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--- KANSAS Vol. X NEBRASKA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CLOSES MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK Many Transfers Sprung—Some Sur- Prices, But Generally Satisfactory. Two Leading Charges in Conference Left Open and One Presiding Elder District—Delegates to General Conference—W. C. Williams and J. F. Griffin. Next Sess- sion at Omaha. The Third Session of the Nebraska Conference, the baby conference of the Fifth Episcopal District, closed Sunday night at First A. M. E. church, corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, Bishop H. Blanton Parks presiding. While Sunday was very inclement and stormy a great concourse of people attended all the services throughout the day and the church was crowded to the doors Sunday night to hear a sermon by Rev. Fred Divers and the appointments. Six joined the church during the day, including three accepting Christ for the first time. Bishop Parks preached to a large audience at 11 o'clock at which time five ministers were ordained: Rev. R. S. Rhone, U. G. Hickman, S. W. Henderson, as elders and A. H. Hamilton and Wm. Camper, deacons.. The sermon, which was to these young ministers, who at the close received their ordination, was one of the strongest and most impressive to a class that the good bishop ever delivered. The entire congregation was on fire. The Baby Conference showed wonderful strength in her financial reports. Dollar money reported, $3,-238.40; educational money, over $2,-200.00; Missionary, over $1,000. The Nebraska conference, so far leads those held in the Episcopal district. Delegates to General Conference. Ministers: Revs. J. F. Griffin and W. C. Williams. Alternates, Rev. C. R. Tucker and Fred Divers. Lay Delegates: Thos. Kennedy and G. A. Gregg. Alternates: Dr. J. H. Mixon and E. L. Bell. A resolution was read Sunday night, recommending to the general conference Episcopal committee the return of Bishop Parks to Fifth Episcopal District. This resolution also carried with it words of praise on behalf of the local pastor, Rev. J. F. Griffin. Church boards who served meals, the janitor, members and friends, who so elegantly took care of the conference while here, stating it was the best, in home and church that had been their pleasure to receive. The assignments were made at a late hour, as follows: Transferred out: W. C. Williams, Omaha, to Southwest Missouri conference; J. F. Griffin, Kansas City, Southwest Missouri conference; X. C. Runyon, Southwest Missouri conference; C. R. Tucker, Quindaro, Kansas conference to Ft. Scott; T. L. Watson, Kansas conference, to Great Bend; A. H. Hamilton, Horton to Winfield; C. C. Hicks, Atchison, to Southwest Missouri conference; W. Rayford to Kansas conference, Second church, Wichita. Appointments: Omaha district. Presiding Elder, J. C. Hicks. Lincoln, M. C. Knight. Omaha, St. John, open. Atchison, T. D. Scott; South Omaha, O. J. Burkhart; Bethel, Omaha, Fred Divers; Horton circuit, W. B. Johnson; Beatrice, U. G. Hickman; Highland, W. M. Camper; Troy, H. McTassell; Ellwood, S. W. Henderson; Hiawatha, C. A. Jackson; Nebraska City; J. W. Stapleton; Alliance, J. W. Williams; Scotts Bluff, to be supplied. Omaha Mission, John Adams. Kansas Ctiy District: Presiding Elder, to be supplied. First Church, Kansas City, open. Leavenworth, G. W. Tillman, Quindaro, J. S. Payne; Bonner Springs, E. J. Eatman; Trinity, K. C., K. R. S. Rhone; Argentine, K. C. K. J. A. Broadnax; Olathe Circuit, A. C. Talley; Oskaloosa, J. W. Gillispie; Eudora and Holliday, A. H. DeMoss; St. Peters, K. C. K. D. C. Miller; St. Lukes, K. C. K. J. M. Watts; Grand Chapel, K. C. K. J. W. Gren. New Douglass Hospital The house is a large, two-story building with a steeply pitched roof and a large front porch. It has a white exterior with a decorative trim and a large window on the second floor. The house is surrounded by a street with a sidewalk and a few trees. DEDICATION OF NEW DOUGLASS HOSPITAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH Churches, Fraternal Orders and Civic Bodies to Meet at Old Douglass Hospital and March to New Institution. The New Douglass Hospital at the corner of Walnut boulevard and Lafayette avenue, will be dedicated Sunday, September 30, at 3 p. m. The Board of Directors are planning to make the day one of great magnitude and a day of rejoicing for the betterment of humanity and especially those of this city. Every minister and SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 DENVER GAILY DECORATED FOR GRAND LODGE SESSION OF MASONS. Largé Delegation Invades City. With the Five Points district turned into a scene of beauty by the most gorgeous decorations ever known to that section, and with hundreds of strangers passing to and from the Grand Lodge session of the Fifty-sixth Annual Convention of the King Solomon Craft and Grand Courts of Free and Accepted York Masons of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Minnesota Jurisdiction, opened in Fern hall, Monday. With King Solomon Lodge convened Sunset Lodge No. 98; Silver Cord Lodge No. 104; Golden Star No. 103; Risen Sun No. 102; Queen of Sheba Court, No. 98, and Naomi No. 99. Grand Master J. A. Broadnax of Kansas City presided over the session of the Grand Lodge and Sister D. F. Cummings, most ancient grand matron of Kansas City, presided over the Grand Temple. From the standpoint of numbers and enthusiasm Denver has never entertained a more prominent gathering. To the same extent that the Elks are invading Chicago and the N. A. A. C. P., Kansas City, this week, the York Rite Masons swept down upon Denver and were at once given the keys of the city by Mayor B. F. Stapleton. A royal welcome was extended them on every hand and many high class entertainments have been given in their honor. We are proud to see such a distinctive recognition officially given one of our grand lodge affairs. It definitely marks our citizenship and right to the full participation in the affairs of local government. We hope and believe much good will come from the meeting of the Masonic brethren in Denver. They will come to know us better and we can the better gauge the influence for good that may accrue from their purpose and principles.—Denver Daily Tribune. Kansas City, Kansas, Sept EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION SPONSORED BY CIVIC Big Parade 10 A.M. Airplan March. Mounted Detachmen Fort Leavenworth. Big Ba Kansas City, Kansas, September 21, 1923 EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION TOMORROW SPONSORED BY CIVIC LEAGUE Big Parade 10 A-M. Airplanes Follow Line of March. Mounted Detachment Cavalry from Fort Leavenworth. Big Bands of Music ew Douglass their congregation in the two Kansas Citys and all fraternal organizations are invited to turn out on this day and help make it one of real worth to every citizen of our group of greater Kansas City. All civic bodies and organization will meet at old Douglass Hospital, Washington boulevard near Third street, at 2 p. m. sharp, and, led by bands, march to the New Hospital, where the dedicatory ceremonies will be held. The uniform bodies and subordinate members of all fraternal organizations, will meet at the Pythian Temple Sunday, September 30, at 1 p. m., at 524 State avenue and march to old Douglass hospital on Washington boulevard and there join the civic bodies.. Rev. J. F. Griffin, chairman of the Board of Directors, has been on the firing line for this institution for six years and says the one ambition and desire of his closing stay in this city will be realized when this institution is dedicated and placed on a solid working foundation, equipped the best possible for the taking care of our people, in the best possible way, when they need such treatment. Saturday, September 22, at Heathwood Park, Tenth and Stewart, Kansas City, Kansas. Parade forms at 10 a. m., at Walnut boulevard and Parallel avenue, east to Third street, south to Minnesota avenue, west to Tenth street, north to park. Floats representing the landing of Negroes as slaves at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, Slave Days, Emancipation. Progress: Negro businesses, Civic Organization, Churches, Schools, etc. Division No. 1. Led by the city police. 9th Cavalry band, Ft. Riley, Kansas; Detachment troops, Ft. Leavenworth, Kans.; Slave Ship; Floats showing slave period. Churches—Pleasant Green Baptist, Walnut Blvd. Baptist, Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, Metropolitan Baptist Temple, First Baptist, St. Peter Chapel C. M. E., Mason Memorial M. E., Trinity A. M. E., Church of the Ascension (Episcopal), King Solomon Baptist, Eight Street Christian, Tabernacle Baptist, 761 Colorado avenue, First A. M. E. Division No. 2—School Division. Led by Western University Band, Western University, Sumner High School, Northeast Junior High, Ward Schools. Division No. 3—Led by Uniform Ranks' Band, Shriners, K. of P's, Odd Fellows, Knights of Tabor, York Rite Masons, Orphan Home, Y. W. C. A., Douglass Hospital, N. A. A. C. P., Welfare League, Non-Partison League, Camp Fire Girls, City Federation of Women's Clubs, Queens' Float, Civic League. No. 4—Business Men's Division. Led by the Union band. James Garner, sanitary milk; West End pharmacy, Tenth and Washington; S. E. ADVOCATE Hogg, confectionery, 27th and Parkway; R. B. Brown, barber, 1414 N. Fifth; Harris & Son Grocery, 2031 North Third; Mrs. M. C. Carr, Princess Cafe, 2018 North Third; James A. Smith, druggist, 1968 North Third street; B. C. Caro, Owl Cafe, 1955 North Third; Ed Cannon Grocery, 1949 North Third; L. V. Sutton, cleaner, 1948 North Third; Alex Robinson, barber, 1946 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North Third; F. Fitzpatrick, 1956 North Third; A. G. Harrison, Lone Star barber shop, 1933 North Third; N. B. Robinson, laundry, 333 Lafayette, J. G. Groves, "Potato King," Groves Center, Kansas; J. H. Clayborne, market, Tenth and Washington; Dunbar Pharmacy, Tenth and Freeman; Wm. Franklin, Carnation Cafe, Tenth and Oakland; Chas. Slaughter, confectionery, 1315 North Ninth; A. Miles Grocery, Ninth and Nebraska; A. Sims Grocery, 8th and Freeman; Fine, the cleaner, 9th and Everett; Home Drug Co., 1512 North Fifth; L. J. Maddux, Groceries, 615 Garfield; B. I. Worthy, Sixth and Troup; Ideal Pharmacy, 2330 North Fifth; Diamond Realty Co., Geo. McClelland, Pres., Sixth and State; Bouldin Cleaners, 1606 North Fifth; Lambright Coal Co., 1620 North Third; H. W. Park, barbecue, 1611 N. Tenth; Buffalo Club, 544 State; Chas. Black, grocery, 2815 North Fifth; Cheer-U Bottling Wk s., Third and Troup; Peoples Overall Mfg. Co., W. G. Banks, president, 52 North James, Stovall and Son, Florists, 2300 Sherman; Pickens & Son, furniture, 421 Minnesota; Royal Confectionery, 418 Minnesota; Nathan Thatcher, Undertaker, 1518 North Fifth; K. C. Embalming and Casket Co., 442 State; W. R. Johnson & Co., real estate, 516 Minnesota; Da- (Continued on Page 3.) THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Although it was raining, a large crowd attended this dedication. The National Convention came in a body from Kansas City, Mo. The choir, under Professor Wise, sang fine. Some of the principal features of the program were "Reminiscences of the Kansas City, Kansas Christian Church" in prose and poetry by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. She received the first and greatest applause. Appropriate remarks by Atty. D. Green, greatly applauded. A fine sermon by Rev. Preston Taylor of Nashville, Tenn., received great comment. Dedicatory prayer, Rev. M. Jackson of Ohio. Hymn, "There is a Fountain," Vocal Solo, Rev. C. H. Dickison of Kentucky; also Rev. Cauman, a Caucasion over the school in Mississippi, made a fine talk. The offertory was over $600 at the afternoon meeting. The total is not known at this writing. Many talked and Rev. Davis was given great praise for the good work he has done here in such a short time in building such a pretty modern church. NEIGHBORHOOD FLORAL CLUB. The Neighborhood Floral Club will give their first entertainment this year to get ready for their annual New Year's dinner, Saturday, September 29, at the home of Mrs. Minnie Caruthers, 310 Everett avenue. Everybody is invited to come and have a good time, as usual. JOSSIE WALKER, President. MABEL ARMSTEAD, Secretary. Mrs. Carolyn Adams-Douglas and Sister Mary Adams-Collins, and their husbands, Mr. Fred Douglass and Mr. Floyd Collins, have returned from Chicago, where they spent the summer and will make Kansas City their home. Mrs. Douglass and Mrs. Collins are the daughters of Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Adams of 634 Franklin avenue. Both are graduates of Sumner high school. Number 6 TWO MINISTERS DIE SUDDENLY AT NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVEN TION, ONE A KANSAS DIVINE A Great Gloom Spread Over the City When the News Flashed that Two Heroes of the Cross Had Passed Out San Francisco, Sept. 20.—It behooves a man to be ready at all times and under all circumstances, for he knows not when the last will come, or when he will be called upon to meet God. One by one we are passing out. I have been to the National Baptist convention, one of the greatest sessions in the history of that great organization, but we have been called upon in the midst of the convention to pause and pay tribute to two men who like President Harding, went to sleep in California. Early Thursday morning of last week it was flashed over the city of Los Angeles, "Rev. J. H. Van Lue of Kansas is dead." Can it be true? was the question I asked, and I went over to the undertaking parlors and there I saw his life form prepared for that long eternal rest, and to be returned to "Mother Earth," from which it came, while the spirit had already gone to the God who gave it. Rev. Van Lue was one of the leaders in the work among the Baptists in Kansas. He was at the head of the missionary department of the state, which position he had held for a number of years. With the delegation of his state, he left for the convention full of plans, full of a desire to do something for the God who had given him life and vitality, full of a desire to do something for the denomination and to serve the race. But bright and early one morning the summons came and he had only to fold his arms and return home. Just as the cortege was entering the convention tent, news came that death had suddenly laid hands on another hero of the cross, the Rev. Dr. J. M. Harris of Texarkana, one of the best known men in Arkansas, and who had held the position of treasurer of the convention for over a quarter of a century. He was serving on committee of finance, for the National Baptist convention when the summons came. He was taken very sick and said to someone "carry me to a doctor." They started (Continued on Page 4.) Miss Evon Adams, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Adams of 634 Franklin avenue, and a graduate of Sumner high school, left last Sunday for Wilberforce, O., where she will enter Wilberforce University. Her father is a graduate of this noted race school. The North Missouri Annual conference is being held this week at St. Joseph, Mo., Bishop H. B. Parks presiding. The South West Missouri conference will open next Wednesday morning at Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels and daughter Ruth, of Splitlog avenue, had a very pleasant stay in Chiicago, with Mrs. Daniels' cousin, Mrs. Charliema Rollins, 3700 Ellis avenue. From there they went to St. Paul, Minn., and spent several days with friends, then to Winnipeg, Canada, where they visited friends. Mrs. Daniels and daughter remained in St. Paul, where she entered Ruth in High school and Mrs. Daniels' is taking a course in ladies tailoring. Mrs. Daniels is a subscriber to the Advocate. Mrs. Ed Ransom of Wichita returned home Thursday after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, 1131 Everrett avenue, and other relations here for two weeks. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor 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. HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE. Whatever might be said in the way of criticism as to the legality of the Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons (national compact), Prince Hall origin, this credit must be given them, that second only to the great American Woodmen Conclave here in 1921 was their decorations of the streets. They did what no secret order has ever done within our mem- ory, and that was to secure city aid without the endorsement of any of the civic bodies. Out of the main influence Mr. Wm. Warren did such a substantial honor flow. The Denver Star readily takes off its hat to such a man and to such an effort. Whether we believed in them or not, our civic pride compels us to recognize this public spirit shown, this love to do for our city and the result of their effort. The legal issues will be fought out and through the courts, but any kind of a convention or a gathering that will bring people to Denver in numbers and have them spend their hard-earned money with our business people, is welcomed to our city. The strangers within our gates are not wholly responsible for their being here or being in the condition that they may be in, but they are here and they are Denver's guests. And as guests of our city, let us join in and make them feel happy and welcome. On behalf of our city did Commissioner Rice Means welcome them so enthusiastically and generously that some of the delegates decided to remain in Denver. Then Judge Lindsey, in his own characteristic way, informed the strangers about the pride that Denver felt over her good Negro citizens. It was for a Wichita lady to respond so eloquently and pertinently to the previous welcomes in behalf of the order. Eliminating the legal complications which the courts will in time settle. Denver has felt proud dressed up in her decorations. —Denver Star. MASONS PARADE AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS HUGE SUCCESS. (By Duncan Post) Members of the Grand East Most Worshipful King Solomon's Grand Lodge of F. and A. A. York Masons, did honor to themselves and gave new hope and encouragement to those who are laboring hard for the preservation and stability of their Fraternal Order, when they held their monster parade last Thursday, which formed one of the principal features during the holding of their convention here this week. Led by a band from Kansas City and Police Officers Porter and Thomas, they marched from their headquarters at Fern Hall, traversing the commercial sections of the city, then by the way of the state capitol into Sherman street through Tremont place, back to the hall. The variegated dresses of the lady members seemed to vie with the dazzling uniforms of the men and drill team of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, who took a prominent part in the parade, came in for much praise and applause all along the route. A number of automobiles conveyed the majority of the ladies and the marshals on horseback made quite a display adding to the scene beauty and grandeur. Very commendable expressions were heard on every hand from state and city officials as well as the public in, general, and the event established a record not to be easily forgotten, being the first of its kind ever held in Denver among 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 Nebraska Conference closed Sunday night with a sermon by Rev. Fred Divers of Omaha, with a packed house, fully 1500 people being present. When Bishop Parks read the transfers and named Rev. J. F. Griffin's name, a great lull went over the large audience, although he had been here six years, but when the bishop come to Dr. Griffin and said for him to remain at First church until he called for him the entire audience went wild with hopes the call might not be soon, at least this year. One can hear on every side, both members and citizens, they hope it is possible that Rev. Griffin will remain here at least this year if not longer. Rev. Griffin will preach Sunday morning. Come out and hear him. The pastor will make his annual conference report Sunday and tell the church what part they played in the year's work. Class meeting tonight. The pastor is expecting a large attendance and every leader to be present. Sunday being a rainy day the Sabbath School attendance was smaller than usual. The Christian Endeavor was largely attended in the evening when a number of visiting ministers gave helpful talks. Both choirs gave excellent service at all the services Sunday. The church clubs, who served meals during the conference, worked faithfully and took care of the large crowds, in fine style and their meals were superb. You will have to come early Sunday morning to the eleven o'clock service if you want a choice seat. FOR RENT ROOM—Nicely furnished for two young men, who are willing to room together, and board at the same place. All modern conveniences, for your comfort. Call after 6 o'clock in the evening any day except Wednesday and Sunday, 1636 Walker avenue on Tenth street car line. Mrs. L. G. Terrell of Atchison, president of the Nebraska Conference Missionary Society, was elected to the National Missionary convention, as delegate, which meets next month in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Terrell is the widow of the late Rev. Terrell, a pioneer minister of the west of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Watch for the big parade Saturday, Emancipation Day. the Colored Masonic Fraternity. The installation ceremony was performed on Thursday evening with Cato McGhee, Grand Master of the state of Illinois, being the installing officer. This was open to the public, who evinced much interest in the proceedings, the same being interspersed by popular and lively airs from the band. The following is a list of the newly elected officers of the Grand Lodge: Rev. J. A. Broadnax, M. W. G. M., Kansas City, Kan; C. H. Kerford, Deputy G. M., Atchison, Kan.; Smallley Grant, G. S. Warden, Denver, Colo.; William Bean, G. J. Warden, Topeka, Kan; Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., Atchison, Kan; J. W. Wilson, R. W. G. Treas., Kansas City, Kan; Rev. B. R. Ross, Grand Lecturer, Topeka, Kan; Rev. M. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Kansas City, Kan; Charles Gordon, G. S. Deacon, Omaha, Neb; Lott Frye, G. J. Deacon, Kansas City, Kan; Martin Taylor, G. S. Steward, Kansas City, Kan; Fred Bruton, G. J. Steward, Kansas City, Kan; William Cavens, G. P., Manhattan Kan; Joseph W. Wilson, G. S. B., Kansas City, Kan; William Dabney, G. S. B., Eaton, Colo.; J. S. Morris, Ast. G. Sec., Boulder, Colo. The convention adjourned to meet next year in Topeka, Kan., and the National convention in Kansas City, Kan. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Although we weather was rainy and inclement, services were largely attended all day. Pastor Bronson still being unable to preach, Rev. Riggins preached a good sermon at the morning service. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had their usual large and interesting lessons. The 6 o'clock prayer meeting vies in attendance with the Wednesday night prayer meeting. There is also a Bible Class at this church on Friday nights. At 8 p. m. on Sunday, Our Lord's Day, Rev. Stevenson of Helena, Ark., preached a powerful sermon, which was enjoyed and commented on highly by the many members who heard him. They say he is a wonderful preacher. The collections were large and now all are praying for our pastor to get able to preach. He is up and may be able to preach very soon. The ladies of the Sewing Circle have arranged to have beautiful carpets for the aisles. The fine mahogany pews are already installed and look lovely. They are the finest seats of any church in the city; and are arranged so they seat over 1500 people, more than any colored auditorium in the city. The ceiling is as pretty as any, and later on the walls are to be beautified and the great basement completed. Souls are being added to this church and we pray for still more. Next Sunday, September 23, the services will be held in the auditorium upstairs and a fine reopening program will be rendered. Come and witness this great occasion and when you sit in the pews you will feel so comfortable that you will not want to go home. Come and hear the great preachers talk and preach who are on their way home from the National Baptist convention in Los Angeles. Dr. Stevenson is still in the city and he may preach again; also many others of note. Come to Metropolitan Baptist Temple. Both saints and sinners are always welcome. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. E. M. Moseley, Pastor. Our services were not well attended as usual September 15 on account of the inclementy of the weather, yet we had a good gathering. The Sunday School was lively attended as ever. At 11:40 Brother W. T. Thomas preached from 18th chapter of I Kings, 21 verse, "How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions? if the Lord be God Follow Him but If Baal Then Follow Him." And the people answered him "Not a Word." Subject "Choice." He pictured our serving of idols and pleasure as Baal and our service to Jesus Christ as following Elijah's example. He preached a good sermon and all enjoyed his remarks. At 8 p. m., our pastor having arrived from the National Convention, all were eager to hear a few remarks from him, but he was very worried from his long ride and Brother S. Thorton preached a good sermon for us. His discourse was taken from James 5, 18, "And He Prayed Again, and the Heaven Gave Rain." Subject "Pray Again." He made great stress on the value of Elijah's prayer and faith causing the long famine to end, and great value of praying again for God's blessing. We all enjoyed his sermon. The Pastor made some very interesting remarks about what he saw and heard on his journey to the great convention and all enjoyed his remarks and presence. The members and friends attempted to give a reception on Friday night, September 14, but were disappointed on account of the delay of the pastor's train in reaching Kansas City at that time, although all enjoyed themselves nicely. On Monday night the members and friends gave a grand surprise reception at the pastor's home and we indeed had a grand time. We learn that Brother Baskin was called away to visit the sickbed of his father. We hope he is better. Mrs. Grace Powel and Mrs. Helen Carr are expected to return Friday, September 21 and Sister Ida Wilson is expected to return soon. We hope they all had an enjoyable time and good health. Come to our services and enjoy a spiritual feast. You are, welcome. The officers are still trying to improve our grounds by building what is needed on them. Help them and they can help us. Read. The Advocate. 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, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D. Pastor Corner Fifth and Nebraska. The inclement weather did not keep a, good audience from the services. Rev. Ishmon preached from the subject. "Witnessing For Christ." The B. Y. P. U. was nicely attended, Mr. Fitshugh of the Second Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., and a member of the famous Jackson Jubilee Quartette rendered in a very pleasing and effective manner "The Lord Is My Light." The pastor having returned from the National Convention, gave a splendid talk and preached an excellent sermon at 8 p. m. from the subject "The Contrast of Christ's Gift With the World's." John 14:27. Several prominent visitors worshipped with us. Next Sunday the Rev. Robert Mitchell of Kentucky and a former pastor of our church, will preach for us, morn and night. The public is invited to hear this wonderful preacher. Group 4, the Live, Wire, will present a program of merit. Some of the features are an address from the noted Judge I. F. Bradley; Duet, Mrs. Chester McReynolds and Miss Rudenia McReynolds; Selected Reading, Mrs. Limmie Borders and other features. Come out at 6:30 Sunday. A welcome awaits you at First Church. MT, OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. E. M. Moseley, Pastor Sunday school, 9:00 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Preaching, 8:00 p. m. Mission Circle, Monday night 7:30 p. m. Y. M. B. Band, Tuesday night 7:30 p. m. Prayer service, Wednesday night, 7:30 p. m. Preaching, Thursday night 8:00 p. m. Choir practice, Friday night, 8.00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. every Sunday, 6:30 p. m. IN MEMORIAM. In sad and loving memory of our darling husband and father, A. J. Hill, who passed away one year ago today, September 17, 1922: Although from this world of suffer- ing you had to depart, Our days are all so lonely without you dear, How we miss your smile and words of cheer. What pleasant hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still; You left a vacant spot in our hearts That never can be filled. Sadly missed by your wife, Mrs. A. J. Hill, Ruby Hill, Robert J. Hill and Janie Hill Jennings, children. FOR SALE. Victoria Cream, powder and soap for sale by Ophelia Jackson, 1112 N. Twelfth street. Drexel 2010. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lulu M. Blood, Plaintiff, vs. Clorinda J. Farris and Cloinda J. Farris, if they be living and if they or either of them be dead, then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, Trustees and assigns of them or either of them, Defendants. To the above named defendants and To the above named defendants and to all of them: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed in said cause, on or before the 26th day of October, 1923, the petition will be presented to the court and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be to exclude the defendants, and any and all persons claiming under and by them, from any and all right, title and interest, in and to Lots Three Four, Five, and Six in Block Five in Pasfield Place, an addition to Kansas City, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. And to Quiet the Title to said property, in and to the plaintiff forever, free from any and all claims of the defendants, or any one under, through or by them or either of them; and for the costs of this action. LULU M. BLOOD, Plaintiff, By I. F. Bradley, her atty. Attest, Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. (First Published Sept. 14, 1923.) DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES ROSE BAY Nothing better for deep seated coughs, pleurisy, bronchial and pulmonary ailments and that LaGrippe condition so prevalent in winter. Many satisfied patients; wonderful and prompt results. Send stamp for booklet. THOMAS A. MOSELEY 724 Minnesota, Kansas City, Ks. THE PROPER GLASSES To Fit Your Eyes with Prices to Fit Your Pocketbook JOHNSON OPTICAL SHOP 748 Minnesota Avenue Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. FOR SALE. A grocery store at 1721 East 19th street, Kansas City, Mo. Call and see Mrs: Lottie Williams about it. Call at 1309 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. FALL AND WINTER SUITS Order your fall and winter suit. Three hundred new samples just arrived. Your choice from ninety samples. Full 3-piece suit made to measure, $31.75, deposit $4.75. Boys suits, $8.45 to $14.75, 6 to 18 years. Suits and overcoats from $23.50 to $45.00. Orders taken for ladies made to measure skirts, etc. A full line for all. See Arch P. Co. W. C. Arch, manager, 1810 North Fifth street. Fifield 3958-M. 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. Smalley Grant, G. S. W. Appointed Grand Gifters. 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. Clemons, 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) 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. SEPTEMBER 21, 1923. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No .... Willie Ann Booth, Plaintiff. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Willie Ann Booth, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Adultery; and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 26th day of October, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS. Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published September 14, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. The State of Kansas to Timothy Biggins, Greeting: Biggins, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court for absolute divorce from the bounds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant; and must answer petition filed therein by said plaintiff on or before the 29th day of October, 1923, or said petititon will be taken as true and a judgment for said plaintiff for divorce will be rendered accordingly. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: Carl W. Fincke. Clerk District Court. By C. D. Bruce, Deputy. (First published September 14, 1923.) Fifield 2367M MRS. ARETHA WHITE, PORO BEAUTY PARLOR Dandruff, Falling Hair and Itching Scalp. Face Bleaching, Marvell Waiving, Singing and Clipping. 359 Waverly Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 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, 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. Vistors 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 stret, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. SEPTEMBER 21, 1923. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE "You can always do HEADQUA Coats— and everything i for the "Wor THIS AD is good for o purchase of $19.75 or ove plain (one price only). Good only until W Be sure and take Oppo CRA WOMEN and everything in wearing apparel for the "Woman and Miss" THIS AD is good for one dollar ($1.00) on any purchase of $19.75 or over. All garments marked plain (one price only). Good only until Wednesday, Sept. 26th Be sure and take advantage of this Opportunity CRANE'S WOMEN'S WEAR 622 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kans- VISIT KASSEL EXC IT KASSEL'S EXCLUSIVE Your Eyes Scient or Eyes Scientifically Exam Your Eyes Scientifically Examined Kassel Jewelry Co. F. T. Kassel 548 Minnes Registered Optometrist Welcome to During this week of brilliancy of the or decorations in vari not think of our grant it with Flowers", the most beautiful. Welcome to Our City in this week of festivities, thecy of the occasion will be tions in various splendor bank of our grand slogan auct Flowers", that are at this beautiful. Welcome to Our City! During this week of festivities, as the brilliancy of the occasion will permit decorations in various splendor, why not think of our grand slogan aud "Say it with Flowers", that are at this time most beautiful. To the multitude, Welcome to MOSELEY 724 Minnes DUETCH'S S Welcome to Our City! NOSELEY FLORIST 724 Minnesota Avenue DUETCH'S STYLE SHOP WOMEN'S READY WEAR and HOSIERY See Our Fall Coats and Hats 508 Minnesota Avenue Muehlebach Field K. C. Monarchs vs. Saturday, Sept. 22, 23, 24, 25 Sunday Double Header—First Game at 2 P.M. All other games called at 3 P.M. OPTICAL PARLOR tifically Examined 548 Minnesota Avenue THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Under Auspices of Civic League Bigger, Better Than Ever States will be represented by floats by their nativity, and the finest float will be awarded a FINE PRIZE Ladies' Contest A Cash Prize to the Most Popular Lady Business Men's Exhibit Watch for Announcement of Big Street Parade (Continued from Page 1.) vid Wilhite, real estate, Seventh and New Jersey; The Gray Printing Co., 1418 North Fifth; Coleman & Co., Eighth and Freeman; Collins & Co., Grocery, 2011 North Hallock; H. B. Cypert, "The Barber," 1516 North Fifth. Davis Maternity Sanitarium, 422 Minnesota Avenue. Part 1. Parade reaches park at noon. Lunch served by different churches. Program begins at 1:30. Invocation, Rév. Geo. McNeal; Introduction of President of Civic League and other Civic Bodies; Community Song by High School Chorus; Reading of Emancipation Proclamation by Attorney Claude Jones; Crowning of Queen by Attorney I. F. Bradley, Jr.; Presentation of Ring by Attorney W. H. Towers; Introduction of principal speaker, Bishop W. T. Vernon, by Prof. J. J. Lewis, master of ceremonies; Song, "America," by audience. Part 2. Exhibition Drill by troops from Ft. Leavenworth and Uniform Ranks, band concert, baseball game. Contestants for Queen: Eunice Anthony, First Baptist church; Thelma Dinsmore, Allen chapel, Quindaro; Hazel White, Mason Memorial M. E. church; Louise McNeal, Pleasant Green Baptist Church; Ida Mae Swancy, Walnut Boulevard Baptist; Sophia Branham, Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle; Cozetta Payne, Metropolitan Baptist Temple; Beatrice Anderson, St. Peter Chapel, C. M. E. church; Edna Morshand, Douglass hospital. With every purchase of 10 cents at any firm listed above, you are en- GRAND SATD'Y 29 SEPT. --- --- titled to one vote for one of the young ladies for Queen. Committee: Atty. Claude Jones, Atty. Wm. Towers, Roy Garvin, Thos. Knapper, I. F. Bradley, Pres.; W. M. Boone, Charman; Prof. J. J. Lewis, Master of Ceremonies. Admission to park, ten cents. With every purchase ask for your ballot. Miss Lillian I. Groomer, 1943 N. Sixth street and a graduate of the 1923 class of Sumner High School, entered Kansas University this week. The big Emancipation Day parade will start from Walnut boulevard and Parallel avenue, at 10 a. m. Look for the CRANE ad in this issue and save a dollar. Cut it out and take it to this store. Mrs. Anna Price, 703 Oakland avenue, has returned home from a fine summer's visit at Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Price is looking well and reports a very pleasant and enjoyable time. Mrs. Anabell Hall, 1000 Walker avenue, has not been so well for several weeks, but is some better at this writing. Mr. Jack Hall of Portland, Ore., spent Thursday of last week with Mr. Roy Garvin, 815 Everett avenue. He was enroute to Corea, Fla., to the funeral of his mother.. Do You Presiding Elder Wayman Ward motored here to conference from Colorado Springs in his limousine. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver at 905 Washington boulevard, entertained Rev. Duke of Topeka, during the National Christian Convention. IPATION ION DAY The Seventh Annual Reunion of the Robinson-Stuarts will be Sunday, September 23, at 321 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Mary Harris, on North Tenth street, departed this life and the funeral was to be held after we go to press; therefore fuller details will be given next week. Mr. and Mrs. Ellison and family have just returned from an extensive trip in California. Some who attended the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles were Mesdames Fitzhugh, Kemp, B. C. Scott, Miss Louise McNeal, Rev. G. McNeal, Rev. W. A. Bowren, Mrs. U. S. Rogers and others we'll name elsewhere. Mrs. E. L. Harrison, wife of Metropolitan's former pastor, will visit Mrs. Williams on Baltimore avenue en route from Los Angeles to Huston, Tex. Prof. Matthew Carroll of Kansas University, is teaching at Junior high school in Kansas City, Mo. The latest school opened for colored children is Grant school on Everett avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Mrs. Lettie Miller and Mrs. Rachel Caldwell and sister of Atchison, attended the A. M. E. conference. Miss Leona Green is here from Denver visiting her parents at 934 Washington boulevard. Use Good Paper When You Write? We Can Print Anything and Do It Right. PAGE THREE Rent Is High IT PAYS TO OWN A HOME OR PROPERTY 3-acre farm, close in, some fruit. A bargain, $2,000 at $400 cash, 4-room house on same. 13½ acres close in, full of all kinds of fruit, $7,000 at $1,000 cash. Soon be city limits, 6 room house, other out-houses. 8 room house, strictly modern, another out house, only $2,600 at $700 cash. Lot 30x125. A hurry bargain. 8 room modern, right near Minnesota avenue, and nice every way. $3,000, cash $1.000 will handle. 5 room brick, lot 33x125. A bargain, $2,200, at $400 cash. 6 rooms in new and good repairs, $1,250. 5 room house. 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Room 208, Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Mid-Summer Realty Bargains Six 6 and 7 room houses strictly modern. Good locations, prices from $3,500 to $4,500. Payments $500 to $1,000 cash. 5 room house modern, $3,750. Fine location, $800 cash. 4-room house, $1,250, $150 cash, $20 per month including interest. 5-room house, modern except heat, $2,100. Will sell his equity for $1,000 cash, near 6th and Parallel. 4 apartment flats, south side, good condition, $4,000, $1,000 cash. Rents for $60 per month. 3 lots in College Hill addition on 27th street, 1½ blocks to car line, $900 cash or $1,000 on time. 5-room house, lights 'and water, $2,500, $450 cash. Half acre, 3-room house close in, will make you a price. Call in about this. 6-room house, lights and water, good location, $2,250, $500 cash. 7-room house, 60 feet of ground, modern, $3,500, $600 cash. TRY ALL THE REST THEN BUY THROUBH THE BEST Advance Realty Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Office Phone Fairfax 0124 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 1389J. SIVENTOR MEDICIAN All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. YOUR NAME Is it on our subscription list? We will guarantee you full value FOR YOUR MONEY J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) with him. He reached the office of the physician, but before a word could be said, he gasped and passed away. God's will is not ours, for we would have retained both of them. Just as we were going in session, Noah D. Thompson said to me: "Charles Alexander died this morning." There is another one of the great men of the race who has passed away. He was well known throughout the country. A wonderful writer and author, but he had to respond to the call, and is with us no more.. I am sure the country will be sorrow to learn of his death. I did not learn the particulars, but he has gone with us, or from us. I am still in California, and whether I will get out of the state we shall await orders. I started to Ogden, Salt Lake City, with the crowd on that special wagon, I told you about in my last letter, composed of Pullmans and special observation carriages and bed cars. We left Los Angeles about 2:30 Tuesday morning. We made several stops on the road, and reached this city Tuesday night, where we parked, and went to bed, up next morning to see the town. I tramped all night, returned to the carriage at 7:30, found myself sick, hence I parked my whole frame and toted it over to the Stanford hospital, a part of the Leland-Stanford hospital, and here I am in for repairs, and in the regular repair shop. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bowyer, who live at 2462 Clay street, and who are great friends of mine. Mr. Bowyer comes from British West Indies, known as Jamacia, while his wife was born right here in the United States in a little town known as Chicago, Illinois. They are happy and have a fine home, and threw open their doors to welcome me, and when I went to the hospital Mrs. Bowyer went over there with me. I shall leave as soon as the doctors get through with me, which will be before you can get through reading this letter. I will not be well, but will be going to get treated. I am sure that you are praying for me, and if I should be called home at this time with the other men who have gone, and like President Harding leave from California, you will go and say a word for me, for I have lived well today. Now you will permit me to turn attention to this letter business again. During my stay in California, or at least in Los Angeles, I was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Cooper, and I had a few things to say about him while there. I had the pleasure of meeting President and Mrs. A. E. Malone of Poro college. They visited the National Baptist convention, and were introduced. Mr. Malone was the speaker for the family, and honey I am here to tell you that he made a short, interesting talk to the people. They were given an ovation. The Baptists recognized their worth to the country. I am sure that you have heard of the toilet articles they are now turning out, and Dr. M. W. Thornton, who is to be a bishop in the A. M. E. church and who is now pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, New York, says it is the finest and best soap he has ever used, and if they only turned out that toilet soap they would be serving humanity and the race. People are just that loud about praising their toilet articles. I mean their powder, their cold cream, vanishing cream, talcum, deodorant and something else. Seeking better health, Professor and Mrs. Aaron E. Malone have spent the summer in California and he returned to Illinois to attend the Illinois conference which is in session this week. He is devoted to his church and is a delegate to the General Conference which meets in Louisville, Kentucky, next May. He will have much to say about affairs there and will vote for some of the men who will be made bishop. Speaking of bishop, I am informed that it is being broadcasted that Bishop I. N. Ross has labored hard for his church, and because of his physical condition they want to vote him a rest, but I do not know whether or not this is true. I do know that Rev. C. W. Abington is before the church for the position of secretary of Missionary Department of his church, and he will carry it. At the National Baptist convention I had the pleasure of meeting two distinguished newspaper men from Dallas, Clarence Starks, editor-in-chief, and Professor Rice, managing editor, of the Dallas Express. They came all the way to California to see the National Baptist convention in session. They were there and had one more fine time. The National Baptist convention is now at work in earnest to complete THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE the building for the Sunday School Publishing Board which is costing them just $350,000. Windham Brothers are working hard and the Baptists will work on the money raising. Dr. A. F. Townsend, the secretary, is now on the war path, so to speak. He is calling on all loyal Baptists to do their part. This will be a monument erected to the Baptists of America and will be owned not by a Board, but by the National Baptist convention. The next session of the convention will go to Nashville, for the purpose of dedicating the building. This will be a great time and I hope you are going to be there. When Dr. E. P. Jones, then of Vicksburg, Mississippi, headed a crowd of men and women in Chicago, walked out and established, what he termed National Baptist Convention unincorporated, he then thought that he was making a lifetime job, but when his convention, met in Fort Worth and voted him out and voted in the Rev. J. E. Woods of Kentucky, then the same Dr. E. P. Jones got him another crowd, went to the Methodist church and organized another convention, I am told, but I have not been told what it will be called. I will, as soon as I return to the United States, get the particulars and let you know. I know that Doctor Edward P. Jones is a tricky fellow and he is still tricking. A horse that will kick in a buggy will also kick in a cart. I am not going to comment on this. In the session of the National Baptist convention, there was peace and harmony. The Baptists are satisfied with Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago, and are willing to follow his lead. It is a great thing to get in the hearts of the people. I told you that President King, of the Virginia Baptists, was on hand, and he assured the Baptists that Virginia was there to help carry on the good work. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop, although I am not through, and according to the information I have taken into my head I will not get through for time to come. I will soon be with the good people in Texas and other places. Pray for me if you have the time. This is a busy world. J. O. MIDNIGHT. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Sarah Wheeler, Plaintiff. vs. Fred Wheeler, Defendant. 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 that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 2nd day of November, 1923, said petition will be presented and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a divorce from you and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest, Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. (First published September 21, 1923) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Dan Cannon, Plaintiff. 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 on or before the 2nd day of November, 1923, it 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 in divorce from you and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest, Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. (First Published September 21, 1923) MERRY QUIPS MERRY QUIPS "Pa, what is 'rare judgment'?" "Any at all."—From Life. Please Specify. "Are you a good driver?" "Motor, golf, charity, pile, or slave?"—Record. Outclassed. Fond Uncle—"Do you like riding on my knees very much?" Niece—"Oh, no. I have ridden a real donkey." One Shrine. Alice—"Gladys has no reverence for anything." Virginia—"Oh, but you should hear her talk about herself!" PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Mathilde Ransom, Plaintiff. You are hereby hotified 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 2nd day of November, 1923, it will be presented to the court, and evidence given thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree in divorce, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest, Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. (First published September 21, 1923) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 3rd Division. Lorene Smith, Plaintiff. vs. L. C. Smith, Defendant. To L. C. Smith: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, for divorce and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 31st day of October, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment 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. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published September 21, 1923) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. .... Sherman Nash, Plaintiff. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, Sherman Nash, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 2nd day of November, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published September 21, 1923) Opportunity Was His. For years there was a playwright around London who had more venom than ability. He could always pick a success to pieces and invariably did. But he had never produced a success of his own. One night at the Savage club he became so foolish as to attack the Immortal bard of Avon. "Shakespeare," he sputtered, "lifted half his plots." This was too much for an old critic, who came back at him in a flash. "Then lift one of his and write a play around it. Show him up." Artificial Marble. Synthetic marble, capable of taking a high polish, has been made recently, according to a report to the British Chemical society, by heating hydrated sodium carbonate and calcium chloride, or a paste of precipitated chalk and a solution of common salt, for eight hours at a temperature of 300 degrees centigrade and a pressure of 24 atmospheres. Something to Be Thankful For. Dancing on the sidewalk, a little girl sang merrily: "I am glad to hear it," he remarked. "Evidently no profiteers will get hold of her product." Never Too Old. Alice—As people grow old I like to see them still keep up with the fashions. Agnes—Yes, we never grow too old to acquire the latest wrinkle. Uncle Eben. "A busy man," said Uncle Eben. "Is liable to be unpopular, because even loafer regards him as settin' example." 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Johnson Transfer g, Shipping, Packing, S Moving, Shipping, Packing, Storing PROMPT AND CAREFUL SERVICE GIVE US A TRIAL NELSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BLVD. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR LSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BLV KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. IF YOU WANT H NELSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BLVD. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street To-Mme. C.O. TAYL BEAUTY SHOP Mme. C.O. TAYLOR BEAUTY SHOP Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 Patronize the merchants who advertise in this paper. They will treat you right. ```markdown ``` M. D. Shields Dentist Corrhea Specialist Ductive Anesthesia Best Materials Used Hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Evenings SERVICE By Appointment By Through Life by the Way Tailoring Company and Yourself THE GARMENTS Tailoring Co. Fairfax 1146 Price of No Regrets DAY'S "THAT'S RIGHT" HUMAN CONSIDERATION U PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY PRINTING CO. QUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 LAUNDRY PANY AND BROADWAY SERVICE POSSIBLE EXCLUSIVELY BY US KANSAS CITY. MO. FAIRFAX 3577 TYBUILDING Nebraska DATES— Third Wednesday Afternoons and Third Monday Afternoon and Third Tuesday Afternoon Third Wednesday Afternoon FIRE NELSON BUILDING, 717 BOULEVARD Made Necessary by Constantly Increasing Need for a Larger Storage House. Transfer Co. Packing, Storing 17 QUINDARO BLVD. Y, KANSAS. WANT HAIR with Ninth Street D. TAYLOR'S Y SHOP NO newspaper can succeed without advertising, therefore we solicit the patronage of our readers for those who by their advertising help to make this paper possible. SEPTEMBER 21, 1923.