Negro Star
Friday, March 18, 1921
Wichita, Kansas
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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE
VOL. 13 NO. 51
Negroes Take Care of Themsleves Tries To Base Trouble On The usual Untrue Story.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Springfield, Ohio, March 18.—
The attempt of a drunken policeman to maltreat a Negro who did not get cut of his way quick enough, when ordered to step off the sidewalk by the officer, caused the death of the policeman and about eighteen other black and white citizens last Friday night. Rioting continued through the night but quiet was restored in the early morning hours after the militia had been called to the scenes of strife and the streets fortified with machine guns.
It was in the early evening time when the fighting began. No one seems to have a clear idea of how the trouble started. It was confined wholly in the Negro district, where it began, and is believed to have had its origin in a series of minor clashes that have occurred between police officers and alleged rowdy Negroes during the past few weeks. The killing of the policeman was the culmination of these smaller fights.
Before the Friday night clash had continued for large crowds of whites joined the officers called to the Negro district to quell the rioting. The Negroes regarding the invasion of the district as an effort to punish them for the results of the riots of two years ago, resisted arrest and calmly engaged the police and their allies in the sanguinary street battle which lasted through the entire night.
Several attempts to dynamite homes of the Negroes were frustrated by them. One white man discovered in the act of placing a bomb near the residence of a Negro was roughly handled but was rescued by the police after a desperate battle in the course of which several combatants were severely wounded and as many more killed.
The police department declare that the origin of the trouble is to be traced to an attempted rape on a young white girl by a Negro several days ago. This is stoutly denied by Negro citizens of all classes who declare that the police have been assiduously seeking to create trouble in the Negro district for political reasons.
There has been no serious recurrence of the rioting since order was restored by the National Guard last Saturday morning. The public resorts ordered closed by Mayor Wescott are, in the majority of cases, still shut. There is no general fear that the rioting will be resumed.
Adds Another Case To His Record.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, Ill., March 18.-H. H. Patterson, one of the leading colored lawyers of this city, won a notable case in Judge Brother's court a few days since. On the 12th of September, 1918, Edith Jones, a seven year old colored child was instantly killed by a wagon owned by the McInnery Brothers. The jurv sitting on the case rendered a verdict of $7,500 in favor of the girl.
Seeing the President
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Saying the President of the United States of America is a privilege, any way you take it. It arouses varied emotions in any red blooded individual. It stirs up the wells of patriotism, and makes one say with Daniel webster. "Tnank God I am an American."
For a long, long time the President has been a man of mystery Not only was he inaccessible to the leaders of the party that placed him in power, the great iron fence that surrounds the White House were kept closed to visitors. To millions the President was a mere creature of the imagination, and that goes, also, for thousands who live in Washington.
On the fourth day of March, when the country editor from Ohio, Warren G. Hrrding, became President, the White House be- ja to function in tangible form. The first "big idea" to be acted upon was to "open wide the gates." That was an executive degree, but it was more, it was American and showed conclusively and effectively that things are different. It was like opening up the flood gates, and it has had an electrical effect on the popu-lace. The people feel "nearer to the government."
When Mr. Wilson and Mr. Harding rode along Pennsylvania avenue, on their way to the capitol, there was afforded an unusual opportunity for study in contrast. As you looked at Wilson, you thought of leicles; as you looked at Harding, you thought of flowers.
When, in the midst of 100,000 people Warren G. Harding took the oath that made him the head of the government, and you listened to his economically efficient and patriotically human in augural address, there was a spirit of just pride and enthusiasm. President Harding was saying the things as we ourselves would say them, and he was putting his thoughts in everyday language, with a delivery of eloquence and a bearing of becoming dignity.
When President Harding, with Mrs. Harding, returned to take control of the destiny of the White House as well as the destiny of the nation for the next four years, and as they rode along the historically famous avenue, surrounded by troops of cavalry, no real American could look at the man without feeling the conviction that there are none so high, if undeserving, who may escape justice; and there are none so low, if deserving, who will be denied.
You get the same impression on a visit to the White House. It was my privilege to have this experience. In his private office, as President of the United States, Mr. Harding displays no affection or haughtiness. I have seen him as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio; as United States senator from Ohio, and as President, and as from my human viewpoint there has been no change in the spirit of the man. He has grown in intensity of purpose, keeping progress it seems, with his responsibilities; and he has grown becomingly in presidential dignity, but he is yet very human and very American. On this presentation of fact, we rest our fact, we rest our faith in the future.
WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Mar. 18, 1921.
HUMAN APPEARANCE IS THE
(By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., March 18- Things will begin to hum in Washington in a short while. Something is going to happen. Just what is enveloped in haze. But turn in whatever direction one pleases, there comes the feeling that a chunk of happening is about to fail and strike someone on the head of his or her divers' aspirations. President Harding is charmingly an enigma. And it is out of this gracious, through baffling, attitude toward things in general, and the Negro in particular, that there arises a mist of anxious and somewhat watchful waiting by the folks "who did the work and decided the election."
There is going to be legislation on lynching presented to the next Congress. To the Associated Negro Press Senator McCormick of Illinois stated they will again bring up his bill which provides for a Commission on lynching, consisting of five members "to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate." The commissioners are to be without salary, except one member designated as Secretary, who will be paid $500 yearly. The commission would be authorized to conduct general inquiry into the subject of lynchings in the United States, and make a final report.
Senator Curtis, of Kansas, has another bill, which he expects to reintro luce that makes a penalty on the county in which lynchings occur. There has been some discussin about the constitutionality of this measure, but Senator Curtis stated to the Associated Negro Press, that in his opinion the sub-committee would find the measure constitutional. The sentiment against lynchings is not confined to any section of the country, and has grown with tremendous rapidity, so much so, that Congress cannot longer ignore action on this terrible crime.
What is going to be president Harding's policy with reference to the Colored American?" that is a universal question, and a very natural one. It can be stated on the very highest authority that President Harding is going to be President of all the people, and that he proposes to emphasize American citizenship rather than racial divisions.
There have been few things written on race relations that have been commented on in the newspapers as generally, and by the people at large, as the recent article by former President Taft on southern appointments. While it stands to reason that the President has not yet had an opportunity to give careful consideration to the subject of southern appointments, there is no record of any statement he has made up to date, or any inference, that he will pursue any new policy. As a matter of fact, it can be said with more certainty that he will not. "It is a situation where both sides must use good sense and common judgment," said one of the national leaders. Continuing, be said: "This is not to be an administration, that does not apply to all."
There seems to be widespread belief that the enlarged com-
NEW ATTITUDE.
mittee appointed to consider southern representation in the next rational convention knocks in the head the scheme of the "lilly white" and their followers, to wipe Colored Americans from the Republican political map. So strongly were the presentations of actual disfranchisement placed before the sub committee, that the Committee, as a whole refused to take up the subject at their last meeting. It appears now that the committee will take in the Negro rather than recommend a plan of elimination.
The Committee on Race Legislation" in the name adopted by the group of national leaders who met here during inaugural week and formally opened headquarters at 1216 Pennsylvania Avenue. Col Henry Lincoln Johnson. Robert R. Church and Charles A. Cottrill were named to select a permanent committee representative of all the States in the Union, with a view to backing and watching all legislation affecting the race. The enlarged committee is now in process of formation. In the meantime the headquarters, situated a little more than half way between the Capital and the White House and practically in sight of both, is functioning in a state of preparation, and a conferene center on momentous questinas of state Occasionally one may hear a gentle discussion of patronage Subject has been discussed less than ever before, and even the daily newspapers are commenting on the dearest of applications foa federal office as compared with previous administrations.
Among the big surprises is the group of prominent citizens who are not seeking federal appointment. This may be attributed to two things, at least. First, Federal salaries in comparison with the present high cost of living are not the most inviting. There was a time when the Federal employee who got $4,000 a year was "drawing down more" than ninety-nine and one half per cent of all the people. But today there are scores and scores of people in all parts of the country to whom $4,000 locks small. (There are many whom it yet looks large.) The second reason, therefore, is the fact that those who used to seek political wealth are now enjoying commercial wealth.
The White Law Hotel Serves As a Model For Other, Cities.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Washington, D. C., March 18
John W. Lewis, the propriator of the White law hotel, has been the recipient of many congratulations from the citizens here on the prospects he has given them of a big and modern hotel at Atlantic City. Of all the notable successes of this remarkable man, they say, this grad hotel, planned by him for the most popular summer resort of the colored elite of the country, is by far the greatest. A large number of reservations have already been asked for and, if present indications mean anything, Atlantic City will enjoy the best season in its history next summer. Mr. Lewis is busy preparing an elaborate program for the opening of his hotel.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
ATTY. FREEMAN L. MARTIN.
who is now located in St. Louis. Mo., 2220-A Market St., and by special information, we are able to tell his many friends that his office is a dream and already he is doing business. He has one case for Little Rock, Ark., involving $30,000.00. He will represent Noble Green at Independence, Kans, next week against
Two Years of Service
With the current release. The Associated Negro Press closes two years of seavice to the news paper of the country and to the people at large. What has been accomplished in that time very largely speaks for itself. Grabbing an idea and shooting it out into an untried field, through the co-operation of editors and the goodwill of readers. The Associated Negro Press has reached a standard of appreciation that is indeed enviable.
There is one primary cause of this, which we appreciate fully, and that is the promoters have in no sense sought to exploit themselves, or to take advantage of the wide possibilities of the service. The progress of the newspapers and the welfare of the people have been the twin guiding stars to which we have hitched our wagon.
It is our firm belief that we are now entering upon a new and greater era. If we have been faithful to the cause in the past, we promise to be no less so in the future, for certainly two years of untiring effort have given us a clearer vision of what is before us. We look to the future. May the Press of the country grow in power and usefulness more and more each day. The Associated Negro Press Claude A. Barnett, Director Nahun Daniel Brascher, Editor in Chief
Let The Negro Have Better Homes.
(By The Associated Negro Press) Hampton, Va., March 18, "For Negroes as for all other people, good homes mean better individual and community health and happiness," declared Miss Carrie Alberta Lyford, director of the Hampton Institute School of Home Economics, in her recent Atlantic City address on "Home making Needs of the Negro."
four lawyers. Let us pray that he wins. He and wife are now members of the Tabernacle M. Baptist Church of which Rev. S. A. Mosley is pastor with a membership of 1700. His resident number is 2413 Goode Ave. They want to be remembered to their friends.
dellared before the National Society for vocational Education. Miss Lyford said:
"Training in home making is the fundamental need for the girls and women of the Negro race. To secure better homes the Negro population must have betterpaid teachers with a wider vision, more through training, and more painstaking industry teachers with the ability to fir Negro women to do their part in the betterment of community life. The small cottage, similar in type to that in which the local Negro lives, must be provided at the school in order to furnish opportunity for the practice of housework according to the best modern methods and to instill a love for the well-kept home.
"Training in home making must not be limited to the young people in the schools if improved home conditions are not to be realized within a generation. Extension classed in home-making for housewives and continuation classes for industry workers must be provided Miss Lyford outlined the operating of the Negro organization Society of Virginia for securing better health, better schools, better homes and better farms.
Show Their Disapproval by Resolutions.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Atlanta, Ga. March 18, Tn ministers of this city have passed resolutions condemning the recent lynching by burning at a stake, of a local Negro for an alleged murder. The action of the divines was unanimous.
Crowds Seeking
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Sayannah, Ga., March 18. Large crowds of people attended the sessions of the Colored school of Method held here last week in the St. Paul A. M.
E. Church. L. J. White. Mrs
Flora Davis and Mrs Belle Holmes were among the principle speakers.
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Address was Well Taken
Newport, Rhode Istand, Mareh
11,—James Weldun Johnson de-
livered an address on the Haytian
situation here last Wednesday
night. The address was well re-
ceived by afarge and enthus
lastle audience, Mr, Johuson js
tourin.z this section of the country
asthe secretary of the N, A.A.
cP.
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Must Save the Girls!
Dy The Negro Associated l'ress
St Louis, Mo, Marea Il—
$200,000 for the establishment of
a muntelpal farm for delinquent
Colored girls is tne basis for the
summer work of the St. Louis
TYeteration of Colored Women’s
Clubs. At a meeting of the
Federation last Mouday night,
Circuit Court Judge Moses Hart-
mati made an address favoring
the plan.
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Thought of His Servants
(By The Assoclated Negro Presa)
Loutsvilie, Ky3 Maren 11—ur,
Muarens Liuds :y Cooper, a prom-
i .ent physician who died here re-
ceutly, left six bequests of $10
each to Colored empioyees. Two
others received a life im.erest in
twenty acres of farming land.
Will Have Their Own
Movie.
(By The Negro Asauiated Press.)
Dayton, Ohio; March 11—
JeFersoo Roberts and Moses C.
Moore, local Negro business men,
ace planing to build and operate
a motion picture for Colored peo-
ple, Land has been purchased
tocine purpose and building is to
te,in very soon,
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Damazed by Fire.
» (By The Associated Negro Press)
Loweaville, Ky; Maren 1l,—1'ne
Presbyterian Negru Mission was
Partiaily damaged by a serious
hre last Tuesday night, No lives
were lost. ‘Ine Kev, W. H,
Suepherd isthe superintendent
ol the mission,
Montana Is Hearing
Mr. Wm. Trotter.
(By The Nezro Associated Press.)
dutte, Mout; Mareh ll—
Wiliam Monrve Trotter, the Ne-
leader of Boston, Masa; is celiver-
{ny a serious of speeches in this
B.ate, His lecture on his Euroe
peon experiences during the re-
cent war was heard and applaud-
ed by a targe mixed audience,
Heexpects to be in this end of
tne country for several more
weeks,
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A New Welfare Club.
(Ly The Associated Negro Preas)
woutgomery, Ala; Marenll—
Lillian Dungee was elected Pres-
juent, Mary Berkeley of the Anna
M. Duncan Club, a colored wom-
en’s welfare organmizatian last
Monday night,
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Testimonial Reception.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
New York, March 11,—Uutor-
ed Ministers of Harlem honored
the Rev W, W, Brown pastor of
the Metropolitan Baptist Church,
with a big testimonial reception
last Monday night. The Baptist
Ministers conference managed
the testimonial,
a Se
. SUBSTITUTES—.
BY WM. PICKENS,
Tooffer a substitute is always
areal, tho an indrect and some-
times unintentional, tribute of
the rightful. ‘his is just as
good as the other is always an
unquatified acknowledgment of
the goodnessof the ‘‘other’’
Now we find that white men in
many parte of the South saying
to Colored menover whom they
have some advantage or In
fluence: ‘Jim, dont you Niggrahs
In thittown jein that National
Association for the Advancement
of the Nizgrahs. Those are
smart northern Niggrahs. You
all start an organization here of
yourown, and we Waite Lolks
will help you’,
*Ament They did not want you
ito organize anything fifteer
hours ag», before the National
association cane into existence;
‘but now as an offset (and a com-
plement) to that assoctation, they
are urging “our Niggrahs’’ to
havea local “society” and get
eupport of local ‘‘eentiment’’, as
if the Colored people all over the
South were not desperately in
need of something vastly superior
to the local sentiment,
But this fseunning, and a few
Colored men here and there are
“falling for it.’ Every educat-
ed white man knows that no
merely local organization of Tol
ored people, even tho it is etate-
wide, can have sufficient leverage
to lift Colored peopte vers far;
for the simple reason that the Ne-
groof one state can never laveu
permanently higher status than
the Negroes uf another, and espe-
cially of neighboring states. The
problem of the Negro is national:
local grains are deceptive.
There fy really no exclusive
problem fer ‘us and our Nig-
geahs.”? Whena black man is
burned in Arkansas, the black
man’s status is lowered in Missis-
sippi aad in Massachusetts. And
yet some Colorad men are fooled
and say: We don’t need the N,
A. A. C, P. here; we have a
“Welfare Loagic’”’ or a "Welfare
Union’’, which is being financed
by some local millionaire or ia on
the budget of the “‘associated
charities, ”*
This is bosh. In the firat place,
no such organization will ever be
permitted to interfere with local
prejudice andsentiment. To say
the least it can have little in-
fluence for good on the great
national and common Jnterests of
the Negru race, for which the N.
A. A.C, P. is working. In Are
kansas they are even proposing
to break up or outlay all Negro
secret. orders, because two or
three meinbers of one lodze are
accused of the heinuus crime of
attempting to help a brother
memher to escape from being
purned alive. He was burned
Anynow, but they are wrathful,
nyainet the audacity of the "a
organization’ of their owa Nig-
yrans who even tried to avert the
savage excution,
Another indirect compliment
from the Southern white brother
la his freqient reference to
‘smart’? Negroes of the North,
“keeping themselves in good po-
sitions’? by agitating for the
rights of Southern Negioes. This
{true, would be ahigh com.
pliment to all Negroes,
ltisa credit to those who ng-
tate; keptin good positiona,
The only hope of the American
Negrois strong national organt-
zation, ‘Beware of Substitutes!"”’
Plans to Make Scientific
Farmers.
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Nashville, Tenn; Maren 11,—-
Tennessee is tu lead ina general
Southern movement to give
Negro farmers scientific agricul-
tural training, Other Svuthern
states have signified a willing-
ness to join hands with this State,
Leading men and women here
feel that success will uttend the
effort.
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The First Negro as
Foreman.
(By The Assoclated Negro Press)
Burlington, N. J.. Match l1,—
Asa foreman ofa jury in the
Burlington County courts, last
week, Edward Lane enjoys the
disitnction of being the first man
ofthe Race to be honored In
thia section of New Jersey if
notin the entire state,
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Negro Farmers Show
Sign of Greater Things.
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| (Dy The Assoctated Negro Presa)
Marshall, Texas, March 11,—
Dr. L. K, Williams of Chicago
was the principal speaker at the
East Texas Negro Farmers’
Conferencethat was held here
lest week. The session contin:
ued three days,
A movement has been start-
ahereto Inaugueate among the
colleges in the state asystema:
tlestudy of the Negro Question.
M.C, Newbold, asentot rural
schoul is the originator of the
idea, He velieves his plan wil
be uddpted,
Trying to Place Ex-
President Wilson.
Any effure whitnattenmprs €)
fix Woodruw Wlison’s place in
American history, at tnis time,
will fail, ‘Tne place that tnany
ofus have in mind for him
may be toa low oe it may be
toy hign, The forces that put
into the foreground of one of
the crucial periods in the life of
tne Repuvlic have loatsomething
of their iutensity in spirit and
‘weare now being urged to situa-
tions of mormatey that wall re-
shape our viewpuints and soften
our judgments. And yerit
woulu be an extremly difheult
matter to trace to his admin-
istration theorigin of any coz
structive, practical bitof state-
erate, Exceedingly eloquent in
its presentation of sociatistic im-
putations the adminstration of
the twenty-eizhth President has
been woefully hesitatingane
weak in its appheatiun of princi-
plesto the inexorable exizen-
cies of the flux and flood of pre-
seuteday social incunation, A
distinct teniper of international.
ism-the internationahsm which
brings wider acquaintance with
the custums, qualitles of charac-
ter and social stamina of the
scattered vasieties of social or-
ganizations throughout the world
hascome withintherange of
our life experience and we are
fluttering and fuming ina frav-
tic search for solutions, Mr.
Wilson has not itluminedou r
pathway. Idarenot question
his ability todo so but, certain.
ly, I havean unquestioned nght
to puint to his failure in this con-
nection, Failure, however, is
not always un unfailing sign of
nonachievezent. Perchance the
times were not as ripe for rce
tion asthey were for pieach-
ment. Ifso Mr. Wu3on was
fully justified in leaving the Na-
tiun’s “Race Problem” precisely
where he found it-uncolved, tane
talizing and strife-provoking.
[cis a real pity that wecannot
dissociate the “‘Ruce Problem’?
from the Natiunal Problen, For
us stressingly impressive asthe
World's social problems stand {n
our presence, We can not ecape
the equally impressive fact that
we must be nationally suund and
empact before we can safely
tuke on the responsibilities of
binding international relation.
ships. Anintelligent, progres-
sive Negru citizenry in the State’
of Georgta is mure clearly relate |
ed to the healthy developi.ent of
Amerioan ideals than improbable:
rehef fur Christian Amenia from’
the unprintable barburities of
Mohameden Turkey, Mr, Wil-!
son Was admittedly incapable of
lifting himself out of the nar-
rower restrictions of the Ameri: |
can social interpretation of the
orguni¢c impulses of the purpose:
of Democracy, Hence, as a
stuteman, he was a failure, This
estimate can tot he accepted, |
justly, us final. Yet the tempta-
tion is very strong to remember
that the largest figure inthe
history of the Republic-Linculn-
holds firmiy to his high plece be-
cause his fame resta on the bed
rock of social emancipation-the
very soul of the truest being of
Democracy, However, may | not
ddd my extreme desire that
Woodrow Wilson’a last days
may be his best and his lungest?
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The Mercer University
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Yoc Bloom has been taid to
rest on the banks of the Pemul-
gee, It may interests’ou to
know that Doe Bloom was the
“aged darkey’’ who shed, for
a
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'Phone Market 239
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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.
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'Phone Market 6128.
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Registered 1914.
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A Full Line of Eatables. Low Prices. Confectioneries, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Lunches and School Supplies. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HOT TOMALAS. J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA. KANSAS.
Confectioneries, Ice Cream, Cold Drink
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801 E. 17TH. STREET
'Phone Mkt. 1305.J.
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'Phone Market 3304
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Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST-CLASS We are in shape to take the worry off of you by making all arrangements.
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MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY
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These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today.
Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1164 523 N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKING
THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA, KANSAS.
Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA. KANSAS.
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JOHNSTON BROTHERS
Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats
Prices Always Right
1152 N. Mosley
BLUE GOOSE CAFE
Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Always Right 1152 N. Mosley
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T. H. ELLIOT, Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M.,
Until 12:00 P. M.
Is now under new management and Guarantees
to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money.
Sunday Dinner a Specialty.
513 N Main Street Wichita, Kansas
MARKET 1094
COLEMAN'S
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Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos
AND
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Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS
Is now under new management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money. Sunday Dinner a Specialty.
MARKET 1094
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AND
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Day 'Phone M. 6123 505 N. Main St.
Night 'Phone D. 742W
536 N. Water St.
PRICES REASONABLE
Leake's Taxi &
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M. LEAKE, Prop.
Office 'Phone:
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Residence 'Phone
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501 N. Water St.
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507 N. Main St.
Notary Public In Office.
WICHITA • • • KANSAS.
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501 N. Water St.
Office 'Phone: Residence 'Ph
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501 N. Water
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
507 N. Main St.
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The Eight Hour Per Day system unreal to the mind and the imagination is puzzled at the material left to begin new business; sometimes the distance traveler is awfully rough, discouraging and disgraceful, but it was a part of the journey and God only knows why you come that way. These are the thoughts that come to us as we read in the Cherryvale news a copy of a "Public Sale in 1850" in
In place of that woman on the School Board, who thinks that all rsons are not created equal and she is only there to keep the Negro back, should be some one of the siv thousand Negroes in the city to show in a Christian like way that the race should have a fair chance to develop into full round Americans, proud of the government that gave them a chance. The Christian white man nor the Negro race needs no more of the doctrine of one man up and another man down, because, "we rise by lifting others" and the votes both white and black should have only people on the Board, who mean to give every human being a chance. Are you ready to vote? If not, get ready at once and let us put her off and put a representative on of our race; there will be many things tabled and soft fuddled, if we are fairly represented. Don't sleep, the interest of your children away, get busy and let us get the results.
It Is Essential to See From Whence You Camp.
The best way to tell the nistance you have come is to look back over the past and see the dimness of the objects behind; see how they grow
LOCAL NEWS
Mrs Mary Griggs who spent several months in Kansas City, has returned home.
Mrs. N. Howard after an extended visit in Chicago and Kansas City, returned home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Roberts of Wellington, were visitors in the city Sunday.
Mrs Geo. Payne and Miss Irene Tidwill, were visitors in the city Sunday, from Newton.
Miss Milda Robinson has returned from a visit to Hot Springs, Arkasass.
The G. L. A. Club met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ora Carter. An interesting program was a feature of the afternoon a paper." The Oid Book and the New Boy," was read by Mrs. Ella Sandford. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. R, H. Todd.
Mrs. Lou Bramlette of Tenn. arrived in the city on a visit, with her sisters Mrs. Harriette Lewis, of 830 N. Water, and Mrs. Mary Parks.
Mr. Wm H DeLyle of Hutchinson, was in the city today and called out to see us. While here he left his subscription for one year. Mr. DeLyle is President and Inventor of a Corporation known as the Windmill and Pumping Jack Co.
Mrs. M. Johnson of 1320 N. Main has been very much indisposed for the past month; we are glad to announce her improvement now, that she is able to be up and about a little
Miss Faye Oliver transacted business at the office one day this week
Mrs. F. O. Miller and Mrs Wynn called by the office Wednesday morning.
Rev. J. H. Foster of Los Angeles was a visitor to the office Wednesday evening.
Mr. Standfield transacted business at the office Thursday evening.
Lawyer Spears transacted business at the office Thursday evening.
Rev. S B. Butler ran in to see us a few moments of Tuesday.
Mr. J. W. Wilson entertained
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unreal to the mind and the imagination is puzzled at the material left to begin new business; sometimes the distance traveler is awfully rough, discouraging and disgraceful, but it was a part of the journey and God only knows why you come that way. These are the thoughts that come to us as we read in the Cherryvale news a copy of a "Public Sale in 1850" in other columns of this paper this week where one human being talks about other human beings like he did oxen and other farming implements; where men were called "nigger bucks" and women called "wenches"; and work tools called "nigger tools and whip;" in fact human beings were lumped in with all the other farming implements and given the most disgraceful names. When you read that piece you will get a small vision of the distance we have traveled in 71 years. Just think of it, in that same state now are some of as talented and wealthy Negroes as there are whites, who have discarded all the white slave masters' disgraceful manner of handling him and were able to see beyond all this, a future for himself, and forgetting those things behind him, he is pressing on until those things look like fairy tales or simply experiences to base our imagination for greater things for the future, there is no sign that a ball is dead when it can bounce higher than the force that cast it down everytime. Now is there any signs that the Negro race is a dead race, when it can bounce out from under such horrible things into the marvelous light of property, notoriety and citizenship? He/now stands shoulder to any man, the only thing lacking is not on his part, l. e., "A Chance."
his guests, Mr. Russel White and Mr Robert Amiker at the home of Editor and Mrs. Sims Thursday evening. Messrs White and Amiker are very much pleased with the office and thinks we are doing wonderful work.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends for their many kindnesses extended to us during the illness of our beloved brother and son; and also when the end came, for the beautiful floral offerings.
Pearl Deemer, 115G Wabash Ave.
Mr. B. H. Neely de'ayed his stay a while with us Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Neely, who has been ill for some days, is improving.
Come dressed in your school day clothes next Monday night, March 21, at Massonic Hall where there will be a real school day party.
Mr. Chas. Amiker became a member of Eiks Club last week.
Mr. G Scott of Topeka, Kans. was in the city on business this week.
Miss Gertrude Avant and mother, of Topeka Kans. visited Mr. and Chas. Hamilton 520 Riverview this week.
Mrs. Corine Bottis Brown has opened a jogery shop at 507 N. Main St.
Mrs. Anna Brown of 520 Riverview has been on the sick list this week.
Rev. J Reeves of Eldorado, and Mrs. F. Bates were in the office Saturday on business. Mrs. Bates and Rev. Reeves both lie in doing business on the spot. They are some of Kansas business characters too
Mrs. Thos Fines will leave Saturday for Little Rock, Hot Springs, Pine Buff, and Fort Smith Ark to enjoy her rest days with friends and relatives. Mrs. Fines is one of the accomplished women of St. Paul A. M. E. Church and thoroughly known for her excellent talent as a singer and social asset, we hope for her a pleasant trip and a safe return. The funeral of Robert Deemer,
son of Bro. Jeff Deemer who died Monday morning at 4 o'clock was held at St. Mary's Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m Rev. Douglas officiating assisted by Rev. E. T. Fishback and Rev. J. R. Ransom It can be well said that this was one of the most impressive funerals that was ever held in St. Mary's Church. We are told that the young man professed a hope in Christ prior to his death. Praise be to God for this. Many beautiful floral offerings fairly hid a very beautiful White Casket. He leaves to mourn his demise a father, mother, three sisters and one brother We all share the bereavement of the family But just to think a few short days will mark the out going of us all
Anderson Undertaking Co. a charge of this beautifully handled funeral services.
The Bachelor Boy's Club gave their first informal party at Macsic Hall Friday evening, March 7th. If smiles are any indications of pleasure everyone was entertained. Many friends were out and from the operation of an "old timer" who has seen a few things and the National Capital, one could have easily ingined oneself in New York or Washington. The Bachelors are very happy to have had such a wonderful success on the first effort at entertaining. It is understood that the Boys are planning something absolutely new to Wichita.
The John Brown Literary Society held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening at the St Paul A. M. E Church. There was a large attendance and a splendid and entertaining program was rendered by the pupils of the 6th Grade of the L'Ouverture School under the direction of their teacher Miss Foutze to whom much credit is due for the capable manner in which they were trained, and performed their parts on the program. Both teacher and pupils were highly complimented and received a standing vote of thanks from the society. A good program is arranged for next Tuesday evening including a debate, music, budget by Miss Bernice Cooper and other numbers. Everyone is invited to come out.
CITY CHURCHES. Calvary Baptist.
Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Sunday will be Children's decision day. Send your little folks out. Morning service—preaching 11:00 a. m. Junior B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m. Senior B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Come out young folks and help swell our membership. Night precaching 7:30 p. m., Rev. S. B. Butler pastor. Strangers are cordially welcome to worship with us.
Morning sermon, Theme: "The time of seperation." St. Matthew 25:31. A vivid portrayal of the coming of Jesus; the great seperation of the goats and the sheep.—Did you ever see a sound minded person who did not want to live? It is instinctive for us all to love life. When the Son of man hung on Mt. Calvary, pleading with His Father to remove this bitter cur so litt is with the human family, none are seeking death as long as they can live but it is surely coming and so is your Savior and will you and I be ready to meet him? That is left to us alone and then comes the seperation from these loved ones we know here and none of us can take any one with us. When the great book-keeper balances your and my account how will He find us?
Night sermon—Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ you shalt he saved Acts 16:31. Believe—Belief—are the two most pardonable sins in our lives. Unbelief has caused more roule to die and go to hell than anything else in which we come in contact. Unbelief keeps us from being good Christians; unbelief keeps men from coming to Christ and very often causes them to be lost. Personal feelings are too responsible for a lot of good we could do in our community, in our city, in our church, in our homes. Church members claiming to be Christians and having no desire to save souls are missing the mark for the most endearing words in the Holy writ are said about the soul-saver. You who feel that you are not your brother's keeper will die and go to the bar of judgement with the blood
of men on your hands. Don't let this happen to you. The Bible tells me, you and all Christians to go out in the hedges and highways and save men's souls. The only opportunity a Christian has to prove the prestige they have with their neighbor, their friends, is by leading souls to Christ.
REVIVAL SERVICES
Started at Calvary Baptist Church
Tuesday evening March 15th, 7:30
1 p.m. Devotionals are in charge of
the Mission Circle. This revival will
not be conducted by a Moody,
a Gypsy, Billy Sunday or a Mel Trotter,
but will be conducted by our
own Rev. S B. Butler, one who more
thoroughly understands conditions of
this city than all the other big men
we could bring here; so this year
the free will offering we have been
giving to others will be given to our
Shepard and all of you who are
interested in your own souls' salvation
will be present.
The Pipe Organ is about to be
installed.
The sick are Mesdames Ike Pqrter,
Smith on Water St. Mother
Butler, Mother Johnson on N. Main,
New Hope Baptist
"The Lord's Supper," our general theme in Sunday-school, March 13th, disclosed a scene of love, pathos, and the mind of the Master.
Great truths, clearly taught, bounded in the sublime, spiritual sermon delivered by our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback, Sunday morning, text I. Tim. 4:3, subject:—"The call of the Master, Force of the Race." All who were present enjoyed the B. Y. P. U. lesson on Pure Religion. Expressions from participants brought out the worth and beauty of proper service and a clean life.
The congregation at the evening service listened attentively to a soul-stirring sermon by our pastor. He used the following text and subject: 2nd. Cor. 6:1-10. "The Peculiar experiences of the Christian Ministry." Mrs. Lula Chism, an aunt of Mrs. Benton Harris, died last Monday, after an illness of two days only. May God bless the bereaved ones. Mrs. Salona McGee is not improving as rapidly as her friends desire. Mrs. Rachel Martin has recovered from her recent illness. Mr. Henry James is suffering from an attack of the "grip." Mrs. Morgan Robinson is ill.
Mrs. Morgan Robinson is ill.
Mrs. Mary Mitchell is slowly recovering.
Mr. Hiter (Mrs. C. Tilman's uncle) on account of whose illness she was called to Pueblo, Colo., is very much better.
St. Paul Notes. March 6th.
S. S., 9:45 a. m., F. C. Helm, Supt.
Sunday was a high day in Zion
beginning with the Sunday-school,
attendance 52. Collection $2.28.
Banner classes 4 and 9 a tie and
No. 12 Junior Fanner Class. Visitors
2. Mrs. Anne Layard and Mother
Downir: of Newton.
Devotional with Scripture lesson, Matt. 10:16:42. Announcements by the pastor, he then introduced the speaker, Rev. E W Smith, P. E. He chose text from Matt. 26:44, subject, An hour of sore trials. He gave his hearers a wonderful sermon. Some of the many things said were—Mary, one of Christ's friends spent perhaps all she had for ointment and anointed His head and feet in preparation for IIs burial. While we wait 'till our friends are dead, then we cover them with beautiful flowers. Let us awake and give a part of those flowers while one lives. Mary with her love and Judas with his deceit makes the contrast. The pastor can no more take the whole church into everything than could Jesus the whole 12 with Him to pray. Eleven went as far as the brook and there He left all but three and a little farther He left these to watch while He went and prayed; and many more good things he said. Invitation—one accepted. M. M. Collection 61c.
At 3 p.m., the P. E., introduced Rev. W. M. Enyard, our pastor at Newton, the speaker of the Dr. He spoke in high estimate of Dr. Ransom as his father in the ministry and as father of the grand old 5th district and announced his text from Matt. 47:27; subject, The Savior of others, not able to save himself. He began by saying, The Sacramental Service is ooe of self-examination; he also told of the great love Our Father had or has for the world for He gave His only Son to suffer and die for our redemption. Jesus wants us to do as He tells us; we may not be able to see our way but just go on as He tells us and He will open a way for us. At the conclusion of the great sermon, many were heard shouting an giving God the praise. Our minds were carried back to olden times; 119 bowed at the alter and took of the Lord's Supper. Monday night was our 2nd Quarterly Conference. Song and prayer by Bro. W. A. Albough.
The reports of all departments
were fine and as follows:
Raised by trustees ..... $359.84
Sunday-school ..... 66.81
Stewardesses
Mite Missionary
Endeavor
Choir
Stewards
Quarterage by leaders
My God lead on His Zion.
Mrs. E. W. Smith, Reporter.
Sunday-school 9:45 a. m., F. C. Helm, Supt. Our hearts were made glad to see so many cheerful faces present to learn of Him out of His Word. Attendance 96. Collection $1.42. Banner classes Nos. 9 and 10. At 11:00 a. m., the Christian worship was opened by singing: "Holy, Holy, Holy." Scripture lesson 31st Psalm. Mits Missionary collection 95c. The Pastor then rose and chose as his last Israel 91:19; subject "The reservation of the special goodness of God." He said among the many things "there is so thought more dourful than that of the goodness that is only enforced by the people of God. Not only those that hide the names in their containers with a great total fear but more that fear God before the souls of men. The God before the souls of men. The fear of God is frequently put as religion. There is but one living God without body or parts and many other good things were said." Invitation, one joined. Collection Trustees $19.29. Etudtion $4.61. Total collections for a. m., S. S. $4.42, M. M. 95c; making $29.27.
15th Street M. E.
The Literary at the M. E. Church pastored by Rev. Geiger, was entertained by Miss Ruth Kelley and her junior class on Friday evening, the 11th. The program was enjoyed by many. This was little Miss Kelley's first effort. Her program was short, but well brought up.
Those on program were:—Maude Eva Tucker, Alma Williams, Edith Deemer, Sylvesta Tucker, Earthel Williams, Ruth Kelley.
We wish Miss Kelley great success in her next effort which will be April 17th. You are always welcome at Rev. Geiger's church, come and help the little ones to succeed.
St. Matthew C. M. E.
Lnst Sunday week, March 6, was quarterly meeting day and a glorious time was had. In the morning we began with a lively and inspiring Sabbath School to which several were present. The Elder J. E Brown, P. E. prescheed a wonderful sermon at eleven o'clock public worship service. Both afternoon and night services were well attended and a spiritual newness tendered all.
Last Sunday, March 13th was marked as the actual beginning of our construction days since last conference. All our services were well attended with fair contribution for inclement weather. The time is fastly coming when we shall prove to you that the world moves and so do we. Better come out and see what we are about to do. Don't forever be one who just sits back and reads—Come, and see.
Next issue of The Star will contain the full details.
Remember—Whenever you see a real, true, good move, get into it and be one of the "mainstays."
H. H. Briley, Church Reporter.
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
The N. C Cleaves Literary Society department held a most interesting meeting last Thursday evening at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church. The features of the program was the spelling match; and the duet by Misses Ruth and Neva Duke. At the next meeting Thursday, March 24th we will be entertained by an all star feature programme with the small admission fee of 10c "One Dime." If you are approached by some of the young lady members of the Literary Society for a nickel or dime or quarter to aid the Mysterious Pot Fund please kindly contribute. We would state details here but it is impossible; the girls will explain fully.
Cherryvale, Kansas.
(Below is an article published in the Cherryvale Daily Republican paper:)
"Public Sale in 1850"
A public sale in Kentucky in 1850 was advertised as follows:
Having sold my farm and intending to move to Missouri, I will sell at public one mile West and four miles South of Harrisburg, Ky., on September 26, 1850 the following described property to-wit:—One buck nigger 25 years old, weight 210 lbs; 4 nigger wenches from 18 to 24 years old; 3 nigger boys, 6 years old; 13 nigger hoes, one pine sled, 6 yokes, of oxen well broke, 10 ox yokes with hickory bows, 2 ox carts with six inch tires, one saddle, 3 double shovel plows 10 and 12 inch, 25 one gallon whiskey jugs, 100 gallen apple cider, one barrel of good sorghum, 2 barrels of soap, 2 barrels of kraut, one extra nigger whin, 2 tons of tobacco two years old. Sale will start at 10;
KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET A SUCCESS.
A wonderful feast of knowledge, talent and catables were the scene at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last night. It was edifying to the mind and uplifting to the soul.
The well trained choir opened with an anthem: "A Little While," which was charming in its melody. The orchestra surprised everyone with the rendition of such fascinating music Dr. R. C. Henderson of Hutchinson, proved that he still holds his own as an orator and thinker, sweeping the 400 or 500 hearers at will. Mr. Harry Thomas of Hutchinson, rendered a tenor solo, that was a credit to any rage and proved the talent of the singer. Many adjacent cities were represented in the audience and Special talents were exhibited in the solos by Mr. Howard Jones, Miss Verna Hall and Mr. Sam Jones. We feel so proud of them. Rev. S. B. Butler and E. T. Fishback raised their standard of influence and power higher in their toasts, which were wonderful in thought, so declared the audience. The literary side closed with a most harmonious anthem by the choir: "Ethiopia."
Through a system of organization between 400 and 500 enjoyed a feast of the delicacies of the season.
Administrator's Notice!
SEDGWICK COUNTY )
In the Probate Court in and for Said County:
In the Matter of the estate Joseph R. Dunson Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Joseph R. Durson, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State forsaid, dated the 12th day of March, A. D., 1921. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after date of such letters they shall be forever barred.
J. W. Spears, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph R. Danson, deceased. J. A. Spears, Atty March 12, 1921.
Attest:
G. W. C. JONES, Probate Judge.
terms cash. I need the money.
Col. H. W. Johnson, Auct.
Bill Crawford, Clerk,
Joe Cooley, Owner.
Mr. Ed Redden of North of town was a Sunday visitor in Cherryvale
Mrs. Bessie Ratchiff was brought home Thursday by her Sons Millard, she is getting along fine. (the reporter made a mistake, Mrs. Ratchiff was shot, but was struck with some kind of a weapon, making a hole in her jaw as long as a match, breaking off one of her jaw teeth.)
Mr. M. Ratchiff, Mr. N. Hutton, Mrs. Jennie Middleton, Miss Joc-Willie Jones were in Parson, Sunday, visiting.
The B. Y. P. U., is getting on up the road. Our Sunday lesson was very, very good; subject: "Washing of Regeneration." (the 6th) Old Deliable was entitled to the banner having the most collection. B. Y. P. U. Collection $1.80.
The revival at the B. B. Church was very successful, having 10 converts for baptism, which will take place Sunday afternoon at Independence. Miss Nellie Roberson is up again after three weeks of illness.
Miss Nannie Roberson was at home Thursday, visiting parents. The II. II. A. Club met Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of the Vice President, Mrs. Jennie Middleton. After business session, needle work on middies was rendered for one hour. Afterwhich, Mrs. Middleton served a dainty uncheon Next meeting Monday, March 14th. Seven members present with one joiner, Catherine Jones. The meetings Sunday were all soul stirring as that was covenant day. Sunday afternoon was a meeting for all especially the new converts. They surely talk strong; we older Christians will have to ask Our Father for more strength.
Sunday, night's sermon was soul-stirring also; subject, "The Heavenly Footsman." Bro. M. Berry joined in the Christian army Sunday afternoon and was baptized the 2nd Sunday. We are glad he identified himself and enlisted in this army before too late. Collection $11.50 from envelopes, $11.44, total $23.24.
Sunday School Record Books now complete $100