Kansas City Advocate

--- KANSAS Vol. X COLORED MINISTERS OF CITY APPEAL TO CITY COMMISSIONERS TO CLEAN UP CRIMINAL DIVES Crime Wave and Murderous Dives Killing Society; Protest Gun Toters' Permit. 'A delegation of our God fearing ministers of the city called upon and presented to the city commissioners a petition asking them for the name of the city and good citizenship to use all their legal authority and in compliance with our laws to eradicate the dens and dives that are so prevalent in the city among and operated by certain criminal beings. The delegation commanded that the city rid themselves of these destroying elements that are so hurtful and damnable to our society. They also protested against the issuance of permits to carry weapons, without first a thorough investigation of the applicant's character, past and present, before issuing a permit. PICKENS ANNIVERSARY SALE The Pickens Furniture and Hardware Company, 421 Minnesota avenue, are having their anniversary sale This company has demonstrated, without question, what the race is capable of doing along the commercial line. One has only to step into this business house and see the stock of furniture, hardware and general house furnishings to convince them what can be accomplished when you stay on the job as Mr. Pickens has done. Mr. Pickens, during this Anniversary Sale, is giving the public an opportunity to save considerable money, not because he is compelled to, but spring is coming and much larger stock will soon be in and he desires to dispose of a large amount of winter stock to make room for spring goods and he is giving the public a chance to take the advantage of this wrecking-price sale. NOTICE The original club, known as the Daughters of Zion, formerly of the Metropolitan Temple, will be hereafter known as the Independent Daughters of Zion Club, whose work will be dedicated to charity. The field is large and there is much need for such work. The members will not be known as any certain creed, but as Christian workers, each doing their bit. Anyone desiring to become a member call Fifield 1102J. MRS. A. R. MERRITT, President. OUT OF TOWN SUBSCRIBERS The Advocate subscribers out of Kansas City, Kansas, we ask you who owe for The Advocate, your check or money order for same which would greatly be appreciated at this time. Will you not please remit at once as we need it badly. You know about my late loss and now is the time your subscription is needed, indeed. Don't delay.—EDITOR. Sing Love's Old Sweet Song All Over Again on Valentine's Day, February 14th Remember well in your boyhood days how you shyly sent her a Valentine—and how much it meant to her. TODAY-perpetuate this splendid old time custom. Reveal your truest sentiments by sending a Flower Valentine to sweetheart, wife or mother. MOSELEY Florist 724 Minnesota Avenue VALENTINE FLOWERGRAMS to any part of the world within a few hours SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 THE CITIZENS' FORUM. The Forum had a good meeting at Metropolitan Sunday, February 3rd, President Fullbright presided, and Miss McClelland announced the program. Prof. Brown played beautifully on the pipe organ and Dr. H. B. Bronson gave an intelligent talk on "Religious Education in Week-Day Schools." He was greatly applauded, and a vote of thanks was extended to those on program. Next Sunday, February 10th, the Y. W. C. A. will have charge of the program and Prof. Buster and Rev. J. M. Powell will speak. Don't miss hearing these speakers and the fine music. All are invited to hear this "inter-racial discussion." Don't forget, it's near Lincoln's birthday, too. WE CAN IF WE WILL SAYS JUDGE BRADY WE CAN IF WE WILL SAYS JUDGE BRADY Become factors in the world of social science and be effective among men and measures and become a part and parcel of that which makes for the best and the most in the affairs of men. It is indeed a pleasant realization to observe the step forward, made by our group, in the management of our purpose and drive for a community house with appurtenances. We should take fresh courage, renew hope and drink deeply of aspiration, when we recount what has been accomplished in the last few weeks. First, we should let our accomplishment become a habit. And then to make sure, let it become to be second nature. That is to say, in all instances where our common good is at stake, to stop, look and listen, to each other, and withal reason together, with calmness, honor and candor, and then follow where reason leads. In all the years of my sojourn in the community, I do not recall a finer and more perfect instance, where individuals and representatives of social bodies, all well imbued and properly inclined, but differently informed as to the subject in hand, were assembled together; where they calmly pooled interests and knowledge and drew wise and proper conclusions, and proceeded along a line of happy co-operation and concentration to a joint and full meeting before the mayor and commissioners, where a masterly presentation of the subject was made. The meeting produced results and leaves us in a way to make progress in the attainment of our much desired end. And the great success of the meeting lay in the fact that it had the moral force and power and the intelligence of all those worthy bodies, dovetailing with and supporting the chairman of the committee on public improvements of the Civic League so that the front presented commanded respect and consideration—which we believe was honestly given. We shall improve the opportunity extended—to make suggestions that will help find the means to complete the institution earlier than was at that time surmised possible. (Suggestions next week.) I. F. BRADLEY. IN SAD AND LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR PARENTS' ELLA AND HARRISON NEWMAN They were waiting on the shore For the bark to take them home, They will toil and grieve no more The hour for release had come. All their long life lies behind Like a dimly blending dream, There is nothing left behind, To the realm that only seems. Father passed on January 14, 1923. Mother followed close behind February 10, 1923. Leaving only me. MAGGIE SMITH, Daughter, Omaha, Nebraska. FREE CLINICS AT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL The management of Douglass hospital has made arrangement to give free clinics to children every Tuesday and Saturday, hours 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dr. Thomas' A. Fletcher, the noted specialist of Kansas City, Mo., will be in charge of this ward. Dr. Fletcher is an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, as well as a physician and surgeon. Kansas City, Kansas, February 8, 1924 Lincoln "WHAT MATTERED IT TO HIM THAT HE MUST GATHER CHIPS AND SHAVINGS TO KEEP THE LOGS FLAMING, IF HE WOULD HAVE A LIGHT TO READ BY?" (Copyright, W. X. D.) G. O. P. SPEAKERS BU- REAU WILL OPEN IN CHICAGO (Lincoln News Service.) Chicago, Feb. 7.—The Republican National Committee will open headquarters for its campaign speakers' bureau in Chicago, Chairman John T. Adams announced. This bureau, he said, will be in charge of Horace Ellis, formerly superintendent of public instruction of Indiana. In 1919 and 1920, Mr. Ellis was a special representative of the Republican national committee. MR. W. H. GREGORY OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO BANQUET COLORED POLICY HOLDERS AND FRIENDS On next Tuesday, Feb. 12. (Lincoln's Birthday) Mr. Gregory of The Federal Reserve Life Insurance Company, will banquet their colored policy holders, families and friends at First Baptist church, corner of Nebraska avenue and Fifth street. This insurance company has developed in its short life in this city and the west, one of the strongest of the kind. They built the first sky-scraper in the city, which is located on Seventh street, just south of Minnesota avenue. Every policy holder is a stock holder in the company which makes the holder of a policy a part owner of the earnings of the company. CHILDREN'S POLICY. The company has recently put in operation a children's policy which is attracting every home fireside in the community at large. For an example: Take a child, say four years old, and at the age of 22 years, it will draw $5,000 in cash besides still holding stock in the company. This would be a fine nest egg for a boy or girl who wished to launch into business of some kind or desired to further their education. Well, you would just have $5,000 that you would not have otherwise. Parents who are looking forward to their children making for the race and generation in which they live a stronger force in the economic and commercial world, can do no better than take out a policy for one or more of their children. CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY. Mrs. B. Grigsby had Mrs. Maude Royston of Lawrence as her dinner guest Sunday. Mrs. Pursley of St. Louis is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. D. Kemp on Washington boulevard. Miss Odie Bronson and other Junior high school girls attended basketball at the Y. W. C. A. in Kansas City, Mo. They were with a chaperone. ADVOCATE S. 1771.—A bill to provide for the enforcement of the fifteenth, eighteenth and nineteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: Whoever shall for beverage purposes manufacture, sell, transport, import or export intoxicating liquor within, into or from the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof shall for a first offense be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not exceeding six months, and or a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 and be imprisoned not less than six months nor more than five years, and such liquor shall be forfeited to the United States. Sec. 2. Whoever shall deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States or any State to vote on account of race, color, sex, or previous condition of servitude shall, for a first offense, be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not exceeding six months, or for a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 and be imprisoned not less than one month nor more than five years, and such person shall be denied the right of suffrage in any State or national election. Sec. 3. All laws inconsistent with section 1 or section 2 of this act are hereby repealed. Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after the passage and approval of this act. KANSAS GETS WORST BLIZZARD IN YEARS. Starting in Sunday night, after nearly a summer day, Kansas City and all of Kansas received one of the most severe blizzards and snow storms in several years. About six inches of snow fell here Sunday night and Monday, which practically demoralized traffic for a time. The temperature has not been uncomfortable and is now seeking a higher position, which no one will complain. The ground hog must have seen two shadows instead of one. Mrs. J. Swain, 844 Everett avenue, has been quite ill for several weeks and has been in the hospital. Her condition is improved and her friends hope for her rapid recovery. OPENING OF PIANO STUDIO Mrs. Nettie Penix-Herdon, formerly a teacher at Western University, announces the opening of a Piano Studio, Saturday, February 2, 1924, at 622 New Jersey avenue. Phone Fifield 3568J. RESULTS GUARANTEED THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER LEAP YEAR PINK TEA PARTY. The Daughters of Zion under Mrs. L. Thompson, president, gave a Leap Year party, which was like a banquet, on Wednesday, January 30th, at Metropolitan. Mrs. James, vice president, presided,-and some features of the program were: Piano solo, little Miss Thomas; paper, Miss L. LeCoeur; piano solo (very classic), Miss Cozetta Payne; solo, Mr. Jas. Thomas; original poem, on Leap Year, Mrs. M. C. Matthews. She received her usual ovation and an encore. She is invited to have poems at several more entertainments and invited to write a poem for the P.-T. A. of a school in Argentine. NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS (Lincoln News Service.) Washington, Feb. 7.—In most of our large northern cities it is about as difficult to find a native son or daughter—that is, one who was born in the state in which they live—as it is to find the proverbial needle in the haystack. In Detroit, Mich., nine out of every ten, or, to be more exact, ninety-one in every one hundred colored inhabitants, were born outside of the state, as compared with eighty-seven in Omaha; eighty-five in Chicago; eighty-four in Los Angeles; eighty-three in Cleveland; eighty-two in Atlantic City; eighty in Denver, and seventy-six in Cincinnati. In the city of New York, seven out of every ten, or seventy-four in every hundred are neither native sons nor daughters of the state, as compared with seventy-two in Indianapolis, and seventy in Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, where, in the language of Editor Vann of the Pittsburgh Courier the people make iron—and sometimes steel—for a living. Out in St. Louis the population drops to sixty-three outsiders per one hundred residents, or to about six out of every ten. There is every evidence that this new blood and force are welcomed by the old citizens in each of the communities mentioned, because it means increased payrolls, an expansion of business and the opening of industrial, civic and other opportunities that will be helpful in the development of the local group. Y. W. C. A. OBSERVES RACE RELATIONS. Sunday afternoon, February 10, at 4 o'clock at the Forum (Metropolitan Baptist church). Addresses will be delivered by Prof. G. B. Buster and Rev. James M. Powell. Negro verse and music will be a pleasing feature of the program. It is hoped that a large crowd will be present. Number 25 MISSISSIPPIANS MEET IN STATE MASS MEETING--PETITION LAW MAKERS FOR NEEDED LEGISLATION They Speak Right Out Says Col. Midnight Southern University, Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 7.—Here I am in Louisiana yet, but I will bet you my head to a ginger cake that I will not be here when you read this letter, but will be in the city of St. Augustine or some other place in Florida, so you just make up your mind to read and read after me. When I took my pen in hand to write you last week, I was with with Bishop William Alfred Fountain, who was holding a conference in Thibodaux, La., but honey I have left there, and have been to Lafayette, La., a place where my people are trying to do something if you may think a little you will agree with me that they are meeting with success. It is the first time since Noah was here that I have been to Lafayette, and since that is true, I will have to tell you just a few things about it, and then turn my attention to other things. I was invited to come to town by Dr. L. A. Butler, superintendent of the Good Hope Sanatorium, and he is also president of the Sanatorium Association. These people are determined to open the door of opportunity to the young Negro boy and girl and let them work all the harder. God help them to do so. Dr. L. A. Butler is one of the men who believes in his race, and he is reaching out all the time trying to bring before them the real men and women, and thinking I was in that class invited me. He is a man with a vision and a man of wealth. He is one of the busiest men in Louisiana. He owns the drug store and his lovely home and two or three automobiles. It would do your soul good to meet this character. I have told you that Dr. Butler is the president of the sanatorium association and Joseph Dugas is vicepresident; A. Burges is secretary and J. Vavasseur is treasurer, and while I am at it I will give you the other officers of the Sanatorium, and here they are: F. M. Nelson, surgeon in chief; W. H. Ennis, anaesthetist. Drs. T. Wilburn and E. E. Morrison are in the staff, and Miss Thelma Scott. T. N., head nurse. Dr. F. M. Nelson is one more well trained man and he is a worker among the people, as well as a good physician. I was delighted to have the pleasure of meeting these strong physicians, dentists and the like. They have two dentists to half sole teeth in this town, and they are at the top in the profession, and they are E. E. Morrison and T. Wilturner. Of course they have a public school in this town, and it is the average building, but unusual in brain power, for there is Prof. P. L. Breaux, principal, and Mrs. P. L. Breaux, Miss Thelma Breaux, Miss M. E. Walker, Miss F. J. Lewis, Miss May Delacroix, Miss Rena Gathe, Miss Pearl Lewis, teachers. Then we find Leland Jones, A. J. Brown, Francis Coco, Seymour, Jake Dorsey, B. J. Lewis and several other smaller groceries. I looked in the Dreamland cafe, also Mrs. Jameson has a restaurant, the Alamo restaurant. The barbers are Lonnie Williams, and they own some halls. There are two Catholic schools in and about the city, and this is about all I will be able to mention now. I made a trip to Crowley, then over to the place where I am and I want to say a few things about it before I get through. Will you listen to me, while I tell you that my people are speaking right out in church in this southland, and this is as it should be. I heard them speak out in old Mississippi, and I hope they are going to be heard. They have told the people in authority what they want, and I think I will let you know about them. Listen and read: (Continued on Page 4.) --- 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. Entered 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. ADVOCATE SUBSCRIBERS, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. We would greatly appreciate, at this time, for your best efforts in paying up your subscription, as it is needed badly, especially at this time. We would be so very grateful to every one who is in arrears to help us immediately. We feel you have done the best you could and we have done the best possible by you, but the time has come of which our needs are of grave concern. Will you please settle with our collectors when they call. We will thank you so much.—Editor. Mr. Linsay Taylor, 1143 Grandview boulevard, has been somewhat indisposed this week. GENERAL CONFERENCE DELE GATES—FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 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 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 Last Sunday brought out a large congregation, the main auditorium being packed and the gallery well filled. The pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, took for his subject, "Wedding Garment." The doctor was at his best and delivered a most wonderful sermon, both spiritually and scholarly. The vast audience of Christian worshippers rejoiced in their souls and three came forward and joined God's army, one being a convert at Friday night's class meeting. The Lord's Supper was administered at the close of the service, when several hundred renewed their vows, by drinking th representative of Christ's blood. The pastor preached a brief sermon at the evening service as the Senior choir gave their monthly sacred concert, which was excellent. Dr. Porter A. Davis sang a solo that reached the hearts of his hearers, and Prof. Adair of Western University rendered a number on the pipe organ that showed he was a coming master of this instrument. One joined the church at the evening service. Next Sunday evening the Junior choir will give their monthly sacred concert, which is noised around something unusual will be rendered. These two choirs, the best and most loyal in the two cities, are somewhat vying with each other, but they all belong to First church, so what's the difference? The church gets all the glory and the members and friends present get the essence of their musical talent. COME OUT SUNDAY. The budget system is going, just as was expected—Success. Last Sunday's envelopes turned out $182.00, and the end is farther along yet to its high standing zenith. Members, get your envelopes, as it will be easier to keep up by paying every Sunday. Everybody likes it. Come out to class meeting. A great Holy Ghost meeting last Friday night. Dr. Brooks will preach Sunday. Come and hear this man. FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT DELEGATES' COMMITTEES. Committee on Educational Legislation: Hon. Geo. L. Vaughn, chairman; Rev. E. R. Vaughn, Rev. A. Wayman Ward. Committee on Financial Legislation: Rev. Wm. H. Peck, chairman; Rev. J. R. Ransom, Rev. J. C. C. Owens. Committee on Missionary Legislation and Migration Program: Rev. C. A. Williams, chairman; Rev. W. B. Brooks, Rev. W. T. Osborne, Prof. G. A. Gregg, James Wilson. Committee on Book Depository for Western Christian Recorder: Rev. J. D. Barksdale, chairman; Rev. C. W. Newton, Rev. W. H. Thomas, Rev. C. S. Bowman, J. B. Jones. Committee on Enrollment of Delegation: Rev. Wm. Alexander, chairman; Rev. H. W. King, Hon Thomas Kennedy, T. A. Ross. Conservatism wants posterity to do it, whatever it is. Self-interest has shattered many a man's lofty ideals. Silence is as often a sign of stupidity as of wisdom. Everyone has known devils; and he liked them at first. A dog has little pride. If he's licked, he'll howl. Better a good paying job than a low-salaried position. Cats catch mice—when a living isn't to be got easier. He is a poor lawyer who mistakes the will for the deed. A good workman never has much trouble keeping his job. Being loyal to one's self may involve some self-conceit. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES God gave us such a beautiful Sabbath day, February 3rd, that the people just poured into Metropolitan Baptist Temple. Pastor Bronson was at his best, and preached a most excellent sermon from Gen. 1: "In the beginning, God created heaven and earth," etc. He gave the Greek word for create, and showed plainly that only God can create. Man can make some things out of the cells, etc., already created by God, but man cannot create. He told many things of God's omnipotence, and caused many in the congregation to acquiesce to the intelligent, wonderful sermon. At the close, when the senior choir sang, six or more united with the church. One gentleman was converted somewhat like Paul, but the others who accepted the invitation were just as true Christians. The Sunday school is still up to the standard and the B. Y. P. U. had another good program. At 8 p.m. Pastor Bronson preached another fine sermon and the large congregation sanctioned it with fervent "amens." He is beginning a series of wonderful sermons. The titles of them will be given next week. He praised the Sewing Circle for their fine work and lauded the Daughters of Zion club for their fine Leap Year party, and the musical numbers and the original Leap Year poem by Mrs. Matthews. He said "their party was like a banquet." The Daughters have now changed their name to the "Wide Awake Club." Prof. Langston has offered Mrs. Dinkins as a national gospel singer from Metropolitan's music class. Next Sunday, February 10, the Lord's Supper will be administered and other fine sermons will be preached by Dr. Bronson. Come hear this great preacher, who can preach, and does preach. Mrs. Alva Royston of Lawrence was announced as a visitor at Metropolitan Sunday. Mrs. Persley was a visitor, and enjoyed both services fine. Mrs. I. U. Brown had her report on pews read Sunday. The Mission Circle, Sewing Circle, Wide Awake Club and others will give a real fine banquet soon. A Valentine social will be at Mrs. Pickens' February 14th. Mrs. S. Rollins, who sprained her wrist by falling on the ice, is still able to be around. Metropolitan had an extra large church meeting Friday night, and the "Dove of Peace" reigned supreme. Don't forget the Forum meeting this Sunday, 4 p. m., February 10th. Program led by the secretary of the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Jennie Palmer was out at Metropolitan and, by request, made Christian remarks. Mrs. Etta Mitchell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gherring, 922 Walker avenue, died in Columbus, O. last Sunday in a hospital of that city and the remains were brought here this week for burial. Mr. Gherring is one of our city policemen. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. Mrs. Pearl Bryant, 2109 North Third street, was taken ill Sunday afternoon and is still confined to her room. It is hoped by her friends that she may soon regain her normal health. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Eleasir Carr, Deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 3rd day of March, 1924, at the regular term of the Probate Court 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 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. D. B. JACKSON, Executor of the estate of Eleasir Carr, 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 6th day of February, A. D. 1924. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First Published February 8, 1924.) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Prayer and praise service, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Corner Fifth Street and State Ave. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor 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. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. was well attended. Much enthusiasm is being displayed in the "membership contest." At 11 a. m. Rev. S. D. Rhone, pastor, occupied the pulpit and delivered a splendid sermon from the text, "What manner of man is this?"—choosing for his subject, "The Matchless Character." In the evening our pastor preached an excellent sermon from the subject, "The Fatherhood of God." A large number of visitors were present at this service. There were two additions to the church. Those who heard the morning and evening sermons by our pastor agree that they were filled with the Spirit and showed religious thought. He was at his best in the solos that he rendered at each service. The interest in the "King and Queen Contest" is growing daily. The women meet every Thursday at 2 p. m. and the men meet every Monday at 9 p. m. Other clubs of the church are working rapidly on their programs. "The Emergency Club" meets weekly for study. They are studying "Women Characters of the Bible." Mrs. Rhone leads the subject this week. Sewing Circle meets Wednesday at 2 p. m. and the Stewardess board Friday at 2 p. m. Visitors are welcome to all services and especially to our class and prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Laura Bruce, Mrs. Winston and Mr. White are still on the sick list. Quarterly meeting this Sunday, February 10. All members are requested to attend. Rev. Broadnax will preach at 3 p. m. All ministers and their congregations are invited to commune with us. Mrs. C. E. Brooks, wife of Rev. Brooks, 1111 North Eighth street, has been confined to the house this week with illness, but is much better, of which her many warm friends will be delighted to hear. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. E. M. Moseley, Pastor. The members and friends of Mt. Olive Baptist church gathered early for religious worship. The Sabbath school was well attended and had a good lesson. The prayer services were spiritual and ably conducted by the deacons and Christians. The pastor's text, Eccles. 1:4—"One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth forever." Theme, "The Firmness of God's Foundation." He proved the instability of visible human beings and the stability of God's work from the creation. He proved the vanity of man's accumulation and taught that all leads to one conclusion, "Fear God and keep His commandments." The hearers enjoyed his discourse and the meeting was blessed with presence of the Holy Spirit. The B. Y. P. U. had a good session. Sister Fanny Hopkins is the chief president of the B. Y. P. U. She stands at the \head of this department and is managing it on the modern order. The B. Y. P. U. senior is divided into four great clubs who are leading in succession management of the lessons and programs. Club No. 2 will be in the lead on February 10th with a good lesson. Mrs. E. M. Moseley is the faithful guide of the junior B. Y. P. U. and they are progressing nicely. Our entire staff of annual officers will appear in our next report. Pray for our success. The night services were good. Rev. Moseley preached a great sermon. Text, Philemon 1:18—"If he hath wronged thee or owed thee aught put it on my account." He carried his discourse to the benefit of all. He proved that our wrongs are put on Jesus' account and He has paid it all, and if we only believe in Him salvation is free. The contributions were good. Our pastor is going to Chicago on the 10th as our representative to the Great Sanhedrin Assembly, and we are proud to send him. Our Mission Circle is doing good work. Our glee clubs are doing great work. Meet their weekly meetings. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Real Estate and Rentals 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. 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. Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays FOR SALE 6 rooms; city water; $1,250 at $250 cash. 7 rooms; modern except heat; lot 50x125; $2,000 at $900 cash. 5 rooms; modern; garage; $3,300 at $500 cash. 3 acres in Quindaro; 6-room house; fruit; $2,200 at $1,000 cash; worth more. 4-apt. brick; water, gas; $2,850 at $600 cash. 4-room; nice place; $1,000 at $100 cash. Farms and vacant lots. W. R. Johnson Real Estate Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Phone Fairfax 0255; Evening Fif. Phone Fairfax 0255. Evening, Fif. 4322J. The Sweet shop 120 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 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. C. H. Kerford, D. G. M., 215 E. Kearny St., Atchison, 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. Smalley 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. Dabney.....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, FEBRUARY 8, 1924. We Reach Them All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 547 State Avenue 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 LAR 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. D. W. HURLEY, W.M., 419 Freeman Ave. 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 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. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. --- --- | The undersigned is giving a banquet at The First Baptist Church, 5th and Nebraska, February 12th, Seven P. M., in honor of the colored policy holders in The Federal Reserve Life Insurance Company, and in honor of the children whose parents are policyholders in the Company, and these policyholders will have the privilege of inviting their friends. There will be music by The Western University Orchestra, short talks and recitations. The decorations will be pictures of Abraham Lincoln, as Feb. 12th is the anniversary of his birth; it is also the anniversary of the birth of this Company. The stock of one of the greatest life insurance companies in the world, organized more than a FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1924. The unFirst Baptist ry 12th, Sevicy holders in Company, parents are these policy viting their There versity Orch decorations as Feb. 12th also the ann The sto companies in W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. THE WORLD'S BEST SANTAL MIDY BEFORE ALL INSTITUTES CATARRH of BLADDER Guard Your Health Be Sure To Use SANYKIT The Handy Prophylactic Kit for Man PREVENTIVE Afferds Uitmest Protection Tube 35c. Kit (4'x') 31 All Duplicates or San-Y-Kit Co. 92 Beekman St., New York PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Alberta McGill. vs. Robert McGill, Defendant. The State of Kansas to the defendant. 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. ALBERTA McGILL, Plaintiff. HENDERSON & JONES, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk of the District Court. By W. F. MATHIS, Deputy. (First Published January 25, 1924.) banquet to our colored policyholders, their children and friends: PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Div. P. C. Thomas, vs. No. ..... George Thomas and Dru- cilla Thomas Haggan, You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by P. C. Thomas, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 30th day of January, A. D. 1924, in said Court, and that you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 15th day of March, 1924, or said action will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in favor of plaintiff partitioning Lots 41 and 42 in Block 95, Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, between the plaintiff, P. C. Thomas, George Thomas and Drucilla Thomas Haggan, being the three heirs of Pracilla Thomas, deceased, and that plaintiff is entitled to further judgment partitioning said property as aforesaid. Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published February 1, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. ----- Madge McDonald, Plaintiff. vs. No. ----- James McDonald, Defendant. To James McDonald: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Madge McDonald, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment; and that unless you answer the petition, of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 21st of March, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published February 8, 1924.) THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Leopold F. Macho. Ella Landrum, Dora Jester, Edward Landrum, Effie Keeler, Irene Landrum, Lizzie Landrum, Thomas Landrum, and William Landrum, if living; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, or any of them, of such of said persons, if any, as may be dead, The State of Kansas to all of the above named defendants, Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the above named plaintiff, who filed his certain petition against you in the office of the clerk of said court on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1923, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of March, A. D. 1924, or said petition and the allegations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree rendered against you accordingly, of the following nature, to-wit: 1. That the claim, estate, interest, title or lien, if any, of each and all of the defendants in, to or upon lot eight (8) and the north one-half (1/2) of lot nine (9), in block thirteen (13) in Kensington, an addition in and to the city of Kansas City, in the county of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, be adjudged and decreed to be null and void. 2. That the plaintiff's title to the said above described real estate be adjudged and decreed to be absolute and perfect, and that said title be quieted against each of said defendants, and that said defendants, and each of them, be wholly excluded from any interest, estate, title or lien in, to or upon said real estate, or any part thereof, and that said defendants be perpetually barred and enjoined from asserting any claim, lien, title or interest thereto, therein or thereon. 3. That the court find, adjudge and decree that all of the allegations in plaintiff's petition are true, and that he have such other and further relief as the facts therein set out entitle him to receive. half century ago, has been held and handed down by the original stockholders of the company to their children—not one share has passed to an outsider. That stock has brought fabulous riches to those families and their children. The entire issue of stock of this Company, under the terms of the plan of operation, will go to its present policyholders, which, in effect, means that these children will become the future and ultimate owners of the Company. We are not overlooking this important and vital point. We are recognizing it right now. LEO MACHO, Plaintiff. By HENDERSON & JONES, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk of the District Court. By W. F. MATHIS, (Seal) Deputy Clerk. (First Published February 8, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. ..... Wm. A. Gideon, Plaintiff. vs. No. ..... Bessie Mae Brown Gideon, Defendant. To Bessie Mae Brown Gideon, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, Wm. A. Gideon, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the ground of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment; and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 21st of March, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published February 8, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Hallie Mae Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Henry Johnson, Defendant. To the above named Defendant, Henry Johnson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty, and that unless you answer the allegations of said petition on or before the 13th day of March, 1924, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered in accordance therewith, with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published February 1, 1924.) Sincerely Yours, W. H. Gregory. Earl D. Insur PHONE DR 7th and Minnesota SAY IF YOU Go to 1209 Nor To—Mme. C. C. BEAUTY Kansas City Phone Fai M. D. Clark Insurance ONE DREXEL 1525 Missoula Over YOU WANT 1209 North Ninth Street e. C. O. TAYLOR BEAUTY SHOP Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 G HIGHEST World's Coal C E ON THAT NEXT ORDER MOTTO: "THE GOLDEN RULE" 2281 1216 Earl D. Clark Insurance PHONE DREXEL 1525 7th and Minnesota Over Drug Store 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 Child's LET US FIGURE ON THAT OUR MOTTO: "TH PHONE DREXEL 2281 LET US FIGURE ON THAT NEXT ORDER OF YOURS OUR MOTTO: "THE GOLDEN RULE" PHONE DREXEL 2281 1216 ARMSTRONG Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 --- --- CLEAN COAL PROMPT SERVICE anded down company to passed to an abulous rich- s Company, on, will go effect, means future and We are not point. We Clark urance EXEL 1525 Over Drug Store WANT HAIR nth Ninth Street D. TAYLOR'S Y SHOP y, Kansas rfax 0442 GOOD WEIGHT HIGHEST QUALITY Coal Co. NEXT ORDER OF YOURS THE GOLDEN RULE" 1216 ARMSTRONG "SERVICE TO ALL" A. T. Long Real Estate 644 Minnesota Ave., K. C. K. Cottages, Houses, Business Buildings. TERMS Fairfax 1394 --- ```markdown ``` PAGE THRE