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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE State Historical Society. W. B. TH FOR T Vol.15, No.24, K.I.E.I.COMES OUT VICTORIOUS AFTER FIRE The Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute threw open its doors to students on September 17th with a surprisingly large number, considering the fact that the Girls' dormitory had been destroyed by fire June 4, 1923. The Boys' dormitory has been renovated and put into splendid shape for the young women and lady teachers. The Business Manager's office has rushed the new equipment and it is now being installed. The young women and lady teachers have suffered no very great inconvenience due to the splendid efforts of the Mechanical Arts Department and splendid cooperation of the students. All of the boys will be located at the boys' Trade Building and notwithstanding they, do not have all the conveniences that they will soon have, yet, they are making no complaint, knowing that their new quarters will be much improved when they return to them in a few months. The new laundry equipment has just arrived. This laundry equipment when installed will be the finest in the State. Miss C. M. Hall the splendid laundress of the Institute has adapted herself to the situation and has proceeded with a temporary laundry to get out the laundry for the teachers and students. The teachers and students feel very happy at the outcome of the effort and splendid enrollment, with students coming in each day. The work on the Girls' Dormitory is proceeding rapidly and the contrittor, M. J. Green announces that all the work for the first floor is nearing completion. G. R. Bridgeforth, Principal. A DOUBLE MEET AT K.I.E.I. The Sunflower Association and Farmers' Conference and Colored Teachers will meet at K. I. E. I., Oct. 17, 18. which promises to be the largest ever held and the agricultural and industrial parade will exceed that of last year. Sgt. H. W. Wears is already getting his cadets in military form and Miss E. C. Jones, Physical Director for young women is getting the girls in trim for the big annual parade. Last year the parade was a mile long and a detachment of colored troops from Ft. Leavenworth was present. Principal G. R. Bridgeforth expects a larger number of soldiers this year than last. The Agricultural and Industrial floats will be bigger an better. Last year Arthur Emory of Douglass County, won first prize of $25.00 for the best agricultural float. His float was decorated with all sorts of agricultural products raised on his farm. Mr. M. G. Bolin of Topeka, a successful trucker and had a truck float which took off the second prize. The third prize was awarded to the children's agricultural and industrial float, Rev. W. H. White, director. Many of the prominent people of this association are planning to have an exhibit and the parade will possibly be twice as long as it was last year. For the best floats, prizes of $25, $15, and $10 will be given. There will be an exhibit installed at the Institute on she 16th and 17th of farmers clubs and various organizations in which the Institute is interested. Prominent people from all over the State will be present. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The members of the G. L. A. Club held their first meeting of the year, Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ida Gravelly, President. They started out with a splendid attendance. The plans and suggestions, and interest manifested, they are hopeful for good results from this year's work. They will meet next week with Mrs. Marle Williams at the home of Mrs. F. O. Miller. HOUSTON FOR POLICY CHANGE IN SCHOOL BOARD (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct. 5—Atty. William L. Houston, Negro member of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, precipitated a long discussion at a recent meeting of the school board when he attacked the present system of selecting teachers from the roster of normal graduates. Mr. Houston declared that an injustice was done to many of the graduates of equal rating. He recommended that those graduates holding equal ratings "draw lots" to determine their rank on the eligible list. Mr. Houston pointed out that it has been the rule of the board to give positions to the normal school graduates holding the same rating in alphabetical sequence. Thus, if a graduate is fortunate enough to have a family name begin with "A" or "B," she gets the position, while those graduates whose family names begin with letters further down the alphabet must wait until other vacancies occur. "This is a gross injustice to most of the graduates of the normal schools of Washington," declared Atty. Houston. HOMESTEAD, PA. Sept. 22—This being a paper read by many friends, I feel I would do them an injustice if I did not say something to them while in the East. I am enjoying good health; I have spent most of my time in Fishers Island, N. Y., a beautiful summer resort; only the rich people live there as the Island is owned by the Turgerrsons and Tilford, no colored people there except the help. We spent lots of time on the beach. Most every one went swimming. I spent quite a while in Hartford, Conn., a city very much like Oakland, Calif. I visited New Haven, Bridgeport, and New London, Conn. I am now in Homestead, Pa., a beautiful city in the valley of the range of the Hymalayan Mountains. I visited Elmiria, Conning, and Wellsberg, Pa., one of the leading colleges in the state is at Homestead, beautiful concrete roads all through the state. I had the pleasure of taking a 150 mile drive. I will visit in-Chicago, Ill., and Philadelphia before returning home and hope to be home in time for the Baptist State Convention. Expert Called To Wichita. Seeley Co's., truss expert from Chicago, will be at the Lassen Hotel, and will remain in Wichita, Wednesday and Thursday, only, Oct. 10th and 11th. He says: "The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average case." Being a vast advancement over all former methods—exemplifying instantaneous effects immediately appreciable and withstanding any strain or position no matter the size or location. Large or difficult cases, or incisional ruptures (following operations) specially solicited. This instrument received the only in England and in Spain, producing results without surgery, injections, medical treatments or prescriptions. Mr. Seeley has documents from the United States Government, Washington, D. C., for inspection. Our representative will be glad to demonstrate without charge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. Home Office: 117 No. Dearborn St. Chicago. FRAUD CAUTION—Avoid fraudulent imitators and impostors who may visit this section making any claims of connection with me or my establishment, imitating my style of advertising—intending to deceive the afflicted. All such claims are fraudulent and deceptive and the public are hereby cautioned. The genuine will always have name "Seeley" with Chicago Address at bottom of ad. P. S.—Every statement in this notice has been verified before the Federal and State Courts.—F. H. Seeley. WICHITA, KANSAS. FRIDAY, Oct. 5, 1923. LOUISIANA GOVERNOR AGAIN AFTER THE KLAN. BATON ROUGE, LA., Oct. 5—Govemor Parker received a delegation from Jackson Parish last Tuesday to hear their story regarding the alleged domination of that parish by the Ku Klux Klan. It is said that Govemor Parker declares that it is his avowed purpose to put an end to the infamous work of the klan in Louisiana. It was pointed out in the report to the governor that judicial authority known to be opposed to the klan were being "framed" and punished, while those known to be members of the klan, guilty of crimes are let go free. The governor said that if all these allegations are true or even a part of them, the parish of Jackson was in a seething state of anarchy and such a state of affairs must be put down, if constitutional government is to survive. NEWS OF THE EAST. FAIREBANK, PA., Sept. 24—Since closing the revival meeting at the Nazarine Baptist Church, we have been visiting other near-by towns and cities in the state, and as we go from place to place, we find that there is a great problem falling on this part of the country. The Negro problem is no longer confined to the South, but it is now in the East, you can see it, feel it, and hear the buzz of its wings in the air of this state as never before. It is indeed true that men are making lots of money here, and it is also true that our privilege is becoming less. If there ever was a time for the whole church to preach and practice the Gospel to the whole world, it is now. On Wednesday, and Thursday, Sept. 19th and 20th, we visited Uniontown, Connellaville, and Scottdale. These are fine cities and are located in a very prosperous section of the state; many of the race people are living in these cities, and most of them are doing well. We spoke at Scottdale, to a very large audience. Returning to Fairbank, Friday, taking a little rest and at the same time, endeavored to make some preparation for Sunday service, at which time we had the privilege to appear before a full house both morning and evening. This Church has informed me that I have been unanimously called to its pastorate. I cannot say yet, as to whether I will accept or not for this is a matter that I must pray over before giving up work in the city of Iola, to take this; indeed this is a great field in which to work. Much missionary work is needed to be done here. I regret very much to learn of the death of Dr. J. H. Van Leu of Wichita. The entire Baptist family of this homeland of ours will greatly miss him; but it is a fact, that we must all go sooner or later. Therefore, it pays to be ready at all times. Yours for the Cause. (Rev.) L. D. Stevens. BAPTISTS MAKING A GOOD SHOWING SPECIAL FROM NASHVILLE. On recommendation of President L. K. Williams, the National Baptist Convention voted that the four hunten thousand dollar building they are now erecting in this city, be known as the "E. C. Morris Memorial Building." It is reported that President Williams of the N. B. C., will call an Executive Board meeting here, the 1st week in December, and it may be the corner-stone of the Morris Memorial Building, the home of the Sunday School Publishing Board will be laid at that time. The Board of Promotion of the N. B. C., which was created in April last, and told to raise One Hundred Thousand Dollars, claims to have raised Seventeen Thousand Dollars, and they are now after the balance. The Building Committee must have Fifty Thousand Dollars in November, and Dr. Jordan, Director of the Drive believes EVIDENCE SHOWS ATTENTIONS NOT FORCED, BUT SOLICITED Preston News Service) NASHVILLE, TENN., Oct. 5—A case which some time ago created a deal of excitement in Memphis, is again in the courts and considerable excitement is now extant in connection therewith. The white press of the South cells the position taken by the defense of the Negro accused of attacking a white woman as "revolting." According to the evidence it is claimed that John Cook, the accused man, made a confession in which it is shown that Cook's attentions were not forced on Mrs. T. P. Cooney, but had been solicited. The woman, in a desperate struggle to save herself the usual humiliation of being regarded as having been friendly with a Negro, made a desperate effort to show that Cook had forced his attentions on her. She declared that Cook had subjected her to the most cruel treatment, finally swearing to throw her into the Mississippi River over a bluff in Riversido Park. It is said that during her testimony several discrepancies were found and the counsel for defense shattered her story in several places. However, it is thought that on account of the existing prejudice involved in connection with the case Cook stands a poor chance of securing justice. Reading between the lines as the case progresses indications are that this unfortunate relationship between Mrs. Cooney and Cook had existed for some time and when it was evident that people suspicioned them of their clandestine association, Mrs. Cooney took the only course open to save herself and let Cook bear the brunt of the mutual misconduct. The case will go to the jury late this afternoon or early tomorrow morning it is thought. Cook's fate will be known later. Cherryvale News Items. Sunday marked a great day for the Missionary Women. They had a real spiritual program all day. The services were well attended. There President, Mrs. Clara Daniels is a wide-awake mission worker. The S. S., and B. Y. P. U., are progressing nicely. Monday evening, Oct. 8th will be a business meeting at the Baptist Church to decide on a pastor. Mr. Daniel Greene of 217 E. 7th St., returned home Tuesday morning, Oct. 2nd from Kansas City, where he spent the week visiting friends. Mrs. Bettie Walker of West 4th St., returned home from Chicago, where she spent a month visiting with relatives and friends. Mr. James Williamson of Chicago, is here visiting his mother for a few days. Miss Priscilla Barnes who is teaching at Vinita, Okla., made a short visit home and spent the night. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Dixon of Chanute, are here visiting Mrs. Dixon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ratcliff. Mr. McGee of Pawhuska, Okla., entertained the A. M. E. Church Saturday evening, Sept. 29th with moving pictures. Mr. E. P. Landis of East Eighth St. is having his home painted. Mr. and Mrs. Tolibut of Independence, spent Sunday in our city visiting Mrs. Tolibut's mother, Mrs. Gertrie Parker. Mrs. Ruth Wheaton is seriously ill at her home, 530 E. 10th St. Miss Mattie Morris who has been indisposed for several weeks on account of illness, is able to be at work again. Miss Anna Doxy of Chicago, Ill., who was here to attend the funeral of her father, returned home. Get your meals at the Landis Cafe. See Pig-Ear Smith for your hot sandwiches; hours 8:30 p.m., to 12, on corner of Main and Neosho. the Baptists will give it. He says: "When Baptists must, they can do 'Big Things'."—Just watch us get that $50,000 by November. $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. Salina Kansas News. Services at St. John Baptist Church were well attended throughout the day. Pastor Williams who attended the Convention in Los Angeles, Calif., and also visited several other cities in the West, came back to us filled with inspiration and enthusiasm, and determined to do more for the great cause of Christ than ever before. After relating some very interesting incidents of his trip, our pastor brought a burning message taken from this text: Judges 7:17; subject: "God and a Few." With God and a few, great wonders can be done; God has always worked in minorities. We as Christians are called upon to let our lights shine, in so doing we achieve the victory over sin. This was indeed a very impressive sermon. There was one accession to the church. At 8 p. m., the pastor delivered another soul-stirring sermon from Hab, Theme: "Revival in the souls of men and the church." It is God alone who has the power to quicken dead souls. Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m., a very impressive memorial service was held in honor of our dear departed brother Rev. J. H. Van Leu, under the auspices of the Mission Circle. The following program was rendered. Song "What a Friend We Have In Jesus;" Scripture reading, Mrs. Cole; Song, by choir "Jesus Calls Us;" Short talk on the life of Rev. Van Leu by Mrs. O. E. Jackson; Geraldine Bryant sang very beautifully, "Flee As a Bird;" Paper, "He Counted the Cost;" by Mrs. E. D. Bryant, President of the Mission Circle; choir sang, "Only Sleeping;" Pastor Williams made some very beautiful remarks on the characteristic and life work of the deceased; Prayer by Mrs. Essex. Afterwhich the choir sang, "Thou Art Gone." Dismission. Mr. F. Butler, manual training teacher at Dunbar School, made a business trip to Wichita, Saturday. Mr. Vernon Brown, St. Paul, Minn., spent a few days in the city with relatives and friends. Mr. Brown is touring through in his Paige Coupe. Miss Lena Williams, Kindergarten teacher at Dunbar, spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyler of Abiline, spent Sunday in the city. Mr. A. J. Willfawn, Wichita, is in the city in the interest of the Security Insurance Co. At 7:00 o'clock a. m. Sept. 6, 1923, as all nature was awakening from a peaceful night of slumber at Los Angeles, Calif., while in attendance of the National Baptist Convention, Rev. John II. Van Lu, Supt. of Missions 'n the State of Kansas; received his last summon from his labors from which he has served for over a quarter of a century as pastor, general missionary and director of the Baptist Theological Seminary, to his reward. —For a Prince and great man has fallen in Kansas. Whereas, his race is run, the crown is won;—Be le Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the command of Him Who doth all things well. So live, that when the summon comes to join, The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm; where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Then go not like the quarry slave at night. . Five Cents Per Copy MEMPHIS WOMAN FOUND SLAIN. MEMPIHS, TENN., Oct. 5—Mrs. Sallie Gurden, of South Camilla St., die last Tuesday night at the General Hospital after she had been picked up in an unconscious condition on Lamar avenue at the rear of the veteran's hospital. According to the police, Mrs. Gurden had been beaten about the head with a blunt instrument. She is said to have been known to carry considerable money all the time and it is thought robbery was the motive for the fatal attack. The police are, in investigating the affair. ARE YOU AWARE? That evil communication corrupts good manners? If to begin with, a decent person associates with careless speaking people and if he continues to revel in the coarse habits and expressions he will find himself a long way off the right road in a short time. The thing is going to be the salvation of the Negro is verily real co-operative thought? An individual who does not think is no more service to the community than any other animal. The one difference being that the person wonders thru life and the animal wanders. You have often heard people say of another, that they just can't learn or understand him. Did you ever stop to think first of yourself, whether you were doing a good job of right thinking and then whether the other fellow was a thinker? A man who really thinks can be "learned"—can be understood; for he always ponders before he speaks. When thinkers open their mouths we can always expect something of great value. How, When and where shall we best begin thinking? We understand that to think one must be made susceptible to training and must be aware and familiar with the "tree" of good and evil. So the "how" to the development along this line is first to submit and subject oneself to the logical thoughts of others; the "when," we are in position to see the necessity of sound thinkers and sound thinking, NOW; and the "where" is unquestionably, right here. It is impossible to begin right thinking and acting one second earlier than right now. --- We are very glad of the support and expressions of interest given us for keeping alive this column. Many of you have seen your thoughts here, it not only helps us to have something worth while to say, but it helps to develop you when you express your thoughts. We invite and solicit your extended co-operation. Remember that a race of people that does not think is as the wild best of the forest or the tame animal of the pasture. Which will you be? 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. ed and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach the grave Like one that wraps the drapery of his couch About him and lies down to pleasant dreams—Bryant. Rev. G. T. Rainey, Mod. Junction City Lewis N. Grimes, Gen. Sec. J. City, THERE! A BLACK ss ——| a | | MY PATH AND A. | Fae Morin Were = TMB LAR oss Boer ears, == pay ‘AND HORI CROSSED-EYED ‘Ou surmRsTition/ ES] Tat Pocket= = MY REWARD | [FS MOVE ALONG If WOMAN LOOKED AT] BOOK HERS WHAT || “Across! = VY ME THAT'S 2 ‘arctan r ne y ou N awe WARD LUCK seh DOLLARS merce (rth. SS —& Ga UG} ‘Suret SF ROA Ne in cep ry S Sg oe re a Mee SS oN SAS & A — oy, ae \\ 4 7, oi ES i: G y , . ae & hh =e & i’. \\' om. \ \ a = 1cF), ile ay . “<a Sas Po \ : ys P ar ey TS cp . ad Ah " ; YA oe aS . ie i ey ys a . , By a) a 1 \\ Ae 71) \ Asad : J" . base . f . “) > \> a — \ nORe ie ‘e Z vere 4 \ ti, y =F Fs (FAS Z ) E) | oe aE. y——! 4 o oa yh, ‘i } } 2 Lt s kit 3 k2 G wetusose a, mT — = ES a t—F fm 7 Orarcessavce, | Oe \= pee New Hope Baptist The Sunday School Quarterly Re view was encouraging to the teacher! for it showed that their faithful ser vice had not been in vain. The chil. dren could tel! what they had learned about the “Great Men and Women ot the New Testament,"whose lives had been studied. These great characters stand out in bold relief and prove an incentive to the children to strive for worth-while things. Sunday morning’s Scripture Lesson was read from Isalah 62, Dr. J. H. Garnett, Dean of the Central Baptist "theological Seminary at Topeka, Kan- a8, preached an uplifting. spiritual sermon, His text and subject follows Isaiah 62:8. “The Significance of Church Membership.” | Have jou visited our B. ¥ P. U.? If not, come. Lest Sunday was A yreat day for the B. ¥. P. Us. The groups were truly alive and vying with each other in their Kingdom work, Erch group is domg worth- while work, ‘ The Juniors are doing well also, As great things from small begin- wings grow, We are expecting greet things from our Juniors, | Weare sorry to note thet Mrs, Ruby Tincs is not improving in health. | Mrs. Rachael Martin has fully re-) covered from her illness of a few weeks ago. Mr, Harry Adams was slightly in- disposed this week. | Mrs, V. C. Griffin received word from her daughters, Misses Mildred and Loraine, that they dre well and doing well in their work at the State Normil in Emporia. t Mrs, Katie Washington and her daughter, Miss Ella Weshington, af- ter spending a delightful summer in Manitou, Colorado, have returned to Wichita, and are miking their home with Mrs. E. Dstell, 1216 Cleveland. Miss Albertha Lewis is visiting fmends in St. Louis, Mo. | Mrs. Alice Lewis end little Bobbie Johnston have returned home after on e\tensive trip this summer. | St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev, J. E, Douglass, Pastor, We had aplend'd services on last Sundcy, Sept. 30, beginning with the Sunday School, Supt. Wilson was on time as usual, with his quorum of te «hers, Much enthusiasm was man- ifested by both teachers and pupils, in the quarterly review, subject: “Great Men and Women of the New Testa- ment.” Much inspiration was gained. At the houc for services the Presi- dent Sister Angeline Washington was in the cheir, surrounded by the ca- workers; as the 5th Sunday in exch month is our mission day. A unique piogram was rendered; efterwhich, our pastor preachcd our mission sere mon from Neh, 12:1; “Therefore, let us also, sceing we are comptssed about with so great a cloud of wit- nesses, lay aside every weight. tnd the sin which doth so easily beset us and let us run with patience the race that ig set before us." Theme: “Re- Tgion on Trithy” from which he preached a soul stirring sermon; as usual, he so beautifully pictured to our minds the fourteen (14) char- acters we have studied, ten (10) men and four (4) women. We have stud- ied in our thirteen (13) lessons of the 31d quarter, What grcat things they have accomplished for Christ Jesus; how some of them even gaye their lives for the cause of Christ. Show ing how we can also be great men and women of today, if we will only stand up for Jesus; take a stand for right, regardless to the opposing power off satan and we can also aceomplish much for God's etuse, We the Mis-| sion women fecl encouraged ag never before to strive to do something tan- gible in this part of the moral yine- yard. We praise God for the most wonderful sermon of time, At the «lose one etme and was received to our membership. We were much pleased to have Bro. J, Smith with us! again who hes been ill for some t'me, We praise God for his recovery, Bro. Wm. A. Nesby spent the week off on a student trip for pulman pore ter from Wichita, to Kanses City," fiom K. C., to §t. Louis, and points, in Missouri, returned Sunday after. noon, | Our B. Y, P. U., is doing nicely; we ate striving to train our young people for the service of the Lord, Much In-/ terest wes shown in the lesson study perlod. Subjects “The Duty of De- velopment.” The Union was conduct. ed by Mrs, A, Reed, Vice President. A very interesting program was ren- dered which was enjoyed by all. { At 8:00 p, m,, the house was filled to its capecity waiting to receive God's message which our pastor de- lyered with power, A Scripture les- son was read from Psalm 87;1-12 by Rev, W. M, Thompson; pastor Doug- Itus chose for a text John 7:37: “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, stying, if any man thirst, Jet him come panto me, and drink” He put special em- phesis on the “Fountain that never runs dry,” What a glorious privilege it is to have an Invitation to drink froma that “Fountain,” we rejoiced te receive such a wonderful message Contribution for the day was sur. prisingly good. ‘The Willing Workers’ club will enter- tain Monday evening; Home Mission Circle will enterta'n Tuesday evening, Each will serve many good things to eat in the basement, Wednesday evening prayer services, Fridsy evening, business meeting; also the weekly entertainment In the basement, The Ilome Mission Circle will now meet each Friday afternoon at 3:00 Thursday evening at 8:00. | o'clock. We have been meeting on (Mra.) O, L, Nesby, Reporter. | CENTRAL COAL & COKE COMPANY Market 300 a2e nse) | CHEROKEE The Really Good Low Priced Coal LUMP - - = - $9.25 | NUT - --- $8.25 | PEACOCK ROCK SPRINGS — The Coal net Poe Up cae LUMP - - $12.50 NUT -.- $11.50 — CAREFULLY RE-SCREENED AND DELIVERED. __AFULLLINE OF 6000 COALS. St. Matthews C. M. E. The Sunde School was well attend: ed with the officers and teachers pres- ent; much interest was manifested, Rev. H, If, Edmond, pastor, return. ed from Oklahoma City, where he conducted a prosperous mecting fot ’ Rev. L, C, Jones, pastor of the C. M. E, Church. We were glad to receive the mes- | sage from Matt, 25:10; text: “And the door was shut.” Theme: “A Closed | Door.” Many were the tears of joy witnessed by the Holy Spirit, | At 7:30 p.m. the pastor chose for a text, Isaiah 64:1, Theme: “A Pray- ing Church;” from which the church was made to feel in proyer all things can be accomplished by faith. Mrs. H. H. Edmond has returned home from a visit with her aister in Colorado Springs, er health is much improved. Mrs. H. Rogers is home again from Crscade, Colo., where she enjoyed a pleasant stay. | We are looking for the Rev. G. G. Gratton, P. E., of Boley District,| Guthrie, Obla, next week dnd will preach for us at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, HEAR HIM. All members are ashed to be pres-; ent Sundry morning, { C600 N. MAIN PHONE M, 8015 @ REGISTERED PHARMACY IN CHARGE FILLING PRESCRIPTION A SPECIALTY, — ee Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Best Brands of Tobaccos, Gums and Drug Sundrees, —_—__ We have a full line of LOURNEY VIVANTE CREATIONS of Eau de Toilette, Tate, Creme, Face Poudre, Compacte Poudre and Rouge. We are giving Coupons, which will entitle you to $1.25 Bottie of Lourney Vivante Parfum absolutely Free, Ali our ap Toilet Articles are Firat Class. ¢8Don't forget your Coupon, e@ St. Paul Notes. At the 11 a. m., services, there wa: a splendid attendance. The messtg was delivered by Rev, S, Washington from Luke 13:24; “Strive to enter In at the straight gate, Subject, “The Only Way.” He made it quite clear that there is only one pathway that leads to God. That the Christian re- quires often self examination to know that they are, nd to keep in the rigigt way, The 8. S., was very nicely attended and a splendid review was given on the lesson, Great men and women of the New Testament. s At 8 p. m., our pastor, Rev, R. L, Pope preached; his subject was, “Where Is Zebedee?" Mark 1:2-19. “And they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servant.” Showing how the sons obeyed the call to follow Jesus, the father remzining at home to give his time and labors for material wants, He illustrated how the whole family should be con- verted to Christ; parents should obey the call of the Master. they owe thelr Christlen influence to the children,’ and the home, All should accept, trust and obey, | Our §, S., Teachers’ Board Meeting was held on Tuesday evening and an interesting study of the lesson was! made, | Stewardess Board No, 1, served the regular weekly dinner Thursday, | Choir rehearsal on Thursday Eve! The Ladies’ Aid Society held their meeting Wednesday afternoon. They| sre arranging for a cooked food sale, and will also give a bazaar, due no- tice to be given of dates. a LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! 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FENT 220 E. 2ist St. Phone D. 160 PEAK TO YOUR MERCHANT | : ABOUT THIS PAPER. 2. « « « « byRussell my Calvary Baptist Church Sunday School opened Sunday morning at 9:30, conducted by the Assistant Supt., Mrs. L. C. McCullough. This is one of the most wide awake departments of our church. Each Sunday morning finds new pupils enrolling and anxious to be of service. Our Supt. Mrs. Hayes is expected to be present with us this Sunday. At 11 o'clock the auditorium of the church was filled with a large and appreciative audience to greet our former pastor, Rev. S. B. Butler, present pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Ind. Before the sermon a short talk was made by Mrs. Butler. The 23rd Psalm was read as Scripture Lesson by Rev. J. W. Hayes. The speaker selected as his text, 19th chapter of Exodus; 17th verse; Using as subject: "Meeting With God." This sermon will be long remembered in the minds of those who heard it as being logical, forceful and inspiring, teaching us to trust God in facing any difficulty. The church must pray when the Gospel preacher goes up on the mountains. The power of prayer brought out and the truth that God still speaks to His children; we were urged as a race to keep our identity with God and let Him make us the peculiar people we are destined to be. We were made to see how God reveals Himself to the church when we pray and keep our hand in God's hand. We were made to feel that the Christian has the personal touch of God. G o'clock the Junior and Senior B. Y P. U., met together; much enthusiasm was manifested and a splendid program was rendered. The winning section was the Willing Workers, led by Mr. Sims; defeating the Social Section led by Miss Oliver. Much interest is being shown by the friendly rivalry existing between the different sections each Sunday evening. At 7:30 we again assembled in the auditorium for the evening services. Just before the sermon Prof. E. M. Barnes rendered a Sacred Solo: "I Come To Thee." The text for the evening was found in the 12th chapter of Acts, 8th verse. Another soul inspiring sermon was delivered by Rev. Butler. Splendid thoughts were again brought us of the power of prayer; urging family prayer in the home, and aspiring us that God has angels to encamp around about His children. Three additions to the church at the close of the evening message. Each of you are interested in the wonderful "Jiggs!" For your benefit the Bethany Circle is putting on a "Jiggs Party" Monday evening, Oct. 8th at Calvary beginning at 8 o'clock. You cannot afford to miss this evening of real enjoyment—COME! SPECIAL FEATURES Honoring Ex-Pastor and Wife REV. AND MRS. S. B. BUTLER. REV. AND MRS. S. B. BUTLER. After regular sessions of two mission circles, they assembled to render the following program in honor of Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Butler:— Song led by Mrs. Thos. Yancy with Mrs. Walton at the piano. Rev. B. C. Rannavalona spoke a few minutes on mission; Instrumental solo, Miss M. Penn; Paper, Mrs. M. L. Livingston, subject, "Woman;" Reading. Mrs. F. Evans; Solo. Mrs. J. E. Farmer, "Old Fashion House;" It scored a hit, Instrumental Duet, Misses Ethel Case and Louise Robinson; Violin Solo, Miss Hortense Foreman; Instrumental Duet, Miss Dorothy Sims and Mrs. Ora Carter; Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Marjorie King; Vocal Duet, Miss Dorothy Sims and Mrs. Jewel Brown. A short talk by Mrs. Butler was very encouraging. Rev. Butler reviewed the past and rejoiced in the continued progress of the work he began. He carried us through the West and the National Baptist Convention. With Mrs. M. E. James directing the honored guests, Mrs. Butler, Rev Butler, Miss Faye Oliver, Rev. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. Ella Gibbs, Revs. J. F. Greenc, B. C. Rannavalona, Mrs. B. C. Rannavalona, were lined up and many friends passed by and shook their hands and were served to cream and cake. It was indeed an enjoyable affair. Rev. and Mrs. Butler took their leave for other parts Wednesday morning. Clay Center News. Eervices were as usual. S. School is doing nicely. Mrs. F. Lyttle is doing real work. The Primary Class received the banner for the past month. Rev. Lyttle is their teacher. The Union is progressing. Rev. T. C. Anderson, wife and two boys, Mrs. Louise Boyd of Texas and Mr. B. C. Devis of Texas, and Miss Viola Simpson were visitors at the Union. Mrs. Eskridge of Enid, Okla., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Ferguson. Rev. Lyttle and Mrs. I. M. Faulkner attended, the Educational rally at Manhattan, which was given by the 1st Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Book Lawlon returned 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 pur bottle Refines kinky, friery coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c pur bottle Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxuriant. An excellent pressing oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c pur bottle Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1.00 pur bottle 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 pur bottle Is made from pure coconut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream $5g pur jar Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 50c pur jar Is nourishing, softening and stimulating to the skin; is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, blossoming cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 50c pur bottle 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 pur jar 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. home Tuesday after a two weeks' visit to points in Kansas, and Nebraska, touring in their "Saxon." Mr. and Mrs. Boyd of Texas, are residing in Clay Center, for the present. Mr. W. H. Hickmere made a trip to Manhattan, last Sunday, returning Sunday nite. What for? Guess. Mrs. C. B. Baker is doing fine business but would do better if you would patronize her when in town. Don't forget the place—5th and McBratney. Miss Winona Thomas is going to Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Hester Johnson has been suffering with rheumatism for the past 3 weeks, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Paul Jones and Mrs. Raimey (Gaines) is slowly recovering. Mr. Geo. Wiggins attended Ringling Bros., show at Tepeka, Tuesday. Junction City, News. The many friends of Mrs. M. D. Jones were delighted to hear of her return Saturday evening after a three months' trip to Fishers Island, N. Y., and other points in the East. Mr. and Mrs. D. Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. A. Tyler of Abilene, motored down here Friday evening and on their return were accompanied by Mrs. Taylor and daughter Marguerite. A number of the people of Junction City, went over to Manhattan Sunday afternoon to assist the Second Baptist Church of Manhattan in a rally. Rev. G. T. Ralmey delivered a wonderful sermon; his chorus furnished the music. Miss Willfred Brown served the Ladies Progressive Reading and Art Club with a dainty two-course lunch-con at her home Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Miller announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Celestine Miller to Mr. William A. Parker of Washington, D. C. Rev. C. O. Marshall of Abiline delivered a wonderful sermon Sunday morning. His subject was "Baptism" taken from Eph. 4:5. After the morning's services, baptizing was had. Rev. G. T. Ralmey delivered a very instructive sermon Sunday evening on "Faith." Mrs. J. Graves is very ill at this writing. Rev, G. T. Raimey, who has been ill, is up and around again. OLATHE ITEMS. Miss Bertha Pratt has returned WICHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY "The Ready Place" MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY "The Ready Place" Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 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. Phones M. 1344 M. 2999 Notary Public in Office. WICHITA KANSAS. NOTICE! To the Patrons of the Van Leu Store:—hereafter we will be open from 4 p.m., to 10:00 p.m. We wish to thank our many friends for their support in the past and hope to be able to serve you in the future. We are open all day Saturday make that your shopping 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 every thing in our line. Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P. BRICKELL, 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140. 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 Kana. TWENTY-FIRST STREET BAKERY 207 E. 21st St. HOME PASTRIES M. P. McGUIRE, PROP. FURNITURE, REPAIRED. Upholstering—Mirrors re-silvered; 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. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. MAKIN EYE "The Where Business is Known and DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, G 517 North Main Street, home from Denver, Colo., where she has been visiting her uncle for eight weeks. She reports having had a delightful time; she has much improved in health. The rally at Second Baptist, Sunday was a success. The lad es of Mt. Zion Baptist, are preparing to have a "Fashion Show" on the 19th; Rev. Henry Goin, pastor of Mt. Zion is a wonder and a powerful man. He is doing great work. He has only 20 members; we are planning a big rally this fall. Mrs. Alnutt and daughter Miss Audrey spent Sundsy in Kansas City. They attended Allen Chapel Church. The Second Baptist Church at Independence, Mo., is without a pastor at present. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens'. Shoes repaired while you wait. CRAMER'S JANITORS' SUPPLIES Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 804 N. ST. FRANCIS 'PHONE MKT. 1653 --- POINSETTA 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. GARNEIT, 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 CALL Market 1692 M. S. STEVENS & COMPANY Tailors to the Trade SERVICE QUALITY 612 North Main St. Douglass 3247 M. 1621 Ohio Ave. WM. GRISSARD Express & Drayman Service Prompt Prices Reasonable. 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 Boiling 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 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. 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 in every activity in Colored Film Land Membership Card Sent on Receipt of $1.02—Address: FASHODA INST. Club Dept. O Lock Box 1413 ST. LOUIS, MO. All Kinds of Repair Work Neatly Done With GUARANTEE We carry Special Leather for— CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES. 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 11 Bars C. P. Soap..... 50c All High Grades of Coffee from..... 32c to 50c Toilet Paper 5c, 6 for..... 25c NEEDED HELPS FOR DELIVERED Church Financial Record Book $1.00 Sunday School Sec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Prezcher's License.....75 Local License.....25 Church Letters, per dozen.....35 S. School Class Record Book.....25 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 B. Y. P. U. Sec'y, Record Book 1.00 B. Y. P. U. Section Record Book .25 B. Y. P. U. Treas, Order Book .25 Order Books on any Treasurer .25 We print any design you want by We print any design you want by special orders. The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kans. 'Phone Market $130. THE DRUG COMPANY "Ready Place" Transacted. A Full Line of: GROCERIES AND NOTIONS Wichita, Kansas. Herrington, News. Shiloh Baptist is doing fine; our pastor, Rev. W. B. Gary was at his post Saturday night and Sunday; and preached two noble sermons that was well appreciated. Sunday afternoon, he re-organized the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission. He also preached for the Sisters on the 5th Sunday. We are having some nice fall days, that are not too cool nor too warm. Mrs. Robert Blake is doing real well at this writing. Whooping cough is cessing its rage now and the children are able to begin school. When you think of BUTTER It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. GENTRAL THE NEGRO STAR 124% Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 313¢ ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, It. 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Write on one side of paper, We reserve the right to rejoct Lay metter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive venr RApCr. ee ee A . Official Organof Kansas Baptist * Tee Convention and Auxiliaries. | oe -_ AeA hein di dmuscecs | STOVES, STOVES, | | STOVES. | 1 We have a COMPLETE LINE of | | HEATING STOVES: now on our floor. j fi Come early and select your STOVE before the ; they are PICKED over. All sizes in both NEW , and SECOND HAND. COMFORTS & BLANKETS at Low Prices. TINER & SONS | 1014 N. Lawrence 222-24 E, 2'st Street Phone Me = =< Phone Mpg a} " fool airs his seut often that the world might not mistake him. a a A WISE man gives facts and waits ‘on the fool to clear everything out of the way so the facts will be seen; he knows fects will stand. —s—— Ts utmost thought should be in , the minds of the Kansas Bap- tists—Who shall fill the place of Dr, J, Yt. Ven Lea? Let's not plot and plan; let's ask God to reveal h'm. There never comes a vacancy In God's Kingdom Work without His being alle to fill It; If we will only let Him lead, but He sometimes has the task of clearing us out of the way so Ile can lecd. Let us stand back while the Ifoly Spirit does the work. Ameen Civilization is on the sesle of Divine Justice, Evil has taken over the equity of the law and every citizen Is exposed to the Uiutal desire of unknown ptities, who come by night. Suppose this whole LOCALS Mesers C, F. Lollis and Wm. A. Nesby were business cctlers on Oct. 2. They are enorgetic men of the city. Through the kindness of Rev, H. H. Edmond, we shook hands with Rev. Haron Rayford of ‘Omaha, Nebr., now pastor of Grant Memorict A, M. E. Church, which Is the charge former- ly held by Rev, Enyard, Mr, Jasper Dickerson of Oxford. Kinsas, while in the city this week, called at the office and renewed his subscription for another year, We are indeed very glad to have our sub- scribers and friends call to see us; our out-of-town friends are always wel- come, We think you. Mrs. H. Rogers, just home from a summer vacation in Colorado, called &t the office to sce us, Rev, G, G. Gratton, D. D., of Guth- rie, Okla, Presiding Elder of the Boley District of the C, M, E. Church, will preach in a series of meetings at St. Matthew C, M. E. Church, corner llth Street and Mosley Avenue, be- ginning Monday night, Oct 8th. You are cordially invited to be present, It is to be remembered that nmong those thrifty, clear-seeing citizens in our community Is Me, Webster at 1310 N, Washington who has mede his home extremely beautiful by remod- eling and painting, The eppearance is as new, { DON’T fail to attend the Student's Musical at the 15th Street M, E. Ch, 15th and Wabash, Wednesday evening, Oct. 10th, at 8 o'clock, Mr, and Mis, Wm, Copeland, of Tulsa, Oklahome, are jn the city, Mr, Copeland, is the brother of Mr. N. B. Copeland. Mr, J, M. Ivory of Kansas City, is vis ting in the city. country would take the method of the K. K, K., there would be no more nec for falls, lawyers, doctors, preachers: tecchers, governors nor presidents, because the punishment and Instruc- tions of the people would come from unknown hands, God fs the one being, Who directed people without taking rdvantage of them, without thelr sce- ing Him, but Hig Divine instructions were to do things in the open that men might see the glory of Ils action and not fear the executor, Who would not fear a night mob; taking revenge on anybody at any time, without 4 trialy and the way and amount of ponalty is decided by the members present? If it is death then he is gone; If it is an ear, he !s marked for hfe or if it 1s a brutal beating then he ts beaten unconscious; if it {s to leave town, he must be gone; so all fs un- safe in a land of mob rulers, Amer- Iean civilization is on trial in Ohla- homa; if right wins, then democracy, reigns; If K, K. K,, wins every state and the nation will stert a sturdy march to oblivion. Mrs. Grayson, Mr, tnd Mrs. Ches ter Lewis, Misg Goodal and Mr. But ler of Hutchinson, motored here Sun: day, spent the day in services tt Cal vary and New Hope; had dinner wit! editor Sims end family and spen' some of the afternoon sight-scein; which all participants enjoyed. Rey, Pmkney, formerly of Kenéa: City, now of Colorado Springs, wa: an office guest of Monday. He re turned home Mondcy evening. Mrs, Pope, wife of Rey, R. L. Poge pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, left Sunday for New York, to attend the quadrennicl session of the Wom- en's Mite Missionary Convention, She will also visit before her return home in Washington, D. C., Portland, Me. Providence, R, I, end Boston, Mass. Mra. J. B, Johnson of Canton, Mis- sissippi, is a visitor in the city, Mrs, E, Malone, who hes been mak- ing a visit In the city with her moth- er Mrs, E. Sears, has returned to her home In Inverness, Miss. Mr, C, Henley of Muskogee, is mak- ing a visit in the city, As a courtesy to Mrs. A. K, Law- Tence of Columbus, Ohio, end Mrs, Lucile Hardley of Indianapolis, Ind, Mrs, A. W. Sellers entertained guests at a pretty one o'clock luncheon at her lome Monday, The time was spent informally. You Are Welcome | MURDOCK PHARMACY ESA NAAN AAA _ ANNIVERSARY Gi, | NP |: AND ay B 5 Gm { AR® & me ? ‘ LS 17 kee : , Ie | 2 SALE OF FINE. WV | 5 7 i s _TAILORINGNOW ON. =| a8 , SUITS, OVERGOATS FOR 500 FOR MEN. 3 B Gorecki) ST Pat SND Winrar Wuetet ee ree HA DN UMC NEN (FS EU CRUCIATE COS ea aS PE BRS RR: BE Be On the corner of 13th and Webassh has been cleared for the building of the new Makin Eye Drug Store, a bitnch from the real one, which will be No, 2, and the citizens in this the North End are looking forward to nearby accommcedstions ft will bring. YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS IT!! LOOK Forward to the coming of the 19th Cavalry Band at the Forum, Oct. 17th, and get no other date on your mind—or you will lose MINISTERS’ SINGING CONTEST One of the most interesting and un. usual trests of the scason waa pre- sented last evening at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, when the ministers of the city entered into a Singing Contest. Several different types of songs were presented. Rev. H. H. Ed- mond won the 1st and only prize. He sang, “The Bird With Broken Pinion.” Rev, J, W. Heyes and Rev, Walton Brown recelved honorable mention, It was one of the most congenial con- tests ever held here and the good spir- it entbled all to enjoy an evening of real unselfish pleasure, The judges were Miss Dorothy Sims, Mrs. J, W. Johnson and Mrs. Busch Webster. — ——e AMONG OUR DEAD DESPONDENCE WAS THE CAUSE Mr, Manual Hex, 826 N, Water, who came desponded after having been in with failing health for quite a while found an opportunity when all the family happened to bo out of the room, to end his suffering by taking the affairs into his own hand, thus taking his own hfe, Tuesday after noon ebout 3:15, This is very greatly regretted my his many friends all of whom especielly sympathize with the family in this their very great sorrow. His funeral was attended at Calvary Baptist Church at 2:30 Thursday af- ternoon, Burial In Hhghicnd Cem, Mrs, Clara Shirley's funeral was at- tended at the home of her aunt, Mrs. L. Gardner, 1334 N, Washington, Sept. 29th. The infant of Mr, and Mrs, A. R. Roberson, 712 Clevelend, returned to the God Who gave it early Sunday morning; was buried in Highland Cemetery. Miss Blench Mills, age 17, passed to her reward about 3:00 o'clock Sundey afternoon, Just in the bloom of youth the Lord saw fit to teke from this home this flower to be transplanted beyond, Her funeral wag cttended Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, Calvary Baptist Church, burial in Highland. Mr, Charley Moss, quite an old cit- izen; hag been fr, poor health for some time died et his home, 1522 N. Mos- ley Sept. 24th; was buried the 30th. Mrs, Bettie Washington who died at the home of her daughter et 902 Wabash Avenue, Thuradcy, is being held until other relatives arrive, Robert Lee McGill, infent son of Mr, and Mrs, Lee McGill, 924 N. Wa- ter, passed awsy Thursday morning at 10:30; {nterment today in High- lend Cemetery, Citizens’ Mortuary in charge. | FOR RENT! | One neat, convenient house at 1058 Matthewson, Inquire at Mrs. F. O. Miller's 1035 Ohio Ave, or ‘phone BM. 4646, Statement of the Owner Management, Circulation, ete of THE NEGRO STAR Published weekly at Wichita, Kansas, REQUIRED BY THE AT OF AUG, 24, 1912 Editor—H. T. S'ms, Wichita, Kansas, Managing Editor—H. T. Sims, Wich- ita, Kansas, : Publishers—H,. T. Sims and V, M. Sims, Wichita, Kansas. It is corporated. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holdersyholding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: There are no such, mortgages or oth- er securities outstanding against it, H. T. SIMS, Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 6th day of October 1923, (Seal) DR. N. D, BRILZY, Notary Public. Ss Leavenworth Kansas By Ernest F, Jones Services et the Sunflower Baptist Church were very good all day Sun day, Sept. 23rd, Rev, E, Jones, assis. 'tant pastor, preached the clever o'clovk sermon Sundsy morning, tak. ing his text and theme from 2n< Kings 20:1; “Set'Thine house in or. “der.” Rev. Barnes the pastor preach. ed a spiritual sermon at night, Mel! 4:7,8 The B. Y, P. U., end Sunday School ware well attended, teachers tnd children in excellent spirits. Sun. day Sept, 30th was rally day at the church; clubs Nos, 1 and 2 rallying. ' Services at the First Batist Church were good all day Sept. 22; it was in. stallation day for Rev. Cartwright, the recently crclled pastor, A large crowd was present in the afternoon when the installation proper was in effect, A number of people from Atchison, was present. Mrs. Della Jones of Clevelend Ter- race, will leave for Kansas City, Mo., Sunday where she will spend a week with relctives and friends, Mrs, Susie Henderson has returned from Cambridge, Mass., where she has spent a month, with her daugh- ter Miss Maxine, a student in ‘The Sargeant School” for physical culture. She reports young Miss Henderson doing fine. Mrs, Annette Johnson, 810 6th Ave., made a trip to Kanses City, Saturday Sept. 22nd and returned to his work Monday, Sept, 24th, Miss Geraldine McClanahan, a Ist year student In K, U., at Lawrence,, spent Sunday, Sept 23, with her par- ents, Mr, end Mrs, A, McClanahan on Garfield St. Rev, C, F, Collins has returned from Mississippi, where he has been at the bedside of osick relative. He is pase tor of the C, M. E, Church, Rev, end Mrs, J, A, Barnes and Miss Willie Mae Suggs, Conway, Ark., were the breakfast guest of Miss Lula Baker, Sunday morning, Sept. 23rd. ' BIG DAY AT SUNFLOWER. In Third Financial Rally Drive, Under Rey, J. A. Dernes, Church Goes “Over The Top.” Three Other Church:s Participated. ' LEAVENWORTH, KAN& Oct, 5— Sunday, Sept. 80th marked a big day st the ‘Sunflower Baptist Church on | WHERE ALL WICHITA SHOPS! THE ONLY SHOP OF ITS KIND IN KANSAS SILKS EXGLUGIVELY AT THE LESS EXPENSIVE - PRIGES. THE SILK SHOP tit THOS. J.RINGSILK CO. 215 EAST DOUGLAS. ‘WE GAN SUPPLY YOUR WANTS IN THE: 1 BUILDING LINE FROM THE BOT- ; . TOM OF THE BASEMENT TO | / THE TOP OF THE GHIMNEY. | ) "ALL SIZES OF SCREEN DOORS ARE - ( , CARRIED IN STOCK, § , MARSHALL-ALEXANDER LUMBER GO. | 2002 N, Lawrence 7 Phone Market 5897 ' 5th evenue and the real church spirit and the longing for work that has been in existenze for the three months past was well manifested, In he h- nancial drive under the leadership of the pastor Rev, J, A. Barnes, the man from Arkansas, the church goes over the top, reaching the goal set at One Hundred Dollars by tha pastor. This amount of money was ralsed in five weeks and is an excellent showing for the short length of time, considering that Sunflower is a small church with ‘a small membership. This grand showing goes forth to let the Kansas Baptists know that in comparison, this small church is doing work sec- ond to none in the state, Sunday morning of the day regular services were held with the pastor standing on the wall, In the after- noon brought on the big drive with three other churches of the city pars ticipating, viz: First Baptist, with Rev, Bright in pastor Cartwright's place, he being out of the city; the Independent Baptist and pastor Rev, C. B, Burton; and the C. M. E., and pastor, Rev. C. F. Collins, who preach. ed a powerful rally sermon. Esch church had a table during the call for money; Sunflower’s table came out in first place; Independent, 2nd place; First Baptist 3rd place and C, Bf. E, 4th place. | At night the clubs of the church No. 1 and 2, reported and they brought up alarge portion of the amount of money raised, In all three of the services during the day, the Holy Spirit was present, . (By Ernest F, Jones.) LET US SEE!! THE SOUTHLAND on the move up here, some of thé northerners say that it doesn’t make any difference; but Jet us see whether it makes any difference or not. They say it's all right, that their coming up here will not change things a bit, but let us see ff it won’t, The housing problem to the northerner alone, has for some- time past been a serious one, now come along the colored South by the thousands let us see, won't they have to be housed? Most assuredly they will, With the housing conditions al. ready critical for the northernera and the cities already crowded, this exo- dus, I guess you can see, will make the conditions more critical, will make the cities more crowded, over-crowder, Can you see any difference? Better pull the veil from ever your eyes, so you can see don't you think you had? The southerners ara coming to bet- ter their condition; don't blame them do you? Couldn't very well. You say, let them come, this writer says s0\ too, very thing for them todo. 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