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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.14,No.2, MINISTERS CALL RACE TO SPECIAL SERVICE TODAY Under the auspices of the Wichita Colored Ministerial League, Rev. J. R. Ransom, D. D., President and Rev. B. C. Rannavalcnn, Ph. D., Secretary, a special religious service and program will be rendered Sunday, April 30th, 1822, at 3:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, for the purpose of observing "Law Observation and Enforcement Sunday." All social, civic fernal and religious organizations of the theory have been invited to attend the affair in a body. Organizations which are to move in a body with the ministers to the church will assemble at the Water Street Y. M. C. A. Building at 2:00 to 2:30 p.m., Sunday. All Colored Ministers of every denomina- tion in the city, are requested to meet with the Colored Ministerial League in an executive session at the Water Street Y. M. C. A., at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, and move with the organizat ion to the church. Organ Prelude, Mrs. Ora Carter. Invocation, Rev. Walton Brown. Cong, Union Choir. Introductory Remarks, Rev. E. T. Fishback. Instrumental Solo; Miss Dorothy Sinis "Measures to Prevent National, State and Local Racial Disturbances" —Rev. J. R. Ransom. Rev. J. E. Douglass. Solo, Mrs. Myrtle Letcher. "Attitude of the Women of the Face Towards Law and Order"—Mrs. Mildred Freeman, Mrs. P. M. Bell, Rerding, Mrs. Corine Bettis Brown. "The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People; and Its Work for Law Observance and Enforcement"—Hon. W. A. Bettis. Song: Union Choir. "Fraternal Organizations As Promoters of Law and Order"—Dr. F. O. Miller, Hon. John T. Shinneth. Solo, Miss Nettle Fay Oliver. "Colored Professional Men As Promoters of Law and Order"—Hon. Jas. A. Spears, Dr. H. T. Geeder. Song: Union Choir. "The Relation of the Christian Church To Law and Order"—Mr. J. R. Johnston, Rev. B. C. Rannavilon. One minute Prayers for Law Observance and Enforcement, led Ly- In The Home, Mrs. M. L. Coplain, In The City, Mrs. N. D. Brilley, In The State, Rev. John W. Hines, In The Country, Rev. H. H. Edmond, In The World, Rev. Enyard, Special Prayer to Protect The Negro Race from the Menses of Social Prejudice—Mrs Emma Peterson. For the Passage of The Dyer Anti- Lynching Bill—Mrs. F. O. Miller. Prayer for the Christian Inter-Racial Fellowship of All Races—Rev. J. W. Minters. Three Minute Silent Prayer in Memory of General H. S. Grant. Song: "Blest Be The Tie That Bells" —Congregation Bevediction, Rey. J. F. Green. W. L. Hutcherson, Master of Ceremonies, Prof. E. M. Barnes, Director of Musle Eldorado Kansas. Special to The Negyo Star: The Un'on Baptist Church services here, were good on last Lord's Day. Sunday School at 10 a. m. At 11:00 a. m., our pastor, Rev. J. H. Hughes ascended the rostrum; Scripture lesson Gal. 5:1; subject: "Stand fast in the Liberty." This great sermon was enjoyed by all who heard it. At 7:30 p. m., we enjoyed a soul-stirring prayer service led by Sister E. L. Tomlin. At 8:00 p. m., our pastor delivered another soul-stirring sermon 1 Kings 21:19; subject: "Take care of God's Vineyard." O how our hearts burned within while he explained God's word. Services were good all day. Collection for the day was $13.85. Prayer service Wednesday evening 7:30 p. m., led by Sister Ilona Damerson and Bro. E. L. Tomlin: The Mission Circle meets with Sister Amanda Damerson 2:30 N. Oak St. Sister E. E. Smith, Reporter. A CALL TO DIGRIFY YOUR CONGRESS TRIP. DEAR CO-WORKERS of the S. S. and B.-Y. P. U.-- We know that you want your work to rank in unison with the Baptists throughout America and the World, and your experience teaches you that you must keep in touch with the National Work; so we are expecting a delegate from each department to be present in New Orleans, La., June 14-18, 1922. It makes a sameness of the young Baptist family as to methods, doctrine, polity, etc., so that anywhere you go you will be at home. I am very anxious to see Kansas the front line state in this much needed development, so this comes as a special effort asking your co-operation. I have now the reduced rates which is one and one-half fare--plus one dollar, but you must send your name to Dr. E. W. D. Isaac, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn., so he can send you an identification card and to me so I can arrange for a special car, tourist or sleeper or extra car. First, It will keep us from being jim crowed. Second, if We take a tourist car for the 10 days, we can use it for sleeping quarters while in the city and make that expense dignify our trip. If it was possible to get a berth it would cost you at least $1Q each way or $20, then your sleep while there extra, but if you will elect your delegates at once and get as many friends as possible to go and send their names, we can for $10, sleep you going and coming and while there for $10 plus the reduced R. R. fare which is one and one-half plus $1.00. Ask your agent the fare, then figure out your expenses. Elect your delegates and get the names of those desiring to go at once, and send H. T. Sims, Sec. of the Congress, $10 to be placed on deposit for the special accommodation of the Kansas delegation; to be returned if we can't get the proper number. About $57.00 will make the trip in first class style as far as R. R. accommodations and sleeping. You can make your eating bill to suit yourself, $3.00 will represent your S. S. or Union. Please take this matter up in your first meeting. Let us know what you have done. Send names to P: S: The car or delegates will leave here Monday evening June 12th over the Missouri Pacific or Frisco, ask your agent to connect you when we notify you of the specific route. The High School was a scene of a great occasion for exhibition of talent and realization of the Negro talent before a mixed audience of about three or four hundred people, who think on higher things and bent their frosts to cify humanity. Each person on program was at his best and did honor to the occasion. The chorus made from all the choirs of the city, demonstrated that they could get into the real feeling of the "Folks' Song" and we could enjoy the blessing that came from the suffering of our forebears, expressed in songs. Think, 70 volges, trained under our matchless, Prof. E. M. Barnes, who is fully musical, expressing harmony, soothing to any soul. The following program pleased the audience to an overflow of praise and applouses:— 'Opening, "America" congregation. Invocate on, Rev. J. E. Doug ass. 1 Chorus: "Every time I feel the Spirit"—"Swing Low." 5 Instrumental Duet, Misses Mart'n and Walton. 6 Chorus:—"Ride on K'ng." "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray." "It's Me." 7 Reading, Mias Laura Rowles. 8 Vocal Trio: Mrs. Coeder, Soprano; E. M. Barnes, Tenor; Arthur DeGrafenread, Baritone. 9 Hi-Y Sextette. 10. Vocal Duet: Geeder and Barnes. 11. Solo, Mr. J. C. Cowans. 12. Reading, Mrs. Cotton Brown. 12 Reading, Mrs. Corinne Brown. Chorus: "Steal Away." Closing remarks by H. T. Sims, President of the Y. M. C. A. Board of Management. G. L. A. Club Meeting. The members of the G. L. A. Club held their meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Lew's. With their routine of business was included a program. The Quotations: Spring. A very excellent paper, "The Need of Recreation" by Miss Lula Covington. The collection and disposal of garbage, was discussed by the members. A lunchon was served by the hostess. Next week they will meet with Mrs. Jno. D. Jones. Chanute Notes. Easter Sunday was a high day with the New Hope Baptist Church and other churches of the city. A splendid S. S., and an excellent sermon on the Resurrection of Christ, by our own pastor, Rev. A. L. Branch. Quite an enjoyable program was rendered by the young folks at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Oda M. Fields and Misters of Corenmen's, and Mrs. A. L. Branch, Chairman of Committee. The Pastors' Conference was a decided success with Rev. Van Leu as Conductor and Instructor. Each pastor returned home full of new zeal and better informed. Those who did not attend missed a blessing and an opportunity that may not present itself age in soon. Last Sunday was another day of long remembrance and never will be forgotten by many of the New Hope people. At 11 o'clock pastor Branch preached a real heart-felt sermon on Baptism; indeed it was a great sermon. At the close of the service, the cars and trucks were ready and went down to the waters' edge and there 118 happy souls put on Christ by baptism. At the evening service they were given the right hand of fellowship. After which pastor Branch preached another Gospel sermon from the subject: "Moving." First of all he taught the subject and then preached the same. He also administered the Lord's Supper. The financial report of the day was $51.00. Indeed it was a high day and every heart seemed to be happy because on last Sundav we marched into our new church; for which we certain give God the praise. Pastor Branch, accompanied by Mrs. S. H. Winston, took leave yesterday for Kansas City, to attend the State Executive Board. We hope for them a successful meeting. Pastor Branch has put on his Installation rally beginning Monday evening of next week, lasting throughout the week. Quite an interesting program has been arranged. Mrs. M. Allen has been on the sick list for the past week, but is is much better at this writing. Mrs. Mollie Dixon is on the sick list this week. Mr. George Berry is still sick. Miss Gladys Washington is on the sick list at this writing. Sister M. Newton is still ill. Sister Lvnechear is much better. We hope each of these is speedy recovery and back to duty; because we miss them. If you are in our city and want a JOHN H. HARRIS ELD. W. M. HANCOCK, Evangelist LISTEN!! A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the services that is being held at the Indiana Ave Church of Christ, Cor. 12th and Indiana. Preaching every night by Elder W. M. Hancock, Evangelist of Lexington, Mo. Eld. Hancock is here in the city visiting his Sister M. E. Price. Eld. W. M. Hancock is well versed in Scriptures and is a strong exponent of the Gospel. Eld. Hancock will preach every night this week. Also at 11:00 a.m. 2:50 p. m., Sunday. Eld. A. D. Little, Ex. pastor. real nice rug made by hand for any room in the home, call on Mrs. Anna Witherspoon, 205 N. Ashley. She has plenty of them made by her own hand; nice enough for any room in the home and will last for ages. If you want to walk in a nice new edifice and hear God out of Hs word, through His servant, come to New Hope Baptist, corner North Central and East Chestnut. Mrs. M. G. Glover, Reporter. SIMS' RECORDS NOW READY. SIMS' D. Y. P. U. RECORDS NOW READY SEND $1 Church Financial Record $1.50 S. S. Secretary Record 1.00 S. S. Class Record .15 UNGRESS TRIP. unison with the Bap-your experience teaches mental Work; so we are to be present in New Orleness of the young Bap-etc., so that anywhere us to see Kansas the moment, so this comes as and one-half fare--plus r. E. W. D. Isaac, 409 an identification card tourist or sleeper or jim crowed. Second, if use it for sleeping sense dignify our trip. cost you at least $1Q extra, but if you will friends as possible to help you going and coming R. fare which is one fare, then figure out those desiring to go at less, $10 to be placed on Kansas delegation; to. About $57.00 will R. R. accommodations to suit yourself, $3.00 eting. Let us know H. T. SIMS, Sec. Ash Ave. Wichita, Kans. Are Monday evening June k your agent to con- route. Newton Kansas News. The Colored Protective League, met in regular meeting Apr. 25th at the 1. M. E. Church; and after regular order of business, rendered the follow- ing program: —PROGRAM— Opening remarks by S. Ridley, Pres Inst. Solo, Miss Geneva Mercomes Oration, Miss Ruth Jordan. Vocal Solo, Mr. Paul Bennett Select Reading (Duncan) Mrs. Geo. Payne Address: "Our Duty as Citizens and Voters"—Rev. W. H. Cole. Select Reading, Mrs. Jno. Jackson. Inst Solo, Mr. Jno. Slaughter. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the Church. S. Ridley, President, M. Bledos, Secretary. ARE YOU AWARE? A man is jumping on a chair. That little things make us rise the highest? That time brings about many changes, either for good or bad? Always for the best, for those who properly plan their work and work to their plan; but it's mighty hard on the fellow who guesses his way thru life. In proportion as one properly looks before he leaps, he can foretell the future outcome of things. That every big and noted company that comes to town attracts its audiences tru come of its leading stars or end men? We are reminded that Mrs. Orn Carter was the star for the Mock Convention at Calvary Tuesday night. That there has been another change in the affairs of the land? Ask Mr. Hunnigan. That a certain young lady on College Hill is wondering which one of the two escorts, seen with another lady the other day, was dropped so that she might know in which direction she might aim? That our people of this section are not just coping with necessities of the times? Not only do we find too much of the spirit of jealousy trickling but we discover in this bright day when it should be all but natural for humanity to strive onward and upward to higher things that too many are holding to the traditions of our fathers and are sticking hard by the ideas and principles given to our fathers by the slave masters. In other words, as a race, our ideals as a whole are too low. We are too easily set sired with things as they appeal to our sensuous side. We must admit here that this is a result of laxity in individual thinking. There are too many of us who depend on someone else to do our thinking. When we find a people who are possessed with this individualistic spirit of thinking you will discover that people or race ascending; no one man can think for all the people all the time. So let us begin right now, thinking for ourselves. Not dogmatically, however, but always open to conviction; Christ needed the counsel of his Father and the Holy Ghost. Presidents of nations must have a corps of counselors left they in their apparently eneivitable egoism ship a cog and derail the affairs of a nation. Then how much more do we as puny subjects need counsel. Stand not soo from thy fellows; for man is ever as a new born babe, he never stands alone. We rise in proportion as we exchange ideas with others and others with us. That it is our purpose to interest more in the interest of the race? What are you doing to excite logical thinking and actions? Anything? Say something in these columns. Mkt. C519J. PRICE, FIVE CENTS (By The Associated Negro Press) NASHVILLE, TENN. Mar.—Maries Mays was electrocuted here last Wednesday. The fight to save the life of Mays who was charged with a murder which was the contributing cause of the Knoxville riot in 1918 has attracted the attention of the entire country. Mays gave up all hopes of clemency by the governor in whose hands his fate rested after Gen. Jas. A. Fowler and friends came to him on Tuesday night and informed him all efforts had failed. "I am as innocent as the sun that slimes" said Mays. He also denounced the governor, saying, "I would not be going to meet my own today if the man who sits in the governor's chair had any backbone." Governor Taylor had received petitions from every section of the country appealing to him in behalf of the condemned man, but he refused to interfere. The Governor in December granted a 90 days' stay. Mays charged his apathy was due to the fact that a campaign for re-election was on. The young man was convicted of entering the home of three white women at night for the purpose of robbery and shooting one of them. A mob formed with the intention of lynching him but the sheriff had removed him to Knoxville. The mob proceeded to wreck the fall, liberated 30 or 40 prisoners, taking 300 gallons of liquor and breaking in many hardware stores, stealing pistols and other valuables. State troops were called out and in the resulting conflicts, several people both colored and white were killed. The case of Mays has been fought thus all the courts of the State and public sentiment among a great many of both races is that the youth was a victim of circumstances. Herrington, News. The Shiloh Baptist Church is trying to reach the last payment and truly ask the prayers of all churches as well as the good wishes. Home and Foreign Mission Sermon will be preached by Rev. J. Visor of Herrington. Everybody is invited to attend. Sister F. D. Hayden, Brother R. Pitts and Rev. Anderson visited Wichita, last Sunday and report good meeting and a lovely trip. Sister Hayden is quite ill from her trip, but we think she will get all right. Mr. King made a trip to Dewitt, Kansas and says he enjoyed his trip. Sister S. Johnson has been ill, but is getting along nicely now. IMPORTANT CONGRESS NOTICE!! A'l persons interested in the Sunny School and B. Y. P. U. Congress which meets in New Orleans, La., June 14-13, 1922 are hereby notified that in order to obtain reduced rates they must have an "Identification Certificate" and present the same properly made out to the Ticket Agent when they go to purchase their ticket. Upon presentation of this Identification Certificate the Ticket Agent is authorized to sell a Round Trip to New Orleans at one and one-half fares plus One Dollar. No person can get the benefit of these reduced rates unless he or she presents this Identification Certificate to the Ticket Agent as above specified. Identification Certificates will be sent from the Congress Headquarters to all messengers applying for them. It is advisable that messengers be elected at the earliest date possible and their names and addresses sent primply. Bear in mind that this "Identification Certificate" cannot be obtained from any other source. 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She is ready at any time to give her service to the cause. The evening service was devoted entirely to the Easter Program, in which the whole school took part, but the primary and intermediate classes were easily the stars. The Dencon Board is very progressive organization, thoroughly in harmony with the work of the pastor and ready to assist him in all laudable undertakings. They are faithful in visiting the sick and wake and make written reports to the church every week. They are striving hard to make their organization, one of power and influence in the community. Mrs. Elizabeth Newman, Captain of Club No. 2, Mission Circle, held a contest for the most popular young lady. The prize being a gold wrist watch. Miss Olivia Henderson was the successful contestant. The Summer Garden, a new venture in church work, will have its opening Friday, April 22nd. The Mission Circle will be in charge. MEMPHIS, TENN. I have been on the sick list eleven (11) months and wish to inform my friends and readers of The Negro Star, that I am now at this place under the treatment of some of the best doctors in this great State, and must say that some of the good white and colored people of my home town have not been slack in administering to my necessities. Also, I wish to inform you of some of our broadhearted Christian ministers who remembered me in my illness in the persons of Revs. A. Newsom, N. Dradley, G. G. Winn, E. H. Hamilton, S. M. Moore and A. W. Washington. I can't say how long I will be here; the ministers are spreading the Gospel fire all over Memphis, and many souls are being added to the church. Pray for me. Rev. J.S. King attended the Board last week in Chetopa, Kansas. Rev. King is President of the M. D. U. Miss Nannie Roberson is still on the sick list. The Willing and Ready Section, known as the Red Rose Club of the B. B. Church event on a hike, Thursday, April, 20, starting from Mrs. Joseph Johnson's home at 6:15 W. 4th St., at 6:30. The hike ended up in Independence, at Mrs. C. Gray's West of town. They ate breakfast in the country of Cherryvale. They stopped at Mr. and Mrs. Rowe's East of Independence, a while and then proceeded their hike. They returned at midnight, all recollecting over their hike and wishing for another soon. The Red Rose Club is always willing and ready to do something to gladden every one else. The Ever Loyal Section or the Livewire Club, gave a musical program last Tuesday night, April 18, with a large attendance. The L. W. Club cannot be beaten in music nor voice. The Friendship Club under the presidency of Mrs. Bess'e Smith, will hold its first meeting Tuesday night April 25th at the B. B. Hall. Every young men and woman, urged to join us. Miss Louise Ratchiff visited in Chanute, Sunday. Miss Priscilla Barnes returned Sunday from Chanute, where she has been visiting since Thursday. Rev. J. S. King will attend the State Board in Kansta City, Tuesday. Little Ellsworth Wilson is on the sick list. It's Nellja Roberson is the only colored student to graduate from High School this year. We are hoping for several for next year. When in Chetryvale, you are welcome to the B. B. Church, 8th and Galveston Sts. Where you are tretted home-like. Rev. J. S. King, pastor. The B. Y. P. U., also welcomes you and the neighboring B. Y. P. Us., to come and see what we are doing for Jesus. We may not have as fine a church as other towns, we may not have as many members, but this one thing we do know that there is no other Union in the State to come up with us in our method of the Model B. Y. P. U. We are up to the minute and expect to stay there or go higher so come and give us a visit. We like company for our house is, always clean. Miss L. Ratcliff, President. GET READY. The Third Annual Summer School will open in Topcka, at the Educatonal and Industrial institute, under auspices of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary, July 3, 1922, and will continue ten days. Each pastor, Superintendent, President of Auxiliary, Teacher and Church Worker, should grasp the opportunity to enlarge his usefulness. The faculty will be composed of some of the best educators. Room, board and tuition Ten Dollars. Each church should send its pastor and all workers possible. It is an investment for God. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Director, Rev. J. W. Hayes, Secretary. Junction City News. The Minister's Conference which has been meeting in various cities thru-out the State, is meeting in our city this week; starting on Monday night, there will be services both day and night, each day of this week until Friday night. We sincerely hope these meetings will be a success, as the object of this Conference is for a mighty good cause; the maintenance of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Topeka, Kans. If every parent would consider the importance of this institution, and drill the object of this institution into their boys' minds, thereby, encouraging their boys to attend this institution, we would have more Bible-made men turned loose in our communities, which would be compelled to help our communities. Mrs. Sinclair Littlejohn, Mrs. Wesley Samuels, Mrs. G. T. Raimey and Mrs. Thos. Smith motored to Ablene, Sunday and back that night, arriving home just before a heavy rain. Mrs. Littlejohn, with baby, Norma Ezell, were the guests of Norma's grandmother, Mrs. C. B. Harrison and Mrs. Rimey visited her mother, Mrs. Douglas Simpson while in Ablene. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Clay Sts. Sunday morning, April 23, Sunday School opened at 10 o'clock by Supt, S'ster Sus'e Smith. Usual order of services. Teachers took charge of lesson for 20 minutes. Adult topic: "The Perils of Prosperity." 2 Chron. 26:1-21. Tokens of respect given to Supt, by classes 1 and 4, which was highly appreciated by the shown in remarks by her. D.smithcled by pastor. Morning services opened with song and repetition of Matt. 5.3-12. Prayer by Sister F. Clay. Song; reading of 99th Psalm led by Deacon Sun Clay, upon which he made a wonderful talk. Deacon Clay delivered a real sermon in his remarks. May God inspire him to continue in his able way. Pastor mose, after a short song and read a passage of scripture from Matt. 6:1-24, choosing for text, subject: "No man can serve two masters." Rev. Ralphey spoke a brief but very good sermon. Altho' very touching this sermon was enjoyed by all. Song. D'am'ssed. B. Y. P. U., opened 6:45 p. m., with Bro. H. E. Marshall acting Pres. Song: "Blessed Assurance." Prayer by President, Sister Devine. Scripture reading Panirt 71:1-12, by Bro. Marshall. Song: "What a friend in Jesus." Last minutes read and adopted. New business taken up; lesson opened by Bro. H. E. Marshall, subje.t: "How to overcome difficulties." Num. 13: 25-31. This proved to be a very interesting lesson; many young people taking active part. Sister F. Clay read a very interesting paper, which had some bearing on subject of lesson. Dismissed by cards. Evening services opened at 8:00 o'clock. Song: "Whosoever will, let him come." Prayer by Deacon Sim Clay. Song: "Where He leads me." Announcements by Deacon S. Clay. Song: "When the Saints come marching in." Scripture lesson Psalm 6:119. Song: "Walk in the light." Prayer by Deacon Thos. Smith. Song: "O my Lord, Whit shall I do?" Pastor arose and made remarks, choosing for his text, the 10th verse and first clause of 12th verse of above mentioned chapter; subject: "Creates within me, O God, a sacred heart, and rerew a right spirit within me; Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation." Rev. 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To the Patroffs of the Van Leu Store:—hereafter we will be open from 4 p. m., to 10.00 p. m., We wish to thank our many friends for their support in the past and hope to be able to serve you in the future. We are open all day Saturday make that your shopping day. CHILDREN'S NURSERY All Mothers who have to work out by-day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mamie Jackson, 801'E... 17th St., will take them at all times MRS. MAMIE JACKSON 801 E. 17TH STREET 'Phone Mkt 10531 Day 'Phone M. 6128 505 N. Main St Night 'Phone D. 742W 536 N. Water St. PRICES REASONABLE Leake's Taxi & Baggage Service Transfer AND MOVING OF ALL KINDS Phone D. 2492W Res. 1717 N. Motley. G. T. BOWMAN —Dealer in— New and Second Hand Goods, AND BOOT AND SHOE SHOP Gasoline Engine, 1.Sewing Machine for $8 50, Oil Cook Stover $2 00 $10.00. 1 Cabinet Base $4 00. to —Dresses end Goods at Low Prices 517 E MURDOCK AVE. NEWLES TAXI CAB PHONE MKT 74. FIRST ST. WICH LE RIDERS ATTEN And See our stock of Bicycle accessories for Motor-cycle VIVES— ing, brazing and soldering are Located Our Rent THEREFORE— have you the best prices and BARNHOLZ BICYCLE CO. 441 N. School and B. Y. P. U. Sets at New Orleans, I. June 14 - 18, 1922 Days of Study and Reflection. Sunday School Work Daily. History and Polity of the New Arch Explained. Great Doctrine of Salvation Simi- P. U. Work Illustrated Daily. Use of Stewardship Reviewed Sy- per and Effective Use of the B as for Organized Class Work. Study of Baptist History. Singing. How to Develop It KNOWLES T PHONE 121-2 W. FIRST ST. BICYCLE RIDER Come in and See our store Accessories for HOUSEWIVES— We do welding, brazing and Where we are Located THEREFORE— We can give you the best ARNHOLZ B M. 839 Sunday, School and B Meets at New June 14 1. Five Days of Study and 2. Model Sunday School W 3. Origin, History and Po Church Explained. 4. The Great Doctrine of 5. B. Y. P. U. Work Illus 6. Doctrine of Stewardship 7. The Proper and Effective 8. Formulas for Organized 9. Critical Study of Bapt 10. Spiritual Singing. Hou BICYCLE RIDERS ATTENTION We do welding, brazing and soldering of all kinds Where we are Located Our Rent is not High THEREFORE We can give you the best prices and services. ARNHOLZ BICYCLE CO. Sunday/School and B. Y. P. U. Congress Meets at New Orleans, La. June 14 - 18, 1922 1. Five Days of Study and Reflection. 2. Model Sunday School Work Daily. 3. Origin, History and Polity of the New Testament Church Explained. 4. The Great Doctrine of Salvation Simplified. 5. B. Y. P. U. Work Illustrated Daily. 6. Doctrine of Stewardship Reviewed Systematically. 7. The Proper and Effective Use of the Bible. 8. Formulas for Organized Class-Work. 9. Critical Study of Baptist History. 10. Spiritual Singing. How to Develop It. DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND THIS CONGRESS D. W. CANNON, President SEND YOUR S YOUR SUBSCR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION J. E. SEATON, Baggage, PRE- WAR RATES: Hotal' to Depot, 25c. 12 Blocks 25c. 25 Blocks 50c. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 807 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA KANSAS. Rea. 1103 Ohio Rea. 'Phone M. 2997W FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita KANSAS Office Phone M. 1537 Residence Phone M. 1537 Notary Public in Office. B. H. BROWN Attorney and Counselor-at-Law 519 N. Main St. Doug. 1640 W Mkt. 2978 DR THOS. G. PERRY, VETERINARIAN 1325 Cleveland Ave. MUSIC TRAINING. HERE FOR YOU! Modern Instruction In Piano, Voices and Music History. Thone Market 3130 1241 Wabash Instructor DOROTHY L. SIMS. T. C. 1917. Post Work four last terms at Fisk University Mrs. Lavina Taylor Gorine Hair Culturist Soft Water Shampoo a Specialty 1324 N.-Washington St. 'Phone Mkt. 2201J WICHITA — KANSAS. When in Need, Stop At— VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. AXI CAB GO. MKT 74. WICHITA, KANS. S ATTENTION! back of Bicycles, Tires and Motor-cycles. and soldering of all kinds Our Rent is not High est. prices and services. BICYCLE CO. 441 N. Main St. S. Y. P. U. Congress Orleans, La. 18, 1922 Reflection. Work Daily. Quality of the New Testament Salvation Simplified. Illustrated Daily. Up Reviewed Systematically. Use of the Bible. Class-Work. History. to Develop It. H. T. SIMS, Secretary Rates per hour $2.00 Country drives 12 1/2c per mile. Prompt service day or night. CITY CHURCHES' NOTES M. E. NOTES CORNER 15TH AND WABASH 15th Street M. E. Church, corner Wabash and 15th Street. All always invited. 11:00 a. m. Subject: "Greathearts." 8:00 p. m. Subject: "Greatest- speaker." St. Matthews C. M. E. Corner 11th and Mosley. Rev. H. H. Edmond, Pastor. The weather was somewhat inclement last Sunday, however, our Sunday-school was well attended. The impression left upon the teachers and scholars from the Easter lesson, seemed to make them more anxious to be at Sunday-school on time and enjoy the topic: "Uzziah's Pride and Punishment." Let us not be as this proud king, but let us carry God with us all the way and give Him the glory for bringing us safe thus far. Timeily remarks were made by the pastor. At 11:30 the pastor read 38th Psalm 1.2; St. John 20:19-31. We enjoyed the profound sermon delivered by him. A correction for our last report—Easter morning, the pastor used as his selection, St. Mark 16:8, theme: "The stone rolled away." At 6:30 the Epworth League was opened by the Vice-president, Mr. J. B. Brown and we discussed the subject very interestingly. Subject: "The vision from the Mountain side." New Hope Baptist. What a privilege to be a member of a live Sunday School. Such is ours. "Uzziah's Pride and Punishment". was the interesting subject taught and studied, Sunday. Let us hope and try to profit by the things learned in this lesson. Sunday at eleven a. m., Dr. E. T. Fishback, our minister, preached the word to a congregation, desiring to hear the truth. The congregation was gratified to hear the praiseworthy Gospel sermon which he preached. The social hour and the study hour of the B. Y. P. U., each has its unique, useful outline which makes better citizens for "His Kingdoms." At 8:00 p. m., the one hundred, twenty-second Psalm was used as a Scripture lesson by our pastor. Using as a text, Isaiah 5:1-3;subject: "The Church: Its Past; Its Present; Its Future;" he delivered an interesting, spiritual sermon. The friends of Mrs. Rena Norwood will be sorry to know that her mother, Mrs. Flemmings, died at her home in Winfield, last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. May God susta'n those who mourn her loss. They have our sympathy. Mr. Jesse Brown, after a pleasant sojourn with his sister, Mrs. P. B. Bates, her husband and Mr. Charlie Brown(brother) left our city recently enroute for Chicago, where he will visit his other sister. Mr. Walter Peterson and wife have both been on the sick list, but are better now. Mrs. P. B. Bates and Dr. E. T. Fishback are attending the State Board Meeting in Kansas City, this week. Mrs. Anna McAfee is improving, but remains quite weak. Friends have received word that Mrs. Ruby Tines is improving, though slowly, at her home in Petersburg, Va. Cpt. W. L. Hutcherson, our worthy Executive Secretary of the Y. M. C.A., having accepted an invitation to address the Southwestern Stud Conference, at Gibsland, La., left sor that place, Saturday. Mrs. Mary Mitchell was not gaining strength as rapidly as her friends desire, last week. Notwithstanding, the rainy weather of last Sunday, a splendid audience was present to hear the sermon by Rev. Rinsom on the "Echoes of the Resurrection." The facts brought out of the reappearance of the risen Lord, and the stronger evidences His power shown not only to the doubtful apostles and followers, but to the entire Gentile world, were forcefully depicted by the pastor. In the afternoon, a meeting of the United Methodist Missionary Societies, was held. The rain somewhat interfered with the usual number who attend, but those present enjoyed a brief but interesting program. Good talks on the Missionary Spirit and also good singing. Mrs. M. E. Nichols the President, being ill at her daughter's home in Kansas City, and the Vice President not being present, Mrs. Fannie Turner acted as President, pro tem, and Mrs. N. D. Brilcy as Secretary. Reports of progress were made and the meeting adjourned to meet at a place to be announced hereafter. A group of the St. Paul Cho'r went to the Harry St. M. E. Church Tuesday evening and entertained a large and appreciative audience. CENTRAL BAPTIST SEMINARY NEWS. CENTRAL BAPTIST SEMINARY NEWS. (By Rev. L. L. Stewart.) I am sure the public will be glad to read something of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary. There has been but a very little said about it through the press. I wish to say the Baptists of the State and all well-wishers of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary:—The Seminary is progressing nicely under the efficient leadership of Dr. W. H. Young who is well prepared for every department of the work. He is in Seattle, Washington, at present conducting a series of meetings, but will return within a short while. Mrs. Young, the accomplished wife of Dr. Young, is with him in the state of Washington, assisting in the great revivals that is being conducted by them in the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. Turning my attention back to the activities of the Seminary—Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of the Great Shiloh Baptist Church, is acting in the absence of Dr. Young. Rev. Williams has proved himself well equal for the task of teaching Theology. The students of the Seminary are przying that the Baptist of the State will rally to the appeals that are being made by the State Missionary, Van Leu, to raise funds for the purpose of remodeling the building, and equip it with such equipments as are necessary for a Theological Seminary. The students of the Seminary are wondering why it is, that the pastors outside of Topeka, do not have them visit their churches sometimes, so that they might get a little practice as well as a little financial aid. Brother pastors, this is a very poor way of making the Seminary go, wake up; Dr. Van Leu, Prof. Bridgeforth and the pastors of Topeka, cannot carry the whole burden, it takes every pastor from the least to the greatest, to make this Seminary go. Wake up and help to make the Central Baptist Seminary what it should be. The students of the Theological department are characterized as follows: Rev. S. H. Duncan's the preacher of many motions and notions, Rev. James Howard, slow but sure, and he never likes to make a recitation on a subject that he doesn't know; Rev. Adair, the weeping prophet, for he'll, usually discuss on a subject, until the Dean makes him stop it; Rev. James Martin, another weeping prophet—and his cup runneth over before his hearers get the best out of it; Mrs. Dillard, studious and yet unselfish, never comes to class unless she is prepared to tell it—(the subject.) As the elephant dreads the little mouse, so dreadeth the whole bodies of students of Daragan's Theology. The writer was forced to stay out of school for about ten days, on account of his eyes troubling him, but is able to take up his studies again. We are praying for an enrollment of twenty-five ministers and missionary women next year. COLORED AGENTS WANTED To organize lodges for an old established fraternal insurance society. Sick, accident and death benefits. Our agents are making big money. Address: Field Dept. The American Workman, 716 Eleventh St. N.W. Washington, D.C. THE CITIZE THE CITIZENS' MORTURY No. 110 West Elm St. FUNERAL DIRECTORS And Embamers. R W. CRAWFORD, Licensed Embalmer B. W. CRAWFORD. Licensed Embalmer THE SHOP DIFFER THE SHOP THAT'S DIFFEREN Shoe Repairing That's GUARANTEED. The repairing of Oxford or Pumps tory way. ! We are Kansas who do the Just across from the CITY 205 South Main St. FOLK SONGS THE ORIGIN WHY YOU 1. They are the souls by those famous J in 1871. 2. Those songs were all that slavery n 3. They tell faithfully tually and spiritu 4. They are the only would read the N 5. They are the on groes and their a 6. They increase sp adversity and tr 7. If they are sung i low. 8. These songs of o best and truest i 9. These are the ori tions are feeble i 10. They are the leg we should delight Send us an order choir and congregation Five ($5.75) dollars an The repairing we do cannot be Oxfords or Pumps from your old history way. ! We are the only people Kansas who do this class of work. Just across from the City Hall. CITY HALL SHOE ST. 205 South Main St. FOLK SONGS OF THE AMERICAN THE ORIGINAL PLANTATION WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE 1. They are the soul-stirring melodies first by those famous Jubilee Singers sent on in 1871. 2. Those songs were very closely connected all that slavery meant. 3. They tell faithfully the Negro's innermost tuality and spiritually. 4. They are the only true source of Negro would read the Negro's life, let him stu. 5. They are the only connecting link between groves and their ancestors. 6. They increase spiritual servor because adversity and tribulation. 7. If they are sung in the right spirit, a low. 8. These songs of our fathers should be the best and truest interpretation. 9. These are the original JUBILEE SONGS that are feeble imitations and careless. 10. They are the legacy of parents and we should delight to cherish. Send us an order by return mail for choir and congregation. Price fifty ($5) five dollars ($5.75) dollars and seventy-five cents per person. The National B. Y. P. U. B. E. W. D. Isaac, Secreta hiring we do cannot be beat. We make pumps from your old high shoes, the fac- We are the only people in the state of do this class of work. from the City Hall. Phone Market 793 CITY HALL SHOE SHOP St. HARRY COBDEN, Prop. 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Order from The National B. Y. P. U. Board, E. W. D. Isaac, Secretary Nashville, Tenn. For them from Memphis, you can order them from COLORED OKEH RECORD - STORE - The repairing we do cannot be beat. We make Oxfords or Pumps from your old high shoes, the factory way. ! We are the only people in the state of Kansas who do this class of work. Just across from the City Hall. Phone Market 793 CITY HALL SHOE SHOP 205 South Main St. HARRY COBDEN, Prop. FOLK SONGS OF THE AMERIGAN NEGRO THE ORIGINAL PLANTATION MELODIES WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE THEM 1. They are the soul-stirring melodies first given to the world by those famous Jubilee Singers sent out by Fisk University in 1871. 2. Those songs were very closely connected with slavery and all that slavery meant. 3. They tell faithfully the Negro's innermost life, both intellectually and spiritually. 4. They are the only true source of Negro history; if any man would read the Negro's life, let him study these songs. 5. They are the only connecting link between the young Negroes and their ancestors. 6. They increase spiritual servor because they were born o adversity and tribulation. 7. If they are sung in the right spirit, a revival is sure to follow. 8. These songs of our fathers should be preserved with their best and truest interpretation. 9. These are the original JUBILEE SONGS. All other collections are feeble imitations and careless revisions. 10. They are the legacy of parents and ancestors whose memory we should delight to cherish. Send us an order by return mail for a full supply for your choir and congregation. Price fifty (55) five cents, single copy, Five ($5.75) dollars and seventy-five cents per dozen. Order from 409 Gay Street If you can order then THE COLO Sha We handle The Old Swan Record—the Rec If you can order them from Memphis, you can or THE COLORED OKEH R - STORE - Shaw, Mississippi. We handle The Okeh Record, The Art Swan Record—the Record made by a Colored MACHINES on easy payments. We Frank Jones Building.) Stop in and eat drink while the Records play. We do mail it. Mail your order to THE OKEH RECORDS Shaw, Mississippi. MRS. J. P. P S-Agent wanted to soil records. Write f The Okeh Record, The Arto Record and The Black Record made by a Colored man. We sell TALKES on easy payments. We are on Main street. (in building.) Stop in and eat a lunch and get a cold Records play. We do mail order business prompt order to THE OKEH RECORD STORE. Box 131 opl. MRS. J. P. POWELL, Prop. wanted to sell records. Write for terms and Contract. We handle The Okeh Record, The Arto Becord and The Black Swan Record—the Record made by a Colored man. We sell TALKING MACHINES on easy payments. We are on Main street. (in Frank Jones Building.) Stop in and eat a lunch and get a cold drink while the Records play. We do mail order business promptly. Mail your order to THE OKEH RECORD STORE. Box 131 Shaw, Mississippi. MRS. J. P. POWELL, Prop. P. S-Agent wanted to sell records. Write for terms and Contract. How about that real estate you have been trying to sell for years? WE can find a purchaser, or sell any other kind of property you may have to offer. We handle real estate of any kind, anywhere, and can sell as easily in Maine as in California. We have a thorough knowledge of realty values—our services are at your disposal. Perhaps you have been looking for a farm, ranch, city realty, a summer home, a hotel or rooming house. If you wish to buy property of any kind—teil us what you want, and where you want it. We will find it for you and buy it at a price that will please you.. North End Realty Co. Employment Agency PETE COLEMAN, 535 N. Main St. Tel. M. 1094 WICHITA KANSAS. ULL STOCK. MOTOR EQUIPMENT. We can save you money on all Funeral Occasions. Phones: Office, Market 5017 Residence, Doug. 3271R. MORTURY Elm St. RAL TORS amers. ```markdown ``` GAN NEGRO LODIES EM even to the world by Fisk University with slavery and life, both intellect- tory; if any man these songs en the young Ne- cy were born o all is sure to fol- served with their All other collec- isions. ers whose memory I supply for your events, single copy, ozen. Order from Nashville, Tenn. a order them from RECORD 501. Record and The Black man. We sell TALK on Main street, 11 nch and get a col- r business prompt STORE. Box 13 One account Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1873. The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. MEMBER OF KING'S ASSOCIATION OF MICRO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE THE average colored women left in support of worthy Negro industries are the equal of any woman in trial and commercial projects may in the world both in color and beauty; mean a race DAMNED in the next if not why are they such precious great world Economic Struggle. Jewels in the estimate of the men of the other race? SOME people in our modern churches will not even possess the strength of character demanded by the devil of his ord nary firemen. God will help all men, but that is not a reason that some people should wait for Him to answer prayers before they get into action for themselves. FOR any writer to publish a statement in which it is get forth that light skin colored women many dark-skin men, merely in order to assure themselves of ample support, etc, is a high crime before God and an insult to the Negro woman, not only of America, but of the world; yet, when one notes the source of such an article, we can but smile with contempt for the writer, and pity the Negro mother who has been disgraced by bearing a child unworthy of notice, even by the scarlet women of his race. THE Negro who recently became Iresine due to excessive worry over the Ku Klux Klan ought not be a source of inspiration to members of that organization. For every Negro that will go crazy from fear of the Klan, there are a hundred praying and waiting for on opportunity to stand out in full force of their manhood, not only in defense of the virtue of the black women, but in the defense of the virtue of the womanhood of every race; and eager to put the fear of God in the hearts of a hell born gang of masked cowards. THERE is no judgment that can be passed upon the Negro that has not been made after a free admission, that he has reached the HIGHEST DEGREE of DEVELOPMENT is a man that is worth three grains of corn in the craw of a dead rooster. The Negro has proven that in art, music and science, he is master with the master forces of the world, and if the white race in passing judgement on the Negro expect more; it will have to admit as may after all be true, that within him he still holds latent forces that are to make a race of superhuman. Such an idea of a coming black superman may be the cause of the cry of the Ku Klux Klan to rally in protecting the virtue of womanhood. If there is a race problem in America, which the greatest intellects of the Negro Race cannot regard as other than A HUMAN PROBLEM, the solution after all will not be by a radical course of procedure on the part of the race that suffers from the burden of oppressions; but by a calm, conservative method of action in which double attention will be devoted to promoting the successful interests of all Negroes engaged in legitimate pursuits which can be utilized as tangible assets in the event that a dark hour should creep into the affairs of the race as a whole, in America. The worst attack which the Negro of the next few decades will be called upon to face in America is the one that will tax the financial abilities of the race to meet and overcome a tendency to boycott the race in fields of legitimate employment. Perhaps, the day is not far removed when the Negro merchant and professional men who we cannot see cause to patronize, will have to produce the finance and fields of employment to feed the race. In the employment clime of Genoa, conferences are now being held which may in years to come affect the race from an economic point of view. Think now, and patronize those forces which by ties of blood will be forced to stand with the race when other doors may be closed; Not to think and art now 4. in support of worthy Negro industrial and commercial projects may mean a race DAMNED in the next great world Economic Struggle. NEW letters more or less from forces which would enable colored men to cease activities to promote the interests of a struggling race, merely prove that some fool still live who cannot realize that the average colored race leader is a CHRISTIAN; hence, has no dread of VIOLENCE and death. The Negro race is going to win over all opposition due to the fact that enmassed it, has laid hold upon eternal so that Christ. For every black leader who goes down in death, a hundred young Negroes are in training to take his place; therefore, the leaders have no fear of death. The work they have started WILL LIVE ON thru eternity. GO to church Sunday, because the time has come when in a minute, you may be crilled upon to rise and face death in the interests of the Sacred honor and virtue of your race and how noble it would be to press out from the struggle of life with assurance thru the church and its principles that all is well with the God to whom you make report. The Church of Jesus Christ regardless of denomination is the world's only factor which is producing men without the eaven blood of cowards who are willing to stand forth and die for herer and principle. Are you game? No man is game who cannot end will not take a definite stand for Jesus Christ in these hours when world policies are being made that will direct the steps of the human race thru a new and perhaps, the last cycle of modern civilization. The church issues a challenge today to you to test your manhood.—Are you game? STAND fast and firm in your opinions and actions, but be sure that they are not based on deductions that may give toasts to another person, merely to promote your selfish interests. Low and high, poor and rich, ursaved and saved, ignorant and wise, as a race, we must learn to love the NEGRO for it is a self-evident truth that as a race, we rise or fall together. The church and the church people may not be all of it, but when storm clouds burst on the race all elements look to the church people for aid. How wss we are of the present age that we are able to teach the teachers how to teach our children. Socrates looked for an honest man but today we look for a CHRISTIAN man, game enough to go forth in defense of the principles of his honest convictions. s HILL sublime principles of Heaven I have had two forces that I have never fat, real in standing out to let the path of humanity. The Christian Church and the humble saints after truth who are made noble by the wisdom of traditional fathers, who established the ancient landmarks that have led the human race up and on to heights, kissed by the mellow light of God's own eye. If these institutions have ever been in the wrong as touches a point in which the best interests of the human family has been involved, history records that the wrong has been righted by forces within their courts; moral, when crouch has been said, enough has been said. It is not for a world without Christ to direct the Church, nor a world with grate profane to offer suggestions to govern those who follow hard after the ancient in the path of truth and knowledge. MY God, my God; I cry out in the honor of my soul an indictment against the white hun; bound in the curb of race hatred, who pursues me because he hates me. Ah yes, he hates me yet cates the bread kneaded in his kitchen by the hands of my colored skin mite; curses me because of n my dark skin, yet as a babe suckled at a black woman's breast, while her child waited its daily meal; lynches men of my hue in defense of the virtue of women of a race that is changing the complexion of a continent, loves the black skinned females of my tribe after dark, calls me the cursed of God, yet reads history and learns that my ancestors gave the world its civilization; laughs me to scorn yet applauses when as a trooper I move forth in defense of his most sacred principles; calls my parents aunty and uncle, yet shoots when in the name of Christ, I say Brother—Great God, hear now my sordidment against this rays; filled with the greed of lust and gold, and teach me to wait with the least degree of silent resistance until in Thy rigid leons indignation Thou utterth judgement. Alsbic Club Gleanings. The Alsbic Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. T. W. Fines, 401 Belmont. Roll called and responses with current events. Principal discussion was music, by which we were greatly benefitted. Several musical numbers were rendered. Having finished the general routines of business, club adjourned to meet Wednesday, May 3rd, owing to the fact that Tuesday May 2nd, is May Day Exercises for the Public School. Mrs. Debbie Johnston is hostess for May 3rd. A dainty luncheon was served. SOCIETY AND PERSONAL --- The St. Paul A. M. E. Choir gave a concert on Tuesday evening at the Harry St. M. E. Church (white). The tradition of each number on the program, and the vocal solos by Mrs. T. W. Fincs and Mrs. II. T. Goeder, the readings by Mrs. W. G. Curt's and poems by Rev. J. R. Ransom, were all well received. A short lecture was also given by a noted Missionary. The choir was extended a most cordial invitation for a return engagement. Mr. A. Bradford, father of Mrs. M. Grinstal, still continues quite all. Mrs. J. A. McAdams and little daughter, Katie, were visiting in this part of the city, Tucson. Rev. Walton Brown peeped in on us one day of this week. Rev. W. M. Hancock, Evangelist, of Lexington, Missouri, was in the office Wednesday Rev. J. E. Deuclass made the office a business call during the week. ANNOUNCEMENT! TIF FRENCH DRESS SHOPPE 165 South-Main Street GOLDIE H. FERNBERG, Manager, The Exclusive Dress Shoppe of WICHITA. Mrs. Francis Hayden and Mr. Robt. Pitts of Herrington, Kansas, were visitors in the city last Sunday. They were here seeking donations for the colored Baptist Church of Herrington. Mrs Marie Hurdock and sister are contemplating a trip to Oklahoma, so they visit their grandmother; Mrs. Hurdock is expecting to join them later. Rev. H. H. Edmond made the office a call Wednesday. Dr. N. D. Bailey was in during the work. Rev. J. R. Romans made the office quite a pleasant visit while enroute to Eldorado, Wednesday where he has been called as pastor. Mr. S. Ridley of Newton, once a printer, made us a pleasant call at the office, Thursday. Mr. Ridley gave us his subscription, and left us some notes of what is taking place at Newton. Delighted to meet you. Call again. The following renewed their subscriptions and I are thus helping to foster Negro enterprise: Cart, Hut herson, Mrs, Lhura M-Bride, L. A. Fayne, S. S. Estlinger, J. A. Washington, J. Johnson, R. Henderson, Frank Faucett, P. H. Hunt, C. Harrawey, R. H. Turker, W. J. Lewis, Dr. R. W. Sanderson, and W. L. Andrews of Omaha, Nebr. Dr. C. R. Price was a visitor of Wednesday evening. Rev. W. D. Gary of 1220 N. Main St. is confined to his home due to illness. Miss Ethel Mad'son is visiting her mother in Omaha, and before returning, will make an extensive visit in the East. We received a very nice letter from Mrs. W. L. Andrews of Omaha, Nebr. 5 ```markdown ``` THIS WEEK'S HOLIDAY G GAS MOTOR COMPANY We Call For And Deliver Out of your old high shoes we will make you a nice pair of Oxfords for $1.25. and she is renewing her subscription for which we feel very grateful. Mr. M. Milton Livingston of 913 Ohio Avenue, had the distinguished pleasure of being the first Negro foreman of a jury in the State; he sat on the Stock Yard's Bank case in District Court. Mr. Joe Price who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Price, has returned to Detroit. Mrs. W. H. A. Clark left Tuesday for Topeka, where she was called on account of the illness of her grandson, Will Hamilton. Mr. Elmer Price returned from a trip to Leavenworth, where he carried his father, Mr. M. E. Price to the Old Soldiers' Home. Mr. Thos J. Ring, manager of the Silk Shop, wishes to announce to their many patrons of their moving to a new location, in which they hope to serve to a better advantage, their old patrons and welcomes the new ones. The new store will be located at 215 E. Douglas, where the LePoe's Store was located. We will be in our new location May 1st. Mr. Will L'nley who was attending school in Topeka, is at home on account of illness. We hope him a very hasty recovery. Mr. Geo. E. Brock of It. Wortn, Teyns, is the new manager of the Gilpin Theatre, formerly the Melrose, where we can go almost any evening and enjoy a high class picture or some good vauleville at intervals. Mr. Brock has had five years of experience at this business and promises us a show worth while at all times. Let's give him our support and support a picture house of our own. Wallinstien and Raffman open a new, Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Store in the old Rosenthill Store room. Ladies, you will be able to buy your wearing apparel at a moderate price, at this store and we assure you your patronage will be glutinous appreciated by-Wallinstien and Raffman. Mr. Geo. Fortsen and son Edward, of Hopkinsville, Kv., are visiting their relatives, Mr. A. A. Fortson and Mrs. H. Gary of 1021 Indirna Avenue; They speak very highly of our city and its people. Mrs. Hester Brown is on the menu. We will be glad to see her out again. Rev. L. F. Nely is visiting relatives in the city. Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write W. W. Boggess, St. Louis, Mo. ANNOUNCEMENT The next regular session of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress will be held in New Orleans, La. June 14 to 18, 1922. The object of this Congress is well understood by ١٤٠٣ BUDWEISER Wichita Vinegar and Bottling Works DISTRIBUTORS. ```markdown ``` Men's Silk Hose $1.20 a pair Special 80's a pair 153 N. MA.N ST. Mail Orders Promptly Deliver. every intelligent Baptist in this country. It affords a spend opportunity for teachers, leaders and workers in the Sunday School and R. Y. P. U. Societies to get definite and thorough knowledge of the scope of their work and to plan for more efficient and effective prosecution of it. The Congress is growing in interest and importance each year and the attendance is increasing accordingly. The Congress Faculty has been selected with great care. It is made up of experts who are prepared to give practical demonstrations of the utility of their lans. The Baptists of New Orleans, and the state of Louisiana are making thorough preparations for the comfortable and satisfactory entertainment of who may attend. Select your messenger at the next meeting if your Sunday School or Union and end their names to the Baptist Headquarters-409 Gay St. Nashville, Tenn. D. W. Cannon, President, H. T. SIMS, Secretary. WICHITA. SPEDCIAL MEN'S BRONZED OXFORDS. BROWN CALF Welt Soled, Rubber Heels. Size 6 to 11 $3.98 to $4.£8 innoy's WORLD'S LARGEST SHOE RETAILERS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. Maurice Jones, C. C. Russell McDaniels, K. of R. & S. John D. Jones, M. of F. W. G. Curtis, M. of E. IMPERIAL CO. NO. 1, K. of sre eee] MO RADY. FH FY Yom ennaness TR. == en ae Sees] ar YO enREES =e: = ae eS me Bi Ti