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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE State Historical Society. W. M. TH FOR T Vol. 21. No. 13. WATCH TOWER NOTES WATCH TOWER NOTES NOTES WTN The S. S. Publishing Board is preparing to issue "The Standard Baptist Guide and Busy Pastor's Helper." It will be of great help to the officers of all departments of a Baptist Ch. WTN Our notes this week consist of quotations from four of our greatest leaders of yesterday. More and more we should study the character, cherish and emulate, the lives of our "Pathfinders." Clip and keep these sayings of our own men. Nothing can be more informing than a well-planned Echo Meeting. Every church sending delegates to the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Congress, should gather enmase to hear the report—one thousand or more echo meetings broadcast the Congress to the furtherest out-parts of our Baptist Zion. Let us have echo meetings. WTN "Those who brought this convention into being deserve great praise. It has laid the foundation of a mission work in Africa that will afford material for use of this convention for all times to come. The seed has been planted. The ripe fruit of converted souls and bright experiences of missionaries, who have suffered persecution, endured hardness, in the mildst of tears, blood, agony and death will always afford a field from which eloquent and effective appeals can be made for men, sympathy and money for the work over there."—A. R. Griggs, Pres. Foreign Mission Convention, 1893. WTN No grander subject could engage our minds than the salvation of millions in Africa, who are diving for the bread of life. We have met to think, talk, pray and give in order that the Gospel may be given to Africa, the land of our fathers."—E. K. Love, "The National Baptist Magazine," July 1896. WTN — "And so the church building where the church abides should be the grand reservoir for all the avenues and means by which humanity is to be elevated, society cherished, civilization advanced."—T. D. Miller, Pastor of Cherry Street Baptist Ch., Philadelphia, Penn. — WTN — "Our independent church government can be both a hindrance and an advantage. If we fail to use our restrained powers with the proper Bible limitations and allow our independence to be the means in the hands of corrupt men or filling our pulpits with bad material, or in the other hand permit ignorance to triumph over knowledge, drive our intelligent people from us and disgust the refined and truly moral who would cast their religious fortunes with us, we are alone to blame."—Wm. J. Simmons, D. D., Home Mission Society, Founder American Baptist National Convention, 1896. Yours in His Service. L. G. JORDAN, Historian & General Mls. Nat. Bapt. Convention. OPEN LETTER 600 Miami St. Kansas City, Kans. June 22, 1928 The Negro Star, Wichita, Kansas Editor Sims:—Accept my greetings and kindest regards to you and kindest regards to you and your family. To the office force of The Star, I commend to the Almighty God and I wish for the paper the success which is certainly should have from the people of Wichita, and the state of Kansas. From now on I shall count The Star among the group of papers which I receive weekly. I am delighted in reading the breezy columns and am especially delighted because of the attention to religious work. May I express to the readers of this paper in the city of Wichita, who attended the City-Wide Revival, beginning with Dr. W. C. Conwell and concluding with the last man, woman or child in the world who in any-way heard from or were present at this meeting, that I constantly hope, and present you before the Throne of God. Blessings be upon you all. Sincerely. (REV.) T. B. O'VILLE. PAGEANT SCORED PAGEANT SCORED Under direction of Mrs. T. W. Fines, a very successful pageant was presented at Roosevelt Auditorium last Thursday evening. It represented the Kings Wedding and the Bride was the girl who raised the highest amount of money. There were six brides working to marry the King, Mrs. Ida Ballance was the winner. The six different brides, with their attendants were in different costumes, all of which were designed and made by Mrs. Fines with the assistance of Mrs. M. Carr. The herald was James Cowan, who blew the trumpet, announcing the coming of a new group, seeking favor of the King. The solitaries were at their best. A very appreciative audience witnessed the affair and went away very well pleased. WHERE TO START TO REDUCE CRIME WHERE TO START TO REDUCE CRIME (Industrial News Bureau) More than two years has been spent in completing the first compilation ever made of existing state criminal laws governing arrests, preliminary examination, ball, methods of prosecution, grand jury procedure and indictment, by Dean William E. Mikel and Professor Edwin R. Keedy, of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. It is revealed that State laws relating to indictment probably are more diverse, more responsible for miscarriage of just cee and more generally in need of reform than any other single group of laws governing procedure in criminal cases. The compilation illustrates strikingly the multiplicity of criminal laws in the various states and emphasizes the necessity for a uniform code. Attention is again focussed by this work on the fact that simplification and clarification of the law and elimination of technicalities in criminal procedure are objectives that must be attained, before delays incident to criminal procedure can be reduced to a minimum and justice expedited. Kans, Vocational School Dr. E. L. Serugas has just returned from a week's stay in Junction City, where he attended an Association meeting and did some very effective extension work for the Kansas Vocational School. Everybody at the school is now looking forward to Summer School, July 2 to 12. This, Institute is now well established for Christian workers throughout the State of Kans. The daily schedule, with teachers are as follows: Dean E. L. Scruggs—Bible Doctrine, Pastoral Theology. Mrs. Lottie Hayes—Church School, Methods and Organization. Prof. H. T. Sima—B. Y. P. U. Organization and Teaching Methods. Mrs. C. Richardson—Missionary Beginning and Progress. Rev. Dr. J. W. Hayes—Early Church History and Homilies. Rev. B. L. Marchant—Bible Study by Books. Mrs. Dorothy Slims-Bronson—Church Music. Mrs. Anna L. M. Scruggs, Registrar, Evening services or twilight services will cover many various topics and speakers. Among these are: "An Adequate Conception of God," Rev. J. W. Hayes. "The Place of Religion in Modern Life," Rev. J. R. Richardson, D. D. "The Christian Social Order," Speaker selected. "Race Relationships," President, C. Richardson. Lecture, by Dr: J. T. Crawford. This school has, during the last 5 years, rendered great service to Christian Education in the State of Kansas. President Richardson is making the following itinerary in the interest of the school, for the week of July 24 to 30: June 24, Paola, June 24, Parsons June 25, Pittsburgh June 26 Ft. Scott June 27, Chanute June 28, Cherryvale June 29, Independence, Kansas. THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO. A CALL TO SERVICE It is a man's ministry to men, saving men's lives with their souls, and saving for Christ-like service. It is a man's method of work with men, making men helped responsible for helping their fellows. It is a man's interpretation of Christianity to men, in terms of Christian manhood. It is a man's challenge to the hidden talent in men. talent in men, discovering latent leadership in the Church, and mightly reinforcing the ministry. It is a man's program of work for men, proposing the humanly impossible task and driving men to prayer to accomplish it. It pays a man's wages for winning men, the rest and stress of the game, the joy of achievement and the worth of the prize. It is a call to the man of business capacity to subordinate business to religion, and multiply himself by thousands. It is a call to the man of social power to turn fellowship into comradeship, "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." It is a call to the great investment, giving a life and gaining a kingdom, and, with the kingdom, the power and glory. It is a call to the larger fellowship, broad as the fellowship of man, deep as man's need. —C. K. OBER. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 29, 1928. COMMISSIONER PHILLIPS AT VIRGINIA INSTITUTE NORFOLK, VA., June 29 (PNS) Speaking at the exercises of the Norfolk Chapter of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute Alumi Asso Clation Sunday afternoon, Commissioner Karl F. Phillips, of the Division of Conciliation in the U. S. Department of Labor, Washington, D. C., paid a high tribute to the work of the church in pointing the way for the Negro of the world out of the quagmire of ignorance and into the light of Christian citizenship. Mr. Phillips made a strong plea for the strict observance of the law claiming that the greatest possible amount of respect is held for races and persons who obey the law. He said that the teachings of the Christian church stressed this, necessity and that a real Christian would not break the laws of the land. The speaker pointed out numerous deeds of valor on the part of the American Negro which should serve as an inspiration to the generations to come to make the best use possible of their time and talents for the upholding of the race. WICHITA GARDEN CLUB WICHITA GARDEN CLUB The Carver Garden Club will hold their first annual "Cut Flower" ex- hibit, at the Mary B. Talbert Branch Y. W. C. A., Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Two prizes are being offer- ed, for the best exhibits. Mr. W. L. Hutcherson is offering Stanley Jones' new book, "Christ at the Round Table. Table. Mr. R. H. Taylor is offering either a Trellis or Flowers Box. (The contestants are limited to the members of the club. Only cut flowers, etc., are be used.) The prize offered by the Wichita Garden Club, for the best vegetable garden, will be awarded. The next meeting will be held on July 9, at the home of Mrs. Shad Jones, the president, 1005 Wabash. SOMEBITOFWIT "The World is my school, Nature my book, travel my teacher, and God my Friend." "Culture is that which remains with a man when he has forgotten all he learned" "Play the game, win if you can, lose if you must, but be a man." "Better be bent from toil than crooked avoiding it." "No man eer was glorious, who was not laborious." "When the one Great Score Comes To, Write against your name, He writes not that you won or lost, But how you played the game." "This our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in running books, sermons in stones, and good in everything." Taken from Cleveland, Red Triangle from Cleveland Red Triangle —By W. L. Hutcherson Rev. Wm. Thomas, Pastor. RUTH WHEATON, Reporter. S. S., 9:45 opened by Supt. Past quarter's review by Pastor Thomas. Morning Services at 11:15. After short devotion, Pastor delivered an excellent sermon from 1st Peter 3:18 Subject: "Jesus In Distress." Pastor Thomas, Deacon Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hinkston motored to Havana for afternoon services to participate in organizing a church there; reports a very good spiritual and successful meeting. E. Y. P. U., at 6:20, opening by the President acting C. C. C. Lesson was taught by Rev. J. S. King. Group No. 4 being absent, could not render program, time was spent studying lesson, Sister D. H. Hill teaching. Group No. 4, received banner. 8:30 Children's day exercise which was put off from 2nd Sunday, until 4th Sunday, under ausuces of the S. S. directed by Mrs. Bessie Metcalf and Miss Ethel Roberson, was very intering, short and suley. Mrs. Budee Tavlor and Son, Jr. of Topeka, are visiting at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. P. Wheaton and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Reedins 7 miles N. W. of town. Peal Middleton left Monday for Dewey, Okla., where she will spend her Summer vacation, visiting her mother, Mrs. Janie Bryant. Mrs. Mary Wickliff spent a week in Atchison, visiting her husband, Mr. Chas. Wickle, who is an employee there. She also visited a few days in Kansas City, with relatives and friends. Mrs. Florence Wheaton is better at this writing. Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. A. F. Green are doing fairly well. Mrs. Alberta Buchanan of Kansas City, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Josie Barnett and family. Miss Zella Wheaton spent the week end in Nowata, visiting friends. Pastor Thomas preached the organization sermon of the church in Havana. Sunday afternoon: his text was Neh. 4:6; subject: "Work Together." Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill and daughter of Independence, passed thru here enroute to Atlanta, Ga., being called there on account of the death of Mrs. Hill's brother. NATIONAL S. S. & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS ECHOES NATIONAL S. S. & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS ECHOES MILWAUKEE, WIS. June 26—The National Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, Rev. W. H. Jernagin, President, presiding, brought to our city many outstanding members of our race, viz. Rev. O. C. Kernwell, St. Louis, Mo., Vice President; large; Prof. H. T. Sims, Recording Secretary, Wichita, Kansas; Miss Rosa L. Brown, Assistant Recording Secretary, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. H. K. Hill, Corresponding Secretary, Miami, Fla.; Rev. S. B. Butler, Treasurer, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. D. L. Pound, Statistician, Birmingham, Ala.; Prof. E. W. D. Isaac, Jr. Music Director, Nashville Tenn.; Miss Lucy E. Campbell, Pianist, Memphis, Tenn; Prof. E. D. Pierson, Auditor, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. E. W. D. Isaac, Sr. Director, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. A. M. Townsend, Associate Director, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. L. K. Williams, President of the National Baptist Convention of America, Chicago, Ill. Dr. Woods of Virginia; and many others that grace and time will not permit, mentioned. The Congress was opened Wednesday morning with praise and song service conducted by Prof. and Dr. E. W. D. Wissac. About two hours were spent in hearing the welcome addresses, which were whole-hearted. Mayor Daniel W. Hoan said many fine things, but the greatest was, that he was welcoming the Congress to a city that was trying to carry out the Spirit of Christ. Congressman Berger let the Congress know he was fighting for human rights and shall continue fighting. He is keeping the anti-lynching bill before the house, which will make the sheriff, community, state and all persons who take part, eligible for a fine. Rev. L. B. Holzier spoke in the absence of Rev. R. A. McMillen. Wonderful were the words from the pastors of Emanuel and Montana Presbyterian Churches; Mr. S. P. Gross of Mt. Zilon Baptist Church; Mr. Robt Turnley, Mrs. Etta Jones, Atty. Geo. H. DeReef, Mrs. J. Harvey Kern, Rev. J. T. Cochran, pastor of C. M. E. Church; Mrs. Grace Brown, Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of Calvary Bapt. Church; Mrs. Clark C. Montgomery, Rev. L. T. Clay, Detroit, Mich., responded in an eloquent manner. Lovely solo by Mrs. J. K. Moore, Rev. J. C. Austin delivered a strong sermon from the subject, "What Think Ye of Christ?" Every Address delivered by the special lecturers, were well prepared. As scholars and teachers, Rev. J. T. Brown, Nashville; Revs. W. H. Moses, N. Y.; C. A. Ward, Boston; C. L. Fisher, Birmingham; L. R. W. Johnson, S. N. Vass, O. C. Maxwell P. James Bryant, T. Hutchins, proved the worth to the Denomination; also Rev. T. L. Ballou. Every sermon was thoughtful, spiritual and eloquent. Introductory Sermon by Rev. J. C. Austin, Chicago: Educational Sermon, Rev. M. A. Talley, Homestead, Pa.; Doctrinal Sermon by Rev. J. H. Thomas, Winston-Salem; Missionary Sermon, by Rev. R. A. Mavley, Momer, La. The Departmental Work and Demonstrations were educational and inspiring, viz: Cradle Roll by Mrs. R. T. Sims, Canton, Miss.; Mrs. A. A. Cosey, Associate Assistant; and Mrs. Elizabeth Walker. Toneka: Junior B. Y. P. U. Mrs. H. K. Hill, Miaml, Fl. Adults, by Prof. J. H. Moore of Marshall, Tex.; Beginners, by Mrs. Willa A. Townsend, Mrs. Bertha T. Callery, Assistant; Primary, by L. U. C. Ellington, Leader; Mrs. Allie Taylor, Assistant; Junior by Mrs. M. J. Cooper, Leader, Mrs. Lena L. Cable, Assistant; Cadet, by Hon. John L. Webb, Leader; Intermediate, by Mrs. C. B. McQueen, Leader, Mrs. Julia Humphrey, Assistant; Senior, by Prof. C. F. Graves, Leader, Miss Sarah E. Miner, Assistant; Young People, by Prof. J. M. H. Creed, Leader, Mrs. Rosie Pitt-Blens, Assistant; Home, by Mrs. M. J. Brockway, Leader, Mrs. S. C. Williams, Assistant; Superintendents, by Atty. Chas M. Robertson, Leader, Mr. J. W. Hunter, Assistant; Mrs. C. M. Davy; Blackboard Illustrator; Presidents, by Rev. J. J. Overtreet, Leader, Mr. J. D. Smith, Assistant; Senior B. Y. P. U. by Mr. Wm. R. Williams, Leader, Mr. James E. Gayles, Assistant; Social B. Y. P. U., Mrs. W. L. Gholston, Leader, Mr. H. J. Ford, Assistant. In the Departments, special topics were assigned to the best talent throughout the United States and the prepared special paper, which were exceedingly good. The Annual Address was delivered by Rev. B. F. McWilliams, President Ohio Bantist General Association, Toledo, Ohio. On Account of the rush to the World Alliance, the meeting was closed at 12 a.m. Sunday and most of the leader left for Toronto, Canada. Thus passed into history a great Congress. GRAVES PARK 7 Miles out on E, 29th, at Hills Farm For further information— CALL D-1895-M THE FEDERAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN AMERICA National Officers, 612 United Charities Building, 105 East 22nd St. New York. (Com. on Church and Race Relations) My dear Aur. Hutcherson; The seventh annual observance of Race Relations Sunday, comes Feb. 10, 1929. Through the active cooperation of thousands of local churches and their auxilaries, of Home Mission Boards, Y. M. C. A.'s and Y. W. C. A.'s this day has been increasingly observed. Problems of relations between the white and Negro people grows more pressing upon the churches year by year. A recent report on American Indians disclosed conditions which should-ovourse the Christians. The Mexit-cans are increasing in numbers in the West and Southwest. Other racial groups in America present problems for mutual attention. On Race Relation Sunday each year ministers have exchanged pulpits. In Chicago last Feb. more than forty exchanges took place. Speakers, choirs and visiting delegations have passed between churches and other organizations. Other things have been done by local interacial groups to increase friendly interacial contracts. Thousands of educational leaflets and pamphlets have been disturbed. Interacial study groups have sought better understanding. Groups of white and Negro churches' women have met in committee and other meetings to deal with common problems. Our call to Penitence and Prayer about lynching was widely observed through the churches last February. During the first four months of this year there was no victim of mob in America, the first time for so long a period in the history of evil. In the following six weeks, five persons were killed by mobs, one white woman and four Negro men; one of these burned in the presence of women and children. Can Christians be silent? In order that you plan for the day, we are sending this early announcement. Our Church Women's Committee on Race Relations urges women and young people's organizations to arrange for discussions of race problems the week preceding Race. Relation Sunday. Programs should include participation by the children. A bulletin of information and suggestions will be ready in the fall. We desire very much any suggestion out of your experience that might be included in it. Please bring this matter before your church and any other interested group, that plans may be begun early. Please write soon if you have any suggestions. Yours cordially, W. L. Hutcherson, Y. M. C. A. 502 N. Water St. Wichita, Kansas. Mowatts Cantain W. L. Hutcherson, Executive Secretary, Water Stree Branch Y, M. C. A. A., has been invited by the Southwestern Y. M. C. A. Summer School, to come to Hollister, Mo. to address the school, and conduct the pageant on World Brotherhood; and the Fire of International Friendship. This school includes the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. This is the first time a Negro has ever been invited to Hollister, either as a student or to appear upon the program. It is a fine recognition of the splendid leadership and service of Secretary Hutcherson, and the high esteem in which he is held among the men of his vocation, of both races. Five Cents Per Cop> LAWS ENDANGER LIBERTY (Industrial News Bureau) T. R. Preston, President of the American Bankers' Association, sounds a warning that the entire structure of American democracy is tottering toward disaster because of a desire of legislators to pass laws and create illimitable government bureaus. "In the 140 years since the American Constitution was written, this government has enacted more laws than all the rest of the civilized world combined since the birth of Christ," he said. "New ones are proposed at the rate of 25,000 a year and about 13 per cent of these get on the statute books. It would take a man working eight hours a day, seven years to read all the laws enacted last year. Yet ignorance of the law is no excuse." "Courts are being so congested with cases that the District Attorney in New York estimates that if every defendant should demand a jury trial the calendars there would be 500 years behind in four years. "Americans will go to war and give their life's blood for liberty, then turn arount and enact laws depriving themselves of all liberty." Independence Notes MAPLE STREET BAPT. CHURCH REV. CHAS. TEAL. PASTOR. We were wonderfully blessed with good weather last Sunday, which enabled us to attend the services. Sunday School at 9:30 with Sister Wilda Vanderford and the officers at their places of duty. Lesson taught by teachers. Review by Supt. Sister W. G. Proctor. In our airship race, the cradle Roll took 1st place, with the Men's Bible Class in a close 2nd. This credit goes to the beloved teacher of the Cradle Roll, Mrs. Charles Richardson and her faithful helpers. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. After devotional services, the pastor brought an inspiring sermon, especially the young people; on our having a vision. Junior B. Y. P. U. met at 5 o'clock and Faithful Guide reports a good meeting. Senior Union at 6:30 by Pres. Bro. Chas. Johnson. Group No. 1 did not render the program, but we were favored with a selection from the "Southern Wonder Quartet, which is to appear in recital at the church on Wednesday night June 27. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Devotion by Senior Choir. The Pastor preached another forceful sermon. Mr. Geo. Tucker of Parsons was Mr. Geo. Tucker of Parsons, was a visitor during E. Y. P. U. Period. Osawatomie Doings Sunday School at Ebenezer Baptist Church, was good. Teacher of Class No. 4, was absent and Mrs. Sam Reed, Supt. taught that class. Mrs. Richards taught Class No. 2. Visitors were Clyde Crump, and Wilson of Ottawa. A few remarks by Clyde, which were very good. Lesson Review by Mrs. Percy Burton, who carried us through the whole of the quarter, giving much light on same. Remarks by Supt. At 11:30 a. m., Mission Circle had charge of service; Mrs. Rosa Jackson, presiding. Opening song by Mrs. Anna Draper; sentence prayers. Lesson taught by the Pres. Lesson Topic, fully discussed. Comments by Mrs. Lineal, Bro. Ed Williams, Ss. Anna Draper and Deacon Chas. Sherfield. All enjoyed the Mission Lesson. Mrs. Percy Burton, visitor, took active part in the lesson. B. Y. P. U., at 6:30 p. m., Pres., in charge. Quite a few young people were in attendance. Night Service were good; Deacon Elliah in charge of Prayer Service. Rev. M. J. Jackson preached a short sermon which seemed to be enjoyed. Mrs. Susan Keran is much improved. Mrs. Leath Smith has been one among the ladies who cared for her while sick. Mrs. Susie Williams and Mrs. Neda Floyd called on her last Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Henderson., Mamle McCray and Rosa Jackson were guests of Mrs. Annie Chism, after service, last Sunday. Mrs. Emma Clay of Paola, and Mrs. Rosa Jackson, city, were dinner guests of Mrs. Henderson, Sunday. Mrs. McCrary was a caller at the home of Mrs. Jackson, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ellijah Smith called on Mrs. Ida Smith, Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruth Reed was a caller at the home of Mrs. Percy Burton, visiting Miss Richards Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Moore is at home a few days with her daughter, Miss Clara Moore on E. Mill St. Rev. M. J. Jackson and Deacon Ellijah Smith visited Olivet Baptist Church, last Sunday, in Paola, Rev. J, A. Rucker, Pastor. Those visiting Mrs. Kern in the late afternoon. Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Sam Reed, Mrs. Ada Carter and little Vivian and also Mrs. Bill Adams. Miss Helen Monroe spent a few hours with Miss Ruth Reed in the late afternoon of Sunday. ‘the Negro Star—or the good of the People ° tT p> Meme ot ae OF we me me OT Topeka News Notes ANs1UCH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev, A. L. Branch, Pastor, VIVIAN DUKES, Reporter. Monday evening, June 18, Busy Bee Club and Mission Circle No. 2 met at the home of J, Jobnson on Monroe St. These Two Presidents and their members oftimes hold a jgint mesting and have real enJoye- le meetings. Attendance was large. and many visitors present. Sunday service was well attended. 8. 8, opened at 9:30; attendance was great, Our Supt, Bro, P, H. Hunter, who just arrived from the National B, Y. P, U, and 8, School Congress, in Milwaukee, brought an excellent report of the Congress to both de partments, He re, two blackboard demonstrations, Sunday, one to each auxiliary} which proved eo much, to all of the hearers. At 21 o'clock Pastor brought an excellent message, ‘At 8 o'clock, {n our Union service we were well’ blessed with a very large | membership prezent from many of the churches, and a number of the pastors, who preached quartet rermons, Pastors and members ral- led to good amount of finance. The meetings are found to be very inspl- ting to all the attendants. 6°20 B, ¥. P. U. was called to or- der by Vice Pres. Mrs, J. W. Bryant. Very interesting lesson and was 50 plainly demonstrated in blackboard form by Supt. Hunter. True and Tried group was in charge of pro- fram, and won banner for finance, amount $2.50. This group {s to be complimented very much, j Pastor preached a soul stirring sermon at evening service. Emporia Hearings 8T, JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. V. L. Danzy, Pastor Sones Sth Eeve GD. Pratt ‘usual hour with Rev. G. D. Pratt, presiding. Review by Rev. Pratt, was very interesting. Christens Banks, Sec., gave her report on the State Sunday School Convention, it was an inspiration to all. ‘Ab 11 a, nt, after song service by the Junior Choir, Pastor chose for Hs text, Pil, 3:10: subjects, “Fel lowship and Suffering;” from whieh a wonderful message was delivered. At 7:30, the B. Y, P. U., was open. ed by President, Sister Lucille Ross. She gave her report on the State B. YP, U. Convention, which was good Our District President Bro. O. D. Gary was with us and gave us some encouraging remarks. We are al- ways glad to have him with us, Oth- er visitors were Miss Edith Beil; and Messra Bud and Bruce Gary of Ab- iene. We were very glad. to have them with us and hope they will come again, ‘At 8:30 p, m4 Pastor chose for text, Heb. 11:8; subject, “Faith,” ‘The Holy Spirit was present all d8y, Last Tuesday nite, Rev. Elias of Pittsburg, was present and gave us Zome encouraging | remarks. Club No. 1 met wit ister Ashley; Club NL 3 met with Sister Grider; Clab No, 8 met with Sister Grider; Club delicious luncheon was served. Quite a few were present, Senior Mission met at the church; Junior Micsion met at the home of Sister Cordyla Young, Goodly num- ber present. ‘Mrs. Minnie Douglass of Topeka, was a visitor in the city. Mr. Frank Evans has returned home from Chicago. ‘The Kansas Colored Men's Re- Byblican “League, and the Colored Women’s Better Government League of Kansas will meet in Mt. Olive Methodist Church, two days of this ‘week, The meetings will begin on Wednesday, morning and will con- tinue thru Thuraday afternoon, C. Mi, James, Kansas City, Kansas is President ‘of the Men’s League and Mra, Ella Rolling, Topeka. heads the ‘women’s organization, The out-of- town members attending these meet- foea will be guests of the Emporia Cltlzenship Cluy of Colored Women, CORDYLA E, YOUNG, Rep. OTTAWA IDEAS Bethany Baptist 8. S. opened at the usual hour with a fair attendance. The review was conducted by Rev. Favora, ‘At the 21 o'clock service, Pastor Favors selected for his text 2nd Cor, 4:5 and at the 8 o'clock service, 2nd Cor, 4:6. "At 2:50 p. m, the Masonic order Yeld services in” commemoration of St John’s Day. The sermon was ‘preached by Rev, Favors, pene eta Cea wth Group 2 in charge of the program. ‘The Annual 8. 82 picnic will be piven Fesaay, June 25th. “The public 3 invited. Mise Martha McBrier will enter. tain the Sr. Mission Circle, Thurs- day. afternoon, The Jr. Circle will have an enter- talpment, Friday night, ‘A number of young’ people are planning to leave Monday, for To- eka, to attend Summer School, ‘Sgt and Mrs. Saddler of Oakland, Calif, have been guests at the home of Rev, aand Mrs, Favors, the past week. "Mrs, Saddier {0 8 sister of Rev. Favors, Messrs Fred Lewis and Claude Ed- wards visited Theron Stovall in Kan- wos City, last week, Chiford Spottaville spent the week end with relatives in Garnett, —s———— PRESIDENT OF FOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST 8, 8. CONVENTION. PRES, REV, A. L. GARDNER (Continued from last week) question of a few hours 80 to speak, Time would fall me, to speak of the Radio one of the great wonders of the world, ‘This meeting marks the close of another Convention year; I feel quite confident that you have grown in knowledge, you have reached an- other standard. Since we met in thu | trict. Sedan, is* a wonderful Mtl city, some of our most dependable workers for the Master, live at thi place. Please allow me to remini you of the fact, that we as workers for the Master, are confronted with some of the most complex church problems, that have ever been pre tented to any ont of leaders, alnce te orgapization of the church. Ev- ery church in our District nas puss. e1 through the greatest financia. strain in its history, we have experi. enced a greater falling irf, and hive seen less interest manifested in the work, Brethren, let us not despair, because the work {s the Lord's and it must go on. Are we going to fau the Master? Let us answer no, and take freah courage, and remember, that if God is for us, no oe can harm us. We need united efforts, in order to reach the goal that is before us, The Sunday Schools of our District, havo a tremendous task befora them, their lives are to be lived, and the work is to be done, in the midst of mot amazing e.vilization, wiaose tendencies are perilous to Christ an ity, as were ever Germany to Eng- land. We are living in an age of | preparedness, and sometimes I think the demand {s greater than the sup- ply. I pray God that that the Sun- day Schools, in Southeastern, will use the passion for preparedness, ‘hich is in the alr, to mobilize their forces, and fit themselves for their battles, We as leaders in Southeas- tern, have some very grave church problems confronting us. In many places in the District, we find that the house of the Lord, is neglected and forsaken; Brethren, are we-go- ing to contince to set at east in in Zion, in the face of these condl- tions? Why not rise up hke great champions for God, and like fearless soldiers, and say to the workers In every section of the District, Awake awake, put on thy beautiful Gar- ment © Jerusalem, Heaven would rejoice, if she could hear more than one thousand five hundred conse- crated workera saying, For Zion's sake, I will not hold my peace, and | for Jerusalem's sake will not I rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salve~ ton thereof as a lamp that burneth, | We are confronted with the indus-’ triat problem in our District, this is among one of the gravest problems. of the church. More than six of our churches, some of which at one time, could truthfully sing the song— “Count On Me,” but for the past three years, the industrial problem, has almost put them out of commis- sion, Some of them, seemed to have folded up their tents and lowered the flag of the Lowly Nazerene. I hope that every clturch, will unfurl the banner of King Emanuel, that the world may know, that we believe in One Lord, One Faith, One Bay Hem. ‘The political problem, is the next important one. We as leaders of the people, have been, severely guteaed for taking a part in poli- fre. Every pastor should be prepar- ed to advise his people how best to cast thelr votes, Should he ‘fail to inform them, we know that he has not kept abreast with the time, and I feel that he bas fallen short of his calling, because the wisest man of righteous are in authority, the peo- ple rejoice.” We know that right- cous men, must advocate a righteous cause, SOCIAL PROBLEM. ‘The social problem 1s a very grave matter. Every one of our modern day societies, need purifica- tion, and this great and important task, of penileg: the social world, must be done by the church. Are we going to continue to use teachers in our Sunday Schools, who frequent the dancing pavillion, or ere we go- ing to take a firm stand against it? Every church in this District, anould take a firm stand against card play- ingsand dancing. ach of us should remember, only these above, can help those below. The Sunday School, is the most Important auxiliary in the church, it seeks to enlist everybody. The Sinday Schoo! sims to win the unconverted to Christ, Brethren, it ship of the world, is thinking and isa day of large things, the leaaer- acting in larger terms than ever be- fore, We should organize oursclves | into a great Co-operation for the good of the cause. One eminent writer has well said, the word of Co-operation means,’ the combined actions of a number of persons. The word co-operation {s of vast impor- tance, and is far-reaching, it touches every phase of human, life, and te the impregnable foundation, upon which "great nations. build thelr sina cbeg AE vinkctgystd” Bieta Wimaage + © 2 the ad Me ele eP 6 wd ag a race, have had to face tne crisis Almost withoat any protection, bu many of them, who were trusting th Unerring Guide of Providence, hav reached the goal. The Negro ha: faced the difficulties ike « man, he has made good, and is atill making Food in many places, Tie has beer denied the rights of an Americar citizen, the other races setting asid the 24th Amendment of the Uonsti tution of the United States, and tub fect to the feriediction thereof, are Citizens of the United States, and the States wherein they resiae, No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privi when Ui sminuupities o4 citizens of the United States, nor snail any State deprive any ‘person of life liberty, or property, without a due Process ef law, nor deny any person within its jurisdiction te equal pro- tection of law. No nation in the world has responded more readily to the call of his country, than tne Negro, He, not only answered the country’s call in 1890, but reaponded readily in 1917, When President Wilson signed ‘the Joint, resolution, April the 8, 1927, passed by the Sen- ate, and tne House of hepresenta- tives, tne Negro expressed his wil. lngness, to ught in defense of Old Glory, Many of the Negroes enlist- ed as volunteers, and they marched side by side with his white comrade, the Negro soldiers, renaered some ot the most valuable service in the war. He was fighting to protect Old Glo- 1y and to make this country safe for democracy, He expected to return to his native land and find things moie favoradl for the Negro Kae. aut to as Very great surpiise, they have teen burney, alive, snot wows txe Wild anuurals, ther homes have been Luinedyana innocent women anc children have been put to deatn. \snen the rreaident prociaimed the war, Congress voted $7,010,000,000, ‘The’ Negro bought Liberty Honds, as freely aa the money kings of this country, When Germany had threat- ened to conquer the world, and this great Hepublic in- which we are now ave Was involved, the southern white man told the Negro that he was a citizen of the Unived States of America, Mut toe scene soon chang- ea when the war was over, then the quest.on arose among the wine peu- pt in poutn ard in otaer sections of Uns country, as to what they would do witn the Negro when he returned trom *no 1.0ns land,” of tie battle- weds Gs France, in the mist ot severest jcswecutions, Le is still loy- Ul to Mat Wuwegs evil muse Bex now ice that he wes o gicat out standing caracter in Uncle Sam's army. w--9f tayhere, that the arm 0. King Emancel, is greeter than the amues ol ue d midi uur great Commander that is leading these forces, has waged a bitter nght against sin and saten, and we can hear Him ealling for voluntecra, Isa, 6:8, “I heard the voice of the Lord saying, whom shall 1 send, and whe wil go Jor ust” ‘tbe workers irom from every section of Southeastern, should answer like Isaiah, “Here am I, send me.” "| To the pestors and workers of our convention, let us litt up our eyes and look on the fielas, for tney ir white already to harvest. The only thing that I can say, I have done the Lest I could. Whether I am elccic. to succeed myself or, another is elected in my place, I mean to stay with the Cause of Christ until we ean bear our Great Commanuer say- ing, the Lattiets fought, tne victory s won, enter thy da.ters Joy, As I'am nearing the close of this edaress, { cannot refrain from say- Ing to the leaders of Southeasten, et us not forget about our summer sehool at Topeka, in July, Workers from every section of the District should take aavantage of the oppor- nity and attend summer school. May I say, that every loyal citizen n the grand old state of Kansas, should pay your tax so you will be n position to vote in the forthcom- ng election? We will receive recog- nition from the other races, only as ve may place Ourselves in @ position © protect our interest at the polls: et us take fresh courage and blend jur torces together for the greatest year’s work in the history of the STATE CONVENTION OTe OT ee na SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Thursday morning Session chang- ed the scene and the $%th Annual Session of the State S, S, Convention with Prof. H. I. Monroe, President, atlas, went into session. Kaw alley Messengers assisted by direc- tress, Miss Helen Battles, Kansas City, led devotion. President, in his opening remarks laid his platform for a great session. He at once ap- pointed # number of committees and gave them time to work. “The Mas- ter Teacher,” by Dean E. Le Scruggy D. D,, was masterpiece. The troductory Sermon vy tev. M. J. Smith, was real food for the soul. In this session the Secretary made ber Fepogg and the Convention. de- terred it! hear the Treasurer's. ‘The afternoon session had a spir- tual Legiznirg from the devotional period led by Neoshe messengers he address on “Teachers’ Truining” by Mrs. Mae Buckner, Pratt, Supt. of Teachers’ Training Department, was a high mark in thought, pre- paration and delivery, She proved that she was authority along. this Hine, 80 minutes weie spent in de- patimental meetings with the fol eee efficient workers beading each department:—Cradle Roll and Beginners, Mra. Pisbeah Kansas City; Primaries, Mrs. Pauline Wil- ton, Ottawa; Juniors, Mrs. W. H. Young, of Topeka, Intermendiates, Mrs. Beasle Branch, Topeha; Sen- iors, Mrs, T.T. Addison, Coffeyville; Young People, Mrs. Love, Kansas Citys” Adults, Sirs, Maude Curtis, Abilene; Home Department, Mra, H. H. Chiles, ropekst Supts, Rev. D, 4. Crawford, Hutchinson, "The Eau- cational Bermon hy Rev. 8. A, Wil- Hama, Cofteywile, brought, many ex- pressions frem stirred hearts for more religious education, Evening Session was spicitualiz- ed during the devotional period by Southwestern messengers, Music for ‘tne evening was furnished by Salina dunlor Cuoir, Prepared Welcome Addresses were delivered by Hon. J. \. Sayers, Hill Cry sor Smoky Hill Dist.s City Mayor, W. IH, Thompson, Junction City, Chamber, Commerce; Mr. J, V. Hsmpbrey, dr. President, Chamber of mmerce, Junction Citys Ministerial Alhance; Kev. R. F, F, Richeter, President of Minis- terfal Alliance, Junction City; Sun- day School & B. ¥, P, U. Mr. Peter tiamim, President, of tnd Baptist Church, ‘Junction City. In the Re- sponse, Rev, A, L, Gardner, a large scope was covered and much infor- mation given. All enjoyed the vo- cal solo by Miss LaVerne Keesee, of Etleworth. Pres. Monroe's Annual Address was exceedingly good, Fiiday Mornng, Devotional period was a spiritucl treat, After l’res, made his remarks, much business was transacted. Election of officers was quietly done, using the same as (Continued on page four.) os Missionary Baptist State Convention Apportionment Plan Adopted at the State Meeting at Topeka, October 4-9, 1927 TO THR CHURCH AND PASTOR: My Dear Co-laborerss At the annual session of our State Convention held at Topeka, Oct. 4-0, 1927, the Convention adoped th more modern plan for carrying for ward our Missionary and Education- al work (both Home and Forelen} and in fact for carrying forward al our Convention obligations. ‘Our plan calls for $10,000 annual- Iy,,, The plan adopted at the Conren. mwas that $0,700.00 be apportion- $2 diteellz to the Churehes and the balance of the $10,000 to the Con ventions of the State and District Astociations and Auziliaries. The amount apportioned to the Charches to be paid monthly or quarterly to the State office, the monthly or quarterly plan prefera- able because the State obligations are due monthly. | 4 For instance, if 28 churches give $5.00 each monthly, 1t menr $125.00, and 25 churches give $3.00 each monthly it means $75.00, and 45 churches give $2.00 each monthly, {& means $160.00, This would give the Convention $350.00 to meet her regular monthly obligations and money to apply on Nationa] Conven- tion requirements, neki, vou, Brother Pastor and of, cers give this your hearty suppo The Pastor, as Gods Kerevan, Please read this letter to the Church and lad them forth in this much needed and butiness-like plan for our Con- vention, This plan was presented to the Ministers at the last Board Meetings ‘and the amount for each of the Churches of $6,700.00 was suggested ang, accepted, e amount for your Church ts in the following list, Please let us know the manner in which you will meet the request, We pray it will be the monthly regular plan, Please send something, be- ginning this month, an pray fo. our sok as the jasionary Pastors must carry on nd the educational work must not neglected. ‘We are the Lord's and the work ia His command. He will make pos- sible ff we only trust Him. ‘TRis adopted at our State Con- vention, a sensfon at Topeka, Oct. 4 , ‘With much prayer and supplica- tlon we are very respectfully, ‘W.A. BOWREN, D. D. Pres. A. W. ROSS, Executive Sec'y, and Supt. of Missions. Who will be frst to enlist ana Monthly Regular? KAW VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P.O, Yearly 1, 1st Baptist, K, C.'K..... $25000 2 Metropolitan, K. C.K... 250.00 8. Walnut Boulevard, K. G. K. 200.00 4; Bth St, Tabernacle, K; C, K_250.00 5. Pleasant Green, K. C. K_~ 100.00 6. King Solomon, K. C, K.—.. 175.00 7, Mt. Zion, K. C.K 175.00 8, Stranger's Rest, KG. K. 175.00 9, Mt, Olive, K. CG. K.... 10000 10, Shitot, Topeka. 200.00 “AL, Galvary, Topeka.--.--. 200.00 ‘12; Mt, Carmel, Topeka 100.00 1S. 2nd Baptist, No, Topeka.— 16000 14, Antioch, Topeka... 150.00 15, New Mt: Zion, Topeka... 50.00 16. East Hill Mt. Zion, Topeka , 1500 17, True Vine, Topeka nn 15.00 12, 9th Street,’ Lawrence... 100 00 19. 2nd Baptist, No. Lawrence... 75.00 20. Holy Grove, Lawrence... 1000 21. Pleasant Valley, Ronedale.. 50.00 22! Ist Baptist, Eudora. ....... 2500 22, Mt, Olive So. Park. K.G. K, 15.00 24, Jerusalem, K. C, K, Wn. 10.00 25. Gethsemane, Edwardavilie, 20.00 26, Ist Baptist, Tecumseh... 5.00 27, 2nd Baptist, Argentine... 25.00 28, Antloch, Ke’. Keennwene— 1800 29, 2nd Bapt. Bonner Springs 75.00 $0, Ist Baptist, Quindaro_.. ... 20.00 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CRURCHES Churches P.O.” Yearly 1, Ebenezer, Atchison... $200 00 2, Mt, Olive, Atchison... 100 00 3. ME Zion, Atchison. 100 00 4. St, Paul, Atchison 01. 16 00 5: Independent, Leavenworth 200 00 6. Ant Baptist, "Leavenworth. 16000 7, Sunflower, Leavenworth... 7500 8, Mt, Zion, ‘Wathena....---- 6000 9: 2nd Baptlat, Hiawatha... 5000 10, 2nd Baptist, Horton... 5000 11, 2nd Baptist, Holton. 80.00 12, 2nd Baptist, Tonganoxie.. 20.00 18. 2nd Baptist, Frankfort... 10.00 14. Ist Baptist, Ellmont ... 50.00 16, Ist Baptist, Valley Falls. 200 17, 1st Bantist, Oskolooas ...... 3.00 SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P.O, Yearly 1 Calvary, Coffeyville 175.00 2, Sardis, ‘Cofteyville ———— 125.00 8. St. John, Cofferville———--_ 20.00 4. New Hope, Parsons. 155.00 5. Macedonia, Parsons 80.00, 4. Mt, Hebron, Pittsburg... 126.00 ' 1. New Hope, Pittsburg. 60.00 .. Maple Street, Independence 12590 | ROOFING! How Is Your Roof? ESTIMATES FREE! THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. - “EVERYTHIKG FOR THE BUILDER” 1945 N. Liwrence Mkt, £897 as AES EH | SE EE in a MiNi . b A Man ) i ufact F if ure! i | 4 seid r of H C ; ation: ind : 4 hy 8 and Ti nets RK . ‘oilet “ACG ofa : & fi icles. a t ye ii eA ext t Avy di 8 : RN Be ee | : . ie die TIO: oe Ae ee iD e Me ac = i ’ wi of Team E i S a eae i i PROMPT : = 4 Hse rer foram ae a =a . MR a. — i uy apresomaees i (4 MME. F you cs : | . To ata eer Nee | 3 t i i : : J CL IVERE! es i <i TO Yol # wii vera NSAS. cexvexvenrenemcnenrenee ttt ws 10, Bethlehem, Sedatomn--. 50.00 11. Bethlehem, Cherryvale— 1000) tk End pepe Gawpom— $809 be aptist, Oswego... 44; 2nd Baptist, Girard. 75.00 28. St. John, Crowsburg—-=- 50.00 16. 31t. Hebron, Yale... 35.00 17, Mt Erle, Cherokee 36.00 18, St. John, Welt City————~ 50.00 19. Mt. Zion, Galena. $5.00 20, Mt Olive, Baxter Springs,125.00 NEOSHO VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P.0. Yearly 1, Shiloh, Fort. Scott swmnnnu $150.00 2. Mt, Zion, Fort Scott—-~ 76.00 3. Bethany, Ottawa. 160.00 4. New Hope, Chanute———. 160.00 5. Olivety Palmers noone 75.09 6. Ebenezer, Osawatomie— 60.00 7. 2nd Baptist, Hilladale.. 30.00 8. Vopular Grove, Humbolt.. 25.00 9. 2nd Baptist, Olathe....-= 60.00 10. 2nd Baptist, Tola—_-. 50.00 11, 2nd Baptist, Garnett. 20.00 12, 2nd Baptist, Burlington... 16.00 13, 2nd Baptist, Lacygne..... 5.00 14. 2nd Baptist, Mound Cityz- 5.00 18, Zod Baptist, Baldwin... 2.00 SMOKY HILL RIVER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P.O. Yearly 1, St, Jobin, Sallnternecmevone $197.50 2. 2nd Baptist, Junction City. 100.00 3. Mt, Zion, Abilene n-ne 76.00 4. Pilgrim,” Manhattan soos 75.00 5. St. James, Emporia. 100.00 %. 2nd Baptist, Strong City. 10.00 7, 2nd Baptist, Ellsworth... 6000 8. 2nd Baptiss, Russell.--- 10.00 9, Shitch, Herrington... 18.00 10, Ast Boptist, Eskridge-——- 10.00 ‘AL, Ast Baptist, Eskridge.--- 10.00 11; Ist Baptist, Paxico..-. 10.00 12, Lake Providence, Bilis. 16.00 13 Mt Zion, Dunia ———-— 15.00 14. Wimbly Chapel Osage City 16.00 15, 2nd Baptist, Hull City... 20.00 16. 2nd Baptlat, Nicodemus —— 60.00 SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT ‘ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churehes P.O. Yearly 1, Calvary, Wichita... §250,00 2. New Hope, Wichita. 128.00 3. St. Mary's, Wiehita........ 150.00 4, Tabernacle, Wichita... 20.00 5: 2nd Baptiat, Hutchinson. 75.00 6. 2nd Baptist, Pratt. 75.00 7 2nd Baptist, New an... 100.00 8 2nd Baptist, Wintield..-. 75.00 9. 2nd Baptist, Eldorado. 40.00 10. Pilgrim, Arkansas City... 50.00 11, Ebenezer, Garden City. 15.00 | 12: 1st Bapt(st, Garden Clty... 25.00 13, 2nd Baptist, Larned... 20.00 14, Lst Baptist, Kinsley... 25.00 1B, 1st Baptist, Dodge City... 20.00 16, 1st Baptist, Great Bend .... 50.00 17, 1st Baptist, Holsington.~. 15.00 18, EI Bethel ‘flugoton.......-~ 25.00 19. Pleasant View, Caldw li. 15.00 20. 2nd Baptist, Wellington... 20.90 1145 N, Washington. 4 rooms, Elec- tric, water paid. Per Mo. $12.00. 936 N. Water, 8 rooms, Modern, Per month $25.00, 601-606 N. Water. Duplex. 5 rooms, each, Modern, Per Mo. $18.00. 1057 N. Meade. 4 rooms, Electric, Per Month $12.00, 1014 N. Mosley. 5 rooms, bath. Per Month $20.00, 631 ante Fe. 6 rooms. Per Month eee 4 rooms. Per Mo. 1061 Merde. 4 rooms. Per Month $10.00, 706 E. 18th. 7 rooms, Per Mo. $12.50. eS Mosley, 8 roma, Per Mo. 107 N, Wichita, 6 rooms. Per Mo. $12.50, FORSALE BY—CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD REALTY COMPANY 601 N. Main St. Market 3265 IF YOU AE THINKING OF BUILD- A NEW HOME, LET US FIGURE WITH YoU ‘It you want to buy or exchange for a Betles S08, call va frat. We deat al Is ofp les In al parta of the City, We will gladly farnish any kind of information concerning real-estate free, Eight choice building nites I~ 18th block on Mathewson, $12.50 down, $1250 per, month, We have vacant lots located in most any part of the eity, and will build modern houses on any of these lots to sult the purchaser, 620 Riverview. € rooms, bath, 2 lots. This property Is an estate, and will sell at sacrifice. th block on Indiana. § rooma, modern, full basement, oak floors, ‘long living room, 2lots, East front- age. Price $3000.00 Cash $300.00. Per month $25.00, 18th Block on Cleveland. 6 rooma modern, new, hard-wood floors, Price $3250.00. Liberal terms. 8th Block on Cleveland, 5 rooms. bath, furnace, basement, oak floors, built-in cabinet, fire-place, 2 lots, WII sell at a ancrifice. Liberal terms. 10th Block on Clevéland. 6 rooms, semi-modern, Price $1400.00 Lib- eral terms. : Corner th and Sania Fe. § rooms, semi-modern. Price $1350.00. 10th Block on Mathewson. 4 rooms, 11th Block on New York. 6 rooms, seml-modern. Price $1600.00 oak floors, basement, East frontage. Price $1800.00, Cash $75.00, Per month $18.00, 8th Block on Cleveland. 5 rooms, 3 lots. Price $2300.00, Cash $150.00. Per month 26.00, Corner Dth and Water. One 9 room house with bath; one & room house with bath on corner lot. Price $1260.00. This property is renting for $65.00 per month. Will sell on liberal terms. 13th Block on Mathewson. 4 rooms modern, 2 lots, Price $2300.00, Cash $200.00. $20.00 per month. ern, Price $2200.00, Liberal terms. Cash $78.00. "Per month $16.00, ‘Sth block on Water. 5 rooms, mod- Corner Pine and Water. 5 rooms, semi-modern, Lots 60x140, Very valuable commercial corner, Price Petar ite lock on Madge, 2 rooms, basement, 4 fot Price $1000.00, $100.00 cash. $16.00 per month, A good place for chickens. 6th Block on Cleveland. 5 rooms, 2 lots. A store-room ready for gro- cery stock; also 3 room house in rear, Inside toilet, sink In kitchen, gas and electric, ‘modern chicken house equipped for incubator with gas and electric. This property will rent for $45.00 per month. Price $2800.00, "Cash $00.00, Reasonable payments, Sth Block on Cleveland. 6 rooms, modern, garage. Price $2700.00. Liberal’ terms. 1dth Block East 9th St. $1800.00. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 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 than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. CITY ITEMS Master Roscoe Keele of Herrington, is in the city visiting with his sister Mrs. Katie Wilcox, and spent the week-end, guest of Mr. Calvin Sims. Mrs. M. Noland received news that her son, John, had been injured in a car accident in California, and was in the hospital. Mr. Curtis Nelson had misfortune of getting his house burned and lost most of his household goods last week, while his wife was in Oklahoma. for a visit. Mrs. Ruth Rice of Kansas City, passed through, Tuesday evening enroute to Oklahoma, on business. She will, on her return, spend some time with her mother, here. Miss Inez Williams is out of the city a few days of this week. Mrs. J. E. Farmer is visiting in Topeka, and Kansas City. Mr. J. Frame was a visitor in the city during the week, from Detroit, Mich. Some of the cupid news tells us that Miss Rosa Rentz is no more (of some weeks ago) and that Mrs. Washington is now instead. Mr. Junior Neely has taken to himself a "better half" in person of little Miss Ernestine Hyde. THERE will be a big 4th of July Picnic at McKinley Park; under auspices of Arthur Gossett Post, No. 473, American Legion. COME!! Rev. W. C. Conwell and some of his members are attending the District Conference at Coffeyville. Miss Blanche Crawford is at home from school at Nashville, for a short vacation with her mother and family. Dr. J. W. Brown was indisposed last week. Mrs. Burks of 1300 block Wabash was very sick last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oliver were glad to have as guests last week, her mother and sister. Mrs. Abner Jackson was called out of town last week on account of the very seriousness illness of her mother in Texas. Mrs. Bettle Cooper's daughter continues very poorly. Mrs. Al Young is at home again after a visit with relatives in Okla. C. T. C. NEWS The 7th annual Students' Recital of the Coleridge Taylor Conservatory, at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sunday night, was a success. The church was packed. The program was necessarily long because or the large enrollment, as well as each parent desiring the public to see and hear their youngsters. Rev. C. E. Brooks, the efficient pastor, and his officers therefore agreed to postpone their regular service and gave this entire evening, for which the President and parents feel very grateful. Next year's program will be divided and given two nights. All seemed to have enjoyed the evening. Being on Sunday evening, many beautiful sacred numbers were used effectively. Hear Little Sarah Alice McClure, at the C. M. E. Church at, 7 p. m. Sunday, July 1st in piano recital. The C. T. C., Men's Glee Club will give a play, "Ghosts or Not Ghosts." July 27th; don't miss this chance to laugh and forget your troubles. The C. T. C. Girl's Glee Club will repeat the "Four Seasons" cantata, Watch for date. SUDDEN DEATH Only a short lines and the end came to Mr. Homer Thompson, registered pharmacist, who owned and operated the Court House Pharmacy at 600 North Main Street. He had occasionally complained of his head or something that hurt him, but he did not give up and no one thought his condition so serious; when he suddenly gave down and was rushed to the hospital, where all that could be done, was done, but to no avail, and the end came at 1:35 a.m. Monday, June 25. He was 32 years of age. Leaves a wife, Edith, and 3 small sons, father, Mr. Jeff Thompson, who shall miss him very much. Funeral was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. Brooks, Pastor, officiating—Jackson Undertaking Co. in charge. REGISTER Prepare to protect yourself by Registering, so you can do your duty as an American citizen. الخطوة الثانية STATE CONVENTION AND AUXIS. Telephone Market 3130 AY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Director and Publisher. Assistant Editor 93—M. 6500 Advertising Agent M. 1665 Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 179. ION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50. .20 Sign name whether or not it is to be er. We reserve the right to reject any at once when you fail to receive your later than Wednesday morning will articles be brief, to the point and on Salina News Items Sunday services were good through the day. Rev. Favors of Elenwood, preached morning and evening. Kev. G. T. Rainey, District Moderator, spent Sunday in Salna, en route to Ellis, Kansas. Mrs. O. E. Jackson, Mrs. Geraldine Bryant Iudson and the Junior Choir of St. John Baptist Church, attended the State S. S. Convention at Junction City. Mrs. Bessie Burbridge and son, of Coffeyville, are visiting relatives and friends. Francis H. Harris who for the past three years has been an instructor at Dunbarn School, is teaching manual training and handling all athletics at the school; he resigned his position here to take a better offer at Lakewood, N. J. Oscar Depriest, Chicago, candidate for congressman, was in Salina, visiting with relatives and friends; spoke to a large audience in St. John Baptist Church, Tuesday evening. After his address he spent some time with acquaintances of his boyhood days in Salina. A program was given in connection with the event, with Mr. James Depriest, President of the DeLanters' Club, acting as Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. Geraldine Bryant Hudson had charge of the program, which opened with singing the Negro Anthem. Other number consisted of a piano solo, Mr. Perry Renfro; Vocal solo, Miss Laverne Klizzee; Reading, Miss Bernadette Brummel; Sextet, Misses Williams, Hudson, Cox, Hill, Jackson, and Garvin. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wigley entertained Tuesday evening at the Wiggle Inn, with a 7 o'clock three course luncheon in honor of Mr. Oscar Depriest. Covers were laid for James and Sidney Depriest, Ted Haynes, Virgil Smith, Lawson Johnson, W. M. Lewis, J. S. Gordon, Henry Jordan, J. D Renfro, and Ed. Hudson. Ed, Hudson acted as toast master. Music was furnished by Misses Kizzee and Wigley. A delightful party was given by the Merry Matrons at the home of Mrs. Edna Nelson. The house was attractively decorated for the event with a color scheme of yellow and white. An enjoyable program appropriate to the occasion was given. Luncheon was served following the program, carrying out the yellow plate color scheme. FALLEN ASLEEP Mrs. Zella Ealinger Mc Kinney, 31, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Elinger, 926 N. Wichita St. went to her place of rest, Sunday evening at 9:15. She was a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. She leaves to mourn her demise, mother, father, two sisters, Hattle and Clemon; an aunt Mrs. Burney Howell, an uncle Mr. J. T. Coleman of St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Aria No. 7, Court of Calanthes, which was in charge of body at funeral service at St. Paul.—Citizens Mortuary in charge of funeral. St. Mary Bapt. Church REV. J. E. DOUGLASS, PASTOR Our service Sunday, June 24, was a great success, beginning with S. S. at usual hour; Supt Bro. Swan and official staff in place. Lesson review by Bro. J. D. Wilson. Pastor was in charge of Evangelism period. Largo attendance. At morning service, devotion led by choir; Scripture lesson Phil 2:1-5, afterwhich the Pastor brought the very practical message from Theme: "Consolation In Christ." The message was full of truth, and seemingly enjoyed by all. Invitation was extended, three came by Christian experience. We feel and know that the mission of the church is to bring the lost to Christ. Service was well attended. 5:30 C. C. C. was opened by Bro. R. J. Saunders; the class has grown quite rapidly under his leadership. He is quite qualified and has our prayers for his success. Union opened at 6:30, President in charge. After short song service, Instructor in charge. Willing and Ready rendered a very helpful program, full of spirit. True and Tried retained the banner for finance. 8 p.m., devotion led by christ; and Scripture Jer. 8:1-7 by Pastor, prayer by Rev. J. D. Wilson, Pastor then text Jer. 8 22; Theme: "A Balm In Gilead." The spirit was in the sermon, Invitation extended, 1 came. Many visitors worshiped with us throughout the day. Welcome! Several were reported sick but all improving: Prayer Meeting is growing each week. We urge all to take part in the praver life. Total amount raised $94.75. Leavenworth Briefs INDEPENDENT BAPT. CHURCH REV. B. J. DAVIDSON, PASTOR S. S. opened on time. Pastor preached at 11 a. m. a The Negro Star—For the Good of the People wonderful termon. 2:30 Busy workers Club met in its regular session. 8:30 B. Y. P. U, opened with officers present; 15 minutes of song service; Lesson taught by Vice Pres. 8 p. m. the Pastor again brought a burning message. Tuesday night, June 19, the Meridian High Club met in their regular meeting at the parsonage. The meeting was very interesting. The club is still making preparation for the September Drive. The Silver Leaf Club met Saturday June 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hopkins. The club made a report on their plate lunch, which they served Thursday night at the church. The Flate Lunch was well attended and the club reported having a wonderful success. Monday night, June 25, United Workers Club met in their regular meeting with the Vice President, 1st. Sgt. M. H. Keese presiding. The meeting was very successful. The sick reported were Mrs. Willis, Leaer Crowder, Gray, Mr. Louis Brown, John Davis. The club was entertained by Mrs. Davidson and Mr. H. Tucker. SUNFLOWER BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. B. T. McMiller, Pastor. Sunday School opened on time, 11 a. m., pastor preached a soul reviving sermon, which was enjoyed by every- one present. 6:30 p. m., the B. Y. P. U., met in regular session; lesson was well explained and reviewed by pastor. 8 p. m., Pastor again brought a burning message. burning message. ST. JAMES C. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. C. H. Clark. Pastor. On account of the pastor being out of town, service was postponed Sunday. June 24th. The people of Leavenworth, are planning to make the Baptist State Convention, which is to convene at Independent Baptist Church of this City, one of the greatest ever hell in the state of Kansas. FORT LEAVENWORTH NEWS The Det. No. 2 Ball Team is still leading the ball league in the Fort. They defeated G. J. S. Service Co. 13 to 2 Saturday; this was the 2nd time to win from this team. They are surely looking to win the silver cup this year. Thifty Lynn pitched the game, Saturday. It was good, Although home run Filous didn't get to make his home run; he says when he misses his home run, there is bad luck up the road for the team. It looks that he was true in his saying. After the game the teams separated, for Ft. Riley, where a game was scheduled with the 9th Cavalry team Sunday, enroute, one of the cars turned over, and though no one was hurt, they turned around and came back. Everybody Invited to spend the 4th of July with Det. No. 2. Everything free. We wish to express our sympathy with the sick in the hospital: Cpl. Louis Brown, Pvt.s. Archie Divers, L. Whitney, Louis Durham. JOHN S. LIVINGSTON, Rep. CHURCH OF GCD MRS. E. L. WRIGHT, PASTOR 13th and Mosley Avenue There was a good attendance at our services. Sunday. At 11 a.m. our pastor Rev. E. L. Wright preached a soul stirring sermon; subject, "Negligence." At evening, 8 o'clock, there was another great spiritual message, subject; "Be Ready," from 2 Peter 3:7-14. At 6:30 p. m., The Y. P. M., held the.r meeting. Miss Ruth Duke, President. There was a fine attendance. MISS E. D. MITCHELL, Rep. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. The session of our Bible School opened at 9:30 a. m. The banner classes were the girls' intermediate and the men's adult class. We were pleased to have with us a visitor, Mr. H. W. James, from New Hope Baptist Church. He made an interesting talk that was highly enjoyed. The report from the S. S. Convention will be made next Sunday, by the delegates. At 11 a. m. our Pastor Rev. C. E. Brooks preached a splendid sermon from the Book of Gen. 1:27; subject "The Creation of Man." He smoke of sin and its results how we are condemned by one sin. The Junior Church opened at 10:30 a. m., and the address was delivered by Francis Roberts. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the Masonic Otter held their annual sermon at our church. The A. C. E. League meeting was held at 7 p. m. At 8 o'clock p. m., there was a large attendance who enjoyed the 7th annual musical program of the Coleridge Taylor Conservatory of Music, directed by the President, Miss Dorothy L. Sims. Wednesday afternoon the Ladies' Aid Society met. The Boosters' Club held a meeting Wednesday evening with Mrs. J. Motley. Indiana Avenue Church I. K. HICKS, MINISTER Services were very good all day, Sunday. School opened at a late hour, with Surt, presiding. Sermon at 11 o'clock by Pastor. His discourse was based on Tithing The message was put over in a fine way. The President, Bro. Scott being chosen there was no Chr. Endeavor. absent there was no Chr. Endeavor. The Ladies Aid is giving a Bazaar at the Church, beginning Tuesday, June 26 to 29. This Bazaar will be in the form of a carnival. The different organizations will have possession of different booths. There will be a quilt given away to the one holding the lucky ticket. For tickets see any member of the Aid. Tickets are 10c each. Mrs. Margrett Adkins. President. C. F. NEAL, Reservoir. St. Mark M. E. Church, REV. W. C. CONWELL, PASTOR. Sunday School opened at 9:30 a.m. by Supt. Mrs. E. G. Hyde, Teachers and officers present Lesson review by Pastor. Morning service, 11 a.m. m. Devotion led by Rev. Geo. Williams; Scripture Lesson by Pastor. Afterwhich he preached a forceful sermon from Dan. 6:10, Text. "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house and his window being open, in his chamber towards Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as did store time." Invitation was extended, one young woman united. 3 (three) were baptized. 6:00 Junior League was conducted by Supt. Mrs. A. Williams and well explained by same. 7:00, Senior League, conducted by Mrs. E. G. Hyde. The lesson was interesting and thoroughly discussed. Evening Service at 8:00. Devotion led by Rev. Geo. Williams. Scripture lesson by Pastor, a part of the 15th chapter of Matt. He preached an interesting sermon from text. "Sow Not Among Thorns." Jer. 4:3 Subject: "Do Not Waste." Pastor Conwell and delegates left Tuesday for Coffeyville, to attend the District Conference. MRS. BEULAH GRIFFIN, Rep. SAFETY FIRST Education for a lasting Xmas Gift Give Yourself or Child a Musical Nobody can steal from you what is -placed your head. The Right Place—Coloridge-Taylor Conservatory, 1301 Wabash Avenue; Phone D. 1085-J. Call for the Music Teacher—ENROLL NOW FOR 1923. DEU. 12 Years Experience in This Office. Now filling unexpired term of Fred Horn, former County Clerk. Native ORVILLE A. BELL Republican Candidate for COUNTY CLERK of Sedgwick. I will appreciate your support: Primaries, August 7th. A VOTE FOR ME MEANS HELP FOR ALL. W. S. (SKIPPER) TRUAX CANDIDATE FOR MARSHAL OF "CITY COURT REPUBLICAN Qualified by Experience as Deputy Marshall of City Court and Peace Officer. Ex-Service man. J. CHET SARLES CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFI, REPUBLICAN TICKET Friends of Chet Sarles, candidate for sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries, are making an aggresive campaign for this conscientious and capable young man with six year's experience as a peace officer, and who is well and most favorable known throughout this county to a host of citizens. Sarlee is a Sedg- wick county product and is a nephew of Oren Sarles, the veteran Republican war horse precinct committee-man of Mount Hope, and believes every man is entitled to a square deal regardless of Race, Creed and Denomination. Mr. Sarles is married, and has an estimable family and is running on a safe and sane platform. He urges his friends to register so as to vote. Four years with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has enabled Mr. Sarles to make many friends among our group, and who are making every effort to put Mr. Sarles over primary day. STATE CONVENTION (Continued from page three) before. Much food for thought was given in the address by Rev. A. W. Koss. Echoes from Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, showing advance in every way. A strong sermon was delivered by Rev. Chas. Favors, Ottawa. He proved to the Convention he was a preacher. Northeastern messengers h a charge of devotional period and played well their part. In the absence of Prof. Richardson, Dr. E. L. Scruggs, delivered the Kansas Vocational School Address. Special music by Master Fuller, Stockton. "The Individual Church and Its Educational Program:"—Symposium: 1. In the Sunday School, Miss North of Topeka; 2. In the Week Day Religious School, Mrs. O. E. Jackson, Salina; 3. In the Bible Vacation School..... 4. In the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Minnie Owens, Fort Scott. Rev. B. L. Lockett, Topeka, was selected to preach the sermon of the hour. Convention took recess and an outing in cars provided by the citizens of Junction City. They visited kt. Riley and many historical points, Meeting closed with an inspiring Musical and Literary program. This meeting brought a number of outstanding Negroes to the city, viz: Rev. W. A. Bowren, Kansas City, Pres. of Kans. Baptist State Convention with a constituency of 20,000 Baptists; Rev. A. W Ross, Topeka, State Supt. of Missions and Executive Secy; Dr. E. L. Scruggs, Dean of the Central Bapt. Theological Seminary, Topeka. Truly, these were the most inspiring Conventions in the history of SAYERS DAIRY PASTURIZED MILK & CHE Wichita's Pride "Rose Bud B M. 4118 132 N JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERT AMBULANCE — SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered by LICENSED EMBALMEN Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SERVICE Abner B. Jae In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. PAINT -- GLASS -- SCREEN WIRE and all kinds of Building Material [Image of a man's face with a bald head and a necktie. The background is black.] the State. It was just like Rev. G. T. Raimey to have everything organized and working like clock-work. He is one of the best organizers and pastors in the State. NEOSHO HELD GREAT SESSION NEOSHO HELD GREAT SESSION (Continued from last week) Evening Session opened with devotional Period, Rev. M. J. Smith delivered the Inspirational Address. Bethany Cholr rendered music. The Welcome address by Miss Elva Roberts was whole-hearted. Mrs. Lewis, Hillsdale, eloquently responded. Sweet was the trifo from Paola, Kas. A broad welcome address was delivered by Rev. Enyard, Pastor of the A. M. E. Church; Rev. Rucker, in his usual jolly but pointive way, responded. "President's Annual Address was well prepared, filled with thoughts and visions of the future. An able sermon was preached by Rev. W. F. Beatty, a recent graduate of the American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday morning, session was opened with devotional period: "How One May Become a Christian," by Rev. M. J. Smith, "Citizenship and Evangelism" was discussed by Mr. Chas. Janison. Biblical Program, Group 3—Shiloh, Ft. Scott and Iola. "The Christian Quest Through Bible Courses," Shiloh messenger, Rev. J. H. Hale delivered a strong sermon. He stirred the whole church with his spiritual reasonings. Afternoon session: Devotional period, "Why Should We Try To Make All People Christian!" by Rev. W. A. Scott. Missionary Program by Group 4—Paola, Hillsdale, Mt. Zion, and F. Scott. Missionary Bbls Drill by M. Zion messenger, was of interest. The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society rendered a fine program in connection with the Board Meeting. Evening session .ion was featured by a stunt period by Hillsdale, Paola, Iola, Chanute, Osawatomie, Humboldt, Ottawa, Olathe, Shilch, Ft. Scott, Mt. Zion. 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