Kansas City Advocate

Merry Christmas KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY SCORES HIGH MARK STRONG NEGRO COMPANY (By the Associated Negro Press.) Durham, N. C., Dec. 21.—The Bankers' Fire Insurance Company scored decisively last week. It was the two million dollar Newbern fire that gave this strong Negro company its chance to jump overnight into the business limelight of this section of the country. Less than 48 hours after the big conflagration the representatives of the Bankers' was on the scene and adjusting the claims and making arrangements for immediate settlement of losses. This was a record business achievement and has made a profound impression throughout the state of North Carolina. One of the interesting features of the situation is the fact that the prompt action of the Negro company caused a hardship to other companies facing the payment of big claims due to the fire, calamity. So acute was the dilemma in which these others found themselves that they called upon the Bankers' to call a temporary halt in its speed payment campaign so as to give their brother business companies a chance to catch up with them. The request was complied with but not until the Negro company had paid out something more than $20,000 in claims. This action was not a deliberate attempt to cause other insurance concerns' embarrassment but for the simple reason that a large number of colored people were big losers in the fire which covered forty blocks and destroyed more than 1,200 homes and needed immediate help. This humane attitude of the Bankers' Fire Insurance Company has done much to improve the position of the colored business men here. Aside from the effect the company's action has had on the general business world of this state it does the greater thing of increasing the respect which the colored folks themselves held toward their own business enterprises. A big business gain in the sum of the total gain for the race. The combined capital and surplus of the Bankers' company is $275,000; Last year the books of the concern held over $7,000,000 of business. This gave it first standing among the fire insurance companies doing business in North Carolina, W. G. Pearson is the president and W. Gomez is the secretary of the company. The present organization is the result of a recent merger with the Great Southern Fire Insurance Company. POSTMAN HONORED. The local branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers suspended the rule and elected W. T. Lewis as a member of the welfare board last week. Mr. Lewis was absent, though he received the greatest number of votes in competition with four white carriers. We sell Cook's guaranteed Leather Bill fold—Ideal for Xmas gift. West End Pharmacy, Drexel 1759 or 2556. Mrs. Parker, the wife of Rev. Mr. Parker of Parksville, Mo, visited her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, the week end. Vol. IX H FOR THE THE ADVOCATE Sincerely extends to All a Very Merry Christmas. CIVIC LEAGUE TO ENTERTAIN BOYS FROM STATE INSTITU- TION. The State School for Boys, at Topeka, will send out for the holidays to different parts of the state a number of boys who will be in the hands of their parents or some family, who will be responsible for their deportment and see that they are returned at the proper time back to the school. Fifteen of these boys will come to Kansas City Sunday night and remain for four days and while here the Civic League have taken upon themselves to entertain the boys one day, Tuesday. They will be given a fine dinner, prepared by a church club, at the First Baptist church and in the afternoon they will be entertained at Sumner High School, with a program. Each boy will be given a Christmas present. The boys will have for their companion on this day, a boy scout for each one. 1 DR. S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. One of the West's greatest physicians and surgeons: Has a practice that equals any physician in the two Kansas City. Is chief surgeon of of Douglass Hospital. Although one of the busiest men of his profession, he is active in civic affairs, concerning the welfare of his race and the city's development. He has been at the head of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas, as its Grand Chancellor for more than six years and its growth has been wonderful under his administration. Dr. Thompson's offices are located at 1512 North Fifth street. NEW DENTIST LOCATES HERE Dr. M. D. Shields of Sherman, Tex., has located here and has a nice suite of dental parlors at $428\frac{1}{2}$ Minnesota avenue, in the building with Dr. Blount. Dr. Shields is a graduate of Mahary college, Nashville, Tenn., and has been practicing for a number of years in Texas, where he had a lucrative patronage, but owing to conditions there, he decided to come this way and selected Kansas City, Kans., as the place to hang out his shingle. We welcome Dr. Shields to our city and community and wish for him every success. Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, Dec. 22, 1922 OPENING OF FIRST BAPTIST BIG AFFAIR FINE RECEPTION MONDAY NIGHT Sunday, December 17, 1922, will never be forgotten by hundreds of members and citizens of Kansas City, Kansas, as it was the opening of the beautiful new church at Fifth and Nebraska avenue. After a large prayer meeting at 6 a. m., and a larged Sunday School at 9:45 a. m., hundreds of members and friends began to arrive and kept the auditorium filled all day. At 11 a. m., Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., of San Francisco, preached a powerful sermon and not less than 17 united with the church. At 3 p. m., the new edifice was taxed to its capacity; and the program was as follows: Invocation, Dr. G. McNeal; Introductory remarks, Dr. W. A. Bowren, pastor; a good address, Prof. A. J. Neely; music, First Baptist choir; Solo, Mr. James Anderson; address, Hon. Harry B. Burton, mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. It was very appropriate. He said he rejoiced with the members to see the lovely new church erected; and that all should endeavor to live purely religious lives. Then Prof. Reynolds' quartet sang "Your Mother is Praying for You." It was the most impressive music of the afternoon. After which the following gave 2-minute speeches: Rev. Richardson, Dr. Griffin of Kansas City, Kansas A. M. E. church, Dr. Davis of the Christian church, Dr. G. McNeal and Dr. Knight of Quindaro. Mme. Winston sang, then Dr. M. Williams and Rev. Holly talked; also Judge Bradley. Monday night at the reception of the church was crowded again into the balcony. The following excellent program was rendered: Invocation, Pastor Bowren; music, by the orchestra of W. U., directed by Prof Taylor; Welcome, Attorney D. Henderson; response, Prof. G. B. Buster; Music, W. U.; Opening Ode (or poem). Mme. M. C. Matthews received great applause and praise from Prof. Buster, Mrs. A. J. Neely and Mrs. Downs, former teachers and many, many others; violin solo, Chauncey Downs, of K. U., was fine; Our B. Y. P. U., Mrs. Prince, was good; a classic soprano solo, Mme. A. Dunlap, was superfine, and cheered vociferously. The Sewing Circle, Mrs. A. Scruggs, told of the womens' fine church work and was greatly applauded; Music, W. U. "The Modern Sunday School," Prof. Sherman Scruggs, was very explicit. Clarinet isolo, Doxey Wilkerson, was very fine indeed and Miss Virginia Gerren's reading was loudly cheered. Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, founder of the sewing circle, was introduced; also Mesdames E. Edmonds, K. Weedan, H. Washington, former presidents and Mrs. W. P. Mimms, present president. The guests were served with brick ice cream, angel food and silver cake, and delicious punch in abundance. The beautiful basement was prettily decorated and the hundreds of guests gave Mrs. Lena B. Downs and her reception committee the highest praise for the finest and large receptions given here for years. God bless First Baptist and her pastor. Monday night, Mr. Bailey acted master of ceremonies at the reception. Dr. Wm.'H. Dyer received by wire Wednesday morning, the sad intelligence of the passing away of his sister, in Chicago. The doctor left for Lincoln, Ill., where the remains will be interred in the family lot, their parents living in that city. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ANNUAL BAN THE PASEO Y. M. C. A. Wishes to Extend Greetings BANQUET With a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to its members and friends. G. A. GREGG. Executive Secretary Mr. Roy Garvin, who has been running out of Portland, Oregon, to Seattle for several months, is home for a short stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, 815 Everett avenue. Roy expects to re-enter Washburn College at Topeka, Kansas, after the holidays. Mr. Garvin is a graduate of Sumner High school and is one of the city's splendid young men. YORK MASONS S City, Kansas, December 22, 1922. Grand East, of the Most Worshipful King Lodge, State of Kansas and its Jur- braska, Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming and Greeting: te that peace and harmony reigns Grand Jurisdiction, with an unpre- th of the YORK Kansas City, Kansas From the Grand East, O Solomon Grand Lodge, Sta isdiction—Nebraska, Col South Dakota, Greeting: We rejoice that peace throughout our Grand Juri cedented growth of the craft. Our efforts have been wonderfully Kansas City, Kansas, December 22, 1922. From the Grand East, of the Most Worshipful King Solomon Grand Lodge, State of Kansas and its Jurisdiction—Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming and South Dakota, Greeting: We rejoice that peace and harmony reigns throughout our Grand Jurisdiction, with an unprecedented growth of the been wonderfully blessed during this year. All legal claims have been properly met, that came before the official body this year. There has been added to the ranks this year more than seven hundred members. The Heroines of Jerico, have gone up by leaps and bounds and able to meet all their claims. I am proud of the York Masons, who carry no claim title of other orders, or banner that is the rights of others. This is the Mother Lodge of all Ma- of the World, therefore, we are legal not prosper, it is because the stuff No institution can rise higher. Brothers, if you would be great at the bottom and build, as you have not got the genuine Masonry, get out of the way of others who of character and ability to do the of those who are subscribers to The advocate, but others ought to have it for home, in this Grand Jurisdiction. Ful for the great work being done,asons in our Jurisdiction and each to the ruling of our last Grandendant in to our Grand Treasurer $1 first of February, 1923, toward the new Masonic Temple in Kansas City, living for the day when only one Masonic fund among all groups of this country. Killing and bickering and cement forces for greater good. Once a Mason. If you are doing the same your fellow man you did before you, you can not truthfully call yourself had six cornerstones and refused craftsmen, in the name of God, I beg for church the first service, above me. Keep up your dues and contribute as it is the greatest society in christian men and attend your best wishes to one and all—"Blest be minds our hearts in Jesus' love." You a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Year. sonic Lodges of the World and if you do not prosper, is not in you. No institute than its members. Brother you must start at the both climb. If you have not good manhood in you, get out of have strength of character work. I am proud of those who Kansas City Advocate, but coming in their home, in I am thankful for the 1,738 Master Masons in our one, according to the rule. Lodge, are to send in to each by the first of February of our new Mason Kansas. We are praying for the body will be found among all. Let us quit hollering and compact our forces for a Mason always a Mason. I thing now to your fellow m become a Mason, you can not a Mason. We have laid six corn three this year. My dear craftsmen, in you to give your church the everything else. Keep up to its welfare, as it is to the world. Be Christian church. With my best wishes to the tie that binds our heart. Wishing you a Merry Christmas prosperous New Year. sonic Lodges of the World, therefore, we are legal and if you do not prosper, it is because the stuff is not in you. No institution can rise higher than its members. Brothers, if you would be great you must start at the bottom and build, as you climb. If you have not got the genuine Masonry manhood in you, get out of the way of others who have strength of character and ability to do the work. I am proud of those who are subscribers to The Kansas City Advocate, but others ought to have it coming in their home, in this Grand Jurisdiction. I am thankful for the great work being done, 1,738 Master Masons in our Jurisdiction and each one, according to the ruling of our last Grand Lodge, are to send in to our Grand Treasurer $1 each by the first of February, 1923, toward the erection of our new Masonic Temple in Kansas City, Kansas. We are praying for the day when only one Masonic body will be found among all groups of this country. Let us quit hollering and bickering and cement and compact our forces for greater good. Once a Mason always a Mason. If you are doing the same thing now to your fellow man you did before you become a Mason, you can not truthfully call yourself a Mason. We have laid six cornerstones and refused three this year. My dear craftsmen, in the name of God, I beg you to give your church the first service, above everything else. Keep up your dues and contribute to its welfare, as it is the greatest society in the world. Be christian men and attend your church. With my best wishes to one and all—"Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Jesus' love." Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. Fraternally yours, J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. 2325 Ruby Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., Phone Argentine 1001. ```markdown ``` Number 19 J. O. AMONG FLOWERS AND SUNSHINE WILL SPEND XMAS IN CHICAGO Los Angeles, California.—Befor you can read this letter or any part of it, we will be looking into Christmas, and we will have to pause and look back of the past year, yet it has fallen my lot this week to pause and pay a tribute to another great man in Israel has fallen. We know not the time, the day, nor the hour and it behooves us to be ready. December 11, at the station in St. Louis, I talked with Dr. W. G. Parks, (Continued on Page 4.) YORK MASONS JOHN H. HARRIS THE THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINGE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at— Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Eentered 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 Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER , NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. ATLANTA, GEORGIA. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Pointing out that the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill had been defeated, a group of prominent white women connected with the Southern Methodist Church, have issued a vigorous address to the public calling upon the authorities in the South, the citizenship, the pulpit and the press for their united support for the complete suppression of lynching. Women were present, representing thirteen states. Each pledged to serve in an official capacity and take an active part in the persistent campaign for law enforcement and for the passage of anti-lynching laws in the Southern states. Mrs. Robert R. Morton of Tuskegee Institute, Mrs. John Hope of Atlanta, and Mrs. Jennie Porter Barrett of Peake, Va., were present. The statement issued by the Southern Methodist women after a three-day's conference on Christian principles in race relations follows: "Whereas, the defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, which provided for the Federal control of lynching, has thrown the whole responsibility back upon each state for removing this hideous crime; therefore, "Be it resolved, that we, the Commission on Race Relations of the Women's Missionary Council, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the conference social service superintendents and other officers on conference in Atlanta, Ga., December 4-5, 1922, to now demand of the authorities of the several states that they make good their claim proving their competency to abolish mob violence and lynching. "That we assume our responsibility as citizens for the protection of human life and hereby call upon all the people of all the states, upon the pulpit and upon the press to join in an insistent and persistent agitation against this barbarous practice. "That we formulate plans for an organized movement in behalf of adequate state laws and law enforcement." FREE NEW YEAR'S DINNER. The Neighborhood Floral Club, has raised enough money for their free New Year's dinner, which will be served at the home of its president, Mrs. Walker, 334 Everett avenue. This club is inviting all of their friends. The committees are: Cooking committee—Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Berch, Mrs. Marshal, Mrs. Caruthers, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Male, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Small. Waitresses—Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Marr, Mrs. Dortch, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Jamerson. Guest Waiters—Mrs. Caruthers, Mrs. Armstead, Mrs. Butchers, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Griffin. This club has this annual affair each year and this year's arrangements are being planned for the largest in its history. Hours: 12:30 to 6:30 p. m. Don't miss this big New Year dinner. MRS. JOSSIE Walker, Pres. MRS. MABEL ARMSTEAD, Secy. We have everything at the West End Pharmacy, in the Drug and Sundry line. Drexel 1759, or 2556. Mrs. Mattie Coleman-Knight, the evangelist of Chicago, closed her meetings Sunday night at St. Luke A. M. E. church and left the first of the week for Emporia, Kansas, where she will hold revival meetings for Rev. R. S. Everett. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Chloe rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS While the weather was quite cold Sunday the Auditorium was comfortably filled with worshippers. The pastor, Rev. J. F. Griffin, filled his pulpit, beginning his second series of sermons; subject "Golden Rule." It was a sermon of plain open christian facts, showing the disobeying and trampling down of the Golden rule, was the cause of the country's great upheavel, strife and man against man and nation against nation. The christian church was responsible for every criminal and murderer in their community, said the minister. Next Sunday's sermon will be along the same line of thought. Rev. M. C. Knight delivered a good sermon at the evening service, which was enjoyed by the audience. The Sunday school will hold their Christmas tree and program Saturday night, December 23. The regular Christmas service will be held at 6 o'clock Christmas morning. The Junior Allen League will render a special program Sunday evening at their regular meeting. The public is invited. The Choirs are preparing special music for Christmas Sunday, both morning and evening. The class meetings are being well attended by the fifty leaders. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening is only fairly attended, but of spiritual uplift to those who attend. First Church wishes all the season's best, in the name of the Christ. Special Christmas services at the church of the Ascension. The Rev. E. M. M. Wright, priest. The Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) corner Third and Stewart, is planning for a joyous celebration of Christmas, both for the kiddies of the church and the community as well as for the adult communicants. Sunday afternoon, December 24, from 2 to 5, there will be a community Christmas for all the children of the neighborhood. The tree and gifts to cheer the heart of the little ones are donated by the Men's Community Club. A special program will be rendered, by the children and friends of the school for the kiddies. Sunday night, December 24, at 11:30, which is a half hour before Christmas morning the Christmas Eucharist will begin with the following program: Processional. "O Come, All Ye Faithful"; Introit, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Kyrie Eleisen, Gounod; Gloria Tibi, Gounod; Gratias Tibi, Gounod; Credo, Gounod; Hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem; Offertory, Shout the Glad Tidings; Sursum Corda, Gounod; Benedictus Qui Vanit, Gounod; Agnus Dei, Gounod; Hymn, And Now, O Father, Mindful of Thy Love; Gloria in Excelsis, Gounod; Recessional, Hark! the Herald Angel Sing. All leading standard cigars—25 and 50 to box at West End Pharmacy. Drexel 2556 or 1759. (Special to Associated Negre Press.)3 Dallas, Tex., Dec. 21. The International Club, a study of representatives of the various racial groups of Dallas, was revived at a banquet held at the Jefferson hotel. Negroes were debarred because they are Americans. Mexicans, Jews, Italians, Greeks and Slavs were among the invited. National music was rendered by the several groups. Mrs. Gertrude Owens, 730 Everett avenue, is still confined to her room with illness, but is improving slowly of which her friends will be glad to hear. Mrs. Moss of Topeka and a sister of Mrs. Gertrude Owens, 730 Everett avenue, has been here for two weeks nursing her sister who has been very ill. Mrs. Moss will return home this week. Our Xmas Stores are chuck full of splendid wares. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, December 17, was quite cold, but many brave ones came out to worship. After the opening and the great pipe organ voluntary, Rev Battles rendered the invocation and the choir sang the beautiful classic anthem, "Tis Jesus." Dr. Bronson introduced Rev. E. L. Riggins of the New Light Baptist church of Helena, Ark., who made a few remarks before our pastor delivered his sermon. He then preached the finale to the series of sermons he has been preaching. He said in part: "Religion should be in everything. Don't just let religion operate on you at church, but let it operate on you in all your dealings with mankind; and, wherever you go." We won't need police, if we can give all a good dose of Jesus Christ. He also made a metaphor of the Star of Bethlehem. Several united with the church. Of the many visitors present, one was from Jonesboro, Ark. At 8 p. m., Dr. Bronson, not feeling so well, had Dr. Holly to preach and he did well. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are doing well. The Sunbeam band had a successful food sale at Myer's grocery store. Saturday. Last Wednesday night, Dr. E. L. Harrison preached a good sermon to a large audience. He also told how much he thinks of the Metropolitan members and said he loves the church. He was given $21. Our new pastor says he is ready to start real work now. He called his deacons, trustees, and the other twelve auxiliaries to meet him Monday night, to outline the work he wants the church to do. He is a very intelligent talker and has a good tenor voice for singing and can preach some of the best' sermons we have ever heard. Next Sunday, December 24, we hope he will preach on "The Birth of Christ." On Sunday, December 31, an auxiliary will celebrate Men and Boys' day, and have a special sermon by the pastor. Dr. Davis has volunteered to sing a solo, and Dr. Bronson announced he wanted Mrs. Matthews, the poetess, to write a poem on "The Boys." All men are expected to bring a boy with them. But women and everybody should be sure to attend. Come to Metropolitan, the leader-in building new churches and which has the only baby grand piano of our churches. Fine assorted box chocolates (Park & Tilford) Very appropriate gift West End Pharmacy, Drexel 2556 or 1759. ST. LUKE'S NOTES. We closed out a very successful revival with a number of additions to the church as well as the spiritualizing of the church. The first quarterly conference of this conference year was held Monday night with our Presiding Elder, J. S. Payne, in the chair. The reports eminating from every department were extra good. Total raised this quarter, for all purposes, were $316.65. The Presiding Elder spoke encouragingly over the reports and spoke of the great church in the near future. The Community Center will meet Friday, December 23, at 8 p. m. Community singing, Negro melody, by all, so bring your favorite song with you. Attorney Forest Anderson and Attorney I. F. Bradley, jr., have been asked to debate on a subject helpful to the community this Friday night coming. Our president, Mrs. M. C. Matthews, wishes to see all of the members present. Henrietta Biffers, secretary. The public is-most cordially invited to this treat. ELLA HENDERSON, Reporter. Rev. J. D. Barksdale, editor of The Western Christian Recorder, after visiting many of the Annual conferences, is home with his family for the holidays. Mrs. Rosa Stephens, 830 Nebraska avenue, who has been quite ill for some time, is much improved and her friends hope to see her out soon. The Advocate is already the recipient of many.rememberances of Christmas greetings through the post card route of which we appreciate. The Christmas holidays will bring many out of town guests of relatives and friends who will be entertained by a hospitable people. Alpha Art Club is taking a vacation for the Christmas holidays and will not meet until Friday, January 5, for a big reopening at Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson's, 8th and Everett. Prof. Matthew Carrol, teacher at K. U., is expected home to visit his relatives, Christmas. Mrs. S. Rollins was a dinner guest of Mrs. James Ford, on Virginia, Wednesday. Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D. pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, of San Francisco, Cal., left for his home Monday afternoon. The four colored ambassadors to the world's conference in Geneva, were entertained at Metropolitan temple Wednesday and Thursday with a fine banquet. Details of the banquet may be given later. Dr. H. B. Bronson, D. D., has Mrs. Matthews do much writing for him. She arranged the names of the church auxiliaries for him to start out on his church work here. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long and Mrs. Crowley are somewhat indisposed with colds, etc., this week. Rev. Bowren requested the Opening Ode or Poem of his church to be printed. GEO. H. BROWN REAL ESTATE CO. Phone: Fairfax 0767 5-room house, city water, light, Stewart avenue, $1,500 and terms. 3-room house, New Jersey avenue; $1,000; $100 down and terms. 7-room house, Stewart avenue; city water; electric lights and gas; $2,500, with terms. 5-room house, city water, bath, gas, 70x140 feet. 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Diamond Real Estate Company DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES ```markdown ``` NEW FILLING' STATION BE SQUARE GASOLINE, OILS AND GREASES LATEST TYPE BOWSER PUMP SERVICE --- THE EDITOR Mrs. Charles Childs, 1244 Ann, avenue, has fully recovered from a short illness and was able to attend her church Sunday. The many warm friends of Mrs. Childs were pleased to see her out again. The evangelist, Mrs. Knight, that was at St. Luke A. M. E. church for two weeks, stopped with Mrs. Geo. Stewart, 720 North 13th street while here. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH Services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m. A. C. L. E., 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Official Board meeting, Monday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Ali are cordially invited to attend these services. --- F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY Rev. J. A. Broadnax. M. W. G. M., 2325 Ruby Ave. Tel. Arg. 1001. Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. J. Franklin Wilson. D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec. 612 T St. Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. T., 1317 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 1114 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Albert Williams, G. S. W.; Miles Newlin, G. J. W.; A. McRoy, G. Tyler; Dr. J. R. Lemma, G. Lecturer; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Dea.; S. H. Madison, G. J. Dea; Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex.; Rev. Jas. Reeves, G. Chaplain; W. C. Lamon, G. S. S.; J. H. Lee, G. J. S.; Chas. Marzette, G. S. S.; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; C. J. Goode, G. Marshal; W. H. Ford, G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer; PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 (Atchison, Kansas) Meeting nights: Second and fourth Thursday's in each month at True Eleven Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford, W. M., 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy., 101 East Kearney St. MRS. R. J. ULMER DESIGNING, FITTING AND BEADING, EMBROIDERING Also I take care of Children in my home by day, week or month 2115 Walnut Blvd., K. C., K. NEW FILLING BE SQUARE GASOLINE, C LATEST TYPE BOWSEE ACCESSO AJAX AND McCLAREN C ROAD SER FAIRFAX Crank Case Service. Cups I DECEMBER 22, 1922. NEW UNDERTAKER READY FOR BUSINESS With Fine Parlors and Show Rooms 312 Nebraska Fraternity Building Can Save You Money Open Day and Night Lady Attendant Phone Baltimore 3623-W J. S. SANDERS UNDERTAKING COMPANY Phone Fairfax 0120 Kansas City, Kansas HOUSES FOR EVERYBODY. The A. T. Long Real Estate Company at 644 Minnesota avenue, have houses for sale of all kinds and for all people. You pay for them just like rent. Come in and let us show you the many bargains. JOIN THE U. N. I. A. KANSAS CITY, KAN., DIV. The only association that embraces Negroes the world over, and is working for their industrial and political freedom. Realize, Negroes, that if we can be of one mind in the next 24 hours we shall be a free people. ternoon at 312 Nebraska avenue, Diggs-hall, from 3 to 5:30 with attractive musical program. Join now. REV. J. H. LEE, President. MASONIC LODGES FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St., 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans. 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, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone: Melrose 1042W. 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. 1336 Barnett Avenue, T. A. MOZEE, Ecretary, R. F. D. No. 3. 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. n. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. ING' STATION OILS AND GREASES USER PUMP SERVICE CARRIES ON TIRES AND TUBES SERVICE AX 3185 s Filled. Springs Oiled Christmas Gift Sales THE WEEKLY PRESS Only what you can afford to pay each week is our Easy and Liberal plan of selling Men's and Women's Clothes THE LEADER CLOTHING CO. 524 MINNESOTA AVE. "The House of Credit Satisfaction" DECEMBER 22, 1922. Only what you can afford Men's an ON LADIES' Coats Dresses Suits Skirts THE 524 M Patronize our HOME Xmas Stores. CHRISTMAS FEAST FOR BIRDS Feathery Tribe in Bosnia Not Forgotten—Food Placed Near Nests and Shelters. HRISTMAS is not merely a festival celebrated by and for man alone. Among the folklore of other countries are several quaint stories HRISTMAS is not merely a festival celebrated by and for man alone. Among the folklore of other countries are several quaint stories in which animals and birds give evidence of their adoration. A well-known Bosnian legend offers a version of world-adoration. They claim that on the holy day "the sun in the east bowed down, the stars stood sill; the mountains and forests shook and touched the earth with their summits, and the green pine tree bent; the grass was beflowered with the opening of blossoms; incense sweet as myrrh pervaded upland and forest; birds sang on the mountain tops and all give thanks to the great God." In Bosnia on Christmas Day a sheaf of rye is put near birds' nests and bird houses for the birds' Christmas. An old Indian legend says that on Christmas night all the deer in the forest kneel in adoration before the Great Spirit. Woe to him, however, who tries to spy upon them. He is punished with perpetual stiffening of the knees. Many people of the Old World claim that on Christmas-night animals are gifted with speech, but none must trespass or eavesdro. Many and many have been the tales which account for the robin's red breast. In great many parts of Europe he is called the Savior's bird, and a story is told that when the Christ was crucified the robin, unable to stand His suffering, ventured to pluck the thorns from His head. In doing so, the blood stained the robin's breast, which sign he wears today. HE CLIMBED RIGHT DOWN THE CHIMNEY O A SMALL PAYMENT DOWN and the balance can be arranged to suit you. Our prices are the same Cash or Credit. We extend you credit without the usual red tape. First payment takes the goods. E LEA CLOTHING MINNESOTA "The House of Credit Satisfaction" HE CLIMBED DOWN The Usual Alibi. "Hey, Jimmy, the boss wants to see you right away." "The phrenologist told Algy so many nice things—" "Yes?" "That's how he has a swelled head." "The doctor generally comes in a hurry." "He knows if he delays you might not need him." Claude—"May I call you by your first name?" Norah—"How about your last name?"—Harlow Weekly. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE A HARD JOB. For little children in a flat, Drawbacks are growing greater; For how can Santa with his pack, Crawl through a radiator? To Remove Chewing Gum. Wet the material well around the gum with kerosene and rub lightly. This will promptly remove the gum. Then wash as usual. ewelry for Christmas Share in Our P year to help you make your Christmas re te below, bring it in and make your pu amounts as per the following schedule Jewelry Ch You Share It is our plan this year to he Clip the certificate below, b that Last," and amounts as $ .50 on p $1.00 on p $1.50 on p $2.00 on p This profit-sharing plan, wi Jewelry, Silverware, Ivory, prices unusually attractive. yourself. Clip this Certifi On Any Pu Jewelry for Christmas You Share in Our Profits It is our plan this year to help you make your Christmas money go farther. Clip the certificate below, bring it in and make your purchases of "Gifts that Last," and amounts as per the following schedule will be refunded: $ .50 on purchases of $ 3.00 to $ 4.95 $1.00 on purchases of $ 5.00 to $ 9.95 $1.50 on purchases of $10.00 to $14.95 $2.00 on purchases of $15.00 to $20.00 plan, with our already low prices on rare, Ivory, Watches, Diamonds, Clocks, attractive. Come to KASSEL'S tomo Certificate—It's Worth my Purchase of $3 or This profit-sharing plan, with our already low prices on highest quality Jewelry, Silverware, Ivory, Watches, Diamonds, Clocks, etc., makes our prices unusually attractive. Come to KASSEL'S tomorrow and see for yourself. Clip this Certificate-It's Worth Money All styles and shapes, in white, green and yellow gold, beautifully engraved. Our prices are lower than ever. Here's a dandy Elgin, white cases, trimmed in gold and fancy dials, as low as $14.00. With your Coupon green an engraved than ever white cas fancy dia Ivory Dyralin SHE WILL APPRECIATE AN ONYX RING We have them—rich looking ones —with or without diamonds, rang- ing upward from $8.00 Bring in your Coupons. . One of those round, square, oblong or octagonal shapes in any color, is just the thing. A dandy Elgin, as low as $18. With your Coupon Bring $16.00 DATE OF BIRTH OF CHRIST Nothing Certain Is Known as to Actual Time of Arrival of Child of the Manger. IT IS a remarkable fact that nothing certain is known as to the actual date of the birth of Christ, Dec. 25 being only a tradition, adopted by the church about the middle of the Fourth century. Lupi, a learned Jesuit of the Eighteenth century, says: "There is not a single month in the year to which the Nativity has not been assigned by some writer or other." The earliest celebration of Christmas on Dec. 25 appears to have been held in Rome in the Fourth century, being first mentioned in a Roman document, the Philocallian calendar, dating from the year 354, but containing an older record, referring to the year 336. Christmas was brought to England by St. Augustine, and kept in 598, but it would appear that it was not established in Germany until 813. and in Norway about the middle of the Tenth century, by King Hakon the Good. The Romans of the empire used to celebrate the birth of the Unconquered Sun on Dec. 25, according to the Julian calendar, the winter solstice, when the sun began to rise in new vigor, after his autumnal decline. Therefore, the reason for the choice of Dec. 25 for Christmas would seem to have been symbolical The Only Sure Way. "Why not go to the races?" "What for?" "To pick up a little change." "I'm not a pickpocket." ```markdown ``` All the popular brands of Silverware in the most desirable patterns; we sell them for less, as low at $12.75, with coupon .... $11.25 # Your Christmas Store And a most Successful and Happy New Year Women's Wear and Hosiery Visit Our Children's Department 508 Minnesota Avenue lry for stmas in Our Profits make your Christmas money go farther. in and make your purchases of "Gifts the following schedule will be refunded: already low prices on highest quality sites, Diamonds, Clocks, etc., makes our me to KASSEL'S tomorrow and see for e-It's Worth Money ase of $3 or More CORREL XII I II III IV V VI VII VIII A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ivory Toilet Ware, Mirror, Comb and Brush. Special $7.00 With the Coupon $6.00 Clip this Certificate and bring it in KASSEL JEWELRY CO. 548 MINNESOTA AVE. --- PAGE 3 Estate Certificate The Granting Trust in a subject of this estate decree is entitled to satisfy on any further of the assets of the estate. The granting trust is to be made in the name of the granting trustee, and to be issued to the subject of the estate upon the satisfaction of the terms of the granting trust. Given by: Bring Your Coupons Christmas Suggestions --- CHRISTMAS CHEER New Fancy Nuts 1922 Crop. Candy for the Whole Family FANCY BOX CANDY & DELICIOUS FRUITS Fancy Dressed Poultry Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Chickens Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork. Try our Fancy Homemade Sausage Fish, Oysters and Country Produce We have everything for your Fruit Cake and Mince Meat. Candied Pineapple, Candied Cherries, Candied Lemon, Orange Peal and Citron. Oh You Baby Beef! WE GIVE HERE A FINE GOODS IN O Child's Red Rocker Child's Red Chair Child's Oak Rocker Child's Willow Rocker Rockey Horses Doll Buggies BIG ROCKERS FOR Sleepy Hollow Leather Oak, Leather Seat Rock Oak, Leather Seat—Low Electric Library Lamp, Electric Library Lamp, Library Table, Oak 42-Piece Dinner Set Cedar Chest, Made of Teal Hall Mirror, Fancy Trimm Day Bed, Complete Boys' Wagon Smokers' Stand, Extra Hat Costumers yborne's Mar rfax 2682 10th Street at Washing GIFTS THAT LAST WE HERE A FEW OF THE MANY CHRI GOODS IN OUR MAMMOTH STORE Clayborne's Market Phone Fairfax 2682 10th Street at Washington Blvd WE GIVE HERE A FEW OF THE MANY CHRISTMAS GOODS IN OUR MAMMOTH STORE FOR THE CHILDREN Red Rocker.....$1.00 Red Chair.....50c Black Rocker.....90c Willow Rocker.....$3.45 Horses.....$3.25 Series.....50c ROCKERS FOR FATHER AND MOTHER Willow Leather Rockers Her Seat Rocker Her Seat—Low Rocker Library Lamp, Silk Shades Library Lamp, Glass Shades Table, Oak inner Set Rest, Made of Tennessee Cedar.....$16.50 to or, Fancy Trimmed.....$1.25 Complete Icon.....$2.50 Stand, Extra Value Owners Child's Red Rocker.....$1.00 to $1.40 Child's Red Chair.....50c to $1.75 Child's Oak Rocker.....90c to $3.50 Child's Willow Rocker.....$3.45 to $4.25 Rockey Horses.....$3.25 to $4.50 Doll Buggies.....50c to $4.45 BIG ROCKERS FOR FATHER AND MOTHER Sleepy Hollow Leather Rockers.....$27.50 Oak, Leather Seat Rocker.....$12.50 Oak, Leather Seat—Low Rocker.....$11.00 Electric Library Lamp, Silk Shades.....$9.00 Electric Library Lamp, Glass Shades.....$6.50 Library Table, Oak.....$15.00 42-Piece Dinner Set.....$10.50 Cedar Chest, Made of Tennessee Cedar.....$16.50 to $19.50 Hall Mirror, Fancy Trimmed.....$1.25 to $3.00 Day Bed, Complete.....$19.00 Boys' Wagon.....$2.50 to $7.50 Smokers' Stand, Extra Value.....$2.00 Hat Costumers.....$2.00 PHONE FAIRFAX 1155 --- GIFTS HAT LAST OF THE MANY CHRISTMAS MAMMOTH STORE CHILDREN $1.00 to $1.40 50c to $1.75 90c to $3.50 $3.45 to $4.25 $3.25 to $4.50 50c to $4.45 FATHER AND MOTHER kers $27.50 $12.50 arker $11.00 Shades $9.00 ss Shades $6.50 $15.00 $10.50 see Cedar $16.50 to $19.50 $1.25 to $3.00 $19.00 $2.50 to $7.50 e $2.00 $2.00 CLEAVE TURE CO. 433-35-37 MINNESOTA AVE. PEACOCK PIE FOR CHRISTMAS Our Xmas Stores are chuck full of splendid wares. O. H. McField TAILOR AND CLEANER Who Knows How To Do and Does It --- --- THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Period of Good Will and Kindly Thought for Others, Most Important on Calendar. HAT If, as a Scrooge-like cynic intimates, the Christmas spirit comes to us but once a year, not even Difference in Outlook. A circus was coming and Billy ticularly wanted 25 cents. A neighbor asked him to hoe his tatoes, saying: "I'll make it all with you." Billy hoed energetically, and the job was finished, went over for pay. When he returned, I asked, "D that we are not the better for it. Think what it would mean if that period of good will and kindly thought for others were dropped from our calendar. No blessed interruption to our too generally self-centered lives; no yearly oasis of brotherly sentiment to purge us, however temporarily, of selfishness and cause us, if only for a few days to think of making others happy. Pre-eminently the children's festival, as of right it should be since it commemorates the nativity of the Christ Child, it transforms us all whatever our years, into children of larger growth. We experience anew the glad expectancy of childhood, the thrill that far surpasses any realization, and find our greatest pleasure in the simple childish emotions of love, and joy. And this is the noblest Christmas gift, the gift of the true Christmas spirit that captures and takes possession of each one of us. "Except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."—Pittsburgh Dispatch. Gaily Plumed Bird Formerly One of the Principal Delicacies at Yule tide Feasts. HICKEN pie, beefsteak pie and pumpkin pie, not for getting apple pie and cheese. the great American institution-all of these have a C familiar ring to our ears, but who of us has ever tasted the famous English dainty of dainties, peacock pie? Yet at one time, this was a favorite Christmas dish which was brought in with a great deal of ceremony by the lady, most distinguished in all the company for beauty and high position. Many times this dish was garnished with the head and tail of the peacock in such a way as to appear that the bird was alive. Knights made vows over it to break spear in defense of beauty and distress. It was this ceremony which gave rise to the once popular oath "by cock and pie." Probably the use of the peacock pie as a Christmas dish arose from the old belief that the flesh of the peacock is incorruptible which of course would make it a symbol of immortality and new life. To the people of today the peacock is a symbol of vanity. "COME AN' GONE!" IN THE days before prohibition, an old, southern darky was wont to celebrate Christmas with a quiet and solitary bottle of liquor. Upon one occasion he was going home with his prize under his arm, when he stumbled on the curbstone. The bottle slipped, fell and broke, spilling the contents all over the pavement. The old darky regarded the catastrophe with gentle mournfulness. "Dere, now," he murmured, "Christmas come an' gone!" The Practical 2103 1-2 North Third Street Phone Drexel 2634 Along with this we have Xmas Cards,very best Steel Engraved and Die Stamped. Xmas Paper and Decoration. Pure White Tissue and Holly,Xmas Tags, Seals and Cord to Match You can make your packages a REAL CHRISTMAS PACKAGE AT OUR STORE. If you can not come just call Drexel 1759 and order what you want. We deliver anything any time, any place. OPEN from 7:00 a. m. to 12 night. WEST END PHARMACY A neighbor asked him to hoe his potatoes, saying: "I'll make it all right with you." Billy hoed energetically, and when the job was finished, went over for his pay. Displaying one lone dime, the little fellow said, "Maybe it's all right for him, but it's all wrong for me."—Exchange. Let Flowers Say "Merry Christmas" Gift suggestions: Basket of Blooming Plants, Combinations of Ornamental Plants in Containers, the Natural Perpetual Flowers in splendor and grace. Corsages of Roses, Violets, Sweet Peas, etc. Christmas Wreaths and Holiday Decorations of Perfect Denver Mountain Evergreen and Xmas Trees; the Green Roping, the choiceest kind. Don't overlook our assortment of varied and decorated polished COCOANUTS FROM HONOLULU. Ask to see the natural cocoanut direct from the trees as plucked by the natives, then the perfect flower vase, tinted colors for the dinner table for any accasion. Early ordering will be greatly appreciated. Fairfax 4100 724 MINNESOTA AVE. Moseley FLORIST Flowers delivered in a few hours time by our rapid telegraph system. Be sure to "Say it. With Flowers" anywhere any time. New Records by 1970 Drexel 1759 Mamie Smith "I Wish That I Could, But I Can't Forget You Blues And That Da, Da, Strain" Dora Martin "Sugar Blues and Aching Hearted Blues" ASK FOR THEM AT BUTLER'S MUSIC CO. 530 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas --- THE SWEET SHOP The Best Place In Town To Buy Your Christmas Candies BEN GERBER 720 Minnesota Avenue Gift Suggestion Claus at WEST END PHARMACY will be Feature this year. We have on Display a very fine assortment of Useful and Choice Gifts A FEW SUGGESTIONS Mountain Pens Solid Gold and Sterling Silver guaranteed for one year and to be the best pen made. Ever Sharp Pencils. BOX STATIONERY AND TOILET ARMS Fancy Box Stationary—All Shades and Colors, Perfumes, Imported and Domestic Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, etc. ONE CHRISTMAS CIGARS AND PIPES All Folds, “Real” Brown Skin Dolls and Many other desirable Presents. A FEW MORE NICE THINGS With this we have Xmas Cards, very best S and Die Stamped. Xmas Paper and Decorative Issue and Holly, Xmas Tags, Seals and Cord Feature this year. We have on Display a very fine assortment of Useful and Choice Gifts Fountain Pens Solid Gold and Sterling Silver) Guaranteed for one year and to be the best pen made. Ever Sharp Pencils. Fancy Box Stationary-All Shades and Colors Perfumes, Imported and Domestic Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, etc. Bill Folds, "Real" Brown Skin Dolls and Many other desirable Presents. MAKE YOUR OWN PACKAGES make your packages a REAL CHRISTMAS IN OUR STORE. If you can not come in 159 and order what you want. We deliver a me, any place. OPEN from 7:00 a. m. to 12 ASSORTMENT OF XMAS CANDIES IN Prescriptions called for and delivered ST END PHARMA 59 1308 North Tenth St. Dre How to open an Interest Account STARTING AN INTEREST ACCOUNT with this bank is a simple procedure. No introduction or formality of any kind is required. Simply call at the teller's window, register your signature and make your first deposit You can start an account by depositing one dollar or more MINNESOTA AVENUE STATE BANK THE BANK OF PERSONAL SERVICE --- SANTA R 22, 1922. Ni XMAS GIFTS DECEMBER 22, 1922. XMAS Ni For Her Nothing you can buy at O appreciated by her than w Crane's means gifts of durabili the CRANE LABEL—it spell SILK UND What will be more appred dergarment. A few suggesti crepe de chine, silk vests of glo pink, flesh and black, with bla Night-gowns of crepe de chine made Philippine gowns. Silk petticoats in all color and of satin. long you can buy at Christmas time wi ed by her than wearing apparel. O means gifts of durability and long wea RE LABEL—it spell quality. MILK UNDERWEAR It will be more appreciated than a dain nt. A few suggestions: Sheer teddi chine, silk vests of glove silk in light bl u and black, with bloomers to match sns of crepe de chine, pongee, also da ippine gowns. etticoats in all colors of silk, jersey, n in. Nothing you can buy at Christmas time will be more appreciated by her than wearing apparel. Gifts from Crane's means gifts of durability and long wear. Look for the CRANE LABEL—it spell quality. SILK UNDERWEAR What will be more appreciated than a dainty silk undergarment. A few suggestions: Sheer teddies of fine crepe de chine, silk vests of glove silk in light blue, orchid, pink, flesh and black, with bloomers to match all shades. Night-gowns of crepe de chine, pongee, also dainty handmade Philippine gowns. Silk petticoats in all colors of silk, jersey, radium silk and of satin. Prices $1.95 to 6.95 BLOUSES Blouses are much in vogue you will find hip blouses in suit Also tailored inside blouses or pussy willow, striped silks and $3.95 to les are much in vogue this season. In and hip blouses in suit shades and in li- red inside blouses of crepe de chine, low, stripcd silks and pongees $3.95 to $12.00 Blouses are much in vogue this season. In our stock you will find hip blouses in suit shades and in light colors. Also tailored inside blouses of crepe de chine, georgette, pussy willow, striped silks and pongees GIFT HOSIERY Nothing better than a pair gift. Pure thread silk hose in all popu Clocked silk hose in contrasting Silk and Wool hose, brown, bla value at Heavy quality glove silk hose, Fine silk hose, silk clear to top, Fine all wool hose full fashion CORDURO These make splendid gifts price. Colors are: Blue, wine, dar. Priced at $3.75 to Be sure and look for the HOUR THURSDAY'S long better than a pair of silk or wool hose and silk hose in all popular shades at $1.00 silk hose in contrasting colors, special at Wool hose, brown, black and navy blue at ..... quality glove silk hose, black with pink to rose, silk clear to top, all colors, $2.50 var Wool hose full fashioned with clocks ..... ORDUROY ROBIN make splendid gifts and are most rea ers are: Blue, wine, pink, rose, orchid ed at Nothing better than a pair of silk or wool hose for her gift gift. Pure thread silk hose in all popular shades at $1.00 and $1.35 Clocked silk hose in contrasting colors, special at.....$1.65 Silk and Wool hose, brown, black and navy blue, good value at .....$1.25 Heavy quality glove silk hose, black with pink tops .....$1.95 Fine silk hose, silk clear to top, all colors, $2.50 value .....$1.95 Fine all wool hose full fashioned with clocks .....$1.95 CORDUROY ROBES These make splendid gifts and are most reasonable in price. Colors are: Blue, wine, pink, rose, orchid and lavendar. Priced at $3.75 to $7.95 look for the HOUR SALES at CRAN THURSDAY'S KANSAN. Be sure and look for the HOUR SALES at CRANE'S NEXT THURSDAY'S KANSAN. Crane's WOMEN'S WEAR 622 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas You can always do better at CRANE'S Practic Gift A Merry Christmas Happy and New 7-room, strictly modern house 7-room, modern brick, 32 feet Fine place for chicken ranch house, all kinds of fruit, grapes Terms to suit on any of these We make small chattel loan write that next policy—fire or not Thanking you for all past fa- one and all for a Merry Xmas and Diamond Real H GEORGE McCLELL ractical Practical Gifts A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year 7-room, strictly modern house, 25 feet, $3,500; $350 down. 7-room, modern brick, 32 feet, $3,500; $400 down. Fine place for chicken ranch—1 acre of ground, 4-room house, all kinds of fruit, grapes, close in, $3,000; $500 down. Terms to suit on any of these. We make small chattel loans, payable weekly. Let us write that next policy—fire or tornado. Thanking you for all past favors and with best wishes to one and all for a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, we are Diamond Real Estate Company GEORGE McCLELLAND, President 547 State Avenue, Drexel 2287. Kansas City, Kansas SANTA'S HERE! Nice Things for Gifts silk or wool hose for her shades at $1.00 and $1.35 colors, special at.....$1.65 and navy blue, good $1.25 kick with pink tops ...$1.95 colors, $2.50 value ...$1.95 with clocks .....$1.95 ROBES d are most reasonable in k, rose, orchid and laven- $1.95 SALES at CRANE'S NEXT ANSAN. 622 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Christmas and a Prosperous Year 5 feet, $3,500; $350 down. 3,500; $400 down. 1 acre of ground, 4-room pose in, $3,000; $500 down. payable weekly. Let us adore. and with best wishes to Happy New Year, we are state Company AND, President venue. Kansas City, Kansas DON'T suppose two noses were ever pressed more forlornly against a window-glass than those belonging to Jerry and Sally. If you were to look at them from the outside, in their front yard, for instance, they would not seem like noses at all; you would say that Jerry and Sally had small, white pears on their faces, and pretty squashed pears at that! This is what a window-glass does to two children who have the whooping cough and are standing as closely as possible against the nearest thing to getting out—a window. Jerry dug his fists down into his pockets and looked as cross as a bear. Sally blinked very fast to keep the tears from rolling down her cheeks, and her two pigtails quivered unhappily: "We'll miss the party and the games and the goodies . . . and everything!" she wailed. "I don't care about the old party!" declared Jerry scornfully. "What I want is to get out and make a snowman. Look at all this perfectly good snow going to waste! I call it a shame!" And you would have thought by his tone that all blizzards were invented for the express purpose of giving little boys the opportunity of playing in it. "Mary Randall's going to wear her new pink dress and her slippers!" sniffed Sally, "and I have a red dress and new slippers to o-o!" This last thought was almost too much, and one large tear did manage to tumble over and down her cheek. Jerry pretended not to see it. Perhaps he was having trouble with his own eyes, though of course boys never cry, not even when tomorrow's Christmas and everything is spoiled because of whooping cough. "Mother said we should have to have a party by ourselves and make believe that lots of people came to it," said Sally. Jerry grunted. He didn't care much for this make-believe stuff—too sissified. "Let's sit down in front of the open fire," suggested Sally, "and tell stories. I'm tired of looking out of the window. Perhaps something nice will happen; who can tell?" So the two children settled themselves in front of the fire. They drew up two low stools and they each sat with their elbows on their knees and their chins in their hands. It was very warm and cosy. The logs crackled and sputtered as though they were doing their best to cheer other people up, and the dancing flames had a regular parade up and down the wood. It was ```markdown ``` late afternoon and growing a little dark. Suddenly Sally's pigtails stuck out straight behind her in surprise. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE The Snow Fairy By Martha B. Thomas © 1922 EASTERN NEWSPAPER UNION DON'T suppose two noses were ever pressed more forlornly against a window-glass than those belonging to Jerry and Sally. If you were to look at them from the outside, in their front yard, for instance, they would not seem like noses "I Call it a Shame!" Patronize our HOME Xmas Stores. Glasses on Christmas MISSOURI OPTICAL CO .... .... .... Those whose vision is defective or weak will appreciate nothing more than an order for a new pair of lenses or new frames. It will make their Christmas a joyful one. Large lenses for reading or distance—no lenses too complicated for us to fit at $3.50 Per Pair We can fill any oculist's prescription accurately. We will duplicate any single vision lens for $1.75. We Grind Our Own Lenses KRYPTOK INVISIBLE BIFOCAL LENSES Flat $ 7.50 per pair Toric $10.50 per pair No Additional Charge for Examination MISSOURI OPTICAL CO. Wholesale—Retail Optometrists—Opticians TWO STORES 647 MINNESOTA AVE. KANSAS CITY, KANS. 216 E. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo. Buy your holiday goods at home and save money. "I saw something white flit in at the door!" Just an ordinary room, a bright fire and two children in front of it. "Funny—" mused Sally. There was the faintest rustle by the clock on the mantel. It sounded like snowflakes talking together. "There! I heard something again!" sald Sally. Both children stared at the clock, for that was where the sound came from. It was quite dark by this time, except for the light from the logs, so it was natural that Jerry and Sally did A She said "Just wait till after Christmas, I'll fix him!" Thin Pasteboards Afforded Means of Entertainment in England During Yuletide Season. UNIVERSAL Christmas custom of England in older times was playing at cards Persons who never touched a card at any other season UNIVERSAL Christmas custom of England in older times was playing at cards Persons who never touched a card at any other season of the year felt bound to play a few games at Christmas. A prohibitory statute of Henry VII's reign forbade card playing save during the Christmas holidays. Of course this prohibition extended only to persons of humble rank. Sir Roger De Coverley took care to provide both creature comfort and amusement for his neighbors at Christmas by sending "a string of hog's puddings and a pack of cards" to every poor family in the parish. Even the pulpit comes in for its share of anecdotes regarding playing cards. Fuller gives an example of a clergyman preaching from Romans 12:3, "As God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith." The reverend gentleman in question adopted as an illustration of his discourse the metaphor of "dealing" as applied to cards; reminding his congregation that they should follow suit, ever play above board, improve the gifts dealt out to them, take care of their trumps, play promptly when it came their turn, etc. Short notes were frequently written on the backs of playing cards. In an old collection of poetry is found the following lines: "To a Lady Who Sent Her Compliments to a Clergyman on the Ten of Hearts. "Your"compliments, dear lady, pray forbear, "Old English services are more sincer: "You send ten hearts—the tithè is only mine. "Give me but one and burn the other nine."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. HOLIDAY SALE E a Fine Palitable, Juicy, Sanitary Chri your GROCERIES, VEGETABLES DWLS, FRUITS AND NUTS at C. E. C. GROCERY KING," 1949 North Third Best the Market Produce THE BEST THE MARKET PRODUCES at THE LOWEST PRICES. We have inary stores in Kansas City, Kansas. O excelled. Filling Station The first and last FILLING STATION N TA AVENUE, and EAST OF FIFTH If you want a Fine Palitable, Juicy, Sanitary Christmas Dinner, get your GROCERIES, VEGETABLES, FRESH MEATS, FOWLS, FRUITS AND NUTS at C. E. CANNON'S "THE GROCERY KING," 1949 North Third street. The Best the Market Produces We carry THE BEST THE MARKET PRODUCES of Everything and at THE LOWEST PRICES. We have one of the most sanitary stores in Kansas City, Kansas. Our Service can not be excelled. We have the first and last FILLING STATION NORTH OF MINNESOTA AVENUE, and EAST OF FIFTH STREET. Hotel Cannon The HOTEL CANNON is equi comfort, including an C. E. C L CANNON is equipped and furnished fort, including an up-to-date Dining Ro E. Canno The HOTEL CANNON is equipped and furnished for every comfort, including an up-to-date Dining Room. The Grocery King 1949 North Third Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. --- E. M. TERRELL Cabinet Works General Building Furniture 1613 N. 3rd St. General Building and Repair Furniture a Specialty N. 3rd St. Fairfa General Building and Repairing Furniture a Specialty 1613 N. 3rd St. Fairfax 1923 GRANDMOTHER'S CHRISTMAS THEY brought their gifts to grandma: A good gray flannel sack The very best she could find. And father had bought a rocking-chair Of the good grandmother kind. Aunt Nancy had made a night-cap, With bands of tucking and lace, And cousin had brought her an apron, And Jenny a kerchief and vase; But the things that she sat and fondled Till the Christmas light burned low, Till her cheeks grew pink and dim her eye You never could guess, I know. A card with a wreath of hally, And a jolly old Santa Claus, A cunning kitten cushion With a gray ball in his paws, A bottle of rose perfumery, And, oh, such a funny thing! The baby's gift of peppermints Tied up with a crimson string. —M. M. Huer. made a night-cap, tucking and lace, ought her an apron, chief and vase; JOCOSITIES Alice—"Gladys isn't saying a word to her escort." Virginia—"I do believe she came to hear the music." Safety First. Pugilist—"I'd rather not take gas." Dentist—"I dare-say! But I won't risk attending you without." They Often Do. "There's a fellow who has nothing to do." "Well?" "And he gets very tired of the job." SANTA HIDAY ALE Juicy, Sanitary Christmas Din- ES, VEGETABLES, FRESH AND NUTS at C. E. CANNON'S " 1949 North Third street. Market Produces MARKET PRODUCES of Every- PRICES. We have one of the Kansas City, Kansas. Our Service Station MILLING STATION NORTH OF EAST OF FIFTH STREET. quipped and furnished for every up-to-date Dining Room. Cannon --- and Repairing a Specialty Fairfax 1923 The Ideal Pharmacy 2320 North Fifth Street Drexel 1195 A full line of Pure Drugs Perfumes and Toilet Articles Fine Christmas Boxes of Candy PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED A Store of Real Service N. W. BAILEY, Mgr. Monroe Tompkins Pharmacist Prompt Attention to Phone Calls 10-Room, House Furnished, For Rent; we have a 10-room furnished house on Washington Blvd., for rent to party with good reference. Call at A. T. Long's Real Estate Office, 644 Minnesota Avenue and we will show it to you. PAGE 5 "Naw, suh, Ah ain't never had no mammy." "Well, if you never had a mammy and daddy, how did you get here?" "Ah dunno, suh. Fust time Ah knowed anything Ah was here."—Judge. e's Overall pany Shipping This Week to One Cus- ls and Jumpers. ines Running ines and need more, making the market. The People's Over Company Is Kept Busy Filling Daily Orders. Shipping This Week the tomer, alone, Fifty Dozen, Overalls and Jumpers. Eleven Machines Runn The Plant is running eleven machines and need more, the best Overall and jumper on the market. The People's Overall Company Is Kept Busy Filling Daily Orders. Shipping This Week to One Customer, alone, Fifty Dozen, Overalls and Jumpers. Eleven Machines Running The Plant is running eleven machines and need more, making the best Overall and jumper on the market. A Race Enterprise The People's Overall Company is a race enterprise owned by race men and women. We want to thank our friends and wish all a very merry Xmas a happy New Year. R. B. Brown, Manager and Treas. W. G. 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B. & S. of C. with the Nights and Ladies of Protection enables us to give our members Sick and Accident Insurance. "Busy Bee" sick members will receive $9.00 per week For 25c per week we pay $6.00 per week sick or accident. All "Busy Bees" are expected to carry sick and accident insurance. Complete rate and scale will be furnished by collector or agent. For further information call Fairfax 0683 DR. J. H. MIXON, Grand Master 452 Nebraska Ave. Kansas City, Kansas PAGE 6 Too Quick for Him. A country merchant was in his store when a little boy came in and the following conversation ensued: "Boy, what is your name?" "My name is Ephum, suh." "Well, Ephraim, what is your daddy's name?" "Ah ain't got no daddy." "Is your daddy dead?" "Naw, suh, Ah ain't never had no EYE ```markdown ``` I.O.B. AND S.OF C. FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY n the eau ia's histo tivities w observed. --- NEW THING U THE SUN OF KANSAS Industrial Insurance ated by the Independent Brothers and Sister lation Industrial Insurance Busy Bees D. B. & S. of C. with tion enables us to lent Insurance. members will receive per week $6.00 per week. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THE FEATURE OF CHRISTMAS Spirit of Generosity and Happiness and Arrival of Old Kris Kringle Completes Program. THE happiest feature of Christmastide is the spirit of generosity it engenders. The embodiment of this Jacqu Christ By Fleenor E. HE happiest feature of Christmastide is the spirit of generosity it engenders. The embodiment of this spirit is a Father Christ- spirit is a Father Christmas, Knight Rupert, or some other mysterious personage, who ubiquitously glides from house to house showing down his gifts for the "weans," and leaving behind him everywhere an atmosphere of cheeriness and genial happiness. The beneficent belief in this Old World spirit has, happily, spread to almost every corner of the civilized world. In America the German Christ-Kindlea or Infant Christ, becomes the Kris Kringle, who like Santa Claus in England, pursues his unimpeded way through keyholes and down sooty chimneys to bestow his gifts upon children that are "good." while Pelsnichol or "Nicholas With the Fur" follows closely upon his heels with a birchen rod for the "naughty." Long may this belief in Kris Kringle maintain its virile existence, and may the "weans" see little of that chastening rod of Pelsnichol. SANTA BANNED BY PURITANS Christmas Was Utterly Denounced as Evil and Ungodly in Early Days.' IN THE early days of America's history Christmas festivities were not generally observed. IN THE early days of America's history Christmas festivities were not generally observed. In one state the observation of Christmas was utterly denounced, as an evil, ungodly and pernicious custom, and any child daring to think of as much as a plum pudding on that day would make himself liable to reproof by the authorities. All along the stern and rock-bound coast, Geraldine Ames writes in the Churchman, the only Christmas trees in the days of the Puritan domination were those that nature had planted there and had adorned with fleece snow. The fires burned brightly on the open hearths, but as far as the children knew, Christmas was just like any other day in the calendar. Even after the Puritan reaction against the forms and customs of the old church had spent itself to some extent the children of the Seventeenth century still expected no gifts in honor of the birth of Christ. --- Milk for the Baby. Two-year-old Betty had always used a special brand baby milk but recently has been drinking very little, preferring the more solid foods. At the dinner table a few days ago it became the subject of discussion and it was decided to discontinue the special milk when Phyllis, six years old, who had been listening with interest, inquired: "Daddy, where do they get milk for babies? Is that calf's milk?" ING UN- IN SAS Insurance the Independent rs and Sisters of S. of C. with the tables us to give insurance. will receive er week sick or Jacques' Christmas By Eleanor E. King BLIZZARD was brewing. Little cutting pieces of snow were being blown in whirls around corners and down the street. Huddled down in his coat stood a newsboy of some eight or nine years. His face was drawn with the he beat his hands against to keep them warm. BLIZZARD was brewing. Little cutting pieces of snow were being blown in whirls around corners and down the street. Huddled down in his coat stood a newsboy of some eight or nine years. His face was drawn with the cold and he beat his hands against his sides to keep them warm. Last-minute Christmas shoppers, hurrying along to get their various errands done, gave no thought to the little fellow who pestered them with his papers. He ought to have known better when they had so many things to think about. "Yeh, all the news—the latest news. Won't cha buy one, mister? I only have a couple more." He looked up pleadingly into the face of a passerby. "Sorry, sonny," smiled the man," got one here now that I probably won't ever get a chance to read—so busy," and he hurried along his way. The rush of pedestrians subsided a moment. The boy singled out a young wonian, as he said, "She looks kind. I'll try her." "Yeh—all the latest news—just out—won't cha buy one, please, lady? I only have a few." She opened her purse and started to hunt for the money. to hunt for the money. · "I've just got to sell these papers out early tonight, 'cause it's my last chance to buy that doll. You know, my little sister, they say, isn't very well, and the only thing she says she wants is an orange for Christmas, but I know better." He paused for breath. She' Opened Her Purse. "She wants a doll, but she thinks she can't ask for it 'cause we haven't money for dolls. I have, though," he said promptly. "I've been watching a doll in one of the windows here. I'm going by tonight and get it." "What is your name, son?" "Jacques and my sister's—ma petite soeur—Marthe." "Zshack?—What a queer—" "No; it isn't," he said, anticipating what she was going to say. "My mother is French. Those names are beautiful—to us," he added after a pause. "Where do you live, Jacques?" "Sixty-nine Kensington Square. Top door, back two rooms. I've got that down pat now, haven't I?" "Yes, you won't get lost right soon," she replied as she put her arm around him, and gave him a gentle tap on the shoulder. "Merry Christmas, Jacques," and she was on her way. She stopped a little way down the street, however, wrote something down, then hurried on. Another half hour found Jacques hugging an orange and a little doll under his coat as he trudged along home. When he opened the door a little voice started chanting, "Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques—you're late tonight." "Yes, Marthe. Today I was talking to Santa on the corner, and he said he was awfully busy. He doubted if he would get all around this year." "Oh!" said Marthe in a disappointed tone. Jacques' mother was sewing busily upon a garment she was intent upon finishing. Tomorrow was Christmas, His Mother Was Just-as Excited as He. and no sewing was going to be left over to bother her. Marthe's bedtime came, and Jacques fixed his presents in preparation for the morrow. He had found a Christmas tree branch in the street, and this he made into a little tree under which he placed his gifts. Christmas morning dawned brightly in the little French home. Jacques' surprise was complete, for Marthe went into raptures over the tree and her presents she alternately hurged wish you a Merry and Jol- Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. HE BOULDIN CLEANERS We wish you a Merryand Jolly Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. THE BOULDIN CLEANERS THAT CLEAN 1606 North Fifth Street Kansas City, Kansas Fairfax 0838 GENT'S FU CHRISTMAS GIFTS The Winch You can easily find appropr family in our large stock of qua NT'S FURNISHINGS CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY AT The Winchester Store can easily find appropriate gifts for every member of the our large stock of quality goods. Pyrex Casseroles Pyrex Tea Pots Kitchen Cutlery Trays Aluminum Utensils Roasters Silverware Basket Balls Foot Balls Boxing Gloves Vacuum Bottles ANDOTTE SEED HARDWARE CO. GENT'S FURNISHINGS CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY AT The Winchester Store You can easily find appropriate gifts for every member of the family in our large stock of quality goods. WYANDOT & HARDW WYANDOTTE SEED & HARDWARE CO. 510 Minnesota Avenue THE WINCHESTER STORE and kissed her doll, keeping up a constant chatter to it in French. The orange and a few other presents that she had found under the tree she put on the shelf, so that she could admire them while she rocked her doll. Jacques had had his surprise, too—"Give and it shall be given unto you"—for his two packets under the tree had grown to be six or seven. "Mother," he said, "I think I will have to try my new mittens and see exactly how warm they are." So saying, he slipped into his coat and pushed on the door. What ailed it? Was it frozen shut, stuck, or what was the matter? With his mother's help the door was opened. To their surprise they found that a huge pile of packages had been the cause of their trouble. Jacques gave a cry of delight as he pounced upon the bundles. His mother was just as excited as he, as she helped carry in the stuff. Then followed one of the happiest hours the family had ever known—whole two-dozen oranges and all sorts of wholesome food. Jacques' mother fairly wept with joy. Santa remembered us after all, mother," said little Jacques, "and he left this note on one of my presents. Look, mother, it says:— "I hope you will always be as thoughtful of your sister, Jacques. A Merry Christmas and a Bright and Happy New Year. 'SANTA CLAUS.'" SHELTER FOR THE NIGHT HE came to this world as a little child. Who needed a mother's care. While He took of a mother's sacrifice. Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue 'SANTA CLAUS.'" SHELTER FOR THE NIGHT SHELTER FOR THE NIGHT HE came to this world as a little child, Who needed a mother's core, While He took of a mother's sacrifice, He heeded a mother's prayer; No mansion rare offered home so fair As her tender love's embrace, Nor had costly bed for His tiny head, Like those arms, fit testing-place. And so must He ever enter in, The Baby of Bethlehem, Else had meagre heart never room for Him, The Lord of a boundless realm; And the King of Kings seeks no better things Than the "child of thy love" sure part, Who endles this Babe hath His throne-room made, For His kingdom is thy heart. —Lilla Vass Shepherd, in Living Church. --- --- Ice Skates Roller Skates Wagons Scooters Radio Sets Razors Pocket Knives Tools Flashlights Rifles Pop Guns DECEMBER 22, 1922. Pyrex Casseroles Pyrex Tea Pots Kitchen Cutlery Trays Aluminum Utensils Roasters Silverware Basket Balls Foot Balls Boxing Gloves Vacuum Bottles Phones {Fairfax 1211 Fairfax 1212 Nathan W. Thatcher UNDERTAKER A Home Production Prices that are Right 1518 N. 5th St. Kansas City, Kans. Copying neatly done to order.. All work strictly confidential. Furnished Room-We have a nice front, furnished room for rent; one or two gentlemen. C. B. Cox, 1012 Oakland Avenue. Phone Fifield 4374W. DECEMBER 22, 1922. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. No. 10477 In the matter of the estate of Mrs. Ellis Lacy, deceased. Creditors and all persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 17th day of January, 1923, 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. EARLE R. GILBERT, Adm'r. of the estate of Mrs. Ellis Lacy. 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 15th day of December A. D. 1922. BERNADOTTE ANDERSON, (Seal) Probate Judge Pro Tem. (First published Dec. 22, 1922.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. John Spitzengel, Plaintiff, vs. No. 19007-A Wm. L. Wood and Blanche H. Wood, his wife, James D. Husted and Jennie B. Husted, his wife, Wm. E. Stevens, Lombard Investment Company, a corporation, Hiram Stevens and Elenor E. Stevens, his wife, L. H. Wood, C. D. Grant, Valley Loan & Trust Company, a corporation, Charles O. Beymer and Myra L. Beymer, his wife, Lombard Liquidation Company, a corporation, The New Depot Land Company, a corporation, Corn Belt Bank of Kansas City, Misosuri, a corporation, Edward Dickinson, Wm. F. Patton, if living; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, or any of them, if such of said defendants, if any, as may be dead, or dissolved Defendants. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. The State of Kansas to all of the defendants named in the caption hereof, excepting Wm. L. Wood and Blanche H. Wood, his wife, Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above entitled court, his petition having been filed against you in said court on August 31st, 1922, and his certain amended petition having been filed against you in said case on December 14th, 1922. and that you must answer said amended petition on or before the 2nd day of February A. D. 1923, or said amended petition and the allegations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree rendered against you accordingly, of the following nature, to-wit: 1. That each of the defendants be compelled to show what claim, estate, interest, title, or lien he or she may have in, to or upon the following described real estate in Wyandotte County, Kansas, or any part thereof, to-wit: Lots forty (40) and forty-one (41) in block two (2) West Lawn, an addition in and to Kansas City, Kansas, according to the recorded plat thereof now on file in the office of the register of deeds of Wyandotte County, Kansas. And that such claims, estates, interests, titles or liens be adjudged and decreed to be null and void. 2. 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Everybody that has stomach troubles will try herb medicine. Yours respectfully, T. H. JONES, R. R. 3, Box 148, Henryetta, Okla. Cures all stomach troubles. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF Nesota Ave. State Bank State of Kansas, at the Close of Business on the 11th Day of December, 1922. RESOURCES: $181,497.26 122,659.04 1,220.09 5,612.74 2,850.00 72,900.00 28,595.97 2,500.00 6,707.74 94,894.31 31.50 135.35 $522,104.00 LIABILITIES. $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 $ 79.64 26,841.85 74.08 $ 26,995.57 Interest and 21,593.73 5,401.84 Object to check 301,189.10 Binding 5,387.50 Notice of less than 30 days 306,576.60 Due on or after 30 days 4,062.42 More days' notice 186,064.14 190,125.56 $522,104.00 of Kyandotte, so: NE, Cashier of said bank, do solemnly swear that the above said bank has no liabilities, and is not indorser on any note shown on the above statement, to the best of my knowledge God. EVAN H. BROWNE, Cashier. In to before me, this 16th day of December, 1922. E. H. BROWNE, Jr, Notary Public on the 14th day of April, 1924) Correct—Attest: H. A. MENDENHALL, H. J. GROSSMAN, ALBERT MEBUS, WILLIAM ARENDS, Directors. CITIZENS' FORUM. Dear Sir: I would like to say after suffering with stomach troubles for several years and several doctors said I had to be operated on for ulcers of the stomach and other troubles, I began to take your wonderful medicine, and after taking two or three bottles of it I have never had to lose a day's work and can eat any old thing now. And I hope everybody that has stomach troubles will try your roots and herb medicine. Yours respectfully, T. H. JONES, R. R. 3, Box 148, Henryetta, Okla. P. S.—It cures all stomach troubles. The Minnesota Ave. State Bank At Kansas City, State of Kansas, at the Close of Business on the 11th Day of December, 1922. State of Kansas, County of Wyndotte, 64: I, EVAN H. 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MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) who was returning home from the National Baptist convention. “I am going to fall in line,” he said, “and ‘we are going to do big things in the future. I appreciate all that has been done for me, and I thank you, for while you did not vote for me, you did not say anything against me. Let us work together, and I will see that we get a’ big crowd from our part to California next fall. The same ar- rangements will remain.” = I left St. Louis for this place, and he going to his home, but before I could reach California, word has been flashed across the country, that, Dr. W. G. Parks had returned to the God who gave him. One by one we are passing away. . Side by side he stood with Dr. E. C. Morris. They were friends., They worked together for the great con- vention, and now they are together ‘with God. Dr. Parks was indeed a ‘great man, He was one of the great- ‘est preachers of the race. He pas- tored in Chattanooga, and from ‘there he was called to that great church in Philadelphia, succeeding the late Dr. W. A. Creditt. He erected for them a great church building, and just in the_midst of enjoyment he was called home. * : Look back-over the past year, and you will see that some great men have been called from us. Dr. R, H. Boyd, Dr. E. C. Morris and others, and-then followed the sad news that Madam Azelia Hackley, had joined the num- ber of saints. It is only a question now who will be the next. I have been suffering for some time. I am still suffering, and if I should be called up to join the number it is all right with me. I have lived well today let tomorrow do its worse. When. it comes I am ready and willing. But now let us turn to a few of the other things in life. I told you Jast week about the National Baptist con- In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, John Spitzingel, plaintiff, vs. No. 19,006-A Robert L. McAlpine, Jessie S. MeAl- pine and John W. McAlpine, sole and only heirs at law of Nicholas - McAlpine and Maria W. McAlpine, his wife, both deceased, George Forschler, George Foerschler and his wife, J. G. Leist, if living; and the unknown heirs, executors, ad- ministrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, or any of them, of such of said defendants, if any, as may be dead, defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, | SS. | "The state of Kansas to all of the defendants named in the caption here- ‘of. excepting Robert L. McAlpine, Jessie S. McAlpine and John W. Mc- ‘Alpine, Greeting: / You and each of you are hereby ‘notified that you have been sued by ithe above named plaintiff in the above entitled court, his petition having been filed against you in said court on JAugust 31, 1922, and his certain amended petition having been filed against you in said case on December 11, 1922, and that you must answer said amended petition on or before the 26th day of January, A. D. 1923, lee said amended petition and the: al- legations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree ren- dered against you accordingly of the following nature, to-wit: . 1, That each of the defendants be compelled to show what claim, estate, interest, title or lien he or she may have in, to or upon the following de- scribed real estate in Wyandotte ‘County, Kansas, or any part thereof, to-wit: Lot forty-nine (49) in block three (3) in McAlpine’s Addition to Wyandotte City. And that such claims, estates, interests, titles or liens be adjudged and decreed to be null and void. : 2. That the plaintiff's title to the said above described real estate be adjudged and decreed to be absolute and perfect, and that said title be quieted against each of said defend- ants, and that said defendants and each of them be wholly excluded: from any interest, estate, title or lien in said real estate,.or any part thereof, and that said defendants be perpet- ually barred and enjoined from as- serting any claim, lien, title or inter- est thereto, therein or thereon, 3. That the court find, adjudge and decree that all‘of the allegations in plaintiff's said petition are* true, and that he have such other and fur- Mther relief as the facts therein ‘set out entitle him to receive. John Spitzengel, Plaintiff. By D. E. Henderson, His ‘Attorney. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk . By C. D. Bruce, Deputy Clerk. (First .published Dec. -15, 1922.) Was Ves soe ee shook my hands and sajd that he was glad to have had me as his guest. 1 was glad to have been his guest. I was sent down in his automobile car! carriage to the stable to get in a bed wagon headed for Kansas City. I don’t know what happened to the old iron horse for he got late, and that made me late getting to St. Louis. In company with Charles M. Robinson, we went to see the Western College, and even called up Dr. F. Jesse Peck, of Wstern University and talked with him. I talked with Mrs. Davis,.and then I went over-to her home and re- mained there until Dr. S, H. Thomp- son, grand chancellor and grand “sur- geon came over to see about me. He came in, got some water, and said, “Old man, you are in bad shape,"You ought to go to bed at once and remain there. » Dr. Thompsan..got-out his knives and began cutting on me, and when he was. through with this cutting. busi- ness I felt like another man, One shot out of glory so to speak. I was then able to continue my journey to this place, reaching here Friday morn- ing. Here I am, and that old iron horse was about 2 hours late, but he landed me here just the same, and I went direct to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Cooper, from way down in Texas. Editor Bass of the Eagle was there in his automobile car carriage to tote me to my stopping place, and then he toted me over to See Dr. Diggs, the other professional cutter. He fixed up where Dr, Thompson left off. Now about Elijah Cooper. He is a man every inch of him. He was for many years right hand man to E. H. R. Green, owner, and president of the Texas Midland railroad. He was such a fine man, until even now people are writing to him to return to Dallas, and saying to him “Name your own price.” Now when a man gets that valuable you may say he is a valuable man. Right by his side is his cul- tured, well trained wife, who was Miss Mamie Davis, and they have a young woman, who taught in the Dallas high up school, Miss Amie Lee Cooper, who holds an important position in town. Now about Elijah and what he is do- ing. You see he was a man of experience and ability, so he got her and the first thing he had him a good posi- tion out in Hollywood in a bank, and has stuck to his job, making frends, and has made a good friend of the president, who has from time to time prompted him. Now then, he has in- vested some money, becoming a stock holder in the Progressive Mutual Ben. efit Association, which is a large in- dustrial insurance company, and it wasn’t long before he was elected the president, and you will believe me when I tell you that it is now taking on new life, He is pushing it, and then he is for the time being holding down his other position. Here is one young man from Texas who is mak- ing good and I am proud of him and I don’t mind telling other young men that what he has done they can do if they will only take the time. We are now going to get ready for the National Baptist Sunday School Congress which méets next June 18, in Hot Springs, Ark. I am here to tell you that it is “going to be one more big meeting, and one that will ‘stand for something. Dr. W. D. W. Cannon has told‘ me to, put it down thard that they are going to be there. Will you attend it? “Hot Springs peo- ple are going to put the big’ pot in a ae -_ ‘a a rr - 6 SS ; ; Oy wy. ad FOES ae pO eu: ‘ Soh agen. = F. ; es. : ir ees 3 : Ree RY ee: Ef Bae Wes 3 EP QGVAR AAR: 8 BBP Sod RY 3 : Bear SEAMS) Oey ‘ Beg EO GF § é fe hes AS. * PON a EG x How would this beautiful. sweet face look. if itwas surrounded with sbort, snarly and va- raly hair? Any one, with even & small amount Of rmagination can pictare the contrast. 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I am expecting some Christmas. I think it is about time to bring this letter to a stop. I will soon be ready to leave California, and will spend Christmas in Chicago. What have you been doing and how have you been doing it? Will you drop mea line. I have already heard from ‘some friends. I will stop here until next week. J. 0. BIIDNIGHT. Patronize, our. HOME Xmas Stores. ru: juard Y Health Sate || on beset te E Handy Provbyleti Kt fordton re ee PREVENTIVE USER | tebe kas te CATARR ee of BLADDER | | 48 Prvcrit ne San-¥-Rit Co. DECEMBER 22, 1922.5¢ RADIO FOR XMAS. ‘ Give your boy*a Christmas pres- ent, that. will KEEP him at home. We can furnish you a Crystal Set—That will Amuse, Entertain and keep him at home; a set com- plete, except aerial and phones, $5; Installed complete, ready to listen in, $15. Complete instructions for installing FREE. Guaranteed. Address Swancy Exchange, 2060 North Third street, Kansas City, Kansas. . 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