Kansas City Advocate

CORNERSTONE OF YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE TO BE LAID SUNDAY JUNE 24TH, OAKLAND AND 10TH ST. KANSAS Vol. IX TILFORD DAVIS GIVES TRIP TO COVENTION Memphis, Tenn., May 23. I left on the eleventh for Mexico, Mo., a fast train clicking off the miles merrily, and, with a prolong whistle of warning, dashing through the hamlets with a crash and clatter of switch-frogs. On either hand the fields were beautiful in vernal green, save for newly plowed fields prophetic of the harvest. A panorama of poultry yards, feed lots and pastures with bold chanticleer, preening himself and lording it amidst his submissive harem; draft horses, foals and brood mares constantly recurring in the picture; fat sheep in close formation, waddling and cropping as they go; the comic-supplement sires of the Missouri mile standing here and there in meditative pose to lend comedy to the theme; brood sows and their progeny, grunting, wallowing and squealing; the beef-steer and his sister; all indicative of production, that the world may be assured a living. Eventually, Mexico, Mo., and the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibbs. They are citizens of long, and, high standing he being a Federal employee for years. Visited Tom Bass, who, with his high bred, and schooled horses, has advertised Mexico at every horse show until now, for many years past. Now, rheumatism has brought him low, and I found him disabled and prone, but cheerful, gentle and considerate as ever. A quiet, unassuming, mild mannered gentleman of the old school, who knows, therefore loves horses in the training of which he has few equals, and no superiors. His. house crowded with trophies wrested from wealthy amateurs and conniving professionals alike. A royal command to present one of his star performers before Queen Victoria. Supreme in his field, but, Tom Bass, withal, to everybody just as everybody says "Teddy" Roosevelt, "Abe" Lincoln, in affectionate tribute to their greatness of soul. On "Hother's Day," (wait until I brush away these blinding tears) we again pick up the panorama to St. Louis, crossing the "Big-Muddy" high and dry at Glasgow, arriving in midafternoon. Market street and the new, splendidly equipped and spacious quarters of "The Argus" and its capable, courteous staff. I always was crazy about a brown-skin girl—and to me all women of the race are brown-skin, regardless of the particular, shade in evidence—and on Market street, I had an eye-full, and then some. Then in the western residential sections were high-steppers who came near making me ask the Grand Worthy Counselor of Kansas for my transfer. The house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilburn, he in the railway mail service, and she Grand Lecturer in the Court of Calanthe, energetic, capable, and progressive, and the logical successor as Grand Worthy Counsellor when the storm-tossed bank of the present incumbent is withdrawn from commission. The convention of the American Federation of Musicians at the Hotel Chase, one of the newest and finest of the city's hostelries. The band concert with 150 pieces the first day, adjourned because of rain from the lawn to the palm-room, yet with ample room for band and auditors. The grandeur of the "Pilgrim Chorus," and the masterful arrangement of southern melodies and national airs were sharply contrasted. Yet, in this supposedly music wise audience, many stood reverently to "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," and had it to do all over again when the band intoned with melodic fullness the grand chords of "The Star Spangled Banner" as a finale to the medley. I saw a crowded Convention hall betray a like ignorance before Mexico's national band. Claude Bannister and I from Local 627, and thirteen other delegates from Atlantic City, Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, O., Chicago, Pittsburgh, Pa., and St. Louis, lent color to the gathering of 324 delegates from all parts (Continued on Page 3.) SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 THE LAWRENCE FORUM AT CITIZENS' FORUM. Many prominent Lawrence people were in our city Sunday May 20, to visit and entertain our Forum. The Publicity Committee of our Forum had already put written welcomes in many places in front of Metropolitan Temple and also had the great seal of Kansas, "Ad Astra Per Aspera," as a welcome to the state university students. After the opening by our president and his staff of officers, the meeting was turned over to the Lawrence Forum. The following is the fine program rendered: Welcome 'address Mr. Lewis, chairnian executive committee. Response, Mrs. John Mitchell. Quotations, general. Current Events, Hugh Brown; Organ Solo, "Marche aux Flambeaux" I Bartone, Leonard Sayles; Address, "Too Much Organization," Mr. Sherman A. Harvey; Reading, "The Amen Corner," and two short poems," Mrs. Geo. Snowden; Vocal Solo, "Song of the Soul," Joseph C. Bell. Nelson E. Woodley encored. William E. Wright is president, Maude Young, secretary and George King is chairman of the Executive Committee of the Lawrence Forum. All of the large audience praised the fine program. Our Kansas City, Kansas Forum adjourned to meet again the first Sunday in October. A YOUNG MOTHER PASSES. The death angel visited our community again and on last Friday, May 18, at 11:15 p. m. took away a young mother, Mrs. Hazel Thelma Murry-Tackett, at the home of her mother, 616 Stewart avenue. She had only been married about a year and on April 28, became a mother of a darling boy, Joseph Orrin Tackett, Jr., Mrs. Tackett was near her 20th birthday, at time of her death. She was a lovable girl, in her schooldays and was loved and admired by every one and in her short married life, still had that sweetness. She loved her Sunday school and church and could always be found in some of its services. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from First A. M. E. church, Rev. J. F. Griffin, her pastor officiating, who delivered a beautiful eulogy. The largest attendance, that has been seen at a weekly funeral, was present. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Besides a devoted husband and a sweet little boy she leaves a lovable mother, father, one brother, Orrin, who teaches at St. Charles, Mo., a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives and a host of friends. The family and relatives have the sincere sympathy in their hour of sadness and sorrow, of the entire community. THE BAHIST CITY MISSION. The Baptist City Mission Union had a nice all day meeting at Rev. Moseley's church. Mrs. Forrest" presided, and Mrs. Kemp led the Bible lesson. Some important business was transacted which may be spoken of next week. The next meeting will be at First Baptist church. NOTICE DOUGLASS HOSPITAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. All chairmen of the committees of Douglass Hospital, on booth, at "Better Home Show" will please meet at the residence of the manager, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue, this Friday at 1 p. m. Every Sunday school in the city will receive next Sunday, an appeal for Sunday school showers, on the following Sunday for the Grab Bag department, in the "Better Home Show," which will be managed by young girls. MRS. A. J. BOULDIN, manager. NOTICE — PLEASURE SEEKERS' CLUB. Mrs. Wilhite desires to meet as many members as possible of the Pleasure Seekers' Club, Monday, May 28 at 11:30 a.m., at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue. This call is in the interest of Douglass hospital drive for the booth that is to be in the "Better Homes Show" for one-week. Kansas City, Kansas, May 25, 1923 WOMEN OF THE CITY ARE BEHIND THE DOUG-LASS HOSPITAL DRIVE AND IT'S BOUND TO GO The Spirit of Good Dwells in the Heart of Woman. The women of the city are most enthusiastically interested in the new Douglass hospital drive for the $25,000.00 asked for by the directors. Monday afternoon a large number of ladies met at the home of Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue, who is chairman or manager of the booth that is to be in "The Better Homes Show," commencing June 4 and continuing for one week. The location will be on Eighth street from Nebraska avenue north to Everett avenue. Mrs. Bouldin says she has organized through the loyal support of churches, societies and other organizations, among the women a small working army, who are just doing things, all over the city, including Rosedale, Quindaro and Argentine. In many communities, showers are being held and some are soliciting for things that can be sold from the booth. At the meeting Monday afternoon a number of committees were selected with a chairman to each. Next Sunday some member of these committees will visit some church and ask for more volunteers to assist at the booth. The committees are receiving anything that is salable, or that will add one penny to the drive fund and will appreciate a phone call to come anywhere for anything one may give. The manager's phone is Fairfax 1592. Mrs. Boulden has called for a meeting of all the heads of committees for Monday at 2:30 p. m., at her residence, 211 Parallel avenue, and all workers now engaged and as many others who want to do something in this cause for race and humanity. HORTON, KANSAS. Our Presiding Elder J. C. Hicks is on his third round, reached us May 11th. On Sunday, May 13th he preached two soul stirring sermons in the morning service many tears were shed as he spoke of the love of a mother. At the evening service four persons were received into full membership, and sacrament administered to 32 persons. Quarterly conference was then in order. On Tuesday night they, Elder Hicks and Rev. Hamilton were at Fairview where hearts were again made to rejoice as Elder Hicks explained God's Word, administered sacrament to nine persons and held quarterly conference on Wednesday night they were at Sabetha where again the spiritual tide ran high as Elder Hicks broke the bread of life. Three persons were baptized and 11 read into full membership in the midst of the Holy Spirit 28 persons feasted on the Lord's supper. It was indeed a great quarter, spiritually and financially. Financial report as follows: Money raised for Steward purposes at Horton, $117.00; Fairview, $10.53; Sabetha, $180.00. Total $307.53. For Trustee purposes: At Horton, $273.90. Fairview, $.75; Sabetha, $123.53. Total $397.18. Grand total, $704.71. All auxiliaries reports were equally as good. The Horton church closed a trustee rally the first Sunday in May and paid the last payment on the parsonage. MRS. ELIZABETH HAMILTON. Reporter. BAPTIST MINISTERS' ALLIANCE The Baptist Ministers' Alliance met at First Baptist church Monday and the principal addresses were given by Dr. and Mrs. Robinson of the White Baptist Southern Convention. Dr. Griggs, National secretary of our race, Mrs. Davis, a national mission worker and Mrs. Malone of the Crittendon Home at Topeka. Dr. Bailey superintendent of missions in Texas, also made a very intelligent address. The Mrs. Robinson who talked, was born in Australia. ADVOCATE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT WESTERN UNIVERSITY This educational institution is now closing the most successful year in its history. All departments have graduates this year, four finishing from the college department with B. A. and B. S. degrees, 90 in all. Everybody is invited to attend the closing—from May 30 to June 7—and requested to bring baskets for a genuine outing. See what our young people are doing, note their accomplishments, inspect the exhibits and observe the general improvements throughout the entire institution. Sunday, June 3, 3 P. M. Baccalaureatte Sermon, Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D. Sunday Evening, June 3, 8 P. M. Address to Theological Department, Religious and Literary Societies, Dean H. A. Rogers, A: M., D. D. Monday, June 4, 8 P. M. Meeting of the University Board of Trustees. Exhibits in all Departments. 2:00 P. M., Field Day games. 8:00 P. M., Annual Address to Alumni Association, Prof. Rueben Brown. Wednesday, June 6, 10 A. M. Meeting of the State Board of Trustees. Exhibits in all Departments. 2:00 P. M. Field Day, Tennis; 8:00 P. M., Annual Oratorical Contest. --- THE LEAGUE WILL DEMAND THE COMMUNITY HOUSE. The Civic League did not take well to the report of the planning commission, which recommended the abandonment of the community house at Tenth street and Walker avenue, suggested and planned in the last City administration. They strongly favor the plan for the community house because of its great need; and do not feel that the placing of a swimming pool in the Edgerton playground will be in any appreciable degree sufficient to take the place of the community house. However, they do not oppose the placing of the swimming pool in the playground, as it is also a much needed improvement. They pledged themselves to urge the following of the original plan, before the City Commissioners. MOSAIC TEMPLARS HONOR FOUNDERS The Mosaic Templars of this city honored the two founders of the order with memorial services. Tuesday evening, at First A. M. E. church. Rev. J. F. Griffin preached the sermon. The auditorium was filled with members who heard a wonderful memorial sermon. Hon T. W. Bell of Leavenworth delivered a most forceful address. G. D. Bryson 1040 Washington boulevard, is State Grand Master of Kansas and has made the Mosaic Templars prominent in this State. The order with headquarters in Little Rock, Ark., is among the richest fraternal organizations, among colored people. SECOND ANNIVERSARY NEIGH BORHOUND FLORAL CLUB. The second anniversary of the Neighborhood Floral club will be celebrated this Saturday evening, May 26, at the home of its president, Mrs. Jossie Walker, 334 Everett avenue. A fine musical program has been arranged for this affair as well as an elaborate repast. The public is invited to be present on this occasion. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL WESTERN UNI This educational institution successful year in its history. All departments have gradu ishing from the college departme degrees, 90 in all. Everybody is invited to attend 30 to June 7—and requested to br outing. See what our young peo accomplishments, inspect the exh eral improvements throughout th The program is as follows: Thursday Night, May 31, 8 P. M. Academic Class Night. Friday Night, June 1; 8 P. M. Graduating Piano Recital. Sunday, June 3, 3 P. M. Baccalaureatte Sermon, Bis Sunday Evening, June 3, 8 P. M. Address to Theological D Literary Societies, Dean H Monday, June 4, 8 P. M. College Class Night. Tuesday, June 5, 10 A. M. Meeting of the University hibits in all Departments, games. 8:00 P. M., Annual ciation, Prof. Rueben Brow Wednesday, June 6, 10 A. M. Meeting of the State Board all Departments. 2:00 P. 8:00 P. M., Annual Orator Thursday, June 7, 10 A. M. Competitive Military Drill. 2:30 P. M. Twenty-fifth Ar- cises. Address by A. B. Board of Administration. Special exhibit of all depart LE TO BE LAID TH ST. ER LONG THE LINE OF REZUN. Umph. "Whad de matter Uncer Ike?" "De matter—What de matter—Wy its sumfin—dats whad it is." "Well, fum yer looks, and dat Grunt —I thought it was." Yes, when I think of the high regard and respect which I have held for a certain friend and neighbor, when I think of the marks of manhood which I delighted to attribute to him—I am greviously disappointed to learn of his actually persuading and leading an injured girl with her suit for damages—not to the office of some of the several colored lawyers, but instead, to the office of one of the other group. Truly, it is painful to contemplate; and especially so, when we think of the excellent lessons recently given by Congressman Dyer and the Rev. Bronson in his Pythian sermon. Let us not despair however, but bend our energies the more diligently and at all times with reason, hoping to make such as me see the gross error of their way of thinking and acting. Come join the Civic League—it will help you in such instances. Our method is that of building the race, along the line of race-consciousness. J. H. WILLIAMS MAKES HIGH MARK OUT OF ONE HUNDRED CONTESTANTS. Mr. J. H. Williams, a clerk at the Home Drug Company, 1512 N. Fifth street and a young man, took the examination, with about one hundred others in this city, for mail carrier and Monday, he was notified, by the authorities he stood first in the examination and to appear at the office Tuesday for instructions as a city carrier. There was one other colored who stood fourth. Mr. Williams is to be congratulated in this signal honor. His father is Oscar Williams, living at 636 Garfield avenue. Miss Faustina Bush of Muskogee, Okla., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. C. R. Johnson, 2068 N Sixth street. GENERAL COMMENCEMENT UNIVERSITY ion is now closing the most a Car but he with gas, a its f grunt in Ly ball g . Sun and I the c MIDNIGHT HAS SOME EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK Richmond, Va., May 23. Congressman Dyer of Missouri, has made the rounds and I consider him a good man. He has been brave and courageous, and because of that I take off my hat to him, and hope to see him some day in the Senate. He has been among my people talking about the anti-lynching bill which he introduced in Congress and got through the House, but it died in the Senate, but honey all the people he has been talking to are in favor of it, and would go their full length for its passage, and I wish that he had used the same time and energy in going among them moss backs who are not in favor of it. You see we are safe and sound, but then there are them hellions who defeated the bill, and they are the people who need to be educated, they are the people who need to be talked to and not the preachers of my race, who are praying, who are talking and who would give their last cent if need be to have this thing become a law. Let Mr. Dyer tell the other fellows and I should think that he could get to them. Of course there are white folks who would not hear him, but he must devise some way to reach them. I will spend a whole night on my knees to that end, and I think God will hear me. But here I am down here in Richmond, but believe me honey I have been going some since I wrote you that other letter from Roanoke and yet I have been almost to the crossing place and had to call on the doctor another time to fight the bugs seeking to get me out of the way. From Roanoke, I made by way to Lynchburg, and there I was the guest of President and Mrs. R. C. Woods. You know Dr. Woods, for he is the president of that big school there in Lynchburg, the work of the Baptists. I made it from Roanoke in the same automobile car carriage. It was a Catalack or something like that, but honey that little man at the wheel with me by his side stepped on the gas, and that old thing tried to run its fool gas brains out. But he grunted and groaned until we were in Lynchburg in time to see a baseball game. Sunday was spent in Lynchburg, and Monday morning at 2:45 I left the city for Richmond, where I was met at the stable by Lucian Miller, the son of Mrs. Eliza Miller of Helena, Ark. This young man has been called to the ministry. He is one of the men that the Lord has told to go to tote the word and at the same time told him to prepare to tote it, so with his wife and son he is in Richmond getting his head in order, declaring that his heart is already in order. He is not on the order of "Open your mouth and God will fill it," but his is "fill your head with knowledge and your heart with the love of God and He will open your mouth and something will come out. This is an age which is calling for prepared men. Two hours were spent in Richmond, and then off for Washington, called to the Church Extension office, then to other points, and pulled out that same evening for Philadelphia, reaching there at night I found myself suffering with that same head trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines, acted as doctor and nurse for me, and I remained in bed a little late. I called up Mrs. Mabel Bailey, a trained nurse, but did not get her, hence off for New York. Have you ever been to big New York? I tell you a fellow feels right funny when he gets off in that big town. It looked to me where the Pennsylvania iron horse landed, known as the stable station, took up a whole city. It is almost as large as Memphis, Tenn., and you can just live, eat and sleep there, and think when you are through you have gone around the world. I asked a man, "Mister how far is it from here to New York?" He looked at me and replied: "You damphule you, don't (Continued on Page 4.) PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Eentered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. THE NATIONAL BIBLE SCHOOL. Dr. Isaacs of Nashville College and Chicago University, Dr. Brown of Philadelphia College and Rev. Hamilton were leaders of departments in the Bible Institute at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Many great lectures were given to those who attended. The largest weekday crowd was Friday night. After the first lecture, Mrs. M. C. Matthews read an original poem on "Institutes" and was given a triple ovation. Dr. Isaacs said "of all the fine things they had heard at many large cities, her poem was the best." He asked for a copy of it to have it printed. Sunday afternoon the house was crowded to hear Dr. Isaacs on "Woman the Masterpiece." It was the greatest compliment paid to women we've ever heard. Kansas City, Kansas is chosen as the National headquarters for the state. Mrs. Eva White of Pleasant Green church, won the Bible for having most Sunday School money. A BARGAIN. Fourteen-Room house for sale. This fine property is modern except heat. Two bath rooms, up and down stairs. You can pay for it on easy terms. Will make a fine rooming house, it will pay for itself. Close in. See A. T. Long real estate company, 644 Minnesota Avenue. Mr. Manuel Page and Mrs. Olivia Reese will be united in marriage, at Grant Chapel, A. M. E. church, Centropolis, Mo., Monday, June 4, at 8 p. m. Would Like to Correspond: Would like to hear from a colored woman, between the age of 30 and 42, who is born between November 22nd and December 22nd. Address, R. O. X., care K. C. Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. L. A. Story, of Eldorado, Kansas, is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. R. Johnson, 2068 N. Sixth street. Mrs. Story is the wife of Rev. Story, pastor of the C. M. E. church at Eldorado. Mr. Tilford Davis, one of the old reliable mail carriers of the city and some poet and musician of local 627, attended for the fourth time the National Musicians convention in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Claude Bannister was the other representative. Mr. Davis never forgets The Advocate on these trips and in this issue he has a fine letter of information and interest. ADVANCE REALTY CO RECENT BUYERS. The following have bought sites in College Hill addition through the Advance Realty Co. Mr. Dandridge, Mrs. Emery, Mr. Roy Boone and Mrs. Waldron, Mr. C. C. Martin of Canton, Miss., bought a modern home, 2054 Walnut boulevard, and will move here in July. Office 516 Minnesota avenue. Fairfax 0424. Miss Bernice Scott will give a linen shower complimentary to Miss Ruth V. Greene Thursday, May 31, 1923, at 621 Stewart Avenue. Mrs. Roberts, 929 Nebraska, entertained Mrs., V. Morgan of Kansas City, Mo., and our society tditor at luncheon recently. Prof. Mowbray will attend summer school at Pittsburg, Kansas, and other places. The Cooking School went on again at Metropolitan this week! Sumner High gave its class day play, Tuesday at the school. 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 The Sabbath day brought out a large number of worshippers at the 11 o'clock service. The pulpit was filled by Evangelist Rev. Mrs. Knight of Chicago. Her sermon was received with open hearts. At 7:30 p. m. the Allen League of Western University gave a fine musical program, which took the place of the evening service. This service was well attended and greatly enjoyed by all. It was decided at the close of the services, that it be an annual affair, with First church league going to W. U. for a program during the year. After the regular 6:30 meeting of the league they served ice cream and cake to their guests. The Junior League was given a fine treat at their meeting with stereoptican biblical pictures. They were greatly enjoyed by the young Allenites and many visitors. Mrs. Blount secured the exhibit. The Sabbath school room was nearly filled at 9:30, filling the 500 chairs. Ten delegates were elected to the Sunday School convention. The Friday night class meetings are growing in attendance and spirit. Come out tonight and bring someone with you. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and the Sunday morning prayer meetings are filled with the Holy Ghost and those who attend, go away full of the living spirit of Christ. The choirs are rendering excellent music, which is lifting and appreciated by all who hear them at the services. Don't miss the service Sunday morning or Sunday evening as you will miss a treat to your soul. Bring your neighbor, guest or someone on the way. Come early for good seats. Mrs. Jennie McClelland, 1120 N. Twelfth street, who has been confined to her bed for nearly four weeks, is improving slowly. She is under the constant care of one of the best surgeons in the city. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. THS ANTISEPTIC BABY. THE KANSAS:CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES After the beautiful hymn "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?" Miss Cozetta Payne, a pupil of Mrs. Wood, our organist, played a pretty voluntary. Pastor H. B. Bronson preached one of his wonderful sermons from Acts 4:32, "And they that believed were of one Accord." He said in part, "The church of today must conform to the New Testament; and must not envy one because he can do more than another." He also spoke against backbiting and lying and illustrated the latter with the Bible story of Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5:1-11. "We have nothing but what God gave us, that is why we should give a tenth of our weekly earnings." Many praised his intelligent great sermon and some joined the church. At 8 p. m. he preached on "The One Body," and showed conclusively that we are all of one big family, and God is our Father. We christians are all serving the one body of Christ, and we should not strive against each other." And illustrated with the devoutness of Cornelius the Centurion. He also said "One loaf represents the body of Christ and He breaks it to feed all. If a man is saved he is saved by Christ, and Christ breaks up His body to save the entire world. Millions have received the Bread of Life, and there is food for millions more. We better stay friendly with Christ, because we will need Him at death." It was another great apostolic sermon and praised highly by the great congregation. At its conclusion over twenty-two persons were fellowshipped into the church and took their first Communion as members. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were well attended. Come to Metropolitan next Sunday, May 27, and hear Dr. Bronson, one of our race's greatest preachers, preach on "The Golden Calf," "Right or Wrong," and "Christ or Chaos." ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH (J. A. Broadnax, Pastor.) The third quarterly meeting was held Sunday at St. Paul, Dr. J. S. Payne presiding elder in charge, who preached two excellent sermons. Two joined the church. All three services were largely attended and a great feast was had in the name of the Lord. Rev. S. D. Rhone, pastor of Trinity Stewart and Fourth street, delivered the communion sermon at 3 p. m. It was strong and forceful and souls came into the church. The quarter showed one of success in all departments of the church. The trustees reported for the quarter $1,466, and the Stewards $323.80. Rev. J. A. Broadnax the pastor, has worked hard and has had the co-operation of the membership and friends, in building up the Master's work. When you feel like getting your spiritual strength renewed, come to St. Paul, at any of its services. You are welcome. Definitions. Reformier—A man shouting to his own echo to keep still. Politician—A man who neglects to decline the offer of the acceptance. Goof—A Bolshevik. Optimist—Guy who takes a girl riding during "Walk and Be Healthy Week." Vicious Circle—Mad dog chasing a wild cat around a rotary room. Bill (at Hooser's)—How is the coffee, sir? Smith—It looks like mud. Bill—It ought to, you see it was ground last evening." Prof.—What right do you have to swear before me in class? Tub—Well, Professor, I didn't know you wanted to." A rooster discovered an ostrich egg and rolled it into the hen house and said, "Now, ladies, I do not want to embarrass you, but here's a sample of what other folks are doing." He—May I sit nearer you? She—No, I'm afraid if you do, you'll— He—No, honest I won't. She—Well, then, what's the use? As it was: If you have ambition, go West, young man, go West, young man, go West. As it is: If you lack ambition, take Yeast, young man, take Yeast, young man, take Yeast. 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. The services were as usual highly spiritual. Many visitors worshipped with us at both morning and evening service. The pastor preached a very practical sermon at 11 a. m. from Job 23:10: "But He knoweth the way that I take. When He hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Sometimes we look out upon the world and it sees that it is one vast scene of joy, gladness.. Nature is seen at its best as it is this beautiful morn, but we live in a world of changes. All things change here and there must come shadow as well as sunshine, wind and rain, storm, calm. Fortune is the one who can look up to God; see the sun shining by faith through clouds, and tempest. God in order to perfect our lives, like the photographer, he has to take us in the dark room of discouragement and acid tests of life to perfect us and have us set our affections on things above. It matters not what you acquire in this world's goods you must know you will leave it, or it will leave you some day. There is an Arabian proverb: "All sunshine makes a dessert." God makes no mistake. Hence trust Him when He hath tried you. Come forth as gold. As the noblest stature has borne the most blows so that they might be perfect, so must we bear the trials of this life like Job. "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come." How swift is the flight of years, our first night home in heaven will make us forget our tears and burden borne here. The B. Y. P. U. had a splendid session. Group 3 rendered an excellent program. At 8 p. m. a large audience was present and Dr. Brown, editor in chief of the Sunday School Literature of National Baptist Board, preached a logical, scholarly sermon from Exodus 34:29. Subject: "The Shining Face." It was a wonderful sermon and edified the hearts of the hearers. Don't miss B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. The delegates or messengers elect will make reports from National Bible conference. Things of interest will be talked about. Hear them. The "Live Wires" will give some numbers also. Don't miss it. A cordial welcome awaits all who attend our services. 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. The services were well attended all day Sunday, although the pastor was absent. Chaplain Densimore filled the pulpit at both services morning and evening. His sermons were greatly appreciated and much spiritual food was derived from them. The Sabbath school had its regular good attendance and new faces were seen in some of the classes. The Allen League went to First church in the city, with W. U. Allen League, where they gave an Allen program. The members of Allen Chapel were proud to have Dean Vaughan with us at Sunday morning service. This is his first time for many weeks, owing to illness. He gave a short talk and opened the doors of the church. This Friday night is love feast and Sunday is quarterly meeting. Presiding-Elder Payne will preach morning and evening. The communion sermon, at 3 p. m., will be preached by Rev. S. D. Rhone, pastor of Trinity church, in the city. His congregation will accompany their pastor. Quarterly conference Monday night. The pastor and officers are expecting a banner quarter. Come to Allen Sunday and help make it a big day in Zion. Allen always has a warm welcome for visitors and strangers. We have had so many requests for advice from students who find their allowance inadequate that we take pleasure in publishing the following: If you find that your parents do not heed your plea for more allowance: 1. When out with sister or mother, rescue as many cigarette butts in as conspicuous a manner as possible. 2. Walk through the house frequently with all the pockets of your suit turned inside out. 3. Get a friend (or friends) to write you letters saying that their parents have increased their allowances. Then leave them on the living room table. 4. Use the word "allowance" as often as you can in your speech. 5. Pass up the collection box in church. If all these fail you didn't do it right, and don't deserve an allowance. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. S. D. Rhone, Pastor, Residence, 128 Greeley Avenue. Phone Fairfax 2184. M. B. Robinson, Assistant Pastor. Permanent Announcement. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m.; Preaching, 11 a. m. Allen League, 6 p. m. Evening Service, 7:30 p. m. Weekly Services. Official Board meeting, Monday, 7:30 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m.; Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Choir Practice, Friday, 7:30 p. m. Sunday school was held at the usual hour with a large number of scholars and visitors in attendance. At 11 a. m. the pastor, Rev. S. D. Rhone ably preached the last sermon of his series of sermons based on the last seven words of Christ on the Cross. He preached from the text: "Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit." He said that this word represented the end of the Crisis of the Cross, and closed the gates of Christ's consciousness to this world. A large audience greeted the pastor at 7:30 p. m. Many hearts were touched by the words of his sermon. His subject was: "The True Christian." The Allen League is showing progress in its development. Are you interested? Come and take part in the topical discussions. Those who witnessed the program Friday evening May 18, at Trinity in which Madam F. Leontine Prince appeared as a versatile reader, enjoyed a rare musical and literary treat. Her program consisted of classic, popular and humorous renditions. In these numbers she displayed her wonderful dramatic ability. Her magic voice, ease and stage presence were all dignified and captivating. She is mistress of her art, and her selections from Shakespeare and our Paul Lawrence Dunbar, were extremely good, pleasing and instructive. Some call her "the Bernhardt of our Race." Clubs and auxiliaries are working faithfully for the "Spring Campaign," which closes in a few weeks. Visitors and friends are welcome at all times to all our services. Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington had as their guest last week Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradley of Texas, who were on their way to Portland, Oregon, where they expect to make their future home. Mrs. Bradley is a sister of Mrs. Washington and also of Rev. P. A. Morrow, pastor of Mason Memorial M. E. church. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. National Grand Lodge Convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, October, 1924. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. J. F. Wilson, D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., 612 T street, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 1114 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Appointed Grand Officers. Rev. B. R. Ross, G. Lecturer; Rev. R. S. Everett, G. Chaplain; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Deacon; S. H. Madison, G. J. Deacon; Wm. Young, G. S. Steward; W. C. Clemona, G. J. Steward; Wm. Buffington, G. Marshall; Wm. Robinson, G. Sword Bearer; J. S. Stone, G. Standard Bearer; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; John S. Morris, Ass't G. Secy. PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 (Atchison, Kansas) (Attilson, 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. Golden Star Lodge No. 103 F. & A. A York Masons. Meet first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Golden Star Hall, 163 Pearl street, Boulder, Colo. R. M. HORNE, W. M. 2003 Bluff street. J. S. MORRIS, Asst Sec. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1923. Own Your Own Home Stop Paying High Rent FOR SALE 4-apartment brick flat—fine investment. Heart of city, $2,900 at $600 cash. 6-rooms, water, lights, gas, grapes. Lot 30x125, just 2 blocks from Minnesota avenue. $2,250 at $500 cash. 5 rooms, strictly modern brick, lot 38x125. $2,700 cash, $1.000. Will handle. 4 rooms, stucco, one acre; fruit; lights, etc.; a bargain; $2,900; at $350 cash. 5 rooms, concrete stone, modern, another out-house, 2 room, garage. $1,850 cash. Hurry, $700 will handle. 7-room brick, modern except heat; lot 33x125; $3,500, at $500 cash; garage. 6-room, modern except heat; lot 40x125. $2,600 at $500 cash. 6 room light, dandy $2,000, at $200 cash. 4-apt, flat, brick, modern, income $130 per month; pay $100 per month. $10,000 at $900 cash. 3 rooms, gas water, lights, $1,000 at $100 cash. 5 room modern cottage, $2,975, at $500 cash. Other bargains, hurry to get them. Note purchases made in former issues. W. R. JOHNSON & CO. REAL 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 NOTICE Kansas City District of the Nebraska Conference. The District Conference Sunday School Convention, Allen C. E. League and the Women's Mite Missionary Society Convention will convene in Bethel A. M. E. church, Leavenworth, Kas., June 12, 13 and 14. The Brethren are requested to notify the pastor, Rev. T. D. Scott, the number of delegates they are sending to the convention that places may be provided for them. Don't fail to inform him at once and oblige. Yours faithfully, J. S. PAYNE, P. E. 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 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. Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A. York Masons Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall, 2538 Washington street, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. S. GRANT, Secretary. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. .. Association Park -MONARCHS = . vs. INDIANAPOLIS A. B. C.’s Open May 30, Decoration Day ‘ In a Five-Game Series . All Games Called at 3:00 P. Mm. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1923. ———— . Associat - MON! . V INDIANAPC Open May 30, In a Five-G _ All Games Calle nS TILFORD DAVIS SAIER Senet ie Seen ee rg Se of the United States and Canada. The second day a motor tour of the city was caught in a dwnpour. Some new legislation was enacted, addresses _by heads of affiliated federations, the personal representatives of Samuel Gompers among them; routine re- ports, election of officers, and selec- tion of Colorado Springs as place of next meeting, then adjournment a day earlier than scheduled characterized the 28th annual session of the Fed- eration, and the fourth I have at- tended. Local 44, of St. Louis, had pro- vided a ball, banquet, smoker, and a recital at “Poro” by Prof. Harris and his pupils, for our entertainment, and to afford an opportunity to meet, so- cially, our people. Kansas City should get ready*now to greet and entertain suitably the delegates passing through to Colorado Springs next May. “Mike” Lucas, of Columbus, O., the dean of the Race delegation, the “Big man from a small Local,” as his cards read, will be through, the Lord will- ing, and “I sho’ wants him” to meet Dan Blackburn, Wm. Cooper, the mayor of 18th street, and the coun- cilmen of 12th street and Vine street. I told those eastern guys so much about the splendid work being done by both Blackburn’s and Cooper's bands until I’m sure some of them will plan a stop-over in order to see if they can catch me in a lie. “Poro,” the building itself, a mas- sive monument to the quickening race development in the realm of big busi- ness and high finance; a high-ten- sion current of enterprise, advance- ment, race uplift, community service, and philanthropy pervades the air you breathe. Thursday, the 17th, was a day of surprises, Nathan W. Thatcher in town on business matters, called up the ‘Wilburn home, and on being informed of my presence was so surprised that before he came out of it I had re- covered and accepted his invitation to be his guest and see the “Yanks” and “Browns” perform, We had barely seated ourselves, when, on glancing aside to see who was sitting down at his left, Prof. G. N. Grisham, radiant smile, “Channey Depews” and all, come into a “close-up” on the A big guy on the “Yank” dors knocked a homer in our honor, but I ain’t going to name him here, because this season he seems to be suffering from over advertising. He does put a “high, trajectory” on the ball, as they say in artillery circles, and the range would endanger Paris. Owing to the early hour of the train to Memphis, a departure from my Pleasant quarters at the Wilburn’s ina manner almost as superstitious as that which involves throwing your baggage out the window and climbing after it. “We back out of the station, across the Eads Bridge, into East St. Louis (Oh, I forbear) and then away in a swift flight east and then more than 200 miles due south to Memphis, Beale Street and the birthplace of the “Blues.” Two officers boarded the train at St. Louis with two prisoners hand- cuffed together and took seats with their charges facing toward me, I fell to speculating as to the nature of their offenses, studying their faces as a possible index. It’s no use. Faces stolid and impassive one minute and anon smiling broadly as they con- verse in low tones, The sanguine en- dowment of race seems proof against despair. I can only hope a mob does not meet the train before I leave it. Kelley’s Pie and 2 1 Bread Shop 27th and Douglass Ave. (Quindaro) Kans. 9 — LEAVE YOUR ORDERS WITH US We deliver Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ies to your door, in communitie) where 10 orders are given. - Phone, Fifield 2265W / LEO PARKER, SALESMAN. a fe a a ae ee Oh, boy, I’m going to be lucky in Memphis, for I just reached down and plucked a penny .from its roosting place in the steam pipes. No, I don’t know how I happened to beat the por- ter to it. Cairo, Ill, and, “Mr. Davis of Kan- sas, meet Mr. Jim Crow of the sunny South,” “Pleased to—No, I'll be d—— if Iam. I met the old son-of-a-gun in Oklahoma some years ago, and he doesn’t look a bit better to me now than he did then.” Well, we ride to- gether into Memphis “makin’” dem scound’lous eyes” at each other all the way. - ‘Traveling in strict incognito, with- out my majordoms and usual refinue. slipped into Memphis without any public demonstration in my honor. None but Marion’s favorite son and I really realize how tiresome those ‘well-meant, but tedious attentions can ‘become to a real “man of the people.” Besides, this way _my first time to invade the “solid South,” so near its heart, and I didn’t want to scare it to death, To further preserve my incognito I walked streets whistling the minor motifs of the “Blues” and ever and anon indulging the sardonic reflection “What would you do, you old she- devil of a “solid South” if you knew that Davis, of Kansas, was in your midst? But let the excavation 3000 years hence exhume and decipher that story as time nor space will permit its telling now. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 12174. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the Matter of the Estate of Cora Lee, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Cora Lee, late of said County, de- ceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State afore- said, dated the 18th day of April, 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 allow- ance 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. JESSIE CALDWELL, Administrator of tle estate of Cora Lee, deceased. FORREST M. ANDERSON, Attorney for Administrator. Kansas City, Kansas, May 18, 1923. win 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 18th day of May, A. D. 1923. (Seal) JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published May 25, 1923.) EXECUTOR’S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, 8s. In the Probate Court of Said Coun- ty. In the matter of the Estate of Ike Kelly, deceased. ; Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Ike Kelly, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 4th day of May, 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 let- ‘ters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that bas such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said let- ters, they shall be forever barred. FANNIE ORINE; Executor of the last will and testament of Ike Kelly, de- = ceased. Dated May 4, 1923. - “(First publication May ul, 1923.) : . THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE a LENE y ~ ‘TIMETO SMILE * Quick Reply. ‘ Tl A—I gay, that’s my umbrella! BI don't deny it. I bought it at a Pawnshop. < * 5% tn Some Places, “What's the greatest danger in auto- mobiling?” ~ “The police."—Georgia Ciacker. . 5th Stre Her Cholce. : Dinna—I'm not going'to be married when I grow up; I'm golng to be a wldow.—From Life,— ; . | Found a Choice Piece. “I just got hold of a tendér piece of Hota “meat.” “Impossible!” “Yes, I just bit my Up.”—Harvard Lampoon. M AT : Uncertain. -- Nell—“On what day are you to be . Fine Cig married?” Belle—“The dressmaker’ hasn't decided yet.” ee . Married Pair on Same Jury. A husband and wife served on the sayne jury In Minnesota. The jury dis- agreed.—Life (New York). The Girl at the Phono, ‘The average telephone operator has to be understood to be appreciated.— Life, In the Candy Shop. Backward Lover—“Do you like gum- drops?” She—“I think kisses much sweeter.” His Forte, * She—"I’'d rather dance than eat, wouldn't you?” He—"“Well, I think I eat best."—From Life. . . . . Times Change. ) “They used to smile at red-headed girls.” “And now halt the world Is using henna.” é Mad ‘as a March Hare. ‘Turtle—What makes you mad? March Hare—Answerlng fool ques- tlons! Could Make Up for That. ; “She len't a bit attractive—tacks col- or in her face.” ~“Ob, she can easily make up for that!” Sure Proof. “How can you tell they are newly- married?” “She cried when he caught his finger in the door.” -Our Language. ° » Biinks—He is hard-bolled. Jinks—Yes, I've noticed he is awful- ly raw at times. Respectfully Submitted. Caller—“Is the editor In?’ Office Boy—“No.” Caller—“Weyt, throw this poem in the waste baskef.” Agreed With Her Aspirations, “['m crazy to ride in an airplane.” “Yes, you certainly are.”—Carnegie Puppet. A Mexican Prehistoric City. A*prehistoric city has recently been discovered at the foot of the volcano Ixtaccihuatl. The city Is apparently four miles long and three miles wide. ‘The city is surrounded by a wall and there are 28 pyramids, There is a possibility of the ruins being as fa- mous as ‘Tectihuacan.—Sclentlfic American, Hle Oninion. “He thinks the town {s full of Idiots.” “Why?” “He ran for office the other day and most of the citizens voted for the other fellow.” And the Wife, Too. “A man usually makes more or less than he says he does,” remarks Tom Sims. Si-h! Tom, or you'll arouse the income-tax collector’s suspicionz— Boston Evening Transcript. ‘Great Secrets, ‘The great secrets of belng courted are to shun others and to seem delight- ed with yourself.—Bulwer, “Sky-Scraping Cities, Four office buildings'tn New York contain populations as large as some cities. One has an estimated popula- tion of 16,000; the second, 15,000; the third, 12,000, and the fourth, 8,000. There are scores of other buildings with populations which, though not as, great, run into thousands, | PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. © Joseph Grubbs, Plaintiff, a vs Lillie Grubbs, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Lillie Grubbs: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named plain- tiff on the grounds of abandonment! and that unless you answer’ the al- legations as set out ‘in the petition filed herein on or ‘before the 30th day of June,'1923, the same will be taken as true and judgment and decree ren- dered in accordance therewith, and with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and Prop- er. Josera GRUBBS, = ‘ * By I. B Bradley, Jr (First publication May. 18, 1923.) °° THESNEW ~TDEAL BARBER PARLOR 5th Street and State Avenue 8 CHAIRS 8 - Hot and Cold Baths : MANICURIST . Fine Cigars and Tobacco ° ' Cleaning and Pressing Laundry Agency ‘The Shop of Service and Workmanship Come in and Let us Prove it The Achievement of the Negro’s | Progress is Startling : } Get.an Idea of Thought Through__ ARTISTIC TAILORING ; ° West-End Tailoring Co. } } 1306N.10thStreet = == Fairfax 1146_ THE 1921-22 NEGRO YEAR BOOK NOW ON SALE’ The 1921-1922 NEGRO YEAR BOOK, is now ready for dis- tribution. In this sixth annual edition not only has much new material been added, but the information contained in previous volumes has been revised, re-written and brought down to date. Over one hundred pages are devoted to a review of the events . of 1919-1921 as they affect the interests and show the progress which, in the Reconstruction Period since the close of the World War, the Negro is making. ‘The Negro Year Book is the standard work of reference on all matters relating to the Negro and is the most extensively used compendium of information on this subject. It circulates widely in every part of the United States and to a considerable extent in Canada, the West Indies, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. ‘The success of previous years has demonstrated that there in a need for a book which provides in an inexpensive form a succinct, comprehensive and impartial review ‘of the events which affect the interes\p and indicate the progress Negroes are making." The Negro Year Book meets this need and at the same time furnishes a compgct but comprehensive statement of Historical and Statistical facts arranged for ready reference. It is at once a permanent record of current events, an encyclo- paedia df Historical and Sociological facts, a directory of per- sons, and a bibliographical guide to the literature of the sub- jects discussed. The Negro Year Book has the most extended and compre- hensive bibliography which has been put out on the Negro in the United Sfates. In addition to the topically arranged biblio- geen at the end of the book, the reader will find throughout solani, in connection with special topics, further references to the subjects discussed. This is helpful to the student who wishes to pursue further the investigation of any particular subject. ‘The 1921-1922 Negro Year Book, in addition to its interest for the general reader, is even more than-the previous volumes especially adapted for use in schools where Historical and Socio- logical courses on the Negro are given. The price of the Negro Year Book, post paid, is: paper cover, 50c; board cover, $1.00. Special rates to agents. ‘ADDRESS THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK CO- Tuskegee fairates Alabama ADVOCATE 834 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. No. 1. Forrest B. Anderson, Plaintiff. vs. No. 20563-A Hunter M- Meriweather, etal, Defend- ants. S To the above. named defendants, greetings: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff has brought suit against you in the above named Court and cause for the purpose of recovering an agent’s commission from you of $465, four hundred and sixty-five dollars, for the sale of real estate and that un- less you answer the aforesaid suit on or before the 25th day of June, 1923, judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff in accordance with the petition therein set forth and prayed for, the result of which will be that you will have to pay the the plaintiff a commission of $465 arid such other and further relief as to the Court seems just and proper, will be granted the plaintiff. . FORREST B. ANDERSON Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: (Seal), CARL W. FINCEE, Clerk. By C. D. BRUCE, Deputy. First published May 11, 1923. First medical student—Are you go- ing to the appendicitis lectute ‘this afternoon? Second Student—No, I’m tired of those organ recitals. * : so i & .¢ ANS deny Hy HO. STL yf oe PUBLICATION NOTICE. be the City Court, Before the Honor- able Don C, McCombs, Judge in and _ For. Kansas City Township, Second _ District, Wyandotte County, Kansas Wm. H. Towers, Plaintiff, vs. \ Oscar Owens, Armourdale Garage, Atlas Securities Co., 2nd Charles Pointer, Defendants. To Oscar Owens and all of the above named defendants, greeting: You are hereby notified that suit has been filed against you in~ the above named cause, before the Hon. Don C. McCombs, judge of the South City Court and that said court has issued an order of attachment-against property in Wyandotte County, Kan- sas, belonging to you on the 11th day of May, 1923; that said suit is brought for the recovery of the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00). "You are “further notified that said cause will be heard by said court on the 29th day of June, 1923, at 9 a. m., and that unless you make answer to the allegations in the Bill of Par- ticulars filed therein, said allegations will be taken as true and a judgment rendered accordingly and said prop- erty will be sold in satisfaction of said Judgment. . * WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication May 18, 1923.) - . 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To the above named defendant, Rob- ert Davis, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you havé been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for di- vorce; that the grounds alleged in said petition on file in said action are Abandonment, Extreme Cruelty and Gross Neglect of Duty; that your are reqiired to answer the petition of the plaintiff, which said petition is on file in’the office of the Clerk of the Wyandotte County District Court on or before the 22nd day of June, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you and the restoration of her maiden name, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the caso may require, - s HENDERSON & JONES, ~ "Attorneys for Plaintiff, (First published May 11,1923.) 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This shoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather; color, dark tan; bellows tongue, dirt and waterproof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to, this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money' order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. NATIONAL BAY STATE SHOE COMPANY, 296 Broadway, New York, N. Y. (Continued from Page 1.) you know this is New York?" I think the people up there thought I was out of my head. They took me for a whole show, ringmaster, clown, and all the animules. Out in the street, I went and a man came and spoke to me asking if I wanted a boarding-house or hotel. I told him that I did not care to buy anything, but I was there to see New York by day and by night, and I was going to paint the town red with green paint. Now what else happened? Of course I will have to tell you some of the things. A man wanted to sell me a hand, and with it I could get rich and that in a hurry. I asked him how rich he was and he told me that he had a billion dollars. "Thehellyousa" was my reply to him. I would not know what to do with so much money. I would just buy peanuts until I would turn to a peanut., I am reminded that: "The boy stood on the burning deck Eatink peanuts by the peck; His father called him and he would not go, Because he loved them peanuts so." I don't know the name of that boy, but he was a wise guy. I should like to know his name, for this is what I would do if I were rich." His name must have been Billy Peanuts. Going down Seventh avenue, a man in front of me, pulled his handkerchief from his pistol pocket, and a pocketbook dropped out, and a fellow grabbed it up and told me not to say anything and he would divide. I looked at him and I said now here is where they are going to get me. The fellow opened the book and said that it contained a hundred dollar bill and wanted me to divide with him, or in other words he would give me the dollar bill and the hundred dollar bill if I would give him fifty. I did not have that much and he was, willing to let me have it for twenty-five, because he wanted to do the right thing. I told him to take his pocketbook and go to the ever summer clime, where the wind was never known to blow, and where they just stay hot all the time. I went to a tailor's place where Joseph S. McLane had told me to go and the man would make me a new suit of clothes to order. Don't you speak to me then, for I will just be too big for my breetches. I tell you that will be great. I will celebrate my birthday Monday in Birmingham, and if you want to write to me, send the letter to P. O. Box 972. I am certainly going to strut Miss Lizzie. Getting through with that tailor man, I went to the home of that great preacher and leader, Dr. M. V, Thornton, of the African Methodist Episcopal church, and a man who is to be one of the bishops. He is deserving, and I am sure would make good on the bench. He received me just like he was receiving a brother in black, and like I was a bishop coming in. He is courteous and a man of brains. He is a young man and just the timber of the bench. Then over to Brooklyn to be with the Rev. Tymothy White. He was looking for me. Dr. Thornton, put me on a something under the ground. He called it a subway. Honey that old thing just went like the devils were after it. You could not see anything, but just sit down. There was a rush for it, and I found a fellow with his hands in my pocket. I looked at him and said "What in the hen feathers are you doing with your doggone hand in my pocketletus, and if you don't take them out I am going to unjoint you." He tried to say some cuss words, and that time'a fellow stepped up and put him under arrest, and I like to have fainted right there. The next day I visited Mr. and Mrs. Satterwhite in New York, and Johnnie got dinner for me, and then I left his house and returned to Philadelphia, Pa., where I spent the night, still sick, but getting around. Visited the Philadelphia conference, went to the Book Concern of the A. M. E. church, went to John Wanamaker's store, then on out of town to Washington, and visited the A. M. E. Zion conference in Washington, met some men there who are making good. I had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Secretary of the National Race Congress, Mrs. G. Pelham, and she is getting things in action and is going to do something. Now then I am now headed for the National Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, which is to be in Hot Springs, Arkansas. We are getting ready for it. I think that everything will be ready, although there was a little effort to drown the devil out there. The people are looking for you, and you must go there. I am going there myself. Look out for me, for I will have a few things to say to you. I will tell you something about Tuskegee and other places in my next letter. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Military and Educational Encampment AUGUST 1 TO 31. A great opportunity for military training, academic training, trades; athletics and sports. In the open country, 2 miles from Topeka, with bathing facilities and hospital. Just now people are getting ready for school work. Tell the people that I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Ruth Bradley in New York. She was only using one eye, and had a sty or something on the other. Aside from this she was indeed a happy young woman, and wanted to know about her father and mother. She is making good in New York, and don't know when she will return home. She said that she was going to send me a bandana for my birthday. Things are getting in shape for the Supreme Lodge in New York. Hope you will be there. J. O. MIDNIGHT. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Div. No. 3. Bertha Anderson, Plaintiff. vs. No. 20667. James H. Anderson, Defendant. To James H. Anderson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the said petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 6th day of July, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting her an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs. Attorney for Plaintiff (First published May 25, 1923.) EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 11779 In the Probate Court, of said county: . In the matter of the Estate of Stanton Fink, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Stanton Fink, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 12th day of May, 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. S. H. THOMPSON, Executor of the last will and testament of Stanton Fink, deceased. Dated May 12th, 1923. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the Matter of the Estate of Elias Flemming, deceased. No. 11135. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 2nd day of July, 1923, at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I shall apply to said Court for a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the said deceased. I. F. BRADLEY. Elias Flemming, deceased. In witness whereof, the undersigned Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 25th day of May, 1923. (Seal) JOHN T. SIMS. Maury-Be frank now, and tell me when you want me to go. Betty-Let's not discuss the past. BLACK SWAN RECORDS The Only Records Using Negro Voices and Negro Musicians Exclusively. 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