Kansas City Advocate

TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 DIXIE SHOWS GOM- MERCIAL PROGRESS SOUTHERN TRAVEL NOTES CONTINUED. Mr. A. N. Observer, A. S. O.-H. Friend Editor:— This is one of the times that if I had an airplane, Zeppelin or any such a thing, I would turn it into a real triplane to try to "plane" my way to dear old Kansas City, even if times are hard. Or, to be poetic in my old age (like yours) "If I had the wings of a dove (or a homing pigeon) I would fly away and be at K. C., for am homeschool for that little burg on the muddy little Kaw. If I were inclined to be classical, which I could not be, and If The Advocate did not reach so many professors and other educated people, I would attempt to tell the ever mythical Shakespeare, alias Lord Bacon (or some other high priced meat) and I would bow and grease: "Not that I love Virginiaites, but Kansas City more;" then I would drop back into the column of compromise mortals and say I am fighting for Kansas City because of "The Girl I Left Behind—if she is nearly forty. But I am becoming sentimental, in my old age, so I shall "Wipe my weeping eyes" and proceed with my travel notes, for soon I must travel, to. "Well, I am writing my last letter firm Richmond, fr soon I am to 'shake the dust from my feet." Comparing the business of Negroes in Richmond with that of the same people in Norfolk, I would sum up by saying that we have in Richmond more Negro business in one block than in all I Norfolk and the near by "Tide water" cities—magnificent! Richmond is the premier Negro business city—city where Negroas "do things." I am stopping at the establishment of Mr. W. Henry Easley, the pioneer Negro confectioner and ice cream manufacturer, and I tell you the patrons cat plop from morning till night and from night till morning, but we have a number of undertakers nearby and they are busy. No reflections for Easystyles, but "too much is too much." To come back to the matter of business, I am convinced that there is no such thing as ghosts, for so, the shade of old Jeff Davis would surely come back and disturb these Negroes. If he is not too busy in "H," no doubt hosts saying in the language of the song our friend Dr. Horsey used to sing, "If I could, I surely would;" but I only you old Jeff will have a terrible time trying to stop these Negroes. I am sorry and glad to say that we find here more Negro business in one block than in all of Kansas City, Kan., and perhaps as much as in Greater Kansas City. Within one block of my office there is the Richmond Banciful Co. doing a business of persons $500,000 annually and owning a treasury for proof building, employing hundreds of agents and paying as much as three thousand dollars a year to one Negro printer for literature used by it; the American Banciful Ins. Co., sick and accident business, with a capital of and occupies a chamber as large is the Richmond company; a great big first class drug store; a mammoth Uoro College to sell hair care; the North Carolina Aid Society, which has $150000 deposited with the state for the protection of his patrons; numerous coffee-laberies, equal to any in K. C. K., white or colored?) a photographer, a number of modern shoe repairing shops with the latest machinery, shoe line paris with heavy glass plate front, groceries as large as the best in K. C. K. and all these owned, controlled and conducted by black men. Remember this is all withida one block—and this is not all, for we? own all of these residences in this section—two and three-story bricks, too. It is not pleasant to make these comparisons which show us to be so far behind, but you know, Friend Edition, that except in politics, "Truth as truth", (in politics, truth is politics, but politics is not truth—not always—and I'm telling the truth and nothing but the truth," so help me my work eyes and feeble judgment. There are the Mechanics Savings Bank and the St. Luke's Savings Bank, both in large, trestory buildings and looking as "bankdo" as any ban in Kansas City, Kansas. Here Soldiers Like to Read Send The Advocate to your golden boy, husband or friend for an Xmas gift. A present that will be enjoyed every week or 52 times in the year. Think how you would enjoy reading home news away from friends and family ties. VOL. 5. Business of Richmond. we have the great true Returners Hall, built and sustained by this pioneer of all the NEGRO business enterprises. Then we have three weekly newspapers that are not too "weakly" to come out, some modern and well equipped printing plants with their own "limos", many, many other things, and neither last nor least, the church in which the famous John Jasper proved, to his own satisfaction, that "the sun do move". I will add that not only is it true that in Richmond "The sun do move", but these Negroes do move some with the sun, some with the moon, some with the stars and some all day long and all night long. Educational Habit The Negroes of Richmond are intelligent above the average and many of them really educated and this is largely due to the Union Seminary for boys and the Hartshorn College for girls, both owned and controlled by the Negroes, having white presidents and almost exclusively white faculties. s In the public school we have a strange combination, i. e., a white principal of a Negro school. But, until about five years ago, all the high school teachers were white—think of it! Here are found Negroes of all professions, including hair fryers and toe doctors, architects and contractors, lawyers, nurses and others and others. The Matter of Religion. These Negroes are religious, as are all Negroes; they have come of the finest churches in the country; they have large memberships; they meet on Sunday and shout their clothes off and their hair off; they have alcoholists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, including the largest abbotist church in the whole round world; but while all this is true, real Christianity as taught and lived by the Christ, is lagging—woolly lagging. Many of the business houses are wide open all day Sunday; thousands of the Christians go to the church Sunday morning and to the Hypdrome Sunday night, and some even have a social game Sunday evening; thousands walk the streets all of Sunday and all of Sunday nights; few people are converted in the churches; a real, proportionate revival would be a "ten days" wonder; many of the preachers are worldly minded and narrowly sectarian, having abundance of churchunity, but little of real Christianity, allowing their petty jealousies to keep them from uniting in any great movement for social uplift or spiritual uplift. As a general thing, if one church begins a revival effort, the others will begin also and the ministers will appeal to their church pride and loyalty to prevent them going to others of the church where these services are being held. Our Kansas City Evangelist Again. Friend Editor, I know these notes have lengthened into letters, but I know the people I would like to know of the campaign just closed at Triad St. A. M. D. courch and conducted by Dr. R. A. Adams of the city. Last Sunday night, at the close of the remarkable campaign, the crest ever wined in Killeen, as the people, men and women, people of all classes, the best of the city read resolution after resolution, commending the work of the premier Negro Evangelist. I reasured that if the people of Kansas City really know the credit and reason of this Negro preacher is winning for his adopted state, they would really and truly be proud of their citizen. I enclose a clipping from one of the local papers and it is conceded that this is but a weak estimate of the work of this evangelist from the West, hoping that at some time you may find space for it in your paper. Knowing that these are war times and that you need so much money with which to buy sugar to keep you sweet enough for the madman to look at and to kiss on Christmas and Thanksgiving, I shall not draw further on your space. Hoping that you may live until your "Golden hair has turned to silvery gray" (if you ever succeed in growing it), I shall do what I am soon to do for Richmond—in the language of the "Sweet girl" valedictorians, "Bid you a long, affectionate goodbye, till I write to you from "Somewhere" in Peech—not a prison. You're for long life and a "bay window." A. N. OBSERVER. Signed and scaled in Richmond, Va. A. D., 1817. Mrs. J. H. Frazier's daughter, who was Mrs. Ezaa Greer, was married Thanksgiving morning to Mr. Brown in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Brown is quite a fine pianist. Her mother, Mrs. Frazier, who lives at SIS Washington boulevard, is one of our song birds. The choir will render special music Sunday for the quarterly occasion and all know that First A. M. E. has some choir. Mrs. Tillie Burdock's little baby loves very well. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS DECEMBER, 7 1917. CAMERON CHARLTAN-CURRY A Magnificent Wedding Reception—A Great Society Event One of the most brilliant and most beautiful weddings of our race was that of Miss Pauline Cameron Charlton of New York and Prof. C. A. Curry of K. C., K., our Latin teacher in Summer High school. The ceremony was performed at Prof. Hughes' beautiful home in E. St. Louis Thursday, November 28, amid flowers and appropriate music. The climax was reached when Prof. Curry brought his bride here Nov. 30. One of the finest and most fashionable receptions was given in their beautiful home, 948 a Washington boulevard, that our citizens have ever atended. It is said "ho surprised his wife, with the lovely house as a gift, not letting her know he had any home prepared. It is one of the prettiest Queen Ann bungalows in the city in any race. Many white people from the K. C., K., High school, K. C., Mo., St. Louis and other cities came to see this new style of architecture. It has seven rooms and is of white stone and stucco with miniature diamond sets in it. All rooms except the library, are finished with golden oak. It has mahogany finish. It is strictly modern and a credit to our city. At the reception, in the receiving line with Prof. and Mrs. Curry were Prof. and Mrs. J. Hodge and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayhorne, Miss Pendleton with debautantes, Misses L. Thompson, Mae Jones, O. Henry, Miss Adams ushered the guests in. Most delicous brick ice cream of three colors with the finest assorted cake was served in the dining room and extraordinary fruit punch was served in the handsome library. About great society event. Those who were lunchy enough to receive invitations were delighted and the elegant affair will never be forgotten. The bride looked sweet and youthful in her white duchess satin with the new Paris train, pearl and spangled trimmings. Mrs. Hodge was arrayed in white Georgotte crepe and Mrs. Clayborne wore white not with a large rangled butterfly front piece. The groom looked well in conventional black. Many beautiful and costly presents were received, among them, real-out glass sets, a box of silver, large ping elderdown black kits, baskets of fruit and everything useful for these war times. Among the prominent guests from out of town were: Dr. and Mrs. Bell, of Wichita, who brought with them in their limousine Misses Pearl Rhodes and Myrtle Hurst, teachers at Wienita. Lleutenant Hajchett, now at Camp Funston, represented the U. S. Army of this fote, Mrs. A. Montgomery-Holl looked lovely in crepe do chine Greece a la mode; Miss P. Rhodes wore a lovely pink satin and Miss Hurst, yellow satin. All ladies present dressed suitably, but a few of the most noticeable co-tumes were: Miss K. Davis, handsome pink silk and gold lace; Mrs. I. F. Bradley, Leavy white silk; Mrs. S. H. Thompson, green silk and crepe de caine; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, blue silk messaline; Mrs. Bettie Johnson, beautiful grey silk; Mrs. Pendleton, beautiful blue silk cliff over black silk; Mrs. Thomphins, blue silk; Mrs. J. P. King, black silk and pink silk blak; Mrs. T. I. Reynolds, blak satin; Mrs. Adams, dove colored satin; Mrs. Pinckard, dove colored satin; Miss Pendleton, pale blue silk and lace; Mrs. Buster, black silk; Mrs. S. Banks, drab silk; Miss Olivin Lewis, pale blue satin and chiffon; Mrs. J. Holoway, black satin; Mrs. Ruth Bradley, black velvet; Mrs. G. B. Buster, white plaid broadbodh; Mrs. L. T. Green, blue silk; Mrs. Rhodes, black silk and velvet; Mrs. French, black silk; Mrs. Mims, black silk; Mrs. D. A. Holmes, black silk; Mrs. Mabel Wilson, plaid silk and Gorrette crepe; Miss Minnie Jackson, blue silk; Miss May McClelland, blue silk; Mrs. C. S. Matthews, brown silk; Mrs. J. C. Branch, painted silk organdy; Mrs. E. Caution Davis, white silk; Miss Gayneile Johnson, blue silk; Mrs. A. M. Brown, black silk; Miss Moore, dove colored silk Dr. and Mrs. Bunch, of Kansas City, Mo, and many others from there were present, but we are sorry we did not get all the rames. All enjoyed this magnificent event and all wish them bon voyage in life. Viva la Curry! Our society editor was complimented with a ticket to the Christian church's Thanksgiving dinner and says 'I was certainly a fine meal of turkey, chicken, two other meats, corn and wheat bread, three kinds of pie, beets, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, spinach and mustard greens, cabbage, pickles, crabberry sauce, etc., all for 25 in these strontium war times. She was also invited to 6 o'clock dinner in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Mary Cantrell of Dantville, IL, is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Cantrell, 2314 North Fourth street. DR. J. F. M'DONALD DIES·SUDDENLY A PIONEER CHURCHMAN OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH A GENERAL OFFICER OF THE CHURCH FOR MANY YEARS The very sad news reached Greater Kansas City last Monday of the sudden death of Rev. Dr. J. Frank McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder which has been published in Kansas City, Mo., for a number of years in the interest, principally of the A. M. Es of the West. Dr. McDonald had been meeting some of the Southern conferences and was at Balnbridge, Ga., when he died suddenly last Sunday night at the evening services in the pulpit, a place where, he often remarked, he would like to lay down his life's work for his God. He was a man of eminence and renown and was known throughout the length and breadth of this country and had been read and told about in most every land. Dr. McDonald will be missed by his church and nation. His remains were brought to his home in Kansas City, Mo. The funeral will be held next Tuesday at 10 A.M. from Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlottie where he held his membership Bishop Blanton Parks of the Fifth Episcopal district will deliver the funeral sermon. CITIZENS FORUM Quite a large number attended the Forum meeting December 3rd. The secretary not being present, President Buster and Mr. A. Saunders to take the minutes. The following program was rendered: Prayer, Rev. N. B. Robinson; quotations, Forum members; current events, Editor J. N. Gray and Mr. O. B. Johnson; piano solo Mr. Scott (the composer), enclosed. Address, "The Ideal Citizen." Hon. Nelson Crews. He began by paying a great tribute to the members of Metropolitan Temple for the magnificent structure in which the Forum meets, and said the building of such an edifice is due to their pilot, Pastor D. A. Holmes. This statement cited great applause. He said in part: "It was his first visit to the historic Forum. A good motto was to 'rely on yourself.' Ambition, concentration, promptness, self control and constellationsness are some of the chief qualities of a good citizen. And the ideal citizen is one who has fought, his way upward in spite of odds against him. He spoke of the greatness of Lincoln, Washington, McKinley and of the late Bishop Grant. His address was good and received great applause. (The writer enjoyed it but did not hear him mention our greatest man, Booker T. Washington. Mr. Scott was asked for another musical selection, and payed a classic. Mr. P. C. Swaney read a fine paper on "Todayday, Today and Tomorrow," and was loudly applauded. I quote Isaiah's prophecy, "Princes shall come cut of Egypt" and "Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands back to God." Also said the Negro race furnishes the survival of the fittest." God has mightily wrought through hour race. We must not set discouraged even though we are often oppressed and some try to deride us even in the national army. Work build, do have, and for the love of God behave, and we will have still greater triumphs. Licutenant Hatchett, formerly a lawyer, of Fort Des Molines, now over 2000 men at Camp Funston was called on and gave a fine patriotic impromptu speech, telling how the men obey their colored officers and have learned to drill almost perfectly in one month's time. He said, "There is no other race that has shown such loyalty as a whole as the Afro-American race." He thanked all those who are making an effort to get a community house at Camp Funston for the colored soldiers. At the close he received an ovation. Mr. C. Jenkins acted as critic and said "the program was one of the best the Forum has had." Mr. J. N. Gray donated the unique programs printed in the national colors with a flag as the insignia. Mrs. W. Dwlegins and Mr. Lewis were the committee. A fine program will be rendered December 9th, 4 to 6 p. m. Mrs. M. C. Matthws, Pub. Com. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long were called to Fort Scott last Thursday to the bedside of his mother, who died soon after their arrival. The Advocate extends sympathy. Mr. and Mrs J. T. Roberts of 508 Nebraska avenue enjoyed their Thanksgiving turkey bout from their son, Callen G. Spencer, of Rosamond, Calif. SUMNER HIGH NOTES The Junior class rendered a program at the assembly Wednesday, November 28 in honor of the Supreme court's recent decision against segregation. The program consisted of: 1. Some Statistics on Various-Segregation Ordinances by Roy Gargvin. 2. Vocal solo, Alma Syers. 3. Historical Sketch of Segregation, Dale Bogus. 4. Violin Solo, Mary Adams. 5. Results of the Supreme Court's Decision, Ohe May Henry, Mr. Floyd Anderson, the president of the class, opened the program with an introductory speech which was delivered in a very commendable manner. Following this program Mr. Louis J. Grey addressed the student body, Miss Alleen Trotter treated the audience to a Thanksgiving selection from Paul Lawrence Dunbar. At the third period Wednesday the annual Thanksgiving offering for the Children's Home and Douglas Hospital was taken in each room. The results by rooms were: Miss Kate Davis 84c, Miss Burke 1.21, Miss Caution Davis 1.25, Mr. Lewis 1.50, Miss Clifford, 1.60, Mr. Reynolds 2.05, Miss Scottie P. Davis, 3.40, Mr. Curry $3.46, Mr. Mowbray $5.50, Miss Pendleton $7, Mr. Buster $6.05, Mr. Williams $7.55, Mr. King $9.75. Total $31.16. One of our faculty in the person of Prof. C. A. Curry had a blessing of three fold bestowed-up upon him Thanksgiving day. First of all it was on that day that he looked upon Mrs. C. A. Curry for the first time. This itself was sufficient to be thankful for, during these war times, without taking into consideration his marriage and Thanksgiving day feasts. The former of these must have indeed been to him a thrill that comes once in a life time. (with apologies to the K. C. Star for using this, their celebrated expression.) A few weeks ago in an article on our school we stated that Sumnor and Summer high school of St. Louis, were the only colored high schools in the Northwestern Association of High Schools and Colleges. But on further investigation we find that Lincoln high school of Kansas City, Mo., is in that association also, having been admitted last April. Service to our community and the world should be one of our mottoes. Sunner has taken that as one of her mottoes and is striving to live up to it. One of the faculty in the person of Prof. G. A. Buster, is president of the Citizens' Forum of Kansas City, Kansas. Prof. Curry acts as critic and Prof King is chairman of the financial committee. Also several of our students are on the junior program committee which presents a program every fourth Sunday. Summer's Glee club and orchestra appeared on the program the last Sunday in November. Our annual Thanksgiving offering and our contributions to the Y. W. C. A. are other acts of service to the community. And, perhaps, in the years to come there will be a graduate of Summer whose service will be of the greatest value to the world at large. Miss Josephine Pinyon, one of our former teachers, palms us a brief visit last Tuesday. Mr. Fred Douglas of the Jujorl class has been elected captain of next year's football team. Miss Scottie P. Davis's English V class, is studying the great men of the sixteenth century and will soon take up a classic. DEC. 13T4. The Colored Home Guards will give their first entertainment December 13th at Metropolitan Temple. Everl patriotic citizen should buy a ticket and make this entertainment a success, as it is for a good and worthy cause. A fine program will be rendered and it will be well worth anyone's time in being present. Harold Holmes, age 13 years, who was shot by a white boy two years Harold's senior, on last Friday in the north part of the city, died on Saturday and was buried Monday. The Boy Scouts turned out in a body, he being a member. The boy who did the shooting was a boy scout also. The friends, including The Advocate, extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and our neighbors, who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our niece, and grandmother, and also wish to further thank them for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Anna Easley and Mother. Mrs. Ella Stewart. Dr. and Mrs. Jasper Thompson served breakfast to the new bride and groom, Prof. and C. A. Curry, on their arrival on the motor car from St. Louis Friday morning, at their oxy home at Tenth and Prossin. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR J. A. Gregg, Pres. Kansas and Nebraska. Topic: Here Am I, Send Me. Isa. 6:5-8. Each one is here for a purpose. It is left to each one to discover that purpose. Should one wish that that purpose were made known to him in the beginning he would be desiring to be as the lower animals are. All house would be alike because mankind made them. Each bird makes the same kind of nest year after year. So we are glad that search and discovery are left to us. A call is an adjustment to a task, whatever line of work it may be. Man in his calling is as much at home as a beaver building his dam. When we discover what we are fitted for we are anxious and assistant that "Hero Am I, Send Me." The blacksmith says as truly, "Woe is me if I beat not the envil." The shoemaker says the same if he does not attend to his awl. In fact we make, get the larger conception that every line of human endeavor is a "calling," just as much as the Christian ministry. Timidity, fear and self-abnegation keep many from asserting themselves and getting into their calling. Let us meditate. Let us study carefully and quickly our bent. Time is precious. Time is fleeting. Work is abundant. Time is short. Today get busy. Today is the harvest ready. Answer, "Hero Am I, Send Me!" MOTHER CULBERSON PASSES AWAY AT THE RIPE AGE OF NEARLY 90 YEARS: Mrs. Martha Culberson, the mother of Mrs. Dellah Jackson, passed away Sunday morning early, December 2nd, at her daughter's home, 816 Nebraska avenue, who she had lived with for many years. Grandma Culbertson was in her ninetieth year at the time of her death and she naturally were out. She had 12 grandchildren and 8 great grand children. Her daughter, Mrs. Jackson, was the only near relative living. Brief funeral services were held at the house-Monday afternoon and the remains were shipped to Lexington, KS, her old home, for interment, accompanied by her daughter. Revs. W. H Thomas and J. F. Griffin officiated at the house. NETROPOLITAN TEMPLE: AT 11 a. m. a large crowd of witnesses met to testify for Christ. And while they were testifying the fire of the Holy Spirit began to burn and to spread from heart to heart. The sermons were so powerful that some united with the church to do more work for the Master. At the Forum Hon. Nelson Crews talked. The B. Y. P. U. had a good session at 6:45. At 7:45 p. m. Pastor Holmes delivered a powerful sermon on "The Way to Zion," and the choir sang the beautiful old tune of "Zion Slands With Hills Surrounded." After the sermon the pastor led the congregation in "Ive Accepted My Soul." The Lord's Supper has invited us account of some unavoidable circumstance. Next Sunday December 9th, a fine sermon and fine music will be rendered. All are invited The Home Guards will give one of the finest programs ever had in this city at the Metropolitan Temple, Dec. 13th. A Bandana Social will be held in the old Metropolitan church Dec. 14th. FALCONER HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY DOING BUSINESS ON SAME STREET 29 YEARS. Mr. J. S. Falconer, who has been doing business for 29 years in this city on James street and the now have one among the largest furniture houses in Kansas City, Kas. located at 14-16 North James street, has had a remarkable growth. Starting from a small business room, it has grown rapidly through honest business ability and fair dealing to its present enormous capacity. This big house is furnishing homes from the small tenant to the millionaire. They carry everything the home calls for, and being out of the high rent district, are able to make prices at this high cost of living times about normal. It is conceded this firm carries the largest stock of rugs in the city, with over 150 patterns to select from. Mr. Falconer only handles goods from the best known manufacturers in the country. The readers of this paper will find in this issue a large advertisement from this store and you will find in it a special bargain to those who purchase between now and Christmas. Easy payments if desired. Mrs. Williams, one of our high school teachers, is now stopping at 948 Washington boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Clark, formerly of this city, left Kansas City, Mo., Monday for Phoenix, Ar. A Cleany, Reliable, Family Paper. Published In the Interest and Welfare of all Humanity. NO 15 N. Y. MAN ENTERTAINS COLORED SOLDIERS Famous Philanthropist Opened Homa Thanksgiving for 40 Fighters. New York City—Nathan Straus, famous philanthropist, entertained 40 colored soldiers at a Thanksgiving dinner in his home at 2 West Seventy-second street. He carved the turkey for his guests himself. Several days ago Mr. Straus received an invitation from the Rocky Mountain club to be a host at one of 40 tables for 10 soldiers each for Thanksgiving dinner at the club. Yesterday he welt to the club and handed the following letter to Herbert Wall, the secretary. "Already before receipt of your communication I had made up my mind to entertain some of 'our boys' in my home at Thanksgiving. And as I suspect that the colored soldiers and sailors may not be so well remembered for this occasion, I choose them as my preferred guests. "The bravery and patriotism they displayed whenever our democracy was imperiled entitles them to the highest degree of respect and admiration. "Will you assign to me not more than 50, nor less than 40, for this, our national Thanksgiving Day, to be at my residence, No. 27 West Seventy-second street, at 1 o'clock." When seen at his home Mr. Straus said: "I felt the colored men are fighting just the same as the white men. It occurred to me that they might be overlooked. I always am on the side of the under dog, and I am going to have these boys as my guests and will be glad to entertain them." EIGHTH STREET TABERNACLE NOTE@ Sunday was a crowning day at the Eighth Street Tabernacle. The Holy Spirit prevailed. fact that neither the president or vice-president were present at the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday evening was not sufficient reason for not having a meeting so little Ruby Jackson perused Brother Knapper to officiate and a good service was the result of her pleading. Truly, a little child shall end them. Miss Sallie Brown is practicing the en for a drill. The Young Peoples' club will give a musical of plantation melodies soon. Mrs. Mr. Holiday has organized a mission in the North End. We wish him success. If you want a ticket seller get little Ruby Jackson; she can't be beat. We hope our ladies will not fail to give their bit of service to the Red Cross. The collection Sunday was over $150. The financial contest between the First and Second division is unusually friendly and enjoyed by all. We all took dinner at home Thanksgiving day. Surely God has thus far smiled on the building of our new Tabernacle, for which we give thanks. We're thankful for our pastor, our earnest deacons, too. We're grateful for each man, each child. The glory Lord's to you. We are proud to have just received a pleasant visit from Father Saunders. VOICE: CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy during the untimely death of our beloved husband, brother and son, Heza Brockman, who died suddenly, November 22nd. We also invite the lodges and friends for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Josephine Brockman, wife, Mrs. Emma Harris, Mrs. Laura Richardson, Mrs. Harriet Owsley. They say that Maj. D. A. Holons has succeeded in inducing the city officials to uniform the colored Houses of this city. They will have a great concert December 13th at the Metropolitan Temple. Come. WILL HELP SUBSCRIBER All subscribers who are clear on our books January 1st, 1918, will get the benefit and saving of 50c on our annual January subscription reduction. If you are not paid up in full you are the loser. Agents in Every Town Best Selling Article. Start at once. Large demand for my goods. Can make $25 to $50 per week. Success assured. Investigate today. C. O. Taylor Co. Dept. A, 910 Nebraska Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Don't forget The Advocato collectors when they call. It's only 15c per month and no one should put the collector off. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The man who circulated a petition for condemning the St. Stephens church property for park purposes was killed by his own automobile. Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. The president's message is a masterpiece. It is placed upon a high humanitarian plane. It ought to go far toward bringing the warring nations to a reasonable adjustment of their differences. It is not vindictive. It is an appeal to reason, though arms are ready. It is dispassionate in a raging world. The N. A. A. C. P. will greet Friday evening, December 14, at the "Y. W." ninth and Nebraska. Let every officer and committeeman bring at least one new member. A large attendance expected. Business of importance. Let us work for a square deal for all men and races. Strong, united, reasonable organizations exert a persuasive influence—an influence that checks many evils in the hatching. Come to the N. A. A. G. P. and discuss matters of helpful importance. Tell us you want to join. Every man and wman of Kansas City, Kahnsus, should be a member. Each is proud of the "Segregation" decision of the supreme court. It had much to do in the courts. Your dollar helped. It will help again. When public sentiment is tending toward democracy let us join heartily in the making. This is no man's organization. It is everybody's organization. QUINDARO, KANS. The president of K. C. Business College will address Vesper Sunday. Subject, "It Is Not L." Prof. R. H. Brown gave a very timely and instructive address last Sunday. Faculty and students are always glad to hear him. A course of Bible lectures will be given the next three Thursday evenings at Western University. Time, 9 p. m. Place, studio chapel. Free. Rev. J. C. C. Owens preached an able sermon Sunday. Subject for next Sunday, "Fetters That Hurt." Come and hear him. He is an able preacher. "The Young People's Day at the Forum was large but not as large as Women's Day." "They met some men and a few women who were crying, and when asked why they wept," said: "Because they missed going to the Forum on Women's Day." "They saw many people gossiping together. When asked what they were talking about, they said about how that solicitor solicited so much, although a few opposed her; "and although people are sed overtaxed for war finance." "Kansas has more than Missouri and she is thinking of stopping." "If you see someone's name in the paper very, very often, it is because they do many intelligent things trying to upbuild the race intelligence." FURNITURE FOR SALE. We have a few, pieces of good house furniture for sale. Will cheer them. Little House. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRRIFFIN, Pastor Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Ball West, 2904.. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M. Sunday school. 11:00 A. M. preaching. 5:00 P. M. Jr. Allen League. 6:00 P. M. Sr. Allen League. 7:45 P. M. preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:20 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Services were largely attended Sunday morning by both zalt and sinner. The Rev. M. I. Warfield as was announced, of the C. M. E. church, preached and many were made to rejoice from the message of this powerful pulpit messenger of God. Two connected themselves with the church. Sunday will be the First quarterly meeting of this conference year, at which time Presiding Elder Smith will be present and deliver at least two sermons during the day. At the 3 o'clock service Sunday a great demonstration will take place, when all of the officers and auxiliaries will be presented certificates of their offices. Every officer and every member of all the auxiliaries is expected to be there. It will be a grand sight to see more than 100 lined up receiving these official papers. Quarterly conference and love feast will be held Monday night. Every member should be present and hear the quarterly reports of all the church departments. Dr. Griffin went to Parsons, Kas., Sunday to assist Rev. Thos. Green, Jr., in a rally. The pastor reports a large day spiritually and financially With less than a membership of 200 they laid on the table in cash $1,257 and just last-April laid down $1,800. Rev. Griffin preached three times during the day. The work on the basement is going on rapidly. Mr. Brown finished the contract work of the basement Tuesday and the Halnes Bros., are throwing the plaster on with great speed and it is being done right. The work on the new parsonage will be started next week, as was decided by the church Monday night by a unanimous vote. The church is working in perfect unison and there can be no failure. ST. JOHN, KANSAS Mrs. Ruth Bowen and son ack returned Saturday from a visit in many points of the state. They report a splendid trip. Mrs. Dollie Russell of Pratt is visiting her mother, Mrs. P. Roberts. Mr. Robert Bowen, one of the Stafford county farmers, is building a new house. Fire destroyed the home three years ago. Corn is a plontous yield this year, some going 25 to 45 bushels per acre. Mr. Robert Bowen, father of Miss Torge Bowen of W. U., shelled 1,173 bushels and marketed the same at $1.20 per bushel. Mrs. Leona Bowen and Ulysses Mowen autoed to Hutchinson, Kas., a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts and family went to Pratt and spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Roberts' parents. Mrs. Blanche Tyler of Hutchinson, Kas., ate turkey with her sister, Mrs. Robt. Bowen, Thanksgiving. Miss Faye Bowen, who left Western University some time ago on account of illness, is improved and is leaving with her mother soon to visit Mrs. Bowen's sister in Erus, La. Mrs. Bowen is an evangelist. News were late for last week's issue. Sunday, Nov. 25th, was the first quarterly meeting of the year at Bethel A. M. E. church. P. E. Terrell preached morning and evening, both sermons were full of gospel truths, and lifted. up his hearers spiritually. Bethel, under the new leadership of Rev. A. H. De/Moss, has taken on new life, has reorganized her froces for a new year's work. Mrs. DeMoss, wife of our pastor, is full of life and interests. She takes care of the young people of the church and city. Sunday also marked the visitors' roll higher. There were friends from various points. Mr. Clainen Harris, wife and two daughters, Miss Mary and Miss Margaret, Mr. Edd Robinson and family, Mr. Harry Robinson and family, Mr. Harley Robinson and wife, Mr. L. Dee Williams and wife, Mr. Harry Trumbleson and wife, Mrs. N. Robinson and sons, Earl and Jessie and Mr. Ervin Elliott. Amount laid on the table, $24.84. Amount raised this quarter, $178.15. Mr. Harrison Tyler and family are spending a few days in Lyons, Kasa, the guests of Mrs. Tylers' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Strader. Mr. Everett Bowen left Wednesday for Tupela, Kasa, and I guess he expects to eat turkey with some fair LAST CHANCE Besides the famous Moore line we are fortunate in having a large stock of cheaper grades priced at follows: COAL RANGES $30 and up COMBINATION $50 and up COAL HEATERS $8 and up OIL STOVES $5 and up Rugs, 150 paterns from which to select, Graphophones, Gedar Cheats, Sewing Machines, Rockers, Kitchen Cabinets, Dinner Sets, etc. REPORT OF CLASS LEADERS DEC.2ND. The Buds of Promise gave an entertainment at the church Thanksgiving evening. Mrs. Stewart, 722 Oakland, is sick. Mrs. Belle Hayden of the Omega flats is not so well. Died—Mr. Brockman, Thirteenth and Minnesota, Friday, November 23d. He died quite suddenly—heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Woodford on Freeman avenue has been quite sick. Mrs. Georgia Barnes Murphy is improving after a spell of sickness. Mrs. W. M. Jackson, 525 Nebraska avenue, spent few days in Leavenworth last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Lee. Mrs. Cooper, 525 Nebraska avenue, spent Thanksgiving with her son William at Ottumwa, Iowa. Mrs. A. M. Brown is doing effectual work as matron at Summer high. Interesting current events next Sunday at the Forum. Mrs. Robl' Bowman who underwent an operation at the hospital, is improving nicely. Two Stoves In One Burns Coal or Gas Without Change The Slotted Fire Back Insures Perfect Combustion and Saves 1-3 the Fuel Besides the famous Moore line we are COAL RANGES $30 and up COMBINATION $50 and up Useful Christmas gestions Rugs, 150 paterns from which to siphon, Cedar Cheats, Sewing Machines, Kitchen Cabinets, Dinner Sets, etc. --- Kansas City, Missouri The funeral of teh late Mrs. Hope Ewing was held from her home on Freeman avenue Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. D. A. Holmes officiating. Deceased was a mighty respected Christian young woman and leaves a husband, one child and many relatives and friends who mourn her early demise. Mrs. A. Crump of 705 Georgia avenue, is in charge of the girls knitting class at Armour's packing house Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p. m.; at Swift's Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1 p. m. Miss Marle Johnson was given a list of names of soldiers at Champ Funston who have no relatives, and she secured names of many persons, who sent Thanksgiving post cards to them. Miss R. Johnson, one of our refined teachers, assisted nicely in reading and singing at the Neighborhood Bible class. Boys Attention Boys For this week only, if mother buys a Moore's Combination Range we give you FREE, 1 Jack Rabbit Coaster, value $3.50. Present this coupon. Alpha Art club was entertained in a delightful manner at the home of Mrs. Maud Brooks. Mrs. J. J. Thomas' paper in "Thanksgiving" was one of the several good features of the program. They will begin to knit for the soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. O. Calboun entertained a few friends and they report having a delightful time. The funeral of the late Mr. Shepherd was held from the undertaking parlors Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ida Lyons has been sick but it petter now. We are pleased to see Hon.' W. T. Vernon, ex-dean of W. U. and ex-register of the U. S. Treasury in our city. Mrs. Brawley of New Mexico visited Rev. and Mrs. Allison at 712 Everett avenue recently. ANCE nation EFFECT A Hot Meal Tho the Gas Fails 15 Styles from Which to Select Paying Later of cheaper grades priced at follows: COAL HEATERS $8 and up OIL STOVES $5 and up Attention Boys only, if mother buys a Moore's range we give you FREE, 1 Jack er, value $3.50. Present this coupon. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Save Money by Buying Now and Employment Agency for Colored People. Work of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestie of town as you like. Secus or fice 1935 North Fifth St, K. Forrest B. LAWYER REAL ESTATE 529 State Ave. Bell Wee I represent over one hundred b can represent you. Titles examin e debts collected. Consult me any time "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent Abstracts furnished free and te BOULDIN C "That Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women in Chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, clerk as you like. Sec us or call Bell Phone West 135 North Fifth St, K. C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON Forrest B. Anderson LAWYER REAL ESTATE BROKER Kansas Bell West 1050 Present over one hundred buyers and sellers of rent, you. Titles examin er, wills and contracted. Consult me any time. I am the people's to buy than it is to rent" its furnished free and ten days allowed to exam DULDIN CLEANER "That Clean" Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women such as Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, city or out of town as you like. Secus or call Bell Phone West 323. Office 1935 North Fifth St, K. C, K. I represent over one hundred buyers and sellers of real estate and can represent you. Titles examin er, wills and contracts drawn, old debts collected. Consult me any time. I am the people's lawyer. "it's cheaper to buy than it is rent" Abstracts furnished free and ten days allowed to examine title. BOULDIN CLEANERS "That Clean" SANITARY FIRST. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price iron, bottles, bones, copper, brace the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONOR Place of Business—1006-1008 No. BELL, WEST 3577 THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Lays the highest cash price for junk at all time bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even ink line. REDEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL Of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY PHONES: Over 10 West Roofing 15 West Roof F Ryandotte Roofing C 325 MINNESOTA AVE. Marquis KANSAS CITY GOD'S FURNITURE POD For Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for H Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. Wyandotte H 325 MINNES R. D. Marquis. FORD'S FURNIT For Planos and Fine Furniture Floors. Leaves no greasy stains MADE ONLY BY Wyandotte Roofing Co. FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. 2033 N. Second St. MIRRORS R MIRRORS RESILVERE MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. 1017 North Fifth Street. One West 1619 Bec Home Phone West 1619 W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Kas. If we haven't what you want We will get it for you In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Frank Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Johnson, 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 4th day of January, 1918, the petition filed will be presented to the court, and evidence presented, upon which is judgment will be rendered, the nature of which TELEPHONES: Home 710 West Bell 3195 West for Girls and Women such as tic service, day work, city or out or call Bell Phone West 323. Of- C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. Anderson WYER TE BROKER buyers and sellers of real estate and er, wills and contracts drawn, old time. I am the people's lawyer. en days allowed to examine title. CLEANERS Clean" LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR- ING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.00 Suits Sponged and Pressed 40c ALL WORK REASONABLE. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. WE USE THE HOFF-MAIS METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt Auto Service. Call us up. Bell Phone, West 838. 1606 N. 5th St. K. C., K. SLE JUNK DEALER. ice for junk at all times, rags, rass, lead, zinc and everything in NEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Roofing Co. SOFTA AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAS. TURE POLISH ture. Excellent for Hardwood s. HY HARRY FORD KANSAS CITY, KS. RESILVERED will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. FRANK JOHNSON, By BRADLEY & BRADLEY. His Attorneys Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk* of District Court. (First publication Nov. 23rd, 1817) CALL ME I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU Bell Phone West 380. Cme to 1512 North Fifth street. I WANT TO SEE YOU. You can use the Phone, get a drink of water, a stamp; get warm, light your cigar; also sit down and rest. SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL GET YOUR MONEY ORDERS Kansas City, Kansas Over Shingles Roofing Applied Roof Repairing Bell West 1131 WHAT RICHMOND, VA., PAPERS SAY OF KANSAS EVANGELIST. The Great Offensive of Third St. A. M. E. church has come to a close, and while the devil has not been completely routed he has felt the "great drive" against his kingdom. The "night" was led by Dr. K. A. Adams of Kansas City, Kansas, who has brought many thousands into the kingdom. Three services were held last Sunday. All were impressive, but perhaps the most impressive was the afternoon service in honor of mothers. The people followed the usual custom for Mothers' Day, wearing a little carnation for the departed mothers and a red one for the living mothers. The address on "Uncrowned Queens" was beyond description. The methods used by Dr. Adams were almost entirely new to the people of this community, and many were skeptical as to success under the circumstances. They included a large chorus choir of nearly one hundred voices, the use of various instruments, including pipe organ, piano, violins, cornetes and clarinet, marching and waving conquest flags, a course in Bible study, special meetings for men and women, special services for children, addresses delivered to students in the colleges and public schools, fearless attacks against the prevalent evils, largely the elimination of the "mourners' bench" and inexistence on salvation according to the New Testament. The results of the three weeks' services might be summed up as follows: More than one hundred persons "hit the sawdust" trail; the people received information and enlightenment such as in no previous campaign; the converts united with the various churches; the Third St. members were greatly inspired and encouraged, and the influence of the campaign has been felt by all the people of the city. The campaign afforded no more helpful features than the special services for men only, women only and especially the takes to girls. Men and women, including ministers, public school teachers, social workers and persons of various professors pronounced the addresses the best of the kind ever delivered in the city. So pronounced is this sentiment that an organization was formed to insure the return engagement with Mr. Adams to conduct a social uplift campaign next September, and already subscriptions are being tendered for this purpose. Some of the subcets discussed were Exalted Manhood, Ideal Womanhood, Heredity, Pre-Natal Influences, The Question of Environment. The Question of Marriage, Perplexing Problems of Mothers. The Young Woman and the Social Problems, Cause of Physical Degeneracy, and other subjects dealing with the problems of Social Purity, Sex Hygiene, Prophylactics and kindred subjects. In introducing and commending Dr. Adams, the pastor, Dr. M. E. Davis, who, like Dr. Adams, is a native Mississippiian, said, "I will stake my reputation that every service will be helpful, every sermon and every address worth while, and that he will need no teaching, but will live the escape he shall preach. At the close he said his reputation was still safe. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The first Sunday of the month, the last month of the old year, and communion. Communion! Does one realize the wonderful meaning of that word by just hearing it casually spoken? No, I fear not, because often one doesn't consider the import of it, only when spoken about in church. But the meaning in any manner spoken is beautiful, because it means a coming together, unison and in the sacred sense, a loving, harmonious coming together of the people of the Lord for the purpose of commemorating the most unselfish Sacrifice known in the history of all Creation. Communion! Is it not beautiful? And does it not fill our hearts to bursting with joy to be able to observe it every first Sunday in each month of the year? Ah! let us always observe it with streaming eyes and God-praising lips, as we did Sunday and every other first Sunday. It does one's heart good to be present in such a meeting. We were pleased to see the crowded auditorium and to receive the new members, and the beautiful collection. Please remember that First Baptist is a home to the homeless, and that there is ever standing welcome to each and every person. The First Baptist prayer-band services under the leadership of Brother Joe Collins is making itself known to many because of its deep-rooted carmestness. The meetings of this band are twice weekly. Every Sunday night 7:30 to 8 and every Wednesday night 8 to 9 o'clock. Everyone is invited. We advise all the members of First Baptist to take The Advocate weekly and see what is going on at the church. —CHURCH EDITOR. Mr. Parker Gardner arrived home Tuesday night and he and his relatives are greatly pleased with The Advocate's write up of their dear deceased. Mrs. Vaughn and Miss Pauline and Eugene attended the Charlton-Curry wedding reception. Miss. T. Smothers and Mail Carrier Fred Donglez, M. and Mrs. Ed Browne, Mrs. Marie Mason, Mrs. L. Downe, Mrs. G. Mc McLaughan, Mrs. M. Harris, Miss. Sapit and many others were guests of the Carry reception. GATE CITY GRO. CO. Bell West 850 Home West 648 24 lbs. Kelly Flour. $1.49 24 lbs. Meal $1.25 11 lbs. Sugar $1.00 3 lbs. Rice $25c 2 lbs. M. Glory Coffee $45c 1-2 gal. Syrup $45c Large Prunes $15c Fancy Peaches $15c Lard Compound $25c 2 cans Pears $25c 2 cans Corn $25c 2 large cans Tomatoes $35c Furnished rooms, 627 Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kans. J. H. T. SMITH INSURANCE AND J. H. T. SMITH INSURANCE AND INSURANCE NAD REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. 20 acres of good land only 5 miles from city of Coffeyville, Kas., all under cultivation and a 4-room house. Good water and young fruit, only ..... $1600.00 A well improv farm in Colorado. 160 acres, 4 room house, barn, wind mill, large grainery, out houses and hog house. The farm is well watered. Fence and cross fence. On terms per acre ..... $25.00 One of the finest stock farms in Missouri. 900 acres in Howard county, 100 miles east of Kansas City, 200 west of St. Louis. 850 acres Missouri river bottom land, fine living springs of water, all fenced. This farm is worth $160 per acre. My price, only ..... $60.00 I have some good autos to trade for farm land or good oil lease. I have vacant lots to sell in all parts of the city. For snaps see me. Think of it, when you can buy a 4-room house for $450.00 on payments in a city like this when the monthly pay roll here is $250,00 a month to the man with the dinner bucket. BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN Complexion Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks). Apply as directed on label, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of rings, humps, pimples, blackheads, tan or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you envy of everybody. You might just as well be attractive with clear, bright complexion by using Black and White Ointment. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) by mail, or 5 boxes, $1. Agents, apply for territory and special deal, as Black and White Ointment sells fast. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. T, Memphis, Tenn. ```markdown ``` Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER Shoemaker CARLSON Shoe Repairing and Full Line of Rubbers and Shoes End of Quindaro Car Line Dr. J P. Isley Physician and Surgeon Bell W. 1127 End of Qui dro Car Lne SWEET CIDER Cal West: 3393 N-11 John French Bell Phone W. 424. Res. 1407 N: 8th St. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Mnn Ave. K. C. K FURY HED ROOMS Prices Reasonable Fine Neighborhood Inquire Bell, West 2475W. 608 Northrup Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS. McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 594 1917 Bargains WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent: Receipts A Real Estate 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 2 acres one mile west $500 per acre, $100 down on one acre or $200 down on two acres, $16 per month from the principal and interest. 6 cts car fare to city. 6 room house. 25 ft., $600 $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. 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 Welburn station, strawberry raspberries, grapes and some fruit trees, $400 an acre. Will divide any amount. 7-room house, 20 ft., electric lights, gas, city water, $1,650, $200 down, $20 per month including principal and interest. Close to car line. A small house close to $500 PELLAGRA is guaranteed for one bottle to be fitted any case of Pelagra, Rheumatism Scrofula, Syp lilis. 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 lit my trade with a meritorious reu- y and fair dealing; a trial is all I like you to give G. S. Sold by druggists or I will send it prepaid, price 1.60 per bottle, or 6 for $5.00. Always call on your druggist for G before you order from me. Write to me for testimbalals and mention th- L. M. GROSS 71 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK ARK IN the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Robert B. Thomas. Plaintiff, vs. Amanda Thomas. Defendant. of Wyandotte In the District County, Kan. Suffie Washington Plaintiff, va. Edward Wasf. Defendant, PUBLICATION NOTICE. 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 28th day of December, 1917, the position filed will be presented, and evidence will be introduced, and a trial had, and a judgment rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the loads of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the cost of this action. ROBERT B. THOMAS, Plaintiff. By BRADLEY & BRADLEY, His Attorneys. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District, Court, (First publication Nov. 16, 1917.) BRADLEY, is Attorneys. D, det Court. SUSIE By BRADLE Attest: SUGAR EOWL We Do Our Baking Bread--Cakes--Pies Wedding Cakes We Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn Ave. J. F. BEEM GROCERIES AND MEATS Fruits and Vegetables Bell Phone West 753. 2320 North 5th Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, H. S. M. & J. Jch Successors to Moons West Crawin DRESTED Whole Fresh From the Country CALL US. WE DELIVER JONES, Dru and Quin laro W. M. & J. Successors Always the Best LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY Fresh From CALL US. D. L JONE 7th and Q D.R We are closing our n'ne'e location and are well equippe your drug wants. We thank you for your co helping us build up this bus If you are not in ne'd c you the best equipped drug s D. G. JONE W. M. & J. Johnston Successors to Moons Fresh From the Country CALL US. WE DELIVER D. L JONES, Druggist 7th and Quinlars Llvd. D. L JONES, Druggist 7th and Quinlars Llvd. DRUGS using our nineeenth year in busi- fare well equipped in our new h ats. you for your cooperation in the old up this business. not in need of drugs call and equipped drug store in Kansas JONE , Dr We are closing our nineeenth year in business at the old location and are well equipped in our new home to care for your drug wants. We thank you for your cooperation in the past years in helping us build up this business. If you are not in need of drugs call and we will show you the best equipped drug store in Kansas City. D. G. JONE, Dr. gist 7th and Quindaro Blvd. HOME WEST 568 566 B 1 1 Oil Burners THE SOLUTION OF THE Burn distillate or coal oil for either furnaces, neating the install these burners for you, yourself and save money. from soot and easy to operation. A J M 713 Minne Bell, C2 KANSAS CITY. EVOLUTION OF THE COAL SHOW late or coal oil in a Sillbridge space, neating flowers or cook a burners for you, or you can in- save money. These burners are easy to operate. See burners A. J MEYERS 713 Minnesota Ave Bell, 224 West Burn distillate or coal oil In a Stillbridge vapor oil burner, for either furnaces, neating stoves or cook stoves. We will install these burners for you, or you can install the burners yourself and save money. These burners are clean, free from soot and easy to operate. See burners on demonstration. 1335 East 13.h S. 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 28.h day of December, 1917, the petition filed, will be presented, and additional evidence will be introduced, and a trial had, and a judgment rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you and awarding to her, her maiden name, Susie Neal, and for the costs of this action. SUSIE WASHINGTON. Plaintiff. By BRADLEY & BRADLEY, His Attorneys. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District Court. (First publication Nov. 16, 1917.) LODGE NOTICES COLLIER LODGE NO. 2 I. G. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUELL DIGUS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. G. A. TERRY PHOTOGRAPHER 1615 North 9th Street, K C., K. Bell, West 3373J. Portraits, Enlargements, Post Carcs, Frames, etc. Water Colors and Natural Color Photos a Specialty. PICTURES MADE AT YOUR HOME. Satisfaction Guaranteed: THE ADVOCATE DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR EVERY WEEK FOR ONLY 15c PER MONTH. J. Johnston to Moons Growing Better Wholesale and Retail the Country WE DELIVER S, Druggist in large Lltd. JJS month year in business at the old and in our new home to care for operation in the past years in ness. d drugs call and we will show store in Kansas City. , Druggist BELL WEST 131 THE COAL SHORTAGE In a Sillbridge vapor oil burner, moves or cook stoves. We will for you can install the burners these burners are clean, free so. See burnors on demonstra- HEYERS Resola Ave, 4 West KANSAS Grand 3765-B MILITARY POCKET WATCH THE KASSE Satisfaction Diamond Silver 518 E KASSEL JEWELRY Satisfaction Guaranteed Diamonds, Watches, Silver and Novelties 543 Minnesota Ave. OIL IS GOLD The Golden Oil Company CAPITALIZATION, $150,000 The Company has 2,321 acres 4 Per Cent Dividend, Dec 258 Acres near Cherrygale u Field, 50 Acres in Famous 1403 Acres Well No. 1, 2, 3 new Under contract to drill which is a sure of production The Oil is there. It is the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now local We expect the well we turn the entire capitalization Stock will be sold for d All the "procesa" from Production now in sigh cent dividend December 25, ber 15. 1917. A Christmas present, 4 The man who makes m See T. A 502 Minnesota Avenue FCR G3 Wanted MEN TO LEARN TO BE We Teach the Comple For Only $75.00. F FORTUNE AFRO AMERICAN AU 1420-26 Woodland Ave. Incorporated Under Kansas Law. POLLIZATION, $150,000.00 SHARP Company has 2,321 acres leased for oil and gas. Territory: Present Dividend, December 15th. In near Cherokee and Independence, 480 Acres in Acres in Famous Novata Field, 160 Acres near 1403 Acres in Walnut-Helper Field. No. 1, 2, and 3 now hacked on and pump running for contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres near a sure of production at any field known. Oil is there. It is only a matter of going down. The Oil is there. No. 4—Now located drilling night and day. expect the well we no have and these eight we mean capitalization 1 profits in a year. will be sold for development. Use "proceda" from sale of oil goes into dividend creation now in sight women the announcement dated December 25, to all stockholders of record. Christmas present, 4 per cent dividend. Man who makes money in the boys r. See T. A PROUSE. Nesota Avenue — Kansas City FOR GOLDEN OIL STOCK Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS TO LEARN TO BE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS. Teach the Complete Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks For Only $75.00. For Further Information Write. FORTUNE J. WEAVER, Pres. PRO AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 6866 Main. Bell Ph. UNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 15th and Broadway. Best Laundry Service Plus Water Used Exclusively. COAL COAL CO. We Are a Little Cheape CAPITALIZATION, $150,000.00 SHARES, 150,000 The Company has 2,321 acres leased for oil and gas in proven Territory: 4 Per Cent Dividend, December — And Price Advances to $3.00 December 15th. 258 Acres near Cherokee vale and Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Field, 50 Acres in Iamous Novata Field, 160 Acres near Walnut 1403 Acres in Walnut-Helper Field. Well No. 1, 2, 3 now hicked on and pump running. Under contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres near Chanute which is a sure of production at any field known. The Oil is there. It is only a matter of going down to it with the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now located drilling night and day. We expect the well we no have and these eight wells to return the entire capitalization 1 profits in a year. Stock will be sold for development. All the "proceeds" from sale of oil goes into dividend fund. Production now in eight women the announcement of a 4 per cent dividend December 25, to all stockholders of record December 15, 1917. A Christmas present, 4 per cent divided. The man who makes ready it buys right. See T. A PROUSE 502 Minnesota Avenue Kearas City, Kansas FCR GOLDEN MIL STOCK Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS TO LEARN TO BE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS We Teach the Complete Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks For Only $75.00. For Further Information Write— FORTUNE J. WEAVER, Pres. AFRO AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. some Phone 6856 Main. DUNLAP I 15th a The Best Laun Soft Water U COAL We Are a DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us COAL COAL COAL We Ars a Little Cheaper E. F. CANFIELD TRANSFER, ICE CO 415 LA Dell Prompt deliver LCDGE HALLS AND Fratern RANSFER, ICE COAL, FEED AND KINDLIN 415 LAFAYETTE AVENUE. Bell Phone, West 2326 Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. CDGE HALLS AND STORE RO OMS FOR REM Fraternity Building LCCGE HALLS AND STORE RO OMS FOR RENT A few more nights open. For orders on societies. Also a few alfternconns. Rooms large and alry. All modern conveniences. Rent very reasonable. 3 STORE ROOMS ON GROUND FLOOR. Rooms 57 feet deep, newly plastered, electric lights, water and millets in building. Rent reasonable. SAMUEL DIGG3 1012 N. Third St. Your Christmas Jewelry Should be Purchased at JEWELRY CO. tion Guaranteed ands, Watches, and Novelties innesota Ave. GOLD TALKS Under Kansas Law. SHARES, 150,000 Hired for oil and gas in proven Territory: And Price Advances to $3.00 Number 151b. Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Owata Fld., 160 Acres near Walnut Walnut-Helper Field. Hacked on and pump running. More wells on 480 acres near Chanute Any field known. Only a matter of going down to it with Drilling night and day. To have and these eight wells to re- lief profits in a year. State of oil goes into dividend fund. New ran's the annucement of a 4 per- toil stockholders of record. Per cent dividend. Any who buys right. A PROUSE Kansas City, Kansas HOLDEN STOCK 1,000 Negro AND BOYS AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks Further Information Write— J. WEAVER, Pres. DOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL Kansas City, Mo. LAUNDRY CO. d Broadway. Iry Service Possible ed Exclusively by Us OAL COAL Little Cheaper L, FEED AND KINDLING. AYETTE AVENUE. hons, West 2326 to all parts of the city. STORE RO OMS FOR RENT ty Building Bell Phone 180. Grand