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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE VoL.20, No.20. LEGION CLASS HISTORY MAKING DEPARTMENT Convention at Fort Riley, Kans., July 27, the outstanding features of Sunday's program, the 24, was the lively welcome in which we were received. First class riding show at night. Monday, Convention opened with our own J. Galtskill, presiding. The outstanding address of the morning was by our Vice National Commander, Mr. Stafford King, subject: "Why the Legion has Lived On." Afternoon entertainments: ballgames Band Contest with Wichita first; Ft. Riley's Famous 9th Cavaliary, second; Drum and Bugle Contest won by Emporia; Russells, Kansas Girls' Drill Team entertaining. Address by Stanford King will long be remembered by its hearers. Tuesday Morning used for business. Address by Senator Arthur Capper. Addresses by Mr. Watkins, State Commander of Illinois and Dr. L. Mason Lyons, child welfare chairman of Missouri. Afternoon, the greatest department paraded. Night, various entertainments with our own Fort Riley Post and auxiliary. Wednesday morning, big business on hand election of officers to Paris Convention. Address by Gen. Smith. Reports of committees. Adjournment thus ends the most harmonious State Convention. Our Camp Commander spared no pain in making everything as comfortable as possible for all. Captains Ralph C. Thomas and D. S. Woods, mess officers, went beyond their limit to give us the best the market affordes. Cooked and served in the finest styles. Assisted by Mess Sgt. J. E. Bolin and his assignee, Capt. Thomas personally saw that everyone was cared for. Long live such officers and the Legion will not forget you and your service. Now, we mentioned Col. Ralph M. Parker, Adjt., Harrold B. Gibson, Sgt. Major Lallus; Sgt. Hamilton; Corp. Perrison D. Letcher; Sgt. Wm. Bailey; Warrent Officer, Percy Jones; Band Master Rhoades and all who lent a hand to our comfort. Mrs. Dan Hambric, President of the Woman's Auxiliary and her able Secretary, Sarah Parham, proved to all that they are host deluxe for those whose names that do not appear in person, please don't feel slighted as we mean you too. Tell, Cornetest Lewis to keep on beating that cornet. Remember you are going to have an agent in your city, Fort Riley and Junction City. Get your news items ready to mail Tuesday morning. Describe thru the boy for the paper, $1.50 per year or 80c for 6 months. We are yours for service. B. HENRY NEELY. Commander of Artur Gossett Post American Legion No. 273; Advertising Mgr. of The Negro Star Pub Co. Ohio Ave., Wichita, Kansas. RACE MAN'S GRO CERY STORE BURNS DOWN. (Preston News Service) BLYTHEVILLE, ARK., Aug. 5—A large grocery store occupied by Henry Talbert was destoryed by fire early Tuesday morning. The building was on Cote Ridge Street near second avenue. It is said that the store and its contents practically was a total loss, as Talbert had little insurance. The building a two-story frame structure and valued at $6,000. The estimated value of the stock was over $5,000. REV. GREEN ALLEN AGED 107, DIES IN LITTLE ROCK. (Preston News Service) LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Aug. 5. The Rev. Green Allen, noted Baptist died at the local hospital here Friday of last week. He is said to have been over 107 years old. However, the death certificate filled out by the physicians at the hospital does not give the date of his birth but places it in the year of 1820. Rev. G. Allen was born in Georgia and had been a resident of Arkansas for the past 95 years. He was a travelling evangelist for 75 years, having retired a few years ago. WHITE BOY IN HERO ROLE SAVES COLORED COMPANION WHITE BOY IN HERO ROLE SAVES COLORED COMPANION (Preston News Service) ELIZABETH, N. J., Aug. 4—A brave fourteen-year-old white boy rescued a thirteen-year-old colored companion from drowning in the Elizabeth river last Tuesday afternoon. Young Brown revived his young friend and then called the police, who took the sufferer to the Alexian Brothers hospital. The victim was James Mack age 13, who is said to have been scared with cramps while in the water and went under. Joseph Brown, aged 14, quickly seized the sinking boy and brought him to shore. JOHN H. HARRIS B. H. NEELY annointed delegate-at-large, from Kansas to the 9th Annual National Convention, American Legion, Paris, France, September 19-24, 1927. LOYALTY IS KEYNOTE OF LODGE SESSION (Washington News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 5- Loyalty to the order and the responsibilities and opportunities of its officers and members were emphasized at the business session Wednesday morning of the American Woodmen, fraternal organization, in the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. A spirit of fraternalism was pointed out to be necessary for continued success. At a special field workers' conference, expansion problems were discussed. An attempt was made to state a more practical program of work than is now in use. A territorial survey of employment conditions, wage and home owners was urged. The juvenile department presented a pageant entitled "A Prairie of Woodcraft." in three acts. The first was Woodman of Yesterday, and was a tribute to the late Supreme Commander, C. M. White. "The Woodman of Today," portrayed the supreme camp and subordinate carers and their officials in uniform rank. The third act, "The Woodman of Tomorrow," illustrated the "brush burners" and juvenile department. INJUNCTION BARS NEGROES FROM DWELLING (President Nana Service) BALTIMORE, MD., Apr. 2-17 Kam H. Loophusner and wife, 1195 West Franklin St., obtained a preliminary infunction in Circuit Court, 2 Thursday, prohibiting Negroes from occupying 1114 West Franklin Street. The infunction was granted by Chief Judge James P. Corter upon the filing of a bond for $1000. The bill of complaint was filed thru James J. Carmody, attorney, against Irwin Caylor, colored. and Benjamin Gordon. With the bill of complaint was filed an agreement dated February 16, 1925, signed by all the property-owners in the block not to permit Negroes to occupy their property. Since that time, it was stated, Mr. Gordon has become the owner of 1114 West Franklin St., and has rented the house to Caylor, who occupies it with other Negroes. WICIIITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, AUG. 5, 1927 AFRICAN NEGROES FOUGHT EUROP- EAN INVADERS (Preston News Service) NEW York, Aug. 4—"Not a whit more spirited and determined was the North American Indian in keeping out the European invader than was the Negro in protecting his native land." So says the famous writer, J. Alex Rogers, in an interesting article on "Bambaata, leader of the Zulu Revolt" in August number of Messenger. Mr Rogers tells the trilling story of Bambaata. How he aroused all Zululand against the whites. Although short of ammunition and rifles, and forced to do most of their fighting with assegals and spears, the Zulus defeated and killed several expeditions of whites and native police set against them. Finally the whites became so allarmed that they declared martial law and brought to bear all of their military machinery to crush the dangerous Bambaata and his men. This, because of their machine guns and rifles, they were able to do, after several desperate battles in which the Zulus with great bravery charged to the very muzzle of the machine guns. The rebels lasted nine months and cost the National Government over five million dollars before it was finally crushed. JOHN HENRY, THE STEEL DRIVER; WAS HE MAN OR MYTH? GUY B. JOHNSON, BOX 652, CHAPEL HILL, N. C. The great interest being shown in Negro songs intely calls to mind that (Continued... page four) ATLANTA, GA., Aug. 2. Beginning the first week in August and running until the opening of the fall school term, Morehouse College will give the use of her athletice field and her new gymnasium over to the children of the community for a recreational play ground. The children of the community will be under the supervision of Prof. B. T. Harvey, the Physical Director of the College. Prof. Harvey plans to organize clubs of boys and girls over twelve years of age and give them the benefit of the facilities of Morehouse in order that they may build strong, active bodies. Special provision will be made to accommodate the working boys and girls. This will be done on a schedule which will give Monday, Wednesday and Friday to the boys, and Tuesday and Thursday to the girls. Saturday will be kept open for the regular baseball games which are played by the City League teams. The days are to be divided so that children of a certain age may be together. The athletic field and campu- will be used from 3 to 5 by children under 12 years of age for a supervised play period, and from 5 to 9 for a recreational period for children over 12 years of age. All sorts of games will be played so as to make an appeal to all of the children. Some of the games will be volley ball, baseball, basket ball track and field events, and possibly tennis. It is also planned to give motion picture shows in the gymnasium for the benefit of the community boys and girls. While the campus, atheletic field, and gymnasium will be in use by the community children, Morehouse will be making preparations for the fall term. Graves Hall, the most stately building on the campus is under repairs. Prof. C. H. Wardlaw, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, is having this building renovated from top to bottom. The walls are being repaired and kalsomined and all the EXPANSION PERIOD IN YMCA BUILDINGS FOR COLORED GROUP EXPANSION PERIOD IN YMCA BUILDINGS FOR COLORED GROUP Structures Going Up or Arranged For at Six Points; Campaigns in Prospect Elsewhere NEW YORK, Aug. 5.—With four modern buildings in course of erection in as many cities, two building campaigns nearing completion, and four more in prospect, the service of the Colored Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States is undergoing notable expansion. In these as in practically all other building developments in Colored Y. M. C. A. service during the past fifteen years, the gifts and influence of Julius Rosenwald, head of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, have been an important factor. He has repeatedly given $25,000 to individual building campaigns on condition that the major part of the funds be contributed locally. Dr. H. Tobias, senior secretary of the Colored Men's Department of the Y. M. C. A. states: "I regard the participation of Mr. Rosenwald in Negro uplift the greatest individual service to the Negro race since that rendered by Abraham Lincoln. For not only has he made possible nineteen modern Y. M. C. A. buildings, and nearly 4,000 rural school buildings, but he has so conditioned his gifts that the two races are drawn into cooperative effort in securing the buildings and into cooperative operation and control by them after they are built." Current Building Developments Data supplied at the New York offices of the Colered Men's Department by Dr. Tobias and by Robert B. DeFrantz, who has directed numerous campaigns, show the following: Cornerstones for a $225,00 building at Buffalo, N. Y. and a $175,000 building at Atlantic City, N. J., were laid in June. A building at Dayton, Ohio, to cost $195,000, and one at Montclair, N. J., to cost $150,000 are in process of erection. All are expected to be ready in the fall or early winter. Cornerstones for a 225,000 building fund at Buffalo, the Colored Y. M. C. A. received from George B. Mathews of that city a trust fund of $1000,000. White citizens of Winston-Salem, N C., have agreed to raise from $150,000 to $200,000 for the erection of a building on property purchased by the colored group, who raised $38,000 instead of the $25,000 which they had pledged. In the recent New York City building campaign the Negro citizens raised $86,000 of a $1000,000 quota, which they expect to complete in due course. With aid from the general development fund being raised in this city it is planned ultimately to expend $750,000 in the expansion of property, equipment and service for colored men and boys. Building campaigns are in prospect at Evanston, Ill.; Hartford, Cynn.; Harrisburg, Pa., and Jacksonville, Fla. Notable Building at Los Angeles The building for colored men and boys at Los Angeles, Calif., completed in 1926, is regarded by some architectural authorities as the most beautiful Y MCA building in the country. Designed by Paul Williams, a Negro graduate of the University of California, its combined beauty and practical character were such that Williams was called upon to design the Association building for white citizens planned for Hollywood. Buildings exclusively devoted to service for colored men and boys are located at some twenty points. Nearly all those in Central Western cities and Denver provide dormitory accommodations for Pullman porters. A dormitory building at Chicago is devoted entirely to them. The Colored YMCA of this country embrace a membership of about 35,000. Approximately two-thirds of this number are found in the city, industrial, and railroad Associations and the rest in the student organizations. woodwork painted. The outside will be painted and all gutters repaired. The other buildings are to be painted also. The Morehouse boys will be proud of their school when they turn in the fall. Prof. B. T. Harvey attended the sessions of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools which met in Nashville. Prof. Harvey spoke on the Organization of Science in the High School Program. CHURCH BODIES DENOUNCE LYCNHING The National Church Communions, the Northern Baptist Convention, which met in Chicago, May 26 to June 2, and the National Council of Congregational Churches, which met at Omaha, Nebraska, May 26, June 3, received reports from their interracial committees and passed strong resolutions against lynching. The Northern Baptist Convention adopted the following: "Resolved, that recognizing the far reaching injury to foreign-mission professedly Christian land, the utter inconsistency of this practice with work resulting from lynching in these the teachings of Christ, its violation of every ideal of the church and of the foundations of our government, and the duty of the Christian church to do everything possible to prevent this evil, we would commend to the churches every effort to make this a lynchless land, and would urge pastors and people to support officers of the law who stand for order and justice and protect prisoners, to take necessary steps against officers who fail to use means in their power to protect prisoners and uphold the law, and to promote legislation for the strengthening of law enforcement." The National Council of Congregational Churches passed the following resolutions: "Whereas, in many parts of the country there is an apparent increase in disregard for law and order, manifested in criminal acts, a recrudescence of lynching, mob outrages and personal violence, and; "Whereas, the churches have a special responsibility in the shaping of public opinion in regard to law enforcement. "Be it resolved, that the National Council urge our churches and church members to act wherever and however possible in their respective communities and states to support all public officials in the protection of lives and property of all citizens, and the securing of speedy justice through due process of law". W. L. Hutcherson, Sec. YMCA BARD AND FLEMING CASE BEFORE SU- PREME COURT BARD AND FLEMING CASE BEFORE SU- PREME COURT (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 5—The death sentence imposed upon Nathan Bard and Bunyan Fleming in Kentucky for rape has been stayed by Justice Holmes until the Supreme Court can pass upon their petition for a review at its next term beginning in October. The order of Justice Holmes announced by the clerk of the court was issued July 14, the day prior to the expiration of the stay of execution granted July 9 by Justice Trandies. Justice Holmes in granting the stay of the two men filed an opinion saying that it was granted because human lives were involved and that he thought it proper that the Supreme Court should have an opportunity to decide whether it would review the case. This trial of these men in Kentucky attracted nation wide attention and cause two editors of Louisville papers considerable trouble with a Kentucky judge because they had the courage to criticise the conduct of the trial. St. Mark M. E. Church. Service for Sunday, July 31, 1927 was introduced by the splendid attendance of the Sunday School. At 11:00 a.m., the Pastor delivered a wonderful sermon to a well filled house, text: Acts 4:12. Subject: "Peter heals the Lame Man." At 8:00 p. m., The pastor delivered another wonderful sermon to a well filled house, text Num. 22:23. Subj., "Elijah in Naboth's Vinyard." Total collection $27.80. Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Velma Day, Reporter Five Cents Per Copy NATIONAL NE GRO BUSINESS LEAGUE PROGRAM TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. July 30.-The program for the twenty eighth session of the National Negro Business League which will be held in St. Louis, Mo., August 10, 11, and 12, was released today and contains many interesting topics bearing upon the needs and requirements of modern business. The Thursday morning session will be devoted to a full discussion of the general subject of Organization Management. Among the men who will discuss Management from the viewpoint of their particular lines are Banks, Major R. R. Wright, Philadelphia; Insurance Companies, J. E Johnson, Secretary, Security Life Insurance Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Newspapers, Roscoe Dunjee, Editor Black Dispatch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Retail Grocery Store, Chauncey Hudson, Valdosta, Georgia; Retail Dry Goods, H. A. Smith, St. Louis; Department Store, T. J. Elhot, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Schools, J. R. E. Lee, Jr., A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Florida; Hospitals, Walter S. Burke, Business Executive United States Veterans' Hospital, Tuskegee, Alabama; R. B. Hudson, Secretary, National Baptist Convention, Selma, Alabama; Fraternal Organizations. P. D. Davis, Birmingham, Alabama; Building and Loan Associations, Dan A. Davis, Hampton Institute and Advertising and Selling, C. Benjamin Curley, New York City. After the welcome addresses at the opening session on Wednesday morning, August 10, there will be a discussion of the subject; "Finances for Robert L. Vann, Editor of the Pittsburgh Courier. Other speakers invited to speak on the same subject Negro Business Enterprises", led.by include, A. M. Shearin, Manager Southern Fidelity and Surety Company of Durham; R. R. Taylor, Jr., Secretary, Chicago Mortgage and Credit Company; Douglass B. Fullwood, Manager, Michigan Peoples Finance Corporation, Detroit; J. Alston Atkins, Manager, Safe Loan & Investment Company, Houston, Texas Negro Trade Week Campaigns will be discussed Friday morning by Geo. W. Powell, President of the Jacksonville League and George W. Lee, representing the Memphis League. Sam H. Reading will tell about the Philadelphia Better Business Show held last March. Women are represented on the program by Mrs. Annie M. Malone who discusses "The Negro Woman in Business" and Miss Thyra J. Edwards of Gary, Indiana, who speaks on the subject, "What the Woman who Buys Expects of the Man who Sells." Dr. Robert R. Moton, President of the National League will deliver his annual address on Wednesday Evening, August 10, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Other special speakers of the sessions include: C. C. Spaulding whose subject is "Danger Signs in Business"; Anthony Overton, President, Douglass National Bank and the Victory Life Insurance Company, Chicago; Rienzi B. Lemus of the Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees; A. Phillip Randolp, Organizer of the Brotherhood of Fullman Car Porters; Arthur W. Mitchell, President, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Jease O. Thomas, Field Secretary National Urban League; Dr. M. W. Dogan, President, Wiley College; Dr. J. S. Clarke, President, Southern University; C. E. Coles, President, National Builders Association; H. C. Matney, Commercial Department Bluefield, West Virginia, Institute. Bishop R. E. Jones of the M. E. Church, Vice-Chairman of the Colored Advisory Commission of the Mississippi Flood Relief, will speak on "Some Economic Aspects of the Mississippi Flood Situation." The three silver cups presented by R. W. Emerson, Executive Secretary of the National Clean-up and Paint-up Bureau, New York City, to the cities doing most effective work during National Negro Health week will be awarded Thursday morning, August 11th. Following this, Dr. Carl G. Roberts, President of the National Medical Association, will speak on the subject "What Price Health." FOR RENT OR SALE Two Fine Chicken Ranches With Houses On Flatt Ave. Terms Reasonable W. II. JONES 906 N. Water St. Phone. D. 1255-W Official State & Districts Kansas Baptist Directory. CONVENTION PROPER President ... W. A. Bowren, D. D. 1060 Washington Blvd, Kansas City. Vice President ... J. T. Elins 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburg. Rec. Sec. ... B. L. Marchant, 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer ... W. H. Young, D. D. 310 Quincy St., Topeka. Statistician ... A. L. Gardner 615 S. 25rd St., Parson Auditor ... G. N. Jackson 901 Missouri St., Lawrence Executive Secretary and Supt of Mission A. W. Ross 821 Clay St., Topeka. Evangelist ... P. D. Skinner, D. D. 620 Spring St. Koffeyville. President ... Mrs. Emma Gaines, 1182 Butahan St. Topeka. Recording Sec... Mrs. Wm. Smothers Atchison. Corresponding Sec... Mrs. I. F. Bates 1713 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer ... Mrs. Millie Anderson 610 E. 8th St Coneyville. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President ..... H. I. Monroe 1156 Clay St. Tonoka. Secretary.....Mrs. Susie Smith Herrington. Treasurer .....A. E. Clark. 1508 Clark St. Parsons. B. Y. P. U. President .....H. T. Sims 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Secretary ..Miss Mattie O. Bradshaw 1547 Quincy St. Topeka. Treasurer .....Mrs. Pauline Wilson 822 Olive St. Ottawa. S Neosho Valley District Baptist Association. and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER Moderator.....Rev. J. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. Vice Mod. .....Rev. W. F. Beatty Ft. Scott, Kans. Secretary.....Rev. C. O. Marshall, Channute, 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 Coffeyville News Notes Sunday School good at Calvary, and Sunday School meeting, quite a few present. Pastor Williama presche ed at eleven o'clock on love, wonderful sermon. There o'clock, Busy Bee division gave a program; each num- ber good, raising $25.00. 8:00 o'clock Rev. Blake of Missouri, preached a very good sermon—the Holy Spirit being with him Mrs. Eiliza Johnson died at her home on East Fifth St. The body carried to Oklahoma, for burial. Mrs. Charlton Davis of Chanute, was in the city a day. Mrs. M. Cumming will serve dinner at her home on East First St. for club, Thursday Mrs. Grant and Johnson have returned from Grand Lodge at Wichita, K. Ps. and Court of Calanthe. Official Board met Monday night, full staff of officers present. Mrs. Alice Gunter returned from Grand Lodge at Iola, Odfellows and House Hold of Ruth. She also visited friends at her old home at Ottawa Mrs. Hooks of Texarkana, Tex., is visiting with her son W. C. Warren on E. Third. Ottawa News. All services at Bethany Chapel were exceptionally well attended, As it was the Fifth Sunday in the month, the Mission Circle, had charge of all services. Pastor Favors preached at both morning and evening services. At 8:30 the two mission circles rendered a literary program. Mrs. Polk, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Ottawa, departed for her home in Denver, Sunday night. The funeral of Mrs. Augustus, who died at the State Hospital in Osawatomie, was held at Bethany Chapel Friday, July 29. Rev. Enyard had charge of the services. The Junior Mission Circle was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Miss Katherine Thompson. Sixteen girls are now enrolled as members of the Junior Circle. Mrs. John Willingham has as guests this week, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Williams and sister of Kansas City, Mo., who are motoring to Texas, to visit, Mr. Williams' mother. The following spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher, three miles West of Melvern: Mr. and Mrs. Russel Allen and son, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Coppage and daughter, Mary Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lewis and children, Mr. Carl Harvey and Mrs. Pauline Wilson from Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and Miss Sanders of Erle, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson- Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City General Treasurer… Bro Frank Tyler 907 N. Elm, Lhn. Acknow. Stntistlcan-Auditor… W. F. Waider Ellsworth, Kansas 500 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. .. Sister Carrie L. Davis Route 9 Box 93, Emporia Rcc. Sec. .. Sister Estie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd, Salina SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION President .. Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. son of Emporia, and Miss Minnie Mossberger of Chicago. Rev, Jones has returned to Ottawa from Parsons. TOPEKA NEWS (Continued from page 2.) meeting was opened by chairman, Bro. Brook, who is on duty every Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Rev. L. V. Bolton preached a Missionary Sermon for the Senior Mission Circle. We always enjoy a sermon preached by Rev. Bolton. St. Mary Bapt. Church Sunday was a high day beginning with Sunday School at its regular hour 9:30. Attendance was very good on the condition of the weather. The lesson was beautifully outlined by the teachers of different divisions. lesson was reviewed by Sister Laura Hickerson. At the 11:00 o'clock service devotion was led by the Home Mission Sisters; afterwhich the Mission Sisters rendered a very unique program. The Pastor delivered the Mission Sermon, seemingly everyone enjoyed it. B. Y. P. U. at 6.00 o'clock. Attendance was wonderful. At the 8:00 o'clock services devotion was led by Deacons, afterwhich was baptizing. Eight were baptized. Rev. Wm. Thompson delivered the message; theme: "Preaching the Gospel." Rev. Thompson preached a practical sermon. The President of the Mission Circle is asking all, who can to be present at Home Mission, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Cherryvale News Notes CELTHILEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH REV. WM. THOMAS, PASTOR Sunday School at 9.50 opened by Supt. McBurgess very beautiful lesson, taught by teachers and reviewed by Pastor Thomas. Morning service 11:10, devotions led by Sister Metcalf and Daniels, afterwhich Pastor Thomas delivered a masterful sermon; text found 6th chapter and 10th verse of Song of Solomon. Subject: "Glorious March." At 3.00 p. m., Rev. Blake of Lexington, Mo., preached a wonderful sermon found I. Kings 18.21: "Why halt ye between two opinions," which was Soul Stirring. B. Y. P. U., at 6:15 p. m., opened by Study Course Conductor. Lesson taught by acting teacher. The Juniors assisted by their faithful guide came forward and rendered a very interesting program and was enjoyed by all present. Evening service 8:15 p. m. devotions led by Slater Metcalf, Daniels and Smith. After a very spiritual devotion, Pastor Thomas brought to us another Gospel Message from Gen. 22.8; subject: "Man's extremities is God's Opportunity." The Negro Star—For the good of the People Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. President.....Rev. A. G. Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. J. W. Johnson N. Mulhousen, Abilene, Kansas Third Day, Wednesday, Baptist Vice Young Peoples Union Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Gen Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Tres Sunday, The Main Body. nts WANTED to Sell the STAR HAIR GROWER; a Wonderful Dressing and Grower CAN BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT IRONS Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing $30,000 in cash prizes Find si popular Cola. and w about t contest. THE COCA-COLA BOTT WICHITA, KANSAS Find six keys to the popularity of Coca-Cola. Visit our plant and we'll tell you about this cash prize contest. A BOTTLING CO. TA, KANSAS. THE COCA-COLA BDTTLING CO. WICHITA, KANSAS. is- Mr. David Parker of Independence, of visited relatives and friends, Sunday and Mr. Mack Burgess returned Sat- ill- urady from Wichita, where he attend ed the K. of Fs. Grand Lodge. UNION CONVENTION. President..... Bro. O. W. Gary Abilene, Kansas AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President....Sister Lois Vera Grimer 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. Vice Pres.....Sister Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas. Aohene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. Sister Burnedetta Brummell N. Mulberry, Kokanee, Kansas 015 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec.......Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 320 N. 2nd St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Rev. J. W. Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, Kansas Rev. J. Moore, Nicodenum, Kansas Rev. J. II. 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. Sixth Day, Saturday a. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. Rev. E. L. Nails, Stockton Kansas 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 1000 Agents - Messers Dowitt and Huggle Robinson motored to Chanute, to accompany his sisters home; Misses Vivian and Oda Robinson, who have been visiting relatives there for the past week. Luke Ratcliff is recuperating from a hard day's work. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the Home Mission Society and the many friends of Cherryvale for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved sister, Mrs. Eliza Johnson of Coffeyville, who departed this life, July 25. Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W, 13th St. Junction City, Kansas 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: 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. 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., Pittsburg Treasurer.....Rev. L. J. Brown 2414 Morton Ave. Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention convenes Tuesday before 4th Lord's Day in July; President.....Mrs. Mary Dial 1015 N. Broadway, Pittsburg. Vice President.....Mrs. Clara Brown 516 E. 5th St. Coffeyville Treasurer ..... Mrs. Minus Duncan 221 Park Ave., Baxter Springs. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. CONVENTION. President ..... Rev. A. L. Gardner. If you like, we will teach you the STAR HAIR GROWER SYSTEM of hair, face and beauty culture by mail. Persons finishing our course in hair and beauty culture will receive a certificate of proficiency issued by the BEAUTY CULTURE DEPARTMENT of the Star Hair Grower Mfr. 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WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Sunday School Lesson (B9 REV, P B FITZWATER DD, Dean, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (Q, 1817, Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for August 7 LESSON TEXT—I Sam, chap 26. GOLDEN TEXT—Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good PRIMARY TOPIC—David's Kind- ness to His Enemy. JUNIOR TOPIC—David Shows Mercy INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—How to Treat Those Who Wrong Us YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Overcoming Evil With Good 1. Saul in Pursuit of David (vv 13) Ever since David took his departure from Jonathan (ch 20), when that crowning act of friendship was shown Saul had been hunting him as a wild animal. He now pursues him with 3,000 chosen men. David flees from place to place and is in hiding as an outlaw. Sometimes he is in the enemy's country doing disreputable things. This is the period of his schooling, which fitted him to be the future eminent king. It was a bitter period in his life, but God sent him to this school and adapted the instruction to his needs. David could never have been the broad man that he was had he not been prepared in this crucible of bitter experience. He learned many lessons, among which may be mentioned: 1. His own weakness. It was necessary that he be humbled under the sense of his infirmities. Before any one is fit to be raised to a position of prominence he must be made to know his limitations and weaknesses. Unless a man has learned this lesson sudden elevation to power will utterly ruin him. 2. His dependence upon God. David's many miraculous escapes caused him to realize that the Lord had redeemed him out of his adversity. 3. He learned the country and people over which he was to rule. By knowing the grievous afflictions which Saul had hung upon the people, he could sympathize and remove them. 4. He learned the magnanimity of self control. This a man must know before he can be a true king. He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city (Prov. 10:52). II. Saul in David's Hands (vv. 4:20) 1. David sends out spies (v. 4). This he did to find out whether Saul was come in very deed. 2. David in Saul's camp (vv. 5-11) He took with him Abishal and went in the night to where Saul was sleeping. Abishal asked to be allowed to kill Saul, but David forbade him because Saul was the Lord's annulated. 3. David takes Saul's spear and cruse of water (vv. 12, 13). Once be fore at Engedi (chap. 24) David spared Saul's life. Now again he was at his mercy. This David did that he might show tangible evidence to the king that he had no evil intent. 4. David taunts Abner, the king's bodyguard (vv. 14 16). He calls to Abner and taunts him for his listlessness—his failure to watch over the Lord's annulated, the evidence of which is the cruse and spear in his hands. 5. David reasons with Saul (Av 17-20). David reasoned with Saul showing that he had nothing but good intentions toward the king. He asked that he would show what wrong he had done, or what evil intent was in his heart. If the Lord was directing Saul he was willing to appease his wrath with an offering. If Saul was only hunting him because wicked men were urging him, a curse should be pronounced upon them. David is very humble and begs Saul to relent, for surely if he had any wicked purpose he would not have saved his life twice when the Lord had placed Saul wholly at his mercy. David recognized the fact that the Lord had delivered Saul into his hands not to kill, but to save he did not kill, neither did he allow his servants to kill. 111. Saul's Confession (vv. 21-25). 1. He confessed that he had slinned The end feature about his confession is that it lacked conviction, for he went right on slining. 2. He confessed that he had played the fool and erred exceedingly. We see about us daily many using such expressions, but still they go on to repeating their sins. David shows his magnanimity of spirit, however, in delivering the cruse and spear to Saul's servant. He knew that Saul's confession was not genuine, so he was afraid to go near. He still appeals to Saul's kindness to him, and they pout never to meet again. Praying "It is better to do a little with prayer and in the Spirit than to be busy with many things in your own strength." Spiritual Love All real spiritual love is but a portion of Christ's love which yeurns in all who are united to Him.—Alford An Important Duty You have not fulfilled every duty unless you have fulfilled that of being pleasant.—Charles Duxton. Beware of Low Alm Not failure, but low alm is crime.—Lowell. B.Y.P U.LESSON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1927 Scripture Lesson, Hebrew 10:10-25 THE BOOK ITSELF: 1. It's Inspiration. The inspiration of the Book of Hebrews has been questioned by some. Such as the Arians, who denied the God-head and self existence of Christ and the Socinins, who deny the satisfaction of the Supreme Sacrifice; how ever, the divine origin of the Book shines forth like a star of the first magnitude. As to the Divine Ammanensis, or penman or writer of the Epistles, we are not certain. Some have assigned it to Clemens of Rome. Others to Luke, & many to Barnabas. But it is more generally believed that Paul is its Author. It was written about A. D. 62. The purpose of the book was to exalt Christ. The message, "Our High Priest." It was written to Hebrew Christians in Palestine. The message of the chapter of our lesson. 1. The inadequacy of the Law, and of unimal sacrifice. 2. The all-sufficiency of the Supreme Sacrifice. b. Cancellation of sin. c. Abiding in faith with patience and Thanksgiving. The message in the lesson; 1. The weakness of the sacrifice offered by the high priest. It needed to be repeated. It had no saving efficacy. The dumb animal was not conscious of our need, hence, could not enter into sympathy. The sacrifice was a mere shadow. Not even an image. 2. The Strength of the true Sacrifice. Offered once for all (Christ) He was conscious of our need, and entered into sympathy. He met our need. Christ finishes His task, then sat at the right hand of God waiting for enemies to be conquered, and for the Saints to be made perfect through Sanctification. The Holy Spirit testifies to the redemptive work of Christ It is a covenant of Blood between Christ and the believer. A pledge of Life for an abiding covenant. Law on the mind and heart, not mere paper Christ the pioneer of Faith. He is the author of our faith, preserver and finisher. Hebrews 12:2-5. Christ had faith in his Father. Faith in God's plans for the World's Salvation. Hence, he did His work, and sat down at the right hand of God waiting the redemption of the soul and body. Christ has blazed the way and given the Church, it's marching orders, Go, Ye. If you have faith as a mustard seed, all things are possible. It may be small, but it must be firm. If you would be strong in faith, know God and right. You cannot doubt them, if you truly know them. Faith goes out, not knowing whither it goes. By faith the Apostles came out of prison. The Hebrew children out of the fire, and Christ out of the grave. Christ came as a prophet to reveal God. As a King to give Divine Law. As a Priest to satisfy the demand of Justice. He came to take away the first Priesthood, and to establish the second. QUESTIONS: Is your faith living, vital and progressive? Is there any difference in faith in prayer, and prayer in faith? Have you unchosen faith in the Have you unshaken faith in the Church, the Bible and God? Do you believe in the life you are living? When you pray, do you expect an answer from God? Read Hebrews the 11th chapter. Make a study of faith. TOPEKA NEWS ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH A. L. Branch, Pastor. Sunday, a high day at Antioch. S. S., was at 9:30 a. m. by Supt J. W. Bryant with the presences of 16 officers and teachers and a very large attendance of pupils. 11:00 o'clock hour, our pastor delivered a great message to a hopeful congregation. B. Y. P. U. was called to service at 6:30 by Pres. P. H. Hunter, with the presence of a large number of young people. Junior A. and B. Section rendered an excellent program. Everybody can alway enjoy a program rendered by little children. Each child played his and her part in songs solos, quartett, read papers readings and recitation. Their program was one of 100%. Evening service was enjoyed to the highest. The dampness being rather high for open air service. Union service were held at Antioch. Rev. Sandford preached a wonderful sermon to a full house. The funeral of Bro. Crabb was attended at Antioch, Friday afternoon, Bro. Crabb was a very good man. 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The Annual Session of Northeastern District Association and Its Auxiliaries will be held with Second Baptist Church Horton, Kansas, Aug. 23 to 27, 1927. REV. CHAS. FAVORS, Mod. CARRIE J. JAMES, Gen. Sec E. B. B. Club Notes. The Christian Bible Club met Aug. 3, at the home of Mrs. McClay, 802 East Central. Opened with song: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Devotion was led by the President, chapter. The lesson was discussed with much interest. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. We will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10th at the home of Mrs. Susie Edmondson, 602 N. Water. MOLLIE MILLER, Pres. SUSIE EDMONDSON, Sec. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. At the session of our Bible School held at 9:30 a.m. A splendid review of the lesson was made by Mr. V Perkins, teacher of the Boys' Intermediate Class with good illustrations and the Practical points were made quite clear, that worth-while friendship must be based on character and of the great friend that sticketh closer than a brother. The final arrangements were made on Friday at McKinley Park. Our pastor Rev. C. E. Broks delivered a wonderful spiritual message to his congregation at the 11:00 a.m. service. His subject: "Rejecting God," selected from I. Sam. 8:7. He also preached again at evening. The A. C. E. League Meeting was The A. C. E. League Meeting was held at 7:30 p. m. The Church Members and friends deeply mourn the loss of one of their most loyal faithful members, Mrs. Mary Parks, whose funeral was held Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Oscar Lamb is at your service again at their own location, 1415 N. Mosley. Call in and say a kind word if you dont buy. ELECTION OF .... OFFICERS The American Legion (Arthur Gos sett Post No. 273) in their regular meeting July 20, elected the follow- ing officers, for 1927-1928. Commander, B. H. Neely, 1st. Vice, A. P. Woodard, 2nd Vice, A. F. Terrell, Adj., L. T. Baker. SERVICE COMMITTEE: Clinton Ridden, Chairman, A. P. Holbrook, Ben. Brown, Kile McClure John Hardy. FINANCE: R. H. Banning, Chaplain, W. L. Mutcherson, Historian, Llovd Morris Sgt. at Arms, Edw. Battles. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: A. P. Woodard, W. L. Hutcherson L T. Baker, Edw. Battles, R. H. R ning, Lloyd Morris, Clinton Riddens, F. L. Crouch. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: W. L. Hutcrehson, Chr., H. G. Duke, Alfred Terrell, Otis Bass, Ed. Kemp, SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Floyd Crouch, Chr., Dr. D. R. Mc Gee, Bolsle Sneed, Lester Taylor and Floyd Porter. The Meeting Nights have been changed from the first and third Mon. to the second and fourth Tuesday Nights. The delegates to the State Convention were also elected. They are Lloyd Morris, retiring Commander; B. II. Neely, Commander elected, and W. L. Hutcherson, Chairman of the Membership Committee. Mrs. M. Noland, after a three week's stay with relatives in Oklahoma, is at home. Messra Nickelson and Nickelson of Oklahoma, are visiting in the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Noland and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bradley, 1245 Wabash, Sunday. Mr. Robert Williams, a member of the American Legion, in Muskogee, --- NOTICE! The Negro Star—For the good of the People OF THE northwest Dist Association Southwest District Association —TO CONVENE WITH THE— Second Baptist Pratt, Rev. N. J. S. and Baptist Ch Pratt, Kansas Rev. N. D. Stokes, Pastor Second Baptist Church, Pratt, Kansas Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pastor August 16 to 21, 1927 NO Enrollment Fee ..... MEAL HOURS Breakfast, 7:30 to 8:30 a. m. Dinner, 12:15 to 1:00 p. m. Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION REV. J. W. HAYES REV. N. J. STOKES REV. C. E. WOODS, PRESIDENT WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MRS. I. F. BAT MRS. R. P. PERKINS MISS ROSIE HU SUNDAY SCHOOL MRS. MAE BUCK MR. D. D. SKELTON MRS. MARY E. GRI B. Y. P. U. H MRS. CARRIE ANG V. T. WATT, VICE MISS HELEN McA GENERAL GENERAL SECRETARY GENERAL TREASURE OFFICIAL ROSTER ASSOCIATION PROPRIETARY REV. J. W. HAYES, MODERATOR R. N. J. STOKES, VICE MODERATOR ODS, PRESIDENT MINISTERS OF UNION. E AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY MRS. I. F. BATES, PRESIDENT R. R. P. PERKINSON, VICE PRESIDENT MISS ROSIE HUNT, SECRETARY SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT MRS. MAE BUCKNER, PRESIDENT R. D. D. SKELTON, VICE PRESIDENT R. MARY E. GRAYSON, SECRETARY B. Y. P. U. DEPARTMENT S. CARRIE ANDERSON, PRESIDENT R. WATT, VICE PRESIDENT S. HELEN McAFEE, SECRETARY GENERAL OFFICERS L. SECRETARY, REV. B. L. M. GENERAL TREASURER, REV. J. E. DO ASSOCIATION PROPER REV. J. W. HAYES, MODERATOR. REV. N. J. STOKES, VICE MODERATOR REV. C. E. WOODS, PRESIDENT MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT MRS. I. F. BATES, PRESIDENT MRS. R. P. PERKINSON, VICE PRESIDENT MISS ROSIE HUNT, SECRETARY SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT MRS. MAE BUCKNER, PRESIDENT MR. D. D. SKELTON, VICE PRESIDENT MRS. MARY E. GRAYSON, SECRETARY B. Y. P. U. DEPARTMENT MRS. CARRIE ANDERSON, PRESIDENT V. T. WATT, VICE PRESIDENT MISS HELEN McAFEE, SECRETARY GENERAL SECRETARY, REV. B. L. MARCHANT GENERAL TREASURER, REV. J. E. DOUGLASS 495 EVERY TROUSER 128 N. MAIN THE TROUSER IS ALL THE TOGGERY EVERY TROUSER IS ALL WOOL 128 THE TOGGERY 128 - N. MAIN N. MAIN transferred his membership to Wichita, to Arthur Gossett Post. JOHN HENRY, THE STEEL DRIVER; (Continued from page 1) grand old song known as; "John Henry." Who has not heard of John Henry, the famous Negro steel driver? The story is that he was about the most powerful steel driver that ever lived. It is said that during the building of the "Big Ben Tunnel," he competed with a steam drill, out-drilled it, but dropped dead, "with the hammer in his hand." Is this a true story, or is it just an interesting tale that Negro workmen have made up? It all sounds --- NEW FALL PATTERNS ARE NOW ON DISPLAY. Christian Church, Kansas Okees, Pastor T E S $2.50 A. ROSTER ACTION PROPER RES, MODERATOR. VICE MODERATOR MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT RES, PRESIDENT MON, VICE PRESIDENT ONT, SECRETARY L. DEPARTMENT KNER, PRESIDENT N. VICE PRESIDENT YSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT DERSON, PRESIDENT PRESIDENT FEE, SECRETARY OFFICERS REV. B. L. MARCHANT R. REV. J. E. DOUGLASS R IS ALL WOOL 128 - N. MAIN quite possible, but did it really happen? Some people who have investigated this legend say that John Henry was only a myth, an imaginary character invented by Negro steel drivers. Others say that John Henry was a real man, that he did drive against the steam drill, and that he really did beat it and drop dead with the hammer in his hand. Among those who are trying to find out the truth about John Henry is Prof. G. B. Johnson of the Universi- John Henry from all over the nation, of North Carolina. Mr. Johnson is collecting songs and stories about and later on he is going to put all of these in a book about, "John Henry." He says, "I am inclined to think that the story about John Henry is a story, but of course I would rather have definite proof that it is true. I believe that there are still many peo- NOTES ALL SIZES ALTERATIONS FREE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone No. M. 3868 Rea. Phone D. 1640-W GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY SHOP DELLA L. GREER Proprietor & Operator MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT, TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE. 1013½ E. 13th Street HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 P. M. UP STAIRS. 1013½ E. 13th St. Six years ago we opened for business in wichita and we heartily appreciate the support our friends have given us. We are now in a position to give up-to-the-minute service at low prices. OUR SPECIAL: A Complete funeral including Ground at $100.00. THE CITIZENS MORTUARY 110 W. ELM STREET Phones: Office, Mkt. 5017 Residence, Doug. 4187. B. W. CRAWFORD, Pres. MRS. E. J. BRIDGEFORTH, Sec. SEND US YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OR RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR Expert Job Printing Of All Kinds Give us a trial and boost THE NEGRO STAR Phone No. M. 3868 GOLDEN WEST DELLA L. GREEN MARCELLING, MANICURING, TOILET PREPARATION 1013½ E. 13th Street UP STAIRS. ple living who could give evidence concerning the origin of the story about John Henry, but they are growing old, and unless they speak soon we may never know whether John Henry was a man or a myth." Mr. Johnson would like to hear from anyone who knows a song about John Henry or who can tell him anything about the origin of the song. He is capically anxious to find NO CHAIN IS STRONGER THAN ITS WEAKEST LINKS. LINK YOURSELF WITH A SQUARE MAN FOR A SQUARE DEAL For Sale By CRAWFORD-CRAWFORD REALTY COMPANY 6001/2 N. Main St. Market, 3265 Never in the history of Wichita, has real-estate been offered to race men on such reasonable terms, and at such popular prices. BUY A HOME! Stop paying rent. Save from Two to Three Hundred Dollars a year by investing in a home. Teach your children economy by rearing them in their own home. Real-estate is the most sound investment known to civilization, and pays a higher rate of interest than any other investment. We are offering the following properties for sale at a sacrifice for a short period of time. Blaine Ave. 12th Blk. 5 rooms-2 lots, Gas, Electric, running water. Price $1600.00. Cash $150.00. Per mo. $20. Cleveland Ave. 10th Blk. 6 rooms, 2 lots Price 1400.00 cash. Cleveland Ave. 10th Blk. 7 rooms, Basement, corner lot, east frontage. Price $3250.00. Cash $400.00. Per mo. $25.00. Cleveland Ave. 13th Blk. 6 rooms, new hard wood floors, 2 lots. Price $3150. Cash $500.00. Per mo. $25.00. Indiana Ave. 9th Blk. 4 rooms 2 lots. Price $1800.00. Cash $150.00. Per mo. $20.00. Indiana Ave. 6th Blk. 4 rooms, semi modern. Price $1350.00. Cash $100. Per mo. $16.00. Mathewson Ave. 11th Blk. 5 rooms, inside toilet, sink in Kitchen, basement, corner lot, east frontage. Price $2000.00. Cash $100.00. Per mo. $20. Mathewson Ave. 11th Blk. 4 rooms, east frontage, hard wood floor, garage, basement. Price $2000.00. Cash $100.00. Per mo. $20.00. Will consider another small property or vacant lot in exchange for equity in either of these properties. Mathewson Ave. 6th Blk. 4 rooms. Price $1600.00. Cash $150.00. Per mo. $18.00. Will consider an automobile in exchange. Mathewson Ave. 6th Blk. 5 rooms, bath, 2 lots garage. Price $2500.00 Cash $250.00. Per mo. $25.00. Mathewson Ave. 8th Blk. 5 rooms, modern, 2 lots. Price $2350.00. Cash $200.00. Per mo. $20.00. Mathewson Ave. 10th Blk. 6 rooms, semi-modern, 11 lots, beginning at northwest corner of 9th Street, sun- ning north. Price $3250.00. Cash $500.00. Per mo. $30.00. This prop- erty is a good investment. East Murdock Ave. 13th Blk. 5 rooms, semi-modern. Price $1800.00. Cash $150.00. Per mo. $18.00. Water St. 9th Blk. one 9 room house with bath. One 5 room house with bath on good corner lot. Price $4500 Cash $500.00. Balance like rent. Water St. 8th Blk. 6 rooms east frontage, good larn. Price $3250.00. Cash $400.00. Per mo. $30.00. Water, St. 7th Blk. 6 rooms, bath. Price $2500.00. Cash $400.00. Per mo $25.00. We have about one hundred vacant lots for sale in our most popular locations. Will build a new home on any of these lots for a reasonable cash payment. NORTH END MEAT MARKET SPECIALS Plate meat. ..... 10c lb Chuck Steak.....15c lb Chuck Roast.....15c lb Sirloin and Round Steak.....25c lb Porter House Steak.....25c lb 2 for 35c Home made Sausage 18c, Lard ..... 15c lb Sliced Bacon, lb ..... 30c Neck Bones, 2 lbs. ..... 15c 1913 N. LAWRENCE AVE. Phone Market 1479 WICHITA, KANSAS. Res. Phone D. 1640-W BEAUTY SHOP Proprietor & Operator FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT, INS FOR SALE. HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 P. M. 1013½ E. 13th St. an old printed copy of the original John Henry song, and he states that he will pay a good price for such a copy. He can be addressed at Box 652, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is to be hoped that all who know anything at all about this John Henry will write to Mr. Johnson and thus help to preserve the folk songs and folk lore of the race before it is too late ait ma rst c te = Fae ne im i sr | | ‘mn. | Ta ee pe