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K. P. BANQUET WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21. PLATE 50c. 524 STATE AVE. KANSAS KANS Vol. IX K. P. BAN J. O. TELLS OF RACE PROGRESS IN THE SOUTH MINGLES WITH FARMERS, MINISTERS, EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS MEN OF SUGAR STATE Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.—Here I am in the place from which I date this letter and if I were not here I would be at some other place, and perhaps it would or would not be like this, for I am mingling with farmers, college professors and president, with teachers, preachers, business men and women and here and there I touch a few what nots, and they all seemed glad to take a shake of my lily black hand and say be at home with us. Of course I have been going some, for when I wrote to you the last time I was in Hot Springs, and believe me they tried to cheat the devil out of his holy water there, because there came along some snow and cold, and honey, it was some trying time there, but I got out, and I am still out, but put it down easy, for it is hard to tell just where I will be the next time, and I don't want to offend Mr. Devil, but he did not have fire enough to warm up Hot Springs and melt the snow, and honey there was some time there. Mr. Falconer had to go away on business, and honey his automobile car carriage friz or something like that, and the same thing happened to all the other water. But when I was ready to leave early Monday morning, his wife had gotten up, made fire, cooked some biscuits and warmed up some chicken stew and dumplings that I should not leave her house hungry. Well, I got into Little Rock, and got on the street car jitney going to the Arkansas Baptist college, where I met Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the institution, and he told me he was delighted to have me come to his home and told me that I should be right at home with him. I had no objections to this. I was not there long before the Rev. Dr. V. M. Townsend of the African Methodist Episcopal church, came along and told me I had been invited out to Sweet Home to a chicken dinner, and he came with his flivver to tote me out. The Sweet Home trip was made, and the chicken sent into my chicken eternity when I am sure it has enjoyed being. Next back to Little Rock, and the next morning started for another part of the world, riding on the Rock Island lines. When I stepped off in Alexandria, La., at night, going through some of the business part, and I mean business has picked up with the K. K. K.'s. I found the Rev. Dr. J. N. Campbell, president of Lampton college, his wife and son waiting to receive me. It was 12 o'clock when I got to town at night. I was soon in a cozy room and in shut eye town until next morning. I visited Lampton college and made a few scattering remarks to the students and teachers. Rev. Campbell is doing a great work in town. He is a fine college president. At 11 o'clock I was on the Rock Island again, headed for this place. Changed at Eunice to the Gulf Coast Lines, and at Baton Rouge, I found Dr. J. S. Clark's automobile car carriage awaiting my arrival to tote me out here which is five miles from town. Mrs. W. D. Thomas was there to escort me out and you will see I was honored. Perhaps you do not know Mrs. Thomas, she is the wife of Dr. W. D. Thomas, dean of Southern University, and a great man—he is just one of the finest school men in this country, and while he has graduated from the medicine, and is a first-class doctor, yet the Lord intended that his knowledge should be used as a distributing station issuing it out to others. He is from Georgia, but taught in Kentucky, and while in that part (Continued on Page 4.) SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 QUET WEDN PARAMOUNT & TROUVEUR CLUB WILL PRESENT PLAY. Benefit Children's Orphan Home. The Paramount Club, together with the Trouveur. Club, will present a 4-act drama at the Kansas City, Kansas high school next Tuesday, February 20, for the benefit of the Building Fund of the Children's Orphan Home. The Paramount Club is composed mostly of business girls and teachers of the younger set on the Kansas side. The Trouveur Club is composed of the young men of the Kansas side, many of them Sumner graduates. Mr. J. P. King, the coach, announces that the players are in good shape and should give the public an evening of real pleasure. All members are graduates of Sumner and some are making dramatic art a specialty. No member of the cast is making his initial appearance. The cast of characters is as follows: Robert Winslow, Editor and Owner of the Daily Review. Raymond Welton Seth Winslow, the hero. William Davis Harold La Motte, the villan..... Franklin Bradley, Jr. Office Boy.....Richard Tillman Sallie Pocket, servant.....Mattie Roan Mrs. Griggs, newly rich matron..... Bernice Scott Lillie Mae Griggs, 17 years old, overgrown....Sipora Miller Phoebe Ashcroft, stenographer..... Daisy Whitfield Ada Ludlow, a beautiful heirs..... Cecilia Kealing Gifford, reporter.....Alvin Riley Johnson, the printer.....Jerry Locke The members of these clubs realize that welfare work is the basis of civilization and are helping establish a home for the unfortunate and needy children that they may have a chance to develop into useful citizens. They deserve your support. They will please and entertain you. Miss Cecilia Kealing is president of the Paramount and Mr. Raymond Welton of the Trouveur. MRS. ELLEN NEWMAN JOINS HER HUSBAND AFTER A SHORT MONTH OF HIS PASS- Mrs. Ellen Newman, a widow of only four weeks, 1926 North Sixth street, passed away last Saturday morning at 8:20, her husband, Harrison Newman, passing away January 14. While the husband was only sick a few days, Mrs. Newman had been sick for many months and one would of thought she would have gone first. They were greatly devoted to each other and the strain of separation probably had much to do with the close following of his wife. Mrs. Newman in all her suffering from the nature of the disease, was cheerful and patient to the last. Her friends were by the hundreds and her words were words of kindness to everybody. She was a fine speciman of christian womanhood and was much devoted to her church and its spiritual development and could, be seen regularly in her pew long as she was able to attend. She leaves a lovely daughter, the only child, Mrs. Maggie Smith, whose home is in Omaha, Nebraska, but has been with her mother ever since her father died and give her every attention until her death. The deceased has one sister, Mrs. Mary Norman, living in Kansas City, Mo. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 o'clock p. m., from the first A. M. E. church of which she had long been a consistant member. Rev. J. R. Ransom, who was raised up with them in Tennessee officiated, assisted by Rev. J. F. Griffin. Queen Esther Court No. 43, of which she was a member turned out in a body. The condolences were beautiful, also many floral offerings. The daughter and relatives have the earnest and sincere sympathy in their hours of sorrow of a host of friends. Miss Marion Battles, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Battles, 416 Nebraska avenue, is still confined to the house, who some weeks ago lost her balance and fell down a concrete steps. Miss Battles' friends hope she may soon fully recover. Little Grace Prince; 419 Everett avenue, was out of school several days on the account of illness. CITY of Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, for remarks, who responded in a short address. Mr. Conside Jenkins of Kansas City and a student at law at Kansas University, was called upon for remarks, who is always ready and entertaining to any audience. The committees now being ready, reported as follows: Officers, President, Prof. P. G. Porter, Salina; Vice-President, Miss Effie Burge, Topeka; Secretary, Mrs. L. E. Bills, Kansas City; Assistant Secretary, Mr. Roy Gardin, Kansas City, Kansas; Treasurer, Mr. Geo. J. Jones; Assistant Treasurer, Miss N. R. Smith, Chetopa; Chairman Executive Committee, Lawyer W. H. Towers, Kansas City; Historian, Prof. E. Ridley, Topeka; Assistant Historian, Miss Katherine Baker, Topeka; Chapain, Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., Lawrence. The largest representative body were in attendance to this session that has been seen for many years, coming from all over the state of Kansas. The one commendable feature about the excellent program was that each participant on it responded. New Court of Calanthe To Be Organized Sixteen to Fifty Years Old Eligible for Membership ANNUAL MEETING LARGELY ATTENDED LINCOLN DAY CLUB CELEBRATES ITS TWENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY AND THE 114TH BIRTHDAY OF THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR, LINCOLN. Topeka, Kansas, February 12.—The Twenty-second annual meeting of the Lincoln Day Club and banquet was held Monday, February 12 at St. John A. M. E. church, corner of Seventh street and Topeka avenue, Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor. It being the 114th anniversary of the great emancipator. The banquet was served at 6:30 P. M., in the dining room of the church, more than two hundred and fifty being seated to a fine chicken dinner. Judge Dorsey Green of Kansas City, acting as master of ceremonies. The church was beautifully decorated with streamers of old glory. At 8:30 Prof. J. P. King, president, opened the twenty-second session in the auditorium of the church. At the opening the president presented the Secretary of the Lincoln Day Club, Editor Thomas Kennedy of the Kansas City, Kansas Advocate, who had served two years, he also presented Miss Sawyer of Topeka, who represented one of their dailies, Prof. Roundtree, who represented the other one of the city and Mr. Roy Carvin of Kansas City, who represented Kansas City Advocate. After a few remarks to the vast audience, the Topeka Industrial Educational Institute orchestra rendered a musical number, "Evening Hour." Invocation, Rev. W. W. White of Topeka. Music, a mixed octette from the T. I. E. Institute, "When My Ship Comes Sailing Home." Address, "What of the Future," Judge I. F. Bradley of Kansas City. The address was of a deep variety of truths and showing the beginning of a new era of fundamentals. Vocal solo, Prof. J. L. Jones, principal of Olathe school. Mr. Jones has a very fine bass voice. Address, "Frederick Douglass, Prof. J. A. Hodge, principal Sumner high school, Kansas City. Professor Hodge gave events in Mr. Douglass's life that had not probably ever been given to this club before. He showed, too, that the authors of the superior race of this country, ignored this great man, in their writings and that he had diligently searched libraries and authors of note coming down through the ages and failed to see once where Mr. Douglass was mentioned. We must write books and history of our own," said Professor Hodge. Music, 'Rays of Gold," T. E. I. Orchestra. Address, "Lincoln," Hon. C. A. Franklin, Kansas City, Mo. The speaker had a fine subject, a wide world one and he put his whole soul in it and while this great subject has been time and again separated from center to circumference, turned inside out, from the lips of multiplied thousands of the world's great men and women, Mr. Franklin dug up new events in the life of this great character. At this period the committee on nomination of officers and committee on resolutions were announced, who retired. While the committees were getting their reports ready by special invitation, the Santa Fe double quartette, rendered two selections, which were rich and greatly enjoyed by the audience. President King then called on Dr. F. Jesse Peck, president ADVOCATE HEAR THIS GREAT RACE LEADER Closing Winter Drive, Friday Evening, February 23, 1923. Auspices Kansas Camp Number 1, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Corner of Ninth Street and Washington Boulevard. JOHN H. HARRIS HON. C. M. WHITE, Denver, Colo. Great Evening. Hear America's greatest Negro Fraternalist, Hon. C. M. White of Denver, Colo., and Major General J. L. Jones of the military department of the American Woodmen. This will be an evening of richness to Kansas Cityans and the general public. Mr. White is considered to be one of the race's greatest platform speakers of today and one of the most successful fraternal leaders of this country. At this meeting the people will have an opportunity to join this Giant Negro Fraternal organization with little cost, as a dispensation of $3.50 will be open on this special occasion. Come out it is FREE to everybody, and tell your friends about it. Come and hear these two great men. You will be highly entertained. Dispensation—Week of the 23rd only. The business men's Civic League of this city will entertain at noon, Friday the twenty-third. Camp No. 5 of Missouri will attend this meeting in large numbers. · Don't forget the time and place— Friday the twenty-third at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER NATIONAL GRAND MASTER, REV. 'A. R. ROBINSON, OF THE F. AND A. A. YORK MASONS DIES IN PHILADELPHIA. The sad intelligence of the death of Rev. A. R. Robinson, National Grand Master of the F. and A. A. York Masons, was a great shock, as well as a great loss to the craft throughout the Supreme Jurisdiction of York Masonry. It only goes to show that God has no respective of persons in His earthly family. Dr. Robinson, who had been sick for some time, died at his home, 1639 Christian street, Philadelphia, Pa. He was a noted minister of the Baptist denomination of his city and the East and had a large following, as a preacher and a leader of his race. The craft in the West will miss him, probably in a greater degree, aside from his home city, more than any other one part of the jurisdiction, as the National Grand Session for 1924, is to be held in this city of which he was largely instrumental in having it to convene here. The funeral was held last Wednesday from the church of which he had pastored so long, in portraying the truths of Christ and the redemption of mankind. The funeral was largely attended by ministers, friends and National Grand officers of Masons. Dr. Robinson succeeded the late Bishop J. W. Alstock, as National Grand Master in 1920 and was reelected at the last session, in 1921, at Orangeburg, S. C. Prof. S. S. Simmons of Lithia Springs, Ga., formerly National Deputy Grand Master, will succeed the office of the deceased, until the next National Grand Session. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, of this city and Grand Master of Kansas and jurisdiction, states that an announcement will be made soon to a date for a memorial service in respect to the craft's sleeping leader. GRAND MASTER BROADNAX TO VISIT LODGES. Grand Master Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Kansas and Jurisdiction, F. and A. A. York Masons, is making his annual visit to the subordinate lodges throughout the jurisdiction. He reports the lodges are all working in splendid style and were in a healthy financial condition with a substantial increase in membership. He leaves February 19 for Denver, Colo., where he will visit the lodges there and also at Casper, Wyo., Boulder and Eaton, Colo., before returning home. OFFICER HARDY DIES AFTER MANY MONTHS OF ILLNESS. John Wesly Hardy, one of the city's efficient patrolmen, after many months of illness, passed away Tuesday morning at 7:25 o'clock at his home, 826 Freeman avenue. Mr. Hardy was a great sufferer during the greater part of his sickness, but complained but little all through it. He was a splendid citizen and had many friends among his co-workers and the city at large. Everything was done known to medical skill to relieve him from his sickness, but it proved of no avail. His loving wife, Mrs. Lizzie Hardy, ever was found by her husband's bedside giving him every aid and comfort she possibly could, until the death angel came Tuesday morning. The deceased has no relatives here aside from his wife. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Friday) at 2 o'clock from the First A. M. E. church, Rev. J. F. Griffin officiating, assisted by Revs. W. A. Bowren and J. S. Payne. The wife has the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends in her hour of sorrow and bereavement. CARD OF APPRECIATION. N. W. Thatcher, the foremost undertaker of Kansas City, Kansas, who has been confined at home, 446 Freeman avenue, with Pneumonia, is greatly improved. Miss Minnie Belle Garrett, a graduate nurse of Douglass Hospital Training School, has had the care of Mr. Thatcher since February 6. For several days all of Mr. Thatcher's friends become exceedingly anxious when his physician, Dr. Anthony, Number 27 FOUNDERS' DAY AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDERS' DAY AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF NOTED SCHOOL. NEW SHORTER HALL TO BE A RACE MONUMENT February 14, 1923. Dear Editor Kennedy: Founders' Day bringing anew to the mind all the glorious history, inspiring traditions and great achievements of Wilberforce University, will be celebrated at that institution on the Twenty-fourth of February. More than at any time in all history, Wilberforce University needs your help this year. But a little more than a year ago, the disastrous fire which destroyed Shorter Hall, had left us stunned and stricken, but not dismayed. Even before the smoke had lifted or the charred embers had ceased to glow, all—officials, teachers, students, alumni and friends—went to work to help repair the loss, and so vigorously have the forces pushed forward that in the building program more than one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars have been raised and expended on that vast work. But the work is not complete and, what with the building needs, and the regular current expenses, the demands are more pressing than ever in our history. This year marks the Sixtieth Anniversary of Wilberforce under the present auspices. Why not help the Old School this time in a befitting manner? The teachers have already given largely, but are willing to give again; the students have sacrificed nobly but are willing to make greater sacrifices than ever. The roof has been laid over, the whole main portion of the new James A. Shorter Hall and on the last day of January those mammoth steel girders that are to uphold the roof of the great auditorium, were set in place so that within the next few days the whole structure will be under roof and safe from the ravages of bad weather. In the face of these glorious achievements, can you withhold support to this noble cause? If a friend, why not double the largest contribution you have ever made, or if you have made none thus far, why not make one worthy of the endeavor? If an Alumnus or Former Student, why not give from one to five dollars for every year since you left Wilberforce? If at all in sympathy with a worthy undertaking, why not make the largest offering your means will allow? Let us hear from you at once that we may tabulate your gift and make note of the same on Founders' Day. Professors C. S. Smith and R. N. Pyrtle have charge of the drive. Send contributions to either of these two leaders, to Secretary C. C. Jenkins or the President. Yours for a big Founders' Day Rally. J. A. GREGG, President. would not allow any more visitors admitted to the sick room. But through the careful nursing and the watchful care of his physician, he is now on the road to recovery. The Metropolitan Baptist Temple and Walnut Blvd. Baptist churches held special prayer services for his speedy recovery. He wishes to express his thanks and appreciation for the prayers of these and all other christian friends, in churches and lodges, Hermonia Court, House Hold of Ruth 5818, Sheba Chapter, 18, Dr. Anthony and thanks the many lodges and friends that called of inquiry. Dr. Anthony says his friends are now at liberty to call and see him. Mrs. Thatcher wishes to extend her thanks for assistance offered and the many beautiful flowers sent to cheer her husband during the anxious hours of waiting. --- 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. ABRAHAM LINCOLN By M. C. MATTHEWS, for February, 1923 I speak of Abraham Lincoln, Born in a cabin, you see; When President, lifted the shackles And set the colored race free. And he preserved this great Union And with his banner unfurled, Made the U. S. be the greatest Democracy in the whole world. Congress should make his day legal Holiday from seeking wealth; So all will honor his birthday, On February, the twelfth. Let's honor him for his kindness, With praise from shore unto shore; And cheer our Emancipator, CITIZENS' FORUM. The Citizens' Forum rendered one of the best programs of the season at Metropolitan Temple, Sunday, February 11th. President Towers led the assembly in the greatest of all prayers, the Lord's Prayer. Miss Turner read a good journal of the preceding meeting, and the president turned the meeting over to Mrs. Childs and Mrs. L. T. Green, sponsors for the program. Among the many current events given, some one stated, "the white Ministers Alliance of Kansas City, Kansas, did not call the colored ministers to meet with them. The writer does know that Dr. Ream, when here, had an organization of colored and white, "for city betterment," to meet at his church. Then many good quotations were given, and ex-President Davis gave one of his original ones and was followed closely by an original one on sincerity by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, who wrote the prize song-poem of the State Federation of Clubs, and the poet and poetess vied with each other in applause. Miss Maud Trammel played one of her classic solos, and Mr. T. Davis in the absence of the speaker, gave a good address on Brotherhood. Miss Gladys Cannon and Mr. Cicero Jackson sang a classic duet, accompanied by Mrs. Childs, and were encored. Mrs. Brown rendered an instrumental solo and was encored. Mr. Junius Gray commented on the poet and poetess, and said "he wondered if our race realizes the greatness of their talent?" After the collection Miss Dwiggins read a favorable criticism, and a fine program for next Sunday, February 18, was announced, with Prof. S. Scruggs as sponsor. All thanks to the ladies for their fine program. Come to the Forum at Metropolitan Temple where you can hear the best music, civic topics discussed and learn something. The large audience which was present went away more than satisfied. Forum is 4:00 p. m., February 18. Funeral The funeral of the sweet little angel, Vernice Camiel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harpole, was held Saturday, February 10, from their residence, 1105 Garfield avenue, on the Missouri side. Rev. J. F. Griffin of First A. M. E. church officiated. Little Vernice reposed in a lovely little white couch with white roses and carnations strewn around it, she seemed just to be taking an afternoon's sleep. She was 11 months old and a few days, at the time of her death. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting; 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS Sunday morning was chilly, breezy one, but a fine congregation faced the weather for the house of worship. Rev. J. F. Griffin, First church's gospel preacher filled his pulpit after being absent one Sunday and delivered as usual, a strong sermon, whose appeal for real Christian men and women caused many to stand before the mirror of their soul and close up to it, at that. It was strong meat for professed Christians and sick souls out of Christ. At the evening service the pastor give a bible talk, which was very helpful to his hearers on strong christian living. The church started this week on a campaign which will be continued for one month, with a consecrated effort to bring souls unto the saving knowledge of Christ, some three hundred of the membership of the church will devote this period in visiting homes in the city trying, in God's name to make each home a house of prayer. The teachers of the Sabbath school tendered its pupils on Tuesday evening a reception, with candy, pop corn and prizes to many. It was an enjoyable affair and shows the superintendent and teachers are abreast of the times of demonstrating to the children they love them and are interested in what they would have them to be. The Junior Missionary girls gave a wide-awake entertainment Thursday evening which proved to be a fine success. Encourage the children, for it will not be but just a few days, when they will have to take the places in the church, that the most of us now occupy. Dr. Griffin is feeling much better since taking his short vacation and will be found in his pulpit Sunday, delivering a strong sermon to his large audience. Come out early for good seats. Visitors and strangers always have a warm welcome at First church. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH (Quindaro, Kansas) C..R. TUCKER, PASTOR. Services Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. Allen League, 9:30 D. M. Furniture Service 7:30 P. M. While it was a cold, chilly morning a fine congregation attended the 11 o'clock service. The pastor, Rev. C.. R. Tucker, did not fill his pulpit on the account of the death of his brother, Mr. J. White og Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. Mr. Densmore delivered the sermon, taking his text from the Songs of Solomon, second chapter and nineteenth verse, Subject, "Under Current." It was a scholarly and logical discourse and was very helpful to his appreciative audience. The pastor filled his pulpit at the evening service, taking his text from St. John, 13th chapter and 9th verse, subject, "Humanity." It was a sweet and beautiful exposition of God's word and when through, his hearers could have no excuse of being ignorant of the fundamentals of humanity. Monday night Madam Chadwick of Brooklyn, New Work, one of the race's great lyric soprano's gave a recital to a full house. It was given under the auspices of the Twentieth Century club, Mrs. Tucker, president and Mrs. Clay, secretary. Mrs. Gregg entertained the Missionary Society Thursday afternoon at her home, 2214 Russell avenue. A 2-course luncheon was served after the transaction of the business of the society. The Rail Road rally will start at 12 o'clock noon, Sunday, when 5 trains will say all aboard. Each train will make a round trip every two weeks from now until the first Sunday in May and will make a report each trip. Anxious hearts will be waiting when they start, to see which of the five will make the trip first. Toot, Toot, all aboard. Rev. Tucker is holding a series of meetings for Rev. Alexander. Allen has a welcome for everybody. Come Sunday and enjoy a spiritual sermon. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, February 11, we had the heaviest carpet of snow we've had yet this winter, but legions wended their way to church to worship. Mrs. I. Wood, our organist, played the Voluntary, "Nobody Knows," with such pathos that it stirred the hearts of the assembly, and the pastor asked for its repetition. Then came a saxaphone and piano duet by Charles and Ronald Washington. 'Twas beautiful, and if it had not been church service they would have been encored. The pastor told them to come and play again next Sunday. Pastor Bronson took as his text: "He that stealeth a man, and selleth him, shall surely be put to death."—Ex. 21:16. He told of the Portuguese taking men from West Africa to the West Indies, illustrated by telling of Joseph being sold by his brethren, and after all, being raised up higher than his brothers. Also told of England trafficking in slavery and at last told of the Dutch bringing Africans to Jamestown, Va., and enslaving them. Eventually said the colored race will come into its own by thrift, prayer and implicit faith in God. He enologized our Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln, as the saviour of this (our) country. The publicity committee had placed Lincoln's picture, draped with the national colors, near the main entrance, and it was admired by the large crowds. Many shouted as Pastor Bronson concluded his sermon admonishing our race to co-operate and with faith in God overcome our enemies. Several joined church when the invitation was extended. Next Sunday, February 18, the "Twin Quartet" will sing, and our organist will play one of the city schools Memory Contest pieces. At 8:00 p. m. the pastor changed his subject to "Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child." He believes as the Bible says, "train up the child in the way it should go, and when it gets old it will not depart from it." The choir sang, "Ring it Out," very beautifully. Come this Friday to dinner at the church. Also come Friday, February 16, to the musical and literary program by the Newcomers' Club, and hear Mr. Fitzhugh, Mme Guest, Mme Moore and Miss K. Payne sing, and hear Mme Matthews' poem on February. Come to Metropolitan for music, history, matinees, moving pictures and last and best of all, come and join and get spiritual strength to keep you on the road to Heaven. Fourth and Stewart. S. D. RHONE, PASTOR. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Evening Service, 8:00 p. m. Official Board Meeting, Monday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer and Class Meeting, Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. Choir Practice—Thursday, 8:00 p. m. You are cordially welcome to attend all of these services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A. Bowen, D. B., Pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Prayer and praise service, Wedneslay, 8 p. m. The drop in temperature which brought the coldest Sabbath thus far of this winter did not keep a splendid crowd of worshipers from our services. The Sabbath school was fine for the severe weather, 11:00 a. m. the pastor preached a wonderful sermon from Revelation 19:12, "On his head were many crowns." Subject: The incorruptable Crown. The 22 chapter of the book of Revelation is like so many apartments in some gorgeous mansion with every room beautiful beyond description. To read this book is to pass from room to room, from glory to glory and as one passes into the nineteenth roo mhe needs.must remove his shoes for he is on holy ground. He beholds a vision of the Christ whose vesture is dipped in blood, His eyes are as flames of fire and on His head are many crowns. The poet seems to have caught inspiration from this scene and wrote "Crown Him With Many Crowns." The Lamb upon His throne, Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own. The word crown is used frequently in the Scriptures, broadly speaking $500 to $1,000 for $100 Invested Don't Fail to Read This THE WYANDOTTE ASPHALT AND ROAD OIL COMPANY (Under a Declaration of Trust) This company is now building and equiping a twenty thousand dollar separating plant or refinery in Kansas City, Kansas, to refine and distill heavy crude oil of a low gravity into high grade asphalt, road oil and fuel oil: What Crude Oil Will Cost Us There are millions of barrels of this low gravity crude oil in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma; Arkansas and Wyoming that can be run in the pipe line of the large companies and which can not be refined in their refineries; hence there never was, nor is there now a market for it. We have been offered by one concern 10,000 barrels of this oil per day for 40 cents per barrel, and some as low as 10 cents per barrel A Process Worth Millions We are the owners of a new and unused process by which this oil can be made into high grade asphalt, road oil and fuel oil and which process is protected from infringement and which has been proven to run the oil absolutely successful. We will show it to you and will also show you that Five Hundred barrels of this oil can be run one day in our plant. $500 for $100 Invested By this process we can show you that one barrel of this crude oil can be separated into asphalt, road oil and fuel oil so as to make a net profit of more than $2.00 per barrel. A fifty barrel retort or still should separate four hundred barrels of this oil in twenty-four hours. Four hundred barrels at $2.00 net per barrel is $800 per day or $24,000 per month or $288,000 per year which is more than 1500% on the original investment in one year. At the above rate $100 invested in this company should yield you from $800 to $1200 per year. The possibilities are unlimited. Capacity can be doubled with a very small expense. Every dollar invested in this company is guaranteed against loss. THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL LAST LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS. Colored people have never had this opportunity before. The big profit of the oil business is in the finished products. We sold more than $6,000 in shares the first week. The plant should be running by April 1, 1923. Get in touch with us and let it be explained to you thoroughly. Call, write or call at HOME OFFICE: WYANDOTTE ASPHALT AND ROAD OIL COMPANY 418 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax 0938. J. S. MANNING, Secretary. Branch Office: 1107 E. 19th St., Kansas City, Mo., Baltimore 1955. D. E. KYLE, Trustee. Dear Sirs: Enclosed herewith $ in full payment or part payment for.....shares of WYANDOTTE ASPHALT AND ROAD OIL COMPANY'S STOCK At $100 per share, with the understanding that these shares are fully-paid and non-assessable, now and forever; that I am entitled to a full-pro rate interest in all your present and future holdings and that I shall share in every dollar of profit the Company may ever earn. MAIL, QUICK USE THIS FORM the word in the Scriptures has two meanings: The insignia of authority and the token of victory. The reference in this text is to a kingly crown. But for a larger part the crown in the Holy Scriptures is the garland woven from some growth of the field and bestowed as a victor's prize in an athletic contest. This is said as one goes thru the tower of London the guide or attendant will point out the crowns of royalty laden with precious gems. In the Scriptures there are several kinds of crowns on exhibition. All are interesting, but all are not of equal value. There is the corruptible crown, crowns that fade and die such as was worn by those who won in the Olympic games. Isaiah speaks of the crown of pride, the crown of conquest. The so-called prizes of life, which are right enough in themselves, when made the chief goals of life only disappoint and in the end bring ashes instead of beauty. The crown of pleasure as the acme of life is sure to decay. Place, power, wealth, all the prizes the world holds dear will perish in pride and pain. Then there is the soul winners crown, Phillipines 4:1. Only those who possess this crown can estimate its worth. Oh, church; let us seek this crown and turn from perishable crowns. There is also a crown of thorns. Jesus wore this crown. It was put on him by his enemies. He did not take it off. Absolutely none escape this crown. Popularity cannot insure you from it. Probably it will increase the certainty of it. Our presidents usually have the best wishes of all political parties at the beginning of their administration, but wait a year or so then the crown of thorns. You who read last Thursday morning Times noted the reference to President Harding's physical condition owing to the strain he is compelled to labor under, censure, etc. They cannot escape it. The all-important thing is: Let the crown of thorns come in the discharge of duty, in fidelity and truth. Yet another crown, the crown of approval, sometimes called the crown of glory, life, righteousness, etc. Christ bestows it. It is incorruptible. Let us DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES The B. Y. P. U. held an interesting session. Rev. Moberly gave a very timely instruction on the lesson. At 8:00 p. m. the pastor gave a sermonette from John 19:30. Rev. and Mrs. Powell, of Kansas City, Mo., were among the visitors present. The beautiful flowers that adorned the rostrum were given by Sargeant Thos. Griffin in memory of his friend, 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. ; 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 Eleyen Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford, W. M., 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy., 101 East Kearney St. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1923. Invested This DEL COMPANY CAPITAL $50,000. Most Us crude oil in Kansas, can be run in the pipe defined in their refin-ket for it. Lots of this oil per day or barrel. Millions by which this oil can and which process is oven to run the oil also show you that our plant. ested of this crude oil can make a net profit for hundred barrels of 100 per day or $24,000 100% on the original should yield you from tested. Capacity can be guaranteed against loss. DIRTY DAYS. Before. The big profit did more than $6,000 by April 1, 1923. You thoroughly. Road Oil Company Fairfax 0938. Baltimore 1955. COMPANY. in full payment NOTTE ASPHALT AND are, with the understand- essable, now and for- in all your present and dollar of profit the Com- Brother Charles Williams, who entered into rest October 1st, 1922. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend our services. 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. 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... Visitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1836 Barnett Avenue, T. A. MOZEE, Secretary, R. F. D. No. 8. Mrs. M. C. Webb, 334 Greeley avenue, is home after spending three weeks visiting friends and relatives in Tyler, Texas. She stopped at the home of her cousin, E. N: Pinkerton, one of the leading undertakers of the city. She was entertained daily by friends while there. While there, she also visited her cousin, Dr. and Mrs. A: S. Senate, who entertained with a buffet luncheon for their cousin and Kansas guest. Many interesting talks were made by Mrs. Webb in behalf of the Pioneer Maternity Sanitarium, at 422 Minnesota avenue, this city. Quite a number of pledges were made to the support of the institution that has done and is yet doing so much for our girls. Enroute home Mrs. Webb visited in Mt. Pleasant and Texarkana, Texas and St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Webb is the head nurse at the Pioneer Sanitarium of this city. LEAYENWORTH, KANSAS Mr. John Young has been on the sick list, but is able to be out again. The St. John's C. M. E. church "Pastors' Aid Club" met at Miss Elsie Smith's, 911 Fourth street, last week. John Rose, an old comrade of the Soldier's home, will soon be transferred to the Virginia Soldier's home. The East-side Lucky Six expect to take another overland trip to Topeka. Mrs. Carrie Patton has recovered from a severe spell of sickness and is doing fine. Subscribe for The Advocate; see W. C. Arch, Second and Limit, Phone 2741J. ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY CLUB. St. Luke's Community Club will meet again Friday, February 23rd at the church, corner Twelfth and Ann, at 8:00 p. m. Prof J. J. Lewis, vice principal of Sumner High, will make the principal address, and some students will render piano and vocal music. All are invited to this new civic club. MRS.. M. C. MATTHEWS, Pres. MRS. BIGGER, Secretary. REV. WATTS. Vice-Pres. Quite a number from here attended the Lincoln Day Club and banquet Monday at Topeka. Some who were there were: Madams E. Lyles, L. E. Bills, and Mrs. Jackson; Lawyers W. H. Towers, Dorsey Green, Editor Thos. Kennedy, Roy Garvin, Chester Gaskins, Bennie Richardson, Conside Jenkins, Judge I. F. Bradley, Sr. Pres. F. Jesse Peck of Western University, John Walker, Prof. J. P. King, Principal J. A. Hodge, Mrs. Marie Wilson and probably others whose names were not reported. Mrs. Henrietta Bigger, 948 Nebraska avenue, is able to be out after a severe spell of illness. Mr. J. White, 329. Everett avenue, who died last week, funeral was held from King Solomon Baptist church Monday at 2:30 p.m. Mr. White was a brother of Rev. C. R. Tucker, pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Quindaro, and was one of the city's substantial citizens and a man who led a Christian life. The family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of bereavement. Mr. H. R. Stines, 439 Walker, is said to be somewhat improved. Mr. Booth Smith, who underwent an operation at Douglass hospital two weeks ago, is reported to be doing nicely of which his friends feel much encouraged. Rev. E. T. Fishback, prominent Baptist minister of Wichita, Kansas, Corresponding Secretary of State Convention and pastor of the Baptist church in Wichita, Kansas, was translated last Wednesday. He was a cousin of Rev. W. A. Bowren and is the third member of the family to die in six months. Rev. Bowren left Sunday night to be present at the funeral in Wichita, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The Advocate extends sympathy to the family in this sad hour. Some sick of our comunity are: Mr. Gorman, on Stewart; Mrs. Veroe, Mr. Calaway, Mr. A. Lake, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. House, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Dunlap on Nebraska avenue; Mr. Ernest Blue, on Nebraska; Mrs. Pickens on 12th street; and Mrs. I. U. Brown on 10th street; and Mrs. Nellie Hollaway. Some visitors at Metropolitan were: W. H. Monroe, J. H. Jenkins, Jno. W. Smith, of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Anna Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Swain; Mrs. J. Dyson. Mme. Chadwick sings for the Sunbeam Band. at. Metropolitan today, Friday, at 4:00 p. m. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance-will meet at First Baptist church every Monday afternoon. Mme Chadwick sang well for two Metropolitan clubs. He most classic song was "L'Ectasy," by Arditti, and the prettiest was "Coming Thru the Rye." Has Anyone Laughed At You Because - By ETHMEL R. PHYSER You are self-confident? You're pretty tired aren't you of being called conceited? Of course there's a risk of being conceited here. Yet self-confidence pure and simple is a great\thing to have—it means that you have courage to put things through, that you don't "fall down" when you're up against it hard, that you aren't afraid to tackle a new situation and, too, that people about you can "catch" courage. People may think you are conceited, but you need not be. Your Get-away Here Is: To be sure you do not think you're the great "I Am" but that you are enough of a person to get your goal with the love of others rather than with their dislike. FLASHLIGHTS Watched rosebuds open slowly. To delay is not always dangerous. There's no good substitute for honesty. King George's crown weighs 39 ounces. Some straight-laced men have gone crooked. Cases of twins occur once in every 69 births. What are years for, if not to gain experience? And occasionally a soft answer generates wrath. Even the man who pays as he goes may go broke. An irresistible impulse is one we yearn to follow. Luxury is apt to transform pleasures into burdens. The toy pistol in the hands of a child is a nuisance. England has nearly nine hundred women mugistrates. The man who boasts his ignorance has reached the limit. One who sings for her friends soon is never heard at all. People and pins are useless when they lose their heads. Generosity is a rich man's privilege and a poor man's hope. The man who lives by his wits is not always a high liver. There are now in France 1,800,000 more women than men. Fame cares little for the workman, but much for the work. Everybody knows how everybody else ought to do things. Self-admiration is apt to cause a man to stretch the truth. Seek out the little joys of the daily day and exaggerate them. The farming wealth of Canada is estimated at $7,000,000,000. And bachelors are as hard to understand as widows are easy. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance—payable in advance. If one likes a man, it is no effort at all to share his happiness. How foolish it is to kick when your neighbor calls you a donkey. Marriage occasionally sobers a man who is intoxicated with love. Silver linings fall to interest the owner of an absent umbrella. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Had Nothing but Money. He (indiginantly)—"You married me for my money!" She (sweetly)—"Well, dear, what else had you?" Cash Transaction. Rub—Dobbs married an heiress. Dub—For better or worse? Rub—For more or less!—Life. Better for Whom? Mr. Howell—"Health's better than wealth." Mrs. Powell—"Not for your prospective heels." News to Him. News to Yell "My wife has been nursing a grouch for a week." "That so? I didn't know you were ill." The Cat. Alice—"I was going to marry Jack but friends dissuaded me." Virginia —"Friends of Jack, I suppose?" From a Story—"The wind monned ceaselessly." Must have been that "ill wind" we read about. Paradoxical. "All we can get is soft coal." "That's lurd."—Boston Evening Transcript. Flippant Signs Seen. "If your feet ache bring them in." "Our sodas are the best—soda all say."—Boston Transcript. Like -Their Dad. Friend—Do you believe in heredity? Father—Yes. I've three daughters and they all smoke. If You Can. Mrs.—Look at that sign there! "Fancy Eggs $1.20 a Dozen." Mr.—Yes. Just fancy. So Can Two. Phyllis—Yes, one can have lots of fun at a New Year's party. Doris (dreamily)—So can two! Unpish. "The peddlers want 50 cents aplece for their cabbage." "Don't they hold their heads high?" 50-50. "There goes Pendleton; he belongs to the Idle rich." "That's nothing!-I'm-half of that!" INFORMATION CAME TOO LATE Small Boy Could Tell for Himself When Locomotion Was Actually In Progress. The Woman was going to Indiana. With her were a young man and his four-year-old son. The train had not yet started. "Daddy, have we started?" questioned the boy excitedly. "No, son, I'll tell you when we do," the father answered, and continued to discuss with the Woman the unbecoming length of the new dresses. "Are we going now, dad?" perished the child, after a few seconds. "Not yet, Bob. I'll tell you when." A few minutes later, the train began to move. The father turned to his son. "We've started now—sonny." With an alr of indifference the child answered. "Oh, well, now I can tell by myself we're going."—Chicago Journal. The University of Missouri recently established a pistol range for girls. It has caused considerable comment. among which the following might easily take first rank: "Are you doing target practice with a pistol?" Bob asked. "Sure!" Marjorie replied. "Get any credit for it?" "No, of course not. Girls do not get credit in military, silly!" "Of course, I know that, but they might give you credit in some other department." "For instance?" "Well, how about domestic science?" The Honest Teacher Seven-year-old Johnny's mother had given him a handkerchief to give to his teacher as a Christmas present. but when Johnny was told about it he curled his lips in scorn and said: "Aw, mother, I don't want to give it to her. She won't let me do nothin'. It's always Walter and William that get to do everthing. Let them get her a handkerchief. I'll give it to Miss _____ (his last year's teacher). She's honest." He Lost His Cap. A six-year-old, who had just started to school, was running frantically through the hall. "What's the matter, sonny?" asked the teacher. Crime In Rhyme. Dale Stansbury, a deputy attorney-general, on hearing that one George Pollonius was convicted for an act felonious cried: "Oh, how harmoni- NO CANARIES IN CANARIES Marines Who Had Expected to Stock Up There Met With Some Disappointment. Canaries are scarcer than hens' teeth in the Canary islands, according to the United States marines of the cruiser Pittsburgh, who arrived at Gibraltar recently after a visit to Las Palmas, the principal seaport of those islands. The marines expected to find canaries hopping all over the islands, waiting for salt to be sprinkled on their tails. Disillusionment came with their first visit ashore. The islands got their name from Canis, the Latin name for Dog, and the marines say there are fewer canaries in the Canaries than there are snakes in Ireland. Relatives and sweethearts of the sea soldiers who were promised a shipment of feathered songsters at an early date will now have to wait until the marines have an opportunity to visit a bird store in the United States. Any marine on the Pittsburgh is ready to sell a canary cage for a song.—From Letter to the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger. NOT THAT KIND OF A BAT Humanitarian Needlessly Alarmed Over Action Which He Thought Savored of Cruelty. The man was a vegetarian and believed that his mission was to safeguard every animal, bird and fish which required protection. One day he came upon a group of boys throwing stones up into a tree. He decided to protest. "What are you doing, boys?" he asked. They stopped and stared at him. "Come! Is it a squirrel, or a bird." "No, sir," replied one of the boys. "It's a bat." "Poor bat!" crled the man. "And why do you molest it? Has a bat no right to live? Has it not the same right to existence as yourself? What has the bat done that you should hurl stones at it?" "Please, sir," interrupted the boy, "this is a baseball bat we were throwing at the nuts."—Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. Wild With Excitement. At a football game I had a place in the bleachers one seat below an athletic classmate. The invading team took the lead early in the first quarter, with the result that the crowd stood to cheer the home fighters on a little stronger. I was wild with excitement. At last we forced over for six points. "A touchdown!" I shouted, and, swinging around, drove a gloved fist into my friend's coat front. What was my horror to discover that my friend had exchanged seats with a pretty coed. "I'm down, all right!" she gasped, struggling back out of the arms of a portly man above her.—Exchange. Appearances Sometimes Lie. Geneva, three and one-half years old, has a baby brother seven months old and is, therefore, "wise" as to the articles required to provide for all the needs and comforts of an infant. She was in a store the other day when a woman, a stranger to both Geneva and her aunt, entered. The newcomer was nicely dressed and carried a commodious leather handbag, closed at the top by a drawstring. Walking up to the woman, Geneva asked: "Have you a baby?" "No," said the surprised woman. "Then," asked the little girl, "why have you this?" laying her hand on the bag that the woman carried. Boiled Loan Recipe. Uncle Augustus, the sage of the village, was engaged in conversation with one of the young hunters who was enjoying the good duckling. The young hunter wanted to know something about a loon. "No," replied the young man. "I never did. Are they good to eat?" "Yes, they're good to eat, if you know how to cook 'em. You see, you put the loon in a kettle of boiling water and set it on the stove. Then you drops a flatiron on it, and when the flatiron is done th' loon is ready ter eat"—Judge. In Self-Defense. "Howdy, Gap!" saluted an acquaintance. "In town tollable early, hain't you?" "Eh-yah!" replied Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge, who was lingering around in the county seat. "And I low to stay all day, and mebby longer. Wife 'pears to be sick or something,' and I can't stand it to stay at home and listen to her complaints about having to split the stove wood, and such as that. If she don't get better soon, blamed if I don't believe I'll have to get a doctor to hush her month."—Kansas City Star. Another Infant Prodigy. "And whose boy are you?" the visitor asked of little Robert. "Mamma's boy and papa's boy," was the prompt answer. "Well, well! That's "ne!" the visitor commented. "But just how can you be both mamma's boy and papa's boy?" But Robert had evidently thought along those lines himself. He came back promptly with: "Why, that's easy; can't a wagon have two horses?" In the district Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Edith Clauton plaintiff Edith Clayton, plaintiff. 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 23rd day of March, 1923, the petition filed, will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, and awarding to her, the care and custody of the minor child, born of said marriage, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. First Published February 9, 1923. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Division No. ..... William H. Orcutt, Plaintiff. vs. No. ..... Ethel May Orcutt, Defendant. To Ethel May Orcutt, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 16th day of March, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published Feb. 2, 1923.) DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 10-room house, strictly modern; $5000; $1000 down, $20 month and interest. 4-room cottage, electric light, water, and gas. 25 feet; $2000; $500 down; terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 feet; city water, close in; $300 down; terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 feet; $1100; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, 25 feet, $1200; $150 down; terms to suit. 1½ acres, 2-room house, $1550; $350 down; $8 per month and interest. 1½ acres; no improvements. $850; close in; $8 per month and interest. 6-room cottage, electric light and gas, 60 feet, $2100; $300 down, $16 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, $1200; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. Call to see us. We have everything. Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland. Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 How would this beautiful, sweet face look, if it was surrounded with short, snarly and unruly hair? Any one, with even a small amount of imagination can picture the contrast. 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PAGE THREE ARE YOU STILL RENTING? DO YOU OWN ANY PROPERTY? WHY AND WHY NOT? 8-room strictly modern brick, veneered oak floors, garage, full finished basement. $3,500, at $600 cash, payment $25.00 per month. See this. 4-apartment brick flat—fine investment. Heart of city, $2,900 at $600 cash. 10-room brick, oak floors, lot 50x125 —Quindaro, $3,200, at $600 cash. 6-room bungalow, lot 35x125. Some bargain, $2,200, at $500 cash. Other bargains. 10 rooms, lights, gas, cistern, lot 50x125; good condition; $2,000; at $350 cash. 4 rooms, stucco, one acre; fruit; lights, etc.; a bargain; $2,900; at $350 cash. 7-room brick, modern except heat; lot 33x125; $3,500, at $500 cash; garage. 6-room strictly modern, double garage; lot 60x125. $3,400 at $500 cash. 6-room, modern except heat; lot 40x125. $2,600 at $500 cash. 4-apt, flat, brick, modern, income $130 per month; pay $100 per month. $10,000 at $900 cash. 4-room, water, lights, gas; dandy; $900 cash; must leave city. 8 rooms, gas water, lights, $1,000 at $100 cash. Other bargains, hurry to get them. Note purchases made in former issues. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone, office, Fairfax 0255 Phone, residence, Fairfax 4106 Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208, Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home THE EYE OF GOD All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City. Kansas Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ada Arnold, plaintiff. vs. James M. Arnold, defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed against you, on or before the 23rd day of March, 1923, the petition filed will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony between you and the plaintiff, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, and awarding to her the care and custody of the minor children, Woodrow, Oran and Merl, and for the cost's of this action. Attest: Carl Fincke, Clerk. First published February 9, 1923. PAGE FOUR NEW B BE SQUARE G LATEST TYPE AJAX AND M FA Crank Case Servi WINSDAL D. 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MARION COTTEN DENTIST MINNESOTA AVENUE KANSAS CITY SOTA AVENUE KANSAS CITY GIVE US A TRIAL THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) of the world, won the heart, the hand and head, and perhaps the feet of Miss Edwina Kennedy, a graduate from Simmons University, Louisville, and the daughter of Rev.Dr. P. H. Kennedy, who died a few years ago in Henderson, Ky. She is a scholar and he is a scholar, and the two scholars are working together for our people. There are four children. One is teaching in the high school, New Orleans, another is to finish from Atlanta, University, the other is in Southern, and now these are all girls, and the baby who is in high school, is a boy. "I come to make you not only welcome to the school," said Mrs. Thomas as she greeted me," but to make you welcome to our home and you are to be our guest during your stay, and before you go out I want to know what you would like to eat. We have the chickens already in the coop, and I want to get some oysters, some fish and anything else you desire. Dr. Thomas and our son and daughter who are at home join in this welcome." That old automobile car carriage soon had us in front of the Thomas cottage, and I was cordially received, and my room assigned me. I am just in glory here. Dinner was soon served and I got on the outside of some fish and bread, and soon Dr. J. S. Clark, the president of Southern University, came to call on me, and to assure me that I was welcome to the great state institution. I am sure you know Dr. J. S. Clark, for he is a ranking educator and in the front rank at that. I looked around the school and soon I was shaking hands with Mrs. M. B. Baranco, who is in charge of the eating department of the school. I hope you remember her, because when I was down here one time, sick, I was assigned to the hospital, and she was in charge, and believe men when I tell you she is one of the finest and best nurses in America, saying nothing about race or color. She is right by the side of any doctor. She is from way up beyond in Ohio, now where she can render a great service to her people. She is an expert in any place you put her. A few years ago she accepted the heart and hand of H. R. Baranco, and she has all but reconstructed him. He is like another man. Such is the result of getting a real woman, a woman of ability. Now, there were many people here, because they are having a meeting of farmers. The 8th annual meeting, and I was on time—in fact I was just a day ahead of time. All was well, and so was I if you put it down I told you so. Southern University has been put on the map by President Clark. You see for along time it was in the city of New Orleans with a white man as president, but now it is out here in this country, and Dr. Clark is the first president of my race it has ever had. All the teachers belong to us. It is more useful now than ever before. I wish you could have been here to have seen the industrial progressive parade. It showed progress. There were floats, and all the departments were represented. The old time schools, and the up-to-date school were on hand, and the teachers and about 500 students in line. It was a wonderful display, and I am proud that I was here. God be thanked. After the parade there was lunch served and this brought me to the home of President Clark and I met the queen of his home, Mrs. J. S. Clark. She is another bright star in the whole race. She is cultured, educated, and the wife of her husband and a factor in Southern University life. Side by side she has worked with here husband for years, helping to make him what he is today. She therefore is a great woman. I am going into the departments of the school in another letter and this will allow you to touch Mrs. Mayberry, another wonderful character. Wait until I reach that. I had the pleasure of hearing an address from the State Superintendent of Education, T. H. Harris, and he made a clean cut, common sense address. I found pleasure in hearing his address. He just spoke right out in church, and spoke to people and not to you people. He was brave enough and man enough to congratulate my Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 people for their stand for law and order, and that they were not rebelling against constituted authority. While white men are breaking the law while they are killing each other, the Negro is going right on serving God and saying to Him, "We leave it all in Thy hands." Right and justice will get a hearing after while. I am not cussing, but praying these days, and living right close to the throne. Go thou and get on thy knees with me. I believe in God. I am His and He will protect me after while. I have been with Rev. H. H. Dunn, the Rev. Dr. Phillips, two great newspaper writers; then I have had the pleasure of hearing Prof. Carver talk about cabbage. I don't see to save my life how in the hen feathers, a man can learn so much about cabbage, where it gets its life and growth and everything else. He is in touch with God. I have just met so many people here until I just don't know them. I will just have to bring this letter to a stop. Get ready for May 2, when we will attend the National Race Congress in Washington, D. C. I will tell you about other meetings from time to time. Take good care of yourself and serve God. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT. One wanting a nice furnished room for gentleman, call at 419 Everett avenue, and call for Mrs. Prince. Call at noon or in the evening. Good neighborhood and close to two car lines. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Hattie Burns, Plaintiff. vs. Richard Burns, Defendant. To the above named Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for a divorce by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and abandonment; that unless you answer the allegations and charges made by plaintiff in her petition filed in the said action on or before the 16th day of March, 1923, the statements therein will be taken as true and a decree rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing you from the said plaintiff and for such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published Feb. 2, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the City: Court, First District, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Andrew Hobson, Plaintiff. vs. No..... William Caney, Defendant. State of Kansas to William Caney, Greeting: You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of January, 1923, plaintiff above named sued you in the above named court for the sum of $95.00 for which plaintiff signed your note as surety and has paid the same. And unless you answer bill of particulars herein filed on or before the 28th day of February, 1923, judgment for $95.00, interest and costs will be taken against you. J. S. MANNING, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published Feb. 2, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Nadine James, Plaintiff. vs. Harvey James, Defendant. To the above named Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for a divorce by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of abandonment, that unless you answer the allegations and charges made by plaintiff in her petition filed in the above entitled action on or before the 16th day of March, 1923, the statement in said petition will be taken as true, and a decree rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing you from the said plaintiff and for such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff (First published Feb. 2, 1923.) WANT HAIR With Ninth Street D. TAYLOR'S Y SHOP --- J. O. MIDNIGHT. Following persons bought homes through W. R. Johnson Real Estate Co., recently: J.D. Myler, 226 Mill street, bungalow; Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, 1939 N. Hallock, recommended by Rev. Young, a nice residence, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, a fine investment. 343 State avenue. 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