Kansas City Advocate
Friday, March 30, 1923
Kansas City, Kansas
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W. W. GORDON THE GOOD CITIZENS' CHOICE FOR MAYOR NEXT TUESDAY. ELECTION SURE.
KANSAS
ONE NIGHT CARNIVAL AND DRILL CONTEST
The Kansas City, Kansas League of Uniform Ranks, will give a one-night Carnival and Drill Contest at Pythian Temple, 524 State avenue, Friday Night, April 6th, 1923.
Easter Greeting Specials and Floral Decorations of Exquisite Variety and Coloring We extend to you a cordial invitation to visit our showing of EASTERTIDE FLOWERS in all their glorious beauty and splendor of arrangement the week preceding Easter Sunday
Baskets of Cut Flowers or Plant Combinations Lilies, Roses, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissi, Hyacinths, Etc. Easter Gift Boxes of Selected Cut Flowers Potted Plants of the Season's Choicest Flowers Corsage Bouquets and Boutonnières of charming correctness. It will be a pleasure to aid you in your selection for church, home, friends and loved ones. We suggest ordering early in the week for delivery at the time you desire. Our service and co-operation are at your command. Phone or call
Kans. Hist. Society
Vol. IX
W. W. GORI
Vol. IX
BIG MASS MEETING LAST SUNDAY. NATIONAL OFFICER SPEAKS
Walter F. White, Assistant Secretary of N. A. A. C. P. Outlines Successes and Obstacles.
Walter F. White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, spoke to about 700 men and women at the First A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He spent a great deal of time giving information concerning the fight for the Dyer Anti-lynching bill which was defeated by a filibuster in the last Congress. He called attention to the fact that many colored people over the country became very much discouraged over this temporary defeat. There should be no reason for a lack of hope on the part of colored people, when we consider the fact that several great movements took a period of years from 30 to 100 years or more to reach a victory. For example, there was the movement to secure for women the equal suffrage with men. This was a fight of many years. Success came only after repeated struggles.
Prohibition came only after failure after failure. Why should we throw up our hands in despair at the frist show of opposition? "We are just beginning to fight," said Mr. White.
Thet campaign for the anti-lynching bill may be considered a success from one standpoint. Never before in the history of the nation has there been so much information concerning lynching been spread among white people who were entirely ignorant of the facts in the situation. This knowledge of the evil must necessarily precede the sentiment against lynching.
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MONDAY'S PRIMARY RESULTS.
Battle for Myaor is Between Gordon and Burton—Grimes Holds Key.
The official count of Monday's primary election showed the run-off Tuesday next would lie between the present incumbent, Harry B. Burton and W. W. Gordon, ex-chief of police of this city. Mr. Grimes was nosed out by Gordon by 21 votes and who now holds the situation as to the victory of either of the two candidates.
The race for Finance Commissioner is between Arthur H. Strickland and W. J. Beets.
Light and Water Commissioner, Lou H. Chapman and J. A. Cable. Park Commissioner, Harry J. Kaellin and E. E. Stockdale. Street Commissioner Henry F. Schiable and A. H. Green. There are six nominees for the long term and six nominees for the short term for members of Board of Education, three to be elected for each term. One of the old board members, David Friedman, who ran fifth in the Primary, and more than four thousand votes below the highest nominee, has not any show of being elected, on the account of resigning about a year ago when things became so faulty that ouster proceedings struck the old boards anticipation and they all resigned. Tax payers and honest citizens will see to it next Tuesday that Mr. Friedman is eliminated.
W. R. Honnell, a member of the present board, which saved $133,000 in the running expenses of the schools from the old board's levy, is nominated for the long term. Mrs. Elizabeth Helmerich, who polled the high vote is one of the city's active workers in the Parent-Teachers Association, and Frank Rushton and John E. Carlson, are two of our substantial business men and are fitted by business experience to take care of our schools. Remember your taxes when you vote Tuesday.
Kansas City, Kansas. March 30, 1923
THE DANCE COMPANY
HON. C. M. WHITE, SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN WOODMEN, DIES
Denver, Colo., March 30.—Succumbing to the effect of an operation for cancer of the stomach, Honorable C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen, died recently at St. Joseph hospital, this city. Mr. White had been for some time suffering from the ill effects of his malady but not until his recent return to Denver after an extended itinerary in the East did he decide to submit to an operation.
With Mr. White's death the race has lost an ardent worker for the economic freedom of Negroes, the American Woodmen is deprived of a leadership which has brought it from an organization with meager assets of seven thousand dollars to one with assets of one million dollars or more, and not only has Denver, but the nation, lost a leading citizen.
Mr. White came to Denver in 1910 to assume active control of the affairs of the American Woodmen and
Hon. C. M. White
shortly thereafter established his residence here. The major part of his time since then has been spent in traveling over the twenty-five states in which Woodmen local organizations exist, devoting his time and energy to the extension of woodcraft. During these trips he had established an enviable reputation as a public speaker, possibly appearing before as many as two thousand audiences. During this period he has also gained a wellearned reputation as an organizer, having developed a field force of nearly one thousand men and women and not only do these men and women, but a host of friends made in his frequent trips mourn his loss. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie White, and two children, John, who has been attending Lincoln University, and Frances, who has been attending Fisk University. The funeral was held from Shorter A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 25,
STURDLE ALONG
"SHUFFLE ALONG."
The record breaking sensational musical comedy, "Shuffle Along," which took New York, Boston and Chicago by storm, and registered an emphatic hit wherever presented, will be the attraction at the Grand the-
ADVOCATE
Mrs. J. F. Griffin Dies After Two Weeks' Illness-Funeral Largely Attended Many Visiting Ministers and Friends .Attend.
The community was greatly shocked last Thursday night, the twenty-second, when the news was broadcasted over the phones, that Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Griffin, the noble wife of Rv. J. F. Griffin, had passed away at 10:20 o'clock that evening. Just two weeks ago or March 8, Mrs. Griffin entertained at the parsonage, three of the church clubs, following that evening she developed Tonsillitis, which grew to the degree of having to be lanced two or three times for relief and was doing very well, when rheumatism set in. While it was known Mrs. Griffin was a sick woman, no one realized the seriousness until the day she passed away.
Mrs. Griffin was born in Macon, Ga., February 28, 1863, and was married to Rev. James F. Griffin February 2, 1892, at Brunswick, Ga. Rev. Griffin was appointed to the First A. M. E. church of this city about six years ago, coming from Mobile, Alabama. Accompanying him was his wife and adopted daughter, Alma. It did not take long to get acquainted with the family and to know them and especially Mrs. Griffin and the longer she stayed here the more did she grow into the hearts of the people. She was loved by those who knew her and was an ideal minister's wife and lovable companion. She was a hard and conscientious worker for the church and humanity and never seemed to tire or become discouraged in anything she put her hands to.
While the husband, Rev. Griffin, will feel more keenly the loss of this noble character, but this whole community will be effected by her passing. At the time of her death she was conference treasurer of the Mite Missionary Branch of the Nebraska Annual Conference. A beautiful christian life has gone. Mrs. Griffin was greatly devoted and interested in her niece and adopted daughter, Alma, who is spending her first year at Tabor, college, Tabor, Ia.
The funeral was held Monday at 1 o'clock p. m., in the church. Funeral services were: Hymn No. 611, Dr. Owens; Invocation, Dr. Peck; Song, "Come ye Disconsolate," Dr. Osborne; Scripture Lesson, Dr. Barksdale; Song "Sleep on Beloved," Dr. Wittenberg; Obituary, Rev. Payne; Sermon, Dr. Isaacs; Song "Nearer My God to Thee," Dr. Boulden; Remarks, Rev. Knight; Announcements of Condolence, Dr. Ransom; Master of Ceremonies, Rt. Rev. W. T. Vernon.
The casket was not opened at the services as it laid in state from Saturday evening until Monday noon, when at 1:30 P. M., and conducted with Woodmen rites and ceremonies. Prominent Woodmen from all parts of the country attended the funeral and paid their last respects to this noble character, their Chief.
atre commencing Sunday, April 1. The book is by Miller and Lyles, and has a real plot, and amazingly funny comedy situations, while the score and lyrics are by Sissle and Blake and have a wealth of comedy and charm that promise to rival in popularity
CE FOR MAY RE.
hundreds viewed the remains at the parsonage. The floral offerings were by the score, coming from far and near and were large and beautiful. Both choirs, senior and junior furnished the music. Every seat down and upstairs were filled and many standing. Announcements only were made of the dozens of telegrams and condolences with the exception of a telegram from Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks, the presiding bishop of this district, and one from the officers and members of St. Andrew church, Memphis, Tenn., which were read.
Dr. Griffin built and pastored this church and people for several years. Interment was made in West Lawn cemetery. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of a long list of friends in the loss of their dearest one on earth; also the Advocate and staff extends their sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
VISITING MINISTERS AND FRIENDS.
Who Attended the Funeral of Mrs. Griffin.
Telegrams.
Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks and wife, Chicago, Ill.; W. H. Mixon and wife, Selma, Ala.; President and Mrs. Gregg, Wilberforce, O.; Mr. D. G. Valentine, Mobile, Ala.; Officers and Members of St. Andrew A. M. E. church, Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. George Duncan, Memphis, Tenn.; Rev. William H. Thomas, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Valera P. Moore, Selma, Ala.
Special Delivery Letters of Sympathy. Mrs. Valera P. Moore, Selma, Ala.; Mrs. L. G. Terrell, Atchison, Kans., and Mrs. Carrie McClain, Denver, Colo.
Resolutions.
Stewards' Board, Trustees' Board, Ushers' Board, What-So-Ever Club, Ministerial Helpers, Sunday School
It is said that there are more delightful song numbers, and alluring music in "Shuffle Along" than in any other production of its kind in existence, and they are given so fast and furious that you don't even get time
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Adv.
Adv.
J. O. WRITES FROM ATHENS, BUT NOT FULL OF GREECE
Athens; Georgia, March 30.—Of course you know that this is not Athens full of Greece, but it is Athens just the same, and here is where the white folks of Georgia have their big University and here is where they are teaching them how to put science and farming together and it is being taught to young white men and women alike. This state is putting its thousands into education for our white folks, but then about this race of mine, they have not had a vision, but if they expect my people to remain here and help to make this the garden spot of the world they had better help us out of illiteracy and ignorance.
When I took my pen in hand to write to you last week, I was in Jacksonville, Florida, and there I was in the midst of brain and culture for I was attending the East Florida African Methodist Episcopal conference presided over by Bishop John Hurst, D. D., the man who put Florida on the map. I had an Old Aunt Dolly time there and when the conference closed I left there Monday morning for another part of the world.
Sunday morning I was at Bethel Constitutional Baptist church, the institution of which Rev. Dr. John E. Ford is pastor. He was there and heard me preach a sermon, but his
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Senior Stewardess Board, Pastors' Aid Board, Senior Choir, Deaconess' Board, Sewing Circle, Junior Choir, Junior Missionary Society Senior Missionary Society, Junior Endeavor League, Trustee Helperss and Junior Stewardess Board of the First A. M. E. Church; Western University, Quindaro, Kans.; Douglas Hospital Club, First Church; Personal Workers, First Church; Pastors of the A. M. E. churches, Topeka, Kansas; The Twin Cities Ministerial Alliance, Kans., and Mo.; Womans' Mite Missionary Society, Kansas Branch, Topeka, Kan.; Womans' Mite Missionary Society, Nebraska Branch; Pulpit Aid Board, First Church; Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
Letters of Condolence.
Mrs. K. R. James, Kansas City, Kans.; Mr. E. L. Thomas and wife, Troy, Ala.; Miss Juliette Kepner, Miss Rose Nickolisen, Miss Emma E. Griffith, Students of Tabor College, Mrs. S. E. Lynd, President Tabor College, of Tabor, Iowa; Rev. R. C. Henderson, Hutchinson, Kans.; Rev. Wm. B. Johnson, Baxter Springs, Kans.; Mrs. Jessie Johnson, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Henderson, Kansas City, Kans.; Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Smith, Parsons, Kans.; Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Greene, Lawrence, Kans.; Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Mr. Justus N. Baird, Mr. Harry Hayward, Miss M. B. Latting, and Mrs. Grace Harris of Kansas City, Kansas.
THE MUSICAL OF THE MUSICAL OF THE MUSICAL
to think and audiences simply rise to their feet clamoring for more. Among the principal performers are to be found John Vaughner, Edgar Conners and Emma Jackson, all well known as being leading artists in their lines.
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THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE
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BETTER NOT SAY IT.
Bad news travels faster than good news. There is an old saying, "No news is good news." Let a man be converted at a church service and there is not much of a stir, but let a resident be convicted of some crime and the news leaps by word of mouth from one end of the community to the other.
How thoughtlessly unkind we sometimes are when neighbors of our suffer misfortune. Troubles are bound to come to us all in some shape or form and what we say about our friends and acquaintances today may apply to us tomorrow. News is no respector of persons.
We are prone to consider the ways of others not our ways when we should be wATCHing our own step. What folks say of one another sometimes hurts more than anything could have done. News, either good or bad, grows and becomes exaggerated and distorted with peddling. When the news is good it makes no material difference how it is exaggerated or distorted—it can never do anyone positive harm. But bad news, given wings, may bring sorrow and ruin upon people who certainly are not deserving of a punishment beyond the penalty of their mistake.
More charity for others will mean more charity for ourselves and we will gradually come to take a keener delight in reporting something good of some person than something bad. Good is constructive, bad is destructive. Just before you are about to let out a bit of "bad news," stop and think a moment. See if you can't think of something good to say in place of it. The chances are ten to one that you can and that you will.
Mr. Lindsay Taylor, who has been quite sick for some days, was well enough to be out to church Sunday.
BIG MASS MEETING
(Continued from Page 1.) which in turn will finally be the most potent factor in its destruction. To this extent we may say the fight was successful. Mr. White also outlined the cases of the men, 79 in all, who were wronged in the Arkansas riots. He showed that the decision of the United States Supreme court in these cases would be of great significance in similar cases in the future not only because of Negroes but also upon the general morale of the country.
Mr. White urged that Negroes spend some time studying the acts of certain men in Congress for the purpose of voting more wisely in the future. "In general," he said, "Negroes are no longer following blindly political parties but are centering their attention instead upon the man, letting their support be determined more by actual deeds rather than by affiliation with a particular party.
The effectiveness of the many telegrams sent from Kansas and other branches all over the country, urging action on the bill before Congress was referred to. He also called attention to several instances where the National Association had created an impression because of numbers. "If we can be of such force with 100,000 members what could we do with a million or two million Negroes lined up pushing together for the same cause?" asked the speaker.
At the close of the meeting, 22 men and women pledged a gift of $25.00 to the organization. Others renewed their membership at $5.00. Thus the meeting was a successful starter for the spring drive for members. William Boone, Mrs. Childs, Roy Garvin, Colonel and Majors of the drive respectively were present and were much encouraged by the showing of interest in the future plans of the organiza-
THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH
J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor.
Residence, 1111 North Eighth St.
Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904
Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor.
ORDER OF SERIVCES.
9:30 A. M., Sunday School.
11:00 A. M., preaching.
5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League.
6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League.
7:30 P. M., preaching.
WEEKLY SERVICES.
Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday,
7:30 P. M.
Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30
P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M.
CHURCH NEWS
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
The Sabbath day, March 25, was bright and balmy, compared with the previous Sunday and a great concourse of worshippers and church goers filled First church at the 11 o'clock service.
Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of the Parsons district, filled the pulpit and delivered one of his excellent sermons to an appreciative people. Three joined the church.
Dean Jones, assistant pastor, delivered the message at the evening service to a nice audience. Dean Jones is a logical speaker and his sermons are always helpful.
The Sabbath school was well attended and the lesson was imparted to the pupils with intelligence and the spirit of its teachings. The Sunday school will give their Easter program Sunday afternoon and evening. The evening program, taking the place of the regular service. The Senior and Junior Allen leagues are having fine meetings every Sunday evening.
The death of Mrs. Griffin brought a gloom and heaviness over the church as never before. She was a dear woman and loved by everyone. Her leave will be missed by both church and friends. The entire membership of the church goes out to her husband, Dr. Griffin and daughter, Alma, in their loss and sad hour of bereavement.
There will be special Easter services Sunday and the choirs will render special music.
Come out and hear the word of God preached and the resurrection of "The Christ." A church with a heart.
This mass meeting was only one of the many meetings held to hear Mr. White. He spent the entire week with the local branch, giving valuable information for the National Conference of the Association, which convenes in this city August 29 to September 4. Other groups addressed by Mr. White were: Committees on Conference, heads of fraternal bodies, Women's Federation of Clubs, and on Tuesday he spoke to a specially invited group of white citizens at the Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday he spoke to the pupils of Sumner high school, and of Western University.
Mr. Walter F. White, probably more useful information to the city than any other speaker on racial problems. He has had a remarkable career, serving as he has in special investigations of riots and lynchings in all parts of the South, placing his life in danger for the cause. He is a graduate of Atlanta University and has done special study in the College of the City of New York, is a member of the Civic Club of New York and of the American Sociological Society He has contributed articles to the leading papers of New York and Chicago, and to such magazines as The Nation and The Survey.
Box candy for Easter at West End Pharmacy. Drexel 2556, 1759.
IN SOCIETY AND CITY BRIEFS.
Alpha Art Club has recess on this Friday as it is Good Friday, and will meet Friday, April 6, at Mrs. Anna Brown's, 935 Washington boulevard, and Friday, April 13, at Mrs. O. B. Johnson's, 1319 North Eighth street. Mrs. Virginia Elliot, one of our teachers, is sick where she boards, on Nebraska avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets. Mr. H. R. Dandridge at 252 South Mill street, is somewhat indisposed in health, and has been for quite awhile. Old Metropolitan church is torn down, after standing 33 years. It seems like an old friend gone.
The Tom Thumb wedding at Metropolitan church, Tuesday night, was very cute. The crowd extended into the balcony. Mesdames Eskridge Hulsey and White managed the affair.
THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE
METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES
Sunday, March 25 was an ideal Sabbath, and many people assembled at this house of God to worship. Pastor Bronson, who can preach some of the greatest sermons ever heard, was in a fine spirit for preaching. His subject was: "Jesus, the World's Savior." He spoken of Paul, who always talked about the grace of God through Jesus Christ, saving sinners. He said in part:
"We want to be made to 'know' that we are sinners in God's sight, and that Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Today so many live off of so much hot air, and churches have the moving picture shows and theaters to contend against in getting crowds. We need a church today like the apostles had; said athletics, science, art, law and medicine can not save man; only God's love and the blood of Jesus can save us if we accept the plan of salvation."
All enjoyed the sermon. Many joined the church as the choir sang "Jesus Paid It All." Mr. Comagors made a talk for the N. A. A. C. P. meeting.
At 3 p. m. our pastor preached at Pleasant Green church. At 8 p. m. Pastor Bronson preached the greatest sermon he has ever preached here on "Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners." He has preached many great sermons here, but this one was the climax, thus far. He seemed to have a double portion of God's spirit, and many shouted aloud as the spirit gave them utterance.
In Easter week we begin revival. Next Sunday, April 1, Easter, the clubs will report their money raised to start on finishing the basement and getting pews. Those not in clubs can give their pro rata if they choose, and it will be according to tithing in Bible times. Come to this church Easter Sunday and hear the Sunday school's program, the choir's special Easter music, the B. Y. P. U. program and greatest of all, God's Word, preached in purity and power by our pastor. Preaching every night Easter week. Our church adopted and sent condolence to Reverend Griffin on the death of his wife.
Metropolitan choir gives a fine Easter pageant tonight, Friday, March 31 at the church.
Mr. Taylor Jackson on Armstrong is reported as sick.
Mrs. H. B. Bronson has been sick in bed this week.
Easter Rabbits and Chickens for sale at West End Pharmacy.
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
J. S. Sanders speaks.
We were pleased to have with us as our guest last Sunday J. S. Sanders of the J. S. Sanders Undertaking Co., Kansas City, Kansas. After visiting the Annual Service of the K. of P. at St. James, A. M. E. Church, North Lawrence, at 3:00 P. M., which was a lovely service. The Craft and the Court, assembled in their hall at 737 New Hampshire street, at 4:30 P. M., to hear the address of our distinguished guest. We have had many noted men to come to Lawrence at different times to speak to us, but none surpassed Brother Sanders. He gave us good, wholesome, nutritious and digestible food and held the interest of everyone present. I wish we had more men like him. I know the K. of P. lodge could use more men like him, as well as the York Masons. The Grand Lodge is to be congratulated for securing the services of a live wire.
The W. M. and M. A. M. and many others responded to his noble address and at the conclusion we all were caught up in the spirit and we sang a song "Almost persuaded" and went out.
J. S. STONE. W. M.
OLD METROPOLITAN CHURCH.
1890 to 1923.
Thru Christ our Lord, to us you've sent
His grace into this town,
And in you happy hours we spent,
But now they've torn you down.
Good bye old church, we'll try to save
The tears that wish to flow,
We'll not forget the love you gave
Thirty-three years ago.
Mrs. Isaac Smith of 929 Oakland avenue, entertained with an informal luncheon last Tuesday and had as her guest, Mrs. J. P. F. Stuckey and Sister Mrs. Dessie Jackson.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., 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.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
Sunday the services were excellent, for God's spirit was manifested to us in conversion of sinners and edification of the church. Crowds that filled the auditorium and galleries came to worship. The evangelist, Rev. Raulston, was at his best as was Rev. Jeltz, the gospel singer. The evangelist took for his text 137 psalm 5-6. Subject, "The faithfulness of the Jews an example to christians." An excellent sermon was preached. Some very pungent logical thoughts were advanced and sinners were converted; backsliders reclaimed. Truly it was a great service.
At 3 p. m. the funeral of Sister Sarah Martin, for forty years a member of this church. Pastor Bowren preached an excellent sermon, having a noble christian character to portray. B. Y. P. U. was splendid, the soulsaving campaign being on every service.
Eight p. m. the auditorium was crowded and the Evangelist Raulston preached with power from Heb. 11:8-9. The day was one long to be remembered. A men's meeting at 4 p. m., was held. The gospel singer, Rev. J. E. Jeltz, has sung inspiringly and many hearts touched and edified. The services were very good indeed. All are welcome to our services. Appropriate Easter services on next Sunday. The lovely flowers that adorned the rostrum were given by Sister Elizabeth Taylor in memory of her husband, Deacon Harrison Taylor, who died twenty-seven years ago. A man of noted piety and christian character.
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,
6:30 P.M. Evening Service,
7:30 P.M.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
Sunday was a beautiful day and the Lord was in it and that to bless. Two of the largest congregations attended Allen Sunday that has been seen for a long time. People came happy and went away filled with a greater happiness.
The pastor Rev. C. R. Tucker, was filled with the power of the Holy Ghost and took his text from St. Luke 22:42. Subject: "The Passion Week of Jesus." It was a soul stirring spiritual sermon of intellectual thought. The pulpit and pew were full of the spirit of the Christ Man, Jesus. One Joined the church, Miss Inez Bell, of Atchison.
At 7:30 p. m. Dr. Tucker preached to another large audience, taking his text from St. John 20:27. Subject. "Doubt." It was wonderfully enjoyed and many went away with a clearer vision and stronger in the faith of the Master. The Sabbath school and Christian Endeavor are getting along nicely and greater interest is being manifested in both. The pastor preached communion sermon for Rev. Miller in Armstrong, K. C., Kansas, Sunday.
At 6:00 a. m. Easter morning Rev. Tucker will deliver a sermon to the Boy Scouts and in the afternoon, at 3:00 p. m. the Sabbath School and Allen Christian Endeavor League will give a program under the direction of Miss Thelma Dinsmore.
At 7:30 p. m. the choir will render a musical program. Mrs. Lizzie Clay entertained the Twentieth Century club Tuesday afternoon. A two-course luncheon was served after which a silver offering was made.
Mrs. Mollie Banks is still quite ill. Visitors Sunday were: Mr. Oliver and Moses Humphry, Quindaro and Mr. Adam Carter, Lawrence, Kansas.
Come and worship with us Easter Sunday.
A YOUNG LIFE GONE.
The funeral of Lawrence Henry was held Monday at 3 p. m., from First A. M. E. church, Dean Jones, assistant pastor, officiating.
Lawrence was a fine young man of 20 years and graduated from Sumner high school last June and entered Kansas University last fall, but had to return home after the holidays on account of ill health. He was a christian young man and was much devoted to Sabbath school work.
The family have the deepest sympathy in their hour of sadness and sorrow.
Mrs. M. Johnson of 2106 North Third street, is recovering after three weeks' illness, much to the delight of her many friends.
DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES
CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD.
337 Oakland Avenue. Rev. J. A. Cook,
Pastor.
Sunday was a "big day" at the Church of the Living God, 337 Oakland avenue, Rev. J. A. Cook, pastor. The day was lovely and the Sunday school was splendid. The children were at their best. They are learning more and more that it is essential to learn of the Christ child, and his wonderful power. They are a splendid band of workers.
Eleven a. m. This is the hour designated for Divine services. Lesson read by Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey, pastor at Richmond, Mo., Hebrew, 1st chapter, entire. Rev. A. S. Mayfield, conductor of the revival, came forth at this juncture and masterfully expounded the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The audience was spellbound from the beginning to the end, and our hearts were made to feel glad. No special text was chosen for this hour.
At 3 p. m. we gathered back to the church in response to the call of Rev. Mayfield. Rev. James, pastor Sixth Street church, Kansas City, Kansas, and Rev. J. Farr, pastor of the Church of the Living God, Missouri, were chosen to address us at this hour, and to tell the truth absolutely, both speakers set the house on hallowed fire.
Eight p. m. This marks the final close of the Rally, Rev. Mayfield chose to entertain us with these words, "The Church of the Living God." He wonderfully set up the church, placed it on a solid foundation grand, where the winds may blow and the storm may beat but the church falls not, because it is built on a solid foundation which Jesus Christ himself being called the chief Corner Stone.
The grand total of said rally was $212.89.
Those wishing to subscribe please write me or call on me at 211 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Don't forget to come and be with us in our services at all times, you are welcome.—Mrs. Dessie Jackson.
Mrs. Victoria Gates of Arkansas, niece of Rev. J. F. Griffin attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Griffin, Monday.
"CHRIST IS RISEN"
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Edith Bradley, Plaintiff, vs John Bradley, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court; and unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 27th day of April, 1923, said petition will be presented to the court, and a trial had thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff from you, the defendant and for the costs of this action.
I. F. BRADLEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: CARL W. FINCKE,
District Court.
(First published March 16, 1923.)
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. Marrette, G. S. S.; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; C. J. Goode, G. Marshal, W. H. Ford. G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer;
(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.
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10-room brick. oak floors, lot 50x125
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6-room bungalow, lot 35x125. Some bargain, $2,200, at $500 cash. Other bargains.
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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.
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CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD.
1823 Groves Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Rev. J. A. Farr, Pastor.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
Had a lovely Sunday school, the lesson was beautifully recited and well catecised. Let us come out each Sunday and make this a first rate Sabbath school.
As the time for morning service drew near, the pastor cordially invited us to listen attentively to the reading of Romans 8-1-10 verses inclusive. He chose to speak from this text which will be found in Luke 6-46 verse, "Why Call Me Lord, Lord and Do Not the things I Say." Our souls feasted sumptiously while he tarried with us by the way.
At 3 o'clock and at 8 o'clock we were guests of Rev. Cook, pastor of the Church of the Living God in Kansas, to pay homage to Rev. A. S. Mayfield. Come to our church at any time. We welcome you.
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. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel.
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Election April 3, 1923
The prize that was to be given to the one raising the largest amount of money during Rally week at the Church of the Living God, 337 Oakland avenue, was awarded to Mrs. M. J. Thomas, 214 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.
Mrs. Annie May Fugit, daughter of Mrs. L. Alexander, 2925 North Fifth street, Kansas City, Kansas, will conduct a contest at the residence of her parents at the said address, the same to be given in honor of her Court. The fortunate one holding the lucky number will receive a beautiful hand embroidered bed set consisting of two piece spread and bolster slip.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
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Last Thursday evening Douglas Patton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Patton, of 2024 North Third street, Kansas City, Kansas, while rollerskating on north Third street, one of his skates came off and in the meantime Mr. C. E. Cannon (the grocer) was making a turn with his automobile and Douglas fell directly in front of the car causing the truck to pass over his leg, fracturing it in three places, according to an X-ray examination. The accident is unavoidable. Young Douglas is resting very well considering his injuries.
Mrs. J. A. Smedley, 929 Washington boulevard, is able to be out again, after three weeks' illness.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."
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Mr. G. D. Bryson, 1040 Washington boulevard, has returned from Little Rock, Ark., where he went on business. Mr. Bryson is Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars of Kansas, and the general supervisor of the insurance department of this state.
Rev. E. J. Cain of Evansville, Ind., is coming to this city, Friday, March 30, to preach for Rev. J. Farr, pastor of the Church of the Living God, 1823 Groves street, Kansas City, Mo. He will also, preach there Easter Sunday. You will do well to go and hear him, he is a powerful speaker.
SOCIETY AND CITY BRIEFS.
Mr. James Ford, 411 Virginia avenue, is a new subscriber to the Advocate.
The Masonic Courts of the city celebrated Palm Sunday, March 25, at the Christian church. Rev. Davis preached the annual sermon.
Mrs. L. G. Terrell of Atchison, Kansas, attended the funeral of Mrs. Griffin, Monday. Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Terrell were very warm friends.
Flaconettes of Black Narcisse Perfume, $1.00 each at West. End Pharmacy.
Election April 3 The funeral of Mr. Clayton took place Wednesday at the M. E. church, Ninth and Oakland avenue.
CITIZENS' FORUM.
The Citizens' Forum will meet sure Sunday, April 1, at Metropolitan Temple, come.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
James Terry, Plaintiff, vs Lizzie Terry, 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 5th day of May, 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, divorcing plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action.
JAMES TERRY,
By I. F. BRADLEY,
Attest: His Attorney.
CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk.
(First published March 23, 1923.)
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
County, Kansas.
Beatrice Ridge, Plaintiff, vs
Ralph Ridge, Defendant.
To the above named defendant, Ralph Ridge, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above-named plaintiff on the grounds of abandonment, and that unless you answer the allegations and charges made therein on or before the 3rd day of May, 1923, the said petition will be taken as true and a divorce and 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 publication March 23, 1923.)
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 12114. In the Probate Court of said county. In the matter of the Estate of Alice Fink, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Alice Fink, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 9th day of March. 1923.
Now all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred.
I. F. BRADLEY.
Executor of the last will and testament of Alice Fink, deceased.
Dated March 9, 1923.
(First published March 16, 1923.)
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 12067.
In the Probate of Said County. In the matter of the estate of Ella Newman, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Ella Newman, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 9th day of March. 1923.
Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred.
MAGGIE SMITH,
Executor of the last will and testament of Ella Newman, deceased.
Dated March 9, 1923.
(First published March 16, 1923)
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State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. Case No. 12083 In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Humphrey Tombs, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the state of Humphrey Tombs, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 23rd day of February. A. D. 1923.
Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. N. J. WOLLARD.
Administrator of the estate of Humphrey Tombs, deceased.
Humphrey Tombs, deceased.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 23rd day of February, A. D. 1923.
JOHN T. SIMMS,
(Seal) Probate Judge.
(First published March 2, 1923.)
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In the District Court County, Kansas, Div Mary Orth, Plaintiff.
To V. Stockon and all of his unknown heirs, devisees, administrators, executors, trustees and assigns.
You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas by Mary Orth, the plaintiff herein, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 1st day of March, A. D. 1923, in said Court, and that you and each of you must answer said petition filed herein as aforesaid, on or before the 13th day of April, A. D. 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered in said action against you and each of you quieting the title of plaintiff's to Lots 13 and 14, in Block 91, Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, and forever excluding you and each of you from any interest or estate therein, and forever enjoining you and each of you from asserting any claim to, lien upon, or interest in said described premises adverse to plaintiff; and that the plaintiff be entitled to a further judgment cancelling the mortgage, and quieting the title to said premises.
DORSEY GREEN,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(First published March 2, 1923.)
wife did not join in the chorus. For some reason she did not come down to hear me preach. I think she was afraid that I might preach her husband out of his church, or she did not like to hear me. Something was wrong. But I am not here to talk about that, for them people gave me some real sure enough money.
Sunday night I had the pleasure of being with the Rev. Dr. W. C. Brown, president of the Baptist state convention and pastor of a Baptist church. They gave me a great big reception, and I was glad to be there with them. When I got through with them I just made the hike out of town, and will return to Jacksonville, April 10, to be the guest of the Union Grand Lodge of Masons, and you will just listen for that Masonic letter, for I am going to tell all about that goat business.
Now you want to know where I have been and what I have been doing. Dr. Thomas W. Carter, got up Monday morning bright and early and toted me in his lemonade automobile car carriage to the stable where I was to get aboard of the Seaboard Air Line carriage headed for the North. I met many of the waiters from Palm Beach, returning to other quarters for the summer. I rode to Savannah, Ga., got off there, and found Mrs. Willie G. Hill, the grand receiver of deposits for the grand court of Calanthe, in her Studebaker lemonade automobile car carriage to tote me around in Savannah, and then her palatial home where I was to have dinner and spend the night.
Bright and early Tuesday morning we were up, had some fine strawberries, and Mrs. Hill had her horse hitched up, and her foot on the gas button, and we were speeding for the Seaboard stable. I got on and made it to Americus, and this is one of the cities I have been before a long time ago. I found the Rev. M. A. Fountain waiting at the stable to receive me. Believe me, he gave a man my trunks to tote up, but reminded me that I would have to tote myself to his home. It was uphill most of the way and you must believe me when I tell you when I reached his house black ink was just pouring out of me. When I was within two blocks of his house, he wanted to get some way for me to ride, but I objected to this.
Mrs. Fountain told me to be at home, and I was at home for two days. I did not go out of the house until night when I went to the church, which was just across the street. They had classmeeting and then a meeting for men only. I enjoyed this meeting so very much. The next day we visited the schools, the Masonic orphan home, at the head of which is Prof. S. S. Humbert and his wife. The Americus Institute was just too busy to receive us. I just went right on and at night went to church, and then to the city and from there I found my way to the stable, left for Atlanta. I checked my trunk to this place, and sent the check under special delivery stamp to this place or Rev. W. A. Fountain, junior, the son of his father and his father is bishop.
If you will step back a few weeks, you will find that I told you that the A. M. E. bishops played checkers, and there were some movings going on. I told you about Bishop Fountain, jumping from California to the king's row, or in other words, he was put over Alabama, where there was to be done a man's job, and he was the man to put it over. To my mind Bishop William Alfred Fountain is one of he greatest men of this country. He is a great preacher, he is a great student, he is a great leader of men, and he knows how to lead men to success. It was fortunate that he was placed on the bench. In Alabama, ministers were reaching for the throats of each other. They were split as wide open as any Baptist church, so to speak, and all on the school question. Payne and Bethel. Some men wanted to close out Payne and take Bethel college, Montgomery and some wanted to reject Bethel and stick to Payne. I tell you they were into it over head. But Bishop Fountain was placed in charge, and now you want to know what happened?
The first shot out of the box he got them together, had a real get-together meeting, and they are now walking side by side with God and Bishop Fountain in the lead. They have united the two schools under one board, the university idea will prevail, and now they are joining David in saying "Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." This bishop possesses wonderful magnetism, and he is destined to lead in all things. God had something to do with his being placed on the bench, and I believe that there is a specific work for him to do. He is doing the will of God. We need more like him. I had the pleasure of spending a night at his home, in order to study his home life, his devotion to wife and children and his
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A trip was made out to Marietta, and then back to the city where one night was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Shanks, and then on to this place. Rev. W. A. Fountain's watch had the mumps, or some other disease, hence he was not on hand when I stepped off of the carriage, but soon he was on hand, toted me to the parsonage in one of them automobile car carriages, and here I am in that parsonage of the Furst African Methodist Episcopal church writing this letter. They have had me out for a ride; and believe me this is one more town, for once there lived here Henry W. Grady, and you knew him personally I am sure. He is one southern white man who made the world know him.
Dr. W. H. Harris, the physician and surgeon, and one of the leading men in the country, and who is also the grand secretary of the Improved Order of Good Samaritans. He is a busy man, yet he found time to come and tote us around in his automobile car carriage which was one of lemonade order. I saw much of the city, and concluded at the drugstore of Dr. W. P. Harris, a young man who is the son of his father, and who is congenial and a business like man of God, and a servant of the people. I am just now writing this letter and it is Saturday night. I am not through getting around, hence I will reserve much for my next letter.
Rev. W. A. Fountain is a college graduate from Morris Brown University, with degree of Bachelor of Arts, and then he took his preaching business at the Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois. In 1919 he was sent to this place by Bishop J. S. Flipper, found the church down at the heels so to speak, for they were $10,000 in debt. He smiled at the debt, and said to the officers and members "come, let us unite and pull together and this little debt will be like children playing together in the street, and believe me when I tell you honey, that within fifteen months it was all paid, and then lot purchased, a beautiful seven room parsonage erected, one thousand dollars worth of pews have been put in the church and honey, the parsonage cost $5,000, including the lot, and within a few days from now they are going to pull off a rally, and will
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get rid of the present debt which is just $1,400. That is going some, and with a leader like this he is bound to go to the front. He is just the son of his father with some improvements. Look out for him. Clear the track and let him run. About $15,000 raised since 1918, saying: nothing about the other money which have been raised and put out in various ways. God gives the young man a chance to do what thou hast put here for him to do.
Get ready now for the National Race Congress, May 2, in Washington, D. C. I told you about it last week.
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A number of the A. M. E. church clubs served a very fine dinner to the visiting ministers and others from out of the city, after returning from the cemetery Monday from the funeral.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1923
- The sewing circle of Trinity church, Kansas City, Kansas, served dinner last Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. E. Holliday, 343 Lafayette avenue. Quite a success was realized.
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