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KAW VALLEY CONSISTORY AND OASIS SHRINE Historical Society State Name This Week KAW V The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonry and the Noble Mystic Arabic Shrine was organized in the city of Topeka July 29-31, with the following officers and members: CONSTITUTION OFFICERS Allen P. Smith, Illa Commander in Chief, Richard Hightower, Lt. ALLEN LIFTER SMITH, 330. Commander in chief; Fred M. Stone, and Lt. Commander-in chief, J B Fleming, Minister of State: Louis Knott, Grand Chancellor; Oliver A. Taylor, Treas. Oscar O. Overr, Secre- tary and Keeper Sculs and Arch, J Posey, Marshall; W. T McKnight; Prior; O. H. Saunderson, G. Eng. and Architect; R. Estes, G. Hospit- taler; Sam'l A. Payne, G. Master of Ceremonies, P. B. Moore, Stan- dard Bearer; I. S. Watkins, Capt. of Guards; Samuel Hyde, Sentinel. OPHERERS OF SHRINE. J. B. Fleming, Ills. Potentate; R. 1 1 JOHN B. FLEMING. D. Tucker, Chief Rabbin; I. S. Watkins, Aas t " W. T. McKnight, High Priest and Prophet; Ed Jones, Oriental Guide, O. A. Taylor, Treasurer; Oscar O. Overr, Recorder; L. Knott. His. Ceremonial Master; S. A. Payne, and Ill Cer- VOLUME VII. eimonial Master, P. H. Moore, Standard Bearer, W. Coleman, Marshall; B. F. Austin, Captain of Guard, Sam Hyde, O. Guard, Directors, Ills, Noble J. M, Wright, Ills, Noble Wm, Brooks, Ills, Noble M, Hayte. Dr. P. Ray in '92 issued to Milton P. Fields letters of patent for the purpose of organizing the Supreme Council to be known as the Supreme Council for the western and north western jurisdiction of the United States, which was formed in Chicago, Ill. Feb'y 21-22, 1893, with nine sovereign inspector generals present. The western and northwestern jurisdiction has grown to be the largest supreme body of colored Scottish Rites in the world. Milton P. Fields having organized in the city of Topeka July 29-31, the Kaw Valley Consistory with the number of 25 and with applications for ten more within the next thirty days. Milton I, Fields received the noble mystic shrine degree February, 92, and is at present the Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Council of the Colored Shrines of the west and northwest of the United States and Canada. And also M, P, S, G, Com- J. H. mander of the Supreme Council of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites of the west and northwest jurisdiction. CONSISTORY. The colored masons of Topeka THE NEW YORKER and Kansas can now boast of the largest Consistory and Noble Mystic Shrine west of the Mississippi River. The Kaw Valley Consistory of Scottish Rite Masonry and the Oasis Noble Mystsc Shrine was instituted July 31 by Milton F. Fisher, M. P. TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. W. T. W'KNHT. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 18, 1905. 18 S. G. C., a 33rd degree Mason of St. Louis, and Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shrine of America Allen P. Smith of Kaw Valley Consistory, No. 21, Commander-in-chief and Inspector General of Kansas was born in Enterprise, Miss in 1867, and removed to Topeka in 1879. He is Past Master of Kaw Valley lodge Number 18, Past High Priest of Lincoln chapter No. 2, Past Eminent Commander of Cyrone Commandery, No. 3, Past and Present High Priest of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Mason of Kansas and jurisdiction. It. Hightower, 1st Lieutenant, is one of the prominent contractors of our city. He is a member of Lincoln lodge, No. 2, of Lincoln chapter No. 2 and Past and Present Commander P. C. H. of Cyrene Commandery No. 3. Fred M. Stone of Lawrence, Kan. Past Master of Western Star No. 1, member of Mt. Oread chapter, No. 9, is one of the most prominent men of the state. Capt. Louis Knott, of fire station No. 3 Topeka, is a member of Mt. Morinh judge, No. 5 and R. A. M. Lincoln Chapter No. 2, he is also a member of Cyrene Commandery No. 3 and Chancellor of Kaw Valley Consistory, No. 23. John B Fleming, Horton, Minister of State, Illustrious Potentate of the Oasis Mystic Shrine, is a member of Lincoln Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, a Sir Knight of Cyrane Commandery No.3. Mr. Fleming is one of the leading citizens of Horton, and is proprietor of a fine torsorial and bath establishment in that city. Robt D. Tucker, Chief Rabban, member of the Kaw Valley lodge, No. 18, A I. and A. M., of Lincoln Chapter No. 2, R. A. M. and of Cyrene Commandery No. 5, is one of the prominent men of the city. He is salesman at the Seymour Poultry establishment Isaiah S. Watkins, ass't Rabban, member of Mt. Moriah, No. 5, and Lincoln Chapter No. 2 and Cyrene Commandery No. 3, is another one of our prominent young men, and is salesman and deliveryman for the Wholesale and Retail Market house of the city of Topeka. Kansas Colored Masons Organize One of the Strongest Consistories in the West Topclea is Headquarters, and Classes Will Be Given an Opportunity to "Pass Up" Twice a Year. A Passing Glance at the Personel of the Organization, its Officers and Members. Valley Consister), No. 25 and Oasis Noble Mystic Shrine, member of Luchid lodge No. 2, A. P. and A. M. and Lincoln chapter No. 2, R. A. M. is one of our young progressive business men, and stands high as well in religious and social circles. Oliver Archic Taylor, M. D., Treasurer of Kaw Valley Consister and Oasis Noble Mystic Shrine, Past Master of Luchid Lodge, No. 2, and Lincoln Chapter No. 2, Cyrne Commandery No. 3, K T., is a prominent practicing physician of the city and state. The Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of the United States was brought to the United States by Grand Deputy Rofelt Pasha of the Grand Council of Arabia, and was conferred upon the leading colored Masons in the United States at the World's Fair, June 1, 1893. The authority was granted by the Grand Potentates and Nobles and Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine of Arabia, July 25, 190, and Rofelt Pasha was authorized to confer degrees upon these gentlemen at the World's Fair in Chicago, which was done and power of patent was granted them to do work in this part of the globe. From this patent granted at that time there are now several hundred Shriners in the United States and the Imperial councils are growing rapidly. The colored Shriners and Scottish Rite Masons are now in full fellowship with the Shriners and Scottish Rites of the world. [Image of a man with a mustache and a high collar, wearing a military uniform]. The Noble Mystic Sham and Consistory meet four times a year. They will now meet at the new Masonic Temple at 400 Kansas avenue. Masons from all over the state came to Topoka to receive the higher degrees. The Kaw Valley Consistory is composed of some of the most enterprising colored men in Kansas and in fact in America. They have received their paraphernalia, and there will be several new members added to the mysteries of the Order within the next six months. The following is a copy of the warrant giving the right to colored Masons in the United States to confer the degree of the Mystic Shrine: COPY OF WARRANT OF POWER OF AUTHORITY. Most Gracious Sovereign; You having this day had conferred upon you the degree of the Ancient, Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and at a time when the people from every country and almost every clime are coming and in attendance to the great World's Fair Columbian exposition that is now being held in the city of Chicago, Ill, makes this day a memorable one in the history of the Masonic fraternity over both hemispheres, and as the accredited representative from the Imperial Council of Arabia and the Egyptian Court of Daughters of Sphinx, we beg to offer to you our congratulations and express to [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a serious expression]. CIVIL WAR MILTON F. FIELDS, 330. you with one heart and one voice the esteem and good wishes of the members of the order in and for our distant and beloved country. In selecting the founder of the order in the United States and the Illustrious Patron for that high office, which is an office of dignity and honor and responsibility, it was not done to oppose the members of the Caucasian race or to satisfy the members of the colored race of the Masonic fraternity; it was the deliberate inform and intelligent judgment of the officers and members of the Supreme body that we have the honor and pleasure to represent. Now, therefore, be it known and remembered that on this first day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1803, and in the city of Chicago, Ill, and by and in virtue of the high powers and rights and prevagative in mevested in my official capacity, do hereby declare and proclaim to whomsoever it may concern, that—, who has been designated as Imperial Grand Council of the Mystic Shrine for life for North and South America. We have conferred upon him the degree of Daughters R. of Sphinx and do hereby invest him with power and authority to institute such Courts and a governing Supreme body of the order in the United States of America and its territories and dependencies, and to his, Tennessee! SHRINE revise the secret ritual of the work; and recognizing his eminent Masonic abdity, he is to have the absolute and exclusive supervision and care of the work and the order as long as he lives and do such work for the benefit and prosperity of the order as his better judgment shall direct. Fraternally submitted, R, PASHA. Illustrious Deputy for Egyptian Court of Daughters of Sphinx and Imperial Counsel of the Mystic Shrine of America. Following is the list of those who 1 constitute the Consistency and Myetic Shrine. A. P. Smith, 330 B. F. Austin Henry Boon I. S. Watkins R. D. Tucke Ruben Estes O. H. Sanderson R. Hightower A. T. Allen O. A. Taylor Henry Johnson Oscar O.Over John Armstrong Moses Hale D. R. Jones J. B. Fleing Wm. Stockton James Payne Frank Dimery S. W. High Fred M. Stone I. H. M'Pike B. D. Davis R. E. Jones Ned O'Bannon J. M. Wright W. T. M'Knight Wm. Brooks Arthur Emery Ed. Jones Samuel Payne James Starks Eliza Edwards Ira Smith Charles Lyle Jacob Barker R. S. Christian Joseph Posey Horace Lamberson Geo. Smith Wm Coleman Louis Knott I. R. Ransom G. W. Harts W. D. Bryant P. B. Moore G. W Guy Samuel Hyde Terry W Williams H I. Monroe John W. H. Morris. Potato Growing Potato growing is something that the colored people can apply themselves to and earn money. According to the report of the agricultural department of the United States Kansas is a considerable factor in the potato world. In '03 there were 80,178 acres of potatoes planted, which yielded 7,110,608 bushels, valued at $5,705,304, and of this amount there were several Negroes in Kansas who reaped some of the harvest. If more of our farms not only in Kansas, but in other states of the union, would apply themselves to potato growing it would be but a few years before they would be wealthy. Let the young Negroes who are now employed as porters, railroad posters and other positions of a similar nature save their money and buy land, if no more than a 5 acre tract, and grow potatoes. Either form a partnership with some one to do the work or farm themselves and it will not be long before they will be independent of the menial positions they hold. Make to the farm, boys, where you can live in plenty and happiness when you are too old to swing onto trains or too stiff to climb hotel stairs. . NUMBER 32. \( Howard University y e A Medical Department j Including Medical, Dental nud Pharma- coutic Colleges. INCORPORATED 1867. Thirty-eighth session will begin October 2, 1905, and continue eight months. Students matuculated for daycinstruction only. Fonresears Gradual Coase a Medtucacs Three-year’ Graded Coursern Dental Surgery. A Threesyears' Graded — Course am Pharmnus j Instructions are given by didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well- equrpped laboratories in all departments. Unevcelled hospital facilities, All students tust register before October 14, 1905. For further information or Catalogue, apply to AF. J. SHADD, A.M. M.D. Yy SECRETARY. A 901 R St., Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. j NOTICE OF FINAL SEITLEWEST, THE STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY, rs In the Probate Court iv and for asid county. In the matter of the estate of J. Geo, Stoll: Creditors and all other pereoua interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for asid county, sitting at the court house in the city of Topeka, Shaw: nee County, Kaneasvon the 26th day of August, A. D. 190%. for a full and final ecttlement of satd estate. Dated July 17th, A.D. 1905, Romava Stott, Administrator of the eatate of J.Geo, Stoll, deceted. ROTICE APPOUST MES PH telnlnbot rator STATE OF KANSAS, 1 AUAWSEE COUNTY, ye In the imiter of the estate of Jovephine Terry, lite of Shawnee Missouri O. E. S. Tuesday morning, July 18, 1t was my pleasure to join the delegations of St. Joveph, Plattsburg, Parville, Liberty and Kansas City at Union depot en route to Fayette, Ma,, the place of meeting of the United Grand Chapter for the state of Mis- souri and its jurisdiction. At Moberly sepresentations from Towa, Hanumbal, =t, Lours and sur rounding places swelled our number until we about had possession of the train, leaving Mobealy for our destination, ‘The open se-rion was alb that ve desired. Lhe fumibar faces of our Past Grand Matrous, Mo} Uacns sm and M. I Carruthers, last Grand Patrons, Ro Wo Furter and Rev. O.T, Redd and many othecs, withthe efheient corps of Grand oficers, made the meeting an inter- eating one, The annual addresses of the presiding oincers, Mrs. A. 1. Robinson, Royal Grand Matron, and G.C. Kimbrough, Royal Grand Pa tron, were full and complete, giving the Grand Chapter a reewne of year's faithful service in its many interests. In cumplaace with the recom- mendations of the Royal Grand Matron several new features were adopted—the funeral dreet, Matern Starday to be observed and pure chasing ofheial crown aud sash tor the Royal Grand Matron and com piling of the minutes by the retremn,: Grand Secretary. The Grawt Irenewier, Mrs t. J Singleton, repurted the financsat de- Partment at prosperous cone it on After the report on crodenteals and tull orga sation the werk pros ceelol without a werd ot decord tu the che st the wessian, The reports ot the committer on revive of dhe cunstiation and vy- Jawa of the Grand Chaptes and that ofthe represntatives te the Inter. national Graud Chapter which had its tirst session in St Louls, Mo on Avgust, 1a, ‘The next meewng ol the temp ra fy ugganization i# to be held in New Orleans, La, in February, 100 dur ing carnival week, She prospects are guod fora meeting of unusual intereat to the Order of the Eastern Star, Texas, Michigan, Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey and Louisiane aretaking un active partin making the second meeting a complete suc. County, hineas, NOTCH OF APPOINTMENT. ) Notice ts hereby given. that on the lath day of July, AD. 1105, the undersigned was by the Probate Court ef Shawnee County, Knsas, duly appointed and qualified as ad- minintrator of the estate of Joce- phine Perry, late of Shawnce county, deceased, All Tacties interested in wald eetate will take notice, and govern themeclvcn accordingly, | We danisos, Adwinistrator, — FRED WATE Pree 2S, WHEEEE, Maer Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loon On Houwehold Goode, Live stock and Jewclry. lato Nouthst. Kasass 11a. Kas ucso, dies, M. LB, Carruthers ui 51, Lovie od Aces uatiulal Ltaud savers aud 5,3. Franuscu, New Uricaus, 1,G, Yatton, Mrs, A. B. Kuvinsun was ciecituw delegate tu represent the Grampa Chapter uf Miesoun, Al the reception held Weuavatay cvenimy 2 iteiary program was reu- Usted ia Which ue local calent aud Teprescutsaiver us the G, ©, assisted, luterceting papers Were sean u) oir, Lesca Asien ut St, Jvarph anu airs. M2, Hernturd of Cutuaethe, Inese Were ancoopetscd we music al MUIMvErD Ly Mesdaines Staqtlun, Budea oka weve Lusier and Hum duly ALCON eLe Ciused WILL an Jauuties ty) tue Gta Patron, See Me Usual Ypening Crerciees wetne sytuRd Udy the new reyal ualiuns Acie juttdued to the rau Chaplet. Aber these had fohe then places very few eit, 1 Juv wut seidie a stootls Wied there = such a fare deegation of ugh sualtens dtd ladies who pad net psevivasly visited the Grand Chap More Duty received a royal welccane Thaw Uke chute budy iwo swung chapters were organ: decd during ibe year, Vrogremive sbaphratot, Louis with 45 men berm and one at dedlalia, which felt her sthength tu the extent that ehe sat her quecnly matron ty iuvite the Giraud Coapter te meet with her next dwar anu, we wee gulng. Iwo warrants were geanted new chapters, An increases of 1d5 miem- berwie theyurediction was aunuunced and staty representatives and otherr present, A balunce of $97 endowieat iuad wasteported, Keceipts torte sear ending July, 1905, 3559. balance mn treasury, F290 32, Ine endowment fund wae ralset te S30 and made emnpubery Thursday evening was given te the Cirend Decturer, Mia, Le Me My sweat, whee exe apdineat the © net Work to the sttietie tion wl aad. Prides werning at 7 youl dein Mente mmutears wt woth, ter the command Wed got toh trem che Tast that all commatiess mtat be teady torepat by 35a, my and they wore, Among thea roglanons made Was one req ati wll taale members ofsubardinite chapters to be con tributing members and to receive ald the henefite of the chapter. [his received the hearty apy rovaledthe ladies Artangements Were made toca puvenile departmeat, A chapter of sorraw was publicly lebseeved in honor of the sasted dead, ‘The officers were sustalled Friday evening, and weall departed, leaving our thanks and good wishes for the members and frienda of Dine more chapter, No 6, Fayette, Mo, | V, E. Gur, Reporter, Hon, Josiah T: Settle; Leading Lawyer Ps Wines Gy ae Cie, e at = ght ee EG weg tO ae ae fin E * * 7 fis a ar ft Ss evs. . Set Bo ae Sa ; i it x se a <BR ., Ma a ey £ Pe = Ss * ee iis Ze" ae agg, 4 4 ee oaad od yo: pied Pane: , > § ba oan BES 4° & es es Fd Pa RP aheae eees ah em os. x bad * 1 i 3 v ¥ ‘ oe ¥ « ot ° : << oa . a 2 > 5c ‘The legal business of the eeventy. five thousand Negroes in Memphis is attended to by twelve lawyers o! the race. Thewealthiest and most eloquent orator ofthe entire nim: ber is the Hon. Josiah T, Settle. During his visitto Memphis just after his vietnry in the Spanish: American war Admiral Geo. Dewey was received and entertained by the most prominent and well-to-dc members ofthe race, at the Mar street auditorium. Ina epecch of welcome in which he named the admiral the Sailer Btatesman, Mr. Settle proved himself to be entitled toa place among the famous orators of his country. To say that his ad- dress wasn masterjicce in point of literary production as well as ora tory, would be describing itina very mild degree. Mr. Settle was born in East Ten nessee, Geptember 30, 1850 Ie prepared for, entered college and completed his Fres}man year at Oberlin College. He was one ot he four Negroes boys «ft a class numbering fifty, yet he was choecn as one of the eight urators to reyre sent his class when they entered the college, an hopor much desired by allstudenta, After graduating from Howard University Mr. Settle grad uated from the law department o! Mowsrd University also. He wa: admitted tothe barof the Supreme Court of the District. of Columbia, but having decided to make his chosen profession his life's work, and believing he could beet serve his people where resided the greatest number, he left the District of Col umbia im the spring of tS75 and located in North Massissippi, where he at once engayed in the practice of law, In id76 he wan adelapate to the Repubbean Natu aad convention and waathe only delegate from Missts sippi who voted tor the nomination of Roxeoe Conkiing fer president, and contnecd to eete fer him as tong as his wame waste fe re the son vention Mr met te was elector tor the atate at largeen the [ayes and STRONG CIPS, KAN, Rev TOM, Davies filled the pul- pitatthe (. MLE. church Friday evening. Mra C.N, Bell returned toher home in lola Tuesday morning. She wae accompanied as far as Em- porta by ber little niece, Nettic McLean. Rev. and Mr. J. M. Rivers were in the city last Tuesday, Walter Clemmuns left Saturday degree of feelings sing *"Ihece is ne place hke home.” Bemg a Icuae student and Jover of books, Mrs Settle 12 8 great help to her husband in aliterary way, Sheisnotat all easily approached, but those who know her best say she has nothing too good for her trienda. The entire Settle family are pre- paring to take the:r usual summer trip to pomnts eaet and north. A greater portion of the time will be speot at Atlantic City, N.J. Afro. Americans throughout the city of Memphis are wishing thema pleas- aut trip and’ a safe return home, Should you sek me haw to reach the unreached Negro, 1 would tell yonrto let uy all strive to emulate the life ami characterof this family, Let ua have the civic pode andthe 1 ve of home that are ea character wstic ofthese people. Letushonuth fy our homes, When we shall have done this and alftthatin aur power. lcs ¢o secure the proper recognition as American citizens we will receive that welcome approbation “Than, hast been faithful aver a few things, enter thou inte the TTeaven of rest and be rufer over many things. * —CONTRIBETED. | evening for Muskogee, 1. T, where Alabama, the has a position The WW. Lhe W. C, 0, S, grocery company has moved inta its new building, Rev. J. E. Fletcher is preparing for the annual conference September 20, We wish him success, Mra, R. H, Smith, district preat dent ofthe Women’s Circle, passed through Weic recently ou her way to Pittsburg, Several of the cirole sisters met her at the train, Wheeler ticket, and in 1880 he was presidente] electee on the Garfield andArthur ticket. When aresident of Mississippi, there nas nomanthat ataod higher 1 the estimation of all clasesthan he He was as populat with onerace as he was with the other. Mr. Settle is a devout member o! the Upiscopal church, being treae- urer of his church, His natural atepsition ie that of a polished and reultured gentleman, Unlike mos ‘men he believes men should be te finedin their manners and deeds even though they be to themselves al a stag party. The young men aspiring to the profcesion of law could find no bette: character tocmulute than the sub ject of this sketch, Indeed, hia pro fessional Hfe as outlined in hi: Greenville speech in which he ad. vised hin hearers to first tecure thorough college education and then be truthtul and honest You may say all you choose avant elf made men and syomen, Lut unless ous HON JOStAH T SETTLE. struggling young men and woinen secuse eubstantial «id from out jsirerg nen, the charces for theit | success in Jie are very discouraging. jn this reepect Mr, Settle has few jequale and nosuperitis. Tle worty young men holding positicns of honor who received help and inspy- ration from this great man in their early daysare many, Letters full of thanks (rom United States Consul Ratha to him, bespeak inno uncer tain way of a few of the great favors he has chown the peur gtaen of the race. Me. Settle’s home fife as as fault lessasislis public life. Noman could he mose devoted to his family than he. Hehas a wife and iwo promising vons, Masters dastah, Jr. and MeCullough = Mrs. Settle is a south Carolinian, bat wae rearcdan Memphis Pera number of years she wae amusic teacherin |i moyne Institute Neretr ag teres ot chare acter bespeahs finesse for any place ofhorerin the att of auy female seminary Jn resigning her posi- WEIR, KANS, Joe Brown last week shrew a rock through the window of the passenger train that passes here going south at8 30, and was shot at twice by the marshal, Hle made hia escape to parts unknown, B, F, Smith, who has been work: ingin Kansas City has returned home and contemplates going to tion as teacher, Lemoyne lost one of the greatest teachers for girls in ourland, If ft had a biilien mouths and each month es many tongues, I would use them allin exclaiming to our women teachera of the entire country to take inspiration from this noble woman, remembering if your neighbors can say no mure of you than hers say of her, milltons and millions of babies yet unborn will cluster around your graves and say, "Well done!” Next to her strong Christianchar- acterisher love of music. Mrs, Settle is very fondof music. Every morning, as promptly ae it comee, strains of music, as eweet asthe breath of Divinity, may be heard bursting forth from hee parlor win: dows, arresting the attention of paseersby. Mrs.Settle at the piano and hertwo sone, Josiah, Jr.,and McCullough, with violins, make music that adds so much totheis comfortableh«me. In their dotage the Settle boys may recall thei: childhood days and with no littl BUTLER, MO. Revd. T. Smith of Westport is visiting Rev. J. E Christopher of the A. M, EF church. Miss Nellie Clark is visiting her sistertn Kansas Cily, Mes. W.W. Kenoly has been on the sick Dist fur the past week, | The Methodist churches had a union picnic last week which was a great euceeer, Prof. Wright is forced to take charge of the house work, as his witeissich He proves tobe a maa: serinthe kitchen as wellas in the school room, YALE, KANS. During the storm last Sundayr two houses were struck by light- ning. Mrs. R. F Green is visiting in Oklahoma for three or four weeks The people are vetting ready for the big picnic. Mrs. Carric Lewis is on the sick list. Payne's Military band played at Neosho last week and hada good time. : S. Ford's show that was hese = week was well attended. | Rev, S. Sullivan preached in ‘Pittsourg last Sunday. _ Mrs. Mary Giles visited in Joplin last week. A TOPEKAN IN MEMPHIS! George R. Jackson is \Con- ducting a First-class Drug Store. Our many city readers as well as these out cf town will be more than. pleased to view the following like nees of George Jackson, proprietor of a handsome drug store at 327 Beale street, Mr,-Jacks:n can easily be remembered by many Topekars being the second Negro to conduct a drug business in the tity of Topeka, having succeeded Frank F, Davis at the Capttal Pharmacy several years ago. He conducted the same tor about sever. weeks, and finding that the drug business in Topeka was not controlled on a way whereby he eae — SAN t eee os Ty Me hon save Y G "hy RY pb yy eo eae 2, ‘ : ti tga as fin GHORKGE R, JACKSON, could utilize the services uf his sister wh» was at that time fresh from Mahara University, he eventually disposed ¢f the same and came to Memphis where he has since con- ducted business. Mr, Jackeon is the owuer ol a very neat aud mutern store, and at present employes six people. He fillson an average of 1000 prescriptions every thirty days, Thia iv the only colored drug store inthe city and asa consequence has the support of the majority of the Negro physicians. Mr Jacksen raye that he a positive that twe more dragstares corkd open in diferent partsof the city andde ct nally as mich dusiness Heo nvites other dragygistte the field and wishes to be remembered to bie many friends inhansae The Albatross tit is, - Supply Co., ha" beooule ot ip pect cise § from the fatayte the cone sumer We save 1 traveling salesman's and merchants exjense and profile on General Mer ‘chandwe IMasehold N velties and hupphes We dell the sell the newest inventions before they reach yuut home dealer (ue goadsare all reliatie, and manufactured by one cf the Largest aad most ree sponsible manufacturing establishmentsin the West Ourg odesare you labor, time aad money, Every day a Rale day Hi you believe ia saving your husband 6, brothee’s of father’s earning’s you wit? ‘send ¢ cents today for our illustrated y9 page Catalogue “Not te surprue you would surprise us.” The Albatross Sopply Co," mtg ens guerass, BOYNTON, I. T. Great preparations are being made for the Creek Baptist association which will open its session at Cain Creek Baptist church next Monday for a week. In arrangements it corresponds to a Methodist camp meeting. Rev. H. C. Reed, late judge under the Creek laws, is moderator. Work has commenced on brick buildings to be from two to four stories high. This is a small town 600 souls-but a third bank is in the field, but they are all in the hands of the whites, who depend largely on the blacks for patronage. It was hoped, and is still, that Negroes would open a bank in this town. From a business point of view Negro merchants lead all the towns in the Territory. A Negro banking institution would do well here. There is now a good opening for a practical baker here and but a small capital is required. Ouronly baker, Wm. Alcorn, is now not physically able to continue in the business alone. He wants a good man for a partner. Zachariah Hunter, late of Gainsville, Texas, has bought property on Kenetick avenue, erected a business house thereon and is laying in a stock of groceries. W.J. Finley of Joplin, Mo., has moved in with his family. He was here at the opening of the town and invented. He has now taken charge of his property. Peter Thomas, of Haskell, was in town Saturday on business. We are getting ready for the great Muskogee convention of our people on the 21st. Boynton will send some of her best material. T. C. Cloverland and wife, J. J. Jefferson and John Rentie have returned from So. McAlester, where they attended the Masonic and Odd Fellow grand lodges. Mr. Jefferson W. M. of Beaming Star No. 19 A. F. & A. M., which was under the St. John Grand Lodge. Last week at Ardmore he surrendered his charter and was granted one under King Solomon Grand Lodge. Johnny Grayson has returned from Begge, after a week's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Will Townsend of Ridge, were in town Monday. Wanted-A printer for our city. We have two offices here, one white and one colored, but no printer. We are forced to send our work out of town. There is a good opening here. Come and see. SEDALIA, MO. Mr. Edw. Simpson died Aug. 8 at 10 a. m. of consumption. Mrs. Richard Sanders has gone South Carolina on a three weeks' visit with her husband's relatives. Mrs. Lena Messley of St. Louis, is visiting Mrs. Ilev. Buren. She will go from here to Columbia to visit with Mrs. Maggie Acorn. Mr. Will Ogden is disabled from work with a badly sprained leg. FT. SCOTT. KANS. Mr. George Wilkerson who died in Kansas City last week from a razor wound in the abdomen, received in a quarrel over kicking a neighbor's dog, was buried from his home church, Shiloh Baptist of this city, last Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. L. Dudley officiating. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a "hat" social last Wednesday evening. This is an innovation which puts to use the knowledge of millinery recently gained from a teacher from Kansas City by a class of our ladies. It helps the buyer, the maker and the church. A mass meeting was held at the court house last Wednesday night for arranging for an emancipation celebration on Sept. 22. The proceeds will go toward supporting a colored orphans' home. Mrs. J. W. Wilkerson of Kansas City, Kansas, in visiting parents and relatives here. Mr. Wilkerson came down Sunday on the excursion to attend the funeral of his cousin. Quarterly meeting services will be held at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. Rev. J. R. Ransom will fill the pulpit. Mrs. Richey, an old timer here, left Saturday for an indefinite visit at Iola, Kansas. A colored drug store is badly needed in Ft. Scott and we see no reasons why Dr. Brookins and Dr. McLemore, our two thriving and well fixed colored doctors, should not get together along this line and establish this needed enterprise. Educational day exercises were held last Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Prof. Albert Ross of Western University, was the principal speaker of the day. He impressed upon our people how the great influx of foreigners is crowding the Negro out of his old standby occupations, and hence the very urgent need of mechanical and agricultural training. Prof. Ross also addressed the congregation of Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday morning. Rev. Lee of the C. M. E. church has returned from an extended trip to Coffeville and points in Oklahoma. He began revival services in this church this week! The colored farmers about Fort Scott are all prosperous and happy this year, and are preparing to send their sons and daughters to that great bubbling fountain of knowledge at Quindaro, "Greater Western University." An excursion of eight cars came down Sunday from Kansas City and spent several hours here. Rev. W. A. Bowren left Tuesday for Olathe to represent the Shiloh Baptist church in the Neosho Valley Baptist association. On Thursday evening of last week the Mothers' Aid society gave a very pleasant entertainment, and those present enjoyed themselves. The society is preparing for the annual session which convenes at Mound City Aug. 23-25. Last Friday night was the occasion of a superb musical program at Shiloh Baptist church in which some of the best talent in the city took part, both in elocution and music. The attendance was good. OLATHE. KANS Miss L. M. Crump and Mrs. Tillie Tinworthy made a flying trip to Kansas City last Saturday. The Neosho Valley Baptist association convened at the 2d Baptist church Tuesday to be in session the rest of the week. Mr. Walter Rollins attended the funeral of Mr. Gibbs in Kansas City last Sunday. Mr. A. J. Williams and his son, Lloyd, and Miss Capitola Rollins left last Sunday for Liberty, Mo., to spend a week visiting with Prof. Falton and wife. Miss Sadie Phillips of Emporia, is viiiting Mrs. S. J. Rollins. Miss Vassie Capps of Liberty, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins. Little Ruth Bottle is visiting her mother in Kansas City. Mrs. Sydney Johnson and daughter, Mary, have returned from a five weeks' visit at Ft. Scott. Miss Ada Johnson visited her parents at Kansas City last Sunday. Our city had to put on its best appearance this week as the town was full of preachers. Springs chickens will be scarce around here for the next few weeks. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The Blue Ribbon club held their social session Wednesday evening of last week and thirty couples were present and were royally entertained by their hospitable hosts. The hall was most elegantly decorated with ferns and white carnations. The spectals guests were Mrs. M. E. Shepard of Chicago, Mrs. M. Chainey of Kansas City, and Miss Shelton of Ft. Smith, Ark. Music was furnished by Professor Foster of Sedalia. Woody Bird, President. Geo. Webb, Jr., Reporter. U. R. Smith, Manager. Newport Restaurant OMAHA, NEBRASKA ST. JOSEPH. MO. The ministers of all our churches are quite united, sincere and earnest in their efforts to improve the moral and spiritual condition of the people of this city, especially the young element who seem rather lacking in serious and sober thought and efficient effort to covet the higher and better and more excellent living. To this end Rev. E. M. Cohron is holding weekly conferences at the Francis St. Baptist church, discussing ways and means of "bringing them in." Rev. J. C. Caldwell of the A.M. E. church, Rev. Thon. McLain of the C. M. E. church, Rev. Moses Burnett and Rev. A. L. Scott of the South End, are all stressing an awakening spiritual life in their churches versus the material struggle after dollars and cents. This is a good move and if kept up will do good. Mr. Joseph Smothers went to Atchison last Saturday to see his new boy and returned the happiest man in St. Joseph. The Odd Fellows will hold their 26th anniversary at New Ulm park next Thursday, Aug. 26. Excursions are expected in from Kansas City, Atchison and other places and an enjoyable time is anticipated. The Inter-State Tennis match game between crack teams from Atchison and our local tennis players took place here Monday. Dr. G. G. Brown and Messrs. Covington, Lett, Wilson and Brown were representatives from Atchison and they, although veterans at the game had to play as never before even to tie the score. In singles St. Joe won three sets to nothing through the superb playing of their star man, Mr.A.E. Simms. In doubles Dr. Brown and Mr. Covington won 6-2, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, and so won the match for Atchison in a contest that came close to a draw. The contest was interesting, brilliant and at times exciting. Many spectators witnessed this initial series of games and were surprised and joyed that our city players did a little better than break even with the old experienced champions of Kansas. Dr. W. S. Carrion, the president of the local club, only recently organized, expresses himself as very highly elated over its success and practical triumph over so formidable a coterie of players as Kansas pitted against St. Joseph. The city has been looking forward to a return visit of Manager N. Chiles of THE PLAINDEALER for several weeks, but he doesn't seem to materialize very fast and it is presumed he has found greener fields elsewhere or else he has given up our rich city as too difficult to exploit. When in Lawrence Stop at the King Hotel First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Ogars. Proprietor. Board $3 Per Week. Regular Meals 15c HOUSES to RENT. Nearly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 1107 N. 6th St. S. M. POWELL, PROP., Kansas City, Kan. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY I want a housekeeper not over 40 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address The Little Gem Restaurant, a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The Misses Bruce have been the guests of Miss Carrie Foster at Wichita, Kus., the past week. Mrs. Silas Chlaney and Master Ernest who have been the guests of Mrs. R. W. Read, left Tuesday for their home in Kansas City. Mrs. Easley Penn and sister are visiting in Omaha this month. Mrs. W. C. Seakes entertained a few friends Monday evening at her pretty home complimentary to Mrs. Chlaney of Kansas City. Miss Ida Lott of Westport, Mo., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. B. Briscoe. Mrs. Shepard of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. James Hardrick on Robinson ave. The many friends of Mrs. Eunice Stockard Coleman were pleased to have her as a visitor last week. Mrs. Bolden, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Dow, for a month, left Wednesday for her home at Ft. Smith, Ark. Mrs. Bullock of Kansas City, was here visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. G. Saelson, Sunday. She returned home Tuesday, Mrs. Saelson and the children leaving the same day for their future home in Boston. Mrs. D. D. Cole has been indisposed this week. Gibson's chapel was the scene of a happy event Monday evening in witnessing the mortgage burning of that church, Rev. I. C. Nicholson, the pastor, being the happiest man present. After six years of hard work and many struggles he, with the co operation of his church have lifted a debt of 14 years standing. Rev. Peter Lair, the father of the church, was chosen to light the fire and Mr. Robert Young furnished the match and while the soft strains of "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone" wafted upward the congregation gazed on the flame which meant so much. Revs. Dorsey, Abbott, Inyard and Cole addressed the audience, their talks being highly appreciated. Wm. McKNIGAT, Mgr. T. N. 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It is not possible for anybody, to produce a gummie. We make every bottle. Only 80 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 80 cents for one bottle, potpourri or $1.40 for three bottles express. We make hard postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address pictually to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Past 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. "THE KEYSTONE, RESTAVRANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased pleased tell your friends, if not tell me R. S. STEET, Proprietor 1024 E. LIGHTKENT ST. When in Leavenworth Stop With. Mrs. A.J. Gilmore She has a nice Restaurant, Lunch Counter and Ice Cream Parlor. Cold Soda and an elegant line of Cigars and Tobacco. J. T. MORELAND, Sec. S, Head Barber. Bing Association, WORL AVE AND ALL STRAINGERS We are invited to visit the furnished Rooms. Baths LICENSED BARBERS THE BEST! ONLY Color's section our AND It's Pure wheat our shred the above popular will certainly get the best Grain Co., --- A When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trans, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals Moderate in Price, Unsurpassed in Quality and Service One Price, 50c MK-7 I am eager any person or please write to me. I will do in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. William Thomas, member of troop "M," Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Penn in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Port Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August 0th, 1870. He wants to find two comrades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and is fifty-eight years of age. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Stella E. Jones, Plaintiff. Herbert W. Jones, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Herbert W. Jones, the defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Stella R. Jones, and that said Herbert W. Jones must, on or before the 25th day of Aug. 1905, answer to the petition filed by plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the matters and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. [S al] W I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attent: I S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. 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GOD POURS OUT HIS VALUE OF WK.777 While one portion of the South is busy hanging, burning and shooting Negroes the Almighty is wreaking vengeance upon another section by sweeping them off with yellow fever and other epidemics. On last Friday, Aug. 11, a Negro was burned at the stake at Sulphur Srings, Tex., accused of assaulting a white girl. The outlaws burned this man in the court house yard, right under the nose of where justice ought to be meted out equal to all and where this man should have had a fair and impartial trial. We vouch our reputation that the judge of that district who presides in that same court house, as well as the other county officials, participated in this hellish outrage. The clipping from the associated press indicated this as a fact. We have never yet heard of a crime or crimes committed upon Negroes in Texas by whites that were not true. Everything that is represented as pertaining to hell and the devel is true and Texas is hell and a large number of the white people who dwell therein constitute the devil. While we deplore the fact of the yellow fever in New Orleans, it is safe to predict that Jehovah will not stand all the outrages perpetrated upon the colored people by the whites without visiting the iniquities of their generation upon their sons. It is written that "the iniquities of the fathers shall be visited upon the children even unto the third and fourth generation," and that "God will not always strive with man." The sooner these southern Negro haters learn to measure out justice to all men irrespective of color or condition the sooner the yellow fever and the other plagues and scourges of God's disfavor will cease to exist. But if the whites will continue to burn, hang and shoot Negroes, without a fair trial, the yellow fever and other epidemics will continue to thin their ranks. The Lord will not stand to see injustice heaped upon any one class of people because they are black, poor and defenseless. We are sorry to see this state of affairs existing in the United States. If the industrious and law-abiding whites and blacks will stand up for right, recognizing all people to be equal before the law and as having a fair and equal chance to earn a livelihood, this condition will cease to exist. A progressive industrious Negro should have the same right that a progressive industrious white man has. All should stand together and insist each other. It has come to be a common occurrence in this country for a white man to boast of his color and condition, and ignore all others who are not white and wealthy. There must be one flag, one government, one people and one law for the government of all, and this must be demonstrated by men of impartial feeling. Luther will justice be done to all, or let the yellow fever, smallpox and other epidemics and pestilences sweep them off as Pharaoh and his host were swept off. One or the other must be done and we see it fast approaching. History must repeat itself. Oh, Pharaoh, let my people go! — Nick Chiles. THE PLAINDEALER in the future will take up from one to two or three columns each week on the subjects potato growing and cattle, The Rogers Home, A Prosperous Kansan Erects a Beautiful Residence The image shows a room with a large window, a desk, and a chair. The desk is partially visible, and there is a mirror on the wall. The room appears to be empty, with no people or objects in sight. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE RODGERS HOME. Our motto has always been beautiful homes and more of them; hence, it is with pleasure that we present the following outs, interior and exterior, of the Rodgers home, 1042 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. We were the guest at this house on last Friday morning, just one week after Mr. Rodgers accepted the same from the contractors, and were in a position to view the home in all its newness and splendor. Consisting of eight or ten rooms and bath, we claim without fear of successful contradiction this house to be the equal of any modern home in the Kansas metropolis, and the furnishings are true evidence of the taste which is characteristic of the owners. The prole of Mrs Ridgers, her INTERIO parlor, is tastily arrayed and decorated, stationary and movable furniture all blending in one hue. The pride of Mr. Rodgers, his buffet, is, without equal in any Negro home in Kansas and is so acknowledged by his host of gentleman acquaintances. The house, all told, is easily rated with the $5,000 homes, while Mr. Rodgers' bank account and daily income rank accordingly. It is rumored that if possible to shoop, hogs and chicken raising. We think some of the Negroes of this state should adapt themselves to this work. There is nothing that one can earn so much money out of with less labor than the iden- mentioned. The Negro must learn to adapt himself to agriculture of various sorts in order to grow strong and independent in the walks of life. To be successful one must begin at the foundation stone, which is in the earth, and he who delves therein will be able to have a solid foundation for the conveniences of life not only for himself, but for generations after. --- We want our subscribers to pay up as we are now in need of money. We have bought a paper folder, which will assist us in getting our paper out on time, which will, as a result, cause the paper to reach the subscribers earlier. We need the money and need it bad. ORIGINAL TEXT CONTENT. We would like for our colored subscribers in the city to call at our office and pay their subscriptions. The white people keep paid up and the colored people get the benefit of the paper. We would like to have our paper, which stands for right and justice to all without regard to color or condition, to be all we claim for it, and we know that our subscribers want their news items published, and as it takes money to do this, we also would like for you to pay up. We are sorry to say that Topeka is the poorest city we have in the United States in the matter of paying subscriptions. We are trying to do what we can for not only ourselves but for the race, and it is no more than right that Topeka should be in the lead when it gets the most benefit. Pay up! ```markdown ``` RUDENE OF MR. M. RODRIGUEZ. IOR VIEW OF THE RODGERS secure a suitable location Mr Rodgers will open a drugstore in Kansas City, Kan, second to none in the Middle West. We sincerely hope that the location may be secured Mr. Rodgers was born in Platte county, in '59, and shortly after was given the name of Albert, which in later years has been shortened to "Al," by which he is generally and favorably known throughout the West. "Al" was a worker and in- OUR MEMPHIS ISSUE. In this issue we give special attention to Memphis, Tenn., and her progressive citizens. It will be gratifying to the many readers of Tuc. Provident will to learn that the colored people of that city are rapidly progressing, both in the business and professional world. Memphis has a population of 75,000 colored people who are employed in all the various branches of trade, and who are accumulating wealth rapidly. The gentlemen whose cuts appear in this paper are men who have lived in that section of the country for years, and have fought against many odds to obtain what they have at the present. As they have done and are now doing, so can others of Memphis and of other portions of the state likewise do. We advise our young men in that portion who are employed in the hotels and on the railroads to put their money into real estate, to build houses, own land, buy farms and go upon them to cultivate corn and experiment with cattle, wheat, potatoes, and whatever is adapted in the agricultural line to that section of the country. There are too many able young men looting around Memphis, dressed up, pretending to fool the better class of people by imitating those of wealth, progress and retinement. The sooner they learn that ten dollar shoes, forty dollar suits and five dollar hats represent only a ten cent man they will be better off and it will also be better for the race. The young men of Memphis have great opportunities for improving themselves and becoming great competitors in the field of life with the white man. If he will only take advantage of the opportunity now offered him and do asset forth in the example of others it will not be long before the white man of HOME. vestor in the gold mines of Lexington, Mo., and accumulated considerable wealth and has since that time been engaged in hotel and club house work, having recently disposed of the "Zanzibar" at 208 Independence ave., Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Rodgers is a most congenial and courteous gentleman, a heavy taxpayer in the two Kansas Cities and is making a history worthy of emulation. Memphis and the South will doff his hat to the Negro. Our young women, too, must learn that they should know something else besides playing on the piano. They must learn to sow, cook and wash and iron as well. They must study in order to become useful in life. Mr. Alexander Moss died at his home on Washington street Thursday morning, Aug 9 after an illness of several months. Mr. Moss was born in Tennessee in June, 1844, and came to Kansas in 1879. He had been married thirty-six years, and left a widow and eight children to mourn his loss. He was a brick and stone mason by trade, and for years was employed by the late Geo. Evans, the contractor. He worked for a number of years on public buildings in this state and Texas, having worked on the state house until it was completed. Mr. Moss was a member of the benevolent society, whose members were very attentive to him during his long illness. He died a Christian. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon at St John A M L church. Most of his children are grown up and married. His son, Frank Moss, is in charge of a laundry at Winslow, Amz, and was not present at the funeral. He recently visited this city and spent several weeks with his father, who at that time was ill. A coincidence in connection with the death of Mr. Moss is that Geo. II. Evans, the contractor for whom he had worked for years, died at about the same time. In the death of Alexander Moss bhawnee county loses a most highly respected citizen. For a First-class shave Call at LITTLE GEM" BARBERSHOP. Clean, Linen and Towels. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEB. G. C. 'TUCKBR. 'PROPRIETAR L. M. Penwell, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street O. J. BROOKS. Mr. O. I. Brooks, the artist of Kansas City, Kansas, is one of the best in the country and he is succeeding. He employs two or three people in his studio while he solicit THE MASTER OF THE CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN WORLD business all over the country. Mr. Brooks is a fair representative of that line of business and he can be relied upon to do what he says. PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. LINCOLN J. LOWRY will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, by E. J. Lowry, and that unless he answer the petition of plaintiff on or before August 12th, 1905, judgment will be rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Attest: J. T. WARD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs. Ella Allison, 118 Sycamore street, Ottawa, Kansas, would like to have any information about her mother, Mollie Martin, complexion dark brown, brown eyes, straight hair; or of her step-father, David Martin, who was born at Smyrna, Tenn. They were the slaves of Levi White, and were last heard of at Kaboka, Ill. Mrs. Martin is 66 years of age and was a member of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Robert Allison, above address, would like to know the whereabouts of Elder B. Smith, whose home is in Caldwell county, Virginia, near Concord. He is a Baptist minister and was last heard of in 177, being then pastor of Long Mountain Baptist church. He was a slave of Milton A. Bishop, new Laceville, Va. If he can be found, the information of Mr. Allison's people can be obtained from him. MEET ME IN GALVESTON And hear what Texas has to offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention Northern Settlers At Galveston, Texas, April 21 22. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose his himself. The First and Last Opportunity of the Kind. On April 18th, round trap tickets will be sold on the M. K. A. T. K. at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morton, G. P. & T. A. Boe gill. St. Louis, Mo. Both Phones 192 About Boynton. Dear Editor: I crave the pleasure of calling the attention of the readers of THE PLAINFATHER to the town of Boynton, its good people and business enterprise. During my stay in Boynton I met some of the most philanthropic gentlemen and ladies that I've ever met. I will first speak of the town and its surroundings. The town is situated about 20 mile southwest of Muskogee, I. T. in very desirable spot. Its streets are nicely arranged with fairly good sidewalks and a few trees; on the northeast is a large field of beautiful corn; also on the southeast a large space, both, I suppose, are held in reserve for additions. The town has fine water and is well drained. There has been so much controversy over the Negro, so much said and written about his alleged inferiority that it has caused a great question to arise. The words of inquiry now among the other races are Where will the Negro stop? My first days stay I enhanced to meet A. I.. J. Mayweather, an attorney at law, an able lawyer, not only for his town but is able to practice law in any county, state or territory with much credit to the race. Next was D. D. Lee, the landman and notary public, a gentleman well prepared to meet all inquiries concerning Creek abstracts, etc. I visited R. E. L. Mitchell's Dry Goods and Grocery store, and found everything nicely managed. I afterwards dropped in at Mr. Charles Ozell's and there I found a large stock of dry goods, clothing and hardware, prepared to accommodate his customers in any line. Success to Mr. Ozell. I then called on Mr. N. G. Trout, the leading blacksmith of the town. He is an affectionate husband, a loving father and a Christian gentleman. The Rev. W. H. Buchanan was the next gentleman I met. He is an exceptional minister, very kind to all with whom he comes in contact, and is engaged in the restaurant business and others are engaged in other business, but space and time will not permit mention of them. The second day the S.S. convention opened with the Rev. C.R. Tucker, presiding elder of the Muskogee, I.P. district presiding with the assistance of Mrs.F.M. Johnson assistant superintendent. The Rev. Tucker, with that high Christian fortitude and fatherly love, conducted the convention nicely. Important topics were discussed by those who read papers. No pains were spared to make it pleasant for everyone. I was invited by a brother craftsman to assist in laying the cornerstone of the A. M. L. church. The band played. A nice little sum was realized. My next stop was Muskogee. I took a view of the city and then called on Dr. J. L. Toombs, P. C. of the A. M. L. church. I was glad indeed to meet the christian gentleman. After a reasonable time spent there I had him and his kind lady the time of day and at seven o'clock I reached my destination PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Russell McAdoo, Plaintiff, vs Mary McAdoo, defendant. To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. Russell McAdoo By his attorney. Seal] W.I. JAMISON. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. O. J. BROOKS. Mr. Kirk K. Pinkston of Fire Station No. 3, is taking a ten days' vacation and will visit several of the prosperous farmers in the different sections of the state. He says that if more of our people would take to farm life that more railroads would have to be built to haul the farm products to market. His advice to the young men is to leave off some of the unnecessary expensive pleasures of today, which they will not regret in after years. We are pleased to publish cuts this week of the residence of Mr. Al Rodgers, one of the progressive men in Kansas City. Mr. Rodgers has earned his money by hard knocks and is now on the easy side of life and can enjoy the fruits of his labor with his family. His home is a beautiful residence, and its inmates are happy and contented. BISHOP A, GRANT. Bishop Abram Grant, D. D., of the Fifth Episcopal district, will deliver an address at the services to be conducted Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20, at 3 o'clock, by the Y.M. C. A. at their new quarters, 406 Kansas avenue. All MEN are cordially invited to be present. Spinted singing. The lodge of the Mystic Shrine and Consistory which was instituted in Topeka a few weeks ago, shows that the Negroes of Topeka are still progressing in secret work and the white brother is unable to distance him. He may in wealth, but he cannot in the mysteries of Free Masonry and other secret orders to which the white man is attributed to himself as being the only one in possession of this great work. As the Negro has succeeded in overtaking the white man in the Higher degrees of the order he will now go about trying to overtake him in the wheat and corn fields, and also in the business world. We will be better satisfied over the great divide if we could but see the Negro equal the white man in the agricultural world. One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the season was the afternoon party given by Mrs. D. H. Watkins and Mrs. E. M. Guy at the residence of the latter, 224 Topeka avenue, last Friday for Miss Anna Copeland and Miss Beatrice Hoyt of Lawrence. Other out-of town guests invited were Miss Nellie Richardson of Oklahoma City, Miss Mae Caesar of Kingfisher, Miss Edna Brown of Chicago, Miss Iris Johnson of Colorado Springs, Miss Bessie Richardson and Miss Grace Williams of St Louis, Miss Sadie McWaters, Miss Elythe Over and Miss Bessie Patterson of Kansas City, Mo., Miss Mabel Duncan of Neosho Falls and Mrs. George Bertha of San Francisco, Calif. INSTITUTE NOTES Rev. R Barton and Mr. Ransom Taylor have each subscribed $1 a month to our work. We hope that many others will follow their example of race interest. Messrs. McKnight and Hightower, the contractors and builders, are proving themselves master masons in the building of the principal's cottage. Their work is certainly creditable. They have, for this work, employed the best men obtainable. Mrs. M. E. Garrett, Marion and Wm. R. Carter, Jr., have gone to Cobora to for the remainder of the summer. Mrs. Carter entertained Mrs. and Miss Jamison Sunday; Mrs. P. E. Moten Monday, and Miss Evalyn P. Hickman Tuesday. Mrs. S. F. Mulone and Mrs. W. P. Banks piloted a crowd of ladies to the institute last Saturday, and they reported a very pleasant time. Come again ladies. Applications are being received daily. Parents eerywhere are learning that our training is practical and thorough. Not one of our graduates is unemployed. School opens Tuesday, Sept. 12. Send for catalogue and be prepared to register the opening day. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. W. H. Hudson left Monday for a month's visit with her parents at Chatham, Canada. Dr. Hudson will join her about Sept. 3. After being treated to an anniversary party on the 5th by her relatives and white as well as colored friends, they will take in several points of interest in the Dominion, and return on the evening before the Corn Carnival. Miss Ollie Peterson of St.Joe, is visiting Miss Floss Denning. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Taylor entertained Tuesday evening in honor of his cousin, Mrs. Grant Tyler of Cherryvale, Kas. C. D. Hutchins receives the credit of writing the falsehood to the Globe-Democrat that the colored Sunday school five years ago sold beer at a picnic. This old hypocrite never did treat the colored people fair, although he bores you to death about his goodness when ever you go to his office. Mrs. Rebecca Sanders of Kansas City, a milliner, is teaching a large class at the residence of Mrs. G. C. Fletcher. At the request of the class after six days' instruction, the hats made by the class were exhibited at the Ebenezer Baptist church Monday evening and a large crowd was present and much praise for the work was expressed. Mrs. Madge Brown-Jones entertained at whist Thursday eve. Those present were Misses Ethel Porter, Cammice Wilson, Emma McSpradon, Myrtle Burdine, Messrs. Clyde Briggs, F. Jackson, Geo. Cousin and R. Dunn. Misses Virginia St. Clair and Ethel Porter gave a hay party Thursday evening, after which they served lunch at Miss Lillian Cunningham's residence. They had a jolly time. Mrs. John Woods of Topeka, was the guest of Mrs. W. A. Harvey and Miss M. B. Claughton a few days last week. The Carnation and Imperial Art clubs held their annual picnic Aug. 5, at the beautiful lake west of the city. A number of people visiting in the city were guests and all in attendance report a pleasant time. Drs. Key and Ramsey of Kansas City were the guests of Dr. Kenner last Sunday. Dr. Kenner accompanied them home Monday morning and while in that city invested in a new operating chair and a complete set of surgical instruments which add to the completeness of his office fixtures. The Tabernacle ladies held their annual picnic last Saturday in the Eudora grove and a successful and pleasant time is reported. The lawn social given at the home of Mrs. Huttie S. Parks last Monday night was well attended. Mrs. J. B. Moore entertained last Tuesday afternoon at luncheon complimentary to Mrs. S. H. Johnson of Indiana. Mrs. E. Williamson of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Henson, for a few days. Mrs. I. H. McPike and daughters are visiting relatives and friends in Missouri. It is reported that one of our best young men will soon lead a charming young lady to the altar. Mr. Patrick Montgomery has been seriously ill at his home in the western part of the city. Rev. J. M. Rivers, P. E., will hold quarterly meeting at the C.M. E. church Sunday, Aug. 20. A large crowd from our city attended the I. O. R. M. annual picnic which was held at Barrett August 10 and 11. Mrs. S. Hocker is on the sick list this week. Mr. John Russell of our city assisted the Corning band which furnished music for the picnic held at Barrett last week. The Northeastern District Baptist association will convene here Aug. 23-27 at the First Baptist church. A large number of delegates will be in the city. OMAHA, NEB Mrs. Alphonso Wilson returned home Monday after a six weeks' visit in California. Mr. Leland Washington returned to his home in Sioux City, Ia., last Sunday. Mrs. John G. Pegg and children will leave shortly for a visit in the southern part of California. Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Graves have issued cards announcing the marriage of their daughters, Zola, to James George Young, which happy event took place June 3. A party of young people enjoyed a very pleasant outing at Courtland Beach last Thursday and the day was spent in amusements afforded at the beach and in fishing. Attorney Fred L. Smith is home from Boonville, Mo., where she attended the Masonic grand lodge. Zeno Washington of Sioux City, Iowa, is spending a few days with Kymphus Workcuff. Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Spencer of Milwaukee, are visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Jones entertained a few friends Saturday evening at their home, 40th and Nicholas Sts. The members of the Zion Baptist church enjoyed a trolley ride last Tuesday evening. Quite a large crowd was in attendance at the St. John A M E. Sunday school picnic at Fairmount park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Thursday. Mr. Aaron Bowler has accepted a position with the Pullman Co. Miss Gertrude Bell was numbered among the sick last week. Mrs. Grant G. Brown and baby, Marie, and Mrs. Brown's mother, Mrs. Bowen, of Atchison, Kas, were the guests of Mrs. O. Roundtree during the session of the Daughters of Bethel. Mrs. Jennie Nichols of Leavenworth, Kas, was among the delegates to the grand session of the Daughters of Bethel. Mrs. Charlotte Knight has gone on a visit to her old home at Fulton. Mo. Mrs. E. L. Gayden entertained the ladies of the Metropolitan sewing circle. Prof. W. T. Vernon has gone to New York to attend the meeting of the National Business league. Dr. Hubbard, dean of Mehanry Medical college of Nashville, was in the city this week visiting some of the students of his college. Mr. C. Patterson is in Olathe this week attending the Neosho Valley Baptist association. Mrs. Vance entertained in honor of Mrs. Clara Smith of Chicago, at her home last Friday. The menu was as follows: 1—Fried chicken, sweet potatoes, lima beans, okra and tomatoes, string beans and bacon, pickles, olives, iced tea. 2—Stuffed tomatoes, cheese, crackers. 3—Brick ice cream, layer cake, blanched almonds. Those present were Mendames Hubbard, Stovall, Peebles, Wilson and Booker. Judge and Mrs. I. F. Bradley entertained Monday in honor Mrs. Armstrong and daughters of Saint Louis. Miss Willa Merriweather of Topeka, was in the city Monday, the guest of Miss Annette Scott. Mrs. Clara Smith, who has been the guest of Mrs. Hubbard, leaves today for her home in Chicago. Rev. E. A. Wilson is in Olathe attending the Neosho Valley Baptist association this week. Rev. R. Mitchell of the First Baptist church, and auditor of the National Baptist convention, has gone on a two weeks' vacation to Nashville, Tenn., to attend to very important business. Rev. J. E. Oliver of Co. Bluffs, Iowa, was in the city this week attending the Ministers' Alliance at the First Baptist church. K.J. Smith Headquarters Open day and nign.. Refreshments of all kinds 416 Cherokee Street. DON'T HEAT THE PRINTER. The lying subscriber is a vampire who kills any Negro paper. He lies about his pay day and then slanders the paper when he is cut off for not paying his subscription. We have a number of dude fellows claiming to be paying their girl's subscription, and we are going to show their ladies what dead boots they mix with.—Exchange. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. PLEASANTON, KANS. Rev.Gus Tutt of Oswego visited old friends and relatives in this city and LaCygne last week. Prof. Albert Ross addressed the A.M.E. church last Friday evening and indications are that Linn and Miami counties will be fairly well represented at the next term of the "Greater Western University" to equip themselves for life's work. We visited the home and stamping ground and home of our friend and co-worker, Ira Smith, foreman of the mechanical department of THE PLAINDEALER, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Smith, his parents, are excellent old people and they cultivate a care species of white sweet grapes that ought to call forth a frequent visit from "the absent son." Mrs. Ella Fine entertained Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Kidd, Rev. G. Tutt and Prof. Albert Ross Saturday. The great record-breaking crop of corn and wheat in Kansas this year means more surplus money spent in education. Coming at this needy time for trained boys and girls and unusually great opportunities opened at Quindaro this year, means much for progress in Kansas. GALENA, KANS. Osrow Cheatham of Joplin, Mo., was a visitor last Saturday. Jesse Harwell of Pleasant View, was in town this week on business. Robert Lishey attended a dance in Baxter last Friday eve. Announcement has been received here of the marriage of Prof. C. B. Bryant to Miss Eva Davis at Fort Gibson, I. T., Aug. 6. William Crockett made a flying business trip to Columbus Thurs. day of last week. Rev. Jones of Baxter was in the city last Friday and was presented with a $35 suit of clothes, which was ordered made here by the A. M. E. churches at Columbus and Baxter Springs. Mrs. Alexander and sister, Miss Burnett, left last Friday for Keelville, Kas., for a short visit with relatives. Mrs. Nelle Wheaton-Smith has returned from a trip to Quinoy, Ill. Mr. Woodard of Joplin, was a visitor last Saturday. George Ezell attended the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. M. Woods at Baxter last Sunday. FOR SALE. 029 KANSAS AVE. 2 lots, 8 rooms, Quincy.....$8,800 1 lot, 5 rooms, Clay.....1,250 2 lots, 8 rooms, Van Buren. 3,800 1½ lots, 0 rooms, Western Ave.,200 2 lots, 5 rooms, Harrison.....1,250 2 lots, 5 rooms, Hancock.....500 2 lots, 6 rooms, Bolles.....1,500 1½ lots, 7 rooms, 12th .....2,000 1 lot, 5 rooms, 6th.....1,200 1 lot, 8 rooms, 6th .....2,100 1½ lots, 7 rooms, Western.....2,000 2 lots, 25 room cottages, Kline,2,100 Lots Tyler, each.....350 1½ acres, 5 rooms, 20th.....1,500 1 lot, 2 rooms, Cane.....425 Grocery, market stock and fixtures; best location in the city, 5,000. WANTED-A good housekeeper for a family of six. Good wages and a gook home to right person. For further particulars apply to ROBERT MADDOX. 635 W. Eighth Street, Junction City, Kan. Comfort in the Depends on many little this what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and making; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little. The doctors and nurses have things and others, in the We take this means of letti KOHL'S P comfort in the Sick Room ends on many little things. Trained nurse it is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild dispray the room and make the air clean and a thermometer, fresh absorbent cottor er bottle—a dozen little things that help the doctors and nurses know that we have eggs and others, in the most dependable take this means of letting you know it. OHL'S PHARMA Comfort in the Sick Room. Depends on many little things. Trained nurses know what is wanted-an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refreshing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot water bottle-a dozen little things that help the patient. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these things and others, in the most dependable qualities. We take this means of letting you know it. KOHL'S PHARMACY, Prescriptions a Specialty. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 501.} THE OPPORTUNITY The opportunity for the man with little rie states of the Southwest than ever be for there is not the vast open choice of land for The lands then taken up under governmen ranches. The opportunity to-day is in the farm lands at prices less than half the price of more hands to develop the country. Territory and Texas—are vast areas of unit of which it is capable. Practically the same business are adequately represented. Then men. Are you one? If you are interested, tell us what you invest, and we will gladly furnish the info of our paper "The Coming Country." It GEORGE MORTON, G.P. & T.A., M.K. & T.R.Y. St. Louis, Mo. F W. Dist. Immig. 1324 Par. Opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to travel of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation, but the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that exist then taken up under government laws are now prosperous. The opportunity to-day is in the investment chances; in that prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet produced adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts you need. Are interested, tell us what you want, how much you have, and we will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy under "The Coming Country." It's free. Address GE MORTON, A., M. K. & T. RY. LOUIS, MO. F W. P. LINDSEY, Dist. Immigration Apt. M. K & T. RY. 1324 Parson St., Omaha, Neb. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to-day in the prairie states of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. To be sure, there is not the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that existed in the '70s. The lands then taken up under government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity to-day is in the investment chances; in the purchase of more prices and the prices asked for older. There is aid of more hands to develop the country in Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crops of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts for the right men. Are you one? WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, Co State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, P imal, Musical (Instrumental organ and harmony, Drawi Carpentry, Printing and B Stenography and Typewriti Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laun ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location fluences and Thorough Teach INFORMATION: For terms, price write to William T. Vern PRESID QUNDARO. PARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-M State Industrial. AGES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), include organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and M carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Busine tenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressm ain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and TAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, ences and Thorough Teachers. MATION: For terms, prices and all inducement ite to William T. Vernon, A. M., PRESIDENT, DARO. DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A.M., D.D. PRESIDENT, Phones { Office—Bell—"White"4302 Residence—Bell—"West" 15. East on the Southwest I You cannot drop your na- dining car of The Southwest be there with a clean one, disciplined for brushing a instead of a brush. These show how excellence of se Chicago, Mil- St. Paul This Company owns an dining, library and all other therefore offers its patrons ment and service not obtain- The Southwest Limited lea- Station, 5.55 p. m.; Gran- Arrives Union Station, CH It on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the running car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter there with a clean one. A porter was rec disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk be stead of a brush. These are little things, but how excellence of service is maintaine or Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleel- ning, library and all other cars on its lines, therefore offers its patrons an excellence in co- ment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, U ation, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. drives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. East on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintaine on the This Company owns and operates the sleeping dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger A 907 Main Street, Kansas City, --- I hereby write this letter of inquiry in an endeavor to find the who resbouts of my brother, Wm. Crowell, called in short "Will." I heard from him about a year ago at New Orleans, La. Since that time I have written several letters to him, but have heard nothing from him, my letters returning. So, if there are any readers of this paper who know anything of him they will confer a great favor upon the undersigned by communicating to him the desired information. John II. Crowell, Box 127, Orlando, Okla. Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once Your Ag- es Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two cent stamp for reply and I will send you some KEJOUING INPOR- MATION Write KEJOUING P. KEJOUING, Rimpie, Texas I - Want Agents to handle my work Big Pay the Sick Room. things. Trained nurses know mizer, with a mild disinfectant, make the air clean and refresh- resh absorbent cotton, a hot tle things that help the patient. es know that we have all these the most dependable qualities. etting you know it. PHARMACY, UNITY OF TO-DAY little means is probably better to-day in the prairie for in the history of the nation. To be sure, and for the homesteads that existed in the 70s, government laws are now prosperous farms and the investment chances; in the purchase of orices asked in the Older States. There is need dry. In the Southwest—in Oklahoma, Indian unimproved land not yet producing the crops same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of there are openings of all sorts for the right UNIVERSITY, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- tial and Vocal), including piano, drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), and Book-Binding, Business Course, writing, Tailoring, Dressmaking and laundering, Farming and Gardening.ation, Heathful Climate, Good In- teachers. prices and all inducements offered, arnon, A. M., D.D., SIDENT, Limited for napkin and pick it up in the west Limited. A waiter will come. A porter was recently gong a hat with a whisk broom these are little things, but they service is maintaine on the Milwaukee and Railway. and operates the sleeping, other cars on its lines, and tons an excellence in equip- mable elsewhere. leaves Kansas City, Union Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Chicago, 8.55 a. m. Southwestern Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. WK-7 KANSAS. The city of Memphis can boast of having one of the finest outfits for embalming and undertaking establishments as there is in the South. Mr. T. H. Hays was once a grocer in Memphis and by his diligence to his business he accumulated a great sum, sold his grocery and bought out Carraway, the undertaker. In May, 1902, he equipped himself for this new enterprise, and his business began to grow, and to be ready to accommodate the public at all times he went to St. Louis and purchased a new outfit in 1903, at a [Signature] MR. T. H. HAYS. MR. T. H. HAYS. cost of $1600. Later on Mr. Hays purchased H.C. Laswell's establishment, in 1905. Since that time he has made rapid strides in business and now has one of the most up to data offices, a fine assortment of display caskets in his office, embalming room, stock room, four rubber-tired funeral cars, two buggies and nine horses. His office, 308 Poplar sweet, is in the heart of the city and can be reached by both telephones. Mr. Hays is one of Memphis' leading citizens and his fact and business courtesy to all people has made him a host of friends. He is THE M'DILL GROCERY! It is with pleasure that we present the following likeness of Mr H C. M'Dill, one of the leading Negro business men of Memphis, Teon. Mr. M'Dill is a native of Tennessee having been born about forty miles from his present location, in Tipton county at which place he received his early training. Mr M'Dill was THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN not blessed with the best educational advantages and was necessarily compelled to make his way by manual labor and for twenty-three years was identified with the rail roads in and around Memphis. He has filled every position in the train service with the exception of conductor. This line of work however was not to his taste, and eight years ago Mr. M'Dill opened a grocery MR H M' H Leading Undertaker and Embalmer liberal and friendly and takes a deep interest in all public affairs that affect the Negro. He is a member of one of the leading churches and stands high in several fraternities. It is said that every funeral that is attended by Mr. Hays is not only a credit to himself, but gives entire satisfaction. Mr. Hays uses the best rubber tire carriages in the city and is able to attend from four to twelve funerals a day. His prices are the lowest in the city. His embalming work is recognized to be among the best in the state. It is a [Signature] pleasure to know that Memphis has an undertaker who is making a business so well equipped as to be able to give complete satisfaction along this line. The business ability of Mr. Hays has met with so much popular favor that many of the citizens are crying for a Negro bank with Mr. Hays as a director. Mr. Hays has a lovely wife and one child. He owns a pretty home and two other splendid pieces of property. Mr. Hays is an active, energetic business man and is now attending the National Business I eague meeting in New York. store in a frame building near his present location. Through courteous and kind treatment to his patrons and strict attention to business, he was shortly enabled to erect a two story brick which he at present occupies. He is now carrying a large stock of staple and fancy groceries, cigars, tobacco, etc., together with a billiard hall and furnished rooms in connection. His business is one to be appreciated, and Mr. McDill is justly receiving a large share of trade from all classes. His business is located three blocks from the Union Station at 124 Carolina street. May he continue to grow and prosper, is the wish of THE PLAINDEALER. ```markdown ``` THE PARK A BEAUTIFUL PARK OWNED BY R. R. CHURCH, MEMPHIS, TENN. PAOLA, KANS. The Misses Mitchell of Spring Hill received their diplomas at the graduation exercises of the Miami county high school graduates in this city last Thursday. Miss Emma Brenning has been very dangerously ill with typhoid fever for the past two weeks. Mrs. Osa Fox of Topeka and Mrs. Wilson of Hilldale visited friends and relatives last week. The colored band played Friday evening of last week for an entertainment given by Mrs. Scott, and the boys are making excellent progress under a white instructor. On Monday evening Prof. R. G. Jackson of the musical department of Western University, gave an educational day musicals at the A. M. E. church, assisted by some of best local talent. Prof. Jackson is a wonderful perfomer and teacher, and has won many students to his classes at "Greater Western University" for the ensuing term. Mrs. Emma Williams is very ill this week. Gas and oil wells have been bored on the premises of several colored citizens of Paola which insures to them free gas and an eighth royalty in the output. This is quite a help to educate their boys and girls. COFFEYVILLE. KAS. Golden Gate No.17 and Charity Rose No.24, K. T., had a grand success Aug.12, although the rain in the afternoon prevented a great many from being out. Rev. Dr. P. D. Skinner was to have spoken for the occasion on "The Strength of Organization," but was not present. The writer had the pleasure of meeting Dr. A. I. Davis who has recently come to the city and is now nicely located at 1023 S. Walnut St., up stairs over Mr. Foster Williams' grocery store, where he will be glad to see all who are sick and need the care of a doctor. May success be his lot. Mr. Foster Williams has gone to New York to attend a meeting of the National Business league. We wish him a pleasant trip. It is his intention to labor to bring the next meeting of the league to Kansas. Mr. Bailey of Dover, O.T., writes such a strong letter to THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER endorsing its stand for right and justice it ought to stir every thinking man to a sense of his duty as it teaches us that all we have to do is to get together. As long as we are apart and listen to the white man and what he has to say we will still be in the same old boat when the trumpet sounds, and we will always be crying that fate is against us. It should be remembered that God helps him who helps himself, and my idea is that if we would unite in one strong band, stay together and pull together, as the Japanese have done there would soon be a change in all phases of our life, public, private and otherwise. Just to see the condition of Kansas City in the high school matter today, brought about by the action of the Republican party in Kansas, makes my blood run chilly. But as Mr. Bailey said, right will prevail and it is a long lane that has no turn. And every race has a stopping place some time and some where, for we are all born to die. While in this life we should bear each other up, for "these are my people and I cannot go to any other," and neither can you. Our reward is not here, but we must look and live to the coming of the Chief Justice, who gives to every man accordinglg as he has lived. Yours for Christ and humanity. Allen Garner, Box 332. WEIR CITY, KAS. A A. Brockston of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Wm. Moore, this week. Walter Braudon, aged 21 years, was drowned Aug. 9 in a strip pit. Funeral in Cherokee on the roth, undenauspices of the Sir Knights. Rev. F. E. Piore of Girard conducted the services. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Brown of Cherokee to mourn his death. Simuel Smith made a daring attempt to save the boy, but the other five boys who were present failed to help him. Mrs J. D. Stanley of Pittsburg, was a visitor last Saturday. America Davis Tabernacle No.15 has paid off the claim of Daughter Ada Watson, who died some time ago. Of the $85 her husband has put $30 in a tombstone. J. D. Stanley, the junk dealer of Pittsburg, was in the city last week looking over the prospects of opening a branch business in Weir. Dr.C. H. Lane will move to his new office in a few days, one block east of the present location. Rev. J. R. Richardson of Kansas City, will preach at St. John Baptist church Aug. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore entertained their son and a host of their friends at luncheon last Sunday. Rev. J. E. Fletcher, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is making great preparations to attend the annual conference at Kansas City Sept. 20. We believe he will make the best dollar money report ever turned in from this church. He is a young man and one of the few who have pastored in Weir who is beloved and respected by all. Mr. A. E. Seenny and Miss Nannie Warfen were married Saturday in Columbus by Judge Glass. They will make their home in Weir. Prof. J. E. Finley of Chetopa has been elected teacher of the colored school, with Miss Wells of Ft. Scott as assistant. Rev. W. W. Dickson of Vale, Kas., preached at St. John last Sunday. The M. Y. O. B. club gave a very pleasant party on Thursday evening of last week in honor of Miss Martha Johnson of Topeka, at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Johnson on Shoemaker avenue between Ohio street and Michigan ave. About forty guests were present. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg. Leavenworth bar. AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. Owners Shipped to All Parts of the Country SPECIAL BREW—By Daxter, the Best on the Market Miss Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, DC Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS. 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. THE PARK AFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of Music. Complete instruction in all the fundamental elements. A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent FREE to Music Teachers and Organizers of Singing Classes. 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Born amid surroundings and conditions that would have discouraged and dislentenced a less resolute and gifted man from boyhood to man's estate, be turned every stumbling block in his pathway to a stepping stone, until today he is one of the most conspicuous men not only of his race but if this section of our country. In the social, business and financial life of his race Mr. Church stands easily first, and in all political or public enterprises he is the leading spirit. When one considers the distance THE ONLY AUT Mr. Church has gone from his birth to the position he occupies today, he can but feel that he has traveled a longer and more rugged way than many a man of another race has to travel to reach senate chamber or the presidential chair. For his wonderful success in life he has no one to thank but his own genius and his Maker, for his victories have been won single handed and alone. Mr. Church is the wealthiest man of his race in the state, and one of the wealthiest in the United States. He is easily worth a half million dollars and his wealth is not on paper, but in real estate here in the business part of Memphis. Besides many splendid business houses, all of which are above the average, and many are worth more than ten thousand dollars and his rent roll is several thousand dollars per month. Most of this magnificent fortune has been made in the real state business, his judgment in such matters being unerring, and he never makes a mistake. Only a few days ago he told me of a piece of property he bought for about $20 and for which he had refuted ten thousand dollars in less than a year. This is only one instance of his great business sagacity. Mr Church owns a beautiful park right in the business district of the city of Memphis, several acres in dimension, upon which he has built a beautiful auditorium and theatre, the only one owned and operated by a colored man in the United States. This park would yield a much 1 THEATRE IN THE UNITED STATES HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM Street. MEMPHIS, TENN. G. W. SMITH, 180+ 343 Beale Street. HON H C (111) The Cosmopolitan Cafe is the place to go when you want SOMETHING NICE TO EAT. FINEST AND CHEAPEST CAFE IN THE UNITED STATES. Well Ventilated, furnished rooms in connection. GIVE US A CALL. greater income if filled with business houses and dwellings, but knowing that his people had no place of amusement at a loss of money to himself, he made his park the most beautiful in the city, and his auditorium affords a splendid place for public gatherings, and the theatre furnishes some of the best attractions of the season, where the colored people can go and be free from race prejudice. This beautiful park is always open free to the public The home life of Mr Church is an ideal one, and his residence is one of the handsomest in the city. Mrs. Church is one of the most gifted and accomplished women of the race, and the evidences of culture and refinement by which she is surrounded in her beautiful home would be a revelation to the Graves and Fillmans could they but see them. Mr. Church is also a gentleman of refinement and culture, his travels ED BY A NEGRO. abroad and contact with and observation of the prominent men of the day, having given him a wonderful fund of information and render him a most congenial companion. Unlike most men of wealth and influence he is easily approached and exceedingly sympathetic. Very few people know of his many acts of charity to the needy and suffering. I know of many homes he has saved to the owners by lending them money at small interest to keep mortgages from being foreclosed. But space will not permit me to even numerate the many sterling traits of character of my friend, which, all combined, go to make up in its broadest possible sense, this splendid type of manhood Mr Church has given to the race our most gifted and distinguished woman, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who is a worthy representative of her distinguished father. He has also a son, who is a lawyer in New York City. This youngest daughter, Miss Annette, is now completing a college course in New England, while his youngest son, RR Church, Jr., is associated with his father in the real estate business and bids fair to rival his father as a successful business man. One man, like the subject of this sketch, has done more to build up our race and demonstrate our capacity to compete with all other races than all the dreamers and theorists in the world. May we produce many more like him. —A FRIEND. THE MUSIC OF THE MUSICIAN Below we produce a likeness of C. Gillis, Jr., the senior member of Gillis Bros., grocery firm, Memphis. The Gillis Bros., three in number, are operating one of the largest wholesale and retail grocery establishments in the state of Tennessee. At present they are operating two stores—one being located at 341 Belle street, and the other at 539 Miss. avenue. The wholesale business is extremely large and consumes the greater part of Mr. C Gillis time in looking after the wholesale orders while his estimable wife assumes the management of the retail department, and A. J and C. A. Gillis are in charge of the Mississippi avenue store. Mrs. C. Gillis is an exceptionally fine business woman, and her kind and courteous treatment has done much in making the enviable trade the store now enjoys. Her family connections are of the very best, she being a daughter of one of the bishops of the C. M. L. church. C. A. Gillis, the junior member of the firm is a student a Wayne University from which institution he will graduate during the next two years The rally at Spencer Chapel M.E. church last Sunday met with much success, 77e.75 being raised. Miss Smith of Tuskegee Institute, is visiting in the city. Miss Bell, a teacher of Lort Smith, Arkansas, is a pleasant visitor in the city. The Baptist Territorial convention was held in this last week, delegates being present from all parts of the Territory, and the session, so it is reported, was a success. The quarter centenial anniversary of the organization of the African Methodist Episcopal church in the Indian Territory took place at the Methodist church yesterday and today and will wind up tomorrow in a celebration of the 55th birthday of Bishop Tyree. It has been a galal time and all enjoyed it. The question of statehood for the Indian Territory is being discussed on nearly every occasion and for the purpose of considering many things of vital importance to the colored citizens, our colored brothers from parts of the Indian Territory will assemble in this city Monday, August 21, in convention to view the situation and exchange ideas. Much good is expected to be done or the future of our race in the Indian Territory. KINSLEY, KANS. Misses Lucile Johhson and Pearl Payne returned home Sunday morning from Dodge City, where they have been attending the Old Soldiers' reunion. The K, B, B club met at the home of the Misses Payne Friday afternoon. A very pleasant evening was spent. The middle member of the firm is A. J. Gillis, whose executive ability as a business man stands second to none in Memphis. No deal of material importance is ever consummated without first consulting him. It is indeed an inspiring sight to see young men of the race forcing their way through the bars of oppression and planting the flag of industry in the different parts of this country, and it is hoped that this spirit will spread until the young Negro men in every city and hamlet will have joined the ranks and thus assist in solving that perplexing problem. The Gillis Bros., were very unfortunate in having their third store burned. This however, seemed to push forward rather than discourage these young men, and today their business throughout the Arkaneas and Mississippi Valley is steadily on the increase. More young men should follow the foregoing example, and any young man with a small amount of capital, say from $150 up, might do well to consult C. Gillis, Jr., as a glorious opportunity awaits whoever consults him. Major Martin and son left Sunday morning for Budette. Charley Young, who has been quite sick, is better now. Dr. Randolph of California was the guest of the Johnson family a few days this week. IORT SCOTT, KANS. Bishop Grant's lecture at the A. M. E. church Aug. 5 was superb. For wit, wisdom and instruction it was unsurpassed. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. L. church August 20. P. E. J. R. Ransom will be present, a good time spiritually and financially is hoped for, as it is our quarter. The third annual session of the Mothers' Aid society of Bourbon and adjoining counties will be held at Mound City August 23.25. The Sorosis Gaiety club which was organized in this city a few days ago by a few enterprising young men, gave a reception to the Smart Set club last Friday night. It was one of the swell social events of the season and the guests were well pleased with the courteous manner in which they were treated. CUTS Engraving Dept. of the Mail and Breeze (makes our CUTS Sen -