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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.15,No.22, FUNERAL SERVICE OF DR. J. H. VAN LEU Preachers From All Parts Of The State Present. With Calvary Baptist church filled to an overflow at 2:00 p. m., Sept. 18th, last tributes for such a noble and useful life were paid Dr. J. H. Van Leu, the Missionary of Kansas Baptist for 26 years. The thought of "Asleep in Jesus" seemed so real for him, because he labored untiringly and he looked as though he was asleep in a beautiful gray plush casket with flowers from friends and organizations from in and out of town. Nearly every preacher and worker of note was present or sent a telegram or letter of condolence. With Dr. W. C. Cartwright, master of ceremonies, the following program was carried out:— Rev. Van Leu's favorite song, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus;" by choir. Scripture lesson by Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor of Pleasant Green, K.C.K. Prayer by Rev. A.W. Ross, D.D. Calvary Baptist, Coffey- ville; Solo by Mrs. Fines, "There will Be No Night." Announcement of telgrams, letters and resolutions of condolence by Mr. H. T. Sims:— TELEGRAMS, LETTERS OF CON- TELEGRAMS, LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE AND RESOLUTIONS OF DR. J. H. VAN LEU Demonstrations of Love, Appreciations of Service. Sept. 7, 1923, Dr. J. W. Hayes, 1418 E. 23rd St, Los Angeles, Calif. Sept. 8, 1923, Dr. J. T. Crawford, Topeka, State See. Kans. Sept. Con. Sept. 8, Dr, J, H. Garnett, Gary, Ind. Sept. 10,Mrs. S. A. Pisnell, Weir, Sept. 15, Prof. G. R. Bridgeforth, Athens, Ala. Sept. 12, Calvary Bapt., J. J. Dodd, clerk, Coffeyville. Sept. 10, 2nd Bapt., Ch., P. M. Merrideth, clerk, Newton. Sept. 17, Rev. J. T. Elias, Denver, Colo. Sept. 17, 1st Bapt. Ch., Gt, Bend, Sept. 18, L. M. Curtis and wife Springfield, Mo. Sept. 17, Wm. E. Harrison, Alma, Kan. Sept. 17, St. Louis Branch of S. S. Pub. House, Geo. W. Dickerson, Manager, I. T. Mack., Sec. Sept. 10, Rev. E. W. D. Garmon and family, & 2nd Bapt. Ch., Hutchinson, Sept. 17, Mrs. Nellie Biggers, 3708 Summitt St. K. C. Mo. Sept. 8, Mrs. D. M. Bridgeforth, Topeka Sept. 11, Revs. E. N. Gaines, M. J. Burton, J. W. Lemis, W. H. Young, S. J. Williams, Topeka, Kansas. Sept. 9, Resolution St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. R. L. Pope pastor, Bishop H. B. Parks, presiding, Rev. R. C. Henderson, Secretary (Conference) Sept. 8, Aunt Sellie, Memphis, Tenn. Sept. 10, Mary Enoch, Wichita. Sept. 10, R. Cole, Kansas City. Sept. 11, The W. H. & F. M. Circle, New Hope Baptist Ch., Tina Allen, Sec. Parsons, Kansas. Sept. 11, New Hope Baptist Church, Wichita, Mrs. Ida. F. Bates, Sec. Sept. 9, Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Rannavalona, 310 W. Pine, Wichita. Sept. 9, Ebenezer Bapt. Rev. W. C. Cartwright, pastor, Mrs. E. Barnes, Clerk, Atchison. Sept. 10, Resolution Smoky Hill R. M. B. D. A., of Kansas, Rev. G. T. Raimey, Junction City, Mod. Sept. 11, Mrs. Ida F. Bates, Calif. Sept. 11, Mt. Zion Bapt. Ch., Abilene. Sept. 9, Edw. Owens, 3233 Indiana Av. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Chez. Childs, 1244 Ann St. Kansas City, Kans. Sept. 11, St. John Bapt. Church, Rev. S. A. Williams, pastor, Mcel F. DePriest, clerk, Salina. Sept. 11, Calvary Baptist Ch., Wichita Rev. J. W. Hayes, Pastor, Mrs. J. E. Farmer clerk. Sept. 12, Pansy Hunter, 2539 Mich. Ave. Kansas City, Kans. Floral offering, Rev. A. W. Ross, 404 E. 6th St. Coffeyville. Mrs. E. D. Miller, Arkansas City. Sept. 15, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ralmey, 117 E. 11th St. Newton. Sept. 14, Iola Martin, Walsenburg, Colo. Sept. 14, Millie C. Anderson, 115 E. Martin St., Coffeyville. Sept. 12, Mr. and Mrs Geo. W. White, WORTHY CITIZENS NEAR DEATH. (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, MO., Sept. 14—Arkansas has lost some excellent timber if the three men whom our correspondent saw and who recently secured their freedom against injustices attempted in the Elaine riot cases are examples. These men are all married, hired workers, and while unused northern factory conditions, show the callouses on their hands and say they are gled to be in a free country and are never going back. Whenever the N. A. A. C. P., was mentioned, they smiled their appreciation. One of these men joined church Sunday. He twice stood in the shadow of the gallows on a charge of murder and spent, in all, three years nine months in prison. During which time he was beaten three times with a ten-pound strap loaded with copper brads, the last whipping consisted of 104 licks on the bare back. This man's back is full of scars from the brutal beating given in the hope of forcing him to confess a crime which would send him to the electric chair. All these men were assisted out of Arkansas by friendly colored churches. They left as soon as possible after gaining their freedom, because they knew the atmosphere of any southern community is laden with danger, when a white man is defeated in his attempt to mistreat a Negro. Little Rock ruffians, dame rumor informed them, did not intend to tolerate their presence in that city. They are in a welcome community now, good citizens, excellent workers and a credit to their roce—J. M. B.. Staff Correspondent. Sept. 8, Miss N. B. Johnson, 302 Haskell Ave. Pratt. Sept. 7, Wichita Ministerial League, Revs. H. H. Edmond, Pres. B. C. Rannavalona, Sec. J. E. Douglass, Ch. Ex. Com. Wichita. Sept. 11, Pastor J. W. Hayes, Los Angeles, Calif. Sept. 18, Miss Dorothy L. Sims, 1241 Wabash, Wichita. Sept. 16, Resolution: Smoky Hill River M. B. Dist. Association & Auxil'r's. Sept. 17, Tabernacle Bapt. Ch. City. Sept. 17, Northeastern M. B. D. Association. Sept. 17, Rev. C. P. Morrow, Ottawa. Sept. 17, Walnut Blv'l'd Bapt. Ch. Rev. J. R. Richardson. pastor. State Resolutions read by Dr. A. W. Ross.-Coffeyville. Short Talk by Deacon H. I. Monroe of Topeka, president of S. S. Convention; short talk by Mrs. Emma Galnes, president W. H. & F. M. Convention; solo, "What Are They Doing There Now?" by Mrs. Jewel Brown; short talk by Dr. J. W. Hayes, Moderator, S. W. Dist. Association; short talk, Rev. Robt. Cox, representing Neosho Association; short talk by Rev. M. J. Smith, representing Neosho Association; Obituary read by Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pratt. A wonderful sermon by his friend Rev. J. R. Richardson, pastor of Walnut Grove Baptist Ch., Kansas City, Kansas from Rom. 8:33; "Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect." He scored the world for trying to judge God's elect and prelised the elect for fighting on to victory. His sermon rebuked, reproved and exalted. Rev. J. E. Jeltz sang, "Waiting For Me." Short talk from Dr. J. H. Garnett, Dean of Centrel Baptist Theological Seminary of which Dr. J. H. Van Leu held closest to his heart. Closing remarks by Dr. W. A. Bowren of the worth of Dr. Van Leu to his administration as president of Kansas Baptist State Convention. The service closed with another one of Dr. Van Leu's favorite songs: "Abide With Me." The following resolution was read by Dr. A. W. Ross, just after announcement of telegrams, letters and resolutions:— RESOLUTION Whereas, God Our Heavenly Father has in His sovereign right and ac- WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 1923. ECHOES FROM THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION. The people of the Golden State were anxiously awaiting our arrival. They were amply prepared for our reception. The beginning was very significant with an address from Rev. Bro. Hughes, then followed the address by the president Rev. L. K. Williams; it was quite comprehensive covering uniquely our field of operation.. The message showed more than $2000 raised by the President, 14 states visited, all office expense covered and some money to turn over to Treasure. With the prayers and co-operation of the Baptist Brotherhood, with Dr. Williams, success is assured. The sermons deserve special mention. The reports from Boards show signs of progress. Receipts and disbursements are more and more pronounced. Special attention should be given our Foreign Mission Board, Dr. J. East, Sec. Rev. A. W. Ross and wife have offered themselves for Foreign service. About the same officers were elected. Rev. Austin, however, was elected chairman of the Foreign Mission Board succeeding the Late Dr. Roberson. The singing was inspiring conducted by Prof. Austin of St. Louis, Mo., assisted, as usual by the Gospel Singers. The attendance quite good considering distance and financial conditions. Our meeting was much effected by the death of Rev. J. H. Van Leu and Rev. Harris of Arkansas. The funeral of Rev. VanLeu was held at 4 o'clock Monday, Sept. 10th, in the Convention Tent. Procession led by Revs. Young and Hayes. It was perhaps the first funeral held in the Convention in its history. Dr. Carter was Master of Ceremonies. Speakers: Revs. McNeil, Wilson, Tilman and President Williams. The body was handled by the most modern undertaking establishment I have ever known—Conner & Johnson. (Again) The Convention with all of its improvements might improve much more in the following: 1. Order is poor. Definite steps should be taken by which we can have better order. Our Christian character, culture and influence for good are measured by our ability to possess ourselves. The following suggestions might help: Offerings taken before preaching or the program; no selling of books during program by anybody or for anything; all services should be free, at least, to messengers; perhaps best if free to all. The places on the program should be filled by states, considering of course the ability of those who appear; no one should appear more than once during any one session. Notwithstanding these needed and possible improvements, the Convention moves forward by leaps and bounds. Full co-operation with the brotherhood and administration spells triumphant victory. We meet at Nashville, Tenn., next year for the purpose of being at the dedicatory services of our Publishing House. Brethren, read our denominational and racial papers and know what God is doing through the Missionary Baptist Church for the salvation of the world. The good people of Los Angeles, made our stay pleasant and profitable. They deserve much credit for the success of the Convention. Yours to serve any possible way the Kingdom's interest, cording to his Holy behest, saw fit to remove by the hand of death, our beloved brother the counsellor, co-laborer and fellow pilgrim from these earthly scenes; and, Whereas we recognized in Dr. J. H. Van Leu a Christian gentleman, a wise and safe leader, cultured and princely in bearing, possessing in a marked degree those graces of intellect and heart, that development as a result of a proper regard for the rights, privileges and interests of others; and, Whereas, in a minister of the Gospel, our brother Van Leu was among the most effective, philosophical preachers of his generation, deeply evangelistic, true to the letter and A. M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION HERE (Continued) Thursday Session-It was a full day of business and at night Dr. R. C. Henderson preached the Educational Sermon, demonstrating the power of Education. He is one of the best orators in the middlewest. Pres. Peck was presented representing W. U., and spoke. Remarks by Bishop Parks. The Women's Mission met at the Calvary Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. They organized with Mrs. J. T. Smith,president; Mrs. R. S. Everett, vice president; Mrs. K. D. Tilman, second vice president; Mrs. S. H. Snowden, secretary; Mrs. T. E. Walker, assistant secretary; Mrs. J. H. Nichols, treasurer. Mrs. Flora Abbott and Mrs. J. W. Greene, Jr., were elected superintendent of the Y. P. Department and quadrennial conference secretary. Members of the executive committee for the ensuing year are Mrs. R. L. Pope, Mrs. Cora Yeager, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, Mrs. Hannah Merritt and Mrs. Pearl Dismuke. District presidents are: Wichita district, Mrs. Ethel Henderson; Topeka District, Mrs. Era Harness; Parsons district, Mrs. T. A. Wilson. Miss Catherine D. Tilman spoke for the meeting. Friday Session—Another full day for the conference. The Rev. Gipsy Smith delivered a very inspiring talk at 11 a.m., which was food for thought. Bishop W. T. Vernon of So., Africa, spoke on the missions and needs of Africa. His plea was thrilling and received a response of $201 for this work. Saturday Session—Again the brethren worked hard, but adjourned for recreation and sightseeing in the afternoon. Sunday Session—The fullest day was spent, beginning in S. S. Bishop H. B. Parks prescheduled at 11, a powerful sermon and the people rejoiced. A visiting minister of Missouri preached in the afternoon, ending with very effective memorial service. The young people's mass meeting at 6:30 p. m., was very helpful, ending in the Allen's Christian Endeavor, Rev. T. W. Green preached the closing sermon to the delight of all. The assignments were made and many changes took place. Thus passed into history one of the best conferences in the history of the organization. All praises to the St. Paul members for the entertainment given; which has never been equaled. The choir proved to be supreme from start to finish. Delegates left with priests for Wichita. the spirit, with sacred message bearing the note of authority, as a preacher, he had few equals and no superiors; and, Whereas for 27 years he has faithfully served as State Missionary for Kansas Baptist, beloved by entire Baptist family with a constituency of 18000 and with the oversight of 32 Missionary Pastors, he easily led the forces to direct their energies to the task of Mission Work in Kansas as well as world-wide evangelization, Home and Foreign Missions, Christian Education, social uplift and every phase of benevolent activity, found in him an enthusiastic supporter; and. Whercas, he has erected a monument in establishing the Central Baptist Theological Seminary at Topeka, Kansas, he will be greatly missed, his place hard to fill having lived, loved, labored undauntingly and hopefully for Kansas Baptist in building up the waste places and making strong the Denomination, and the impression made upon souls will be an immortal monument which will voice embodied spirits after generations have rolled around, therefore: Be it Resolved that the Baptist family of Kansas bow in submission to the will of Him Who doeth all things well; and. Be it further Resolved, That we express our deepest sympathy to the family in this hour of deepest grief and commend them to the Almighty God Who on the 7th day of September A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. (By The Associated Negro Press) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in Fourteenth Annual Conference assembled, reaffirms the principle for which it has always stood and most solemnly pledges itself to use all of the means at its command to the furtherance of the task which it has undertaken until that task is done. It sends greetings to the eleven million of American colored people in whose behalf it is working and the one hundred thousand members, both white and colored, it represents. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People feels gratified over the measure of awakening of the public conscience as touching the evils it is combatting affecting the colored people. It is a fact that the indifference and lethargy with which these evils were treated in the past are breaking away. Agencies have been put in operation in various sections of the country to remedy if not to uproot some of these evils since the Association has been holding them up to the public gaze and demanding that they be done away with. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaking directly for its membership of one hundred thousand and feeling that it represents the sentiments of twelve million colored people of the United States, calls the attention of the American people to the following truths: 1. That the destinies of the Negro and white races of the American continent are inseparable; that the races must, therefore, in the fullest sense work together for the realization of the principles on which the American nation was founded. 2. That spurious science and mendacious propaganda alleging racial inferiority are treason to the brotherhood of man without which no nation can endure. 3. That unless the humblest citizen is guaranteed his citizenship rights there can be no true security for anyone in the land. 4. That the mob and the spirit of intolerance which the mob represents are a danger to all achievements of mankind represented in all organized society. We therefore urge upon the American people that take the first indispensable step toward combatting the mob and the shame and disgrace which the mob has for thirty-five years put upon the name of America. We ask the American people to insist upon the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill which would place punishment of the mob in the hands of the Federal Government when the states refuse or are unable to do their duty as they have refused and have been unable for thirty-five years. We ask the President and Congress of the United States that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution be made something more than a scrap of paper, and that the Negro universally deprived of the vote In the Southern States be granted the ballot upon the same condition and with the same qualifications in those imposed upon all other citizens and thus remove the injustice of taxation without representation. We ask that the troops of the United States be withdrawn from the opened wide the gates and bade His servant, "enter, thou into the joys of the Lord;" Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given the family, a copy on the record of Baptist History in Kansas, a copy furnished the press. Rev. A. W. Ross Rev. G. T. Raimey W. H. Young W. C. Cartwright G. W. Gordon Emma Gaines Ida Frazier Bates, Sec. Five Cents Per Copy KINGDOM BUILDING The Brotherhood of the Southwestern District Missionary Baptist Association of Kansas, GREETINGS:—GREETINGS IN THE LORD:—Dear Brethen:—By your choice I am to lead the district in its campaign against sin. After thanking me the confidence imposed, I have only one request to make, that is, that you give me your sincere co-operation. We are laborers together with God. All labor without co-operation is energy misdirected; however, there can be no co-operation without labor. Our Objective—The faithful propagation of the great commission Matt. 28:9;20; Mark 16:15, 16. In other words, saving the lost, training the saved and developing a larger and more efficient army to fight sin or better still, the aim is mission, education, and co-operation. The truth is, the object when fully known may be put in one word: "Mission;" not missions, not mission, education and co-operation but "Mission" which in Christ gave the great commission: the New Testament sense covers all Brethren, this is the only program of the true church of Christ; "It is all the World." Our duty then, and only duty is a full surrender of our will and a complete bending of our energies to the Divine program. How to Realize the Objective—First of all we must realize that the Christian Religion is an individual and personal religion, God cannot nor will not be served by proxy. "Repent every one of you." "If any man will." etc. When each Christian will drive every fibre of his being on errands for God, then will the Kingdom come. Am I saved? Am I an example? Am I doing my Christian duty? Are questions of vital importance in realizing the objective of the church. Next in its realization. "Each one save one." Look at Andrew after Peter, Phillip after Nathaniel and Christ after Nicodemus. Show the works of the kingdom in such a way that the idle standers will be anxious to enter into the vineyard and work. Further in addition to personal relation to God and service for Him and in addition to each enlisting one, we must cultivate the spirit and art of co-opera-God." We are Builders together with God. Then it follows that if the objective is known, our vision clear, and our will fully surrendered to the Supreme will, we are entering into the sublime sunlight of a glorious day. $25,000 DRIVE For The 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. STUDIO DOINGS: The Coleridge-Taylor Studio re-opened Monday morning with usual vim and enthusiasm with Miss Dorothy L. Sims still at its head. In less than three days (48 hours) six new students joined the class. One motored up from Oklahoma and registered first, in order to avoid the rush. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sims of Newkirk, Oklahoma. This shows that the music work done at this studio is attracting considerable attention in other cities and states. New pupils from Wichita, are Ernestine Cotton, Myrle Mathes, Lucile Walters, Doris and Dorothy Balance. Miss Sims visited some of the best musical entertainments given in Chicago, the past three weeks and returns to her pupils thoroughly filled and inspired for the work. ```markdown ``` The recital for the 15th Street M. E. Church will be given the 1st week in October instead of Sept. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR The 1st Sunday was a great day at New Hope; living a basket dinner and rally. We did fine altho work has been dull, we hope to do better when work opens up. We had fine S. S., at 9:45; preaching at 11 o'clock to a full house. We were glad to have our sister church from Lester with us who helped us in our rally. Two young ladies from Colorado Springs as our guests to take part on Mrs. Johnson's program which she had instead of the B. Y. P. U., at 6:30 it was a joint porgram with Lester; Bro. Brown of Lester made his brags of what his bunch would do; we will admit they did well, had more numbers and had them perfect; so were ours. Miss Juanita Smith of Colorado Springs, had a grand paper on Misson and played an instrumental solo; Miss H. M. Lester of Colorado Springs, recited one of Dunbars' poems, "The Little Brown Baby." Mr. Johnson's choir sang the awakening chorus: "Jesus Is a Mighty Saviour" with Miss Smith at the piano; then a Jubilee: "I Ain't Going to Study War No More." Mr. Brown truly has his B. Y. P. U., children trained in the Bible. They did well but we raised the more money; then we beat after all as it was money that was counted in the rally. At 7:30 Rev. Howard ascended the stand, chose for his text Matthew 24:38; and preached a wonderful sermon. Look at the way people are doing and know of a truth that it is true for as in the days that were before the flood it will be the same way this time when Jesus comes, there will be just a few who will be watching for Him. Just before the close of the meeting our pastor Rev. Bruster said he would start revival; we were to start Wednesday night at prayer meeting. Rev. Murphy (white) preached for us; he chose for his text the 1st Epistle of John; "Beloved, let us love one another for God is Love." O he brot' out so many good things about God's love for mankind. It wss wonderful and the next night Rev. Lawrence preached for us a sermon on sowing and reaping. O how true that we shall surely reap what we sow; we who have lived any length of time, certainly have seen it; so it is up to us to sow good seed that we may reap a good crop. Sunday Rev. Howard preached again from Matthew 25:2: "And five of them were wise and five were foolish; but he talked from the five wise virgins that had oil in their vessels. He showed us that we truly ought to keep our lamps filled with oil and keep them burning, for there is coming a day when it will be said: "Behold the bridegroom cometh, go out to meet Him. This being the 2nd Sunday it was Rev. Bruster's day at Lester; they were not out in large numbers; it is too bad we can't go to church unless the pastor is here, we ought remember that the pastor can't die for us, we must walk that lonesome valley by ourselves. The Saints had a big meeting at Trinidad, quite a few went from here Saturday evening among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Sallie Bogguss, Mr. J. A. Merriwweather, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Brown again, Mr. and Mrs. Sea Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holmes, Mr. Jessie Turner, Mr. Thomas Prosser; they reported a great meeting. Rev. Doby, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Mrs Massie his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Mollie Jones, Mr. Theodore Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, motored to Denver, to the General Conference, Rev. Doby says they had a great session, and they sent Rev. Doby to New Mexico; he has 2 charges. We regret to give him up but pray him much success. Mrs. Starkton's sister came thru from New Mexico with her pastor Rev. Allin and others enroute to conference and Mrs. Starkton joined them; reports a grand time. Misses Juanita Smith and Hattie Mae Lester who are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Burt came Saturday evening and it is strange to say they stole two young men's hearts in the persons of Mr. Claud Bunker and Mr. Webster Plamer and they declared their hearts are gone on to the Sp'g's. So they left a few days later to get their hearts or the girls. Mr. R. Thurman gave a pleasant surprise Sunday when he walked in with his new bride from Salt Lake and we compliment him in his choice. She is a nice looking lady. Mr. W. A. Matthew motored to Pueblo, Saturday; well it is said the harder the storm the sooner it is over so as often as he goes I guess it will soon be over. Mr. and Mrs. Nevals and two children motored to Pueblo, Sunday morning, returning Sunday evening. Mr. Devan at Sunny Side had a narrow escape for his and Mrs. Devan's life not long ago when he lost control of his new Jewett, ran into a bank, throwing her through the wind shield, bruising her so she is in the hospital. Hope not serious. Mr. and Mrs. Beasley of Virginia, are so-journing with us to our great delight; hope they'll make this home. They are rooming with Mr. and Mrs. Morton at present. Mrs. Burt gave Deacon Burt her husband a surprise birthday party; and it was truly a surprise. He was setting up getting his Sunday School lesson Saturday evening at 8 o'clock when his guests came in and began wishing him many more happy birthdays and gave him his many useful presents in tokens of their friendship; after having several songs, ice cream was served with a snow-flake cake she made for him and a big Rockford water-melon; all ate their hearts' content and at 10 o'clock all left well pleased wishing for another birth-day every Saturday. Leavenworth Kansas By Ernest F. Jones Services at Sunflower Baptist Ch. were very good all day Sunday Sept. 9th. The pastor Rev. J. A. Barnes preached two spiritual sermons. In the evening service he preached from John 16:14; theme: "Jesus, Your Closest Friend." Attendance and finance good. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., and Sunday School were well attended. At 7:15 o'clock the Junior B. Y. P. U., girls rendered a splendid program. DAVIS-GREEN. One of the grandest affairs of the season was the wedding in which Miss Mamie Davis the daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Latang was married to Mr. Elmo Green, Thursday evening, Oct. 6th. The wedding ceremony took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Scott officiated. Preceding the arrival of the bridal party, Mrs. A. Fields sang: "His Promise," The party came in to the tune of the wedding march, "Here Comes the Bride." It was a solemn moment as the maid of honor Miss Helen Johnson led the way followed by the bride on the arm of her uncle Mr. Richard Winfield, who gave her awty, followed by the brides' maids, Musses Thelma Halm, and Vivian Taylor; followed by two little flower girls, Elsie Allen and Wanadee Lambkins. Mr. Reynold Pointer was the best man. From the church the party went to the home of the groom where 125 guests took part in the reception. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker on 3rd Ave. Wednesday, Sept. 6th and left a baby girl weighing 7% pounds; mother and babe are doing nicely. A delegation of Knights of Templar motored to St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday Sept. 9, to attend the Association of Conclave. Those in the number from here were W. B. Carter, J. H. Glass, A. McClanhan, C. Smith, Bass Marshall, T. J. Humbent, W. B. Ragsdale, Alton Baker, Jr.. Wm. Fields, W. Smith. They returned home Sunday night. Mrs. Carrie Townsend and two daughters, Misses Thelma Robinson and Elnora Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes who motored up from Kansas City, Mo., were in the city, Sunday, Sept. 6th visiting Mrs. Mary Pelton on Cleveland Terrace, the mother of Mrs. Townsend. Miss Gerafdine McClanahan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. McClanahan will leave for Lawrence, Sunday, Sept. 16th, where she will attend K. U. this term. Mrs. Elizabeth Dobson age 76 died at her home 309 Cheyenne St., Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6th at 1.45 p. m. Detht due to Urenic poisoning. She was born in Clay County, Mo, coming here many years ago; had been a member of Independent Baptist Ch., a number of years. She is survived by two sisters, two brothers, two nieces, two nephews. Funeral held from the Chapel of the Wyatt Undertaking Co., Rev. Cartwright of the First Baptist Church officiated; burial in Mt. Munsle Cemetery. Emporia News. The Lord is pleasing us with beautiful weather of which we are thankful. Rev. W. F. Walter spent a few hours in Emporia, a week ago Thursday enroute to Burlington. Mrs. Aderna Watson who was visiting Mrs. Mary White has returned to her home in Nebraska. Mrs. Carrie Davison attended the State Fair last week in Topeka; had a very pleasant time. Rev. Ware came to Emporia Wednesday and preached two nights, Wednesday and Thursday; we enjoyed his sermons very much. He will stay over Sunday. All of Emporia, was struck with sadness when they heard of the death of Rev. J. II. Van Leu. We extend to the family our sympathy and feel that it is our loss, but Heaven's gain and let us all bow in submission to the Almighty God. Rev. Rogers of Abilene is expected in Emporia, Sunday. Mrs. Blanche Hodge is preparing to attend the C. M. E. Conference in Sedalia, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Embry are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Henderson are still on the sick list. Mr. Thurmond Williams has remodeled his home on Lawrence and Lincoln. CENTRAL COAL & COKE COMPANY Market 300 826 E. Central CHEROKEE The Really Good Low Priced Coal LUMP - - - - $9.25 NUT - - - - $8.25 PEACOCK ROCK SPRINGS The Coal That Burns Up Clean- all of it LUMP - - $12.50 NUT - - $11.50 CAREFULLY RE-SCREENED AND DELIVERED. A FULL LINE OF GOOD COALS. 600 N. MAIN PHONE M. 3015 COURT HOUSE PHARMACY REGISTERED PHARMACY IN CHARGE FILLING PRESCRIPTION A SPECIALTY. Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Best Brands of Tobaccos, Gums and Drug Sundraes. We have a full line of LOURNEY VIVANTE CREATIONS of Eau de Toilette, Talc, Creme. Face Poudre, Compacte Poudre and Rouge. We are giving Coupons, which will entitle you to $1 25 Bottle of Lourney Vivante Parfum absolutely Free. All our Toilet Articles are First Class. Don't forget your Coupon. ```markdown ``` CALL M.6633 SEXTON CLEANER 515 N. MAIN We are glad to welcome the students back for school. Who is indisposed? Mr. Lee Vinson but his mother says cheer up Lee; she will soon be here. Mrs. Annie Carter is not feeling so well these days. She had better hurry up and get better because Deacon Carter wants to go on his vacation soon. Calvin Murray won the prize in the 50 yard cash Labor Day. Miss Helen Murry who has finished High School penmanship Course, is now working in Teachers' College Course. St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor. Our services were very fair last Lord's Day. Fine session of the S. School. Supt. Wilson is struggling to raise the standard of the School. Owing to weather conditions some of our leaders did not get out. The subject from Luke: "The Beloved Physician" was studied with delight, and much information gained. At 11:30 a.m., our pastor chose for text: "A Friend Loveth at All Times, and a Brother, is Born for Adversity." Prov. 17:17. A splendid sermon was preached as is usually the case. Our B. Y. P. U., Session was good, conducted by Bro. E. Lewis in the absence of President E. L. Newton, 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.T0 $60. TAILORING CO. AND DYER, WICHITA, KANSAS whose wife was ill. The subject: "Importance of Bible Study." At 8:00 o'clock p. m., our pastor preached a strong sermon from Prov. 22:28; text: "Remove not the Ancient Landmark which Thy Fathers have set." At the close, two persons were received to our membership. We were royally entertained with three selections by Dr. Jeltz, the sweet singer of the Kansas Baptist, who is a singer in "Israel." Director, Mr. Nesbitt is now in the pulman service out of Wichita, to Omaha, Neb. We trust he will like his run. Bro. J. Smith is back in the city; and is still ill Come to our prayer meeting Wednesday evening and come to our entertainment Friday evening. Clay Center News. Rev. Cox was present on the 4th Sunday and an enjoyable time was had. All departments are doing nicely. Rev. M. W. Lyttle was ill last week. Mrs. Ramey (Galdes) is slightly improved. Mrs. Jones is slightly improved. Mrs. Green returned to Topeks, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wood for the past three months. Mrs. Bell Davey and Nina Lawton were in Junction City this week. Mrs. La Bell Smith visited Manhattan, and were the guests of Mesdames WE DELIVER ORDERS OF $2 OR OVER THE SUNFLOWER MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. —A Colored Insurance for Colored People.— —Pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits— B. W. CRAWFORD, Sec. No. 110 West Elm St. Phone M. 5017 CINEMA ASK FOR SNYD ICE "Its Be WE DELIVER ORDE New Potatoes Pork and Beans ..... 10¢ Tomato Soup..... 10¢ Coffee, 1b..... 30 to 50¢ L. Post Toasties, 2 for 25¢ Onions, 2 lbs..... 15¢ Smoked Ham, 1b - Home Made Saus E. E. 220 E. 21st St. THE SUMM MUTUAL I ASSOCI —A Colored Insurance —Pays Sick, Accident B. V No. 110 West Elm St. Thomas and Mays. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Forbes and two boys, and Mr. Lewis Chaves of Washington, Kansas took dinner with Mrs. M. H. Ramsey. Mr Sargeant Gibson and wife of 904 N. Mulberry St., Abilene, motored to Clay Center and took dinner with Rev. and Mrs. Lyttle; also Mr. Baskerville. Mr. M. H. Ramsey, son Harvey and daughter Florence, motored to K. C., returning home Sunday. Mrs. La Bell Smith of St. Louis, returned by the way of Topeka, to attend the State Fair, after six weeks' stay as house guests of Mrs. Faulk- ner. 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 ORDER'S E CREAM Better." ORDERS OF $2 OR OVER es 40c Pk. 10c Beef Steak 18c 10c Bacon 25c 50c Beef Roast 16c 25c 2 lb can Corn Beef 35c 15c Hamburger 10c lb 20c Sausage, 1 lb...15c . FENT Phone D. 160 SUNFLOWER INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Insurance for Colored People. Ident and Death Benefits— B. W. CRAWFORD, Sec. St. Phone M. 5017 Mr. Geo. Wiggins and Irene Faulkner accompanied Mrs. La. Bell Smith as far as Topeka, and will visit the State Fair while there. Lorene Faulkner is home and is attending High School. SPEAK TO YOUR MERCHANT ABOUT THIS PAPER. --- ELECTRICITY INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 1858 N. Lawrence Ave. Phone D. 3949 HOUSE WIRING. FIXTURES. LAMPS. Manhattan News. By Miss Vera Hickman Services at Mt. Zion, Sunday, Sept. 9, were good. In the absence of our pastor, Rev. Arthur, Rev. Gordon preached for us; he took his text from Hebrew 11:29. Evening services were well attended and Rev. Arthur took his text from Luke 2:2: "And they laid Him in the Manger, because, there was no room in the inn." Subject: "No Room for the Son of God." Rev. Arthur truly preached the sermon of his life; it was full of the fire and Holy Ghost and the Spirit of God certainly dwelt with us. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hickman, Miss Mabel Hickman and Mr. Ernest Matthews will motor to Topeka, Friday. They will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones are visiting in Topeka, for a few days; also L. S. Arthur. The preparation for the Educational Campaign is steadily going forward. We are expecting Rev. J. E. Jeltz to sing for us. Several of our prominent characters will be with us. For the second time the Death Angel has visited sunny California and has taken a great man. First, Warren G. Harding; second, Rev. J. H. Van Leu. Rev. Van Leu was one of the greatest race men of the Baptist field and, in losing him the race has last shining star. We the members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Manhattan, deeply grieve for the loss of one beloved brother as he, and we sympathize with the bereaved family in their great sorrow. Our loss Is Heaven's gain.— It is as if a silver cord, Were suddenly grown mute. And life's song with its rhythm waned Against a silver lute. For he was part of all the best That nature loves and gives, And evermore on memory's breast He lies, and laughs and lives. Hutchinson Notes. Special to The Negro Star:— Sunday was a high day. Sunday School was opened on time with the Supt., at his post. We also had a demonstration on the Model Sunday School by our pastor. We were glad to have Mrs. Hayes with us. The pastor took charge of the 11:00 o'clock services and preached a soul stirring sermon. After the sermon, we had baptizing. The evening service opened on time with its efficient President, presiding. Our weekly meetings are getting better and better with its live-wire as pastor. The Slab-Town Convention given by Mrs. C. L. Louis was quite a success. Cherryvale News Items. Sunday was a gloomy, rainy day; only a few faithful Christians attended at both churches but the Holy Spirit was with the few. The Missionary ladies will have the 5th Sunday for their special program and sermon. The President, Mrs. Clara Daniels invites everybody to come and help the mission here and elsewhere. Miss Nannie Roberson who is employed at Independence, was home last week for a few days' lay off. Mrs. Celine Taylor who has been sick is able to be out again. Miss Adoline Parker and sisters have returned from Independence, where they have been spending the summer with their father Mr. Alfred Parker. Rev. J. S. King who has been in charge of Rev. A. W. Ross' church of Coffeyville, while he attended the National Convention which convened in California, returned home Monday. Mr. Joe Wheaton was in Independence, one day of last week visiting and attending the Holiness Church of which he is a member at present. Miss Mattle Morris had her tonsils removed Tuesday morning by Dr. Gasser, using an electro machine. Miss Morris is getting along nicely. There were a number of young people who attended the moving show, Monday night. Mr. Vernon Clay left Sunday, Sept. 16th for school at Kansas City. This is his last year of school. Mr. Daniel Greene finished school at Western University this past Spring. He is an expert tailor too. Mrs. Pearl Williams who has been visiting her sister Mrs. B. Peters of Rockwell City, Iowa, returned home Sunday at 1:55 p. m. A STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREP- ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT- ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 per bottle Refines kinky, friesy, coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c per person Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxuriant. An excellent pressing oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c per bottle Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1.00 per person Is a vegetable preparation that actually straightens and restores the original color to gray or faded hair. Color permanent—positively will not rub off, no matter how often the hair is shampooed. Three shades: Black, Brown and Chestnut-Brown. Kokomo Shampoo 40c per bottle Is made from pure coconut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream 50c per bottle Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 50c is nourishing, softening and stimu- lating to the skin; is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, bleaching cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 50c Are suited to all complexions. Can be successfully used on dry or oily skins. The shades: High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglosco $1.00 Is a special hair straightener for men positively guaranteed to straighten the most stubborn hair in from 10 to 20 minutes without the use of hot irons. Will not injure the scalp or turn the hair red. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U. S.A. Get a nice hot lunch at Pig-ear Smith's wagon on corner of Main and Neosho, from 8:30 to 12. Miss Odessa Bailey who spent the summer in Independence with her sister Mrs. James Squire, is at home now attending Senior High School. She is a junior. When in town get your meals at the Landis' Cafe on West Main St. Mrs. Jack Roberson is recovering slowly from her broken or dislocated hip. 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. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. WICHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX CALL Market 1692 M. S. STEVENS & COMPANY Tailors to the Trade SERVICE QUALITY 612 North Main St. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas Res. 501N. Water St. Phone Mkt 1665 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE 515 North Main St. Phore M.1344 M. 2999 Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. NOTICE! To the Patrons of the Van Leu Stores—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 days VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr A. P. Brickell - HARDWARE - Garden Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock. We carry a complete stock of ev- erything in our line. Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P. BRICKELL, 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140. Plastering and Variety of Wall Patching Paper Selections G. E. BOWEN, Painter and Paper Hanger Flue Pointing a Specialty. WICHITA, Phone Mkt. 4324 KANSAS Latest Styles Best Service MADAM DIXON A REAL MODERN TAILORESS I Make Anything that Humans Wear. A Trial Will Convince You. 536 N. Water St., Wichita Kans. TWENTY-FIRST STREET BAKERY 207 E. 21st St. HOME PASTRIES M. P. McGJIRE, PROP. FURNITURE REPAIRED. Upholstered—Mirrors re-allvered; Call For and Deliver—MODERN REPAIR SHOP. M. 2802. LET EVERY S. S., and B. Y. P. U., in Kansas mail their orders for literature to MRS. A. S. E. WINSTON The State Representative of the Publishing Boards. It will cost no morell 359 Waverly St. Kansas City, Kans. READ THE NECRO STAR $1.50 PER YEAR treatments or DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR ITCHING SCALP, TETTER. Try My Oils. Growing Oil 50c. Pressing Oil 60c guarantee every treatmen and the oils as well. Give me a trial. I make hair GROW. MADAM GRISSARD, 1621 Ohio Ave., Wichita Kansas Growing Oil 50c. Pressing Oil 60 guarantee every treatmen and the oils as well. Give me a trial. I make hair GROW. MADAM GRISSARD, 1621 Ohio Ave., Wichita Kansas When you have hauling of any kind, call D.3146W. Service that satisfies. Prices moderate. Fresh Garden Vegetables of All Kinds delivered at your door. M. LIVINGSTON 1755 Ohio Ave. vered at your door. LIVINGSTON 1755 Ohio Ave. NORTH END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 (POUND RATE) Loin and Round Steak..... 20c T-Bone and Short Cut..... 20c Good Chuck Steak..... 15c Good Roast Beef.... 10c and 12½ Good Bolling Meat..... 6c and 8c Hamburger..... 10c Home Made Sausage 15c, 2 for..... 25c Home Made Lard..... 15c MURDOCK ELECTRICAL CO. 739 N. Main Phone D. 970 ELECTRICALCONSTRUCTION. JOIN THE MOVIE CLUB. WHERE is the Colored Motion Picture Aspirant who has not wanted to know about the Colored Movie World —St. Louis, The Colored Hollywood— Learn the salaries paid, be, posted n every activity in Colored Film Land Membership Card Sent in Receipt of $1.02—Address: FASHODA INST. Club Dept. O Lock Box 1413 ST. LOUIS, MO. LINCOLN SHOE SHOP 1917 N. Lawrence All Kinds of Repair Work Neatly Done With GUARANTEE We carry Special Leather for— CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES. ECONOMY FRUIT MARKET THE PROPER PLACE TO BUY YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 228 E. 21st St. Mkt. 3622 MALE HELP COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write— T. McCaffrey. Supt. St. Louis. Mo. KELLER GROCERY At 1912 N. Lawrence Free Delivery No. 2 Pork and Beans..... 10c 3 for..... 25c 2 lbs Head Rice..... 25c 48 lbs Flour..... $1.60 10 lbs Sugar..... $1.00 11 Bars C. P. Soap..... 50c All High Grades of Coffee from..... 32c to 50c Toilet Paper 5c, 6 for..... 25c ILL. market 192 STEVENS COMPANY of the Trade QUALITY North main 22 N. Lawrence Tree Delivery K and Beans..... 10c 25c D Rice..... 25c Jur..... $1.60 Var..... $1.00 P. Soap..... 50c Grades of Coffee 32c to 50c 5c, 6 for..... 25c With Efficient Students want GRE J. H. GARNER Address all com- T Summer Faculty, C Where Business DRUGS, DRUGS 517 North M SPEAK T --- PEERLESS It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens'. Shoes repaired while you wait. Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 304 N. ST. FRANCIS 'PHONE MKT. 1659 --- 100% PURE ICE CREAM Good As the Best and Better than the Most POINSETTA BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARY CO. Phone M. 6620 OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1415 N. Mosley Ave. Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoining Kansas Industrial Educational Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the ministry. GEO. R. BRIDEFORT, Principal. J. H. GARNETT, D. D. Dean. J. H. VANLEU, Director. Address all communications to either of the above persons. Things to be Prayed For: Summer School, Student Body, Missons, Faculty, Friends for Institute, New Building, One Hundred acres of land. J. H. VANLEU, Gen. Missionary Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. When you think of BUTTER you just naturally this PEERLESS has been made and so chita for over 20 ye WICHITA CREAM COMPANY. CK ELECTRIC SHOE AND NOTION STORE 1 Womens'. Shoes while you wait. n's half soles Leather $1. n's half soles Panco $1.1. Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels 40c per Pa and L. M. leather used and all work ddick, 607 E. M. CRAMER'S NITORS' SUPPLIE Rooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Res ing Powder, Tile Cleaner. Disinfect EVERYTHING THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SA NCIS OINSETTA % PURE ICE CREAM is the Best and Better the Most QUARTS ... $ 50 GALLON OF VANILA ... 1 50 GALLON OF FRUIT ... 1 60 GALLON OF BRICK ... 2 00 A BAKERY AND CONFECTION ~ OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1415 N BUTTER You just naturally think GENTRAL Theological Semin Topeka, Kansas. Kansas Industrial Educational Insti NOW OPEN At Teachers. Splendid C Fine Dormitory. anted who desire to study for the m MEO. R. BRIDEFORT, Principal. ETT, D. D. Dean. J. H. VANL communications to either of the above Things to be Prayed For: THE NEGRO STAR 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EYLRY FRI H. T. SIMS MEMBER OF NATIONAL W. S. Moore E. M. Barnes Miss Lula Covington, 501 N. water SUBSCRIPT One Year Six Months Three Months One Month Entered as second-class matter Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of M. The writer of any article must be published. Write on one side of pa- ny matter for publication.—Notify our paper. Official Organ of Convention and 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 ISSUED EVLRY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS. H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION W. S. Moore Assistant Editor E. M. Barnes Assistant Editor Miss Lula Covington, 501 N. Water St., Phone M. 1665 Local Editress SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 18, 1861. 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 our paper. Official Organ of Kansas Baptist Convention and Auxiliaries. The Gipsagram, where he said: "God bless the colored folk," we believe it was from his heart, but we are now praying that the same mind might be in the converts of the Gips Smith meeting who are accepting Christ, as being the same colored folk of whom he wants God to bless, believe in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of men. They believe that John was talking to all Christians when he said: "Little children, love ye one another." We believe in you, but would like for God to be able to wipe away many of our tears before we reach the New Jerusalem, because then He will take away the cause, and we don't want a single person lost on our account; but we must learn how to keep each other from crying here, so we both can enter and be peaceful citizens. "We want to see Jesus, Don't You?" We Want Him to Smile upon us, Don't You?" "We Want to be his Children, Don't You?" "We Want to be like Him, Don't You?" "We Want to Have His Mind, Don't You?" "We Want to Belong to His Family, Don't You?" "There is something in our LOCALS Mrs. Hester Brown called at the office and renewed her subscription for another year. She is one of those ever prompt subscribers. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fines stopped in the office a few moments in passing Wednesday evening. Mrs. N. D. Briley favored us by bringing Miss Irma T. Hamilton in to see us while in the city. Miss Hamilton is from Oswego, and is distinguished as the girl dramatic reader, which is very fine. Mrs. Hazel Wooden is again in The Star office, helping to make it go after an extensive visit in Oklahoma and Missouri. Miss Lucie Walters was an appreciated guest of the week who took an interest in seeing how the work was carried on and seemed delighted. Mr. Jno. J. Summers has been appointer as organizer of District No. 3 for the United Order of Oddfellows, for Barber, Harper, Sumner, Sedgwick, Butler, and Cowley counties. He will at once get busy. He is an aspiring also for the ministry and has preached three sermons at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The following preachers visited the office during the week: Revs. R. Cox, D. L. Taylor, L. Franklin, of Salina, Revs. Waters, J. W. Hayes, W. A. Washington, W. H. Hill. We are always delighted to have these ministers in the city. They expressed themselves as pleased with the work done come out and look us over when in here. Rev. Taylor paid his subscription; Rev. Waters took an agency for the paper; Thanks for each favor. Quite a few of the boys and girls are leaving for school at this season and our best wishes for a successful term accompany them. Mrs. Sallie Graves of Pratt, is visiting in the city with relatives. Mrs. Dellah McAdams has returned from a two months' visit in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dent who formerly resided in Wichita, a number of years, who now reside, in Los Angeles, California, were visitors in the city with old friends during the week. They will visit Oklahoma, Virginia, and other states before their return. On Friday afternoon and at evening of last week, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell entertained at her home, honoring her cousin Mrs. Lucile Hadley of Indianapolis, Ind., who is visiting in the city, cards and dancing were the pleasant diversion of the occasion, and was quite a delightful social affair. On last Thursday evening the members of St. Paul A. M. E. Choir, after their regular rehearsal quite pleasantly surprised and entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Ballard who were recently married. Mrs Ballard (nce Miss Etoile Pope) is the efficient organist of the church. They were invited to the dining saloon, of the Ch., and presented with a beautiful sandwich set; elegant refreshments were also served. also served. Mr. Arthur DcGrafenread left last week for school at Lawrence. TELEPHONE MARKET 313C DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, Editor and Publisher NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Assistant Editor Assistant Editor St., Phone M. 1665 Local Edtress ON RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at March 3, 1879. Sign name whether or not it is to be super. We reserve the right to reject us at once, when you fail to receive Kansas Baptist Auxiliaries. hearts saying: "We must get together before too late." OKLAHOMA has sowed to the winds and is now reaping the whirlwinds and the velocity is quite harmful and may sweep into eternity many, or may destroy the effects of the law forever. Who can say where it will end; if the Lion or King for righteousness shall fail? Can a mass or mob do more without the law, than an organized state with the law? History has counted out many nations that tried it and are remembered as once great, but made the mistake of not regarding the validity of the law. Let my people stand still and wait on the salvation of the Lord. He travels in the storms and performs miracles; He may have a few lessons to give, that we may know what He wants us to do. His rule is: "There is no respector of person," but the one, who can learn first can act first. Attacked first in the American independence, and many other times in the American History have we acted to prove that we are directed by God's Hand. Watch for your orders from God and not from men and you will go right. All boys who will enter High School, will meet at the Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23rd at 3:30 p. m. Let every boy be present. The boys of the 7th and 8th Grades will meet at the Y. M. C. A., on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th at 6:30. Let all boys of these grades be present. The fellows who are attending Friends University are all urged to be present at the Hi-Y Fellows' Meeting. Sunday afternoon. W. L. Hutcherson, Executive Sec. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hubbert, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crith, and Mrs. George Berry of Chanute, were in the city several days to attend the funeral of Dr. J. H. Van Leu. Mrs. Berry is the mother of Mrs. L. C. McCullough, 931 Water Street. They left on the 20th. Rev. G. T. Raimey and Mrs. J. B. Divine of Junction City, were among those who attended the funeral of Dr. Van Leu. They are leaders in the Smoky Hill River District Association Auxiliaries. Dr. Van Leu died in the arms of Rev. G. T. Raimey in Los Angeles, California, and he had charge of Mrs. Van Leu during the funeral. Mrs. N. L. Harris of Topeka, mother of Mrs. Jewel Brown, after spending some time here with her daughter, visiting the Annual Conference, and staying over for the funeral of Dr. J. H. Van Leu, left on the 10th. She carries sunshine wherever she goes. Mr. Richard Walker, of Jacksonville Florida, a son of the late Mr. Joshua Walker, is in the city. Mr. Walker has the distinction of being president of the only Negro Business College in the U. S. Rev. F. Hutchins of Meridian, Miss., was with the New Hope congregation a part of this week; preached some excellent sermons, gave some instructive Bible lectures, called at the office and was guest at dinner with the editor and family Wednesday. Rev. J. R. Richardson of Kansas City, father of Mrs. G. L. Scott was here the past week and spent some time at the office while making funeral arrangements of his friend Rev. J. H. Van Leu. We failed last week to mention the returning to school of Miss Larraine Griffin at Emporia, Sept. 9th, after quite a pleasant vacation here with family and friends. Miss Griffin is one of those girls who is looking far into a great future. BIG UNION CELEBRATION There were about four hundred who attended the Union Church and S. S., picnic given at Riverside Park by the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, New Hope Baptist, St. Matthew C. M. E., Tabernacle Baptist, Grant Memorial A. M. E., and the Indiana Avenue Christian Church. There were plenty of well filled baskets, pop, ice cream and Melons were served free to all. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson and Atty. F. C.' Helm were in charge of the amusement and refreshment department. It was one of the most delightful outings given this season and highly enjoyed by all who attended. NOTICE WHEAT SHOW SEE IT ALL FOR 50¢ WICHITA, KANSAS Sept.24,-Oct.6 ARE YOU AWARE? That we seldom find anybody these days, who has a new thought? Almost everything that is said has been said before. So the thoughts advanced today are so repetitious, developments, or additions to the thoughts of yesterday. It is very conspicuous how little people think at all. It is said that only about 3 per cent of the people of the civilized world really think. That because you have been doing a certain thing a certain way for u score or two of years, does not assure us that your way is best? It does not count very much to have worked a long time in a certain line of endeavor—the real thing that counts is how much brain have you put into your work while doing it. To do a job well and to be able also to analyze it to some one else is far more important than only years of experience in a certain line of sork. That one of the greatest blessings obtainable by men is the ability to render real service? That unless we get together on earth, there won't be any heaven for us to enjoy? That the fellow who has the most to say in the church, usually employs that method to hide his deviltry? That if you keep to yourself all of your good thoughts and divulge the bad ones, the world will not be made any better by your existence? On the other hand, if your life has been an example of helpfulness to others you will live on even tho' you are dead. That the individual who does not save of his income can well be classed with the hog who does not look up to see from whence the acorns come. The best way for one with meager means to put away some of his income is to put it away as soon as he gets it, or before he realizes he has so much in his possession. That the individual who wants all Christianity and no money hasn't either? The author of Christianity used a little money in his business and at times He found it quite a good thing to have. St. Paul Notes. Rev. R. L. Pope, our pastor returned home Saturday from Kansas City, where he attended the session of the Annual Conference held at that place. At the 11 a. m., services, the subject of the discourse was "The supremacy of the Church." Showing that an ideal nation, government, and people were those who practiced the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. At the evening services Prof. Wm. Pickens, Field Agent of the N. A. A. C. P., mute an excellent talk in behalf of that organization. The S. S., Teachers' Board met on Tuesday evening and arranged for the general interest of the S. S. The Ladies' Aid Society held their meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church. The Aid is one of our most helpful and active organizations of our church. A large new refrigerator at the cost of more than a hundred dollars was given them recently. They elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs. M. Dixon; Vice President, Mrs. S. W. Fleming; Secretary, Mrs. F. Wilkins; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. M. Letcher; Treasurer, Mrs. Anna Howell; Chairman of Entertainment Committee, Mrs. Minnie Cowan; Buying committee, Mrs. M. Young. They will meet next Wednesday afternoon. Stewardess Board No. 3. served the weekly dinner Thursday. The Allen Endeavor League extend a cordial invitations to their meeting every Sunday evening from 7 o'clock to 8 p. m. Salina Kansas News. Rev. Steward of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Topeka, Kansas, preached for us Sunday at 11 o'clock from Luke 18:1, "And he spoke a parable unto them to this end that men ought always to pray and not to faint." Using as a theme: "Prayer." He endeavored to point out the necessity of continued prayer in this Christian warfare. Indeed it was a good, logical sermon. Sunday School attendance was fairly good Sunday and a very interesting lesson was studied. At 8 o'clock Rev. Steward chose as a theme for his discourse, "The Right Choice." A strong practical sermon was preached using as a basis, "Faith." Rev. Steward is a young minister with progressive ideas. We are glad to have him visit us. Mr. A. Cartwright, Atchison, is in the city working in the interest of the Security Insurance Co. Mr. and Mrs, N. E. Wigley entertained about seventy friends Wednesday evening at their home on North 2nd, complimentry to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shobe who left on the midnight train enroute to Los Angeles, California, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Rosa Bridgeforth, Junction City, spent Wednesday in the city. Miss Daisy Hill returned home Saturday after a month's visit with relatives and friends in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Bertha Haynes spent the week end at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reid, 16 miles northwest of the city. Mr. Bill Wigley left Monday for Denver Colo. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Miss Margaret Adams, Tuesday. The Mission Circle meets with Mrs. S. E. White, Wednesday, afternoon. The N. U. G. Art Club met with Mrs. Robt. Cox last Thursday. A splendid meeting was held. Officers were elected and committees appointed for the year. The ladies plan to make this a successful club year. Mrs. Nell Bradley had her tonsils removed this week. BANQUET. (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, MO., Sept. 14-At a banquet Monday evening, Aug. 27, given in honor of Attorney William Clarence Matthews of Boston, and Lester A. Walton of New York, Mr. Matthews told a group of representative Negro Citizens that the appointment of Bascom Slemp of Virginia as secretary to President Coolidge should in no sense be construed as a slap at colored voters. - Extra Special Charmuese $1.98 Per Yd. Black, Navy Brown. NEW FALL GOODS ARRIVING DAILY Where All Wichita Shops THE SILK SHOP THOS. J. RINO SILK CO. 215 EAST DOUGLAS ALL SIZES OF SCREEN DOORS ARE CARRIED IN STOCK. MARSHALL-ALEXA 2002 N. Lawrence FOR One 306 acre farm, two farm, I also have one of the city. Fine f Several houses a See me first for REAL H THE STEWART REAL L. L. STEW 404 Kansas Ave. "SAY IT W COLERIDO CONSERVATO MARSHALL-ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. 2002 N. Lawrence Phone Market 5897 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, Ires. 404 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas. "SAY IT WITH MUSIC The COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC now known as the WABASH STUDIO OF MUSIC Phone M. 3130 1241 Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted Develope Your Musical Side You May Surp Strictly Modern Methods Used We give the Dip Miss Dorothy L. Sims - Instructor Affiliated with the National Academy of Music of "I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Coolidge for many years. We are fellow citizens of the great State of Massachusetts," declared Mr. Matthews. "The President's record for fair play is well-known. He believes in law enforcement, and the Negroes of this country may rest assured Mr. Coolidge will not subscribe to any campaign to foster racial hatreds. In his speech of acceptance for nomination as republican candidate for the Vice Presidency, Calvin Coolidge voluntarily inserted a frank statement demanding justice for the colored American. That he will swerve from life-long convictions at this time is inconceivable and unbelievable." The banquet was given by the local Negro Bar Association. Freeman L. Martin, President, acted as toastmaster. A Message to People of the United States. (Continued from first page) black republic of Hayti, illegally seized in 1916 and since then lawlessly held by virtue of superior force. We ask that the President of the United States, representing the spirit of fairness in the American people, redeem the pledges made by the late and regretted President Harding that the Tuskegee Hospital built for colored World War veterans, upon ground given to the nation by Tuskegee Institute, be mothened entirely by a colored personnel. We ask that the American people demand the release of the fifty-four members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now incarcerated at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary for their connection with the Houston, Texas, riots of 1917, a riot provoked by continued insults and contumely and finally by violence perpetrated upon colored men wearing the uniform of the United States and dedicated to the service of their country in war time. UNDER LUMBER CO. Phone Market 5897 SALE 80 acres and a 40 acre e acre tracks on edge for raising chickens. and lots for sale. ESTATE when in Topeka, ESTATE COMPANY ART, I res. Topeka, Kansas. ITH MUSIC" the E-TAYLOR RY OF MUSIC 1241 Wabash Avenue pills Are Accepted You May Surprise Yourself We give the Diploma Course Sims -- Instructor ademy of Music of New York City To American citizens of African descent we have a special word to say: The time has come when allegiance to any party on historical grounds is no longer required or expedient. 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