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KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE WE WISH ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Vol. XI WEALTHY WOMAN GIVES TIME TO A.M.E. SCHOOL Mrs. Minnie Pearson Waters Motors 50 Miles to Teach Free of Charge Durham, N. C., Dec. 26—Durham boasts of having many noted characters in the race. One of her most noted women is Mrs. Minnie S. Pearson, the wife of Rev. W. S. Pearson, public high school principal here for many years, head of te Royal Knights of King David, President of the Bankers' Fire Insurance Company, and connected with other successful enterprises. Mrs. Pearson gives her time without cost as a teacher in Kittrell College, and motors twice a week from Durham to Kittrell to attend to er educational duties. She is president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Western North Carolina Conference, and one of the most prominent women in the A. M. E. Church circles. In spite of her very high training and great wealth (for her husband is one of the wealthiest colored men in America) she is devoted to the church and is looked upon as an exemplary woman. EARLY CHRISTMAS MORNING CANTATA GIVES CHEER TO HUNDREDS OF EARLY RISERS. The Cantata "Star of Hope" brought hundreds out Christmas morning at 5 o'clock. The rendition of this wonful musical production, by 50 trained voices by the Senior and Junior choirs could not be excelled. Mary and the Babe, Christ, and the wise men appearing on the scene at the proper period of the program was carried out with such solemnity, many wept for joy. These two choirs expect to render this same program, at some Sunday evening service at a later date. Mrs. Ophelia Jackson was the instructor and performed at the pipe organ and Miss Green was at the piano. The Kings Daughters served sandwiches and coffee during the early hours for those who did not go to bed. MARRIED. Mr. James Bagby and Mrs. Lu Payne were married Monday evening at the First A. M. E. church parsonage, Rev. C. E. Brooks officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Bagby will reside at 1408 North Eighth street. WESTERN UNIVERSITY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Western University closed Monday noonfor the Christmas vacation and will reopen the first Monday in the new year. Quite a large number of the students are spending the Yuletide either with their parents or with friends. Those who remained at the school will enjoy themselves with many functions of merriment in social activities and open house on New Years day, at the girls' dormitory. DIAMOND REAL ESTATE COM- PANY CLOSES BIG DEAL The Diamond Real Estate Company 547 State avenue, recently closed one of its banner deals, selling the vacant corner at Sixth and State avenue. It was purchased by the Studebaker Automobile company, Mr. J. B. Chaplin, their local representative closing the contract. The purchase price was $25,000. This company is planning to erect a large building on this corner in the spring. Mr. George McClelland is president of the Diamond Real Estate Company and his son, Walter McClelland is sales manager. Kansas City, Kansas; December 26, 1924 A Bright and Happy New Year 1925 (Copyright, W. N. U.) FORUM'S PROGRAM Sunday, December 28, Uder the Aus pices of the Colored Women's Commercial Club Song.....Negro National Anthem Prayer Address.....Mr. Roosevelt Butler The Making of a Good Life Vocal Solo.....Mrs. Maggie Milligan Paper .....Mrs. L. E. Bills Woman's Mission Piano Solo.....Mrs. Bessie Agec Poem.....Mrs. M. C. Mathews Woman Vocal Solo.....Lela Guest Paper.....Mrs. O. M. Freeman Woman's Contribution. Ukelele Duet.....Rudena McReynolds Maeday Gayden Address.....Mr. C. D. Darnall Water and Light Commissioner MRS. L. E. BILS, President. MISS JULIA GRAHAM, Secy. GREETINGS TO KING SOLOMON GRAND LODGE, YORK MASONS. Officers and Members of King Solomon Grand Lodge and Grand Court: We are very thankful to God, our Father, for preserving our lives, to greet one another, in this another milestone recorded in our Masonic history. Many were with us this time last year, alas, they have crossed over the divide and many, who are with us today, will travel that same road in the next twelve months. Let us be cheerful and apply the Golden rule. I am proud of the great work being accomplished, through the Grand Jurisdiction. Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, Fraternally yours, 2325 Ruby Ave., Kansas City, Kansas BOB IS NO MORE. Bob Brooks, one of the inmates of the Brooks home, 1111 North Eighth street, is no more, he passing away Monday morning after a week of illness. He died from the disease. that is commonly known to the canine family, Distemper. Bob had been a great pet and favorite of the parsonage for about five months, that being his age. About all could be said over his remains was Dog-Gone. THE INTERSTATE LITERARY The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West, convenes Monday evening at 8 o'clock p. m. at the First Baptist church. The address of welcome will be delivered by the mayor, with response by James H. Guy, of Topeka, and the welcome on the part of the schools will be delivered by Mr. J. A. Hodge, while that on the part of professional men generally, will be Dr. S. H. Thompson, with appropriate responses. After which there will be a general reception to delegates and visitors, with the Sunday Forum as host to the Association. Rev. H. B. Bronson will be chairman of the reception committee, and Sherman Scruggs master of ceremonies. The program will begin Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. It is desired to make this one of the most interesting sessions in the history of the Association. OUR CHURCHES HONOR THE OCCASION. Most all of the colored churches in the city, of which there is about thirty, celebrated the birth of Christ in some appropriate way, either on Christmas eve or Christmas morning, or a 11 o'clock service. Programs and Christmas trees were held on Christmas eve for the Sabbat schools, after which candy, nuts and presents were given to the children. Some of the churches rendered by their choirs midnight and Five o'clock programs of special musicales. McWILLIAMS STAR BAKERY AND CAFE. The McWilliams Star bakery and Cafe opened for business Christmas Day at 541 State avenue. Mrs. Sadie McWilliams is the proprietor and is said to be one of the best cooks in the city. She will serve regular meals and short orders; also bake each day fresh bread, cakes and pies for the trade. Mrs. McWilliams is also prepared to furnish dinners for special parties. Everything is home cooked. The best of service at all times. WOMEN'S COMMERCIAL CLUB. WOMEN'S COMMERCIAL CLUB The Colored Women's Commercial Club will give its first public program at the Forum, Sunday, December 28, at 4 p. m., at Metropolitan Temple. Everybody come. Don't miss it. DOUGLASS HOSPITAL RECEIVES DONATIONS Ebenezer A. M. E. church hospital club gave the following articles. 22 sheets, 30 pillow cases, 19 bath towels, 54 wash rags, 48 towels. Mrs. Roberts is president of this club and has been doing much for Douglass hospital. The Kansas side club gave the following: J. H. Clayborne grocery, 1 can of peaches, Mrs Benella Boone-Lee, 1 pound butter, 1 can of peas, 2 cans tomato soup, 1 jar of jelly; Mrs. T. G. Smith of peaches; Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, 3 pounds vanilla wafers; Mrs. A. J. Bouldin souvenirs; Mrs. Beatrice Childs, 1 can cherries, 1 jar jelly and 50 cents cash; Mrs. Sallie Bland, 50 cents cash; Mrs. Sussie Smith, 25 cents cash; Mrs. W. Wilson 1 chicken; Mrs. M. A. Turner, half dozen cups and saucers and fruit. The hospital club presented to Miss Kitchen, matron, $5.00; each nures and nures housekeeper, $1 each. The club also gave window curtains. Mrs. M. A. Turner is president and Mrs. Benella Boone-Lee secretary. THE CITIZENS' FORUM. The Citizens' Forum was entertained Sunday, December 21 by an excellent program, sponsored by Miss Cecil Carroll and Miss S. Miller. About 50 children acted in "Christmas in Fairyland." Their costumes were pretty and portrayed the characters nicely. The queens, fairies and Santa Claus, etc., did fine. Elma Foster was the main queen and little Dorothy Jackson was queen of hearts. Their recitations and songs were very appropriate. President Bronson called on Mesdames Fairfax, Berry, Dr. Davis, M. C. Matthews and Prof. Harris, and they all spoke highly of the program. Next Sunday, December 28th, the Women's Commercial Club will give a fine program at the Forum. Don't miss it. A CHRISTIAN MOTHER GONE. The funeral of Mrs. Hooks, a faithful member of Metropolitan and mother of Mrs. McNair was held Tuesday at 11 a. m. from her church Dr. Bronson officiated and the Sewing Circle resolutions were composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. All good citizens sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. McNair. Number 19 COL. MIDNIGHT VISITS HOWARD UNIVERSITY SHOOK HANDS WITH GREAT MEN AND WOMEN Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 25.—I wanted to close this year full of smiles and a little sunshine, but I feel right cussified when I think of civilized men in a heathen nation going into a hospital and taking a boy only fifteen years old out and lynching him. It makes me feel like saying hell, damnation, has-e-square-hull, and it would take the Lord Himself to tell all of them kindred evil spirits in my mind, but when I get down to sober thought I simply say, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." It is hard for me to understand some people, and then I don't understand why one set of men, claiming to be highly civilized—men who make law, who construe law, who execute law, could allow lawless men to go into ajail, that they built, a jail that they keep, and take out a boy that they had arrested and hang him up until dead and then riddle his body with bullets, when the man is as dead as a hammer. What does this mean? What kind of civilization do you call this? I am not going to try to answer the question, but I want to say to the man who boasts of his superior training, of his superiority in every particular, that it is time for him to take notice and call a halt. It is not my desire to arouse your ire, but to have you enjoy Christmas and when you read this letter it will all be over, for I am right in Chicago now to have one more big time Christmas, and when I get through with this I am going to another part of this world, and hope to enjoy myself just a little more. I have been moving some since I wrote you that other letter from North Carolina, when I was looking men in the face, and where I had passed through that ordeal of being made a real Mason. I wonder how many more kind of Masons I am yet to be made? I have been made this kind and that kind, and the clandestine kind, and then they call themselves making me the real kind. If you will recall when the Grand Lodge was over, I made my way back to Durham and there I was the guest of some friends for a few minutes only, because next thing found me moving toward Henderson, N. C., where I found the automobile car carriage of President G. A. Edwards, of Kittrell college, waiting to tote me over to the college, and to the college I went without a question. President Edwards received me just like he was receiving a brother, and his wife rushed down and shook my lily black hand and said "Colonel, I am delighted to welcome you to my home." Put down that I told you that this college president has some home, and you put the emphasis on the some believe me honey. During the vacation they put up or remodeled the old Hawkins home for the school president. It is certainly a mansion, just the kind of house a real college president should live and well with his coming family. In this family are three girls and one boy, and the boy is a real boy, the son of his father, every inch of him. Now about the house, I cannot give a description of it, but I do know they sent me to the guest chamber, and this is one room with one bed, and a private bath room—in fact all bath rooms are private when it comes to that, but this bath is for that room and none others. I was so proud to be in the room that I slept only a while and every half hour during the night I was up bathing my face and (Continued on page 4.) X MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at— Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone Fairfax 2904 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. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY. Mr. Dedman, of Oklahoma, is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. B. Grigsby came in off his run Sunday. Mr. Stevens, who lived near 11th and Oakl'd, is reported very sick. Electa Chapter held Installation of officers, Monday. Don't forget to attend the Commercial Club program by some of our prominent women at the Forum Sunday. Mrs. Lola Dillard-Drew has moved into her nice new bungalow, bet 10th and 11th on Neb. Ave. Group No. 2 of Metropolitan B. Y. P. U. give a Silver Tea Friday, December 26, at the church. All are invited to hear a good program. Mrs. Francis Thompson will spend Christmas in Chicago. The Sunday School of First A. M. E. church had a fine program Christmas eve by the little folks and give out presents, candy, pop corn and nuts. Mr. Frank Taylor is expected home from Oklahoma, to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue, spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Bouldin's sister and family in Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Stone. They alternate each Christmas with a big dinner, when all the family comes together. Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Parker, their parents of Leavenworth, were present, with their children. Mrs. Joanna Harrison an aged mother in Christ, who died in Chicago last week, funeral was held from First A. M. E. church Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. Rev G. E. Horsey officiating. Mrs. Harrison was a former member of this church, but had lived in Chicago for a number of --- years She leaves two daughters and one son, grand children and great grandchildren. Mr. C. D. Darnall, water and light commissioner, will be the principal speaker at the Forum next Sunday at 4 p. m. The program will be sponsored by the Colored Women's Commercial club FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT. Have two nice furnished rooms for rent, for man and wife, one a front room. Close to car line, good neighborhood. Will rent reasonable.—Mrs. A. G. Holder, 202 Stewart avenue. Her Idea "I was in court today when a lady lost her sult, and—" began Farmer Fumblegate, upon his return from the county seat. "And I s'pose you set right there and watched her till they put you out, you shameless critter!" cried his wife. —Kansas City Star. Doing His Honeymoon Well Friend—Mandy, ain't yo' spicious 'bout yo' husband quittin' work soon as he done married you? Mandy—Yo' jes' keep yo' jealous nose outa mah business, Sally Johnson! Mah husban' am merely takin' his honeymoon. Why Don't They? Second Cynic—So they are. First Cynic—Well, then, why don't they wear more of them?—Good Hardware. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 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, 7:38 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS On the account of the severe cold weather, our congregation was not up to its usual number, but the spirit of the Lord was present and that to exhibit His spirit. Rev. C. E. Brooks filled his pulpit and delivered a masterly sermon, taking for his text "Is There a God?" His discourse was one of logic and power. The many proofs cited from the Bible and its divine authors coming down through the ages, fulfilling every promise of the Master, proved there was a Creator and a God. The evening service had a rare treat, in a sermon delivered by Mrs. Rev. J. T. Smith, the wife of Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the Topeka district. Mrs. Smith is the Kansas conference evangelist and is a strong spiritual speaker and her audience greatly enjoyed her well delivered sermon. She is a member of First church. The Senior choir sang with power and the spirit at the morning service, also did the Junior choir at the evening service. Quarterly Meeting Sunday. Sunday the 28th will be our first quarterly meeting for this conference year. The presiding elder, Rev. W. T. Osborne, will be with us all day. He will be present at love feast Friday night. Come out and hear this little giant. Quarterly conference will be held Monday night the 29th. All officers should be present, at all of these meetings and every member of the church. The Cantata "Star of Hope" was a rare musical treat to those who heard it Christmas morning at 5 o'clock. The Allen League will render a special Christmas program Sunday evening. The new budget for 1925 will be made out Friday night, when every member should be present and assist for the year's work. FIRST BAPTIST B. Y. P. U. Group 3 of First Baptist B. Y. P. U., gave a star program, Sunday, December 21. Mr. F. Fitchue and Mr. Jackson sang solos and were encored. Rev. Robinson sang well. Attorney D. Green talked fine and Mrs. M. C. Matthews read an appropriate original poem, which was not only given the Chautauqua salute, but the audience spoke right out in praise. Mrs. Agee is the president and her group got the most collection, over $3. REMEMBERED SOME POINTS OF COSTUME Irving Berlin, the famous song writer, said at a luncheon in Rye: "I'm glad the short skirt has come back." And then he chuckled and went on: "I took tea with a bachelor the other day. After tea, as we waited for a taxi, I said: "That was a pretty girl who sat at the table opposite us—the girl in brown—what?" "I didn't notice her,' said the bachelor with a yawn. "Oh, yes, you did,' said L. 'She wore a red hat, and she had a very fine string of pearls.'" "No, I didn't notice her,' he repeated. "I'm sure you must have noticed her,' I said. 'She wore high-heeled black slippers—all open-work, you know—with flesh-colored silk stockings and—" "The bachelor gave a delighted chuckle. "Oh, yes,' he said. 'Sure, I noticed her. Say, she was a peach, wasn't she?' Name Like Fire Alarm An Indian chief visited Muskogee, Okla., recently and stayed over night at the hotel. Going to his room that night he decided to call his wife, who lived at Dewar, a few miles away. He took down the phone receiver and started in: "This is Big Fire Chief Fire—" but the telephone operator let him get no further. She sounded the general fire alarm, and when the department arrived the Indian was still trying to get in his call and verbally losing his temper through the phone. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Although the snow was rather slippery, many brave ones attended Metropolitan Baptist Church Sunday, December 21. Pastor Bronson preached a fine sermon at 11 a. m., and the choir sang pretty anthems. The new membership have been received for pledges for the New Year. The S. S. Mission Circle and Sewing Circle have elected officers for the ensuing year. All church officers will be installed on a special installation day. The Mission Bible Class, which meets Sundays, 3 to 4, is said to be beating the other Mission divisions. At 8 p. m. Dr. Bronson preached a good sermon, also Christmas morning the choir had appropriate Christmas anthems and fine preludes, processionals and the pastor preached an intelligent Christmas sermon. Next Sunday, December 28, he will preach more intellectual sermons and fine music will be rendered by Mr. Fitchue and the choir. Come to Metropolitan and start the New Year of 1925, right. Watch meeting will be held December 31st, 9 p. m., to January 1st, 12 m. Saints and sinners are invited to Metropolitan to accept Christ and join. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, WESTON, MO. Rev. J. S. Bowles, pastor. The members and friends who make up our congregation of religious worshippers were very much pleased on our last weekly service day. The pastor preached a good sermon the singing was good, the prayer services were spiritual and all seemed to enjoy them wonderfully. The pastor took for his text John the Ninth chapter and 25th verse, words of the text, "One thing I know that where as I was blind now I see." Subject the man born blind. Evening service was spiritual and well attended. Pastor Bowles preached one good sermon, Text John 11th chapter and 44th verse, words of the text, loose him and let him go. Subject, Raising of Lazarus." Three additions to the church, two restored and one for Baptism. I must mention one little, Jack Cox. I admire this little boy, he is a bright little boy in accepting Christ so young Jack you was wise in excepting Christ for Jesus said suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God. Mark 10 chapt and 14 verse. Collection was good. Sunday school, 3 o'clock. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Mission Circle every Friday afternoon. Come to the mission circle, we need you in our meetings. Sorry to hear that Sister Dee Dydell has been ill, but is improving also Sister Cox. Visit and pray for their recovery. Rev. and Mrs. Bowles wish to thank Sister and Brother Cox for that splendid donation. Sister Cox filled that basket so full of good things it was all the pastor could do to get home with it. I cannot mention all that was in that basket but must mention those ribs and that nice lard, sausages and liver and spuds. Sister Cox is a splendid woman, always ready to greet you with that smile. I never see her without that pleasant smile and always ready to give, also want to thank Sister Jocie Dydell for that nice Rabbit. Sister Dydell is that great singer in the Second Baptist church and always seemed to be filled with the Holy Ghost and always at services and greatly missed when not present, and also want to thank Brother Brown, the steward in the A. M. E. church for those fine pumpkins. We thank you and appreciate these donations so much and we know that God will bless you. Come to the services Sunday and hear the word of God. Subscribe for the Advocate. CITY MISSION: The Baptist City Mission meets Friday, December 26th, at King Solomon Baptist church, 2 to 6 p. m. Rev. Mt. Gomery, pastor. All are invited. Like a Woman An official of a circus, at the sanatorium took a lively interest in Josephine, the five-year-old daughter of the manager. The other afternoon the circus man held Josephine spellbound while he told her exciting tales about the animals in his circus. He poured forth stories of elephants, kangaroos, lions, tigers and bears until the malden's eyes fairly popped from her head. At last the excitement became so intense that the little girl leaped from the circus man's lap and ran across the lobby to a group of women. "Say," she said, breathlessly, "diat man's telling me the truth, but I don't believe him!"—Indianapolis News. Forest Fires Costly The National Lumber Manufacturers' association has estimated that forest fire losses this season in California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho amount to $4,250,000. Of this $3,000,000 represented the loss of standing timber in the national parks and forests, $500,000 damage to privately owned standing timber and an equal sum for logs and logging equipment; $250,000 in losses to settlers and community property. Happy Endings "Happy endings to stories and plays are nearly always false endings," said Brand Whitlock at a luncheon in New York. "and I am glad they are going out." "It is false to say that life ends happily, and it is equally false in play or story to say, when the lovers kiss, that their troubles are over, for in real life, of course, it is then that their troubles begin." She Wouldn't Come An Indianapolls youth recently was visiting relatives in the country. He was asked one evening to go after a cow in a nearby pasture. After some time elapsed he returned empty-handed. "What's the matter?" he was asked; "couldn't you find her?" "Yes, I found her," he replied, "but she wouldn't come." Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. vs Div. 3. No. 24534-A Aria B. George, Defendant To Aaria B. George, Greetings. You are hereby notified that I have filed suit for divorce against you in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of desertion and extreme, cruel and abusive treatment, and unless you appear and make answer on or before the 26th day of January, 1925, a decree of divorce will be rendered against you as prayed for in the plaintiff's petition. LOREN A. GEORGE, Plaintiff W. L. MATHIS, Clerk District Court By CARL W. FINCKE, Deputy. (First published December 12, 1924) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, — Div. Janie Hughes and Sam Hughes, John Phillips and Virginia Phillips, his wife, E. Pinkert and — Pinkert, his wife, whose first name is unknown, W. Wood and — Wood, his wife, whose first name is unknown, Edwin Chellis and Amanda Chellis, his wife, Charles McKissick and — McKissick, his wife, whose first name is unknown, George W. Robinson and Elsa Robinson, his wife, George F. Miller and — Miller, his wife, whose first name is unknown, John Agurs and Carolyne Agurs, his wife, Frank L. Studell, alias Louis Steudel and Frances Studell, alias Frances Steudel, L. R. Petty, a single man and all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, if living and if dead all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns. Defendants. To the Above Named Defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby notified, that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Knsas, by Janie Hughes, and Sam Hughes, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 8th day of December, 1924, in said Court, and that you and each of you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 26th day of January, A. D. 1925, 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 Lots 81 and 82 in Coburn's Second Addition to Argentine, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, as shown by the recorded plat thereof with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, and forever enjoining you and each of you from asserting any claim in lieu upon or interest in said property adverse to plaintiffs'; and that plaintiffs are entitled to a further judgment quieting the title to said property. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiffs. (First published December 12, 1924.) DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home 4 rooms, modern, 50x150 feet. Hardwood floors. $3.000 at $400 down. 6 rooms, modern, $2,500 at $500 down, in K. C. Mo. 10 rooms, strictly modern, duplex, (brick) $6,750 at $1,200 down, in K. C., Mo. 10 rooms, modern duplex, $5,500 at $1,000 down, in K. C., Mo. 5 rooms, one acre, fruit, close in. $1,700, terms. Other Bargains W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phones: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Henry Nelson Spradlin, plaintiff, vs. Nellie Mae Spradlin, defendant. To Nellie Mae Spradlin, defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, Henry Nelson Spradlin, for a divorce of and from you in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the ground of abandonment; that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on the 25th day of January, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be granted against you, and a decree given divorcing plaintiff from you. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published December 12, 1924) GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. 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. W. M. Bean, Grand Organizer. W. M. Bean, G. S. W. J. W. Wilson, Jr., G. J. W. A. McRoy, G. Tyler. Appointed Grand Officers. Rv D. A. Scott, G. Lcture, K. C. K. Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea. C. Brown, G. J. D. Rev. Moses Johnson, Chaplain. Martin Taylor.....G. S. S. Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S. W. M. Cavens, G. P. W. D. V. Smith, Grand Charity Secy. 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, December 26, 1924 We Reach and Need Them All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 1-acre and 4-room log house and out biuldings of all kinds. All kinds of fruit. $850—$150 down. 1-acre unimproved. All kinds of fruit, $550-$100 down. 4-room house, 1 acre. All kinds of fruit and out buildings. Close in. $2900, $600 down. 3-room house, 25 feet. All kinds of fruit. $1,200, $150 down. 4-room house, close in, $1,200, $100 down. 8-room house, 70 ft. $3,500, $500 down. 7-room brick modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4,500, $650 down. Terms to suit on all of this property. SEE US BEFORE BUYING Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 W. T. WHITELAW Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL SANTAL MIDY BEST ALLEGIANCE CATARRH OF BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACTIC for MEN Afforda Ungest Protection After Infection Exposure Large Tube Size of (4x) $1 Draggles at San-Y-Kit Dept. A 82 Beekman St., New York Write for Circular ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. MASONIC LODGES FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. 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. Vaitors 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 Wed- nesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. Friday, December 26, 1924 1918 Christmas Saving YOU MAKE IN ONE OR M FOLLOWING CLASS 5— Payment first week 5 cents, in week, last payment $2.50. CLASS 5a— Payment first week $2.50 de- week, last payment 5 cents. CLASS 3 Payments 25 cents per week. CLASS 50 Payments 50 cents per week. CLASS 10 Payments $1.00 per week. CLASS 20 Payments $2.00 per week. CLASS 50 Payments $5.00 per week. Interest will be added when due or EXCHANGE MINNESOTA Jos. Paras QUALITY D 1925 Christmas and Tax Savings Club YOU MAY JOIN IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES EXCHANGE STATE BANK 611 MINNESOTA AVENUE 800 M1NNESOTA AVE. --- Over 100,000 Prescriptions Filled to Date --- PUBLICATION NOTICE. Henry Eastman and — Eastman, his wife, whose first name is unknown, Nicholas McAlpine and McAlpine, his wife, whose first name is unknown, and all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, if living, and if dead, all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, Defendants. To Henry Eastman and — Eastman his wife, whose first name is unknown, Nicholas McAlpine and — McAlpine, his wife, whose first name is unknown, and all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns if living, and if dead, all of their 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 Henry A. Menke, and that the petition in said action was filed o the 12the day of December; A. D. 1924, in said court and that you and each of you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 7th day of February, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and each of you, quieting the title of the plaintiff's to all of Lots 3 and 4 in Tourtellot's Addition, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, and forever enjoining you ad 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, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First published December 19, 1924) Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 --- --- Gilded Goggles Good Goggles of gilded glass, consisting of yellow glass with a coating of gold, recently have been invented by Dr. A. H. Pfund, associate professor of physics at Johns Hopkins university, to protect the eyes of workmen who are exposed to the intense glare and heat from furnaces. The gold-coated glass is said to eliminate the heat and glare from light, while permitting sufficient for clear vision. The gold passes the light waves to the eyes, but casts off the heat waves and ultra-violet waves. Popular Science Monthly. Elevator on Airplane An airplane fitted with an elevator is being constructed for the French army. This will be used by the gunner in charge of two batteries of machine guns, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the fuselage. The machine is a giant bomber. Should an attack come from above, the gunner simply lifts himself by means of the elevator and gets in position to man the top guns. When an attack comes from below he can lower himself the same way. Island's Historic Past On the Island of Nisida in the Bay of Naples, where Brutus and Cleero plotred against Caesar in 44 B. C., the Italian government will build a big experimental air station and flying school. Nisida is a small, rocky island, formerly volcanic. It was here that Brutus left his wife on his departure for Greece before the battle of Phillippe, the news of which caused her to kill herself by swallowing burning coals. Glasses for Color Blind Victims of color blindness will hall the new development in optical science that enables correction of color blindness with glasses. This defect is due to the eye not differentiating different colors with the varying wave lengths of light. It is now proposed to adjust the eyes with the use of colored glasses. This development is still in its early stage. Built for Dancing The third floor of an old building at Westbrook, Maine, sagged, giving the impression of unsafety. It was decided to remodel, and when the workmen pulled up the flooring on the third floor, much to their surprise they found that a colled spring floor had been purposely constructed years ago to make a perfect dance floor. New Definition Little Henry was visiting his grandparents in Princeton. He came rushing into the house one morning and asked: "Grandma, has grandpa got a sawdust pump?" An auger was the instrument he had in mind.—Indianapolis News. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THE NEW YEAR 1925 WIDE WORLD PHOTO (©, 1924, Western Newspaper Union.) R. NORMAN TREVOR wore a tender smile as he emerged from the Carter hospital. A dry, blinding snow was falling and the morning was bitterly cold, but R. NORMAN TREVOR wore a tender smile as he emerged from the Carter hospital. A dry, blinding snow was falling and the morning was bitterly cold, but there was a warm glow around his heart that made him insensible for the moment to cold and chill. Within his soul he felt the thrill of victory, a victory won over the greatest enemy the world knows. For, once more his hand had helped to avert the sword of the grim reaper—his skill and sureness of touch had brought back another soul from the brink. It had been an emergency call this time, a call that came just as the bells were tolling the birth of the New Year, with the chances 100 to 1 against winning the fight, but again science and skill had added another victory to its long list. George Hamilton would live; his family in the little cottage in Bower street would have him back with them before many days and, instead of mourning and sadness, there would be joy and happiness in the little home. "Thank God that I was able to do it." Doctor Trevor whispered to the skies as he got into his little car. "It seems like an omen of good to have this happen just as the year was born." For this time he knew that he had won a double victory. For many years he had tried hard to interest the old and wealthy Mrs. Whiteside in the building of a new hospital for Carter, to be operated along new and up-to-date lines. It was sorely needed in the town and it had been the dream of Doctor Trevor's life since he had come there. Several times he had thought that Mrs. Whiteside was on the point of consenting, but always at the last she had fallen back on the oft-used argument that people were just as well off and got along just as well or better before all these new fandangle ideas were known. Then last night had come the call from the Hamilton home. For years the Hamilton family had been counted by Mrs. Whiteside as her own special protegees, and she had spoken her mind quite plainly to Doctor Trevor this time: "They say the case is almost hopeless—that there is not the equipment in the old hospital to handle such a case and that he cannot be moved to the city. Doctor Foster said there was a chance and you were the only one here that could take it. If you succeed, it means the new hospital within the year." "And as Doctor Trevor drove to his home this early New Year morning, the big building, with all its modern equipment for helping humanity, loomed before him already—a dream building that would soon become a reality. A Prayer By Rev. Alan Pressley Wilson (Copyright, 1924, WNU) 05 LORD, we beseech Thee to grant that Jesus the Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith to the end that we, being rooted and grounded in love, may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and the height and depth of the love of Christ. Come into our hearts and lives and dominate our wills as we enter another New Year and grant that we may live all through this year in accordance with Thy divine plan for our lives. This we ask in the Name and for the sake of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. New Years Customs in Scotland As in France, so in Scotland, New Years is the chief festival of the year. The eve of the day and the day itself are called "Daft Days," or crazy days. And the eve separated from its "daft" associate is called "Hogmanay." But what this means, no one seems to know. The application of the term is in a custom of children to enrobe themselves in a sheet and go the rounds of houses on New Year's eve, knocking at the doors and crying "Hogmanay." In response they always get an oat cake. Ho, Hum! Twelve Months Ahead 1 Ladies' and Gents' High-Class Tailoring SPECIAL ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRING Come in and See our Spring and Summer Suitings Cut and Made by Mr. M. L. Smith, the noted West Indies Tailor GUARANTEED TO FIT C. H. PHILLIPS, PROP. Fairfax 1146 1306 North Tenth Street, Kansas City, Kansas CLEAN COAL PROMPT SERVICE LET US FIGURE OUR MO PHONE DREXEL 2281 SAY IF YOU Go to 12 To—Mme. Ka Ph Ca Hall, W 3 Twin City Personal Sec Res. 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VACANT DATES 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 PAGE THREE Clark ce 525 Over Drug Store ing Co. tailoring REPAIRING mer Suitings West Indies Tailor , Kansas City, Kansas GOOD WEIGHT HIGHEST QUALITY NT HAIR Street AYLOR'S as 2 67 al Green al Home and Night and 2517 Fifield 0861W oore on KANSAS CITY, KANSAS NDRY WHAT'S THE USE PRINTING A MAN'S BANKRUPCY REPORT IN THE PAPER IS AN OUTRAGE! RAP RAP RAP I'M SEEKING CONTRIBUTIONS, SIR, TO THE HOME FOR THE UPLIFT OF ELEVATOR OPERATORS WHAT! LOOKING FOR CHARITY HERE! SAY! HAVEN'T YOU READ THE REPORT IN THE PAPER THAT I'M BANKRUPT? HOW CAN I AFFORD TO SHELL OUT CHARITY? OH! THIS BANKRUPTCY PUBLICITY AIN'T SO BAD AFTER ALL! vs. No. 24593-A E. J. Burke and Katie D. Burke, his wife, A. R. Ford and Lola M. Ford, his wife, and all of their unknown heirs executors administrators devisees, trustees and assigns if living, and if dead, all of their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, Defendants. To E. J. Burke and Katie D. Burke, his wife, A. R. Ford and Lola M. Ford, his wife, and all of their unknown heirs, executors, devisees, trustees and assigns, if living, and if dead, all of their unknown heirs, administrators, executors, 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 George McClelland and that the petition in said action was filed on the 17th day of December, 1924, in said Court and that you and each of you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 7th day of February, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and each of you quieting the title to all of Lots 19 and 20 in Silver Place, an addition in and to the city of Kansas City, Kansas, as the same is shown by the recorded plat in the office of the register of deeds of Wyandotte County, Kansas, with all of 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 that of plaintiff's; and that the plaintiff is entitled to a further judgment. quieting the title to said property. Atty for PII. (First published December 19, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Said defendants, the unknown heirs of Fannie Helms, deceased, if any, will take notice, that said plaintiff, Fannie Strader, did on the fourteenth day of September, 1924, file her petition in the District Court, in and for Wyandotte County, Kansas, against the defendant, Samuel Helms and the unknown heirs of Fannie Helms, deceased, for the cancellation of a real estate contract entered into on the second day of October, 1919, between said plaintiff and defendants, Samuel Helms and Fannie Helms, deceased, for the following described property, Lot eight (8), Odom's Addition, Rosedale, Kansas City, Kansas. And you must answer said petition herein, on or before the fifth day of February, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered in said action against said defendants for the cancellation of said contract and the foreclosure of all of their right, title an interest in and to the above described property. And adjudging that default has been made in said contract and that plaintiff be restored to the possession thereof, and for costs of this suit, and forever barring and foreclosing defendants from all right, title, estate and interest in property and equity of redemption in and to said premises or any part thereof. J. S. MANNING, Atty. for Plaintiff Most Extraordinary Ned—What's remarkable about him? Ted—He knows what to do with the time he saves by his time-saving methods.-Life. J. O. MIDNIGHT hands, until it looked to me like I would bathe them away. -- I was one more sorry man, when I had to leave the city and go to Raleigh, N. C., to see. Berry O'Kelly and his wife. He was soon at the S. A. L. stable with his 'automobile car carriage to tote me to his home, and I went cheerfully. Spent the day there, and at night found me on my way to Elizabeth City, N. C. I had the pleasure of speaking at the Berry O'Kelly normal and industrial school, a fine three-story brick building erected for the school and paid for by this philanthropist, a man of means and a heart full of love for his people. They have a real live school man, Professor Triggs, at the head of the school, and one of the best faculties in the country, doing real high school work. Let the good work go on. At night found me in a bed car occupying a drawing room and Prof. McGrew, of the Y. M. C. A. was there with me, and we had a big ride, and I left him in bed at Elizabeth City. Getting of about 6 o'clock in the morning, I found W. H. Holland, cashier of the Albermarle Bank, awaiting to see me step off of the wagon there. I got off, and he grabbed my luggage, toted me to his automobile car carriage, and soon had me in his palatial home. What do you think of a bank cashier coming down for me, and then having me as his guest in his own home? Wonderful, and I am afraid I am going to have the big head, and that is a wonderful disease that can never be cured. But then I must strive to keep away from it. I found Mrs. Holland sick, but was able to get up that day and entertain me. She is one of our best educated women, a graduate from Fisk university, and for some time was a teacher. She made wonderful progress as a teacher in public schools, and then she decided to establish a kindergarten of her home with two sons, and she is doing well. We hope that soon she will fully be restored to health. The day was spent in company with Mrs. Holland and in the afternoon about 4 o'clock with his automobile car carriage Mr. Holland and Prof. Graves and another friend stepped on the gas and soon landed me in Norfolk, Virginia, at the home office of Dr. Robert J. Brown, the tooth dentist doctor, one of the finest in the country. I talked with him, but did not go to the office, but around to see Mrs. L. W. Bright, the widow of Lem Bright. She was in good spirits and decided that the Lord's will had been done, and she some day may go to him, and there meet to never separate. She is a well trained refined cultured Christian woman. Next found me in the home of the Rev. Dr. Young, pastor of the St. John A. M. E. church, and we chatted, and I ate some Tuna fish which was worth eating. Soon Dr. Brown was honking for me and off to his home we went and there I had my head cut off took to bed until next morning. Sunday morning I went to the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Bowling pastor, and he is a direct successor to his father, and if you remember his father was one of the greatest preachers in this country. A wonderful character and the son is carrying on the work. Such we do not see so often in this world. I want to congratulate him and see him some day. He is a wonder. I had the pleasure of standing before that great congregation Sunday morning and preaching the word of God. I told them a few things, and as a result I got $7.50. I followed this in the afternoon by hearing one of the greatest speeches it has been mine to hear since I have been a colored man. It was by Mrs. Grace Bowling, the widow of this preacher I have been telling you about. She inbibed some of the eloquence and thought of her husband and now she is telling the people. At night I toted the word to the congregation of St. John A. M. E. church and as a result of that sermon, they planked down $10.38, and this made me happy one more time and I am just going to paint Chicago red Christmas day, and you put it down that I told you so. Modern America A woman friend dropped in the oer evening to chat with the wife, a was surprised to find the husband developed in an apron, washing dishes. "Where's the wife?" the visit asked cheerily. "Over at the barber shop," came t Monday was spent in the city calling on important men, and Tuesday, I left for Richmond, speaking a few hours in town, and then on to Washington, D.C., where Dr. W. H. Jernagin met me at the stable and rushed me to his home for eats, and then I was out seeing the town. It is some town to see. I did not get to President Coolidge, but he was there just the same. He is a great man like me. Made a trip over to Baltimore, and back to Washington, and from there to Cleveland, Ohio, and from Cleveland to this place, and here I am today, waiting for Christmas to come. They tell me that they are going to send me some presents. But I have not told you a word about my visit to that great institution of learning, Howard University. Dr. W.-H. Jernagin, president of the National Race Congress, toted me up there in his Automobile car carriage, and we saw Professor Kelly Miller on our way up there. He is some educated professor as you know, and I am some day going to tell you lots about him. I saw Miss C. E. Sullivan, stenographer to Dr. Emmett J. Scott, and to my mind there is not a man in the race like Emmett J. Scott. A wonderful character, and it was fortunate that Howard University was able to get hold of this wonderful man. He is not a man of lots of words, but what he says he says, but he works more. He has gotten many things for Howard. I visited his office, shook hands with him, met the man they call him registrar, a well trained man, and trained to his people and met away from them. I met students there from all parts of this wonderful country of ours. Howard is a great institution. I met Miss Chlorise A. Mayle, formerly of Ohio, but is connected with the Registrar's office. She is related to an editor, and well educated, so I just wanted to impress her that I was some pumpkins in education, and as she shook my lily black hand I just said to her antoluki rum, meetiretus untilukat. She looked wise and said "we welcome you to our school, and I am delighted to meet you Colonel Midnight." I want to devote a whole letter to Howard University soon. SAINT IS PLACED ON RETIRED LIST For over three centuries a certain Brazilian regiment has been under the patronage of Saint Anthony, who was appointed its honorary colonel to commemorate an action in which the regiment distinguished itself. The salary attached to the rank was paid to the Little Sisters of the Poor, as related in London Answers. The present minister of war, however, does not consider that Saint Anthony is worth his salary, and has come to the conclusion that it is time that the appointment and the salary should cease. But the economy had to be effected decently and in order, so the following communique was issued and has been causing much amusement in Brazil: "Col. Saint Anthony of Padun of the regiment, having completed three centuries of service, is now gazetted general and placed on the retired list." And Then She Screamed Here seems to be proof that a dream, which seems to the dreamer to continue for a considerable period, in reality lasts only a few seconds, says the Indianapolis Star. A South side woman dreamed that a rat had bitten her on each of her feet. She walked to a physician's office—in her dream, of course—and had the wounds cauterized. Then she began to awake, and it seemed the rat was frisking about her neck. She screamed and as she thrust out her arm, a little mouse scampered off it and onto the floor. Substitute Mr. Wellorf—I am really too busy, dear. Ring for a footman and sit on his.—Judge. Dog Weighs 187 Pounds The largest dog at London's bench show last October was a St. Bernard weighing 187 pounds and the smallest was a Papillion that tipped the scales at 2½ pounds. Fan Becomes Historic When the duchess of Atholl entered the house of commons with a fan just before the close of the last session, friends said that it was the first fan to appear there, so had it sent to the Perthshire museum for preservation. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte - County, Kansas, Division 3. Earl W. Walker, plaintifff vs No. 24618-A Lelah Walker, defendant. To Lelah Walker, greetings: You are hereby notified that I have filed my petition for divorce in the above entitled Court and cause on the grounds of abandonment, adultery and extreme, cruel and abusive treatment, and unless you appear and make answer on or before the first day of February, 1925, my petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you as prayed for therein, and such other and further relief will be granted as to the court seems just and equitable. EARL W. WALKER, Plaintiff. FORREST B. ANDERSON, Atty. for Plaintiff. CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk By C. D. Bruce, Deputy. (First published December 26, 1924.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 12614 In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the estate of J. R. Copeland, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of J. R. Copeland, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 24th day of January, A. D. 1924. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. Administrator of the Estate of J. R. Copeland, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas December 2, - 1924. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the county of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 5th day of December, A. D. 1924. (SEAL) FRANK H. THOMPSON, Probate Judge. 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