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READ THE MANY BARGAINS OF OUR CHRISTMAS ADVERTISERS --- KANSAS DOUGLASS HOSPITAL IN NEW HOME. SILVER SHOWER PLANNED Douglass hospital moved this week into their new home at the corner of Lafayette avenue and Walnut boulevard. Everything in the new home of this charitable institution is in fine shape and is one of the finest Christmas presents that has ever come to our community. The Douglass hospital club, Mrs. M. A. Turner, president are making arrangements for a big shower for the institution during the holidays. DR. A. PORTER DAVIS OPENS NEW ADDITION TO HOSPITAL. The new addition of Dr. A. Porter Davis's Maternity Sanitarium Hospital at 422 Minnesota avenue is completed and was opened last week. The new addition extends back to the alley and is modern in every way and has been passed by the state inspector of health and sanitation as one of the best of its kind in the state. Thirty-three beds have been added and two private wards, making in all 43 beds. Mrs. Ben Richardson solicited the following articles for the hospital: Four jars jelly, 16 cans fruit, 5 pounds rice, 1 pound beans, apples, cabbage, curtains for all the windows, 6 covers for babies, 1 dozen diapers. Mrs. M. C. Webb, night matron, solicited: One bedspread, 5 comforts, 5 pillows, 36 diapers, 5 infant shirts, 16 gowns, 15 pairs of window curtains. ATTENTION, ALL MEHARRY GRADUATES. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 12.—For two years the names of the Meharry graduates did not appear in our catalogue, because many of the addresses were incorrect. We are now making an effort to get the correct address of every graduate of any department for our next issue of our catalogue. Will not every graduate send in his correct address, and help us make the next catalogue an up to the minute roster of our dear old school? Then we can send you interesting news items of your alma mater and you will be encouraged to send us short reports of your successes and achievements. Just send in your name and address to the registrar and the roster will be made. Do it now. J. A. LESTER, M. D., Registrar Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. Visit our many advertisers' Christmas stores. They are full of real bargains. HOME CHRISTMAS STORES. In this issue you will find a goodly number of home stores, Kansas City, Kansas, stores, who are soliciting home people's patronage. These business enterpirses have selected The Advocate as their medium of informing its readers they need not leave home for their Christmas shopping with the expectation of doing better or getting better quality of merchandise. As to prices, no store can give greater satisfaction. It is needless to say as to their courtesy, for their patronage of this paper is sufficient to warrant its readers that all are stores of service and courtesy. Hear Rev. R. A. Adams of Ohio at First A. M. E. church Sunday morning. SEWING CIRCLE ANNUAL BAZAAR AND DINNER. At First A. M. E. Church FRIDAY DECEMBER 14, 1923 Dinner starts at 12 Noon. -SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50 MONROVIA COLLEGE DEDICATED. Monrovia College, the materialization of the dreams of Bishop W. Sampson Brooks, was dedicated on Sunday afternoon, August 12, before a throng that filled to overflowing the spacious auditorium. On Wednesday previous, known as Aborigines Day, fully five thousand people of native tribes swarmed into and around Rebecca Margie Brooks Hall, the main building in which the administration office is located. There were hosts of Free, Fanti, Acera, Mandingo, Goolah, Mondo, Vai and Kpwesi, not to mention smaller numbers of other tribes, all in the holiday costumes of their native attire, singing their native songs, speaking through their interpreters. The burden of all their talk was gratitude to Bishop Brooks, the A.M. E. Church and the people of America for making possible such a structure as this for the education of their youth. The principal speeches of this occasion were made by Governor Capias of Kroo,town; a native man of great influence and marked ability, and Mr. P. J. Wolo, also of the Kroo tribe, with the degrees of bachelor of laws and master of arts from Harvard. On Sunday the principal speaker was His Excellency, President C. D. B. King. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with a profusion of the ever-plentiful palm—for a small portion of which we are so grateful in the States on the Sunday preceding Easter, and countless flowers delicately fragrant. The rafters fairly rang with the familiar "Onward, Christian Soldiers," after which the invocation was offered by-Father Gibson of the Episcopal Church; Followed another hymn and then the reading of the Scripture by Bishop Matthew W. Clair. Another hymn and then the address of the occasion by the president of the Republic. Those who have heard him speak for years agreed that he had never shown to so great advantage as on this day. His speech was a voicing of the fact of identity of black peoples, whether in Africa, America or elsewhere and their community of interests. He affirmed the transformation of Africa from the Dark Continent of Stanley's day to the awakened land under the influence of the cable, the forces of commerce, education and missionary endeavor. He dwelt at length upon the beneficent influence of the African Methodist Church in bringing about this consummation, declaring that its existence throughout these many years is itself a refutation of the charge of incapability of Negroes to govern themselves. He commented upon the report of Thomas Jesse Jones, approving it in general and recommending it to the perusal of, all persons doing educational work in the Republic. That the redemption of Africa was destined to be by black people, he declared, was inevitable, the history of peoples attesting that always groups are brought into their own through a saving of their own kind and blood. He closed with a glowing tribute to Bishop Brooks, recounting his labors since the time of his arrival, his zeal, his boundless energy and sterling worth, his entering upon menial tasks and pointed him as an example to the students who should in the years to come go forth from the walls of Monrovia; The climax of his address came when, to the utter surprise of all but the members of his cabinet, he turned to the amazed chancellor, bade him rise, took from a casket a heavy, beautifully wrought and inscribed insignia of African gold and placed it about his neck, at the same time conferring upon him the distinction of Knight Commander of the Star of Africa. Bishop Brooks is the first foreigner to have this honor conferred upon him and one of less than a dozen men ever to have received it. With tears streaming down his cheeks and amid a tumult of applause the vast concourse arose to its feet, cheering wildly its acclaim and broke forth spontaneously into COL. MIDNIGHT WILL SPEND HOLIDAYS IN WINDY CITY Palestine, Texas, Dec. 12.—As I write to you this week, I am getting ready to leave Texas, and believe me when I tell you I am going to be in Chicago Christmas at 5922 Aberdeen street, and some of the friends have said that they are going to send me some Christmas greetings there and, while I do not know what that means, I will be in town to receive them and will open the year in North Carolina. They have certainly had some big men in Palestine this week including me, and I find that I am getting the big head since some people have told me that I was smart, and I could write. I am going to write a letter to the big daily papers, for they say I can write worth while, yet they do not know how much the editor has had to do in correcting my spelling and other things. I have not used many big words, but when I write to the daily papers I am going to get me one of them great big dictionaries and have it right in front of me and let them come out. I have been to many schools and colleges and universities, and now I am ready for my plomaration stating I am a graduate by looking in the college doors and sitting with te big men and women on the college stage. Bishop William Decker Johnson of Plains, Ga., a place which he himself is putting on the map, is presiding over the conference, and they call it the East Texas African Methodist conference. It was just set apart last fall, and they have been here from everywhere to see the new baby one year old. I do not know whether it is that or whether it is to get the bait. Dr. Snelson came here from Memphis, and he presented me with a paper with his picture on it and under his picture these words: "Reverend Doctor F. G. Snelson, F. R. G. A., Presiding Elder Memphis District, Candidate for Bishop in 1924, 'Possesses the Character, the Ability and a Great Record. A Safe, Sound and Continued on page 8 the beautiful Liberian anthem. Bishop Brooks thanked His Excellency, declaring that he considered it not an honor bestowed upon him but one reaching beyond and above him to the African Methodist Church and the black people of the United States who had used him as their agent to do the work of their minds and hearts. Mr. F. W. Harris, the contractor who supervised the erection of the building, now presented the keys to President Crews, who in a speech of acceptance also paid a tribute to Bishop Brooks, thanked the audience for its presence and hearty support already rendered, voiced his thorough enjoyment of the work he is seeking to accomplish, pledged himself to give sixty seconds to the minute in an endeavor to make Monrovia College second to none in the Republic and stated succinctly the policies of operation of the institution. Bishops Clair and Brooks next in an impressive manner conducted the dedicatory ceremonies, followed by an invocation by Dr. Solomon Porter Hood, American minister and our dean of theology. A liberal contribution was given for the forwarding of the work. Final remarks were made by the Hon. Arthur Barclay, ex-president of Liberia, presiding officer, and thus ended the biggest day in the history of Monrovia College. Cumming's Restaurant 541 State Ave. Kansas City, Kans. ADVOCATE THE SEASON'S GREETING OF GRAND MASTER GREETING FROM THE M. W. K. S. G. L. OF F. AND A. A. Y. MASONS; NATIONAL (COMPACT) PRINCE HALL ORIGIN. A Merry Christmas and New Year Greeting: Dear Craftsmen and Ladies of the Heroines of Jericho: You will keep in mind the Masonic family is the altar, the standard of the national morals and should be in one place in the country, where the nation's "Lullaby" is sung and the hearts of loved ones are kept in tune with all that is sweet and pure. All Masonic homes should be sacred. From such homes we have the highest type of citizens, from whom the nation can expect the best things pos sible in the development of a great M. REV. J. M. BROADNAX, G. M. and lasting country. In the Masonic family, it is here that solid character is formed, making solid manhood and womanhood. Come forth, fellow craftsmen and heroines of Jericho. Be not a low churchman, but a high one. Remember, our land is dotted with all kinds of benevolent institutions for every pain and unfortunate condition of mankind and that angels of mercy are like the sands of the sea. We should be greatly encouraged and be led to believe that an all-wise Providence will guide the Compact-ship in the desired haven. Again I am wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. May peace and happiness abide with all and remember the greatest and most paramount thought of the age is the thought of Masonic relationship, in time and eternity, to God and his fellow man. "The Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man." This should appeal to us, as Masons, as no other question. I am elated in the way and manner our Courts and Crafts are working. Everything is moving along in peace and harmony, for the uplift of those who need our encouragement and assistance. Hence there is something in our very nature that binds us into a relationship that reveals more than a passing recognition. Give us more great men like Hon. Charles B. Griffith, attorney general of Kansas, and "The Birth of a Nation" would be kept out of Kansas. King Solomon Grand Lodge, with its 2,367 members are to a man against it. May the Lord Jesus Christ ever be your guide and stronghold. Fraternally yours, J. A. BROADNAX, Grand Master. 2325 Ruby Ave., Kansas City, Kas. Mrs. Cecelia Rozelle left Sunday night for Chicago, to visit her foster sister, Mrs. E. Kent. Misses Cecil Carroll, S. Miller and others will have a shower for Miss Olive Henry Saturday afternoon. Mr. A. Grant on Oakland, who has been sick three months, is a little better and able to be up a little. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER THE AWAKENING—THEN AWAKE—ALL YE. The Third Sermon on Our Awakening. Will be given at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, December 11th, 1923. This worthy undertaking grows out of the undertaking on the part of the Civic League to awaken in the members of our group the proper spirit of co-operation in all matters and things which pertain to the best in citizenship. Observation proves beyond all question that men are gregarious and, whether we would or not, we are grouped and form a distinct group. And the question comes home to us with telling force. Whether or not we will become conscious of that fact and use our consciousness to our material advantage, in all matters and things, or proceed blindly and unmindfully of the facts in the case; and thus continue, as commodity in the hands of all other groups, to our own great discomfiture and disavantage. It does seem that there can be but one answer. As follows, towit: "Every one of us should be there—on time, and should become widely AWAKE—and help to awaken others. Visit our many advertisers' Christmas stores. They are full of real bargains. COOMBS' BIG STORE. The Coombs store, 526-28 Minnesota avenue, successor to the Poyser Dry Goods company, marks an epoch to the public in the middle West in their three loaded down floors of merchandise. Since the closing out of the Poyser stock Mr. Coombs has remodeled the building inside and placed two large signs across the front, one at the third story and one at the second story. Every one of the three floors are weighted down with merchandise of wonderful values, as Mr. Coombs' slogan is "He Buys 'Em Cheap; He Sells 'Em Cheap." Mr. Coombs has been a great asset to the commercial life of Kansas City, and since coming here he has demonstrated to the thousands who have visited his store that he is a business man of value to our city and this community. Look over the advertisers in this issue for your Christmas shopping. They have great values and can save you dollars. PASEO Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Dr. Harry C. Rogers' address last Sunday was aptly illustrated and convincingly put. All were helped. Rev. J. D. Broadnax of the Argentine A. M. E. church will deliver the address next Sunday, December 16, at 3:30 p. m. sharp. Thoughts and ideas are developed here that will help through many a tight place in life's course. Don't miss. The men's Bible class that meets every Monday evening at 7 p. m. sharp is increasing in attendance. All are welcome. The enrollment in the boys' department shows a steady increase. The decorum of the boys is fine. Each boy learns the motto: "Clean Living, Clean Speech, Clean Games, Contagious Christian Character." Also this song sung to the tune, "Little Brown Jug:" "H! Ha! Ha! C. C. C. Y. M. C. A. is the place for me." The gymnasium classes are doing some pretty work on the horizontal bars, tumbling and wand drills. The dormitory men have organized two volley ball teams known as the Night Hawks, third floor; Club Feet, fourth floor. The first contest will be Friday evening, 6:30 p. m. sharp. The lineup is. as follows: Night Hawks—F. D. Brown, capt.; Thos. Williams, Roy Wilkins, Herbert Penn. Club Feet—F. T. Lane, capt.; Edward Hawkins, William Polk, A. J. Green. Free to the public. All are welcome. A great fight! Look out for the Christmas certificate membership plan. Get a member. Put the Y. M. C. A. on your visiting list. Number 1 PRESIDENT COOLIDGE PRAISED BY TUSKEGEE PRINCIPAL (Lincoln Service.) Washington, Dec. 14.—Declaring that the colored people of America have every reason to expect from President Coolidge "calm, deliberate, high-souled action," Dr. Robert Russa Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, has paid, a glowing tribute to the nation's Chief Executive in a fifteen-hundred-word editorial which appears in "The Tuskegee Student," the official organ of the institute. A deep feeling of loyalty must have inspired the educator when he wrote his estimate of the President, for kindly reference is made to Mr. Coolidge's remarks at the dedication of the Government Hospital for Colored Veterans of the World's War at Tuskegee on Lincoln's birthday, February 12, 1923, and emphasis is given to the sentiment which caused Mr. Coolidge to revere the policies of the martyred Abraham Lincoln. In other paragraphs of his editorial tribute to the President, Dr. Moton wrote: "Behind him there is the weight of New England tradition and the davantage of an extended career of effective public service. He brings to the presidency the atmosphere of traditions of liberty, of liberal education, of constitutional government and lofty ideals of citizenship. The transfer of these traditions and ideals to the sphere of the presidency of these United States must be the occasion of profound satisfaction to all those who wish to see America maintain her foremost position as the exemplar of enlightened democracy." * * * "He comes to power when momentous decisions must be made—decisions involving the foundation principles of our social order, the effects of which will be felt in the immediate future as well as in the long years which are to follow." * * * "Heretofore, our presidents have been chosen largely for their ability to hold things together, to maintain the status quo, if not indeed to brake the wheels of swiftly moving progress and forestall any sudden or radical change in the accustomed order of life. But twice now has Providence intervened to choose a president whom the politicians had rejected. Coolidge is an idealist, as was Roosevelt, and both are nevertheless regarded as practical men, though of almost opposite temperaments. It was the problem of the politicians to keep Roosevelt from talking. It seems to be their problem now to get Coolidge to talk. Yet, each is alike capable of resolute, determined action and both base their conduct upon the lofty principles of public duty. Both chart their course by the constitution." * * * "Twelve milloin black Americans are interested as never before in the man who occupies the presidential chair. The accession of Calvin Coolidge to the presidency bids fair to strengthen the hold of the Republican party upon the Negro vote throughout the country." * * * Touching upon a number of public utterances of the President, wherein he strongly set forth his beliefs in justice, reason and the avoidance of class distinctions, Dr. Moton said: "Negroes need not fear to give their confidence to a man whose conduct is based on principles such as these." After alluding to Mr. Coolidge's "Appoint Negro Policemen" order when Boston was in the toils of police strike difficulties and Coolidge was governor of the Massachusetts commonwealth, Dr. Moton concluded by saying: "Calvin Coolidge may therefore be expected to preserve inviolate those early traditions of the republic and to be, after nearly one hundred and fifty years of common struggle, sacrifice and achievement, the President of every section of the country and of all the people who pay allegiance to its flag." Visit our many advertisers' Christmas stores. They are full of real bargains. --- PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 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. 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. SHORT CUTS. (Lincoln Service.) There are 8,383 colored women working in cigar and tobacco factories. In the printing business there are 199 colored female compositors, linotypers and typesetters. It would be a nice compliment to name one of our numerous women's clubs in honor of the Empress Zaoditou of Abyssinia. There is considerable speculation as to who is best fitted, by education and training, to take up the mantle of the late and lamented Mary B. Talbert. Oberlin was the first co-educational college in the world and the first in the United States to admit Negro students. Most of our race in America descended from the Negroes of the Sudan, that part of Africa lying south of and adjacent to the Sahara. The words "white male" were eliminated from the Ohio state constitution at the recent election. The Klan opposed the amendment. For the first time in the history of Haiti, the months of July, August and September contributed materially to the total revenue income of the country. Contributing to the agricultural resources of the nation are 92 colored women dairy farm operators; 28 stock raisers, and 79,733 general farm operators. The Liberian coffees have never been favorites in the United States on account of their flavor. In Europe they are used for blending with other varieties. "The Negro does not look for, nor want social interracial co-operation. It is industrial, commercial and political co-operation that will give them constitutional rights and protection as men, women and citizens."—From the Advance Citizen. Immigration statistics count as Negro, or African (black)—aliens whose appearance indicates an admixture of Negro blood—whether coming from Cuba, or other islands of the West Indies, North or South America, Europe or Africa." Excluding the 50,000,000 or more dark inhabitants of India, the Negro race numbers fully 150,000,000, or about one-quarter the population of the Mongolian race. The number in Brazil alone is not much less than the colored population of the United States. Look over the advertisers in this issue for your Christmas shopping. They have great values and can save you dollars. Mrs. Carrie Miller, 920 Walker avenue, who has been confined to the house with illness for several weeks, was out to her church Sunday. Her many friends were very pleased to see her able to be out again. · Rev. C. E. Brooks, pastor of First A. M. E. church, is riding in his 1924 five-passenger coach car, which is a beauty. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 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. CHURCH NEWS The services all day Sunday were well attended and those present felt the presence and spirit of Christ. Presiding Elder W. T. Osborne delivered a masterly sermon at the 11 o'clock service to a large audience. Dr. Osborne is a great preacher and drives his sermons to the minds of his hearers. Five came forward and joined the church. At 3 p. m. another fine audience was present at the communion service. Rev. J. M. Watts of St. Luke broke the bread of life, and his message filled the hearts of his listeners. It was a Holy Ghost sermon and souls rejoiced. Dr. Osborne preached another wonderful sermon at 7:30 p. m. It was scholarly, and his audience received it with lasting impressions. The Sunday school had its usual large attendance, and a fine lesson was discussed. The Junior Allen League, after their lesson, was addressed by Rev. Mr. Bowers of the C. M. E. Church, which was one of great worth. The presiding elder also gave an excellent talk. The day was full of spiritual blessings. Quarterly conference was held Monday night by the presiding elder, and the reports were up to the past standard of the church, $254 being reported from leaders, public collection and two steward boards. This being the first quarter, with a new pastor and presiding elder, all were delighted at the close of the conference with the reports. The trustees and stewards are planning to install the budget system the first of the year, which is designed to put the church on a more systematic financial basis. Sunday, at 11 a. m., Rev. R. A. Adams, one of the church's great preachers, will preach. He comes from Ohio, where he is presiding elder. Come and hear this great preacher and bring someone with you. Come early for good seats. Visit our many advertisers' Christmas stores. They are fully of real bargains. Miss Garrett, the secretary of the Y. W. C. A., gave a fine program Sunday at the Forum at Metropolitan church. Some of the girls are lovely singers adn were encored. The secretary gave an instructive talk, and best of all was the Bible tableaux representing Mary, Martha, Pharaoh's daughter finding Moses, Queen Esther, and Mary with the Babe in the manger. All were applauded vociferously. The Forum, by motion, appointed a committee to draft resolutions against the showing of "The Birth of a Nation." Mr. Orestes Scott, a salesman of Nashville, Tenn., addressed the Forum. (He was here visting his parents on Freeman avenue.) The N. A. A. C. P. had a meeting at Summer high school Monday night. Mr. A. Wilson was re-elected president and Miss Marie Johnson is the secretary. Look over the advertisers in this issue for your Christmas shopping. They have great values and can save you dollars. The Civic League had a nice meeting Sunday adn meets again this Sunday at 2 p. m. at Methopolitan Temple. Mrs. Childs furnished the music for the Y. W. C. A. tableaux. Mr. and Mrs. Buckner are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Kemp, 841 Washington boulevard. Mrs. Edna Williams won the beautiful prize quilt at the Metropolitan bazaar. Mrs. Bell of St. Louis, is visiting he rniece, Mrs. M. A. Turner, 1244 Ann avenue. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES God gave us a lovely Sabbath December 9, and many hundreds attended church at 11 a. m. Pastor Bronson gave a very able discourse, which was gratefully received. We were rewarded by stalwart men uniting with the church. Persons join every Sunday and some are new converts. Mrs. Thomas, president of the choir, sang a pretty solo. The Sunday school is thriving greatly, and the B. Y. B. U. is hard to excel. Each group strives to outdo the other. Mrs. Lelia Guest sang beautifully for them. At 8 p. m. a fine sermon was preached on The Triumphant Savior." Mrs. Pickens sang a solo from the hymnal on "Think on Thy Ways." It received many fervent "amens." It is fine for a hymn to be sung by the congregation when the invitation is extended for joiners, as that is one of the times that all get to praise God; and the Bible says, "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord." Really, singing is one of the best ways to parise God, as hymns express our prayers and thanks and submission to our Maker. Our pastor liked the tableaux rendered at the Forum so well he has asked the standing committee to arrange some more. It was really a pageant, but for a church "procession" is the most solemn form. Next Sunday, December 16th, our pastor will preach two more of his series of sermons, and the choirs will be augmented to fifty voices each. The music school gave a fine recital Wednesday night and the sewing circle and junior choir gave a nice program Friday night. Come worship with us Sunday, December 16, and join and enjoy our beautiful church home while on earth. Hear Rev. R. A. Adams of Ohio at First A. M. E. church Sunday morning. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH (Quindaro, Kansas) REV. J. S. PAYNE, Pastor. Services Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. Allen League, 6:30 P. M. Evening Service, 7:30 P. M. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Fouth and Stewart Streets Rev. S. D. Rhone, Pastor. Rev. N. B. Robinson, Asst. Pastor Residence, 128 Greeley Ave. Phone, Fairfax 2330. The state president of art clubs has asked Mrs. M. C. Matthews, who wrote the prize song-poem of teh state federation, to write a poem for Mrs. Mary B. Talbott's memorial, to be the second Sunday in January at the Forum. Mrs. Eskridge also has asked her to write a poem to be illustrated, so write. The Santa Fe company gave their employees a fine banquet in Topeka. A carload, led by Mr. Patterson Gayden, went up, and Prof. J. P. King was one of the main speakers. They will have a banquet here at the new hall at Fifth and Virginia on the 24th. The Christian church is having a bazaa rthis week. Pleasant Green Baptist church, Rev. George McNeal, pastor, are in a revival. All are invited to these meetings. The funeral of Mrs. Clara Clark, an old citizen, was held from Eighth Street Baptist church Wednesday afternoon. She was a good Christian. Mr. and Mrs. William Rice on Nebraska left for Frankfort, Kas., last Thursday to attend the funeral of Mr. Rice's father. Alpha Art club had a nice meeting at Miss Gertie Jackson's last Friday and will meet with Mrs. J. H. Clayborne this Friday, December 14th. J. P. McNair, 952 Freeman avenue, has been on the sick list for several days, but is improving. The Sweet Shop 120 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 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. Corner Fifth Street and State Ave. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor 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. Teachers meeting Thursday, 7 p. m. Choir practice, Friday night, 8.00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Sundays, 5 P. M. The members and friends of Mt. Olive Baptist that make up our congregation of religious worshippers gathered a little late Sunday but finally formed into a large number. The Sunday school was on time and had a good lesson. The pastor took for a text Romans 8:18, 24, 25: "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us. 24.—For we are saved by hope; but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25. But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Subject, "Christian Hope." He laid great stress on hope and faith to such extent that his hearers were blessed with spiritual food. The services were good and the sermon also touched on the great move to be made by the churches to do their part in helping to keep the great injurious moving picture, "The Birth of a Nation," out of Kansas. The night services were also spiritual and good. We were blessed with a sermon from Rev. Truly, who took for a text John 1:1—"In the beginning was the word and the word was with God." He preached a great sermon and Rev. Mosley closed the discourse with great honor and glory to God. The hearers feasted from the discourses. The meeting was well blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit. Two additions to the church during the day's service. The B. Y. P. U. had a grand program at 5 o'clock Sunday evening. The Red Rose club from King Solomon Baptist church gave us some soothing and harmonious vocal music. Come again, boys, we enjoyed it. We learn that Rev. Mosley's wife has been very sick in Arkansas and is better and expecting to come home soon. Read the Advocate. Come to our services. Boyd Cleaning Co. Boyd Cleaning Co. D. C. Kingman, Mgr. Rug Weaving Expert Cleaners of Oriental and Domestic Rugs Rugs Made from Old Carpet 1015 N. 13th St, Kansas City Phone Drexel 2273 Established 18 years Furnished to Churches, Schools and Homes at SPECIAL PRICES. Our 1923 Christmas Price List is now ready for distribution. Send for yours NOW—at once. Special care taken of the out of town orders. We strive to give you the same quality as last year. SWANCY'S EXCHANGE. 2060 N. Third St. Kansas City, Kansas COLORED AGENTS WANTED To organize lodges for an old established fraternal insurance society. Sick, accident and death benefits. Our agents are making big money. Address Field Dept. The American Workmen, 716 Eleventh St., N. W. Washington, D. C. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Own Your Own Home or Property. It Pays 7 rooms, water, light and gas, $2,500 at $450 cash. Nine rooms, modern, garage. Lot 50x125, $3,500, at $950 cash. Nine rooms, strictly modern, also 2 room house in the rear, $2,600 at $750 cash. Six rooms, water, light and gas. Lot 30x130. $2,500 at $500 cash. Six rooms, city water, newly decorated, $1,250 at $250 cash. Six rooms. Queen Anne, corner lot 33x130. Strictly modern, newly decorated $3,850 at $1,000 cash. FLATS, FARMS, VACANT. ALSO OTHER BARGAINS. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone Fairfax 0255. Res. 4106, 4859 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the Matter of the Estate of Preston M. Davidson, Deceased, No. 11,352. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 17th day of December( 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 adjusting who were the heirs of the said deceased. LIZZIE DAVIDSON, Adm'n. of the estate of Preston M. Davidson. 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 20th day of November, A. D., 1923. JOHN T. SIMS, (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First Published, Nov. 23, 1923.) 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. 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. DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 547 State Avenue FOR SALE. 7-acre tract, with small barn, four blocks from Frisco depot, Olathe, Kansas, $2350; $650 down, $10 per month and interest. 7-room modern home, 50 ft, close in; $4250; 400, terms to suit. Two garages. 7-room strictly modern, new and never occupied, $5000; $700, 50 ft. by 240 ft. Garage under house. Vacant lots near Western University, $125 to $350; $25 down, $6 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, 25 ft. $1650; $200 down, $8 per month and interest monthly. 8-room house, modern except heat, 50 ft., $3300; $800 down, terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 ft, close in, $900; $150 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, 25 ft. close in, $1500, $200 down, terms to suit. Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. 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 MASONIC LODGES FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall. 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p. m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. 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. Silver Chord Lodge No. 104 F. & A. A. York Masons. 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. COOMBS' CLOSING OUT SALE of $10,000 Worth of Dolls and Toys of A11 Kinds YOU KNOW OUR OTHER BIG SALE! NO TIME TO WAIT NOW! THIS SALE IS A WONDER! THE CROWDS WILL BE HERE! WE DO NOT DEAL IN TOYS. These are somewhat out of our line. These Dolls and Toys had already been bought for christmas when we bought this store. We had to take them we had no choice. We Took Them and Now We're Going to Sell Them! -AND SELL THEM CHEAP!!! Friday, December 14, 1923. of $10,000 WE DO NOT DEAL IN line. These Dolls a hristmas when we —we had no choice. We Took Them a -AND SEL YOU I THIS Unbleached Muslin, 36 in. wide yard 121-2c OUTINGS Yard— 15c OUTINGS 15c 9-4 Sheeting; good quality; 45c MEN'S 6.00-7.00 SHOES Extra fine values in Men's DRESS SHOES, nice big assortment of styles and sizes; now, choice 4.85 Bleached Muslin; yard wide; yard— 15c 72x90 3-lb. Cotton Batts; each 98c Ribbons, 1 lot narrow, all colors; yard— 5c Ribbons, values to 20c yard; yard— 10c Your choice of one lot 1.00 BEADS— 39c 75c BABY BLANKETS 39c 2nd Floor CORSETS All Poyser's 2.50 CORSETS, Rengo Belt, Crown and Thompson; Choice— 1.69 Your choice of one lot of BEADS, value to 2.50 for— 79c 3.00 and 3.50 IVORY SETS for baby, on sale 1.98 2nd Floor 5.00 BLANKETS Plain or Fancy Plaids, 66x80, extra fine 5.00 BLANKETS for these days; pair— 3.98 Women's 4.00 and 5.00 OX-FORDS and SLIPPERS; many patterns to select from— 2.98 At Half Price 50 Air Rifles,200 Sleds 100 Doll Trunks,Croquet Sets Wagons,15 Velocipedes 24 Blackboards and Desks Combined Educational Boards and Many Other Items Ladies' New Style SWEATERS 5.00 Values 3.98 4.00 BLANKETS Big 66x80, double, extra heavy, 4.00 BLANKETS; they have the weight; now- 2.98 50c DOLL SUIT CASES 34c 1.50 CHILDREN'S CHAIRS 1.00 SILK TIES Men's 1.00, fine SILK TIES; nice big assortment of these; closing-out price— 48c A COOMBS? BARGAIN 2000 Sh All Sizes Here FOR WOMEN Sizes 2½ to 8, Military H Heels, worth 1.00 A GOLDE You Want 100 Pa Shoes Sizes Here—Brown or H FOR WOMEN AND MISS Military Heels, High H eels, worth to 10.00 pair .00 a Pa OLDEN O Want It-- All Sizes Here—Brown or Black FOR WOMEN AND MISSES Sizes 21/2 to 8, Military Heels, High Heels and Lower Heels, worth to 10.00 pair— 1.00 a Pair A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Right When You Want It----Right Now for Christmas SUCCESSOR to the Poyser Dry Goods Co. --- --- 1.00 RED CHAIRS 67c DOLL CHAIRS 25c THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 3.50 DOLL TRUNKS 1.75 3.25 SLEDS 1.63 Ladies' 1.50 FELT OR SATIN SLIPPERS, all colors, all sizes for— 98c 1 lot of WOMEN'S DRESS Serge and Wool; value to 12.50— 5.00 Men's Elk Scout Shoes 1.98 Men's 3.50 Work Shoes, all sizes 2.50 Men'a Fancy SILK TIES; 1.50 and 2.00 values 98c Pairs HE BUYS 'EM CHEAP COOMBS KANSAS CITY. KANS AND WICHITA HE SELLS 'EM CHEAP THEY ALL GO AT $ \frac{1}{3} $ to $ \frac{1}{2} $ OFF At 1-3 Off 10000 Original Prices Ranging 200 Do Prices from $1 100 Aut Prices from $1 And Thousand OOO Doll Sales Ranging from $1.95 OOO Doll Buggies Sales from $1.00 to $20 OOO Automobiles Sales from $11.00 to $30 Thousands of Oth 1000 Dolls Original Prices Ranging from $1.95 to $12.00 200 Doll Buggies Prices from $1.00 to $20.00 100 Automobiles Prices from $11.00 to $30.00 And Thousands of Other Toys LADIES: UNIONS 1.50 and 2.00 UNIONS, fleeced and medium weights, long sleeves or without sleeves; choice- Children's and Misses' Stitch-Down Shoes, 2.50 values 1.48 Children's Coats, $7 to $9 Value 4.98 Ladies IN T ies' Co IN THIS SALE alf Price inter Coats, fine Silk H h Coats, Bolivia, etc., and Capes all go. Ladies' Coats New Fall and Winter Coats, fine Silk Plushes, fine Fur Trimmed Cloth Coats, Bolivia, etc., new Jackets and Capes all go. 49.50 Coats.....24.75 40.00 Coats.....20.00 35.00 Coats.....17.50 25.00 Coats.....12.50 20.00 Coats.....10.00 --- 98c Men's Fine Dress Shoes 3.45 Fine 10.00 Bath Robes 6.48 50c SAND ENGINES 35c 50c WHEELBARROWS 25c Dolls from $1.95 to $12.00 Buggies 0.00 to $20.00 Domobiles 0.00 to $30.00 S of Other Toys Corduroy Bath Robes, 5.00 Values 3.85 Dresses, all sizes, wool or silk to 22.50 value 8.85 2.25 ROLLER SKATES 1.50 4.50 BOXING GLOVES 3.00 6.50 BOXING SET 4.33 Men's 35.00 and 40.00 SUITS well made; our price 24.85 MEN'S WINTER WEAR Regular 1.25 SHIRTS and DRAWERS, heavy fleeced; each 69c Coats IS SALE— Price fine Silk Plushes, fine Fur olivia, etc., new Jackets all go. 24.75 20.00 17.50 12.50 10.00 ight When Christmas 526-28 Minnesota Ave. K. C. Kans. --- PAGE THREE ALE 11 Kinds 1/2 OFF NOW! HERE! inds FF Men's Fancy SILK SOCKS; 1.00 value— 48c Men's and Boys' 2.50, 3.00 and 3.50 CAPS; on sale 1.48 Men's 2.00 and 2.50 AUTO GLOVES— 1.48 Men's 1.50 DRESS SHIRTS, beautiful patterns— 98c Men's 1.50 Ribbed UNION SUITS— 98c Men's Fine DRESS GLOVES, 2.75 quality; now 1.98 7.50 ATHLETIC OUTFIT 5.00 Men's 2.50 and 3.00 DRESS SHIRTS, in this sale— 1.48 Men's 5.00 FLANNEL SHIRTS; on sale— 2.48 WORK SHIRTS Men's 1.00 heavy, blue Chev- lot WORK SHIRTS; now— 79c Men's 20.00 and 22.50 SUITS; all sizes— 14.85 Men's 1.75 Heavy Fleeced UNION SUITS 1.19 About One Hundred On Sale Thursday, 9 a.m. LADIES' HATS 1.00 Been Selling 5.00 and 3.00 OVERALLS Men's 220 Denim, double stitched, extra value; Jackets to match 1.39 Men's 25.00 and 30.00 SUITS; now priced 19.95 Boys' Heavy SWEATERS, Brown only; 2.00 grade— 98c --- Closing Out! ```markdown ``` Men's Watch Lot 1 $18 value Watch white gold case, now only $9.45 Lot 3 $25 Value, 15-jewel Elgin, case, now o $18.45 Kasse Kassel Jewelry Co. SQUARE DEAL JEWELER Jewelry and China at wholesale prices We are quitting the Jewelry and China part of our business. If Prices will be any inducement, you will buy your Christmas presents here. Wholesale prices at Retail. JOHNSON Optical and Jewelry Shop 748 Minnesota Avenue Brotherhood Bldg. For Quick Sale List Your Property with J. M. Petty's Live and Let Live Real Estate Company Phone Fifield 0922R 419 Greeley Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Ideas for Gift Seekers 3 n, fancy white gold only 55 White gold shapes, value 15-jewel, r in white go el Jewelry R 54 Basket of Blooming Plants. Combinations of Ornamental Plants in Containers, the Natural Perpetual Flowers in splendor and grace. Corsages of Roses, Violets, Sweet Peas, etc. Christmas Wreaths and Holiday Decorations, Green Roping, the choicest kind. The perfect flower vase, tinted colors, for the dinner table for any occasion. Early ordering will be greatly appreciated. Moseley Florist 724 MINNESOTA AVENUE Fairfax 4100 Flowers delivered in a few hours time by our rapid telegraph system. Be sure to "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" The patter of tiny feet was heard from the head of the stairs. Mrs. Kinderby raised her hand, warning the members of her bridge club to be silent. "Hush!" she said softly. "The children are going to deliver their goodnight message. It always gives me a feeling of reverence to hear them. Listen!" There was a moment of tense silence, then: "Mamma," came the message in a shrill whisper, "Willie found a bedbug."—Ithaca Journal-Mews. LOT 1 White gold Wrist Watch, fancy case, sapphire stem, values at $20.00 for $9.45 LOT 2 White gold Wrist Watch, 16-jewel, popular shapes, values to $25.00 for $14.95 LOT 3 15-jewel, rectangular shapes, sapphire stem, in white gold case, values to $35.00 $24.45 --- Quantity and Quality Our Motto Lot 2 $20 value Elgin Watch, g o l d mounted, white case, now only— $12.95 Let Flowers Say "Merry Christmas" GIFT SUGGESTIONS anywhere any time GOOD-NIGHT MESSAGE THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 548 MINNESOTA AVENUE A FEW OF OUR BAR GAINS FOR CHRISTMAS Store of Quality A Miles' Grocery Store is the headquarters for first class groceries. These are a few of our Christmas Bargains: Selected F. and S. Sliced Peaches, 3 cans.....25c Sweet Corn, 3 cans.....25c Snyder Pork and Beans; 3 cans 25c Hand Packed Tomatoes, 3 cans 25c Splendid Pink Beans, 3 cans.....25c Wisconsin Field Peas, 3 cans.....25c Black Raspberries in Heavy Syrup, 2 cans.....25c All kinds of fruits, nuts and candy. Everything in the meat line: Veal Chops, Baby Beef, Veal Steak Porks of all kind. Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Fat Hens. Swift Premium Bacon and Hams. A Miles' Grocery 1208 North Ninth Street Kansas City, Kansas CALL FAIRFAX 3818 Mr. Leftout—I can't see why that rough neck professional wrestler is so popular with the girls. He, can't dance. Miss Todd—He is a little chummy on his feet but he knows so many delightfully novel holds. That Day Long Ago By F. H. SWEET (@ 1923, Western Newspaper Union) Saleemly, plausibly, church halls are stalls To us a message across the white sands, Cherubly, lovingly, to us are bringing tithege that first hew brought ages ago tithege that make men's hearts Jesus and plains Feyfully, tenderly, church halls are shining Ca as their greetings across the deep sown, Briefly fresh hope in the hearts that are climbing Epiphard in search of that swelling of glam, Such as the skyparks felt Agnes age, When they were called by the Star's tender glam. POOR THING Joz HARDEN Plum Pudding—Alas for the good old days of brandy sauce! Nothing Was Lent The caller looked flushed and indignant. "Are you the society editor?" she inquired. "Yes, madam. What can I do for you?" "Your paper said in its account of the affair at my house that floral decorations 'lent beauty' to the scene." I wish you would have your paper state that the floral beauty was not lent; everything was paid for." ER—WHAT? Lady—That gentleman was most polite. What is he? Friend—A civil engineer. TIME WILL TELL A youngster visiting his indulgent aunt partook heartily of cake and preserves. When asked if he hadn't had all that was good for him, he replied that he didn't know. "But what do you think?" "Ain't no use thinkin'." "Well, you're a funny boy," said his aunt. "When will you know?" "In half an hour." "And how will you know?" "Well, that's easy. If I ain't sick in half an hour, I'll be sorry I didn't take more; and if I'm sick I'll be sorry I took so much. That's the only way to tell that I know of." A Perfect Excuse. The little girl had thrown a stick at her sister, a year or two her senior. "Katherine," said daddy, "did you throw that stick at your sister?" "Yes, daddy," was the defiant reply. "Why did you do it?" Why do you do it? "Because," instantly replied the youngster, with her eyes flashing, "afterward she hit me." Dreams Not Pleasant. "And you say you have the same nightmare every night?" the doctor inquired. "What is it?" "To my wife," the patient explained. Pathfinder. West End Pharmacy 1308 North Tenth Street The Service Store of the West End Phone Fairfax 4566—3606 EXCELLENT CHOICE GIFT are an excellent assortment of very useful and fun. A few suggestions: Imported and domes waters, very fine toilet sets, namely Mavis set, Frivoli, Three Flowers, etc. Imported Ma- cy Sets (Comb Brush and Mirror) Gold Co- tain Pen, Hand painted perfume atomizers. West End Pharmacy 1308 North Tenth Street The Service Store of the West End Phone Fairfax 4566-3606 EXCELLENT CHOICE GIFTS We have an excellent assortment of very useful and choice gifts to select from. A few suggestions: Imported and domestic perfumes and toilet waters, very fine toilet sets, namely Mavis, Djer Kiss, Ultra Boquet, Frivoli, Three Flowers, etc. Imported Manicure Sets, 3-piece Ivory Sets (Comb Brush and Mirror) Gold Compact Cases, Gold Fountain Pen, Hand painted perfume atomizers. OTHER USEFUL GIFTS Box Paper, Cigars, Pipes, Fl Bill Folders, Razors (Safety), Ch many other useful gifts. Have Your Packa Everybody is welcome to our wrapped and stamped, ready for everything you need. Paper, Cigars, Pipes, Flashlights, Vasser Boxes, Razors (Safety), Christmas Cards, Seals, useful gifts. Have Your Package Wrapped Up body is welcome to our store to have you and stamped, ready for presenting or mailing you need. Box Paper, Cigars, Pipes, Flashlights, Vasser Box Chocolates, Bill Folders, Razors (Safety), Christmas Cards, Seals, Stamps and many other useful gifts. Have Your Package Wrapped Here Everybody is welcome to our store to have your packages wrapped and stamped, ready for presenting or mailing. We have everything you need. Registered Druggist We also have everything in scriptions carefully compounded for and Deliver. Free Delivery Day or Clayborne The Fancy New Fancy N Candy for the Extra Fine D FANCY DRESS Turkeys, Ducks, to have everything in the Drug and Sundry carefully compounded by Registered Druggist deliver. Delivery Day or Night—Quick ayborne's Mar The Fancy Grocer New Fancy Nuts, 1923 Crop Candy for the Whole Family Extra Fine Delicious Fruits FANCY DRESSED POULT Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Chicken We also have everything in the Drug and Sundry line. Prescriptions carefully compounded by Registered Druggist. We call for and Deliver. Free Delivery Day or Night—Quick Service Clayborne's Market The Fancy Grocer New Fancy Nuts, 1923 Crop Candy for the Whole Family Extra Fine Delicious Fruits FANCY DRESSED POULTRY Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Chicken FRESH MEATS Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork. Sausage. Fish, Oyster We have everything for Meat. Candied Pineapple, Lemon, Orange Peal and Cit ef, Veal and Pork. Try our Fancy Husage. Fish, Oysters and Country Prod have everything for your Fruit Cake Candied Pineapple, Candied Cherries Orange Peal and Citron. Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork. Try our Fancy Home Made Sausage. Fish, Oysters and Country Produce We have everything for your Fruit Cake and Mince Meat. Candied Pineapple, Candied Cherries, Candied Lemon, Orange Peal and Citron. OH YOU BABY BEEF! CLAYBORNE Phone Fiarfax 2682 On 10th CLAYBORNE'S MARKET arfax 2682 On 10th Street at Washin CLAYBORNE'S MARKET Phone Fiarfax 2682 On 10th Street at Washington Blvd. WELL NAMED First Tramp—Wy does de fellers call Joe de Missing Link? Second Tramp—Cos he escaped from de chain-gang. Gets it Quicker. Everything comes to him who waits, But here is one that's slicker. The man who goes after what he wants, Gets it a darn sight quicker! Friday, December 14, 1923. End macy Tenth Street of the West End x 4566—3606 CHOICE GIFTS of very useful and choice gifts Imported and domestic perfumes sets, namely Mavis, Djer Kiss, ers, etc. Imported Manicure Sets, and Mirror) Gold Compact Cases, perfume atomizers. Ashlights, Vasser Box Chocolates, Christmas Cards, Seals, Stamps and ge Wrapped Here or store to have your packages presenting or mailing. We have the Drug and Sundry line. Pre- y Registered Druggist. We call Night—Quick Service E's Market y Grocer fruits, 1923 Crop Whole Family Delicious Fruits USED POULTRY Cheese and Chicken Try our Fancy Home Made and Country Produce your Fruit Cake and Mince Candied Cherries, Candied on. E'S MARKET n Street at Washington Blvd. O. H. McFIELD The Practical TAILOR AND CLEANER Who Knows How to Do and Does It 2103½ North Third Street Fairfax 2822 --- Our Gift Department --- Grossman Sells for Less DRASTIC LADIES COATS A EVERY GARMENT 1-3 Less T COME AND SEE THE SEE T Toys Visit our Toy Department in this GROSS 638-6 We Reach ALI WE THANK FOR EVER THOUGHT, WORD, D SPOKEN BY YOU R DIAMOND REAL ESTATE A MERRY CHRISTMAS PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Diamond Real Geo. McClelland, Phone Fairfax 547 State Avenue, Kansas DRASTIC REDUCTIONS EVERY GARMENT MUST BE SOLD—PRICES CUT COME AND SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS AND SEE THE GREAT SAVING Toys Toys Toys Visit our Toy Department. The greatest selection ever shown in this city—Prices Reduced. GROSSMAN'S We Reach Them ALL WE THANK FOR EVERY KIND THOUGHT, WORD, DEED OR ACT SPOKEN BY YOU FOR THE DIAMOND REAL ESTATE COMPANY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL Diamond Real Estate Co. Geo. McClelland, President Phone Fairfax 2287 547 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas --- I Friday, December 14, 1923. Exclusive Christmas Gifts Christmas Cards Eversharp Pencils 39c to $8.00 Sheaffer Fountain -Pens Gold Eversharp Pencil With Gold Pen to Match $8.50 Bibles and Testaments Books Picture Frames Made to Order HARRY T. TIBBS GIFT SHOP Phone Drexel 0155 604 Minnesota Avenue Meet Me at Grossman's REDUCTION CHILDREN'S TO DRESSE MUST BE SOLD—PRICES O n Regular Price BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS GREAT SAVING Toys Toys the greatest selection ever s Prices Reduced. SMAN'S DUCTIONS CHILDREN'S RESSES OLD—PRICES CUT Regular Price MULTI GARMENTS AND AVING Toys t selection ever shown reduced. MAN'S venue THE IDEAL PHARMACY 638-640 Minnesota Avenue ch Them LL FOR EVERY KIND RD, DEED OR ACT OU FOR THE ESTATE COMPANY CHRISTMAS AND A NEW YEAR TO ALL Real Estate Co. land, President airfax 2287 Kansas City, Kansas THURSDAY DEC is PAY D nem THE I PHARM RSDAY DECEMBER is PAY DAY for Y DECEMBER 6TH Y DAY for THURSDAY DECEMBER 6TH is PAY DAY for 1923 XMAS SAVINGS FUND A Check for Your Share will be delivered to you on presentation of your Card. The 1924 Club will start DECEMBER 10TH DECEMBER 10TH We hope to have the pleasure Applications taken until January Do you know what results regular Savings Department? A (the average of Christmas Savin Interest at 3% compounded se e to have the pleasure of enrolling you taken until January 15, 1924, ON. You know what results will be gottenings Department? A Weekly deposit of Christmas Savings), in FIFTEEN 3% compounded semi-annually— the pleasure of enrolling you again. January 15, 1924, ONLY. It results will be gotten from our ment? A Weekly deposit of $2.00 (as Savings), in FIFTEEN YEARS funded semi-annually— We hope to have the pleasure of enrolling you again. Applications taken until January 15, 1924, ONLY. Do you know what results will be gotten from our regular Savings Department? A Weekly deposit of $2.00 (the average of Christmas Savings), in FIFTEEN YEARS Interest at 3% compounded semi-annually— Total amount paid in $1500.00 Interest compounded 463.26 Total accumulation $1963.26 Why not invest your XMAS ENT SAVINGS account and wa We can also care for all you Line, Checking Accounts, Invest In fact, every Legitimate Bank THE MINNESOTA AVEN MINnesota Avenue an THE BANK OF PERSE It invest your XMAS SAVINGS in an NGS account and watch it Grow? We also care for all your needs in the ing Accounts, Investments, Real Eas- ry Legitimate Banking Service. MINNESOTA AVENUE STATE BANK Minnesota Avenue and Fifth Street THE BANK OF PERSONAL SERVICE or XMAS SAVINGS in a PERMAN- and watch it Grow? For all your needs in the Banking S, Investments, Real Estate Loans. State Banking Service. A AVENUE STATE BANK Revenue and Fifth Street OF PERSONAL SERVICE. Why not invest your XMAS SAVINGS in a PERMANENT SAVINGS account and watch it Grow? We can also care for all your needs in the Banking Line, Checking Accounts, Investments, Real Estate Loans. In fact, every Legitimate Banking Service. THE MINNESOTA AVENUE STATE BANK Minnesota Avenue and Fifth Street THE BANK OF PERSONAL SERVICE 2320 North Fifth Street Drexel 1195 A Full Line of Pure Drugs PERFUMES AND TOILET ARTICLES FINE CHRISTMAS BOXES OF GANDY Prescriptions Carefully Compounded A Store of Real Service N. W. BAILEY, Mgr. RUSSEL HOLMES, Pharmacist Prompt Attention to Phone Calls THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE T WAS Christmas Eve, and the stars were holding a conference. 皇 Star of Bethlehem Outshone All at Conference of the Heavenly Bodies In the sky, because it was against the law of night, so they managed to talk by ray-dio! That is, each star sent a ray toward a certain spot, where all the other rays were shining, and this made the conference! "Star talk"! Words of light! It was a very bright and busy time. The largest stars did the most talking; they had a good deal to say about the way they shone when the moon was away. "We are not only beautiful to look at," they declared, "but we help folks to get about on dark nights. The earth folks like to look at us, and wonder about us. We are very important!" If stars could swell with pride, these stars A would have burst. When they had talked very hard for about an hour, a small, slender shaft of light twinkled into their midst. "Who are you?" came a chorus of shining voices. "I am the Star of Bethlehem," was the answer. The other stars had never heard of her. They were inclined to hush her up. But there was something so sweet, so penetrating, so beautiful in her light that they were constrained to give heed. "What is your history?" then demanded the largest and oldest star. The Star of Bethlehem quivered with a clear radiance which seemed to have all the colors of the rainbow. "An angel with a torch came and lighted me the very first Christmas Eve. I shone with a special luster and guided many people to the manger in Bethlehem, where the Christ Child lay with his Mother Mary. Shepherds saw me while they were watching their sheep on the hillside. And other angels of blinding beauty sang near me. They played on golden harps. The sky shone with a heavenly glory. There has never been a night so wonderful." The other stars listened with awe. Before this sweet, compelling light they felt silent and humble. Then, for an instant, there came an incomparable brilliance. The Star of Bethlehem blazed in Indescribable beauty. And faint and far came the music of harps and singing . . . "For Christ the Lord is born!" (@1923, Western Newspaper Union.) Judged by the Sound. Father—Great Scott! Has Polly got her music lesson mixed up with her gymnasium hour? Mother—Of course not. Why do you ask? Father—I thought from the way she was playing she might have thoughtlessly taken the plano for a punching bag. HE'S RIGHT She—I don't speak to strangers. He—Well, all I want is to get acquainted. Then we won't be strangers. Not Then. "Talk may be cheap," Said Bill MoGlock; "But not when the plumber China with the cook." Beggie-I was out with Peggy last night, and she fell down and sprained her ankle. Hubby—Yes, but I didn't suppose you were going to get put out at every little thing.—Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. T SHOP e Candies Best ce In Town to Buy Your Christmas Candies BEN GERBER 720 MINNESOTA AVENUE BEN GERBER 720 MINNESOTA AVENUE Men and Women BUY YOU LOTHE N CRED The Leader EASY MAYMENTS GREENBERG BROS 524 MINNESOTA AVE. x 4519 Free Delive James A. Smith YOUR WES EDIT der ERG BROS NESOTA AVE. 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HARRIS We wish you a Merry and Jolly Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE When Dreams Come True inferm20d 4 undermost THE frost is bright, The lamps shine white Along the city streets to light; The people throng Those streets along, With here a jett and there a song. Can they not bear Where, fatal yet clear, Across the night-winds, drawing near, Strange music swells Of crescent-bells, While rich and deep the instance smells? Too blind they are To watch from far The rising of the Sacred Star; Too quick and loud, The hastening crowd, To sense before a Manger, bowed. O hearts of men, Grow soft again! Miracles happen now as when On Mary told The Savior smiled: Christ lives in every new-born child! Anchorage, la Chicago Daily Tribune Yes, Santa Was Here I At the Zoo. I asked the elephant How, fast a rabbit ran; "I can't tell you," he said, "But think the pelican." Likeness of the Dearest Woman in the World; a Christmas Gift to Lonesome Son Likeness of the Dearest Woman in the World, a Christmas Gift to home and Lonesome Son he was a full-grown man. Other years he had been near enough to go back home for Christmas, but now his work had sent him across the continent and he couldn't possibly manage the trip. He had some excellent new friends and he was going to have Christmas dinner with them. And the family from home had sent a beautiful Christmas box—every member of the family had sent a present. It had been tied with holly and red ribbon, and he had opened it. Christmas Eve. But now it was. Christmas morning and he was just a little bit homesick. Yes, just a little bit—perhaps it was more than a little bit! And then came the postman's ring. He had received all his presents, cards, too, from his friends at home who would not send presents, but who had remembered him. Yes, he had been very fortunate. The homesickness he felt was only natural. And then he opened the small package which the postman's ring had brought to him. It was a photograph of his mother, and it arrived on Christmas day. And under it was a little note, just a few words of love and devotion and a Christmas greeting. He felt better already! For, even though there must at times be separations, he had so wonderful a home and mother that even though they were apart, actually, their thoughts, and spirits were as close together as though they were not separated. It was an excellent photograph of his mother, too. What a perfect Christmas morning gift! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. —Charles Wesley. "I'd rather be right than be President" I heard the Honorable cry. "You're in no immediate danger Of e'er being either," says I. FURNITURE AND HARDWARE GIFTS FOR THE HUSBAND, GIFTS FOR THE WIFE, GIFTS FOR THE BOY, AND GIFTS FOR THE GIRL. Why not spend your money where your dollar is worth most? If I haven't got it in stock, my time and car is at your service to take you to the wholesalehouse where you have an unlimited variety from which to make your choice, without any obligation to buy. If you don't believe its E-Z Pickens, Come and See. Come In and Save Money All kinds of Rugs: Axminster, Wilton Velvet, Brussell, etc. Living Room Suites, Dining Room Suites, Bed Room Suites, Extra Chairs and Rockers, Floor Lamps, Cedar Chests, Day Beds and Night Beds, Kitchen Cabinets, Gas Ranges, Coal Ranges and Combination Ranges. Cooking Utensils: Aluminum, Granite, Steel, Iron and Tin, any kind. Coaster Wagons and Kiddie Cars. Be Sure you get the right neighborhood and find the right door. R. PICKENS' SON YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD BUY HER A DRESS AND PAY NEXT YEAR DRESS YOUR CHILDREN ON THE CREDIT PLAN Chiropractic Adjustments Get Sick People Well For the Reason it relieves the pressure on the Spinal Nerves caused by Vertebra being out of place, this allows the vital force to flow over the Nerves Unhindered and when this is done HEALTH MUST FOLLOW. and in fact it is good for practically all diseases. Come and I will explain Chiropractic to you more thoroughly. Consultation Costs you nothing. DR. MILTON COUNTS Palmer School Graduate Hours—10-12 a. m., 3:30-6 p. m. Other Hours by Appointment 1924 Walnut Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas—Mrs. Rosetta Pursley's Residence. DREXEL 3162 Friday, December 14, 1923. Special on HARDWARE KENS' furnish your That Last? KITS FOR THE WIFE, GIFT KITS FOR THE GIRL. Are your dollar is worth most and car is at your service you have an unlimited variety without any obligation to buy. Kens, Come and See. Save Money Wilton Velvet, Brussell, et quites, Bed Room Suites, Extra Cedar Chests, Day Beds and Ranges, Coal Ranges and Con Aluminum, Granite, Steel, Iron and Kiddie Cars. Worhood and find the right doo KENS' SON A AVENUE KANSAS CITY, KANSA EDIT IS GOOD A DRESS EXT YEAR CHILDREN EDIT PLAN. STYLE SHOP 508 Minnesota Avenue Practic Adjustment Sick People Well Reason it relieves the pressure ed by Vertebra being out of place ce to flow over the Nerves Un done HEALTH MUST FOLLOW Practic Adjustments Are Good Adjustments Get Simple Well In the pressure on the Spinning out of place, this allow the Nerves Unhindered and JUST FOLLOW. Points Are Good For Neuritis Lumbago Rheumatism Colds Pneumonia Tonallitis Constipation Sciatica Epilepsy Appendicitis is good for practically all disease in Chiropractic to you more than it suits you nothing. DR. MILTON COUNTS Palmer School Graduate Hours—10-12 a. m., 3:30-6 p. m. Other Hours by Appointment: Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas—Pursley's Residence. rally all diseases. Come and you more thoroughly. COUNTS Graduate ., 3:30-6 p. m. Appointment city, Kansas—Mrs. Roset residence. --- 11 Friday, December 14, 1923. Wyandotte County, ss. No. 12526 In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the estate of Richard Hazlett, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Richard Hazlett, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 28th day of November, 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. THOMAS KNAPPER, Executor of the last will and testament of Richard Hazlett, deceased. Dated November 28, 1923. (First published December 7, 1923.) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. No. 11337 In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Mary Lett. deceased Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 7th day of January, 1924, 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. ETTA GRIFFIN, Administrator of the estate of Mary Lett, 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 28th day of November, A. D., 1923. JOHN-T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First published Dec. 7, 1923.) SHERIFF'S SALE. Twenty-Ninth Judicial District. State of Kansas, County of Wy- andotte: ss. E. J. Gorden, Plaintiff E. L. Gayden, Plaintiff. vs. Arthur M. Stenger, Defendant. Arthur M. Stenger, Deductant Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 20715-A, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Monday the 24th day of December, A. D., 1923, at 10 o'clock a. m., of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot Seventeen in Block Ten in Parkwood, 'an addition to Kansas DANIEL (BOB) MAHER, DANIEL (BOB) MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas. (First Published, Nov. 23, 1923.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY. GEORGE W. DOW ) Plaintiff ) VS. ) No. 21905. HATTIE M. DOW ) Defendant ) Publication Notice. To Hattie M. Dow:- 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 4th day of January, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him 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 Nov. 23, 1923) CRADLE ROLL DEPARTMENT OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. All mothers having babies for the Cradle Roll Department of the First A. M. E. church and those who are due certificates, will please notify Mrs. Theodosia Hamilton-Queen, superintendent, 830 Nebraska avenue. Phone Fifield 2249W. AGENTS WANTED—Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.) J. O. GOODNIGHT. (Concluded from last week.) (Concluded from last week.) It was a great big time in town. Monday morning before Rev. and Mrs. Wilson could turn over, I was out of bed, a man came for my trunk, toted it over to Dr. C. W. Abington's, left the check and he took charge of it, bringing it to this place. I have told you about Dr. Abington before and will not take up your time now to talk about him. You know how he is putting things over at St. James A. M. E. church in Dallas. Then I left the house when Mr. Starks came for me, and honey them Wilsons had not turned over. They did not know when I left their home. I went down to the Dallas Express office, left my overcoat and stick, and talked to Editor Race, and then over to the high school. Mr. Starks toted me over there. Next found me, listening to the Wiley Jubilee singers, and they are some singers, believe me honey. I want to congratulate Dr. Dogan on having this classics if that is what you call them, for I do not know except they are fine. Look here and listen while I tell you they have a real high school in Dallas, equipped for doing high school work with professors teaching high school subjects, and a real man at the head of the school. I was real proud to see this, for it means so much to us. They have a real "Messin' science department" with instructors who are up, and will get the young people from making a mess out of their efforts, and get it into their minds, and they will become real articles. I thank God for the wonderfulness of this school, and some day I am going to devote a whole letter to it, taking up all the departments. They can make H2 0 and H2 02 and you must not ask me what it is, for I did not see them making these things, but they have the things to do it with. Then to the home of Mrs. C. W. Abington, where breakfast served me by willing hands and heart, and soon we were off for Waxahachie. The two young men, Starks, had decided to accompany me down to the city for the ride, using the new Hup, and a man in part, and only in part for one of his steppers had gone to the other world, but he was at the wheel and I was right by his side and the Stark Brothers were in the rear. Before going too far, I must remind you that I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Starks, the widow of the late John P. Starks, who was for over a quarter of a century connected with the public schools of Dallas, and handled, I suppose, over half a million dollars for the Odd Fellows, and when he left this world there were no complications, but every cent on hand turned over to his successor in office. He was an example for our young men and I am glad to tell you that his boys are following in his steps and right by their side is the young sister. He left his widow so that she will not have to take in days' washings to keep hunger from her door. This young man who was at the wheel is a gentleman, every inch of him, and congenial. He is a kind of dark yeller, but honey with the pinion he had left, he just stepped on the gas and that old thing soon toted us right into Waxahachie, and they delivered me at the home of Dr. L. C. Moore, the physician. He is some cutter and putter together, too. There was a man in his office whose head someone had tried to make sandwiches or some other eating meat, and he was putting it back together again. It was wonderful to see him stitch it up, and when he was through the man went out of the office. I saw the tooth dentist doctor, Dr. Williams, but did not get to see Dr. Munchus. Dr. Felix Jones had arranged forme to talk to the women of the church over which he is the bishop. Dr. Jones is one of the leading Baptist preachers in Texas and a gentleman every inch of him. He is far in advance of the ordinary preacher. I certainly did enjoy myself there, and I shall never forget this visit. The night was spent at the home of Dr. L. C. Moore, and the next morning Dr. Jones was around with his buggy, and hitched to it was "Baptist Gospel," a well-trained Bap- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE tist horse, and toted me over to see Mrs. Jones, and then to the stable where I took the iron horse for this place. Coming here I found on the wagon Dr. Abington, who had a whole chicken, which had been furnished by Dr. J. F. Williams, one of the bishop aspirants in Texas and a strong young man. Mrs. H. A. Carr had cooked it, because Mrs. Williams had been too busy to do anything with it. It was well cooked. RARE TYPE Winslow Homer Lived Alm Winslow Homer the life of a reckless many years in Prout's Neck, on rarely visited B He was a reserve with men of af companions with Here I am in Austin, and at this place the Central Texas conference is in session. This is one of the great conferences of the. A. M. E. church. They have a few candidates in this conference. Rev. S. D. Butler, who is for bishop, Rev. E. J. Howard, who is for the same office, and Rev. W. D. Miller, who is also looking over the fence. They are all here and doing good work. There are others, but I will not take up time to tell you about them now. Rev. S. J. Johnson, who is to be the next secretary of Church Extension, is on hand and he is smiling and working. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop. J. O. MIDNIGHT. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 12523. In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the estate of Isaac Christopher, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Isaac Christopher, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 7th day of December, 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. W. D. HOLMES, Executor of the last will and testament of Isaac Christopher, deceased. Dated December 7th, 1923. (First Published December 14, 1923.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Annie Jackson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Annie Jackson, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 6th day of December. A. D. 1923. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one yer 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. ANNIE HIGHTOWER, Administratrix of the Estate of Annie Jackson, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, Dec. 6th, 1923. 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 6th day of December, A. D. 1923. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First Published Dec. 14, 1923.) SHORT SMILES Full Credit. "Jobson gives his wife credit for what he is." "What is he?" "Bankrupt." A "Biting" Refort. "I like cheerfulness. I admire anyone who sings at his work." "How you must love a mosquito." Without Stabilizer. Without Stabilizer. "Brown is another one of those single-track minds." "Yes, and it's a monorail at that." Feed the Brute. "You can generally reach a man's heart through his stomach." "Yes, or by feeding his vanity." - In the Band. "Mother, where is the frying pan?" "We can't keep any kitchen utensils since your brother got musical." RARE TYPE OF GENTLEMAN Winslow Homer, the Noted Painter, Lived Almost the Life of a Recluse. Winslow Homer's life was almost the life of a recluse. He lived during many years in a secluded village, Prout's Neck, on the Maine coast. He rarely visited Boston or New York. He was a reserved man, mingling little with men of affairs. Excepting the companions with whom he had been associated in the old Tenth Street Studio building, in New York city, he knew few of the painters of our period. I recall an incident which illustrates this. On one occasion we were dining at the old Holland house. After lunch I suggested that we go to the "Varnishing day" reception at the National academy. To this Mr. Homer demurred, saying that he never put himself in where he was not expected; but presently we, did go to the reception. Although his works were known to every man present, few of them had ever met Homer. I think I actually introduced him to a score of the younger painters within the first fifteen minutes. He was given an ovation. For half an hour it seemed like a Homer reception. Some years before this incident occurred, Homer was elected by his fellow painters to serve on the Carnegie Institute jury of award. Frank Duveneck had also been elected to serve on this jury. Homer had telegraphed the time of his departure from New York and I went to the station to meet him. Duveneck stepped from the train, and as I greeted him I inquired for Homer, but was assured that Homer was not on the train. Hesitating to leave the station, I scanned the faces of the passengers and, seeing Homer, suddenly exclaimed, "There he is!" In surprise Duveneck said, "Why, that is the little gentleman with whom I sat in the smoker all the way over the mountains. We talked about everything but art." These incidents illustrate what I mean. Homer did not mingle with the painters. This was not because he was not companionable. He was a delightful companion and a perfect host. The days I spent with him at Prout's Neck, when we tramped day after day along the rocky Maine coast made so familiar to art lovers by his masterly paintings, come back to me in memory as among the most delightful of my life. A practical, methodical man, exact in his form of expression, thoroughly business-like in all his dealings, he impressed me as a rare type of the old-time American gentleman. All Like to Give Advice. A funny kink in human nature is that while men dislike to be told facts, they love to tell facts to others, writes Fred Kelly. Nearly everybody is trying to dodge facts. We are all seeking less reality and more fiction. Story books always sell better than those containing plain truths. Indeed, the only way to be sure of having facts read is to dress them up in story form as if they weren't necessarily true. But while we are trying to avoid hearing too many facts, some of which are likely to be unpleasant, what fun it is to meet somebody who will listen to a few of the things we know. Thus we find here a fortunate situation. When we have to learn something, it is not difficult to obtain reliable information. The man who is an authority on almost any subject is willing to drop his work and give first-hand knowledge to any one that comes and asks for it. Indeed, there is no surer way to gain a man's undying friendship than to go to him seeking advice. Even though his time is extremely valuable, the man who knows and knows that he knows, will talk and pass on his knowledge just as long as the caller will listen. In more than twenty-five years' experience as a reporter, I have never yet been refused information by a real authority. The business man who falls to find out what he needs to know has only himself to blame. There is always somebody who would gladly tell him. Even one's competitor will usually answer almost any reasonable question about his business.—Nation's Business. Hia Alibi. The squire was walking through the village one day, wearing a very shabby coat, when he met a friend. "Surely you are ashamed to be seen in such a dreadful coat?" said the friend. "Certainly not," replied the squire. "Everybody knows me here." A week later the squire was in Birmingham, still wearing the old coat, when he chanced to meet his friend, who again commented upon his untidy appearance. "What does it matter?" was the reply. "Nobody knows me here." True. It was Friday night, and he had just received notice of a reduction in his wages. He walked homeward mournfully, and when ten yards from his door slipped on some orange peel. His head came to rest on some paper lying on the pavement. He looked at the paper in a dazed sort of way, and saw that it was a book cover with the title: "You Never Know Your Luck!" Difficult Maneuvers. Farmer Oates (to city girl)—Well, Miss Oille, how are ye getting along with milking that there cow? Miss Ollie (disgusted)—I can't get at it. Mr. Oates; the foolish heart won't sit down on the stool. SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street To-Mme. C.O. TAYLOR'S BEAUTY SHOP Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 ACCOUNTS COLLECTED ANYWHERE WE COLLECT BAD ACCOUNTS, BAD CHECKS, NOTES, OR CLAIMS ANYWHERE. WE FORCE SETTLEMENT; NO COLLECTION, NO CHARGE. WE ALSO MAKE SMALL LOANS. REAL ESTATE BOUGHT AND SOLD. The Wyandotte Collection & Investment Co. 511 Minnesota Avenue Fairfax 3866 Child's Coal Co. LET US FIGURE ON THAT NEXT ORDER OF YOURS OUR MOTTO: "THE GOLDEN RULE" PHONE DREXEL 2281 1216 ARMSTRONG CLEAN COAL PROMPT SERVICE Child's LET US FIGURE ON THAT OUR MOTTO: "TH PHONE DREXEL 2281 Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 12540. In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of E. L. Oliver, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of E. L. Oliver, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 6th day of December, A. D. 1923. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. IDA B. OLIVER, Administratrix of the 'Estate of E. L. Oliver. Deceased. L. B. Oliver, Deceased. Kansas City, Kas., Dec. 6th, 1923. 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 6th day of December, 1923. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) . Probate Judge. (First Published Dec. 14, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Div. No. 2. Arthur I. Bolton, Plaintiff, vs. No. 22004-A. Josephine Bolton, Defendant. To Josephine Bolton, Greetings: You are hereby notified that I have filed my petition in the aforesaid court for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruel and abusive treatment, adultery and habitual drunkenness and unless you appear and answer to said petition on or before 25th dy of January, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and a decree of divorce will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff on the grounds therein alleged and such other and further relief touching the premises as to the court seems just and equitable. FORREST B. ANDERSON, Attorney for. Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk. By ALFRED C. CROUCH, (Seal) Deputy. (First Published Dec. 14, 1923.) PAGE 7 GOOD WEIGHT HIGHEST QUALITY Coal Co. NEXT ORDER OF YOURS THE GOLDEN RULE" 1216 ARMSTRONG How would this beautiful, sweet face look, if it was surrounded with short, snarly and unruly hair? 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To Laura Bell Whitaker; 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 25th day of January, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for the care, custody and control of your minor child, Glayds Whitaker, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published Dec. 14, 1923.) --- PAGE 8 If You Want to Buy or Sell a Home See Brown Real Estate Company, 330 Greeley Avenue, Fairfax 0767. 4-room house, $1,300. Good cistern; $250 down. 4-room house, $1,000; $200 down. Good cistern. 5-room house, strictly modern, $3,800; $1,000 down. 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Kt (4) &ltr; AU Drivetor or San-Y-Kit Co. ss Beekman St., New York --- 330 Greeley Avenue Phone Fairfax 0767. Hidden Treasure. "One of the finest collections of stuffed birds in the United States is in the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences," observed a gentleman from this city, "and I chanced to be there one day when a certain millionaire was examining the collection in the company of a curator. "Yes,' said the curator, 'this collection of stuffed birds is worth thousands and thousands of dollars." "Is that so?' said the millionaire. 'Why, what are they stuffed with?' "Harper's Magazine. Shackles of Gold. "I do not envy great riches," remarked Senator Sorghum. "Why not?" "In so many cases they give a man the nucleus of a magnificent campaign fund, and yet by their very presence prevent him from taking the benefit of it."—Washington Star. County of Wyandotte,) County of Wyndhamet) In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the Matter of the Estate of Hugh Dwiggins, Deceased, No. 11,272 Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 3rd day of December, 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. H. G. DWIGGINS, Adm'r. of the estate of Hugh Dwiggins, 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 7th day of November, A. D., 1923. JOHN T. SIMS. (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First Publication Nov. 23, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Victor H. Wilburn, Plaintiff. Pauline E. Wilburn, Defendant. To Pauline E. Wilburn, defendant:- You are hereby notified that suit has been filed in the above entitled Court against you for a divorce on the grounds of Abandonment, that unless you answer the allegations and charges of plaintiff's petition on or before the 5th day of January, 1924, the same will be taken as true, that judgment and decree will be rendered against you accordingly and with such other and, further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. Attorney for Plaintiff. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 2nd Division. Fred Anderson, Plaintiff. vs. No. 21977 Nanie Daisy Anderson, Defendant. To Nanie Daisy Anderson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Ktnsas, 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 12th day of January, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him 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 November 30, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In' the District Court of Wyandotte The State of Kansas to Lester Jordan. Greeting: dan, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court for absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and must answer said petition on or before the 12th day of January, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and a divorce will be rendered accordingly. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE J. O. MIDNIGHT Conservative Leader of Great Merit and Spiritual Power.'" He wants to go back to Africa, where he once served, and declares that he is willing to spend the rest of his life working in Africa, if the church will only commission him to go there. Dr. C. M. Tanner, who came all the way from Chicago, was delighted to see Texas, and he is now before the church for the episcopacy, the highest position in the gift of the A. M. E. Church, and he is a man capable of filling it. I would like to see him on the bench and will tell you more about him when I visit the Greater Bethel in Chicago. He was accompanied by Bishop A. J. Carey, who is already there, but he came to see his friend, Bishop Johnson, and a classmate. They had a nice time together. I had the pleasure of meeting another man who is on his way to the bishopric, Dr. J. C. Anderson of Pittsburgh, a polished, refined Christian gentleman. Dr. John Harmon, who is after the Christian Recorder plum, or the Southern Christian Recorder, is here, and he is a great big writer and a man of influence and renown. He came in and all of these big men are in line with Bishop Johnson and will support Mr. S. J. Johnson for the position of secretary of the Church Extension Society of the A. M. E. Church. I am sure that my friend, Aaron E. Malone, A. M., will be in this number. God bless him and all his family. When I wrote the other letter I was in Austin, Texas, and from there I made my way to the place where I am now, and Rev. Dr. B. J. Jackson assigned me to stop with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wrenn, and they have a palatial home, he being a blacksmith for the I. & G. N. iron horse company. I want to mention Mrs. M. E. Wrenn, the wife in thits affair, for she has a sign "Poro System," and that means she is one of the agents of Poro college—in fact she is a graduate of that institution and is as busy as busy can be. She is a woman well known in church circles and a good member of the A. M. E. Church. When I told her that I knew Prof. Aaron E. and Mrs. Annie M. Malone, she just made me welcome and assured me that I should be well cared for. I walked in. Now, here we are, and I am sure you want to know what has happened since I have been here, and since you want to know I will tell you. Mrs. Wrenn has given me my medicine when it was meidcine time, and then has given me something to eat when it was eat time, and I have been to conference when it was conference time. It seems that some of the big men have been looking at Rev. C. W. Abington cross-eyed, because in the headlines of the Dallas Express it appeared that he was the leader of the Texas delegates, when he is simply the leader of his conference. He is on the episcopal committee, and the mistake is not sufficient to split hairs and get cross over. He is leader of something. I want you to keep Dr. John A. Gregg in mind when you are writing. He is the president of Wilberforce University, and is the kind of a man needed for a bishop in these times. Praise the Lord for his life and work. He will make a good bishop. Here comes a nice from Secretary R. B. Hudson of the National Baptist convention telling me that teh executive board of the convention will meet December 27-28 in Memphis, Tenn., and he names eleven things to be considered. It is signed by President L. K. Williams, which means "Take due notice and govern yourself according and look to Memphis." I think I will tell you what they are going to do: 1. The consideration of all unfinished business transferred to the board by the session of the convention at Los Angeles. 2. The organization of the holding and managing boards of the proposed National Theological Seminary. 3. The hearing of reports of the various boards, committees and commissions. 4. To aid the publishing house building committee and arrange for the cornerstone laying of the new building. 5. To announce all authorized committees and commissions required to execute the work of the convention during the year. 6. To consider plans for carrying out the program which was approved for the Foreign Mission Board at Los Angeles. 7. To consider such new business as the board in its judgment deems wise and demands. 8. To finally decide on the unfinished plans of co-operation. 9. To have a perfect understand-nig as to the operation of the Church Extension and Evangelistic departments. 10. To project a campaign for the success of the next annual session of convention. 11. To consider plans to aid the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress and Woman's Auxiliary. Then he said that the brethren in Memphis were proposing to give the board a great session in the matter of entertainment, and there would be some free eats and as much free entertainmet as possible. He concludes by saying "Kindly arrange to be present at this meeting." I have had the pleasure of meeting B. F. White, cashier of the Farmers and Citizens' Savings bank of this place. I am sure you have heard of this bank, because Rev. E. M. Griggs is president; H. L. Price, J. L. Randolph, R. B. Francis and W. R. Roberts are vice presidents; Alfred Freeman, assistant cashier; S. J. Williamson, attorney, and they have some strong, substantial men as directors. This is our bank in this state and is a member of the Texas Bankers' Association. The bank came into life in 1909 and has been growing steadily ever since it came into the world. The capitalization is $50,000; and this past year has been a record breaker, the collections have gone beyond anything in the history of the bank, for it is over $40,000. The principal loans are among the farmers, and at the same time they do a general banking business. It will not be long before it will be a state guaranty bank. Go on with the good work, for they have the confidence of my people. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop. I hope you are getting along nicely. Let me hear from you again. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Dr. F. Jesse Peck, president of Western University, who has been confined to the house with illness for some weeks, is able to be back to his office, although not fully recovered from his illness. The students, faculty and Dr. Peck's many friends are glad to see him getting back to his normal health. Distinction No Difference. Young Lady—You are a wonderful master of the piano, I hear. Prof. von Spieler (hired for the occasion)—I blay aggompaniments zometimes. Young Lady—Accompaniments to singing? Prof. von Spieler—Aggompaniments to conversations—New York Herald. An Epicure. "Your cat is very fussy about his eating. What is his name?" "Lucullus." Papuan Unable to Carry Friend Across Kills Him Because He Did Not Wish to Be Rude. Related to the weakness which induces the Papuan native to lie in order to humor the European is the courtesy which he often displays on the most unexpected occasions. You may tell the same story two or three times to a Papuan, but he will laugh just as heartily or express just the same astonishment the last time as the first. No hint will escape him that he has heard the story before. And even in the crimes which he not infrequently commits—mostly crimes of violence—he is not always forgetful of the rules of politeness. "He wanted me to carry him across the water," said a prisoner who was charged with murdering another native whom he had met and done to death on the bank of a river, "but he looked very heavy. Of course I could not be so rude as to refuse to carry him, so I thought that the best way out of the difficulty was to kill him." Courteous, too, was the explanation given to me by some natives of the mountains inland of Rigo, who were charged with attacking a police patrol, "We had never seen policemen before," they said, "and we did not know what they were. If we had thought for a moment," they added, "that you attached any importance to these persons, we certainly would not have thrown spears at them, we did not think that they were any good."—Stead's Review, Melbourne. Dodging the issue. Two Negroes, Sam and Rastus, thought their boss was keeping them past quilting time, so they decided to buy a watch together. Sam was agreed upon to be the timekeeper; neither Negro, however, could tell the time, but they were too proud to let each other know this fact. The next afternoon Rastus said to Sam: "Say, niggh, wot time am it?" 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