Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY JUNIUS J. N. GRAY Presents "Pick o' the Best" of KANSAS CITY THE HEART OF AMERICA HEART OF AMERICA ALL STAR MUSICALE NORTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL THURS. EVE, APRIL 30TH, Benefit CHILDREN'S ORPHAN HOME Admission 25c Kans. Hist. Society KANS Vol. XI COLORED TYPIST MARVEL WINS DIAMOND MEDAL Will Enter International Typist Contest (Columbian Press Bureau) Washington, D. C., April 16. At a general assembly of the faculty and students of Dunbar High School, held last Monday morning, Cortez W. Peters was awarded the Underwood diamond medal emblem for accuracy and speed in a typing test given at the Washington office of the Underwood Typewriter Company on March 26. Mr. Peters is a graduate of the Department of Business Practice of Dunbar High School, and in the test maintained a net speed of one hundred nine five-stroke words a minute for thirty minutes, the requirement to qualify being only one hundred words a minute. The medal is 20-K white gold, platinum-plate, with alternating diamonds and emeralds, and crown-set. Mr. G. W. Ward, assistant manager of the Washington office of the Underwood Typewriter Company and the students' friend, presented the award and stated that Mr. Peters was the first student, and the only person in the District of Columbia ever to win it. Mr. J. C. Wright of Dunbar faculty, who discovered the latent typing ability of Mr. Peters and trained him was awarded the corresponding Underwood teacher's diamond medal emblem. Mr. Peters also has won the Underwood gold button insignia of the Order of Accurate Typists; Remington gold pin and a Remington standard typewriter; Royal gold pin; Woodstock gold jewel pin; and is known among the boys as the "speed king typist." Under Mr. Wright's coaching he is now training to enter the international typing contest for World's championship, to be held in New York next October. PRESIDING ELDERS COUNCIL TO MEET HERE NEXT WEEK. The Presiding Elders' Council of the Fifth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal church, will open at First A. M. E. church, corner of Nebraska avenue and Eighth street next Tuesday morning, April 21. The Council will hold a 3-day session, when the presiding elders from the entire district are expected to be present, which takes in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska conference and the state of Missouri. Rt. Rev. A. J. Carey, the presiding bishop, will be present and preside. The opening session Tuesday will be on the Kansas side at First church, Wednesday session at Allen Chapel and Thursday at Ebeneezer on the Missouri side. Mrs. Lulu Hornbeck, 244 north Mill street, after a seven weeks stay in California, where she was called on account of the death of her brother, Rev. C. C. Carter, returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Hornbeak, says she met and visited many friends formally of Kansas City, who made it very pleasant for her, while there. JUNIUS J. N. C. "Pick o' THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR-AND PUBLISHER FIRST ANNUAL STATE FEDERATION OF P. T. A. TO MEET IN TOPEKA, APRIL 24. The First Annual Session of the Kansas State Federation of P. T.-A. will be celebrated Friday, April 24, in Topeka, Kansas. 'Rates have been secured for the delegates via InterState Stage Bus at $1.80 round trip. 100 delegates is the slogan from here. An enlarged photo of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, will be awarded that school whose circle sends the largest number of delegates. It is now on display in Mosley Furniture Store, front window, on Minnesota. At the State conference the following educational leaders will speak: Prof. W. W. Saunders, Virginia, President of National Teachers' Assn. and Supervisor of School of State; Miss Frances Hayes, National Extension Board Directress, Mrs. W. E. Keifer, Michigan, National Vice-President of Mothers' Congress, and other prominent state speakers. Topeka is elated over the selection of the capital city to stage the greatest meeting ever planned for in the state, since it represents the greatest force let loose in the country—the parent power. Every part of the city is being transformed into a lively center of co-operation for the welfare of the Negro youth. Reports of delegates are rapidly pouring in from every city fortunate enough to have a P. T.-A. Each city will be permitted one number upon the program. There will be three sessions, one at 10 a. m., one at 2:30 p. m., and one at 7:30 p. m. MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The Mite Missionary Society rendered a fine program, closing with a sermon of great power, delivered by Rev. Mrs. J. T. Smith, Easter Sunday afternoon at First A. M. E. church. Invocation was by Rev. Allen a solo by Miss Mabel Jackson, Missionary Paper by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, which was excellent, duet by Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and a very helpful and inspiring paper by Mrs. G. E. Horsey of the Missouri side. Very appropriate remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, Dr. Horsey and Rev. Allen. The meeting was one of real helpfulness and those present were greatly benefitted. R. ALLEN, President. OLIVIA ALLEN, Secretary. WILL PREACH ON STREETS. Evangelist Etta Scott is preparing to preach on the streets of Kansas City, Kansas. She will preach in Rosedale on the corner of Rosedale avenue and Southwest boulevard, April 17, at 7 p. m. Her subjects: 1. The Brown and Black Man's Day. 2. The White Man's Day. 3. The Red and Yellow Man's Day. 4. The Jews' Day. 5. The No Nation or The New Nation. 6. The Mulatto Question. 7. The Negro Race and Negro Leadership. 8. America. Mrs. James Hopkins 1110 North Third street, is confined to her room with illness. GRAY Presents the Best" NSAS Help Wanted IN FACTORIES FARMS PROSPERITY ORDER BUSINESS AGRICULTURE MANUFACTURE ETNER (Copyright, W. N. U.) CRAFTS AND COURTS DOING Editor The Kansas City, Advocate: We were in Ottawa last week and installed the Court and Craft. It was a very unfavorable night, but that did not stop the people from coming out. I looked after the interest of the Craft and Mrs. Dovie Cummings, the M. A. G. M., attended to the Court ladies. Mr. Young Robert W. M., and Mrs. Bollwin A. M., St. Paul A. M. E. church, is yet carrying on a revival, ten persons having been converted and joined St. Paul. Rev. E. O. Kelley is in charge of the meeting. Sunday was a great day, the pastor at 11 a. m. viewed Friday as the Darkest Day of the Ages and Sunday as the brightest, and happiest days for all time to come. The meeting will continue up until Sunday the 19th and all day next Sunday. Come, you are welcome. Rev. W. Warren, pastor of our church at Ottawa is doing some good work for African Methodism, and yet smiling. Rev. D. W. Gross is our R. D. D. G. M. and is on the job and Mr. Ballwin with plenty chickens, hogs, pigeons, cows. We put our feet under his table and Mrs. D. Cummings did eat some, but the next morning she was all smiles. Send in your subscription for the Advocate, office 608 North Sixth street, to Mr. Thomas Kennedy. I am informed that all the Crafts are doing fine in this city. God bless the W. M.'s to continue the good work. Fraternally yours, J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. APPOINTED TO LIBERIA Mr. Clifton R. Wharton, a colored attorney of Boston, has been appointed to the Diplomatic Service as Secretary of the United States Legation at Monrovia, Liberia. Mr. Wharton took the examination for the Foreign Service under the new reform act of 1924. Of the 150 who took the examination only 20 passed, and Mr. Wharton was one of those. He has been connected with the State Department here for several months and although a native of Maryland is a product of the Boston schools. Mrs. Eugene Owens-Richards, the daughter of Mrs. L. M. Owens, and her baby boy, Eugene Jr., 737 Nebraska avenue, left last Saturday for Hutchinson, Kansas, where she will visit relatives and friends for awhile. Hutchinson being her former home. Mrs. Geo. McNeal, the wife of Rev. Geo. McNeal, 1618 North Third street, who has been quite sick for some time does not improve, as her many friends would love to see. Mr. J. H. Kelly, a colored man living in Carbondale, Ill., has been in the service of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, as a telegraph operator, for more than fifty years. ADVOCATE PASEO YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Paseo Y. M. C. A. is launching out upon a new program of activity. Mr. Leon F. Martin, graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., has been secured as physical director. He has made a specialty of physical education. All men and boys who desire corrective bodily treatment and to learn to swim come. The Unrecognized Guest was the subject of Rev. E. A. Rankin's address last Sunday. The after discussion by the men was very helpful. These meetings are at 3:30 p. m. sharp every Sunday. The men's Bible class every Monday evening is a good place to be. All are welcome. The boy's gymnasium classes every Saturday morning are bunilding strong vigorous bodies. The boys assemble at 11:30 a. m. for an address by the executive secretary. Various business, church, Sunday school, night school, and trainman groups make use of the building every evening. All are welcome. The' Y. M. C. A. cafeteria is the busiest place in town for the after church Sunday dinner. A membership social will be held next Tuesday evening. Plans are on for holding noon meetings with the various industrial groups where our men are employed. Much good will be done. The executive secretary is a stranger at home due to the many speaking engagements with various races and groups. The object of the Y. M. C. A. is to render service. The Junior class of Sumner High School will present the four-act comedy "Miss Somebody Else," on the night of April 20, at the Central High School auditorium, Ninth street and Minnesota avenue. Following is the cast of characters: Constance Darcy, Maeday Gayden; Celeste, Marnesba Tillman; Ann Delevan, Mayme Walker; Mildred Delevan, Elma Morrow; Mrs. Blainwood, Gladys Reeves; Alive Stanley, Reba King; Freda Mason, Victoria Hicks; Mrs. Herrick, Kathryn Dickson; Susan Ruggs, Marie Childs, Cruger Blainwood, Hightower Kealing; Ralph Hastings, Harold Robbins; John, Joseph Alexander; Jasper Delevan, Elias Washington; Sylvester Crane, Orville Gamble; Bert Shaffer, William Kirkwood; Electrician and Stage Manager, Eugene White; Property Manager, Lawrence Walton; Wardrobe Mistress, Victoria Hicks; Mr. G. A. Curry, Miss Julia Hibbler and Miss Emma Z. Pendleton are the trainers. Mrs. Mary Boxley, 313 Quindaro bouyard, has returned from Dallas, Texas; where she was called on the account of the sickness and death of a brother. Mrs. Boxley has the sympathy of her many friends in the loss of her brother. LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND AFRICA Washington, D. C., April 16 Abyssinia has notified the League of Nations that she will participate in the conference for control of the international traffic arms, opening in Geneva, Switzerland, shortly, and has submitted a memorandum explaining why she needs arms and ammunition. Coincident with the action taken by the Abyssinians, the Rehoboth tribesmen of southwest Africa have petitioned the League to make their country a free and independent state. This district is under the mandate of the Union of South Africa. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice have about finished remodeling their beautiful home on Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. John Fairfax entertained Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fairfax and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gamble are remodeling their newly purchased home on Nebraska between Eighth and Ninth. The Women's Commercial Club met with Mrs. Anderson, 839 Washington boulevard, Wednesday. More details may be given later. Mrs. Alice Booker has been visiting her mother in Topeka. Dr. and Mrs. Horsey attended the Women's Mission Program at A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mrs. Algatha Allshrook, who is attending State Normal at Emporia, visited relatives and friends here Easter. Dr. H. B. Bronson has been holding successful revivals in Wichita. Mr. Vernie Clinch, Miss Marie Ross and other students of K. U. spent Easter in Kansas City, Kansas. The N. E. Junior High School gave a fine program Easter Sunday at the Forum. The orchestra was fine and Miss Daisy Whitefield recited fine and others whose names we cannot recall did well. Prof. J. Collins acted president. Mr. Walter McClelland has entered on his second voyage in matrimony. Albert Smiley is said to have spoken fine on the Metropolitan Easter Sunday School program. The rehearsals of the great pageant "Milestones" are very interesting. Some who attended the "Inauguration of City Officials were: Mrs. L. Bills, Mesdames M. C. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Rev. G. McNeal, Rev. Williams, Rev. Brooks, Mesdames Lyle H. Berry, S. Walker, Benj. Robinson and many others whose names we did not get. The A. M. E. Ministerial Alliance of Kansas City, Kansas, held their regular monthly meeting. Tuesday at First church, Rev. J. S. Payne, president presiding. Bishop W. T. Vernon will preach at 11 o'clock service Sunday, April 19, at Allen Chapel, Quindaro. Rev. J. S. Payne is the pastor of this church. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 . "MISS SOMEBODY ELSE" By Sumner Juniors Number 35. "IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE," SAYS J. O. "IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE," SAYS J. O. At the Stepping Off Place Full of Sunshine and Rosy Cheeks St. Petersburg, Fla., April 16.—It is good to be in Florida when the sun is shining hot, and the winter is just forgot. I think you have decided that I am just going to remain in Florida forever, and you are looking forward to having me remain here, but honey bet your last cent that I will soon be on the go to another part of the world. I am now at the stepping off place, but I am full of sunshine, and my cheeks are as rosy as roses can make them, but it is nature and my pretty blue eyes are just sparkling. I wrote you the last letter from Denmark, S. C., and there I was at the Voorhees Normal and Industrial Institute, mingling with educators, and the special guest of Prof. Martin A. Menafee, and they had the Founders' Day exercises there, and I was called upon to deliver the message, speaking of the life and work and accomplishments of Elizabeth Wright-Menafee, who laid the foundation for a great institution, got it well on its way to render service, and the Lord took her away from us. She was a great woman. It took place and I mean by that the exercises, Sunday afternoon, April 5, in the college chapel. Prof. J. B. Randolph, president of Claflin college, Orangeburg, S. C., came over and when we were through he toted me back with him in his automobile car carriage. He was accompanied by his wife and another, or two young women, teachers in the college. We went there on time for the Sunday afternoon vestigating meeting. It is one of the meetings I had been to in Louisville, Ky. I don't know why they call them vestigating meetings. They just have singing and other music Sunday afternoon or evening. No preaching at this service. Claflin college is one of the institutions for the Methodist Episcopal church. For a long time they had Dr. L. M. Denton, as president. He was a good man and spent his early life in this work of helping to educate us, but a few years ago a change came and this young man was called from Sam Huston college, Austin, Texas, the first man of our race to be president of the institution, and he is making good. It is becoming a "Greater Claflin," more students, all teachers of ours, and they are just doing fine work. Some few of the old teachers remained and they work side by side with President Randolph. It was a pleasure to spend Sunday morning, and evening or to spend the night there, and almost all day Monday. Monday afternoon Prof. Randolph hitched up his automobile car carriage and toted me back to Denmark, where I found them looking for me and made me welcome. I had the pleasure of talking to one of the most remarkable women of this country, Mrs. A. S. Steel, of Chattanooga, Tenn., founder of Steels Home for Needy Children now in its forty-third year as I count it. She has been in the world 80 years, free from anything that looks like race prejudice or cast, and it's just doing the will of our Lord and Master. She is indeed a worthy woman. About 2 o'clock Tuesday morning, Prof. Martin A. Menafee, was knocking at my door ready for the trip back to Florida. He was going to do some visiting and had me to accompany him as far as Jacksonville. He is an interesting character, and man who is devoted to the cause of education. His life is dedicated to Voorhees and the education of the youth. I am inclined to think that the school is a part of his religion. The Seaboard Air Line iron horse was right on time to the minute, and we boarded the carriage for Jacksonville, reaching there Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. He had breakfast, and I went to the home of the Rev. Dr. Boger, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, who permitted me to use his hello box speaking tube to talk to Prof. N. W. Collier, way down in St. Augustine, and I told him I would be on hand that afternoon, but I did not know Prof. Menafee was going with me, but honey when I got to the stable I found him right there. (Continued on page 4.) 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 Six 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. SNAPPY SHOTS Envy is an enemy to honor. The stain of life is selfishness. Good friends never ask favors. Cold coffee makes the boarder hot. Learn to say "No." It's better than "Nit." Charity that seeks gratitude is faulty. As the twig is bent the limb is inclined to go broke later. Rivalry between churches gives a town better church buildings. Some men are born liars, while others acquire the art easily. To be a mediator one needs all the wit and wisdom of Solomon. Cold cash melts lots of hearts that are not affected by warm love. Even with inspiration, one has to have the judgment not to overdo. Learn something from the dog; he likes to be slapped on the back. The experience a man buys is seldom up to the example submitted. It is spring. Now, again, how much of a snake is body and how much is tail? A bunch is a blit of reasoning that does itself without revealing its processes. One may have the right to express all of his opinions and sense enough not to. Men sometimes worship women because they are unable to understand them. Some women can sing baby to sleep in two minutes and talk a husband awake all night. Thrills are our undoing. A desire for them gets the innocent bystander into trouble. Tango was an interesting, even a spectacular dance; but, evidently, it was too hard work. Running away to sea is not such a lure since a boy can take a motor car and run 10,000 miles. Unique Silver Wedding A certain Paris couple celebrated their silver wedding the other day, the unique feature of this commemoration of 25 years of married life lying in the fact that they have been divorced for five years. Evidently the grounds upon which the divorce was granted were not very grave. The former wife had not seen her husband and was living alone when, on the occasion above noted, that gentleman turned up with his arms flower-laden and there was laughter and rejoicing. The two are to reunite their lives.—From Le Figaro, Paris (Translated for the Kansas City Star). Motorists Relieved An Iowa statute that had been on the statute books for 30 years has been repealed. The statute read: "The traveling motorist is ordered to telephone ahead to the next town of his coming, so that owners of nervous horses may be warned in advance." Garage Man's Oversight A tourist motoring from San Francisco to New York stopped at a garage to have a tire repaired. It lasted only 15 miles. The garage man had left a six-inch steel chisel inside the cabing. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 Order of Services 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., Preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday. 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS EASTER SUNDAY APPROPRIATELY OBSERVED. Easter Sunday was an ideal day throughout, with a clear sky and a temperature of 85 degrees. The day started off with a sunrise prayer meeting, which was largely attended. At 9:30 the Sabbath school convened with upwards of 400 scholars. After the lesson the primary classes under Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Watley rendered a most pleasing and enjoyable program. It was highly entertaining and every number showed the patience of the teacher and the fine talent of each participant. The Sunday school orchestra, under Professor Wise, assisted. Colored eggs were plentiful and all received plenty, with some teachers giving their pupils little fancy baskets filled with eggs. At 11 a. m., the pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, was greeted with a 'full rounded congregation in the main auditorium and many who had to go to the gallery. Dr. Brooks preached a masterly sermon on the subject "Have You Faith in the Resurrection?" The logic and philosophy of his subject was most convincing and if there were any skeptics or doubters as to the resurrection of Christ, when they come in the church, they left at least with a mind of greater understanding and knowledge of a Risen Savior. Two joined the church. The Senior choir rendered excellent numbers of special Easter music. At 3 p. m. the Mite Missionary Society had a beautiful service, Mrs. Rev. J. T. Smith delivering the sermon. The Allen League at 6:30 p. m. rendered its Easter program, which was fine and a large number present to enjoy it. At 7:30 the Junior choir repeated the Cantata "Our Risen Savior" that they so creditably rendered Friday night. It was greatly enjoyed by a fine and appreciative audience. It was one of the best musicales that has been given in First Church for a long time. The Friday audience was very good and still many who were not present should have heard it. Professor Wise and his Junior church deserve much credit and they are receiving it for this very excellent musicale. Sunday after Easter, the 19th, will have its usual helpful services, with a spiritual sermon from the pastor or some of the visiting presiding elders who may be in for their conference that opens at First church next Tuesday. Come out and help make the day one of great worth to yourself and others about you. Visitors and strangers are always welcome. MT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. The Easter lesson was inspiringly taught by each teacher at the usual hour. We were all benefitted by the excellent sermon preached from the subject "Christ is Risen," by the pastor, E. M. Mosley. Oh how we were resuscitated, all who would have come in our midst could but say surely the Lord was in this place. Our Easter lesson was taught by Brother Rickerson at 5 p. m., from Luke the 24th, 25th to 32nd. The Easter program is a theme we shall never forget as each little lot acted their part and related their speeches all for the glory of God and in the recognition of the only begotten Son of the Father who died that we might live. A treat was missed by all who failed to be in the day's exercises. Presiding Elder W. T. Osborne and Mrs. Osborne, the editress of the Women's Recorder, attended the evening services and Cantata Sunday at First A. M. E. church. Mrs. Osborne gave a short talk on Missions. Miss Ruth Gregg, the accomplished daughter of Professor and Mrs. G. A. Gregg, 2214 Russell avenue, spent the Easter with her parents, from K. U., where Miss Gregg is studying Fine Arts. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES On Sunday, April 5, a large congregation enjoyed Pastor Bronson's spiritual, Biblical sermon and five or six joined the church. This Sunday, April 12th, a vast congregation were uplifted by his great sermon on the Resurrection of Jesus. The choir sang beautiful Easter anthems, and the Sunday school had a beautiful floral arch over the pulpit and gave each pupil an Easter egg. After the great sermon, several were baptized in the glass Baptistery. The B. Y. P. U. had an appropriate program, and at 8 P. M., the Sunday school had the longest Easter program it has ever had. The choir sang "Joy to the World," and little Gladys Green led other children, dressed as flowers in an Easter playlet. Little Helen Jennings spoke best of all children. Little Glayds Calhoun sang nicely for a small child. Mrs. Mabel Minter sang Calvary, which was very appropriate, Miss C. Payne, of K. U., played a piano solo, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews gave a history of Easter and an original Easter Poem from Teutonic and Anglo-Saxon days, as a grand finale and of course, was praised by those who understand true history. The vast audience in the dress circle and balconies, enjoyed the parts pertaining to Easter. The collections all together netted over $100. Mrs. Z. Nelson, her daughter, and those who practiced the children, deserve much credit. Space will not allow us to mention all who helped and acted in the Easter program. The Sewing Circle and Mission Circles all had good meetings, also the Home Department of Sunday School. The Religious School still has near 400 pupils and is the largest body which meet in church and the largest school of our group in the city. The principal (Matthews) gave out over 300 Easter cards to the pupils. Next Sunday, April 19, Pastor Bronson will preach some good sermons. Come and hear him. He had his principal and Mrs. Mabel Booker meet the Religious Council Tuesday night at 721 Minnesota avenue. Come to Metropolitan church and join next Sunday. WINFIELD, KANSAS Bethel A. M. E. church, held its Second quarterly meeting Sunday March 15th in the new and beautiful edifice, which was recently completed. Presiding elder Williams preached two wonderful sermons, at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Rev. J. N. B. Walls, of Ponca, Okla., delivered the communion sermon at 3 p. m. It was a great message and his hearers enjoyed it. Text 23rd Psalm, "The Shepherd and His Sheep." St. James choir of Wellington furnished the music and rendered inspiring songs. Collection for the day $78.25. Revs. Wm. Arnett, Wellington, E. W. Smith, Arkansas City, J. N. B. Walls, S. G. Fisher and their congregations, were present and helped to make this quarterly meeting a great success, spiritually and otherwise. March the 16th quarterly conference was held by the presiding elder, Rev. J. W. Williams, which was one of the best ever held in Bethel A. M. E. church. Money raised from all sources were $1994.84 under the splendid leadership of our pastor Rev. A. H. Hamilton. The church has progressed both spiritually and financially. Miss Ruth H. Lee, reporter, Rev. A. H. Hamilton, pastor Paper Barrels Winding barrels from a roll of tough "chipboard" paper is accomplished on a machine consisting of a cylinder, cut in two parts, which may be drawn apart on the axle to produce different lengths. The paper, passing through tension rollers and an adhesive device, is wound for a predetermined number of layers, then a slitting wheel divides the paper, the cylinder halves are drawn apart, and an additional thickness of paper wound on in the center to provide the bilge. Year's Oil Output Preliminary estimates indicate that the total world production of crude oil in 1924 may have equaled the 1923 output. While the two leading producers—the United States and Mexico—appear to have registered a decline, this has been largely counterbalanced by increased output in some other countries, as Russia, Persia, Rumania and South America—notably Venezuela. Hardly Appropriate At the end of a certain Sunday school treat the children were singing the verse which includes the words, "Weak and sinful though we be." One youngster with a weak theological background sang with all his heart and voice: "We can sing full though we be." Auto Was "Borrowed" An automobile belonging to Dr. Leavitt J. Caln, of Newport, N. H., after being missing about three months, was returned home by freight with no explanation as to its whereabouts in the meanwhile. The only clew as to the shipper was contained in a letter, unsigned, containing a sum of money to pay the freight charges. The car was badly battered, but still capable of service. Czechoslovakia Advances Textile manufacturing in Czechoslovakia is having a spurt, one cotton-spinning mill having to triple its number of spindles, another that is being established having to double its output, while a silk mill is being started, and other mills are being enlarged. The discovery that he has invested in a salted mine is apt to make a man peppery. The gain which is made at the expense of reputation should rather be set down as a loss. Undersea City Submerged 30 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean sea, off the coast of Tunis, the rulns of an ancient city have been found by divers. They report that many large stone buildings were visible, outlined in dim shadows and sandy bottom, and that fish swarm in and out of crumbled doorways. Scientists are preparing to make further explorations. Additional interest is attached to the discovery, as the city lies in waters described by Virgil and near the "Isle of the Lotus Eaters," of which Homer sang. Gas Preserves Fish The use of carbon-dioxide gas refrigeration instead of ice in shipping a consignment of 15,000 pounds of fresh fish from Halifax to Montreal was so successful that when the cargo was unpacked ten days later the fish was found to be free from odor and the natural color unchanged. The gas is carried in cylinders in refrigerator cars, and the system is expected to extend the market for fresh fish.—New York World. Goldfish Balk Robbers Mrs. Mary Gaglina, 1216 Clark street Pittsburgh, used her bowl of goldfish to fold a robbery, and did it successfully. Awakened by noises below during the night, she peered out of an upper window and saw two men trying to force their entrance through the kitchen door. The large bowl of goldfish standing nearby offered itself, and she dropped the bowl, fish and all, on the heads of the prowlers with the result that they fled hurriedly. Record Clam Shell The world's largest clam shell, weighing 20 pounds, without the molusk itself, is in the American Museum of Natural History, in New York. The giant bivalves, of which the creature that once wore this shell was one, are natives to the waters of the Indian ocean, the East Indies, and the Philippines. They are edible, and their shells are so hard that the natives make axeshades of them. Why Called "Boxers" The Chinese name for the Boxers was I-ho-Chuan, which means League of United Patriots, but since the last part of the name can be accented so as to mean "fists," and since athletic exercises were much practiced by the members, the name "Boxers" was given to them by foreigners. Museum's Many Visitors The British museum last year was visited by 1,095,555 individuals, the largest number since 1851, the year of the great exhibition. Big Output of Tobacco United States growers produce 35 per cent of the world's tobacco crop, which amounts to 4,000,000,000 pounds annually. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF KANSAS, No. 12130 COUNTY OF WYANDOTTE, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Albert Miller, deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 6th day of May, 1925, at the hour of .....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 or devisees and legatees of said deceased. ALICE BAILEY, Administratrix of the estate of Albert Miller, 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 4th day of April, A. D. 1925. HENRY MEADE, (SEAL). Probate Judge. (First Published April 10, 1925) REAL ESTATE DEALERS DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES REALESTATE 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 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. CALL W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phones: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 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 M GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001. Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., 612 T street, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. W. M. Bean, Grand Organizer. 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, APRIL 17, 1925 TE DEALERS Geo. H. Brown REAL ESTATE 330 Greely Avenue 6-room modern on north 5th street, well worth the money, $4,000. $600 down and terms. 8 rooms, modern, 6th and Quindaro, $5,000. $1,000 down. Garage, all in fine condition. 5-room house, water, lights and gas, 50 ft. $2200. $400·down—a good buy. 4-room house on Water street, city water, lights and in fine condition, $1500. $250 down. 8 rooms modern, on Waverly, $4000. $1000 down. 50 ft. Some fruit trees. We have a large list of real modern homes on 5th street. 8 acres of land, 4 room house, some fruit trees and grapes, all for $5000. $1000 down will handle the deal. 3 acres in Quindaro, 6-room house, good flowing, spring water. $2,500. $500 down will do. CALL FAIRFAX 0767, OFFICE 330 Greely Avenue 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 Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confdential. 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 Massons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. D. W. HURLEY, W.M., 419 Freeman Ave. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p. m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A. York Masons Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. S. GRANT, Secretary. Silver Chord Lodge No. 104 F. & A. A. York Masons. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1925 Drexel 1709 "HOME OF BE Two Trucks STAR CLEAN 448 Minnesota Ave. HOME OF BETTER CLEANING" Two Trucks at Your Service CLEANING COMPANY "HOME OF BETTER CLEANING" Two Trucks at Your Service STAR CLEANING COMPANY "Clean Clothes Clean" Cleaning, Dyeing, OLD HATS ing, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing OLD HATS MADE NEW Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing OLD HATS MADE NEW Satisfaction Guaranteed Make U Make Us Prove It Call and Delivr For Quick Service Speaking of The prices simply fall hand. Just think of ALL COTTON M NEW Refrigerators, Two Inch Post B With Two Feathers SPECIAL, $29.00 "EAZY" Furni 1612 N. 5th St. Office Phone Drexel 3703 Residence DR. L. T. M DENTAL Talking of "Eazy" Pickens prices simply fall while you hold your Just think of a full size COTTON MATTRESS $7.00 Refrigerators, 50 lb. Side Icer, $24.96 Two Inch Post Brass Bed Complete Two Feather Pillows---ONE Week SPECIAL, $29.00- Come and See!! AZY" PICKENS Furniture Co. N. 5th St. Phone Fairfax 5357 phone Drexel 3703 Res. Phone Fairfax 2227 Residence, 425 Greeley L. T. MONTGOMERY Speaking of "Eazy" Pickens The prices simply fall while you hold your hand. Just think of a full size ALL COTTON MATTRESS $7.00 NEW Refrigerators, 50 lb. Side Icer, $24.96 Two Inch Post Brass Bed Complete With Two Feather Pillows---ONE Week SPECIAL, $29.00- -Come and See!! "EAZY" PICKENS Furniture Co. 1612 N. 5th St. Phone Fairfax 5357 DENTAL SURGEON Office Hours 9:30-12 2-5 6-7:30 All Patients by Appointments 4441/2 Minnesota Avenue Phone, Fifield 2367-M minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Aretha White GRADUATE PORO COLLEGE PORO BEAUTY PARLOR Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, Ficial Bleanch, Marcel Waving, Singeing and Clipping. OPEN EVEINGS BY APPOINTMENT 359 Waverly Ave. Kansas City, Kansas WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 298. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax 1174. . N. B. Robinson, Mgr PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Clemmie Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Beather Smith, defendant. No. To Beather Smith, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty and abandonment; that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 22nd day of May, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as equity may permit. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published April 10, 1925) --- ★ Small Loans 448 Minnesota Ave. ★ Cash and Carry For a Saving PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Mamie Moore, Plaintiff, vs. Will More, Defendant. No. To Will Moore, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty and abandonment; that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 22nd day of May, 1925. said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as equity may permit. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published April 10. 1925) Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SANTAL MIDY THE PUBLIC EDUCATION CATARRH of BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACTIC for MEN Afforda Uitmest Protection After Infertile Pregnancy Large Tubes Kit ('a) $1 All Dregglass or San-Y-Kit Dept. 83 Beckman St., New York Write for Circular One of the storms of the past winter did more than $2,000,000 damage to the transmission lines of the electric service companies, telephone and telegraph companies doing business in Nebraska. City Managership The total number of cities in the United States having city manager government is 347. This form of government was put into effect in 31 cities in 1924. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Sensible men are deaf to unjust criticism. One touch of love mends all heart punctures. Mercy to the guilty is often cruelty to the innocent. If a man has no temptations it's easy to remain honest. Money often wins the first battle, but seldom the second. Even the most successful dentist lives from hand to mouth. If you would succeed in life learn to know what you can't do. Some girls change color because the last kind was unsatisfactory. Shallow-brained people bow to the clothes rather than the wearer. A man loses his appetite for a lot of things while waiting for them. Many of our worst troubles are those which we expect but never happen. A man is always anxious to help another if he sees a chance to help himself. If truth and morality are on an increase it isn't very creditable to our ancestors. No well-informed person has declared a change of opinion to be inconstancy. The stock exchange is a place where lots of men exchange their money for experience. If a man has worked hard all his life, he doesn't look for a soft snap when he's old. What a leader first asks in his followers is enthusiasm. Understanding can come later. Real religion does so much for thousands of men that no one should miscalculate its value. Practice is exercise of an art, or the application of a science in life, which application is itself an art. BIRDS MAKE GOOD AS SHEEP HERDERS Two sheep herders that have only two legs and can fly are proving their value so effectively to August Boeller, owner of a large ranch near Hosun, Wash., that he is thinking of getting rid of all his collies. The new guardians of the flocks are South American birds called yakamiks. A relative shipped two of the birds to Boeller last summer from Venezuela and now they have matured they are inseparable from the sheep. They are a sort of crane, long domesticated, and, dog-like, show faithfulness and intelligence. They will attack, mercilessly, eagles, coyotes and foxes, beating them off with their powerful wings. They disdain dogs and have kept collies on the ranch in terror for weeks. More Green Food Eaten An increase in the United States of 400,000 acres of vegetables in 1924 as compared with 1918 shows that we are all eating more green food. The increase of lettuce from 16,800 acres to some 63,000 acres proves positively that our national appetite for salads is on the increase. Probably less meat and white flour and more salad and fruit will not injure our national digestion. Great Highway Planned The building of a great national highway to link up Buenos Aires with all the state capitals of Argentina and from which branches would be constructed to important cities of each state is proposed by the public works department. It is understood that the department will soon begin work upon preliminary plans connected with the project. Cat Caused Big Blaze A cat chasing a mouse caused a $40,000 fire recently in Cardiff, Wales. In a large warehouse, overrun by mice, several cats were introduced. One of these, pursuing a mouse over some shelves, knocked down an open box of matches, some of which ignited on striking the floor. Prunes Now Dehydrated California sunshine, famous though it be, has been "covered by shade" in the prune industry. Experts from the University of California announce that dehydration, or artificial drying, is superior to having the sun dry the prunes. They predict that eventually all prunes will be dehydrated.—Scientific American. Efficient Kitchen Shears As every one knows, the kitchen would be incomplete without a pair of shears. Now, a manufacturer has conceived the idea of serrating one of the blades so that the shears cut such articles as bacon with the greatest ease.-Scientific American. Old Controversy Revived The Shakespeare-Bacon controversy has been revived in England, and clubs are having discussions of the question. A simple device that enables surplus steam produced during slack hours to be stored in a reservoir until the time of peak load brings a need for it, has been devised by a Swedish engineer, Dr. Johannes Ruths, according to Popular Science Monthly. The steam accumulator is a large cylindrical tank with spherical ends, filled with water to 90 or 95 per cent capacity. Steam not needed at the moment for the engines is passed into the remaining space, where, under pressure, it condenses to superheated water. Later, when more steam is needed than the boilers can supply, the water level in the tank is lowered, decreasing the pressure, and releasing the steam. Loss of temperature is prevented by a heat-insulating wall built about the tank. British Hunter Bags Tiger With Bad Record The man-eating tiger of Kodu, Burma, said to have killed 100 human beings has been slain, says Capper's Weekly. The natives called him "Tiger with Man's Brain," because of his cunning and boldness. At first the tiger attacked natives in the jungle, then came into the villages even in daylight. The terrorized villagers built shelves in their homes and high platforms, but couldn't escape that way. Believing the brute led a charmed life, the people nearest his lair finally fled to other settlements. A British hunter took up the trail. Finding a half-eaten native, the hunter hid in a tree, as it was the animal's habit to return to his victims. When the tiger came, one shot through the beast killed him. The beast was ten feet long. The natives look upon the Britisher as a supernatural being sent by their gods. Fearful Prospect The late Lew Dockstader of minstrel fame was opposed to censorships, and in an after-dinner speech in New York he once said: "The scantiness and transparency of the new fashions has caused a demand for a censor of girls' clothes. But a censor's task, gentlemen, is to cut out, to eliminate, to subtract—never to add. "If then, gentlemen, the dress of our girls is a moral menace now, and we put a censor on it with his shears—oh my!" No Book "People I Have Married," was the title of a thick book written by a popular clergyman. The press agent of a movie cutie sought out the lady in some excitement. "You could do something along these lines yourself," he declared. "Look at the men you have married." "Maybe so," was the lady's response, "but I didn't know 'em well enough to write a book about 'em."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Noiseless Plane British aviation experts have virtually eliminated the deafening roar of airplanes in flight, according to Popular Science Monthly. By a new invention it is said that exhaust gases are permitted to escape noiselessly without lessening power or speed. A noiseless propeller also has been devised by an ingenious arrangement of gears. Well Named "White Way" The reason that the theatrical section of Broadway, New York, is known the "The Great White Way" is the number of electric signs which line it. Investigation shows that these signs use 1,095,841 electric lamp bulbs and a special crew of 50 men makes the rounds of these signs nightly to replace burned out lamps. His Progress. "Howdy, Gap!" saluted an acquaintance. "How are you coming on with your spring plowing?" "I hain't doing no pertickler good at it," replied Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge. "Looking over the amount of land I've got to plow has got me so badly down in the back that I hain't able to do nuth'n."—Kansas City Star. Presidents Pay Their Way The $25,000 appropriation of traveling expenses for the President of the United States has stood for some 20 years, or since the time when congress legislated against railway passes. Presidents theretofore had ridden on special trains at no direct cost to themselves or the government. Got Himself in Trouble Los Angeles (Cal.) police were herding half a dozen men, arrested on the charge of obstructing the sidewalk, into the patrol wagon when C. B. Clark pushed forward to see what was going on. Some hours later Clark convinced the judge that he was an innocent bystander. Stringless Apron A string in an apron is like a string in a bean—an abomination. A wire at the neck and the waist serves to keep the apron in proper contact with the clothing. The apron folds up very compactly.—Scientific American. Radio Ticking The ticking of a watch which was broadcast by radio from Havana, Cuba, was distinctly heard at the home of Clayton B. Straw at West Hopkinton, N.H. Earl D. Clark Insurance PHONE DREXEL 1525 7th and Minnesota Over Drug Store Call Fairfax 3767 Hall, Walker and Green 312 Washington Blvd. Twin City Funeral Home Personal Service Rendered Day and Night Res. Phones: Fairfax 5319, Hiland 2517 Residence, 1239 State Avenue, Phone Fifield 0861W Office Hours 9:30 a. m. to 12-2 to 5; 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. ALL PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT OFFICE PHONE—DREXEL 1258 Dr. J. De 428 MINNESOTA AVENUE A Gate Pays AND IS AN IMPRO WE CARRY-EVERY Give INFORMATION WYA SEED & H · 510 Minnesc Dr. J. H. 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LET US FIGURE ON THAT NEXT ORDER OF YOURS OUR MOTTO: "THE GOLDEN RULE" PHONE DREXEL 2281 1216 ARMSTRONG Clark ace 1525 Over Drug Store 5767 Red Green d. Neral Home y and Night Hiland 2517 Moore on KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Well tself YOUR PLACE THE GARDEN LY GIVEN TE ARE CO. exel 3810 Fairfax 3185 ON Hour sas City, Kansas NT HAIR YLOR'S GOOD WEIGHT HIGHEST QUALITY Co. RDER OF YOURS RULE" 1216 ARMSTRONG PAGE THREE ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE STATE OF KANSAS, No. 13271 WYANDOTTE COUNTY, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Sarah Washington, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Sarah Washington, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 2nd day of April, 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 Sarah Washington, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, April 2nd, 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 2nd day of April, A. D. 1925. HENRY, MEADE, (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First Published April 10, 1925) 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) Barber Shop Wilson's Place 10th and Everett Three Chairs First Class Workmen Hair Bobbing A Specialty Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 WHAT'S THE USE I MUST TELL MY NORTH ABO PAGE FOUR J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) 'I remained in town over night and all day Wednesday and Wednesday night, and Thursday, I was up early in the morning right and ready for Jacksonville. I was not there long before I was in company with Dr. H. Y. Tookes. 'I met the man who is doing much for his people, Joseph S. McLane, in the stable and he toted me to the Temple in his automobile car carriage, or to the high school. I found Dr. John E. Ford delivering lectures to the teachers. I am sure you know him for he is one more preaching baby. I did not get to stay with him long, because Editor J. C. Crenshaw, of the National Baptist Voice, Nashville. He was on his way to the State convention in Gainesville, and rode in Mr. McLane's automobile car carriage. Dr. Ford toted him off, and I went to see Dr. Tookes, who is indeed a preacher, and a business preacher at that. He is just the man to succeed Dr. H. M. Baxter, business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern. He is getting ready to make the trip to California. His daughter, Miss Garriet Tookes will accompany. She is a student now in the Edward Waters college, and a fine young girl. It will be a great trip for her. At 1 o'clock I was off for Ocala, Fla., and put it down if you will that I told you that if you ever make a trip to this place you will shout your fool brains out, and this is what happened to me, and I am perhaps writing to you today as a brainless man. It is just the embodiment of inspiration in this town, and here is where my people are putting it over. I have been to Ocala, before, hence when I got to town I got in a taxi automobile carriage, and had him to tote me to the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Ponder. Dr. Ponder has moved his office down here to this place, but his wife, her mother and father are still there with her and she is teaching school. I was made welcome. It was Pythian Knight in town, because General W. W. Andrews was making his annual visit, and if I have time will tell you something about it. Mrs. F. A. Ponder is one of our best trained young women, and she is a teacher and has been for a number of years. She is now the Grand Receiver of Deposits for the Grand Court of Calanthe, a position which she has merited by her ability and worth. She is a speaker from way back yonder, and when she opens her mouth there is something said. Without a minutes notice, I saw them call on her that reception night to welcome Grand Chancellor Andrews, and honey she just stepped on the gas. Perhaps you want to know why I have said so much about this Ocala, because you will find out people doing everything you will find any other people in the town. There is the Metropolitan Savings Bank, and this is some institution. They own their own building, a large three story brick. It is incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000. It was organized in 1894, and on January 1, 1925, had on deposit $15,181.50, and on the same date the resources amounted to $212,324.45. I want to tell you about the officers, or give their names, F. P. Gadson, president; L. R. Hampton, R. Reche Williams, vice-president; J. S. LaRoche, cashier; G. Crompton, assistant cashier; Frank P. Gadson, D. W. Goodwin, Dr. W. P. Wilson, J. S. LaRoche, Dr. L. R. Hampton, Dr. R. R. Williams, Neptune T. Brown, and G. Crompton, make up the Board of Directors and there is an executive committee composed of Dr. W. P. Wilson, G. Crompton and Frank P. Gadson. These are among the leading men of our group, and men of money and means, and they are all business men. As I walked in the bank and was permitted to go in behind the counter where the money was I just THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE shouted out "Praise God in the highest." PUBLICATION NOT Just across the street, is a real full fledged department store of this same Frank P. Gadson, the largest one of its kind in the country. It is just like any other department store, with clerks, and cashier and all that goes to make up such a place. You will find, Mrs. Gadson chief of the clerks, and she is one more courteous and polite woman. She knows how to make friends, and is making them for herself and holding all the friends for her husband. She adds much to the success of the great business. I think they do about $50,000 worth of business a year. I am not going to be able to tell you about all the business places in this town, for it would take the whole paper, but I must mention in this connection the planter, the man who covers all the mistakes of the doctor, and he is M. E. Hughes, licensed embalmer undertaker. He is a busy young man, polite, courteous, obliging and just the man for the business. He can look in the face of a man who has crossed over and smile, and then he can fix a body so you can ship it across the ocean and bring it back again. He is an expert in this embalming business. He has been renting from the Metropolitan Bank for a long time, but honey he has purchased a home for his dead business, and he will have one more fine place when it is finished. Office, chapel, morgue, workshop, and then there is a great big park, which he is going to permit the churches to use free of charge for entertainments. I made a trip out to Fesendan Institute, but will not be able to talk about it. Now I am about to finish and find that I will not have time to tell you about the reception to Col. Andrews and his speech. He is some relation to Roscoe C. Simmons. I am getting ready to make a trip to Texas. Look for me. I am going to attend the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythians in Texas. J. O. MIDNIGHT. TERSE TRIFLES He conquers who endures. Tackle one trouble at a time. Only good bargain is a fair bargain. To be employed is to be happy. He that labors and thrives, spins gold. Some jazz ballads sound like swearing set to music. There is no greater cause of melancholy than idleness. When one is driven to drink he usually has to walk back. Some writers have a fine flow of other writers' thoughts. In working evils for another a man works evil for himself. Haste makes some people waste a lot of other people's time. Hatred is often the result of knowing but one side of a person. If the dear public is amused it cares not for the barking of the critic. Be sure you are a good loser before participating in the game of love. A man's worst enemy is often to be found directly under his own hat. Even the manicure lady has favorites. She doesn't treat all hands alike. No matter how penitentlaries are improved, no one likes to get into them. Longing may be a strength or a weakness, it depends on what you long for. Gossips believe all they hear and what they don't hear they take for granted. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Rachel Johnson, Plaintiff vs Ollie Johnson, Defendant To Ollie Johnson, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife for a decree of divorce in the district court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty, and Abandonment; habitual drunkenness; that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 29th day of May, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD,- Attorney for Plaintiff (First Published April 17, 1925) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Thomas Douglas, Plaintiff, vs Vinolia Douglas, Defendant To Vinolia Douglas, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband for a decree of divorce in the district court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty, Adultery and Abandonment; that unless you answer the petition of Plaintiff filed herein on or before the 29th day of May, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as equity may permit. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published April 17, 1925) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Mary Caldwell, Plaintiff vs Boyking Caldwell, Defendant. To Boyking Caldwell, the above named defendant: named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty, by the above named plaintiff; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as alleged in plaintiff's petition on or before the 29th day of May, 1925, that the allegations and charges therein set out will be taken as true and judgment and decree will be rendered in accordance therewith divoring you from the plaintiff, and with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. (First published April 17, 1925) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Division No. 2 Martha Woods, Plaintiff, vs No. 24092 Columbus Woods, Defendant. To Columbus Woods: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Martha Woods in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty, Gross Neglect of Duty, Habitual Drunkenness and Abandonment; that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff filed herein on or before the 7th day of November, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published September 26, 1924) There are head-on automobile collisions every few minutes, but that's because the country is so beautiful, the drivers can't keep their eyes on. The road. It really is the most beautiful country I have ever seen and I've been in Brooklyn and a lot of other foreign countries too. The hotel men down here are bound to make money. 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