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Good Pictures and Good Music at The New Dunbar Theatre, 1614 North Tenth Street TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. PROFESSOR CLEMEN President of Lincoln Institute Professor Richardson is on his se cational institution, and his work has standard of the school is now far abo schools place at its head men like thi able to stand the test on going out in M. J. Professor Richardson is on his second year, as head of this great educational institution, and his work has been of the highest character. The standard of the school is now far above any period in its history. Let our schools place at its head men like this man and our boys and girls will be able to stand the test on going out in the world. ATTY. E. A. SHACKELFORD who is closing his first year as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Wyandotte county. Mr. Shackelford has been to the office all and more than his friends expected. And his association with his colleagues has lent dignity, culture and efficiency to the office. His council on many occasions during his first year have been sought by his office associates and his knowledge in points of law have been exceedingly valuable to the county. Mr. Shackelford is a young man J. B. and the race is proud of the splendid record he has made for himself, as well as for his people. There is no one about the court house or the three district courts, more highly respected than he. There are but few young men, who take the high moral standard of every day living, as Attorney E. A. Shackelford. We want to congratulate this young prosecutor on the very flattering record, he has made in the twelve months in this most important office. and it's without saying the next twelve months will bring to him, the office and race, greater jewels. WE WISH OUR M MERRY CH AND HOPE TH WILL BRING THE EAGLE SHOES AND CLOTHING FOR THE FAMILY A. B. Deutch 507 Minnesota Avenue ENT RICHARDSON State, Jefferson City, Missouri second year, as head of this great edu- been of the highest character. The ve any period in its history. Let our man and our boys and girls will be the world. THE NEW DUNBAR -THEATRE The new Dunbar Theatre, "successor to the old Milo," between Freeman and New Jersey, opened up last Saturday night to a big house at each show. It is entirely under new management, and the house has been cleaned up, with two large furnaces installed that keeps the house pleasantly warm all the time. There are good, high-class pictures at every show, and also splendid music. On holidays a continuous show is given from 3 p. m., to 11 p. m. Mr. Jones, 847 Freeman avenue, who has been sick some months, died Saturday, December 20th, and their baby, little les than a year 2d. died Monday, the 2nd. Mrs. Jones has the full sympathy of the entire community. Dedicated to the Evangelist, Mrs. Etta Scott McCurry, of Kansas City Kansas. by Miss Luvenia H. McPherson, of Garden City, poetess and member of the First Baptist church: God bless and keep you. dear Sister McCurry, for the truth, brought home to our hearts; Though our acquaintance hath been but short, we are loath from thee to part. May you ever preach the Gospel, pure, uncompromising and true; It makes us proud to see one, out and out for Christ like you. We are glad to have you with us. We feel that much good hath been done; Through your preaching the Gospel in its purity, and teaching us all to be one. If ever you should feel discouraged, When e'er this little token you see; Just think that "it pays to serve Jesus." and always remember me. God help you to tell poor sinners, To flee from the wrath to come; Till he shall call you home to Heaven, Where you'll hear his loving voice, "Well done." LUVENIA H. McPHERSON. ANY PATRONS A CHRISTMAS THE NEW YEAR MANY JOYS EAGLE Supreme Encampment at Topeka, Kansas, 1921, when 10,000 Uniform men will be in camp for seven days. Biggest Grandest Military display of Pythians ever exhibited. Start now building up your companies. Keep your heels together and your eye on some of the big prize money. We must keep part of it in the state; so sleep with Mr. Carnahan, commanders. Organize New Companies. Get busy, subordinate lodges, throughout the jurisdiction, and organize a company. You have the men and the Pythian spirit. Start now. Write this office at once for instructions. Cash Prize, of $10. The first new company to organize and send in for their charter, will receive a cash prize of $10.00. Who will be first? Send at once to this office for application blank. We all speak the Kansas language, so in 1921 let us show to the Supreme Jurisdiction, that Kansas Pythians spoke at Atlantic City when the Supreme Session was invited to the Sunflower State of the World. Start organizing your company at your next meeting. Now is the time. Write at once for parparticulars. Address: A. J. BOULDIN Mr. A. J. Bouldin, who is considered one of the most successful business men in Kansas City, Kansas, by both presses in his particular line, came to this city a little more than three years ago, from Denver, Colo., where he had been employed for some years as a railroad porter. On his arrival here he opened up a pressing and cleaning establishment at 1606 North Fifth street, where he is still in business. Mr. Bouldin started with a small capital and he and his splendid wife, who shares greatly to his success, lived for many months in the rear of the same room their business occupied. But by his close attention and business acumen, it was not long when he put on the street one of the hand-somest delivery autos in the city. The next addition to the business was a Hoffman steam presser, costing several hundred dollars. During this time Mr. and Mrs. Bouldin had been getting out about all the work and delivering it, working at times night and day. Today if you step into Mr. Bouldin's place of business you will see two of Hoffman's steam pressers, busy at work, six days in a week, a boy and the delivery auto, who is kept busy from early morn to way in the night. And if you will go to G11 Parallel avenue, you will see one of the prettiest, modern and well kept homes on that popular avenue. The latest asset to the comfort of these two deserving citizens, is a new five-passenger Essex touring car, and the very commendable thing is, they are the same Bouldins that only a few months ago, lived, eat and slept with their small business, 1606 North Fifth street. Mr. Bouldin is a member of the Cleaners Association, and the only colored member, and he is looked to for any important council pertaining to the interest and welfare of the business. Mr. Bouldin is a devoted churchman, being a member of First A. M. E. church, a member of the Steward board and its secretary. He is alive to every enterprise for the betterment of the city, and especially when it comes to his race. The race and city would welcome more of such men as Mr. Bouldin. Many visitors and relatives are spending the holidays with relatives and friends in the city. OLD SUBSCRIBERS MUST BE SQUARE ON OUR BOOKS TO GET THIS RATE "The Smarter Set" company of 32 people in "The Children of the Sun" is undoubtedly the best and highest class colored show on the road. They will be at the Auditorium another week, at Ninth and Holmes streets. OBITUARY. Mrs. Birdie Thomas was born in Senatobia, Miss., Feb. 18th, 1882. Died Dec. 11 at 841 Nebraska avenue, age 37 years, 9 months and 25 days. Mrs. Thomas leaves one son, Mr. Obediah Lee, 1012 State avenue, Kansas City, Kansas; a mother, Mrs. Fannie Worthern, at 814 Everett avenue, and three sisters, Mrs. Lena Floyd, 1902 East Eleventh street, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Rosie Fair 1012 State avenue, and Mrs. Emma Jenkins at 1025 Nebraska avenue. And a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Thomas joined the Church of God when she was quite a girl. She came to Kansas City Kansas, Sept. 1st, 1916, and resided here until her death. Mrs. L. P. Haney was called here from Birmingham, Ala., to the bedside of her sick brother, Mr. H. L. Calhoun, 928 Oakland avenue. Subscribe now for The Advocate, only $1.25 to January 1st, 1921. Old subscribers must be square on our books. TENNESSEE ENDORSES DR. The delegates of the State of Tennessee to the ensuing General Conference of the A. M. E. church met in Clarksville, Tann., Wednesday, December 17th, 1919. Rev. Noah W. Williams was elected chairman of the delegation, and Mr. G. L. Simmons, secretary. After discussing many important matters that will come before the next General Conference, the delegates, unanimously endorsed Dr. Julian C. Caldwell for the Bishopric as their Connectional Candidate, he being a member of the Fifth Episcopal District, and has already been chosen as the choice of Missouri and the West. Dr. W. T. Vernon was also endorsed for the Bishopric. LIVES SNUFFED OUT AT ELAINE ARK., BECAUSE THEY PROTESTED AGAINST IMMORALITY OF WHITES THOS: KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. Helena, Ark.-I am now in the neighborhood about which you have been readin', and upon which section the civilized world is looking and wondering if the white man will be able to lay aside his prejudice long enough to give a black man a real trial after killing them in large numbers and then putting to death some of the best men and boys,, and not a single white man has been arrested, but 87 men of my race have been convicted, 75 of them are serving terms in the penitentiary, and others are awaiting death. I have no mean words to say now, for it is not time for that, but we must reason together. I am willing to reason with the white man if he is willing to reason with me, and I want to do it as man to man and that only. The Lord has made it possible for me to be a man in this world. I am not bothered much about my color, for I have a fast color that will neither run nor rub. I have this guarantee from heaven, and I am sure that the Lord knew what he was about when he made me. I have been here in conference, but I am ready to leave here and will spend Christmas some where in this world, and when I am through with Christmas I am going to be out and gone again. Look out for me, for I am going to be down in some section of the country telling you some of the things I see and hear. This is the closing of the conference season for 1919, and before you can go too far the Christmas will be here and gone and we will be ready to step into a new year, and that is the time that the general conference will meet. Bishop Conner has been presiding over the conference, and you will believe me if I tell you that he is just one more man, and he is one at that. He is a man who is doing something for the race. They have had some visitors down here, and I was looking for the Rev. J. R. Ransom, for he is booked to be one of them bishops. I tell you there has been some bishop timber down here, and it seems that Dr. V. M. Townsend was delighted to see them all, for he made them welcome. He is certainly getting into the hearts of the people, and when it comes to the general conference it is to be known that he was there. and will come out with one of them plums, for he is going to be secretary of the church extension society. This will be the place that he will fill with credit, for he has special training, and has studied out some new plans which will help his church extend and grow. Perhaps you want to know some of the men who have been here, and I will take pleasure in telling you. There was the Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey, who is indeed a representative of his race, and a man of great influence. He is just born to be a bishop and should be by all means. He has done some wonderful things for his church in Chicago, and ever since he was made presiding elder in Chicago, the church has been on the upward grade. If he is put on the bench, then you will see things go up, and you will be proud of it. I have mingled with that master mind, that great educator, Dr. W. A. Fountain, president of Morris Brown University, who is slated for a higher position himself. Now that man is educated, and you would hardly believe me when I tell you anyone on earth can reach him. He is at the head of one of the largest schools in this country, and he is well trained himself, and yet you can walk right up and talk with him and at the same time talk with him. I wonder how a man who gets to be at the head of a big school feels, but then that should not be a question, for I am never going to get there myself, and what is the use of speculating on any such thoughts. He has won anything in the gift of his church. There was Rev. John Harmon, think you call the conference elected who wants to be president of the Southern Christian Recorder. 1 editor, but believe that Dr. G. W. Allen is going to see him out when it comes to taking hold of that big job. Rev. S. P. Felder, D. D., was here from Mississippi, and Dr. John J. Morant, from the same state, both wanting to be bishops, and Rev. F. R. C. Durden, of. Mound Bayou, in Mississippi, and he wants to be at the head of the Missionary Department. He says that Dr. Rankin wants to be a bishopp and he wants to be the missionary secretary. Bishop Derrick was once the secretary, and he was succeeded by Bishop Parks, and now Dr. Rankin is there, and if he is successful in going to the top then some one else will succeed him. But I am not going to spend all my time talking about bishops and general officers in the next general conference for I am not going to be a member of it, and will not be able to have anything to say about this I have met a new man, and he is a man every inch of him, and that is Dr. R. C. Holbrook, of Helena, who is a man of rare training and ability. He is looking for a new field; he wants to have the episcopal supervision of the country known as Guianas, Brazil, and Panama Zion. He considers this section of the world is of sufficient import to have him go down and look into it before the general conference, and then make a report on the condition, and if necessary, he would like to go to adjust things. He knows all about this part of the world, and understands the people and their custom, language and the like. He knows how to make them happy, and if he is sent there I believe it will mean much to your church, and to your race, saying nothing about mine. Dr. Holbrook has been in the work, for a long time, and he is a good preacher as well as well educated, and he knows his church, its laws and regulations, and would be a great asset to the bishop's bench, and I want to here nominate him, and will have more to say another time. You would be really surprised to know what has been the ground for trouble down here. It is the same old story, but this time, the men of my race organized and began the flogging of colored women who associated with white men, and this resulted in much harm, and eventually led to the murder of four Johnston boys and then they looked for other big men, but they could not be found. They were bright young men, and we shall ever miss them. The white people seem anxious to get things in a normal condition, and I believe it will get normal some day. If the men convicted would get a fair trial, and a show for their lives things will soon get normal. There is a bitter feeling in the hearts of so many men, women and children. I have met here one of the most remarkable women in the country, Mrs. Eliza Miller, the widow of the late A. H. Miller, and she is to our race what Hettie Green was to the other folk. She is not a crank; but (Continued on Eighth Page) WHY NOT? Buy your Dry Goods from Us? Our expenses are not great. We sell for less. FAMOUS MERCANTILE CO. 1514 North Fifth St. Kansas City, Kansas ASPIRIN-Its Uses Aspirin is trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticiencidenter of BakeryBenefit ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH · Quindaro, Kansas. Rev. M. C. Mc- · Knight. Pastor. Our presiding elder, Rev. A. C. Terrell, conducted the "love feast and general class" at our church Friday evening, Dec. 19th. Quite a large number were present and the services were highly enjoyed by all. This marked the way for our first quarterly meeting and conference. Our presiding elder ascended the rostrum at 11 a. m., Sunday. He took for his text, "If children then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Jesus Christ." Rom. 8:17. He very practically made it plain that if we are the children of God it is easy for us to obey his teachings and follow his examples. He stated further, that what we do as Christians is largely what we are both in the sight of God and man; hence the absoulte necessity of a consecrated principle and purpose having "a conscience void of offense." Rev. Terrell is a logician of rare ability. Every word is a gem. The Rev. Jesse Peck, president of Western University; Rey. Vaughn dean of the university, and Rev. Densmore, commandant, were the distingueshed visitors at this service. Rev. James Watts, of Guthrie, Okla., preached the sacramental sermon at 3 o'clock. His subject "Race Redemption," was full of food for thought. He said among many other things, that as a race we are individually strong, but collectively we are weak, too weak to attain the efficiency that is required for these days and times, in other words, we lack in unity power. For us to succeed we must like Ester in the text, forget ourselves largely and think of those around us who are depending on us to make good. Saying, "I will go before the King, if I perish, I perish." He wound up by saying that self-abnegation was the only service that would get results in our great struggle for righteousness and salvation. Rev. Johnson of Bethel Mission; Rev. Judkins, of the California conference, and Mr. Thomas Kennedy, editor, was among the many visitors at this eservice. E A very large number of the membership and friends communed; the largest in the history of the church Our Presiding Elder preached an excellent sermon in the evening. His text, "Cast me not off in my old age." He was at his best, and beautifully presented picture after picture showing the inconvenience of old age as the world sees it, and on the other hand the beauty of old age in that it is a ripening and refining process preparatory to a higher and better life. This was indeed a day of feasting at our church. The first quarterly meeting and conference closed Monday evening with the reading of the reports from the boards and auxiliaries of our church. The presiding elder pronounced it a splendid quarter's report, in that many additions to the church and all departments of the church in a healthy condition. Many words of encouragement was expressed by the members of the conference. All said it was the best in the history of the church. Now for the second quarter! Let us rally around the standard. This means all. MRS, CORA McMILLEN. The name "Bayer" identifies the true, world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. The name "Bayer" means genuine Aspirin proved safe by millions of people. In each unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" you are told how to safely take this genuine Aspirin for Colds, Headache, Tooth- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor, Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES. 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. 7:30 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. CHURCH NEWS A fine audience attended the services Sunday. Rev. E. J. Patterson filled the pulpit at the 11 o'clock service, and delivered a scholarly and scientific sermon on "The Christ," explaining and showing the origin of Christmas. It was a discourse that will be long remembered by those present. Rev.| Jordan Allen, one of the old pioneer A. M. E. ministers of this great Wester ncountry, delivered the message at the evening service, which was full of historical scriptural facts, dealing in parables and miracles that Christ wrought while on earth. The Sunday school had a splendid session from 9:45 to 10:45 and their collection was good, running something over $23.00. The Christmas tree for the children on Wednesday evening was gratifying to the children, and the program rendered by them was enjoyed much by the older ones present. Besides the candy and nuts by the school, many fine presents were taken from the tree. The Christmas service Thursday morning at 6 a.m., were highly complimentary to the birth of the child Jesus. The sermon was delivered by the pastor, Dr. Griffin, of which was of great spiritual power. Many rejoiced in His name. The holiday visitors and friends are especially invited to worship with this congregation and people while in the city. Open House. There will be open house New Year's day at the parsonage. 1111 North Eighth street, next to the church. The missionary society will serve a fine turkey dinner for 50 cents. The famous First A. M. E. choir will render special anthems Sunday morning, appropriate for the anniversary of the "Babe of Bethlehem." Dr. Griffin will fill his pulpit Sunday, with special sermons. The church auditorium is comfortably warm at all times. The pastor's Aid board sent out on Christmas eve between twenty-five and thirty big baskets of groceries to dependents of our community. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD (C.W.F.F.) Rev. James Taylor, Pastor. On last Sunday, Dec. 21st, the Sunday school was beautifully discussed, and a fine lesson was rendered. Rev. B. M. Campbell, who now is pastor in Oklahoma City, occupied the rostrum at the morning service and he preached a wonderful sermon, and also at S:15 p. m. The visiting elder spoke Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights and he is a wonderful speaker. Rev. Campbell is enroute to St. Louis, Mo., to spend the Christmas holidays with his family. The Church of the Living God has recently purchased a new organ and now installed it in the church and the organist, Mrs. Dessie Brant, is now operating a singing choir and she has appointed Friday nights for the choir practice at 7:30 p.m. The church gave Sister L. L. Stuckey a nice Christmas present and it was a beautiful one too. May the Lord bless Sister Stuckey and may she receive her full eyesight back. Come let us reason together. W. C. ARCH. ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis and Pain generally. Always say "Bayer" when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the package and on the tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THE INTERTSATE CIATION MEET Of Kansas and the West. Twenty-eighth annual meeting, Wichita, Kansas, December 29, 30 and 31, 1919. "We are expecting you!" Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, President, Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. W. W. Caldwell, Corresponding Secretary, 2432 Vine street, Kansas City, Mo. Prof. Jos. L. Bowler, chairman Executive Committee, 2413 Goode avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Member: Three centuries—three hundred terrible but expressive years pregnant with the striving of a repressed people—have spent themselves. Therefor it is particularly important that at this point we should pause reflect, and survey by detailed inquiry the long drear past. For is not an idealized past a refuge and solace of the spirit? Our group, above all; must not lose consciousness of those sacred values which are born with tradition. Some nation, more or less clear and explicit, of our contribution to society, crossed and blurred most assuredly by an ignorant depreciation of our people, is needed as an anchorage for our faith. We live, we struggle, and we fight, but men revile us, because they are blinded by the passion of hate. Baseless charges of every description founded on an imperfect knowledge of us and an inability to perceive our deeper qualities must give place to the unyielding persistence of the type of men who make up the Inter-State Literary Association. Our Association convenes at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, Wichita, Kansas, December 29, 30, 31. We hope to make this session the grandest and largest meeting of our existence, for this is our Tercentennial Celebration. Is this not worthy of your support? Share with us the joys and responsibilities of this venerable institution. The following are the subjects to be used for our celebration—for your papers or addresses. 1. The Advent of Negro. 2. Slavery; Its Sorrows—lesson good or bad. 3. War Revolutions. 4. First Reconstruction; Its Advantages; was franchise a mistake? 5. Second Reconstruction; New Vision of Race. 6. Future; Challenge. The executive committee has planned many innovations. A special essay contest will be held and a prize of $5.00 is offered for the best paper (limit 1000 words) on "Effects of Slavery on the American Colored Man." Manuscripts must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than December 15. Prizes will be offered, as usual for original music, Declamation, Poetry and Oratory. The presidents of the Race Colleges in the Missouri Valley will be present and address the meeting. Rules: Literary Societies, Art Clubs, Church Choirs and other uplift organizations are eligible for representation. Representation consists of three members and three alternates from each society, which may have one member on the program. Papers will be limited to ten minutes. Program numbers should be in the hands of the corresponding secretary by December 1st. Fees: Societies representing in 1917 will pay the usual fee of $1.00; new societies, $1.50. Board and lodging may be had at minimum prices. If you have no literary society, organize one. Mrs. E. J. Hawkins of Fort Scott, Kansas, has been elected State Lecturer. For further information, address, MRS. W. W. CALDWELL, 2432 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Thomas Sims, plaintiff, vs. Mary Sims, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named defendant, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed against you, on or before the 16th day of January, 1920. the petition filed, will be presented, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. THOMAS SIMS, Bv I. F. Pradev his lawyer. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of REID-LANG & COMPANY OPENS THE WAY FOR THE RACE IN THIS COMMUNITY It is not probable that the masses of the colored people of the two cities know much about The Reid-Lang & Company. This is a company of wealth, with many large stores established in many cities in various states, which have been successfully operated on the profit-sharing plan. The local store, which is located in a four-story building at 1228 Main street, Kansas City, Mo., entered on its second year about the first of this month, and on the first day of January, 1920, they will mail out to their stockholders, of which a large number are colored, of the two cities, their second dividend, which will net each shareholder six per cent on his investment. This company guarantees not less than four per cent and not over twelve per cent which is paid semi-annually. These contracts or stock are sold in two denominations, $60 and $120, and can be paid by installments. This firm and the only one of its kind, shows no discrimination besides, it employs several members of the race. A New Feature. Mr. S. Glazer, the local manager and attorney, through his interest in our people, has established and is now in operation, a free school to teach our boys and girls the art of salesmanship and how to run and conduct a business successfully. The classes meet three evenings in the week at The Paseo Y. M. C. A, with Mr Glazer as instructor. This is an opportunity that our people has never had and it does seem many of them should avail themselves of this golden chance to get on the inside of commercialism. The following are a very few of our people who are profit shareholders in this great firm: Drs. S. H. Thompson, J. R. Thompson, Love, Braithwait Anthony Messrs. I. F. Bradley, Willis Allen, Nathan Thatcher, Revs. Osborn, Davis, Johnson, Messrs. C.A. Franklin, W.G.Mosley, L.A. Knox, T. B. Watkins, H. B. Moore, Profs. Tomkins, and Herriford, Drs. 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Breakfast Bacon, hickory wood smoked, lb. 42c 3 bars Cream Oil Soap, special 25c 3 packages Macaroni or Spaghetti 25c Richelieu Coffee, regular 55c per lb, special, lb 50c Pitted Prunes, special, lb 23c California Prunes, 35c value, special, lb 25c Tomato Puree, 10c can, 3 cans 25c Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, can 15c String Beans, 20c can, special 15c 5 lbs. Rolled Oats, special 30c 5 lbs. Corn Meal, special 25c Navy Beans, or Pink Beans, lb 10c 2 pkgs. Quaker or Atlas Oats 25c 6 rolls or 3 rolls Toilet Paper 25c Sauer Kraut, special, can 10c Hominy, 2 cans 25c Qnart jar Apple Butter 35c 20c Crisp Crackers, special 17c 1 dozen boxes Matches, 50c; 6 boxes 25c Rumford or Calumet Baking Powder, can 25c 2 cans Van Camp's Baked Beans 25c In the City Court, before the Hon. W. E. Carson, Judge in and for Kansas City Township, First District, Wyandotte County, Kansas. N. B. Milligan, Plaintiff, vs. Walter Davis, Defendant. To Walter Davis, the defendant above named, Greeting: You are hereby notified that suit has been filed against you in said cause, before the Hon. William E. Carson, judge of said court and that said court has issued an order of attachment, against property in Wyandotte County, belonging to you, on the 19th day of November, 1919, and that said suit is brought for the recovery of the sum of fifty dollars. You are further notified that said cause will be heard by said court on the 29th day of December, 1919, and unless you make answer to the allegations in the bill of particulars filed therein. said allegations will be taken as true and a judgment rendered accordingly and said property will be sold in satisfaction of said judgment. N. B. MILLIGAN, Plaintiff. GUY BOOKER, Attorney for plaintiff. HUGH L. SCHONE, Clerk. (First publication Dec. 12, 1919.) 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Ah's Bin Setin' Things A-fire Get and Read "THE TRUTH CONCERNING SOCIAL EQUALITY" A neat Pamphlet full of Reason, Common Sense and Truth concerning a much mis-used term. B. I. F. BRADLEY. (We will renew it later.) GO TO Jones & Schlossers Bakery 3100 N. 27th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS where you will always find a good line of Cakes, Cookies, and Pies; also a full line of Home-made Candies. Hot Bread, Rolls and Coffee at 5:30 p. m. Special attention to Party and Wedding Orders. HOME WEST 594 PUBLICATION NOTICE. FRIDAY, DRC. 26, 1919. THIS AND ALL NEXT WEEK. SHOW AT 12 AUDITORIUM Ninth and Melmes MATINEE, SUN.-WED.-SAT. THE SHOW THAT'S "The Smile" Headed by the FO SALEM TUTT WHITNEY and Presenting Their La "The Children" CLEAN—CLASSY— Beautiful Costuming Everything New Ticket Sale Thurs., Dec. 18 FINEST PLACES KANSAS, 5-ROOM HOUSE, STRICT $700 CASH, $25 PER MONTH. 7-ROOM HOUSE; STRICT CASH. TERMS TO SUIT. 7-ROOM HOUSE, STRICT CASH. 7-ROOM HOUSE, 75 FT. $2200; $200 DOWN; $12 PER GEO. 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Of all the real estate men in town I carry the largest and finest list of houses, lots and farms on the most reasonable terms. Buy from me. I pay your moving expenses up to $10.00. If you know of a friend who wants to buy send them to me; I pay commission. OFFICE: 529 STATE AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS BELL WEST 1050 PALMER'S HAIR-SUCCESS DRESSING A Sure Enough Hair Pomade. Carefully made. Decently Perfumed. A Proper Treatment for Dandruff and for smoothing out coarse or stubborn hair. Only 25 cents for large package at your drug store, or sent by mail upon receipt of price. The Morgan Drug Company 1512 Atlantic Ave. - - Brooklyn, N. Y. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Makers of these Two Famous Skin Preparations. PALMER'S SKIN SUCCESS ~Soap~ THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Depends upon your results. Pain and suffering may cause your results to be poor. That Headache, Neuralgia, Backache or Sleeplessness can be relieved by— DR. MILES' Anti-Pain Pills The Great Pain Relief No bad results follow use. Concerning one of the ingredients medical authorities say: "No medicine is more deserving of confidence with the view of combating pain in all its forms." Head off pain and suffering by keeping a box handy. Money back if first package fails to relieve. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Mrs Mary Thomas of 214 Garfield avenue, left last week for Little Rock to spend Christmas holidays with friends and relatives. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. We had our presiding elder with us on the second and third of December. We are getting along quite well, although the strike retarded our work, as in this locality mining is the main bread winner. The mines are now again in operation, and conditions are rapidly changing to normal conditions. The church has organized a choir and a literary society, and we are looking forward for greater work at this place. We are adding souls to the church, and praying for a great outppouring of the holy spirit; in this community. DAWSON SEIF. Pastor Weir City Circuit, A. M. E. church. "The Smarter Set" at the Aulitorium, Ninth and Holmes, are drawing largely to the high class theatre goers. Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Notice of Hearing Application for Pardon or Parole Notice is hereby given that Louis Bush of Kansas City, Kansas, who was convicted in the District Court of Wyandotte County on the 12th day of October, 1916, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of not less than 5 years, for the crime of rape, has filed in the office of the Governor of the State of Kansas his application for pardon or parole, as may seem fit, and that such application will be for hearing and determination before the Governor at Topeka, on the 3rd day of January, at 2 o'clock, when and where any person may appear and show cause, if any he has, why such application should or should not be granted and an unconditional pardon, or a parole, be granted said Louis Bush. LOUIS BUSH, Petitioner. (First publication Dec. 19, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Pearl Blair, Plaintiff, vs. Artie Blair, Defendant. To Artie Blair, the Defendant, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Pearl Blair, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that unless you answer the petition filed in said cause on or before the 2nd day of February, 1920, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and such other relief as she may be entitled to in equity. W.M. H. TOWERS, Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by W. F. Mathis, Deputy Clerk: (First publication Dec. 19, 1919.) TEMPLE NOTES We were enabled to worship in the Temple, Sunday, Dec. 21st. The water pipe was fixed and the heating plant in excellent condition. Pastor Holmes preached an appropriate and edifying sermon for the advent of Christmas; subject "Jesus, the Newborn King." Some of the true Christians were carried away in the Spirit. They made it known by shouting God's praises. At 12:30 p. m., the Mission Circle met in the upper parlor. Mrs. I. V. Brown, presiding Mrs Pollard, recently from Kansas City, Mo, led a very instructive lesson on "Repentance." Mrs. M. C. Matthews, president of the Bible Class, of all denominations, was asked for a poem, and read one composed by herself, on "The Birthday of Christ." It was received by "amens," etc. At 8 p. m., Pastor Holmes preached another fine sermon. It was sanctioned by a multitude of amens. Some joined the church during the day; among them was a poor deaf man, whom Deacon Johnson, acting as the Good Samaritan, had induced to follow Christ. Pastor Holmes had the publicity committee to read his letter and while she read it, the members greatly enjoyed the mans Christian testimony. He was taken in as a candidate for Baptism. The collections were large. This Sunday, Dec. 28th, the pastor has other good sermons and religious ideas in store; come out and hear them, old and young, great and small, rich and poor, saints and sinners, and everybody is welcome at Metropolitan Temple. A collection of about $14 was sent to Mr. Calhoun, who is sick at 928 Oakland avenue. A man whose wife and family had left him, was given a collection. The Metropolitan Sunday School had a Christmas tree and program Wednesday night. One feature on program was the reading of the poem, "Christ's Birthday," by Matthews, by one of the pupils. That poem is asked for in Lincoln, Neb.; San Francisco and Edwardsville. Mrs. Lou Jones has as a visitor during Christmas, her daughter from Chicago. The funeral of the late Mrs. Laura Williams took place Wednesday afternoon from Metropolitan Temple. Dr. D. A. Holmes officiated. Deceased was a devout Christian and an old settler. Electa Chapter No. 2, O E. S., turned out in a body. She leaves a husband, sisters and other relatives and many friends, who regret her departure. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. No. 12657. Div. 3. Phoebe Warner, Plaintiff, vs. Paul Warner, Defendant. To the above named defendant. Paul Warner: You are hereby notified that on the 11th day of December, 1919, the above named plaintiff filed suit against you in the above entitled court; that said suit is a suit for divorce; that in said petition she charges abandonment. You are further notified that unless you answer said petition on or before the 8th day of February, 1920, said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment will be rendered against you as prayed for, decreeing that plaintiff be divorced from you, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published Dec. 26, 1919.) Mr. Robt. DeFrantz, former secretary of The Paseo Y. M. C. A., now of Washington, D. C., took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Holder, 202 Stewart avenue, last Friday. Get The Advocate to January 1st, 1921, for only $1.25. Get. The Advocate to January 1st, 1921, for only $1.25. Subscribe now for The Advocate, only $1.25 to January 1st, 1921. Old subscribers must be square on our books. DODGE CITY, KANSAS Editor Advocate: Please allow me space in your paper to speak of the people of Dodge City. I find that the people of this place are establishing in business than heretofore. Such as restaurants. Mr. Jackson has a nice restaurant, moving here from Missouri, which they are doing a nice business. But the only reliable place that you can depend on is at Mrs. Katie Turner's. This is a one dollar a day house. I often wonder how she can serve at the present conditions, considering the high cost of living. Miss Mayola Cook has a beauty parlor and is doing a great business. I want to also mention the appreciation shown me by the church. Sunday school, young people's social club. Sunday school gave me Christmas present of $4.55. Young People's Social club, $2.00; young men and ladies gave me $2.50. The last but not the least the church gave me $3.50. I have the feeling in my heart as Peter said to the Master on one occasion, we must pay tribute to Caesar. And Jesus said unto him, pay-tribute to whom tributes are due. So I want the world to know how much I appreciate what they have done for me. I am now on my way to Coffeyville to spend a few days with the children. I will remain yours as ever for the Master's cause and suffering humanity. REV. T. E. WALKER. The Junior Stewardess Board of First A. M. E. church will give an entertainment Monday night at the church, "The Country Store." The Metropolitan silk quilt contest is postponed. If you miss seeing "The Smarter Set" company now at the Auditorium you will miss seeing the best colored show traveling. CITIZENS' FORUM. This, the largest and best literary society in the west, met in the Metropolitan Temple. As it was Dec. 21st, just before Christmas, Prof. R. G. Jackson gave his eighth Organ Recital, composed mostly of Christmas music. The overture by Rossini, Holy Night, Babe of Bethlehem and the Coming of the King were fine and appropriate. The Angel's Dream, also; but the first selection that drew an encore was Delacque by Provencale, sung by Mrs. Jackson as soloist. She is fine on trills and at bird-like warblings and was at her best. Mr. Gatewood and the publicity committee led the applause for her encore on that classis. But the feature, which brought thunderous applause was the solo by little Howard Jackson, of Quindaro, who was encored and received a prolonged ovation. his excelent recital had other good selections by the quartet who looked ecclesiastical in their white surplices and black skirts or trousers. They closed with the Christmas carol. "Glory to God." President Hodge, Prof. Buster and others agreed that it was an excellent program. 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Phone, Fairfax 1283 Fraternity Building 312-314 Nebraska Vacant Afternoons in Fraternity Hall, West Side First Tuesday Second and Fourth Tuesdays Second and Fourth Monday Nights First and Third Mondays Second and Fourth Monday Afternoons Second and Fourth Wednesdays First and Third Wednesday Afternoons First and Third Friday Afternoons it was fine (and she seldom pretends our people do better unless they do but she contrasted the voices and thinks ours beat in some respect. At the Caucasian program they did not mingle any mirthful songs with the program for our Saviour's, the greatest birthday. Next Sunday is election of officers, also the Junior program. Rev. Brown is to address the Forum and fine music will be interspersed. Come Dec. 28th, at 4 p. m. Miss Le Ella Blake is spending the holiday season at home. She has been attending Western University. Mrs. Crowley, mother of Mrs. P. C. Long, is suffering with rheumatism. Mrs. Elvira Banks was somewhat better last week. 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Hosten Franklin, 1 share... Mrs. Maggie Reed, 3 shares... Miss Ellen L. Webb, 1 share... Mrs. Lovie Thatcher, 3 shares... Archie Hinton, 1 share... A. J. Eleby, 2 shares... Mrs. Mollie Eleby, 2 shares... Mrs. Eva Dobbins, 1 share...$ Mrs. Eleanora Smith, 1 share... Luther Whitfield, 5 shares... Mrs. Belle Whitfield, 1 share... S. F. Frazier, 2 shares... Ralph Mattox, 1 share... Mrs. Tenil Sinkford, 5 shares... Rev. W. D. Rivers, 1 share... John W. Brewer, 2 shares... John Rucker, 2 shares... Mrs. Mary Brown, 2 shares... Mrs. Hattie Sellers, 2 shares... Chester S. Lewis, 5 shares... Sim Talley, 2 shares... Dr. C. R. Price, 5 shares... Ed. Williams, 10 shares... J. A. Markham, 1 share... Claude Skinner, 5 shares... Mrs. Alice Goodwin, 2 shares... John D. Barksdale, 10 shares... Mrs. Evelyn Wake, 1 share... Mrs. Rosa D. Stephenson, 1 share... R. L. Thomppson, 1 share... Lucy Bizer, 2 shares... T Williamson, 1 share... Mrs. Nora Rice, 1 share... Rev. W. A. Bowren, 1 share... Mary E. Moore, 2 shares... S. R. Gardenhire, 1 share... Miss Helen Harrison, 1 share... Mardell Holliday, 20 shares...1 E. J. James, 1 share... Miss Mattie V. Frazier, 5 shares William Oscar, 1 share... Emma Davis, 2 shares... R. B. McLen, 1 share... Rev. D. A. Holmes, 5 shares... J. W. Penecost, 1 share... Dr. N. S. Jenkins, 5 shares... Geraldine Harpole, 1 share... Joseph Harpole, 1 share... Elesworth Harpole, 1 share... Harrison Williams, 5 shares... Mrs Maude Sears, 1 share... John Guinn, 10 shares... Mrs. Evelyn Davis, 5 shares... Wyatt Griffin, 20 shares... Walter Price, 5 shares... Mrs. Lydia Price, 1 share... Robert Pollard, 4 shares... Directors: W. G. Banks, James A. Griffin, Dr. A. Porter Davis, Nelson B. Robinson, Richard B Brown, L. W. Johnson, Dr. J. G. N. Soanes, C. W. Comajors, Dr. S. M Banks, Dorsey Green J. G. Groves. W. G. Banks, the State Supervisor of the American Woodmen, is the President of this company and will render you the best service. as he has rendered the American Woodmen. See W. G Banks for particulars, 516 Minnesota avenue. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lena Boggs, Plaintiff, vs. Jesse Boggs, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you, have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed against you on or before the 30th day of January, 1920, the petition will be presented, and evidenre introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and awarding to her, her maiden name, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk. (First published Dec. 19, 1919.) Miss Alma Griffin is home for the holidays from Western University. Mrs. Minnie Howell Champe and little daughter, Frances, of La Cygne Kansas, are visiting Mrs. Arthur Younger, on Freeman avenue. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE It's The PEOPLE'S MERCANTILE CO. she does not put her money in dress, but then she has it in brains and cash. Would you see her on the street you would be inclined to pass her by as the poorest woman in the country, and would not think that you are looking at the wealthiest woman, perhaps, in the race. No worthy cause has ever been turned away by this remarkable woman. She contributes to the church—while the A. M. E. church was building, she furnished them a meeting place free of charge, put into the church the finest, latest electric lights, and the same is true of the New Light Baptist church, and I am told that she gives to her own church $50 every month, and I don't know what the others get out of her. She has a daughter in Chicago, who is the widow of Dr. D. A. E. Johnston, who was killed at Elaine. Another remarkable thing about her; she is the backstop to the Arkansas Baptist college, and has redeemed it, letting them have at least $20,000 at one time. She is a business woman. Right by her side is her son, Lucian Ross Miller, who is strictly business, and a graduate from the Arkansas Baptist college; Mrs. Katie Williams is now in Boston, perfecting herself in music, and she is manners when it comes to music now. George, and Robert are yet down stairs in teens and are students in the Arkansas Baptist college. I shall not say more this time. J. O. MIDNIGHT. THE NEGRO. (To our readers: Some time ago we sent the following article to the Public Mind column of one of our city papers. It was not published. This statement is made because we often hear our readers say, "That ought to be in the white paper." Many fine helpful articles reach the waste basket through that course. But be assured that they do read our paper. They do read The Advocate.) There are many different races in the United States, but there are only two distinct groups. They are known to the sense of sight—the white and the dark. The Negro is conspicuous because M. B. 2 1 1 VIS 1 1 1 1 1 ON 1 2 ce these men have in the still selling at $5.00 per r and do a big business and study success more formation call or write the W. G. e Phone Fair Other races lose their identity because of a common color. If they be quiet their tongues will not give them away. But the Negro stands alone. If he is well spoken of his color adds emphasis to the good. If he is evil spoken of his colors intensifies hate. With his color he must stand or fall. There is no way of escape. When the good that some do is observed in silence and the bad that others do is heaeded broadcast, his sufferings, his hardships, his discomfort is increased. When newspapers display in large letters "Race Riot," when two individuals have a physical difference, or wrong relations it develops a mental content in the minds of the white people that at the sight of any colored person arouses aversion and hatred. It is not straining the point to maintain that the Negro is the only friend that the white man of America has. And he is the most abused and legislated against. He is denied comforts in travel. He is mistreated by groups and individuals. His lot is a hard one. His labor and musical contributions are appreciated, but he is despised. His courage as a soldier in time of danger is graciously praised, but as a civilian he is abused and denied. It does appear that effort is being made to poison the mind of the world against the American Negro. May we plead with the molders of public sentiment to change, revise their plans and give the Negro a chance. Otherwise he may be driven to become anything but a dutiful friend and a law-abiding citizen. Mrs. Ned Jones and her little daughter are spending the holidays at home. Mrs. Jones teaches at Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Ruth Collins, 517 Nebraska avenue, still remains quite ill. Mrs. Colins is one of our od and prominent citizens, and she possesses a mind and Christian character that is only found here and there. Rev. J. F. Griffin preached at Dr. Owens' church in Leavenworth, Sunday night. See the Big Glass Oven in the Window Baking Bread THE KIND THAT MAKES MOTHER STOP BAKING You are invited to come in and inspect our sanitary shop. Try our bread and see the difference. Who is known as The French Hair Grower, is better prepared to lake care of her many customers than ever before. BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A. M. TO 4:30 P. M. PHONE FAIRFAX 4425-J PARLORS, 910 NEBRASKA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS We Teach the French System. Call and see us THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US Heme Phone 6856 Main. 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