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HEAR DR. C. E. BROOKS SUNDAY AT 11 A.M., FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH KANSAS Kans.Hist.Society Vol. X REPORT OF F. & A. A. Y. MASONS; GRAND MASTER J.A.BROADNAX INSTALLS OF FICERS REPORT OF F. & A. A. Y. MASONS; GRAND MASTER J.A.BROADNAX INSTALLS OF FICERS (National Compact.) Prince Hall Origin. Denver. Colo. The recent visit of M. W. G. M., J. A. Broadnax, of the M. W. King Solomon Grand Lodge, F. and A. A. Y. Masons (National Compact), Prince Hall Origin, to install the officers-elect was welcomed by an august and brilliant assemblage of Craftsmen and Heroines of Jericho. Beauty was manifest everywhere in dress, manners and dignified bearing. The occasion was grand and auspicious in many respects. Nature contributed one of her prettiest nights of mild temperature and starry glory; the knightly craftsmen and graceful heroines clothed in faultless dress presenting a picture of incomparable splendor and the kindred fellowship of a buoyant spirit and sweet harmony giving unmistakable evidence of a steady progress in the arts, sciences and practices of legitimate freemasonry. The whole scene, captivating, attractive and impressive, will ever linger in heart and mind with its many fine impressions. D. D. J. A. Morris, after conducting the preliminaries, singing in hearty accord "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" by the audience and prayer by the chaplain, Rey. C. H. Uggams, in a very befitting and reverent manner presented the M. W. G. M., J. A. Broadnax, in brief but suitable and well chosed remarks, who was received with sincere and enthusiastic applause. When silence reigned supreme the honored and most worthy guest announced greetings from the M. W. King Solomon Grand Lodge, F. and A. A. Y Masons( National Compact), Prince Hall Origin, to this part of its jurisdiction and proceeded to deliver a very comprehensive and masterly lecture upon the tenets, principles and practices of legitimate freemasony. The tracings of its unparalleled beautiful history from its sacred origin to its present conquest was edifying, illuminating, enlightening and instructive. Its simple and clear speech enabled the receptive body to easily treasure and apply its many practical lessons upon the spiritual values of human chaarcter. The burning message was in fine keeping with the spirit of the times. The following officers-elect duly installed by the M. W. G. M. J. A. Broadnax closed the evening's delightful and memorable program: Sunset Lodge No. 98, F. and A. A. Y. M. (National Compact), Prince Hall Origin: Geo. A. Logan, W. M.; Geo. W. Course, S. W.; Alfred Oliver, J. W.; Rev. L. J. Walters, chaplain; Ison Hodges, secretary; Robert Y. Mitchell, assistant secretary; Matt. Murray, treas.; James Setles, S. D.; E. D. Lamark, J. D.; Doc. Sanders, S. S.; A. A. Waller, J. S.; Jos. Broussard, tyler. Stranger Lodge, No. 99, F. and A. A. Y. M. (National Compact), Prince Hall Origin: B. J. Johnson, W. M.; Lon Williams, S. W.; McKinley Hunter, J. W.; Rev. C. H. Uggams, chaplain; George H. Lee, sec.; Robert Lee, asst. sec.; Edward Robeson, treas.; Thomas Cooper, S. D.; Thomas Sowell, J. D.; J. J. Richards, S. S.; Prentyse Boyd, J. S.; Wm. McMillen, tyler. Silver Cord Lodge, No. 104, F. and A. A. Y. M. (National Compact), Prince Hall Origin: P. B. Spears, W. M.; W. C. Warren, S. W.; Morgan Wells, J. W.; W. M. Hastings, chaplain; Rev. I. S. Powell, sec.; J. L. Burnett, treas.; J. J. Reynolds, S. D.; Leon Wilson, J. D; Burrill Hall, S. S.; L. J. Boyhin, J. S.; James Thomas, tyler. Heroines of Jericho, F. and A. A. Y. M. (National Compact), Prince Hall Origin; Queen Sheba Court, (Continued on Page 4.) SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 MRS. NELLIE KENNEDY TRANSLATED. Wife of Thomas Kennedy, Editor of Kansas City Advocate, Died Sunday January 20, at 4.25 p. m. After a Brief Illness of Few Hours at Their Home, 834 Nebraska Avenue The community at large heard of Mrs. Kennedy's death with deep sorrow and profound regret, for she was a woman of excellent qualities and held in high esteem by all who were fortunate to know her. She gave to the world a life of Christian service. She answered the summons in full triumph of faith, having attended and given her last testimony in her class meeting Friday night before she was stricken Saturday night. A large concourse of friends, white and colored, from the two Kansas Citys and Leavenworth were in attendance. The following ministers: Rev. J. F. Griffin, D. D., pastor of Ebenezer church, Kansas City, Mo., master of ceremonies; Revs. J. S. Payne, E. Wittenberg, W. A. Bowren, pastor of First Baptist church, Kansas City, Kan.; J. C. C. Owens; President F. Jesse Peck, Western University; J. M. Watts, D. C. Miller. The eulogy was delivered by her pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks. Having an exemplary Christian character to portray, he gave an excellent sermon from Matt. 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Befitting resolutions from the uniform ranks of K. of P., of which Mr. Kennedy is brigadier general, were read; from classes 8 and 22, of which she was a member, having transferred from class 22 to class 8, her husband being the leader of that class; and the Advocate staff. A profusion of beautiful flowers banked the chancel rail. They came from friends and fraternal organizations as a last token of love, speaking in mute yet telling effect of the love and inestimable value in which she was held. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Maybe, Miss Blanche Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Goodnight, Mr. and Mrs. Easley; Attucks company No. 8; Progressive company No. 2; Victory company No. 3, Leavenworth; Madame F. L. and Grace Prince; Troop A; Pastor's Aid Board, First A. M. E. church; choir First A. M. E. church; neighbors, Mr. Geo. McClelland; Dr. and Mrs. W. Blount; Sunflower drill team No. 1; Mr. and Mrs. Junius Gray; Mrs. C. L. Hodgson; Sewing Circle, First A. M. E. church; Mr. F. E. Griffith; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bouldin; Second Regiment U. R., Kansas City, Mo., Lillie Co., Kansas City, Mo., St. John No. 9; stewards and trustees of First A. M. E. church. Telegram from Pythagoras Company, Junction City. Realizing the loss of such true devotion as was hers to her husband, from whom she passed away like raindrops in the sunshine, with no noise of thunder to indicate a precipitation, no clouds encircled to futurity, but gently, quietly, just as she lived, she has fallen asleep, to weep never more. The beautiful life spent on this earth by Mrs. Kennedy will be as a sweet scented rose to those with whom she came in contact. We say with the poet: "You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses remains there still." Knowing as we do the strongly cemented and enduring affection which bound Mr. Kennedy and his amiable, faithful wife, we commend him to the Rock of Ages that clefts for the lonely and the sorrowing. Surrounded with loving friends and her faithful husband, she was laid to rest in Westlawn Cemetery. It is beautifully significant that she and Mrs. Nancy Griffin, beloved wife of Rev. J. F. Griffin, sleep side by side. They both were estimable characters, so much alike and dear friends. So— "Why should our tears in sorrow flow When God has called His own, And bids them leave this world of woe Kansas City, Kansas, January 25, 1924 Big Events in the Lives of Little Men HO-HO AN' YOU DIDN'T SEE A RABBIT IN THE WHOLE COUNTY HOTEL (Copyright. W. N. U.) CLASS LEADERS DAY WAS OBSERVED SUNDAY AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH CLASS LEADERS DAY WAS OBSERVED SUNDAY AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Class Leaders Day was observed at the First A. M. E. church last Sunday and it will be remembered for days to come by those who were present. At 6:00 a. m. prayer service was conducted by Brother Lewis and Brother Lyons. At 11:00 a. m. a fine sermonette was delivered by Brother Taylor, leader of class 22. After a fervent appeal by Sister Woodfork who extended the invitation, two persons came forward and joined the church. A collection of one hundred and two dollars was placed in the baskets by the members in envelopes. Brother Lewis, leader of Class No. 9, who presided, then introduced the class leaders to the audience, which was greatly enjoyed by all. At 3:00 p. m. Rev. S. L. Sutton of Bethel A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Mo., delivered a sermonette which seemed to electrify the whole congregation. After a fine appeal by Brother Edwards, class leader of the C. M. E. church, Eighth and Oakland, a young lady came forward for prayer. Bro. Buckner, a class leader of Allen chapel then opened and conducted a general class meeting. The spiritual fervor ran high, the like of which has not been witnessed for many years. Class leaders were present from Bethel A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Mo., Allen Chapel, Ebenezer, Quindaro, Trinity Chapel, St. Luke Chapel, Grant Chapel, Rosedale M. E. Church, Ninth and Oakland, C. M. E. Church, Eighth and Oakland and Armstrong. A class leaders council will be organized composed of all the class leaders in the two cities at 7:30 p.m. Brother J. H. Green, class leader of Grant Chapel, delivered a most excellent sermonette, 7:30, to a very appreciative audience. This closed one of the biggest occasions spiritually as well as financially that has taken place in our church for some time. Total collection for the day, $131. Brother W. T. Lewis, leader of Class No. 9, and his committee on program, deserve much credit for the manner in which the services throughout the day were conducted. Miss Leah Crump, 705 Georgia avenue, entertained the Paramount girls with cards Saturday, January 19. The house was decorated beautifully. There were 35 guests. ADVOCATE RACE RELATIONS DAY TO FALL ON FEBRUARY 10TH Federal Council of Churches Promotes Good Will Between Negroes and Whites. From the National Board Y. W. C. A., 600 Lexington Ave., N. Y. C. Observance of Race Relations Sunday to promote mutual understanding between white and colored Americans has been set for February 10th, the Sunday preceding Lincoln's Birthday. This will be the second year in which the churches, sunday Schools, Y. M. C. A.'s, Y. W. C. A.'s and similar organizations of the country have cooperated in this way for the building of interracial good will under the leadership of the Federal Council of Churches. Special programs for the day include the singing of Negro spirituals the reading of Negro verse and accounts of the achievements of such men as Booker T. Washington, Samuuel Coleridge Taylor, the composer and others. Letters urging observance of Race Relation Sunday have gone out from the National Board of the Young Womens Christian Association to all local city Y. W. C. A.'s, including the 65 colored branches under the supervision of Miss Eva D. Bowles, Administrator of Colored Work in Cities. "The gospel of good-will is beginning to prevail," says Miss Bowles, "through the gradual process of making each race better informed about the other. During the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in the desire for mutual understanding. This has been clearly shown through the activities of a number of organizations, both of colored and of white people." CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY. Mr. C. A. Long arrived home Tuesday and went out again on his run on Wednesday. Attorney Shackelford, by request, talked before the Forum in Lawrence on "The Crime Wave." It was discussed pro and con. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, by request, read her poem, "The Virgin Birth of Christ," before the Lawrence Forum and K. U. students. It was accepted with a silent ovation, without discussion. Rev. Jackson, pastor of Second Baptist church, said it expressed their belief precisely. Dr. and Mrs. Bunch of Kansas City, Mo., attended the Forum in Lawrence last Sunday and praised the Kansas City, Kan., talent. The Baptists' Twin City Alliance met at King Solomon Baptst church, Kansas Cty, Kan., ths Tuesday. s in the Lives of 4 THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER FIRST A. M. E. WIFE OF EDITOR KENNEDY PASSES AWAY AFTER A FEW HOURS ILLNESS. Mrs. Nellie Kennedy of 834 Nebraska avenue, the estemable wife of editor Thos. Kennedy of The Advocate, passed away Sunday at 4:25 p. m. She was in her usual health up to 11 o'clock Saturday night and she and her husband had been down to the office until 10:30. Arriving home she got ready to retire and complained a little with her head paining, and went up stairs to her room, but soon called her husband and said she was in such pain. The doctor was called immediately, but before the doctor arrived she became unconscious and never regained consciousness any more. The cause of death was apoplexy. The two physicians, Drs. Blount and S. H. Thompson did all they could to save her, but it was of no avail. Mrs. Kennedy was a lovable Christian character and a great woman for home and her church, being a devoted and loyal member of the First A. M. E. Church of which denomination she had been a member for nearly fifty years. She was born and reared in Delaware, Ohio, and came here with her husband August, 1914, from Vinesville, her husband going into the newspaper business of which she had much to do with its success. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy had lived together for 35 years and were very much attached to one another and out in public life, seldom saw one without the other. She will be greatly missed, and especially by her devoted husband. They never had any children and the only near relatives living is a brother and half-sister. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from her church, Rev. C. E. Brooks, her pastor, officiating, assisted by other pastors of the two cities. Enterment in West Lawn cemetery. YATES BRANCH Y. W. C. A. Sunday, January 20, marked the opening of the Story Hour at Yates Branch. Fifty-six girls and boys were present and eagerly listened to the stories. These meetings will be carefully planned each week and it is hoped that the interest will grow as the weeks pass and that some good will be accomplished. The grownups are invited to peep in upon us whenever they choose to do so. Col. and Mrs. Chas. Carroll, Capt. Jane Shelton, Col. Robt. Hollins and Mrs. Jordan, of Leavenworth, attended the funeral of Mrs. Thos. Kennedy Wednesday. Little Men Number 23 J. O. MIDNIGHT GUEST OF TUSKEGEE; MANY NOTABLES PRESENT FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY J. O. MIDNIGHT GUEST OF TUSKEGEE; MANY NOTABLES PRESENT FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Jan. 24, 1924.—This world is not standing still, and while I am considered under the weather it looks like I am not standing still, but moving on toward the grave and eternity. One more time I have been forced to stop and pay a tribute to a friend, one who has fallen asleep and will not mingle with us any more—Hon. James Peterson, of Mobile, Ala. He was one of Alabama's greatest, and we shall miss him. Without a doubt he was one of the wealthiest men in the city of Mobile, and made his by thrift. For a number of years he was an important factor in the Mobile post-office, as carrier and then as superintendent. His hand has been extended to many young men, and when he was called upon for any service which meant racial uplift, he was right there, but he has gone from us now, and we shall miss him. I had the pleasure of visiting Atlanta, Ga., last week and believe me when I tell you I enjoyed very much that trip there and it meant much. I was the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Hall, the pastor of Big Bethel A. M. E. church, and his wife, and they made me feel right at home with them. They are fine people and assured me that their doors were open to me, night or day. Of course I called at the office of the Atlanta Independent and found Miss Ola Walker still at her post, and Hon. Ben Davis as busy as could be. I wish you could see him walk the floor and let thoughts fly from his fertile brain and a young woman to put them down on paper as fast as they came out of his mouth, and it looked to me at times that she would take them from his brains before they could reach his mouth. Wonderful age. He extended me the use of his automobile, and his office while in the city, for which he has my thanks. A visit to Morehouse College brought me face to face with that great educator, Prof. John Hope, president of the college and one of the best posted men in this country. He is just a college president, and one who knows what it is to be a president of a real college. I had the pleasure of going to the college and to his home and talked with him, and I then also tried to use some big college words, but fell flat. I have just decided that in the future I am going to do the other kind of work and will not bother with our people. Is there anything else to do? If I don't know Greek and Latin I just don't know it and when I talk big sound to college men they just look at me as if they want to call me one of them dam-fules. I think they would but they fear I might knock their block off. This is a wonderful world, and I called to see the Rev. Dr. Ernest Hall, pastor of the Liberty Baptist church and one of the greatest preachers in this country. He is doing a wonderful work, and he belongs in the class of Spurgeon, Moody and others. I am sure you are going to tell me that I am going too fast, and I am thinking so myself, and I am going to shut down and that very soon. For when I wrote you the last time I was just moving, and I was in Atlanta, Ga., at the home of Dr. J. T. Hall as I remember, and I moved from there over to Tuskegee Institute to see the Farmers and other works and to take a look at one of the hardest worked men in this race of ours, Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute and the man who is called upon to speak out for us in places where no other members of the race can speak and in places where it means something to have an advocate, and, honey, he has been doing some speaking. He knows what to --- 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. A CONFERENCE BOOK My Dear Friend and Brother: All eyes are now turned toward the General Conference of the great A. M. E. Church for 1924. Great preparations are being made for the same. It will be the greatest general conference ever held. You have been honored by your conference by election as alternate. You will help to make the laws and shape the policy and direct the destiny of this great church. It is an honor of which any man might be justly proud. To preserve the records of the men who make up this conference, I have decided to publish a book entitled "Who's Who in the General Conference of 1924." I want this to contain a sketch of each delegate and each alternate, each bishop, general officer and college president. The book will be presented the men who make up the guiding force of the church, and there will be an appendix of the leading missionary women and wives of our delegates. In 1912 I published "Who's Who in the General Conference of 1912." Because I began late, many were left out, especially lay delegates and alternates. But I am beginning on time this year, and I want EVERY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE. I particularly want a good representation of the laity, because they represent so many different fields of activity and show up really what our great church is. There are physicians, dentists, lawyers, business men, farmers, mechanics, men high up in fraternal circles, and holding responsible positions in other fields. This will be the RECORD of the men who "served in '24," and in years to come, you and hundreds of others will look back, with pride upon this record. I want a sketch of your career of 250 or 300 words and a single column cut of yourself. The charge will be $7.50 for sketch. If you furnish your own cut, it will be only $.500. This also includes a free copy of the book "Who's Who in the General Conference of 1924." I am writing you early so that I can make a copy of your sketch and send it to you for O.K. The book will go into thousands of African Methodist homes. It will be the most complete historical record. Besides giving your own sketch, you will have the sketches of your brethren, which will be an invaluable thing, growing more valuable as the years go by. I am sending you a blank for reservation of space. Please fill it out at once and send it back to me. I expect to be proud of this book. Wishing you great success, I am, Your brother in Christ, R. R. WRIGHT, JR., RRW:BC Compiler. A CARD OF SYMPATHY. We, the staff of the Kansas City Advocate, sympathize greatly with our Editor, Mr. Thos. Kennedy, in the loss of his wife so unexpectedly by death, and pray that God will comfort and sustain him in this his sad hour.—Thomas Knapper, Associate Editor; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Society Editor; Mrs. F. L. Prince, Circulation Manager. Not In His Line "An elderly Scot was standing in a railway station when a traveler trod heavily on his foot." "Hoot; mon! groaned the Scot. O'anna ye take care? Ye've nearly killed me. Hoot mon! Hoot hoot!" "Hoot yourself, he said. 'I'm a drummer, not an auto.'" THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska 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. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The First A. M. E. Church wishes to lay claim to having a member who has the best record for attendance, Bro. Edward Clark, a class leader, joined the church five years ago and since that time has missed only one Sunday service. This is more remarkable when you take into account that this means that he has not missed prayer meeting at 6:00 a. m. on Sunday, 11:00 o'clock service and service at 7:30 p. m. only once in five years, and that on account of the death of his mother. 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 The Mt. Olive Baptist church members and friends gathered for religious worship in spite of the inclemency of the weather and we had a good congregation. The pastor preached from text, Acts 16:30-32. "And brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord and to all that were in the house." Subject, "Spiritual Care and Guidance." He proved how the Spirit cared for St. Paul and Silas and guided them through dangers and difficulties until Paul finished his course, and that this same Spirit will guide and care for us. The meeting was blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit and four sinners came forward for prayer. The R. Y. P. H. was well attend- The B. Y. P. U. was well attended and had a good session. The night services were fairly attended. The text, Deut. 32:11, 12, "As an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings, so the Lord alone did lead him and there was no strange God with him." Subject, "God's Purpose." He carried his discourse to the extent that every one enjoyed the presence of the Holy Spirit. The contributions were good. All that were present enjoyed the meeting. Our sick members are progressing nicely. Brother Richardson was able to be back among us again. The other sick members are up. The Mission Circle had a good meeting Monday night. The clubs are progressing nicely. Come to church. Read the Advocate. AGENTS WANTED—Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.) The man who plays the races contributes to the support of those who work them. It is more important to know a secret of Nature than to make it perform a trick. A Milesian says that there is no blessing like health, especially when you are sick. The average man cannot tell a woman anything, because she would rather talk than listen. It is the business of a business man to see to it that his employees attend to his business. Automobiles have as many symptoms as a middle-aged man; but they need more attention. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A large number attended services Sunday, January 20, at Metropolitan Baptist church. Pastor Bronson preached from the text, "And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me." Subject, "Jesus, the World's Magnet." It was very fine and appropriate, and greatly enjoyed by all. He showed that it is not enough to be a Christian, but we must be able to bring someone else to Christ. Many witnessed the name of Jesus. The financial clubs made a partial report, and it was found that each member who gave $5 from their own money were the leaders in the financial rally and had done their duty. Although some may have solicited sums of over $100, they have not done any more than those who gave their $5, pro rata. It is the money you give out of your own pocket to the Lords cause that counts. The Junior choir sang at night, and the B. Y. P. U. had a good program, but it did not excel the Junior B. Y. P. U. program the previous Sunday, because they had the children's sword drill of the Scriptures, recitations, violin solo and all so appropriate for the lesson, January 13. Prof. Wise played for a violinist, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews had her first poem to the Juniors. January 20, Prof. Morrison of Kansas City, Mo., was over with his singers. Mesdames L. Guess and Brown sang a duet. Next Sunday, January 27, fine sermons will be preached. Come to Metropolitan to hear God's Word. Dr. Bronson finished his great sermon Sunday night. He spoke at Douglass school this Wednesday on Religious Education and will speak before nine other colored schools later on the same subject. The Sewing Circle serves dinner every Friday at the church. The Mission Circle meets Thursdays. The Sunday school, under Superintendent Owens, is doing fine. Mrs. Thomas is president-elect of the choir, and Pastor Bronson says no one else can be publicity committee as long as Mrs. M. C. Matthews will serve. He says "she is a blessing to his church." Come to Metropolitan, Ninth and Washington boulevard. Birthday Surprise. Mesdames P. Washington and M. Jennings led a surprise on Pastor Bronson on Saturday night. Although only 45 were invited, about 40 were present. Rev. Boldt and Pastor Bronson made remarks and of course they had to have a poem from the poetess, while Miss Terra Williams showered handkerchiefs from an umbrella and the leader presented a cake. Mrs. Kemp made complimentary remarks and Mesdames Thomas and Wiley sang. Parcel Post Entertainment Parcel Post Entertainment. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle gave a parcel post entertainment at Mrs. M. Grigsby's and a large crowd attended. Some features on program were: Reading, Mrs. Nellie Locke; vocal solo, Mrs. Thomas; paper, Mrs. Wiley, and a parcel post poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. Extract From Parcel Post Poem. Let Metropolitan know That what you need now most Is the basement all finished; Send word by parcel post. Good night, dear Sewing Circle. Now those who love me most When you write me an answer Send it by parcel post. Restaurant Repartee A man in a downtown restaurant whose order was unsatisfactory approached the manager with fire in his eye. "You've a kick coming," said that worthy. "I sure have." "Well, say it with flowers." "A wreath will certainly be an appropriate gift when I get through with you," was the angry diner's comeback, and scenting trouble we hurried from the place.—Boston Transcript. Had Enough. On the first night of a new play a man in the front row of the stalls got up toward the end of the second act and began to put on his overcoat. This was too much for the actor-manager, who stalked down to the center of the footlights and addressed the delinquent. "Excuse me, sir," he observed, "but perhaps you are not aware that there is another act?" "Yes," retorted the stranger, cheerfully. "That's why I'm going!" 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 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, TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. D. Rhone, Pastor; Residence 128 Greeley; Phone Fairfax 2330. Rev. N. B. Robinson, Asst. Pastor, Corner Fourth and Stewart. Christmas Candies at Kassel's Drug Store, 534 Minnesota avenue. CAUGHT IN PASSING Is the experience worth what it cost? How much further money would go if it didn't travel so fast! Hunger may sharpen the wits, but it puts a rough edge on the temper. It is more honorable to acknowledge our faults than boast of our merits. When a man's wife does as she pleases he is apt to do as she pleases also. It is more disgraceful to distrust one's friends than to be deceived by them. All optimism flavored with a trifle of pessimism makes a better draft to drink. When we cannot find contentment in ourselves it is useless to seek it elsewhere. Objects that give color to men's thoughts naturally put them in a brown study. Lots of writers who pursue a literary career are never able to catch up with it. The smaller the town the more important its leading citizen considers himself. Men and women may get too old to love, but they never get too old to want to be loved. Any fool counterfelter can make money, but it takes a smart man to get rid of it. Another moral of the tortolse and hare fable is that one shouldn't believe all he hears. It's painful to see a woman laugh when she doesn't want to, but thinks she ought to. A good many families have a "breakfast room," but they don't call it that. It's the kitchen. When a woman has a headache it is natural; when a man has a headache it is usually acquired. The moralizer considers life but a dream until the demoralizer comes along and wakes him up. Oh, how hard it is to die and not to be able to leave the world any better for one's little life in it! Some people wait until they are requested to do things, and some wait until they are requested not to. After a self-made man has finished the job he should make a few friends to be used in case of emergency. Some doctors remind us of patience sitting on a monument because of the monuments sitting on their patients. French Writer Believed Napoleon Ended Warfare The prophesies of Joseph de Malstre are often cited as forecasts which have not "made good," yet worthier "prophets" have gone astray, as witness the following curious passage from a chapter in Chateaubland's "Memoires d'Outre-Tombe": "Napoleon has closed the era of the past. He has made war too great to beguile the human species in the future. He has slammed upon his heels the portals of the temple of Janus and against them he has piled mountains of corpses so that never may they be opened again." If the dead can see what is going on here on earth, it is not without some spite that Chateaubriand will have to admit, with the evidence of the World war, that he would have been better advised not to have played the prophet.—Le Petit Parisien of Paris. He Knew How to Save John is a thrifty Scotchman from his father's side and a very witty Irishman from his mother's side of the house. He often makes good use of the combination. Recently he promised a girl some flowers for her birthday. He wrote a note which read: "What kind of flowers do you like?" Back came her answer: "Orchids. They are so rare." Back went this: "But girls are not." And with his note were some red carnations. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Real Estate and Rentals If you have a house to rent, try T. M. SCOTT, REAL ESTATE; who will give strict attention to rentals and make sales to prospective buyers. FOR SALE Two fine lots, on paved street, $175 cash each; or $200, $25 down, $10 per month. Four vacant lots, corner of Everett and 32nd street. All for $1,000; $400 down and $15 per month. 5-room modern house, except heat, $3,200; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. On Ohio ave. It's a dandy. SPECIAL: 5-room house; modern except heat; $3,700; $1,000 cash; $30 per month; Armstrong ave. 7-room modern house, except heat; Lafayete ave.; $3,500; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. 7-room house; modern, except heat; $3,000; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. Nebraska ave. 3-room house; water and gas; $1,-500; $250 cash, $15 per month; interest 6 per cent. 4-room house; $1,200; $200 cash, $15 per month; interest 6 per cent. 5-room brick; lot 50x120; city water and gas; $3,000; $1,000 cash and $25 per month. Armstrong ave. T. M. SCOTT, REAL ESTATE, 420 Nebraska Ave. Fairfax 1387. Christmas Cigars at cost. Kassel's Drug Store, 534 Minnesota avenue. 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, 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. 13-4 acres. Fruit, Good Brick house, $1,600 at $500. FLATS, FARMS, VACANT. ALSO OTHER BARGAINS. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone Fairfax 0255. Res. 4106, 4859 DIRECTORY OF M GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. National Grand Lodge Convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, October, 14, 1924. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001, 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. D. V. Smith, G. Organizer, 2426 Blondo Street, Omaha, Neb. Smalloy Grant, G. S. W. Shanley Grant, G. S. W. W. M. Bean.....G. J. W. A. McRoy, G. Tyler. Appointed Grand Officers. Rev. A. Ross.....G. Lecturer Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea. Lott Fry.....G. J. Dea. Moses Johnson.....G. Chaplain Martin Taylor.....G. S. S. Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S. Wm. Cavens.....G. P. J. W. Wilson.....G. S. B. W. M. Dahney.....G. St. B. Wm. Buffington.....G. Marshall W. H. Ford.....G. Historian 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. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1924. We Reach Them All 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. Visitors ever welcome. B. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue. ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A. York Masons. Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. S. GRANT, Secretary. 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. 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"I didn't know you knew that man." "I didn't—but by the time I discovered I didn't I did." "Is she sentimental?" "Very! She will even weep over her old divorce papers."—Judge. All Looked Allke. London Bus Driver (to Japanese gentleman crossing street)—Nah, then, Mah Jong, get a move on! Natives Tattooed Bodies Tradition tells us that the Gloachi, the alleged ancestors of the Annamites, were fishermen and were constantly in danger from marine animals and sea monsters. To prevent disaster from the genii of the waters the king of Annam directed his subjects to tattoo their bodies with images of sea monsters—afterward with dragons, crocodiles and other reptiles. Bedouin women tattoo themselves with figures of animals and stars to keep the evil spirits away. In Persia women were formerly tattooed, believing this would insure happiness and attract the opposite sex. Tattooing was forbidden the Jews of biblical times.—Detroit News. An Optimist A shoemaker left the gas turned on in his shop one night and, upon arriving in the morning, struck a match to light it. There was a terrific explosion and the shoemaker was blown through the door and almost to the middle of the street. A passerby rushed to his assistance and, after helping him to arise, inquired if he was injured. The little shoemaker gazed at his place of business, which was now burning quite briskly, and said: "No, I alndt hurt. But I got out shust in time, eh?" Novice Gets Names Mixed An experienced golfer, in a fit of condescension, invited a novice to a game. The novice, to the golfer's dismay and disgust, plowed up the ground all around the ball at every stroke. The golfer stood it for a while, but after one particularly vicious dig into the tee, he remarked: "You've revoked." "We're playing golf, not whist," sald the novice. "Yes," replied the golfer, "but you have, just played a spade where you should have played a club." --- ends and customers together ers we hope to gain, to this friends we say come, let us and patronage, to others we friendship. We Know DWARE OF ALL KINDS Y PRICE ANNIVERSARY SIGN Drexel 3162 IENS, Prop. Getting His Wood Cheap Is there a parable concealed in this apparently humorous story in the Argonaut? Some social philosophers would say so. A traveler on the desert came upon a lone stock raiser on the lower Colorado river. The chief object of interest on the barren ranch was a giant heap of firewood, and curiosity caused the visitor to ask the stockman how in the world he happened to possess it. "Wal," the man drawled, "last year this here brush came piling down the river at flood time, and so I jest rounded up a bunch of Indians and told them they could have half of all they drug ashore. Golly, them Indians worked!" There is nothing to a name. Begging may be more genteel if called soliciting. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. To Lloyd Wise, defendant above named, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by Ruth Wise, on the grounds of abandonment without just cause or lawful excuse, for the period of one whole year and more, as set forth in the petition filed in said cause, in the office of the clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas; that you must answer said petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the 22nd day of February, 1924, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered allowing plaintiff a decree of divorce and divorcing plaintiff from defendant as prayed in said petition; restoration of the plaintiff's maiden name; a judgment barring the defendant from all right, title, interest, claim, equity or estate in, and to, the real estate mentioned in said petition. HENDERSON & JONES, Attys. for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE; Clerk of the District Court. By W. F. MATHES, (Seal) Deputy Clerk. (First Published Jan. 11, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Tom Currie, Plaintiff, vs. No. 23301. Josephine Currie, Defendant. To Josephine Currie, defendant: 16 Josephine Curle, deceased. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named plaintiff on the grounds of extreme cruelty; that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 22nd day of February, 1924, the allegations and charges of said petition will be taken as true and judgment and decree rendered in accordance therewith; with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, Jr., Atty. for Palintiff. (First Publication Jan. 11, 1924.) --- Earl D. 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Greeting: ant, Robert McGill, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for a divorce by the plaintiff in the above entitled action upon the several grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty toward her, as well as upon the ground of having unlawfully abandoned plaintiff continuously for one whole year immediately preceding the filing of her petition for a divorce; and you are hereby further notified that unless you shall file an answer to said petition, denying the allegations thereof, on or before the 10th day of March, A. D. 1924, the said petition as well as all of the material allegations thereof will be taken as true and confessed, and a judgment or decree of divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between you and plaintiff, and granting other proper relief, will be rendered accordingly upon the evidence submitted to the court at the trial by the plaintiff. HENDERSON & JONES, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. 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Advance Realty Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Office Phone Fairfax 0424 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 1389J. BOWLING All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas AW,WHAT'S THE USE I'VE BEEN WAITING MINUTES FOR F I WISH SHE'D PAGE FOUR J. O. MIDNIGHT. (Continued from Page 1.) say and how to say it, and then when the press is having a lull, he just knows how to keep his mouth closed. At this conference I had the pleasure of seeing many representative men and women from all parts of the country, educators and farmers and business and professional men and women. They were all there to see what could be done to better conditions, north and south, east and west, man and woman, white and black, and all the other colors between. I am neither white nor black, and while I have been called a "yollar" man, yet I fear that there is a slight mistake about this. I am something, and I am of the opinion that I am colorless, for I am invisible. You see only the house in which I dwell, but you do not see me. How is that for stepping out? I find that I am thinking thoughts these days whether I can express them all or not. It is wonderful how a fellow can develop if he is willing to develop his mind, and that means the man. There were some strong speeches made by men of both races. One fine looking man, a district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church, was called upon to speak, and he took the stage fright, and half of the time was off. He was making a home run when he said: "One night Fred Douglass was making a speech. He was discouraged and had given up all hopes, when a woman in the audience, a little white woman, stopped his speech and said to him, 'Mr. Douglass, God is not dead, but He is living, and you should go on and do what you can for your people.' Mr. Douglass told her 'Yes, ma'am' and went on with his speech." There was an editor, a preacher, a lawyer and a doctor all in one, and at the same time a man of humor as well as wit. He was from the Birmingham Evening News, and believe me, he made some speech. He is a speechmaker and a man who is not afraid to speak out in church even though he is a strictly southern man. He believes in justice, in fair play and has shown it on a number of occasions. He advocated good feeling, good things being said about each other by each other. He told us to hold dear our citizenship. This is what we are doing, and we are now contending for a full citizenship. Speaking of citizenship, you cannot be a full citizen of America with power to protect your rights without a ballot in your hands, and when you take away the ballot then you take away my rights as a citizen—in fact you rob me of my citizenship. I tell you when we down home go to voting, then there will not be so many hard things said about us by office seekers. So many demagogues ride into office on Negro vituperation, and they have caused many a man to be planted in the earth, and his blood is now crying to the South to produce statesmen and not elevate man because he knows how to stir up race hatred, race prejudice, race antipathy. Manhood and statesmanship are needed in our country, and when we go to producing them, every man will be accorded his rights, and we will be able to sing "Behold how good and pleasant it is for us to dwell together in unity." I had the pleasure of shaking hands with the president of Wilberforce University, Dr. John A. Gregg, who is to be Bishop Gregg after next May, and then there was Dr. W. H. Mixon, who is on the altar and ready to be offered to the general church of his choice. He is working hard. He was at the conference. I met the president of Meharry Medical college, the institution which has given to us more physicians of our variety than any other, and many of them stand on the front rank in the profession. Let the good work go on, and we will reach there by and by. Trust God and work. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE I want to have something to say about the Veteran Hospital in another letter. It is a fine institution, but, honey, I could just see prejudice there, although the white men there shook my lily black hand, looked into my beautiful blue eyes, yet in the office building I observed that there were two lavatories, one for white and one for us. No signs up, but it is just understood. Then we have doctors there crowded up in quarters with their families, while the cottage built for that purpose is vacant, because one or two white families are in the quarters. This is what I would call straight out hell, and I think that in this age of so much prejudice the white man ought not want to come and live among us, and. then draw the line. Turn over to Negroes Negro institutions, and he holds sacred his tradition. But I told you I was not ready to talk about this now and I am not going to talk. You must now begin to get ready for the National Negro Business League and the National Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, and remember the B. M. C. is to meet in Pittsburgh this year. So many things are to take place. What are you doing for them? I met Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, president of the National Association of Teachers of Colored Youth. She is a wonderful character. I started this letter in Tuskegee and I am finishing it in Montgomery, and I think I will mail it in New Orleans, La. I will here stop. J. O. MIDNIGHT. REPORT OF MASONS (Continued from Page 1.) No. 98: Mrs. Maud A. Lee, M. A. M.; Mrs. Blanche A. Hall, S. M. Matt. Murray, Joshua; Miss Ethel Layton, sec.; Mrs. Anna Murray, treas.; Mrs. Mamie Johnson, I. G. K.; Mrs. L. Bates, O. G. K.; J. T. Alexander, director No. 1; J. Stell, director No. 2; F. Pope, director No. 3. Naomi-Court, No. 99: Mrs. Lucy Anderson, M. A. M.; Mrs. Mary Webster, S. M.; Rev. C. H. Uggams, Joshua; Mrs. Irene Pendley, sec.; Mrs. Bessie Barlow, asst. sec.; Mrs. Rachel Hartnett, treas.; Mrs. Ruth Walker, I. G. K.; Mrs. Ella Perry, O. G. K.; Daniel Webster, director No. 1; Ralph B. Anderson, director No. 2; Thomas Sewell, director No. 3. Silver Cord Court, No. 104: Mrs. S. Burnett, M. A. M.; Mrs. E. Shipp, S. M.; W. C. Warren, Joshua; Mrs. S. Edson, sec.; Mrs. M. Phillips, treas.; Mrs. L. Granberry, I. G. K.; Mrs. C. Williams, O. G. K.; J. L. Burnett, director No 1; P. B. Spears, director No. 2; Jos. Broussard, director No. 3. An Ancient Profession. The diner having finished his meal and called for the bill, studied it with care and apparent disapproval. "Do you make any reduction to those in the same line of business?" he asked the waiter. "Certainly," was the reply. "Are you a restaurant proprietor?" "No." said the diner sourly, "I'm a robber."—Punch. The Best Part of it. "Willle," said his mother, "did you peel your apple, as I told you to, before eating it?" "I sure did," said little Willle. "Good. And what did you do with the peeling?" "Why," said Willle. "I ate it, of course." The Generous Roomer. An impecunious tenant had not paid the rent of his room for several months. "Look here," said the landlord, "I'll meet you half way. I am ready to forget half of what you owe!" "Right. I'll meet you. I'll forget the other half." Suited Her. Conductor—This is a smoking car, madam. Young Lady—Oh, good! Have you a match? IT BIRD KEEPS STARIN' RIGHT TIME ALL THE TIME -GOSH IT KEG YA FEEL UNEASY THAT BIRD KEEPS STARIN' RIGHT AT ME ALL THE TIME - GOSH IT MAKES YA FEEL UNEASY An English Custom. "With all due deference, my boy, I think our English custom at the telephone is better than saying, 'Hello!' as you Americans do." "What do you say in England?" "We say: 'Are you there?' Then, of course, if you are not there, there is no use in going on with the conversation." Painted Beauties. At a dinner party held in a hall adorned with many beautiful paintings a speaker, wishing to pay a compliment to the ladies present, pointed to the paintings on the wall and said: "What need is there for all these painted beauties when we have so many of them at the table?" The Only Hope. Jack—Say, Sam, do you think your tailor will give me credit on a new topcoat? Sam—Does he know you well? Jack—No, I'm sorry to say. Sam—Then possibly he might do it. Well Qualified. "We want a man for our information bureau," said the manager. "He must be a wideawake fellow and accustomed to complaints." "That's me," replied the applicant. "I'm the father of twins." PUBLICATION NOTICE Fred A. Bruner, executor of the estate of F. M. Bruner, deceased, Plaintiff. vs. S. L. Peterson, if living, and if dead, all of the unknown heirs, executors, administrators devisees, trustees and assigns, Defendants. To S. L. Peterson, if living, and if dead, all of the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns: You, and each of you are hereby notified, that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, by Fred A. Bruner, executor of the estate of F. M. Bruner, deceased, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 17th day of January, A. D. 1924, in said Court, and that you and each of you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 27th day of February, A. D. 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and each of you quieting the title of the plaintiffs to the east 32 feet of the west 63 feet of lots one, two and three, block 8, in Fowler Park, an'addition in and to the City of Kansas City, Kansas, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, and forever enjoining you and each of you from asserting any claim in, lieu upon, or interest in said property adverse to plaintiff's; and that plaintiff is entitled to a further judgment quieting the title to said property. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published January 18, 1924.) EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. No. 12596. wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court of Said County. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Maggie Ramey, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 10th day of January, 1924. 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. LEOLA MILLER. Executor of the last will and testament of Maggie Ramey, deceased. Dated January 10th, 1924. (First Published January 18, 1924.) FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1924. Phone Fairfax 4672 427 Washin Dr. M. D. Shie Dentist Pyorrhea Special Conductive Anesthesia ' Best Materials Use Hours {8:30 a. m. to 12:30 1:30 to 7:30 p. m. Sundays and X-RAY SERVICE By A better homes are sold the old homestead will s the Old Homestead Realty Co cessor to Forrest B. Anderson's real estate excl es, apartments, business buildings, lots, farms, sale in both Kansas City's. We run all over town looking for a location, it's our it, just give us the street number of any house d like and if it is for sale we can get it, no ion. M. D. Shields Dentist Vorrhea Specialist Inductive Anesthesia Best Materials Used Hours {8:30 a.m. to 12:30 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Evenings SERVICE By Appointment the old homestead will sell them. Instead Realty Co. Anderson's real estate exchange less buildings, lots, farms, suburban City's. Bing for a location, it's our business. Get number of any house you think sale we can get it, no charge for successor to Forrest B. Anderson's real estate exchange Houses, apartments, business buildings, lots, farms, suburban acres for sale in both Kansas City's. 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TIRE NELSON BUILDING, 717 BOULEVARD Made Necessary by constantly Increasing Need for a Larger Storage House. WE NOW OCCUPY THE ENTIRE NELSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BOULEVARD This Change Was Made Necessary by Reason of Our Constantly Increasing Business and Our Need for a Larger and Fireproof Storage House. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET US Office Phone Fairfax 1584 Residence Phone Fairfax 0578 BAGGAGE AND EXPRESS J. H. Johnson Transfer Co. Moving, Shipping, Packing, Storing Transfer Co. Packing, Storing J. H. Johnson Transfer Co. Moving, Shipping, Packing, Storing PROMPT AND CAREFUL SERVICE GIVE US A TRIAL NELSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BLVD. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 17 QUINDARO BLVD. Y, KANSAS. NELSON BUILDING, 717 QUINDARO BLVD. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. That's a Relief SAY, SON, — IS THAT GUY A DETECTIVE OR A CROOK? NEITHER HE'S CROOK - IS A OR OOK? NEITHER— HE'S CROSS EYED