay by enough nuts for two winters instead of one; and no dog ever lost any sleep over the fact that he did not have enough bones laid aside for his declining years." HIS EYESIGHT COMES BACK Vision Is Suddenly Restored to a Texas Man Who Had Been Blind. Brownwood, Tex.—Full eyesight was suddenly restored to Mr. Lawhon of May, this county, a few days ago, as he was walking down the street. One eye had been blind for a number of years and a short while ago he lost the sight of the other eye when a bit of wood struck him in it. On the recommendation of physicians he had the injured eye removed and the one that had been blind for years operated upon. The operation brought very little relief as he could barely see at all, but while he was walking down the street a number of days afterward, the full sight of that eye came to him suddenly and he can now see a distance of 200 yards from him without difficulty. DeCOURSEY FOR MAYOR HEAD QUARTERS OPENS ON THE AVENUE-708 HOLMES BUILD- The headquarters of J. H. DeCoursey for Mayor, opened up this week in room 708 Minnesota avenue, Holmes Building. Elmer E. Martin, one of the city's young popular lawyers is in charge. The room is a large one which is fitted up with desks, phones and chairs to accommodate the large meetings which Mr. Martin says they will have from now on until Mr. DeCoursey is nominated and elected on April 3rd. A large singn is across the front of the building and Manager Martin further stated there would be placed in many other parts of the city in a few days other DeCoursey-for-Mayor signs. A full office force will be kept busy from now until election, says Mr. Martin. NEGRO WORKMAN AT PACKING HOUSE MISTAKES GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR TO HIS SORROW. On Tuesday at the Swift Packing company, E. Cole, doing his first day's labor at this plant was arrested. While cleaning some kettles, Earl V. Baker, a government meat inspector came along and spoke in terms to Cole as to the cleaning not being satisfactory. The workman turned the hot hose on him it is said and also beat him badly, not knowing Mr. Baker was one of Uncle Sam's men. Cole was arrested and taken before United States attorney, charged with assault upon a federal inspector. The maximum penalty is five years' imprisonment and a fine of $1,000. He was bound over on Wednesday and his bond fixed at $1,000 and was sent to jail. GRANDMA HUBBARD BURNS TO DEATH. Mrs. Maria or Grandma Hubbard, as she was commonly called, was burned to death Tuesday night at her home, 418 New Jersey avenue. It was said no one was present and it believed her clothing caught fire from a cook stove from which she was removing clinkers. She was 88 years old and had been living there for more than forty years. A large crowd attended Sunday morning and the pastor as usual preached well. Severay joined. At 3 p. m. a vast multitude filled every space for seats. The choir, under Brother Anderson, sang, "Since Jesus Came into My Heart" and "Brighten the Corner" sweetly. Elder Bacote preached and Moore's Jubilee Singers sang some melodies. They have good voices and Mrs. Moore is best in her very low voice. Sunday night a large crowd was present and, Bishop D. A. Holmes preached, Matt. 25:46, "The Awfulness of the Judgment;" also Acts 24:15. Over 25 came forward. About 30 persons joined Metropolitan at this hour and 12 were baptized. It was a beautiful eight in the glass baptistry. The collection was $123.73.' Baptizing again Sunday, February 18th. Mr. Isaac Reid, 13 Oakland avenue, an honorable Soldier of the Civil war, is sick at his home. Friends should go and see him. Insure Your Hair And watch it grow, by using the great sanitary hair dressing A 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 fails to please. It's fine—everybody's using it. Large jars 50s (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. 10 bars D. C. Soap 30c for ..... 8 bars Water Queen Soap 25c for ..... 6 bars Clean Easy Soap 25c for ..... 6 bars Crystal White Soap 27c for ..... 7 bars Snow Flake Soap 25c for ..... 1 can Lighthouse 4c Cleanser ..... 3 pkgs Oats 25c for ..... 8 lbs. 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Office 2055 North 13th Street. Bell Phone West 1034 W. B. Maxwell & Sons Wholesale and ALFALFA, PRAIRIE ICE, COAL Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ALFALFA, PRAIRIE HAY and GRAIN ICE, COAL AND WOOD THE MID-WE AND T THE MID-WEST CLEANERS AND TAILORS THE MID-WEST CLEANERS AND TAILORS ```markdown ``` We call the Bell Pho We call for and deliver. Bell Phone West 4183 Miss Beulah Banks of near W. U. is preparing to take the civil service examination in stenograph and typewriting which will be held March 22d in this city. The Advocate wishes for Miss Banks a high mark of efficiency. Mrs. Boothe, of 922 Everett avenue, is sick and has been for a few weeks. We hope she will soon be well. WANTED—All people interested, to try that wonderful remedy ROSE BAY for bronchial and tubercular trouble in all forms. Good results guaranteed. T. A. MOSELEY, General Agent. 710 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kans. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 2nd Div. Roose D. Stephens, Plaintiff, vs. J. H. H. Stephens. Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To J. H. H. Stephens: Kansas City, 415 Minn. Ave. Junk at all times, rags, lion, bottles, everything in the junk line. BEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas BELL, WEST 2577. ICE, COAL, WOOD AND FEED Office and Yards, 7th & L Road Bell Phone West 1744 Retail Dealers in E HAY and GRAIN AND WOOD Kansas. ST CLEANERS AILORS "BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER" You'll always find the best dressed men coming to our store with their cleaning, pressing and repairing. They know we do our pressing by the Hoffman method—It's sanitary and leaves the garment sweet and clean. They all commend our altering and repairing for we take particular care to have it done right—done to please. Follow the example of the best dressed men. On Account of High Cost of Living we Discount One-Third On Every Suit. WM. T. STANLEY, Proprietor. K. C., K. DRESS.MAKING AND PLAIN SEWING. We Guarantee Satisfaction Our Prices Reasonable. MRS. ELEN TRAYLOR, 828 Nebraska Ave. Bell, West 3520. 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 15th day of March, 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. Atty. for Piff. (First publication Feb. 2nd, 1917.) Kansas K. C., K. MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES Non-Partisan Candidate for MAYOR James H. DeCoursey A Business Man FOR MAYOR. HARRY A. M. CANDIDATE Primary Election, Tu "GERARD Candidate f (Second COMMISSIONER OF F HARRY A. MENDENHALL CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. Primary March 26th Election, Tuesday, April 3rd GERARD B. LITTLE Candidate for Re-election (Second Term) for COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE. JAMES L. BEGGS Candidate for Re-election For COMMISSIONER OF STREETS. J. B. BROWN Candidate for PARK COMMISSIONER Primaries March 26th. P. A. Johnson Candidate for COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND PUBLIC Have followed Public Improvements for Candidate for COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Have followed Public Improvements for 26 years. L. H. Chapman Candidate for Re-Election for COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND LIGHT. E. C. HALL Candidate for PARK COMMISSIONER. Subject to Primary Election Monday, March 26, 1917. --- Business Directory L. A. Knox D. E. Henderson —Res. Bell Phone— East 2121 West 1520 LAW OFFICES KNOX & HENDERSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Suite 32 Stubbs 1419 E. 18th St. Bldg., Kansas Kansas City, Mo. City, Kansas. Bell Phone, West 939. Bell Phone Grand 1413 No. 645 Minnesota. ta. Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Bell Phone, West 929. 1419 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone Grand 1413 J. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law. With Knox and Henderson Attorneys-at-Law. Bell Phone West 3866. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 511 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. REAL ESTATE Real Estate and Rentale. C. W. NELOHS & CO. Real Estate Dealers Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent. PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money 809 Milan. Ava. Up-Stairs, K. C., K. Home Phone, W. 1038. Boll Phone, West 1748. A. A. WILSON in Kansas City's Pioneer Mogre Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counsel at Law. 816 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell, W. 2830 I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 8 and 6 Bell Phone W. 1834. DR. MARION COTTER, DENTIST. 814 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. H. W. HILL Dealer In Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Nationa. Bell Phone, 325 West 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO.'S Home Phone West 473. Ball Phone West 247. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO. Doe a General Moving, Packing, Ship- ping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ava. COAL DEALERS: W. H. LAMBRIGHT A CO. Dealer in Coal, Ice and Food Office 1820 N. 2d St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 1923. OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, A. J. HILL, Greerlea, Moate, Dry Goods and No. Wona. Corner 11th and Preston Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 433. Office Phone Bell West 888 Realdense 1521 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 831 West G. H. THOMPSON, M. B. Office 1512 N. 8th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A.M., 2 to 8 P.M. At Night. DR. LEE R. PETTY Physical and Surgeon 816 Minnesota Ave. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Palntar Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 3rd Std. Bell, W. $338 HUTCHINSON AND BALDWIN CITED AS EXAMPLES. Testimony in Federal Court: Today Showed Gas Distributors In Other Cities of Kansas Were Profiling by Selling-Cheap Gas. Reports of the operations of independent, Kansas Natural, and Wichita gas distributors in cities throughout the state were introduced by the defense in the rate injunction proceeding now being heard in the federal court today, to prove 28 cents a thousand feet is a profit paying rate from the standpoint of the distributor. The reports show as high as 14 per cent profit has been received by distributing companies charging 27 and 28 cents and paying two-thirds of the receipts to pipe line companies. Hutchinson, on the Wichita line, and Baldwin, on the Kansas Natural, furnished notable examples. According to evidence introduced the Hutchinson distributors were able to show a profit of $69,000 annually on a total investment of only $500,000, or 14 per cent on the investment. The Baldwin distributors capitalized their company at $10,000, realizing in one year $4,000 profit, paying the Kansas Natural two-thirds of the receipts. Professor H. C. Allen, dean of the chemistry department at Kansas University, will be placed on the witness stand this afternoon to furnish information regarding gas service relative to heating power. PROGRESSIVE WITHDRAWAL. * The pastor and progressive members of the Church of God, 11th and Freeman, being convinced of the impossibility of securing the co-operation of the reactionaries in the application of modern methods and preservation of the perse of the body, are resolved to obey the divine admonition—(Wherefore come out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Cor. 6:17, 18) and withdraw from that congregation and establish and maintain a congregation to be known as the Church of God in strict accord with the word of God; a Church in which the life of Christ is manifested in the bodies of the constituents. Revival meetings will begin on Sunday and continue indefinitely at a place of which the public will be informed later. All persons desiring to be examplers of the Christ life and worship God in the beauty of holiness are cordially invited to worship with us and participate in the establishing of a real righteous congregation in this city. Resident pastors desiring real Holy Ghost meetings should confer with the Pastor-Evangelist Elder W. T. Nickerson, 1018 N. 5th St., who with his band of workers led by the Holy Ghost will be instrumental in producing a great revival in any community. Observe a few testimonials: I am convinced that he is a man of God send into the evangelistic work. His sermons are very convincing and heart searching; he is a gentleman in every respect, and just the kind of man I like to deal with. No pastor need have any scruples as to his fair dealing while on his work. REV. F. D. WELLS. Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church. 2501 Michigan Ave., K. C. Mo. He is a logical, forceful and uncompromising gospel preacher. During his stay with us souls were saved, backsliders reclaimed and believers edified. I take pleasure in recommending him to any that may desire his services. REV. J. S. PAYNE, Pastor 1st A. M. E. Church. Lincoln. Neb. Rev. W. T. Nickerson of Kansas City has just closed a four weeks meeting at the A. M. E. church of this city. The church and community at large agree that he has done more to strengthen the members and to instill moral and religious principles into both old and young than anyone who has ever been in our city. He is a fearless man, a gospel preacher, a profound scholar and one of the best scriptorians I have ever met in my 18 years association with the ministry. Pastors employing him will have a richer church spiritually and a better community morally. REV. O. J. BURKHARDT, 1236 Washington St. Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Lawrence-Easley of 718 Oakland avenue, has been sick for several weeks. He is improving nicely--but unable to be at his work. HUTCHINSON, KANS. The People's Forum had a Lincoln program at 2 pm last Sunday. This session of the Forum was well attended. *The Lincoln* address was delivered by Att. H. Martin of Wichita. To say the least, it was a masterpiece of eloquence. Mrs. Goodall the wife of Rev. Goodall, was called to Fort Scott last week to attend the funeral of her grandchild. Att. Martin and Dr. Freeserve were the guests at dinner Sunday at the home of Miss Carrie-Burney, 611 West Sherman avenue. The serial meeting at the Second Baptist church will continue another week. Rev. Allen has preached as never before. Mrs. Odis Snowden still remains very ill at her home. 104 G. West. Dr. Levi Newsome was called to Great Bend one night last week to attend the little daughter of Rev. P. D. Davis. Rev. Reeves, our evangelist, will leave in a few days for Pittsburg, Kansas, where he will conduct a three weeks' meeting. Dr. James Allen, our druggist, has a new auto. Dr. Allen is the only colored man in Kansas that operates a drug store and owns the building. Apart from the building he has a modern home, rental property and a good farm. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowen that have been making their home with Mrs. Blanch Tyler, 101 East Tenth street, will leave this week for their home in St. John. Dr. S. W. Kirk, the foot specialist, still continues to make people smile. ST. JOHN, KANS. The weather is just like spring here. Mr. Charles Martin is very low at this writing. Rev. J. C. Rogers delivered able sermons both morning and evening and taught a wonderful Sunday school lesson. Quite a few strangers were in our midst Friday and Saturday from the west. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bowen visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fantroy Saturday. Friday is love feast and Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Let's give Rev. Ferril our attention... Mr. R. E. Bowen left for Hutchinson last night. There will be a Valentine program given Wednesday night, after which a guest social. Everybody is invited. Mr. Edward Robinson of near Seward has a brand new Ford. He autoed over to St. John yesterday, also accompanied Mrs. B. H. Tyler to the farm home of Mrs. Ruth Bowen. POTATO GROWERS HIT HARD. It Will Cost $60 an Acre to Raise Spuds This Year. While the commission merchants have been boosting the price of potatoes and raking in profits of 100 to 300 per cent over prices paid to the growers, the potato growers of the Kaw Valley are going to be up against it next month when planting time comes. Dick Swingley of Turner who knows a whole lot about the situation tells whose lot about the situation tells the Argentine Republic that potato farmers up the river are estimating it will cost them $60 per acre to grow their favorite crop this year, and dry weather and other hindrances to good yields makes it an exceedingly risky business. Mr. Swingley also says that those who have not a supply of, seed potatoes on hand had better buy now, as he sees no prospect of seed potatoes being any cheaper. Most of the large growers of potatoes in the Kaw valley, however, were far-seeing enough to lay in a supply of seed potatoes. Still it is probable the acreage this year may be cut down because of the high cost of seed and growing. Sheba chapter had initiation Tuesday afternoon. Everything passed off lovely. AMERICAN AMBASSADOR VIRTUALLY A. PRISONER IN BRUSSELS. Washington Is Greatly Concerned and Will Demand Release—Germans Now Bitter at U. S. and President Wilson—Expect the Teutons to Strike. Washington, Feb. 15. Grave concern is felt in official circles over the reports from Berne that Brand Whitlock, the American minister to Belgium, and all of the American members of the Belgium relief commission virtually are prisoners at Brussels. Inquiry as to the truth of these reports have been addressed to Berlin through the Swiss minister here and the Spanish ambassador there. It is considered that if official, reports are true, a peremptory demand for their release will be made. Meanwhile, it is understood here, that the Spanish minister at Brussels had taken charge of the affairs of the United States there. According to the unofficial reports, Minister Whitlock had been ordered by the German military forces to lower the American flag over the legation in Brussels and had been barred from all communication with Washington. It is the belief in official circles here that Germany is only playing for time with the United States and is getting ready to strike. Bitter Against Wilson. Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Feb. 15.—A wave of intense bitterness is sweeping Germany from one end of the empire to the other, a bitterness concentrated against the person of President Wilson. It is impossible to exaggerate this feeling. Three chief reasons are given: 1—President Wilson's action in breaking diplomatic relations with Germany. 2—His suggestion to the rest of the neutral world to follow his example. 3—What is described as an effort on the part of the president to alienate Austria—Hungary from Germany and thus disrupt the central alliance. It is 'safe to say' that the third reason is uppermost in the minds of the people here at present. All Germany is possessed with the firm conviction that President Wilson is pursuing a well defined plan to placate Austria and by instilling her with prospects of keeping the friendship of the United States prompt her to throw over her allies. MORE TIME FOR FILING. Candidates Have Until Midnight on March 16 to Qualify. The report that candidates for city offices, subject to the coming election, must have filed their petitions with the city clerk before Tuesday at midnight was found to be incorrect. A review of the general election and commission form of government laws by attorneys resulted in all deciding that the candidates have until midnight on the night of March 16 to file. The rumor, however, has caused practically all of those who have announced they are in the race to file. City Clerk Payne kept his office open until midnight on Tuesday to accommodate any of the candidates who desire to "play safe" in case the time limit for filing expired at that time. Nineteen candidates filed within a few hours. W. E. Barnhart filed yesterday as a candidate for member of the board of education. Dr. J. A. Fulton, who has been a member of the board for several years, will not seek election. By an error in the rush Tuesday night the name of'W. B. Maxwell was omitted from the list of candidates for street commissioner. Mr. Maxwell's papers were properly filed. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ea. In the Probate Court of said county. In the matter of the estate of Eliza Jones, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Eliza Jones, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 8th day of February, 1917. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters; or they may be procluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said lettera they shall be forever barred. CHARLES JONES Executor of the last will and testa ment of Elliza Jones, deceased. Dated February 8, 1917. (First published Feb. 16th, 1917.) QUINDARO, KANS. President John A. Gregg of Edward Waters college, like a submarine surprised his brother with a short visit Saturday mornings. He had been in attendance at the Bishops' Council. Her spent Sunday in Lawrence, speaking at the Forum and in the evening preaching at the Methodist church: His mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucy, Brown is very sick. Mrs. Gregg, his wife, has been with her mother for seven weeks. He returned Monday evening to Jacksonville. His many friends were glad to see him. Mrs. W. H. Peck is still at the home of her mother, Mrs. T. G., McCampbell. She is improving in health. Mrs. J. A. Brown is president of the Parent-Teachers' meeting of the Vernon school. Mrs. H. A. Bunch is secretary. Interest is developing. The Vernon school observed Lincoln and Douglas days with appropriate programs. Valentine parties were held at W. U. and Allen chapel. Allen chapel has averaged fifty dollars on the first of each month for trustee purposes. This is doing remarkably well for a community church. Glen-Olive Baptist church will have an opening week program soon. Mrs. Sarah Barnett has butter and fine buttermilk to sell. 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