Kansas City Advocate

```markdown ``` KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. Fall Boots WESTERN UNI OPENS TO IT ENROLLME PROSPECTS BRIGHT YEAR—MANY NEW IN CURRICULUM— IS GREATLY E WESTERN UNIVERSITY OPENS TO ITS RECORD ENROLLMENT MONDAY PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR ITS BIGGEST YEAR-MANY NEW FACES ARE SEEN IN CURRICULUM-PRESIDENT PECK IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED. Western University, one of the greatest Negro schools of the west, had its formal opening Monday, for another scholastic year. Its entrance was far beyond expectations, owing to war condition. The new president, Dr. F. Jesse Peck, is greatly elated with the present enrollment up to date, and he predicts for this school year, as one of the greatest in its histroy. President Peck is a refined scholarly gentleman and the work is not new to him, as he was at the head of this school a number of years ago. This year brings many new faces in the factulty, who came highly recommended as educators. The president has the undivided support of his entire teaching force, which will add much to his success, besides the great state of Kansas is behind him. THE LOYALTY OF AFRICAN NATIVES IS PROCLAIMED Cape Town, South Africa, (Monday)—Lord Buxton, Governor-General, has paid a ceremonial visit to natives at Waaihoek. Replying to an address of loyalty to the king, he spoke of General Botha as a good friend of the natives, and declared his own sympathy for the natives' wish for extended educational facilities. He said that, in his opinion, such facilities should take the line of industrial training. Members be on the alert for information concerning the Get Acquainted Meeting Monday, September 23. Regular meeting Sept. 13. N. A. A. C. P. evening Sept. 17 at A. M. E. church. Those who know themselves to have paid their membership and have not received their receipt card call the secretary, Mr. Charles Matthews, Bell West 2223J. Send your name for membership. Miss Rhoda Johnson, one of our most courteous teachers, is stopping at Mrs. M. Green's again. N. A. A. C. P. Gover The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People make public a telegram addressed to Governor Hugh M. Dorsey of Georgia, inquiring of him what action had been taken, if any, in bringing to justice the members of the mobs some of whose names were furnished to him on July 10 by a special investigator of the Association, who during the month of May lynched eleven, perhaps more, Negreos, one of them a woman. It will be remembered that on July 10 the investigator placed in the hands of the governor a memorandum giving the facts discovered by him during four days spent in the section where the lynching occurred, a copy of the same memorandum later being sent to President Wilson. Six weeks have elapsed since that time and the Association pointedly ask the governor: "What can we tell America concerning Georgia's governor's cooperation with our President in helping to stamp out mob violence?" The reply of the governor will be related with considerable interest, --- Now Read NIVERSITY ITS RECORD ENT MONDAY FOR ITS BIGGEST FACES ARE SEEN PRESIDENT PECK ENCOURAGED. Vacation ended Monday and the educational year began. The enrollment in the grades, especially the larger schools, Supervisor Neely says, is larger than they had anticipated. The enrollment will be greater by a goodly number than that of last year. This is especially noted among the boys. It is thought that the prospect of military training has had much to do with this increased interest Principal Hodges of Sumner High school says that the enrollment in his school will be equally as large as last year, indeed there will be an increase likely. Prof. Hodges says everything is opening with much promise of a successful year. In addition to the military training which will be given, under the most competent military tutorage, a course in auto training has been added and this will prove to be a very attractive feature of this year's work. DUNBAR THEATRE "The Unknown Ten," the company of artists appearing at the Dunbar Theatre, Kansas City, Kansas, is the best in the history of the house and biggest houses have been retained by Mr. Arthur Anderson, manager for this week. Every change, three times a week, better and better, Madame La Rhue, soprano, and Bumpsky, the funniest of comedians. Shoecraft and others. Matinee Saturday afternoon and Sundav. one-half price, 6c and 11c. NEXT WEEK—The World's most famous Colored actress, Madame Billy Kersands. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Pleasant Green Baptist church will hold a big rally Sunday, Sept. 15th, conducted by yuong ministers of Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. Geo. McNeal is pastor of this church, which was destroyed by fire some weeks ago by the hand of a lunatic, and they are getting together rapidly in a financial way, to rebuild. Only two weeks ago they put on the table more than $1,300 and the young ministers expect to equal the amount in next Sunday's rally. Every citizen is invited to come out Sunday and assist in this good cause. The church is at Third and State. Quizzes rnor of Georgia and more particularly his action taken on the memorandum in his hands. Georgia's record of lynching twenty-five Negroes since America entered the war is an unenviable one and the world is waiting to see whether she really wants to stop lynching. The association's telegram follows: August 21, 1918. Hon. Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor, Atlanta, Ga. Will you inform us of action taken, if any, on memorandum submitted to you July 10 on Brooks and Lowndes Counties lynchings? All of patriotic America awaits with interest your action, in seeing that the perpetrators of these most barbaric lynchings are brought to justice. What can we tell America concerning Georgia's governor's co-operation with our President in helping to stamp out mob violence? JOHN R. SHILLADY, Secretary National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. KANSAS CITY, KAN., FRIDAY, SEP. 13, 1918 CITY UNION CHURCH FAIR ON SEPT. 16,17,18,19 and 20 Under the auspices of the Ninth Street M. E. church and St. Peter's Chapel C. M. E. church, Eighth and Oakland street, Monday evening the big union chorus of 50 trained voices will open the week's program, followed with a high class musical and literary production. Hon. N. C. Crews will be the speaker of the evening. Tuesday evening, Sept. 17th, the N. A. A. C. P. will have the program, with Prof. G. A. Gregg, its president, the principal speaker. Patriotic Night. Wednesday evening, Sept. 18th, will be patriotic night, with Major D. A. Holmes, who will deliver his famous patriotic address. Women's Program. Thursday evening, Sept. 19th, the women will render the program, with the best talent in the two cities. Such women as Mrs. Ida Becks, Mrs. Dabney of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Willa Dwiggins and Mrs. Ida Lyons of Kansas City, Kansas. On this evenning the One Hundred Pocket Dress will appear on the program. Friday evening, Sept. 20th, the Southern Melody Quartet of Kansas City, Mo., will be the big head liner, with Hon. Dorsey Green as the speaker of the closing night. Baby Contest and Crowning of Queen. Thebaby contest and crowning of the queen will take place on this, the closing night, and the many cash premiums will be awarded to the successful contestants. Premiums and Contests. The committee decided to give all cash prizes, as they thought it would be better for all concerned. In the queen contest the lady raising the highest amount above $50.00 wil lbe given $10.00 in gold, first prize, and crowned Queen of the Fair. The second highest amount above $50.00, $5.00 in gold. In the watermelon contest the man or boy eating watermelon and spitting out the most seed will be given $1.00 first prize, 50 cents second. In the little girls' contest the one girl getting the highest number of votes above one hundred will be given $1.00 as first prize ,50 cents as second. The votes are 5 cents each. The woman wearing the dress of 100 pockets will receive one dollar. There will be something in each pocket of the dress. You pay 10 cents and take from whatever pocket you desire the article wanted. As many babies can enter the baby contest as may desire. The baby raising the highest amount above $20.00 will be given $5.00 in gold, second prize, $2.50. The crowning of the queen on Friday evening will be a big event. Don't miss it. If you do you will always regret it. H L. BOLDEN, G. S. SAWYER Pastors. SPECIAL COACH FOR DELEGATES TO CONFERENCE Some of those from here who will attend the Annual Conference at Omaha next week will be Rev. J. F. Griffin and wife, Presiding Elder J. T. Smith and wife, Editor Kennedy and wife, Mrs Ruth Collins, Mrs. N. B. Robinson, Presiding Elder H. D. Harris, Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, Mrs. Glover, Rev. J. C. C. Owens and wife Rev. Everett and wife, and Rev. Albert Browne and others. The delegation from here and all Southwestern Kansas will leave next Tuesday at 11:35 a.m. over the Burlington, having a special coach attached for their accommodation. The First Baptist church building at the corner of Fifth and Nebraska has been razed to the ground by workmen in th epast two weeks and the old brick have been cleaned and stacked up ready to take their place back in the building, even though they will not be so conspicuous of other years. Nevertheless, they will fill their niche. ADVOCATE SOLDIERS TO BE EN- ENTERTAINED BY A. M. E. CHURCH The soldiers at Western University will come in Sunday in a body to worship at First A. M. E. church and after services they will be taken out by members to their various homes for dinner All of these boys are from Mississippi, and as they are strangers the community feels it's their Christian duty to make it pleasant as well as become acquainted with those young patriotic sons of loving mothers of the race, METROPOLITAN At 11 a. m., Deacons Ford and Johnson led in the Covenant meeting. Many rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and renewed their covenant. The large audience enjoyed the meeting. Pastor Holmes preached at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday morning, but preached at his own church at night, from Jonah 1-6, and repaid his congregation for his absence from them in the morning. The night congregation was also a large one; and the pastor had the Lord's Supper and also administered the divine ordinance of baptism in the manner that Christ was baptized. A large church collection was taken also an after colection was taken for a person in distress. Next Sunday, September 15th, the pastor will make a report of the great National Baptist, convention, which he attended in St. Louis. All members and the public at large is invited to hear it; and also to hear good sermons. RESOLUTIONS Whereas; This Supreme Grand Council has been splendidly entertained during this session of the Supreme Grand Council; Therefore, be it resolved; That the thanks of this, Supreme Grand Council be cordially extended to the good people of Kansas City and vicinity for our royal entertainment during this meeting. Resolved further; That the thanks of this grand body be given to the Grand Master for his wise and impartial rulings, and fatherly counsel to us as a body of brothers and sisters consolation, and also to the Grand Master for his indefatigible efforts the past year in planting the banner of "The Busy Bees" in new territory, and pushing the work along so nobly. COMMITTEE, Mrs. Anna Stone of Selma, Ala., is visiting her brother, Dr. Mixon, 452 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Stone is one of the great lights in the Southern city, and is known all through the South for her big open-heartedness, never turning away from her home any one in need. She is a strong African Methodist and is one of the strong pillars of the church in her home city. 92D DIVISION IN VOSGES MOUNTAINS IN ALSACE According to a statement coming from Camp Funston recently, the 92nd Division of Colored troops are in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. They are on what was before the war, German territory. Revs. D. A. Holmes, W. A. Bowren and George McNeil attended the National Baptist convention in St. Louis, which just closed a week's session Monday. It was said to be a most wonderful gathering and great advancement for the church was made in the past year. Mr. John Clark, son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Price, son, three daughters and two grand children motored here from their homes in Hennessey, Okla., in two big touring cars, arriving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tilford avis, 1116 Washington boulevard Saturday, where they remained their guests until Tuesday, when they returned home. Mrs. Davis was a teacher some years ago in their home city. THOS. KENNEDY, PUB. nnesota Ave. Sev KANSAS CONFERENCE OF A. M. E. CHU MEETS NEX THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL THE GREAT GATHERING O OFFICIALS — KANSAS MEETS AT OMAHA THIS KANSAS CONFERENCE OF A. M. E. CHURCH MEETS NEXT WEEK THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GREAT GATHERING OF CHURCH OFFICIALS — KANSAS CONFERMEETS AT OMAHA THIS YEAR Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12.—The forty-third annual meeting of the Kansas conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church convenes in this city next Wednesday at 9 a.m., in St. John's church, Bishop Blanton Parks, D.D., of the Fifth district, presiding This district is one of the largest, both in point of numbers and in territory in connection with the church. It extends from St. Louis on the east, to the western coast, thus stretching half across the continent. Bishop Parks is serving the church with marked ability and fidelity, his faithful services now extending into his second Quadrennium. He has made this great district one of the most important in the church. Bishop Parks has closed up his conferences in California, Puget Sound and Colorado. After this conference he will hold the Missouri conferences, where he will preside over three large sessions. With the Missouri conferences, he closes his year's work. Reports from the conferences just closed show great gains during the year, indicating this is one of the most prosperous year's work in the history of the great church. Gains are reported in all the departments of the church. Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's church, is also closing up one of the most prosperous year's work in the history of this church. This is his first year of service here and the future holds a bright promise for this faithful minister. QUINDARO. Western University and the district school opened this week with colors flying. Men's day at Allen Chapel Sunday. Highland Baptist church is planning a rally. Rev. Thurston, pastor. See G. A. Gregg and have a picture of yourself, your home or your family taken. Soldiers at the training camp are busy at work. Send Quindaro news in by Tuesday of each week. Rev. J. C. C. Owens is closing the year's work in good shape. About all the boys of draft age have gone from Quindaro. Miss Ella Smith and Mr. George Williams have gone into work. Fred Douglass Is a Fred Douglass Idea Now Is a Holy Teaching Fred Douglass Idea Now Is a Holy Teaching The question whether the white man can ever be elevated to that plane of justice, humanity and Christian civilization which will permit Negroes, Indians and Chinamen and other darker colored races to enjoy an equal chance in the race life. It is not so much whether these races can be made Christians as whether white people can be made Christians. The Negro is few, the white man is many. The Negro is weak, the white man is strong. In the problem of the Negro's future, the white man is therefore the chief factor. It is for himmetaointaoin factor. He is the potter, the Negro the clay. It is for him to say whether the Negro shall be become a well rounded symmetrical man, or be Prof J. B. Buster and family have returned from Ohio, where they visited both of their parents for the summer. Mrs. Austin and her daughter, Mrs. Merryweather, are visiting in Chicago. --- FERENCE E. CHURCH NEXT WEEK ANNUAL SESSION OF ERING OF CHURCH KANSAS CONFER- HA THIS YEAR Dr. Williams and his church have made elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the delegates and visitors of the coming conference. Among the able men of the conference are Presiding Elders of the Kansas Conference, Rev. J. T. Smith of the Kansas District; Rev. H. W. King of the Omaha District; Rev. H. D. Harris of the Topeka District, and Rev. A. C. Terrill of the Wichita District. The people of Omaha are known for their warm hospitality, all the churches and people generally extend a most cordial welcome to all visitors who may be fortunate enough to attend this great ecclesiastical gathering. These conferences are a great instrumentality of the church, giving impetus to the work of the denomination, wonderfully edifying spiritually and its effects are felt for a long time after it has convened and left its benedictions on the church and community. The conference convenes this year in the midst of the most trying time in the history of our country. Many of its young men are across the seas battling to uphold the honor of our flag and to preserve to us and our posterity the glorious inheritance of personal and religious liberty. Those young men are doing their part heroically and our people are standing squarely behind them with their prayers their means and the patriotic sacred devotion of loyal Americans. Some of our people are giving money for nearly everything that comes along, but they had better be getting in their winter coal. Some people say "they don't want the public to know what they raise or give in the churches," and are telling it all the time themselves. We believe God is pleased if you publish or tell the good deeds you are doing. They have been told since Bible days. The O. E. S. committee caused $80 to be given for Chapters and the Temple Sewing Circle to clear $60, and also gave the church $20. Isn't that good for opposition, and these high cost days and hard times? Total by them, over $160. Idea Now Holy Teaching cramped, deformed and dwarfed. A plant deprived of warmth, moisture and sunlight cannot live and grow. And a people deprived of the means of honest livelihood must wither and die. All I ask for the Negro is fair play. Give him this, and I have no fear for his future. The great mass of the Colored people in this country are now, and must continue to be, in the South, and there, it anywhere, they must survive or perish. It is idle to suppose these people can make any larger degree of progress in morals, religion and material conditions, while their persons are unprotected, their rights unsecured, kept only a little beyond the starving point.—Frederick Douglass. Mrs. Russell, on Edgerton, returned from visiting her sick husband at Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Belle Hyde and Mrs. A. Marshall have returned from Omaha, where they visited with friends for a week. C ```markdown ``` Near Seventh Street THEY SAY— --- ```markdown ``` MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at— 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone.....Bell West 2968 The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year .....$1.50 Six Months .....80 Three Months .....50 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." 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. Notice to Subscribers All yearly subscribers, who are indebted to The Advocate, will please not delay in sending at once their indebtedness to this office, as the Government is asking us to show our books to the postoffice authorities. You must pay at once or we will be compelled to drop your name or lose our franchise. EDITOR. EDITOR. SOMETHING IN A NAME. The Council of the "Busy Bees" that met here last week brought a body of men and women together of high standing and business acumen. Every minute of the two days' session was strictly on business principles and the Supreme Master, Dr. W. H. Mixon, kept things moving from the first tap of his ivory gavel until every report and department was heard. The work of this great order fully carries out its name, "Busy Bees." This fraternity is destined to spread rapidly in this part of its jurisdiction. T. J. BIRD The many friends of T. J. Bird, of the well known department store of Emery, Bird, Thayer Company on the other side, were shocked and greatly pained Monday to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Bird in Colorado. Without question he was one of the greatest men in his line of business in this country Coming west in an early day, by his ever indomitable energy and wonderful talent for business he has succeeded beyond the good fortune of many who engage in his particular line of trade. He has many friends throughout the country who mourn his death. His influence for good will be felt for many years to come. He was not only a good business man, but a man well informed in many matters touching the interests of the country which he so dearly loved. He manifested a kindly personal interest in the welfare of the poor and was liberal in his support of all institutions which contribute to the well-being of mankind. Funeral services were held yesterday from his late home, attended by hundreds of sympathetic friends from all walks of life. A FREE COUNTRY. It is refreshing to note at least some good which may grow out of this terrible war. Among the reforms which bespeak good for our country is the rapid strides which prohibition has made during the last few years. The recent action of the senate, fixing the day which tells the downfall of booze is encouraging. Of course some of us would have liked to have seen the day fixed much earlier, yet that the time has been set for the shutting down of this evil, at least for a time, is a great victory for real freedom. For the most abject slavery is being under bondage to the saloon. The man who drinks is not his own, but is the slave of the greatest evil to mankind. While it is supposed to be for a limited time, when that time shall have expired and the great benefits THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior 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. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. THE QUARTERLY MEETING AT FIRST A.M.E.GREAT DAY The fourth and last quarterly meeting of this conference year was held Sunday, Presiding Eldcr J T. Smith in charge. There were three services during the day and at each of these gatherings hundreds of church-goers were in attendance. Dr. Smith filled the pulpit both morning and at 3 p. m., and many were heard to express themselves that these two sermons were of the most powerful in thought and spiritual essence that had ever been their pleasure to hear. Dr. Smith is one of our strong ministers and is loved and respected by everyone in the Kansas District. The entire ministry and membership of this district will ask for his return to this district again. The pulpit was filled Sunday night by Dr. W. H. Mixon, D.D, Presiding Elder of the Selma District of the State of Alabama Dr Mixon probably is one of the most widely known African Methodist ministers in the church He has traveled all over this continent and in foreign countries. The house was comfortably filled when this great theological giant read his text, theme or subject, as he gives his audience the privilege to term it, which was "Wisdom. Mignt, Rches," and when this great preacher reached the conclusion of his discourse, the large audience seemed to have been caught up in an upper realm of Christian sunshine. Dr. Griffin, the pastor, is making great preparations for the Annual Conference, which meets next week in Omaha, and he expects to make a report that will excell any ever made from this church. The members have rallied to every appeal the pastor has placed before them this year, and the success has been phenomenal. A large number of visitors from other churches of the city were present all day Sunday. Quarterly conference was held by Presiding Elder Smith Monday night which was largely attended. The conference in their reports, both stewards and trustees, unanimously hoped that pastor and presiding elder be returned to us. Several joined the church Sunday and one Friday night. which it brings become apparent, there is no doubt that it will be made permanent, in fact, before the expiration of the war the constitutional amendment will have become a part of the organic law of the great republic. When men are freed from the curse of booze, then will they enjoy perfect freedom, so far, as the deleterious effects of intemperance in this line are concerned. Of course, there are other evils, but with the saloon closed forever, in this country, other nations will follow the example of America and the greatest curse which has ever afflicted humanity will be no more. Booze is the greatest enemy to our people, as well as to all others. Crime will be decreased, at once, as Kansas and other prohibition states have demonstrated. Speed the day when we shall have gained the victory over rum. ENCOURAGING. Editors, like other mortals, like to know that their efforts are appreciated. The desire to make The Advocate a good family newspaper, that may be taken into our homes, is meeting with encouragement of a most substantial sort. The Advocate enjoys the hearty endorsement of our ministers and leading men and women throughout the large territory in which it circulates. These thoughtful leaders in the country know that a newspaper has much power in building up and leading the way for all which up- lifts and makes for those things in life worth while. This paper does not give publicity to the scandal monger's story nor cater to the low in thought and action. It does not believe that it contributes to the highest good to keep before its readers the frailties of mankind, in publishing an account of crime and the evil things that men do, but 'rather' encourages the good and lifts the mantel of charity over the poor frailties of sinning human rature. It encourages the good and not the ill. It strives to make men and women better and holds up the things which contribute to the uplifting of character and seeks to encourage the development of the good in all and curb the evil. The Advocate endeavors to exploit those things which encourage and spurs men and women on to do their best for the advancement of the race and to fill these aspirations, we hope to continue to exert all the power we have and, as stated above, we appreciate the substantial encouragement which we are receiving from those who believe, like us, in doing good. The added cost of producing a newspaper is great and a publisher must receive material encouragement, if he is to continue to issue a readable paper. Every subscription adds that much to the efficiency of a publication. Every additional reader increases the value of a newspaper as an advertising medium and its ability to secure a good advertising patronage. So if you really like our "platform," if you indorse our principles, if you want to see a newspaper that performs the office of a real uplifting family paper, which enters your homes every week with its cargo of what we hope is the best, tell us so, and give us your subscription and your renewals. The Advocate is not a partisan publication, but contends and supports good government and defends those who are administering our public affairs, when they are just and honest in their endeavors to give us the best in civic matters. The Advocate appreciates all suggestions looking towards improvements in its efforts to meet the requirements of a first class newspaper, one of which our people may be proud and one which is endorsed by all good people of whatever race. If the reader does not happen to belong to our permanent list of intelligent readers, we will be glad to receive your subscription. The boys of our race are leaving this country at a lively rate, indeed. Very few of them are remaining at Camp Funston and the few that are left there will soon be on their way overseas. While we hate to see these loved ones going, we must sustain ourselves with the knowledge that the boys are going to fight for a noble cause, indeed, the reward for which is far greater than we are at this time able to conceive. It means a great deal more to the race than we can at this time appreciate, and time will tell just how great will be this reward. Let us who are left at home be sure we are doing all we can to keep the boys "over there" as comfortable as possible by being as conserving in the consumption of food as possible, wasting nothing, saving all we can. The American Indian has nothing over the politician in first discovering the camouflage. It is an alt well known to the political crook long ago. He is an expert in its use. Write the soldier boys as often as you can. Do not wait for the boys to write to you before writing to them. If you have never been to a cantonment and seen how anxious the boys are to receive a letter from some one at home, how they rush pell mell to where the mail is being distributed, you can not fully appreciate this necessity of writing to our soldier boys and keeping them in good spirits. Like workmen, the contented soldier is the one who does the best fighting. In a factory where the men are working under favorable and satisfactory conditions, the production is best. Where soldiers are fighting under favorable or contented conditions, the best results are more easily obtainable, and will go a long way towards ending the strife. When the boys are receiving letters from home allowing them to know that all is well at home they have more of a heart to go on with their duties. They are fighting for you and for me. Let us do all we can to let them know we are with them and standing by them, by writing as often as possible. Another registration day for draftees has come and gone. Thousands of our men will soon be called to go into training preparatory to going to join the thousands who have already entered the service of the country in its fight to make the world safe to live in. Let us as usual be found not wanting in our duty to the flag, but instead, be as we have always been, standing ready to do or die that the country may be safe, and trusting to an all-wise God that he will, when peace finally perches upon our banners, lead us into our own. --- What we read in the news dispatches of mutiny and desertion among the Huns, must be read with a large degree of allowance. It hardly seems likely that anything is permitted to eminate from Germany that those in authority do not approve and it is not likely that the Huns would approve of much such news as that indicated, to escape to the enemy. So while hoping that some of it may be true, let us not take it down without reserve. Remember it must come with the consent of the Kaiser's followers, as a rule. Let us keep on in giving them the only thing which the barbarians can understand, that is, plenty of what they like to administer to others. --- It is certainly gratifying to see what a small percentage of our men are anything like "slackers." In the numerous slacker roundups being conducted throughout the country, very few, if any, of our race are picked up. When it comes down to real patriotism, the colored man is always to be found in the front rank, ever ready to do his best to uphold the Nation's honor, ever ready to go wherever he may be sent to battle for Uncle Sam, and this, too, in spite of the fact that members of the race are from time to time lynched upon the most flimsy pretexts. For true patriotism, look among the men and women of our race. Again the failure of the Kansas City, Mo., government is in the broad light. While the babies are being fed impure milk and decent people are earnestly protesting agains the outrage, the city administration has utterly failed to bring relief. What a condition! How strange that any community will allow itself to be imposed upon in such a shocking manner. After all that is said and done, the people have themselves to blame for such rotten political conditions. It is the intention of the publisher of this paper to give the people all of the news, all of the time, so if you have a bit of news, you will confer upon the publisher a highly esteemed favor by telephoning this news to the office of the society and managing editor, Market 1665, and the news thus furnished will appear in the current issues of the paper. Up to the present time the number of colored men called to the colrs to fight for a world democracy number 314,567. More are, of course to follow with the coming draft, so it is safe to say that before the war is over there will have been more than half a million men of the race in the service of the country. Watch the record of these men and we, as a race, will have occasion to feel proud of them, and if given their just dues, will be the pride, too, of the white brother. Place Germany, Austria, Turkey, Greece, France, Belgium, Italy and Great Britain on the map of the United States and you will find that uncovered. Some big country, this there remains two-thirds of the map United States, and when it comes to furnishing the men and means to successfully carry on this war, Germany at least is going to find out that we are still a much larger country. Dr. W. S. Stephens The Painless Dentist, 516 Minnesota Ave. Best Dentistry at Lowest Prices. Careful, Thorough and Painless Work. I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Give me a trial. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phones: Office Bell West 424; Res. 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Price only $1 50; agents making $8 to $15 per day. Send 24 cents quick for agents' outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., F Street, Washington, D. C. LADIES Free Booklet, describing wonderful article indispensable for private use of married ladies. Relieves mind from doubt and worry. Sent sealed. HYGIENE & KALOLOGY CO. Begt A. H. JRW. the St. N. Y. City Bell West 3577 Bell Phone 180 Grand (NEW BOOK) Mr. J. H. Bradford, Jr., one of Winfield's most prominent young men, is leaving this week for Quindaro, Kansas, where he will attend school this year. Mr. Bradford is not in school for government training alone, but will take some of the work. His many friends are glad he is taking this step and wish him much success. Mrs. Delbert Sawyer visited in Winfield last week, the guest of Mrs. S. North on South Manning street. Mrs. Verlett Hayden and Mrs. W. Nichols attended quarterly meeting in Arkansas City Sunday. Mr. T. Reeves is spending a week with his wife and daughters, Misses Irene and Juanita. Rev. H. C. White and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Strothers attended the quarterly meeting in Arkansas City Sunday, Sept 1st. Mr. W. A. Wright and daughter, Miss Beatrice, visited the camp last week. Mr. J. W. Jackson and W. A. Wright attended the Masonic Grand Lodge, which convened in Emporia, Kansas They report a good session. Rev. Walter Brannon has just returned from an extended trip. He visited our-boys at Camp Funston and is becoming more of a soldier at heart all the time. He also visited in Emporia, Leavenworth and Hutchinson. The picnic at Pedens Grove was a grand success. Everyone from both cities attended with well filled baskets and a good time was had by all. Mrs. James North visited in Arkansas City last week. Rev. T. Reeves of Wellington, preached a stirring sermon at 11 o'clock Sunday, Sept. 1st. He put much stress on the "Result of a Song," and the good one can get out of singing. Mr. Jesse Banks has been out of town for the past week. Miss Gertrude Nichols is making an extended visit with her relatives in Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Clemmons. Miss Nichols has also visited Camp Funston. Miss Gertrude Colwell of Topeka visited her aunt, Mrs. James North, last week. Mr. George Nichols is building an addition and also having some finishing done to his home at 1617 South Menor street. When pasing through Winfeld be sure and visit the Fowler Hotel and Cafe. First class accommodations and reasonable prices. Miss Dorothea North and Miss Awildo Brown left last week for Manhattan, where they will attend college. Miss North and Miss Brown are graduates of Winfield high school, class '18. Mrs. Ada Slaughter visited in Arkansas City last week. Mrs. Frank Harper and daughter, Mrs. Eliza Sawyer, and Mrs. Wm. West visited in Winfield Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nichols. Miss Bertha West of Arkansas City was the week end guest of Mrs. James North, 1821 South Manning street. One of the most delightful affairs of the season was the party at the home of Mrs. Caroline Foust, at 442 West Eighth avenue. The evening was pleasantly spent with piano and victrola music. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Mrs. Henry Kelton of Arkansas City motored to Winfield Sunday, to be the guest of Mrs. Jesse Banks. Miss Gertrude Nichols has returned from Salina, where she has spent the past few weeks. Mrs. Verlett Hayden entertained Saturday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner, honoring Mrs. Frank Harper of Arkansas City. Covers were laid for Mrs. Frank Harper, Miss Ernestine and Essie Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nichols and son. Mr. Garrett Dell visited in Winfield a few days last week. HOME LOCALS Miss Miller, on Oakland avenue, is able to be up, again. Alpha Art Club had its opening meeting at Mrs. A. J. Neely's, 1001 Nebraska avenue. Mr. Thomas Carl of Des Moines, Iowa, who was called to the government service, was in the city and spent a few days with Mr. James W. Porter and had a delightful time. Miss Pearl Webster of Fort Riley is visiting her mother, Mrs. Pauline Webster, at 1723 North Second street, before leaving for France to do Red Cross work for Uncle Sam. R. Richardson has been very sick. Miss Marjorie Kelly, our first public school kindergarten teacher, is stopping with Mrs Howard at 840 Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Biggest and Best Agricultural and Industrial School West of the Mississippi River FOR COLORED BOYS AND GIRLS Steam Heated Every Modern Convenience Electric Lights Strong Faculty selected from ten of the Best Schools, Colleges and Universities throughout the country. High Moral and Educational Standards will be Maintained. NINE COURSES OFFERED OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 For Further Information Write: G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Princi pal. 1—ACADEMIC 2—AGRICULTURAL 3—WOODWORK 4—IRONWORK Automobile Repair Automobile Operation Washington boulevard. Miss Beulah Douglass, one of our finest pianists, and a graduate of Sumner High, is appointed principal of the musical department at Langston, Okla. She left last Saturday night. Miss Stella Hayden is a teacher at Douglass school again. Mrs. Amy Harris, who has been in Des Moines, Iowa, over a year, is in the city and visiting her Chapter, Electa. Mr. J. H. Clayborne is on the sick list. Mrs. Minnie Jennings, who was operated on at Bell Memorial, is home and is better. Mrs. Vance, mother of Mrs. A. Rooker, returned to Topeka Monday after a pleasant visit with her daughter. Mrs. Sophia Shelby, niece of Miss Mattie Lawrence, visited Mr. and Mrs. N. Fine and other relatives enroute to her home in Chicago. Dr. P. Davis has a beautiful new auto, a Dodge, the only limousine we know of among our people here. Mrs. Owens of Iola, was a pleasant visitor in our city this week. Mr. Hood, the carpenter, is a great admirer of The Advocate. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cunnigham and baby, of Denver Colo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oliver on Everett avenue this week. Mr. Cunningham was at one time superintendent of the Metropolitan Sunday school and a very fine church worker, when Mrs. Matthews used to lead the Sewing Circle in obtaining the most money in the same church. Mr. and Mrs. James Browne of Atchison, visited our city this week and worshipped at the Metropolitan Temple. Miss Carolyn Adams, one of last year's seniors of Sumner high school has entered the commercial department of this school. Mrs. Lena Brewer, 2420 North Fifth street, mother of Mrs. Junius J. N. Gray, is ill of appendicitis. Mrs. Joe Tresvan of St Paul, Minn., arrived Sunday, Sept. 8th, in company with little Miss Marguerite Winbourn, to assist in her mothers' recovery. Mr. K. H. Brewer, the eldest son, who is motoring from Minnesota, is expected soon. The youngest son, Mr. John Brewer, is in a hospital in Baltimore, Md., having sustained a broken leg in an auto truck accident at Camp Abraham Eustis, Lee Hall, Va., where the young man has recently been employed by the United States government. WICHITA. KANSAS Miss Katherine Flake is back home again after a two weeks' stay in Claremore, Okla. Mrs. F. C. Helm made a visit last week with her mother in Salina. Mrs. Katie Kiner returned nome Saturday from a two months' stay in Colorado. Mrs. Corrine Bettis Smith, who has been visiting in the city, has returned to her home in Kansas City. Mrs. A. A. Fuller was in the city to spend a few days at home from Detroit, Mich., where she spent the summer. She left Monday for Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Luvenia Harper has returned from her trip to Claremore, Okla., where she was greatly benefitted in health, and will resume her studies in the high school this term. Mrs. Dennis Saunders is visiting ir Guthrie, Okla., with relatives. Mrs. T. G. Banks left on a trip to Chicago and other points east. Mrs. Fannie Henderson of Garnett is making a visit in the city. The United States senate seems to be waking up. Without one single vote against it, that august body voted to authorize the President to fix the limit for the "dry zone" around munition plants, mines and other producing institutions. Look out for renewed efficiency now in these various lines. EMBER 10, 1918 Princi pal. IS DO NOT DECEIVE" ch out for these three. "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. PALMER'S "HAIR-SUCCESS" Dressing Used for Merit and Reputation. Successfully used for eighty years, bands of cases of skin troubles. ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. Druggists, or sent by mail receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By Morgan Drug C Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mutes and Imitations. They may be for the Melon-Colored packages and our They stand for Merit and Reputation. 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Resources: Loans and discounts.....$108,676.18 Loans on real estate..... 52,207.25 Overdrafts ..... 1,986.85 Other real estate owned..... 3,245.81 Furniture and fixtures ..... 1,500.75 United States bonds on hand ..... 32,982.75 Other bonds and warrants ..... 2,000.00 Bonds to secure State Deposits ..... Guaranty fund with State Treasurer, bonds ..... 1,000.00 Cash items and clearing-house items ..... 164.46 Cash and sight exchange, legal reserve ..... 54,773.00 Other resources, judgments and chattels ..... 19,092.27 Total.....$277,630.32 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in.....$ 10,000.00 Surplus fund..... 5,000.00 Undivided pro- fits .....$1,669.01 Interest ..... 7,339.92 Exchange ..... 41.86 $9,050.79 Less current expenses, in- terest and taxes paid ...$7,392.11— 1,658.68 Demand Deposits— Individual deposits subject to check .....$1.51,546.18 Cashier's checks outstand- ing ..... 7,467.22— 159,013.40 Time Deposits— Certifi- cates of de- posit, due after 30 days' notice$ 6,154:79 Deposits subject to 30 or more days' notice 76,898.51 Savings Clubs 18,904.94— 101,958.24 $9,050.79 Total.....$277.630.32 State of Kansas, County of Wy- andotte, ss: I, E. H. Browne, Cashier of said bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true; that said bank has no liabilities, and is not indorser on any note or obligation other than shown on the above statement, to the best of my knowl- edge and belief. So help me God. E. H. BROWNE, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of September, 1918. T. W. SUTHERLAND, Notary Public. 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They stopped in "Frisco" to see Mrs. Lottie Hall, formerly of this city, saying she sent her best regards to her many friends here. Mrs. Charles Slaughter has returned from an extended visit with her parents and relatives in Tennessee. Mrs. Slaughter is looking much better after a much-needed rest. Mrs. Lizzie Moore of Toledo, O., is visiting her brother and family, Squire Lee, 1050 Freeman. Mr. Lee is also looking for another sister in this week. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church at Quindaro had an entertainment and cleared $30 on a quilt. Services at the A. M. E. church were largely attended, as the evening services were of vast importance who witnessed the occasion. One of and should be remembered by all our most patriotic and prominent white ladies in the person of Mrs. F. A. Parson, presented a service flag to the church and a beautiful bunch of flowers, with colors red, white and blue and desired that everyone in the house would take one home and the beautiful flag represented ten of our young men from that church. Several patriotic addresses were made by able speakers and earnest prayer was offered by a true patriotic and race friend, Brother J. B. Odair, and the choir furnished beautiful music. God bless such a noble woman as Mrs. Parsons. Mrs. Rosie Morney of Pleasant Green, Mo., spent the past week visiting with her sister, Mrs. M. Gaston. Mr. Ford Crith and Miss Lacie Brigham motored to Erie, Kans., and were united in marriage Sept. 3rd. Mrs. Crith is a high school graduate and holds a teacher's state certificate for Kansas; also is a dressmaker. Mr. Crith is a mechanic specializing in Buicks. We know that each parent of this couple is proud of them. Friends of the couple wish for them God's blessing throughout life. They will make their home at 421 West Main street. Mr. J. R. Johnson, who has been in Western Kansas harvesting wheat and also visiting in California, has returned and is now working at the Santa Fe shops. ) Mrs. Bcalah Gaston, worthy matron ; Mr. E. Crith, patron, and Mrs. E. M. Dixon, past matron, O. E. S., have returned home after attending grand lodge in Kansas City, Kansas, where they report having had a great time. Mrs. Mary Smith, mother of Mrs. A. M. Webster, and Mrs. Susie Jackson are having a very pleasant visit with her daughter and friends. She is from Pleasanton, Kansas. Mrs Nellie Williamson is very happy to have a letter from her brother, Mr. Ray Williamson, who met with an accident a few months ago. He had to have only a part of his fot taken off. While working in the shops he got his foot crushed. He is now at Topeka in the hospital getting along fine. Mr. Monroe Landis of Oswego, Kans., visited his brother, who has a pleasant cafe. He is Mr. W. M. Landers, 522 East Main street. Mrs Lillian Howard. who is making her home in Junction City, Kansas, has been here for a few days, caring for her sister, Mrs. E. Maddox, who is quite sick. She resides at 620 East Grant street. Miss Nellie E. Johnson will leave on the 10th for Junction City and hopes to visit Fort Riley. Mr. C. C. Kelly of Cherryvale, is stopping with Mr. W. M Landis. Our noble young men, our hand boys, were beautifully, surprised Sunday afternoon, while in their hall at practice, by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Odair, wh ohighly endorses everything that leads upwards for the Colored race, and being so delighted with their music and style of dress, that they surprised them. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hale and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard and their daughter; Miss Georgia Foster. They brought a gallon of Porter's fine ice cream. Having the pleasure of inducing the band men to act as agents for The Kansas City Advocate,I received an order at once from Mr. W. M. Washington, 719 North-Evergreen street. Our band is so united with our nearby city, Iola, Kansas, that three of its best players have joined the Chanute band and attend regularly. Hurrah for our band. They play Mrs. Odair's favorable, "Over There" and Mr. Odair's favorite, "The Old Oaken Bucket." Mr. Mace Hayden, corporal in M. G. B. N. 92nd division, writes from France to his sister, Mrs. O. Maddox, that he is getting along fine. WERE CALLED TO CHERRYVALE Chanute, Kans., Aug. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fields were called to Cherryvale Friday, Sept. 6th, on account of the death of Mrs. Fields' father, Mr. Sampson Richardson, who was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of that place. He was 72 years of age and one of the pioneer members of the Bethlehem Baptist church. Beautiful floral offerings were sent from Vashti Chapter O. E. S. and New Hope Mission Circle of Chanute of which Mrs. Fields is a member. Mrs. M. G. Glover and Mrs. Talitha Brown attended the funeral and, accompanied Mrs. Fields home. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Chanute, Kans., Aug. 12. With Rev. S. H. Winston of Muskogee, Okla., pastor, New Hope Baptist church is doing a great work. The spiritual part of the church has become revived. Additions are being made at every Sunday morning services. Order of services—Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. New Hope has a live Baptist Young People's Union. The average attendance is 30; average colections, §5.00. Kansas Baptists get busy. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8:30 p. m. W. H. and F. M. Circle, Thursday evening. The Rev. S. H. Winston was forced to postpone his trip to the convention on account of illness. ITEMS FROM LEAVENWORTH The five churches which were constituted for raisnig the money and crowning the lucky lady belle to the A. M. E. church and the bright little lady, Miss Geraldnie Broadus was the lucky lady to be crowned last Monday night at Bethel A. M. E. church. She held in her box $166.75. The Sunflower Baptist church of South Leavenworth held in their box $146.13. The first Baptist church, with Miss Fay Dawson as third best lady, with $85 in her box; Second Baptist church $40, and C. M. E. church $44. We can say they are in a prosperous condition under their faithful pastoral leader. We bid you God speed in the future and to Miss Geraldine, may the crown be an honor to yourself and mother and friends so long as you live. Then may it be a heavenly crown for you. Mrs. Cohn, who has been confined to her room several weeks with rheumatism, is much improved and able to be in her place of business again. Mrs. Laura Hamilton, who has been confined to her home the past week with sickness at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Lowrey, on Kickapoo street is much better and able to be around. Mary Jenknis, better known as Mary Lovejoy, shot and seriously wounded her husband at their residence, 305 Kiowa street, at about 8 o'clock a. m. The bullet entered just below the ear and came out the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18. A proposition to amend section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas relative to the right of suffrage. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection; That section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas be amended to read as follows: Section 1. Every citizen of the United States of the age of twenty-one years and upwards—who shall have resided in Kansas six months next preceding any election, and in the township or ward in which he or she offers to vote, at least thirty days next preceding such election—shall be deemed a qualified elector. Sec. 2. That this proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election in the year 1918 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the ballot by the following title: "The suffrage amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the Senate February 28, 1917. Passed the House March 8, 1917. Approved March 12, 1917. I hereby certify that the foregoing a true and correct copy of the original Senate Concurrent Resolution No.18, now on file in my office. J. T. BOTKIN, (Seal) Secretary of State. (First published August 9, 1918.) KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the World's Liniment This famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales because it practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief. Always ready for use, it takes little to penetrate without rubbing and produce results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. A large bottle means economy. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain left side of the head. The alarm was turned into police headquarters. When they arrived they found Jno. Jenkins in a serious condition. It seemed like they had been having a fight, as she had several cuts about her body and arm Mr. Jenkins was removed to St. John's hospital in a critical condition. His dying statement was taken and he said: "I begged her not to shoot me." At the police holdover Mrs. Jenkins would not make any statement. Later she was removed to the county jail. Mr. Jenkins, who was a chauffeur at the fort, died shortly after 3 p. m., Tuesday His body was removed to the Carter undertaking parlors Mr. Braxton Johnson, wife and family, of Gallatin, Mo., is visiting his mother, Arema Moore, this week. D. A. Jones, Past Grand Master, and Henry Miller and other delegates, attended the Grand Lodge of the Masonic order of the A. F. & A. M. jurisdiction of Kansas They reported a grand session. C. G. Ford, Mrs. Amanda Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. William Pettit, Mr and Mrs. Gibson, W. D. Vaughn, S. G. D. D., attended the Supreme Grand Council of the F. O. of Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem last week at Kansas City, Kansas, and report a grand session, both financially and spiritually. Rev. Hayes of the First Baptist church; Rev. I. D. of the Second Baptist church; Rev. Doyle of the Sunflower Baptist church left Tuesday morning for St. Louis, M., to attend the National Baptist Association. Mrs. Wm. Scott, the hair dresser at 315 North Fifth street is always glad to see her customers and especially new ones. D. A. Jones will be found in his office to give any advice you may need. T. W. Bell will be found at his law office for any consultation pertaining to law. Sam T. Jones, Leavenworth's trans- and house moving, coal hauling, etc. Mrs. Wm. Ready is on the sick list Richard Winfield will be found at His old stand, U K. T. barber shop, Masonic Temple. William Scotte will be at His stand on North Fifth street. The historic Labor Day, given by the hights and Daughters of Tallounch at Dixon's Park, was quite a success. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jackson spent Labor Day in Kansas City. Mrs. Epiraim Collins spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City. Mo. About 100 of our boys left last Sunday for Camp Funston to help drive the Kaiser back to Berlin. The usual reception was tendered them. It being Sunday no great demonstration could be shown them. Another bunch to leave soon. Valdeanus Vaughn will enter high school to take a course of shorthand and typewriting. The public schools opened Tuesday for enrollment. Miss Ingram of Atchison, Kans., principal of the Lincoln school, has arrived. Send your Leavenworth news to W. D. Vaughn. He also is the authorized agent to collect for advertisements and subscriptions for The Advocate. Help us make the Leavenworth department the best in the paper. NOTICE. Members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: I take this opportunity to thank the members of the craft for the honor conferred upon me in the election to the position of Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. I shapp ever keep in mind the welfare of the craft. Fraternally; G. A. GREGG. CARD OF THANKS To our many, many friends, We wish our thanks extend,. or the many kind deeds shown, While brother and son for which we mourn Lay quite sick upon his bed. For words of comfort to him said, E'en aft the death angel bore Him 'way to the beautiful shore. Your words words of sympathy said Your deeds of love e'en fed. Our words words of sympathy said Your deeds of love e'en fed, Our broken hearts and cause us raise Then in humble thanks and praise. For friends who could sympathize And tho' sad o'er broken ties, You made our grief lighter be By your deeds of sympathy. When you floral off'rings brought And in every way you sought To dry our tears and have us know Flow'rs of love in your hearts did grow. To reciprocate we'll try When bürdens 'pon your heart lie, The love you've shown a great debt One to pay we'll ne'er forget. For you we'll ne'er forget E'en tho' our eyes with tears are wet, We'll pray God's blessings on you be In sickness, health till Him we see. Where loved ones we shall meet, Where those who're gone we shall greet, When after the trumpet's call, We'll hope to crown him lord of all. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Trammel, Dr. and Mrs. O. G. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. F. Valtz, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Huffman, Sisters and Brothers. One of the most enjoyable affairs of the summer was a farewell party given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Crump for their daughter, Leah, who will leave September 30th for Lawrence, Kansas, to attend the Kansas university. There were 50 guests. Prof. G. A. Gregg was appointed chief registrar for the draft in Quindaro. He had the same appointment two years ago. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotta County, Kansas. Ruben E. Irvin, Plaintiff, vs. Josephine Irvin, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and unless you appear and answer on or before Oct. 24, 1918, the petition filed against you will be presented and evidence given on it, and a judgment rendered thereon, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for 'Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First publication Sept. 13, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Shelton R. Wilson, Plaintiff, vs. No. 9911-A. Dorthula Wilson, Defendant. State of Kansas, Wyandote Coun- ty, ss: The State of Kansas, to the above named defendant, greeting: You are hereby notified that the said plaintiff above named, did, on the 6th day of September, 1918, file his petition in the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas, against you for divorce, upon the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment. Unless you answer said petition by demurrier or otherwise, on or before the 26th day of October, 1918, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and upon further proof, the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for in said petition. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Atest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk. By J. P. Fox, Deputy. (First publication, Sept. 13, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County. Kansas. Third Division. Mary M. Patton, Plaintiff, You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, SANITARY CIRCUIT Matthews 7th and Virginia Ave. ALL GRADES OF HAR Cord Wood, Kindling CORRECT WEIGHT and Play Safe and Ord Matthews Matthews Coal Co. 7th and Virginia Ave. in which plaintiff alleges gross neglect of duty and abandonment; and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 24th day of October, 1918, os said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered agains you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication Sept. 13, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 3rd Div. Jordan Fonsworth, Plaintiff, vs. No. 9780. Annie Fonsworth, Defendant. To Annie Fonsworth: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff, filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before he 3rd day of October, 1918, or said petition wil lbe taken as true and judgment will lbe rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him an absolute divorce from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication August 23, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. James Stuckey, Plaintiff. vs. Alice Stuckey, Defendant. 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You are hrey notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before Oct. 3rd, 1918, the petition will be presented, and evidence given, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. You are also notified that the deposition of the plaintiff, and other witnesses will be taken at Camp Funston, on Sept. 14th, 1918, at H. D. Q. R. S. 805 Inft. BRADLEY & BRADLEY: Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clery District Court. (First publication August 23, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyndotte County, Kansas. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: The State of Kansas, greeting: To the above named defendant, Katherine Jones, you will take notice that the above named plaintiff did, on the 9th day of August, 1918, file his petition in the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas, against you for divorce upon the grounds of extreme cruelty. Unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 4th day of October, 1918, the allegation, statement, averment and contents of said petition will be taken as true and upon further proof, the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as praved for. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by W. F. Mathis, Deputy. (First publication August 22, 1918.) First publication August 23, 1918. day, Sept. 9th, 1918 Sports---Academic, Nor- Trades, Agricultural, Agrical, Nurse Training. Annual certificate given on com- academic Course, followed by one of one year. for catalog and appli- MENT FACILITIES GOOD DISCIPLINE Address: Bell West 588 ```markdown ```