Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE OUR $1.00 SUBSCRIPTION RATE CLOSES JANUARY 31ST. ---SEE WHAT YOU SAVE TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 KANSAS DISTRICT OUT OF TRENCHES WESTERN INKLINGS FROM THE KANSAS CITY DISTRICT. By Rev. J. T. Smith, D.D., P. E. Mr. Editor: Permit me to give the many readers of your news journal a few inklings. We have just closed our first quarter, which was very profitable. We begin at Baxter Springs the second Sunday in October with C. T. Whitcomb, pastor. He is the youngest man in the district and is doing effective work. The church is well organized and at work. A new piano has been installed and a good choir and fifteen added to the church since conference. This charge is coming back to its former place in the district. Columbus is not doing so well, our membership is very small. We sent out an appeal for help from the hurches in our conference, and to my great surprise only six responded. Galena is pastored by Rev. T. E. Walker. The work thus far has surpassed all previous records. The church has already been repaired, new roofing, etc. Brother Walker believes in paying you go. The people are very much pleased with him The outlook for continued success is favorable. Weir circuit is being looked after by Rev. J. W. Thomas. He has already succeeded in raising $200.00 and paying off a note of $150.00, and has pjlaced in the bank $50.00 to the credit of the church for the payment of another note next November. The people are much pleased with his leadership. Pittsburgh—Rev. J. W. Warren, B. D., is our energetic pastor. No church in the district was more delighted at the return of their pastr than this one. They showed their appreciation by increasing the weekly support of the pastor. They are planning to take care of the bonded debt and build a parsonage this year, which is very much needed. They are succeeding in every department of their work. Rev. D. Self is our pastor at Girard and Yale. There is nt much at Yale. Sme of the members have died and many have moved away. At Girard we have a small membership. They are loyal and true to every call and the work is in fair condition. The pastor's wife has not been feeling the best but learn that she is much 'improved in health and' will soon be able to join him in the work. Wayman-Ft. Scott.—This historic charge continues to hold its place in the state. Rev. H. H. Jones is a first class pastor and keeps every department of the church well up to the standard. Through organized effort they have reduced their debt to a minimum sum. Under his leadership the work continues to increase in strength, spiritually and financially. Rev. B. Ross is moving on at Coffeyville with a steady hand; the people all love and admire him for his ability as a strong spiritual preacher. He has the confidence of his people. The church is taking on new life; the finance thus far has been good and the outlook for the future is brighter. Independence.—Rev. I. A. Brown is the pastor caring for the work here in a commendable way; though a stranger in their midst they have called to him and the result of which a new five-room modern parsonage is in course of erection which will be a credit to the church at that place, Cherryvale. Rev. J. H. Daniels holds forth at this charge. He is a good preacher and can sing Gospel until it seems that every heart is touched with the spirit. His work is in good condition; much work having been accomplished since conference. Oswego and Chetopa are moving on slowly. Rev. Fitzpatrick is doing all he can to make a success of the work. Chanute—Rev. F. W. Smith is moving along nicely with the work. The growth of this church has been marvelous; In one year it has doubled, and now the pastor and members are saying a larger building, a new parsonage, and a hundred members on roll. Iola—Rev. J. J. Watson, returned from the conference to serve Iola for another year. The church was greatly pleased to have him returned to them. They went to work and paid off all debts and they are now shouting and singing praises to Him that loves us. They are looking around for something to do. They are thinking of caring for the District Conference S. S. VOL 3. First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, lastored by Dr. J. F. Griffin, has accomplished great things this quarter. Quite a number have been added to the church, and over $3,989 for the trustees alone has been raised this quarter. The basement of this commodious structure is about completed. It is one of the most modern and best equipped churches in the district for Sunday school work. His work not only commends itself to the Conference, but to the connection. May he live long and continue the great work for the Master. The work has already begun on the parsonage. Parsons—This second-class appointment the other day has grown to rank among the first charges of the Conference. During this quarter $1250 in one day was laid on the table. The basement for the new church has been completed at a cost of $3000. Rev. Greene is a great leader. I have only been abl to give you an inkling of what is going on in the Kansas City district. They say Rev. J. R. Ransom must make a clean race for the Bishopric this time. He stands without a peer among the brethren. Kansas will stand by him in the race. LADIES AID SOCIETY ENTERTAINS MEN MANY RESPONDED TO THE HOSPITALITY OF THE LADIES OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH—AN EVENING OF FEASTING AND SPICY TALKS. Wednesday evening was the scene of a pleasant and social affair at First A. M. E. church, the occasion being a banquet tendered the men of this church and, their many friends by the Ladies' Aid Society, led by its president, Mrs. Ed. Lyles. The large and handsome dining room was tastefully decorated with festoons. The tables, with their snow-white linen, with cut flower bouquets occupying their places, only loaned an extra attraction for the appetizing menu that followed. The pastor, Dr. Griffin, in a few spicy remarks, introduced Prof. Shelton French, secretary of the Trustee board, as Master of Ceremonies. The professor, in his eloquent and witty manner, proceeded to call upon a number of the guests, who responded with short talks of an inspiring and willingnes to do. Lawyer Dorsey Green, one of the dependable trustees, spoke at length in glowing terms in behalf of the ladies who so kindly and generously made the occasion, one of pleasure and social magnitude. Mrs. Lyles then presented Mrs. Minnie Cooper, who, in a few well-worded remarks, responded in behalf of the society. Dr. Griffin closed with remarks that only he can speak. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The daily religious services will begin Monday, January 28, at the building, corner of Ninth street and Nebraska avenue. Ministers from the different churches will conduct these meetings. Everybody welcome. TRIANGULAR ORATORICAL CONTEST The Yates Branch, Young Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Kansas, in an endeavor to raise funds to carry on its work, will have an oratorical contest and a rare musical entertainment at the METROPOLITAN BAPTIST TEMPLE Contesting Representatives from these Institutions: LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Three cash prizes to contestants, and a Lady Baltimore Cake, made by Miss Ethel Caution-Davis, to the person selling the highest number of tickets over 75. We ask the entire public's co-operation and support in this effort. Buy a ticket; if you cannot attend give it to a friend. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS JANUARY, 18 1918. DRASTIC COAL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT HERE DRASTIC COAL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT HERE FUEL ADMINISTRATOR LAYS DOWN RIGID LAWS; BUSINESS HOUSES TO CLOSE EARLY SCHOOLS NOT TO CLOSE HERE MENDENHALL ORDERS POOL ROOMS CLOSED AT 5 P. M.; BACKS UP DARBY Use no coal that you can avoid using and likewise be saving of oil and other fuel. All merchants must close their stores at 5 o'clock and open at 8 in the morning, groceries may remain open until 6 o'clock at night; drug stores until 10 o'clock. Persons in offices are requested not to use them at night and no later in the day than necessary. Dances and other gatherings must not take place until the fuel shortage danger is passed and lodges are requested to make meetings as brief as possible. Pool halls must close at 5 o'clock and all dealers in unessential commodities not later than 6 o'clock. Housewives are requested to heat only the rooms used. / Housewives also are requested to cook only what is necessary for the meals. Mayor Mendenhall this morning confirmed Harry Darby's order that the fifty or more pool rooms in this city must close at 5 o'clock each night in order to conserve coal. The pool rooms are under the direct supervision department of which the mayor is the nominal head. The police were instructed at roll call today to immediately arrest any pool room that violated the rules and report other violators not directly under the police jurisdiction. "Those who thing that I am fooling will find themselves much mistaken," said Mr. Darby to The Globe man. This morning the mayor introduced a resolution that was passed at once by the commissioners that authorized Commissioner L. H. Chapman to reduce ornamental lights to one on each post. Superintendent Pearson said that the schools were burning oil to a great extent and that as the oil shortage was not as great as that of coal the schools would stay open, as far as he knew. While one or two of the schools burn coal there is an efficient system installed that saves excess or useless coal and the schools are heated at a minimum expense. Mr. Pearson said that conservation was the he was instilling in every pupil and that he thinks that the students carry home the doctrine of "save coal." Washington, Jan. 17.—All Washington is up in arms today over Garfield's drastic action of yesterday. There is talk that Congress will object but that President Wilson will approve. As things are now, no power on-earth can prevent all industries from closing down for five days, commencing tomorrow. New York Dumfounded. New York, Jan. 17.—Business men and merchants of this city are dum-founded at the Fuel Administrator's order and are at a loss as to how to act. The newspapers are violently against the order. At the Wednesday night service of the Central Arvonce M. E. congregation, a vote was taken to discontinue the evangelistic meetings during the month of January, because of the coal shortage. khadtlandveDecnihsagT?B The Rev. B. M. Powell, pastor of the church, has been conducting a series of evangelistic services. To conserve, the pastor will preach his evangelistic sermons only on Wednesday and Sunday. SUMNER HIGH NOTES The American History class has completed a study of American history from its discovery to the time when George Washington became president of the United States. With regard to the part that the Negro played in this development of the United States we find that first he was brought to the colonies in 1916 and made a slave and it was through his labors that the South was able to have its great plantations. He was one of the first to shed blood for American independence, and he is to be found taking a very important part in many of the great battles of the Revolutionary war. We need but mention the names of Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem and Black Prince to confirm our statements. Although he fought for the independence of the colonist, he was himself denied this privilege. In some states of the North his more fortunate brother was given his freedom before the Revolution closed and many of them voted. The fact that the Negro voted for the ratification of the constitution in at least five states is proof enough that he has a right to its protection and is a citizen of the United States. We refer you to the Introduction preceding the first Article of the Constitution, which reads in part: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice . . . and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our sisterly, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. In last week's notes of the Red Cross campaign as was stated that Mr. Albert Maddux reported $16. We wish to correct this as Mr. Maddux reported $75. Mr. Maddux having reported the highest amount among the clored boys was called upon on two occasions to state before the Red Cross workers as to how he secured that amount. THE COLD WEATHER BROUGHT MANY TO SUFFERING. The extreme cold zero weather and its long duration caused many of our people to suffer. The shortage of fuel and the scarcity and high cost of food products found many families in great need. Homes where half a dozen small children were found, were without fire and something to eat. The city did all it could to relieve those in need and distress, but they found themselves not equal to the task. While many of our churches rallied to their Christian duty, others failed to realize their Christian obligation to those who were in destitute circumstances at their door. We should remember that while we may have a hot fire, a warm bed and plenty to eat, that you have a neighbor with a cold stove, an icy bed and no flour in the blim. These unfortunates are human beings, and we who can bring comfort to them and don't do it, are inhuman beings. Some of our people are still having The Star thrown to their door, after being Jim-crowed at The Star party at Convention hall some weeks ago. Will the race ever become man enough to stand for a principle? A BUSINESS MAN THATS MADE GOOD BOULDIN CLEANERS "THAT CLEAN." The A. J. Bouldin Cleaners, Dyers and Pressing establishment at 1606 North Fifth street, is the best equipped for getting out the finest work, and at the same time give its patrons up-to-the-minute service, of any place to be found in this part of the West. Mr. Bouldin has made the success in this business through the two things mentioned, "First-class work and every-minute-service," and his good wife, Mrs. Bouldin, cannot be omitted in being one of the great factors in the success of her husband's business. She runs the office while Mr. Bouldin, with his up-to-date and handsome delivery car, is kept busy bringing in and taking out work. As to his workmen, there are no better in the business, and when any order goes out of this house you may feel sure it is right. A colored man whose work goes in many of our richest and most particular homes of other races, is an indication in these days that it is just what I want. So the question might be asked. What are we doing toward our share of patronage in a firm of this standing? Are you having the Bouldin Cleaners to do your work? If not, call them up for just one trial. CITIZENS FORUM After working nicely one Sunday, a pipe in the furnace in the new Temple became defective and this civic body convened in the old Metropolitan church. It brought back old memories, as 'twas the historic building where the old Columbian Literary was organized, and it has evolved into the present Forum. President Buster opened with the 119th Psalm and requested Editor Kennedy to give the invocation. Quotations were opened by Masters Dwiggins, Blake and Miss Geyden. Miss Geyden also gave the first current event. Mrs. L. Buckner, the leader of Current Events, and many of the good deeds that some of our race are doing. Messrs P. Gardner, White and Dwiggins also gave events. Amreica was played by Miss Kelly, while all stood and sang. Then came the main paper, "All Progress, the Condition of Forgetting," by Dr. Griffin of the A. M. E. church. It was very deep and one of the most psychological papers ever read at the Forum. He received very great applause. The paper gave a wonderful research of the science of the soul and a beautiful spiritual admonition. The president called on Dr. Holmes to open the discussion. He said it was excellent and as philosophical as the writing of John Stuart Mills and other theologians. Rev. G. A. Terry also praised the paper, as did Madame Booker and Mr. Garvin. Prof. Neely asked a question on it and was answered satisfactorily and it was the concensus of opinion that the paper was deeply instructive. Mme. Browne of Kansas City, Mo., rendered a musical classic, and was encored, and played a more beautiful selection, showing her artistic skill in fingering. Miss S. Borwn, the secretary, read a good year's report. Mrs. N. Davis, treasurer, also reported. In President Buster's year's-regime more money was taken up than ever before. This is the largest literary society in the West. President Buster introduced his officers, also most of his committees. The chairmen are as follows: Executive committee, Prof. J. P. King; Junior executive committee, H. Tucker; Finance, P. Gardner; Publicity committee, M. C. Matthews. After the Critic's report and the benediction by Chaplain Robinson, adjournment until Sunday, January 20, at 4 p. m. at the Temple, the regular meeting place, was taken, where another fine program will be rendered. Read Ad on front page of the Triangular Oratorical Contest. Lincoln High school, Summer High school and Western university. Fine music will also be rendered. If you would like to do something for a worthy cause, buy a ticket to the Young Women's Christian Association Oratorical contest, January 25, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. NO.21 GOVERNOR CAPPER OUR FRIEND GOVERNOR CAPPER THE FRIEND OF OUR PEOPLE. The Advocate was glad to print in a recent issue the splendid resume of the state's record in the year just closed by Governor Arthur Capper. It was a great tribute to the industry, loyalty and patriotism of Kansas people. The colored citizens of Kansas have had an important part in the fine record Governor Capper so well recounts, and they are all glad to know that he has been their friend and helper in every way. The state has had no governor in its history who has contributed so much to the welfare of its colored citiezns. He has in public, as well as in private life, encouraged, and helped them and has contributed of his time and means in promoting their welfare and happiness. Governor Capper has spoken in many of the churches of our people, and at other meetings he has appeared and talked with them of conditions that make for good citizenship. Every Sunday, he speaks in some church of the state. These calls come from the colored people just the same as from the white race, for with Governor Capper there is no color line. At Wichita, Topeka and other cities of the state he has spoken from the pulpit of our churches, bringing to us always a message of friendship and helpfulness. More than that, Governor Capper's newspapers have stood for the rights of the colored people without equivocation. He has demanded that we have a square deal and an equal opportunity as citizens of the state, and as governor he has carried out this principle to the letter. As United States senator, the colored people of Kansas would know that they would have in Governor Capper a faithful friend and advocate. And that law-making body is where we need such a friend. FRANCE MAY BE THEIR DESTINATION COLORED SOLDIERS AT CAMP, FUNSTON SENT TO NEWPORT, NEWS. (Special to The Advocate.) Camp Funston, Kas., Jan. 16.—Tuesday night at Camp Funston was the first scene of removing colored soldiers since their coming here, when a goodly number of them took a late special for the East. Their destination, as scheduled, is Newport News, Va. As to what duties will be there is not known, but it was the opinion of many of the boys they were headed for France. The boys were cheerful on their leaving, and many were heard to say "All we ask is to give us an opportunity to show our Americanism and bravery, and we will give a good account of ourselves." Great cheers went up from their friends and comrades left behind, when the big special pulled away. There is a possibility of these regiments soon being sent on to France. BIBLE CLASS. The Neighborhood Bible class met at the residence of Mrs. Gardner, on Everett avenue, and had quite a good meeting, also visiting Mr. Jones, who is sick, and who also lives on Everett avenue. He was moved by the spirit of their sweet singing. The class meets Wednesday, January 23, at the home of Mrs. B. S. Jones, 707 New Jersey avenue. Lesson: I Timothy 2.3 chapters. People of every church, attend. RENEWALS AND NEW SUBSCRIBERS. The editor wishes to thank the large number who have already renewed and paid up their subscriptions for 1918. We also wish to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the many new subscribers who have had their names placed on our books for the New Year, marked PAID. Others who desire to get in on our $1.00 yearly subscription have until January 31, after which time will be the regula rsubscription rate of $1.50. You can pay to any of our representatives or send a bring to the office, $24. Nebraska avenue. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MERVIN HARRIS. CIRCULATING MANAGER. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. Per Year . . . $1.50 Six Months . . . .80 Three Months . . . .45 Single Copy . . . .05 ADVERTISING RATES Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate 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. MEROPOLITAN TEMPLE. (By Mrs. M. C. Matthews.) A slight defect in the furnace pipe caused this congregation to worship again in the old church, where again old sacred memories were recalled by the older members, who are the foundation of the great new Temple. Pastor Holmes preached well on the text, "I Remembered God and Was Troubled." It was very very deep and soul uplifting. That we feeble creatures of the dust should not try to find out or question from whence God came, as it is a mystery which will never be solved by us, and it is enough to know and accept His plan of Salvation. For God always was and always will be. Simply ask God to lift us up to higher ground." At the close of his sermon he led the congregation in the beautiful, old hymn, "Remember Me." At 7:45 p. m., Rev. Roberts of Fort Smith, Ark., preached from John 3d chapter. The choir, a sextette, on account of the cars, sang the pretty old anthem, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," nicely. Although there was a precipitation in the weather, the ordinary collection was over $53. Next Sunday, January 20, we expect to be in the new Temple and invite all people and pray for the Holy Spirit to meet us there. Mr. John Collins was elected trustee of Metropolitan Temple. Mrs. Cowen of Chiacgo, Ill., has been visiting Mrs. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey avenue. Miss Theodosia Hamilton, 830 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, sends her love to Mrs. Lottie D. Hall, 927 Jackson street, San Francisco, Cal. Mr. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey avenue, has been somewhat ill this week. Mrs. Lulu Anderson of Independence, Kansas, is at the home of Mrs. Hadley, 337 Minnesota avenue, recovering from a brief illness. Mrs. Nellie Falls fell in front of her residence at 314 Minnesota avenue, last Saturday, and broke her wrist. We regret to hear that Mrs. Francis White at Eighth and Freeman is quite ill with scarlet fever. Mr. Grant Cornell, father of Miss Allie Cornell, one of our teachers, died Monday evening, January 14, at the family residence. Lieutenant Howard Browne passed through our city en route to Newport News, where he will be stationed in the United States army. We regret that Miss Almeda Jared, one of ur teachers, who has been trying to recuperate her health in Chicago, is not much better. We are told that Miss O. Henderson, on Washington boulevard, is still sick. Mrs. Brown, who played so nicely on the Forum, is the daughter of Mrs. Frazier, our songbird, at 915 Washington boulevard. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F| GRIFFIN, Pastor Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell 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, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. While the severe cold weather kept the attendance down Sunday, the services were no less in the exposition of the Gospel by Dr. Griffin. The line of thought was energizing to the soul-mind, as it was, also to the moral mind. The audience grasped early in the discourse its wonderful truths and before the close many deminstrated how grateful they were to the Master for such a profound Christian thinker and reasoner. Sabbath school will be held in the basement this Sunday for the first time. A large attendance is expected to welcome with all their hearts and soul that which they have been praying for so long. Mothers, send out your children Sunday or it would be better to say, bring out your children. Let us make it a great welcome. Rev. Everett will hold his second quartelly meeting Sunday at our Argentine church. Presiding Elder Harris will be in charge. All are invited to be present. We have been fortunate so far to pass through the zero weather without a frozen pipe, while it has been the misfortune of many of our sister churches to close their churches on account of boilers and pipes bursting. We are very sorry to learn of the serious illness of the daughter of Rev. Ransom, Mrs. Ethel Henderson of Lawrence. Our sympathy goes out to Rev. and Mrs. Ransom and the husband, Rev. Henderson, and hope for her speedy recovery. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita was in the city and at Western university this week on business. CONTEST STARTED BY NATIONAL SECURITY LEAGUE, OPEN TO ALL. CLOSES FEB. 15. New York, Jan. 16.—The National Security League announced today an offer of $1,000 reward for the best suggestion as to the most effective method of getting before the German people America's aims in the war. The contest is not limited to age, sex or nationality. The only condition is that the answers be submitted in writing before February 15. The judges of award will be James W. Gerard, Job E. Hedges and Dr. David Jayne Hill. The $1,000 prize will be given through the league by a prominent real estate broker of this city who does not wish his name mentioned. The war alms of this country are set forth by the league in the following statement of facts to be placed before the German people by the method suggested. "That we are fighting for the German masses, not against them. "That we are fighting the Prussian military autocracy, which, as shown at Zabern, enslaved the German civilian masses and is forcing thousands of them to be killed daily so that Germany can make vassal states of the rest of the European nations. "That we are fighting that autocracy which is trying to rule the world by force; the autocracy which is preventing peace. "That the United States does not want German land, money or business. "That the United States is fighting for the liberty of the masses, for our liberty, for the liberty of the world. "That we will fight until we get freedom for all forever." The league gives the following reasons for the contest: "First, we believe the masses of the Germans and Austrians, particularly the Austrians, desire peace and are only kept fighting because they are kept in ignorance of what they are fighting for. "Second, if we could only, by some means, get to these masses the real object of the war, it would materially help in breaking down their morale and assist in ending the war. Third. The thousands of suggestions which doubtless will be made, with millions of minds thinking on the subject, should develop one on two suggestions that are practical, which is just what is required. "Fourth. The statement of facts is the persistent message epitomized—the whole object of our being in the * KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. ANNOUNCER M. E. CHURCH war in a few terse words. It will be read and discussed where the president's message will not and in that way let our own people know for what we are fighting and arouse their patriotism. "Fifth. Among the German population and aliens it will give in a few words the object for which we are fighting. They know the psychology of the German people better than we do. It is apt to stir their patriotism. Thousands will think more on the subject in endeavoring to get this prize than they will think of improving their own business. ing their own business. 4-room house, 25 feet, $1,000; $25 "Sixth. From previous experiencedown, $10 per month and interest. "Sixth. From previous experience Join O XMAS SAV And Have More M STARTI Minnesota Ave 5th and Mi FORD'S FURN For Pianos and Fine Furni Floors. Leaves no greasy stai MADE ONLY B Join Our 1918 MAS SAVINGS CLUB and Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Bar 5th and Minnesota Ave. RD'S FURNITURE POR For Planos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD I. Second St. KANSAS CITY MIRRORS RESILVER Minnesota Avenue State Bank 5th and Minnesota Ave. FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. 2033 N. Second St. MIRRORS MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. June West 1619 Home Phone West 1619 SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT A Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS years the highest cash price for junk at all tin bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even ink line. RE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL OF Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY GOLD GOLD The Golden Oil Company 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. OIL IS GOLD The Go Com The Golden Oil Company Incorporated Under Kansas Law. CAPITALIZATION, $150,000.00 The Company has 2,351 acres leased 4 Per Cent Dividend, December 258 Acres near Cherryvale and Field, 50 Acres in Famous Now 1,403 Acres in W Well No. 1, 2, and 3 now ho Under contract to drill 8 m which is a sure of production as The Oil is there. It is only the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now located We expect the well we now POLLIZATION, $150,000.00 SHARE Company has 2,351 acres leased for oil and gas Territory: Present Dividend, December 15th—And Price Advance December 15th. Is near Cherryvale and Independence, 480 Acres Acres in Famous Nowata Field, 160 Acres 1,403 Acres in Walnut Helper Field. No. 1, 2, and 3 now hooked, on and pump run or contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres a sure of production as any field known. Oil is there. It is only a matter of going do The Oil is there. No. 4—Now located drilling night and day, expect the well we now have, and these eight The Company has 2,351 acres leased for oil and gas in proven Territory: 4 Per Cent Dividend, December 15th—And Price Advances to $3.00 December 15th. Under contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres near Chanute which is a sure of production as 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 now have, and these eight wells to return the entire capitalization in profits in a year. Stock will be sold for development. All the "proceeds" from sale of oil goes into dividend fund. Production now in sight warrants the announcement of a 4 per cent dividend December 25, to all stockholders of record December 15, 1917. A Christmas present, 4 per cent dividend. The man who makes money is the man who buys right. See T. A. PROUSE FOR GOLDEN OIL STOCK we know this announcement is bound to slift through into Germany and Austria, either by correspondence or being sent through neutral countries, and will have some effect in that way. "Seventh. We cannot possibly see where it can do anything but good. It is not official. It is done by private individuals. The only criticism might be that we are weakening in our fight against Germany and that is answered in the last line of the announcement, which reads,—"We will fight until we get Freedom for All Forever." Mr. and Mrs. Locke, of St. Paul, Minn., are visiting Mrs. Basil of Oakland avenue. Miss Nellie Glvens and Mrs. M. Scott of Wyoming spent the holidays with Mrs. Basil. 4-room house, 25 feet, $1,000; $25 down, $10 per month and interest. UR 1918 WINGS CLUB Money Next Xmas NG NOW Avenue State Bank nesota Ave. TURE POLISH ture. Excellent for Hardwood s. Y HARRY FORD KANSAS CITY, KAS. RESILVERED DR AND DELIVERED. ERROR COMPANY Fifth Street. CEST for junk at all times, rags, bass, lead, zinc and everything in NEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. den Oil pany used for oil and gas in proven factory: 15th—And Price Advances to $3.00 over 15th. Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Data Field, 160 Acres near Walnut Walnut Helper Field. looked on and pump running. more wells on 480 acres near Chanute any field known. a matter of going down to it with drilling night and day. have and these eight wells to re- profits in a year. opment. Bell West 1131 GOLD' TALKS SHARES, 150,000 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court of said county. In the matter of the Estate of John J. Thomas, deceased. Notice is hereby givein that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of John J. Thomas, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 8th day of Jan., 1918. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersikned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. Executrix of the last will and testament of John Thomas, deceased. Dated Jan. 8, 1918. (First publication January 11th, 1918.) THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. Res. 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