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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.19,No.47, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR Preston News Service Colored workers the country over who feel the need of close ranks whereby ebbing wages and other unsatisfactory conditions of labor may be raised to better standards, are beginning to question the good faith of the American FEDERATION of Labor in its yearly pronunciaments that the Negro is welcome to full communion at the table of the organized labbor of America. The skepticism of the racial labor block is due to the continuation of denied apprenticeships, and theurtter denial of full privileges to those locals which pay financial homage to the A. F. of L., but which do not receive full round trip ticket for their affiliation with the parent body. Apprenticeships for Negro youth are as hard to secure as ever, and the spirit of full affiliation is as much like the rainbowbow's end as ever before. Too, the policy of effecting organization only where large groupe of Negro workmen abound is a false platform upon which to essay to protect labor by organized methods. Real honest-to-goodness organization knows no limitations by population; nor does it spend sleepless nights trying to keep the "sheep" away from the "goats." It is not strange than that a few Negroes, disappointed over the never maturing promises of the American Federation of Labor have been flirting with the Bolshevists, the Reds and the Third Internationals. We speak sincerely...and with a vision which is booking from the inside outward. We are frank in our view, for we hold a n A. F. of L membership card, which is only recognized in restricted fields. ^ If organized labor is ever to raise its head to the level of organized capital, it must be in concert, not in broken groups. Hence, the American Federation of Labor must do more than make convention promises Yca, it must veritably practice what it preaches. IN MEMORIAM Rev. W. H. Merritt passed away Jan. 23, 1927, at Pratt, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bright, and his body was brought to Dunlap, for burial; he was pastoring at Athens City, at the time of his death, went to Pratt, for his health, that's would get better. He had Asthma and leakage of the heart. Rev. Ransom of Topeka, attended the funeral, subject: "I have another building, not made with land." Rev. Everett, Master of Ceremonies. Rev. Smith, Junction City, Rev. Long, Entpolia, Rev. Smith of Topeka, 'Piesjding Elder of Topeka District, all spoke of his life and work in which he was very highly commended by all who best knew him. We the members of Mt. Zion Ch. of Dunlap, bow in humble submission to the Almighty God who does all things well, who has taken our brother and friend; one whom we love, and was reared hero among us. We read in 2nd Sam. 3:38:—And the King said unto his servants know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this Day in Israel? Somehow when a man passes out of this life it has a riftage effect upon the community, because he holds a peculiar position, quite an important place in the community. He is a public friend and everybody looks upon and feels that they owe him, and they feel safe to call upon him at any and all times. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we love is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boom His love had given, And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. The surviving members of the family are: Mrs. Hannah Merritt, wife; Mrs. Mayrine Tyler, Sister, Emporia; Mrs. Lula Jackson, St. Louis, Fo., and a host of relatives and friends to mourn the loss. NEGROES ENSLAVED IN SOUTH, IS CHARGE (Preston News Service) NEW ORLEANS, LA., Feb. 11 How widely peonage conditions are spread in Louisiana and Mississippi, were developed before the Federal grand jury, which met here Friday. Practical enslavement of Negroes has been brought about by unscrupulous public officers and farmers, who take advantage of the ignorance of many of the rural members of the race, and their inability to get good legal counsel. The Negroes thus victimized are duped into serving mythical jail sentences without pay, on farms, or are forever in debt to their employers. Two Deputy sheriffs of Tangipahea Parish, which borders Mississippi, were indicted on a charge of conspiring to transport a Negro from Amite, La., into Mississippi, to work out a "framed" sentence on a farm. It is charged they trumped up a charge against a Negro and then, with the connivance of two Mississippians, spirited him into slavery across the state line into Mississippi. Apparently this practice is confined to the so-called Florida parishes, North of Lake Ponchartran, and the Mississippi counties along the southern border of that state. How common it is in that region may be learned by the Grand Jury. Edmond E. Talbot, Assistant United States District Attorney who has charge of the prosecution of two men indicted here Wednesday said the case "is an example of what is not an uncommon practice." Attention of the public was drawn to the peonage system, when Webb Bellue and John D. Alford were indicted. They were arrested Thursday and now are in jail at Amite, seat of Tangipahe Parish. Last August Bellue and Alfred are alleged to have gone to the home of Crawford Allen, an eighty year old Negro living near Liberty, Miss., at the point of a gun, it is alleged they forced Allen, his aged wife and three children under twelve to get into an automobile. The family was then taken, according to the allegations made before the grand jury, to the home of a farmer near Fluker, La., where they were put to work. They left home half clad and were given a little more clothing, scant accommodations and miserable food and were forced to labor under, direction of a brutal armed guard. Luisana officials belittle the report that such conditions are prevalent. A number of out of town people attended the funeral:—Mr. Henry Moore and family, Strong City; Mr. Johnson and Dick Mitchell, Manhattan; Mrs. Maud Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Cox, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs Armstead, Mrs. Maud Carson, Mrs Jesie Mack, Mrs. Nannie McCory, of Emporia; Mr. Ernest Harness and wife, Rev, and Mrs. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Hampton of Herrington, and a number from Council Grove.—Etta Morris. KAW VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION The February Board Meeting which was to have been held with the Baptist Church of Rosedale, Ks., Kev, A. B., Fuller, Pastor, has been Postponed. Instead of this meeting, the Board will meet with the State Board which convenes in Match in Topeka. This will mean the saving of the expense of one of the meetings, which meets the approval of all concerned. This affords more time for the brethren to raise their assesm for the quarter. Let us, therefore, do our best and make a greater showing at Topeka. Rev. W. H. Young, D. D., Mod. H. B. Bronson, Cor, Secretary. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 1927. TEXAS PEONAGE TRIAL UNDER WAY CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX. Feb.11, —Cotton pickers on a Willacy County farm were held under armed guard threatened with death if they attempted to escape. Willie Lee testified in Federal Court, Wednesday in the pronounce trial of Sheriff Raymond Teller and eight other Willacy County officials and farmers. Lee said he arrived in Raymondville, on a freight train with eight companions and was arrested and marched to the farm of Klice Stockwell, a defendant. Jack Chadwick acted as guard, carrying a shotgun as he superintended the work of the gang. The cotton pickers were marched back to jail one night, but later were allowed to sles in a bain, according to the testimony. Chadwick told them they were held for vagrancy, but they never wert brought into court for trial. Lee said. The cotton pickers were paid by check, with the amount of their fine and 75c a day for board. Cherryvale News Notes. Large attendance at S. S. 9:45; Supt. and teachers in place; review by Pastor Thomas. The Sr. Class of S. S., lately organized, is progressing. 11:15 devotion led by Deacons. Rev. J.S. King read Scripture lesson. Afterwhich the meeting was opened for a good old time talking meeting, which was spiritual throut. Bible reading at 3 p. m. subject: "The Attributes of God," taught by Rev. J. S. King. Several present. B. Y. P. U., 5:45 opened by S. C. Lesson taught by teachers. Group No. 1 rendered a very spiritual program and received most finance. 8 p. m. detention led by deacons, Rev. King read Scripture; Pastor Thomas brought a burning message, from 2nd Cor. 5:11 "Will Meet You In the Judgment." After a spiritual sermon The Lord's Supper was administered. In memory of our loved one Madeleine Cavett, who departed from us One year ago:— We sadly miss her, but she's sweetly sleeping. Mr. Phillip Payne, 1849 N. Washington, after spending 13½ weeks in St. Francis Hospital, is at home, feeling improved. He will be 83 years of age, April 1927. Mrs. Moon wishes to thank the pastor and Mission Sisters of S. Mary; Rev. Conwell and members of St. Mark for their help during her mother's illness at 1432 Wabash. Mr. W. P. Robcison and family of Newport, Ark, are now residing in Wichita, at 1456 Wabash. Mrs. C. Martin, mother of Mrs Calvin Bruce, E. 17th St., after a brief visit here, will join her sons in Omaha; reports an enjoyable stay. Rev. J. E. Seaton of 1717 N. Mosley, is now making preparations to leave us to take the pastorate of a charge in Oklahoma. Best wishes. Dunlap News Notes Sunday, Feb. 6, was a lovely day for service; and a goodly number out. We are praying to God to send us a leader. The deacons took charge of the meeting; Bros. J. L. Morris and Geo. Lowery led the devotional services. Song by the congregation, "Higher Ground," Deacon Morris offered prayer; song, "Lead Me On;" Deacon Morris read Scripture lesson, Rom. 8:27. After a number of prayers, each member testified for God; All seemed high in the spirit. How can we hear without a preacher? Deacon Morris and wife motored to Council Grove Saturday after noon on business. Mrs. George Lowry spent the week end in Emporia, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Pennington. Mr. Thomas Turner made a flying trip to Emporia, Mr. Fred Harness and wife of Emporia, were visitors in Dunlap, Sun. GOSSETT POST NO. 27 RESOLUTION FROM ARTHUR Whereas, it has pleased the Alv HAS PASSED Miss Jessie Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Newton, passed away Monday evening, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Susie Bradly, 1247 Wabash Avenue. Funeral was attended at St. Mary Baptist church by Pastor Douglass, Thursday afternoon 2:30. Jessie leaves a faithful mother, father, sisters and brothers, who will greatly miss he, presents in the house. Jessie was an invalid and very much loved by the entire family. Jackson Undertaking Co. in charge. OBITUARY MRS. W. C. NEELY Death has claimed many, and patiently waited for Mrs. Fannie Ada Niely, Sunday Morning, Jan. 30; he was seen crouching on the doorstep, as it were, on this numble little home on Blaine, almost unnoticed by all but a few of the friends and family: a daughter, sister, husband, an auil and a sister in law, who were on guard, expecting the summon. As the church bells chimed, friends came in and out to see their friend; don't also came near the bedside and called, and called again before she answered when at 1:20 the answer came "I gladly go with thee." For the past 2 years Mrs. Noely suffered more than the average person could stand; for a year her friends expected the end and to their rurp ise, she rallied and went to Minnesota to visit her sister, Mrs. Fey Oliver Eurton and spent a very pleasant summer there with her good brother-in-law, Rev. C. B. Burton and wife; she gained in weight and it was thought she was here to labor with us for some time, but during our fall revival, (baptizing Sunday) she was stricken fatally ill, which ended in her passing. Mrs. Ada Neely as she was known, knew no night too dark nor hour too late to go to the bedsides of a sick friend, and many times when she was on such mercy errands when she was feeble enough to have been in bed, but with her zeal to serve her fellowman, she forgot self and went forward to duty. Though she is gone, her many kindnesses and good deeds will live on. Miss. Neely was born to Branch and Mary Oliver, May 3rd, 1877, was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church; member of Lutie A. Brown Chapter of Eastern Star No. 16' member of American Legion Auxiliary No. 273. She is survived by a husband, Mr. W. C. Neely, 1 daughter Mary Waldene, 5 stepsons, 5 brothers William, Richard, Thomas, Arthur and Sam Oliver, 1 sister Mrs. C. B. Burton; several pieces and many other relatives and friends. Just beyond the river Jordan, Just across its swelling tide, There's a land of life eternal, There it's vale, sweet writers glide; By the crystal river flowing, Grows the tree of life so fair. We shall meet her some bright mornig' In the upper garden there. mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst, our friend Miss. Ada Neely; Be it resolved, that the Arthur Gossett Post of the American Legion has lost a friend; their comrade Burrell Neely, a devoted mother, and now we as comrader, extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, and to Burrell Neely, our comrade and pray that God in His mercy may comfort the Neely family in this sad hour of bereavement. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to The Negro Star, the Wichita Protest, and a copy to the beloved family. Lloyd Morris, Commander of Arthur Gossett Post, 273, American Legion A. P. Woodard, Post Adjutant. Burleigh Club Notes The H. T. Burleigh Musical Club, met Thursday afternoon with Miss Irene Jackson, 712 Cleveland Ava. After transaction of business, a pleasant social time was spent. Mr. Cooksla was a visitor of the club, and made a splendid talk. A dainty 'uncheon was served by the hostess. Thir next regular meeting will be held with Mrs. Frank Evans, 926 N. Wabash. A QUESTION F. Marshall Davis "Would you like to go to Manhattan, the first of December, all expenses paid, to an Older Boys' State Hi-Y Conference?" The man who asked this question was Secretary Lana of the Arkansas City Y. M. C. A. Well, I didn't really know. It was my senior year in A. C. High School, in 1922-23, and I had already heard that one could not expect to get something for nothing. I told my questioner that I would let him know in a few days. At that time I knew very little about the Y. M. C. A., and a very little more about the Hi-Y. I knew there was a club in school, but being a Negro, I was excluded. Finally deciding to overcome my skepticism and take a chance, I accepted the offer and went to Manhattan, just one among many hundred high school boys from all over the state. It was my first experience at a meeting of this type and I was quite overawed and impressed. The thrill of meeting new people, of forming new friendships, of listening to inspirational talks, gave me a new vision that left me with a clearer conception of the finer and better things of life. On my way back, I thought that the "Y" must be pretty good to do things like that and I began wondering whether or not some of the boys in my hometown would be benefited by such contacts. The result was the establishment of a Negro III-Y club soon afterwards in my own city. Almost immediately there seemed to be quite a change in the general attitude of the students, both white and colored. We had a few joint meetings in which we had our first real chance to know one another. One of our members was called upon to make as assembly speech in two Junior high school. We gave plograms in the colored churches and had a basket-ball team that helped to instill pep into the minds of the fellows and when the district conference was held at Winfield, no less than six of our club members attended. Some having to absent themselves from work to do so. From the middle of March onward, all that I could hear was the cry, "Camp Wood" "Camp Wood." Having nothing to do after my graduation in May and a whole summer to do it in, I persuaded myself that ten days at Camp Wood, would be perfectly all right. It was, and after the passage of almost four years I can remember quite vividly things as they were then: the two long rows of huts with the flag-pole and assembly hall at one end, the two huts of Negro boys from Topeka, and Wichita, the two huts of white boys from Arkansas City, the lake, David Nu, the Chinese Boy "Hutch" from the Water Street "Y" at Wichita, "B. V. D." Edworthy from state headquarters at Topeka, the talks and stunts that were had at night around the big fire place, the games that we played in the afternoons the friendships that were formed. I liked it all, even the cood that came and cut off our water supply. Only a few days ago a lad came up to me in one of the college halls and renewed a friendship that was formed four years ago at old Camp Wood. The rest of the summer was spent in Wi hita, and that fall I entered Friends University. They had and still have a live Colored Hi-Y at Wichita, and I naturally affiliated myself with it. During that year I attended three conferences and at one held at K. U. I had the opportunity of addressing all of the high school seniors. Yes, the "Y" has helped me, a Negro youth, in many ways. My attitude at the beginning of my senior year in high school was that of the frog which fell in a well in infancy and grew up with the idea that the world was sixteen feet deep, three feet wide, lined with cement and was "all wet." No I haven't done anything big as yet; I have attempted to write poetry and have at Kansas State, some professors and a few editors that it was pretty good. My being at this particular college and perhaps the incident of my being in college at all comes from the contacts that I made during my been told by a few fellow-students last year in high school at the various conferences that I had the privilege of attending through the efforts of Sacramento Loyd of the Arkansas City AR. PEOPLE Five Cents Per Copy SECRETARY'S TRAVELS Jan. 26, we were enroute by the way Kansas City, for Fort Scott. The day was very inclement and one of those sudden blizzards which comes to Kansas, put in its appearance just as we were leaving home. By the time we reached Ft. Scott, it was almost zero weather. We went to the home of Pastor M. J. Smith and received the cordial reception of Rev. Smith and his very splendid wife. They made our stay in Ft. Scott very happy and we regretted when time came to leave. The night, was very disagreeable but a faithful number was at the meeting and we had one of those "Old Time," as on Pentecost. Rev. Smith anticipated the weather would back the crowd so he had an ingathering before we got there. The results. The results are printed in the list. We also looked in upon Mt. Zion for a few minutes. They were fostering a B. Y. P. U. carnival, which was of first order, under the direction of the capable and affable worker, Sister Minnie Owens. Their pastor, Rev. Beatty is now attending the Seminary at Nashville, and the good people carry on the work and help school the Pastor at the same time. We had dinner with Deacon and Sister Johnson. May God bless the good people of Fort Scott. Jan. 27 we entrained for Parsons, Kansas to spend the day with the good people of New Hope, and one of the most erudite scholars and Gospel preachers in Kansas, Dr. A. L. Gardner. We were domiciled in one of the most beautiful and "un-to-date pastorlums in the state, built by this great leader. Rev. Gardner and his good wife is the best of hosts. They serve you to the limit and see to it that their guests are made happy, comfortable and "well fed." We visited the Douglass School. Prof. E. A. Clark, Principal and a leader in our work, who stands hard by the cause. Prof. Clark has a strong faculty to take care of the many students of this school and has one of the best gymnasiums in the State. A large congregation met us at New Hope for the sermon and address. This was another "Amen." "Hallelujah meeting." People anxious to know the condition of the work and hear the Gospel. Amount given, reported in list. Conference with Mod. J. T. Elias. While in Parson, Pastor Gardner, called Moderator, Rev. J. T. Elias to be with us in conference over State Work. Both Moderator Elias and Pastor Gardner have had recent attacks of flu. The conference was most helpful and it was unanimous that the work must be pushed vigorously and the program put up to the local churches. The Missionary will spend several days in the Pittsburg district or territory. Jan. 28, we left Parsons, for Cherryvale to be with our old friend and co-operator, Rev. Wm. Thomas and wife. Sister Thomas is a great hostess and a very kind woman. None can stop in the presence of this pastor and wife but that they will be stronger Christians afterward. We also visited the home of Rev. J. S. King and wife. Rev. King is one of the oldest partors in our state and has served well. He and Sister King both have been ill. Rev. King is not able to do regular work and any help given him from the churches will be appreciated. We met a large congregation at the church and as usual Bethlehem was on fire. All went home happy. (Continued on page four) I am not the only one to have been benefitted by these contacts. Today, one of the fellows who was with me in the first III-Y clubs at A. C., is in Atlanta, studying for the Ministry, another has a good position in Detroit, and a third is a student in A. C. Junior College. I do not claim that the "Y" and it alone is responsible for these particular individual present attitudes, but I do say that this organization has played a leading part. This young man is now a student --- Sees | Bie ae . _ . The Negro Star—For the good of the People | 1"? 17 Bie a whviomuahin of caer Mlle = =a a ng Ac wave Sat pinaiieei Tea abies cies ec Bare cit cite ell BE RS felt oe 7 “ - Improved Uniform International ’ Lesson" {By REV P PR PITEWATER, DD, Dose statae, tnd Rrzaing Sytem Meeté free CD. WIT Weatora Newananer Union Lesson for February 13 MAKING OUR HOMES CHRISTIAN LESSON TEXT=Hph 82204 GOLDEN TEAT—Let us love one ans other for love tn of ttod PRIMARY TOPIC—The Child at Some JUNIOR TOPIC—Onedience at Home INSTERMEDIATED AND SENIOR TOPs JO—Unselfinhness in the Home YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP- IC—How to Make Our Homes Chris- tian 1, The Importance of the Home. The oldest and most hoportunt Ins stitution In the world ts the fuamily, Te Is the foundation stene upon which all other Ineitutions ure built, ta the measure that the home Is kept pure and strong will the church, ro clety and the uation be pure and strong 1, The Makers of the Home, The founditlon upon which the home Is built ia marriage, and the makers of the home are the man und the woman united [n holy wedlock. 1It. The Obtigations of the Members of the Home, 1, The husband (Eph $:25-22). (1) The husband Is to love hls wife (vy, 25), Observe— @. Lhe measure of this love ts the love of Christ for Ils church Christ loved the church so that He gave Himself for It, His was a elf empty. Ing fove. The obligation enjoined thea on the husband ts to manifest that selfenptying love toward bls wife, b ‘lhe purpose of this love (vv, 26, 27) The purpose of the husband's sett: empijlng love fs the perfection of bis wife's churneter, ce. The ground of this love (vv. 285w) After all, the ground of the hus band's love for his wife Is his own self, [He thut lovetl lls wife toveth hineetf. {2) The husband fs to be Joined unto his wife (v, 3t), When the time comes for # man Co establish a home, he leaves his futher and mother end ta Joined to hia wife. This results fn the creation of the new unlty of sock ty, 2 The wife (Eph 6:22-24). She Ia to be subject to her own hus- bund, This ls not an arbitrary mute ter, but it fs according to the diving arrangement. It is to be “as unto the Lord.” [t ts important to inquire as to what kind of subjection ts enjoined, In order to understand this, we must grasp the figure which the apostle ne troduces of Christ and the church, Christ's toving the church ts without ulterior motive, as true love “seeketh net Hs own.” Sloce Christ gave Ubw- kelf for the church, Ie ehus lifted the church inte union with Himself and became to ft Lord In the power of His love, The church responds to thie love by lovingly recognizing the Lord ship of Christ. Just as the church gructousty comes under the guidance and direction of Jesus Christ dues the wife respond to the love of her hue band. Headship of the man fs the divine order, Weadship never aug: geste “boss-chip" nor governorship, Chrerve with reference to this sub- ject! a (u) The motive (v 22), “As unte the Lord.” {b) The ground (v. 33), “The hus band Ie the head of the wife,” (The extent uf (v.24). “he eversihing * 3 The children (6:13). The divine purpoxe in the unlon of the male and the female In the bends of holy wedlock Js the propagation of the ruce, When God pronounced His henevictlon upon the first palr Me suld, “Re fruitful and multiply.” (1) Obedfenee to purents (y, 1) The ground of this obedience is the fact that the parenta stund tn the pluce of God to the «hitd. (2) Honor the parents (v, 2), Obedience to parenta Is Hmited te the perlod,of Immaturity, Wheu the children take thelr place to the estab jishment of new ualts in society they wre no longer under obligation to ohey | their parents, Two gracious prowlses gre attached to this commandment, that it may be well with thee and that thou muyeat Hve long on the eurth. 4. The parents (v¥, 4), Doubtless the word “fathers was Intended to be tactusive of the “moth- rs” (1) Provoke not your children te wrath, ‘This doubttess meuns that In the ex- ercise of parental authority there should be avwldunce of Irritation, (2) To bring them up fo the oun ture and admonition of the Lord, Nurture doubtleys means to educate snd admonition meuns discipiine, Religious Instruction It ie time that we give attention to the religious fnstruction of the chile Gren of Americu—President Buriing When Souls Are Saved There oever wes a@ sptrit Ulled eburch but that there were souls eused for the kingdom.—J, K. Suter, God Gives Strength Mt ts at the polot where we are just ebout to falut, that God gives us Blrepgib to go on.—Echoes, B. Y. P.U. LESSON BY REY, J. W, HAYES 618 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. B. ¥, P. U. LUSSON, SUN. FEB. 13. Subject? “Going About Doing Good.” Text: Acts 10:34-43, | © Doing is not only a privilege and aduty but the supreme joy of a Christian life. , How good we are Is Judged by the good we do, We may not have the honor to wait upon the masters of science and art, it may not be our privilege to | rerve kings and princess, but we can all wait upon the King of the Unl- vere by rendering service to those who need us most. Doing good Is the fruit of being good. The New Testament is the rule by which our lives are to be measu'ed, it fs the Christian drama In which each Christian plays his part to the glory of God, Christ served us to save us that we might be His instruments in the selvation of others. God always puts us next to the task that needs us most and that we can do best. “Let none hear you idly saying, There ts nothing I can do, While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you.” There are the blind to be led, the hungry to Le fed, the sick to be nurs ed, the orphans to be clothed, the fg norant to be taught, the despondent ta be cheered and the lost to be found. Peter was caught up and in thy’ enraptured state he caught a visior of the universality and the impartl- ality of God’s plan for the world's redemption, Geographical and racial lines dc not control the government of God but the eternal principles of right are the standard by which God will measure a man. In every nation he that feareth Him and worketh rich’ eourness, is acceptable with Him“ God annointed His Son to do good and we, the adopted sons of God are selected to go about like our Master, of whom It was sald, “He went about doing good,” breaking the powers of sin and setting at hberty those who ore bound. Our Lord was killed for doing good but God be praised, He rose be- cause He was good. It ts ours to proclaim that Christ $s the Judge of the quick and dead and that through His Name those of all colors and conditions may have eternal life. The salvation Christ came to bring knows no color lines Not the color of the paint but the character of the Sie ~ TRUTHS GLEANED We need # house-top experience and vision of God’s universal plan fo1 human salvation, God is impartia) “Whosoever Will.” One law for all “Wnhosocver believeth.” We may be aliens by birth but we are fellow- citizens by Grace, Prejudice is one o! the greatest barriers against the es- tablishments of His Kinstom. Wher men get a clear vision of Christ we forget our racial and national identl- tics and think only of human needs Doing good is an undeniable evidence of our relationship with Jesus Christ Let cach one of us as as a Chric tian, seek and use every opportunits to demonstrate the life and characte of our Lord who came not to be ad ministered unto but to minister and t+ ive His life a ransom for many, “O God, give vs a mountain-tor vision of your worl! program and the, part we are to plav in establishing Thy Kingdom in the earth.” | SOUTHWEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS DEAR BRETHREN :— Our second quarterly board meet: ing will convene February 17, 18, a Second Baptist Church, Hutchinson Kansas, Special address to Minta ters, Wednesday night the 16th. Brethren, our sate work is muct behind. 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A Roster of Our Official Family: Neosho Valley District Baptist Association: Moderator.....Rev. J. H. Scott, Osawatomle, Kans. Vice Mod.....Rev. W. F. Beatty Ft. Scott, Kans. Secretary.....Rev. C. D. Marshall, Chanute, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. Jas. Stovall Humboldt, Kans. WOMAN'S HOME FOREIGN MISSION. President.....Mrs. J. W. Gordon Iola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mrs. I. M. Hughes Ottawa, Kansas Secretary.....Mrs. M. G. Glover, Chanute, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. F. Cohran, Fort Scott, Kansas UNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President.....Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres.....Mrs. Bettie Cooper, Paola, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Lida Crump, Ulathe, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Carrie Whitever Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. President.....Mrs. M. L. Owens Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres.....Mr. Minor Fleming, Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Elsie Lewis Ottawa, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Martha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President.....Rev. J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. F. W. Williamson Hillsdale, Kansas SPECIAL APPEAL! LEAR PASTORS, CHURCHES AND O-WORKERS: In prayerful consideration of our present condition of our state and national obligations, which amounts to more than $1500.00, and of our blessed Master's Kingdom, we bring to you as heirs with Him in His Kingdom's interests, the righteous needs of our field at this time. Knowing your joy in the increase of the church and its influence among men of peace and good will, and of your loyalty to Christ in past, we therefore, ASK that you lend us your ears and give the most earnest heed to this appeal. Since you are depending on Christ to bless and support you this year, Can He depend on you to rally and raise the $1500.00 by requesting the following from your church and auxiliaries:—Churches from $10.00 to $20.00, Mission Circles from $5.00 to 10.00, Sunday Schools from $5.00 to $10.00 and B. Y. P. is. from $3.00 to $5.00? This money to be sent to our Executive Secretary, Rev. A. W. Ross, 821 Clay St., Topeka, Kansas. We are, your humble servants, Pres. W. A. Bowren, Pres. Emma Gaines, Pres. H. I. Monroe, Pres. H. T. Sims. DON'T NEGLECT SPECIAL APPEAL Several have responded to the appeal by the presidents of our Conventions, for which we are thankful. Now brethren, this is the last week, Sunday, Jan. 31st; we had hoped to close the appeal, but if we have not raised the $1500.00, we will continue the appeal until every church has responded. Prethren, please present the matter to your church and auxillaries! Give it a chance! The Churches that have responded: 1. Mt. Zion, Abilene ..... $10.00 2. 1st Baptist, Kansas City ..... 10.00 3. Burlington Baptist ..... 1.50 4. Popular Grove, Humboldt ..... 1.50 5. New Hope, Chanute ..... 5.00 6. Mt. Zion, East Hill, Topeka ..... 5.00 7. Southwestern Dist B.Y.P.U. 10.00 8. Antloch Baptist, Topeka ..... 4.50 9. Calvary Baptist, Topeka ..... 10.00 10. New Hope Mis. Cir. Chanute 10.00 11. Ruth Mission 1st Baptist K.C. 2.50 12. Shiloh Bapt. Ft. Scott 4 Church ..... 3.85 Total ..... 15.70 19. Southeastern Dist, Assocl, 100.00 14. New Hope, Parsons ..... 15.00 15. Pethlehem, Cherrvale 5 B Y. P. U..... 100 Total .....11.00 17. Calvary Bapt. Coffeyville .....20.00 18. Calvary B. Min. C. Wichita .....10.00 19. King Solomon. K. C. K.....10.00 The Negro Star-For the good of the People Secretary, ..... Mr. Ike Owen Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer..... Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator.....Rev. G. T. Raimey 920 N. Clay, Junction City. Vice Moderator.....Rev. M. T. Waters Salina, Kansas. General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City General Treasurer, Iris Knapp Tudor WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President ..... Sister M. D. Jones 509 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. ... Sister Carrie L. Davison Route 9 Box 83, Emporia Rec. Sec. ... Sister Eile D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd, Salina. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION President.....Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. Vice Pres. ..... Sister Maude Curtis Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. ..... Sister Emma Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION CONVENTION. President ..... Bro. O. W. Gary Abilene, Kansas Vice Pres. ..... Sister Anna Carter 214 S. East St, Emporia, Kans. Rec. Sec. ..... Sister Bermice Brown Ellsworth, Kans. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President ...Sister Lois Vera Grimes 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. 20. Sis. L. A. Turner, Pres. W.H. and F. M. Con. Kaw Valley .. 3.00 21. S. W. Dis. W.H. F. M. Con. 10.00 22. Mt. Carmel, Topeka .. 12.00 23. Bethany Chapel, Ottawa .. B. Y. P. U. .... 3.00 Total ... 18.00 24. Smoky H. River Dist. Asso 25.00 This report is mailed to The Negro Star Tues. Feb. 1st. Bro. Pastor, please help! Now is the time. If you can't help, just write me a letter and tell me why. Parsons News Notes. man a Ransom for his soul unto the THERE'S NO EXCUSE! Dear Ministers and Deacons that constitute the Missionary Baptist Association in the Southeast District of the State of Kansas:— 1. The Lord God spake unto Moser saying, when takest the sum of the Children. of Israel_ after their number, then shall they give ever man a ransom for his soul nuto th Lord, when thou numberest them that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. Ex. 30. 16. Dear Brethren and Friends, we are asking that you will read the above Scripture, cited, to show you "There is no excuse," your dues should be paid now. You may have some reasons for not paying them. But reasons are not dues. The result of reasons and excuses what we would like to collect. The children of Israel were not excused. The reasons are:—1st, The Lord ordered the leader, Moses, to levy money upon the people, by way of all, so much a head. 2nd, The Lord's reason was: the money was to be collected to pay for the services of the Tabernacle and defray other expenses. 3rd, The money given by every man unto the Lord was a ransom for his soul. 4th, The money collected by the leader as ordered paid by the same to defray expenses and services of the Tabernacle known as a Rahnom for their Soul, would stay the plague from them or among them. The Plague Came:—Brethren, I infer that some of the children of Israel did not pay their dues; they may have had their reasons for not paying them. Their reasons were not excuses or could not excuse them—The Plague Came. For that reason the serpent was lifted up in the wilderness that those diseased would be healed if they would look upon it. Again, I infer those who did pay, pay, did not look. The disease as a plague, killed them. Some may say, we are not under the old dispensation; true enough, I would rather think you are not under either, old or new. There is no excuse. Mary was taxed to be delivered—and Jesus was born. Jesus, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, came traveling in His own strength, (not borrowed strength) Born under the Law, had every reason for not paying. When you can't pay, the women, can. Mary paid two doves for Jesus when He was eight days' old. Jesus afterward observed the super- Vice Pres.....Sister Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. Sister Burnadetta Brummell Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. President.....Rev. A. G. Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. J. W. Johnson N. Mulberry, Abilene, Kansas 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec.....Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 330 N, 2nd. St. Saline, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Rev. J. W. Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, Kansas Rev. J. Moore, Nicodemus, Kansas Rev. J. H. Bruce, 9th and Yuma St. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Third Day, Wednesday, Baptist Young Peoples Union Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body. Sixth Day, Saturday a. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. The Executive Boards of this Association and its auxiliary Conventions shall meet Tuesday before the second Lord's Day in November, February, and May, at 7:00 o'clock p. m. and shall close on Thursday Evening. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salina. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. JACKSON & COMPANY AMBULANCE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered y LICENSED EMBALMED Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SERV JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTAKERS In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE. Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE PERSONAL SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Abner B. Jackson, M'g'r scription of Caesar, and paid tribute to Caesar; and when the question was presented to Peter, "Doth not your Master pay tribute?" He did not sat until Peter asked Him; neither did He tell Peter to get the money from Judas, but take the money out of the fish's mouth and pay for me and thee. Jesus was poor. He did not have the money but that was no excuse; He paid it. He did not owe it, but He paid it. He gave Caesar Caesar's and I am asking you to pay Sister Mary Dial, Dials'; Rev. Wm. Thomas, Thomas'; Rev. A. L. Gardner, Gardner's; Rev. J. T. Elias, Elias'; Rev. A. W. Ross, Ross'; and Rev. J. S. King, Kings'. Hymn No. 609 ...Congregation Casual announcements and Obituation by Rev. J. G. Bew, Presiding Eldar Song (deceased's favorite) "On Remembered." As a Pastor; Bros. L. Carver, A. W. Hawkins, Tom Brown. Song No. 54 ...Heavenly Praise As an H. C. A. ...Bro. L. B. Boo. As a Woodman Royal Senator Gunnison, Miss. As a Sir Knight . Bro. G. B. Faukn Solo ...Rev. W. T. Stron Scripture lesson ...Rev. C. H. Ba Hymn No. 486 ...Congregation As Associate Pastor ...Rev. H. Clai Remarks ...Rev. S. P. Felda T. H. Moore, J. H. Ellis, H. B. Brown Jesus Paid it all, All to Him I owe Sin has left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Jesus pald the debt on the cross, Precious Jesus was the Ransom for the souls of many. So Brethren, there's no excuse; Please send all dues and arrears for this quarter to Rev. J. P. Williams. Route 5 Box Q—8 Parsons, Kans. Sewing neatly done at the C. T. C. 1010 E. 12th Street Mrs. H. N. Sims, in charge Many of you know of her excellent Work IN MEMORIAM Rev. S. P. F. Jacobs of Stovall, Miss., was taken sick, Jan. 6th at his home, was carried to the W. O. U. Hospital at Hot Springs, Ark., on the 7th where he passed away on the 11th, was brought home on the 11th. The body remained in the Sycamore Grove A. M. E. Church, where he pastored, until the 17th; then was laid to rest in Sycamore Grove Cemetery. Rev. Stovall was also pastor of the Sanders Chapel A. M. E. Ch., at Friars Point, Miss., the Principal teacher of one of the Rosenwald public schools of this community, and legal advisor of the Mississippi Singing Convention. FUNERAL PROGRAM Song by the Mississippi singers With Jesus My Lord as Pilot Aboard I'm Riding the Billows for Home. Hymn No. 690 ..... Rev. S. W. Foster Prayer ..... Rev. W. L. Jones Phone Mkt. 4310 Rev. A. G. Mason, Strong City, Kans. WOMAN HOME & FOREIGN MISSION CONVENTION Sister Mary Brown, Russell, Kansas Sister J. E. Johnson, Manhattan, Kans SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION, Sister Viola Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas Kahnaktan, Raham Sister Alhaji Ahmad, W 13th St. Junction City, Kwara Junction City, Kansas B. V. P. U. CONVENTION. Sister S. Hampton, East 7th Street Abilene, Kansas Sister Lois V. Grimes, 615 W. 10th St Junction City, Kansas. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION Secretary W. H. and F. M. Convention Board. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions and the Quarterly Board Meetings; The 24th Annual Association and Auxiliaries will meet Monday before the Second Lord's Day in August as follows: Officers of the Southeast ern Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator.....Rev. J. T. Elias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburgh Nice Moderator. G. C. Tool 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer..... Rev. L. J. Brown 2114 Morton Ave. Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. ANY UNDERTAKERS WE — SERVICE we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. ERS IN ATTENDANCE. ete unless you are satisfied. SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Hymn No. 609 .....Congregation Casual announcements and Obituary by Rev. J. G. Bew, Presiding Elder Song (deceased's favorite) "Only Remembered." As a Pastor; Bros. L. Carver, A. W. Hawkins. Tom Brown. Hawkins, Tom Brown. Song No. 54 ..... Heavenly Praise As an H. C. A. ..... Bro. L. B. Booze As a Woodman Royal Senator of Gunnison, Miss. As a Sir Knight . Bro. G. B. Faukner Solo..... Rev. W. T. Strong Scripture lesson..... Rev. C. H. Ball Hymn No. 486..... Congregation As Associate Pastor ..... Rev. H. Clark Remarks..... Rev. S. P. Felder T. H. Moore, J. H. Ellis, H. B. Brown Solo..... Rev. Walker Sermon..... Rev. C. S. Jones Rev. W. L. Jones, Master of Cerem. Rev. J. G. Bew, Presiding Elder Sister Lula Davis, Organist. S. L. Brown, Reporter. St. Mary Bapt. Church We were blessed with wonderful services, beginning with S. S., at its usual hour (9:30) with Bro. Swan and his staff of officers present. S. S. is doing wonderfully well. Attendance was very good. Lesson review by Pastor. Sister Petterson was a visitor in our Sunday School, and gave timely remarks. At 11 o'clock, Pastor read 22nd chapter of Luke for Scripture lesson; afterwhich we entered into a covenant meeting. The Holy Spirit ran like wild fire, seemingly everyone enjoyed a spiritual Feast. We also administered the Lord's Supper. At 5:40 Christian Culture Course Conductor opened B. Y. P. U. We were pleased to have Bro. H. T. Sims also Bro. M. Livingston present in our Union during the program period. Bro. Sims gave a black-board demonstration "The Uplifted Christ" which was very good. The President of the B. Y. P.U., is asking to have all the visitors to be present in Union. Rev. Fort from Hutchinson, also gave a short talk. Sister Grayson was also present. At 8 o'clock, after devotion, Pastor was in the pulpit. He chose his text from Numbers 18:12; words, 'All the best of oil, and all the best 628 N. Main Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions: Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia ties to be held Tuesday before the 'th Lord's Day in August 1927; First Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, Rev. M. J. Stewart, Pastor, Three Board Meetings: 1st. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in November. General Sec..... Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer..... Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. ..... President ..... $Rev. Wm. Thomas November. 2nd. Wed. before February. 3rd. Wed. before May. 2nd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in February. 3rd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in May. OFFICERS: Moderator ..... Rev. Chas, Favors 1608 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator ..... Rev. M. Houston 308 South 9th St., Hiawatha, Kans. Gen. Sec. ..... Cora J. James Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer ..... Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor ..... Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Tongka, Kans. K. V. S. Topeka, Kans. ... Board Members—Rev. M. J. Stewart, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev. M. Fraizer. Life Members—Rev. J. D. Hunt, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. L. V. Halm. District Missionary, Rev. G. N. Conway, North 3rd St. Leavenworth President W. H. & F. Mission Convention, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atchison, Kans. President, Sunday School Convention, Miss Jail Guthric, 834 Mound St., Atchison, Kans. President B. Y. P. U. Convention Mrs, Charity Smart, 400 M Street, Atchison, Kansas. Ministers & Deacons Union, Rev. W. L. Shook, Kansas Vocational School, Topeka, Kansas, R. F. D. 27 President of Junior Bands. Miss Naomi Shackleford, Atchison, Kans. 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Gardner, 615 S. 23rd St., Parsons. Vice President .....Mrs. Bessie Metcalf Cherryvale, Kans. Cherryvale, Kans. Vice President.. Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Morton, Parsons Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kans. Treasurer ..... Miss Marjorie Gunter District Supervisor ..... S. S. Hester Pittsburg, Kans. MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President ..... Rev. J. S. King 420 W. 3rd St., Cheeryvale, Kans. Vice President ..... Rev. H. Hopkins Pittsburgh, Kans. Gen. Sec.... Rev. J. P. Williams, Route 5, Parsons. Treasurer.... S. M. Archie 202 W. 13th St. Coffeyville Instructor... Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kans. Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. KOUNG LARIN'S DISTRICT CON YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON. Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President ..... Mrs. E. M. Wjatt 403 S. 14th St. Independence, S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young Ladies Convention convenes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day in June. 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Let your articles be "FEAST OF SIX MONDAY, FEB Calvary Bar A Splendid Program Dinner will be served Auspices of DON'T MISS THIS TREAT One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .50 One Month ..... .20 The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later that Wednesday noon will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief and to the point. "FEAST OF SEVEN TABLES" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1927 Calvary Baptist Church A Splendid Program will be rendered Dinner will be served from seven tables Auspices of the Mission Circle DON'T MISS THIS TREAT Dinner 35c CITY ITEMS Mrs. D. D. Skelton of Newton, was in to see us on business, Wednesday. Mrs. C. Andrews was called to Cherryvale, on account of illness of her sister, who suffered a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Newton and family of Augusta, were in the city this week on account of the death of his sister, Miss Jessie Newton. Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Mrs. Ida Ballance, Mrs. M. Noland and Mrs. Foster were office guests this week. Rev. C. B. Burton of Minneapolis, Minn., who was in Hot Springs, Ark. was here attending the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Ada Neely. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hiden has a sick baby; has been sick some days. A leather bill-fold was missing from a car at Calvary Church containing month's bills and papers; any one seeing same call M. 3130, please. The Negro Star Publishing Co. Mr. E. E. Spencer, 1207 N. Washington is indisposed. Mrs. Ida Deemer, 1156 Wabash is improving from a fall which dislocated her arm. Mr. Fred McClinton, brother of Mrs. McClinton, 1835 N. Mosley, is indisposed. Coffeyville, Kans. Where the flowers gently wave. Lies the one we loved so dearly. But the one we could not save. Heaven now retains our treasures. Earth, her casket keeps. And the angels love to linger, Where our loved one Madelene sleeps. Sister Marion Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal and son, Chester has returned from a 3 weeks motor trip to Kansas City and Iola. Mrs. Bessle Green of Parsons, was visiting her mother, Mrs. Ida Teal and other relatives, last Friday. Mr. Joe Wheaton spent Sunday in Independence, visiting friends and attending service. Mr. Ellis Jackson of Parsons, spent Sunday, visiting Miss Zella Wheaton. Mr. Raymond Sheffield spent Sunday in Independence, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ida Teal and daughter, Mrs. Mary Wickliff were shopping in Parsons. Saturday. Mr. Eugene Wheaton and Mrs. Ru'ledge of Independence, spent Saturday evening visiting with Mr. Wheaton's father and sister, Mrs. Tessie Stringer. Mrs. Mary Jane Cavatte of Oswego, spent Sunday visiting her son, Mr. Floyd Cavatte and children. Miss Nannie Roberson was a Sunday visitor with home-folks. Mr. and Mrs. James Clay and children, Mary, Eivin and Winifred, motored to Pittsburg, Sunday to visit their daughter and sister, Mrs. Roberta and Mr. Estes. Mr. Frank Proctor, the latest boy preacher, of Independence, spent Sunday evening in our Bible Study, and B. Y. P. II. Proud to have him. Miss Dora Wheaton was a business visitor in Independence. Rev. Jefferson of Coffeyville, spent Sunday with us and in service. Miss Nellie Roberson is still ill. Mrs E. P. Landle is able to be out. The Rose Bud Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ratcliff, last Tuesday. G. L. A CLOR NOTES Mrs. B. L. Marchant was hostess STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor 00 and D. 3793 Advertising Agent t. Phone M. 1665 Local Editress 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita 1879. $1.50 .90 .50 .20 A sign name whether or not it is to be bearer. We reserve the right to reject any that once, when you fail to receive your later that Wednesday noon will appear to be brief and to the point. "SEVEN TABLES" February 14, 1927 Baptist Church Iam will be rendered ed from seven tables in the Mission Circle AT Dinner 35c to the club on Tuesday afternoon in her home, 1609 Wabash. The members were especially delighted to have present with them Mrs. Fay Oliver Burton, a former member of club, now residing in Minneapolis Minn. She made a talk, expressing her pleasure of being with the members again. Current events of especial interest were given. There was also the transaction of business. JUNIOR E. B. CLUB NOTES The Club met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Eva Woods, 610 N. Water St. A Nurse's Training Course was organized; the following officers were elected:—Pres. Mrs. A. L. Anderson; Sec. Mrs. M. N. Johnson; Treas. Mrs. J.M. Tolbert; Class Instructor, Miss Marie Mayberry; Nurse Training Instructor, Mrs. Mary Johnson; Priestess, Mrs. Eva Woods. Their next meeting will be held with Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 924 N. Wichita Stieet. St. Paul Notes. A general testimonial meeting was held at the 11 a.m. services, instead of the regular sermon. The Holy Communion services was also held. Our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, preached at evening. There was a good attendance at the session of our Bible School; an interesting review of the lesson study was made by the Supt. Mr. F. F. Flake. Many points were brought out on the subject: "Christian Stewship." That there must be no hiding of our talents; we must keep the trust committed to us. God has promised abundant blessings for faithful stewardship. The A. C. E. League met at 7 p.m. The Ladies Aid Society gave a turkey dinner, Thursday. A Sacred Program will be given on Sunday evening by the members of the Junior Choir. Salina, Kansas News. St. John Church meeting was postponed from Friday to Monday Eve. Pastor Bruce being out of town on business; had a wonderful meeting, large attendnace; business; finished. Pastor began organization of the Church work, and future program for 1927. All present officers were retained, with a few new ones added for different auxiliaries. The envelope system of 1929 proved a great success, the same adopted for 1927. Quite a few are still paying up. An honor roll is being prepared and all who paid up 20 pledges, their names will be placed on roll. Prayer meeting last week was well attended, but this week the No. increased 17; had a glorious meeting the culmination of the Holy Spirit was felt. Feb. 3rd, Queen Esther Circle met with Mrs. Ollie B. Kizer, N. 8th St. Entered into election of officers, After business, the hour well spent; Sister Fay Bruce read 3rd chapter of Acts as the pastor had asked each member to read the book of Acts during the month, one chapter each day as the book contains 23 chapters Rev. Bruce teacher, Sister Fay Bruce, assistant teacher. After the meeting, a light lunch was served. Pastor Bruce announced Sunday morning for an old fashion covenant meeting, being 1st Sunday in month. Praying in the evening and the Lord's Supper. Sunday, 13th is rally day; each member is expected to contribute something. Baptizing also, Sunday The Negro Star-For the good of the People WHAT EVERY MAN-WOMAN SHOULD KNOW WHAT EVERY MAN-WOMAN SHOULD KNOW The Proper Care of the Hair and Face. You too can have Beautiful Hair and Smooth Clear Skin. 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Miss Juanita Henderson is quite ill with her tonsils; Dr. Wilson removed them. Mother Nichols is still very sick. Mrs. Mary Kipper, Mrs. Bertha Young, Mrs. Stella Hill are ill. Announcements are out for the Nolan—Parker wedding—Mr. John Nolan, Salina to Mrs. Mary Parker, Topeka; wedding to be in Topeka. Mrs. Bertha Young of Colorado Springs, Colo., was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Mary Kipper. St. Mark M. E. Church, Monday nights—Leaders and Stewards' meeting. ards' meeting. Tuesday—Teachers' Meeting. Wednesday—Prayer Meeting. Thursday—Choir Rhearsal. Friday—Church Training. Junior League at 5:30; Senior League at 6:30; Both were well attended. Service Sunday, was introduced by splendid attendance at the S. S. At 11 a. m. the pastor delivered a wonderful sermon to a well filled house; subject: "In My Father's House are Many Mansions." At 7:30 p. m., pastor preached another wonderful sermon to a crowded house. Subject: "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee." St. Mark is again very glad to welcome another member of the pastor's family: the pastor's daughter, Mrs. Bunton of Omaha, Nebraska, who is visiting her parents, and will be with us about two weeks. Collection for the day $26.00. New members, one. Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Velma Day, Reporter. SECRFTARY TRAVELS (Continued from first page) A liberal donation was made to the work as reported. Jan. 29th, 30th, and 31st-We were at Coffeyville; we rested and visited a few sick friends and Saturday. Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, we met the Sunday School of Sardis Church, Prof. W. G. Whitaker is the Supt., and has served in this capacity for many years. We addressed the school. Dr. T. T. Addison, the recently called pastor, is in charge of the work and has wonderful plans for the future. Pastor Addison is a graduate of Bishop College and a ripe scholar, as well as an eloquent preacher; there were two accessions for the church from the S. School. We preached the 11 o'clock sermon and the Holy Ghost was manifested in the expressions of all present. We predict a new and prosperous administration for Sardis. This is one of our front line churches, having had the service of one of the B. W. CRAWFORD & Props. E. J. BRIDGEFORTH 110 West Elm Street Phones: Office Mkt. 5017 Res. Doug. 4187 BUY PEERLESS BUTTER ```markdown ``` We were at Calvary Baptist of which Dr. S. A. Williams, D. D, is pastor, in the afternoon and night. Calvary carries a large congregation and house was about filled, God, the Holy Ghost, was there and our hearts were made to burn and all went home determined to live our lives to God's glory. Pastor Williams is a great leader with a spiritual vision which is directing the forces of Calvary to the local, state and national work. The Christian forces of Coffeyville, of both races are proud of the work done by Dr. Williams. FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS First Class Equipment REASONABLE PRICES Special attention given FEMALE cases by Mrs. E. J. Bridgeforth a graduate of Williams School of Embalming, Kansas City PROMPT "AMBULANCE SERVICE" DAY OR NIGHT WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. greatest Gospel preachers in the nation, Dr. P. D. Skinner, now State Evangelist. We were housed at Mr. D. N. Hunnigan's, treasurer of Calvary and an up-to-date merchant, who operates No. 1 grocery store, with the assistance of his talented wife. We always find a warm welcome in this home. We preached again on Monday night from Phil. 4th chapter. This praying congregation is open for God's Word, and helps the minister, preach. The Aid Society was the hostess to the Missionary, Monday night; one of the strong organizations of the church. The Mission Society, Sunday afternoon was 1-charge of the service. Two very splendid Christian women lead it this organization: Sisters Hettie Roberts and Callie Warren, respectively. God bless these workers everywhere. God can depend on us. A. W. ROSS, Supt. of Mission OFFICERS OF THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS AND AUXILIARIES Moderator ..... Rev. J. W. Hayes 615 Wabash Avenue, Wichita. --- CHU If you large ALL EXPER Sults Alter PHON PAS "Wi M. 41 L'OUVERTURE SANDWICHSHOP CHUB TROUTT PROP. 1415 N. MOSLEY AVE. WE BARBECUE "The King of All Barbecues" SUNDAY DINNERS A SPECIALTY SHORT ORDERS AT ALL HOURS If you Really want to Eat, this is the Place- No order is too small or too large ALL OF OUR FOOD IS ESPECIALLY SELECTED AND PREPARED BY EXPERTS WE ONLY ASK FOR ONE CHANCE PASTURIZED "Wichita's Pride M.4118 "Wichita's Pride" Rose Bud Butter M. 4118 132 N. Walnut RED STAR MILK CO. TRADE MAPA URL RED STAR WICHITA, KS. of is ht. --- Vice Moderator..... Rev. N. J. Stokes Pratt, Kansas. General Sec'y...Rev. B. L. Marchant 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer .....Rev. J. E. Douglass 1204 Cleveland, Wichita. 2nd quarterly board meeting, Feb. 17, 18—Hutchinson. 3rd Quarterly Board Meeting, May 12, 13—Eldorado. Association, August, Tuesday 16th; before 3rd Lord's Day at 2nd Baptist Church, Pratt, Kansas— Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pastor. AUXILIARIES AND PRESIDENTS S. School'..... Mrs. Mae W. Buckner Pratt, Kansas. Sr. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Carrie Anderson 1214 Mosley, Wichita Jr. B. Y. P. U. Leader Mrs. Phynola Cook, Box 81, Pratt, Kansas. Mission Circle ... Mrs. Ida F. Bates 1713 Wabash, Wichita. M. & D. Union ... Rev. C. E. Woods ARKANSAS CITY. NOTICE! The Second Quarterly Board Meeting of the Southwest District will be held February, 17 and 18, with the Second Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Kansas, Rev. Crawford, Pastor. We are asking each church to appoint a budget committee and use a special table each Sunday for the collection of the 25c each quarter, per member. JOHN WESLEY HAYES, Mod. DOLLIE BEAUTY SHOPPE Manicuring 50c Clean up 35c SAYERS DAIRY NOTICE! D MILK & CREAM ide" Rose Bud Butter 132 N. Walnu RED STAR FLOUR is milled from the cream of the best KANSAS WHEAT and made for your success in baking. Stokes ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE! STATE OF KANSAS, ) ss. SEDGWICK COUNTY In the Probate Court in and for Said County; In the Matter of the Estate Lottie Murray, Deceased NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Lottie Murray, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 20th day of January, A. D., 1927. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they shall be forever barred. B. L. Marchant, Administrator of the Estate of Lottie Murray. Deceased. Attest: Pearle C. Lipstran. Probate Judge, Pro Tem. The second quarterly board meeting of the Neosho Valley District Missionary Baptist Association meets Feb. 15, 16, 1927, with the Bethany Chapel Baptist Church of Ottawa, Kansas. Every church and auxiliary is expected and requested to bring in its full quota. The State Work is depending upon you, and the district is depending upon you. May we hear from every direction, the chorus: "Count On Me?" Rev. Jas. H. Scott, Moderator. Rev. Chas. O. Marshall, Gen. Sec. NOTICE!