Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE TWELVE MONTHS $1.50 SOUTHERN WHITE WO- MAN DEFENDS NEGRO (By Mary Debardeleben.) "The following article, remarkable in form and spirit, is reprinted from the Wesleyan Christian Advocate of Atlanta, Ga., one of the organs of the Methodist Episcopal church, South." The papers have been full of late of the tragedy of the German expulsion or deportation of the Belgian laborers. Our hearts have been stirred, our indignations have been aroused as we read of the fathers, sons husbands and brothers torn from their children, loved surroundings, and borne forcibly to labor in regions strange and new under conditions galling and humiliating. But there is another deportation, another expulsion going on under our very eyes that concerns us more nearly—some of the causes for which should make us, as citizens of a great, free nation, hang our head in shame, should send us as professing Christians, to our knees crying aloud for forgiveness for our cruel neglect. Thousands Take Flight. I speak of the great exodus of the Negroes from the Southland. There is much being said about it in the press these days. O, yes, we are beginning to question and talk now, for we are beginning to fear for our pocketbooks. That which a regard for common justice, fair play, human rights could not accomplish, a fear for our bank account is doing, and we are asking: Why is the Negro dissatisfied? What can we do to keep him in the South? We can't afford to let him go; he means too much to us—financially. He works for little, his upkeep costs us little; for we can house him in any kind of a shack, and make him pay as well for that. We do not have to be careful of his living conditions; he is good-natured, long-suffering, and if he should happen to give us.trouble, we can cope with the situation and the law will uphold us in anything we do. Am I exaggerating? If we do not thus reason audibly, this is at least the attitude we, as a white race and employers of labor, assume or allow assumed. But the Negro is going, going in scores, in hundreds and in thousands. In some sections of Georgia there are stretches of country almost destitute of Negro population. Country churches which once had congregations of two and three hundred members now have only twenty or thirty. One Negro Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church that had a membership in 1915 of 11,000 has now barely 5,000. At a recent session of this conference men who had been pastors of these people stood on the conference floor with tears in their eyes and sobs in their throats, pleading to be allowed to go with their congregations. "Not that we want to go for our own sakes," they said, "but for the sake of our people. We know it means suffering and hard living, but we will work with our hands for our support, that we may minister to our people, may keep them together, that they may not drift and be swallowed up in the great cities of the North, with no spiritual or moral guidance to keep them from the downward path." They are going at night, these refugees; the trains are full of them and they are going with a mighty fear upon them. A friend of mine was talking with an old man who, with his wife, sons and daughters, was leaving the old home to go out into a strange world (their poor belongings in clumsy, homely-looking bundles in the seats beside them.) The stock they left, they could not sell it, they said, and much of their household stuff, the poor collection of years of labor—but theirs. "But why do they go?" my friend asked. The old man, with trembling fingers, drew from his pocket a crumpled paper and spread it out before them, at the top of the sheet was crudely drawn a skull and crossbones; below was written: "You are hereby warned that you and your entire family must be gone from this community within 48 hours. Your attention is called to the symbol at the top of notice." In the community in which the man lived a woman had been burned at the stake a few months before. Her crime was to the natural impulse of motherhood. She had dared to protect her child from the blows administered by a white man. And so the old man fearing VOL. 3. for his life was fleeing in the dead of the night. In another town in Georgia four innocent Negroes were foully murdered in the usual way—by an insane mob. The father of the family was lodged in jail for an assault upon an officer who same to arrest him. The mob therefore seized the family, the mother, two daughters, one of whom was soon to become a mother, and a ten-year-old boy. I cannot go into the revolting circumstances of it all. Suffice to say that little white boys saw it and hence seed of brutality, hatred and revenge were planted in their young hearts. Many Negroes are leaving that section. Just what proportion are leaving I cannot say, but such outrageous violation of law is certainly playing its part in the exodus. A Negro woman in Georgia resisted the offensive attentions of a white ruffian, with the result that her house with all her possessions was burned, and a notice served on her to leave the community at once or she would pay the penalty at a rope's end. It is not simply the poor, irresponsible, thriftless Negro that undergoes such treatment at the hands of the senseless mob, for example, the recent occurrence in South Carolina, where a Negro worth anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000, law abiding citizen, was cruelly put to death and his family ordered to leave. His son owned a drug store, where he was doing a good business, all of which had to be sacrificed. Of course these outrages are perpetrated by the coarse, brutal mob element. But what are the civil authorities doing about it? With the exception possibly of the case cited from South Carolina, where Governor Manning is demanding an investigation, we know of nothing being done to restrain the mob spirit which seems to be rampant. Do we criticise the Germans for barbarities in Belgium and allow with perfect impunity outrages in our midst? God forgive us for our shamelessness, our self-righteousness, our hypocrisy! And what is the church doing about it? Do you know of anywhere of a church taking an out-and-out stand against such? What is it we are afraid of? We seem to be bound hand and foot. To bring it closer home: What is our great Methodist Episcopal church, South, doing about it? Where is her influence? Where is her voice? Who has gagged her? Is she a slave to prejudice? Is she a coward? Or is she asleep. We prefer to believe it is the last, but it is time for her to wake up or a great opportunity will have passed and God will find another instrument through which to voice the wrongs of an oppressed people. Not only does she seem to be taking no measure to change existing conditions, not only is her pulpit with regard to these atrocious wrongs, but she, this great Methodist Episcopal church, South, wealthy, strong, influential, is actually failing to meet the responsibilities of a task already assumed. Paine College is one of the avenues through which, as a church, she has even pretended to minister to the Negro race by training its leaders, its teachers, its preachers, its parents of the generations to come. So small has been its response to calls for actual sustenance for the school, so meager have been her interest in this, her one institution for the benefit of the Negro race, that unless there is an immediate and beneficent response, Paine College must close its doors and a great church acknowledge shamefully her failure to measure up to a magnificent, God-given opportunity. O, church of the Christ who ministered to the neglected, the outcast and the alien, do you not hear His call today to follow in the footsteps of your Master and minister abundantly to this child race, this oppressed people in our midst? Can you face Him with the blood of this people upon your soul? Will you not "loose the bonds of wickedness, undo the bonds of the yoke and let the oppressed go free? Will you not deal thy bread to the hungry and bring the poor that are cast out of Thy House" of protection, and warmth and safety? Then shall thy light, O church of Christ, "break forth as the morning and thy healing spring forth speedily."—The Christian Advocate. FOR RENT BY JOSIE WHITE. FOR RENT BY JOSIE WHITE. 16 strictly modern rooms, nicely furnished, one block from all K. C. K. car lines; also large well lighted store room; very reasonable. 400 Armstrong avenue. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. JUNE 1. 1917. 12TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL Friday evening, although the weather was very inclement, a great multitude assembled in the auditorium of the K. C. K. H. S. to witness the exercises of 29 young ladies and 13 young gentlemen who are really just starting in the great struggle in life. The program was as follows: Overture, "William Tell," Watts' Orchestra, very fine. Invocation, Rev. J. R. Richardson. Music, "Away to the Woods," high school chorus (beautiful). Vocal duet, Misses M. Welton and R. Green. Oration, "Maid of Orleans," Miss Mae Jones, good. Music, "Merry June," very pretty. Oration, "Angel of Crimea," Miss Hilda Groves. Oration, "Daughters of Freedom," Miss Mary Link. Music, "Folk Songs," Glee club, good. Oration, "The Flag," Bernethel Cotter. Reading, "Colored Soldiers (Dunbar), Miss Grace Harris." "Boston Commons to Carrizal," James Cooper. Overture, "Orpheum in der Untewelt," Watt's orchestra, very fine. Awarding diplomas, Supt. Pearson. Music, "The Song of Liberty," high school chorus, very good. The chorus music for this occasion, under the direction of Prof. Reynolds, was especially beautiful and classical; and Watts' orchestra was superfine. Many beautiful and useful presents were received by these 42 young people, who appreciate them greatly. The patrons admire the decorum that Prof. Hodge has brought the pupils to since taking charge; also think his whole corps of teachers deserve credit for their assistance. The great audience was pleased and found the motto true of the class of 1917, "Finis Coronat Opus." YOU MUST REGISTER Every male citizen between the ages of 21 and 31 must register on June the 5th or the federal officers will arrest those who fail to comply with the conscript law, so let every colored person within this age limit do their duty as American citizens. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL. Calendar of Commencement Week June 3 to June 8, 1917 Sunday, June 3, 11 a. m.—Annual sermon at Ebenezer A. M. E. church; the pastor, Rev. W. C. Williams preaching the sermon. (The teachers, graduates and friends, together with the entire school will march from the Lincoln High school to Ebenezer church in the following order: Cadet Band, Cadets in uniform, girls, teachers, Parent-Teacher association members, Lincoln High school Steering committee and other friends, the graduating class and graduates of the school. Monday evening, June 4th.—Annual Senior play, "Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors," Manual Training High School, corner Tracy and Fifteenth; caste of 30 characters. Admission, 10c. Tuesday evening, June 5th.—J. W. Perry Oratorical Prize Contest. (Prizes given by Mr. J. W. Perry, president of the Southwestern National Bank of Commerce). Lincoln High school auditorium. Admission free. Wednesday evening, June 6th. Alumni Entertainmet and Play—"The Suffragette Baby," six characters. (The local alumni are making elaborate plans for a fine program on this evening). Lincoln High School auditorium. Admission free. Thursday afternoon, June 7th, 3 o'clock, General Social Reunion of Graduates. Talks in honor to former teachers and of the classes from 1885 to 1907. Lincoln High school auditorium. Friday evening, June 8th, 8:15, Commencement in Convention Hall. (Admission without tickets). --- A SPLENDID CITIZEN DIES R. L. Connor, one of Quindaro's old and prominent citizens, died Tuesday at 6 p. m. from a stroke of paralysis which occurred Monday morning of this week. Mr. Connor was a Civil war veteran and was active in church and civic affairs in his community. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the A. M. E. church of that place. We hear that Mr. Connor of Quindaro was stricken suddenly sick. HUNDREDS TURNED OUT IN THE DRENCHING RAIN—GRAND MASTER, REV. GEO McNEAL DELIVERS ANNUAL ADDRESS The annual Thanksgiving sermon of the five lodges and twelve temples of the U. B. F.s and S. M. T.s held last Sunday afternoon at Metropolitan Baptist Temple, was a large affair and the sermon delivered by Dr. McNeal, Grand Master of this jurisdiction, was said to be one of the best ever delivered to the local lodges. The church was packed to its capacity and if the weather conditions had been different hundreds would not have been able to get in. A fine printed program had been arranged which was carried out with great credit to each participant. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. choir was one of the strong features on the program. The Ladies' Union drill team under command of Mrs. Ed Lyles looked fine in their white uniforms with white felt hats. While this order is among the youngest in the state it is rapidly forging to the front through its great leader and Grand Master, Rev. McNeal. In Kansas City, Kansas, alone, there are five lodges and twelve temples. On account of the bad stormy weather there was only a small street demonstration. TWENTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CLEARATER AG DASTER CELEBRATED AS PASTOR. The Pleasant Green Baptist church closes tonight a week of festivities in honor of their pastor, Rev. Ged. McNeal's twenty-fourth anniversary as minister of this church. Dr. McNeal has held this charge longer than any minister in the city, and it looks fair to his remaining at the head of this church the remalder of his life work. A program was rendered each night, besides short sermons were delivered by pastors from various churches in the two cities. Large numbers were present each evening to greet and pay their respects to Dr. McNeal. GRADUATING PIANO RECITAL. The graduating piano recital given by Miss Arlehe Jackson and Miss Zenobia Keith last Friday evening at Western University brought out many music lovers and-admirers of these two young graduates. Probably this department at this great school never turned out two, as finished performers as the large musical audience witnessed and enjoyed at this recital. The instructor of this department Prof. Robert G. Jackson is known throughout the country as a teacher with but few his equal and is known as the greatest chorus leader of the race. Prof. Jackson has associated with him in this department two teachers of wonderful talent, Miss Mayne Eliott, voice and piano and Miss Beulah B. Douglass, piano. WESTERN BEAUTIES IN NEW RACE PHOTO-PLAY. Beautiful Race Girls Featured in New Lincoln Masterpiece. Los Angeles, Calif., May 29th. (Special to The Advocate). Judging from the many beautiful girls used in the new Lincoln photoplay, "Law of Nature," this, the third release of the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc., will undoubtedly be a great favorite with those who admire feminine beauty. In Miss Albertine Pickens, with her wonderful eyes, beautiful auburn hair and charming ways, the Lincoln Company has developed a new and popular star to play opposite Noble M. Johnson in this greatest of Race photoplays; and surrounded-by a bevy of charming girls, one of whom is the winsome Miss of the May Crisis cover, Miss Anita Thompson. Her wonderful work in the western scenes, cabaret and cafe scenes, ball room scenes and dramatic situations, prove in a pleasing way her charming versatility. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. Rev. Malekalbon preached at both services at this church Sunday to large audiences considering the weather. He is a native of Africa but educatd here. The pastor, Rev. Holmes, was in Topeka. At 3 p. m. the U. B. Fs. and S. M. Ts. annual sermon was preached by Elder McNeal. Over $84 was taken up in collection. The Knight Templars' band furnished music. Mrs. Gertrude St. Clair-Graham expects to join her husband soon at Denver, Colo., where they will make their future home. Mr. Graham is a railway mall employee and was recently transferred to that point. The Advocate extends to this young popular couple success and a life's happy journey. Western University Graduates Largest and Most Promising Class in ItsHistory LITERARY AND INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS SHOWED MARKED ADVANCEMENT—EXHIBITS SHOWED a HIGH STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY—PROGRAM WAS WITNESSED BY LARGE CROWD The twenty-first annual commencement of Western University was held Thursday afternoon when one of the largest and most promising classes received their diplomas in the history of this great western school. The literary work of the school showed decided progress and advancement. Also were the exhibits in the industrial department of a superior character. The large crowd that was present, with fathers, mothers and friends of those who had toiled, labored and struggled for the past four years to reach this point in life enjoyed with them an afternoon of pleasure, happiness and satisfaction. Dr. Claudius B. Spencer, editor Central Christian Advocate, gave the commencement address, which was full of thought for the safety and guidance for young and tender lives entering upon a future of responsibilities. The orations of each one on the program showed work of well cultivated minds, whose instructors had laid well their foundation. The music department under that great teacher, Prof. R. G. ajckson, furnished the music, as is well known no one else can do. The selection of honored students who appeared on the program was as follows. Salutotory Oration, "Agriculture and Civilization," Jackson Ernest White, (Normal), Topeka, Kansas; Oration, "Cost of Living in Relation to the Family Budget," Zylphia Ann Phoenix, (Cooking), Brookfield, Mo.; Oration, "The Call of the Soil," Leo B. Jones, (Agriculture), Larned, Kansas; Piano Solo, "Rondo Cappricioso," Mendellsohn, Arlene Jackson (Piano), Kansas City, Kansas; Oration, "The Nurse in War and the Nurse in Peace," Zella Saunders, (Nurse Training) Douglass Hospital, Minneapolis, Kansas; Valedictory/Oration, "Rudiments of Success," Lillian Helen Lewis (Normal), Muskogee, Okla. H. B. Parks, bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district and president of the University Boards, presided and awarded the diplomas. Pres. H. T Kealing awarded the prizes to the successful contestants in literary work. The prizes awarded to the winners from the Athletic department were presented by Prof. R. G. Jackson, its president. Some of our leaders and noted men who are staunch friends of this school present were: Rev. Dr. N. B. Brooks, Columbia, Mo., and trustee; Dr. J. R. Ransom, Wichita, Kas., and trustee of both boards. Dr. W. H. Thomas, trustee and secretary of university board, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. N. C. Buren, St. Joseph, Mo., trustee. Dr. P. C. Crews, trustee and presiding elder in North Missouri conference. Dr. M. S. Bryant, trustee and presiding elder in North Missouri conference. Dr. G. M. Tillman, trustee of Missouri. Dr. Wm. Peck, trustee of St. Louis, Mo. Dr. James F. Griffin, pastor of First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Charles Williams of Denver, Colo. Dr. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of Omaha conference. J. R. A. Crossland, M. D. St. Joseph, Mo., trustee. Hon. E. L. Bell, trustee of Oak Mills, Kan. Dr. A. D. Holmes vice president Douglass hospital, Kansas City, Kans., and many others of note. MARGARET JENKINS WINS ORA TORICAL CONTEST The oratorical contest which was held Tuesday night at Western University in which seven contestants were entered, Miss Margaret Gertrude Jenkins won first place, and was awarded first prize, five dollars in gold. Her subject was "John Brown." Miss Gertrude Brooks was awarded second prize, four dollars in cash. Miss Mabel Overton of Chicago, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. A. White, North Third street, is visiting a few days in Topeka with relatives. Miss Overton will return home next week. While here she was royally entertained by her many friends, she being a former Kansas Citian. NO. 40 FOURTH ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICES OF E.W. K. P.'s AND CALANTHES HELD AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY. The K. P.s, Court of Calanthes and Juveniles under the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas held their fourth annual memorial services at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at First A. M. E. church. The very inclement weather did not prevent the brave knights and the loyal Calantheans from doing honor to the occasion. An elegant printed program was furnished by the members. B. K. Bruce Company D, Captain T. S. Hulsey commanding, turned out in a body. Rev. Moses Williams delivered the sermon which met the approval in every respect on this occasion. Mrs. Sarah Brady, Grand Register of Deeds of the Jurisdiction of Kansas read a fine paper, "Our Deceased." Mrs. Mattle Johnson, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds of the Jurisdiction of Missouri and Oklahoma, also read a strong paper "Our Departed Dead." The music was furnished by the First Baptist church choir of this city. LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GRADU- TES A CLASS OF EIGHTEEN UNDER PRS. MARQUESS On last Wednesday, May 23rd Langston, Okla., graduated a brilliant class of eighteen boys and girls. President J. M. Marquess who has served his first year as its head preceded Prof. J. A. Hodges as principal of Sumner High school for eight years resigning a year ago to accept the presidency of this school. The commencement is said to be the largest in attendance that has been seen at Langston. The class that received its diplomas on the day of graduation was looked upon as one of the brightest and best qualified that has gone out from this noted school and the future for greater work at Langston is far more promising than ever before. President Marquess is one of our scholarly educators and his association with this school is bound to raise its scholastic standing. COMMENCEMENT OF THE KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND. Had an interesting program for a week. Mrs. Charles Russell on Washington boulevard took as her guests Thursday evening, May 24, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Miss Harriet Walton and Mrs. M. Milligan to the general program. Among the many excellent things these sightless people did the "Hoop Drill," by eight Caucasian girls, arrayed in national colors, with a colored girl first at the pipe organ, then at the piano, accompanying them. Reading, "Song of the Violin," Lola Picket, very good. Vocal solo, L. Mansfield. Reading. "The Runaways," A. Wilson, good. Reading. "An Abandoned Elopement," Miss Julia Stevenson, the only colored in the class, also the one who played the pipe organ, etc. She received the greatest applause and first encore. Our State School for the Blind is doing excellent work. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Dr. Griffin delivered two very strong sermons Sunday. The weather being unusually stormy the attendance was not as large, as if it had been otherwise, but there was none the less of spiritual uplift. The new pews of the church have arrived and will be placed immediately. Rev. Griffin will preach a special sermon at the eleven o'clock service Sunday morning. The Third quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, June 10th. . WANTED. WANTED—1,000 Negro Men and Boys to learn to be Expert Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs. Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. For full information as to terms, etc., Address Afro-American Automobile Training School, 1420-22-24-26 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo. The Largest Automobile Training School for Negroes in the World. LINCOLN FILM STOCK AVAILABLE In the District Court of County, Kansas. Isadah Hughes. $25,000 Lincoln Stock Issue to Be Floated. Pursuant to the enormous public demand for an interest in the only successful Race Film Producing Company; stock in the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. has been made available to the general public. 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 the petition of the above named plaintiff on or before the 21st day of June, said petition with the allegations, and averments therein set forth will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you, the nature of which, will be a decree divorcing the plaintiff from you and for such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. That important announcement coming upon the first anniversary of this well known Race Firm is the result of their wonderful success with their Race photoplays "Realization of a Negro's Ambition," and the "Trooper of Troop K," which have been shown throughout the entire Nation. Organized May 24, 1916, the Lincoln Motion Picture Co. Inc., finds the National demand for their photoplay so greatly in excess of their ability to supply as to require an immediate expansion of their producing facilities. To this end they have requested and received permission of the California State Corporation Commission to dispose of a $25,000 stock issue to the general public. A publicity advertising and personal sales campaign with the aid of the Race press will soon be inaugurated. E. A. SHACLELFORD, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District Court. (First publication May 11th, 1917.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas. Fannie Bryant. MID-WEST COMPANY OFF TO FT. LEAVENWORH. Mid-West company number 2 and the Courts of Calanthea of K. Ps. will run a special to Leavenworth, Kansas, June the 14th. It is expected two cars will go out of here for the big affair which will come off at the Fort on that evening. Get your tickets now. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The State of Kansas, Greeting: To the above named defendant, Edward Bryant: You will take notice that on the 17th day of May, 1917, the above named plaintiff, filed her petition in the above entitled court against you for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. 'Unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 29th day of June, 1917, the allegations statements, averment and contents of said petition will be taken as true, and upon further proof, the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for in her petition. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McClelland entertained Rev. Dr. Griffin at dinner Sunday. Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stewart, Tenth and Nebraska, a darling little night Walker. Mother and baby are feeling fine. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Annna Lee Perkins. (SEAL) Attest: Plaintiff, vs. Sam Perkins, 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 19th day of July, 1917, the petition filed herein, will presented and upon evidence being adduced before the court, a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which, will be a degree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of the action. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Viola Mayhue, Plaintiff, vs. John Mayhue, 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 plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 21st day of June, 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. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff Attesf: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk District Court In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Attorney for Plaintiff (First publication May 11, 1917.) Allie Williams, Defendant. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Isaac Taylor 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 3rd day of July, 1917, the petition filed against you will be presented and evidence adduced upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree by the court, dissolving the bonds of matrimony between you and the plaintiff, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. I. E. BRADLEY. Agnes Smith, Mary Bell, Gertrude Walton, Daisy Lyons, Henry Smith and Ida M. Hilmore, To the defendants, Gertrude Walton, Mary Bell, Daisy Lyons, and Henry Smith: You and each of 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 23rd day of June, 1917, the petition filed in the case will be presented, and evidence given thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered in the said cause, the nature of which, will be a decree, by the court, foreclosing and barring all right, title and interest claimed by you, in and to Lots One and Two, in block Six in Long Brothers' Addition to Edgerton, an addition to Kansas City, Kas., and forfeiting to the use and benefit of the plaintiff; all payments heretofore made by Agnes Smith, and Henry Smith, on their contract of purchase of said lots, and declaring the plaintiff to be the owner of said lots free and clear of all claim and title by or in you, or any of you, and fixing a time in which you may pay the amount yet due on the same, in default of which a writ of ouster will issue. Attorney for the Pliff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District Court. (First publication May 18, 1917.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Third Division. Mary Brooks, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. H. Brooks Defendant. 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 plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 20th day of June, 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. ISAAC TAYLOR, Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk District Court. (First publication May 11, 1917.) DORSET GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published May 11, 1917.) 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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. Mrs. Nettle Washington has moved to 725 New Jersey avenue. Over Shingles Roofing Applied Roof Repairing FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HARSH KNITTED HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE EASER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER NO.022 STRAIGHTEN THE Hair BY ROLLING IT BETWEEN FORD BRASS ROLLS. BEST AND QUIETEST THINGS WE KNOW OF IT STRAIGHTEN HAIR PRICE $2.00 FORD'S PATENT TWO PICE SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.023. YOU HEAD THE ROOF, NOT THE COMB THUS SAVING BURNING AND SOILING THE COMB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $2.00 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOLDING TEETH TIGHT NO.023½. TEETH IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED ON A SHEET LAB AND HELD BY A PATENT FORMULA. SHOULD THE TEETH BECOME LOose, TURN THE PERSON BY TWISTING THE HANDLE AND THIS WILL PERK THE SLEEVE UP TIGHTLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND HOLD THEM FIRMLY. PRICE $175 FORD'S LARGE BRASS HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SHAMPOO COMB NO.024. SOLID BRASS, NICKEL PLATED, LARGE AND VERY STRONG CANNOT BURN THE HANDLE OFF, SPECIAL LOCKING DEVICE HOLDS THE HANDLE WITHOUT SOLDERING. PRICE $150 FORD'S SMALL BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.022 A SMALL STRONG COMB USED BEST ON REAL SPADE HAIR, NICKEL PLATED, PRICE $100 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.026 A GOOD AND SERVICEABLE COMB FOR THE MONEY. PRICE 75¢ ALL YOUR GOODS WAPRANED AS DEScribed; OR MONEY REPRESSED. FOR SALE BY YOUR DEaler OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE, IN WRITING DIRECT, SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE OR EXPRESS MONEY ADVERT: OZONIZED OX MARROW CO.46 W.KINZIE ST.CHICAGO,ILL Kansas City Music School All persons wishing to do work in any of the above branches are asked to enroll now. All persons desiring catalogs or wishing further information may address R. G. Jackson, Box 170 or phone: TEACHERS- I. G. OLIVER UNDERTAKER COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHINGS Sota Ave. Kansas City, MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. West 1619 Bell W Bell Phone West 4183 I. U. COMPLETE 415 Minnesota Ave. MIRRO WORK CAM HODGSC MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. Home Phone West 1619 Bell G. M. ATWOOD Ice Cream and Ices SOCIALS OUR SPECIALS Family Orders D FULL MEASURE Orders Delivered from 1/2 Gallon to any Am MEASURE QUALITY GUARANTEE one W. 2911 606 Central Ave. K. C Family Orders Delivered from 1/2 Gallon to any Amount FULL MEASURE QUALITY GUARANTEED Bell Phone W.2911 606 Central Ave. K. C. K. A. L. BOSSE All Paper, Paint and Glass and Minnesota . . . Kansas City, K Wall Paper, Paint and Glass R. G. JACKSON, Bell phone, West 1032. MISS BEULAH DOUGLASS, Bell phone, West 2297W. MISS ARLENE JACKSON, Bell phone, West 1102W. HINGS s City, Kansas RED D. NY Bell West 1131 The Secret of Getting Rich! 1917' Bargains WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts A Real Estate WILL BUILD. Will build a 5 room, modern cottage on 491-8 ft., $2,200. $150 down, $10 month and interest. Will build 4 5-room modern cottages $71-2 ft., $2100 each. $150 cash and $10 and interest. FOR SALE. 7-room modern frame, 371-2 feet, $2,000; $500 down, $20 per month in- cluding principal and interest. 4-room modern house, $1,250; $400 down, $15 per month including principal and interest. 2 acres one mile west $500 per acre, $100 down on one acre or $200 down on two acres, $16 per month including principal and interest. 5 cts car fare to city. 6 room house, 25 ft., $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. 4 room house, $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. On paved street. ($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. AT A BARGAIN—1 MILE WEST. 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. 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 etuco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 7 4-room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in, $1100. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 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. The he Se ```markdown ``` FIGURES! DO YOU KNOW THAT A FEW DOLLARS IN VARIOUS MEN WEALTHY? Many men have grown wee few dollars in some stock to in value. WHAT SMALL INVESTMENTS HAVE 10 Cents invested in Bell $1.00 Invested in Ford M $10.00 Invested in Postum $15.00 Invested in Gillett $30.00 Invested in Under $11,496.00. $50.00 Invested in Goodrich $100 Invested in Pullman $100 Invested in Reo Mo ACCOMPANY Our two productions are no crowds in nearly every State; noted play houses as Washington Baltimore; Church's Theatre, and New Angeles Theatre, Let our own exchanges at Omaha, Indiana, Philadelphia and New York approval everywhere from the Why? Because we have what in seeing themselves being but Reader. We are not telling telling you what we are doing ductions know these statements YOU KNOW THAT AN INVESTMENT OF DOLLARS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS WEALTHY? Men have grown wealthy from an investmen- tars in some stock that has increased eno- rce. SMALL INVESTMENTS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAVE DONE. Rents invested in Bell Telephone went to $260. Invested in Ford Motor went to $4,285.00. Invested in Postum Cereal went to $548.75. Invested in Gillette Razor went to $6,000. Invested in Underwood Typewriter w 496.00. Invested in Goodrich Tire went to $2,250. Invested in Pullman Co. went to $15,360.00. Invested in Reo Motor went to $5,646.25. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Two productions are now being exhibited to nearly every State; playing weeks' engag- houses as Washington Theatre, Chicago; Church's Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar T Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles. They are exchanges at Omaha, St. Louis, Chicago, Nadelphia and New York. They have me everywhere from the exhibitors, public p cause we have what the people want. The themselves being burlesqued and made the We are not telling you what we propose, what we are doing. You who have witn now these statements to be facts, not pr DO YOU KNOW THAT AN INVESTMENT OF EVEN A FEW DOLLARS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS MADE MEN WEALTHY? Many men have grown wealthy from an investment of a few dollars in some stock that has increased enormously in value. WHAT SMALL INVESTMENTS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAVE DONE. 10 Cents invested in Bell Telephone went to $200.00. $1.00 Invested in Ford Motor went to $4,285.00. $10.00 Invested in Postum Cereal went to $548.74. $15.00 Invested in Gillette Razor went to $6,000.00. $20.00 Invested in Underwood Tynewriter went to $50.00 Invested in Goodrich Tire went to $2,250.00. $100 Invested in Pullman Co. went to $15,360.00. $100 Invested in Reo Motor went to $5,646.25. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our two productions are now being exhibited to record breaking crowds in nearly every State; playing weeks' engagements at such noted play houses as Washington Theatre, Chicago; Regent Theatre, Baltimore; Church's Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar Theatre, Oakland; and New Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles. They are booked through our own exchanges at Omaha, St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia and New York. They have met with universal approval everywhere from the exhibitors, public pulpit and press. Why? Because we have what the people want. They are disgusted in seeing themselves being burlesqued and made the "goat." Listen! Reader. We are not telling you what we propose to do. We are telling you what we are doing. You who have witnessed these productions know these statements to be facts, not promises. OUR VAST FIELD Furthermore, Lincoln Productions alone or to America, for quite of our productions in the K. Representatives of the world's desire Lincoln productions for Hayti, Hawaii, Australia, Sou WÉ You a chance to invest in ing profits. We are not off offering a chance to invest in ating, earning profits and that pansion is absolutely necessary work. We have grown in le In the next year we should mo sight thousands of dollars' w To handle this enormous dem for faster productions, factory more, Lincoln Productions are not confi- to America, for quite recently we gave a productions in the Film Building, New Yor- tives of the world's leading export film Lincoln productions for export to Spain, Euro- avialia, Australia, South America and Australia. Furthermore, Lincoln Productions are not confined to our Race alone or to America, for quite recently we gave a private showing of our productions in the Film Building, New York City before Representatives of the world's leading export film companies, who desire Lincoln productions for export to Spain, Europe, Africa, Cuba, Hayti, Hawaii, Australia, South America and Australia. chance to invest in a producing Film Company. We are not offering a "prospect" chance to invest in the stock of a Compa- ting profits and that has so much business absolutely necessary. We have done all else have grown in less than one year over the year we should more than triple our grow sands of dollars' worth of business for this enormous demand we MUST HAVE M productions, factory development and open You a chance to invest in a producing Film Company now earning profits. We are not offering a "prospect" company. We are offering a chance to invest in the stock of a Company that is operating, earning profits and that has so much business ahead that expansion is absolutely necessary. We have done all the preliminary work. We have grown in less than one year over 1,000 per cent. In the next year we should more than triple our growth. We have in sight thousands of dollars' worth of business for the coming year. To handle this enormous demand we MUST HAVE MORE CAPITAL for faster productions, factory development and operating expenses. FOR SALE. 5 room house close in; 871-2 ft., $1600. $100 cash, $10 a month and interest. FOR RENT. Store room, 1718 North 7th St, $12.50 per month. Store room, 12th and Armstrong, $15.00 per month. 4 rooms modern, up-stairs, 1718 North Seventh street, $10 per month. Store room under same apartments, $12.50. Will rent separate or together. Room 181-2 Peoples Bank Building, Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ave. 7th street Entrance, Up-stairs. Estimates Without Charges Bell Phone West 2077 F. W. RAGSDALE PAPER HANGING PAINTING MOTOR EXPRESS CAR 419 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS The Pleasant Seekers Art and Study club met with Mrs. Lydia M. Ellis, 1939 North Sixth street, this week. Fifteen were present and a pleasant evening was spent. A two-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Wichita, Kansas, D. G. M. N. G. of the Household of Ruth was in the city Wednesday making her annual visit to the Household, while here she was the guest of Mrs. Dorsey Green. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Samuel Jennings. Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court. LUMBER CHEAP LUMBER, ROOFING, HARDWARE, PAINT BARGAIN LUMBER AND SALVAGE CO. 10TH NEAR MINNESOTA. Both Phones, West 1788. AN INVESTMENT OF EVEN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS MADE healthy from an investment of a that has increased enormously ENTS IN VARIOUS STOCKS BE DONE. Telephone went to $200.00. Motor went to $4,285.00. Cereal went to $548.74. Razor went to $6,000.00. Hardwood Typewriter went to Rich Tire went to $2,250.00. Co. went to $15,360.00. Motor went to $5,646.25. PLISHMENTS Now being exhibited to record breaking; playing weeks' engagements at such ington Theatre, Chicago; Regent Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar Theatre, Oakland; Los Angeles. They are booked through St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, At- York. They have met with universal the exhibitors, public pulpit and press. At the people want. They are disgusted curlesqued and made the "goat." Listen! you what we propose to do. We are ing. You who have witnessed these pro- vents to be facts, not promises. ductions are not confined to our Race recently we gave a private showing Film Building, New York City before its leading export film companies, who export to Spain, Europe, Africa, Cuba, with America and Australia. WE OFFER In a producing Film Company now earn- fering a "prospect" company. We are in the stock of a Company that is oper- tat has so much business ahead that ex- try. We have done all the preliminary less than one year over 1,000 per cent more than triple our growth. We have in worth of business for the coming year and we MUST HAVE MORE CAPITAL by development and operating expenses. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Big New Will Open 20th and Wood ADMISS The Park is I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: B. I. McFarland Plaintiff, vs. No. 7504A George Smith, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. wise object on or before the 29th day of June A. D. 1917, the allegations in said petition above will be taken as true and upon further proof the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayer for an such other and further relief in equity as she may be entitled to and as the Court may deem just RUSSELL SAGE, THE NOTED CAPITALIST THE QUESTION: "HOW TO GET RIICH?" HIS SOMETHING THE PUBLIC WANTS AND SEED THIS IS TRUE, THEN A FEW MEN AND WO HAVE AN EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT FUTURE, CAREFULLY AND ACT QUICKLY. WE HAVE WHAT TEN MILLION The Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Inc., ONLY producing company at present that is grade motion pictures featuring the Race in photo cumiliating burlesque. WE HAVE PRODUCED the entire United States, the two foremost Race "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition," in two of Troop K," in three parts. The only Negro pic the endorsement of Pres. Moton and Secy. Scott, Mon. Robt. R. Church, Race capitalist of Memphis Wiley University; Mme. C. J. Walker, richest Ne and practically every Race journal and moving United States. WATCH FOR OUR NEW FEATURE, "LA WHAT THE NATION SAYS OF LINCOLN PRODUC GETTING CAPITALIST, WAS ONCE ASKED "RICH?" HIS REPLY WAS: "NOTS AND SELL IT TO THEM." WOMEN AND WOMEN OF OUR RACE WILL FUTURE IF THEY READ THEY Y. MILLION PEOPLE WANT Company, Inc., of Los Angeles, is present that is actually producing a Race in photoplays of merit minute PRODUCED and shown through foremost Race productions ever filmed," in two parts; and the "Troly Negro pictures that have received Secy. Scott, Educators of Tuskegeeist of Memphis; Dr. Dogan, Educator, richest Negro woman in America and moving picture exhibitor in CATURE, "LAW OF NATURE" ION SAYS OF THE PRODUCTIONS RUSSELL SAGE, THE NOTED CAPITALIST, WAS ONCE ASKED THE QUESTION: "HOW TO GET RICH?" HIS REPLY WAS: "GET SOMETHING THE PUBLIC WANTS AND SELL IT TO THEM." IF THIS IS TRUE, THEN A FEW MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR RACE HAVE AN EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT FUTURE IF THEY READ THIS CAREFULLY AND ACT QUICKLY. WE HAVE WHAT TEN MILLION PEOPLE WANT The Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Inc., of Los Angeles, is the ONLY producing company at present that is actually producing high grade motion pictures featuring the Race in photoplays of merit minus all humiliating burlesque. WE HAVE PRODUCED and shown throughout the entire United States, the two foremost Race productions ever filmed, "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition," in two parts; and the "Trooper of Troop K," in three parts. The only Negro pictures that have received the endorsement of Pres. Moton and Secy. Scott, Educators of Tuskegee; Hon. Robt. R. Church, Race capitalist of Memphis; Dr. Dogan, Educator, Wiley University; Mme. C. J. Walker, richest Negro woman in America; and practically every Race journal and moving picture exhibitor in the United States. WATCH FOR OUR NEW FEATURE. "LAW OF NATURE" WHAT THE NATION SAYS OF THE LINCOLN PRODUCTIONS CILMS Chicago Defender.—"The demand for "The Realization" and the "Trooper of Troop K" has grown to such an extent that there are now ten copies working daily and the company is adding reprints as fast as they can be produced. The third release is now on its way." Tuskegee Student.—"The Institute Chapel was filled to capacity. The two pictures, both of which present the better side of life among the Colored people, make very strong appeal, in contrast with the burlesque type we are accustomed to see in plays presented by other companies. Dallas Express.—"Greatest Negro production ever shown on screen." --- --- PELLAGRA is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of Pellagra, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilis. Eczema or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance, if not benefited, of getting your money refunded. I have built my trade with a meritorious remedy and fair dealing; a trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by druggists or I will send it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, or 6 for $5.00. Always call on your druggist for G. S. before you order from me. Write to me for testimonials and mention this paper. 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK - ARK. by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer, or before the 3rd day of July, 1917, 1917, the petition field, will be presented, and evidence introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, divorcing plaintiff from the defendant, and awarding to him Lots Nine, Ten, Eleven and Twelve in Block Three, in London Heights Second Subdivision, an addition to Kansas City, Kas., as his sole property, and for costs of this suit. R. S. McRaffard, Clerk of District Court. (First publication, May 18, 1917.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas. Serena A. Smith, Plaintiff, vs. No. 7504A vs. George Smith, State of Kansas, to the above named Defendant, George Smith, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff did on the 17th day of May file in the district court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas, her petition for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and unless you answer, demur or other- Princ. Moton, Tuskegee, "You do not know how much pleasure and satisfaction our Institute community received from the showing of your two productions." Hon. R. R. Church, Jr, Memphis-"Your two pictures shown at my Theatre week of March 26, are the best Negro pictures I have ever seen. I have been disgusted with most Negro pictures until I saw yours. I unhely endorse both." Mme. C. J. Walker, Indianapolis.—"While in New Orleans I saw your "Trooper of Troop K" and it was most is spiring as well as the most realistic photo-play I have ever seen." Secv. E. Scott, Tuskegee.—"Personally all of us here were very pleased and gratified. I feel quite sure that our Institute shall be most anxious to have the same two pictures shown next year to our student body." F. B. Ransom, Atty, Madam C. J. Walker Mfg. Co., Ind.—"I am writing to advise that Mme. Walker has been deeply impressed by your photo-plays and she has authorized me to make out the enclosed check." NOW OPEN BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN PARK LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK Big New York Vaudeville Company Direct from New York City Will Open Sunday and All Next Week. Other Attractions 20th and Woodland Ave. . . Kansas City, Mo. ADMISSION---Children 5c---Adults 10c The Park is Entirely Under Negro Management Motion Picture News. "The Lincoln organization is the only one in the world making Negro subjects, and they have found a good market for their releases." Los Angeles New Age. "Hundreds of people witnessed the initial exhibition and scores were turned away." Kansas City Sun. "Successful Race Photoplay a feature at NaNegro Business League." L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk. By J. P. FOX, Deputy. (First publication May 13, 1917.) g Rich FACTS! OF THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY. Is the fifth industry of the Ranks next to steel in vol the fifth industry of the Nation. ks next to steel in volume and profits. Is the fifth industry of the Nation. Ranks next to steel in volume and profits. Employs a quarter million people. Pays one million dollars weekly in salaries. Spends $50,000,000 yearly in production. Has $500,000,000 capital invested. Receives 1,800,000,000 yearly paid admissions. Controls 25,000 Moving Picture Houses. Shows to ten million people daily. Caters to 8,000,000 Negroes of Movie age. Has only one successful Negro Manufacturing Producing Company supplying this enormous demand. Offers a most spelndid opening for quick and safe investments. YOUR OPPORTUNITY To obtain this we could borrow from the white banking houses by mortgaging our plant, etc., but we would rather ask a few members of our Race who want to make a SAFE and GOOD INVESTMENT to join us in increasing our production by taking up some of our capital stock. To this LIMITED NUMBER we offer a very attractive opportunity. We offer this stock for the present at its par value, $1.00 per share. The stock we offer you is common stock of the Company, our only issue, full profit sharing; carrying voting power and NON-ASSESSABLE. We do not guarantee that this price will remain as quoted long. To insure getting the low price of $1.00 per share, Act at once! How You Can Buy Lincoln Motion Picture Stock If you can't pay cash in full for your stock at a ten per cent discount, you can purchase it on the following terms: 10 Shares ($1.00 per share) $2.50 down, $1.00 per month for seven and one-half months. 20 Shares ($1.00 per share) $5.00 down, and $2.00 per month for seven and one-half months. 50 Shares ($1.00 per share) $12.50 down and $5.00 per month for seven and one-half months. 100 Shares ($1.00 per share) $25.00 down and $10.00 per month for seven and one-half months. Gentlemen: Subject to your acceptance, I herewith enclose $_____ as payment in part for_____ shares, fully paid and in full for_____ non-assessable, of the Common Capital Stock of the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc. Miss Mae McClelland, $30 Freeman entertained at dinner. Miss Mabel Overton, of Chicago. A large number from the two cities attended commencement exercises at Western University Thursday. e Nation. ume and profits.