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SEVENTH ANNUAL KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET MARCH 17 AT FIRST A.M.E CHURCH. PROF. W. E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS, SPEAKER KANSAS SEVENTH ANNUAL KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Eighth Street and Nebraska Avenue THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1921 NOTICE WHO WILL SPEAK W. E. Burghardt DuBois, editor of "Crisis" New York City, who is considered one of the deepest think- ers of the age. J. F. Griffin, Pastor J. H. Clayborne, Mgr. Volume VII. N. A. A. C. P. AIDED GREATLY BY MISS OVINGTON'S VISIT Her Coming Gave New Impetus to the Campaign for Members Here From recent developments it is believed that interest in the work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people was greatly aided by the visit here of Miss Mary White Ovington, chairman of the board of directors of this association. At the meeting, held here on February 9, under the auspices of the Kansas City, Kansas branch, at the First A. M. E. church, Miss Ovington told of the origin and work of this association in such manner as to convince many that the aims and accomplishments of the National Association has done much for the advancement of our people. Prof. S. D. Scruggs, vicepresident, who persisted over the meeting, rightly named Miss Ovington, when he said in his introductory address that "She is the Harriet Beecher Stowe of the present age." Miss Ovington has spent the major portion of her time during the past ten years working for the uplift of the Negro. She has written several noteworthy books on the subject and stands on a high plane as a social welfare worker in this country. Mrs. D. A. Holmes renered an excellent solo on this occasion and Prof. Jackson brought in a trio from Western University. Miss Ovington, in her appeal for membership, urged that our goal for 1921 be a quarter of a million dollars, and told of the method the association would adopt to bring about the desired results of justice before the American people. She made it very plain how, with a greater membership we could demand the recognition we so much desired. She truly awakened, charmed and pleased her hearers to the extent that when the call for membership came the response was flattering, many paying cash, others pledging to pay later. The following $5 and $10 memberships were received: $10—A. L. Sykes, B, C. Davis, Dorsey Green, Dr. S. H. Thompson, C. W. Comager, C. H. Clayborne, Wm. Bird, $5,00—Isaac Wright, T. H, Caston, Prof. John Hodge, Prof. G. B. Buster, Prof, H, S. Williams, I. F. Bradley, W. J. Montgomery, W. C. Singleton, Miss O. Henderson, D. D. Herndon and George McClelland. Rev. J. F. Griffin, President. Mrs Willa Dwiggins, Sec'y, Mrs. Anderson at Tenth street and Freeman avenue, expects to go to Los Angeles, soon SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 ANNUAL KNIFE CHURCH. PRO SUPREME OFFICERS KNIGHTS PYTHIAS VISIT AT TOPEKA High View Grounds of Encampment to Be Held There Next August The Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green of New Orleans, La., Supreme Vice and Worthy Councillor Ernest Tidrington, Evansville, Ind., and Major General R. R. Jackson, Chicago, met the executive committee of Sunflower Grand Lodge in a two days' session last Wednesday and Thursday, at the seat of the next biennial Supreme Session and Supreme Encampment, Topeka, Kansas. After two days' deliberation, as to the possibilities of this city and its people to take care of a gathering of this magnitude, the committee left to their entire satisfaction, that there had been no mistake, when the last Supreme Session at Atlantic City voted to bring the 1921 session to the Sunflower state and its capital. The homes and the very best homes of this hospitable city will be thrown open to their honored guests, as probably never before, not because it is this special order, as they always are hospitable, but the needs demand it at this time, when multiplied thousands will leave their homes to be their honored guests for a week. On Wednesday evening the Supreme officers were entertained at a lovely banquet, at the large and beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guy, 224 Topeka avenue, when a large and representative number of the city's citizens were present. The evening was spent pleasantly with musical numbers on the piano by Miss Perry, one of Topeka's best music teachers, and vocal selections were rendered by a number of the guests present. Dr. S. H. Thompson introduced S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, who inspired his hearers with an address. Mr. J. H. Guy introduced Ernest Tidrington, Supreme Worthy Councillor, who elated the audience with an address. General Thomas Kennedy introduced Major General R. R. Jackson, who in his usual manner, spoke words of which electrified his listeners. Miss Perkins introduced Mrs. Norene Davis, Grand Worthy Councillor, who gave a fine talk. Mr. Guy, who acted as master of ceremonies, then introduced Mr. John Wright, deputy county treasurer of Shawnee county, who, in elegant terms, responded to the addresses of the honored guests. Mr. Harry Dennis, of Topeka, Kansas, and Mr. John Dennis attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Wiley Hulsey, last Thursday. NUAL KNIFE AND BANQUET AT— M. E. CHURCH and Nebraska Avenue MARCH 17, 1921 IO WILL SPEAK CITY Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, E AND FORK BAY OF. W. E. BURGH Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, February 25, 1921 [Name] HON. R. R. JACKSON of Chicago, Ill., Major General of the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias, who was a member of the Supreme Committee last week at Topeka, to inspect the site for the coming Supreme MRS. TILFORD DAVIS EN TERTIANS WITH BANQUET Mrs. Tilford Davis, Grand Worthy Councillor of Court of Calanthe, entertained at a nine o'clock breakfast last Friday morning, Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, New Orleans, La.: Supreme Councillor Ernest Tidrington, Evansville, Ind.; Grand Chancellor Dr. S. H. Thompson, Rev. D. A. Holmes, Dr. S, M, Banks, Dr. I. H. Anthony, and Nathan Thatcher, city. The party then left for Leavenworth where they were met with autos by Attorney T. W. Bell and Dr. Moats, and driven to the Federal prison, where they met Jack Johnson, the once champion ring general of the world. The party then were driven to the home of Miss Bertha Garrett, where a fine dinner was served. Mrs. Fairfax, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George Fairfax, is very sick on Washington boulevard. Mrs. Wesley Robinson, on James street, is making preparations for the close of Bruce school. Stewardess Board Meets. Stewardess Board No. 3 of First A. M. E. church, held a very pleasant meeting with Mrs. Woods, 325 Parallel avenue, Thursday afternoon, the 17th, at which time the election of officers took place. It was planned for a. St. Patrick tea. March 17th, at the home of Mrs. M. E. Herry, 2004 North Third street. At this tea a beautiful silk quilt will be disposed of. Mrs. Woods ,the hostess, served a dainty three-course luncheon. Mrs. Barlow and Mrs. Anderson were welcome visitors. IS IT A DREAM OR IS IT REAL? There is a solution to save the pies Mercantile Company every dollar. There will be a meeting of all night, March 3rd, corner Fourth street Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Rev. This meeting is called by W. G. things. There is a solution to save the stockholders of the People Mercantile Company every dollar of their investment. There will be a meeting of all the stockholders Thursday night, March 3rd, corne Fourth street and Oakland avenue. Pleasant Green Baptist Church Roy George McNeil Pastor Encampment. Major Jackson served six years as a member of the Illinois legislature, and is now serving his second term as alderman of the City of Chicago, representing the Second ward. ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS MAR. 11 The First Annual Stockholders meeting of The Lambright Coal and Fuel company will meet at King Solomon Baptist church, Third street and Garfield avenue. Monday, March 11 at 2 p. m., at which time annual officers will be elected. At 8 p.m. a program will be rendered. The public, as well as the stockholders, are invited to this meeting. Miss O. Henderson has renewed her subscription to The Advocate. HON. ERNEST TIDRINGTON Supreme Worthy Councillor of the Court of Calanthe, Knights of Pythias, who was a member of the Supreme Committee that made their inspection last week to the setting of the biennial session at Topeka in August. Mr. Tidrington has been Grand Chancellor of the State of Indiana for seventeen years, and is a prominent lawyer in the city of Evansville. ADVOCATE THOMAS·KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER RACE FARMERS OF MISSISSIPPI MEET FOR BETTERMENT Addresed by Tuskegee Chemist of Wide Reputation and Renown UTICA, Miss, Feb. 10.—(Special to The Advocate)—Today has been a great day for the farmers of Mississippi, it being their annual gathering at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Utica, Mississippi, for the purpose of discussing their problems and trying to find a way out. The number and character of the men present, alone would be sufficient to guarantee the success of the gathering; but the fervor with which these people discussed their problems and the earnestness with which they sought to find solutions, will long be remembered by those present. Dr Geo. W. Carver, the famous Tuskegee chemist, came over with his annual demonstration, which always well nigh confounds his audiences. He had just returned from Washington where he spoke before a joint committee of the House and Senate on his discoveries regarding the peanut and it will be remembered that his paper before this august body changed the opinions of the senators and representatives to such extent that certain legislations regarding Southern states underwent a radical change. White friends came from far and near to show their appreciation of the work being done at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute and also to hear this famous Negro chemist. While here, Dr. Carver had invitations to speak to various bodies in the state of Mississippi, but could accept only one or two, owing to the fact that he was compelled to return to Alabama. In regard to the progress of Negroes, reports showed that the community surrounding the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Negroes have been steadily gaining in land ownership for the past eighteen years; so that at the present time, about 30,000 acres of land are owned by them, and although this is small by comparison, it still shows that commendable progress has been made. William H. Holtzclaw, principal of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, re-elected for the fifteenth time, president of the Utica (Mississippi) Negro Farmers' Conference, delivered an address to the farmers as usual, in which he gave very wholesome advice. Mr. John Dennis, of Iola, Kansas, visited his cousin, Wm. Hulsey, at 1020 Freeman avenue. Mrs. P. C. Long indorses The Advocate. Number 30. $ 5,000,000 DRIVE PLAN PERFECTED IN BISHOPS' MEET Council in Session at Dallas Most Notable One in History of the Church DALLAS, Texas.—I want to take off my hat to two men, Dr. C. W. Abington and Prof. John R. Hawkins, both have done something to give them a place in the hearts of the people. Dr. Abington has erected one of the finest churches in the south, and had it ready to entertain the Bishops' Council of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which has just closed here, and Prof. John R. Hawkins has brought forth an idea which will place the A. M. E. church on the front rank of religious organizations throughout the country, and I am proud of him. Dr. Abington has started from the ground floor in his church, and was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Step by step he has worked up. Worked his way through school, and then into the ministry. He got his finishing touch at Gammon in Atlanta and I do not know just where he enerted the ministry, but I do know that he went to Oklahoma with Bishop Tyree with his wife right by his side. He made good there, and was sent to this state, and now he has erected a monument here, and he has the endorsement for the position of missionary secretary. It is not to push Dr. Rankin out, but when Dr. Rankin retires it is understood that Abington is to succeed, and this is notice to "keep off the grass," so to speak. Bishop William Decker Johnson, of Plains, Ga., was at the head of the District, and while he was not Bishop when the council was invited here last year, he is a full fledged bishop now and he fills his place, and took hold just like he was one of the old bishops, and took part in everything. He is destined to be one of the leaders of the bench. He is a man of system and of worth. But I do not want to get away from Prof. John R. Hawkins, and must say just a word or two about him before I go on. He is the executive secretary of that Five Million Dollar Drive of the A. M. E. church, and he has worked out the plans, which assures success. He had a meting of all the workers, then carried it before the bishops, and believe me they put their approval on to a man, and all of the bishops are now behind it and will be a go. He has always been a man of details, and has given to the A. M. E. church the best financial secretary it has ever had and he is not thinking of pushing his name before President Harding for the post of Register of the Treasury. He has a bigger thing than that and will be able to land it. He is Continud on Fourth Page PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at Office 1314 North Fifth Street Phone Fairfax 5315 Business Fairfax 2663 Centered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race-Progress and Human Unlift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. DENVER, COLO February'21,1921. Dear Editor: I am now comfortably situated in the parsonage at Denver. Colo., occupied by that princely pastor, the Rev. W. H. Thomas, D.D, having arrived here this a.m. I left Kansas City Monday night, February 14, arriving in St. Louis the following morning, where I went to the parsonage of Dr. Charles Williams, D.D., the very able pastor of St, Paul, I found the good doctor busy preparing for the reception to be given the delegates, enroute to Dallas, Texas, who were to arrive in the afternoon. He went about his work with such ease that one would not have thought him in the midst of an occasion that would reflect such credit to the church and city. Dr. Williams is a master when it comes to doing great things. During the day I visited the Poro college, and like the Queen of Sheba could but exclaim the half has never been told On my way out to the Poro college I called on (Bobbie) Houston and found him busy at the Gordon undertaking establishment. In spite of the busy season and demands made upon him, he took the time to show me over the plant. It is a great establishment. After spending some time inspecting the work done there I had placed at my service one of the high-powered seven-passenger cars and was driven over many of the beautiful driveways in the city; and on to the Poro. Here it was my good fortune to fall into the hands of that painstaking entertainer, Rev. W. H. Peck, D.D. This ripe scholar and pulpit giant showered upon me every courtesy that one could wish. He placed everything at the Poro college at my disposal and saw to it that I lacked for nothing. He has built a magnificent parsonage and is now looking forward to the erection of a $75,000 church. The reception given by Rev. Williams and his good members of St. Paul was enough to tickle the fancy of the most fastidious. There was about forty in the party from St. Louis to Dallas. The M., K. & T. R, R. placed at our disposal two Pullman cars and diner in which to make the trip. Never in the life of any member of the party was better service given. We were accompanied by one of the officials of the road, who saw to it that we were extended every courtesy and service, as good as the company could afford. The meeting was well attended and the best of its kind for many years. The entertainment was all that one could wish. In company with Drs. Thomas and Pope left for Denver Saturday night, arriving here this morning. The trip was pleasant. The weather here is ideal; no snow or ice; outdoor life comfortable without wraps. I am, indeed, very lonesome away from the inspiring members and friends of the First Church; greater than they can not be found. Extend them my best wishes and say that I am praying for a great banquet. J. F. GRIFFIN. 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 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. 7:30 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 greeted the assistant pastor, Rev. Alex Jones, Sunday morning. His sermon was logical and full of plenty of wholesome food for the hungry soul. Two joined the church. At the evening service, the Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., pastor of the A.M.E, church at Parsons, Kansas, filled the pulpit and delivered a strong and forceful message. The audience enjoyed it in a high manner. The oneness of talk now is the Seventh Annual Knife and Fork Banquet, March 17th. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, editor of "The Crisis,' of New York City, will be the speaker. We hear this week, through a letter to The Advocate, of our pastor, Dr. J. F. Griffin, who is on his vacation. It is without saying, his many substantial and loyal friends will be glad to read his loving message which is to all. The Sunday school was well attended Sunday, as usual. Rev. T. W. Green made some inspiring and helpful remarks. An extra large number of Allen League, workers were out at the 6:30 evening meeting, when an excellent program was rendered. Come; you are invited to come. Yes; you are needed. Sunday will have at its services something special, so if you stay at home you will miss probably a great blessing. Come out to class meeting Friday night is the time, at 7:30 p.m. A church with a welcome. Argentine, Kansas St. Paul A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2325 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11. Class, 12:15. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. CHURCH ORGANIST Any church that is in need of a good organist who will give real service, call Drexel 1381 for terms and reference. We Confess We hate to mention honors to one person so often, but hope patrons won't mind the truth: Mrs. M. C. Matthews received a complimentary letter from Mrs. Mary White-Ovington at the Hotel Beautiful, in Salt Lake City, Utah, thanking her for the poem she sent her at the Chamber of Commerce in Kansas City, Kansas, and praising the sentiment in it. Also, the great Bishop Cleaves and his C. M. E. church are the first to print her poem in their minutes, which she wrote and read at their semi-centenary. BERNARD MEAT MARKET The W. C. Bernard Meat Market at 31 Central avenue, that has only been open a few weeks, has established one of the largest regular customers in this short time, that ever was on this avenue. This is because it is this, Mr. Bernard first, handles good goods and at the lowest prices possible. Then Mr. Bernard has that experience in the business, which gives him an advantage in buying. Another thing that wins, he and his entire corps of clerks treat and take care of all their customers with that same courtesy. The people like to trade where it is appreciated; and Bernard's Meat Market is the one place on Central avenue. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE HURRY-HURRY-HURRY W. C. ARCH THE RAINCOAT MAN 709 New Jersey Avenue Kansas City, Kansas METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES As usual a large congregation gathered at this beautiful convenient temple. Pastor Holmes preached a deep sermon on "Unity." Many acquiesced with his discourse by fervent amens. When the invitation was extended, several joined. Among them was Mrs. Barlow, from the A. M. E church in Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Georgia Johnson, of Denver, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, who had been invited by the publicity committee and had told them "that when they had once been immersed they would not have to be baptized again." The audience sang "Praise God, I'm Satisfied." At 8 p. m., Dr. Holmes had Rev. Hill to preach. Pastor Holmes announced that he, himself, will begin to preach a series of sermons from John, and will preach every Sunday in the month of March. Large collections were taken up. Next Sunday, February 27, some candidates will be baptized. And all are invited to this church to praise God by shouting if the Spirit directs that way and just so it is sincere. Sinners especially are invited and of course all saints are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Harper were also among the number that joined this church Sunday. The famous Community Moving pictures last Friday night were beautiful and plain. Many present said the admission should have been 50 cents. The Mission Circle officers were installed last Sunday. Mrs. U.S. Rogers is instilling new life into the Sewing Circle. Mr. C. Holmes is leading the B. Y. P. U. well and Superintendent Pickens is leading the Sunday school to victory. OBITUARY Mr. Will Hulsey died February 13, 1921, at his late home; 250 North Mill street. Mr. Hul- SPRING IS COMING Now is the time to get a Goodyear Raincoat at a great reduction of price. Each Raincoat is made to your measure. Each coat is guaranteed to turn water, etc. Oh, look here, Ladies and Gentlemen. Do you want a good genuine Goodyear-Raincoat for— $17.95 and a lady raincoat given free to her measurement? Only-$4.00 Deposit with order, payments if desired, or balance C. O. D. You are allowed from 10 days ```markdown ``` sey was born at Ash Grove, Mo., February 9, 1866. He came to Kansas City in 1901. He leaves to mourn his loss one son, Roscoe Hulsey, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Thaddeus Hulsey, 1943 Hallock street and William Hulsey, 1020 Freeman avenue; three nieces, Mrs. Ruth Edmonds, 443 Freeman avenue; Miss Willa Stroud, 1020 Freeman avenue; Mrs. Lizzie Coleman, Pine Bluff, Ark.; two nephews, William Hulsey, Los Angeles, Calif.; Thaddeus Edmonds, West Plains, Mo., a number of cousins and a host of friends The funeral was held from the St. Peter's C. M. E. Chapel, Eighth street and Oakland avenue, of which he was a faithful member and class leader. The service was conducted by Rev. H. L. Bolden, Rev. W. A, Bowren, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. D. A. Holmes of Metropolitan Temple. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas John Hopkins, plaintiff, vs. Bessie Honkins, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 8th day of April, 1021, the petition will be presented to the court, and evidence given thereon, upon which a decree will be granted, divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. JOHN HOPKINS, Pleintiff, by I. F. Bradley, his Attorney. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 3rd Div. Sarah A. Hoke, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. H. Hoke, Defendant, No. 15303. To Wm. Hoke: You are heroby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 7th day of April, A. D. 1921, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against 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, and for costs. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published Feb. 25, 1921) THE LADY'S COAT to 90 days to complete the payment if you desire to. carry all kinds of sample Raincoats, ranging from— $11.45 up to $34.75 GABERDINE $15.45 to $75.00 Deposit from $1.50 to $5. CHILDREN'S COATS $8.45 up If you want to save money and get a good deal, see my line of samples. Call or not ify me.' I will call to see you. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1921 TRUSTEE HELPERS, THE GIRLS, GIVE FINE PLAY Tuesday evening, the 22nd the Trustee Helpers of First A. M. E. church served a fine chicken six-oclock dinner, and at 8 p.m. the Modern-Ancient Girls rendered a spicy and modern day play, "Sister Masons." Every character was a star and some had two stars in their crown. The house being crowded, Everyone played their roles to an advantage. The lodge room was fitted up in befitting style and the lodge wardrobs were elaborate. Every thing moved in perfect quietness and harmony, until the inner guard glimpsed a mouse in the hall, and then tables, chairs, books and shields all played their part for a time. Well, they just spilled the beans. We will try to give a few of the participants in this secret order of youngsters Let's see, there was Mrs. Laura Howel, G. Ex. R.; Mrs. Lottie Williams, G. B. R.; Mrs Jennie Brown, G. B. M.; Mrs. M. A. Davis, G. G. R.; Mrs. George McClelland, G. S.; Members, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. M. White, Mrs. Elam, Mrs. Mary Green and Mrs. Mary Francis. All played their parts exceedingly well, and the audience still have a large smile. Piano selections by Miss Jackson was well received. Vocal solos by Mrs. Mary Green and Mrs. Mary Francis were highly gratifying to the audience. Mrs. Mabel Clayborne, the president of this club, was mistress of ceremonies. All was a glowing success. For cookstoves and ranges only. Non-explosive; no odor whatever. A child can operate it. Easy to install. No more ashes or coal to contend with. Price is $12.50; only $4.50 deposit. balance C. O. D., 10 days to 60 days to pay the balance if you wish. You can save money and time by ordering one of these burners. For any other information call to see me, or drop me a card. I will call to see you, and take your order, if you desire. Call or write. W. C. ARCH, 709 New Jersey Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, (Each burner is sold on a guarantee.) HAIR DRESSER Mrs. James Barlow (Mne C. J. Walker System) hair dresser, 326 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone Fifield 4484-R. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ess. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of James M. Benton, Deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 7th day of March, 1921, at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I shall apply to said Court for a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the said deceased. WM. H TOWERS, Administrator of the estate of James M. Benton. Deceased. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 8th day of February, A.D. 1921. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published Feb. 11; 1931) Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home IN MEMORIAM It is about one year ago since, my dear friend, Mrs Anna Jacobs, passed from this earth to Heaven, and I still remember her, But God, our Father, knew 'twas best, So rest, dear loved one, free from pain, Until we all meet you again, Sadly missed by your devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hulsey and Family, and Mr. and Mrs. Chipley. F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY of the Most Worshipful King Solomon's Grand Lodge, F. & A. A. Mork Masons, for the Jurisdiction of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and So-Dakota: Rev. J. A. Broadnax, W. M. G. M. 2325 Ruby Avenue, Tel. Argt. 1001, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M. Kansas City, Kansas. Albert Williams, G. S. W., Sioux City, Iowa. Miles L. Newlin, G. J. W., Sioux Falls, So. Dak. Clyde L. Briggs, G. Sec., 612 Trestrict, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treas., Kansas City, Kansas. G. J. Coleman, G. Lecturer, Topeka, Kansas. A. White, G. S. Dea., Atchison Kansas. Chas. Gordon, G. J. Dea., Omaha Neb. Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex. 2211 Cuming St., Omaha, Neb. Underwood Gaines, G. S. S., Junction City, Kansas. Chas. Lee, G. J. S., Leavenworth Kansas. T. A. Mozee, G. S. B., Quindare Kansas. M. Anderson, G. S. B., Ellsworth Kansas. Rev. James Reeves, G. Chaplain, Eldorado, Kansas. C. J. Goode, G. Marshal, Omaha, Neb. Wm. Cavens, G. P., Manhattan, Kansas. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A- York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p. m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1517 Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p.m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1334 Darnett Avenue; G. A. MOZEE, Secretary, R. F. D. No. 22. Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Fred W. Fitchue P. L. Jacobs East Side Flower Shop Cut Flowers Designs Decorators ROSES -- CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1517 East 12th Street Bell Clifton 1059 Kansas City, Mo. Easy to Take Quick to Rearve CATARRH OF THE BLADDER SAFE & SUCCESSFUL SANTAL MIDY Each Cap solo bears the name of Beware of counterfeits FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1921 OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22. The Rev. W. C, Williams, pastor of St. Johns A. M. E. church Omaha, Nebbraska. The connection's most efficient pastor. St. Johns A. M. E. church of Omaha, Nebraska, owes an eternal debt of gratitude to Bishop H. B. Parks, who in October, 1917, assigned to this charge Rev. W. C. Williams, who by his splendid Christian leadership, keen business judgment, fearlessnss and pioneering courage, has perhaps done more real constructive work for his congregation and his race in this community, in the three years which he has been here than any other man in the past thirty years. Entering upon his work here he found a congregation of 390 members worshipping in a brick edifice valued at $13,000, several miles distant from the district populated by our people. A mortgage of $2750 had been hanging over it for seven years, upon which the congregation had been unable to pay even the interest. Rev. Williams immediately inaugurated a financial campaign and within six months had cleared the property of all indebtedness. He then began to seek a new church home to house his growing congregation, and in November, 1919, purchased for his church a large commodious building in the heart of the Negro district, seating about 900 people, for the sum of $10,000, into which his congregation moved immediately. From this time on this church, under his efficient management, has enjoyed phenomenal growth and success, unknown to this part of the country. He has a unique system of organization; there are eighteen separate and distinct departments, in this church, all doing efficient and successful work. A modern parsonage worth $4500 nd beautifully furnished was also purchased in November, 1919. A little over a year ago, his congregation, acting upon his advice, for the first time in the history of the Negro church, gave an exaple of practical religion, by erecting a factory at the cost of $10,000, which was leased to the M. E. Smith company, Shirtmakers, at a rental of $200 per month, which gives employment to between 50 and 60 race women, who receive a weekly salary averaging between $20 and $30. Rev. Williams has not been satisfied to confine his activities to his church alone, for he is essentially a race man and has made his influence felt in many civic movements. He was chairman of the committee representing the N. A. A. C. P., which waited on the city commission, and secured two colored capins for the colored fire department after an eleven-year light. He has also placed a number of colored girls in stores, laundries and other places, where colored people had never before been employed. He was the main factor in the establishment of the Colored Commercial Club of this city, which has a membership of 107 representative business and professional men. It also has a paid commissioner receiving a salary of $150 per month. The club operates a free employment bureau and it is beginning to be a factor of immense value to our group here. During Rev. Williams' three years' pastorate here, $60,000 has been raised for all purposes. The trustee department alone reports $35,000. The Sunday collection ha sseldom been less than $100, class dues average $65 per week, and have been known to run as high as $118. The church now has a membership of 1500 and the structure is inadequate to accommodate the congregation; so Rev. Williams in October, 1920, began a campaign to raise $100,000 to build a new church. A beautiful new site has been recently purchased at a cost of $4200 and a total of $5800 has already been paid into the sinking fund for this purpose. When completed this will be the finest church west of Chicago owned by our people. Rev. Williams has a most amiable wife, one daughter and two sons. Mrs. Grace Steveson, the daughter, is a teacher in a public school of St. Louis, Mo. Robert, the eldest son, a graduate of Howard University, is now employed as a pharmacist in one of the leading drug stores in St Louis, Mo. Maceo, the younger son, a student of the New England Conservatory, is a violinist of great promise. Submitted by the committee appointed by the church, J. C. PARKER. Sec. of the Trustee Board; WM. LEWIS. Steward; JAS. A. CLARKE, Trustee. ST. PETER'S CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH (H. L. Bolden, Pastor) Revival meeting is still going on at St Peter's Chapel C, M. E. church. Rev. Dr. Johnson, D.D, evangelist, is doing great work and preaching hard to save souls of others. He is assisted by the pastor and members. Rev. Johnson is a wonderful speaker and his sermons are all enjoyed by those who hear him. Sunday morning Rev. Johnson delivered a strong and appropriate sermon. A large audience of worshippers attended the services. Sunday afternoon Bishop N. C, Cleve, D.D., of St. Louis, Mo., also preached a powerful sermon to a well filled house. The lower auditorium had its usual capacity with the gallery taking care of those who were unable to be accommodated on the main floor. The choir was out in full and their sweet anthems and Gospel singing was food for the souls of their hearers. The service was wonderful all day, with Rev. Johnson filling his pulpit Sunday night taking his text from St. Matt 29-11 and two were added to the church. Total for the day, $98.93. Rev. H. L. Bolden and wife and Rev. K. J. Johnson and others were in Topeka Monday attending the funeral of Rev. Warfield, who died Saturday morning. Bishop N. C. Cleve, D D., of St. Louis delivered the eulogy. Mrs. Hattie B. Moppins returned home Sunday after a week's stay in Denver, Colo., where she was called to the bedside of her grandson, little William. He was reported better at this writing. Mr Charles Jackson of Richmond, Mo., was in the city Sunday, visiting Miss Bridie Man- A teacher DO YOUR CHILDREN like Castor Oil? then why make them take it? Why cling to the old idea that a medicine must be unpleasant in order to be good? Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets TASTE LIKE CANDY ACT LIKE MAGIC The best authorities say that their main ingredient "accelerates the peristalsis in the same way as castor oil." Good for children and adults. Get a box at your drug store. POEM WRITING Mrs. M. C. Matthews has so many requests for poems and writings, she has consented to write some at reasonable rates for those who leave word in her mail box at 925 Washington boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. She has been asked to sell her copyrights to white firms, but still refuses to do so. For poems on any subject, address her at 925 Washington blvd., Kansas City, Kansas—Advt. ning, of 618 State avenue. Mr. Will Fisher is very low at his home, 611 State avenue. The Stewardess Board No. 1 was entertained at the home of Mrs. Mary French, 1130 Barnett avenue, Friday. A large number was present.—Mrs. Lucinda Washington is president; Mrs. Josephine Ownes, secretary. ST. PETER'S' CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH (H. L. Bolden, Pastor) Residence, 816 Oakland avenue. Order of services: 9:30 a. m., Sunday school; 11 a. m., Preaching. 6 p. m., Epworth League; 8 p. m., Preaching. Weekly Services: Wednesday Steward Board No. 2 was entertained at the home of Mrs. H. Tucker, 843 Freeman avenue, Wednesday evening. A very large number was present. Mrs. C. R. Johnson, is president: Mrs Webb, secretary. The Stewardess Board No. 1 will be entertained this, Friday at the home of Mrs. Lucinda Washington, 1112 Oakland avenue. All are welcome. Mrs. Mabel Pemberton of Junction City, Kansas, left for her home Monday, after a visit with her sister, Mrs. R. Watley, 1005 Nebraska avenue. FULL CREW BILL SMASHED Dies With Joint Legislative Committee The Full Crew bill, that has been introduced for the second time in four years in the Kansas legislature, whose purpose was to drive all colored train service men out of business, was triumphantly put to the woods. Mr. Marcus J. Owens, of this city, living at 730 Everett avenue, an old trainman, was selected to represent his craft and he was on the job until the committee took a vote on it, which was unanimous, with the exception of one, who did not vote at all. This bill if perchance it had gone through, would have displaced every colored train service employee. This same kind of a bill was presented two years ago, when it died as this one died, in the committee room THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD (C.W.F.F.) :337 Oakland Avenue On last Wednesday night, Feb. 16th, the rostrum was filled with Elder W. Guyton, a Baptist minister, and was followed by Elder Wright, the honorable pastor. Elder Guyton did very well in discourse as his mind was fully together. He claimed he did as well as if it was not together. At that price we were glad to have the elder, with us at any time. Elder Guyton and all the rest of the ministers are perfectly welcome to the Church of God. On last Sunday morning, Sunday school was nicely attended and a splendid lesson was recited by all. The superintendent is faithful to her duty and is doing all she can to bring the Sunday school to a victory. All are welcome to this Sunday school any time at 10 a.m. The morning sermon was preached by Pastor Wright. He preached a short sermon and it was interesting. Elder Wright is a wonderful preacher and is willing to stand a test in any church only on the pure word of God. At 3 p.m. service was held at Sister Emma Smith's and her aged husband at 372 Kimball street. The sermon was preached by Elder E. R. B. Quinn, the pastor, and several others were present. The Bible Band was excellent at 6 p. m., and is doing nicely. Don't fail to come to this band whenever it is convenient for you. You are welcome. The rostrum was filled at 8:15 p. m. by the honorable pastor. He preached a wonderful soul stirring sermon. It was excellent. He used for his text St. Matt. 6-8, subject "Thy Will B eDone." Th church was full; all visitors and strangers are welcome to this temple The collection was fine for the entire day. W. C. ARCH. Wedding Announcement Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bannister, of Columbia, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Gillia A., to Mr. R. Leonard Wainwright. of Charleston, S. C. The wedding will take place early in April. ST. PETER'S $ ^{1} $ CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Residence, 816 Oakland avenue. Order of services: 9:30 a. m., Sunday school; 11 a. m., Preaching. 6 p. m., Epworth League; 8 p. m., Preaching. Weekly Services: Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p. m. Thursday, choir rehearsal, 7:00 p. m. 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Claiborne & Franklin Cafe, 10th & Oakla Slaughter's Place, 1415 North 9th St., K Kansas City, Kansas. ,12th & High- 9th & Oakland. 9th St., Kan- T. A. Mozee Secre- sas City, Kansas Frank Amos, T. Kansas City, J. E. Redwine, M. CHANCES The fifth number Sidney Johnson's Drug Store ,12th & Highland. Claiborne & Franklin Cafe, 10th & Oakland. Slaughter's Place, 1415 North 9th St., Kan Kansas City, Kansas. sion secretary, was not present, but he was thought of by many. He is a great man, and has given so much to his church, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J. R. Ransom, from Wichita, Kansas; in fact we stopped at the same place during our stay in town, with Rev. and Mrs. E. Arlington Wilson and his son-in-law Rev. R. C. Henderson, was there also, and we had a great time. Dr. Ransom is some pumpkins in this church business and a recognized leader. He has pledged Dr. J. C. Caldwell his support in 1924, and Dr Caldwell will be one of the next bishops. The Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas, took a shake of my lily black hand, and assured me that he was delighted to see me better, and hoped that I would live a long time to come. He invited me to visit him in Kansas City, Kansas, and put my pretty little feet under his table. They have been there before. Wr. W. H. Thomas invited me to Denver, and I had invitations to other places, and I think I may accept of some of them one of these days before I leave the world. It would not be out of place for me to present to one of the leading laymen of St. James A. M. E. church, the new church where the bishops met, and this is S. W. J. Lowery, one of the pillars of the church, by the side of his mother, who is perhaps the oldest living member of the church, and who has given so muc to it. Mr. Lowery and his mother have given to St. James church an organ which cost $3,000 and they paid every cent of it. He has been a citizen for more than thirty years, and with his father for 25 years conducted a first-class grocery. They looked wisely, and young Lowery made some safe invest- --- --- PAGE FOUR $5,000,000 Drive Plan Perfected by Bishops a success in his present position and is doing great things there. There was big things doing in Dallas last week. The people got to see all the active bishops of the A. M. E. church, except Bishops W. Sampson Brooks, and W. T. Vernon, both of them being in Africa, but the time will come when they will get to see them. They got to see Bishops B. F. Lee, S. C. Smith, Levi J. Coppin, J. S. Flipper, W. H. Heard, J. Albert Johnson, W. D. Chappelle, H. Blanton Parks, Joshua A. Jones, John Hurst, J. M. Conner, I. N. Ross, W. D. Johnson, A. J. Carey, W. W. Beckett, W. Alfred Fountain. There were the general officers present and they got to see them as follows; J. W. Rankin, missionary secretary; John R. Hawkins, financial secretary; A. S. Jackson, commissioner of education; D. M. Baxter, manager A.M.E. Book Concern; Ira T. Bryant, secretary A. M. E. Sunday School Union; S. S. Morris, secretary 'Allen Christian Endeavor League; Editors, R. R. Wright, of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia; G. W. Allen, of the Southern Christian Recorder; J. D. Barksdale, of the Western Christian Recorder; R. C. Ransom, of the A. M. E. Church Review. The college presidents present were: Presidents J. A. Gregg, Wilberforce University; R. W. Mance, Allen University; J. A, Lewis, Morris Brown University; J. K. Williams, Paul Quinn College; G. A. Edwards, Kittrell college; F. Jesse, Peck, Western University; S.L. Green, Shorter college; J. R.: Campbell, Lampton college. The other college presidents were absent; and Dr. B. F. Watson, church exten- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE TICKET DRAWN, AND ATTEND THIS GRAND ENTERTAINMENT. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS All sums derived from sale of tickets will go to the erection of the YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE. Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, Chairman, 1403 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. T. A. Mozee Secretary, R F. D. No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas CHANCES ARE $1.00 EACH The fifth number drawn will get the Car. COMMITTEES in Wilson, Chair in Kansas City, K Secretary, R F. Kansas Treasurer, 1 city, Mo. M. Washington CES ARE $1.00 number drawn will Wilson, Chairman, 1403 N. Kansas City, Kansas. Secretary, R F. D. No. 3, Kan-ansas Treasurer, 1514 Michigan, Ly, Mo. I. Washington. S ARE $1.00 EACH Her drawn will get the Car. ments. He first made an investment for his soul, and then the earthly investments. He has the love and confidence of the people. Step by step my people are going to the front. I had the pleasure of meeting A. K. Leonard, president of the Western Mutual Fire Insurance company, a legal reserve company, located at San Antonio, Texas. It is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking for Texas. They have as their motto: "Conservativeness, Honesty and a Square Deal." It was chartered 1919, and the first year of its existence showed $2,000,000 worth of business. I am proud to see u sentering this line of business. I am informed that they meet their obligations promptly. Well, I have had an Old Aunt Dolly Time, this week, and I am now off. I am going to Fort Worth, to be with Dr. N. T. Wallis, and to have Dr Borders, one more time look after these bugs, as I am away from Dr. Conrad, and when I get through there I am going to Southern University for a few days, then on to another part of the world. I am going to spend a few days in Florida. Hope you are well. Let me hear from you when you have the time. I shall have more to say to you at another time. J. O MIDNIGHT. 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Dallas Bowser, numbering some seventy-five or more, assembled at his residence, 2400 Paseo, to do honor to his having arrived at the age of sevent-five, his long residence of fifty-three years in Kansas City, Mo., and the fact that he was the first teacher engaged in the public schools of Kansas City, and is the last living educator of that pioneer group which gave to its first experiment in teaching the newly emancipated Negro to read, write and cipher for himself. His pupils then were of ages from five to fifty or more, a majority of whom could neither read nor write. The program was enlivened by talks by old friends and colleagues, among whom were Profs. R. T. Coles, G. N, Grisham, J. R. E. Lee, Mr. Mynor H, Bass, the sole survivor of the first high school class, and a summing up of a long and useful career by Hon. Nelson C. Crews. Original poems were read by Mr. Tilford Davis, Jr., Mrs. R. T. Coles and by the host, Mr. J. Dallas Bowser, Prof. T. H. Reynolds sang feelingly "Darling, I Am Growing Old," and led in that soul-stirring song, "Far Away." Telegrams, letters, birthday cards, books nad other presents were in profusion. Miss Elizabeth Cotton, ably seconded by Mrs. Cora Calloway should be given due credit for the inception and management of the unique party which was such a charming success. Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., of Parsons, Kansas, and one of the prominent and leading divines of the Kansas conference, visited his sister, Mrs. Groomer, on North Sixth street, from Saturday to Wednesday, leaving for Toucka for a visit with his father, Rev. T. W. Green, Sr., retired. Rev. Green had been to Excelsior Springs for a much needed rest. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Nannie Jones; and also to Rev. J. F. Griffin for his kind words of comfort; and to the many friends and to the Electa Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star; Mary Magdaline Court No. 5, Heroines of Jericho, and to Family League of the Union Pacific System, represented by Wm. Patrick, local committeeman; Kansas City, Kansas Pasenger Train Conductor George B. Oder, Division Chairman, Lawrence, Kansas; E. D. Write, editor, Omaha, Nebraska, for their beautiful floral offerings.—Melvin E. Jones, Husband; Mrs. Ben Porter, Sister; Mrs. W. Quarles, Mrs. Maggie Ramsey, Aunts; Mr. Will and Edward Palmer, Uncles. S. DIGGS Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us during the death of our dear brother, Wiley Hulsey; also for the beautiful floral offerings; also Rev Bolden, Rev Holmes, Rev. Bowren, Mrs. M. C. Matthews. Mrs. D. A. Holmes, Dr. A. P. Davis, Mr. John Collins, King Solomon Lodge No. 1. Queen of Sheba Royal House No. 1, U. B. F, and Choi,—Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Hulsey, Mr. and Mrs. William Hulsey and Family, Card of Thanks We wish to thank our dear relatives neighbors, friends; also Lily of the Valley Temple No. 12, Quindaro; King Solomon Lodge U. B. F.; Queen of Sheba Royal House No. 1 and Buffalo Club for their kind sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during our bereavement.—Mrs. Wiley Hulsey and Family Card of Thanks I wish to thank my many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown me during the illness and death of my father, Levi Turner; also for the beautiful floral orientings.—Mrs. Eva · Lockhart, Daughter, 1014. Freeman avenue. 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