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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE State Historical Society, W. H. Bacon Vol.15,No.19 ALIBI PROVES PENNINGTON NOT GUILTY. ALIBI PROVES PENNINGTON NOT GUILTY. ACCUSED BY STREET CAR MOTORMAN OF HOLDING HIM AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. Special to The Star: (By Ernest F. Jones) LEAVENWORTH, KANS., Aug. 31 Once more a white man loses, he missed his guess, that's all, he was not down in Mississippi. In the City Court before Duke Hooper Judge pro tem, Thursday, Aug. 16th, an alibl proves Fred Pennington not guilty of robbery as suspected. He was accused by F. Baldwin, motorman on an Ottawa Street car of having held him up on the night of July 30th. $16.65. Baldwin on the witness stand declared Pennington to be the man because the man who held him up was a colored man with a distinct Roman nose; this, Pinnington has, of course Baldwin imagines that no other colored man has a Roman nose, if the hold-up man was colored. Baldwin was also held up on June 20th, Bennington was that man too. Pennington's alibi was that he was at home asleep in bed at 11:30, his wife substantiated that by testifying that she opened the door for him between 10:30 and 11:00 o'clock. Three other witnesses testified that they saw him at his home around that time; and that he could not have been at home and at the end of the car line to on Maple Ave. Hooper dismissed the case. (WRITER'S NOTE)—It must be noted that on the night of June 20th, when Baldwin says he was held up that it was about 5:30 in the evening at the Federal Prison Car station, when there were guards around and about and as the motor-man says the hold-up man went on thru the prison grounds toward the corn field West, that if he had given the alarm, the guards would have had the hold-up man, if there was one, also two men on the car and two or three waiting to get on, when the car pulled in, and all in hearing distance, none aware of a hold-up and Baldwin says the man stuck the six to his side with it in his coat pocket, as the car stopped where the men were standing and the other men got off at the opposite door. The second hold-up Baldwin says was at 11:30 at the South end, no one happened to have been on the car except the motorman and that time there is always someone making the last car. Then it was August 1st before Baldwin saw his man with the Roman nose and Pennington had never been out of town during that time. It's kind of fishy, isn't it? Looks as if the motorman might have held himself doesn't it? Sticking a man in the pen just because one white man says he's the man who did it, doesn't go in Kansas as it might have been in "Bam." ARE YOU AWARE? That obstacles and disappointments serve to develop the courageous man! That a keen appreciation and a fine working knowledge of little things, form a basis for one's common sense? An individual who looks and lives above the common folks, usually does not possess it. That it yet appears that the southern whites are holding to their first intention of manning the veteran' hospital at Tuskegee. We are glad, however, that the government sees it is best for the physical welfare of the disabled soldiers that the institution be manned by Negro doctors and nurses. Every common sense person who thinks can see that the "fat" salaries to be paid by the government to the hospital employees, serves as the main point of contention. When will the white man cease to minimize the Negro? Say it thru this department. We thank U. PRES.COOLIDGE MAY-BACK FEDER- AL ACTION AGAINST THE MOB. ADMINISTRATION MAY SUPP PORT DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IN NEXT CONGRESS. (Press Service of N. A. A. C. P.) Recent outbreaks of mobism throu- out the United States have caused President Calvin Coolidge and other governmental officials seriously to to consider the advisability of becking the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the next Congress and of taking federal action against the mob, according to a correspondent in a Washington newspaper. Representative Dyer has assured the National Association for Advancement of Colored People that he will introduce his bill on the opening day of the new session of the Congress and information reaching the N. A. A. C. P., confirms the impression that it will be one of the main issues before the national legislature. Washington reports state that President Coolidge is considering not only the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, but also an extension of its provisions whereby it would apply to all organizations of masked men who take the law "into their own hands." Representative Dyer is quoted as follows: "I have talked to President Coolidge about my bill and I am preparing a memorandum for his consideration. Because of the plank in the Republican platform which pledged this legislation, I expect the President will support its enactment. "I will reintroduce my bill in practically the same form as it passed the House last year. It will apply to all mobs, consisting of three or more men, but in its present form would provide punishment only when the victim is killed. It applies to the Ku Klux Klan as well as any other body of men." MAN OF THE MOMENT. By The Associated Negro Press.) HOT SPRINGS, ARK, Aug. 20 Quick and heroic action today on the part of Dr. R. R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, probably saved the lives of John L. Webb, Secretary of the Woodmen of Union, and his daughter. While seated on the embankment of one of the bayous near the city watching the bathers at a picnic, Dr. Moton and other members of the party were attracted by the screams of Mr. Webb's daughter, Emalice, who while swimming lost control in a very deep part of the bayou. Her father who was swimming close by went to her rescue, but the frantic efforts of the frightened girl who grappled both of her father's arms made it impossible for him to stay above water. Seeing the predicament of the two struggling figures, Dr. Moton, who is himself an expert swimmer, plunged into the water in his street clothes and brought the girl safely to the bank where she was soon resuscitated. John L. Webb is Treasurer of the National Negro Business League which has been in session here and President of the Local State League. NEW COACH AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. WILBERFORCE, OHIO, Aug. 31— Harry Jefferson, former Ohio Northern University football star and all Ohio conference center, will be football coach at Wilberforce University this year. Mr. Jefferson has been coaching in Clarksburg, W. Va., at the Kelly Miller High School. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 1923. ```markdown ``` ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH UNDER REPAIR Both in and out will be beautiful as well as substantial at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church when it is completed. It has on it a real zinc roof and is now being ceiled with a beautiful steel ceiling, which will make it stand forth as a real, beautiful place of worship. It will also silently state to the visitors that a great people belong to it. The leader, Rev. R. L. Pope, is proving that he knows what and how program across. Every church is busy preparing the Annual Conference best in the history of tion. This idea of making the best and be the reached the homes and are making their hom so we prophesy for a once in the midst of a g ANOTHER BLOW TO AMERICANISM (By The Associated Negro Press) JACKSONVILLE, FLA., Aug. 31—Ben Hart, colored tarm hand, was found lying face downward in a ditch near here, his hands manacles behind his back and his body riddled with bullets. It developed later that a gang of four or five white men had driven to the logging camp where Hart was employed, posed as officers, selected him from a group of employees and charged him with peeping in a young-white woman's room at three o'clock in the morning, then stood him up in the road, firing volleys of bullets at him as he ran. Hart's employers deny that he was away from the camp. County authorities promise arrests and say they know the identity of one of the men. NO BACK SEAT. (By The Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, ILL., Aug. 31—The Negro woman is growing taller, more beautiful and desirable as a helpmate than she was twenty-five years ago. She is growing more capable in these several particulars than her white sister because she more generally works for her living and wherever she is possessed of the means to provide a comfortable leisure she takes to the out-door life, adopts full freedom in the matter of her clothes and is altogether more sensible in every way than the Nordic branch of white women, in particular. When the colored woman walks down Michigan Boulevard, in these days and times, she has no back seat to take, today. NOTICE! To The Baptist Brotherhood:— Dear Brethren:—This comes to remind you that our State Convention convenes Oct. 9-15, with the First Baptist Church, Kansas City, Kans. Rev. W. A. Bowren, Pastor In order to take care of our Missionary Pastors, our Seminary and our Church Edifice Fund, it is very necessary that each church and district meet faithfully its budget. Let each Moderator see to it that his district with its auxiliary represent fully and promptly. The illness of our President and State Missionary makes it necessary for us to make up what they were unable to do. Let all messengers come prepared to stay over Sunday. Rev. W. A. Bowren, Pres. J. W. Hayes, Cor. Sec. he knows what and how to put the program across. Every auxiliary of the church is busy preparing to make the Annual Conference Sept. 5-9, the best in the history of the organization. This idea of making everything look the best and be the best has also reached the homes and the members are making their homes beautiful; so we prophesy for a great conference in the midst of a great people. Leavenworth Kansas By Ernest F. Jones Services at the Sunflower Baptist Church were very good Sunday, Aug. 26th. Sunday School was well attended and teachers and children were in excellent spirits. In the morning service the pastor, Rev, J. A. Barnes from St. John 114; and at night he preached from St. John 13; "Ye must be born again." Both were soul stirring sermons. Attendance and contribution good. Sunday was quarterly meeting at St. James C. M. E. Church, and Rev, J. A. Barnes pastor of Sunflower Baptist Church, preached a spiritual sermon in the afternoon. Sunday was rally day at the First Baptist Church. Attendance and finance were good. Mrs. Zoe Dutcher Coulter of Kansas City, Mo., who has been spending her summer vacation with her grand mother, Mrs. Fannie Carter for the past two months, returned to her home Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26th. Miss E. Davis, a national Missionary worker, under the Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, was in the city Sunday, Aug. 26, and made interesting talks in the 3 Baptist churches. Miss Davis is doing some great work. Miss Stella January, a former Leavenworth girl who has been out of the city for the past thirteen years, is visiting her sister Mrs. Irene Bright on Pawnee St. Miss January has traveled extensively in the North, even going up into Canada, during these years of absence. Delegates to the Masonic Grand Lodge which convened in Coffeyville, Kansas, last week, returned Saturday, Aug. 26. Report a good session. Delegates to the Daughters of Bethel Grand Lodge which convened in Omaha, Neb, returned August 25. Reported a good session. Mrs. Millie Madison of 828 Klowa St., died Thursday morning Aug 23, at 9:40 at her home; death coming after an illness of quite a duration at the age of 74 years. She is survived by one son, three daughters, four sisters and one brother. Funeral was held Monday after noon at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Scott officiated. She was a member of the F. G. I. B., and Tabernacle Order. Wyatt Undertaking Co., in charge. Mr. Arthur Wallace of 1st and Snyder St., died Thursday night, Aug. 23, at 12:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks; age 52 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the residence, under detection of the Wyatt Undertaking Co. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Annie, four sisters, four brothers. Burial in Mt. Muncle. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. ALONG OUR STREAM OF FREEDOM A YANKEE IN THE WHITE HOUSE A Friendly Letter to the President. "Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou aad all this people." Joshua 1:2. Hon Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: The Colored People of the United States sincerely grieve with you at the unexpected death of our great leader; for, we had in him a peculiar interest and a great stake, However, we rejoice—That his manle has fallen on you, and we have a Yankee in the White House; for the Yankee has meant no little to us; That your ancestors came down out of the Mayflower, and you are a representative of pure American stock; for we, too, represent pure American stock, our forebears having landed at Jamestown a year and a half before yours at Plymouth; That you spring from the very soil and were literally called from the hay-field to the White House; for, though many of us have recently come to the city, eighty per cent of us are still in the fields and are inured to hard toll; That you are a stranger to poverty, having worked your way up; for tho' we, by thrift are accumulating some money, we know what it is to fight the wolf at the door; That you stand for law and order; for, though we endeavor to keep the law, we have suffered more lawlessness than any other element in American life; That you stand for Americanism and put down the Boston police strike; for, though we are Americans to the manner born, we have suffered from the hands of a selfappointed group whose purpose it is to execute private vengeance in the American Democracy; That you were rocked in the cradle of liberty, and were nurtured in the sentiments of Garrison, Phillips, Whittier, Sumner, Lowell and Parker; for, though free, we are still bound; That you sat as Governor in front of the statue of Robert Gould Shaw and his brave blacks; for, though we did our part in every war of this country from Bunker Hill to Flanders' Field, some seem to have forgotten; That you dedicated the hospital for disabled colored veterans at Tuskegee; for, although President Harding ordered this hospital manned by a colored personnel, there is hesitation—it was to be put up to him, now it is up to you; That you believe with James in doing rather than talking; for, though we have had many glittering promises made to us, we have learned by experience that all that glitters is not gold; That you believe like Roosevelt, in the square deal; for, though we have many handicaps, we ask for no special privileges—only a fair field and no favors; That you are affiliated with the Congregational denomination, after whose polity the American democracy is modeled; for, though most of us are Baptists and Methodists, many of us have learned that the Pilgrim way is the better way, and have become Puritans in Bronze; That you are a man of faith, believing in the primacy of God and the equality of man; for, though we lay no claim to perfection, we can modestly say that we are incurably religious; and, finally. That you have been called to the Kingdom for, such a time as this; for, without the plan of man, through you there has been enthroned in the world's greatest capital the conscience of New England, whose sword of right has flashed defiance to oppression in every land and lighted with its ray of hope the gloom of every Five Cents Per Copy Continued from last issue.) SOUTHWEST DIST. M. B. ASSOCIATION AND AUXILIARIES MAKE NEW RECORD Thursday Morning. With Rev. G. C. Harris in the chair the Ministers and Deacons' Union enjoyed a great session with Dr. J. W. Hayes, instructing. They waded into some very important matter pertaining to the qualification of ministers and deacons and if carried out with reverence would mean a blessing to the cause. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission Convention had a spiritual opening and Mrs. B. C. Rannavalona conducted the Missionary Conference which brought forth helpful suggestions from the presidents of the local societies. Much credit was given to Mesdames P. F. Keele, Caldwell, and Jno. Jackson, Newton, for spiritual devotionals. Choice were the words and business like were the plans set forth in the formal opening by President, Mrs. I. F. Bates. The Children's Hour was inspiring; conducted by Mrs. J. R. Roman, with Mrs. E. T. Fishback at the piano and Rev. N. J. Stokes, the congregation. made the Gospel Songs ring preparatory to a great sermon delivered by Rev. M. S. Jones, District Missionary. Afternoon Session. The devotion was fine conducted by Mendames R. B. Purgerson, Hutchinson and Mrs. J. W. Briggs, Fellington. The Vice President was in the chair and Miss Irene Woodard sang a sweet solo. Food for thought was the message to us from President I. F. Bates in her annual address. While the women were inspired the sacrificial offering was taken and $241.57 was laid on the table, which proved them to be doers and not talkers only. Evening Session. The prayer service was very effective by Mrs. Kitty McDonald, Grect Bend, and Mrs. J. D. Wilson, Wichita. We feasted on the splendid paper by Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Wichita, on "Woman's Place on the New Day Program." Much praises were given to the Convention choir and the C. M. E. Choirs for their sweet singing. Dr. J. R. Richardson preached the sermon of his life on the "Incarnation of The Son of God." Friday Morning. "The Reigning Christ" was discussed by Rev. J. W. Hayes in the devotional period. The introduction of visitors brought many visitors before the audience; and Prof. Freeman of Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute was chosen spokesman; he gave some wholesome advice concerning religious education and what his school stood for. The welcomes were enjoyed from Rev. M. O. Clemmons, pastor of First Baptist Church; Rev. Story, pastor of the C. M. E. Church and Mrs. Carrie Dishman of the Second Baptist Church. Rev. S. M. Smothers, Dodge City, responded with much eloquence. Rev. C. E. Woods preachtd a great sermon which showed from every point that he is a student of God's Word. Afternoon Session. With same theme Rev. S. Poe, Garden City, opened the devotions. Much business was transacted and principal event was the District Missionary's Report, which proved him to be the live-wire. Evening Session. With the same Rev. Leon Nails conducted the opening and since we had to hear the Moderator's Address in the afternoon, we went into the /Continued on page four) dungeon around the globe. In behalf of Ten Million, I am, sir, with great respect, Faithfully yours, HENRY HUGH PROCTOR, Brooklyn N. Y. Aug. 10 (Once Pastor of Colored Congregationalist Church in Atlanta Ga.) —The Congregrtionalist. Walsen, Colorado Notes Sunday was our regular pastoral day; we had a fine day, first time for three Sundays on account of so much rain. S. S., at 9:45; preaching at 10 o'clock. After prayer services, Rev. Bruster took for his subject the 10th chapter of Luke, 17th verse; and God through him did feed our hungry souls. 6:30 found Sister Benson in the chair at the B. Y. P. U. We had a glorious lesson, well discussed and many good points brought out. Rev. Braster then chose for his subject parts in Job, testing the man that has eternal life. Once more our souls were made to rejoice. Thus the day was spent for the Master. Mr. and Mrs. Nevils motored to Pueblo, Sunday morning, returning Sunday evening at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Nevils sister-in-law and three children came back with them and returned to Pueblo, Tuesday morning after having a pleasant visit for the first time in Walsen. Mr. Henry Smith and wife (the brother of Mr. Smith)motored to Pueblo, with Mrs. Smith. Rev. C. R. Bruster shipped his household goods to Colorado Springs, Colo., where his family will be, but he will not leave us as has been reported. Mr. Harrison Bagguss, his wife and Mrs. J. A. Merriweather, Mr. and Mrs. Sea Horne, Mr. Thomas Proso, returned from Pueblo, from the Holiness Convention; they report a grand session. Mr. Joe Horne and wife moved to Sugunder, last Monday; they are a right young couple, starting in life and we hope they will succeed. Mr. John Long and wife of Valdea, returned home from Pueblo, and passed this way from the Convention. Mrs. Mollie Jones, Mr. John Woods and Theodore Alexander, motored to Pueblo, Sunday morning, returned Sunday evening, report a nice time. Mrs. Steen of Pueblo, passed thro' Tuesday evening, enroute to nurse a sick lady in Sagunda, and visited with friends a while. Mr. Joe Holly has gone to Denver, for a while to work with some contractors. Mrs. Pearl Bagguss has gone to Mt. Harris to join her husband who went there to work some time ago we hope for them success in their home. Mr. W. A. Matthews motored to Pueblo, Colo., Tuesday morning-on business he says; but read between the lines, yet it may be true for they are in New York. at this time. Deacon Vaughn and family motored to Trinadad, Sunday and was delayed quite a while at Anglear, on account of a flood; it had rained down there. Mr. Tom Mims and Miss Bessie Mims have moved down on 6th St. so that Mr. Mims will be near his work, for it is a long way for Him to walk and he isn't as young as he was once for he is climbing the hill of time, sixty odd years; his daughter, Miss Bessie keeps house for him, having lost his wife 8 years ago. Mrs. Stella Gipson came down from Pueblo, Tuesday evening. We are glad to note that Mrs. Annie Alexander is up and out again. the Alexander is up and out again. Mrs. Rachaol Crimes is on the sick list; Miss Gertrude Crimes is suffering from Hay Fever. Mrs. Bennie Vaughans is confined to his bed with tonsillitis this week. Say, Listen! We the New Hope Baptist Church are planning a big basket dinner and rally on the first Sunday in September; we want to raise $200.00 that day, God being willing. We are looking for the members to do their whole duty. It's true there aren't but a few of us and out of that few; there are a few who are taking care of the church, just as it has always been and always will be—workers and shirkers. We will not get pay for shirking but for working. So let us work and labor until the Master comes. We had a treat of our lives to a grand address delivered for us from Mr. DeFrance of New York, and I regret so much that every Negro in this town was not present to hear him especially those who have children; and let me say this one thing, we may be Catholic, we may be Methodist, we may be Holiness or we may be Baptist but at the end we are all Negroes; we may be socialist, we may be a People's party, we may be Democrat or Republican but at the end, we are all Negroes and I for one do pray for the time to come when we will have sense enough to stand together regardless of our religious creeds or political stand. Mr. DeFrance is a National Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., and was appointed by our late President Harding, which was a great honor. He told us so many good things about our ancestors that we would never know unless one of our race tells us for that is what the white man keeps 1 The National Benefit Life Insurance Company, organized and managed by Colored Men in the Interest of the Colored race, is to extend its field of operations, and the stockholders have authorized an increase of capital stock to $250,000. Now Is Your Chance to Become a Stockholder in the Strongest Colored Financial Institution in the World Here is the Record of the NATIONAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE CO. $236,100 ON DEPOSIT FOR PROTECTION OF POLICYHOLDERS $20,000,000 OF INSURANCE IN FORCE Investments Are Chiefly in Government, State, Municipal, County, Railroad, First Mortgage and Public Service Corporation Bonds THE NATIONAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE CO., 609 F Street N. W., Washington, D. C. S. W. RUTHERFORD, Secretary and General Manager. --- Stock is on Sale for a Limited Time under the cover. Then too, I regret it for the fact that Mr. Lictie and Mr. Getchel the head men of this great firm of the C. F. I., sent and got Mr. DeFrance and brought him out to us then some of us would not go and hear him. It was free; you would not have had to pay a cent only sit and listen and learn something that you would have been proud to hear if you have one ounce of race pride in you; too, it might have been if you had brought your children, the things that he told of our great men and women might inspired your boy or girl to be a great man or woman. Who knows what great talent is in that boy or girl? O what a mistake you make in life. A few of us I am glad to say that tried to show him that we appreciated his address by turning out and listening to him and rendering a short song program; although I it was on the spur of the moment—Mr. Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Starkton, with Mrs. Starkton at the piano. EXAMINATION Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 23, 1923. To whom it may concern:— We, the undersigned, were invited by the (10th) Tenth Street Baptist Church of Topeka, August 19th to an examination of its new organization. After a thorough, careful examination of its new organization, and looking into its details, doctrine and polity, we also viewed thirty-four (34) letters of dismission from Baptist Churches. Of course Baptists give good letters only. We highly recommend it to the fellowship of the Baptist Churches of the whole world; for it is sound in the faith, practice and Doctrine, though it is only two or three months' old its membership is 60, with Rev. J. W. Lewis, D. D., pastor. We here publish our findings in our State paper. Committee Respectfully, Rev. H. W. White, D. D. Rev. Galnes, D. D. Rev. Wm. E. Harrison, D. D. $100,000 $750,000 $461,592 $100,000 Gentlemen: Please send me further particulars of how I may become a stockholder in your company. REGISTERED PHARMACY IN CHARGE FILLING PRESCRIPTION A SPECIALTY. Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Beat Brands of Tobaccos, Gums and Drug Sundraes. We have a full line of LOURNEY VIVANTE CREATIONS of Eau de Toilette, Tale, Creme. Face Poudre, Compacte Poudre and Rouge. We are giving Coupons, which will entitle you to $1.25 Bottle of Lourney Vivante Partum absolutely Free. All our Toilet Articles are First Class. Don't forget your Coupon. CALL M. 6633 SEXTON TAIL CLEANER AND Capital Assets Reserve Surplus T 515 N. MAIN Junction City, News. Rev. C. W. Wilson of Osage City, spent Tuesday here. Miss Alice Bell and Mr. Donald Bell You can't go around playing the Role of success Dressed Up in the Costume of A Failure. So if your Clothes are not becoming to you, you had better be coming to us. Suits made to order from $18 TO $60. TAILORING CO. AND DYER. WICHITA, KANSAS of Ellsworth, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. John Talbot and Mr. Talbot. Rev. Bailey of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting his sister Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Malone of Topeka, spoke Sun- WE DELIVER ORDERS OF $2 OR OVER -A Colored Insurance for Colored People.— Pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits B. W. CRAWFORD, Sec. P ASK FOR SNYD ICE "Its B WE DELIVER ORD New Potatoes Pork and Beans ..... 10 Tomato Soup..... 10 Coffee, 1lb..... 30 to 50 L. Post Toasties, 2 for 25 Onions, 2 lbs..... 15 Lard, 2 lbs E. E. 220 E.21st Street THE SU MUTUAL I ASSOCI -A Colored Insurance -Pays Sick, Accident B. W No. 110 West Elm St. day night in the interest of the Florence Crittendon Home. Rev. G. T. Raimey returned Friday after having visited the Northeastern District Association. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mason and son, returned to thier home in Kansas City, Mo., Monday. They are accompanied by Mrs. Mason whom they have been visiting. Mrs. Susie Smith has returned after a short visit with friends in Wichita. Mr. Wm. Hurd who has been attending the K. of P. Supreme Lodge in New York City, has returned home. EAST END -BARBER SHOP-- Clean and Sanitary Shaving. Hair-cutting. Electric Massaging MAIL ORDER Merchant Tailor. Suits, $18.50 to $75 Pants, $7.50 to $25 Ladies' Garments Made to measure from heavy goods. All high class workmanship or money refunded. ORT. 1407 N. Mosley Wichita, Kans DER'S E CREAM Better." DERS OF $2 OR OVER es - - 37c Pk 10C Beef Steak..... 18C 10C Bacon..... 25C 60C Beef Roast..... 16C 25C 2 lb can Corn Beef..... 35C 15C Hamburger ..... 10C - - - - - 25c C. FENT Phone D 160. SUNFLOWER INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Insurance for Colored People.— Event and Death Benefits— M. W. CRAWFORD, Sec. It. Phone M. 5017 Rev. Bailey preached two wonderful and instructive sermons to us Sunday. For the morning, text, he used; 2 Cor. 6:2; his subject being, "Now." At night he preached from Acts 1:25, "Preparing Your Destiny." READ THE NEGRO STAR $1.50 PER YEAR. HOUSE WIRING. FIXTURES. LAMPS. UNION OF CHURCHES DISSOLVED. UNION OF CHURCHES DISSOLVED. In a regular business meeting held in the St. Paul—Tabernacle Baptist Church Tuesday Evening, August 21, steps were taken which brought about the dissolution of the Union between the Tabernacle and the St. Paul Baptist Churches; as follows:— I. On motion to reconsider the act of changing the name of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. II. On motion that the name of the St. Paul be stricken from the name of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. III. On motion that the church shall be known simply as the Tabernacle Baptist Church. IV. On motion that the contract and agreements binding these two bodies shall by this act be dis-annulled. V. On motion that the deed shall revert back to the Tabernacle Baptist Church. VI. On motion that we do here and now, by this act, disband the part of the congregation known as the St. Paul Baptist Church and cease to exist as a corporate and covenant organization. VII. On motion that the names of all members who came out of the 2nd Baptist Church and was in the organization of the St. Paul Baptist Church and assisted in the consolidation of the St. Paul—Tabernacle Baptist Church would be dropped from the roll until they return to the 2nd Baptist Church and receive letters of dismission. Each of the above motions was adopted unanimously. P. C. Crutchfield, Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mrs. Herbert Lewis, Church Clk. St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor. Services on last Sunday were very fair; coming up to Sunday: Our outdoor lights for the entertainment last Friday night met the occasion in every way. Mrs. Mary Frazier and her Committee, Mrs. McNear, Mrs. Clemons, and Mrs. Young, went over the top, raised $28.50: Fine! Those women do things. Sunday School session was fine; subject: "Barnabus, the Great Hearted;" was discussed. Much information gained. Mr. J. P. Wilson, the Superintendent, gave the history of Bornabus' life. It was good. The B., Y. P. U., Session led by Mrs. Reed was interesting. The minister preached a great sermon at 11 o'clock a.m., one accession. Subject: "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost, and Faith." At night services, Subject: "Bring Forth therefore, fruit meat for repentance." Matt. 3:8; context: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." Matt. 7:16. One accession. Mr. Helm made a fine talk. The committee raised $8.00 for the N. A. A. C. P. Viritors were made welcome. Remember: the "Mail Entertainment Friday night, in the basement of the Church. Come out. (Mrs.) Ora Nesbitt, Reporter. ALMA, REPORT To The Negro Star:— Alma seems to be getting along nicely with its newly elected pastor, Rev. H. J. Wilson of Manhattan. Rev. Wm. E. Harrison and family are enjoying themselves in their nice eight room house, two-story. They moved in last April. I am informed that Rev. Harrison has had many homes, viz; one in Humboldt, Tenn., one in Memphis, Tenn., one in Kansas City, Mo., one in Carbondale, Kansas, and two here in Alma. He thinks all preachers should get them homes. Don't ask why! Latest Styles I Make Anything that Humans Wear. A Trial Will Convince You. 536 N. Water St. Wichita, Kans STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE. The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 Refines kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to per both medium, medium hair to good. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c Makes the hair soft and glossy and per bottle keep it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1 00 Is a vegetable preparation that actu- ally straightens and smooths the original color to gray or faded hair. 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IF the Religion of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ does not make us one, then the case is hopeless, because there is one source of love from one God of Love to a people who love and they are bound in love and ordered to speak the truth in love; so there is a oneness in the kingdom or there are aliens within the fold. A broad stand for brotherhood based on love would make the Gypsy Smith Meeting win for the Kingdom. Let Christians pray for the meeting and for the power of God to take charge and there will be a oneness in Christ Jesus. AS long as there is no color to thought and no limit known to intelligence, there is no reason for any man to give up the battle of life. A pure thought, a perfect thought and a new thought will shine forth in the LOCALS Mrs. Sam Oliver and her niece Miss Ruth Underwood called at the office Monday. They had not visited the office before and were interested in the linetype operation. Dr. G. G. Gratton of Guthrie, Okla., Presiding Elder of the Boley District Muskogee Annual Conference of the C. M. E. Church, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Flora Williams, 1218 N. Santa Fe Avenue; in company with Rev. Edmond, they called at the office. The St. Matthew C. M. E. Choir gave a lawn social at the church Tuesday night, August 28th, 1923; it was a success. Mrs. M. E. Banks entertained at dinner Thursday, Mrs. O. L. Boyd of Focatella, Idaho, Mrs. R. L. Pope and Mrs. M. A. Loyd. Mrs. Julia Drain of Enid, Oklahoma, is visiting in the city with relatives. Mrs. Sallie Williams, who has been ill for several weeks, will be able to return home from St. Francis Hospital. The Misses Edith, Mary Jane and Dora Bell, after a week's visit with their aunt, Mrs. W. G. Curtis, has returned to their home in Abilene. Mrs. O. L. Boyd of Idaho, has been visiting in the city, the guest of her nephew, Mr. Loyd Morris and wife. Mrs. Clara Johnson was in to see us Tuesday; we had our usual amount of fun. They have as their house guest Mr. Joe Emmick. Mrs. W. Buford, 1445 Sherwood, is now ill from a minor operation; she has been confined to her bed more than a week. Thursday marked a high day for the Sunday School workers at Riverside Park in a Union Picnic which brought together all denominations for a social good time. Atty. F. C. Helm, Supt., of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, was general manager and put it over in great style. Rev. J. E. Douglass is numbered with those who came to see us on business last week. Mr. W. Williams was in the office Monday; he is planning a trip to see his mother in Mississippi, leaving tomorrow. Mrs. Nettle Graves stopped in to see us Monday. She has not been to to see us recently; she keeps busy with her gardening and is succeeding. Mrs. S. A. Starnes stopped by for a few moments Monday. Mr. J. Smith is in Port Gibson, Oklahoma, visiting his brother and friends; he may be gone a month. Mr. T. E. Works will leave in a few days for Chicago, by the way of Omaha, Neb. He is planning a great vacation. See the games at the Labor Day Picnic, Monday, Aug. 3rd at McKinley Park. A real carnival of amusements. See the Special Bathing Beauty Contest; over twenty entries to date. eyes of the scientific development so vivid until a thinker is honored before the person or race is thought of. Study that you may think, not wonder, think, think until you will find yourself moving in an unknown direction. The world will pay anyone who thinks. God will pay any one who will perfect his thought. It may be the death of you, but it will be better to die thinking than to die wondering or letting someone think for you. The fellow who lets the other fellow do his thinking, must stand back and let someone get his pay. How many are letting the other fellow draw your pay? You must think so strongly until the other fellow will do the wondering:—How can I get along without his thought or what will he do next? Think until the world will watch you and then you will reap the reward of a genius. After all, a genius is a person who got a thought into his head and would not let the world fool him off it. Think and stop letting the world fool you; then and not until then shall you be a man or a woman, a race or a nation. Mrs. B. Booker is spending her vacation in Denver, Colo. Mr. John W. Pate of Minneapolis, Minn., and his sister Mrs. Rosa Wysner from Dallas, Texas, have returned to their respective homes after having spent a pleasant vacation with their mother Mrs. Bell P. Willis, 1708 N. Washington. Mrs. A. G. Woods called during the week and renewed her subscription for another year. She was accompanied by her young son, Master Arthur. Mr. Jimmie Johnson who has spent a pleasant vacation out of the city, is at home again and is doing some excellent repair work. Mrs. S. L. Jones and two little daughters, Jewel V., and Fay M. stopped by for a few moments yesterday. Mr. J. S. Shepherd is now in the city and is proving to be a first class barber at the East End Barber Shop at 1407 N. Mcsley. Things are done right in this shop. Mrs. Susie Bradley entertained us a while with our overtime last evening which helped us to imagine it was not so late after all. Mr. F. I. Godfrey let business make his presence known Saturday. Mr. G. L. Scott entertained the boys of his class with an enjoyable picnic on the Y. M. C. A., grounds Tuesday evening which they enjoyed very much and brick ice cream and cake were served. THE SUNFLOWER BARBER SHOP No. 2 is another asset to 13th Street, at 912 E. 13th. This shop is well equipped with fixtures and workmen. Mr. Manuel Hex is showing signs of improvement. He called for cabbage with his dinner one day this week. Isn't that fine? Mr. Prince Edwards has been very ill recently; but thinks he is feeling better since he has been taking the special treatment at the Wichita Hospital. Mr. Oscar Lamb is really delivering the goods in every line of his work as will be plainly seen in asking your grocer for his pies, cakes and cream; better in every way than those bought elsewhere; if your grocer does not handle his bakery food have it delivered directly from his factory at 1415 N. Mosley, 'phone M. 6620. A trial will convice you. Mother Elliott is Minus another Maid, While Mother was busy with her new washing machine Aug 20, 10:15, was called to the lobby to find her big handsome, brown-eyed' brown-haired, and high-yellow maid standing- ing-on the floor beside a handsome young man. They were married by Rev. R. L. Pope. Blue Goose Hotel is a place where the maids can get married. Mother treated to brick ice cream. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. A booklet compiled by Miss Estella Turner, formerly of Wichita, and well known, now residing in Los Angeles, California, was received by a friend. The title is "Keep In Mind;" and contains poems and recipes. It is dedicated to the members of the Married Ladies Social, Art, and Literary Club. "Are You Lifting As You Climb?" is a poem by her sister Mrs. Henrietta Harper. The booklet has received quite favorable comments from the club women of Los Angeles, and Wichita friends. Miss Turner and Mrs. Harper recently entertained the ex-Wichitans, who were visiting and those residing there, which was a delightful social event. LABOR DAY PICNIC PRIZES Truly the St. Augustine Epscopal Church is planning one of the biggest picnics of the season at McKinley Park, Monday, Sept. 3. Hundreds of prizes of all kinds, are now on display at Court House Pharmacy: from little boys' whistle to a sack of flour. If you miss this picnic you will miss one of the biggest chances of a lifetime for all kinds of amusements and many valuable prizes. "They have it, won't you come get it? If you do you won't regret it." A DAY OF PLEASURE Those fostering that swell family picnic at Linwood Park last Thursday, with so many good eats where they served from ice tea up and from ice ice cream down were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thomas, Mr. W. C. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Russell McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. Mitt Jones and family, Mr. Samuel Jones' family and their guests, Miss Gary and others whose names we did not get. Each of these had special invited guests which swelled the number with the out of town guests to quite a number and was where you could see the pleasure of the day manifested in each countenance. St. Paul Notes. Sunday was our Assessment Rally Day for Conference Claims and repair work on the church. Next Sunday everything will be completed and in readiness for the special re-opening services. There was a fine attendance at Sunday School. The children of the Phillis Wheatley Children's Home visited with us; also there was an enrollment of new scholars. At the evening services Rev. A. D. Little, who recently united with our connection, delivered a splendid sermon. Our meetings throughout the day was held in the basement. There was a large attendance at 11:00 a.m., including visitors who received the message of spiritual guidance and truth by our pastor, Rev. R. L. Pope. The subject was a timely topic: "The Respectable Sins." He warned, that sins committed by high or by low, great or small offenses, no matter by whom, though concealed or unconcealed before man, is condemned as God is no respector of persons. The weekly chicken dinner was in charge of the ladies of the Mite Missionary Society, was given on Tuesday evening at the church. Others among our sick: Mrs. Sallie Williams, and Miss Martha Brown continue to improve. The Annual Conference will convene next Wednesday morning at our church. A meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held Wednesday afternoon at the church. RE-OPENING SERVICE OF ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH. (At 30 p. m.) --- 1. Song..... Congregation 2. Invocation ..... Rev. Wm. Enyard 3. Selection..... St. Mary's Choir 4. Scripture Reading ..... Rev. H. H. Edmond 5. Selection..... New Hope Choir Symposium: "The Modern Church." 6. Its Relation to the Press..... Mr. H. T. Sims 7. Its Relation to the Religious Life of the Community..... Rev. B. C. Rannavalaya 8. Vocal Solo..... Mrs. Mollie Fines 9. Its Relation to the Social Life of the Community..... Dr. G. G. Brown 10. Its Relation to the Youth..... Rev. R. J. Johnson 11. Selection ..... Calvary Choir $25,000 DRIVE CENTRAL BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.—TOPEKA KANSAS By request of those who have entered the Scholarship Contest, connected with this Drive, the time has been extended and the contest will close October 22, 1923. Please make your reports on the 1st and 15th of each month until the contest is closed Others desiring to enter this contest, write for information, W. F. WARDER, Fin. Agt. Calvary Baptist Church On account of the pastor and his wife leaving Sunday evening enroute for the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles, Cull., the preaching services will be at 10:30 instead of 11:00a.m., and every member and friend is urged to be present on time to hear this great message and to show your loyalty to the pastor and his wife, who have rendered untiring services. SENIOR BOYS ENTERTAINMENT THE SENIOR GIRLS. The Calvary Baptist Senior Boys of the B. Y. P. U. entertained the Girls and friends last Wednesday night in a swell outing at Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Smith's 2325 Armstrong Ave. About 30 of the choicest young folks of the city were present and enjoyed themselves in ring plays and guesing contests and really had a high class time. The boys served barbecued mutton, pop and ice cream. The girls were chaperoned by Mrs. Jewel Brown, president and the boys were under the supervision of Mr. H. T. Sims, leader. Cherryvale News Items. Rev. Roberson of Coffeyville, Kansas, preached all day at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services were very good. The B. Y. P. U., is still on the ladder of success; also the Sunday School. We all mourn the loss of Bro. Edward Kellough, who passed into the great beyond early Friday morning, Aug. 24th. He was one of the oldest deacons of the Baptist Church. His loss to us is Heaven's gain because he was an early day Christian. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, 2 daughters, and many relatives and friends. Rev. J. S. King returned home Monday evening from Wagoner, Okla., where he has been attending the St. Paul Association. He reports a grand time. He also visited his daughter nine miles of Wagoner. Mrs. Clara Daniels and granddaughter, Pearl Lucile, left Tuesday morning for Nowata, Okla., to visit Mrs. Daniels' mother, Mrs. Jane Claggett who has been ill for some time. Mrs. Maggie Landis and sister, Mrs. Lillie Reed spent Sunday at Baxter Springs, Kansas, visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Maggie Bradley and children of Parsons, are making an indefinite stay with Mrs. Bradley's brother, Nathaniel Hutton. There were a number who motored over from Independence, Sunday, and spent a few hours. Miss Priscilla Barnes will leave for school Sunday, Sept. 1st, at Vinita, Okla., where she will start teaching the 1st Monday in Sept. Mrs. Bessle Greene of Parsons, attended the funeral of Bro. Edward Kellough. Mrs. Pearl Willismson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Beatrice Peters of Rockwell, Iowa. Get a quick lunch at Pig-Ears' wagon on the corner of Main and Neosho Streets from 8:30 p. m., to 12:00. Our town must be improving as we have so many new people in town. Salina Kansas News. Pastor Williams returned home from Atchison, where he attended the N. E. District Association; which he reports as being a very successful meeting from every point of view. He was accompanied by Rev. J. L. Williams, Pratt, Kansas, who delivered a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning. He spoke out of God's Word from the 4th chapter of Ephesians, using as a theme: "Unity With God," Rev. Williams is an excellent singer and hfs songs were a great asset to the services. At 8 p. m. Pastor Williams brought a burning message from Isaiah 6th chapter, subject: "Vision." Where there is no vision the people perish. He discussed the following outlines:—1st. We need a vision of God. 2nd. We need a vision of self; he emphasized the importance of seeing and knowing ourselves. 3rd. We need a vision of the church in order that we might understand the nature and purpose of God's Church. 4th. We need a vision of the race. It was indeed a strong, practical sermon. The attendance was good throughout the day. Pastor Williams will leave this week for Los Angeles, California, to attend the National Baptist Convention. Miss Geraldine Bryant is visiting One 306 acre farm, two 80 acres and a 40 acre farm, I also have one acre tracks on edge of the city. Fine for raising chickens. Several houses and lots for sale. See me first for REAL ESTATE when in Topeka. THE STEWART REAL ESTATE COMPANY L. L. STEWART, Pres. Continued from last issue.) SOUTHWEST DIST. M. B. ASSOCIATION AND AUXILIARIES MAKE NEW RECORD (Continued from first page) Memorial service of Dr. E. T. Fishback and Rev. J. Reeves, which was very reverent. The speakers were Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Dr. J. W. Hayes, Revs. M. S. Jones, E. W. D. Gorman, Bro. H. T. Sims; and sweet solos by Mesdames Jewel Brown, Dryden and A. S. E. Winston. Saturday Morning. The Ministers and Deacons were still discussing some very important things pertaining to the church life, until time for opening the Association; and winding up of the business session. The Association wound up the business of one of the best sessions in the history of the organization and laid pians for bigger things in the days to come. This is a wonderful set of people over to the Second Baptist Church; though they were building, they did a great part by the messengers. Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Roman are on the walls of the New Jerusalem. relatives in Lincoln Nebr. Miss Daisy Hill of Chicago, Ill., accompanied by her cousin Miss Blanche Hayes who has been visiting in the city for a few days. Mr. Clyde Peters has returned home after a ten days' visit in Oklahoma. Mrs. Kate Haynes is visiting her son in Kansas City, Mo., this week. Mr. D. L. Taylor was called to Illinois to the bedside of his sister. Mrs. Jno. 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