Negro Star

THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE M. J. Pastor of Tupelo Baptist Church, preached in the Congress Wednesday evening, is the father of Editor H. T. Sims. M. President of State Sunday School Convention, which passed into history an excellent session at Fort Scott, a.t. week. KANSAS B.Y.P.U & S.S.CONVENTION HOLD GREAT SESSION KANSAS B.Y.P.U & S.S.CONVENTION HOLD GREAT SESSION Irs been ours to meet, the Kansas B. Y. P. U. with Dr. H. T. Sims President and Mrs. I. S. L. F. have, with Pief H. I. Moore, Freed n. and Mrs. Susie Smith Secretary, put over the greatest Convention in the history of the Converters. The Central Thought in the B. Y. P. U. Convention was, "Faith." The addresses were high class by Pere V. H. H. Brennan B. L. Marchant, P. D. Incer J. W Hayes, A. W. Ross. Address on different phases of the B. Y. P. U. in Mrs. A. W. Hutchins, State Committee; Rev. I. H. Fisher and R. C. Campbell. The short remarks were given by Rev C. E. Wood and Dean Mitchell of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Th papers, solos, choruses, yells and sectihonal rally, were inspiring, and the workers adjourned with full determination to put over a greater rest year. The Memorial Service in honor of Dr. wm. L. Craft, was very effective conducted by Rev. Geo. McNeal. The Sundry School Convention was full with papers, solos, special Gospel singer and special address by L. N. Vass of Nashville, Tenn. The Superintendent of Religious Education of the National Bantz Convince The Welcome Addresses were f. Dr. S. N. Vass preached the Ea tional Sermon and Rev. S. Montg ery preached the Doctinal Servi n der feature of the meeting w. the resigning of Ml. Nettie Fay liver, who has served in Correspo ng Secretary, fo. 7 or more year Mes ra. Dl. hush and W. w at their bed in the demonstra h the Cradle Roll Work W. H. Young gave a wnlef u on the Juniors. Mrs. Mirnia Cue of Inteminal Latt. on Ml. Dna Vl. WICKITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 26, 1925. LACED LEVEN PEEP Cos on record as the church enter taining the B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Congress of America, this week. M. H. REV. J. W. HAYES. Pastor of Cal vary Baptist Church, entertaining the Congress this week. ANNOUNCEMENT. DR. H. H. WILSON. PHYSICIAN & STRGEON, 13 NOW LOCATED IN HIS NEW OFFICE 319 1-3 N. MAIN ST., FORMER OFFICE OF DR. G. G. BROWN OFFICE PHONE M. 1537 RES. PHONE D. 1763-3 WICHTA, KS. ABOUT CONGRESS THUS FAR When Dr. D. W. Cannon of Atlanta, Georgia, called to order the 24th Annual Session of the National Papi t Sunday School and B. Y. I. U. Congress las. Wednesday morning in the Forum, there were fully two thousand people who took part in the opening. The crowd increased at each session and this has been perhaps the greatest week in the racial group during the year of Wichita. hino y of Wichita. Great has been the imprisoned made by the delegates. The largest Convention of colored people ever in Wichita and orderly has on the large delegation, that one said hardly knew that ever two pursans extra people were in the if it had not bee for the crowded condition of the street cars, although the taxi cab more patronized, liberally. Following an impressive opening, was conducted by Prof. E. W. D. Isaac, Jr., of Nashville, Tenn. Aftel opening remarks by President DEFER ELECTION CF COLLEGE PRESIDEN. DEFER ELECTION CF COLLEGE PRESIDEN. GRFENSBORG, June 21—Election of a president for the State Agricultural and Technical College here which has been set for Wednesday was postponed until later in the week probably Saturday as a suffler number of trustees of the college was not here to elect. There had been some delay in making notices of the meeting. The matter has become a live orc especially to Negroes throughout the State as there have been some factions working for different men. I D. Bluford, dean for the past two years, has been acting president since the death of James B. Dudley, president, three months ago. Cannon, the gavel was turned over t Rev. Dr. J. W. Haves. Pas or of Ca (Continued in column 5) THE NEW YORK TIMES H. T. SIMS, Editor of The Negro Star, and President of Kansas State B. Y. P. U. Convention in session at Ft. Scott, last week; Secretary of America, in session here at the B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Congress of Forum, this week. M. H. who recently left the state; took partorate in St. Louis, Mo., is attending Congress Session here this week. vary Baptist Church, who presided during the delivery of the Welcome Addresses. Quite an interesting and inspiring welcome program in songs speeches was listened to which made the visitors welcome to Wichita. Dr. Cannon of Atlanta, Ga., was elected to succeed himself for another year. Othed officers elected were:— (Continued in last column) Continued from column 2) Many papers of different philosofohe S. S. Workers were rendered. Friday night the best talent of the State brought forth a Literary Program, which all enjoyed. Thus passed into history the best center of that, the State has witnessed; singing the praises of Fort Scott, and Rev. Rev. M. J. Smith for the fine treatment received during their stay. W. H. Jernagin, Washington D. C., vice president at large; J. M. Mayes, Shreveport, La., J. W. Gayden, Belzoni, Miss., J. E. Evans, Shreveport, La., J. F. Kersh, Boyntonton, Okla., P. W. Wesley, Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. C. D. Robinson, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Rosa Gipson, Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs. M. J. Brockway, Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. C. M. Wells, Montgomery, Aia, and Mrs. C. R. Lewis, Akron, O., vice presidents; H. T. Sims, Wichita, recording secretary; Miss Rosa L. Brown, Atlanta, Ga., assistant secretary; H. K. Hill, Orlando, Fla., corresponding secretary; S. B. Butler, Indianapolis, Indiana, treasurer; D. L. Ponis, Birmingham, Ala., matristian; Miss L. E. Campbell, Memphis, Tenn., pianist; E. W. D. Isaac, Jr., Nachville, Tenn., musical director; E. D. Pierson, Chicago, auditor. n Dr. J. Vernon Johns' address he (Continued on last page) SOR TON LEP LEE LO NEE LO TE CIES NTA ENO OY OOS LO LO LO LOE BENE NEN SN LOS LON LOS! NOS LO SINS EN NAL LOD OD ENNIS PLO NT pee See OD a LS RE OPE OP OD OS CERO, MOF LEY MOA OD AT Or OO CDRA CORT OF NOL IT CON Ne NN Oe SO a ‘ ry, 8% ° . { md Sg te OS RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OF KANSAS a $0 6: ae 4 Sh OE Se ter Stes eo RE pero eee swe eww ORO RE RD MOE NEE SE ER OD OE OL ee ter eas pen EEN LEE INN a ae 2 NCES oe 8 LEI Se Se eS SS SAD WP aD ae Va we R-e CHRD ONO PN Nd Sette A GR ROD NI, OD OEM, NIBONMN " Lesson * ON ee eA Gast able tae wg isk Wonten Newspaper Cri) Lesson for June 23 REVIEW See See ee ee ee Neares unta me, both in Jeruesnhm urd fn all Judea, and In tmnria and unto ine uttermost part of the «urth —Acts PRIMARY TOPtC—The Buy Jenus at the Temple &chool IUNION TOPICHJcaus Arking and Answering Queations INTPRABMIATID AND SENT TOPS IC—The Urowth of the Tarty Chur h YOUNG PLOPLE AND ADULT Tuite ACaetiow the Goat Spread As ual, the metheds emploved In the review larcely depend upon the torcher und the dase, Two metho le are suggested: Virst: The bozraphied ‘Thie te met ad which enn aeirhy nbuas Te useu to advantage, since pupil< of all ages are Interested In the study of persons Peter, Paul, Stephon, Pldiyr and Harnalne are vers prominent characters In the gturtirs leavone ‘These may be aesiuned te mem ers of the clase the week Infore with Mew of a brief blographical shotch being prepared and rent te the etaae Second: The sominary method ‘Tis incthed cults for the review of the princIpat facta of ench teseon with aAtatement of the Tendnga teuchinge thereof The following fe engzostert Lesson J.—an the Thin of Penterost the riven and ascended Chilst gent the promise of the Tather causing the Hoty Ghost te deaeent open the dhe clples to qualify them te be witnesses of Vis death and tesmrectlon to: al! the world. Lesson IL—The healing of the lime man shows thit the gen Christ able te make strang a min who wie bern a eripple The tan whe wee Mealed thorouzhhy ndvertbad the made ‘These who have experiene a the life of Gad ecannut hap but make It hiown, Lesson th—The church te God dwelling place, Shace tt te Hie dwell ing place it ta as hely as the hoety phice in the ginctuirs. ‘The fudzment which befell! Anantas ond Sapphire proves that God will not ultay the Dspoctite fo eseape Wie fidnent Lesson IVi—The behasior of Ste phen proves that the rlen @tilst ts able fo sustain Mie witnowes, even while they are reuling thelr testimons WHh thelr Moad Tie xtanting shows Ife tative Interest in Tiles dia iptes: and that He waleomes home to bawen those who are falthcut Lesson Vi—The experiences of Dante and his companions shew Chait total abstinence pave Leseon VIL—Phihp, the only min tn the New Testument culled evangelist is In the energy of the spline preach fre the Word ond winning men to Christ Leston ViIL—The conversion of Saul, the bitter enemy of Chilst. Is no {Mustrlous esnmple of whit the reve lation of Christ in His glory cin do, and atso Mhistrates the method of the conversion of Tauet Lesson VIIt—After Sauls conver gion, he stratghtwiy preached Christ as the Son of God ‘Those who ure really raved know whom they have betles ed, Lesson IX.—‘The stupendous miracle wrouht by the rlven Christ at the hands of Peter proved that the pespel lost none ef ite power by beng prenched abre ad, Lesson % -When hist wentt brenk down We middle wal of par tun between the Jews ant Gentites Ite gave to Cornelius and Peter eve aviston When the coped wi ofercd fo the Gentitex, the Holy Ghost eume upon therm ax at Pontecost, Lesson X1—[e fore the foreign min alenury enterprise wax Tianhe, a Rew center of operution wow catab Mebed nt Antioh, The Holy splrit esialdishedt thi stritepteal center und went out the milxsion ales, Lesson Xtl—The rixen Chelet hears the prayers of the choreh and sends Its ungety to diver Mis faithful ser vunts, The Best Judges Us (or attiiude concerning the great Value, the great realty, the great por sonality, be het to put pre xur> pen eur ewn minds er upon te nunds of others to Dalleve $n them, at ne Pelmverly efter with omamtven neh ars ta defend them or tea. uf them, bute eliuply te give thea or por unity White and ede what we ren fo help athens tue, te give taat anper tunity, “Phe best this pole ss th er than we IQ— Many Chanel ia Better Than Guilt Better It were, Mau ult the abi ples WHICH mature owns Were ais aL alee, than gullt.—hhahespenre ie Let Us Not Lose Faith Earl Balfour sald net long nize: “Let us not fear thit the future $a going to be leas ptorlowe than the past. Vroblems of whlch we never dreamed nuluply wpen we wot we ure alent wvawhthuel But ter us not lose falih or cournye” —_—_—— For Truth’'e Sake ‘To love truth for truth’s xuke {9 the prindpal part of human perfection In tie world aud the seed plot of all viber sirtuea—Jobo Locke. FLOWER TIME IS NEAR AN! YOU ARE IN NEED OF Flower Pots, Boxes, Porch Swings or Trellis for your vines to run; If so, let us furnish them for you. R.H. TAYLOR & 5S. E. ALLEN FURNITURE REPAIRERS Office Phone M. 2659 Res. Phone D. 1345-J OO 51D E. Murdock Ave. a ae Tae ba an a an a as a a ae oe 3 e 9 i 3 a 4 e e e 33 ; The Miracle Hair Grower i a * and Smoother, #3 'f Straightens the HAIR without the Hotiron 8% e and is guarnteed tobe harmless a SAGENTS WANTED. SEND FOR SAMPLE 9, 14 ~ bis FON. K. CO! & g Z1i2 Georgia St o 4 c 38 f LOUISIANA, MO. e OOK HOR AS OE Ng OE LAS LO SO OO SOD re fue LO WD OO. SOF LE SO LOH MOET I POND SOK XOD 10> SON YO EOS OR LOO EID MAN MER. ON MEO Or ON SLO “COD A” fOr! *) RID BD MOS OR LIA Es OP Lae Reh ee I EO e 7 ‘ TY, ALENANEER LER, COs go ue a Fk 4 2 1 39 a 3 3 . ope: 2” “The Home Building Store” 8% 2% $ ng 2rone M. 304 2002 N Lawrence Avegg 88 WICHITA, KANSAS ry S RAS aes ce a as es en ae KENNETH KIER ‘ Sporiing Gocds Store 357 N. Main St. =? Phone M. 837 WICHITA, KANS = ZX Le EN SS eer PRSSTt UN \\ CH IS a a QO SSERE we 50e Discount on any Sieycle Tire In the house thiv week. TRADE WHILE YOUR ADVERTISERS : F RENT A FORD DRIVE IT YOURSELYES NEW FORDS ALWAYS Phone Mkt. 5626 REMEMBER THE LOATION 119-21 N. Topeha NORTIL END MEAT MARKET 1918 North Lawrence Market 1479 ALL STEAKS PER POWs. Loin Steak we 2h Round Steak = : bat Vorter-Houxt Steah 2% Short Cut Steak 2ic Chuch Steak . per Ib 15¢ Sausnge per Iho Vie Chuch Roast per Th 10¢ & 12';¢ Boiling Meats per Ib Sc & & Mamberger per th Le, two Cor 25¢ Home Made Lard per pound 20¢ —_—-S + Chanute Notes. -~ 7s The Providence of God haa given rain, suflicient to occasionally cool the temperature, and tu hety the hire vert rincn, and the people of Chanute are astir, On Tuveday ngtht, June 16, a large orrts of frien ts invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Flelly at 822 No, Warhington, to remind them of thelr 20th wedding anniversary, They care The Negro Star—for the good of the people won a’s BUSINESS te De : PROFESSIQNAL INDE K - A. P. Brickell a oo ER | - HARDWARE -| ey fendea Tools, Rater et ‘ ge a | re Sereena for Poultry ‘ ahs os od | | a erything in ourtine Call uu gs and fook ober oilt mtucke \ Aafia _AP.BRICKITL, =, pel j213 B, 2ist Sr Phore M 140 b Ae I SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE sun é., ensylily | tied refreshments with them and af- fer a mock ceremony, had becn per. formed, refreshments were served. ‘4 present declared that they had a nice thme and departed wishing Mr, and Mrs, Viells many prosperous years of wedlock The New Hope Baptist Church fs lining up to put over the program for God and Ills people, Club No. 3 pre- scented the dcacons with chalts on prayer service night, Alto, they gave to the paronage a new hnoleum; and (Ty iit, tT dar eek ef "2 ne yg us 4 9 ES k wane 4 hae ¢ eye Vf ge . $ a "A Te ‘, Aig Bhs - 9 Sn nd SH Pe Aig oY Bok, Se. 5 ® Nn | Office $331; N. Main Phone M, 3868 HC GEEDER, M.D, DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Res. 122 NX, Waeo Phone D. $597 | WICHITA, KANSAS Res, 6OIN, Water St Phone Mkt 1665 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW » Per te in Offre 6°90 N Main Phone M. £265 WICRIIA - - + RANDAS NEEDED HELPS FUR CUULCHES & AUXILIARIES, Church Sicancial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Sec. Kecuru Book 1.00 “hucch Treasurer's Orde- Bock 25 Preacher's LiCONSCresererermnnee: 75 OCA] LACM SC ermwerners eremvemernne 25 ehurch Letters, per dozen... 35 3. Dinvol Class Revuru buds. 25 sburch Treasurers Uraer Book 25 B. Y. BP. U. See’y, Record Buck 1.09 B. Y. P. U. Section Record buok .5f B. Y. P. U, Treas, Gider duck tu Order Books on any Treasurer 25 We print any design yeu want by special ordery The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1241 Wabash ase Wicmta, Kans "Phone Market 313¢ Pracuces in all Courts Notary Pubhe in Office. Office 628 N, Main St. "Phone M. 3462 Wichita - hanes FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Parts Tor All Cars—Lathe Work in Connection WICHITA SALES AND AUTO WRECKING CO., Job Work by Hour or Contract Pistons Made or Titted Our Prices at the Bottom—Our Ser- vice at the Top, 109 S, Washington Phone-.ren | WICHITA, KANS. treated the pastor and his wife and all present to icecream, The young reople of the church and community were organized irto a club whose put- rere fa, not te make the Christian race more attractive, but to point out the attraction that already exists in It. In the absence of the pastor, Sun- day, Rev, Del Eamond, a young min- Ister of Iola Kaatis rentered service Bro, Esmond nroyed himself to have been touched by the hand of God, “Rov. Marshall was in Atilene, Kas., Sunday, elozving out his work with the Mt, Zion Baptist Church there, He revorts a splendid wervice and the ree ceipt of reveral tokens of respect from the church and auxiliaries and friends. He returned Montay to be prevent In tke Home-Coming week Ratly which began Monday night. Mr, and Mra, Dletcher Wilhams hal for their guests Saturday, Rev, 1. A. Visher and wife, Mr, red Simpson, Mr, §, Cottom, Misses Alma and Alice Cottum, and httle Winifred Chronkin, all of Winfield, Kansas, who were mo. toring thru frcm the State Consention at Fort Scott, Kansas, ern Te TT FLY weer ge sy | THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. | : 1945 N. Lawrence : ) EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER 2 SALW, MARSHALL, Manager WICHITA, PHONE MARKET 5897 LOCK! LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! | Let Us aa and Press Your | | Gar BR =, ee BP MO Is ee Te en WARY] (S54 wears Custom-lailore NOVAS. Sale Sic } Vil a stasis aE Une prices om e | mu mre a eae. naia SEATON TAILORING GU, CLEANER AKD DYER, BISN. MAIN WICHITA, KANSAS, SOTA NEE NI, OK PMO FN BID FIN IHN SIDR EID GENTBAL Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoiring Kansas {ncustrial Eaucatio Iratitution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted wha desire to study for the ministry, GEO. R KRIDEFOR1H. Principat. H B. BRONSON, D.D. Dean. A. W. ROSS: Director Address all con n unications to either of the atove persons. Things to be Prayed For: Summer School. Student Body, Missiens, Faculty, Frierds for Institute. New Building, : ‘One Hundred acres of land A. W ROSS, Gen. Missionary SER. CERES OD ME ZO LOOKED OO EON WOVE OOD PLP LBD PDP ASS PRE POP PLAN PLEA DE IAN LIN PIN PAE PME DN ISMN PME GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM | Malted Drink—For SaleThe Famous Chocolate . Eyerywhere in the City, (C SAYERS DAIRY M. 4118 132 N. Walnut MFM RT IME KID HANES, HME IE TIE KIER SIMONA ON Medical Ambulance Service | Surgical Phones 2081- Cbstetrical 274 ~—C« , ; C.T WOODS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E. E. BOWSER, A.B. D. D., } Surgeonein-Chief } 810 North 14th St, | | PARsons, Kans, b esicoess OLN SRR a TE ET ES ee ence RON EE a a 1. They are the soul-stirring melodies first given to the world by those famous Jubilee Singer sent out by Fisk University in 1841. 2. Those songs were very closely connected with slavery, and all that slavery meant. 1. tell faithfully the Negro's innermost life, both intellect and spiritually. 2. the only true source of Negro history; if any, it the Negro's life, let him study these songs. 5. the only connecting link between the young Negro and their ancestors. 6. They increase spiritual fervor because they were in adversity and turbulation. 7. If they are sung in the right spirit, a revival is sure to follow. 8. These songs of our fathers should be preserved with their best and truest interpretation. 9. These are the original JUBILEE SONGS. All other collections are feeble imitations and cardless revisions. 10. They are the legacy of parents and ancestors whose memory we should delight to cherish. Send us an order by return mail for a full supply for choir and congregation. Price fifty (55) five cents, single Five ($5.75) dollars and seventy-five cents per dozen. Order RY RENT? STARTS A HOME New Desirable Lots Colored District St., and 12th St. URE SCHOOL MALL HOMES No Down Payments. LONG 127 1-2 N. Toreka, Upstairs WHY PAY R ONE DOLLAR STARTS We Have A Few Desi Left In Best Colored Between 11th St., and L'OUVERTURE SC WE BUILD SMALL HO Payments Like Rent. No Do EARL LONG Phone D. 3851 Off'ce Phone D.5277W After 6 p.m. 127 1-2 N. T WHY PAY RENT? ONE DOLLAR STARTS A HOME We Have A Few Desirable Lots Left In Best Colored District Between 11th St., and 12th St. L'OUVERTURE SCHOOL WE BUILD SMALL HOMES Payments Like Rent. No Down Payments. EARL LONG Phone D.3851 Office Phone D.5277W After 6 p.m. 127 1-2 N. Toreka, Upstairs is improving. Rev. J. S. King, who attended the rally returned home June 11th, is badly missed by both saints and sinners. Reporter, Helen Thurman. HARVEST WORKERS WARNED (by writer) SHOULD HAVE THE ASSURANCE THAT WORK AWAITS THEM, BEFORE TRAVELING, HE SAYS COLUMBUS, O., June 25—Oklahoma who have planned an invation of the great harvest fields of Kansas and Oklahoma with a hope of securing profitable employment are worried against going West unless they have absolute assurance that work awaits them. Hermann R. Witter, director of industrial relations Thursday, received a warning issued by the federal form director at Kerrsville City who's him to discourage unemployed Ohioans from flocking to western states with a hope of recurring work in the harvest fields. The harvest, because of the extremely hot weather began 19 days earlier than usual this year, the federal advises indicated and a sufficient amount of farm help is available. The fit of expectant workers who may save the expense of the western trip In the northern spring which states a demand for help may Come later, but if it materialize as expected, due announcement will be made. READ THE NEARO STAR Say good start to life has been a 4CS Cor Street Sedan News Tellings On June 7th, Sun'ay School was well attended; preaching at 11:00. testifying meeting at 3. Night service at 8. Being rally day, we were successfully financial; amount raised $30 00 Prayer service Wednesday night, was rather lively and spiritually awake. Mrs Dora Wilson of Kingfisher, County, Okla., is here visiting Dr Dave Wilson, and family and other relatives. Mr. William Thomas of Gainett, Kansas, was here visiting wife and mother-in-law, Friday, but returned Monday. Mrs. Nina Burber received a message from Wichita, stating that her mother was very low. Circumstances prevented her leaving until Saturday morning. She reached there too late to see her mother before the spirit had taken its flight. Mr. Calho Reece, baby and niece and Mr. James Burber accompanied her. Mr. Laben Rice and wife of her Punkhouser and wife of Kansas City, Mo., motored to Wichita to pay their last respects to their grandmother; they all accompanied the body home for local interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lee Anna & by returned home from Shuto, Okla., and her mother accommodated her home for a few days' visit. Mrs. Mary Naize of Wichita, was here visiting friends and relatives Miss Mao Ella High will leave Tuesday the 23rd for Texas, where she will visit grandmother and other relatives. Little Rae Genelt West who had diptheria, is improving. Mr. Hamilton Harold and Mr. Melvin We left Wednesday for the harvest work. Mr. Fred Paceo was here visiting wife and family. Mr. Geo Harold who has been ill Kashville, T- - - Reporter. Helen Thurman. (by writer) The Negro Star-for the good of the people "400" The National Choc Ice Cold, for Sale DeCOURSEY CREAT TURK'S 507 N. Barbecued Meat and Cold SEE US A The National Chocolate Dairy Drink Ice Cold, for Sale Every where 5c DeCOURSEY CREAM COMPANY TURK'S PLACE 507 N. Main St. Barbecued Meat Coney Islands and Cold Drinks 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 Toric 81 00 Refines kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurious. An excellent pressing oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1.00 Is a vegetable preparation that ac- cually straightens and restores the original color to grayer faded hair Color permanent—positively without sub off, no matter how often the hair is shampooed. Three shades Back, Brown and Chestnut Brown. Kokomo Shampoo 40c Is made from pure coconut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream Kneg Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 50c Is nourishing, softening and stimu- sor for lating to the skin is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, bleaching cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 50c Are suited to all complexions. Can be successfully used on dry or oily skins. The shades High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglosso $1.00 Is excellent hair straightener for men, possibly a guarantee to straighten them at a tighter rate in 10 to 20 minutes, helping the use of hot cream with it to cure the scalp or turn it back. AGENIS WANTED EVERWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 61 NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, U.S.A. OAK RILGE BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL, KANSAS, June 22—Rev. R. Booker of Kansas City, preached for us Sunday morning at 11 a.m. his subject was, "Let God Lead You!" nov. Booker preached a soul reviving sermon. At 8:30 p. m., Rev. Booker preached another wonderful sermon from the 8th chapter of Daniel, 5th verse of Heard for a subject, "The Hand-waiting on the wall." Everyone present greatly enjoyed the sermon. We extend to Rev. Booker a cordial invitation to come and preach for us again on our next service day. Dennis Thompson Allen Thompson George Porter John Porter colate Dairy Drink e Every where 5c AM COMPANY PLACE Main St. Coney Islands d Drinks AND BE FED Manhattan District 3rd Quarterly Board Meeting to be held with 201 Baptist Church, Hiawatha, Kansas, May 19, 20. Rev. H. H. Houston, Pastor DEAR BRETHREN: We are facing the third and last Lord Meeting for this year. To District and State we are calling for a long and qualified workers, let each water and church accept the 1 speci- tility of their full proata. May the Lord help us to look for word to a successful meeting both spiritually and financially. (See programs later.) Faithfully Chas Favors, Moderator. In such a trying emergency as death, the immediate family must necessarily be relieved of all the many responsibilities of funeral arrangement. In a quietly efficient manner, with a degree of perfecton that leaves no detail overlooked, we have won the confidence of those we serve and those who see us serve CITIZENS MORTUARY 110 W. Elm Street Office Mkt. 5017 PHONES:—Res. D. 402-J. THOS. L. JONES APPOINTED. ASST DISTRICT ATTY WASHINGTON, D.C June 26 Attorney Thomas L. Jones, recently nominated for the position of assistant district attorney by District Attorney Peyton C. Gordon, was confirmed Thursday by U. S. Attorney General Sargent, and sworn in Attorney Jones has enjoyed a long and successful career in political and legal affairs both in the District of Columbia and Virginia After graduation from Howard University Law School in 1952 he became Commissioner of revenue in Lunenburg County, Va, and was chairman of the Republican organization in that county. Attorney Jones tun for Congress from the 4th District of Virginia. After coming to the District of Columbia Attorney Jones immediately became active in political circles, and gained considerable prominence as a criminal lawyer. He has a good law for 20 years in the NOTICE! WINNING CONFIDENCE "SAY IT WITH MUSIC" the COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC now known as the WARA-H STUDIO OF MUSIC Phone M. 3130 211 Webash Avenue Only Dollgert Purs Are Accepted Develop Your Musical Suee You'll surprise Yourself Strictly Modern Methods Use! We give the Diploma Course A. Donny L. Singer Instructor FEDRICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP AND NOTIGN STORE Men and Womens' Shoes repaired while you wait. Men's half soles Leather $.90 Men's half soles Panco $1.00 Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Mens' 40c Knnt L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed L. E. Reddick. 1100 E. Murdock HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE Phone Mkt. 3265 6001-2 N. Main S Wichita, Kansas THE SOUTHERN UNDERTAKING GO. 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RAMNAVRCDR cee veereenemntcennen Aasiatant Editar We BBY OT Once ne Assistant Editor Vie My Bates -eeneeneeemneneenneee—eins erememnennne Assistant Editor Miss Lula Covington, 501 N. Water St Vhone DM. 1666 Local Editress Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at ‘Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 8, 1879. SUBSCRIPLION BATES: UDO YORE meme tee mrerenesenneen ee annornernt neemenmnaermnnnncne $1.50 LE Months. aannennmnaeen enneeremmmenneeneereensneeeneenenereeeneeeerene «D0 SDC Monte eee nn ee cece 50 SO MOTD srvneenrennsnorerwneerrneeson “ot teennarenerennormanenrieetessenrommnasmntenntveremenccercemens 420 The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be ablished. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject mS mate for publication=-Notify as at once, when yex fail to receive ‘ 5 ee et ee eee eee, ee Seer en 1 E, E, Weaver of Oklahoma to be President of the Kansaa State Vo: ational Qollege, located at Topeka, ' 43in aceord with the present trend to clvorce the school from politics and it Is to be hoped that the appoint- ment will eerve asa factor to ine crease the prestige of the institution and make it of material benefit to the training of the Daptist students of Kansay The Negro Star as official organ of the Kansas State Misslonary Baptist Convention, extends congrat- ulations to new President and assures him of its loyal interest and prayers for the success of his administratlon. TS National Baptist Sunday School! and B, Y, P, U. Con- gress is now in full swing at the City Forum with all marks set to hold one of the greatest meetings in he history of the Congress, The high type of visitors present, tozether with the great intellectual forces at work for the promotion of Baptist ideas and fdeals, is highly impressive and indced Indicative of the continu- ed progress of the faith. Proper training as a necessary facter in Sun- day School and B, Y, P, U. Work, is being advanced as never before and with the progresseive steps of the leaders of the organization in the ad- varce of Dogma, tenets and theory of the work are all inspirations to the citizens of Wichita, and well worth the work of the local entertainment committee. which has for several months been engaged in efforts to make the 1925 meeting a success. T= World’s greatest man is he who gamely battles to # finish and turns with a smile after defeat to congratulate a worthy victor, The world’s poorest man is he who battles with a knife in the dark and feels that he Is killing when he ts only ad- vrneing well established plans of those who battle by the art of fair piay, definite policies and a determi- nation to put over the best interests of » reople and church. Te Church, The Church, The «arch and its ideals, rather than tne sensation stirring of radical fournaham, will accomplish more for the tangible interests of the race than any other agency now before the people for the consideration, The Church must assume a positive course in urging that the race give its xun- port only to clean, honest racial pa- Pers, not devoted to a poliey merely of increasing the financial and politi- cal influences of some editor Alled with iders of self assumed leadership which has been put to the front mere- ly by the force of his own established sheet, The race must be taught to look far above all radicalism, sensa- | tional front sheet editions and battle | on in and with the program of Jesus | Christ as the ultimate hope of racial salvation, ® LOCALS Miss Zeda Johnson returned home Wednesday evening, after being the guest of her aunt, Mra, M. O, John- fon of Kansas City, Mo. We were glad to hae Dr, J. P. Walker of Cincinnati, Ohio, come out to see us while here, Everybody is meeting an old friend or making a new one this week while every state In the United States js being represented in one of the de- partments of the Congress this week, ‘Miss Ensie Nelson of Salina, who is attending summer school at Emporia, was called to Ellsworth, to attend the funeral of her auntle, Mrr Maggie Lewls who died In Detroit, Mich. Miss Leota Posten and Miss Kath- erine Kec} of Caldwell, called at the office this week, Mr, L, W. Presstey of Eufala, Ohls, called at the office while in the eity attending the Congress. We vere glad to have Mesdames Nettie Garrett of Clarksdale, Biss, and Mrs, Butler of Texas, come in to See us Thursday, Mr, F, T, Manese ant? Dr, Jas, A. Evans of Greenwood, Bfiss., secom- panied by Mr, Wm, F, Johnson, called at che office Thursday, Dr, J. H. Seward of Memphis, Tena, Mr. J, B. Prince of Greenwood, Mins, are stopping at the home of The Ne- gro Star, 1241 Wabash Avenue. Rev, L. W, Williams of Lexington, Mias., and Rev, A, W, Moore of Green- wood, Miss, were in to see us and re- newed their subsoription. Thanks. Rev. and Mrs, R, T, Sims of Can- ton, Misk., are here attending the Congress and visiting with the chil. dren, We were very glad to shake hands with our staunch friend, Mr. B. Starks of Money, Miss., who is here attend: ing the Congress. Messrs Jno. L. Webb, and Faulkner and Rev, Hill of Hot Springs, Arkan- sas, came to seo us while here, Dr, D, W. Cannon, President of the Congress, and Miss Brown, Assistant Secretary came out to the office and home, while here. = —-—— Nicodemus Items Sunday School at 9:30; good atten dance and the lesson was thorough); taught and discussed. Church services at 11 o'clock, devo: tionuls ted by congregation and choir afterwhich, our pactor came to u: with a burning message, subject “The Lasting Durability of the Church.” Text: “And upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against [t,’ Matt. 16:18. Owing to the storm; weather our evening service wa: omitted, 7 great day in Nicodemus, at the 1s! Rantist Church, Sunday, July 5th 1925 Morning services at the usuat hour Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Covenant anc communion from 1 to 2 p,m, Mid: Summer Rally and program begins at 2:30 p.m. The effect of the meet: ing Is to better the co-operation of the churches, and to raise means tc beautify the church, General Pro- gram will be rendered by the follow- ing _rersens, 2,30 Scmrture J eason by Rev, M. J. Malone, Neh, 4:2-12. Song by the chair, Prayer by Bro. J. D, Wilson; Welcome address by Oetna William, Response by Mrs, Blanche White; Duet by the pastor and wile. Topie: rubject: “The Need of Unity Among thechurches,” led by Deacon J.C, B, Lewis of Mt. Olive Baptist Church; Response by Att'y J. Q Say- ert of ilill City, Song by the chil- ren, Remarks on Health by Dr, J. F, Wilson; Quartet by Katherine Henrie and others. Books of the Bi- ble by religiouy trained children, Song by the cholr, 2:15 p, m, sermon by Rev. W, E. Howard of Webster, At 3:45 p, m,, contest rally will be con- ducted by the following collectors:— Brea W, 3, Dates, J. C, BR. Lewis and Boyce Buckner; Sisters Jlattia Napue, Betty Lewis, Mattie Bibbs and he children collectorsare Velva Vaun, Thres a Williams and Reta Wharton. At 4.00 p, m., remarks and benedic-| tion by the Pastor, Committces:—On dinner, Sisters A. B. Bates, M. E. Thomas, Effie Moore, and Lizzie Robinson; on Ice Cream, Sisters Katherine Henrie, Mabel Mo- man, Bernice, Bates, Pastor Jas.’ Moore, Deacon W, II, Rates, Sec'y, Deacons Geo, Moore, John Vaughn, R. B, Henrie. The following night, , he pastor will preach in Hill City. Mission Circle Is progrestint nlecly, The wick onex are improving, | E. E. Wilhams, Reporter, Rev, Jas, Moore, Pastor, Cherryvale News Notes. When in tawn and get hungry, go down to Landis Cafe for a quick, hot meal, For a nice, clean, cool, comfortable home like room, sce Mrs, Cralg on West Main, For a late hour lunch, ree Pig Ear Smith for hot sandwiches on corner of Main and Depot from 8 to 12 p.m. Grandma Smith §s still on the sick list and Miss Sallie Cooper is on the mond, Sunday School at 9:45; Supt, at hie Post, many present discussed the les- son, “Peter Delivered from prison.” Review by Pastor Thomas, Services at 11 o'clock; 3rd Sunday and Mission day, Afte a shoit devo- tlon Pastor Thomas came forward in his urval manner and delivered a strong sermon to the women from Jat Cor, 13:8; “Charity Never Fail. eth."o Subjects “Continue in God's Love.” Pastor brought ovt some! ‘rhe Negro Star—for the good of the people ARKANSAS FOR SALE AUTHORITIES Phone 3.8265, GOI; Ne Hala St - PROBE DEATH OF gor erent eh reer wo on N, Water jargain al 7 NEGRO CONVICT) tx (Peratan Newe Service) TORREST CITY, ARK, June 26— After investigating the death of Nase] Johnson, Negro convict, who died about 1 o'clock Tuesday on the Magness place, the St, Francis Coun- ty convict farm, a coroner's jury de- clded that it did not hnow the cause of death, Witnesses testified that Johnaon died after a beating had been administered, and Coroner F, P, Todd announced that he might continue his investigations, According to testimony at the in- quest, Johnson refused to work, told OMicer Whitted that he would rather take a whipping than work. He was made to lie down and six or eight blows with a strap were given him, it wawsaid, Johnson sprang up and Jumped at Whitted, who struck him over the head with the butt of the strap, according to witnesses, At the end of the row, the man lay down and was taken to the stockade on a horse, where he died soon after- ward, Dr, Alley Caldwell and Dr, P. P, Boggon, who examined the body, testified that they did not know the cause of death, and the coroner's jury returned that verdict. Caldwell Kansas Notes Sunday School attendance ond and the lesson well conductel by the teachers, Sunday morning services good and well attended, At 2:30 p. m., Rev, B. C, Rannava- lona preached the annual Mavonie rer- mon, which was the bent ever deliver ed to the Masonics of Caldwell. Sunday evening services also good and splendid attendance. Mra Delores Carter and sisters, Eunice and Annette Porter left last Thursday for ElReno, Okla, Their mother, Mrs. Payton accompanied them and returned Sunday night, Leota Posten, Reporter, SOE POON. CR OTe At 3:30 H. and F, Mission ladies rendered a short program and Rev. Thomas had a blackboard demonstra. tion about Peter. B. Y, P. U, at 5:45 with president and study class; secretary in chair, Lesson: “What Baptists Believe;” was taught and discussed by study course, teacher Sister Bessie Smith; reviewed by Sister Clara Daniels. 3rd Sunday, and Willing and Ready’s day for program, they came forward and had a short but good Biblical program at 100% rating for collection display of manner in presiding, At 8 o'clock Indies conducted devo- tion, Pastor Thomas came forward with another good sermon, The fire began in B, Y, P, U., ank kept going. His text, “Whom shall I send and who will go for ua? Then said 1, hero am I send me.” Pastor put a finish ing touch on that sermon., Subject: “God Wants a Volunteer Worker.” Rev, T. E. Walker of A, M. E. Ch, spent Sunday in Baxter Springs, and Rev, C, W. Brown fitled his pulpit at 8 o'clock; text, Sth chapter James, It Was well discussed by Rey, Brown, Rev. J, S, King preached in Os- wego, for Rey, H, H. Hopkins; re- ports good time, Mr, and Mrs, Holt of Independence, and children, were visitors at church, Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. O. W. Reddins 614 miles N. W. of town, . Grandpa Knox of Independence was an all day visitor at church Sunday, Mrs, Rev, Thomas repent Sunday in Oklahoma, attending a big basket dinner and service. A good time re- ported. Mrs, Beaulah Toliver left Friday night for Gary, Indiana for an in- definite time, Bile Nannie Roberson left Tues- lay for New York, where she will spend the summer, Miss Marie Clay, Mrs. Henderson, neasengers for the A, M, E.Conven- fon, which convened in Fort Scott, ast week has returned home and eport an enjoyable time. Mr, and Mrs, James Green and ba- | y of Parsons, visited Sunday at the ome of Mr, Green’s mother, ’ Miss Prisci!la Barnes who Is ate ending school at Pittsburg, spent the 1 eek with home folks, returnea Sune ¢ ay evening, Club No, 2, Mra, Mary Roberson, } resident, had a truck ride to O. W. } edding Ota miles N, W., of town, st night; had quite a storm but r here was a large crowd accompanied g cr; Teports a good time § A fishing crowd composed of Rev, *, M. Thomas, Rev. J, S King, y ir, E. P, Landis, Mr. Davit Landis, nd Carl Landis motored to Onwero, ¢: riday to fish in the Neosho Piver, 5 yy yeport a good time but no fish ; FOR SALE BY CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD Phone M. 3263 601Y; N. Main St One 7 room, one & room house or good corner lot both modern 900 block on N, Water St. A Bargain at $1700 terms, East Murdock: 6 Room modern— basement, Carage-—-Price $2800.00 Terms. Madge Avenue: 4 Rooms 18 lots, Price $260000. Liberal Terms, 13 Block on Santa Fe St.1 5 Room, East front, Semi Modern, $1500.00 Terms. 10 Block on Indiana: 4 Rooms, Sem| Modern, Price $185000. Terms. | 21 Block on Ohio: 5 Rooms New East front, Price $1600. Liberal terms, | Sth block Ohio: 5 rooms, Sem! Mod- em; Garage, Cistern, Fruit trees. For quick sale $2356, Liberal Terms Cleveland Ave.t 8th block, 5 rooms houses, Good lot, Price $3160.00, $200 cash, $2500 per month, 1th Block on Piatt Ave.: 3 Rooms, Gas, Electric, 3 lots, East front, vines yard, cherry trees, garden. $1750; $100 cash $20 per month, Cleveland Avenue: Two 5 Room Modern, Garage, chicken yard, for quick sale, Pirce $3800.00, Liberal ‘Terms, Fifth Block, Ohi,: 6 Rooms, 3 lots full basement, Semi Modern, Price $2200.00, Terms. A number of houses for sale on Monthly Payment Plans, RENTAL PROPERTY Four Rooms, fifty feet, 938 N. tric, Gas and Running Water, $16.00, Eight Roos Duplex, 1944 Jeanette $20.00, Threa Rooms, 1400 Block on Wa- bash, $10.00, 4 Rooms, 613 N. Wichita, Electric, Gas and Running Water, $16.00. ‘wo three room modern apartments for rent $22.50 per month, Four Rooms, 61% Ohio Ave, Elec- Washington, $1250; $50 down, and $12.00 per month 8th block on Wabash: 4 rooms; Modern, paved street, Price $1600; $200 cash, balance like rent, ABOUT CONGRESS THUS FAR influentially address on “Ignorance and Iteracy was the Legacy handed down to us by Slavery.” Dr. Johns {a from Lynchburg, Va, In this lec: ture he declared that by hy the help of the Almighty, we intend to rid our. selves of the legacy. About 3000 hs. tened to this address. Dr. L, K. Williams, President of our Naitional Baptist Convention, born of slave parents, educated in the South, is now pastoring the largest ‘Church in America among on people, The Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, wit more thanh 11,000 members. Dr. Williams wasi educated in one of our largest southern universities—is in these sessions, | Dr, O. L, Hailey of Nashville, Tenn., representative of the Southern South- ‘ern Baptist Convention, made a plea for an educated Negro ministry, pointing out the American Baptist Theologiral Seminary at Nashville, Tenn., aa an open door that much de- sired end. On Weénesday evening the lecture by Dr, Ellington should have been heard by every Negro. Dr. R. T. Sims of Canton, Miss, preached an excellent sermon empha- sizing the way men are to be drawn unto Our Heavenly Father, ts dene by doing as He said, “Life Me Up.” Dr. Mores’ adiress on his phase of the work was very forcibly impressed upon the hearers, Wednerday evening, Speakers Thursday afternoon were Dr, W. B, M, Scott, Chicago; Rev. T. Hutchins, Meridian, Misa; Dr, J. T- Brown, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Vio'a T. Hill, Orlando, Fla, and Dr, J. E. Eart, Philadelphia, Penn, secretary of Foreign Mission Board, Nashville, Tenn, Dr, J. T, Ifill of Hot Springs, Ari... Pastcr of Roanoke Baptist Church, will epeak this morning, _ Mr, Sylvesta Green spent th ¢ week end in Parsons, visiting his brother, Bir, Metcalf of Chanute spent Sun- day In Cherryvale with friends, Bir. Will Green spent last week in Fort Scot, visiting and attending the Convention, Mis Ruth Bryan of Colorado, who has been here for the past 3 months, left last week for her home, Mr, and Mrs, D, S. Landis, and mother, Mrs. Lula Landis, Mr, Reed and Mrs. Parker motored to Oswego, Sunday, Dr, Wm, Hill of Inéependence, was visiting friends here, Sunday, Mr, and Mrs, Jack Roberson were called to Paola, because of the death of her brother, last Saturday; they returned Monday, . CIDE WIADUO. | FIRE WORKS | | ON SALE JULY 1- 2- 3-4 i THE BIGGEST VARIETY IN i WICHITA : ; Prices Ic to 25c i : We have the big noisy I fiery kind og 7 L.G.ORR'S “See i | NEA eP | er nanan en wh SCIENTIFIC SCALP TREATMENT —for— MEN AND WOMEN Doug. 4742-W 942 Wabash Ave MADAM HARDIMION, Wichits, — -— — Kansas. Wii 8 NG as eres wi as the oe rare aN Best. |< oe nes 4 eh mie, , Kean cre % woe 2. OS ere Lae We LA a PASS eo if ee Fee ie ve ee oy RAI KS MISS MAY STARKS Moved to 934 N. Water St, where she is better prepared to serve, with Massages that will bring real health and vigor. All are invited PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Coffeyville Notes. Mrs, Jones, aister of Pastor Wil- liams, is a visitor at the parsonage, this week. Miss Edna Stewart formerly of this city, now living in Kansas City, is visiting friends here this week, Rev, G. F, Oliver, newly elected pastor of Hickory Creek Baptist Ch., was duly installed, Sunday, Rev, Ol- iver resides in this city. The members of the Amanda Thompson Womanhood Club of Cal- vary Church, gave a lawn soclal at the parsonage Tuesday evening, The threa'ening weather prevented many from coming out, Attendance at all the churches Sun- day morning and evening, reported somewhat below the average, due no doubt to the torrid weather’ ) The Girl’s Reserve of the A, M. E. Church, gave a very enjoyable tacky party Tuesday evening at the, home of Mrs, Martin, 412 East 7th Street, Calvary Baptist Jumor Chete es invited by Bethlehem Baptist ‘Chereh of Cherryvale, Rev. W. M, Thowras Pastor, to appear on program there Friday evening of this week. Members and friends of the C. 3. E. Church put on the lubtown Con- vention,at Cherryvale, Thursday ev. ening. Quite a few who were not in the cast, accompanied them on the trip, Sunday was tetimonial day at and Mission day, After a short devo- a lively, uplifting rervice. At 8 p, m, Pastor Williams preach- ed from theme, “Lion-lke Chris- tians.” Je was preceded by Mre., Johnton, National Singer, Both song - and sermon were well received, A]: ine time reported by those present, |; YOUNG BOY KILLED PLAYING WITH GUN ; PUN reece ees ap a at ae YVALADOSTA, GA., June 26—Just to see what was inthe gun, James White, seven-year old boy sent a load of shot into the body of Fran’ wt'+= another boy, Monday, killing him Bos Lop cerca . Se . bsg Pari er a Pes Sf. peop bea Ge Sy a h e ff “er i 7 La: shee yan tee ae” ME fee: ~ ES ok che. don toNd qc eee wei PETE COLEMAN, NORTH END REALTY COMPANY Experienced In Business for 15 Yrs. = FOR SALE - Farms and City Property Houses and Lots for Sale or Exchange. % acre Tracks In the City Limits $990 each. Cash payment $10.00; month- ly payments to suit Purchaser, Modern houses and lota $1,500.00 to $5,000.00 cash payments $250.00 to 3500.00. Monthly payments to sult purchaser In any part of the city Sixteen lots on North Mathewson, South of 13th for $1600,00 cask or $2000.00 on terms. Free car service to prospective buy ers, any part of the city, CALL Mkt. 109% WICHITA 533 N. Main St. KANSAS almost instantly, The tragedy oc- curred on Nardo Street, in the Wright home, the children were playing with a gun when one decided to seo what was in the gun, aiming it at the other an pulling the trigger. JOSEPH JONES, VICTIM OF SLEEP- , ING SICKNESS (Preston News Service) COLUMBUS, OHIO, June 26—Jos- eph Jones, age six years {x In a seri- ous condition at Children’s hospital, believed to be suffering from a sleep- ing sickness. The child is the aon of Lorenzo Jones, He was removed to the hospital, Wednesday, |WIDELY KNOWN ARKANSAS BAR- BER DIES AT LITTLE ROCK HELENA, “ARKS “June 20—Sam 1 Williamson, 75, famius old barber of Helena, died in the State Hospital at Little Rock, Williamson familiarly ir to almost all of tho old-timers in this city, had shaved many famous ceteris years past. His shop stil! bears, the name, It {s understood he will be buried in Little Rock, READ THE | NEARO STAR ei $1.50 A YEAR =| gE | a j : =