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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. GOV. STANLEY SHOULD ACT VOLUME V. A Reward Should Be Offered for the Apprehension of the Pittsburg Lynchers. A Strong Effort Should Be Put Forth to Land Them in the Penitentiary. A Disgrace to Kansas. Shame! Oh, what a shameful outrage perpetrated upon the good name of Kansas and the progressive little city of Pittsburg, Kas., on last Christmas, by the lynching of a Negro to make sport for a lot of disreputable hoodlums! The day being Christmas and everybody enjoying themselves, suddenly, an officer was killed. We do not know if he was discharging his duty or not. In some cases officers make themselves conspicuous by nosing where they are not called upon especially when colored people are celebrating in their own way. We have not seen anything to warrant the presence of the officer at this dance, or that there was anything to warrant his being killed. The question is, who killed him? There are cases where foobs have carried out the law to their entire satisfaction and the public would not feel bad over it, but in no case where a man kills and or in the heat of passion should he be dealt with in such a manner. It seems to us that as soon as a Negro attempts to do what is for his own protection, should he happen to take the life of a white man he is lynched. The respectable citizens of Pittsburg never had anything to do with this crime. It was only a few drunken rowdies who started the talk and then carried out their hellish design. We hope every mother's son of them who participated in the heinous crime, and brought disgrace on the fair name of the state, and their children and children's children will be cursed by the spirit of the man; that they will never prosper and die young; that disease and misfortune will continue to be their Nemesis; that Governor Stanley will offer a reward for their arrest and conviction, and will employ men to run to earth those murderous demons. This way of killing persons who commit an offense, because they happen to be colored people, is an outrage and a travesty upon the law. When white men commit offenses nothing is said, the law takes its course. The good people of Kansas will not stand for these accursed outrages. There is no excuse for letting a mob take a prisoner; not one. We can take forty men with forty rounds, and check an unarmed mob of several thousands. At any time the sheriff can deputize enough men to protect life. Let us pass an anti-lynching law, giving judgment against the county in favor of the injured parties' relatives, the sheriff to lose his office; make it absolute that he forfeits the office at once, and is not to be re-appointed or re-elected. You will see a change. The press dispatches give the fol lowing account of the affair: Pitttburg, Kas., Dec. 25.—The most appalling tragedy ever enacted in Pittsburg ushered in Christmas here, when Policeman Milton Hinkle was slain by a drunken Negro at midnight last night, and the murderer, Mont Godley, was taken from jail today and lynched by an infuriated mob. A number of Negroes, drawn together by a dance, became noisy from liquor. Half a dozen or more engaged in a quarrel of the West side, in the midst of the clash. They were cautious by Policeman Hinkle. Insultful applies here. from an effort to arrest the principal aggressors, Godley secured the officer's pistol from its scabbard and shot the officer from behind. Two hours later a mob gathered and took the Negro from the city jail, where he had been taken after he was caught, and hanged him to a telephone pole. As he was choking to death one of the members of the mob cut his throat and ended his sufferings. Pittsburg, Kas. Dec. 26.—There is strong probability existing that in the lynching of Mont Godley last night, for the murder of Policeman Hinkle, an innocent man was hung, and while he was implicated in the trouble he did not fire the fatal shot. Such developments came up this afternoon and it is now believed that Joe Godley fired the fatal shot. from the officer's own revolver, and then made his escape, and that it was Jess Godley, instead of Joe, who is the one under arrest for complicity in the crime along with his brother. There is such a similarity in the appearance of Jess and Joe that only their most intimate acquaintances among the whites know them apart. The mother of the boys is said to have called upon a firm of physicians in the city today and requested them to treat her son, Joe, for a gun shot wound in the neck. They could not get her to tell where he was and therefore refused to go with her. The officer's revolver has not been found and it is believed that the man who killed the officer has it in his possession. It was reported this afternoon that Joe Godley was at his home in Weir City, suffering from a gunshot wound and officers have gone there to investigate. If he is captured, there is likely to be a repetition of the Christmas morning's work. Jess and Gus Godley are in the county jail for being implicated in the killing of Hinkle. From our own correspondent we have received the following account: Pittsburg, Kas., Dec. 29, '02. EDITOR PLAINDEALER. You have read of the Pittsburg lynchin in the state papers; I will write you the facts as none of the papers give them correctly. December 14, 1902, there was a crowd of men and boys in front of the club bar room and a dance was in progress in Jenett's hall. About 11 o'clock Mont Godley was arrested for being drunk. About 11:15 Mont Godley's brother, Joe, was told of his arrest. Joe was in the same crowd of men standing on the street in front of the club bar room as Monte w. s; three police were standing near by, one of whom told Joe Godley to keep quiet. Joe was also drunk and at once called the officer unpleasant names, for which Mr. Hinkle arrested him. They had walked about one third of a block, going to jail, when Joe asserted that he would not be arrested for he had not done anything. At that time Mr. Hinkle started to hit him over the head, when a rough and tumble fight took place. Joe Godley was on the bottom; it was dark; Tom Galer drew his gun and began shooting, of which Godley was shot in the neck and Policeman Hinkle through the head. Joe Godley made his escape. At least a dozen saw the affair. The Pittsburg officers have strange ideas of their duty and of right and wrong; they at once stated that Officer Hinkle was shot by Joe Godley. As soon as Officer Hinkle died the mob was let take Mont Godley and hang him. The policemen—there were five of them—stayed out of sight until the innocent boy was hung. Monte was 17 years old and never before in his life had he been arrested. His throat was cut from ear to ear, he was hit in the head with a piece of gas pipe and breast-yoke; the boy was dead before he was drawn up to the lamp post. He did not know that his brother Joe Lewis, vice^1 with the officers, for Woods, secretary; Min minutes be assistant secretary; vice. The fiveette, treaurer. The Mont Godley shooting Officer TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 2 1903. work was finished they showed up. Doc Blair, Myre Hunter, Mr. Kirkwood, County Attorney J. J. Campell, and a few more men that had respect for the city, and right idea of the way to perform their duty regardless of color, did everything a person could do to keep the dirty work from going on. They were crowded down and Mr. Campell was run over, but the mob leaders are well known by the right parties, and the ones that know them have the right idea of right and wrong, and there is no doubt but what they will act when the proper time comes. lynchings in the former strongholds of abolitionism. What does it mean that a Republican United State senator is telling his friends that slavery ought not to have been abolished? Has he been engaged in enslaving another colored race that he should suddenly come to think so well of it in the case of the Negro? "Would this Pittsburg murderer have been lynched if he had been a white man? Had his color anything to do with the summary punishment meted out to him? That there is considerable anti-Negro feeling in Kansas we believe does not admit of doubt. That the colored man is by no means in as good repute in this state as forty or thirty or twenty-five years ago cannot be disputed. The philanthropist who should propose today a Negro exodus from Southern states to hospitable Kanas would wait a long time for a second to his motion. In fact; a white man is altogether more likely to get a fair trial in a criminal prosecution than a Negro, as he is in almost any trade or business; and the same thing is probably true in the Springfield Republican's state of Massachusetts." In a free country like Kansas far removed from the influence or the barbarism of the unregenerate south, there is absolutely no occasion for the exhibition of such ruthless savagery. The courts of Kansas are above suspicion, and there is no question but that the murderer if found guilty after a fair and an impartial trial would have had full satisfaction of the law. Twice within a comparative short time the fair name of Kansas has been disgraced by such exceptional subrogating of the law. In this case, as in many others, later information discloses the startling fact that the wrong man was murdered. We fail to appreciate the point raised by the Editor of the Capital that this barbaric exhibition, on par with the notorious Leavenworth Case, and the Sam Hose Burning, is justified through the absence of a capital punishment law. Hardly a day has passed during the past few months that our papers have not contained the revolting details of murders mosthenious committed by some white fiend, without the trimmings of a bloody lynching orgie. No one seeks to justify and defend the drunken orgies so common on Christmas and other holidays, but there should be a respect for law and order, especially in an ultra religious state like Kansas. :W. N. P. ASSOCIATION Mon may differ as to the utility and benefits of the above association and may also differ as to the best means to advance its interest: again they may differ as to the ends sought to maintain such an association, but we judge no one will dispute that the above organization is a power and can be made a growing power if rightly used. This organization of newspaper people reaches from the Mississippi river to the Rocky and Wasatch ranges of mountains. Hon. J. D. D. Rivers, of Denver, Colo., is president; Mrs. Julia E. Emery, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is vice president; W. H. Duncan, of Colorado Springs is secretary: G. N. Perkins, of Guthrie, Ok., treas.; J. Hume Childers of Topeka, Kans., is chairman of the "News Bureau," and W. W. Taylor of Salt Lake City, Utah, is chairman of the Executive Committee. We must consider that our people are becoming more and more a reading people as the years come and go; the more general the intelligence of a people, the greater interest will be taken in reading. This is a Newspaper age as well as a book age, and we must grasp the nuances and uses by all ages. means to develop papers that will meet the requirements of the expanding minds of the race. Either that or our young people will read the papers published by the white press exclusively and who can blame them because food for the intelligent mind is assidously sought just as food for the body or clothing. Who would go unclad or hungry if they had the means to purchase in any market simply because none of our race could supply the demand of life's necessities. Galena. The above is an illustration of how Southern whites treat colored people. The parties lynched were hard-working people. No doubt this man Jay was too familiar with this man's wife. In order to show his pretended sympathy he interfered, contrary to the old axiom: "Don't interfere between man and wife when they are fighting; in nine cases out of ten they will turn on the other fellow." NUMBER I. Copeka Plaindealer. Bounded at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....750 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. Ye Editor is a Candidate. The editor of this paper feels very grateful to his many friends especially to the daily and weekly papers of this city for the many kindly mentions of him, as a possible successor to Hon. J. R. A. Crossland as minister to Liberia W. A. It is indeed gratifying to know that after many years residence in this city and state that one has so many warm friends. We are not an active candidate for this position unless Dr. Crossland shall be found guilty of conduct unbecoming a diplomatic representative of this government and a distinguished member of my race. We published in our last issue what purports to be a statement of the facts in the case but after all they are but rumors the truth or falsity of which will be determined when the State Department and President Roosevelt shall have made an exhaustive investigation. Dr. Crossland is entitled to the fullest inquiry before sentence should be passed and we feel confident that he will have every opportunity to present his side of the case. The Kansas Delegation, we hope will lend their friendly offices to this end. If after a fair and an impartial investigation there is found sufficient evidence to justify his removal, and the members of our Kansas Delegation, feel that the good name of our State will not be injured by endorsing the editor of this paper for the position, we would appreciate the same. Otherwise we are not an applicant for any position local or national at this time. It is the easiest thing in the world to make a resolve to be good, but how many have the moral courage to keep them THE PLAINDEALER resolves to use every honorable means to make itself one of the most potent factors for good in this state. It will be our purpose to deal honestly and squarely with all. We shall as in the past spare no pains to make the bed of our enemies as uncomfortable as possible. We shall not hesitate to unmask hypocrites, be they black or white. Now, then, these are a few of the many resolves we have made but there is one more which we desire to emphasize and that is we shall be a relentless nemesis on the track of every delinquent subscriber. Editor Franklin of the Denver Statesman found a few moments leisure from more congenial society to look in and give the PLAIN- DEALER people a broad smile this week. The editor is looking well and prosperous. The Christmas number of the Indianapolis Freeman comes with "glad tidings" of racial improvement. No better evidence of the upward trend of the race is to be found than the splendid work of the Freeman. Twenty pages of first class matter profusely illustrated with halftones of the leading men and women of the race is a credit to the management. The echoes of a joyous Christmas festival are still ringing in the ears of all when we are called upon to face a New Year with its wonderful mysteries. The prosperity to all the people of this country. Its abundant harvest of grains, its unprecedented output of mineral wealth and manufactured articles, tells a story of distributed wealth among the great masses of humanity, unequaled in the world's history. The story of its numerous volcanic eruptions, its mighty quakings of the earth, its dreadful disasters on land and sea reveals to us that joy and sorrow, plenty and famine, go hand in hand. The story of lynchings and burnings of Negroes charged with offences in this country, and the horrible butchery of Christian Americans by the ruthless Turk, and devilishly brutal persecution of the Jews in Roumania and Russia, causes us to wonder if the ieaven of Christ's love. (whose birthday the world has just celebrated), is able to bring about the long deferred era of human brotherhood. But, then, the New Year is the time for new resolution, and it is very proper, meet and right, that the world should turn from its contemplation of its most joyous event and resolve not only to be good to one self but be good to ones fellow men. Rev. Grant at Rest. The remains of the late Rev. W. L. Grant were laid to rest in the Woodlawn cemetery, Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 24, 1902. Thus ends the career of a truly great man; a forcefull preacher, and peerless advocator of his peoples rights. Rev. Grant while only 35 years of age had so lived that he had endeared himself to people in all stations in life and all professions. In his death, the colored people of Kansas have lost a leader and counselor. He was equally known among white as well as colored people and frequently had invitations to address some of their most deliberate bodies, he being an orator of no mean ability. The Baptist denomination, in the death of Rev. Grant has lost one of its most able preachers. And while we feel that tinge of sadness, that comes to us on his demise, we bow in humble submission to Him who doth all things well and say the "Lord giveth and the Lord withth, blessed be the name of the Lord." The funeral was largely attended, Rev. D. B. Jackson of Kansas City read the Obituary Rev. E. M. Corhan of St Joseph Mo. preached the funeral. H. I. Monroe of Topeka delivered the eulogy. Rev. J. H. Van Lue General Missionary of Kansas spake of "Rev. Grant's work in the state." Rev. E. B. Meridith spoke as representative of the Home Mission Society and the white Baptists of Kansas. Rev. Mark Thompson spoke of his interest in the Western College at Macon Mo. Rev. W. P. Banks spoke of him as a pastor. Resolutions were read from the following bodies; for the First Baptist Church of which Rev. Grant was pastor at the time of his death, Mr. Henry Moberly; for the Douglass Hospital, Hon. I. F, Bradley; for the city, Hon. B. S. Smith; for the North Western Association of which Rev. Grant was moderator at the time of his death, Mr. J. E. Lewis; for the Western College, Macon Mo., of which college Rev. Grant was a member of the board of directors, Prof. Boedeu, for the state of Mo., Rev. Mark Thompson; for the Second Baptist Church, Kansas City Mo., Rev. S. W. Bacote; for the Baptist Convention of Kansas, Rev. E. A. Wilson. The following resolutions were read by Rev. E. M. Wilson for the Minister Alliance of Kansas City Mo.: We the ministers of the Baptist Alliance of Kansas City Mo., offer the following resolutions of condolence on the death of the Rev. W. L. Crant, D.D. In behalf of said alliance of which he was a membe Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis ranks and moved from our midst one of our brightest lights in the ministry and of the race; in the person of W. L. Grant, Dec. 21 1902. He was one of our wisest men, who loved the church and was loyal to its cause. He being one of the leaders of his race we feel that his arduous work for the church and race has hastened his death and caused him to fill a premature grave. He worked with untiring zeal. He knew no slack. He knew no discouragement. His watchword was "onward." He allways encouraged the right, discouraged the wrong. He was one of the great pioners of the west. As an organizer and church builder, he was almost unexcelled. He was a great counselor; to listen to him was to learn wisdom. We know church and race sustain a great loss. We the members of the Alliance have lost a christain companion and a counselor. We bow our heads in humble submission to the will of the Almighty God, feeling that our lost is his infinite gain. We recomend; that a copy of these resolutions be published in the Missouri Messenger and the TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Resolved; that we teuder his family our condolence and assure them they have our prayers and heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of their bereavement; that a copy of these resolutions be given to the family. We the committee in behalf of the Alliance. The casket was covered with floral designs, among them were gates ajar with the words, "our Pastor" printed there on; the ladies of the Shiloh Baptist Church at Topeka had a beautiful floral design. Rev. Grant was the pastor of Shiloh Church for five years, where for his very excellent qualities as a gospel minister he drew around him many life long friends. He erected for them the beautiful edifice in which they now worship. Rev Grant's place will be hard to fill but we trust that God who gave us Rev. Grant will raise up some one else who will carry to success some of the things so ably commenced by brother Grant. The sterling qualities of this good man may well be emulated by any body. His life stands out as a beacon light saying onward. He knew no fear when the cause of his race was at stake. As an authority on church polity he had not a peer: his name is to be placed beside those of Simmons, Vangn, De Baptist, Love and other men who have played their part so well on the stage of action and fallen asleep in death. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Champion Pie Bakers. Rooms in connection. MISSOUR PACIFIC RAILWAY Wm. Sims, president; W. H. Roslington, vice president; C. &. Hawley, cashier; C. S. Bowman, assistant cashier. DIRECTORS. A. A. Robinson, President Mexican Central Railway Company. Chas. J. Lantry, of the firm of Lantry Sons, Contractors. W. H. Rossington, vice president, of the firm of Rossington, Smith & Histed, Attorneys. Chas. J. Devlin, Coal Operator. W. A. Stephens, Treasurer-T. M. & N. Ry. Wm. Sims, President. C. E. Hawley, Cashier. Report of the condition of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Topeka, Kansas, at the close of business, November 25, 1902. Resources. Loans and discounts.....$ 715,968.02 Overdrafts.....848.06 U. S. bonds.....319,446.01 A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. First Mortgage gold bonds.....31,050.00 Real Estate.....3,975.00 Banking House, furniture and fixtures.....101,500.00 Cash and sight exchange..234,576.16 Redemption fund with U. S. treasury.....15,000.00 Total.....$1,422,363.25 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in.....$ 300,000.00 Surplus and profits.....44,357.89 Circulation.....300,000.00 Deposits.....778,005.36 Total ..... $1,422,363.25 Interest paid on time deposits. Foreign drafts on all principal points. Letters of credit issued. Small accounts as well as large receive the same careful attention. Your business solicited. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 402 E. 4th st Terms reasonable. 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SUB NORMAL DEPARTMENT—Fitting Students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. county or education department or department of the Musical Department—Offering training in that art for which our youth seem adapted by nature—Music. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT—Fitting our youth to compete with the tradesmen in the field of organized labor. Here mainly rests the future of the race. This is to be the education of this century. Courses—Agricultural, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry and Cabinet Making. Printing, Job and Journeyman. Tailoring, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting. Dressmaking and Plain Sewing. Preparations are being made for teaching Scientific Agriculture. The faculty is composed of graduates from the best schools in the country. FACULTY—Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, B.S. D., A.M. Lincoln, President, Philosophy, Logic and Economics; Rev. Jno. S. Johnson, B.D., Ohio State University, Hebrew, Greek and Theology; G. 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Ira Smith has returned after a week's visit with his parents and friends in Pleasanton, Kas. Kansas City's pioneer Negro jeweler, 1616 W. 9th St. George Meckling of Ellsworth and Abileue was a guest at the Chiles-Hotel last week. Wanted—A first class printer. Apply at the Plaindealer office. S. A. Brown of Briston, I. T. visiting his mother, Mrs. Slaughter in N. Topeka last week. Dr. O. A. Taylor attended the Interstate Literary at Leavenworth last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Guy attended the Interstate at Leavenworth last week. Luncheon, hot and cold, all times of night at the hot tamala man's stand, corner of Sixth and Kansas avenue—Clem Wilson. Miss Edith Stafford, of Kansas City, is visiting Miss Hester Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mos, of Dodge City are visiting their parents this week. They conduct a successful laundry at their home. The little moving van down on the corner of Sixth and Kansas is where you find the hot tamala man—Clem Wilson. Misses Anna Stafford of Kansas City, and Bessie Buckner, Hayden, I. T., spent a few days with Mrs. Frances Buckner. J. A. WILSON, Kansas City's pioneer Negro jeweler, is a specialist in putting watches in good order. 1616 W. 9th St. Clarence E. Langston, the genial pressman of the Lawrence Daily World, spent New Year's day in the city. Miss Trussie Smothers and Mrs. Adella Miller of Lawrence, were the guests of Miss Grace Atkinson, New Years. IF YOU WANT to buy a watch for a man or woman, boy or girl, you will be satisfied if you trade with Messrs. Frank Royal Wilson and Elisha Nelson comprised a genial party of "callers" yesterday. They are among Topeka's most fashionable young men, and of course made a hit with the girls. YOU CAN CLAIM both the distinction and novelty of trading at the only and oldest Negro jewelry store in Kansas City if you buy something from J. A. WILSON. The home of Miss Ogeal Wilson on South Jackson street was the scene of much merriment last Wednesday evening at which time a number of young people endeavored to initiate the new year with an invincible whist record. During the evening the guests were treated to violin and piano solos by the Misses Wilson. Mr. Compton has moved his restaurant to his Elite boarding house, 1104 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo. Nicely furnished rooms all first-class up-to-date. The best people of the city eat at the Elite. When in the clyt give him a call. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Edmonds and Mrs. James Brown and Mrs. Jeff Johnson was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Sharp at their home last Christmas. Every body enjoyed a fine turkey dinner returning home wishing they were farmers. COMING-WELCOME. The Grand Sanctum and Imperium of the True Eleven a purely race society, met in its Eighth Annual Session December 30 and 31 at the U. K. T. Hall, 508 W. B. street, North Topeka. On Wednesday night was the reception. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Virgin I. S. Wilson, Chief Mrs. Mary Mason, wife of J. M' Mason, died last Sunday morning in the arms of her husband at the residence Mrs. Ellen Slaughter from a choking spell of quinsey. She is the daughter of Mrs. Amanda Combs. She was born in Holton, Kan., thirty one years ago. The funeral was held from the residence of her mother. The remains were interred in the Topeka cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. P. Porter of Denver, Col., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Porter. Thomas McCampbell is visiting in Kansas City. Mr. Jefferson King, of Springfield, Mo., spent Sunday in the city. Mr. S. H. Turner of Rosedale, Kans., spent a few days visiting in the city. Mrs. Albert Ross has recovered from her recent illness. Miss Catherine Harris of Lawrence, is visiting her mother and sister. Mr. Martin of Lawrence is visiting in the city. Misses Pearl and Lena McNeal spent Thursday in Lawrence. Mrs. O. A. Taylor returned Tuesday from a visit in Leavenworth, Kans. Miss Pearl Monroe of Kansas City, Kans., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, East 12th St. Messrs. Clarence Langston and W. Mallory of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city. Mr. Sylvester Banks returned Sunday to Holliday after spending a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. Geo. J. Washington and family left Friday for Chicago to visit relatives. Miss Ethel Stafford of Kansas City, Kans., visited Miss Hester Hawkins. Miss Fanny Todd, who has been visiting relatives in Oskaloosa, returned Monday. Mrs. M. L. Thomas of Pueblo, Co., is visiting in Topeka, the guest of Mrs. R. S. Sims of Lowman Hill. Mrs. N. G. Gamble of Lawrence Kans., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E Ridley. Miss Nancy Dean entertained a few friends at 8 o'clock tea Friday evening in honor of Miss Nellie Ellis. Miss Cora Lewis of Lakeview, Kan., is in the city visiting, the guest of Mrs Wm. Wims. Miss Fannie De Priest of Salina, Kans., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas Page. Miss Victoria Miller, who has been visiting Miss Maggie Vault, returned to her home Wednesday, in Lawrence Misses Luvenia Brown and Nellie Ellis, who attend the State Normal, spent the holidays in this city visiting relatives. Mr. E. White of Kansas City, Kans. visited in the city. Arden Club met last Friday with Miss Hester Hawkins. After the regular program, the evening was spent in games and other amusements. Miss Annie Dotson and Nancy Dean was the hostesses of an all-night party Wednesday evening, December 24 All present report a delightful time. Mr. S. S. Steele left Wednesday for St. Joseph, where he will have charge of the dining room at the Hotel Metropole. B St. Baptist Church Iems. The Christmas Post Office at the church was a grand success. Many handsome presents were presented. The Silver Leaf Club Whites Progressive and the M. and I. Club presented Rev. H. W. White with a handsome bookcase and writing desk combined. The concert that was given by the young ladies was a grand success. Miss Nannie Stull deserves much credit for the leading part she took and it was well played; also Mr. Ben Payne. The church are very thankful to them for their assistance. Mrs. M. D. Jones organized an art club at the residence of Miss Bettie Penington the 29th known as the Olive Twig Art Club. Miss Carrie Fost president, Miss Mary Lewis, vice president; Miss Pear Woods, secretary; Miss Nenna Payne assistant secretary; Miss Eva Garriette, treauer. The program commit tec was, Miss Martha Bledsoe, Mame Davis, Amanda Williams, and Daisy Fost, Bettie Penington. They will meet each Saturday at the church at 2 o'clock. Miss Willa Merriweather entertained the following at 2 o'clock dinner last Sunday: Misses Haster Hawkins, Nellie Ellis, Luvenia · Brown, Cyrena Smith, Ollie Stull, Chlora Polk of Lawrence, Nannie Stull, Messrs. Isiah Lizenby and Ed. Vance. Mrs. Robt. Love of Emporia, spent a few days during the holidays, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stafford. N. Chiles spent Monday in Kansas City. On Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. A. Porter entertained about fifty friends at their home 210 Taylor St., complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. P. Porter, who were married last Wednesday in Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Porter will leave Monday for Denver, Co., where they will reside. Miss Bertha Tipton of Emporia, Fanny De Priest of Salina, Victoria Miller and Chlora Pope of Lawrence, Kans., were the guests of honor of a very informal gathering given Monday evening by Misses Bessie Hawkins and Hattle Harper at the residence of the former, 416 Western Ave. Mrs. J. Cowens entertained the Tuxedo Club Friday, December 26. There were a number of visitors and at 11.00 o'clock a four course lunch was served by Mrs. R. Hagan and Mr. E. Taylor Music was furnished for the evening by Mr. J. J. Brown and Mr. J. Anderson. Every one had a very nice time. And then adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. L. Carrington, 1828 Fillmore St., December 31, 1902. Carney-Thompson. One of the most beautiful home weddings of the season was that of Miss Susie May Thompson to Mr. Charles Carney on last Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, 1033 Grand Ave. Miss Hazel Washington presided at the organ, while the bridal party marched in each borne on the arms of the bride's parents. Rev. B. C. Duke officiated. The bride was attired in white batiste and carried a boquet of white carnations. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable pieces and the congratulations at a host of friends. Misses Ola Perkins, Lizzie Scott, M B. Patterson, Lizzie Lewis, Hattie Gougle, Henrietta Jacksonfl Nellie Ellis, Chlora Polk, Messrs. Lemuel Weddington, Harvey Scott, Marcellus Cain o' Springfield, Mo., James Williams, John Upshaw, and Will Soloman were informally entertained on last Monday evening, complimentary to Miss Chlora Polk, of Lawrence, by Mr. Geo. Smith, assisted by his sister, Cyrena, at their home, 908 West Seventh St. St. John A. M. E. Church. Sunday, January 4, 1908. Special New Year services all day. Sermon 11 o'clock a. m. by Rev. Dr. Snelson. Themc, "Christian Holiness—the True Standard for the New Year." 3 p. m. Sabbath School, Professor R. H. Wade, superintendent. 6.30 Young People's Society, Miss Hester Hawkins, president. 7.30 p. m. Sermon, "By the Holy Ghost." New Year services open in the basement which has been cleaned, warmed and ventilated. Special plans are made for another great effort on behalf of St. John and let all rally to the front. Topeka Industrial Institute Notes. Profa. A. M. Wilson of Leavenworth, also Misses Taylor and Wake of Leavenworth and Miss Dillon of Sedalla, Mo., were pleanat callers at the Industrial Institute this week. Mr. and Mrs. Porter( of Denver, Col., spent Tuesday afternoon inspectin the different departments of the school. School began Monday morning the 29th, after a short intermission for the holidays, and the students have settled down to make even a better record in labor and scholarship than they did the past three months. The Messrs. Walkers, twin brothers from Kansas City, were pleasant callers at the Booker Washington Literary Society last aSturday evening. The young lady students of the school were entertained last Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Mary Jordan, in honor of Miss Jordan and Miss Olivia McCampbell. Mothers and fathers should take advantage of present opportunities and send their children to schools where they can receive industrial training in some special trade at the same time with their literary work. Special prices have been made in the Business Course Department for the coming spring term, tuition in the Bookkeeping and Business Practice $5 per month; tuition in the Short-hand and Typewriting department $5 per month. Our young ladies and young men should take advantage of these splendid opportunities to master an occupation that will bring them many returns in after life. Mrs. W. R. Carter, our lady principal, spent Tuesday visiting in Kansas City. Mr. C. Franklin, editor of the Denver Statesman, visited the school and inspected the departments Monday. Mr. Franklin was very much impressed with the good that we are doing. ing out its influence and scope of usefulness. New students continue to arrive and the work progresses very satisfactorily. Lady Principal Mrs. Carter entertained the members of the faculty last Tuesday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Principal W. R Carter. The Carpentry department of the school is in position now to make tables, desks, bureau, washstands, benches, and do small jobs of carpentry work to the order of city patrons. The military department of the school is improving wonderfully. Last week Lilley & Co., of Columbus, Ohio, donated a sword and belt to the school. Next week the boys will commence the manual of arms with wooden guna Captain Albert Ross spent Friday and Saturday in Manhattan inspecting the military deparment of the State Agricultural College. The Christmas holidays for the Industrial Institute began December 24 and closed December 28. The work of the school was resumed December 29. Students contemplating entering after the holidays should enroll the opening day. The programme and drill given by Cyrene Commandery No. 3, at Metropolitan hall on last evening, was highly enjoyed by those in attendance. The drill was something superb, while each number of the programme was well rendered. Misses Mamle Dilllard of Lawrence, Evelyn Wake of Leavenworth, and Prof. A. M. Wilson of Leavenworth at tended the teachers' association. E. W. Griggs, Higd-Class Photographer 901 Kings Avenue In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Chaune Jennings, plaintiff, vs. Samuel Jennings, Defendant. The defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action for divorce and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 26th day of January, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. Joseph Reed, Plaintiff Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [*cal] By Zora B. West, Deputy. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Case No. 21951. C. E. Clark, plaintiff, vs. Ada B. Cark, defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, ss. To Ada B. Clark, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the above named plaintiff in an action in which the plaintiff prays for a divorce from you and that you must answer the said petition on or before the 20th day if December, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for a divorce rendered against you and for costs and all other proper relief. G. E. CLARK, Plaintiff. By F. J. Lynch, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. Nashville, Tenn. Your Miss Smith has come and gone, and I think with a good impression of us. I wanted her to write her impressions to her paper, but she preferred that I should do the writing. I agreed to do so, and would have commenced before now, owing to press of business, for my hands are full, day and night. However, her Impressions appeared in the daily papers of our city. While we feel the hand of oppression, politically and otherwise, yet we are doing something in a material way as well as educational and spiritual way. Miss Smith saw evidences of these things while in our midst, and I preferred her telling it in her own way. She was impressed with our business enterprises, churches, schools, professional men and their quarters, and greatly surprised at seeing our great publishing houses—which lead the race throughout the land. The offices of our professional men are well appointed and are busy places. There are four large office buildings with from ten to thirty rooms, besides store rooms on the ground floor, beside eight or ten other business blocks owned by our own people. These are monuments to the business thrift of our people. Among others, I might name the following buildings, the Boyd, three stories; Napier Court, three stories, the Burns Buildings, three stories, Taylor & Co., two stories; Wilson, two stories; Brown, three stories; Stewart, two stories; Martin, two stories; and a number of smaller ones. Among our publishing houses are the A. M. E. stone front, four-story house, and the Baptist Publishing House. Dr. W. B. Chappell is at the head of the former and Dr. R. H. Boyd the latter. The Baptist house is the largest concern of its kind, owned by our people, in the country. The pay-roll contains over 100 names. It is a huge affair and up to date in every respect. We have only one company of colored men of the State Guard in the State, and that is in Nashville. The Knights of Pythias is trying to supply the deficiency, and to that end a company with forty men has been mustered in, with the following officers: Geo. T. Robinson, late an officer in the United States Army, and at present a lawyer and dean of the law department of Wulden University, captain; Jas. H. Dodd, late of the 10th cavalry, first lieutenant; L. H. Rogan, late of the 25th infantry, second lieutenant. A second company has been formed with twenty-five men. The Douglass Club is the name of a political business organization with Captain Robinson as president. It aims to organize our forces for self-protection against the political oppression from both parties; to get a hold of There is a Men's Business League here with Dr. R. H. Boyd as president. It will entertain the National Negro Business here next August. Nashville has about twenty colored lawyers and equally as many physicians. We would like to see the real estate holdings of the negro double. We would like to see more colored people tilling the soil and marketing the products thereof. We would like to see a closer bond of union. Also would like to see new business enterprises upon all hands. Also that the Grand Chapter and Eastern Star pay to Mrs. Buchanan what they owe her. ASK YOURGROCER FOR PREMIUMLIST. PREMIUMS GIVEN FOR DIAMOND "C" SOAP WRAPPERS ASK HIM FOR DIAMOND "C" SOAP THE BEST LAUNDRY SOAP. Complete catalogue; shipping over 100 pounds that may be secured by using the provided secret key. Send airmail on a proof card, and we will mail you the catalogue. All rights PREMIUM DEPT. The Gudahy Packing Co., SOUTH OMAHA, N.E. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all Orazers Lodge Directory. EUCLID No. 2, A. F. and A. M. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. H. Childers, W. M.; G. William's secretary. MOUNT MORIAL No. 5, A. F. and A. M. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 4th Monday of each month. F. M. Stonestreet, W. M.; Charles Dandridge, secretary. KAW VALLEY No. 18, A. F. and A. M. 618 Kansas avenue, North Tupelo. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Robert Jordan, W. M.; Melvin Grant, secretary. LINCOLN CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M. 618 Kan avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Toliver Bird, H. P.; J. H. Childers, See. ORIENTAL TEMPLE, N. M. R. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st Friday of each month. Jayson, potentate. CYRENE COMMANDERY No. 3. K. T. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. T. W. Williams, K. C.; K. G. Walkins, recorder. SKYLLE CONSISTORY. S. P. R. 5 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month. J. H. Childers 23°, secretary. BEERECKA CHAPTER No. 8. 618 Kansas Ave. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Miss S. W. and royal matron; Mrs. Grace Sawyer, secretary. BETHANY No. 7. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Mrs. Karah Owenn, royal matron; Miss Maggie Bass, sec. PRINCE ALBERT COURT No. 85. 422 Kansas avenue Meets 1st and 4th Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. Vernella, W. G.; Mrs. Mary King, H. at D. LA RUE HOUSEHOLD (OF RUTH No. 498. G. of O. F. of G. F. 8th st. Meets 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month. Mrs. J. Vernella, M. N. G.; Mrs. A. J. Cowherd, W. R. SHAWNER LODGE No. 122. G. U. O. of O. F. 108 E. Eighth st. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. J. Waddington, H. G.; J. A. Benson, P. S. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. 168. G. U. O. of O. F. 108 E. Eighth st. Meets 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Mrs. M. Paskar, M. N. G.; E. A. Carson, W. R. EXODUS LODGE No. 204. G. U. O. of O. F. F. 108 Eighth st. Meets 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month. G. T. Odel, M. G.; W. D. Cooper, P. S. MYRA CHAPTER No. 520. M. Kansas Ave. Meets 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month Mrs. M. D. Jones, R. M.; Nettee McAfee, secretary. BRANCH LODGE No. 2. F. G. I. L. 8. 420 Kansas Ave. Meets 3rd and 4th 11 tuesday of each month. Mrs. Angeline Williams, Pres. FT. PILLOW POST No. 321. 618 Kansas street. Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. George Waters, Q. M.; W. M. Smith, post commander. DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. 116 E. Stree. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Mrs. Emma Gaines, president; Mrs. E. Bobe, Sce. KNIGHTS OF TABOR (SUNNY SIDE TEMPLA) No. 50. 119 E. Stree. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Ranson Taylor, chief officer; Andrew Herald, chief scribe. KNIGHTS TABOE No. 5. 116 E. Stree. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. O. M. Wellford, G. M.; B. H. Payne, chief scribe. DAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE (PRAIRIE ROAD LODGE) No. 72. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Mrs. Anniha Pleets, High Priestess; Mrs. Sude Richardson, Secretary WESTERN SUN TABERNACLE No. 18. The last and 3rd Friday of each month. Mrs. Richardson, High Priestess; Louise Web- lord, Secretary. THE FIRST UNION BENEVOLENT LODGE of North Topkapi. Meets in second and 3rd day evenings at each month. Mr. G. W. Was- ley, Mrs. Hale, Secretary. 11 QUINCY STREET. First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Kansas. 100 Try a Bottle of Kohl's Coug For Coughs, Sore Throat, Price 25 Cents When in Topeka Stop at the CHILES HOTEL First-class in all its Appointments. 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For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D. Secretary. M. S. Sower, Northwest, Washington, D.C. When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER'S RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. H. H. WALKER, Pncr. W. COR. 5TH AND CHARLES 321 St. James, Mn. JOPLIN NOTES. * “fhe Maroons gave a grand banquet and ball, Xmas night. Mesdames Lula Pierson and C. H. Knaves visited in Parsons, last week. | Mrs. Lizzie Woods is spending ber vacation with her parents, wuss Nora Grant, of Jefferson City, is visiting ber parents, in Neosho. wiss Francis Lane, Lelia El- more and Prof. C. P. Hunter at- tended the Teacher's association in St. Louis, last week. wiss Eula Douglas 1s visiting home folks in Columbia. Nellie and Emma Cheatum are spending the week in Lowell. Laurence Grant was up fron Neosho, last week. . Daisy Price is home fron Lawrence. miss Lillian Pritchett left Xma night, for her home at Pleasan ton. John Lindsay and miss maysi Grant were quietly married at th home of the bride’s parents, W Grant and wife, Neosho, Christ mas night. The groom isone ¢ Joplin’s most industrious youn men while the bride is one « Neosho’s most accomp lishe young ladies. They are at hom at 1302 Pennsylvania ave. WICHITA. Chas. Miller, of Newton, was a visitor in the city, last week. Corporal F. R. Whitted, 25th U, S. Infantry, is in the city, visiting his parents. | Miss Grace Baker has returned from Kansas City, where he has been visiting for the past two months. Miss Ethel Islet and George Weyms were married Wednes- day eve, the 24th, at the home of the bride's parents. The ladies of the Wichita Tab- ernacle gave an entertainment on Xmas evening, at Hartman's hall, which was largely attended and quite a successful affair. A pleasant surprise was ten- dered to Rey. P. D. Yocum, or Friday evening, by the members of the a. w. =. church. Miss Juanita Wilson, of Ark. ansas City, is spending the hol lidays in the city. Miss Mary Braden has returnec from an eatended visit to Cald well, Mrs. Nannie Jackson died a her home Friday, the 2oth. Th funeral services were held at th A.M. E. church, Monday after noon of last week, conducted b Rey. Yocum. She leaves’ tw daughters, ars. J. T. Chinnet and A. T. Glover, otherrelative anda Jarge number of friends t mourn her loss. One of the grandest soci: events during the holidays wz the recepticn tendered to tk the Misses Madge Yocum, Jua! ita Wilson and E. R. Whitte: who are visitors in the city, b Mesdames W. H. and S. V Jonesat the residence of the fo mer. Miss Lulu Covingte assisted in receiving the guest There were about forty presen who were delightfully entertaii ed with music, games and oth pleasant features. An elega repast was served. The ladies of the G. L. A cl met at the residence of Mrs. L. Harper, Tuesday afternoc Memorial services were he for the late Rev. W. L. Gra Sunday afternoon, at the Seco Baptist church. PAOLA, Louis Mickels and wife, of K. City, are here tospend Christmas with Mrs, Mickle’s mother, Mrs. Henry Payne. Miss Callie Gee, of Kansas City, is here visiting her sister, urs. Henry Farrier. Miss Ida Peak went to Hiawa:- tha to spend hollidays. Clara Thomas and Olva Elii son took a flying trip to Kansai City Thorsday. Mabel, the infant daughter o Job Dillard, and wife, died a eee the west, part ftom | OR ieee oS ee Tuoesuay evening, with the croup and pneumonia. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. P. Williams, was held at the resi- dence, Wednesday afternoon. MEXICO. MO. Mrs. E. J. Cooper will assist her daughter, Cora, in t he clos- ing exercise of her school in Guthrie, Mo. on Jan. 2, 1903. Miss Janetta Norton of Auxa- vasse, Mo. spent a few days with Mrs. J. L. Gamble, Mesdames Lizzie and Sallie Williams of Columbia were the guest of relatives. Dr. J. Will Jackson will lec: ture at M. E. Church Frida: night. Misses Mammie Minor an Mammie Davis of Western col lege spent the holidays wit parents. | Mrs. Alice Grisby and littl Jordan of Bloomington, Il |spent the holidays with friend: | Prof. I. J. Hicks attended th '|Teachers Associaton in St Lou ‘\this week. (| Mrs. W. W. Ball entertaine _| Mesdames Lizzie and Sallie Wi : liams and E. Scott Mondz ; evening. »] Miss Hannah Davis is spen ing the holidaysin Macon, Mo. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Victoria Miller, Chlora Polk and Eva Minor are visiting in Topeka. Mrs. Adella Miller it visiting friends in Kansas City and Lib- erty, Mo. Misses Willene and Wilma Jones returned Sunday from Topeka. William Thompkins and Mis: Gracie Gray were married Christ. mas evening at Masonic hall The wedding was a grand affai and witnessed by many friend who in congratulation wishe: |them along happy life. Afte |the cermony the guests passe into the adjoining departmen and feasted to their hearts con ‘|tent. It isrumored that the tw young menand ladies Messr: '|Parks and Cloud and company who stood up with the brid -|couple, simply did so to gain th -|necessary points for the on-com ing events. 1} William Thompkins and wi -‘left Tuesday for their home i | Denver. SALINA, KAS. Rev. Thomas preached a good sermon Sunday morning and evening. _ Mrs. Lillie Shobe is improv- ing nicely. Mrs. Mollie Hudson is also on the mend. Mesdames J. Winchester aad M. Brooks are on the sick list. Miss Nida Cox spent the holi- days in Ellsworih. John Finch’is very sick. Will Hamilton has started < restaurant and barbar shop com bined on North Sauter Ave. Dr. Stevens and wife are stil in the city. The Broadus children ar improving. NEWTON. KAN. Dr. D. F. Ring of Guthrie passed through our city enroute for Colorado Springs, where we wish him much success in his profesion. The sacred concert at the A. M. E. Church was a grand suc- cess. The choir of the C. M. E. Church has accepted an invita- tion to sing at the 2nd Baotis' Church the second Sunday ir January. Miss Nellie Tipton of Emporis is visiting friends in the city. Don't forget the location o the Sunflower Restruant 22 South Main. Miss wable Hillman has retur ed home from a short busines trip. Shevisited several town in south-eastern Kansas. | Mrs. C. Jackson spent last Sat Jurday in *Witchita ‘Christms shopping. «83> <1e0% - Sned REE a th ek Daal 5 oe ake a LOS ANGELES, CAL. Charlie and William Stovall} have returned from their field of labor in the sugar factory at Chi- no. Charles has a standing en- gagement cpen forhim each sea- son as foreman of a large shift of men, and William as engineer. This speaks well of them and of their ambition to attain to hon- orable vocations which require skill and industry to maintain. S. P. Johnson and wife enter- tained at luncheon, Xmas day. Those present were: Edward Bellamy aud wife, Lewis Hatch- et, Mrs. James Taylor, Thomas Taylor, and wife, Mesdames Stella Phillips, Myrtle Franklin, and Blanche Taylor. || The Xmas exercises at the va- .{sious churches were remarkable , for their demonstration of beau. ty and the interest manifested ir ,|the programs. .| Los Angeles Lodge of O. F. ,|No. 2630, recently elected th | following officers: I. J. Roberso! gE. G.; J. James, V. G.; S. P Johnson, N. G.; G. mw. Warner 4 P. N. G.,: John Hollands, N.F. .|P. Busby, P. S.; A, J. Jennings W. T.; S. O. Philipps, Advocate y S. Jones, W. C. Fred Phillips has recently bee “Jemployed as waiter by the S. E railroad. His run is from Le Angeles to El Paso. i Edward Bellamy has sold tt home in East Los Angeles ar 8 bought in the south part of t! city. . Dwight Harris has recent been employed by the Wel Fargo Express company. is James Slaughter has a priva ™ | car run from Los Angles to Ck cago. a Mr. McVey, the noted color iL musician, has increased his p .j¢|Plsto such an extent that he ds compelled to retire from pub ed recitals and devote his ent - attention to his scholars, ed Dec. 23 B. F, Talbot Lod No, 23, A. F, & A. M., held nt 5 ql ‘ n- {installation, the following bei wo |the officers installed: J. Lew rs, | WV L.; Curtis Hammond, S. ' 1y, Harry Lewis, J. W,;S. P. Jol ja |S0n, 8. D.; E. Ekars, J. D.; he D. Henderson, S.S.; E. B m-|@my, J. S.; Frank Wilkers Teller; Jno. Hollands, Sec.; J ‘ite Kemp, Treas,; J. W. Live in Chaplain. The installing off “|was Wm. Wren, D.G. M. Cal, with Rev. J. E. Edwa and S, P. Johnson as speal of the evening. GET Asse —or— YOUR OWN J. R. LYTLE will place you in possession of a $1,000 Home for only six and two thirds cents per day without interest, without rent. It also provides that if the de- linquency result from sick- ness, death or total disabil- ity, or if he be unable to par by Reason of loss of em- ployment, a forfeiture shal] not be declared for a perie~ of Six Months. For futher information write or call J. R LYTLE, Ag 929 Kans, Avz. TABRERNACLES Rebecca Tabernacle No. U—Meets the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. acd ©. Hall, corner Kighto and Wash- ington streeta. Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P., No. 315 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, Golten Rute Tabernacte No, Meets of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and State streets, Mrz. Betile Johnson, C. P.. No. UE Stewart Ave, Kansas City, Kanbes. Golden Sheaf “Tabernacle No. 91 was Bougias boepital, nating aid for thst ta Sucution; $1.08 was given her from the woctety. Queen of the West Tabernacie No. 1- mecta the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and 0. Hall, cornes Washington and Eighth streets, Mrs Cora Taylor, C, P., No, 118 Parallel Ave, Kanses City, Ken, Fair Wost, Tebsrnacle No. —Meey and O. Hall, comer Bisnth aod” Wash ington mreets, Mrs. Charlotte Dalten SuFs No Wl Freeman Ave, Kansa Golden Sheer Tabernacle No. s— Meet first third Thursday afternoon Sach month af Masonic Fall, Thirvecal and Pee streets. Mra. Anne Brown | P.; Nettle Kellogg, C. R. Tabernacle No. 99 and Daughter Alte Tucker of ‘Victoria ‘No. 38 9 Leaves | Geet Tabernacie No, $1,.Omahe. 7 ‘$b “Marla = Taberpante’ Ne-/ Meet -jthe second una fousth "airplay b's Sy Xp keel re! ee ee. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Cun, Rose Tent No. 23—Mests aust sad’ enind ‘Galtntays i each baouthe Golden Temple No, 17—-Meets first and third Wednesday nights of cach ‘out Bir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Jealah Cur Us, C. 8. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 4—Mests first and third Wednesday afternoons at 230 p.m. Dt. Leura Smith, H. ¥.; Dt. Etiza Smith. C. R. Washington Temple No, %, Knights of Tabor—Mests every Friday night st Sons of Protection Hall, corner Bixth and State mreets, Ed. Henderson, C. G, M., No, 17 N. Third 8, Kecses City, Kansas, ‘Mt. Hareb Tabernacle No. 10-Mecte every Tuceday night at 233 Cherokee st. Frank Smith, C. M, Third and Pros- pect st. iat a re A a TER EIR BF st. Frank Smith, C. M, Third and Pros- pect st. CM's Addresses. No. 3, J. G. Burdette, 819 North First street, Atchison. No. 18, James Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah. No. 72, C.F. Crissman, 2244 S. gth street, Lincoln, Neb. ‘ No. 19, George H. Willoughby, |‘ 335 New Jersey street, Lawrence. ‘ No. 16, Richard Clark. 420 North P Twenty-Fifth street, Omaha, Neb. No. 25, Edward Henderson, 19171: North Third st., Kansas City, Kas.| | No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S. a4th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 1234 Lane st | Topeka. | No. 10, Frank Smith, Third ave- | nue, Leavenworth, | ‘| No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Wash- » Jington avenue, Parsons. MissM. L. Stark, 801 North and N{st., Atchison. -| Hattie Jackson, 125 East Ryle. S| street, Atchison. Martha Taylor, 329 {East Center e| street, Salina. d] Bettie Hamilton, 111 Lafayette e|avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth y | street, Parscns. ls} Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas. e| Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lene- i-|pah, I. T. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St.Francis .q|street, Wichita. u-| Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pitts is | burg. ic] Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alli re}ance. Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1105 Wes ge|Galen astreet, Butte, Mont its| Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary’s s ng | Omaha, Neb. is,| Mrs. W, W. Lewis, 527 North 27¢ V; | street, South Omaha, Neb. n-| Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st Sout HY, | street, Salt Lake City, Utah. e]-| Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmor mn, [Btreet, Everett, Wash. s,| Sadie Chrisp, 61g Chestuut stre ly, Tola. er Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. ét Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska strec 4 Kansas City, Kas, = Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave North Topeka, Laura Smith, 308 East Elevent =| street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicol: street, Nebraska. No. 3, Robert Jordan, 903 Wes ern avenue, North Topeka. No. 8, R. M. Bingham, 1727. ! 27th street, Fort Scott. No. 426, M. E. Bird, Evere Washington. No. 17, A. Garner, Box 67, Cc feyville. No. 59, A. M. Harrold, 201, J ferson street, Topeka. No. 6, R. G. Christman, 609 Ka sas avenue, Topeka. ——D. L. Taylor, 329 East Ce ter street, Salina Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avent Kansas City, Kas. All lodges will please sead the time and place of meeting, companied by the $1:00 subscriptio 17 Mrs. A.C. Scott, and avenue a a | —_. — a . ae Brighter and Bigger Than Ever! Subscribe Now Mrs. A.C. Scott, and avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth, - Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchan a0 street, Topeka, Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilson avenue, Parsons, Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylva- nia avenue, Lawrence. Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14th street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Judson street, Fort Scott, Anna Handley, 321 West Third street, Ottawa. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom street Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennessee treet, Lawrence. ; 4A Society Roll and Will Book,’ '| by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $1.0c 1 percopy. Itis the best Roll Bool | that we have seen, and we comment Jit to“ali Lodges and Societies. Mrs lig wet Satosce Absntznsye Piles = = aa