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SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL GIVES OPERETTA "IN INDIA" APRIL 28th --- KANSAS KANS Vol. X SUMNER Vol: X JOB HUNTERS IN WASHINGTON OFTEN LAND IN THE GRAVE, SAYS COL. MIDNIGHT Washington, D. C., April 24. I am still knocking around Washington, but I am not job hunting. 'So many men come here job hunting, looking fine, and with a few dollars in their pocket, and are sure that they are going to land. Day after day they see, or seek to see their Congressmen, who is going to land them, and money gives out, down and down until they land with clothes get seedy, and they just go on the dogs. This job hunting business around Washington is just something awful, awful, and often men have landed in their graves without getting a landing and if they miss heaven like they missed the job. it is still awful, awful. I do not like to hear of any one going down to that place, but they are loading there on regular through trains and do not return. It is not a train that will go there and then right back, although it may be the only one on the track. There are many political aspirant wrecks here. I am urging my people not to get fixed on political jobs. I am now thinking of our friend, Judson W. Lyons, the man who one time held a big job, and when the wreck came, he never got back to where he once was. The two great Methodist bodies of our people are getting ready to go into their big meetings. The African Methodists will be in Louisville, Kentucky, and the African Methodist Zions in Indianapolis, Ind. They are going to take up church matters, and of course revival matters will come up also. Foremost in the minds of many will be elections. There are aspirants in church as well as in state, and they work as hard. We cannot be elected president of the United States, nor governors of any of the states just now, but we can be bishops and general officers, and other big church positions. To be elected bishop you are elected for life, unless they decide to retire you, and still you are a bishop, but you do not function, except to draw down your allotment. There are some strong men in the race for all the positions. There are of course, more stalls than horses, or more horses than stalls. I do not know how many bishops are to be elected in the general conference, but I do know that the A. M. E. bishops will recommend two to be associated with them, and they declare that they do not need any more, but I am of the opinion that when that episcopal committee begins to look into the work, and their extensive future program they will recommend more. This will be carried out. There are strong men making the race. Rev. John A. Gregg will have to land, and then Dr. A. L. Gaines, Dr. R. C. Ransom, Dr. G. B. Young, Dr. W. R. Mance, Dr. M. W. Thornton, are up, and then comes that scholarly leader of men, Dr. A. J. Wilson, of North Carolina. Why not just make Gregg, Wilson and Ransqm, and then if you can get Lindsay and R. A. Grant in do so? I do not know what else to say about this, but I do know that they are getting their ducks in line. Now as to the general officers, each are out announcing what they will do if elected, and then comes to the front Dr. S. J. Johnson of San Antonio, Tex., with a great program for the Church Extension, and I would like to see him in line and with an opportunity to work out what he has in that great head of his. Now when it comes to the department of Missions there will be some scramble for it. There is Dr. Noah Williams, the man who is going to entertain the general conference, and he will have Kentucky and other places behind him, and I would mention Dr. J. A. Hadley, of Georgia, who comes to the front with a great big Georgia following behind him, and Rev. C. W. Abington, from Texas, and there are still others. Rev. Durden, and another whose name I do not recall. Rev. C. A. Wingfield will lay down presiding eldership and be editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, succeeding then Bishop Ransom. That will --- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 MRS. W. L. HOLLIDAY FOUND MURDERED MONDAY MORNING IN HER HOME. WAS DIVORCED FROM HUSBAND Mrs. W. L. Holliday, 35 years old, was found under the bed at her home, 1405 North Eleventh street Monday morning, with a bullet hole in her forehead. The bullet was found on the bed and seems after she was shot the body had been pushed under the bed, where her father found it, when going to the house that morning. Mrs. Holliday was seen Sunday evening about 6 o'clock by neighbors and stated they saw no one else about the house that evening. Her father stayed with his daughter, but went away Sunday and did not return until Monday, when he found the body. W. H. Holliday, her divorced husband, was arraigned before Judge H. S. Roberts Tuesday and the case continued until Saturday morning. Bond was set at $10,000 and Holliday released, when his attorney, Judge Wm. Carson, signed it. ALLEN CHAPEL RALLYS UNDER NEW PASTOR. Allen chapel, the historic African Methodist Episcopal church on the Missouri side, Tenth and Charlotte streets, has taken on new life under the pastorate of Rev. Edward Wittenberg, who come to this noted church only a short time ago. Rev. Wittenberg comes from New Orleans where he pastored St. James, the leading church in that city. He left in a community treasury more than $6,000 Dr. Wittenberg is a great preacher and pastor. He is a polished scholar and a classic singer. A few days ago he put on a little financial rally and few. Sundays ago his congregation laid down, in cold cash, more than $3,000. He and his family are loved by his congregation and since taking charge of this church hundreds have cast their lot in old historic Allen. be a good choice. Of course you know Rev. Sims is knocking at the financial door, but just what will be we are not prepared to say just now. But Prof. John R. Hawkins will succeed himself and there will be S. S. Morris going to the position of Allen Christian Endeavor League, and he will not have any opposition. Editor Wright will return and the same is true of Dr. D. M. Baxter, business manager. No power on earth will be able to stop this young business giant. He has given the church a wonderful administration, and the business manager and the editor have worked like two peas in a bag. There has existed perfect harmony. Real harmony. They are working together. The Publication Board met last week in the Book Concern in Philadelphia, and was presided over by Bishop I. N. Ross, D. D., of Washington, D. C., the regular chairman, Bishop W. H. Heard, being sick. Bishop Heard has been a real sick man, and he is not out of danger yet, but we are all praying that he will be himself again and will be able to mingle with the good men. Bishop Ross, in the opening spoke of Bishop Heard, and then Bishop J. Albert Johnson made a special prayer. Rev. C. F. Flipper made the opening prayer and Dr. L. L. Berry, conducted the ritual, and this was followed by that wonderful report made by Dr. Baxter, the manager. Wonderful things are being done, and the main thing is the erection of a home for the Book-Concern, which promises to be one of the greatest buildings in America owned by my people. It is wonderful how the ministers and members of the church are buying the bonds. It is strictly a business proposition, and the bonds are bearing 5 per cent interest. This is better than any bank is paying. Then followed the report of Editor R. R. Wright, Jr., and then report of R. C. Ransom of the A. M. E. Review, the literary product of the whole race. I was glad to hear that just a few days ago Dr. S. A. Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla., sent in $500 for bonds, and others are following in smaller amounts. Dr. Williams expressed in so doing his faith in his own church. (Continued on Page 4.) Kansas City, Kansas, April 25, 1924 CITY Kansas City, Kansas, OL GIVES OPEN REV. AND MRS. C. E. BROOKS ENTERTAINS CHURCH OFFICERS On Wednesday evening Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Brooks entertained at the parsonage, 1111 North Eighth street, the members of the Trustee Board to an elaborate dinner. Mrs. Brooks being a fine cook prepared the menu and was assisted by her cousin, Miss Raymond, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin and Mrs. Dorsey Green. The hostess served a number of Creole dishes, she being reared in New Orleans, of which her guests greatly enjoyed. It was a feast that will ever be remembered by this board. Members present: The pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, Prof. S. French, J. H. Clayborne, A. J. Bouldin, Prof. J. P. King, W. A. Jarrett, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Geo. McClelland, Judge Dorsey Green and District Steward, Thos. Kennedy. G. P. McNair, member of the Board was absent on account of illness. Prof. King spoke in behalf of the Board, thanking Mrs. Brooks for her most excellent dinner and that her generous hospitality would ever retain with them. A. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL. ALL ABOARD FOR LOUISVILLE Saturday, May 3, Official Train Leaves Kansas City. The official general conference train from Kansas City for Louisville, the seat of the A. M. E. general conference, Saturday, May 3, at 12:15 p.m., when the largest delegation from the two Kansas Citys and Colorado that ever went to a quadrennial session from the Fifth Episcopal district. The two Kansas Citys will have between 75 and 100 alone. The route will be over the Chicago and Alton to St. Louis and from St. Louis over the Southern Railway System to Louisville. The train from St. Louis will be known as the A. M. E. SPECIAL. Chicago and Alton train will arrive in St. Louis at 8:25 p. m., Saturday, May 3 and leave at 9:20 p. m., over the southern, with all steel coaches and arrive in Louisville 6:50 a. m. Sunday morning, May 4. The round trip convention fare from Kansas City to Louisville is $30.27. The first session of the general conference opens Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m., and closes May 23. All convention tickets are good on any regular train over these lines on returning home. Tickets may be secured at the Chicago and Alton ticket office in the Railway Exchange building, 717 Walnut street. ZEBULON CHAPTER ROSE CROIX NO. 19, HOLD EASTER SERVICES AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. At 6 a. m. Easter Morning, Zebulin Chapter of Rose Croix No. 19, held services at First A. M. E. church, corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue. A re-lighting of the candles from the feast of Maundy Thursday, held at First Baptist church, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The Easter sermon was delivered by Ill. Rev. C. E. Brooks, $33^{\circ}$. After the services an 8 o'clock breakfast was served in the dining room of the church by the Pastor's Pulpit Aid Board. The music for the occasion was rendered by the Junior choir of the church. Master of ceremonies Dr. I. H. Anthony, $32^{\circ}$. FORUM A number enjoyed the Forum Sunday President Fullbright, after Easter quotations, gave a fine address on "Great-Men." Next Sunday, April 27, Professor Sulcer, president of the Baptist College of Oklahoma, will speak. Hear this fine speaker. The second Sunday in May our Forum will render a program in Lawrence, at their Forum. Some of the principal features are: Reading of Poems, Mrs. M. C. Matthews; Solo, Dr. P. Davis; Paper, "Reminiscences of Mary Talbot," by Mrs. W. Dwiggins and an address by Mr. Fullbright, our president. Come go with us. Mrs. Annie Hill-Jennings, 1130 Barnett has been somewhat indisposed, but is able to be out again. ADVOCATE J. O. MIDNIGHT (Concluded from last week.) I think I told you that the Race Congress would meet here April 29, and remain in session until May 2, and people are going to be here from all parts of the country. Mt. Carmel Baptist church has thrown open wide its doors and invited the Congress to come in and do something for the people. It is a church that believes in progress, and they have both a progressive and aggressive pastor, for Rev. W. H. Jernagin, is the pastor, and his church stands right back of him in anything that menas progress, anything that he wants to do for his people. If he wants time to go out of the city and do good, they tell him to go, and I recall when he was going to Europe for our people, his church told him to go, and then his officers, informed him that if he needed money just touch the cable and it would be coming forth. Most of the expense of the trip was paid by the church. Now comes the time that we must do more work and less talk. This is indeed an important session of the Congress, and there are some things that we must talk about. The man who used to plead for us have gone to heaven or some other place, and now it is up to us to look after our interest. The enemies are at work, and we must be able to meet them. It is no longer "Poor down trodden race," but the white man has recognized the fact that we stand erect, that we are claiming manhood and want all the rights of a man, and that puts us in competition with him, and he is not going to help us to get by his side, or even step a little in advance of him. We are producing our thinkers, and we must produce money to back up that thought which they produce. We need men in Congress, and everywhere we need the next thing and that is the ballot with which to protect our rights and property, real and personal. We do not need guns and bludgeons, but we do need a ballot, and we need the spirit sword, and with them defend our rights. The Race Congress proposes to establish a Bureau right here in Washington, and employ a competent man, whose whole duty will be to look after racial matters—he will have clerks, he will have all that is necessary, and will ever be alert, for things that will mean racial development. This will be worked out at the meeting here in Washington. I am going down in Florida, but I am coming back, and when I leave here I am going direct to Louisville, Ky., to attend the general conference, of the African Methodist Episcopal church. I am going to have my Baptist self there, and will let you know what is going on. But I will have a few things to say to you, for I have been going since I wrote that other letter, the one which you read last week for when I wrote it, I was in Denmark, S. C., but honey I made a trip over to Orangeburg, S. C., and had the pleasure of visiting Claflin University, one of the old institutions of the Methodist Episcopal church, and at the head of it is Prof. J. B. Randolph, a man of my race. For a long time there has been as president a man of the other race, and a very fine man at that, Dr. L. M. Dunton, and he was faithful, but nature demanded that he retire, and then came the selection of his successor, and it was a young, active, well trained and educated man, Prof. Randolph, and this is his second year, and wonderful has been the progress made in this short time. I tell you they have a fine student body, and fine teachers, all well up, and are doing the real college work. I hope to get their names and tell you who they are, but excuse me this week. I will then write more about the school. Returning to the institution, I had the pleasure of seeing a ball science on the campus of Voorhees Normal and Industrial school. It was between Vorhees and Scofield Normal and Industrial school, Aiken, S. C., and tell you it was a close game, but the Voorhees boys outthought the others and won. Then it was the lot of the teachers and others CATE APRIL 28th SUMNER HIGH TO GIVE OPERETTA Music Classes Under Prof. T. H. Reynolds Ready for Tuneful Play, April 28. The music classes of Sumner high school, T. H. Reynolds, instructor, are putting the final touches on "In India," a tuneful operetta, suited for voices of the high school age. There will be a chorus of approximately fifty girls, the whole composition being arranged for female voices. The costumes will be in keeping with the setting of the operetta and will be made by the girls themselves with the assistance of the sewing department of the school. The auditorium of the K. C. K. high school, at Ninth street and Minnesota avenue, will be used for the occasion, and the date is April 28. This auditorium has been recently enlarged as has also the stage, thus giving ample opportunity for volume of the chorus and action. The piece has been learned in the regular music classes, as on account of the sessions of the Northeast Junior high school being held in the afternoons, no time or space is available for such extra activities. The operetta, therefore, is truly a class project. Some of the individual parts are taken by the following students: Meerah, beautiful singer..... Bernice Wilson Simla ..... Hazel Owens Veerah, doubtful beggar..... Ocielee Foster How-Now..... Sarah Kirkwood Hear-No-Evil..... Mayme Walker See-No-Evil..... Junia Smith Speak-No-Evil..... Catherine Haines The action of the operetta is built around the celebration of the festival of Ahu, the Flower God. On this day an orphan is to be chosen as dancing girl, but there are several requirements to be met. All of the maidens diligently seek this honor. But the final selection hinges on a sub-plot, which involves three old women and a beggar of doubtful identity. Like other good productions, the end of the operetta is the best part, and it would not be fair to tell that beforehand. TAYLOR—THE TAILOR. L. R. Taylor, 707 North Twelfth street, who graduated from one of our standard tailoring schools in 1912, and for some years worked in some of the best white tailor shops in the two Kansas Citys, but has run a shop of his own for several years, at the above number, is having one of his best years. His Easter business was far beyond other years and the outlook for the summer season is brighter than any year he has been in business. Mr. Taylor is a real artist in his line and as to fit, he has but few equals. He carries a fine line of suitings made from standard mills of this and foreign countries. Being out of the high rent district he gives his customers the difference in price of his suits. Every garment that goes out of his shop has a bonafide guarantee of fit, goods and workmanship. One saves dollars at Mr. Taylor's—the tailor. The Baptist City Mission Union meets Wednesday, April 30, at Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, 2 p. m. All invited. Mrs. Hooks at Tenth and Freeman is able to sit up. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL nuneful Operetta INDIA" 28, at 8:15 p. m. High School Auditorium Minnesota Avenue June—Festival of Ahu 35c and 25c PER 12 YEARS, 15c S FOR TICKETS. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER to give a concert to entertain the winning people, and it was fine. I was delighted to meet these teachers from Aiken, especially a young woman I had known so many years, Miss Lillie Cofield, who is the matron. She is an orphan girl but her sisters, Misses Agnes and Hatie Cofield, went from Union South Carolina to New York and went to work, and kept this young girl in school, and now she is filling an important position, and she is doing her work well. God bless her. Her sister Hattie is in real estate business in New York City, and if I find her office I will have more to say about it later. The Publicity Committee of the National Baptist convention has sent out an important notice which will meet the approval of the Baptists of America, and I am sure that they are going to respond to it. I will just give you the notice: "The churches and pastors of the National Baptist convention, U. S. A.; are hereby reminded that the Second Sunday in May has been set apart as 'Morris Memorial Day,' on which suitable memorial services are to be held and contributions made to the fund to be used to perpetu- (Continued on Page 3.) MRS. ELIZABETH RILEY DIES. Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, the estimable wife of Mr. Sevetus Alvin Riley, 1026 Grandview boulevard, after only a few weeks' illness, passed away Thursday, April 17, at 5:27 p. m. The deceased was a loving Christian character, her father, Rev. W. W. Brooks, being for many years one of Kansas' well known A. M. E. ministers, who preceded his daughter some years ago. Her mother passed away but a few years ago. Her friends were many in this city and state. She was an ardent active member of First A. M. E. church and at the time of her demise was a member of the Senior choir, and a member of the Junior Stewardess Board. She stood high in the Court of the Eastern Star and for many years its treasurer and held that office at the time of her death. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m., from her church, Rev. J. R. Ransom, an old friend of the family and by request delivered the last sad rites. Her Court, which turned out in large numbers, had charge of the ceremonies. A large concourse of her friends were present to pay their sincere respects to one of whom they loved and admired. The floral offerings were most beautiful and large. She leaves a devoted husband, one little daughter and two sons, relatives and legion of friends. Rev. C. E. Brooks and Rev. J. S. Payne assisted in the funeral. The husband and family have the deepest sympathy from their many friends, in their time of sorrow. CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY. The Pleasure Seekers' Art Club had a large meeting at Mrs. O. Calhoun-Nolan's Wednesday. An instructive program was rendered. One feature was Mr. Myrtle Hayes-Bradford recited a quotation of "Childhood," written by our poetess. Mrs. H. D. Kemp, Mrs. L. Forrest, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Rev. Bronson, Rev. Bowren, Rev. Jackson and others attended the Baptist State Board meeting at Topeka this week. Rev. G. McNeal left for Arizona Tuesday night to visit Miss Louise McNeal, his sick granddaughter, there. . . . . Number 36 --- PAGETWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY —at— Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 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. IN MEMORIAM Three years ago April 21st, 1921. The soul of Rev. W. H. Prince, B.D., left earth and passed into paradise, there safe in the fold of the Divine Shepard he awaits our coming. Three years have passed since that sad day. When our dear one was called away, Long days and nights he bore his pain, To wait a cure but all in vain, For God knew what was best, And called our dear one home to rest. And called our dear one home to rest Sadly missed by wife and daughters F. LEONTINE PRINCE. GRACE L. PRINCE. OFFICIAL ROUTE OF THE FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. To the Twenty-seventh Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Louisville, Kentucky, May 5 to 23, 1924: CHICAGO AND ALTON RAILWAY CHICAGO AND ALTON RAILWAY KANSAS CITY TO ST. LOUIS LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILWAY ST. LOUIS TO LOUISVILLE Leave Kansas City 12:15 noon, Friday May 2. J. D. BARKSDALE, Official Representatice, Fifth Episcopal District. LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R. R. (Henderson, Route) Official Route the Fifth Episcopal district and Oklahoma, to General Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Churches, From ST. LOUIS TO LOUISVILLE, KY., May 5-23, 1924. Leave St. Louis 8:19 A. M. or 9:04 P. M. Arrive Louisville 7:40 P. M. or 7:20 A. M. Rate of $15.21 has been named on Identification Plan, St. Louis to Louisville and return. Dates of sale, May 1st to 7th, return limit May 29th. Rates have also been named from Western and Southwestern Territory on same basis, one and one-half fare for round trip. Clergy Permits will be honored from St. Louis on going trip and from Louisville on return trip. Necessary equipment will be provided to take care of everybody. For further information call or write Rev. J. D. Barksdale, 1954 North 6th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or Rev. J. E. Toombs, 623 East 4th St., Oklahoma City, Okla., or the undersigned: F. M. Ditto, Trav. Pass. Agent, 417 Railway Exchange Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. G. E. Herring, Div. Pass. Agent, 1206 Boatmen's Bank Bldgs., St. Louis, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. 2. Minnie Abernathy. Plaintiff. To Walter Abernathy, the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court and cause, for a divorce; and unless you answer the allegations in the petition on or before the 23d day of May, 1924, the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing plaintiff from you for your fault and such other or further relief as equity may permit. MINNIE ABERNATHY, By E. A. Shackelford, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication April 11, 1924) 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 7:80 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:80 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS Easter Sunday was a beautiful sunshinny day and from every section of the city, starting at early 6 o'clock service, crowds were seen winding their way to First church, with gay Easter costumes and floral decorations and volumes of joyous music, made a combination that filled the hearts of all with gladness and sunshine. The Sabbath school at 9:30 had 335 scholars, the little folks resembling an flower garden. After a fine prepared program 800 colored eggs were distributed to the scholars and at 11:15 the school marched from the lecture room on the outside and coming in the front entrance passing down the north aisle and going out in the south aisle. It was a most beautiful sight, with colors equal to the rainbow. The pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, who was banked in palms, flowers and ferns, after the regular opening and special Easter anthems by the Senior choir, delivered a scholarly, spiritual Easter sermon. Text, "He is not here, He is risen." For thirty minutes the minister held his vast audience with his wonderful knowledge of the occasion and opened the way for those present to see how necessary it was for the Savior to be buried in the grave, that we might have eternal life. The speaker made it plain to his hearers and hearts accepted it. The Sunday school rendered a fine pageant at the evening service hour, representing in costume the resurrection of Christ following later missionary stations of different countries, showing them bringing their idols to these stations and seeking Christianity through the missionaries. Nearly all nations were represented. It was a beautiful Christian lesson and was, or should be helpful to those of us who are worshipping idols today. The Junior choir furnished the music. A large crowd enjoyed this excellent sacred play. Come out Sunday. First church welcomes you to come. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 312 Nebraska Avenue. Rev. A. S. Mayfield, Pastor. God blessed us all with a very beautiful Easter day, April 20, and the saints of God sure enjoyed the day throughout. The Sunday School was carried out successfully and many good things were found in the lesson. The morning service was well preached by the pastor. All were made to rejoice. Several visitors were present. The Easter program was splendid and many solos, papers, songs, etc., were rendered. Mrs. M. J. Thomas was the master of ceremonies. Rev. Stucky made the opening address. Invocation by Sister Lydia, closing remarks by the pastor. Monday night Rev. Mayfield preached a short sermon at the True Light Baptist church, corner Water and Stewart street. The chief, W. M. Christian, was with us on April 13. The Church of God welcomes all to their services at 312 Nebraska avenue. Rev. E. J. Cain, Sister Rosie Goods, is expecting to begin a meeting at 1823 Grove street, Kansas City, Mo., with Brother Farr soon. Subscribe for the Advocate at once. See W. C. Arch, reporter and collector, office 1810 North Fifth street, phone Fairfax 4812. Mrs. Eggleston, annual president of the Women's Missionary Society of the C. M. E. church; Mrs. G. W. Burns, Mrs. M. I. Warfield, Mrs. Frank Wilson, with Mrs. Robinson at the wheel, motored from Topeka Sunday week here to attend the opening of St. Peter's C. M. E. church, Eighth and Oakland avenue. There were many others from Topeka attended the day's services. Miss ....Well, Emil, on your salary we will be able to do some light housekeeping. Fish—But I don't want to live in a lighthouse. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES God gave us a beautiful Easter Sunday and many people hastened to the Metropolitan Baptist church and when they arrived there, were overjoyed at the elaborate decorations. Mr. Pickens, chairman of the decorations and his committee had done lovely work by placing colored streamers of paper and a huge white cross and many smaller crosses, in festoons from the ceiling, which was admired and praised by the vast congregation. Mrs. M. C. Matthews had advertised on the outside with pictures of rabbits and Easter eggs and on the inside with the same and the inscription "Christ is Risen," which was very appropriate and much praised. At 11 a. m., Mrs. I Wood and Professor Brown played a classic organ and piano duet. Rev. Koran of St. Louis, prayed and the choir sang "Fling Wide the Gates. Pastor Bronson took his text from Gal. V:16, and lifted up our Risen Christ by admonishing us to "Walk in the Spirit"; and telling us "As we sow we shall reap" and that "all persons should sow good seed." The choir sang another beautiful Easter Anthem, "Angel of Light," and after the offertory our organist played the appropriate voluntary "He Rose From the Dead." At 9:30 a. m. the Sunday School children were given Easter eggs. At B. Y. P. U. Mr. Andrews and little daughter sang a duet pathetically; and Mrs. Alice Smith-Masterson recited. At 7:30 p. m., a great multitude crowded the church into the balcony. The Sunday School and children under Miss L. Plummer and other teachers, had a grand and the most appropriate program for Easter. Miss Plummer did all the playing and acted Mistress of Ceremonies, too. The children acted fine and their climax was "The Sleeping Flowers Awakentd." The fairies and others in beautiful costumes portrayed the Resurrection of our Savior. All received highest praise. Announcements were made of many letters and telegram praising the radio program given by our pastor and choir last Thursday night to a large crowd. Our church is the first church of our race to give a program over the radio, and are asked to give another. This Sunday, April 27, Pastor Bronson will preach the last of his series of sermons; and at 11 a. m. pictures will be taken of the different departments of the church, the choirs, the three members of the Religious Board of Education, the Sunday School, B. Y. P. U., Home Department, Bible Classes, Trustees, Deacons, Sunday School Teachers, Ushers, Mission Circle, Sewing Circle, Wide Awake Club and all other clubs and officers. They say "Great things are always going on at this church." Come, join us. Don't forget the Revival begins in May under Rev. C. A. Washington of Arkansas. Come next Sunday and all time. Someone is always joining. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rey. E. M. Moseley, Pastor. The congregation of our friends and members who attended the morning services was very large. The Men's Bible Band was well attended and had a good lesson on the Easter Day occurrence. The Sunday School was well attended nad also had an excellent program in the evening for the children. The pastor's morning sermon was taken from subject "He is risen, He is not here." He emphasized the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how it makes sure our faith in Him as the Son of God; and that without it our Christian faith would not be complete. He made his discourse so forcible until one sinner came forth and confessed that she believed the gospel and wanted to be baptized. Also four other sinners came forward for prayer; seven members were added to the church; one candidate for baptism. The pastor announced the beginning of a revival immediately. The B. Y. P. U. had a good session and an interesting program. The pastor's text Sunday night was on Christ's reply to Nicodemus "Art thou a master of Isreal and does not know these things." He made his discourse as impressive as possible to the seven sinners who came forward for prayer. The congregation was large and the contributions were good. All clubs and auxiliaries are throwing their services to the success of the meeting and for the salvation of souls. Pray for Holy Spirit to give us souls for Christ's cause. Read, the Advocate. Mr. Howard R. M. Brown, one of our world war veterans, has accepted a commission as First Lieutenant Infantry Section of the Reserve Corps, for another five years. He is the ranking colored Reserve officer of our city and expects a promotion to a captaincy in the next three or four months. Our poetess is kept busy writing Mother's Day and May poems. We want a couple to share a six room cottage. Home privileges. Everything furnished. Cheap. HARRISON WILLIAMS, 409 Greeley Avenue. THE DRIVE OF FIRST A. M. E. · SUNDAY SCHOOL. We have planned a big drive for members in our school. We have two sides, the "Blues" and "Reds." The boys and men are known as the "Blues"—they wear the blue buttons. The girls and women are known as the "Reds." The side winning will be given a reception. Time of the drive is from April 6 to May 4. Captain of Blues: Wm. Dean; Assistant Captain, Lucillous Betts. Captain of Reds, Pattie Justice; Assistant Captain, Wylma Dwiggens. Sponsor of Drive: E. M. McClelland. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. 3. Lee Hughes, Plaintiff, vs. No. 22947-A Loraine Hughes, Defendant. To Loraine Hughes, the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court and cause, for a divorce; and unless you answer the allegations in the petition on or before the 23rd day of May, 1924, the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing plaintiff from you for your fault and such other and further relief as equity may permit. LEE HUGHES, By E. A. Shackelford, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication April 11, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. .... Div. Henry Harold Able, plaintiff, vs. Wilma Able, defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, for divorce and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 6th day of June, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will lbe rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First published April 125, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, .... Div. Herbert Benton, plaintiff, vs. Jewell Benton, defendant. To Jewell Benton: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 6th day of June, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published April 25, 1924) DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES HOUSE FURNISHED FOR COUPLE Will give married couple cheap rent in furnished home, to right parties. Telephone, Fairfax 2663. Call at noon hour or between 6 and 7 o'clock p. m. or call phone for engagement between 7:30 to 9:00 a. m. or hours above. THOS. KENNEDY, 834 Nebraska Avenue. AGENTS WANTED—Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.) Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays PROPERTY FOR SALE. 5 rooms, water, lights, gas. $1350 at $250 down. 5 rooms, city water, lights, corner $1400, at $200 down. 8 rooms, modern duplex, lot 35x125. $3350 at $600 down. 6 rooms, water, lights, gas, 35x120, fine garage, bungalow, new. $2750 at $500 down. 7 rooms, newly decorated, modern, full basement. $3000 at $400 down. Apartment, brick flat, city water, gas, etc. $2850 at $600 down. 3-acre farm in beautiful Quindaro. 6-room house, fruit. A bargain at $2200, at $1000 down. Other bargains in Real Estate. See us now. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY, 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Fairfax 0255 Residence Phone Fifield 4322J Some Fine Spring Bargains 8-room house, $1,800. $200 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, 50 feet, $1,800, $250 down. City water and electric lights. 6-room house on Thompson avenue, $3,750, $500 down. Terms to suit. 6-room house on Greeley avenue, $2,600 , $500 down. City water, gas and electric lights. LARGE LIST OF OTHER PROPERTY. Consult J. H. BROWN, 330 Greeley Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Fairfax 0767. 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 (Achison, 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, April 25, 1924. We Reach and Need Them All One of the best locations in town for a doctor. 7 rooms, strictly modern brick, 50 feet, garage for three cars; $4750. $650 down. 7-room brick, 25 feet, $2750; $400 down. 7-room frame, 25 feet, $2750; $300 down, $25 per month. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1300; $100 down. 5-room story and a half, 50 feet, $1300; $150 down. 7-room modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4500; $500 down. 37½ feet, $250; $25 down. 4-room house, 1 acre, $2000; $300 down. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, large garage, $1800; $250 down. 7-room strictly modern, store building, 50 feet, close in, $3500; $1000 down. Acre tracts: See us for acre tracts, $150 to $200 down. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1050; $400 down, rented for $18 per month. 7-room brick modern except heat, close in, $4500; $700 down, 50 feet. 7-room, close in, $1800; $500 down. 6-room, frame flat, close in, two apartments, 3 rooms each, $2500; $400 down. 6-rooms, double apartment, 3 rooms each, brick, $2750; $400 down, terms to suit. 7-rooms, strictly modern, new and never occupied, lot 50x240 feet, $5000; $800 down, terms to suit. 14 acres, $2400; $1000 down, near Brenner heights and close to one of the best little towns in the county. See us before buying. Many other fine pieces of property. If we have not what you want we will get it for you. WHO? Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Ed Saunders FUNERAL HOME Tel. 419 430 Miami Street Leavenworth, Kansas A complete modern funeral home. Rest Room. Beauty Parlor. Lady in attendance. Price reasonable. Best service. When you are in this city, don't fail to visit us. All visitors are welcome to visit—Investigate. 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 Evergreen 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. AAS Sa gs pe eat ee a ae I UE ApS op aes Be Sa Oates casts SEIT ESS AR NR Cg ec Raa Se Se ea an ee Pa Peak dere ssa AG ile ONO aI CaN gisele: Bt Ge aaa ter gle ale at a ac A Ri RN SSE eo a IRL RCO Dealer ne na cE POR PP NE ene veo ES Te ee are Oe nee rmmmen es 5 ‘ : s Friday, April 25, 1924. ; i 3 : ) , - : THE KANSAS CITY: ADVOCATE . PAGR TORT Earl D. Clark — Insurance — SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street . To—Mme. C. O. 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The first radio program of our peo- Ple broadcasted from Sweeney school was heard at Metropolitan Temple. The chorus of 48 voices was the larg- est ever assembled there. Miss F. Thomas sang the solo parts lovely. Pastor Bronson preached one of his fine sermons and\Dr, Davis sang a solo. The chorus sang wonderfully and are yet receiving praise from all over the world. The Wide Awake Club was given a large collection at the radio program. Special Mention, W. R. Johnson Real Estate Co., 516 Minn. Ave. Mr. John W. Campbell, railway postal clerk, a nice modern home oak finish, 414 Greely. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Anderson a nice California bungalow at 62% Stewart avenue, modern, Mr. And. erson is also a railway postal clerk Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ewell, a fine residence at 1968 Thompson, moderr and suited to an up-to-date duplex. You will please note these above mentioned as railway postal clerks are staying with their Id Mail Comrad, he having been one of them. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barker, a nice strictly modern home at 1969 Thomp- son. See their sweet home, a young couple starting life right. Mr. Bar- ker gays he wants no rent receipts. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Faulks of Lexington Mo., a nice cottage bun- galow type, 1953 Thimpson. Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, a dandy cottage at 1954 Thompson. Mrs. Lotie South, a real sweet purchase of a duplex on Walnut boulevard, modern and up to the minute—a master buy. Mrs, South is the sister to our own Mrs. Mc- Clellan and aunt of one of our owt girls, a popular teacher in the city school, Miss May McClellan. Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Harris has moved into their fine home at 617 Stewart. For real home bargains, call W. R. Johnson Co., phone Fairfax 0255. Residence phone Fifield 4322-J. Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work. strictly, confdential. Phone Fifield 4202-R HOME PORTRAITS FOR EASTER Also that Family Group A. V. Wilburn Photographs, Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. 403 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, Kansas. GENERAL CONFERENCE A-M.E. CHURCH e Louisville, Ky., May 5-23, 1924 SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM Route of the A. M. E. SPECIAL between ST. LOUIS AND LOUISVILLE 47 MILES THE SHORTEST LINE WITH ALL STEEL HANDSOME EQUIPMENT Schedule from Kansas Gity Lv. Kansas City, Chicago & Alton R. R. 12:15 P. M. Saturday, May 3rd Ar. St. Louis, Chicago & Alton R. R._...... 8:25 P. M. Saturday, May, 8rd From St. Louis, A. M. E. Special Ly. St. Louis Southern Railway System, 9:20 P. M., Saturday May 38rd Ar, Louisville, Southern Railway System... 6:50 A. M.,Sunday, May 4th In order to‘properly take care of all going to the Louisville Conven- tion, and to work up as large a delegation as possible, arrangements were made last summer for all-steel, Pullman cars and coaches, reduced rail- road fares, etc., for the entire West. The route selected was the C. & A. to St. Louis and Southern Railway System to Louisville. These arrange- ments were made by Dr. W. H. Thomas, of Denver, Rev. J. R. Ransom, of = - Topeka, and Rev. J. B. Isaacs, of Kansas City. 7 Railroad Fares Round trip convention fare from Kansas City to Louisville..............$80.27 One way clergy fare, Kansas City to Louisville... 1.77 Pullman Fares ~ Double lower berth, St. Louis to Louisville... $8.75 Double upper berth, St. Louis to Louisville. een 8.00 Drawing room, St. Louis to Louisville.....2-.-eeconeeeeeeccneeneee 18.50 For complete information concerning convention matter, railroad tick- ets, Pullman tickets, etc., apply to Rev. J, R. Ransom, Rev. J. B. Isaacs, or the undersigned. ’ MITCHELL COXWELL i a District Passenger Agent - Fs Southern Railway System, a 422 Railway Exchange Building, . Kansas City, Mo. : ‘ ‘ PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. 3. Willie Summers, Plaintiff, ~ vs. No. 22944 Will Summers, Defendant. The State of Kansas, to the defendant above named, Greeting: The defendant above named, Will Summers, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff above named, Willie Summers in the above entitled Court and cause, and that the ‘said plaintiff filed her petition in said cause on the 8th day of April, 1924, in which petition so filed the plaintiff alleges that you are a non-resident of the State of Kansas, and of Wyan- dotte County in said state. ‘You are hereby notified that you must appear and answer said petition ‘or otherwise plead thereto on or be- fore the 23d day of May, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment, the nature of which is as follows: a decree in divorce, and awarding custody of minor child, will be rendered accordingly. WILLIE SUMMERS, Plaintiff. By I. F. Bradley, Attorney. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk District Court, (First Published April 11, 1924.) Gail 3 Cpair- 0380 of sfax 4422 : 3 J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) ate the name and memory of Presi. dent Eliias Camp Morris, The mon: ey contributed should be promptls forwarded to the treasurer of the convention, Dr. A. J. Stokes, Mont. gomery, Alabama, who will make Proper record and suitable acknowl. edgement. Let every effort be made to render this occasion both efec. tive and successful.” It is signed by President L. K. Williams, and Secretary R. E. Hudson, and with authority of the convention. I am sure that the Baptists are going to respond to this, and I ex- pect to make a collection myself if I can get a church in which to preach that Sunday. I will be in Louisville, Ky., The time is nearing for the Na- tional Baptist convention, and I mean the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, and then the gen- eral conference is just over the fence. I am so glad, for it will not be long before we will have a Bishop Gregg, Bishop Grant, Bishop Wil- son, Bishop A. L. Gaines, and Bi- shop R. C. Ransom. Dr. Ransom is a fine man, and should be placed on the bench. Then there will be Dr. S. J. Johnson, who is to leave Texas and come to Washington and take charge of 1535 Fourteenth street, the place of the Church Ex- tension Society. He will be the sec- retary. I am anxious to see the same Gen- eral conference return Ira T. Bry- ant, because he has made a good and faithful servant. He has serv- ed well, and the only thing they have against him is that he had the running off of the pen or type- writer. . I want to congratulate Prof. Aaron E. Malone upon his election as a delegate to the National Republi. ean Convention in Cleveland, Ohio by his district, and he was not pres- ent. He stands high and will help the cause very much. I am proud of this election and I feel that he will head the laymen in ‘the General conference, I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop. Keep in mind the meeting in Cleveland, Republican National Convention and then will follow the meeting of the National B, Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress. I would like to see Prof. W. S. Willis, of Texas a delegate in the Republican convention. Editor Kennedy will be an official in the big convention. If you want to write to me, send a letter to P. 0. box 725, St. Augustine, Florida. I will be there April 24 to witness the dedication of that fine build- ing and hear the Governor of Flori- da say his say. He is going to make some speech. I have a letter from John L. Webb, of the W. of U,, asking me to represent him and make his contribution in case he cannot get there. J. O. MIDNIGHT. | Naylor—Paul, I heard something nice about you today. Paul—You did? Naylor—Yes, a friend of ours said you looked a little like me. --- HAVE BETTER HAIR EVERYBODY LIKES TO LOOK THEIR BEST WELL GROOMED HAIR ADDS A GREAT DEAL TO PERSONAL APPEARANCE. BY USING FORD'S HAIR POMADEANFORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SHAM=OO COMBES, STUBBORN, HARSH, SNALLY AND UNNILY HAIR. BECOMES SOFTER. STRAIGHTHER MORE PLIABLE, AND EASIER TO DRESS AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. EXCELLENT FOR ALAYING DANDRUFF AND LOCAL SCALP TROUBLES. For Sale By Druggists & Dealers In Toilet Articles. So sure you get the genuine Ford. Manufactured only by THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. WARSAW - ILLINOIS Send for a book telling how to take care of the hair and complexion. It is free. Cumming's Restaurant Dinner 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. Supper 5:30 p. m. to 7 p. m. Price 35 Cents Special Sunday Dinner, 50 Cents 541 State Ave. Kansas City, Kans. Fairfax 1174. N. B. Robinson, Mgr ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. THE POPULAR BEAUTY SANTAL MIDY BEAUTY BEAUTY BEAUTY GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACTIC Ser MEN Affords Umost Protection After Infestion Exposure Large Kit (15") or All Dragons or San-Y-Kit. Dept. A 88 Bookman St., New York Write for Circular CATARRN OF BLADDER Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Here Are Some Real Bargains 7 rooms, modern except heat, $3,000; $400 cash. 6 rooms; new; 50 feet of ground; well located; $4,800; $800 cash. 5 rooms; lights and water; $1,800; $300 cash, $25 per month. 5 rooms; modern; $3,700; $800 cash. 5 rooms; brick; 30-foot lot; $300 cash. 6 rooms; ilights and water; $2,000; $250 cash. 5 rooms; 37½ feet of ground; $1,750; $250 cash. Advance Realty Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Office Phone Fairfax 0124 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 1389J. SCIENTIFIC NEWGRAF --- All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. BEGINNERS A SPECIALTY. After Food, Shelter and Clothing the next essential is MUSIC. Beginners a Specialty. Pupils accepted between the ages of 6 and 60 years. NETTIE PENIX-HERNDON Teacher of Piano 622 New Jersey Ave. Fifield 3568J West End Pharmacy Tenth Street and Washington Blvd. Telephones—Fairfax 3606-4569 Our Fou Now in F We have added to our regu ing specials: YUM-YUM, ted Milk, Stark's Nest, Kin HONEY MOON SPECIAL We have a very complete Day box candy. Prescriptions carefully co drugs. FREE DELIVERY Phone Fairfax 1153 Primrose Flowers "You Cut Flowers—F FUNERAL Your Fountain is now in Full Form. We added to our regular menu some very specials: YUM-YUM, Cocktails—YUM-YUM, Stark's Nest, King Tut High Ball. BY MOON SPECIAL. We have a very complete line of Easter and Maux candy. Options carefully compounded with purity FREE DELIVERY. max 1153 Orders Delivered Free at Kimrose Garden Flowers "You Tell 'Em" Cut Flowers—Blooming Plants FUNERAL DESIGNS We have added to our regular menu some very refreshing specials: YUM-YUM, Cocktails—YUM-YUM, Malted Milk, Stark's Nest, King Tut High Ball. HONEY MOON SPECIAL. We have a very complete line of Easter and Mother's Day box candy. Prescriptions carefully compounded with pure fresh drugs. FREE DELIVERY. One Block East Westlawn Cemetery WE RENT PLANTS FOR DECORATIONS SPRING IS HERE Who Is R. Picken's Son? Everything Necessary for Spring House Cleaner Cleaners, Window Shades, Curtain Roofings, Art Squares and all Kinds of Furniture Prices Right You have Furniture to sell, See M. “E-Z.” PICKENS Drexel 3162 421 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas Window Shade MADE TO ORDER We Bring Samples to Your Home Large Assortment to Choose From Window Shade S C. R. BOYD SPRING So Is R. Pi With Everything Necessary Wallpaper Cleaners, Windows Rugs, Art Squares and a Prices If you have Furniture “E-Z.” F Drexel 421 Minnesota Avenue Window MADE T We Bring Sampl Large Assortmen The Window C. R. With Everything Necessary for Spring House Cleaning Wallpaper Cleaners, Window Shades, Curtain Rods, Poles Rugs, Art Squares and all Kinds of Furniture Prices Right Window Shades MADE TO ORDER We Bring Samples to Your Home Large Assortment to Choose From The Window Shade Shop C. R. BOYD J. O. MIDNIGHT. At night there was a reception given, celebrating the silver anniversary of Rsv. R. R. Wright, Jr., into the ministry, and one of his birthdays into the world. They did not say which it was, but it was one of them, and one worth while. He spent fifteen years editing the Christian Recorder, and seven years as editor and manager of the Recorder and Book Concern. He was at one time professor of Greek and Hebrew in the Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, and has been a worker for his people. I was delighted to see him and to hear him. On the committee were Revs. Elijah Byrd, chairman; J. C. Beckett, secretary; D. M. Baxter, R. F. Wright, W. S. Drummond, I. H. Ringgold, J. L. H. Watkins, H. P. Anderson, W. J. Oliver, H. H. Cooper, L. W. Stanford, T. J. Askew, J. L. Witten, J. W. HarSEVEN—Advocate ris, H. Waters, H. F. Tyree, E. T. Bruce, C. C. Dunlap, J. M. Henderson, P. P. Gaines, P. M. Laws, C. W. Reed, J. C. V. Burbage, George Broughton, and some others whose names I did not get. It was a great occasion. Of course they had many things to say about the wonderfulness of the young editor, what he has done and how he had brought out the Christian Recorder. He had served all. Each speaker had nice things to say, and then they presented him with a Loving Cup. Mother and father were there, and they --- 3700 State Avenue Drexel 2429 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Mountain Is Full Force Dollar menu some very refresh- Cocktails—YUM-YUM, Mal- g Tut High Ball. Nine of Easter and Mother's compounded with pure fresh Orders Delivered Free and Quickly Gardens You Tell 'Em" Blooming Plants DESIGNS Kansas City, Kansas IS HERE Chicken's Son New for Spring House Cleaning New Shades, Curtain Rods, Poles New Kinds of Furniture Right Future to sell, See Me ICKENS 11 3162 Kansas City, Kansas New Shades NO ORDER Des to Your Home It to Choose From Shade Shop BOYD 1015 North 13th Street were proud of their son. They had done much for the race, for the world, and did not hesitate in thanking the ministers and others for the good things that had been said by them concerning their only son. I am now facing the National Race Congress, and you may write to me, 1341 Third street, N. W., Washington, D. C. I will be there about April 29, to May 2, and then send mail for me to 621 South 8th street, Louisville, Ky. I will be there to the general conference of the A. M. E. church. I felt way down at the heel the other day, when I saw in the Chicago Defender "Charles Stewart, Noted Newspaperman Dead." I thought of Charles Stewart, whose home I had visited in Chicago, and was in the act of sending a telegram to his wife, but in reading it over, I found that it was Charles Stewart, of Indianapolis, Ind., and I rejoiced that it was not my friend, yet, I was sad to know that one man had passed into the Great Beyond. When I see Stewart I am going to tell him all about how sad I was, and I was fixing to go in mourning for him. Look for me at the National Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. congress, and from there, I am just going some. I am going down in Texas in June to the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. Pray for me. I am still fighting them bugs. Had a round with Dr. A. M. Curtis, this week. J. O. MIDNIGHT. PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WYANDDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. FANNIE STUMM, PLAINTIFF, vs. ORA R. CRAMPTON, if living, and if dead, all of the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, DEFEND-ANTS. To Ora R. Crampton. 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 Fannie Stumm, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1924, in said court, and that you and each of you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 24th day of May, 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 all of Lot 6, in Block 3, Long Brothers Addition to Edgerton Place, an addition in Kansas City, Kansas as shown by the recorder 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 April 18, 1924) State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. U. B. F. Lodge, No. 15, Plaintiff. vs. William Carter, Defendant. Under and by virtue of an Execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said county of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 2614 Tp. wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Tuesday the 20th day of May, A. D. 1924, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, towit: Lot 7, Block 3, Riverview Park. DANIEL "BOB" MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas. (First published April 18, 1924.) SHERIFF'S SALE State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. C. W. Fincke, Plaintiff. vs. William J. Lee and C. E. Cannon, defendants. Under and by virtue of an execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said county of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 20791A wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendants, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court house in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Tuesday the 20th day of May, A. D. 1924, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot 28, west 10 feet of 30 Central street, now Troup avenue, in Wood and Walker's Addition to Kansas City, Kansas, and the west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Township 11, Range 23, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. DANIEL "BOB" MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kans (First Published April 18, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. .... Sarah Horton, Plaintiff, You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Sarah Horton, 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 23d day of May, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published April 11, 1924.) Dr. M. D. Shields Dentist Pyorrhea Specialist Conductive Anesthesia Best Materials Used Hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Evenings X-RAY SERVICE By Appointment REAL ESTATE Are Sold the Old Homestead Will Sell Them Homestead Realty Co. State Avenue. Fairfax 1050 only a few of our weekly bargains at our place on Thompson street; one block of Northeast 2000. $500 down; several others on this same page on Washington boulevard; $3,000; several home street. 50 ft. on State avenue; garage; one block of $4,200; $2,000 down; several others on this 23 ROOMS house; income $300 a month; one block of Inter- tracion at the place for roomers. 11-13 Nebraska avenue; just right for building; full acre of ground; fruit trees, berries, vines chicken fence and houses; garage; one block of ce and level. A modern house in rear; all brick and fully 55th street; two blocks of Park Street Junction after point; two blocks of Northeast Junior High going to prove a fine investment for somebody. Black building at the corner of 6th street and 5 rooms to each apartment; modern except over $100 month; will sell or rent; terms. This list—call us up for other bargains. Baking Service of No Regrets GRAY'S Baking, "THAT'S RIGHT" A SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION BECAUSE YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY GRAY PRINTING CO. AND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 ELAP LAUNDRY COMPANY SEVENTH AND BROADWAY LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US 0592 KANSAS CITY. MO. FAIRFAX 3577 ERNITYBUILDING 314 Nebraska VACANT DATES— First and Third Wednesday Afternoons First and Third Monday Afternoon First and Third Tuesday Afternoon First and Third Wednesday Afternoon Cleaning Co. C. KLINGMAN, Manager. RUG WEAVING Owners of Oriental and Domestic Rugs MADE FROM OLD CARPET Thirteenth Street, Kansas City 2273. Established 18 Years. and Tailoring Co. and Gents' High-Class Tailoring ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRING See our Spring and Summer Suitings Mr. M. L. Smith, the noted West Indies Tailor GUARANTEED TO FIT C. H. PHILLIPS, PROP. REAL When Better Homes Are Sold to The Old Homes 529 State Avenue The following is only a few special prices. 7-room modern house on Thompson high school. $3,000. $500 street. 5-room modern cottage on Washoe others on this same street. 5-room modern house, 50 ft, on Intercity viaduct; $4,200; $2 same street. 23 B Fine big rooming house; income city viaduct; just the place for Fine vacant lot at 911-13 Nebraska cash or terms. 4-room cottage; one full acre off of all kinds; chicken fence paved street; nice and level. 3 storerooms, 8-room modern rented on North 5th street; corner lot; transfer point; two School; this is going to provide 4-apartment solid brick building Nebraska avenue; 5 rooms heat; rents for over $100 mo. Don't stop at this list— A Printing Service GRAPH PRINTING, "T" A PERSONAL SERVICE YOU GET MORE THAN YOU THE GRAY FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE DUNLAP COMMISSION FIFTEENTH AVE THE BEST LAUNDRY SOFT WATER USED PHONE HARRISON 0592 S. DIGGS FRATERNITY 312-314 VACANT EAST SIDE.....First and West SIDE.....First West SIDE.....First West SIDE.....First and Boyd Cleaners D. C. KLINGER RUG W Expert Cleaners of Oriental RUGS MADE FRE 1015 North Thirteenth Phone Drexel 2273. West End T Ladies' and Gents' M SPECIAL ALTERATION Come in and See our Sprinkler Cut and Made by Mr. M. L. Smith GUARANTEE C. H. PHILL The following is only a few of our weekly bargains at our special prices. 7-room modern house on Thompson street; one block of Northeast high school. $3,000. $500 down; several others on this same street. 5-room modern cottage on Washington boulevard; $3,000; several others on this same street. 5-room modern house, 50 ft, on State avenue; garage; one block of Intercity viaduct; $4,200; $2,000 down; several others on this same street. 23 ROOMS Fine big rooming house; income $300 a month; one block of Intercity viaduct; just the place for roomers. Fine vacant lot at 911-13 Nebraska avenue; just right for building; cash or terms. 4-room cottage; one full acre of ground; fruit trees, berries, vines of all kinds; chicken fence and houses; garage; one block of paved street; nice and level. 3 storerooms, 8-room modern house in rear; all brick and fully rented on North 5th street; two blocks of Park Street Junction corner lot; transfer point; two blocks of Northeast Junior High School; this is going to prove a fine investment for somebody. Don't stop at this list-call us up for other bargains. ```markdown ``` A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING CO. FIFTR AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 DUNLAP LAUNDRY COMPANY FIFTEENTH AND BROADWAY THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US PHONE HARRISON 0592 KANSAS CITY. MO. EAST SIDE.....First and Third Wednesday Afternoons WEST SIDE.....First and Third Monday Afternoon WEST SIDE.....First and Third Tuesday Afternoon WEST SIDE.....First and Third Wednesday Afternoon West End Tailoring Co. 1306 North Tenth Street, Kansas City, Kansas He—I notice you are not eating much candy here of late. She—I almost lost the habit since I have been going with you. --- --- # Fairfax 1146 Friday, April 25, 1924. Mrs. B. to a Clerk—I hear Mrs. Brown charges a lot of stuff. Clerk—The whole family does. Even the canary has a bill.