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Vol. XII No. 51 RECEIVED GLADLY BY KNIGHTS OF KANSAS CITY Hold Annual Thanksgiving Exercises-Parade Covered Many of the Principal Streets-Two Thousand Men in Line. On last Saturday night a party of Uniform Rank men of the K. of P. Lodge composed of Col. Chas. P. Edwards, Sgt. Maj. P. J. Coleman, Capt. John D. Jones, 1st. Lt. Jo eGarret and 18 members of Imperial Co. No. 1 U. R. K. P., of this city board a special car on the Sante Fe for Kansas City. Upon their arrival in the city they were accorded a hearty welcome by Brig. Gen. Thos. Kennedy his staff and a number of prominent Pythians, who conveyed the party from the Union station in Mo., to the large spacious basement of the First A. M. E. Church on the Kansas side, where hot steaming breakfast was awaiting them. Not only was this meal served them but dinner and supper as well in addition to numerous invitations given to individuals. After breakfast the Wichita party made a fraternal call on our eminent Grand Chancellor, Dr. S. H. Thompson who has been confined with a bad case of blood poisoning in his hand for several weeks but at this time we found him much improved, so much that he was able to be out in public once more. Upon the completion of this enjoyable visit with the Chancellor, Capt. Jones ordered his men to the armory, where they donned their uniforms and made final preparations for the big parade. All being in readiness, 1st Sgt. Al Henderson formed the company outside the armory, after which he turned the same over to 1st Lt. Joe Garrett who made an inspection of the company. The band arrived at this junction together with orders for both the band and company to report to Brig. Gen., at once. Capt. J. D. Jones took command of his peerless company and complied with orders. At headquarters we met the General and his staff, composed of Col. Chas. P. Edwards, Col. N. Thacher, Col. C. Carroll, Maj. Bullock and Sgt. Maj. P. J. Coleman and accompanied them to 3rd and Minnesota Sts., where we met the Missouri delegation of Pythians which comprised the 1st Regiment Band of Mo., the Brig. Gen. his staff, six companies of the Uniform Rank, including one company of ladies in uniform, one company of salvary and the Battle Ax Company and a host of subordinate lodge members numbering in all upward of five hundred or more. After official greetings, the parade was formed with the Kansas Brig. Gen., his staff, the Kansas K. P. Band and Imperial Co. 1 of Wichita leading the other companies, which was composed of three Oklahoma City, Okla. All aboard for the Foreign Mission Convention, to be held with the First Baptist Church of Ardmore, Okla., Rev. W. H. Burrell, pastor. May 5-9. Every minister of any note in Oklahoma City, will leave on the midnight Sante Fe train on May the 4th, for Ardmore to attend what we hope to be the greatest session ever held in the history of Foreign Mission Conventions in the state of Oklahoma. Rev. J. D. Provo, pastor of one of the most progressive churches in the City of Oklahoma City, is President of the Convention, and is putting forth every effort to make it a grand success. The following ministers of the city will leave for the convention on the 4th; President Provo, Rev. E. J. Ashley, Rev. G. W. Kirkland, Rev. W. M. Young; Dr. E. W. Perry, President of the Missionary and Educational Convention of the State of Oklahoma, Rev. L. L. Stewart, Rev. H. E. Owens, Rev. Griffin and many laymen whose names we can not companies from Kansas City, Kans., one from Ottawa and one from Leavenworth, the Missouri delegation and the Kansas subordinate lodge members, in all there were about two thousand men in line. The parade after passing through the principal streets of the city, came to a halt in front of the First A. M. E. church where the ranks were opened and the Ladies of the Court of Calanthe passed through into the church, the Sir Knights and Knights following them. All being seated in order, the 27th Annual Thanksgiving Services of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Calanthe N. A. S. A. E. A. & A. Sunflower Grand Lodge and Court, Jurisdiction of Kansas then opened, the following program being rendered: Selection—Choir Invocation—Rev. N. B. Robinson Pythian Ode Reading of Proclamations—Knight J. Whitford and Mrs. Hallie Nelson, C. of C. Pythianism—Dr. S. H. Thompson, G. C., Kansas, L. H. Lloyd, G. C. of Missouri Calantheanism—Mrs. Norene Davis, G. W. C. Kansas Selection—Choir Remarks—Brig. Gen. Thos. Kennedy, and Capt. J. D. Jones Offertory Sermon—Rev. D. A. Holmes, Chaplain U. R. Benediction At the close of the service the line was formed and the Kansas delegation accompanied the Missouri delegation back to the Inter-city viaduct, where the parade disbanded, the visitors boarding their special street cars for home and the members of Imperial Company repaired to the armory and from there to the station, after a short visit with friends, boarding their train at 10:30 p. m., for Wichita. One thing in particular we noted was the friendship, harmony and cooperation that exists between Mo. and Kansas, as evidenced by the fact that the Grand Chancellor of Mo. together with several of his Chancellor Commanders and members came over to fraternalize with the Grand Chancellor of this stats and his. Chancellor Commanders, including Lawyer F. L. Martin, C. C. of Taos Lodge No. 10 of this city and the members of the subordinate lodges. May this peace ever exist between the two states. The Wichita delegation was accorded one of the greatest welcomes they have ever received by fellow Pythians, it reaching the extent, as some placed it, "Our money was counterfeit while we were there." Long will Kansas City's hospitality ever repose in our minds. When do we go back? call. Sunday was a high day for all of the churches in Oklahoma City, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, which carries the banner of honor in everything they undertake, just closed a 10 days revival meeting, conducted by the pastor, E. W. Perry, and to the delight of both God and man. 52 were added to the church, out of this number 8 were for baptism. At the close of the meeting $300 were raised in this great Soul Saving Drive. Rev. J. D. Provo, pastor of the Fairview Baptist Church, armed himself with the preparation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and went out devil driving and brought back in the bag of salvation 28 souls for the Master; of this number 12 were for baptism. We pray the Almighty God's blessings upon these 2 great divines for the courage they have shown in running their own revivals. Christ said: "If we only had the faith of a mustard seed, we could move mountains," and his word has never failed. Collection, Sunday, May 2nd, $84.00. Services at the Shilloh Baptist Continuation of Grand Lodge Officers of Sunflower Grand Court O. O. C., Who Are Making The Order Worth While in the State of Kansas. Their Records Are Made And We Are Proud for the Public to See Them Face to Face. BENJAMIN MRS. MILLIE DRUMGOULD G. S. E. B-Arkansas Ctly, Kans. --- --- MRS. E. K. BOWERS Wichita, Kansas Sunday was a great day with Bethlehem all day, in the services, the pastor was at his post. At 3:00 o'clock Rev. McLard preached his trial sermon. After which covenant meeting was held. We must say that we believe there was not a soul in the house, who did not feel the spirit. Collection for the day was $41.50. We are indeed glad to hear our pastor say that he would be with us from now on. Mr. and Mrs. V. Woodie have returned to their home, Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Cephus Moore are now in Lawton, both have united with Bethlehem Baptist Church. We are always glad to have visitors in Lawton. You are welcome at our church, the largest and leading church in Lawton, at the corner of First and Gore Sts. It is Your Duty, It is God's Cause The Southwestern District Executive, Board Meeting will be held with the First Baptist Church, Great Bend, Kansas, Thursday May 13, 1920. Rev. J. H. Raimey, Pastor. Each Church, Sunday School, Womans Mission Circle, Children's Band, and B. Y. P. Unions are urgently requested to send their full pro rata or any amount of their appointment which is as follows for this District, having been agreed upon for Churches of Association. Southwest District Appointment Calvary Baptist, Wichita.....$300.00 New Hope Bap, Wichita.....$00.00 First Baptist, Great Bend.....125.00 J. B. DR. R. S. WHITTAKER G. Med. Ex.—Coffeyville, Kans. Church were grand throughout the day. The Pastor, Rev. Ashley was at his best Sunday night; he chose for a text: "Upon this rock I will build my church," subject: The Christian Church. Rev. Sims preached a soul-stirring sermon in the morning services. Collection $22.00. Dr. G. W. Kirkland, pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church on Hickory St., reports excellent services for the day Sunday, throughout the day. Collection $20.00. The St. John Baptist Church is still on the upward march to prosperity under the efficient leadership of Dr. W. D. Hill. The collection for Sunday amounted to over $70.00. The B. Y. P. U. at the Shiloh Baptist Church is taking on new life, under the leadership of Mr. D. V. Smith, who is a faithful church worker, a man who has proven himself to a real church worker. Rev. Z. E. Stewart of this City has been called to the pastorate of the Ebernezer Baptist Church of Jones, Okla. BETHLEHEM CHURCH NEWS Rev. C. A. Franklin, pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church on West and Friscoe, preached two soul-stirring sermons Sunday. His text was: St. John 6:30-40-41. Attendance was fine throughout the entire day. Addition: 1. Collection for the day $46.57. Reporter. Lawton Okla. Items Lawton Okla. Items Bethlehem Church is still advancing, both spiritually and financially. No Sunday passes in which there are not two souls added to the A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. church. NATION-WIDE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE TO BE OBSERVED BY NEGROES Second Baptist, Hutchinson.....150.00 St. Mary, Wichita.....100.00 Second Baptist, Newton.....100.00 Second Baptist, Pratt.....75.00 Second B. Arkansas City.....75.00 Second Baptist, Winfield.....60.00 Second Baptist, Hugoton.....50.00 Second Baptist, Larned.....40.00 Second Baptist, Garden City.....40.00 Second Baptist, El Dorado.....35.00 Second Baptist, Edith.....35.00 Second Baptist, Wellington.....80.00 Second Baptist, Caldwell.....25.00 Tabernacle, Hutchinson.....25.00 Tabernacle, Wichita.....25.00 First Baptist, Jetmore.....25.00 Ebernezer, Garden City.....20.00 Second Baptist, St. John.....20.00 Second Baptist, Dodge City.....20.00 Second Baptist, Kinsley.....15.00 Second Baptist, Hoisington.....10.00 Woman's Convention.....300.00 Sunday School Convention.....200.00 B. Y. P. U. Convention.....10.00 All Pastors and Executive Board members are urged to be present in business is important as this is the last meeting before the Association. Mir. Ida Frazier Bates, Cor Sec Rev. J. C. Rogers, Moderator. Wealthiest Negro Murdered, A Houston, Tex., May 7—Mr. John Williams, 70 years old, reputed to be one of the wealthiest Negroes in Houston, was found murdered in the living quarters above his store in the 2200 Block on Lawrence St. It is believed that he was killed about 10:30 o'clock the evening before, neighbors having heard several shots at that time Officers believe that robbery was not the entire motive, although efforts apparently had been made to break into a safe. "The Heart Of A Hero" AT PHILIARMONY HALL By Arthur DeGrafenread The play, "The Heart of a Hero," which was given at Philharmony Hall, under the supervision of Mrs. F. O. Miller, was a decided success, as the waiting audience expected as Mrs. Miller has given several plays before. The first act was played with originality, and the actors seemed the real characters themselves. The music which was rendered was quite complementary. The second act was equally life like, and the actors displayed genuine talent as players. The audience was in sympathy with Salina as she centered-her love for Seth Marlow, the hero of the play. The audience was also in sympathy with Seth Marlow when he was wrongfully accused of forgery. The theme and play was brought to prominence by the charming personality of the characters. And the audience was much pleased with the evening's entertainment. Our Sunday-school is yet alive under the leadership of Bro. A. B. Redditt, our Supt. We had a concert at Valley View on April 30th, it was fine. Mrs. Nellie Mitchell is our teacher, she certainly knows how to conduct a concert. On the 27th of April, death claimed one of Oak Grove's oldest deacons, in the person of Bro. Bob. Moore, he was Supt. of the S. S. for about 30 years and also visited the S. S. Convention and the G. and Z. Association for many years. His funeral was attended by Rev. Boykin, his pastor. Bro Moore helped to build the third church at Oak Grove. When he died he was on the Building Committee of the 3rd church. The writer has a very sick grandson, in the person of little Clifton Curry. We hope him a speedy recovery. (Continued on Page Four) Pri c: 5c TO TOUCH EVERY CITIZEN IN AMERICA Ministers Are Asked to Preach Special Sermons. Every Business Man and Woman to Respond. To Be Biggest Campaign in History of the Business League. Washington, D. C. (Special) For three thousand six hundred years Phoenicia flourished. This is longer than any other people on record has ever 'kept pace.' This commercial nation "went to the wall" only when her business principles became lax, for thirty-six centuries she held the whip-hand over the world's commerce. Her power was derived from her commercial prowess. Any nation or people that would thrive or flourish, thereby establishing an economic status among the nations of the earth must do so by and through the channel of trade. Business is the foundation of civilization and for this great cause the National Negro Business League is launching one of the biggest campaigns in the history of the race. In practically every city in America during the week of May 23rd an intensive membership campaign will be "hot on the trail" and no man or woman who has the business of the race at heart will escape the energy, "ginger" and "pep" of the Local Campaigners. The entire machinery of the National League is oiled up and ready to go, expressing its unlimited power through its Local Leagues. Every officer of the League is pledged to put his full personality into this effort—and the personality of the officers of the National Negro Business League is no mean asset. A special sermon is being suggested for the first day of the campaign which falls on Sunday. Ministers all over the country are asked to preach from the text: "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings."—Proverbs 22-29. Every forward looking man and woman in the country will be willing to lend a hand in this effort to put over the movement for business organization among Negro people. The National Negro Business League has established headquarters at Washington, D. C., 1816 12th St., N. W. and solicits inquiries from those interested in carrying forward its program. Still They Think On Us Washington, D. C. May 7.—Senato Selden P. Spencer, of St. Louis, Mo., has introduced a Bill to create a commission of the Race Question. The population of the country is calculated, in this bill as containing 3 elements or divisions; viz; white men from the North, white men from the South and colored men and the personnel of the Commission is to consist of three representative men from each of these groups, making the total nine. The commission is to examine into the racial question, ascertain causes of unrest, report to Congress with remedial recommendations. Barbarous Excesses Continue In Civilized America New York, N. Y., May 7. "An appeal to the Conscience of the Civilized World," issued recently by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, John R. Shillady, the secretary of the organization has this to say regarding the prevalence of the mob spirit; "Despite the appeals to civil authorities and public opinion, barbarous excesses continue to be practiced against colored Americans. In the year 1919, eighty-four persons were murdered by mobs or lynched, of whom seventy-eight were Negroes and 11 were publicly burned alive." The pamphlet is illustrated. = . = ; Thy Sete = EMMIS oro. “ ‘ aii: scab sn’ ah ek cc “ath anche ans cena Bn bcs cov Satan eiibeals Sn tidal ne st Be 7 wy = een gs CITY CHURCHES NOTES iz 5 Re | New Hope Baptist [Calvary Baptist Church, seemed to have a refected charm in the participants of our Sunday-school work, “Ely and his sons were care- fully studied.” At Lleven a. m., our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback, usirg as teat, Acts I; 8Gth Psalms If Samuel 9-12, 6, Acts II; 9-21, he preached the word with power, Some of the rich truths follow: Subject: “The Divine making and the Human Restitution of the King- ship of Jesus.” : ‘ “God fs the maker of kings, Me made the Supreme King, who is Lord of lords and King of kings, . Although there have been ages through .the ages, councils a- gainst the Lord’s annointed who say ‘Let us break their bands asunder and cast thelr cords from us,’ yet Christ's Kingship haa teen established by great Jchovah, So many have listened to the coun- set and been in the courcils of those who are ever in direct opposition to authority that they have ceased to forvently sing, “Tis religion that can glve sweetest comfort while we five’ Consider Absalom’s ungratefulness and antagonism to his father David— even gathering men and going to fight against the one whom he should have honored ama protected. Absalom stole the hearts of the people and attempted to usurp authority and take the kingdom for his own. David’s forces knew how to fight and bade the’ king stay away from the battle field, David’s forces in three divisions were in ambush in the forest. The selfish, arrogant, physically beautiful Absalom with his long lochs followed by his unexperienced men, hastened to mezt David's forces. As Absalom ran beneath a tree his long hair became entangled in the tree branches, the animal upon which ke rode ran from underhim. Ie was found hanging there and was stabbed by one who hated an ungraefut son. Absalom end his followers repre- gent the world-power which in the end of its popularity will avail noth- ing, You must be born again. All the world-powers that can come against Christ must go down for, He 1a the Lord’s annointed. ~ See Absalom's father ascending the Mt. of Olives, dusty, tired, forsaken, by some pretenders.” He was a type of Christ who came unto His own and 3lis own received him not, Judah was asked, ‘why are you the last to bring the king back. Thirty denominations now In the great In- terchurch World Movement are ask- ing you ‘why are you the last to bring the King back,’ These denominations have united in a groat campaign to hasten the com- ing of the King, Do not wrap your talent in a napkin, You are a stewart of the manifold Blessings gf God. Use these gifts wisely to Fasten His coming, Line up with Christ, Be found among the firat to bring Him back, ‘Let us give our Lves for him! Although the major part of the B. Y, P. U. Meeting was of a business nature, yet there was a brief session of Ecripture seaching, At seven-thirty p, m.Rev, Leroy Riley, a graduate of Macon College, who is now doing Evangelistle work, using as text, Judges XI; 35, Ex. XIV; 15, Subjects “Two Ways; For. ward and Backward,” preached a etrong spiritual sermon. Don't fail to come to New Hope Friday night, May 7, and spend “An Hour in Africa." Admission 15 Cents, Miss India Downard cortinues il), R. K, and Joseph Brandon have been unable to attend church ser- vices because of thelr mother’s il- ness. Her convalescense allowed us to see them out Sunday, Next Sunday evening candidates for baptism will be immersed. The Third Sunday in May will be New Hope's great Home Coming Day. Will tell more later, Calvary Baptist Church. we . a ° | ‘Tae Sunday-school Sunday morning was opened with a large number on time. We are glad to know that the parents are taking such interest In the school, as to send their chitlren on time and to come themselves, If you are not too old we expect you ext Sunday, Nev. Riley was with us Sunday morning, and was repree senting the Imperlal Jubilee Sing- ers. , At 11:00 o'clock, the morning ser- pvices were started and our pastor preached a very inapiring scrmon, he used for Fis subject: “Peter fol- lowed afar off,” Lute 22:33, Every- lone eno; ed the service, os we always enjoy listening to our leader. | At 7:00 p.m, Mrs. Carrie Ander- son, President of the B. Y, P. U. opened, the Training service of tho church, after which the teachers took charge of their sections and dis- cussed an interestirg lesson. At 8,00 o'clock a lerge nimber wera ready and waiting to witness another great service en in a short wl -la the entire clurch was filled, and the pastor preached a very wonder- ful sermon from the 8th chapter of John, 22nd verse. Subject: “Lifting Jesus.” Everyone is invited to at- tend all services, Monday night May 10th, there will be a Literary Program given, and in connectién the “Ten Virgins,” will be rendered. Come early so you can get your supper at 5:20. Admission to the pley 10 cents. Kansas City Notes Last Sunday was a great day with all of the churches in Kansas City. The Mt. Zion Baptist church, pastor- ed by that young giant, the Rev. Moses Wilhams, D, D,, is on high grounds, and going on to success, He preached last Sunday a very strong sermon from the Book of Ezk. 1:37, “The dry bones in the Valley.” He made for himself a place in tho hearts of those that heard him. He was in- deed equal with the occasion. He had had his audience well in hand, and swayed them at times as the school boy would his kite, “The Rev. Webb is conducting a Meeting on Fifth and Torrest Sts., trying to establish a new church in that part of the Greater Kansas City. Revs, Moses Williams, M. C. Lewls, and C. V. Terry of St, Lou's, Mo., have shown an evidence toward help- ing him out, Dr, Willams has been delivering the sermons, while other ministers were helping out in other ways.- Rev. J. R. Richardson, D. D., pas- tor of Mt, Pleasant Baptist Church, now is known as the Boulevard Bap- tlst Church, is doing great good. His loyal and devoted members raised for the chruch last ‘Sundav, over $1000 in cash.,Dr, Richardson has one of the most beautiful church edifices in this state, and {s doing great and lasting good. The Tirst Baptist Church ,pastored by that pious Ismb-like man, our, most worthy president of the Kansas State Convention, Rev, W, A. Borren, D. D., has begun to move his great church, and, when he shall have com- pleted this great structure, it will be one amidst the galaxsy of churches that the denomination and the race will be proud of, for Indeed it is a fine edifice, located on Eight St. Kansas City, Kansas, Rev. D, A. Holmes, the intellec- tual giant in the Baptist pulpit, and one of our great pastors of Kansas City, as well as the great State of Kansas ard the country, {s also doing great things at the Metropolitan Bap- tist Church, Dr, Holmes is the Pres- {dent of the Twin City Alliance of Kansas City, Rev, Geo, W. Neal, D, D., pastor and ploncer of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church for 27 years, is bring- ing things to pass, as St is his usual custom. He has agreat church and congregation, and one of the great. est choirs in the country, a large Pipe Organ has been installed, Mrs. Bartell is the leader of this great choir ,a great developing talent i she. Rev, J. R. Robinson, B, D., of Pine Bluff, Ark., has been ealted to the pase torate of the Glen-Olive Baptist Church, Kansas City, he comes to us well and ably recommended, | Rev, L. G. Green of Ark. has start. ed for himself a Dfission for the pure | poze ef organizing a new church edi- fice in the old King Solomon Church edifice, that has been deserted by eer J. W. Clay, D. D, and his con. rregation farther_up on Third Street. | They have located and have a splef- did church edifice under way, I mean Dr. Clay has. Rev. Green had? bap- tizing last Sunday at the foot of Minnesota Avenue, he is now about rendy to organize a church, The Peoples Mercantile Company, colored, on Minnesota Avenue, is in- [eed doing a great business, just one month, and this was the first month for trial of their’ business, taken in | for the first month, enle of, goods: $3,402.40. Now, this ts for the sale of groceries only, and sold shares for the first month to the amount of $1,690. 70; making a grand total of business done that month $6,023.10, The bus- iness of this Colored Corporation is increasing daily, and the shares now are very cheap, and this is the last month that they will ke bought for $500 per share. Rev, M, C. Lewis, [now of this city has taken stock in said company and is one of the agerts for selling shares, see him, he is pre- pared to talk the matter over with you. Let all the colored people pull in this connection in one given direc- ton ) Rev. M. C. Lewis preached 3, able sermons for Rev. J, R. Williams last Sunday at the Rosedale Baptist Church, Rev, Williams had baptizing also Iast Sunday, covenant meeting and communion, Rev. Lewis preach- ed all three of the sermons, he fs a splendid preacher, and a strong Bap- tist. Rev. Lewis leaves today Sor Luneeton, Mayflower, Waverly and St Joseph, Bo, Tey. Burns, of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, is pushing along to- wards increasing and lasting success, he preached the Communion for the Glen Olive Baptist Churchlast Sun- day a week ago, while the Rev. J. F, Roberts, delivered for them a eplendid sermon in the morning. Trev. C. H. Doyle, pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church, Mo, side, is doing well with his work on 17th and Tracy Aves, * Rev, J. W. Craig, D.D.; of Alabama, has entered upon his great field of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church of Kansas City, his introductory ser- mon was delivered by Rev. Moses Willams, pastor of the Mt, Zion Bap- tist Church, and See, of the Twin City Alliance, and Cor. Sec. of the Kaw Valley District Association. Rev, S. C, Terry, D, D. the noted Evangelist of St. Louis, preached a splendid sermon Isst Sunday evening for Dr, Williams, ond will preach for Dr, MeNeal next Sunday evening and Dr, Burns next Sunday at- the morning service, | Mrs, Kittie McDonald of Great Bend, Kansas, has spent four weeks in Kansas City, visiting the bed*side of her sister, Mrs. Walsh, 1336 N, Third St.>who was taken Be- riously ill at church, but she depart- ed this life April 26. She leaves 3 sisters and one brother, and a host of friends to mourn her Joss. There was a short service was held at the home of the deceased, officiated by Dr. Mc- Neal, her pastor. I beg pardon, she left a devoted husband, also to take part in the mourning of his dear wife,| Mr, Walls and these devoted sisters didall they could for this dear sister,’ but it is God’a way of doing things | for the best, our loss is Heaven's gain, Mrs, Emma Lewis, the wife of Rev, M. C. Lewis, is on the sick list this week, but is improving, Mrs. J. F, Roberts has been on the sick list also, Mrs, Hannah Henderson, . ( Rev, M. C. Lewis has been invited to preach for Rev, Mosby, pastor of the Pennway Boulevard Baptist Church next Sipdiy evening, | Let The Star shine in yeur home, it will bring you great news of the country, read ami kcep yourself posts| ed with what the race §s doing here and elsewhere, ‘ 5 Dr, L, K, Williams, pastor of the 7 OR TRE econ ee a ee ae The Church of the Living God (C. W. F, F.) $37 Oakland Ave, Tam glad that I am able to give In a report for this week, but, the Lord flooded Kansas City, Kansas with a big rain. Bunday-school was Acauflfally ate tended and everything was carried out nicely, Rev, Cook preached at 21:25 a very short sermon Immediately af- set the sermon Elder Cook departed for St, Louis, Mo, and Jackson, Tenn., on a (15 'days business trip. Rev, B, M. Campbell 1s here carry- ing on a big revivial service. Rev. Campbell ts pastor at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In fale ground, he be- gan warring against sin here last Sunday, May 2nd, and will continue 10 days. | Elder Campbell will leave for Oma- j be Nebraska, tg beain a 3 weeks re- ;Vival, after which he will return home to Oklahoma City, to put on a big rally, Mey 80th. Elder Campbell preached for Rev. McNeal at the Pleasant Green Bap- tist Church last Sunday svening. Elder Green, a Baptist minister, who has been carrying the crowd for .3 weeks or more, pulled off a big baptizing last Sunday evening, about 60 candidates. The river banks were crowded with about 1500 spectators. The sick members are improving very nicely, Rev. M. C, Lewis, who is now re- siding at 349 Virginia Avenue, Kan- sas side, was over to visit his cousin last week, Mrs. Arch, of 7092 New Jersey Avenue, Mr. Preston Clay from Omaha, Nebrasha, Is visiting his sick wife ‘at 1216 Independence Avenue, K, C. Mo. “Arch Sure Shot Shampoo {s for Dandruff, itching, and the Scalp, makes the hair soft and glossy. Price 30 and 40 cents post paid. Write W. C. Arch,-709 New Jersey Avenue, K, cK The Lambright and Campbell Coat and Fuel Co., is selling shares rapidly at $500 per share. For further in- formation, write W. H, Lambright, 1620 N. 2rd St, K, C. K. . Btother L. B, Bassett and wife left last Monday night for Omaha, Nebraska, to make it their home, ‘The doors of the Church of God stand open for any thorough bred minister to preach. When you are in the City come and preach for us, so we can get better acquainted with each other. The Church of God is located at 337 Oakland Avenue, op- |posite Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Yours in Christ, ! W. C. ARCH, e 709 New Jersey Ave. K, C. K. 908 E, 13°H ST, 'THONE MARKET 6132 Meee, «4 . Ney ane A PaO Pua rl asa ces IDEAL GROCERY . hacer fare 525] Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices - J, W. THOMPSON, Proprietor, MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress, WICHITA, = = = « = * KANSAS. r ewe Se IMR. J. 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SAVANAH FAGENS, OWNER AND MGR., | ALTUS, OKLA. i | es ee ROSEN’S FRUIT AND VEGETABLE*MARKET All Kinds of Fruits and Vegetables, All Fruits Sold at Rea- sonable Prices, Every day and Sunday, 715 North Main Street WICHITA, — KANSAS, Office "Phone: Residence Phone Mkt. 2999, Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, AFTORNEY-AT-LAW 607 N. Main St. Notary Public in Ofice. WICHITA + - + KANSAS, ATTENTION ms VS GHTIZENS & VISITORS << WHEN IN—— ' FREDERICK, OKLA.,. . Ned Nabors. - will furnish you with first CLASS MEALS, do your TONSORIAL WORK, furnish you a FIRST CLASS PLACE to SLEEP, and TAKE YOU to ANY PART of the COUNTRY you may want to go with his BIG SERVICE CAR. 511 Daliah Ave. *Phone 309 EAT AT— I. W. RAY’S CAFE, “GOOD THINGS TO EAT,’ Tirst Class Meals, First Class Ser- vice and a Tirst Class Place Open from 6: a. m. to 12:00 m. LW. RAY, Owner and Mgr, 28 C Ave, Lawton. Okla, FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Spo Dy, By - wee ey “eS TAOS LODGE No, 10, Knight of Pythias meets 2d and 4th Mon- dav nights of each month. FREEMAN L, MARTIN, C, C. W. G, Curtis, K. of R & S. 3. E. Lewis, M. of F. J_A. Martin, M. of Exe, Imperial Co. No, 1,-K. of P, meets Istand 3d Monday. nights of each month. J. D, JONES, Captain, J0O3. GARRETS, Ist Lieut Hearty welcome to all sojurning Knights in proper standing. EP PETS AES SESS ES CES 1S sane ¢: INILE QUEERS} ar LY Gees He - ILE QUEENB I ox 5 — Arc? ie EN ( yes che 43 ee Fe eae” SA Veet aie Bf Y\ QZ l\ Be ‘i ‘ Ws a |6 : Z 1 AS Sill is A neem IrANcoaalh Lager Rite Ge So at A SENSIS og Z Bie 1 R f * a2 8 We ie y Nae Gee ae sigan P yd i f NG Mila toes Hat A fi iin Gua Ie | Ne (eer | Bi Zi im @ f $s AUT < a a a | ES ; PR re eee a PO ry i ¥ Deluxe Beauty Ned pcs i pete oy FREE ESE Vee NI. } jd a Rwesesr _f} J 5 X we a & + “My hai d ski ii . Miss Velvet Brown! vrstched conduica, Whey can you recommend?’ J ? “Try NILC QUEEN ti Th Pre BUSS als ines pees Noten cs tee ekin and hairon the merket today. | absolutely recam> |] mend them and will give your money back if they are % not as seprcsented,” { 9 " “Really, Velvet, th fine, . ie Cie Gent eee ot A ell the girls ore crazy about them.” . { apweevanvancetaeenceneevensumeasenerencancuncesvancancasceescemeas i KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY y. g 322 SOUTH CLARK ST., CHICAGO ~ } SL AIS AIS OCS OD EY Cee eee) ‘Whe World’s Finest Preparations For Halr and Skin, ‘ss Fur Sale at al] Dray Stores and Leauty Shope. 7 “ATTENTION! ; Don’t forget to stop in the Beauty Shop on North Main where you will be able to get all kinds of toilet articles, hair nets, hair goods of all kinds and a full line of hair dressers’ tools, We welcome you one and all, 507 N. Main Street, Mr, Cashier-Crouch, Props, Residence 212 B, Pine Res. ‘Phone Mkt, 3488-3 FRED CG, HELM ATTORNEY AT LAW* PRACTKCS IN ALL COURTS — OFFICE 6IS H main WOTARY In OFFICE "PHOS mut, He} Wichita, Kansas ——— AUTO TRUCK SERVICE Reslsence "Phone Mit 1°74 - - MITT/JONES BAGGAGE AND HAULING 902 East 9th Street WICHITA, - KANSAS, Meats and Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats 1152 N. Mosley WICHITA, KA WHERE LAWTON STOP CROWN ROOM BARBER SHOP AND B The Only Colored Barber Shop We Render First Class Service G. W. CHAM . 9 D. Avenue BARBER SHOP AND BATH IN CONNECTION The Only Colored Barber Shop in Town with Electric Clippers. We Render First Class Service, and rates are reasonable. G. W. CHAMBERS, Prop. 9 D. Avenue LAWTON, OKLA. COLEMAN'S TAXI SERVICE Quick Messengers AND Employment Agency CALL MARKET 1094 Stand 533 N. Main St. Hutchinson, Kansas. The K. of P. and Court of Calantheans gave a box social Monday night. Quite a large crowd attended. Rev. Dr. Gordon of Richmond, Mo., preached two very able germons at Second Baptist church. Though the weather was inclement, a very large crowd was present to hear this able Divine. Rev. C. C. Smith left last week for Cheyene, to resume his pastorate there. Mrs. Ransom of Wichita, mother of Rev. Mrs. Henderson, who has been quite sick, returned home somewhat improved in health. Mr. Poe Johnson will leave soon for an indefinite visit with his sister, Mrs. Swan Micheaux The sick of the city are: Mr. J. Cooms, Mrs. Mattle Power, Mrs. Anthony Brady, Mrs. Broadus. "O what tanged webs, we weave, when first we practice to deceive." If one's life is unhappy, it is better for that one to suffer than to cause others to suffer, for only are we martyrs when we overcome the temptation that so easily would beset us. Rev. R. C. Henderson preached morning and evening, though the rain continued a steady down-pour. Services were well attended. Madam McNaire, the Scalp Specialist, solicits the patronage of all ladies desiring hair work done. She gives treatment compounded by herself, and guarantee to grow hair on bald scalp. Sol Butler, hero of athletics of the Hutchinson H. S., the winner of scores of medals and cups in America and overseas, is home for a fortnight's visit with mother and sisters at 324 W. 13th St. The Rev. Dr. Gordon was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Renfo, at their palatial home, 624 E. 2nd Avenue Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson had as dinner guest Sunday, Mr. John Jackson. While in the city, Rev. Gordon is comfortably domiciled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brown, who are prominent Church, Lodge and Social workers of the city. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, State Missionary, preached a very instructive sermon Wednesday night at Second Baptist Church. The Second Baptist Church cordially invites you to all services, if you are a stranger in the city we'would be glad to receive you into our fellowship. It is as essential to seek a church home, as it is to look for a house to live in. We want the stranger within our gates to feel at home in Second Baptist Church.. Many comments are heard of the singing of H. G. Brown, the Gospel Scolist, hear him at Second Baptist Church, Sunday. When in Hutchinson, and thirsty for spiritual singing and soul-stirring sermons, visit Bethel A. M. E. Church, the doors stand alar to strangers. Rev. Hughs, pastor of the C. M. E Church, was at his post of duty Sunday; preaching an uncompromising gospel. Editor C. I. Lewis, of Hutchinson Blade, has made a careful count of the colored population which totals WICHITA, KAN. EN IN N, OKLA. AT THE MING HOUSE PATH IN CONNECTION In Town with Electric Clippers, ce, and rates are reasonable. ABERS, Prop. LAWTON, OKLA. WICHITA, KANSAS CHILDRENS' NURSERY. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and wan their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St., will take them at all sizes. MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON. 801 E. 17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1305,J. BRAZIL'S GROCERY Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. A RACE GROCERY WE DELIVER 'Phone Mkt. 3304 609 N. Mainfst Mrs. J. E. Whitlow SOLE AGENT FOR California Perfume Co. All Kinds of High Grade Perfumes and Toilet Articles. SEE ME Before Purchasing Elsewhere, I AM The General Agent Among the Colored People of OKLAHOMA CITY OKLA. MRS. J. E. WHITLOW, 'Phone W. 8906, 7 South Douglas St. Freeman L. Martin Claude L. Jones 'Phone D. 2583 'phone D. 5508 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 535 N. Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 WICHITA — KANSAS When in need of Barber Work, call in and see H. C. PRICE, OLD AND RELIABLE, will give any, information about REAL ESTATE; if you are in need of such here. Write or 'Phone, H. C. PRICE. 19 D Ave. 'Phone 1463 LAWTON, OKLA. Hourst 11 to 12 a.m. Office 'Phone Market 2999 2 to $1.30 p.m. Res. 'Phone Market 4216 DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER If you don't get me at my office or home Lull'me at MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE 'Phone Market 239 507 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas. 3,800 earning a wage scale of $50.00 a month which when put into circulation is a big asset to the merchants. So it pays to advertise. Promisland, Ark. E W. Pickard of Promisland, advises every man to pay his taxes, and be a citizen in the country where he lives, so as to demand more schools and better schools, for the time has come that we need men and women with an education, we are already where we are going, and haven't been anywhere either, but our children are just on their way, and we want them to go somewhere. In the year --- If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thouars. The best known remedy for Heavy ful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot-Iron Straightening. AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1914. Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and Guaranteed if you take a thorough treat- to every one. Trade. Terry, reasonable. A L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) and Scalp Treatment Registered 1906 Treatment will Destroy Germs and make this Guaranteed. If you take a Thorough Not Service to every one. I also teach Germs Reasonable. Agents Wanted. D. F. No. 3, Box 41, CARROLLTON, MISS. GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1914. Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment. Prompt service to every one. Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment will Destroy Germs and make the Hair Grow. It is Guaranteed. If you take a Thorough Treatment. Prompt Service to every one. I also teach the same. Terms Reasonable. Agents Wanted. B. A. HARRIS, R. D. F. No. 3, Box 41, CARROLLTON, MISS. J. B. Woods, Prop. D. Ave. Lawton, Okla 'Phone M The Gunkel-Novy Tailor Gunkel-Novy Hand Tailored All that Good Custom Tailoring Should Be Men all over the country are going to their local tailors asking that the tailor supply them with suits and overcoats that have been Gunkel-Novy tailored. These men have learned that the Gunkel-Novy name stands for all that good custom tailoring should be. This service is offered exclusively through your Merchant Tailor. FLEM FORT 912 13th Street Wichita, Kansas to the GR cal the natu soft and silky. sand flowers. T and Beautiful Hair to its H Price Sent by AGENT'S OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direction for Felling age Extra for Postage GORINE HAIR AND Register Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment make the hair grow. Guaranteement. Prompt service to every I also teach the trade. Te Mrs. Lela L. Outl 'Ph (Gorine Headquarter Olarine Hair and Register Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment the Hair Grow. It is Guaras Treatment. Prompt Service the same. Terms Reas B. A. HARRIS, R. D. F. No LEAKE'S Transfer and Baggage 'Phone Mkt 7794 Res 526 N. Water St .Wichita, Kans. Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength. Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER S. D. LYONS. GEN. MGR. 316 N. CENTRAL ST Oklahoma City, Okla. When in Lawton, Don't fail to look for J. B WOODS ROOMING HOUSE, BARBER SHOP, TAILOR SHOP, and Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Every thing first class. MISS A. M. TIPPINS, HAIR SPECIALIST TREATMENTS OF R AND SCALP, BEAUTIFIES THE SKIN. I make my own hair skin preparations. AGENTSWANTED. For particulars, write- Stop At MOTHERS ROOMING HOUSE Don't Forget to Call In THE KASHMIR BEAUTY PARLOR THE KASHMIR B When you are on North Main get, The Nile Queen Toilet article crimpers, hair nets and the best h We also carry vaseline, menti Marvis talcum powder, Nelson's hair pomade Cuticura salve, and Call in and see us. MRS. CSHIER 507 N. Main St. ASHMIR BEAUTY place on North Main St., where you seen Toilet articles, straighter ta and the best human hair go y vaseline, mentholatum. Love powder, Nelson's Hair Dressi icura salve, and hair growers us. RS. CSHIER-CROUCH, St. WICH Phone AW UNDER When you are on North Main St., where you will be able to get, The Nile Queen Toilet articles, straightening combs, tongs, crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in town. We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me talcum powcer, Marvis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Ada hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Call in and see us. 523 N. Main St. Auto Hearse and Calls Promptly Answ WICHITA, rse and Motor A omptly Answered Day Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA, KANSAS. JUST WHAT YOU NEED CALLING CARDS and INVITA- TIONS are written. Work guaranteed 'Phone Market 4114J 819 Eagle St. earned I-Novy all that doring Grocer Corner 12th --- 15 A Street BOOMING HOUSE In Room YOU ARE HUNGRY— Eat With Mother. I board by the day or week. ORTON, PROP., Lawton, Okla. Expert work-All Guaranteed *Phone Douglas 891 OHNSON'S AIR SHOP Main Street. -- -- -- KANSAS. BEAUTY PARLOR in St., where you will be able toeles, straightening combs, tongs, human hair goods in town. Tholatum, Love Me talcum powcer, a Hair Dressing, Elite and Ada and hair growers of the best make. R-CROUCH, Prop. WICHITA, KANSAS. AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Motor Ambulance vered Day and Night. KANSAS. TO COLORED HOME SEEKERS! Let Us Help You To Secure Homes. Can sell you Farms or City Property on Easy and Attractive Terms. IN A COUNTRY WHERE OPPORTUNITIES ARE GREAT : WHERE COLORED PEOPLE CAN ENJOY FREE ACCESS TO THE RIGHTS AND AS A MAN, WHERE SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES ARE THE BEST TYPE OF CIVILIZATION. Why Not Get You a Home in This Great Country? Just Write or Call at our Office and We will do the Rest. SPENCER AND MARTIN Real Estate and Loans. ed a visit from their daughter and RALSTON & BROWN. Grocery and Meats Corner 12th and Ohio Streets he thought they could make it over,' the engineer held his peace pulled the trottle and said, I think I can, so it is with the Negroes if we educate our boys and girls, I thiku we can make a race out of the future generation so I move that we wake up. can I get a second? All in favor let it be known by paying your taxes. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. Lawton, Okla. Phones: { Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1136 H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher 1241 Wabash Ave., Phone Mkt. 3130 W. S. MOORE, Assistant Editor. One Year ..... $1 50 Six Months ..... 90 Three Months ..... 50 One Month ..... 20 MOTHERS' DAY This is a day when everything that has animal life can take a part; if the change is given. When mother comes near, evey creeping thing smiles with an air of reverence, hope, faith and love; there is something within that tells the story and satisfies the soul—bidding it to fear not for my friend is near. Innocence looks pass into view our faces, and we try to express in her presence sweetness that will be enjoyed by a mother. Innocently we open wide our receptical abilities to take what she brings for her child and swallow in without thinking of harm or suffering, or thinking of her falling in her judgement. It is a precious thought to know that you have in this world, one, yes, only one who will be ready to stand by you at all times. Who is it that would not feel it their greatest debt of gratitude to celebrate Sunday as Mothers' Day? Suppose mother is dead, what a sad but sweet memory we can experience, and how we can go back into the depths of our store house, memory; and bring forth beautiful expressions ence made to us, and sweet smiles, and kisses that were lavished upon us, and then review with pride the many kind acts, and then think and fully realize that no one but a mother could have, or would have been so loving and true. Mother keeps creation from being a failure, and from her the nations of the earth are weighed and felt, from her soothing oil of joy and the love of God gets its best flow for the uplifting of humanity and the glorifying of God. She sweetens the world and gives rest to the toiler, makes the run-away feel her power by her incessant prayers and songs; and finally brings him or her to her knee again, to confess that 'I have done wrong, forgive me mother and I will pursue a new path, for thy sake'. The mothers' reins can not be broken by the wickedness of this world, they may be stretched sometimes to their fullest length, but they hold fast, hoping as long as there is life. Think on these thing, and hen out of your heart full of gratitude, turn out to church services Sunday, and take part and do those thing that will show greatest reverence to Mother. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held their Mass Meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday evening, as was the call of Vice President, Dr. G. G. Brown, and Christianly discussed the narrow spirit manifested by the Superintendent of Education to attempt to bar our children of the schools from taking part in the Play Ground Contest, and the duty fell upon Dr. G. G. Brown, J. A. Cowan and Atty. Fred C. Helm to serve as a committee to ascertain the cause and adjust the grievance of the 7000 Negroes of the city, who are loyal to every move of the city for the advancement of better minds, hearts and bodies. We are proud to state to the public that we have a Board of Education that is well enough developed to state for the right and give all mankind a fair show. Only one against eleven voted against our children taking a part; so the schools of the city are practicing with double energy to make a showing creditable to the race and to let the world know that Wichita is developing citizens for the future prosperity of America. THE SALOON PLAGUE - The saloon plague has gone from our mldst, we hope, forever, Prohibition may or may not prohibit. Suit ```markdown ``` Mesdames M. J. Jackson and Lillie Mae Moses who have been residing on N. Wichita, left for Kansas City, Mo., Saturday night. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED MIDDLE PRIZE FIRST IN SERVICE Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919 at Post Office at Wichita, Kane., under the Act of March 3, 1879. The writer of any article for publication must sign same whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication. your own notion about that. But, he who has lived in the large cities and noted at first hand, the havoc wrought by the saloon on our men and women must be deaf to all calls of decency, if he would want the plague spots to re-appear. We are willing to admit that the saloon was not the only place where one could drown their sorrows or exhilarate their joys. We will go a step farther and deplore the immense loss of income that has followed in the wake of saloon closing. But this can not take the edge off our happiness. The saloon is dead! Long live the chance to have the better thing! Now what is the "better thing?" The marking out of cleaner fields of business venture; the partaking of the higher essences of social intentions; and by these means get a strong grip on the broader purpose of the life about us. The saloon has gone and we are heartily glad of it. NO DEFENSE NEEDED The Negro needs no defense. Much less does he need to apologize for his present inability to digest the full significance of American life as outlined in the famed Declaration of Independence or in the more definite amplification of principle given to us in the National Constitution. We are not to be blamed because we live nearest to the evil influences of American society. Public sentiment and legal enactment co-operate to prevent our getting close to "better things" it has produced. Hence we are humanly guilty of doing the reprehensible acts which bring an appreciable measure of profit and comfort. And why shouldn't we do the things which procure and maintain social prestige and civic power to our "brother in white?" We see the vice king of yesterday, the society leader of today; we see the political boodler lifted to place of high distinction by the elements which are loudest in their proclaimings that we are venal, vicious vipers of society and therefore must of necessity be held on the lower planes. Why should we be blamed because we are apt to learn the object lessons presented to us with a degree of aptitude that is alarming in its aspects of thoroughness? Given a fair chance we venture the opinlon that there are those among us who possess the moral fibre to actuate the healthy social impulses of the nation. We are bound to rise in the social scale. Denied the best means to achieve our aim in this direction, we do the next best thing—get what we want and are bound to have. No defense is needed. What is good for the chicken is good for the duck. Lynching as a sport appears to be an all around joke with the other fellow dangling at the end of the rope or bound to the burning stake. Where is the artist who could paint us the picture of the nervous system of the fellow who could but didn't? If some person's brains were as big as their voices, what a surplus of intellect there would be in this grand old world of our. The years pass, but tomorrow is ever tomorrow. Desire is alright, but work is an eye opener. Not knowing is not ignorance. Unwillingness to learn is ignorance. Misa Nola Mayfield visited her home for a few weeks Kansas and has returned to Wichita, after having such a delightful trip Mrs. Bertha Fletcher was in the city during the week visit ing friend enroute to California from Kansas City. Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Wichita, is making a visit and business trip in the city. Dr. F. O. Miller transacted business with us Wednesday. Mrs. Thos. Fines has been on the sick list. Read The Star, its a race paper that you cannot help but appreciate. When a verdict was rendered in the Circuit Court-room by jurors in favor Rev. Cotton Boyd of Jefferson, Mo. He immediately dropped to his knees, and in a loud voice, petitioned the Lord to help the jurors, judge and others who had given him the verdict all proceedings in the court-room were ceased until Rev. Boyd had flushed his heavenly plea. We were glad to have Mr. Smith L. Rogers call by Wednesday afternoon. The G. L. A. Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. P. M. Bell and Mrs. J. E. Lewis hostesses at the home of Mrs. Bell. It was quite a pleasure to the Club to have one of their former members, Mrs. H. Harper of Los Angeles, Cal., as their guest who was greeted with a hearty welcome. Mrs. Harper made an excellent talk. A paper on Shakespeare was read by Mrs. P. M. Bell and several selections. A nice luncheon was served. Mrs E. Bowers is visiting in Kansas City. An entertainment was given at Garfield Hall on Tuesday evening by the Shriners. A guest party for for Miss Leona Robinson of El Reno, Okla., was highly appreciated by the young people at the home of Mrs. Freeman L. Martin, Evening of May 6. 1920. As usual they received a fine entertainment at this palatial home. Mrs. H. Brown was a business caller, Tuesday. Rev. B. Alard Smith was a welcome visitor Wednesday morning, glad to have you, come again. Tuesday evening, Rev. E. T. Fishback, transacted business with us. Business brought Messrs Sam Oliver and J. Wilson to see us laat evening. Look! Listen! Why not patronize Negro interprises, we sell our merchandise just as cheap, we handle the same kind of goods, we are just as courteous as the other fellow we appreciate your trade more than he does, we employ our own people, we are just as accommodating, why not help us to make places for your children when they shall have finished school? Someone please answer these questions. R. Ralston, The Grocery man, 12th and Ohio. There will be a meeting of the Tennis Club Sunday, May 9th, at 3:00 o'clock in the office of Dr. P. M. Bell, 601 N. Main St. Election of officers for the coming season will be held and every tennis fan is urged to be out and a special invitation is extended to all new players to be present Dr. P. M. Bell, President and Manager. Mr. Mack Brown left for Claremont, to try the baths for his health, and we hope that he will soon recover. Wm. C. Dungy, of the office force, expresses himself as being highly pleased at having been dinner guest in the home of Mrs. Margret Noland, his Kansas mother, Sunday. Patronize your race business houses don't forget them, some of us only visit their places when they are selling tickets for some entertainment. Mr. J. W. Jackson of Winfield, was in the city, Sunday, May 2. The Odd Fellows and House hold of Ruths attended their annual sermon with thee Lodge at Newton, Sunday. Mrs. S. E. Stacks left for Gainsville, Texas for a two weeks visit. Mrs. Clayton Duley of N. Water St., is reported ill this week. Some of the members of Uniform Rank who attended the annual sermon of the K. of P's which was held in Kansas City, were--Messrs John D. Jones, Maurice Jones, Joseph Garrett, Albert Martin, King, Al Hendersen, C. P. Edwards and quite a few others, all reported quite a nice trip. Mrs, J. P. Fields called to let us know that she failed to get last week's issue, we appreciate this and would be glad to have anyone notify us if you are not getting your paper. We were pleased to meet Mr. Robinson on last evening. Have you read or seen a copy of "Tomorrow" its a magazine of racial progress and deserves special mentioning, it is edited by Nahum Daniel Brascher of Chicago, 312 S. Clark St. The home of the Kashmir Chemical Company. The North End is proud of all of its Negro business enterprises, and very much so of our barber shop at 912 E. 13th Street, owned and managed by Mr. Flem Fort. Hutchinson, Kansas. Sunday was a beautiful day, the sun's brilliant rays, shone forth in splendor gay. Rev. J. H. Raimey of Great Bend, the pioneer gospel preacher, was a most welcome visitor at 2d Baptist Church Sunday, in former years he was pastor of Second Baptist Church, and indeed quite a large crowd were out to hear one of Zion's Spiritual sermons for our very souls were made to feel glad while he talked to us by the way. The reaper whose name is death, And with his cycle keen; Reaps the branded grain at a breath. breath, And the flowers that grow between: stole silently into the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Anthony of 729 East Indiana, plucked the fair flower from the garden of infancy to bloom in God's Garden of Love. Ola Mae Anthony departed this life April 28, 11:00 a. m., leaving relatives who loved her dearly, not to mourn her loss, but to be submissive to God's will. The forum met in regular session, an interesting program was rendered, one of the special features of the afternoon was the address by Rev. Henderson on "The National Peril of Our Nation," would that every seat had been taken and isle crowded to the door, for the address was one of the best ever heard in the city. Mrs. Frank Williams of Sterling, was honored guest of the forum, King a graduate of Cooper College from the Literary Department She graciously gave a reading. Messrs Don and Carl Kerns were visitors in our city from Sterling, Sunday. Quite and interesting program was rendered by the little folks of 2d Baptist Church at the B. Y.-P. U., services. The president is sparing no pains in an effort to make this service one of the largest of the church. Mrs. Wm. Kenfro, entertained a few friends in honor of her niece, Miss Isabel Smith of Dodge City. The living and dining rooms were artistically decorated in pink and white, the color scheme was carried cut throughout the serving which harmonized with the beautiful gown of the honored guest, the honored guest, those sharing hospitality of the hostess were Misses Raddick, Blanton, Richie, Haller, Anthony, Johnson, Renolds, Banks, Banks Mesdames Wilkerson, H. A. Brown, Paul Parkenson, E. E. Morris and Etta and Hallie Floyd. The K. of P.'s are making laborate preparations to entertain the Grand Lodge in July. The Junior Mission will give a tacky social Tuesday night in the lecture room of the church. Miss Mae Belle Banks, who is very efficient in teaching a business course, also dress-making is getting new pupils every day, the terms are so very reasonable until every uneducated colored youth should avail themselves of this opportunity of learning, not only the younger set, who have had all the advantages, but it would be a step forward for the older people, who were denied their learning to attend night school, the young lady comes to us as a graduate of two Colleges and is worthy of the support of every one wishing to prepare themselves to meet the demands of the hour. Services were well attended at the various churches many taking advantage of the beautiful Sunday. Miss Isabel Smith, who has been visiting her auntie, Mrs Renfro left Thursday, for Dodge City. BUSY CORNER BARBER SHOP FIVE BARBERS AT YOUR SERVICE Electric Clippers. Modern in Every Respect. CIGARS, TOBACCO and SOFT DRINKS First Class In Every Detail PHONE M, 6120 601 N. 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