Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS MISSIONARY BOARD MEETING IN NEW YORK LAST WEEK Plans for Magnificent Church Edifice to Be Built at Cape Town, South Africa Special to The Advocate. New York, May 4.—At the opening of the Missionary Board of the African Methodist Episcopal church, held in the headquarters, Bible House, Bishop W. W. Beckett, the chairman recommended that a representative church edifice be erected in Capetown, South Africa, and for that purpose already the women had raised $5,000 and in building in keeping with the standing of the church would cost $30,000. The Board, which has charge of all the missionary work of the African Methodist Episcopal church, home and abroad, with Dr. J. W. Rankin, of Texas, secretary-treasurer, held annual session lasting one day. The following members were present and took part in the work: Bishop W. W. Backett, Brooklyn chairman; J. W. Rankin, D.D.; Bishop Brook, corresponding secretary; E. H. Hunter, Portsmouth, Va., recording secretary; Elijah Byrd, Philadelphia; W. T. Anderson, Cleveland, Ohio; C. S. Williams, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. H. Thomas, Denver, Colo.; W. O. P. Sherman, Savannah, Ga.; P. J. Chavis, Charleston, S. C.; F. R. C. Durden, Mound Bayou, Miss.; H. N. Newsom, Selma, Ala.; R. S. Jenkins, Fort Worth, Texas; S. A. Harris, Daytona, Fla.; V. M. Townsend, Little Rock, Ark.; N. W. Williams, Louisville, Ky.; C. E. Brooks, Hammond, La.; C. J. W. Sanders, South Bend, Ind.; C. F. Martin, Helena, Mont.; Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Baltimore, Md.; and Mrs. S. G. Simmons, Charleston, S. C. Bishop Beckett called the Board to order at 10 o'clock, and lined as opening hymn, "And Are We Yet Alive?" and made the opening prayer. This was followed by reading of scripture lessons by Dr. A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, and C. W. Abington, of Texas. Dr. A. L. Murray lined the second hymn, which was followed by the introduction of the following visitors: Revs. R. C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review; A. L. Murray, Newport, R. I.; M. W. Thornton, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, New York; A. L. Gaines, Baltimore, Md.; C. W. Abington, W. H. Davis, Baltimore, Md.; T. L. Scott Chicago, Ill.; A. L. Wilson, New York; Charles Stewart, Chicago; Mrs. Nora Taylor, Mrs. J. L. Curtis, New York. Bishop Beckett, delivered an address closing with recommendations, then followed the appointment of committees and the annual report of Dr. J. W. Rankin, the corresponding secretary, which covered a year of real missionary work. In his opening remarks he spoke of the home field needing more funds for operation. In speaking of the foreign work, Dr. Rankin said: To sustain and keep our Foreign work alive has been one of our greatest tasks. We have had to strain every energy to meet the demands of this work since the General Conference in St. Louis, last May. There were at least sixteen missionaries here last general conference, all of whom had to be taken care of while here, and their expenses of travel borne by this department. We have, however, been able to not only maintain our former standing in the foreign field, but we have been able to extend the work. We have sent with Bishop Brooks, five new missionaries — splendid, well prepared young people, for work in West Africa. The work of both the Wom- - SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 an's Home and Foreign Missionary Society have been commended. Both of these societies have largely increased their interest in the missionary work of our church, to the extent that we have been encouraged when we otherwise would have become discouraged." The report showed that there was a balance of $2,953.39 brought forward from 1920, and the receipts during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1921, had been $76,276.84, making total cash $79,280.23. The expenditures up to date amounted to $77,760.27. The Easter collections reported up to April 1, amounted to $17,137.96. The secretary gave an itemized report of the collections and expenditures. The report was read by the private clerk, Dr. Rankin being sick. In the afternoon committees reported, and the conference adjourned sine die. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, and Bishop W. H. Heard were present and took part in the meeting. Both made strong addresses. There was a large amount of business transacted. Unia Tatum, 24 years old, fell down the steps at her home 820 Walker avenue, Monday night, sustaining a broken leg. She was taken to St. Margaret's hospital. DAUGHERS OF ISIS NO. 37, TAKE NOTICE Koran Court No. 37, Daughters of Isis, will hold their annual Thanksgiving sermon at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Sunday, May 15, 1921, at 2 p. m. The public is cordially invited. DAHHIA THOMPSON Illustrious Commander; IDA MAE THOMAS, Imp. Recorder, At a recent rally of the C. M. E. church, of which Rey, J. H. Bolden is pastor, over $1,000 was raised. Mrs. Julia Gehring's club raised over $500 of this, which gave her first place. Mrs. T. Johnson was second. SUNSET ART CLUB Met with Mrs. Maymie Brown 1009 Freeman avenue. The members responded with quotations and dues. A delicious luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lillian White 532 Parallel avenue. Our society editor has been quite busy this week attending Dr. Erickson's revival at Ninth street and Armstrong avenue, and attending the May fetes of the different schools. She has also visited the Exhibit of Schools at Eighth street and Minnesota avenue and found our school work ranked favorably with the other race. Dunbar school's seventh grade sewing was some of the best. Douglass and Stowe had good sewing, also. Prof. Starnes wood work of the colored grade schools still stands the test of the premium he took a year ago. Horace Dwiggins, one of our popular post office clerks, has been confined to his room at his home, 850 Oakland avenue, with a severe attack of flu for nearly two weeks. His friends hope for his rapid recovery as well as his co-workers. Mrs: Drucilla Merritt, 1414 North Eighth street, returned home this week after several months' visiting in St. Joseph, Mo. Her many friends and especially her church are glad to see her back. She is looking well. Mr. C. Brown has purchased the former home of Mr. and Mrs.: Wm. Gamble on State avenue; and likes it very much. Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, May 13, 1921 CITY Prof. Gray, principal of Lincoln grade school, in Atchison, was guest of honor at the Colored Teachers' First Annual at Sumner High school. Prof. Crews of Western University was the other. SHOWER FOR THE DOUGLASS HOSPI TAL GETS RESULTS Large List of Necessities Showered on the Institution By the Liberal Ladies On Wednesday, May the 4th, from 2 to 11 p. m., a shower for Douglass hospital was held at the home of Mrs. S. H. Thompson, 1315 North Eighth street. ADVOCATE Mrs. Irene Lyles-Davis, 834 State avenue, received the sad intelligence Monday that her son had met an untimely death at Richmond, Mo. Mrs. Davis left Tuesday to be at the funeral. MIDNIGHT VISITS NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, D.C. North Carolina is One Unique State, for the One Reason He Cites New York City.—Believe me, honey, this is some city, and some bus' city at that, and if you are not careful, people, automobiles, wagons, or something else will run over you. You just have to keep hustling here in this man's town, and take my word for it that this is no one-horse town at that. When I took my pen in hand to write to you last week, I was down in North Carolina, hobnobbing with Prof. G. A. Edwards, that noted educator and president. It was a source of pleasure to have been in his company. But I am away from him now, and I am doing some moving. North Carolina is full of interest, and you will recall that this is the state where a white man sued a man of my race for taking the love of his wife away from him, and that is something new under the sun, and that man of my race is still living, and the white man by the name of Varner is trying to get hold of all of his belongings. I do not know whether or not I have met Mr. Varner or Mr. McCrary, but will not talk much about it now. Mr. McCrary is our man and Varner belongs on the other side of the house and he is located in Lexington, North Carolina. I am sure you have heard of this case. I heard some fine music from Mrs. Edwards, and then went out in the country, leaving that night for another part of the world. The world is moving after a fashion, and I went out to see the fashions of North Carolina at a big sermon for the Odd Fellows, just 17 miles from Kittrrell. It was a wonderful sight and people were there by the acres, and I was there myself, with my blood red tie and bandana handkerchief. I attracted some attention and I think that Prof. Edwards will not invite me to go again soon. I have been there just the same. Sunday night I left for Washington D. C., making good time, of course, getting in Monday morning, and then to the home of Dr. W. H. Jernagin, and he toted me over in his automobile car carriage to see Dr. Warfield, at Freedman hospital, and he looked as if he thought I was on my way to leave this world, or was due to leave. It matters not, I am here and here to stay. I was so delighted to see all these good things, and to have Dr. Warfield examine me, and told me that as soon as possible I would have to get off of my feet and go to bed, which I am going to do soon. I am going to Guthrie to be with Dr. H. W. Conrad, and let him know just what I am doing, and what I am going to do and at the same time have him chase them bugs away again. He is some bug chaser, or in other words, Dr. Conrad is one of the best physicians in this country, saying nothing about race or color. They all give it to him because (Concluded on Fourth Page) THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER THE CALL TO ARMS Opening address by the Rev. P. W. De Lyles, Presiding Elder of the Kansas City District, Southwest Missouri Conference, made at the district conference of St. Luke's A. M. E. church, Westport, Wednesday morning, May 11: Dear Pastors, Members and Co-Workers of the Kansas City District: The task of looking after the Spiritual, Moral, Intellectual and Industrial development and welfare of the Negro is ours and we cannot shirk it and remain faithful to the race. While it is a great job and calls for continuous application of prayer, thought and activity, and the best in us; we must face the is sue or be counted out. The great crime wave which engulfs us indicates that the work of the church is not yet finished, and the Christian soldiers are called to gird on the armor and go forth to war, since righteousness exalteth a nation and sin is a reproach to any people. The crimes of murder, robbery, theft, gambling, concubinage and free love, which abound on every side, ought to be enough to stir the heart of every lover of right in this District and move them to action. I call upon all in general and African Methodists in particular to lend a hand and help make Kansas City and vicinity a decent place to live in. The reports going out from this place to the world do not recommend it for a position on the roll of honor. I believe the ability to see that a thing ought to be done is a call to do it. Thus saith the Lord, "Stretch forth thy hand." We who pose as Christian leaders are not manifesting enough concern about the condition and welfare of our people. These dive kings, alley queens, pool hall princes and sidewalk ornaments must be reached and saved. Those ragged urchins who neither go to Sunday school, public school nor church service must fill some place in this civilization, and much of their future depends upon the amount of active concern manifested in their behalf. They will live to bless or dam the race. Are we really, personally concerned about the education of our young people, or are we satisfied with conditions as they are? Perhaps, you say, you are not satisfied with conditions. But persons who are really dissatisfied are not content to sit and grumble. They go out and bring something to pass to end the unsatisfactory condition. I have often heard persons say when speaking of poor school facilities in their section, that they would send their children to Wilberforce, or Fisk, or Atlanta, or Tuskegee, or some other great college or university. It is true these schools are great and worthy, but made so by the people of the vicinity where they are situated and though your children may have the advantage of the facilities they offer, because of your means, are the conditions in your community being improved? When we make that which is ours great, we have that whereof to boast as well as derive benefit. We have Western University with the privilege to make or destroy it. It may be that I am hard of hearing but I have not heard any one boosting that institution. It may not be great but it is what we have made it and reflects our interest and capacity in this direction. Investment in brains is humanity's most profitable investment. The mental and moral ability of a people is the true measure of their filtness to take upon themselves the responsibilities of life. It should be the ambition of the people of this district to make Western University the pride of the West. The great white man with the state government in his control, after having established for his chil- Number 41. Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth Hold Event at Pleasant Green Church The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth held their annual Thanksgiving sermon last Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Green Baptist church corner of Oakland avenue and Fourth street. The church was filled to its capacity and many had to be satisfied with standing on the outside. The ladies in large numbers, with the juvenile department, being in white, joined the procession at the church, the orders lead by Patriarchie No. 147, with two bands, made an excellent showing in their march from Everett avenue and Ninth street to the church. Aside from the official B. M. C. program, solos by Mrs. Norene Davis and Miss Fay Tramel were sung, and a fine address from the Juvenile department by little Miss Dorothy Johnson. The sermon was preached by Rev. L. G. Green, pastor of Green Chapel Baptist church; John Isaac Davis was master of ceremonies; J. M. Burdett, chaplain of the day and C. J. Williams, Noble Grand of the day. GOLDEN LEAF ELECTS OF FICERS The officers of Golden Leaf Court No. 6 elected at their last regular meeting were: Mollie Turner, Grand Matron; Hattie Ewing, Senior Grand Ma-Grand Joshua; Gertrude Wiltron; Doris H. Ammond, liams, Secretary; Maybelle Ormes. Assistant Secretary; Lena Downs, Treasurer. Mail Clerk Milton Collins was in off of his run and assisted Electa Chapter in initaiting, Monday. Mrs. Minnie Weaver, at 907 Washington boulevard, fell and broke her ankle Monday. Mrs. B. C. Soott has been quite ill, but is some better. dren a State University, Normal Schools, Agricultural and Mechanical Schools, besides high schools in every city, town and hamlet; still sees the wisdom of maintaining his church schools that his children might have Christian training. History proves that Christian training is the best for the youth of all times and all races. I am afraid that we as a race are too much given to depend upon some one else to make provision for our advancement; but the people who make substantial and enduring progress, make it, not because of others, but in spite of others. The fellow who sends help is the one who is doing ALI, he can. The young Negroes of this section are looking to us, their supposed leaders, to prepare a way for their advancement; shall we be weighed in the balances and found wanting? Jehovah demanded that the Israelites give up something they prized and wanted, make a sacrifice, and he has always blessed a sacrificing people. If we desire atmosphere we should help to create it. We show our desire for the necessities of life by laboring to secure them, both for ourselves and those dependent upon us. Let us make Western University the Negroes' intellectual beacon light for this section of the country. There may be those who cannot do what they want to do, but I ask, WILL YOU DO WHAT YOU CAN? Praying for your Prosperity, Success and Liberality, I am Your Brother, PACE TWO {THE KANSAS CITY -ADVOCATE oe —— ——— THOMAS KENNEDY, , Editor aud Prop. ——_— ‘Thos, Knapper Associate Editor ‘MES, M. U. MATTHEWS. Society Editor —_—_ Ww. C. ARCH Circulating Manager eS ' PUBLISHED BYERS FRIDAY , —at—" . ‘Office 1314 North Fifth Street Phone Fairfax 5315 Residence Fhone, Fairfax 2663 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year neve $1.50 Six Months -._...-—— -90 ‘Three Months _______._ .60 ae ee Fentered as secdnd-class matter ‘Angast 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act ‘of March 3, 1879. ‘The Advocate is a weekly journal eveted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. “Have your news in our office mot Yater than Tuesday of each week to §usurance’ publication. ———$<<—$ —$——_—___—_— MEMBER - @ NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION, -SCANNING THE HORIZON - Editor Advocate: I beg space for a few lines, upon a subject nearest to us as a race; doubly so because of conditions that confront us and it is ours to meet, hampered as we are be- cause we have no voice in the legislation of our country, the only way we can get a hearing at the bar of justice is through our friends now and then who brave the brunt of public criti- cism as a lover of the Negro. When Mr. Harding, our pres- ent chief executive, came into office we lent eager eyes to see what ycommendations he would suggest to Congress to help a part of her humiliated citizens, and we read his words with in- tense interest, but we paused when no remedy or legislation was outlined and now we look to see what Congress will do, as Congress usually acts upon the program outlined by the presi- dent, unless it proves itself an outlaw. And since the President and Cungress are all Republicans we are hopeful of something real being done. We are not unmindful that since mob spirit has grown to tha‘ proportion until it is nation wide laws will not stop it, but an educated public _ mine through the press, regardless ot politics, looking backward for some years in July, 1918 Woodrow Wilson, then the President, in an address to this eountry, in stressing upon the evil effects of mob violence ir the form of lynching, said: “We proudly claim to be the cham. pion of democracy; let us sec that we do not discredit out own. There have been many lIynchings, and everyone a blow at the heart of ordered law anc human justice. But we fear hi: appeal fell on deaf ears. Presi dent Harding’s words are along the same line, to put down law- lessness. Let us hope that there will be no soft pedal put upor the action that Congress maj take, but that it will express it self in clarion tones, but wi ‘know eternal vigilance is th price of success. WM. B. JOHNSON. The Advocate's circulating manager, W. C. Arch, is sending in each week a nice lot of sub- scribers, and states he is being received cordially by the people where he goes. of which the management of The Advocate is very grateful. Of course, as he says, The Advocate is well and favorably known wherever he has been in Kansas, Rev. D. A. Holmes was able to fill his pulpit last Sunday af- ter several days’ confinement to the house with illness. Smith & Tompkins Druggists ‘ WE DELIVER - Ee Anything! Anytime ‘ - Anywhere! | ~ ‘gw. Comer | Third and Troup Avenue ! . Bell Phone Fairfax'4519 “Kauisas City, -:- -:-"Kansas” THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER "OF FIRS A. M.-E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1311 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., Senier -Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES, , - Official. Board, 2nd and 4th Mon- aay,, 7:30 P. M. - Ghoir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P.M, Friday class meeting's P. M, ee CHURCH NEWS Sunday was a very inclement day, which naturally kept the attendance down. It being “Mother’s day” the services were devoted in honor of the name. The sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Griffin, paid the high- est respect to the mothers of our country. Many wept during the sermon, Flowers were worn by many in remembrance of mother. The Sabbath school, while not having its usual attendance, the same interest was manifest- ed in each class and the lesson. Another. member has been add- ed to the orchestra, Volny Blake, cornet. Allen League had a good meeting at 6 p.m. The young people are taking considerable interest in League work and the president hopes to build up a strong, wide-awake organiza- tion at First church. The pastor gave a short ser- mon at the evening service, then introduced Mr. William Venn, a superintendent of the Pullman company, who in a lay sermon talked for thirty min- utes with words of power and Christian living. He is a splendid speaker and it is said he talks it and lives it before the many porters under his em- ploy. Friday night class meeting is growing every week in at- tendance and spirit. Come out tonight. Argentine, Kansas St. Paul A. M. ©. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2325 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Servees 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. NEW OFFICE OF ADVOCATE ‘The new office location of The Kan- sag City Advocate is 1314 North Fifth Street. Office Phone Fairfax 5315; residence phone, Fairfax 2663. Come in and see us. CARD OF THANKS With grateful thanks we take this means of expressing our deep gratitude to our many friends for kindnesses and sym- pathy extended us in the death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister, Daisy Lovejoy, who died April 25, 1921; also Rev. J. F. Griffin, for his soothing words of condolence, and to the many friends for their beautiful floral offerings.—F. J. Lovejoy, husband; Mrs. Harriet Hooks, mother; Mr. and Mrs. McNair, Dr. and Mrs. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Guess, J. D., G. W., J. W., J. C. Lindsay and Anthony ‘Hooks, brothers. . HORTONA HAIR PARLOR The Hortona Hair Parlor will open April 18, at Twenty-sev- enth street and Douglass ave- nue. First treatment, including one box of hair grower, $1.50. Guaranteed to cure tetter, stop falling hair, and all scalp diseases. Carry full line of toilet articles. MRS. S. J. WHITE, Prop. (Near W. U.) ROSE & TENNELL KINDLING AND WOOD FOR SALE -. ‘ Prices are, Reasdriable na iwi ~ ler Will Be Highly - reine ieee BAY “ ‘Hauling “Accepted; - 2-ton ‘tack ; Call‘at-215 Parallel Avenue Phone Fairfax 2148 ‘for’ infoz+ ‘pea tion © -THE KANSAS GITY ADVOCATE A’‘STRANGE THING J. A. Wilson, Kansas City’s Pioneer Negro Jeweler, says: “Although I am the proprietor of a jewelry store and has ad- vertised my business for several years, yet there are a great many persons, it seems, who do not know that I can supply their ‘wants in diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry for, graduating and birthday presents and sta- ple jewelry, such as engage- ment, wedding and baby rings, lavallieres set with diamonds and other precious stones, neck chains, lockets, hoop, drop and screw earrings, pearl beads, ete. I offer the public two bene- fits, reliable service and the as- surance that it cannot los¢ its money spent with me. My number is 1616 West Ninth street, one-half block west from Wyoming street sta- tion. Bell Phone Main 3859. Come or call up. HORTON, KANS. SAQILOY AGVOCALC. Liedse al~ low me space in your much read paper for a few jots from the Horton Circuit. The presiding elder, Rev. J. S. Payne, made his third round May Ist, holding our quarterly meeting and preaching soul stirring sermons, administering the Lord’s supper to 42 and baptizing one. Our financial reports were as fol- lows: Money raised for stewards. purposes: For pastor, at Horton....$ 98.08 For pastor ,at Sabetha.. 88.80 For presiding elder, at Horton. eeoeeee — 9,00 For presiding elder, at Sabetha . ........-. _ 9.00 For visiting ministers. 19.40 Total for stewards......$224.28 Money raised for trustees’ purposes: 3 At Horton ..cceee§ 17.83 At Sabetha —... 98.02 Total ne eeaseseceeeeeeef 110,85 For A. C, BE, League: At Horton 2....---------$ 31.34 At Sabetha 2... 18.41 Total eee § 49.75 Willing Workers: At Horton ..............---$ 94.70 “At Sabetha «56.70 Total. 2 -—-.-----$150.70 Missionary Society, W. M.: At Horton .............$._ 15.06 At Sabetha .... + 4.31 TOAD sa clssconssscssaissonnS 19,81 Sunday School: 3 At Horton oo. $ 3.66 At Sabétha 0... > 3.15 Total eee 16.81 For Education ...............$ 6.26 For Easter Mission ......... 10.00 Total money raised from all sources this .quar- COT nn anscecnan meee cneennnneee $687.46 Our trustee rally at Sabetha will close the fifth Sunday May 29th with a free basket dinner. Yours in His name, A, H. HAMILTON: ge ae ne eee ee State of Kansas, Wyandotte Coun- ty, ss. Case No, 11097. ‘ In the Probate’ Court in and for said County. In-the matter of the estate of Thomas H. Johnson, deceased. Notice'is hereby given that Letters ofAdministration have been, granted to the ‘undersigned on the Estate of Thomas H. Johnson, late of said County, decedsed, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 9th day of Mav, A. D. 1921. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must, present. the same to the undersigned for allow- ance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be preclud- ed from any benelt of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibi- ted within two years after the date of said letters, they Shall be forever barred. ~ “THOMAS H. JOHNSON, JR,, Administrator of the “Estate ~” of ‘Thomas ‘H. Johnson; Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, May 9,°1921. ‘In ‘witness whereof, the under: signed, Probate Judge.in and for the County, of “Wyandotte, ¢ State > of ‘Kansas, have hereto set my’ hand-and ‘affixed the seal of the ‘said Probate ‘Court, this’ $th day ‘of -May, “A.D. ig21> JOHN T. SEMS, oo “Probate Judge. ‘(First published Mav 13. 1991) MRS. BOULDIN ‘GIVES SUR- PRISE TO HUSBAND AVE Mabe £40 Ce DUUIUNIT At TiS beautiful home, 611 Parallel | avenue, in the form of a sur-, prise stag given him hy his. most thoughtful and loving wife, Mrs, Bouldin, this being Mr. Bouldin’s ——— birthday. He hadn’t thought anything about it. He “went to church, from thereto the Cleaners‘ as- sociation, at both places it was. understood and he was not de- tained. .Still he-knew not. At 15 minutes of 9 o'clock the in. vited guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tillory’s, 610 Parallel, Mrs. Bouldin gave the signal and all went over in.a body and quietly filled the rooms. All-were seated and waiting, like mischievous chil- dren; when all were in and ready, Mrs. Bouldin called up the president of the Cleaners’ association, Mr, Weldon, this’ having been understood; asked if Mr. Bouldin was there and that he come home at once, as a message awaited him. All ex. cited he rushed home, knocked on the door, wife answered as usual. Just as the door was opened all the lights were flashed on and such a surprise that met him will never be for- gotten by him nor any of the guests, . To say that the evening was spent pleasantly is not enough. Everyone had oodles of fun. Mr. E. B. Tillory and Mr. Mc. Field entertained with both in- strumental and vocal music. Jokes of all kinds were got- ten into. Not one minute of the time was spent that the whole crowd wasn’t in an up- roar. When Green, Tillory and Clayborne are around all know the rest. Shortly after the arrival of Mr. Bouldin and the greatest shock was over the guests were served with a most delicious fruit punch. Mrs. Moffett serv- ing at the punch bowl. At 10:30 a very delicious appetizer was ‘served after which the guests were served with chicken salad on lettuce, sandwiches, split peaches, pickles and cookies, strawberry ice cream and three kinds of cake and mints. After this most delicious repast and everyone wishing for just a lit- tle more room or‘a little rubber inside, thinking that was the last. Mrs. Bouldin came in with a beautiful large white birthday cake with so many candles on it in pink and green, all lighted, there were so many and such a brilliancy from them the dining yoom lights were turned out for a few moments. Mr. Tillory continued to play while Mrs. Bouldin held in place just above Mr. Bouldin’s head this beauti- ful cake, while the guests all circled around to count the candles, they finally decided it |was just about 76 or more, that being their decision, she march_ ed out, keeping time with the music and left the men to do the rest. After all were boun- tifully served Mrs. Bouldin came in carrying a beautiful hand-painted tray filled with cigars and matches for every. one abundantly. Ash trays were placed around for the con., venience of everyone, then the friends put on the steam and the smoke began to rise. To Say that everyone had_a good time is not enough. “Punch was ‘served throughout the evening. Mrs, Bouldin spared no pains in making it pleasant for her guests. The credit is due her; she planned and worked in a way that Mr. Bouldin had one |of the biggest surprises of his life. He received quite a num- ber of tokens from the guests. Those present were: Dr. S. H. Thompson Mr. J. H. Clay- borne Mr. George McClelland, Rev N. B. Robinson. Mr. E. B. “Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long made a pleasant trip to Omaha and visited their son. 'Mrs.i-Flora_ Brisco, : of ‘St. Louis; Mo.,” is visiting her; sister, Mrs. D.2W, ‘Carson? 9147 New, Jauvievenhe AE tt Don’ rthteig'away ‘joie used blides! ; 4 GREAT PROBLEM SOLVED 9 AR BOY. sis 4 2 4 mic 3 12 ND vert” | HE | Because it sharpens in less than one minute any make of Safety Razor Blade, producing a hollow ground edge which will give rou a clean, easy and comfortable shave. "It makes shaving a PLEASURE instead of a dreated task. Works lke a RATTLE, but does “rattling? good work. “PARANTELLA” the Unt- “versal Safety, Razor. Blade Sharpener for all makes of Blades. PRICE COMPLETE $3.00 Ask Your Dealer or Write TARANTELLA CO. Politzer Building New York State of Kansas, Wyandotte Coun- ty, ss. No. 11072. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the Estate of Mingo Phillips, deceased. ; Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Mingo Phillips, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Pro- bate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 3rd day of May, A. D. 1921. : ‘Now, all persons having claims agaisnt the said estate are hereby notified that they must present, the same to the undersigned for allow- ance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be pre- cluded from any benefit of such es- tate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. ‘SARAH PHILLIPS, Administrator of the Estate of Mingo Phillips, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, May 3, 1921. In Witness Whereof, the ‘under- signed, Probate Judge in and for tle County of Wyandotte, State of Kan- sas, have hereto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this Grd day of May, A. D. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published May 6, 1921) PHONES Office Fairfax 1258; Res., Drexel 1258 6 to 7;30 P. M. Sundays by appoint- ment only, OFFICE HOURS 9:30 to 11:30 A. M. 2:80 to 4:30 DR. W. M. BLOUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 428% MINNESOTA AVENUE Residence, 402 Lafayette Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS HAIR DRESSER Call to see Mrs. McCoy for good Service All Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable Use Own Preparations Dressmaking a Specialty MRS. W. J. McCOY 2509 NORTH ALLIS AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAS. . PHONE FAIRFAX 1282 Dr. G. E. Horsey’s Office Will have office hours on the Kansas Side at Dr. Davis’s of- fice, 422 Minnesota , avenue, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Hours 11 a. m. to 1 p.m. each day. Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS \ LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Forrest B. Anderson ATTORNEY AT LAW 529 State Ave. Kansag City, Kansas Bell Fairfax 1050 Practice in all State and City Courts WM. H. ‘TOWERS © ,Attorney-at-Law _» Notary’Public jut 4Bell Phone Peirfaxc3866 jf S12: Ieimacoote ‘Ave; Kanias'@Hy; Kas ete os lls oe ROT FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1921 FR &A.A, York Masess. DIRECTORY . of the Mest Worshipful King Sole- mion’s Grand Lodge, ¥. & “A. “A. York Masons, for the Jurisdiction of Kansas, Nebraska’ 1owa and Se. Dakota: Rev. J. A. Broadriax, W. M. G. Mt, 2325 Ruby “Avetiue, Tet. argt. 1081," Kansas City, Kansas, Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M. Kansas City, Kansas. . Albert Williams, 'G. S. W., Siéux City, Towa, Miles‘L. Newlin, G. J. W., Sioux valls, So. Duk. Clyde L. Briggs, G. Ses, 612 T strett,/Atchison, ‘Kansas. _. J. W. Wilson, G. Treas, Kausae City, Kansas. ©, J. Coleman, G. Lecturer, To- peka, Kansas, A. White, G. 8. Dea, Atchison, Kansas, * c Chas. Gordon, G. J. Dea., Ordaha, Neb, DrD. W. Gooden, G, Med. Bx. 2211 Cuming St.r Omaha, Neb. * Underwood Gaines, G. S. S., Stine tion City, Kansas. E Chas. Lee, G. J. S., Leavenworth, Kansas. = T. A. Mozee, G .S. B., Quindafe, Kansas. M. Anderson, G. S. B., Ellsworth, Kansas, é Rev. James Reeves, G. Chaplain, Eldorado, Kansas. C. J, Goode, G. Marshal, Omaha, Neb. Wm. Cavens, G. P., Mankattan, Kensas. ’ 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 wel- cone . S. H. MADISON, W. “iM. 1336 Barnett Avérue, T, A. MOZEE, Eeeretary, R. F. D. Ne. 3. BEDE GGER ERR = : = s = = Call : =Fair- 280) s =fax Or: = 4422 : = , = SERRE BROSUBEET Fred.W. Fitchue PLL. Jagobs East Side Flower Shop Cut Flowers Designs Decorators ROSFS ~~ CARNATIONS * CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1517 East 12th Street Bell Clifton 1039 Kansas City, Mo. ‘Easy to Take-Quick tw Rabeve| Ne CATARRA AEN BLADDER| si ‘Sale, Seecesstal MIDY 2eo) 1 B22 of counterfeta PUBLICATION nee , In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 2nd, Div. Thelma Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Frank L. Johnson, Defendant.’ Xo. 15794-A. To Frank L. Johnson: “You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, Wyan- dotte 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 14th day’ of/June, A. D., 1921, or said petition sili be taken as true, and judgment -wil be rendered agaist you im favor, of plaintiff granting’ her an ‘absolute divoree from you,,and for sucly other and further relief -as thé nahire,.of She ease may ee ance <: iy‘ tAttorney, for Plainti@. (First! published ‘May 6/ 1921)" ~ A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY LAUNDRY 24-HOUR SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED TERMS: C. O. D. TRUCK WILL CALL 900 Walker Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Call Fifield 4079-J FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1921 REV. GEORGE McNEAL HONORED BY CHURCH Members and friends of Pleasant Green Baptist church, Fourth street and Oakland avenue, are giving an anniversary program and entertainment all this week in honor of the pastor, the Rev. George McNeal, for the valuable services he has rendered during the past twenty-eight years. The celebration began Monday night with a fine musical and social program. Tuesday evening the B. Y. P. U. had charge of the program. It consisted of music and addresses by prominent citizens and a debate on why colored people should patronize their own business and professional men. The program Wednesday night was in charge of the Sunday school and it was filled with musical numbers, addresses and other interesting features. On Thursday evening the musical, literary and religious program concluded with a baby contest. On tonight the feature will be tributes to Reverend McNeal by all the leading colored ministers of the city. The anniversary sermon will be delivered Sunday by Rev. S. W. Bacote, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Kansas City, Mo. Rev. George McNeal is more than a good citizen and good minister. He is really an institution. He was born in Jamaica but came to New Orleans when a mere child. At the age of 12 he began to preach. At the same time he beagn to educate himself. He has been preaching and educating himself ever since. His church work was never too ardous to keep him from school and college work. He is surely a self-made man. After filling pulpits at New Orleans Belleville, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., he came to this city twenty-eight years ago. When he took charge of his little church here it had forty-five members. It was a hard struggle from the start. But Reverend McNeal never gave up. He knew no such word as "fail." Todav his church has a membership of more than 900, composed of law abiding energetic, patriotic people, who are doing their utmost to help build up this city and state and nation. During his twenty-eight years' pastorate he has built three different churches. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE His new church at Fourth street and Oakland avenue cost $45,000. Aside from his church duties, Reverend McNeal has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs and is now one of the leaders of his race in the West. WICHITA, KANSAS May 10.—Dear Editor: After having a pleasant stay for a few days in Newton, Kansas, and writing a bunch of subscriptions for The Advocate, I boarded the Arkansas Valley interurban car. Wednesday, the 4th inst., for Wichita. Wichita is a thriving city and our people seem to be doing well and have a number of well kept up-to-date business places. I attended St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday morning, of which Rev. J. R. Ransom formerly pastor of Kansas City, Kansas, is pastor here and doing a fine work. At the close of the service, I with other strangers, were introduced. I was called upon to make a few remarks. In the few words I had to say, I introduced The Advocate, but soon found that The Advocate was well known to the Wichita people, and that it had many friends here. I found in this church a great pastor and a great people. I visited Calvary Baptist church of which Dr. Butler is the pastor Sunday. I will leave here the 12th for Arkansas City, for a few days, then on to Ponca City, Okla., Guthrie and Oklahoma City. You will find enclosed more subscribers for your mailing list. Look for big batch next week. Yours for more business, W. C. ARCH. HALLS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH (NEWTON, KAS.) Sunday school, 9:30; preaching at 11 a.m. Hymn, My Soul Be On the Guards, outlined by Rev.Mimms Scripture lesson read by Rev. Webb'. Prayer by Brother Smith. The pastor chose for his text the 55th verse, the 7th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. Subject, Steadfastness—but he being full of the Holy Ghost of God and Jesus standing on the right hand, which was well outlined and reached Price of No Regrets PAY'S "THAT'S RIGHT" HUMAN CONSIDERATION PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY PRINTING CO. RUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 COMPANY OPENED UP AN WAY WET WASH ROUGHE DRY NDRY 4c lb. 9c lb. (Work Ironed) SERVICE TERMS: C. O. D. VILL CALL Kansas City, Kansas field 4079-J RE THOSE ANTI- PAIN PILLS" "I don't need them very often, but when I do, I need them quick. One or two and the pain is gone." Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills will relieve you quickly and safely—no unpleasant after effects—no danger of forming a drug habit. Next time you pass a drug store stop in and get a box. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills contain no habit forming drugs. Very Durable Has Thorns the souls of his hearers. Sermon at 8 o'clock. Opening song by the Senior class, "God Will Take Care of You." Scripture lesson read by Rev. Webb, 8th chapter Psalms, 8th verse. Very sorry to report Sister Hall, one of the charter members of Halls Chapel A. M. E. church, is very ill. At 2:30 o'clock the Odd Fellows met at the Masonic Hall and marched to the C. M. E. church, where the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth's annual sermon was preached by Rev. W. M. Enyard. Remarks by Brother Sinely, master of ceremonies; then Brother Dickinson who in a few words outlined the history of Odd Fellowship. Welcome address by Brother Mledsoe, and then Brother Tardy, after a long illness, was introduced and spoke on the ancient history of Odd Fellowship. Scripture lesson read Rev. W. H. Cole, Psalms 17, 17 verse. Prayer by Rev. A. Simms, and then Rev. W. M. Enyard, the pastor of Hall's Chapel A. M. E. church, preached a soul-stirring sermon. He selected the 17th verse of the Psalms: A friend loveth at all times. Which was well outlined. Every soul went away rejoicing in the God of their salvation. MISS MARCIEL HOLT, Reporter. LINCOLN HIGH ANNUAL HIGHLY ENTERTAINS The Annual Military and Physical Training exhibition, given last Friday evening at Convention Hall, by Lincoln High school of theMisouri side, was up and in many respects beyond their usual high class annual entertainment. The execution of the Cadets in drill manual, as a whole, were excellent. and showed a higher degree of military training than in previous exhibitions of this kind. Every company of the four in competition drill, were clean and snappy. The physical training class of girls hardly could be better, from a numerical training standpoint. The graceful movements, from a hundred healthy bodies, performing as it were, in a three-ring circus, all acting the same thing, at the same time, showed many minds can be educated or trained to act or perform as one mind. The High school band of 40 pieces and one of the best high school bands in all this Western country, greatly enlivened the occasion. The 30-piece orchestra under Major N. Clark Smith, is a musical organization that has few equals. This annual affair does not grow less with the people of the two Kansas Cities, as there were fully ten thousand present. Principal J. R. E. Lee and his efficient corps of teachers are to be congratulated in their advanced ideas of not using the same old paint brush from year to year. Mrs. Bettie Carson, after several weeks' illness was able to be out to her church Sunday. want every man, woman and child who suffers with Fats, Epilepsy or Failing Sickness, to atend at once for a free bottle of my famous yogurt, or for another how long you have suffered, or how many cases you have used without results, do not give up until you try this treatment. Don't send me a penny. Simple give me my name, age, and address as I will send you by retry mail, all charges paid, a free bottle of wine. When you can prove to yourself, entirely at your own expense, this famous treatment will do for you. 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Abbirder Miller, Plaintiff, vs. Rufus Miller, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court and cause for a divorce and unless you answer the allegations in the petition on or before the 24th day of June, 1921, the same will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing plaintiff iron you for your fault, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published May 13, 1921) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. King David Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Evelyn Smith, Defendant. To: King David Smith o King David Smith, the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court and cause for a divorce and unless you answer the allegations in the petition on or before the 24th day of June, 1921, the same will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing plaintiff from you for your fault, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff (Print publ. M. 2, 1921) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. Lazetta Eva Douherty, Plaintiff, vs. Cyrel Douherty, Defendant. To Cyrel Douherty, the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court and cause for a divorce and unless you answer the allegations in the petition on or before the 24th day of June, 1921, the same will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divering plaintiff from you for your fault, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published May 13, 1921) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Nannie Martin, Plaintiff, vs. Mathew Martin, Defendant. To the above named 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, on or before the 17th day of June, 1921, the petition filled will be presented to the court and evidence will be introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and awarding to her her maiden name, Nannie Taylor, and for the cost so this action. NANNIE MARTIN, By I. F. Bradley, Her Lawyer. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First published May 6, 1921) Randolph Springs National Health Sanitarium With Medical Mineral Wtaers and Bath House. There are many Colored American Farmers in Missouri as well as elsewhere who have been very successful in gathering about them the wealth of the land. Some have raised large and useful families have been mighty men in their day and in their community, but Time has wrought his change. Friends and family are gone. The light and bounding steps of other years now give place to aches and pains. Nervous prostration, rheumatism and general debility have now taken the place of all the strength, health and agility of a period long passed. The approach of age, with money and means, is now left to this mighty man of the past. He needs a place where he may build himself a little cottage among congenial friends, who like himself linger lovingly in life. A place where the touch of the world is not denied him, where the rapidly moving throng will give him a smile, a word of cheer as it passes on. Such a place is Randolph Springs. J. C. Branche & Co., representatives, 1314 North 5th St., Kansas City, Kansas. 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Jarnagin was as busy as could be getting ready for the meeting of the National Race Congress, and my health failed me so that I could not return, but I am going to Washington next week, and look up what happened and let you know all about it, because I believe you would like to know and to have all of this good information. They were to have a conference with the President of the United States and do some other things. Getting through with Dr. Jerpagin I beat it to the Pennsylvania station and made my way to Philadelphia, spending one night there and then meeting Dr. L. G. Jordan, and Dr. W. G. Parks. Dr. Parks is one more busy man, and it is a wonder that he can lend time to take a breath He is as friendly as can be, ready and willing to do anything for his friends, but never has the time and that is the man. You see he is pastor of a big church, and himself a big man. Dr. L. G. Jordan is getting ready to head a party of 300 men and women for a tour through Africa. They are going, and they are now getting their booking. It is going to be an interesting party, and I think you should strive to get money enough to make the trip to our land. To see something about that land we have heard so much about. I will look into details and let you know when they come to me. I want to go myself if my health will permit me to do so. You know there comes a time when we all break down in health. It may be my time now, but let us use the time. Reaching New York, I found my way to the Missionary headquarters of the A. M. E. church. Dr. J. W. Rankin, secretary. I found him as busy as men get to be, getting ready for the meeting of the Missionary Board. They have eighteen districts in the church and each one was represented, except Africa and West Africa. It was a great thing to see these representative men come forward. I enjoyed very much the meeting. Bishop W. W. Beckett presided and made one more big speech, and he was associated by Bishops J. Albert Johnson and W. H. Heard. I enjoyed that great report made by Dr. W. H. Rankin, although too feeble to read it himself, it was read by Miss Olive Campbell, his efficient clerk, whose voice was clear and even musical. She is indeed a trained young woman, and I want to congratulate Dr. Rankin on having her in his office. They have been doing some business during the past year. It is the first meeting since the general conference, and much interest was manifested. There had been handled by the secretary since the last meeting, including the $2,953.39 brought forward from the previous year, $79,230.23, and expended $77,760.27. Now every penny was reported, from what source it came and how it was used. He is accurate, and a business man, and they have business methods in the office. The board heard the report and audited it, together with all business of the office, and made appropriations, looked into other important items, discussed every phase of missionary work. It was just a young congress—that's all. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the members—in fact, all of them, and associated with Dr. A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, the real busy pastor who is interested in the development of his people and church. He was on hand and read the scripture lesson. He is destined to be one of the bishops of his church and we will see it four years hence. While here I am the guest of Dr. M. W. Thornton, a hardworking man and a man of worth to his church and our race. You will recall that when he was appointed here the people of Bethel A. M. E. church gave him a heluva time, but it is all over now and they are working together like clock work, all beating time and making things hum Dr. T. L. Scott, of Chicago was conducting revival, and doing a great work in this part of the moral vineyard. He is a great preacher, and a man of preaching and lung power. He can almost wake up the dead, and when he gets his hands on a sinner, he won't let him go until he comes through. Some of them would fall out like dead men when they are through. Dr. Thornton is getting ready for conference which is to meet soon, and I think that he will be returned to Bethel—of course he will, and remain right there until he goes to the episcopacy in 1924. He has been doing things for God and His church. Charles H. Anderson, of Jacksonville, is here as busy as can be getting things in order to open a great bank here. You know Anderson. He is a hustler, and treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and a worker among men. He is at the head of a living bank in Jacksonville, Fla., and he will soon have another one here in New York. He is putting us on the map. He has purchased a fine five-story building on 135th street and Lenox avenue, and it is all paid for, and being on the corner there is right where the bank will be. Of course, you have heard all about it. I was delighted to see Mr. Anderson and had the pleasure of eating some fish with him. He has many friends in this section of the world. I would like to say more but will not be able to do so. I will have many things to talk to you about in the future. I have been to see—wait until I tell you. J. O. MIDNIGHT. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD (C.W.F.F.) TOPEKA (15th and' Quincy Sts., Rev. J. J. Palmer, Pastor) Services Wednesday night, May 5th, pastor filling rostrum, closing for his subject, John 5-39. Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me. Sunday school at 10:30 a. m., B. J. Gray, superintendent making an effort that will possibly improve his Sunday school. Divine services at 11:30 a. m., Rev. John Staples filling the rostrum, choosing for his subject St. John 14th chapter and 1st verse: Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me. After which Rev. J. J. Palmer made the closing remarks, taking for his subject St. Matthew 4-4: But he answered and said it is written that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God and every soul went away rejoicing in the God of their salvation. Gospel Extention club met at 5:30 p.m. Sister Hattie Goins, president, announced the club ready for business. B. J. Gray, secretary the. Sister's Mision at 7 p. m. Sister Maggie Palmer, president, called the house to order. Sister Gertrude Williams, vicepresident; Sister Nora Jarrett, secretary. Divine services at 8:30 p. m. Sister Maggie Palmer filling the rostrum, her subject being Sell What Thou Hast, St. Mark, 10:21. She preached a wonderful sermon, after which each and every one wonderfully enjoyed. We had also with us Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, our honorable and earthly founder of the Church of God, Chief William Christian, of Memphis, Tenn., and Rev. J. H. Wright and son of Kansas City, Mo. While here they stopped at the beautiful modern home of Rev. J.J. Palmer, 1523 Quincy street. Saturday afternoon at 2:30 the Sisters of the Church of the Living God gave a beautiful dinner. Covers were laid for 16 and an excellent 3-course luncheon was served: Baked chicken and dressing, candied sweet potatoes, green beans and bacon, new cabbage, corn bread and biscuit, apple pie a la mode and cake. Leda Merrill and Janie Gray were our waitresses and they were on the job. Chief William Christian made an open air speech after which we came home; had a bit of Bible reading and song at 7:30. We went to church and the Jubilee choir and Rev. J. H. Wright and son furnished lots of good singing and Chief William Christian preached a wonderful sermon and out of the two night's services it cannot be fully explained which one was best but they will forever be remembered by the Church of the Living God members and friends. We enjoyed his stay as well as Rev. Wright and sons and we welcome him back at his very earliest convenience. All our sick are better. The recent rains have caused a considerable rise in the creeks and rivers. Yours in Christ. BRIEF SLAVERY IS LEGAL. Denver, May 7—While involuntary servitude, other than punishment for crime, is against the constitution, slavery for 30 days is legal. The above summarizes a decision by the Colorado state supreme court in upholding the 30-day clause of the state industrial law which forbids a strike pending a hearing and award by the commission. The count says this 30-day denial of strike rights is not involuntary servitude, because "any individual workman may quit at will for an reason or no reason." GERTRUDE WILLIAMS Secretary pro tem. TEACHER'S BANQUET AT SUMNER HIGH First Annual Banquet Dubois Teachers' club at Sumner High school, 6-8 o'clock, May 7, 1921. A very pleasant evening was spent. The following was the program: Vocal solo, Prof. T. H. Reynolds. Introduction of speakers by Prof. A. J. Neely. Address, Prof. C. Crews. Instrumental solo, Miss Sirpora Miller. Address, Prof. W. E. Gray. Vocal solo, Miss Adaline Jordan. Remarks, Prof. J. A. Hodge. Following were the guests of honor: Prof. W. E. Gray, principal Lincoln High, Atchison, Kan.; Prof. C. W. Crews, teacher of English, Western University, Quindaro, Kans. The menu: Chicken salad, bread and butter sandwiches, olives, pickles, ice ceram (molded) candies, nuts, coffee. The arrangement, program and decorating committee did very effective work. R. H. BROWN, Pres. MISS MINNIE JACKSON Vice-Presilent, MAY McCLELLAND, Secretary. MISS L BURNS, Treas, BUILDING PERMITS Wesley Methodist church, Sixth and Virginia; cost $5,000. Santa Fe Railroad, Argentine, addition to shops; cost $39,000. John Bird, Center and Douglass; residence. J. L. Jones, 47 South Twenty-second; residence. Frank Sickinger, 812 North Eighteenth; residence. W. Kulps, 16x16, Freeman; residence. P. Persons, 761 Shawnee; addition to residence. J. J. Wooley, 1239 Oakland; residence. W. H. Wheeler; 1906 North Eighth; garage. R. P. Maule, 331 North Nineteenth, residence. Georgé Payne, 732 Orville, residence. F. M. Holden, 800 Vermont, store building. P. Joyce, 42 South Forest; store-building. L. L. Klamm,' 1221 Everett, residence. S. A. Johnson, 2310 Silver avenue. A. Hyzy, 10 North Eighth street, garage. HISTORY SHOULD REPEAT When every pool of Eden was a mirror, That unto Eve her dainty charms proclaimed, She went undraped without a single fear, nor Thought that she had cause to be ashamed. Twas after she had eaten of the apple, Her eyes were opened and she understood, That she forever more would have to grapple, With the much disputed question of the nude. Since then she devoted her attention, Her time and all her money to her clothes, And that was the beginning of convention, And motesty, as well, to suppose. But change has taken place in fashions recent, Ant girls conceal so little from the men, I think that it is time, by all that's decent, That someone pass the apples round again. —Centralia Courier. BRIEF SLAVERY IS LEGAL. Denver, May 7.—While involuntary servitude, other than punishment for crime, is against the constitution, slavery for 30 days is legal. The above summarizes a decision by the Colorado state supreme court in upholding the 30-day clause of the state industrial law which forbids a strike pending a hearing and award by the commission. The count says this 30-day denial of strike rights is not involuntary servitude, because "any individual workman may quit at will for any reason or no reason." "There is no prohibition of a strike," declared 'the court. "The only thing forbidden is a strike before or during the commission's action." When is the drive going to start for the men in the U. S. A. who are out of employment and their families starving? Every day we meet them on the streets, good men, honest men, willing workers who have not done a tap for three or four months. Some of them are looking lank and lean. Something better be stirring pretty soon, for when a man gets no work to do, he often loses his reason and goes and commits crimes for which he is not responsible. The Kansas City Street Railways company has applied for an extension of the 8-cent fare after May 18, at which time it was to expire. It is given out that no reduction in wages will occur until September, at which time the packers and street car companies are to cut simultaneously. Why not, instead of sending good money to China to relieve the starving people there, ship back some of the eggs they are sending us in such great quantities. Last week a ship reached San Francisco, loaded with eggs from China. But perhaps the Chinks prefer pie a la mode. Jeremiah says, "It is easier to tell a lie that it is to tell the truth, provided you don't get busted in the mouth." WAR TIMES OF U. S. Washington, May 7.—In a debate on disarmament in the house of representatives Congressman Vaile stated that this country had been en- HAIR DRESSER Mrs. James Barlow (Mme C. J. Walker System) hair dresser, 326 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone Fifield 4484-R. ```markdown ``` All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas EXECUTOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 11078. In the Protdect. Count of Said In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the Estate of Polk Hudson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undeschigned on the last will and testament of Polk Hudson, date of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 20th day of April, 1921. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, thy shall be forever barred. ISAAC LOCHE, Executor of the last will and testament of Polk Hudson. Dated April 20, 1921. (First published April 29, 1921) J. C. BRANCHE & CO Real Estate Insurance Loans Collections FAIRFAX 5315 1314 NORTH FIFTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Let Barlow Fix It! Fraternity Building 312-314 Nebraska Vacant Afternoons in Fraternity Hall, West Side West Side ..... First Tuesday Afternoons East Side.....2nd and 4th Monday Afternoons East Side....1st and 3rd Wednesday Afternoons CHEER-U MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Inc J. S. 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Collection.....(Goes to Y. M. C. A. of Topeka) 7. Special Music, Show Me the Way, Unfold the Portals .....Gounod Solo .....Burton Announcements. Benediction Commencement Day, May 25, 1921—Program 1. Processional 2. Pilgrim's Chorus.....Wagner 3. Invocation.....T. A. Bowmers 4. Deep River.....Coleridge Taylor 5. How We Learn Domestic Science.....Salutatorian Florist Turner Topeka, Kans. 6. How We Farm at the Institute.....Ross Owens, Fort Scott, Kans. 7. How We Make Our Clothes.....Lillian Daniels, Rawlings, Wyo. 8. Wynken, Blynken and Nod.....Nevin 9. How We Damage Our Dairy Herd.....Charles Fitzpatrick, Coffeyville, Kans. 10. Growth and Mission of This Institute Anna Washington, Buxton, Iowa. 11. Alumni Address.....Dr. G. Patton Atchison, Kansas 12. Goodnight Beloved.....Pinsuti 13. Commencement Address.....Hon. T. W. Bell, Leavenworth, Kansas 14. Negro Folk Song 15. Awarding of Prizes Hon. John Wright, Topeka, Kansas 16. Presentation of Diplomas and Centificates Hon. H. J. Penny gaged in war $16\%$ of the 144 years of its existence, dating from 1778. The actual time was 23 years and 346 days. The wars, not including the numerous Indian subjections, are as follows: Revolutionary, war of 1812, war with the Barbary pirates, Mexican war, civil war, Spanish war, Philippine insurrection and world war. NO COMPETITION New York, May 7. - Admission that there is no such thing as free competition in the fire insurance business in the United States was made at the legislative building trust's hearing by Willis A. Robb. Let Barlow PLUMBING, AND ELECTRIC A PAINTING, PA a CARPENT PHONE BARLOW FIFIELD 4484-R RESID S. DIGGS Fraternit 312-314 FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1921 manager of the New York-fire insurance exchange. MUCH SOLDIER INSANITY Wa-ington, May 7.—The house of representatives was startled by statements made by Congressman Kindred of New York on the extent of insanity and nervous diseases among ex-service men and the absolute necessity for action. The law maker is an authority on mental disorders and he declared that there are 75,000 men suffering from these afflictions. He said these cases are increasing at the rate of 1,000 a month and that the peak would not be reached for several years.