Kansas City Advocate

Hear Bishop N. C. Cleaves at St. Peter's Chapel C. M. E. Church, Sunday, 11 A. M. KANSAS shop N. C. Cleaves 11TH ANNUAL KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET THURSDAY NIGHT WAS LARGELY ATTENDED Dr. W. W. Lucas of Illinois, the Principal Speaker, Sweeps His Vast Audience Off Their Feet. Two Orchestras Furnished the Music The Eleventh Annual .Knife and Pork banquet at First A. M. E. church, corner of Nebraska avenue and Eighth street, Rev. C. E. Brooks, pastor, that come off last night, was no less in size and popularity with Kansas City people than in the other ten, previously held. In the eleven years of this great annual, intellectual and social affair, none of the speakers have ever spoken the second time, but a new speaker has been secured for each year from some part of the United States and this time the committee secured Dr. W. W. Lucas of Evanston, Ill., who in the judgment of his vast audience of intelligent men and women, went away feeling they had heard one of the most wonderful addresses of logic, oratory and humor of any they had heard in all the other ten of past years. Dr. Lucas, without a doubt, is one of the best entertainers, carrying with it solid food for thought, that is among the race today. His principle subject was "Race Consciousness, or What Has the Negro Contributed to America." The banquet was served after the speaking in the dining room at the close of the auditorium program. About 800 were served and many who did not remain for the menu, which was enjoyed by those who partook of it. The dining room was artistically decorated and Mrs. Robert Armstrong, chairman of the decorating committee, received many fine compliments. Western University orchestra furnished excellent music upstairs and entertained those who remained until they had a chance to be served. The Sunday School orchestra, Prof. Wise, instructor, entertained the guests in the dining room while being served. Prof. King and W. H. Frye were managers of the banquet and Mrs. Young was the cateress, who had splendid support by a number of other ladies of the church. Dr. W. T. Osborne, presiding elder of the Kansas District, introduced the speaker and Attorney Dorsey Green was master of ceremonies. 'Bob' DeKesel for Commissioner of Parks. Vote for "Bob" Monday and you will not regret it.—Adv. W. J. WRIGHT FOR COMMISSIONER OF PARKS. W. J. Wright, candidate for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property, is well known in public life of Kansas City, Kansas, having been one of its substantial business men for many years. He was elected high sheriff of Wyandotte county for two terms, serving four years, and has been honored from time to time with civic enterprises. If elected the electors of this city would expect nothing but a good and impartial administration. BOARD JUBILEE Id Board of the First A. M. E. Church Jubilee and Reception, Thursday, April ses Home, corner of Lafayette and Wal- ess Hospital, for the benefit of the elderly Williams, hostess, assisted by the Stew- Mrs. Beard of St. Peters A. M. E. Zion y, Mo., and Mrs. J. T Smith of Kansas ave a cordial welcome. AID BOARD JUBILEE The Pastor's Aid Board of the First A. M. E. Church will hold an all-day Jubilee and Reception, Thursday, April 2, 1925, at The Nurses Home, corner of Lafayette and Walnut streets, Douglass Hospital, for the benefit of the elderly people. Mrs. Sussie Williams, hostess, assisted by the Stewardess Board, Revs. Mrs. Beard of St. Peters A. M. E. Zion Church, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. J. T Smith of Kansas City, Kansas All have a cordial welcome. MRS. J. T. RICHARDSON, President. MRS. FLORENCE MOORE, Secretary. C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. Vol. XI THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER WHY MRS. C. C. BRUCE SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF THE K. C., K. BOARD OF EDUCA- Fair Play and Equal Opportunities for All Children. When a woman's very soul is wrapped up in the educational development of the boys and girls in her city, and her dominant wish is to help them all she can, it is not surprising her friends boost her as an ideal member for the board of education. Such is the case of Mrs. C. C. Bruce, 1425 South Thirty-sixth street, who has filed as a candidate for the short term on the school board, thereby complying with the wishes of the best people of Kansas City, Kansas. "I'm not trying to be a politician in getting into the race," said Mrs. Bruce, "but doing what I believe is my duty as a citizen." Mrs. Bruce is a home-loving woman who likes to cook and sew. But she believes woman's duty is not finished when the housework is done. That is why Mrs. Bruce has entered the race for a place on the school board; that is why she is "out to win." "I feel there is a need on the board of education for a woman," said the candidate, "a place that no man can fill. Questions arise in our schools which it is a mother's duty to solve." For eleven years Mrs. Bruce has been actively associated with educational work in the Kansas City schools. She has held positions of prominence in parent-teacher work. At one time she was president of the Stanley school Parent-Teacher association. Last year she headed the association in the Argentine high school. In speaking of educational work, Mrs. Bruce emphasized she regarded the youth of a community its most important factor. "We must always remember the boys and girls of today will be our men and women of tomorrow," she commented. "We must help them to grow up properly, that we may not be obliged to rebuild. Our duty is to do our best." "Have you a platform in your campaign for membership on the school board?" Mrs. Bruce was asked. "No," she replied, "I feel my work in the parent-teacher circles will speak for itself. I realize it is popular to have a platform, but I don't feel it is vital at this time. I'm a mother trying to do my duty as a citizen of Kansas City, a citizen who desires to do her utmost for the interests of the community, a homebody who is willing to give her time to the school board for the sake of the city's children." Mrs. C. C. Bruce believes in fair play and equal rights to the schools of our city, regardless of race or creed. She does not believe in the white schools up and the colored schools down; but all schools up and no schools down. Members of the Race, here is a fine opportunity for the best colored citizens to work with the best white citizens in placing upon our board of education this first-class, Christian lady, who will do her honest duty for the boys and girls of our great city. Let us see to it that Mrs. C. C. Bruce leads the ticket at the coming primary. She is bound to win, so let us all join in and put her over the top. CITY Kansas City, Kansas, at St. Peter's Cha T The Vagrant MOVE ON!! AN' KEEP ON MOVING YOU'RE ALL DONE AN' DON'T LET ME. KETCH YOU HANGING ROUND THIS TOWN YA UNDERSTAND AN' THAT DON'T MEAN MAY BE!! (KETNER) (Copyright, W. N. U.) MISS ADA CROGMAN SPEAKS A A NUMBER OF CHURCHES SUNDAY. In the Interest of 'Milestone of A Race," Here in May. A number of our leading churches had the honor of hearing and seeing that wonderful woman, Miss Ada Crogman of New York City, who has set all races and the press to say "Where did she Get the Vision" in staging such an idea "Milestones of a Race." Miss Crogman has a strong personality, fine looking, with magnetic words of real value and worth to any assembly, not saying anything as to this wonderful play that come from her fertile brain. Every church and its congregation Miss Crogman visited Sunday fell in love with her and pledged her their loyal support in putting on this great pageant for the benefit of Douglass hospital, a needy and deserving charitable institution of the race. Miss Crogman is meeting with much encouragement, stating in a meeting Wednesday at Douglass hospital. Mrs. A. J. Bouldin has been made general manager of this big affair, with a number of splendid women assisting her. Mrs. C. C. Bruce, candidate for Member of Board of Education, short term, would be a great asset to our colored schools if elected. Just vote for her, Monday. JOHN N. RHODES FOR PARK COMMISSIONER I have been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, for the past 25 years. I have been employed in different capacities by the railroads of greater Kansas City, for the past 24 years. I am a candidate for Park Commissioner, and being a laboring man, I stand for the laboring men. This is my first attempt or endeavor in politics. No one dictates or is a boss over me. I intend, if elected, to represent all in a just, fair and honest way, showing partiality to none. I am not a rich man. I know the value of a dollar, and a dollar of the people's money, I think, should be spent as I would spend my own personal money. I have not catered to the monied interests in the past, and what I have been in the habit of doing in the past I will continue to do in the future. I am, and will be, for strict economy, in other words, our Calvin Coolidge set the standard which I intend to follow to the letter. I am going to cut all unnecessary expenses. I intend to run the Park Department on a paying basis, and not have to issue bonds every six or seven months to pay things that should pay for themselves. Whether elected or not the above will be my standard. Your vote will be appreciated. JOHN N. RHODES. ADVOCATE Unck-eh Ike? Hump? Does you like Doctors? What Yo waunt-er ax me dat foh? I kin tell you, dat dere is some ov 'em what Aint ought to be lik-ed. And it is that class of them, who draw their living from members of our group, and grow and wax fat and prosperous by it. And who, in the church and other public places, such as the N. A. A. C. P., are always bobbing up and putting themselves forward, as standing for the uplift of the race. And yet these same doctors, every time they have a case of personal injury, come into court with their nose behind a white lawyer. Now, then, to say that it just happens that way, is to say that which is absolutely false. And even were it true in any degree, it would behoove such doctors to see a change in the situation. When such a doctor harps and cavorts his interest in the uplift of his people, he is as false as hell is hot and hideous. And these peculiar doctors are not the only ones who are guilty of shortcoming along that line. There are undertakers whose business arises wholly out of members of his race, who, when he has secured that which is coming to him, persuades the parties to take whatever legal business that may be in the matter to a white lawyer, as we are informed. I can see no difference between such persons and the peculiar doctors mentioned above. Both classes appear as the soul of inconsistency and rankest falsehood, and should be so held and treated by the members of our group. Dat sound mighty lak de troof, Unck-er Ike. It air the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but IT. And there is more coming. A vote for Harry Bell for Commissioner of Parks means an efficient and economical administration.—Adv. The Douglass Hospital Relief Club will meet with Mrs. Benella Boone-Lee, 1009 Freeman Avenue, on Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m. All members are requested to be present and visitors are welcome. M. A. TURNER, President. BENELLA BOONE-LEE, Secretary. Under Rev. Campbell's preaching at, the Eighth Street Baptist Church; there were about ten converts in eight days and twelve altogether who joined the church. We hope some other church will have this great preacher return to our city again soon. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 C. Church, Sunda DAVE DOUGLASS CANDIDATE FOR WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSIONER David Douglass was born on a farm in Wyandotte County, 54 years ago and lived there until he was seventeen years of age. Then he came to Kansas City, Kan., and learned the plumbing business, which he followed until 1897 when he entered the employ of the Metropolitan Water Company. He was with this company until 1909 and at that time the city purchased the property of the old water company. After the purchase of the old water plant, he was appointed superintendent of the water department by a board of water works trustees composed of P. W. Goebel, George Stumpf and J. Ed Baker. In the 16 years he has been connected with the department, some credit is due him for the successful operation of the department. In February he resigned this position to become a candidate for Water and Light Commissioner. This promotion, he says, is due him as he has spent the best part of his life for the interest of the city in the upbuilding of these two great industries. Should he be elected he will devote his entire time to his duties as Commissioner and will show no special favors to any one, said Mr. Douglass, but will deal fairly with all the citizens of Kansas City, Kan. For Park Commissioner vote for "Bob" DeKesel, who will devote his entire time on the job—Adv. A* PLATFORM OF ECONOMY. The maximum improvement on a minimum expenditure of money. Co-operation with milk dealers to insure Kansas City the highest grades of milk: An adequate and expanding garbage system to eliminate disease. Supporting every constructive improvement for advancement of Eleanor Taylor hospital. Being attentive always to the advice or call of any citizen or body of citizens relative to departmental problems. F. LEROY COOKE, Candidate for Park Commissioner KING SOLOMON'S WOMENS' DRIVE Mrs. Montgomery, the pastor's wife, invites all women and everybody to the Women's Mass Meeting this Sunday, March 29, 2 to 4 p. m. Such subjects as show the greatness and necessity of woman's creation will be discussed, and handled in papers. Men can attend, but she wants 1,000 women present, so come. Mrs. Morely will also have a special program at her church Sunday. MOVE ON!! AN' KEEP ON MOVING YOU'RE ALL DONE AN' DON'T LET ME. KETCH YOU HANGING ROUND THIS Number 32 MIDNIGHT SAYS THE WORLD KEEPS ON MOVING Tallahassee, Fla., March 26. It looked to me like the world was standing still for the five weeks I was in John A. Andrews Memorial Hospital occupying that spacial surgeon's room with a private bath room and all the other things that go with it. Why should I say private bath, when all the baths are private? People do not bathe in public. I find that the world has kept on moving, and things are getting along nicely. While I was resting and getting well from the place where Dr. Eugene H. Dibble, Jr., cut me, there were people dying who had never died before in all their lives, and will not have to go through the trouble of dying again, and I was struggling to get well, and this is only temporary, because after while I am going to join my other friends who have gone on ahead of me. I have been moving some, since I left the hospital, because I have covered 11,987 miles since Dr. Dibble wrote discharge on my chart and I am not through yet. I am sure you want to know all the places I have been, and what I have been doing, and saying. Some of it may be your business and some of it may not, hence what I want to tell you I am going to tell you and all the other I consider none of your business. The judge has ruled that I cannot be forced to tell anything beyond what I want to say to you. I will stand by his ruling right or wrong. But put it down that I told you I have been some where. The other letter was in the A. M. E. conference at Jacksonville, Fla., and they had a big time there. The water got a little muddy at the close of the conference, but I am not going to talk about that. They spoke right out in church and condemned the publication about Bishon John Hurst. I remained in Jacksonville until Saturday, and then the Rev. Ira H. Y. Tookes, whose guest I was, toted me in his automobile car carriage to the stable where I got on the East Coast iron horse carriage for Palm Beach, but the train only went to Palm Beach West, and not over to the other place. Now you had just as well get ready to shout with me. I was joined at Daytona, by Prof. N. W. Collier, President of the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, located at St. Augustine, Fla., and the school I have told you about before. The old iron horse was very late, hence we got to West Palm Beach late, but we went right on to the home of the Rev. Dr. J. M. Coleman, pastor of the Baptist church, and the leading one in the town. He was waiting with one eye asleep and the other awake expecting us, and soon we were in the land of shut eye ourselves, and I went at it with both eyes. The time for preaching I was on hand, and had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Charles Stewart do the preaching. Enough for that, for while Dr. Coleman and his good wife had dinner ready, we had been invited over to take dinner with one of the greatest men of our race and country, Joseph S. McLane, headwaiter of the Royal Ponciana hotel, the largest and finest in Florida. This is where the wealth of the country go. Of course, I accepted the invitation, and Dr. Thompson, the leading physician, toted us over in his automobile car carriage. I must not take time talking about my eats because I have something more important to talk about this week, and I am sure you will listen to me, for you want information. It will do your soul good, for I have seen the lion and the lamb lay down together, and a humble son of us lead them, in the person of Joseph McLane, and I have seen something I have never seen before, and that is waiters and bell men of this particular hotel place on the table $1,600 for the education of the youth of their own race, led by the headwaiter. I have spoken of the lion and the lamb, but that was not the real king lion, but it was the wealth of America under the same roof in the same room, listening to the same program, (Continued on page 4.) THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. MISS IDA B. DERRESEAUX Manager 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 Mix Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Eentered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. CAUGHT ON THE FLY Death is the quiet haven of us all.— Wordsworth. Humility is not difficult to the man with no spirit. The doing of evil to avoid an evil cannot be good. Intuition is of little account in driving an automobile. There's another thrill that people who don't bet, lose. More machinery we invent, the more time we have to waste. By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.-John Dickinson. We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.—Cowper. You should not live one way in private, another in public.—Cyrus. When a man says, "I fear the worst," he is too often glad of it. Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.—Lavater. Debt is the secret foe of thrift, as vice and idleness are its open enemies.—Aughey. A man who studies revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. It was in 1843 that Charles Goodyear, Yankee inventor, accidentally discovered the secret of vulcanization. The accident consisted of dropping a mixture of rubber and sulphur on a hot stove in his home. Today, says the India Rubber Review, vulcanized rubber literally holds up the stockings and trousers of the world. More than 15,000,000 motorists ride on it. More than 50,000,000 persons walk on it daily. Infants cut their teeth on it and old age uses it for false teeth. Balloons and dirigibles of rubber float aloft, while submarines plow beneath the ocean surfaces propelled by electricity stored in rubber cells. Yet Charles Goodyear was pauperized by expensive lawsuits instituted to protect his 60 different patents which were awarded him after years of struggle, and he was deprived of the fruits of his discovery through a technical irregularity in the registration in France and England of his patents. He spent his last days in humble circumstances. Litigation Saved by Diversity of Opinion When two men of high standing fall out it is usually over one of the most trivial things in life. It would not be fair, perhaps, to say that Senator Lodge and General Palne actually fell out, but they were neighbors at Nahant and General Palne wanted a right of way across Mr. Lodge's property. The question of right was rather involved, and Palne consulted a lawyer, who sald, "You haven't a case." Not satisfied, he consulted another, who gave him a similar opinion. There the matter rested for a few days, when the general received a letter from the senator saying, "As to the right of way, I have consulted two lawyers, both of whom tell me you can probably sustain your-contention in court. I suggest, therefore, that we come together and arrange for the right of way as you desire." Beavers Increasing Fast Possession of a new resource that within a short span of years may be expected to develop into a means of positive profit for land owners in various parts of South Dakota is seen by H. S. Hedrick, state game warden, on colonies which have been practically immune from trappers under the state law for the past six years, the St. Paul Pioneer Press says: It is impossible to make even an approximation of the number of these fur-bearing animals, Mr. Hedrick says, but it is known that they have prospered to an unexpected degree and are beginning to invade many localities where they were never before seen. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone. Fairfax 2904 WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The Sabbath day, March 22, was a beautiful one and many young and old wended their way to First church at the morning service. It was the second quarterly meeting of this conference year and the presiding elder, W. T. Osborne, the little giant, in the pulpit delivered the message. Dr. Osborne is a theologian of strong intellectuality. At 3 p. m. the Reverend Mr. Bowers, pastor of St. Peters Chapel, C. M. E. church, delivered the communion sermon, which was wonderfully enjoyed. The presiding elder delivered another excellent, practical sermon, at 7:30 p. m. to a fine audience. At 9:30 a.m. a fine attendance greeted the superintendent and teachers of the Sabbath school. The school is preparing for a fine Easter program. The Allen-League had its usual large attendance and inspiring program. On Monday night quarterly conference was held, in the auditorium of the church, when quarterly reports were made to the presiding elder. Many of the reports were extra fine and were highly complimented by the presiding elder. A few auxiliaries failed to report of which they were marked by the quarterly conference and will have to show cause of not reporting at the next quarterly conference. The Cantata 'Risen Savior" to be rendered by the Junior choir Friday night, April 10, will be one of the big musical events of First Church this year. The banquet on Thursday night was one long to be remembered, as to class and attendance. Come to class tonight and Sunday morning prayer meeting. All these are graces that will help the christian. A great service Sunday and special music by the Senior choir. Come and bring someone with you. The pastor, Dr. Brooks, has been very busy this week in making everything pleasant and a success for the banquet. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH. You know "Bob" DeKesel, who used to be timekeeper at Morris & Co.? Vote for him for Park Commissioner for efficiency and economy. A square deal to every class.—Adv. WESTON, MO., SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Services Sunday morning led in devotional by Deacon Patterson and Sister Josie Dydell Scripture lesson, Mark 16 and part of the sixth verse. Pastor Bowles held the rostrum. Key: Behold the place where they laid him. Subject: "He Has Risen." It was a wonderful sermon and we should all be wonderfully helped. The pastor's main theme was to explain the greatest care had been taken to guard the tomb of the Savior and a great stone had been rolled to its mouth. The Roman seal had been placed upon this stone so that it could not be moved without breaking the seal. The evening services were well attended and much enthusiasm shown. The services were soul-reviving. Rev. Bowles preached from the subject, 'Their Ascension, Lord This Was Also Communion.' Sunday School was good as was also the collection. We are glad to know that Deacon Lewis is much improved and Sister Anderson is also improved. We regret that Sister Dee Dydell is ill but we pray for her speedy recovery. Rev. and Mrs. Bowles wish to thank Deacon Patterson and wife for their donation, and Mrs. Bowles also wishes to thank Sister Sarah Dydell for that nice basket which contained so many nice things. We do appreciate the gifts so much. Read The Advocate. Mrs. C. C. Bruce, candidate for Member of Board of Education, short term, would be a great asset to our colored schools if elected. Just vote for her, Monday. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE A Garden Well Pays for Itself AND IS AN IMPROVEMENT TO YOUR PLACE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, March 22, was a pleasant day and many attended church at 11 a. m. The Sunday School was large and Pastor Bronson preached from Gen. 1:16-28, at the morning service. At 2:30 he was scheduled to preach for Alabama Day. At 4 p. m., Alpha Art Club gave a fine program at the Forum. At 6 p. m., the B. Y. P. U. held an interesting session. At 8 p. m. many heard him preach a special sermen on the duties of "The Officers of the Church," from Acts 20:28, etc. Mrs. Nellie Harris sang well. Mr. Harvey came forward and said he was moved by God's spirit and was accepted as a candidate for baptism. The collection was around the $100 mark. Next Sunday there will be a baptising and a rally of governors present. "Not less than $250 raised," is the slogan. The spiritual sermon will be in the evening on "The Ordinances of the Church." Matt 28:19-20. Come here this Sunday night. Come to Metropolitan March 29. A vote for Harry Bell for Commissioner of Parks means an efficient and economical administration.—Adv. QUINDARO HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH REV. R. S. BROWN, D.D., Pastor Services on Sunday March 22, were largely attended. Sunday School at 9:30, Mrs. J. S. Thurston, superintendent. Had a fine lesson and much was derived by the scholars. At 11:45 the pastor, Rev. R. S. Brown, delivered a sermon on "Sanctification." St. John 17-17. The speaker gave a demonstration discourse, having three small bottles, two of which were filled with dark fluid and one with clear fluid. He also had demonstrated, with a dark cloth, a light cloth and a pure white linen cloth. In these demonstrations, the pastor, in a simple and plain way, showed how the progression of a Christian could develop in purity of soul and heart and sanctification was when one's heart became as the crystal water, or pure and white, as the linen. The congregation greatly enjoyed this wonderful sermon. The B. Y. P. U. held its meeting at 6:45, Miss Susie Austin, superintendent. The meeting was well attended and a fine program rendered. At 8:15, the evening services began, with the pastor filling his pulpit. Subject: "Woe Be Unto That Wicked City." Genesis 19-12-13. The church is still in a revival and all are invited to come and share with us the glory of God. Come out Sunday to all of our services. You are welcome. SUSIE AUSTIN, Reporter. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank and show our appreciation to our neighbors and the many friends who so kindly tendered their services and sympathy during the illness and death of our dearly beloved mother, Mrs. Eliza Ann Calhoun. We also want to thank her pastor, Dr. Bronson, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Temple, and the members, for their kindness and consoling words and we also want to thank Dr. D. A. Holmes, pastor of Vine Street Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., for his services and words of consolation. We feel so very grateful to those who sent so many beautiful floral offerings and to the organizations that responded so nicely. Sadly missed. Two Daughters, Nine Sons, Two Son-in-Laws, Six Daughter-in-Laws, 31 Grandchildren and Relatives. CLASS LEADERS' COUNCIL The Class Leaders Council of Greater Kansas City met at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Fifth Street and Greeley Avenue, last Thursday night with Brother W. T. Lewis, vice-president, presiding. Brother Edwards of St. Peter's Chapel, and Brother Buckner and Brother Letcher of Allen Chapel, discussed the subject, "The Ideal Class Leader." Brother Combess of First A. M. E. Church, talked upon the subject of "Leading Class." Rev. Miller, pastor of St. Luke's Mission, was present and made a very interesting talk upon the relation of the class leader to the pastor. Rev. Winston, pastor of Trinity Church, made splendid remarks and made us welcome. The next meeting will be held at St. Peter's Chapel, Eighth and Oakland, the second Thursday night in April. Brother Dan Wilson is the president and Brother McGinty is the secretary.—W. T. LEWIS, Reporter. Mrs. C. C. Bruce will be a member of the School Board, short term. Vote for her Monday. MANY THANKS The Douglass Hospital Relief Club of Kansas City, Kan., wishes to thank the many friends who are kindly donating to the club through the envelope system. We thank every one so very much. MRS. M. A. TURNER, Pres. BENELLA BOONE-LEE, Secretary. For Park Commissioner vote for "Bob" DeKesel, who will devote his entire time on the job.-Adv. DR. LUCAS ENTERTAINED AT DINNER BY REV. AND MRS. C. E. BROOKS Dr. W. W. Lucas of Evanston, Ill., was royally entertained Wednesday, with a chicken dinner, at the parsonage, 1111 North Eighth street, by Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Brooks. The dining room and table were beautifully decorated and an elegant five-course chicken dinner was served by Mrs. Brooks, assisted by Mrs. Dorsey Green, Mrs. George McClelland, Mrs. E. Richards and Miss Alma Raymond, Mrs. Brooks' cousin. Covers were laid for twelve, all being officers of the church. Dr. Lucas was the speaker Thursday night at the eleventh Annual Knife and Fork banquet. The School Board needs at least one woman on it, so vote for Mrs. C. C. Bruce, for short term, Monday. Dr. Lucas, the speaker of the First A. M. E. church banquet, visited the Northeast Junior High School, Sumner High and Western University on Thursday forenoon and gave short, spicy talks at each. Dr. Brooks and the officers of the church accompanied their honored guest in autos and then he was taken over the boulevards of the two cities for a sight-seeing trip. W. L. King of Wichita, was in the city Wednesday calling on old friends. Mr. King is a railroad man and gets in here only occasionally. ' "Bob" DeKesel will appreciate your vote Monday for Park Commissioner. Some Big Bargains REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Three-room houses, $1,200 to $1,500; four-room houses, $1,800 to $2,400; five-room houses $1,900 to $2,500; six-room houses, $2,500 to $3,500; seven-room houses, $3,000; eight-room houses, $3,500. Some real bargains. Call at 420 Nebraska Avenue. T. M. SCOTT, Real Estate Telephone, Fairfax 1387 DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Astronomy Ancient Science The earliest indications of the existence of the ,science of astronomy are found in Babylonian records that date back to 2234 B. C. Astronomy was known in Cilina at least as early as 1100 B. C. The Messenger's Part A steel vest is to be provided for bank messengers, but they are expected to furnish the iron nerve themselves.—Philladelphia North American. Phone, Fifield 2367-M Mrs. Aretha White GRADUATE PORO COLLEGE Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, Ficial Bleanch, Marcel Waving, Singeing and Clipping. OPEN EVEINGS BY APPOINTMENT 359 Waverly Ave. Kansas City, Kansas STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home FOR SALE. 6 rooms, modern except furnace, $3,000 at $500 down. 6 rooms, modern except furnace, lot 50x120, $3,000 at $500 down. 4 rooms, brand new bungalow, modern except bath, with full basement, lot 50x120, $2850 at $500 down. Duplex, strictly modern, K. C. Mo.; brick, income $80 per month, $5775, at $1000 down. 6 rooms, water, lights, gas, corner lot, best location, $2650 at $500. 4 nice rooms, water, lights, gas, sewer in, lot 50x120, some fruit, $2250 at $300 down. OTHER BARGAINS, BEST LOCATIONS. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phones: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home 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 See. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. Friday, March 27, 1925. Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 We Reach and Need Them All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 1-acre and 4-room log house and out buildings 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. SEE US BEFORE BUYING Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST 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. TREATED ELEMEN SANTAL MIDY FOR ELEMEN CATARRM of BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACIC for MEN Attract Uitmost Protection After Infections Exposure Large Tube 35c. Kit (4 2) All Brogues of San-Y-Kit Dept. A Beckman St., New York Write for Circular MASONIC LODGES I'AR 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. Visitors ever welcome. E. 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. Friday, March 27, 1925. Drexel 1709 "HOME OF BET Two Trucks a STAR CLEAN "HOME OF BETTER CLEANING" Two Trucks at Your Service "Clean Clothes Clean" Cleaning, Dyeing, R OLD HATS Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing OLD HATS MADE NEW Satisfaction Guaranteed Make Us Prove It Make Us Prove It Call and Delivr For Quick Service WOULD YOU The Return of Man Since I Opened U New L An Evidence WE WOULD BE YOU ONE "EAZY" Furnit 1612 N. 5th St. WOULD YOU RETURN The Return of Many of My Customers Since I Opened Up Business in My New Location is An Evidence of Satisfaction WE WOULD BE GLAD TO MAKE YOU ONE OF THEM "EAZY" PICKENS Furniture Co. 1612 N. 5th St. Phone Fairfax 5357 REAL ESTATE BARGAINS 7-rooms strictly modern, $3,300; $1,000 down. 6-rooms, strictly modern, $5,500; $1,000 down. 5-rooms, strictly modern, $4,000; $800 down. 5-rooms, water, lights and gas, $1,600; $250 down. 4-rooms, water and gas, $1,800; $200 down. All in fine location and good condition. Some vacant lots for building. See us before you buy. D. W. WILHITE REALTY CO. 1621 N. Seventh Fairfax 1030 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Houston Beasley, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Houston Beasley, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 4th day of March A. D. 1925. 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. CLAUDE L. PETERSON, Administrator Of the Estate of Houston Beasley, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, March 4, 1925. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, the 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 4th day of March, A. D., 1925. HENRY MEADE, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First published, March 13, 1925) Barber Shop Wilson's Place 10th and Everett Three Chairs First Class Workmen Hair Bobbing A Specialty ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax 1174. . N. B. Robinson, Mgr Drexel 1709 ★ 448 Minnesota Ave. BETTER CLEANING" at Your Service ING COMPANY Repairing and Pressing MADE NEW Cash and Carry For a Saving DOU RETURN Any of My Customers Up Business in My location is of Satisfaction GLAD TO MAKE OF THEM PICKENS ure Co. Phone Fairfax 5357 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, First Division. No. 25048A Ernest Scott, Plaintiff. Louise Scott, Defendant. To Louise Scott: 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 plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas on or before the 17th day of April, 1925 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, Attorney for Plaintiff (First published, March 6th, 1925) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 3rd Division. Anna Dodd, Plaintiff, vs. Rufus Dodd, Defendant. To Rufust Dodd: 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 plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 17th day of April, 1925 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you, and for the care, custody, and control of said minor child, and for such further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published March 6, 1925.) Set for Rainy Day Prince George, youngest surviving son of King George V, has prepared for a "rainy day," such as the ousting of the royal family. He has become a member of the famous Mercers' company, from which he can obtain practically indefinite relief in the event of "old age or misfortune." Funds for such purposes were set aside years ago by members of the guild. Big Bridge Quickly Built The second largest solid concrete arch bridge in the world—the Jack's Run bridge at Pittsburgh, Pa.—was completed recently in 244 working days. It is 325 feet long and 170 feet high, and in size is second only to the Cathleen Memorial bridge at Minneapolis, Minn.—Popular Science Monthly. ★ THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE The largest funeral of the year was that of Mrs. Jennie Gillum, held at King Solomon Church on Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 6 p. m. Thousands thronged the church and street. Rev. Mt. Gomery preached the main sermon, and was assisted by Rev. Bowren. She belonged to about eight lodges, and all of them turned out and had resolutions about her. She also worked in all the church departments. Many good resolutions were read, but the eulogy and poem from the City Mission Union, composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, received the most shouts and amens. Mrs. Gillum leaves a daughter, a husband and other relatives who have the sympathy of her church, her lodges, and all friends in Kansas City, Kansas. Monday is the day to vote for "Bob" DeKesel for Commissioner of Parks.—Advs. A SAINTED MOTHER GONE The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza Calhoun was held at Metropolitan Church on Saturday, March 21, at 2 p. m. Rev. D. A. Holmes officiated. Mrs. M. C. Matthews read the deceased's history and a resolution and poem, by request Mr. N. Daniels, Mrs. Dinkine and another lady sang; also the choir sang. This truly sainted mother lived a beautiful life and left 14 children, four brothers and 31 grandchildren who regret her departure. The church and Advocate extend sympathy to this large Christian family. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY A fine play was given Monday night by our High School pupils at Central High School. The Metropolitan Insurance nurses gave a fine play at the Eblon theater in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday night. Our society editor received a nice letter from Mrs. Marie Johnson-Coffey, now living in Frankfort, Kan. Mr. B. J. Washington's mother is very sick at his home at 940 Washington Boulevard. Mrs. F. D. Booker and her mother, Mrs. Alice Booker,'had Mrs. M. C. Matthews as their dinner guests one day recently. Don't forget to come to Miss Lelia Phummer's Easter cantata at Metropolitan Church on Easter Sunday night. "Bob" DeKesel will appreciate your vote Monday for Park Commissioner. Mr. Charles Slaughter, proprietor of "Slaughter's Place," 1315 North 9th street, received a telegram this week, that his brother and wife, Moses Slaughter, who live in Murphysboro, Ill., where the tornado, swept the town, were badly hurt and that their property was a total loss as it was burned after being raised to the ground by the storm. More Hair 'Where are your parents?' "At the barber's. Mother's having her hair cut and father is having his waved!" Few Now Have Faith'in July 15 is observed in England as St. Swithin's day. It is so called because of the legend connected with St. Swithin, bishop of Westminster, and tutor to King Alfred. At his request he was buried in the churchyard of the abbey, where "passers-by might tread on his grave, and where the rain from the eaves might fall on it." After his canonization in 865 A. D., it was resolved to remove his remains to the chancel, the customary burial place of the bishops, and July 15 was appointed for the ceremony; but on that day and for forty days thereafter, St. Swithin, to testify to his displeasure, caused rain to fall so heavily that the monks abandoned their design as heretical and blasphemous. From this legend arose the popular superstition in England that if rain falls on July 15 it will continue to do so for the forty days succeeding. Careful records kept at Greenwich observatory for many years, however, show the superstition has no foundation in fact.—Kansas City Star. Grave Kept Lighted The strangest memorial in honor of the dead has been put into effect by a resident of Hartford, Conn., who has had two electric lights placed over his wife's grave. These lights are turned on 24 hours daily and the bereaved husband expects to create a fund to keep them burning for all time. Fog Injurious to Birds Fog affects the birds and beasts at the London zoo to such an extent it has been decided to install electric lights to temper the dampness and darkness caused by the moistened haze and coal smoke that creeps into all the cages when fogs are at their height. WEATHER BULLETINS SENT TO AVIATORS Forecasts and bulletins have been prepared and issued daily for several years by the weather bureau for the benefit of aviators, especially those in the services of the army and navy. When the transcontinental air-mail service was extended across the continent in the summer of 1924, arrangements were made at the request of the Post Office department for special weather forecasts. These forecasts are issued from Chicago. One covers the route from Bryan, Ohio, to Omaha, Nebr., and the other the route from Omaha to Rock Springs, Wyo. In formulating the forecasts the bureau has in mind conditions at the surface and at 5,000 feet aloft. The predictions are prepared each morning and are made available to both eastbound and westbound flyers at the air-mall field at Omaha. An additional forecast is given in the evening, whenever, in the judgment of the forecaster, decided changes are near. Vote for Harry Bell for Park Commissioner next Monday. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. No. 12,109. In the Matter of the Estate of Robert E. Lewis, deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 22nd day of April, 1925 at the hour of .... a. m. at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid I intend to make full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. LEOLA MILLER, Administrix of the estate of Robert E. Lewis, deceased. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 20th day of March A. D. 1925. (Seal) HENRY MEADE, Probate Judge. (First Published March 27, 1925) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KAN. (Division No. 2) Etta Wells, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Wells, Defendant. Publication Notice. No. 25148-A. To Charles Wells: 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 plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas, on or before the 8th day of May, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her 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. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published March 27, 1925.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Adam Young, deceased. Notice is hereby given that-Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Adam Young, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 24th day of March, A. D. 1925. 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 beb forever barred. D. B. JACKSON, Administrator of the Estate of Adam Young, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, March 24, 1925. 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 24th day of March, A. D. 1925. HENRY MEADE, (Seal) Probate Judge. 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