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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.15, No.40, MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR GRANTS MANY PARDONS (Preston News Service) JACKSON, MISS. Jan. 25—Among the thirty-five pardons granted to inmates of the state penitentiary during the past week by Governor Lee Russell. whose term expired last Saturday, were many Negroes. Among those pardoned Wednesday were: Tipton Cole, sentenced one year from Tippah county, for attempting to make whiskey Samuel Davis, sentenced to life from Perry county, for murder; William Bullock, serving his twenty-second year of a life sentence for murder in Yazoo county; Eugene Jackson, a lifer for murder in Washington county; Lee Pierce, from Jasper county, doing twenty years for manslaughter; Willie White Crane county, serving a life term for murder; Robert Henderson, Washington county, serving life term for murder; Ellija Cooper, of Pike county, life termer for murder; and number of white men. St. Matthews C. M. E. Corner of 11th and Mooley. REV. C. F. COLLINS, Pastor Our Services Sunday, were very good throughout the day; the Sunday School is a live-wire, it seems that each one present was deeply absorbed in the lesson; I'm sure as the Sundays pass the teachers are being more encouraged and feel that their efforts are not in vain, as the bright-eyed pupils are presenting to them by their thoughts and in attendance, regularly that they are proud to be in the House of the Lord. 'Moses Called To Delliver Israel;' was the great one in which the young people are interested. We gained much from the review. If you will but attend the Sunday School and get the thought what God would have you know, life would be no dread; we desire to see you each Sunday. The message brought through the song service at 11 o'clock told by a sweet strains that Jesus was there. The pastor is always spiritually filled to deliver the message as God would have him; reading from Matt. 5:16; "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works." Subject: "Labor;" the congregation always enjoy the blessing. 6:30 the Epworth League held its meeting which was interesting. 8:30 the pastor preached another excellent sermon. Visitors are always welcome at our church. Our Boards are very busy; they are giving entertainments. Watch the dates. You surely did not miss the "hug-me" entertainment given in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Jackson in the 11th block on Cleveland recently. The pastor is preparing to attend the Ministerial Counsel at Leavenworth. Prayer services on Wednesday evening and services for week as usual. Emporia News. REV. J. A. BARNES, PASTOR Sunday morning dawned bright and beautiful; Sunday School began at 9:45; the same bunch of teachers was held, every one on the program responded with the exception of Rev. G. Rainey, because of the death of one of his members. The vacancy was filled by Rev. G. Pratt. At 7:30 The Du Bois Club took charge of the services; there were about 30 boys and girls present. The choir consisted of part of the club members. The reading and singing were beautiful also excellent instrumental solos; collection for the day was $101.28. Did we go "over the top?" I will say we did. Hurrah, for the Du Bois! Hurrah, for Rev. Barnes and wife! Give-them three cheers. Hurra! Hurrah! Hurrah! Rev. J. E. Barnes just puts things over the top. Rev. Barnes and wife spent the 22, in visiting the sick and report all doing nicely. CAUSE NEGROES TO FLEE SMALL ARK. VILLAGE BY WARNING CAUSE NEGROES TO FLEE SMALL ARK. VILLAGE BY WARNING (Preston News Service) VAN BUREN, ARK., Jan. 25—According to county authorities only 3 Negro families remained in the Catcher farming community last Tuesday night, following a general exodus of Negro farmers Sunday and Monday The departure of the Negroes, it was said due to unsigned warnings being posted in several places about the community to the effect that Negroes should leave at once or they would know nothing about being taken away. It is claimed that as a result of these warnings more than forty families departed Throughout Sunday and Monday, it is said, that wagons loaded with Negroes and their belongings left Catcher headed for Oklahoma and Missouri. Three sections of the caravan passed through Van Buren, late Wednesday. It is thought that Negroes do not care for a recurrence of the Elaine, county affair, nor even a repetition of the trouble between the races following the attack and murder of a white woman, Mrs. Effie Mitchell, last fall. It is said that a race riot was participated in and one colored man was killed and several whites seriously wounded. The trouble had to be quelled by National Guardsmen. SOUTH CENTRAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Standing of Teams Senior League | Pd|W|Lt|Pctg Salma | 1|1|0|1000 Wichita | 1|1|0|1000 Hutchinson | 1|0|1|000 Winfield | 1|0|1|000 Emporia | 0|0|0 Pratt | 0|0|0 Junior League L'Ouverture (Wichita) | 1|1|0|1000 Dunbar (Salina) | 2|1|1|500 Douglas (Wichita) | 1|0|1|000 Employed Boys Arkarsas City | 1|1|0|1000 Salma | 1|1|0|1000 Wichita | 1|0|1|000 Wellington | 1|0|1|000 W. L. Hutcherson, Sec.,Treas. BE PRESENT!! Sunday evening, Jan. 27th, the Calvary Mission Circle will render a Missionary Program: "The whole Church In Mission." Selection by Choir, led by Miss Dorothy Sims. Ony Sims. Invocation, Rev. B, C. Rannavalona. Vocal Solo, Mrs. N. B. Copeland. Scripture Reading ..... "The Woman Who Prayed;" Mrs. M. Strother. "The Woman Who Loved;" Miss Nettie Fay Oliver. "The Woman Who Gave;" Mrs. Lovetta Rannavalona. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Russell. Chart Talk On Missionary Obligations Vocal Solo, Mrs. Gertrude Farmer. Missionary Offering. Selection by Choir. Missionary Sermon by the Pastor. Rey, J. W. Haves. Pioneer Blazing Trail The club met at L'Ouverture School at 12:45. The club has planned to have the "Bean Feed" at St. Mary's Church Wednesday evening, Jan. 30, at 6.00 p. m. We spent 20 minutes telling jokes to-day. The Committees of the "Bean Feed" → Velvie Linley, Robert Garrett and Milton Early. DON'T MISS The "Japanese Party" given by the Booker T. Washington Club, Feb. 1, at Masonic Hall. This party will be one of the most novel and entertaining of the season. Come and see the "Seven Ages" of woman, Martha Washington, Abe Lincoln and others in person. Wear the costume of the orient. Admission and refreshments 25c. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 1924. COLLINS' NEW THOUGHT WEATHER BUREAU FORECAST For Wichita and Vicinity From Jan. 25th to Feb. 1st. Unsettled strong shifting winds, generally cold. There shall be in the near future a few days of real cold weather, but of short duration. The next snow of any importance will be larger than either of the previous ones. You may govern yourselves accordingly. C. F. Collins. Astro SHORT CUTS. Africa has but very few good hard bors. King Tut must have instructed the royal grave digger to plant him deep We shall soon learn whether he was a descendent of Shem, Ham or Japhet. The Colored postal clerks of Denison Texas, have organized a branch of the National Alliance of Postal Employees. The eight states having mulatto populations of 100,000 or more Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas This is the time for a "We did it" chorus, rather than for an "I did it" solo. It appear that the more the bootleggers are prosecuted, the more the grow. The total enrollment of all departments of Howard University is approximately 2,400 students. A new drug store has been opened in Evanston, Ill., by an enterprising colored pharmacist. There were 3,632 patients admitted, and 2,338 surgical operations performed last year at Freedmen's Hospital. Philadelphia can at least boast of having more colored centenarians than either New York or Chicago. Approximately 13 per cent of the Detroit colored males, 10 years of age and over are gainfully employed. Colored farmers in Halifax County, North Carolina, are making splendid progress, with the aid of their Farm and Loan Association. Many of the migrants from the South are anxious to buy small farms in the North and to get away from the congested industrial centers. There are more colored chauffeurs in Pennsylvania than in other state New York ranks in second place, followed by Virginia Georgia a. the District of Columbia, and Maryland. St. Paul Notes. "Religious Training, Our greatest Neglect, was the subject of a splendid sermon by Rev. R. L. Pope at 11:00 a.m. of the great need of religious training, and especially to impress upon the minds of parents, the sacred responsibility of the S. S., teacher, and the duty of the church the importance of early training the principles of Christianity in their children that the good influence may be brought to bear upon their lives in the future, that alone can fit them for true service for God and humanity. At the evening services a good and timely sermon was delivered by the pastor; subject: "Does Godliness Pay?" The A. C. E. League held their meeting at 7:00 p. m. There was a good attendance in the Primary and both departments of the S. S. The Ladies of the Booster Club served the regular weekly dinner Thursday. The members on our sick list are reported to be improving. On Wednesday afternoon, the Ladies' Aid Society held their meeting. # HARRY WILLS BREAKS HAND ALL BOUTS CANCELLED (Preston News Service) NEW YORK. Jan. 25—Harry Wills shadowy nemesis, who has bivouacked these many years on the trail of Jack Dempsey, placed his right hand Tuesday in the glare of an X-Ray camera. A few minutes later, he was looking at the silhouted bones of that famous instrument of power and listening to Dr. S. M. Hyman, 498 Seventh avenue telling him that he could do no more boxing for at least eight weeks. The injury, received in a training bout with Silent Puryear, one of his sparring partners, forces Wills to cancel all ring engagements. He was to have appeared at Rochester, Tuesday. His next fight was scheduled to take place in Detroit, on January 21 with a western heavyweight. Four days later he was to meet Jack Taylor in Hartford. His most important match, however, was to be with Bartley Madden, westside heavyweight in the Newark Armory on February 4 Paddy Mullins, manager of Wills announced that all of these fights were indefinitely off except the Madden affair, which will be postponed a month. Madden has been in hard training at Freddie Welsh's Health farm in Summit, N. J., and according to Charley Rose, his manager, was "fit to be tied," when he heard of the injury to Wills. ARE YOU AWARE? That so much sickness must be due to man's inability to keep up with the sudden and radical changes in the weather? The weather man seems to be no good unless the season is passing in its regular way: That is if in winter, the weather runs generally cold, the weather man hits it pretty well; but when we have seasons that seem to be unnatural as the last three or four years were, his ability to forecast, becomes somewhat ordinary. That the additional influx of pupils together with the resignation of one of the present teachers, necessitates the employment of two new teachers for L'Ouverture School? Referring to filling the places of the retiring teacher, we should always hope to improve, but if this is impossible, we shall be very well satisfied with another as good teacher as Miss Strawn. We hope for her a successful voyage upon the sea of time. That at last, the nail has been hit on the head in that Calvary has organized what is to function as a Community Centre? Where the community of young folks will gather to discuss and develop topics of interest, educationally and otherwise. This promises to be a revolution in the mental development of the Community. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The G, I. A. Club met on Tuesday with Mrs. C. Tilman at the home of Mrs. M. Mitchell. Needle work was a part of the afternoon routine. American authors were the quotations given. Sketch of Adia was read by Mrs. F. O. Miller and discussed by the members. An elegant luncheon was served. Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Johnson. NEEDED HELPS FOR CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES. Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Sec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Prescher'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 .50 B. Y. P. U. Treas. Order Book .25 Order Books on any Treasurer .25 We print any design you want by special orders. The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1231 Wabash Ave Wienits, Kans. Phone Market 2120 BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN THE SOUTHEND It is a pleasure of The Star, to call your attention to the fact that the southern part of the city is improving and this time there are numbers of pretty homes owned by our people. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Copeland are still beautifying their home and it will be a dandy when completed. They have also moved another house in on their vacant lot and it is improved. Mr. and Mrs Jackson, a fine family of people occupy this house. Now for young people Mr. and Mrs. B. Sneed, 1802 S. Washington, stand on the top round for beauty in home building; they have just completed one of the latest models of a home and it is a credit. They have oak finished floors, air-tight window and door casings, modeled with a lovely sleeping porch and basement. In fact they have a real home, with everything up-to-time. They have moved out of the old home and now have it rented. We also found Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Burns happy in their own home and planning great things for the future. Southwestern Second Board Called For Newton, Kansas. Southwestern Brotherhood: My Dear Brethren:— Our Second Quarterly Board Meeting will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14th and 15th, with the Second Baptist Church, Newton, Kansas, Rev. Ware, pastor. A special institutional program is being arranged. The purpose is to make the meeting worth while. Let each pastor and worker come prepared for real institute work. Bring your Bible and not book. Arrange to be in all the meetings and on time. Pastors, Superintendents, we are depending on you to help us put over the program for, at least, One Dollar per member, annually from each church. Workers, let us teach, think and stewardship, which is the New Testament Standard of giving and we claim to be a New Testament Church. We must keep in mind, however, that the apending of money is a greater test of Christian character than the collecting of moneys. The following suggestion as to spending might help, as we have the following organization through which the money is supposed to reach its mark: District twenty per cent. State twenty per cent. Education 10% Expenses 5%. If the twenty thousand Baptist of Kansas would give One Dollar each as a minimum we could function without embarassment. Brethren, it is an honor to be even a member of the Board, especially in a Christian organization. Each church therefore, that is honored with having a member on the Board should, if possible, pay his way to the meetings and thereby cut expenses. In other words we must increase our giving and at the same time decrease our expenses. We ask all to help. We are asking each pastor to subscribe for The Negro Star and urge each family on his field to do likewise. Brethren, The Star is the voice of the Baptist and stands for all we hold dear. Let it speak to us and our children the things of the Kingdom. Your Servant, J. W. Hayes, (Mod.) The public will be highly entertained next Monday evening by the young folks under the management of Mrs. Jewel Brown. They will serve supper at the usual hour. Five Cents Per Copy SECRETARY ROSS APPEAL TO THE KANSAS BAPTISTS To Kansas Baptist Brother-Hood:— Permit me to use the words of the apostle Paul in his salutatory remarks to the churches of Galatia: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God the Father, and from our Lord, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: "To Whom be Glory forever and ever." Gal. 3:5. Brethren, please accept our most sincere wishes. May you have the very best year of all the years, is our hope and prayer for you for 1924. Let us hold fast the faith once delivered to the saints. And at the same time reaffirm our hope in Jesus Christ, and proclaim our faith in the Virgin Birth and His bodily resurrection. For Jesus Christ was truly the anointed of God, who came to save the people from their sins. The holiday season is passed and the help and relief, which are the result of its refreshments, leaves us with ready turned faces to the more real and strenuous work of the Kingdom. The Yuletide has served our spiritual life in keeping with the prayer of Habakkuk: "O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known." Yes, Brethren, we must turn again to the program of the Kansas Baptists and the World. It is inevitable, "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." Since the State Convention at Kansas City, one Quarterly Board Meeting of the Associational year, If I am properly informed only three of our Districts hold the January or February Board Meetings. They are, Neosho Valley, South Western and Smoky Hill. The other three Districts carry over until April. This is done with hope of eliminating overhead expenses such as railroad fares, etc. This can only be done by each collecting its pro rata and sending money directly to the office of the State Missionary or to the Corresponding Secretary of your District who will return send same to the office of the State Missionary. This is what each of the auxiliaries of the churches and the Associations are asked to do. This plan has been approved by officers of each District. By this plan it is expected that the churches will send as much money as usual or one-fourth of the amount of the years Budget to the Secretary's office plus the amount of the railroad fare and expenses coming to and from the Board Meeting. Will the Baptist churches of Kansas catch the vision and respond to the call? As we are closing the Second Quarter of our Associational year, the churches, Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. organizations should collect their Budget money and immediately forward the same to the headquarters of State Missionary. We have been "pegging away" since the State Convention, using every effort to adjust the work of the $10,000 State Budget and its relation to each church of the State. This has not yet been done, as it will require more time. However, we are submitting in this issue the Budget that some of the Districts have adopted for their churches. Three of the Districts are yet to work out their appropriation for each of the churches. The State Budget for Southeastern District Association follows: Calvary, Coffeyville ..... $300 New Hone, Parson ..... 200 Sardis, First Bapt. Coffeyville 150 Macedonia, Parsons ..... 100 St. John, Weir ..... 100 Mt. Olive, Buxter Springs ..... 125 Little Flock, Chetopa ..... 75 New Hope, Pittaburg ..... 75 Mt. Erie, Cherokee ..... 60 Mt. Zion, Yale ..... 25 Bethlehem, Cherrryyale ..... 100 St. John, Crowburg ..... 100 2nd Baptist, Giraud ..... 100 2nd Baptist, Oswego ..... 75 Lilly Grove, Chapman ..... 75 St. John, Coffeyville ..... 75 Mt. Zion, Galena ..... 60 (Continued on page 4) Sunday School Lesson (By REV. P. R. FITZWATER, D.P. Dean of the Evening School, Mood) Hibie Institute of Chicago ) (By 1924 Western Newspaper Union ) LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 3 1. ESSON TEXT—Unit 4 32-40. LFSON TEXT—Dept. 4 3240. GOLDEN TLXI—Ithou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might—Deut. 68 INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Knowing and Obeying God's Law YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Foundation of Israel's Life. Deuteronomy, the book from which our lesson is taken, means "second law," It is a second law in the sense that it is a restatement and interpretation of the law given at Sinai, for a new generation in a new country. This new generation needed a true conception of God and also an apprehension of the wonderful grace which had selected them and made them a channel through which God's grace would flow to the world. 1. God's Unparalleled Goodness to Israel (Ileut, 4:3234). This was shown: 1. By Speaking Audibly Out of the Mist of the Fire (vv. 32, 33). This honor conferred upon them was unique. It was unequalled (1) In past history—"the days that are past since the day that God created man upon the earth." (2) Anywhere—"from one side of heaven unto the other." (3) In character—"there hath been no such great thing as this great thing is." (4) In story or rumor—"or hath been heard like it!" (5) In dignity and majesty—"did ever people bear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire." 2. By His Muracious Deliverance of Israel From the Egyptian Bondage (v. 34). Here, too, His grace is unique. (1) In his nation—take him a notion from the oldest of another nation. (2) In the method employed. (a) By temptations—tellings, that it plagues. (b) By signs and wonders—crossing Red sea, pillar of blood. (c) By war (See Exod 14:4; 15:10). (d) By outstretched arm—Divin. Interposition, such as opening the Red Sea for Israel and closing it upon the Egyptians. (e) By great terrors—the death of the first born. II. The Reason Why the Lord So Dealt With Israel (Dent 4:35-38). 1. That They Might Know That f. 9 Lord Is Unique in the Mildst of a World of Idolaters. God ahm was to establish a nation who would know Him as the only God and make this essential and blessed truth known to other nations. 2. That They Might Know His Love for Them (vv. 37, 38). He loved them for their fathers' sake and through them would make real His command purpose. III. The Obligation of Israel (Deut. 4:39, 40). They were to consider and receive in their heart the thought that the Lord was the alone God. What we think about God is revealed in our lives. The law to which obedience was to be rendered was that set forth in the Ten Commendments, as recorded in Exodus 2:117. 1. The first emphasizes the unity of God and enjoins the obligation of single hearted worship and service (v. 3). 2. The second is directed against the worship of the true God under false forms. 3. The third is directed against the taking of God's name in vain, that is, in a living, deceitful, unreal way. 4. The fourth enjoins work on six days and forbids work on the seventh. 5. The fifth tests upon the fact that parents stand to their children in the place of God—therefore enjoins obedience to them. 6. The sixth shows the sanctity of human life and that the one who murders has slinned against God, for man was created in the likeness and image of God. 7. The seventh is the burnwark thrown around the home. This commandment may be broken by unclean thoughts and affections as well as by outward acts. 8. The eighth strikes at the sin of theft. 9. The ninth strikes at the sin of lying. 10. The tenth strikes at the desire for that which is unlawful to own. Building for Eternity. If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they will cunable into dust; but if we work upon immortal souls, If we indulge them with principles, with the just fear of God and love of fellowmen, we engrave on these tablets something which brightens all eternity.—Daniel Webster Keep Climbing. The vine that has no trellis loses its beauty in the dust, and dies because it cannot climb. It is even so with the spirit of man. If it cannot climb, it dies—Herald of Gospel Liberty. Learning to Walk. One must be willing to fall down in order to be able to get up and walk. Baptist World. An Open Gate. Idleness is the gate of all harm. The Gideon. Leavenworth Kansas FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Friday night, Jan. 18, Rev. W. C. Cartwright preached a glorious sermon which was soul stirring; subject: "Who shall roll us away the stone?" Mark 16th chapter and 3rd verse. Sunday morning services. Devotional led by Rev. A. Miles; Scripture 11th chapter of Hebrews 1-3 verses read by Rev. Cartwright, text found in the same chapter; subject of text: "Pharaoh, Let My People Go." He illustrated and explained every thought in the sermon. Even a child could not say he did not understand. Two came up for prayer. Evening services. Devotionals led by Rev. A. Miles, Sermon preached by Rev. Cartwright; subject of text: "Jesus Baptized by John, The Baptist." Rev. Cartwright gave us a great sermon; we received great courage and our hearts refreshed in the truth of Christ Jesus. Two were taken in from the benefit of the Praying Band. The Praying Band under the leadership of Rev. Cartwright, is increasing rapidly; many have joined in the army of the Lord in order to banish sin out of Leavenworth. Starting Monday night, Jan. 21, a series of meetings held at the church in order that sinners might be saved, or others reclaimed. The speakers are Rev. R. A. Cartwright and Rev. A. Miles. Among those on the sick list is Mrs. Mc. Goodwin. The Church has been greatly benefitted since Rev. Cartwright has taken up this field of labor. We have had more joiners than we have had in many years. We regret very much the leaving of our Moderator, Rev. W. C. Cattwright from the District and we regret to lose such a great leader as he; we know when he enters into his field of labor, you will have won a good teacher, leader and ardent worker. He is going to Coffeyville, Kansas. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., are doing nicely. The Mission Circle has been organized and put to work. The men and women are having a competition as who will raise the most money in February; these are composed of all the members of our church. Hortense Hutter, Reporter. Ottawa News. Dr. P. D. Skinner, D. D., of Coffey- ville, is here assisting the pastor Rev. C P. Morrow in an evangelist campaign. The town is being stirred as never before. Each night of last week a splendid crowd greeted this great Gospel preacher. The Christian workers are lining up splendidly for the Campaign. Sunday was the Banner Day. Three very ablearmons were prescheduled by Dr. Skinner. At the morning service he spoke on the subject: "The Word Hid In A V Heart." Indeed it was a masterpiece. He said in part: There is a reason why we should have a high regard for the word of God and he pointed out how we should lay up the word of God. Another big service was held at 3 p.m. Rev. Skinner spoke to a big house of people on the special subject, "How A Nation Is Exalted;" He pointed out the things that would not exalt, and closed his argument by saying: "Righteousness is the only thing that will exalt." The Sept. of the Sunday School, Mrs. Chara Claiborne was greeted with a large Sunday School; we feel that we have one of the best organized Sunday Schools in the State. The B. Y. P. U., is being marshalled by Mrs. Pauline Wilson; her Union is alive and doing fine work among the young people. The evening service was very interesting. The little church was packed with eager listeners to hear Dr. Skinner preach from the subject "Israel's Chief Folly." It was a wonderful sermon. There is a great revival going on in the city and we are praying for a greater awakening. Manhattan News. By Fredrka Montgomery Our pastor Rev. Burnside preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning; many friends and visitors from out-of town were present. The many friends of Mrs. G. D. Hanks will be sorry to hear of her death which occurred Jan. 17, 1924. The funeral of Mrs. Hanks was held at Second Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, a host of relatives and friends. The Rev. G. T. Ralmey of Junction City, preached the sermon; his subject being: "Judgment." The Eastern Star presided and their services were very impressive. Rev. C. C. Crockett of Topcka, Kansas, preached at Second Baptist, last Sunday evening. His subject was "What Shall I Do To Be Saved!" Many members and friends were present and the sermon proved very beneficial to all. Mrs. Jacob Allen has been very ill during the past week. A lecture will be given at Second Baptist Church. Tuesday evening at 8.00 p.m., by Mrs. F. B. Watson, on Africa. Supper will also be served downstairs; 25c per plate. A rally was held at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon. It was an excellent success and many were present. The rally which was to have been held at the Baptist Church, was postponed on the account of the funeral. The Sunday School is now becoming very interesting. The three classes: Senior, Junior and Primary, are progressing very well. The B. Y. P. U., is also becoming very interesting; our teacher, Mrs Burnside makes it very beneficial for all the students by having them collect questions together to be answered. Mrs. Vera Hickman has been in the city, several days visiting. Mrs. Pelle of Abilene, has been the guest of Mrs. Mickling, the past week. Mr. Burnie Pitts of Lincoln, Nebr., came to attend the funeral of his sister. Several friends from Junction City, attended the funeral of Mrs. G. D. Hanks, here. Mrs. Viola Robinson returned from Dunlap, where she attended the funeral of her grandmother. Mrs. Kerkendorf and sons of Osage City, were here attending the funeral of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Hanks; also visited with their mother Mrs. Rosie Hanks. Mr. George Curtis has returned from Lincoln, Nebr., where they went to attend the funeral of their aunt. Mrs. Rhoda Brown is improving very much from the misfortune she had of breaking her arm. Miss Wanetta Twiner is visiting her aunt in El Dorado. Mr. and Mrs. William McAllister were called to Frankfort, on account of the serious illness of Mr. McAllister' father. The Second Annual Board meeting will be held at Mount Zion Church at Manhattan in Feb. Mrs. Jerry King is improving very much; also Mr. Jim Anderson. STATEMENT WELLINGTON, KANS, Jan. 25— The officers of the 2nd Baptist Sunday School for the ensuing year were installed Sunday Night by pastor Rev. Geo. C. Harris, as follows:— Mrs. Noa Brooks, Supt. 123 N. Olive Mr. W. B. Barclay, Assistant Supt. Mrs. A. L. Fisher, Sec. 1207 S. C St. Master Thomas Barclay, Ass't Sec. Mrs. Chas. Clark, Treasurer. Master Thomas Barclay, Pianist. Master Thomas Barclay, Pianist. Teachers: Precious Jewel—Mrs. Chas. Clark; Pure Gold—Mrs. J. M. Ballard; Rising Sun—Mrs. W. B. Barclay. Chanute, Kansas. Services at the A. M. E. Church w. a very much improved on Sunday. The new pastor, Rev. Tyler is planning to go "over the top." The pastors and people of the city are very pleased to welcome Rev. Tyler in the city, as pastor. Pastor Blanch, has just returned from Paola, where he spent ten days in a series of meetings with Rev. J. A. Rucker; reports a splendid success. Services were attended here on Sunday by Rev. Fitzp. trich. It is repeated that he preached very able sermons both morning and evening. Hello Devil! We have started for the purpose of giving you a black eye and cold feet. The revival is on at the Baptist Church, now. Pastor Branch says: we cannot fail as Jesus is our captain. We are inviting all the members of the various churches to help us make the devil GO. Mrs. A. L. Branch was called to Leavenworth, to the bedside of her friend, Mrs. Burton, who is reported very ill. Mrs. Frank McQueen, N. Santa Fe St., was called to the bedside of her sick sister in Clinton, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas were proud to have the stork stop over and leave for them a large baby boy who bears the name of Alfonza Junior. The Chanute Basket Ball Team motored to Ft. Scott, last Friday for a game and was defeated. The boys have been given credit for their pluck and all they need is a little more food to make larger men and it will be all off with Ft. Scott, says the manager, Mr. Roy Johnson. The next game will be in Pittsburg, on the 23rd. Sick list:—Mrs. M. G. Glover, Mrs. Peterson, Roy Samuel Johnson. See or call us for your news and subscriptions—Phone 1001W. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. ```markdown ``` 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 Refines kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to per both medium medium hair to good. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c per bottle Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it only or gummy. Strait-Tex Ilerbe $1 00 per can Is a vegetable preparation that ac- tually 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. Koko no Shampoo 40c per bottle Is made from pure cocoanut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream fine per jar In a soothing, greeless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 50c per jar In 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 50 c per bar Are suited to all complexions. Can be successfully used on dry or only skins. The shades: High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglosco $1 00 per 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. Sunday was a very cold day but a nice crowd attended services throu- out the day. Rev. Moore preached for Rev. Thomas, as he was out of town. The Sunday School gave a Leap- Year entertainment, Friday night Jan. 18th. The ladies escorted the men to the hall and saw to it that they were well served. Much fun was reported. The B. Y. P. L., is still progressing nicely; every section is well attended. Willing and Ready rendered the program and received the banner. The Missionary Ladies are doing a great work, and so much Home Mission aid. The All Star Basket Ball team played Coffeyville, here. Saturday night, Jan. 19th; the scores were 10 to 19 in favor of Coffeyville. It was a real play. Their next game will be at Baxter Springs, Bud Robinson, manager. We have four race men in our city in the interest of the Security Insurance Co., and the proposition is so favorable that we as a race are going to participate in the Co., as it employs our people as well as the other races. Mrs. Bessie Ratchiff and grandchildren who have been visiting in Omaha, Nebr., for the past 3 months with her daughter, returned home at 10.08 a. m. over the Frisco Jan. 22. Every one was glad of their return. Mr. Wm. Bryant of Fredonia and S. Metcalf of Chanute, were in our city over Sunday. Mr. James Greene was a Parsons, visitor over Sunday. The following attended the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Roy Howard of Parsons, Thursday evening:—Mrs. A. F. Greene, Misses Nannie and Nellie Roberson. They reported a grand affair. Mr. Daniel Greene was an Independence, visitor, Sunday. Rev. J. S. King preached in Coffeyville, Sunday. See Pig-Ear Smith for your hot lunch. Reporter. —SIMS' RECORDS— The Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. Missionary Society, Church and Lodge stand in need of one. Order today. 1211 Wabash Avenue. --- WE DELIVER ORDERS OF $2 OR OVER New Potatoes - - 40c Pk. Pork and Beans ..... 10C Beef Steak..... 18C Tomato Soup..... 10C Bacon..... 25C Coffee, 1lb..... 30 to 50C Beef Roast..... 16C L. Post Toasties, 2 for 25C 2 lb can Corn Beef..... 35C Onions, 2 lbs..... 15C Hamburger ..... 10C Smoked Ham, 1lb - - - - 20c Home Made Sausage, 1 lb...15c E. E. FENT 220 E. 21st St. Phone D. 160 If you need Silk--by the yard-don't fail to visit this busy shop. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Let Us Clean and Press Your 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. A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionary ```markdown ``` CALL M. 6633 SEXTON T CLEANER 515 N MAIN GENTLE Baptist Theology Topeka, Adjoining Kansas Industrial NOW With Efficient Teachers. Fine Don Students wanted who desire GEO. R. BRIDEF J. H. GARNEIT, D. D. Dea Address all communications to Things to be Summer School, Stud Faculty, Friends for In One Hundred NEEDED HELPS FOR CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES. Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Dec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Preacher's License.....75 Local License.....25 Church Letters, per dozen.....35 S. School Class Record Book.....25 The Well-Dressed Man is always Admired who wears Custom-Tailored Cloth ; made-to-measure from All Wool Fabrics. Hundreds of designs at the prices to fit your purse. Suits made to order from $18 TO $60. TAILORING CO. AND DYER, WICHITA, KANSAS. ORAL Medical Seminary Kansas. Educational Institution. OPEN Splendid Campus Military. to study for the ministry. PORT, Principal. J. H. VANLEU, Director, either of the above persons. Prayed For: Nent Body, Missons, Institute, New Building, acres of land. A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionary Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 B. Y. P. U. See'y. Record Book 1.00 B. Y. P. U. Section Record Book .50 B. Y. P. U. Treas. Order Book .25 Order Books on any Treasurer .25 We print any design you want by special orders. The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kans. Phone Market 3130. CALL e ® Market : 4 . 1692 M. S. STEPHENS & COMPANY Tailors to the Trade SERVICE . | NSE $12 North . Main St. 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. Salina Kansas News. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCIE Rey. S. A. Will'ams, Pastor. Pastor Williams used as a basis for his very interesting discourse Sunday morning, the latter part of the 18th chapter of the book of Numbers and the first nine verses of the 14th chap- ter of the same beok. His subject was “Gracshoppers;” And we were in our own sights as giasshoppers, and so we were fn their sights,”— Numters 13:33. He discussed the characteristics of the grasshopper and compared them with those of some Christians; four outstan ling traits‘ of the grasshopper, were ¢ - phasized: First, he goes in swarma, Second, he bites and destroys; Third, he spits amber; Fourth, he hops. There are Christians today who pos- sess similar trait to those of the grasshopper; they get together in «ommunities and destroy the good that might be accomplished by cau- cusing against the work, they spit'am. ber by finding fault and cniticising everything and everybody and hike the grass-hopper they hop from one thing to another, regardless of who, where or what, they’re unreliable and can't be depended upon. The religion of Christ is calling today for men who will stand firmly, and alone if nec- essary, This was indeed a strong, practical sermon, furnishing much food for thought; an appéal for a xelf-examination was made and if any of these traits are found within us, strive to remove them at once. The newly elected table clerks and collectors were installed in this ser- vice and also Bro. Loy“Green was re- commended as a deacon pro tem. The Sunday School is wide a wake and doing excellent work; a marked increase of attendance is being shown. In the afternoon and evening we were privileged to listen to‘two very interesting and instructive lectures by Mrs, F, B, Watson, our returned Missionary from Africa; Mrs. Watson held the attention of a very large aus dence at both services. The Sunday School teachers’ Train- ing class met with Mra, E. D. Bryant Thursday evening; a very interesting lesson was studied; afterwhich, Mrs. Bryant served a very dainty repast that was enjoyed by all. The contest between the contest between the Tennesscelans and the Kentuckians In the big $4,000.00 Drive promises to be quite interesting; al- though they are working hard against each other end a spirid of mvalry is presalent; all minds are focussed on one thought and that is a new chuich building, —Chuich Reporter, Walsen, Colorado News. We had a splendid Sunday School and good attendance; afterwhich Den. con Burt and wife motored over to lester and worshipped with those good people; had spkndid service, Rev, C, R, Bruster preached as never before, his wubject was; “Ee not de- ceived, for God is not mock, for whate foever a man sows that sha: he reap.” One Sister Mary Throba who had left the church the 2nd tlre, returned to ‘the church to “stay” rhe sald she would never Jeave the fold again and eshed the prayers of the church that the Lescme strong and not be blown alout by every wind that comes and rot follsw anysne but that laid down by our Heavenly Father, Mr, Henry Smith and wifetmotrred over to Rouse, Colorado, Sunday eve ening, the guest of Mrs, Lottie Foster and report a very pleasart evening, There is no doubt about it--you get the most heat for your money when you buy CHEROKEE Nut - $ 9.00 Lump « 10.50 if you are look- Ing for heat with least trouble, buy PEACOCK Lump - $13.00 -Nut- - 12.00 CENTRAL COAL AND COKE COMPANY 826 £. CENTRAL MKT, 300 Mrs. W. A. Matthews returned Monday from LaJunta, where she went to visit Mr, and Mra, Mitchell, and report a very pleasant time, Mr. John Woods and Mrs. Carnie Andrews were married at the court house last Friday evening to the sur- prise of their many friends; who were expecting it, but not that way, Mr, Oscar Vaughn and Mrs, Maggie Baker were married also ut the court house, The Home and Foreign Mission met Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Mrs, S, I. Smith the fitet time for the new yeat; as our President was gone the first mecting, but she urged us all to tahe @ new start with the new year; which we hope, to da more mission work and better and more mission work this scar than ever before, If we lie we want to be able tz make a good rcport at the close of the year, After the circle the hostess served thicken salad and coffee whicr was dalicious, We aie sorry to note that Mr. B. Powel reccived a very painful injury in the mincs last Saturday, while at work # rock fell on his back over his alght kidney and he has been avffer- ing severely since, We hope he will soon recover his usual good health. Deacon R. B. Thurman and wife en. tertalned at dinner Sunday at two o'clock in honor of Deacon's birthday, covers were laid for 10; a six course dinner was served and I shall not ate tempt to give justice for I can't but will only say I wish you had been one of the number, Those present wero his mother and sister fiom the ranch, Mr, and Mrs, Moore of Pueblo, Deacon and Mre, W. A, Matthews, Deucon and Mrs, I. V, Burt, The last course was a big cake with 44 candles all burning brightly , with cream But listen, the Deacon says this ‘s the last birthday he will have no mat~ ter how, long he lives, Deacon and wife are home to their many friends in their beautiful new modern home in the North end of town, WICHITA’S BUSINESS I ON INDEX FRED C, HELM NORTH END MEAT Altorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary MARKET Public in Office. Office 615 N, Main St. "Phone M. 3462] 1913 North Lawrence Wichita -—— Kansas ; : BON, Water St, Phone Mkt 1666 Market 1479 a James A ‘Spears, All kinds of FIRST CLASS ATTORNET- AT-LAW MEATS at prices that are right. OFFICE 515 North Main St. | Come and see how carefully we tei Boor es aie BM. cou will help you select what 0 , WICHITA + «+ KANSAS, | Youwant, A. P. Brickell ~ HARDWARE - Garden Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock, We carry a complete atock of ev- erything in our line, Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P, BRICKELL, 213 E, 2ist St. Phone M, 140 MALE HELP COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters, ‘Experience unnecessary, Transporta- tion furnished. Write— T. McCaffrey, Supt. St. Louis, Mo. VAN LEU’S STORE We carry a Full Line of Dry Goods. Our Prices Are Right. WENDELL VAN LEU, M's'r. NOTICE! To the Patrons of the Van Leu Store:—Hereafter we will be open from 4:00 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 shoppirg day, The North End Imprévement Asso- ejation will meet every Tuesday night at Grant Memorial A, M, E, Church, 1651 N. Mosley. The invitation $s extended to men and women, W. S. Mitchell, President, W. M. Grissard, Vice President, M. Livingston, Secretary, J, CG Looney, Treasurer, | { The Sunday School, B. Y, P, U, Missionary Society, Church aa¢ Lodge stand in need of one. Order today, 1241 Wabash Avenue, ———SSS OR SIE O I IONIC @ COURT HOUS ; SPECIAL PRICES ON HOT WAT SYRINGES, é TABLETS $1,00 i We are closing out our Xmas To * 600 N. MAIN OREO DIODES ne COURT HOUSE PHARMACY é SPECIAL PRICES ON HOT WATER BOTTLES AND FOUNTAIN SYRINGES, YEAST FOARM. 4 TABLETS $1,00 SIZE FOR 89¢ We are closing out our Xmaa Toilet goods at your price, i 600 N. MAIN PHONE M. 3015 ks Mr, and Mrs, Woods are now at home ta their friends in Walsen. I don’t know where Mr, and Mrs. Varghns, Jr., resides, —s-— | 3t. Mary Baptist Notes. Corner 12th and Wabash. Rev, J. DE. Douglass, Pastor, | Services were fair under the cir- cumstances with so many very active members on the sick hist, The Sunday School lesson: "Moses Called To Delyer Israel;" was intere esting, General Review was given by the Pastor, through which we gained some vital information about faith, At 11:30 o'clock the church servic. e8 opened; text taken from Eccl, 9; pubjert; “Remembered;” A fairly gould audience listened to the well preached sermon, At 6 o'clock the B. Y, P, U., was opened by Brother Vanwrinhle, Les. won subject. Biblical—“The Old Testa. ment.” The teachtrs tusk charge of classes for about 30 minutes; after. which we hatened to an excellent program, At 8 p, m,, the night service opcned end the text “Solomon's Song the bth and 8rd; words: “I have put on my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; and how shall J de- file them ” Servicce in general were intereating. We regret very much the illness of so many of our membership at this time scme of whom aro in different hospitals while some are confined to their homes; but all are in God's hand.—Reyorter. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR NOTICE!! —SIMS' RECORDS— S$ BUSI! __ AND a> ONAL IR NORTH END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 All Kinds of FIRST CLASS MEATS at prices that are right. Come and see how carefully we will help you select what You want. KRAUTS, FRESH OYSTERS AND CAN GOODS y MURDOUK & ELECTRICAL CO. 739 N. Main Phone D, 970 ELECTRICALCONSTRUCTION. ; MILADY’S FAVORITE SHOPPE " 108 E. Pine Street MRS, MARY E, CARR, Proprietress. A place well fitted for all kinds of garments made to order. New York Styles are now on display and prices to suit your Pocket Book, For Xmas presents—Sce our line of Hand Paintyd China and other Art Work. ty a ee ~ Gi u 7 \ Po " Om SEB \ , "Sofas oe on a g i s OYE ow | fia ONEPs ara Vi Ae Sen : . Dflice Phone M.1344 Res.Phone D.4597 i, T. GEEDER, M. D., DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9,00 p, m. tes, 1225 N.Waco Office 5151; N.Main WICHITA, KANSAS Jan, 25—Hutchinson Seniors to Wich- ita vs Wichita Seniors, Jan, 25—Hutchinson Seniors to Wich- ita va Wichita Seniors, Teb, 1—Douglas Juniors vg L’Ouver- ture Juniors at Wichita.- Salina Scniora va Wuhita Seniors at Wichita, Emporia Seniots va Hutchinson Semors at Wutchinson, Feb, 2—Wachita Employed Boys ve Sahna Employed at Sulina, Feb. 8—Hutchinson Semors ve Win- ficld at Winfield. Wichita Employed Hoys vs Welling. ton at Wellington, Feb, 15—Wuahita Seniors vs Emporia at Emporia, Winfield S.niors va Salina at Saling Salina Employed Boys ve Arkansag City at Arkansas City, Feb. 22—-L’Ouverturo Juniors vs Sa- Ina Junors at Salina, Arkansas City vs Wichita at Wich. ita, Tob, 23—Salina Employed Boys va Wellington at Wellington, Teb, 29--salina Scnicrs va Emporta Seniors at Emporia, Mar, 7—Dunbar vs Douglas at Wichl. ta, | Mar, 14—L’Ouverture vs Douglas at Wichita. | SOO NEMA TTS FARE SN TET res? “TES NSE ND NEIENES <SENEING GENES NEN NESENEG EINES (EOE DODO | WINTER IS HERE =} Replace That Broken Glass! | Weather-strip the Doors ) and Windows | —"MARSHALL-ALEXANDER LUMBER GO. 6b 99 SAY IT WITH MUSIC The COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC now known as the WABASH STUDIO OF MUSIC Phone M. 3130 1241 Wabash Avenu Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted Develope Your Musical Side You May Surprise Yourself Strictly Modern Methods Used We give the Diploma Course Miss Dorothy L. Sims -*Instructor When you think of , BUTTER You just naturally think ==PEERLESS= It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. THE WICHITA CREAMERY COMPANY. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP —22@ AND NOTION STORE@oo— Men and Womens” Shoes repaired while you wait. Men’s half soles Leather $1.00 Men’s half soles Panco $1.10 Ladies’ half soles 75c¢ All Rubber Heels 40c per Pair Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed, I.&. Reddick, 607 EK. Mardock S| THe SUNFLOWER — a 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 a DRINK — i DECOURSEY’S GRADE A i PASTEURIZED MILK SPEAK TO YOUR MERCHANT ABOUT THIS PAPER. av ee ee =