Kansas City Advocate

THREE HURT IN CRASH PEOPLE ESCAPE WITH THEIR LIVES KANSAS MASONS BANQUETED KANSAS MASONS CELEBRATE FEAST OF JOHN, THE EVANGELIST. For the first time in the history of Masonry in Kansas City, Kansas, John the Evangelist Day, December 27, was properly celebrated with a banquet, at King Solomon Baptist Church, Third street and Garfield avenue. December 27, being Sunday, the banquet was given on Monday, December 28, by Fidelity Lodge No. 103, A. F. and A. M., one of the youngest lodges in the Kansas jurisdiction. This lodge was set up in August, 1925, and is now an organization with sixty-five members, a complete Masonic equipment, and an interesting bank statement. This wide awake, active group of young Masons, believe in progression, and advancement, and they are pleased to be the first Masonic organization to properly celebrate John the Evangelist Day. Mr. H. J. Perkins is the very efficient Worshipful Master of this lodge and he has surrounded himself with a group of eager progressive officers, whose aim it is to put Fidelity Lodge No. 103 well up among the leading lodges of the Kansas jurisdiction. Prior to the banquet, the following very splendid program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. S. Montgomery, pastor of King Solomon Baptist church; "Welcome on Behalf of the Church," Rev. Montgomery; Response of Fidelity Lodge No. 103, Dr. C. W. Alexander; Poetic Reading, Mr. W. E. Bailey; Address, "St. John, the Evangelist," Dr. J. G. N. Soanes, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Kansas, A. F. and A. M.; Solo, Dr. A. P. Davis; Selection, Red Rose Quartette; Piano Selection, Prof. J. Harold Brown; Address, Mr. C. H. M. Collins, Past M. W. G. M. of Kansas. Mr. Perkins was Master of Ceremonies and gave a toast relative to, and embracing all Masonic principles. Dr. Soanes' address was a masterly discourse, given in his own inimitable style, that enlightened as well as delighted his hearers. At the conclusion of the program the audience adjourned to the basement, where the following menu was served: Roast Chicken and Dressing Mashed Potatoes Buttered Peas Hot Rolls Fruit Salad Ice Cream and Cake On Saturday evening, December 26, the Clio Club gave their annual Christmas party at Labor Temple. The hall was beautifully and appropriately decorated in club colors, and a large number of guests danced to the music of Paul Banks' orchestra. The Trouveur Boys' Club were hosts at their annual Christmas party on Thursday evening, December 24, at Labor Temple. Decorations were carried out in club colors, burgundy red and white. The central decorations was a quaint little house from the window of which a young lady handed out favors. A large number of guests danced to the strains of Bennie Moten's popular orchestra until the wee sma' hours. An after party was held for the members and company at the home of Mr. I. F. Bradley, 400 Haskell avenue. Rev. S. Montgomery and family were dinner guests on Tuesday, December 29, of Dr. and Mrs. William Blount, 402 Quindaro Blvd. Miss Odessa Dorchester, of Sherman, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. B. Spears, and Mr. Spears, on Fourth street and Stewart avenue. $6000 FREE GIFT DISTRIBUTION UP TO FRIDAY EVENING JANUARY 1st Mrs. Jessie M. Worthy.....368,900 Mrs. L. H. Mason.....175,600 Miss Hester Jackson.....60,000 Miss Grace Howard.....363,400 Mrs. W. C. Hull.....95,600 Sergt. Jamieson.....212,300 Rev. T. W. Green.....140,000 Miss Gertrude Jackson.....60,000 Mrs. J. T. Smith.....95,100 Mrs. G. D. Bryson.....189,600 Mr. N. B. Robinson.....60,000 Mrs. E. Morehead.....288,500 Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins.....227,500 Mrs. Safronia Sims.....61,100 Mrs. Ida Kimberling.....185,000 Mrs. Irene Garrett.....257,700 Miss Ina Moore.....371,000 Mrs. Traylor.....105,000 Jno. G. Garland.....95,700 Capitola Green.....105,400 Mrs. Edna Kemp.....60,000 Miss Pearl Jackson.....5,000 Solomon Estell.....5,000 Alonzo Stevens.....5,000 John A. Pace.....5,000 Odell Manley.....5,000 Maurice Campbell.....'5,000 Mrs. Kate James.....5,000 Mrs. Elizabeth Kinchlow.....60,200 Walter McClelland.....95,300 Dave Kelly.....60,000 Homer Miles.....250,000 Mrs. Maggie Milligan.....95,300 Miss Ida Hillmore.....60,000 Mrs. Inza Harrison.....60,100 B. Richard Smith, Jr. (Mo.).....60,000 FAITH IN DEHART HUBBARD. The Negroes are pinning their faith in Hubbard, the Michigan University Athlete when Europe's best invade this country in February. The quartet from abroad will be composed of Herbert Houben, great German, Charles Hoff, Norwegian, all around star, Adrian Paulen, from Holland, and George Goodwin heel and toe expert. Hubbard is entered in several important races. Miss Marie Mayberry of Wichita, is visiting Professor and Mrs. Bert Mayberry, 2442 Tracey avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Robert Hanley, and Miss Edith Evans, of St. Louis, Mo., were guests of the Beau Brummel Annual Party. Miss Lillian Thompson and Miss Bessie Williams of Oklahoma City are in the city visiting friends. The Beau Brummels gave their annual Christmas frolic at Labor Temple Tuesday, evening, December 29. The Beau Brummells made their usual impression on the large crowd of guests with their snap and sparkle. Mr. Percy Lee, funmaker and cheer leader, was on the job. An unusually large number of out of town guests were present and all introduced. A Charleston feature, introduced by three members of the club, assisted by a snappy little brownskin girl, who could really do the Charleston. Bennie Moten's popular orchestra furnished music and frozen punch was dispensed. The Ivanhoe Club entertained with their annual formal party at Labor Temple Monday evening, December 28. The hall was tastefully decorated with Christmas greens, small Christmas trees set at intervals over the hall, with a large gaily decorated tree in the center. The club name was wrought in greens and decorated in front of musicians' stand. Music was furnished by Moten's orchestra. About two hundred guests enjoyed the club's hospitality. A Charleston dance was the feature performance. Miss Anna Mae Manual and mother, Mrs. Manual, of Des Moines, Ia., are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Cowden, 1306 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Mo. JUDGE TERRELL DIES. Washington, D. C., Dec. 24.—Judge Robt. H. Terrell, Negro, Judge of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia died Sunday night at his residence 1615 S Street N. W. He had been sick for four years. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Virginia, attended the public schools in Washington and had his preparatory education at Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass. Roosevelt appointed him as Judge Dec. 12, 1905. Many Southerners objected to his appointment, but his literary and judicial attainments was foremost in the great President's mind. He was re-appointed by Taft, Wilson and Harding. Judge Terrell was one Negro that reflected credit to his race and had the respect of thousands of white people. CHICAGO PAYS $4500 TO WIDOW OF MOB VICTIM. Chicago, Dec. 26.—A mob of white gangsters beat to death William Bell, Negro at 14th and Miller St., west side Chicago, Oct. 6, 1924. 84,500 was paid the widow, Mrs. Melvi Bell out of the city treasury of Chciago. She sued under the act of 1905 to suppress mob violence in the State of Illinois. 5,000 is the maximum sum that can be recovered as damages for mob violence. NEGRO WOMAN WINS ESTATE. Eleen Davis, Negro woman, former slave won a "Will fight suit" in the state court of appeals in Lexington, Ky., recently. John T. Hughes, white, wealthy turfman left a former servant, Alex Rankin $96 \frac{1}{2}$ acres of valuable land for life. Also in his will he left to 'his faithful servant' Ellen Davis 270 acres and to her son Robt. Henry Hughes a farm containing 160 acres. Robt. Henry Hughes was the son of Ellen Davis by John T. Hughes. He was born when Ellen Davis was 18 years old. The Cavendish Whist Club entertained with their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, December 29, at Candlestick Inn. Twenty tables of guests played progressive whist. Christmas colors were carried out in the general decorating scheme, but each hostess decorated her own table using her own linens. Four prizes, a guest, club and two boobies were given. The guest prizes were won by Mrs. Lulu Robinson and Miss Gladys Claggett and club prizes were won by Mrs. Sue Brady and Miss Betty Lee. Both first prizes were beautiful waste paper baskets and both booby prizes were colored candy jars. Sandwiches, fruit salad, coffee, ice cream and cake were served. Eighty guests were present. Mr. John Cobb, 1516 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo., motored to Tesney Springs, Mo., Christmas and spent the day with friends. Miss Wylma Dwiggins, one of the younger teachers at Grant school, had charge of the group of singers who went over the city early Christmas morning singing the old, but ever beautiful Christmas Carols. Although Miss Dwiggins is heavily burdened with school work she still finds time to give active service to young people's activities in church, and such service is highly commendable. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, and is a member of First A. M. E. Church. Miss Ruth Brown, a teacher of Wichita, Kansas, is spending the holidays as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Braggs on Washington boulevard. ADVOCATE OFFICE (Up Stairs) 516 MINNESOTA AVE. PHONE DREXEL 0424 ADVOCATE ANOTHER DECEMBER BRIDE. Miss Esmer Kemp of 1940 Thompson avenue, one of Kansas City's charming young ladies, was quietly married Tuesday, December 29, at high noon to Mrs. Harold Coleman of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mrs. Coleman is a stenographer in every sense, having exceptional ability in her profession. She has been employed in the law offices of Attorney Dorsey Green. His large practice requires an efficient typist. Mrs. Coleman surprised her closest friends. Tuesday at noon, Mrs. Coleman left for lunch, Miss Kemp; she came back Mrs. Harold Coleman. She is popular in the younger set, a member of the Mitzi Club, and attends the First A. M. E. church. Mrs. Coleman met her husband a few weeks ago at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Clarence Kemp, of Kansas City, Mo. It was love at first sight. Mr. Coleman is a native of Oklahoma and reputed to be very wealthy. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman will leave January 1 for an extended visit with Mr. Coleman's brother in his country home. They will return to Kansas City February 1st. They expect to make Kansas City their future' home. NEGRO'S NERVE Andrew Beckett, Negro, messenger for 27 years with the Frank R. Jeleff Dry Goods Company saves the company's pay roll from three bandits who attempted to highway him of the money. For Beckett's faithfulness he gets a reward from his employer. It is just another act of a negro's loyalty to his employer. RAILWAY INTEREST. Chicago, Dec. 26.—The Association of Railway Executives met in Chicago last week to abolish the railway labor board. The Railway board came into effect during war days and has been the one agency that the 150,000 colored trainmen have looked to for equitable adjustments of their differences. R. L. Mays, negro, is president of the Railway Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association for Negro trainmen. His association is fighting the white association of railway executives in any attempt to abolish the labor board. CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON FIRE The First Christian church, corner of Eighth street and Everett avenue, was slightly damaged by fire from an over-heated furnace Tuesday about 7:30 p.m. The floor was damaged. FIRST BAPTIST SEWING CIRCLE ENTERTAINS. The sewing circle of First Baptist church was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. B. J. Washington, 938 Washington boulevard. A Christmas ladder, or "Jacob's Ladder" was erected in the living room beautifully decorated in the season's colors and lighted with colored electric lamps. Everyone received a present that came, paying five cents and the many novelties tied up in handsome packages, when opened brought the delight of the evening. All had a joyous evening and the Circle realized a neat sum. Mrs. Washington made herself a real hostess. Dr. L. T. Montgomery was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner on Sunday, December 27, at 2418 Flora avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Miss Wylva Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, left Saturday night for Nashville, Tennessee, where she will attend the Kappa Alpha Sorority meeting, and spend the rest of the holidays with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Meady Dwiggins. FORD COUPE RUNS INTO STREET CAR AT TENTH AND OAKLAND AVENUE Pearl Taylor, age 27, 836 New Jersey, John Sexton, age 22, taxi driver, address 433 Freeman and Willie Sexton, address 433 Freeman avenue, escaped with their lives Monday afternoon at 3:15 p. m., when a Ford coupe, alleged to have been driven by Willie Sexton, ran into a southbound street car at Fifth and Oakland. According to witnesses the Ford coupe was going west on Oakland and ran into a southbound street car. It is alleged that the driver left after the accident. CARRIES RIGHT TO COURTS. Denver, Colo., Dec. 24.—The right of Negro students to swim and enjoy equal privileges at the Morey junior high school and at Manuel Training high school in Denver has been carried to the district court for a ruling. The case was the suit of Mildred Jones, Frances Louise Ross and Dorris Jenkins against Superintendent Jesse H. Newlon and the Board of Education. Mildred Jones was denied the right to swim in the Morey Junior High School and the other girls were denied the right to attend school entertainments of social affairs with white students. According to the State constitution article 9, section 8, which reads, "Nor shall any distinction or classification of pupils be made on account of race or color." NEGRO CITIZEN LEAGUE We were successful in our turkey rafel Wednesday, December 23, and a good many were out to see the lucky number drawn and was won by Mr. L. A. Trumon, 357 Waverly Ave. with the number (150). We hope that he enjoyed a good turkey dinner Christmas day. We thank all who bought a chance. Our membership drive is on and we hope to enlarge our membership to 500 by June 1st, 1926. All members are being requested to subscribe for the Advocate. We wish all our friends a Happy New Year and especially the Advocate. Noah Mansfield, Pres. C. P. Swaney, Sec'y. FEDERATION MEETS The City Federation of P. T. A. met at Northeast Junior High School on Tuesday, December 22, with Mrs. A. Dunlap presiding, Prof. Thompson, of Sumner High School, gave a delightful and instructive talk on "Child Psychology." He gave many splendid and helpful suggestions on child study which was an excellent introduction to the line of work being taken up by the P. T. A. throughout the state. Two playets were presented by pupils of the Dunbar School, one a Christmas playet, and the other entitled "Safety First," which were very clever and entertaining. A report was made on the chair which was given by the P.-T. A. sometime ago to a little cripple girl, who died recently, and it was decided that the chair be left at Northeast Junior High for the use of another cripple child enrolled there. The next meeting will be in February. Mrs. P. Gresham, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grand Worthy Councillor of the Court of Calanthe O. O. C. of State of Iowa, and Mrs. Anna B. Wilburn of St. Louis, Grand Lecturer of Court of Calanthe of Missouri, are house guests of Mrs. Norene Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard. Mrs. Davis is Grand Worthy Councillor of State of Kansas. The emergency police car with Officers Flournoy, Mossimann and Theno, took the wounded to the offices of Dr. Rabin, police surgeon, who dressed their wounds. On examination it was found no one was seriously hurt. The ladies received cuts from the glass of the broken windshield. A broken windshield, twisted axles, a bent steering rod, smashed fenders, and a dislodged motor is what happened to the Ford. DR. JOHNSON BURIED The funeral of the late Dr. T. H. Johnson, who died from wounds Wednesday, December 23, was held at Jones Undertaking Parlors, Tuesday, December 29, at 2 p. m. Dr. Isaacs, of the A. M. E. church, preached a good sermon and Rev. E. Moseley and Rev. D. B. Jackson, Baptist ministers, made appropriate remarks. Mr. Pointer also made remarks. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Moseley, from Mt. Olive Baptist Church and by a young girl of an order of our race. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, by special, request, wrote resolutions for all citizens of Kansas City, Kansas, and received as many amens as if it was a sermon. She also wrote the poem in 20 minutes, which was highly commended. Many wept at the funeral, among the large crowd were Jews and other nationalities. Dr. Johnson was born about 1844. He spent a number of years in medical college and moved to Kansas City, Kansas over 35 years ago, where he purchased the house he lived in at 318 Minnesota avenue, and remodeled it from a frame to a brick house. About 10 years ago he had quite a large practice in medicine. In 1921 he began to tell our people the value of moral science and expected some day to build a temple for that purpose. In 1922 he took part in the U. N. I. A., but next to his faith in Christianity he loved Moral Science." He lived an exemplary christian minister of the gospel, and belonged to the A. M. E. church, and was loved by all honest people. He was stricken down by some sinner, but we know he was taken to God to gain his reward. He leaves a wife, who is not yet out of danger, a brother, in Wasington, D. C., who was not able to come and other relatives and thousands of friends of all races who regret his departure. Peace to our honored citizen. Requiescat in Pace. MRS. M. A. TURF Hair Dressing and Be of All Kinds Fairfax 1695 Prices According t Hours—8 a. m. to 4. 2074 North 5th St., Kansas City, Kas. PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1926. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE YOU CAN'T LOSE BUT YOU CAN WIN BIG Frankly, were you ever in all your life offered a better business proposition than the Advocate is giving you in its $6,000 "Everybo y Wins Something" Campaign? Now that Christmas is over, and the Advocate has agreed to extend its time limit from January 30, 1926, to February 20, 1926. This has been done on request of contestants and is for their benefit. So they can get all their promises for subscriptions in before the BIG FIRST PERIOD VOTE SCORE IS OVER, JAN.23rd. FIRST PERIOD ENDS JAN.23,1926 SECOND PERIOD ENDS FEB.6,1926 THIRD PERIOD ENDS FEB.13,1926 LAST PERIOD ENDS FEB.20,1926 Now that everything has been done to help out the contestants, and also give entirely new contestants an opportunity let 's see how much you can do, starting today. Act Now! Send in your name today, get started and win a BIG PRIZE. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES The Metropolitan Baptist church had good meetings all day Sunday, December 27, 1925. The prayer meeting was good and the Sunday School large. At 11 a.m. Dr. Bronson preached a fine sermon on "The Good Samaritan," and the choir sang appropriate music. At 4 p.m. the Forum was entertained by some selections on a Douglass Hospital program. Dr. Isaacs of the A. M. E. church also talked well on the program. At 6 p.m. the B. Y. P. U. had a good program, and at 8 p.m. Dr. Bronson preached again. Next Sunday, January 3, more fine sermons and music will be heard. Come to Metropolitan. The Lord's Supper will be at night. Christmas morning the choir processional and recessional were grand and inspiring with their candles lighted and their robes. The sermon was fine and inspiring; the anthems were great but "Joy to the World" seemed to overshadow all. New Year's eve (Thursday night) the baby year, 1926, was ushered in on bended knees in prayer, preceded by an appropriate sermon by Pastor Bronson. A large congregation was presente. Little New Year. Next Sunday, January 3, 1926, the newly elected church officers will be installed. All should be present and witness this ordination into office. It is grand. Come to Metropolitan, Sunday, January 3, and join. All are welcome. Rev. J. B. Isaacs, pastor of First A. M. E. church and Mrs. Isaacs received many beautiful Christmas presents, from the church as a whole, and also from various church clubs. They also were the recipients of many from friends and relatives from coast to coast. While Rev. and Mrs. Isaacs have no children, Mrs. Isaacs has her Christmas tree and has kept it up the same as her parents during her life with them. It was beautifully decorated with colored electric bulbs, beneath it, little miniature railroad, with trains and a small snowy mountain. FREE VOTING COUPON IN THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE "EVERYONE WINS" CAMPAIGN DISTRIBUTION GOOD FOR 100 VOTES I hereby cast 100 FREE VOTES to the credit of: Miss, Mr. or Mrs. Address This coupon, neatly clipped out, name and address of the candidate filled in and mailed or delivered to the Election Department of The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas, will count as 100 FREE VOTES. It does not cost anything to cast these coupons for your favorite candidate, and you are not restricted in any sense in voting them. Get all you can and send them in—they all count. Do not Roll or Fold. Deliver in Flat Package. NOTE—This coupon must be voted not later than January 2nd. 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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. EDITION Few papers can succeed on vertising is the one thing that cost of production. A paper if it expects to get good result ies can succeed on merely subshe one thing that is essential toion. A paper must have a gget good results for the adve Few papers can succeed on merely subscriptions. Advertising is the one thing that is essential to help pay the cost of production. A paper must have a good circulation if it expects to get good results for the advertiser. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Outdoor advertising on signboards along the automobile highways attracts attention of the people who ride in cars. That is one form of advertising that has value. It is suggestive of the wants of the traveler, such as hotel accommodations, how far to the next town, the name of some standard auto supply or tire shop or some garage that you need in case of an accident. To the one that never travels by auto it has no value. Outdoor advertising on si highways attracts attention of That is one form of advertising gestive of the wants of the t modations, how far to the m standard auto supply or tire a need in case of an accident. by auto it has no value. advertising on signboards along facts attention of the people worm of advertising that has varwants of the traveler, such as far to the next town, the supply or tire shop or some g an accident. To the one that no value. HOME ADVERTISING. The "Home Merchant" has his share of commodities to sell, whether groceries or drugs, or a personal service, such as barber shops render. There should be some method of advertising. Personality, service and advertising are the "three essentials to success." The "Housewife" who is the homebuilder, "travels." She is the one that does most of the marketing. She is the one that reads the paper "clean through" for "Bargains." She is the one that has personal activities in the church, the civic and pleasure clubs. She is the one who "looks for news" in the paper. The merchant can attract her attention through the columns of a newspaper. The "Home Merchant" has sell, whether groceries or drus as barber shops render. The advertising. Personality, see "three essentials to success." homebuilder, "travels." She is marketing. She is the one through" for "Bargains." She activities in the church, the the Merchant" has his share of groceries or drugs, or a person's render. There should be a Personality, service and advents to success." The "Housewives." She is the one that of she is the one that reads the Bargains." She is the one that the church, the civic and pleas "looks for news" in the paper. or attention through the colu GIANT BUSINESS. Giant Business has its "babyhood" days. One big concern spent $1,000.00 advertising a product, the returns were slow. The manager went to the board of directors for $1,060.00 more. "What for," they asked; "why to send out after that first $1,000.00 I spent" and he brought it back business has its "babyhood" days. 1,000.00 advertising a product the manager went to the box more. "What for," they asked, first $1,000.00 I spent" and merchants should increase the total merchants who know the val sum of 2% of their gross ear spend as high as 4%. Smaller merchants should increase their advertising. Most successful merchants who know the value of publicity spend the small sum of 2% of their gross earnings for advertising. Some spend as high as 4%. WHY BIG ADVERTISING PAYS. Recently the prominent jewelry firm of Helzberg's ran 8 pages in a local paper. They ran it big because they wanted everybody's business, from all parts of the town. The bigger the advertisement the more attention of the readers were attracted. In other words, "they put it over with a "bang." The Advocate had 2 full pages from Helzbergs When a circus comes to town it is well announced. Every form of publicity known to the showman is used. They have two or three bands and a big parade as the final means of publicity. That is used to "attract attention" of what is going on and when. Suppose the "circus man" would send a man with a "violin" to attract a crowd. Suppose the circus man would send out one elephant for his parade. The smallness of the violin and elephant as an attraction for a circus would lead the people to believe it was a small affair. His crowd would be a failure. You can't get out of a thing more than you put into it. If you put $50 in the bank you can't draw cut $100, no sir. When a man buys a $1500 automobile, he rarely puts 10c oil into the motor. The motor would burn up with such poor oil. When a merchant puts $1500 or more into a business, ten cents worth of advertising will burn up his business. "It is true" Mr. Merchant. A Big Store sells ladies' fur coats in July and August. The newspapers carry big display adds for such sales. The coats are on display in the store windows. A curious merchant tried out a novel scheme. If a man can sell ladies' fur coats in July, why can't a merchant sell straw hats in January. He tried it out and it went over big. Mr. Merchant, are you trying to sell your goods by violin methods? Are you trying to sell your goods with a "One Elephant" parade. If so, you are wrong. You can't succeed. "Put it over" with "Brass Band" methods. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING AND ITS VALUE. Newspaper advertisements attract the attention of its readers, informs the public what the merchant has to sell with "prices quoted" and identifies the location of the merchant. It is the "policy" of the newspapers to carry publicity for merchants who advertise honestly. There is certain advertising we refuse to accept, "Quack Doctors" for one; merchants who sell "rotten goods," and so on. The honest merchant gets that protection through the columns of a newspaper. The "fraud" advertiser is always afraid of the newspapers. "ADVERTISEMENT IS GOOD WILL." It causes your wife to think of the ADVERTISED STORE THAT SELLS HONEST GOODS when she goes shopping. CAN'T UNDERSTAND. It has always been a source of mystery to the Negro newspapermen in this country why Negroes advertise so little. Is it Lack of Pride in his business? Is it because he thinks of just a little store? Is it because he thinks he can serve just a few people, or is it because he don't know? Quit thinking of "just a little store, if that is what you want PAGE FOUR THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. J. B. ISAACS, 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 Although the cold wave was at its best Sunday morning, a fine audience greeted the pastor, Rev. J. B. Isaacs. The senior choir opend the service with its usual high class music. The pastor delivered a short sermon to the Junior church, which was very instructive. The sermon at the 11 o'clock service, reached the souls of those who come out to the house of the Lord. It was a message of special good in closing one's book of accounts for 1925. The principal thought, was to TORIAL on merely subscriptions. Addt is essential to help pay the must have a good circulation its for the advertiser. EDITORIAL signboards along the automobile of the people who ride in cars.ing that has value. It is sug-traveler, such as hotel accom-ext town, the name of some shop or some garage that you To the one that never travels ADVERTISING. Has his share of commodities to bags, or a personal service, such are should be some method of service and advertising are the The "Housewife" who is the is the one that does most of the that reads the paper "clean he is the one that has personal civic and pleasure clubs. She is" in the paper. The merchant though the columns of a news- babyhood" days. One big con- issing a product, the returns sent to the board of directors or," they asked; "why to send I spent" and he brought it old increase their advertising. who know the value of publicity their gross earnings for adver- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE you could have that by moving into a small town of 500 population. Nearly every family has a telephone. A merchant on North Fifth can get orders from a family who lives on Ann avenue if he goes after that business. A merchant has a right to get business "all over this town." This paper can help you get it. We can put your advertising to the housewife. We can attract her attention. forget the past and not make the blunders again this year you made in your life last year. The Junior Missionary Society rendered an appreciative program, at the 7:30 service. Tonight, Friday, quarterly love feast will be held in the lecture room of the church. The presiding elder, Rev. W. T. Osborne, will be present and in charge. Sunday will be the first quarterly meeting this conference year. The presiding elder will preach morning and evening. Rev. Charles Sumner Williams, the new pastor of Allen chapel, on the Missouri side, will preach the communion sermon at 3 p. m. Come out to all of these services. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. E. M. MOSELEY, PASTOR. Mt. Olive Baptist Church Sunday School largely attended. Supt. W. P. Thomas has been present for the last year, 52 weeks. That is commendable for such service. At 11 a. m. Pastor Rev. E. M. Moseley, preached a wonderful sermon. Subject, "Miracles of Jesus." The choir rendered wonderful music every Sunday under the direction of Mrs. Grace Powell. B. Y. P. U. every Sunday evening at 6 p. m. Group No. 4 in charge Sunday, January 3, with program. Mrs. Fannie Hopkins, president. Preaching omitted Sunday evening. Remarks by pastor. Lord's Supper given. Mission Circle every Monday night at church, 8 p. m. Mrs. E. M. Moseley, president. Come to Mt. Olive. Mrs. G. E. Powell, Reporter. WALNUT BLVD. BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. J. R. Richardson, Pastor. At 11:30 A. M. our pastor preached a strong logical sermon subject, "When God was a Babe". The Sunday school opened at 1.30 o'clock. We had a good attendance and at 6:30 the B. Y. P. U. met at 8:00 o'clock the Rev. R. S. Jones of the Western Baptist College preached a wonderful sermon. Prayer meeting every Thursday night at 7:30. Our revival starts Sunday January 3, 1926, with the Rev. Smurton preaching. Come out everybody and help us put over God's program and bring your friends. Let's start the new year right by subscribing for the Advocate. We wish you all a Happy New Year. Some mothers were busy dressing baby dolls for their little children Christmas morning. Their husbands were busy dressing big baby dolls. The kind that can eat, drink and be merry. SERVICES AT PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST Rev. Geo. McNeal, Pastor Church was crowded to overflowing Sunday, December 10th. The pastor Rev. McNeal filled the pulpit and preached a wonderful sermon. There were several additions to the church and also baptism of several. Watch meeting was held and the church was filled as never before. The Holy Spirit certainly was in the midst of us at 12 o'clock all were on their knees praising God for his wonderous blessings. We are sorry to report that our pastors wife continues quite sick but is improving slightly. The choir rendered their Christmas cantata on Sunday evening to a packed house. Mrs. Louise Newlan acquitted herself nicely as a soloist, other soloist were Mrs. Rosa Jones, Mr. J. W. Whitfield, Thos. White and Mrs. Pearl Jordan. Readin gby Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Woods. Mrs. Amanda Davis is sick at her residence 320 Oakland avenue and will be glad to have you call and see her. CASE DISMISSED Ed Marshall, who made a sworn statement implicating Sam Walker in the alleged theft of the Chief of Police car, which was later wrecked in Kansas City, Mo., jumped his bond. The case against Sam Walker was dsmissed in the city court Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, as Ed Marshall, the only witness against Walker, failed to appear. GORMAN'S BETTER FURNITURE Best wishes to our customers for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We invite you to come in and let us fill your needs for what ever you want in a complete line of HOUSE FURNISHINGS to select from. We can make terms to suit you. We have no red tape in our credit Department. Watch for our big ANNIVERSARY SALE the first week in January 1010-12 Central Avenue 1005-11.Minnesota Avenue. Phone—Drexel 3350 Phone—Drexel 1132. The Neighborhood Charity Club will have open doors on New Years day at the residence of Mrs. L. M. Readis, 2414 Sherman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, hours 2 to 9. Everyone welcome. Silver offering. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the neighbors, friends and fraternal orders, especially Oran Consistory No. 19, for their sympathy and assistance at the death of our beloved brother, Mr. J. H. Walker, and for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. ELLEN SMITH, MISS KITTY WALKER, MRS. MATTIE JOHNSON, MRS. LIZZIE BROWN, Sisters. MR. FRANK WALKER, MR. NOAH WALKER, Brothers. CARD OF THANKS. We deeply appreciate the many expressions of sympathy shown us during our recent sorrow in the loss of our beloved daughter, wife and mother, Mrs. Lowenia Montgomery. Mrs. Ellen Montgomery, Mother. Rev. S. Montgomery, Husband. Dr. L. T. Montgomery, Son. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our deepest appreciation and thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings shown in the death of our beloved mother. EDDIE McKISSICK, ELMIRA KENNEDY, JAMES McKISSICK, LENA JORDAN, GRANDISON McKISSICK, BERNAR McKISSICK, HARRY McKISSICK, ARLETA WRIGHT, MAMIE BOOYER, ROXIE BURNS, FREDIA HACKLEY, Children. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte Mary Alice Murray, Derendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named defendant, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 20th of February, 1926, the petition filed against you will be presented to the court and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing me from you and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk of District Court. (First Published Jan. 1, 1926.) moving into a small town of 500 family has a telephone. A merget orders from a family who does after that business. A meriness "all over this town." This We can put your advertising toract her attention. S BETTER FURNITURE mers for a Happy and Prosperous u to come in and let us fill your rant in a complete line of HOUSE From. We can make terms to suit tape in our credit Department. ANNIVERSARY SALE week in January L. Gorman BETTER FURNITURE B. Gorman BETTER FURNITURE Princess Theatre Third and Parallel, Kansas City, Kansas Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Loor Follow the and SUNDAY--MONDAY CEGIL B. D. The TEN COM A Picture Every Please Co A. H. C. JEWEL Wishes His Ma A Happy and Pros 510 Minnesota Avenue Phone Fairfax 2232 KANSAS F Celestia Gra Follow the Crowd and see DAY--MONDAY--TUES CEGIL B. DEMILLES TEN COMMANDME A Picture Everyone Must See Please Come Early A. H. COHEN JEWELER Wishes His Many Customers A Happy and Prosperous New Year Minnesota Avenue Kansas City Phone Fairfax 2232 Phone Fairfax 0 KANSAS FLORAL Celestia Graves, Florist SUNDAY--MONDAY--TUESDAY CECIL B. DEMILLES A Picture Everyone Must See Please Come Early A. H. COHEN JEWELER Wishes His Many Customers A Happy and Prosperous New Year 510 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas KANSAS FLORAL CO. Celestia Graves, Florist Christmas Novelties and Decoration's POINSETTAS 75 CENTS UP Cut and Artificial Flowers, Pot Plants, Funearl Designs a Specialty 2005 North 5th St.—5th and Troup Kansas City, Kansas NOTICE TO LEGAL PROFESSION Mrs. Beatrice Childs of 2074 Artificial Flowers, Pot Plants, Funearl Dept. Specialty 4th 5th St.—5th and Troup Kansas City, Kansas 2005 North 5th St.—5th and Troup Kansas City, Kansas On and after the 1st day of January, 1926, all DIVORCE publications, will not be less than Five $5.00) dollars. Other legals will be in proportion to amount of matter and time run. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE, Thos. Kennedy, Editor. Miss Wilma Dwiggins spent the holidays in Nashville, Tennessee, visiting her uncle, Mr. Hugh Dwiggins, she returned Sunday and reports having spent a very pleasant time. Rev. A. Wayman Ward of Denver, Colorado, spent the week-end in the city, the guests of relatives and friends. --- FRIDAY, JANUARY I, 1926. ETTER RE and Prosperous at us fill your name of HOUSE terms to suit Department. SARY SALE January rman URNITURE The Crowd I see DAY--TUESDAY DEMILLES COMMANDMENTS Everyone Must See come Early COHEN TREVLER Many Customers Desperous New Year Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0260 FLORAL CO. Graves, Florist Pot Plants, Funearl Designs a specialty Group Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Beatrice Childs of 2074 North Fifth street, is in Chicago attending the northwestern convention of Colored Women's Clubs. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Simpson, 909 Nebraska avenue, was slightly damaged by fire Christmas day about 1 p. m. Miss Belle Hollingsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hollingsworth, a student at the State Normal School at Emporia, is spending the holidays with her parents, 1221 State avenue. Dr. J. H. Moore returned Tuesday from spending Christmas in Wynne, Arkansas. Specialty FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1926. i MASONIC NEWS. See ee ee ee ey eg ct cheer of Christmas invaded the Ma- sonic Home here on last Friday and when its intensity had subsided every resident of the Home felt years younger because of the visit. Pres- ents in abundance had been received by each. Arms had been filled in- stead of stockings and hearts made to rejoice because of the genuine, old fashioned, home-like simplicity which had characterized the giving and the conduct of the Christmas celebration in general. The day began with a Christmas morning service conducted at the Home which was participated in by Rev. C. R. McDowell, who preached the sermon; Rev. Poston of the M. E. Church, who read the scripture lesson, and Rev. Alexander, who delivered the invocation, Music was furnished by a choir made up of volunteers from the city of Hannibal. An audience composed of about fifty persons joined in with the residents of the Home in observing the sacred char- acter of the day. At two o’clock the residents of the Home were the guests of the Grand Master, Fred W. Dabney, and the lodges of Kansas City, St. Louis, Hannibal, Seladia and Boonville at an elaborate Christmas dinner. The dinner was prepared and served by a committee composed of masters and masters and past masters, matrons and past matrons of the Hannibal lodges, courts and chapter under the leadership of John H, Austin, Hanni- bal Deputy Grand Master. At seven o’clock in the evening an electrically illuminated Christmas tree, filled and surrounded with pres- ents for those who live in the Home, was the center of the scene of the evening's festivities. The tree car- ried presents for each inmate in ad- dition to fruits, candies, and nuts. ‘The men received initialed handker- chiefs, new pipes, neckties, collars, a pair of corduroy trousers, a heavy woolen shirt, two silk stripe madras top shirts and a new suit of “Sunday clothers.” The one woman, Sister Caroline Wallace, received a velvet bath robe, handkerchiefs, a pair of. house shoes and a pair of street shoes| and goods for a dress. At the conclusion of the evening’ surprises Brother R. Myers, one of| the oldest members of the Home fam- ily, expressed to Grandmaster Dab- ney the gratitude and appreciation, of all those who had bgen remem-}! bered- -Mrs. Gertrude ~Austin, Mrs, Talbert, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Hawkins, and others assisted Mr. and Mrs. Britt, the Superintendent and Matron}. in the decoration of the building and|’ the preparation of the dinner. Mrs. C. R. McDowell,.Mrs. Pearl M. Dab-|, ney, Mrs. A. B. Brooks, Mrs. Mar-|| garet Nickens, past Grand Matron}; of the Heroines of Jericho, were in}, attendance. K. D. Smith, Desota, Mo.,| member of the Masonic Home Board]; and other visitors were also present.|. After dinner speeches were made by}; A. R. Bohon, Hannibal, Mrs. Pearl M.|, Dabney, and Fred W. Dabney, Grand] Master. JNO. H. AUSTIN, t 1106 Lyons St., Hannibal, Mo. |: Pretty Ribbon Fancies PVSSVSVSSSS SSS! hp a gee oe sexe! be g co Qh es L a i. ry? mec wae EN neaewrieest Pd It never occurs to Santa Claus to leave pretty ribbon fancies out of his head at Christmas time—he merely varies them a little each year. Here are garters made of ritbon shirred over flat elastic, and trimmed with lace ruffles set with ribbon flowers. A corsage flower of folded ribbon, set in millinery foliage and a small lin. gerle blossom are also pictured. “I Miss My Swiss” fs the latest in comedy songs. If it means cheese It should be easily traced. ‘The coal strike that the people will really notice will céme when they strike the bottom of the bin. Blessed are the poor. They don't bother the police with tales about be- | Ing robbed of $75,000 In gems. | ‘The world isn't hopelessly blase if & wedding of the hero and heroine still considered a happy ending. POKING AROUND, - d THE ADVOCATE GOES - STROLLING. d a vy] What happened when the light S| went out at the Beau Brummel Par- -|ty? Suspicious noises were heard al d! over the hall which might have meant -|anything. Lights remained off for e| nearly an hour—plenty time to ever iJ off some old scores, and start some h} new ones. When lights finally came ©} back on, each fellow had a sheepish n| look. S ;| Many coal piles are slim now, y| Party dresses must be had. i —_— | Many handbags do not carry | Christmas presents, it is soiled laun- dry to be done at home. "| Mrs. X has a beautiful new coat, s|and hubby is making only $20 per. *| How can it be done? That hair pulling contest was 2] wasted time. X has a third girl he is i] spending his money on. ‘| Where are you going after the ‘dance? Answer that. ; — * | Many a groceryman who carried {you all week expecting you to pay [your bill on Saturday night was dis- ,;appointed. I jes’ had to have a little .|Christmas was his excuse for not paying. j == | Society slipped off Christmas night {to the cabarets. Just a diversion of J entertainment. Small 33¢ tons of coal are popular now days. The old coal house is turned into the garage. Some men eat “Goldfish” when they have lots of money. Pigs feet are awful good whpn you are hungry. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyan- dotte County, Kansas. Tessie Moeschle, Plaintiff, vs. No. 27166-A J. N, Gilliland, if living, or if dead, to, and that he and they, or any or _ ministrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, if any, Defendants. The State of Kansas to the above Named Defendants, and Each of Them: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued by Tessie Moeschle, whose petition is now on file against you in the above entitled court and cause, and that you must answer the said pe- tition on or before the 12th day of February, 1926, or said petition will ‘be taken as true and judgment ren- dered against you accordingly, of the following nature, to-wit! That said plaintiff's title in and to the following described parcels of ‘real estate, lying and situated in the county of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbreed Fifty-Five (55), and the north seven (7) feet of Lot numbered Fifty-six (56), all in Irving Place, an addition in and to the City of Kansas City, reference being had to the recorded plat of said Irving Place, now on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said county and state. be quieted as against the claimed interest and estate of the defendant J. N. Gilliland, if living, or, if he be dead, as against the claimed inter- est and estate of his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees or assigns, if any, defend- ant, in and to said real estate, and that whatever interest or estate he, or they, or any or either of them, have or claim therein be adjudged to be inferior and void as against the plaintiff's title therein and there- to, and that he and they, or any of either of them, and any and all per- sons claiming or to claim by, through or under him, or, them or either or any of them, be forever barred and enjoined from claiming or asserting and interest or estate in said real estate, or any part thereof, that whatever interest or estate he, or they, or any or either of them, have or claim therein be adjudged to be inferior and void as against said plaintiff’s title therein and thereto, hat the plaintiff be adjudged such ther and further relief as to which she may be entitled in the premises, mn law or in equity, and that plain- ‘iff recover her costs in this action xpended. Tessie Moeschle, Plaintiff, By C. A. Bowman, as her Attor- ney. First published, Dec. 25, 1925. “it: THESKANSAS:‘CITY: ADVOCATE YES, THIS 5 OME, FM _ NINE, TWO, SIX. Ae GE | are OW THANK YOU- in (57 im allel sane 70 You @a ie "|" Re NN \ , e aN _ Novel Powder Puffs: POGGIO IVS OIR BSS yo NS FA Gay little beauty doctors are these up-to-date powder puffs, and Ideal Christmas gifts. By means of water- color palnts, narrow ribbons, laces and tiny flowers, ordinary powder puffs are transformed Into these whimsical affairs that portray saucy flappers or demure maids. One side of the puff is decorated while the other makes itself useful. - Then we have that ofher type of ‘youth who thinks that In order to be @ man he must first be a ruffian, Disappointment In love wrecks many a maiden's life, but most of them are willing to be given the heir. Science enables us to “sail In the elements,” but it sometimes fails to tell us how to get back to earth again. A man In London has been §ned 10 shillings for whistling for a taxt. Then how does a Londoner locate his dog? A young woman asks a lovelorn de- partment editor, “Do clothes count?* They count, but not much beyond four or five, | Many a checkered career ends in a striped suit. One beuutiful thing abont “popular songs fs they don’t last. The Chinese war Is so old that ft has produced 6,789 generals. At least there will be no more wars started to borrow from Uncle Sam. About the only way to outgrow a hate is to outgrow those you envy. | About the only thing that, attains “fame by leading a night lifé is the star. Divorce experts are married couples who know how to five without having to get one. It now seems to be the fashion to kill a man and then go crazy to escape | punishment. The only thing that always should be accepted at face value is a can ot beauty cream, ‘When he says, “I appeal to your In- telligence,” he usually means “What Uttle you have.” You never read about the victim of a motoreyele saying be couldn't hear ‘the thing coming. | es _ ‘The radio is said to be only in its ‘infancy. Have you tried giving static @ shot of paregoric? “Truth knows no defeat,” and for that matter neither does the side that Issues the communique. CE RES Se ee OE, ‘Handy Things to Own Pliers LAS ix & SSSR ao % Eee) ee SN oe A smail, rubber-lined pocket for the traveler and a pretty wall case are shown above, and they are handy things for anyune to own. Oretonne }fa used for the ‘pocket and ribbon cloth for its lining. It is made in the form of an envelope and will -earry washrag, comb and toothbrush In its larger compartment. A smaller Docket for a powder puff or soap ig stitched under che flap and snap fas teners manage the closings. A foundation for the triangular walt case Is made of cardboard and cov- ered with silk, cretonne or crepe Paper. A hole punched In the back Serves to hang it on a tack in the wall, near a dressing case or table. These gifts are suited to both men and women, . A baker was fined for selling bread an ounce under weight, but an ounce at present prices Is a fot of crust. ‘The difference between an optimist and a pessimist Is the former counts and the latter discounts bis blessings. It ts sald that radio {s still In Its infancy. Which probably accounts for its bad behavior when you have com- pany. The gent who first referred to a trifling sum as “chicken feed” had probably never taken her to a gilded cafe. Girls may put on a few more gar- ments as cold weather approaches. but don’t expect them to burden them- selves. - The average man Is so busy keeping his nose to the grindstone that he can't turn up sald nose In snobbish disdain of others. A few of the powers want peace In China, but the most of them continue to have hankerings for just a piece or two of it. Apparently reckless drivers travel {n the fear that the devil takes the hindmost. Sometimes he selects the vanguard. « = ‘The growler hasn't a reasonable ex-| at 1 1D-| cuse to offer, for In summer it’s “hot | Tren ‘hat | as hades,” and in winter it's as “cold” | pein as the same lace. Mrs 1 of} The census figures showing that | Oki ear | there are 400,000,000 hens in the coun- | serv try gives us an {dea of how the ometet | with situation could be relieved if the hens tts | only would apply themselves. M atic Say Mr. Luther Burbank has ereated a new [215 type of sweet corn and new varlettes | 2™ for| of the aster and rose. We ain't in | 8¥e hat ! terested in what he creates. When Is ! Gan he going te destroy the carrot and day, spinach? ° ° One-Nine-Two-Six T de ft. tdeedhey Ue oe Han 2 oS OB O. ARGENTINE NOTES. By Mrs, Clara Ross. The following pupils of Lincoln school took part in the old fashionec spelling bee at Northeast Junior high school, Friday evening, December 18: Grade 2—Harriet Balthrop, Eldridge Williams; Grade 3—T. C. Smith, Cecil Woods; Grade 4—Margaret Manlove, Sylvester Whitmire; Grade 5—Fran. ces Smith, Helen Thomas; Grade 6— Willie Pope Fife, Alberta Smith. Hon- ors were won by Margaret Manlove, Sylvester Whitmire, Frances Smith and Alberta Smith. The girls’ glee club of Lincoln school sang at the spelling bee. Two of the small singers were not pres- ent, but those who were there brought much applause with their really good singing. Little Myrtle Elizabeth Ross and Margaret Manlove were ex- ceptionally good in the leading so- prano roles. Lincoln school is proud of these little ladies. Lincoln school, grade 5 regrets very much the loss of one of its star pupils Frances Smith, who moved to Kansas City, Mo. December 19. She won third place in the spelling be at Northeast Junior High, December 18. The P. T. A. met Thursday after- noon with a small attendance owing to bad weather. A lovely Christmas program was rendered by pupils of various grades. Miss Scott’s room won a beautiful pedestal for having the largest number of patrons pres- ent, The Girls Reserve is planning some big events for New Year. A New Year’s meeting will be held January 4, Mrs. W. A. Guice, 37th and Steele Road, entertained the Buds of Prom- ise Club Tuesday afternoon from two to four. The Needlecraft Art Club enter- tained with a banquet at the home of Mrs. Norman Finley, 21st and Ruby avenue from the hours 2 until 4 and in the evening 7:30 to 10 p. m. Mrs. Cassie Balthrop and her brother, Mr. Van Strickland, spent Christmas in Chicago visiting their sisters, Mrs. LaVada Spencer and Mrs, Eileen Watkins, Mr. Spencer is quite ill in the hospital. Rey, Albert Browne, presiding eld- er of the Charleston district of the West Virginia conference, is home spending the holidays, with his moth- er, Mrs, Alice Browne, 1015 Freeman avenue. Rev. Browne, is looking fine and reports his work is progressing nicely. The Junior Matrons’ 500 club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Trene Gonett, 3108 E. 19th street. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mae Jones, Mrs. Stella Davis, Miss Thompson of Oklahoma City, was a guest. After, serving club was adjourned to meet with Mrs. Stella Davis. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Foster and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Adkins were dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Charles W. Garrett, 3108 E. 19th street, on Sun- day, December 27. School News PAGE 5 See IN SOCIAL CIRCLES. Mr. J. M. Freeman, Jr., son of ‘Mr. [and Mrs. J. M. Freeman, 416 State avenue, is spending his holiday vaca- tion with his parents, Mr. Freeman is a student at Graduate College, Ames, Iowa, and is a graduate of Hampton Institute with B. A. degree. He leaves for school January 3. Mrs. Octavia Carroll Randle of St. Louis is visiting her father and sis- ter, Mr. M. E. Carroll, and Miss Cecial Carroll, 13th and Ann avenue. Miss Maedelle Summers, of Chan- dler, Oklahoma, attending school at Emporia, is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Hollings- worth, and Mr. Hollingsworth, 1221 State avenue. _ Mr, and Mrs. Earl Brown, 1322 N. 8th street, are the parents of a fine baby boy, delivered by Santa Claus on Christmas eve. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs, Charles Garrett spent Christ- mas day with her parents-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Garrett of Ot- tawa, Kansas. 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE No. 12474, In the Probate Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of Sallie Diggs, deceasd, State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Couré in and said County. In the matter of the estate of Sallie Diggs, deceased. ‘To whom it may concern: _ Notice is hereby given that the Let- ters of Administration heretofore granted in the above entitled estate to one Joseph Williams on the 26th day of October, A. D., 1923 have ex- pired. You are hereby further noti- fied that Letters of Administration De Bonis Non have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Sal- lie Diggs, deceased, late of said Coun- ty, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State afere- said, dated on the 25th day of Novem- ber, A. D., 1925, A. J. NEELY, Adm’r. De Bonnis Non of the Estate of Sallie Diggs, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, November 25, 1925. In Witness Whereof, the undersign- ed, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kan- sas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 25th day of November, A. D., 1925. HENRY MEADE, Probate Judge. Henderson and Jones, Atty’s'for Admr. De Bonds Non. (First Published Dee. 25, 1925.) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the District Court of Wyan- dotte County, Kansas, Jennie V. Lennox, Plaintiff, vs. No. 27173 A. Neal, Lennox, Defendant. State of Kansas to Neal Lennox, GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court for absolute divorce from the bonds cf matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant, on the grounds of desertion and abandon~ ment. Unless you answer said petition on or before the 12th day of February, 1926, the allegations and statements contained in plaintiff’s petition will be taken as true, and upon further prof, plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for in her petition. J. S. Manning, Attorney for Plaintiff. Carl W. Fincke, Clerk of District Court. By C. D. Bing, Deputy. First published Dec. 25, 1925. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District'Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas: Ethel Wilson, Plaintiff, vs. Willie Wilson, Defendant, To WILLIE WILSON: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that you must answer the petition filed in ‘said case on or before the 12th day of February, 1926, or said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered against you, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may xequire and for costs of this action. | , Dorsey Green, ‘Attorney for Plaintiff. First published Dee. 25, 1925. PAGE 6 (Mrs. Emma Vaughn, Reporter.) Miss Myrtle Brown of W. U. is visiting her sister in Leberty, Mo., and will take in some of the big cities of the east before she returns home to resume her work. Mr. T. C. McCampbell and wife enjoyed a turkey dinner with Mrs. Gene McCampbell-Lee and grandchildren Christmas day, at 2728 Woodland Ave. Mr. Jas. Davis is home from K. U. to spend the holidays with his parents at 26 and Parkway. He is developing into quite an orator and is well spoken of by his teachers there as a studious young man. Dean and Mrs. Vaughan were guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. McElroy at a turkey dinner at the Cozy parlors of Mrs. New's dining room. Mrs. Allen of St. Joe is visiting her sister Mrs. F. Jesse Peck this week. Dean and Mrs. Vaughan were guests at the Masonic reception, Argentine, Tuesday, Dec. 29. Mrs. H. T. Kealing is spending the Christmas holidays in Texas on a business trip. Mrs. Salone of Shreveport, La., is visiting her niece Miss Anna Echor of W. U. The W. U. Sunday school had its usual big Christmas tree Thursday night in Grant Hall. All were made happy by the generosity of old Santa. Miss Caroline Kealing will return home from a Christmas trip to Tuskegee this week. She is one of our popular teachers of the Junior High Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Emma Vaughan was elected W. M. of Emma Vaughan Chapter at the manual election of officers last week. She wishes Picnic Hall Grand Chapter a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Quindaro people will please call Fairfax 1757 if they would report news or subscribe for the Advocate. The Pastor and family of Allen Chapel Quindaro were kindly remembered during the Christmas hodilays by the following: Mrs. Fanny Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Bunche, Mr. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Henry and Dr. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Gale and daughter entertained at dinner Christmas day Rev. F. J. Bryant and family. Coyers were laid for eight. A very delicious five course menu was enjoyed. Rev. B. R. Booker, Supt. of the Omaha District M. E. Church delivered a soul stirring sermon at 11 A. M. at Allen Chapel. Mr. and Mres. J. C. Ray formerly of 325 Troup Avenue, Kansa City, Kansas, now residing in St. Louis, Missouri were in the city during the holidays visiting their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Patterson Gayden, 401 Cleveland Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Domack, 213 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, entertained Mrs. Amanda Haynes, Mrs. Luck Hotchkiss and Mrs. Frank Burr with a five course Christmas dinner. Covers were laid for twelve. The evening was spent listening over the radio. Mrs. Charlotte Taylor, of Shreveport, Louisiana, wife of Rev. L. W. M. Taylor, and sister of Rev. A. W. M. Davis of this City, died December 26th, 1925 leaving four daughters. Funeral arrangements had not been made as we go to press. Rev. Geo. McNeal returned to the city this week after an absence of several days at the Springs recuperating from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bryant 2109 N. 3rd Street entertained with an elaborate Christmas dinner the following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. O. H. McField, Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradford, Mrs. L. Jordon, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harding, Mr. Oliver McField and Mr. W. S. Jordon. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brown 1322 N. 8th Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound son to whom they have given the name of E. H. Brown, Jr. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. F. J. Lee, 1009 Freeman Ave. is recovering after a very serious illness lasting two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bishop entertained with an elaborate Christmas dinner their children and Mrs. Tyler. Household of Ruth No. 267 elected the following officers at their meeting Monday December 28th. Mrs. G. P. McNair, M. N. G.; Mrs. A. S. Dow, R. N. G.; Mrs. E. Hawkins, N. G.; Mrs. Mayme Miller, W. R., Mrs. L. Scales Brown, Treasurer; Mrs. Cordelia Taylor, W. P., Mrs. Edna McAffee W. C. Miss Jessie Hines of Champaign, Illinois is in the City, and the guest of her cousin Mrs. Luevelia Brown, 1322 N. 8th Street. S. M. Rogers, druggist purchased a 5-room cottage, 433 Stewart through the Morgan Realty Co. It was newly furnished by the Mosely Furniture and Carpet Co. 738 Minn. Ave. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rogers of 623 N. 3rd St. Lawrence, Kan., and their two daughters the Misses Anna and Lucille Rogers spent Christmas with their son S. M. Rogers 433 Stewart. Miss Anna Rogers teaches school in Sedalia and Miss Lucille at Elmwod, Kansas. They are spending the holidays in Lawrence. Dr. A. G. Anderson of the Midway Pharmacy has returned home after spending 5 weeks with his mother, relatives and friends in Columbus, Ohio. NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Ullysses G. Ward of 2057 North Sixth, entertained the family with a very elaborate Christmas dinner. Covers were laid for 12. Dr. H. B. Bronson and family were guests of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, 416 Quindaro boulevard, had as their guests, to Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tate, brother-in-law of the hostess, Mrs. Maure and Mrs. Bee Richard Smith of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Bettie Walker, mother of Mrs. Kennedy, and Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Sofrona Simms and Mr. William Burns. Covers were laid for ten. Flashlight pictures were taken by Photographer Wilborn in the evening of the guests and household. Mrs. Mary S. Myers of Huron, South Dakota, is visiting her brother, and wife Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Simpson 909 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Myers will also visit her folks down in Missouri, before returning home. James Dryer 2016 Balcs street, Kansas City, Mo., has been confined to his bed with plurisy for more than a week. His many friends of the two citys wish for him a spedy recovery. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Dewey Hawkins and Mrs. Dewey Hawkins, his wife, Defendants Hawkins, his wife, Derendants. To the above named defendants you and each of you are hereby notified, that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed in said cause against you, the petition will be presented to the court, and a trial had thereon, and evidence will be introduced, upon which an attachment heretofore issued upon certain of your goods, will be sustained; and a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be—a judgment for recovery of money. And the attached property will be sold to satisfy said judgments and costs. By I. F. BRADLEY, His Att'y. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk District (First Published Dec. 18, 1925.) SHERIFF'S SALE EXECUTION State of Kansas, ss. 29th Judicial District, County of Wyandotte Claude L. Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Forrest B. Anderson, Defendant. Under and by virtue of all execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 25287 A. wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Monday the 11th day of January, A. D. 1926, at 10 o'clock a. m., of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: All of Lot numbered Eight (8), in Odoms addition to Rosedale, Kansas, as the same appears on record in office of Register of Deeds in and for County and State aforesaid. The above described real estate to be sold subject to a mortgage of $500.00; also subject to an option contract of purchase in favor of P. J. and Mary Gahagans, upon which there has been paid the sum of $276.00. (First Published December 11, 1925.) DANIEL (BOB) MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE REAL ESTATE DEALERS VERY INTERESTING CHRISTMAS SERVICES WERE HELD AT THE FIRST A.M.E CHURCH CHRISTMAS MORNING. Promptly, at 4:30 o'clock the well crowded auditorium was hushed to stillness by the carolers and trumpeters, who had visited many homes singing carols which brought joy and cheer to many who were awakened from their sleep. After their voices and tones were lost in the silence of the early morning, the church bell tolled in the bellfry which created a thrill of ecstacy in the hearts of the listeners. "Christmas Awake" was then sung by Mr. Robert Armstrong followed by a most beautiful processional by the choir with lighted candles the mmebers emerged from the choir rooms and formed a semi-circle around the balcony nad sang the chorus, "Hearken Unto Me." With perfect rythmical step the choir decended the stirs and sang, "Sing Oh Sing This Blessed Morn" as they marched down the four aisles to the church loft. The music "Tidings of Great Joy" was rendered by the combined choirs and was accompanied on the organ by Ophelia Jackson who was also the directress, Mrs. Bertha Fisher, pianist, G. B. Lamb, trombonist, and Chas. T. Watts, violinist. The beautiful Christmas story was dramatized by Mrs. Lindsay Taylor (Mary), Mr. Thomas Kennedy (Joseph), Thelma Elaine Watkins (baby), Messrs. J. T. Lewis, Clay, and Howard Brown Wisenen and shepherds and Elizabeth Simpson, angel. The special musical parts were sung by Mr. Fred Fitchue, Tenor; Miss Mabel Jackson, soprano; Mrs. Leola Miller, contralto and Mr. George Floyd, bass. The dramatization was supervised by our own pastor's wife, Mrs: J. B. Isaacs who was also responsible for the beautiful star. The pastor gave the story of the birth of Christ in a few minutes talk. REAL ESTAT STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home FOR SALE Five rooms, modern except furnace. $2,500; at $400 down. Six-room bungalow, water, gas, lot 90x125, $2,500; at $500 down. Eight-room strictly modern and 2-room house in rear, sleeping porch $3,000; at $500 down. Four rooms, newly decorated, $1,450 at $150 down. Six rooms, strictly modern, brick veneered, garage, 3 cars, in Kansas City, Mo., $4,500; at $700 down. Five rooms, new bungalow, large lot (Quindaro) water, lights, $1,500; at $200 down. Six rooms, water, lights, gas, newly decorated throughout, best location, $2,500; at $500 down. Five rooms, strictly modern, new bungalow, lot 371/2 x125, $4,000; at $500 down. Five rooms, 1 acre fruit, $1,750. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Drexel 3823; Res. Fx. 4106 Geo. H. Brown REAL ESTATE SOME REAL BARGAINS 5-room house; water, lights and gas. $23.00. On Everett. A bargain. 5-room house $1800. Water, lights and gas. On Nebraska. 4-room house just built on Haskell. City water, lights and gas. 50 ft. $2250. $300 down. 7-room house; water, gas and lights. $2500. $500 down. A good buy. 6-room house; water, lights, and gas. $2100. $300 down. 75 ft. Phone Fax 0767, Geo. H. Brown, Realestate office, 330 Greely Ave. Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208 Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue DREXEL 0117 HOME GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACTIC for MEN After Infectious Exposure Large Tube Hex. KI (4A) #1 All Drugs or San-Y-Kit. Dept. A 92 Beckman New York Write for Circular The choir sang exceedingly well and the entire program was one worthy of much commendation. Breakfast was served to the choir and others by Rev. and Mrs. Isacs in the parsonage. Mrs. Traylor and her daughter Almeta, 2043 N. Thompson St., spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Louisina. HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT ELECTED TO NATIONAL STUDENT FEDERATION. New York, Jan. 1.—Following the meeting of the "Nation World Court Conference," held at Princeton, N. J., last week by students representing the leading American universities and colleges, it was voted to organize a National Student Federation, the first national organization of its kind in this country. In the course of the selection of permanent student delegates from the different zones in the United States, Miss Mabel Holloway, a senior student of Howard University, Washington, D. C., was selected by representatives of the South as the permanent delegate for that section of the country. Miss Holloway's efficiency and talents were highly complimented by student delegates from the South, most of whom knew of her excellent scholastic attainments and her outstanding work in the National Y. W. C. A. activities of the Southern district. 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NEW AND USED FURN STOVES, CARPETS, HARDW ND USED FURNITURE VES, CARPETS, HARDWARE Kansas City, Kansas --- --- GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Phone Har. 4983 701-11 East 18th Kansas City, Mo. J. A. STEPHENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1926. Midwest Elks 233 moves into their new $26,000 home at 18th and Euclid. It is undergoing repairs by Brother W. H. Maupins contractor who expects to have it completed in three weeks. Wichita, Kas. Grand Lodge Organizer, W. H. Garnett, Newton, Kas. J. W. Wilson, Rev., Geo. McNeal, Chas. Black and Clyde L. Briggs. 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.- 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. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W. M. 945 Everett Ave CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary. 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W. DREXEL 4023 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1926. ROLAND HAYES' HOMECOMING WAS TRIUMPHAL EVENT. Atlanta Attends Concert, 5000 Strong —Races United in Great Ovation. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 31: Roland Hayes' homecoming—a concert in this city on December 18, his first appearance in his native State—was one of the greatest triumps of his remarkable career. The vast auditorium, where the annual grand opera season is staged, was crowded with an audience of five thousand, the largest to which Hayes has ever sung, the two races being represented in nearly equal numbers. The singer gave a remarkable program, leading off with a number of the great classics and closing with a group of Negro spirituals. He won his audience completely with the first number and held it with increasing power to the very end. At the conclusion he was thronged by hundreds eager to say a word of appreciation. The universal verdict was that the event was a triumph of the highest order. The public and the musical critics alike were most enthusiastic in praise of both the singer's voice and the perfection of his art. The accompaniment by William Lawrence also received the highest praise. Many of Atlanta's most prominent music lovers were sponsors of the concert, including the head of the biggest bank, the editors of two of the great daily papers, a well-known millionare, and many others—both men and women. The colored section of the audience, filling half the vast arena, was equally representative. Many prominent colored people occupied boxes, among them being Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Davage, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Davis, Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ferguson, Mrs. John Hope, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Holsey, of Tuskegee, Mrs. Rayfield, of Birmingham. A. M. Thomas, of Col- it is conceded, also, that the occasion had important sociological significance, bringing the two races together on the basis of common interest and revealing to the white section of the audience the possibility of a hitherto unsuspected contribution to the world's wealth of music and art. KENTUCKIANS PLAN RACIAL IMPROVEMENT. Better Educational and Health Provisions Sought by Interracial Group. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 31: Equality in school assessments and expenditures, enlarged opportunity for the higher education of colored youth and for the proper training of colored teachers, equitable administration of school funds, the consolidation and improvement of colored schools in thinly populated districts, with public transportation of pupils if needed, the opening of hospital practice for the proper care of feeble minded colored children, were among the important goals set by the interracial forces of Kentucky at the annual meeting in Louisville on December 11-12. It was decided to undertake a constitutional test of the existing school law which permits separate assessments and to seek ot enforce the provisions of the state constitution which requires equality in the expenditure of tax money. The matter of opening hospitals will be taken up also. The efforts of the Executive Committee and of Dr. James Bond, the state director, were highly commended and the belief was expressed that "distinct progress has been made in cooperation between the two races". Dr. Bond and the committee were congratulated especially on the generous share secured for colored institutions in recent school bond issues in Louisville. The annual meeting was well attended and was addressed by many prominent people of both races, the major subjects being education and health. Among these taking part in the discussions were Dr. Jethron Hancock of the State Board of Health, Dr. W. H. Ballard, Dr. James Letcher, Dr. W. J. Weston, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Prof. L. N. Taylor of the State Board of Education, and Prof. A. E. Mazeek. A mass meeting was held in Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church, attended by an interracial audience of four hundred, which listened to able addresses by Dr. Alva C. Taylor of Indianapolis, and Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville. Col P. H. Callahan, prominent business man, did the honors at this meeting, while Philo C. Dix, State Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., presided at the business sessions. SERVANT PROBLEM DISTURBS DEMOCRATS. Washington, Jan. 1.—Not until prosperity became general, through the constructive policies of a Republican administration, did members of the Democratic party have occasion to worry about the servant problem. Now comes the proposal of Representative Sol Bloom, a New York City Democratic member of Congress, to amend the Immigration Act to permit the entrance of European women who announce their intention to become domestic servants. This proposal directs attention to the 1920 U. S. Census report, which shows a decrease of approximately 345,000 females, during the ten-year period 1910 to 1920, who were engaged in domestic and personal service. The decrease, however, was offset by a corresponding increase in the number of females engaged in manufacturing and mechanical industries, and in trade and transportation, a change that resulted from war emergency work and one that gave females greater industrial opportunities, higher pay, and above all, regulated hours of work. In 1910 there were 853,387 colored females engaged in domestic and personal service activities, as compared with 790,631 in 1920, a decrease of 62,756. Similar decreases were also shown for both native and foreign-born white females; and the New York Democratic Congressman claims that labor agencies all over the country are reporting a scarcity of trained domestics, although wages have advanced far beyond the former scale for this character of work. He believes that the servant problem is largely responsible for the breaking up of homes and proposes to remedy the situation by admitting European domestics who declare their intention of working as servants for a period of three years after their arrival. He should bear in mind the fact that in this country the servant of today is often the employer of tomorrow, and that it would be impossible to enforce a law requiring imported domestics to work as servants for a period of three years or three weeks after their arrival. There are thousands of colored girls in the South who could be trained for this work; and, after all, the servant problem can only be remedied by the American housewife—not by Congressional legislation. COHEN CLEARED OF RUM PLOT CHARGE. Washington, Jan. 1.—Hon. Walter L. Cohen, leader of Louisiana colored Republicans, and Comptroller of the Port of New Orleans, was last week found "not guilty", by the Federal Court of the charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws. One of the eleven co-defendants repudiated previous testimony that Mr. Cohen had caused a Customs boat to be maneuvered so as not to interfere with liquor movements. Henry Debeaux, acting surveyor of customs, was named as the one who caused the Customs boat to be shifted at the will of the rum runners. At the time the charges were made against Mr. Cohen it was generally believed by his many friends that he was the victim of a political "frame up" engineered by those who objected to a Negro holding such a responsible position. Mr. Cohen was appointed by President Coolidge. "Nearly one-tenth of our population consists of the Negro race. The progress which they have made in all the arts of civilization in the last sixty years is almost beyond belief. Our country has no more loyal citizens. But they do still need sympathy, kindness and helpfulness. "They need reassurance that the requirements of the government and society to deal out to them even-handed justice will be met. "They should be protected from all violence and supported in the peaceable enjoyment of the fruits of their labor. Those who do violence to them should be punished for their crimes. No other course of action is worthy of the American people. Our country has many elements in its population, many different modes of thinking and living, all of which are striving in their own way to be loyal to the high ideals worthy of the crown of American citizenship. "It is fundamental of our institutions that they seek to guarantee to all our inhabitants the right to live their own lives under the protection of the public law. This does not include any license to injure others materially, physically, morally, to incite revolution, or to violate the established customs which have long had the sanction of enlightened society. "But it does mean the full right to liberty and equality before the law without distinction of race or creed. This condition can not be granted to others, or enjoyed by ourselves, except by the application of the principle of broadest tolerance. Bigotry is only another name for slavery. It reduces to serfdom not only those against whom it is directed, but also those who seek to apply it." THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE MINNESOTA AVENUE STATE BANK The bank of personal service. $6,000 PRIZE ADVOCATE CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS 516 Minnesota Ave. Phone Drexel 0424 Open from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING CO. FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 ALLEGED "JIM CROW" ACTION OF CATHOLIC HEADS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA Has Catholicism, that great leveler of all races, and with whom no color line has been previously drawn, forsaken its old established policies, and begun to "Jim Crow" its negro parishioners? Such is alleged to be the condition in West Philadelphia. It was reported by Clarence F. Clarke, of Catholic faith, that Cardinal Dougherty is in sympathy with the movement, and is quoted as saying he felt it was-for the good of all concerned that the negro parishioners be segregated. It is further alleged that a number of white priests do not want negro parishioners in their churches, using as an excuse that negroes would be happier by themselves! In one parish, it is reported that two meetings are held in the same building at the same time, the negroes in the basement and the whites in the main auditorium. Rumor has it that the case will be reported to the Pope as such action is entirely at variance with the great established principles of Catholicism. AFRICAN PRINCE EARNS EDUCATION Known in the Chicago circles in which he moves and earns his daily bread, as Charles G. Booah, Prince Kaiwillia Geequammus Ghubda, a Prince of Liberia, is working his way through the Chicago University. He is employed in a bowling alley, and is an expert pin boy. In his native land his tribal name means "Great Giant of the Tiger Skin." FIRST BAPTIST MEN'S DAY Mens' day programs were held all day at First Baptist church. The afternoon program was fine. Some of the best features were the tenor solo by Mr. Cordelle White. There were over 20 men only in the choir and they sang fine. A young man from Vine street church sang and Mr. Gerren made a good address. There were other good features we cannot recall. Prof. Reynolds was the accompanist. Next Sunday is Womens' Day and they will have more in the choir and want to beat the men in every way. MEXICAN LABOR MENACES NEGRO COTTON PICKERS. Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 1.—With the diversion of hundreds of Mexicans, who are being offered employment as cotton pickers in the South, a menace is seen to the Negro cotton pickers, upon whom the South has so long depended for its labor. Just who is behind the influx of Mexicans in the cotton districts does not appear; but the fact remains that they are centering in certain localities and that, working for a low wage, they are constituting a permanent menace to Negro cotton hands, who are used to American standards of living and cannot stand wage reductions. "NEGROES ARE PEOPLE" SAYS "JEWISH CHRONICLE." Detroit, Jan. 1.—Commenting upon the enormous increase in the Negro population in this city during the past decade, and commending the ordliness of the general adjustment of Negro migrants to new conditions, the Detroit, Jewish Chronicle says: "Negroes are people and have the same desires, interests and ambitions as the whites. Since emancipation the Negroes have made enormous strides, and would have made even greater if they had not been the greatest sufferers from social discriminations. Modern anthropologists have not been able to discover mental or physical inferiority, and if these people succeed in overcoming the handicaps which have been imposed upon them, it will really be a most creditable performance. Negroes are people and are citizens of our own country, who are entitled to as much consideration as any other group." A MOVIE OBJECTED TO The moving picture, "The Birth of a Nation", through the influence of a committee, led by Dr. Davis, had served an injunction to keep it from being shown, but it was served too late. The manager of it got a restraining order from Judge Pollock to keep the Mayor and Commissioners from bothering it now. The case will come up in the Federal Court, December 23rd. ADVOCATE OFFICE (Up Stairs) 516 MINNESOTA AVE. PHONE DREXEL 0424 Did you know that the Christmas Savings Clubs in the various banks of the United States for 1925 will amount to more than Three Hundred Million Dollars? That there are more than seven million members of these Clubs? That this vast sum of money will be distributed next week? ARE YOU IN ON THIS— Don't Fail to Get In for 1926 START NOW! 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 NEGROES HAVE SMALL PERCENTAGE IN FACTORY "HOMEWORK." New York, Jan. 1.—In urging that the next New York State Legislature pass a law which will give the State Department of Labor control over the so-called factory "Homework,"—that is work sent out from the factory to the home for completion—Miss Nelle Swartz, State Industrial Commissioner, points out that 20,288 persons are employed in the State on work of this character. Of this total, only 520 are Negroes, among the 34 races or nationalities represented. For the purpose of comparison the other races and their numerical representation in the 20,288 total are given as follows: Italians, 12,532; Jewish, 6,204; Americans, 2,398; Germons, 1,025; Irish, 124; Scotch, 12; English, 28; French, 127; Swiss, 16; Belgians, 8; Austrians, 48; Hungarians, 168; Bohemians, 136; Poles, 342; Roumanians, 2; Slavs, 29; Lithuanians, 43; NEGROES, 520; Cubans, 13; Mexicans, 2; Spaniards, 496; Portuguese, 11; Porto-Ricans, 22; Greeks, 285; Syrians, 48; Aremenians, 95; Swedes, 39; Danes, 7; Norwegians, 11; Finns, 39; Dutch (Holland), 1; Russians, 35; Ukranians, 4; and Argentineans, 2. BIG NEW YEAR'S PROGRAM AT FORUM SUNDAY, JANUARY 3. Miss Ruth Murdock, who just returned from St. Paul and Minneapolis was at Atchison this week as a delegate to the Interstate Literary. Dr. H. B. Bronson attended the Interstate Literary at Atchison as a delegate this week. We sympathize with Mrs. Ella Morgan and Mrs. Anna Williams in the loss by death of their father, Mr. Bradford, at the Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth. We also sympathize with Mrs. Polly Bradford and Mr. George Bradford. We are informed he was buried Tuesday in the National Cemetery. We hear that Mrs. T. H. Johnson at Douglass Hospital is some better. Richmond, Jan. 1.—Ray Winn, charged with violating the new race purity law of Virginia, made good his claim that he is an Indian. He had been indicted with his white wife, and records were introduced to show he was born of Negro parents. This was the first of a series of cases arising when the children of persons claiming to be Indians were denied admission to white schools. It was shown that a school was established near the reservation for the Indian children and that the Negro children began to appear, whereupon the Indians quit and sought admission to the white schools, raising the question of race purity, which resulted in adoption of a law against misrepresentation of blood. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our daughter, Sister Lucile Sims, who parted this life December 18, 1925, and for the beautiful floral offerings, also Rev. Winston for his kindness and consoling remarks. Mrs. Mattie Ward, Mother. Genevieve Ward, Sister. SINGS IN CARNEGIE HALL. The Fisk Jubilee Singers, who have toured Europe, visiting London, Paris, Berlin and many other big cities will appear at Carnegie Hall, Jan. 5, 1926. Such an extraordinary entertainment will be well received it is predicted. THREE SCHOOLS OPENED. Charleston, S. C.—Three colored schools are soon to be opened according to recent reports at a meeting of heads of institutions and a committee of the State Board of Education held in that city. N. B. ROBINSON LAUNDRY COMPANY Prompt, Efficient Service Office and Residence 333 Quindaro Bldd. Phone Fairfax 1174 N. B. Robinson, Mgr.