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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 22, No. 21, A GREAT MAN HAS FALLEN Telegram reached us Sunday morning, that Dr. P. James Bryant of Atlanta, Ga., Pastor of Wheat Street Baptist Church, had fallen asleep at 1:29 Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 1929. For five years, this noble man has put up a gallant tight to remain here with his brethren and put over the Kingdom's Program. He has visited every health resort, seeking health, but none could be found. He did not lack the best of attention, because trained nurses and his daughter, Miss Rosa L. Brown, gave him the best of care. Miss Brown has gone her limit in seeing to his comforts and proved worthy in the hours of his declining years. Dr. Bryant was known as a scholar and preacher. He was one of the most noted sons of Morehouse College and took many post courses. He was in process of building one of the finest Baptist churches in America and was one of the longest term pastors in the United States. In his day he could always get the ears of the public to discuss any matter that should come up, because of his ability and experience. Now, a real man has fallen and it will take a real man to fill his place. He has gone to receive his crown, which is more blessed for him, but as we see it, would be better for the work, had he lived. God knows best and will do right, so let us hear the voice of God on this matter; and be ready to move on. With supreme honors and respects by citizens, ministers of America, members of the church, schools and colleges and many other Christian organizations, his funeral was attended and he was laid to rest last Wednesday. The mountain of flowers and the massive audience bespeaks the fact that truly a great man rests from his labor. To the bereaved: He has done his work and God has called in His own. Let us take courage and try to finish our work, so he can say to us well-one thou good and faithful servant. Kans. Vocational School Sgt. G. W. Winston, who has been confined in Bethany Hospital Kansas City, for several days as the result of an accident, is out again and back with us on the campus. Dean and Mrs. E. L. Scruggs, who spent about six weeks in California, and the West, returned last week. They report a very, very pleasant trip. Mr. Montel Parks of Wichita, was a visitor on the campus Monday, August 26. Mrs. J. R. Ransom and friends were also visitors at the school last Monday morning. Dean and Mrs. E. L. Scruggs attended the Northeastern District Association, which met in Leavenworth, last week. Independence News. MAPLE STREET BAPTIST CH. REV. CHAS. TEAL, PASTOR. EVELYN VANDERFORD, Rep. Attendence was good at all services at Maple Street Sunday beginning with Sunday School, which was opened at 9:30 with 22 men and 24 women on time. After devotionally the classes passed to their different departments where the lesson was taught for 20 minutes. Reassembling for the review for five minutes by Rev. Teal. Contest was held between 6 Junior girls and boys with the girls winning. Banner offering class amount $205. Banner attendance class no. 9 with 14 prescort (all boys) The race is making rapid progress. Points for Sunday were 160 for Roses and 60 Sunflowers. Announcements and adjournment. Church services began at 11 o'clock with devotionals. Scripture reading by the pastor, afterwhich he delivered a soul stirring sermon to a fine group of Christians. There was no Junior B. Y. P. U. session because of the ladies program at the A. M. E. Church. Senior B. Y. P. U. began at 6:30 with Bro. Lenon acting as president, A DAY IN KANSAS CITY Sunday, August 18. was spent in Kansas City, where we enjoyed the worship of the Master in a good old Christian way in the Walnut Boulevard Baptist Church, with Rev. J. R. Richardson, Pastor. We enjoyed the Junior Church led by Bro. McCurry. On going up stairs, we faced a very earnest congregation of worshippers seeking Jesus. For 45 minutes, we delivered a lay sermon, which was seemingly, well pleasing to God and man. We next went into regular Sunday School and studied about the Jews in captivity and desiring to return and build God a church. The Sunday School session was good. They have some very faithful workers, who are doing their best to put over work for God. Through the hospitality of Dr. J. R. Richardson, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Bro. Harris' Restaurant, then went out to see the Fairfax Flying Field. We were soon at home taking a little rest until B. Y. P. U. time, then we were privileged to lay the B. Y. P. U. work before the workers, which was well taken. For night service we thought it wise to visit Strangers' Rest Baptist Church, Rev. Washington, pastor. We found them still in B. Y. P. U. work and we were honored to have a few minutes, in which time we spoke of their work and our work they promised to do their best in the future. Before the Union closed the church was filled and the service was noted for its singing and enthusiasm. Rev. Stamps, a young minister brought the message from the subject: "Peace." Rev. Washington closed the sermon with his witty sayings. Thus closed a full day for the Lord. Monday, we went by and took Dr. W. A. Bowren, president of Kansas Baptist State Convention and their Dr. J. R. Richardson, over to the Rev Holmes' church, where we found the ministers and faithful women planning for entertaining of the National Baptist Convention. We took part and gave our experience and we believe they will give a great entertainment. You are asked to be present Tuesday night, if possible to hear the concert given by the chorus of over 750 voices, under direction of Prof. Boatner, the direc tive National Baptist Convention and one of the best prepared chorus leaders in America. introduction by Sis. Porter, pledge by group 1, object by group 2, watch word by group 3, aim by group 4. Lesson taught for 15 minutes. Review by Rev. Te a l. Group 4 then rendered a fine program. Announcements by Social Committee—Adjournment Church services began at 8, p.m., with devotionals. After Scripture reading; Rev. Teal brought the message to a large group of people. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jounson returned from their vacation on Texas. They report a fine time, and we are going to have them back. Mr. W. G. Proctor, and Frank Proctor, Mr. S. R. Wyatt motored to Pittsburgh, Sunday. The Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools' picnic will be held at the park, Wednesday beginning at 10:30. All are anticipating a fine time. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the A. M. E. Church for Mrs. Goldie Riggs who was killed in the train wreck at Henreyette, Oklahoma, last Sunday. Miss Mattle McCloud has returned from a few days' visits in Tulsa, and Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mrs. M. Proctor has gone on an extended trip to Arkansas to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Eugene Wesley who has been on the sick list, is reporteu as very much improved. Miss Winifred Cleigh of Cherryvale, visited in Independence, Sunday evening. Miss Rosa Mae Burnside has returned after several weeks spent in Oklahoma. Mrs. S. M. Sinus returned from Kansas City, last week, where she has called by the death of her sister WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 1929 YOU MUST ACT AT ONCE Those who are planning to go to the National Baptist Convention in Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 4-9, 1929, should send in your name to this office at once, so we can send you a certificate in order that you might get reduced rates. You can go and return for one and one-half fare for the round trip by sending for a certificate or you may stay 30 days for one and three-fifths fare. If we get enough who will co-operate, will get a car there and back. Please act at once. Send all communications to H. T, Sins, 1241 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. KANSAS CITY NEWS PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CH REV. GEO. McNEAL. PASTOR Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. conducted by Supt. Bro. Luther Whitfield. 11 a. m. preaching by the pastor; subject: "Temperance." He was at his best; our hearts were made to rejoice. Some of the things said, was: We should not only be temperate in strong drinks and alcohol, but should be temperate in all we do, to lift up a standard for Christ. We are compared as the salt of the earth; comparing us as salt in bread, if we put too much salt in the bread it will spoil the taste of the bread; and we should be moderate in all that we do. 1:30 p. m. Mission Circle; good service and attendance conducted by Mrs. A. Hunt. 6.00 p. m., B. Y. P. U₁ conducted by President, Mrs. Susie Hobbs; a fine program was had by group No. 3 (three.) 8:00 p. m., preaching by pastor, subject: "Let this mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus." Two were added to the church. Collection $48.00. in-law. Miss Alma Lee Meeks of Eldorado, Oklahoma, is here visiting her cousins Misses Hazel and Bobbie Lee Meekins. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, are here visiting Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Washington on South 4th St., and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Carter visited in Wichita, Sunday. Emporia Hearings ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH REV. C. O. MARSHALL, PASTOR CORDYLA E. YOUNG, Reporter Sunday School was opened by the Supt. Bro. W. E. Carter. Lesson review by Rev. Marshall. Report from the association held at Salina, was given by Cordyla Young. Remarks by Rev. Alexander of Wellington. Class No. 7 is still in lead in the auto race. They are nearing the gaol at last. 11 a. m. song seevice by Senior choir; subject: "He saw, heard, and felt," from which he preached a soul stirring sermon. 6:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U., was opened by the president, Mrs. Vivian Snow, Class No. 1 taught by Rev. Marshall. Christian Culture Course was taught by Rev. Marshall. Report from the Association was given by Mrs. Vivian Snow. It was very inspiring. 8.00 p. m, song service by Junior Choir; Rev. Alexander chose his text from Isaiah 33:1-17; subject: "The eyes shall see the King in His Glory" from this he brought forth a wonderful message. One united with Christ. Baptizing Sunday morning at 8 o'clock in Soden Grove. Visitors at church Sunday were Miss Lilla Elliott of Ft. Gibson, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Green, Elprado Allison, Miss Estelle Davis, of Topeka and Mrs. Bettle Harris, Kansas City, Mo. Visitors are always welcome. The reporter returned home last Sunday evening after spending one week in Salina, attending the association and visiting Miss Alberta Gary of Abitena, reporting a grand ses A TASK FOR THE COMMISSION WHAT OF THIS? President Hoover said that the citizens could not pick and choose what laws he will observe and what he will disregard. Emphasis cannot be placed or, the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amedidment while no attention is paid to the non-enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. Have we not been told repeatedly that the Constitution is equally binding upon everybody in all provisions? Down in El Paso, L. A. Nixon, a Negro physician, has been since 1925 engaged in what is as yet a vam attempt to secure from the State of Texas, a recognition of his constitutional rights. He has filed another suit against election officials for their alleged refusal to allow him to vote in the primary of last August. He is testing out the validity of a State law which empowers political parties to prescribe the qualifications of primary election voters, in the application of which Negro citizens can be, and have been, deprived of the rights accorded white citizens. Four years ago, Dr. Nixon brought a race discrimination suit in the Federal court which was dismissed; but the United States Supreme Court reversed the decision and awarded him $1.00 damages. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is paying the costs of Dr. Nixon's lattest efforts to obtain the rights and privileges accorded Negroes under the Constitution. It regads the primary law passed by the Texas Legislature as a subterfuge to get around the Supreme Court's previous decision. It says that these cases "constitute the first blow in a campaign to procure for the Negro the vote throughout the South." No Negro ever voted in the Alabama County in which Mr. Malone lives! How does that square the provisions of the Constitution that no state shall deprive any person within its jurisdiction of the equal protection of the laws and that no State shall deny or abridge the right of its citizens to vote on account of race or color? Is it a matter of no consequence whatsoever that the Negro citizen is denied the exercise of his constitutional rights throughout the? South? It it consistent to abrogate the natural liberties vouchsafed to the people under the Constitution while refusing to heed those constitutional provisions which are intended to protect the political rights of large numbers of citizens? If it would be constitute a nullification of the Constitution to repeal the act designed to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment, is not the Constitution nullified by the refusal of Congress to pass an act for the enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. While the question of having respect for the law and observance of law, and enforcement of law is now uppermost should not President Hoover's disinterested and impartial commission pay just a little attention to the Southern defiance of a plain mandate of the Constitution? sion and a fine visit. Mrs. Vivian Snow and Miss Christian Banks returned home Wednesday from Salina, where they spent two weeks, attending the association and visiting relatives and friends. They also report a fire time. Mr. Bruce Gary of Carter, South Dakota, spent the week-end in the city, visiting friends. He returned to Abilene, Sunday evening. Miss Lilla Elliott of Ft. Gibson, Okla., enroute from Colorado, spent Sunday in the city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Ottawa, spent Sunday here visiting with relatives. The Senior Mission Circle surprised Mrs. Carrie Davison with a picnic on her birthday, Wednesday. She was presented with tokens from the N.E.DIST.CLOSED GREAT MEETING (Continued from last week) The Association opened with the Sunday School Convention in charge, and Miss Gothrie of Atchison, in the chair. She is very reverent and devoted to her work. They put over a very instructive program, in spite of the disappointment of not getting their programs (which seemed to have been lost in the mail or place sent). The best talent of the district rallied to her needs and satisfied the situation. Thus she gave a very commensurable session. Rev. W. L. Shook preached a very helpful sermon during meeting. The same officers were elected. Rev. W. F, Beatty of Fort Scott, Kansas, preached the opening sermon to the delight of*all. The B. Y. P. U, Convention next took up the work and gave a very successful convention with Miss Hortense Nutter, President; Miss Nutter is another devout Christian young woman and is striving hard to make the work go. She had the support of the best talent of the district to put over the program. She is still planning greater things for the future. Rev. J. R. Richardson preached the closing sermon to the edification of all. Rev. Crawford gave a very practical sermon during the meeting. In both meetings the solos, duets and readings made the meetings very entertaining. The First Baptist Choir was just wonderful under direction of Mrs. Reece and Pastor Anthony. Thursday morning, the Woman's Convention took charge under Mrs. R. L. Scruggs, this proved to be one of the most worshipful periods or sessions in the district. They put over a great program using much of the best talent of the district and visitors. We learned that they made some changes and now Mrs. Shane is the worthy president. We hope it is for the best. Mrs. Shane is studious and prayerful and we hope, a God-called leader. Mrs. Scruggs was president. Friday, the Association proper took charge and the meetings were both spiritual and business-like. Rev. B. J. Davidson was the honored president; but in the election of officers (we learned) yeilded the place and Rev. David Favors is now the leader for the district and we further pray that it was the will of God for the change. Rev. Favors is a wide-awake and progressive young man and can make a great leader for the district, through much study and prayer. With the strong workers, much talent, and the great enthusiasm, we shall expect a forward move for this district. Each sermon, address and song, seemingly was aiming at the best; so they put over a very successful meeting, all things considered. members. The following were present:—Mesdames S. L. Class, B. Hot, W. E. Carter, F. Stafford, B. Pratt, M. Burnes, V. Boyd, and E. Harness. The lunch consisted of fried chicken, potato salad, cabbage, corn bread, 3- ueer owd nousy saqupmuus 30 spuin onade,cookies, and pickles. Mr. and Mrs. B. Holt and Miss Mabel Murray made a flying trip to Dunlap., Monday nite to visit relatives. The S. S. picnic will be held in Soden Grove, Friday. Class No. 7 will entertain, Tuesday nite with a box social in behal of the auto race. Misses Minnie, Naomi, Messrs Theodore and Manuel Gandy motored to Coffeyville, Sunday; and spent several days there and Tulsa, Okla. visiting relatives. Miss Naomi remained in Coffeyville, the others returned home, Wednesday. Misses Juanita and Jessie Stuart of Garden City, are visiting their brother, Mr. George Stewart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Roberta, Viola, Lucy and Robert, Jr. spent Sunday in Winfield. Mr. and Mrs. George Copper are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Misses Cordyla Young, Addie, Minnie, Mary Alice, Lemoliah Gandy, Five Cents Per Copy. OFFICIAL NOTICE! To the Churches of Southwestern District Association: DEAR WORKERS: There is a drive on to raise as many quarters as possible for Foreign Mission Work. Each District has been asked to raise a certain amount by the meeting of the National Baptist Convention which meets in Kansas City, Sept. 4th. I was chosen to take charge for our district: I hope you will do your best that we may make a good showing. Raise as many quarters as you can and report same to Mrs. Ida F. Bates, 1713 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kans. She is the director for the State and will see that you get the proper credit at the National meeting. Those of you with glenners, please report them to Mrs. Bates, also. Thanking you for the kind way you are going to respond. I am yours, N. J. STOKES, Pratt, Kansas. ATTENTION!! Baptist Brotherhood of America:— Christian Greetings: Only a few days, and the National Baptist Convention incorporated, will assemble in Kansas City, Mo. at the Convention Hall 1301 Central Street. We are praying, planning, and hoping for the greatest session in the history of the Convention. No stone is being left unturned in the city to make you happy; our churches are open, our homes are ready to welcome you, and we want you to come. We assure you that when you come, you will not be disappointed. Board and lodging $200 per day. Please send in your name at once; so that homes can be assigned before you arrive, to avoid the rush. You may write Dr. D. A. Holmes at headquarters, 1825 Vine St. Kansas City, Mo. or to Rev. Geo. McNeal, 1816 N. 3rd St. Kansas City, Kansas. Mabel Murray, Lilla Elliott, Messrs Bruce Gary, Manual, Amos, Lawrence, Gandy and Robert Snow spent Sutafay afternoon taking pictures. OTTAWA IDEAS After the devotional service, which was conducted by the deacons. Rev. Favors preached, subject of the discourse was "The Progress of the Gospel," text Phil. 1:12-20. The subject for the evening discourse was "Pod's People." The pastor said: "God's people are peculiar people, and they do things in a different way. There should be a difference in the man, who claims to be a Christian and the man, who is not a Christia. God's people are set a part to see after God's work here on earth. The Church is to be distinguished from the people of the world." Rev. Chas. Favors and family returned home Saturday from Chicago, where they were the guests of friends. Mrs. Wooten accompanied them home. Those ill in the community are Mrs. Elsie Barnett, Mrs. S. Camjer, Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Geo. Lewis and Mr. Geo. McClorin. Mrs. M. Williams, Kansas City, Mo., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis. Miss Mary Ambrister, St. Louis, Missouri, who has been the guest of Mrs. T. L. Barlow this summer, returned home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Garrett, Jr. and Mr. Leon Bell motored to Bloomington, Kansas, Sunday with Miss Laurenia Kiser. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Clayborne, of Lawrence, Kansas, worshipped at Bethany Chapel, Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Crutchfield, Lawrence, were visitors at Bethany, Sunday. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REY B FITZWATER D.D. Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago ) (© 1928) Western Newspaper Union ) Lesson for September 1 THE RETURN OF THE SECOND GROUP OF EXILES TO JERUSALEM GOLDEN TEXT—The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him LLSSUN TEXT—Extra 7:1-8 36 PRIMARY TOPIC—God's Care on a JOURNAL Journey JUNIOR TOPIC—Gods Care on a Journey. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—How Prayer Helps TOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Prayer and Providence. 1. The Leader—Ezra (7:1-10). 1. Who he was (vv. 1-0). (1) A priest (vv. 1-5), he was from the line which was to stand between God and the people, a descendant of Serenah, the chief priest who had a lineage back to Anron The leader of the first company was Zerubbabel, a sort of military governor. The great need now was for a religious leader, for the people had gone far from God. (2) A ready servant (vv. 8). He was a teacher of the law of God. A scribe's training begun at thirteen years, but he did not enter upon his official duties till thirty years of age, giving him seventeen years of training. 2. His high ambition (vv. 7-10). (1) He set his heart to seek the law of the Lord (v. 10). He definitely set out with the purpose to know God's word. No one who purposes in his heart to seek the law of the Lord can fall. (2) He set his heart to obey the Lord (v. 10). He was not only concerned with knowing God's word, but obeying it. God's word cannot be known in its fullness by the Intellect; it must be experienced. (3) He set his heart to teach in Israel God's statutes and judgments (v. 10). He not only had a love for God's word, but a desire to implant it in the hearts of others. 11. Extra's Commission (7:11:23). Articles, the king, gave him a copy of the decree, authorizing him to lead a company back to Jerusalem. This decree empowered him; 1. To collect funds (vv. 15 16). 2. To levy tribute (vv. 21, 22). 3. To appoint magistrates and judges (vv. 23). 4. To execute penalties (y.26). 4. To execute penalties (v.20). For this great favor Ezra lifted his heart to God in thanksgiving (iv. 27, 28). III. The Company Which Returned (8:1-20). The company was comparatively small—only seventeen hundred and fifty-four males, not including women, children and servants there were perhaps x or seven thousand people. IV. Ezra's Prayer and Fasting (8:21-23). The first thing that Ezra did was to seek God's guidance. All Christians, as well as leaders of the people, should seek divine guidance and help in every new undertaking. No success can be realized without His help and blessing. The reason Ezra sought the Lord's help was that as far as possible he desired his mission to be free from human dependence. He did not minimize the dangers attending his journey, but since he had assured the king that the hand of the Lord would be upon all for good who sought him, he was now ashamed to ask the king for a military escort to protect them from the marauding Arabs. His desire was to prove to the king the reality of God's helps for God's honor among the heathen was at stake. This was a real test of faith, but God was faithful. V. The Successful Journey (8:24 32). God heard their prayer. The treas are entrusted to them was great. Per haps the entire value of money and sacred utensils was about five million dollars. For a small caravan curri ing such an amount of money to go through a country infested by robber bands was most perilous, but Firma knew that God was able and would protect them. Observe: 1. Care and honesty (vv. 24:30). The money was weighed unto them at the start and was to be weighed when turned over to the authorities at Jerusalem. The incentive to honesty and strict accounting of the trust was that they were holy men and were entrusted with that which was holy because it belonged to God. Most exacting care should be exercised in handling the Lord's money. 2. Their safe arrival (vv. 31, 32). Some four and one half months were required to make the journey. God brought them safely to their destination, thus proving that He is faithful to those who put their trust in Him. A little girl had been invited to a picnic party. Being a devout little girl, she prayed for the weather and a happy time. But on the morning of the day the skies were gray and rain fell heavily. Instead of roaming in the fields she stood looking out on a drenched landscape. "You prayed for fine weather, dearle," said her mother, "and God hasn't answered your prayer, has He!" "Oh, yes. He has mother," came the apt reply. "and He has said 'No.'" BY REV. J. W. HAYES. 615 Wabash Avenue SUNDAY, SEPT. 1, 1923. Subj. "Being Loyal to Our Work." Text Matt. 16:21-25; Neh. 6:1-3. No Christian should attempt an unworthy task, but the character of his work should be worthy of the best within him. First of all, he should be interested in the service that blesses humanity. Loyalty is indicative of character. The character of an individual is stamped upon the work he does. Jesus is the highest example of loyalty to a worthy cause. No price was too great for him to pay to establish the Kingdom. He counted the Cause more valuable than life itself. Peter said, "Save your life," but Jesus says, "Save the Cause," and in that very act, we save our life. The enemies of a good cause strive to hinder it by sowing the seed of disloyalty among its supporters but love and faith hold on. To prove disloyal to a worthy cause at the time of greatest need is treason. No Christian should ally himself with any cause which he cannot give wholehearted support. The workman is known by his work. The man who gives wholehearted service leaves his imprint upon his work. Osawatomie Doings MRS. ROSA JACKSON, Rep. (Continued from last week) Rev. P. G. Grimes, Jr., motored to Paola, in his Hudson car on the 18th to preach for Rev. Rucker at evening service. Mrs. Hermon Carson left on the 17th for Tulsa, Okla., where she will visit her mother-in-law, Mrs. Dick Roberson. The Community Club, with Miss Edna Smith, Pres., had a program at the church on the 19th. a number of young folk from both the Baptist Church and the A. M. E, Church took part on program. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Jacksos of the A. M. E. Church, sang a duet. Misses Bethel and Margaret Reed returned from a short visit to Western Kans.; in company with their mother accompanied Mrs. Vina Hedge, the mother of Mrs. Sam Reed back home; Mrs. Hedge had a long stay with Mr. and Mrs. Reed and grandchildren. Mrs. S. Williams and Mrs. Jas. Smith visited Mrs. Chatty Fitzpatrick in the State Hospital last week, finding her getting along fairly well considering her condition. Mrs. Tom Smith and children are visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis. Mo., this week. Mrs. Richard Johnson and family, Mrs. Bert Ripley and family, were called to Missouri to attend the funeral of a daughter and sister. Mrs. Blanche Larry has recovered from her illness and resumes her work. She and her daughter, Mrs. Hulah Linnivill send their thanks to the church for their donation in money and to the mission Circle for the basket prepared for them. Tribe No. 5 will have a rally, Sunday the 25th; Bro. Henry McGuire, A. M. E. will bring the message. All are invited to come out and help us. PUBLICATION NOICE STATE OF KANSAS SS SEDGWICK State of Kansas to Lowry Boyd; GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Sedgwiek County, Kansas, by Dorothy Boyd for a divorce, and that said action was filed on this 22nd day of August, 1929, and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 10th day of October, 1929, the allegations and averments in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you for divorce as prayed for in the plaintiff's petition. Attest A. E. JACQUES Clerk of District Court. By H. E WILSON. Dep. Calvary Baptist Church REV. J. W. HAYES. PASTOR M. LIVINGSTON. REPORTER. Sunday School at 9:30, Supt. Mrs. Strother in charge. Opening song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name." Responsive Scripture reading 33rd Psalm. We are urging that the young people be on time for the opening each Sabbath morning and get the training for the work.. 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SEPTEMBER 4-9, 1929 The National Baptist Voice is the official organ of the National Baptist Convention, U. S. A. It is a newsy, religious, educational and general news weekly. The regular subscription price of the Voice is $2.00 a year, but we are offering the paper, from now until the meeting of the Convention in Kansas City, a WHOLE year for $1.00. We are asking every pastor and other delegates, who will attend the Convention in Kansas City, to bring as many subscriptios as possible, and report them to the Voice Management. Both Manager E. D. Pierson and Editor J. D. Crenshaw will be there to give you whatever information you may need relative to the paper. As soon as you reach the Convention, inquire for the Voice Booth and take out your own subscription for $1.00 the whole year. By so doing, you help three—yourself, the Publishing House, and the Voice to become a better paper in every respect. Yours for denominational co-operation, THE NATIONAL BAPTIST VOICE COMMITTEE. B. Y. P. 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Nujol relieves and prevents constipation. It is a bowel lubricant—not a laxative—so cannot gripe. Gentle, safe and effective. No treatment like Nujol. Try it today. Nujol SUBSCRIPTION RENEW YOU! --- LOVE BY. M. LIVINGSTON 1. What is Man's Duty Toward God? 2. To His Fellowman? 3. To His Country? 4. To His Home? 5. To His Church? Continued from last week) It is a great pleasure to me at this time with the spirit of God leading me to give you some of my last thoughts on "Man's Duty Toward His country as a law-abiding Citizen." It is a fact that we know that there can and will be nothing worthwhile accomplished unless a deal of intereste is manifested on the part of those who may expect to receive something for nothing. What does one expect to gain where he has not labored at all? How would one expect to achieve a victory where he has not pitched a battle; how can one expect to live in a country and enjoy the happiness thereof and be a slacker? A dodger—Can one feel satisfied on the blind baggage of a fast mail, not knowing how long before it will be derailed? Will a man live in a country forever and not put forth any effort to help make it safe for Democracy? Will a man walk the streets of a city continually and enjoy the labor of some one else, and not make any effort to help make the city a place fit, in which to live, and yet find fault of what has been done by others. Will a man walk on the paved side-walk in front of some one else's door, and step off in the mud in front of his own door? Will a man enjoy driving his car on the pavement down town, and then enjoy the unpaved streets up town where he lives? Shall we all labor together and impoove our country, or shall we stand back and say it's not mine? Shall one live in a civilized country where men and women are doing their bit to make it a country of happiness, and yet will not move a peg to help carry on responsibilities? Shall one come out to the front or stay in the backgrounds? Why should we grumble at paying tax, gas, light and water bills, when we are looking for first class service? Can first class service be given without cost? Will any one sit down and sleep on his rights then criticize that one who was awake, taking hold of opportunities, making the best of life while that one was sleeping on his rights? Why cannot all see the necessity of co-operation in all things: in enterprises, in business, in home life, in our cities, counties, states and in the entire country? Why can we not all realize that it takes a whole nation to make a country what it ought to be by co-operation? For out of the very same dust of the earth, God made all nations to dwell upon the face of all the earth, and back to the same dust, some day we shall all return; all that we have accumulated by the sweat of the brow and laid up here, we will surely leave or someone to enjoy—those who have not labored for it; should not we all labor together and share with the other such things as will be needful to make a country what it ought to be? Who made the earth, the heavers, the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the hills, the seas, the cattle, the beasts, fowl, fish, the great whales, the silver, gold, brass, iron and everything are not all of these the handwools of God? Can man change any of their movements; when all these things were being made, where was man, when God called His council together and planned to make all these things? Since we know that all things belong to God, why not stop worrying about the things of life? Why do we go whining about what does Lot suit us or what is n't right? What is man's duty to his country? It is to stand by the rules, laws and regulations of things that has been adopted by the people of the country as pertaining to what it takes to make a safe Democracy where human must live; and to put your hand to the plow and your shoulder to the wheel and help turn over new soil that life may be worthwhile. O God, our Maker, and Creation on all things; the God that stood on empty air, the God that shined out from behind the clouds, the God that stroke time into existence, the God that gave the word, and the Son of righteousness shined out with healing in His wings, before Logos and Lucifus, or the morning stars sang together; Thou hast always been in existence. The God of all glory help us to know what our duty is to our country; help us to know what our talent is; help us to do hands find to do, that is to make possible those things which seem impossible; help us to know that if we fail to help carry the burden we do not our duty, and fall short of a losing. Help us to know Thou art the only true God, and if we leav You cut of our program, we make a failure; heup us to trust You for all things and try You for all things, and that we may manifest our civilization and our Christian duty to our country, by so acting, and that we will not think that God is no shorter than the word spoken by Faul: Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap. Let us all have the brotherly love for the other and realize our own country will only be what we make it. (This ends 3rd tople of article) (Article to be continued) S Tabernacle Church REV. M. C. WATSON, PASTOR SISTER A. D. WILLIAMS, Rep. Sunday School opened at 10.00 o'clock with Supt., Rev. W. M. Murphy at his post of duty. After 30 minutes' study on the lesson, review by pastor. at 11:0' o'clock. Morning service began. Praise. conducted by Deacon Kelly; Rev. Murphy read a part of the 3rd chapter of Acts for the morning lesson. The Pastor preached a wonderful sermon. At 7:00 B. Y. P. U., was opened by President Ed. Oliver; song service conductdd by Miss Bettie Barnes. 8:00 a.p.m. Evening service began with the officers conducting praise service. After which, the Pastor brought another message, from Isa. 33:16; this was a most instructive sermon. Revival services, under Dr. Skinner, State Evangelist, in session. Visitors are welcome. Come one come all! St. Matthew C. M. E. Ch REV. C. M. HAWKINS, PASTOR J. L. GOODMAN PENBORER. The Kansas Missouri Annual Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in Wichita, Sept. 25-29, 1929, Bishop J. Arthur Hamlett, Presiding Bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District, will preside. If there be any who will take delegates, please notify Rev. Hawkins at 1156 N. Mosley, Phone D. 5038. Sunday School, opened at 9:00 Supt. and officers present. After an interesting lesson study, review by Bro. R. J. Saunders, who brought out some interesting points. Evangelism period was conducted by instructor. Slates J. E. Douglass and Ernestine Cotton brought echoes from the association which were very helpful to all present. Morning service opened at 11 o'clock; after short devotion, Scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. D. Wilson, St. Matt. 7:1-b; prayer by Rev. McClinton. The pastor brought the message from St. Matt. 7:1; subject: "The High Ibints in Christ's Sermon on the Mountain." Theme: "Judging." The sermon was practical and very helpful. Invitation was extended; one united. Christian Culture Course opene at 6 o'clock by conductor, B. o. Saunders; many present to take part in the discussion. Union proper opened at 6:30 by President Moon; after song service, classes entered into a 25 minute study period. True and tried group No. 3, had charge of the program and rendered an excellent program; They were banner class for finance. Evering service opened at 8:00 o'clock; after short devotion, Rev. Wilson read for Scripture lesson St Matt. 13:32 36; prayer by Rev. Wilson Rev. J. L. Williams delivered a very inspiring sermon from St objects: Watch Your wornipped with us throughout the day. Services were good at Ebenezer Bartist Church last Sunday, beginning with Sunday School. Two added to the school number. Church services at 11 o'clock, Bro. S. Adkins brought the message from St John 0.¢; words; "Seeing Jesus." Deacon Sam Reed in charge; Willie Neal and Mrs. Sam Reed led in the devotions. At three o'clock, tribe No. 5, Mrs Rosa Jackson, Capt., had a lily Bro. Henry McGuire of the A. M. E. 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Water St. M. 1665 Local Editress Entered as second class matter, June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1879. 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 Mrs. W. B. Lloyd, 925 Ohio Ave. who has suffered for sometime with neuralgia, is reported slowly improving. She was delighted to have her three sisters visit her last Saturday in the person of Mesdames M. M. Owens, G. W. Maxie and J. B. Fue, also her brother, Mr. James L. Fue and son, all from Muskogee. She also enjoyed a visit from her nieces, Mrs. E. D. Franklin and Miss Ida B. Jones of Kansas City. You know this will make the pains lighter and for her to know that somebody cares. By telegram, Mrs. J. W. Hayes was called to Denver, Colo., on account of the death of her stepfather, who died suddenly, last Sunday, She did not get the telegram until Wednesday about noon, but she left at once to enter into the sympathy of her dear mother. The Star extends sympathy with this bereavered family as it knows how. The Thirteenth Street Fish Market has changed hand and Mrs. D. Canada is promising to give a larger variety of fish. Give them a chance by calling Market 7010 or drive by 908 E. 18th St. Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Douglass are spending a few days of vacation in Kingfisher, Okla., and other noted points with friends and relatives. The Star wishes their stay to be pleasant. Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Bronson, 1003 Cleveland Ave., are the owners of a beautiful Ford Coach. Dr. Bronson is making good as a veterinarian with Dr. Perry at the Small Animal Hospital. This is a prosperous, happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Waters will leave Saturday for Colorado Springs Colorado, for several days' visit with Mr. Waters' mother and family Mr. Geo. W. White of LaJunta, Colorado, has been visiting in the city, enroute to Hutchinson, where he will attend the session of The Masonic Grand Lodge in session there this week. Mrs. Sallie Rowles has returned home from a visit of several weeks in Chicago. Mr. Hughie Brooks and wife of Horton, and son Prof. Kenneth Brooks, Emporia, made several days' visit in the city, the guests of Mr Brownie and family, 935 N. Water St. Mr. Hughie Brooks is the brother of Mr. Brownie Brooks. Mr. Governor Owens of Tulsa, Okla., has been visiting in the city. Mrs. Sarah Green, who spent several weeks visiting in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stevens, has returned home, Lebanon, Mo. We were very glad to have Mrs. Carrie Williams, who is here visiting her brother, Mr. Alfred Matthews and family, look in at the office. Mrs. F. C. Helm and daughter Clarice, left Tuesday for a visit in olorado. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young, after a visit in Chicago, and other points, cast have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chinneth have returned home from a delightful visit with their son and daughter in Toledo, Ohio. They also visited in Chicago, with Mrs. Chinneth's mother. Mr. F. S. Wilkins and Mr. S. W. Flemings are at home from a visit in Chicago. Misses Louise and Odessa Irvin of Emporia, were house guests of Mrs. F. W. Crouch, while in the city. returned home Monday. Mrs. Jessie Perry is enjoying a visit from relatives and friends in her home this week. Little Floyd Crouch, Jr. writes his parents that he is having a happy time in New York City; he is touring with Mrs. Charles Amiker of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Florence Dunline. Dunline is Mrs. Amiker's guest on this Eastern trip. Mrs. America Brown is indisposed under treatment of a specialist. We are hoping her an early recovery. Mrs. M. K. King and children are visiting her mother in Emporia. Mrs. Rivers stopped in Tuesuay. Mr. and Mrs. Max Gilmore are STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. Telephone Market 3130 Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher. Assistant Editor M. 1665 Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 879. TION 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 enjoying the comforts of a late model Ford car. Mr. Robt. Crawford has the eyes of Wichita on him while he enjoys the comforts and they see the beauty of his new car. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Dr. and Mrs. Bronson are at home from a colorado trip. Bishop W. J. Lewis and D. H. Cranshaw were in the office this week on a business transaction. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Baker suffered a broken arm while swinging at the Sunday scool picnic last week. Mrs. E. H. Butler of Newton, was in to see us Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cockerham motored to Tulsa, and Sapulpa., Saturday evening and reported an enjoyable trip. In Tulsa they stopped a few hours with Mrs. Bettle Doss, who motored through with them and was house guest of Mrs. Jewel Benson for two weeks. On their return trip they stopped in Cushing, and Langston, Okla., with Mr. Benson's mother and brother, his brother also returned with them for a week's stay. With vacation drawing to a close, Mrs. A. C. Brooks entertained the following guests in her home Wednesday morning:—Mrs., Earl Gurden of Topeka; Little Miss Erma Roland of Newton; Mrs. C. T. Carter, Mrs. E. L. Graves, Mrs. J. E. Simpson. Mrs. Gurden left at 1:20 p. m. for her home. Calvary Church held their annual picnic, yesterday at McKinley Park. New Hope Church School held their annual picnic in Linwood Park Friday, August 23rd. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. The attendance was good and a splendid sermon by our pastor, Rev. J. H. Grant, at the 11 a. m. services. When the invitation was extended; three came forward and united with the church. The session of the Bible School was opened at 9:30 a. m. There was an interesting study and the attendance was good. At 10.30 a. m., the Junior Church held their meeting. "Team Work" was the subject of a talk by Mr. R. V. Perkins. "That by united efforts there is an opportunity for great service and much good for the betterment of humanity, in the home, and church, for team work." The A. C. E. League held their meeting at 6:30 p. m. At the evening services the members and friends were glad to have with them Mr. Geo. W. White of LaJurta, Colorado, a former member, active worker and chorister of the choir for a number of years. By request, Mr. White directed the hcoir. He rendered a solo "Jehovah Is My Strength," in a pleasing manner. Teachers' Training Class held their regular weekly meeting on Tuesuay evening. Christian Bible Club Wednesday afternoon the members of the club held a splendid meeting for attendance and the lesson was discussed and studied with interest. They met with Mrs. Wm. Wooten, 1203 Cleveland. They arranged to have a cooked food sale, Saturday at 609 N. Main St. Mrs. Mollie Miller, President, Mrs. Hattle Baccus, Secretary. GONE TO REST Mr. McAfee, quit an aged and respected citizen, after quite a long illness, passed away at his home on Ohio, leaving a devoted wife and a large and loving family of sons and daughters to mourn his home-going who have the sympathy of they many friends. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Mr. W. L. Hutcheson, Executive Secretary of Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. went to Camp Wood, Elmdale, to address the State Boys' III-Y Athletes Camp. There are around 50 boys and leaders in the camp. There are five boys and the The Negro Star—for the Good of the People Gas. Electric lights. 75 feet front. 150 feet back TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS CASH SATURDAYSPECIALS SHADID GROCERY Full Lines of Fresh Meats and Vegetables. IDA B. TRAPP Associate Secret,ary, Mr. G. B. Winston at the camp, representing Water Street. In addition to the elaborate plans of the American Legion, for the Mammoth Barbecue and Melon Feed the Y. M. C. A., is preparing for its usual Labor Day Entertainment; Waters Carnival, Tennis, Croquet, Base Ball Golf and everything good to eat, and plenty of cold drinks. All day long; and a Band Concert in the evening from 6:30 to 7:30. The public is invited. Stop Constipation! Nujol relieves and prevents constipation. It is a bowel lubricant—not a laxative—so cannot gripe. Gentle, safe and effective. No treatment like Nujol. Try it today. Nujol ELWOOD NOTES Elwood messengers to the Northeast District Association enjoyed the sessions very much. We were honored to have our pastor made Mod. The program rendered by St. Francis Temple Choir members, was well rendered, but due to the absence of the pastor and folk visiting away, we did not have very good attendance. Those present received a treat. The social given by Mrs. Ewings and Mrs. Chambers, was quite a success. We are making preparation for our bazaar, and are expecting a real success. The Missin Circle meets with Sister Grace Mitchell, Thursday at 1:00 o'clock. Rev. Favors, with a number of friends, report a very large gathering at Cummings, at the annual picnic, given at John Garmon's. Rev. Favors left after morning services, motoring there with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Favors. Folk were given an additional treat after a splendid dinner, in an inspiring sermon by Rev. Owens of Horton, Kansas. Mrs. Stella Williams is considerably improved. WE DO ALL KINDS OF JOB WORK MINUTE WORK A SPECIALTY D. 576-W Evangelist W. W. Mayle of Topeka, visited here Monday and will be with us agian next week. 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