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eee ee es nee ee eeaneeesecane ene eee eee Ee ER, al. Pe a 4 ° a rs f A Sel am aa : K/-~ ~ , oe =~ I Ww w= * 3 . — em FH TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. YOLUME'Vt' TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 29, 1908. NUMBER 62. | ‘1898, With This Issue The Plaindealer Closes Seven Years of a Useful and Prosperous Career! Happy New Year! 1905. WESTERN UNIVERSITY: Much has been said in press and pulpit concerning the marvelous de ‘velopment of Western University during the yast year. From 8t. Louis to San Francieco every village and hamlet has come {ato touch with its uplifting, ° widespread influence, and through the efforts of its most active promoters the work bas as sumed national scope and senorn. From the swamps of Southern Flori da, from the backwoods of Northern Maine to the land of fruits and ‘flowers in sunny California, Western University has come to be regarded asthe young giant of the West s0 materially coming forward no the me erg Si. ane thy PR oy ill NS IRB SLs Cots. eM e Mea ocr Ra ne ee ae Oe Bethe cent y: 2 NO |S BGS ae a i Reem VM ike, ere | peri p aie Se : ‘4 | i i % 3 4 1 : Bs, bi Ye a esiad i =>-3 : ee y Lu se ma re a rr teal | i a a | ag < ov a Bore as ts i mest 3 meme a1) Cie |B (tae cee a eT OW meee mets ‘tage of action to play its powerful spart [In the uplift and advancement ofthe NegroraceinAmertca. With al that has been said, with all that has been written, “the half has not eon told." Nothing less than a ‘personal visit to the grounds and and buildinzs, a talk with the teac - ers and students. an inspection cf the warious departments and attendance atthe prayer service with ite im- pressive religious fervor and beauti- ful anthems of the famous university choir, can give a real and exact con- ception of what great strides have been taken by this institution in reaching out to the unrzached Negro and bringing out of his being that which is best in character, in mind, fa music and industry, Long betore we reached the cam- cpus the three large, magnificent buildiogs With thefr modern archi- Renee Attar Sout eat Ne x EEE TENT a On Mesa 3 pie EE Rely eee ae oa PRS Uhslay U1 a sO Ne Ls, agen as eh nee ae Far f tea y rant ee EEE ABS gs ” ane arts ‘ ns B . * We g Ota oe 7 Sa hat : 2. F aa 7 £ Cay iu a> nl + PM yj + Bods aa i ia He a ae Dy at ee ee Sec ea | iy Lo pat See bee | ad Tene ; i hf A ; cio Pa: Oa 5 vag 4 , YF : ne | eee ee tecture and conveniences stood off ia bold relief and fairest landscape view, with the shores and glass-like waves of the Mirsouri river in the far off back ground, The bleck amoke as it curled skyward from the many chimneys in the frosty sir foretold to us the activity and sys- tematic work of hand and head that ewes going on within. Nor were we dissppointed, for from the time we entered the president's office until -wewere ushered from the grounds epen departing, every movement of every person, every class, every de- partment, every building, seemed to be guided and regulated by an iron- clad system and clock like regularity, that accomplished things, and gut resnite with the marked economy ot time and action. Tris Is the se cret of the success of this great in- stitution--sysiim, The complicated macht ery of management with Pres- ident Vernon at the head runs noise: lessly, constantly and productively, with the watchful eyes of fourteen specialized teachers, ever ready to detect and adjust any cog that may alip out of place, all the time making steady advances ja the manufacture of character, trained Intellect, skill making full round men and women —tising Negroos. In President Vernon's office we found Miss Birdie Groves and Bliss Virginia Muse, bookkeeper—two products of the institution—busity engaged in the administration of the school’s business. Leaving here we proceeded to the girls’ building— Ward hall. On the way, we inspect- ed abput 200 feet of brick sidewalk work recently laid by students and thelrinstructor. Entering the Jiter- ary department, we inspected the re- centexamination papers showing the commendable work of the past three months of the students in Latin, English and history under Rev, E. R. Vaughn, also the effective reaults of students in physics, chemistry, botany and zoology under Mrs. F. E.H, Wassom, and the excellent work of students in mathematics, logio and German under Prof. G. Archie Gregg. The bell haying rung for dinner, we entered the din- ing room, where nearly one hundred and fifty persons are fed with a sys- tem that brings out tho best of ser- vice, table etiquette and hygiene in diet. Woenext proceeded upstairs to the girls’ dormitories, where we wet the matron, Madawe Badic E. Curry, a most excellent mother who iseveron the alert, and who with the help of her devoted assistants La a cee ee Beis 3 Ge ade nat i ee aan ey a A Balieeeg Co ae co ne aa. Cy aittgl : 4 7 ; PP sa ‘ po as eo e ON , ag 7 \ ued i) a iu ae me i ca at Ee : GH ‘3 yy ie q es b = a eS tA : Bak i et ee ; eres ‘e ie ris a aa | beak a ae PRESIDENT WILLIAM TECUMSEH VERNOQ, Educator, Author, Diplomat, Stateeman and Builder of Greater Western University, The Mighty West is Urging President Roosevelt to Appoint Him Register of the U.8. Treasury. pe el , Rea . Rraueate sce : Peete aan an es CL Pee eae ee 8 ad tatig eoths Aa SRE de eee a pee ; 22 of SEs apa we PHL eS aa ott oe toa Te ° be eae BEES ae" Eh Sake Fj eo an |. Rho SAD pate 7 dat ia Ty ree we ka i BISHOP A. GRANT—TRUSTEE WESTERN UNIVERSITY has attained a record for tho care, conduct, health, dress and home training ofthe young ladies that is very flattering. Thecheerful spirite and earnest faces of the girls reflect deep love for their sarroundings. We next proceeded to the industrial department, In his office Prot N, Spurlock, director of industries, has his finger upon the pulse of every industrial department, besides super- intending the erection and construc: tion of all outbuildings. The boye inthe carpentry department under Prof,De Leo, have been busily en- gaged in building sidewalks, barns, roofing houses and esecting « steel water tank sixty feet high, besides repsirlng furniture, glazing windows and painting and varnishing. The tallors under Prof. Wm. B, Kennedy have begua making military uniforms forthe band boys snd the cadets, besides the usual work in button holes, patches, pockets, pressing, re- thog,dyobogand pantitorium work. Pe en ander Prof. Harry R, Graham were busy setting type for theschool's monthly journal, “The University Uplit” which bas acir} An Institution That is Supplying Skilled Artisans, Mechanics, . Teachers and Farmers for the Whole World. culation from the Mississippt River tothe Pacific, They also have got: ten out neat programs, letter heads and school catalogues this year, Thestenographers and bookkeep ers under Prot, Albert Ross were busy originating and typewriting “copy” for the Univeraity Uplift, keeping the accounts of subscribers éto,, besides the ueval work in busi- ness and commercial transactions. Commercial Jaw, rapid arithmetic and commercial spelling are also taught in this department, four Rem- ington machines are constantly in use. President Vernon receives many calle for graduates of this de- partment. The rousic students under Prof. Robt. G, Jacksun are Searning to play the plano and organ, sing by note and to write and compose musio oftheirown. Thisis the only Negro school where harmony 1s taught ia the West. The duet. quartet and chorus work is of the very highest merit. We next entered the new trades ball, just completed this month. Here the young ladies in_ millinery and dressmaking under Miss Ger: trude Clark are taught 6 be skillful Iu taste and beauty, The uniform and dresses for all university young lady students are made in thisde- partment, bevides all plain sewing, shirt waists, matcl ing materiale and draughting from measurement are fully rasstered, We then entered the “model kitchen and dining rooms" in charge of Miss Josephine Wright, instruct- or of domestic science and scientific cooking. Here the young ladies aremost enthusiastic. With the best of equipment in ranges, tables and utensils, and handsomely engraved dining room furniture the study of Te Na OP ae ieee oe 7 JF: xr Ss >, aul iy oo et ie | . eee Tet, oe ‘G ‘ a Ph re ue fo 18 tad E es race aa i Readies i anaee 2 * i El Pac oy ia Ths ar | oe HE a ean ees Eee ae i. ‘ iF ee | al ae iz ila eae a a am ESL Peni 7 eee er THE NEW THADES BUILDING. meat, milk, butter, fish, eggs and, their various forma of preparation, beaides pastry and the deserts and finer delicacies ia fully mastered. To be the guest of the cocking class is a coveted honor for a visitor, and such chocolate and cake aa they can prepare is not to be equalled. As Dunbar would say “You just ought to be there and taste it ourself” Instruction in Jaundry work, and the atudy of soap, water, starch, laces and silks and embroidery laundering is fully mastered by the students. The students having been assem bled in chapel we wert upstairs to the new, large, ault ism seating 300 persons in opera chairs of ele: gant style and finish. The excellent order and close attention to scriptur. al reading, the chanting of the Lord’ Prayer, the high-class sloging of the University cho.r and the perfect stey = FY See? | a PRBS ’ Z ' T He 8) a ae] an . °& a: "ER f ; 4 ty See i nw wi aw. XG ngs a4 ac pit a. . ; ; . # nl ae ” jm: ey oie eae, a: Abe — . a s ; he coe FTE w a | an: Er #8 2n 8 ee STANLEY HMALL=—=MAIN BUILDING. in marching out of chapel are scenes we can never forget. The appropri- ate remarks of President Vernon along the lines of conduct in school and in life, and the deep, healthy advice given inthese daily services are belpsto a student that money cannot value, President Vernon isa man of energy, bigh ideals, ora- tory and scholarship. He is a suc- cessful mac. In Kansas, the West, in the councils of the nation, he has as much Influence and weight as any other Negroin the West; and fora student to comein daily contact with him and catch hie spirit and speeches is of the greatest uplifting force and encouragement to « rising young Western Negro. We next visited the University pies practice, Under the expert teaching of Prof. George W. Jackson, leader of the famous Twenty third Kansas Regiment band of Topeka, the boys are making excellent prog- ress. Having completed thelr prace tlee the young men fell into regular band formation and proceeded to the President's residence wherea splendid concert was rendered; they then marched to Ward hall .and serenaded the young lady students, and taen they marched back to their quarters was the climax to their en: thusissm and earnestness. Never did Negro boye step prouder and higher than on this occasion, with the dram major in the lead. t Students who come to this institu: tion must be fourteen years of age and must make B Elementary class. The students’ societies comprise the football team, the James A. Handy literary society, the Y. M,C. Ay the Christian Endeavor, the Gisl's Glee club, the Boy's Glee club and the famous choral society—the leader of all colored musical organizations weat of the Mississippi River in pro- ducing rich melody and beautiful barmony,and which has produced “The Prodigal Son” in an oratorio twice this year in Kansas City to crowded houses and to the favorable aurprise ofits many admirers, Nears ly two hundred students now attend Western University. J, H.Catnpers CARD OF THANKS, I wanttothank the noble ordor of the U. B, F. & 6, M.T, through the columns of the leading paper of the Negro race, Tuk Puatnpgaer, for the way in which they conducted the funeral of my sister, Mre, M.A, Piper, of Gilliam, Mo,, who de- panied this life Deo, 1ith, after an iness of only afew hours. She loaves a loving husband, seven children, 3 motber, two brothers, one sister, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss, ‘(ur Erlend and steter, lo! ts dead, The cold and lifeless clay Hath made lo dust is sitent bed, Aud there it must decay, * But ls sbe dead? The ondsit lives With God above the skis; To tim eternal praises give That sbe bas won the prize, | sJaurs Ricuazpsox, kK e LOCAL NEWS. Mrs. G. H. Tunley of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. G. W. Hamilton presented his wife with a fine upright piano for a Christmas present. Mr. A. B. Parker, a Chicago dentist is visiting his cousin, Mr. Hatch Etherly. Mr. and Mrs. Carson had quite a fine crowd at their California puff social Thursday night. Mrs. Celia Hanson and Miss Evalyn Baker came up from Kansas City Monday to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Ransom and Mr. and Mrs. James Temple at dinner Christmas day. Mr. J. W. Barker, who had his leg broken at Paxico a few days ago by stepping off the engine, is getting along nicely at Stormont hospital and will soon be able to be around on crutches. The C. M. E. Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. C. Harris, 1717 Van Buren street Wednesday evening. Mrs. C. S. Smith of Kansas City is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Clinkscale. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buckner and daughter, Coriune, are attending the Inter-State at Kansas City this week; also Lawyer and Mrs. J. H. Guy. Mrs. John Fields of Carrollton, Mo. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Phillips, who live near Vinewood. Miss Juanita Adams, our stenographer, arrived Wednesday from Southern Kansas and Oklahoma, where she had been spending the holidays with relatives and friends. The city federation will meet at its regular place of meeting the fourth Friday in January at 2:30 p.m. After the transaction of business a light luncheon will be served. Mt. Moriah, No. 2, A. F. and A. M. and Rebecca, Myra and Bethany chapters, O. E. S. had a joint installation last Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and after the installation refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. Mr. Char. Sessions, the Topeka representative of the Kansas City Journal spends most of his spare time pushing his three months old baby around Capitol square. Between the baby and the Journal all of his time is occupied. The baby is growing rapidly and beautifully, and will soon be assisting its father in editing the Journal. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johns very pleasantly entertained a few friends Thursday evening at their home on Madison street. Music and whist were the features of the evening. A delicious repast was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Brantley, Miss Pearl High tower and J. M. Dorsey. Tuesday evening Miss Lizzie Cooper entertained Misses Mary Jordan, Cora Bennett, Willa Smith, Evalyn P. Hickman, Arnicholas Chiles and Mrs. Simon P. Jordan at six o'clock dinner. Miss Cooper is an ideal hostess, and on this occasion she surpassed all former efforts. A magnificent four-course dinner was served and all highly enjoyed themselves. The topic of conversation among the five bachelor girls, Misses Bennett, Smith, Jordan, Cooper and Hickman was how to secure a husband. It is said that "Father" Cooper was making eyes at one of the girls, but after hearing the stringent requirements of the men who were to make them husbands, the old gentleman weakened and decided to present his case at some future date. proua Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Scott, 329 Elwood Ave., entertained at X-mas dinner complimentary to their uncle Mr.Joseph Scott. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott Jason Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Fraizier, Mrs. Sadie McClain, Mrs. Carrie Toler, Miss Helen McClain and Miss Eliza Britt. --- Arch G. Ray, of Emporia, has been circulating among his friends during the past few days. It is whispered among the boys that his mission was to fix the day for the happy event with one of our fairest belles. but be that as it may, he spent a merry Xmas, as did all others who visited Topeka. He returned home Wednesday evening. --- On Thursday afternoon of last week the Rosebud Art club was very pleasantly entertained by Miss Eliza Britt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Scott, 329 Elwood ave. After the regular routine work a most delicious repast was served, which was highly enjoyed by all. Henry Wilson of Bengal, O. T., is visiting in this city, this week. He is one of the old citizens of Topeka and will spend several days here. He reports that his farm is progressing nicely. Mr. Wilson is a Mason of high standing, having recently had the degree of Scottish Rite conferred upon him. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, is courteous and always makes it pleasant for visitors around his sectoin. Daniel Teat, of Rush Springs, I T., one of the most successful farmers in that portion of the country, who is visiting his son in the city, lived here several years ago and is acquainted with a good many of the "Old Timers," and is visiting all those he can find. He sold several hundreds of dollars of cotton this year off of his several hundreds of acres off and. He also feeds stock. Mr. Teat advises all colored people who want to succeed and live independently and happily, to come to the Territory and get rich. The First African Baptist Sunday School held its Christmas entertainment Monday evening. The little folks rendered an excellent program, and their hearts were made glad by gifts or candy, toys, games, etc. from the school. On Tuesday evening the Christian Endeavor rendered a musical and literary program and served refreshments. After the program Rev. Carr was called to the platform and presented a sum of money was a Christmas present from the society. Miss Mattie Sneed, who plays for the society and for the church also, received a handsome gold bracelet as a token of appreciation for her services. Rev. Carr was also given a sealskin cap by members of the church. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. All members of the Y. M. C. A. are requested to be present at the praiso meeting Sunday, Dec. 31, 1905. The latter part of the meeting will be given over to memorial services in memory of those of our number who have "crossed the river." All men are welcome. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, during the year 1905, it pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst Brother Mark Freeman and Brother Charles Wardlaw, and Whereas. It is but just that a fitting recognition of their many virtues should be made known. There fore, be it Resolved By the Young Men's Christian Association that suitable memorial services be held at the rooms of the association Sunday afternoon, December 31, 1905. Be it further Resolved, That while we humbly bow in submission to the will of the Most High, we do not mourn the less for the brethren who have been taken from us. Be it further Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved ones our sympathies and with them we share in the hope that we may meet these brethren among the loved ones on the other shore. Resolved, That those resolutions be recorded in our minutes and that copies thereot be sent to the relatives of the deceased. Respectfully submitted, ISAIAH LIZENBY, G. E. OLDEN, E. RIDLEY, Committee. The second term of the Y. M. C. A. night school will open on Janu ary s. 1906. The common school branches are taught by Mr. E. Ridley, an instructor in the city public schools. That all might have an opportunity to receive a business training, the board of managers has decided to add a course in bookkeeping and commercial arithmetic. This course is to be taught in the most practical manner by Mr. John M. Wright, assistant county treasurer. The term of school is ten weeks. Alt expecting to take: either course will enroll at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, 406 Kansas avenue, January 2, '06, at 8 p.m. NORTH TOPEKA. Macedonia Tabernacle No 93 is progressing fine financially and still increasing under the supervision and the good work of 1da Jordan, H. P. in whom the members have explicit confidence. Mrs. Cornell returned from Ponca City, Okla. Sunday after visiting relatives. Pride of Topeka No 36 is progressing fine. NOTICE—Members of Macedonia Tabernacle No 93 are all requested to be out next Thursday Jan. 4 1960 at a o'clock sharp. Some very important business. IDA M JORDAN. RUCKER AND SCOTT The foremost colored comedies will be at St. John's chapel, corner Seventh and Topeka avenues, Tuesday evening, Jan'y 2, 1906. There will be vocal and instrumental music, Mr. Scott rendering Williams and Walker's latest song, "Nobody," and other illustrated songs. Come all. W. L. SEARS. With pleasure we present to our readers a sketch and likeness of the most respectable and highly respected Negro of Western Kansas, W. L. Sayres. Mr. Sayaes was born in Richard Richardson County, Nebraska, during the early seventies. He attended the Nebraska schools and moved with his parents to Nicodemus in 1887. In 1894 he moved to Hill City and was married to Miss Sarah T. Bates one year later. In 1895 Mr. Sayres was elected Clerk of the Court of Graham County and served two terms with credit. It was during his term of office as Clerk that Mr. Sayres felt a desire J. for the law, and after subsequent study was admitted to the bar in 1898 and graduated as a special student from the Law department of Kansas State University two years later. On returning to Hill City in 1901 was nominated and elected County Attorney of Graham County, and has the record of being the best County Attorney in the history of Graham County. At the age of thirty years Mr. Sayres could boast of seven years service as a public official, elected by the people. This record is without precedent in the history of the County. In December, 1902, just before retiring from the Attorney's office, Mr. Sayres embarked in the mercantile business and today does the largest business of any mercantile house in the city. Mr. Sayres, while not actively engaged in the practice of law, does special work for a number of his former clients, and is attorney for the American State Bank, of which he is also a director. Mr. Sayres has drawn about him considerable of this world's goods. Among his possessions might be mentioned a four hundred acre tract of the best land in Graham County. Mr. Sayres is a most courteous gentleman, although exceedingly modest when interviewed by representatives of the press. We take authority to say that Mr. Sayres is easily the most prominent Negro in western Kansas, and bids fair to make his mark in the State. When in Lawrence Stop at the King Hotel First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" BO KINKY or CURLY HAIR which it can be kept up in any style desired consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as Hair Pomade KROW and is the only safe preparation known to make kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. It is made using the most stubborn hair, kinky or curly hair soft, and may be obtained from one treatment to 2 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") hair pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, is perfectly perfumed and harmless. Being elegantly necessary for ladies, gentlemen and children Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") has been made and sold continuously since 1895. Ford's Hair Pomade we have sold. FORD'S Hair Pomade is sweet and effective, no matter how long you keep it. Be sure to get Ford's, as it uses make the hair ETHRAIGHT, SOFT, and that Ford's, Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") is put only in 50 oz. size, and is made only in Chicago and by us. The genius has the signature, Charles Ford Press. On request receptions with every bottle. Price only 80 cents Sold by drugstores and dealers. If your drugstores or dealer cannot supply you he can send us 80 cents for one bottle postpaid, or 150 for three bottles or 250 for six bottles, express paid. We pay postage and express mailing and postal or express money orders and mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly so. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Chris Joan Pint 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. Fred M. Stone street. Stonestreet Successors to J Undertakers an ```markdown ``` We carry one of the finest Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Wm. McKNIGAT, Mgr. T. N. COLLINS, Waiters Catering 1223 BAL-TW We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. Wm. McKNIGAT, Mgr. J. T. MORELAND, Sec. T. N. COLLINS, Head Barber. Waiters Catering Association, 1223 BALTIMORL AVE. WAITERS, PORTES AND ALL STRAINGERS When in Kansas City are invited to visit the Association. Neatly furnished Rooms. Baths a Specialty. BUFFET. LICENSED BARBERS LEAVENWORTH, KAS. An event of pleasurable interest and unusual elegance was a dinner party given Christmas evening, at Allen's hotel, by the M. Y. O. B. club. The dining room was hand somely furnished and draped with Christmas decorations; the banquet table was covered with a snowy damask and glittered with cut glass, china and silver, while the banquet lamps shed a soft light over the scene. The menu embraced punch, ice cream, cake of several kinds, fruits in variety, nuts and confections. Mr Leonard Brooks, President of the club, acted as the master of ceremonies, assisted by Messrs J. Todd, Clarence Clarke and Albert Walton. Throughout the evening music was furnished by a stringed orchestra; other diversions being parlor games and impromptu dancing. The drawing room was brilliantly lighted with banquet lamps and handsomely furnished with piano, sofa, easy chairs and small tables. Rugs and mats covered the floor, while lace curtains draped the windows and corners of the room. The guests were, Misses Beatrice Taylor, Mabel Staff, Edgarine Walton, Blanche Green, Mabel Brown, Grace Hardin, Blanche Moore, Delilah Loury, Capitola Wilson, Pearl Hayden, Grace Dudley, Anna Brown, Etheline Wilson, Kathryne Sharpe, Anna Shepherd, Florence Green, Georgia Taylor and Misses Sallie Ousley and Flossie Denning, of Atchison, and Miss Edna Townsend of Canyon, Colo. The members of the club are: Messrs Leonard Brooks, Otis John. son, James Todd, Clarence Clarke, Herbert Walton, Albert Walton, Samuel Lowry, Lawrence Walton, Herbert Davis, Loring Stokes, Arth. Stapleton, Reuben Smith, Oscar Davis, Frank Collins, George Love Robert Rivers, Ballard Bright, George Dorsey, Elijah Gilliam, and Charles White. Altogether, it was an event in colored society that will long be remembered by the participants as an elegant and enjoyable affair. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg, Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. SPECIAL BREW—Eyfhauer, the Best on the Market. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, M. Knight. d Embalmers. lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka, Kansas. J. T. MORELAND,Sec. Head Barber. Association, . The American Collection Agency' 413 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, - MAD ANTHONY P. WILSON. Attorney We make collections in all parts of of the United States. No fees charged until collection is made. Fraternal ntlemen's Wines and Liquors. 301 Independence Ave., KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city....... L. J. Maddux. Staple and Fancy... Groceries Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home'Phone 784 West. R.J.Smith. R.Lowry. When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Heaquarters Open day and night.. Refrehments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 23,556. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Slara C. Whitla, plaintiff, vs William A. Whitla, defendant, State of Kansas to William A. Whitla, greeting: You are hereby notified that Claa C. Whitla has filed in the above a titled case and court her act against you wherein she prays for divorce and that certain property said petition described, be decreed to be the property of said Claa C. Whitla, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 7th day of January, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accordingly. Hereof you will take due notice. I. S. CURTIS. [SEAL] Clerk of said Court W. S. McCLINTOCK. Attorney for Plaintiff. BOARD $3 For Week. Regular Meals 15c HOUSES to RENT. Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 1107 N. 6TH ST. S. M. POWELL, PROP., HOTEL WILKARD. 200 St Louis Avenue. North of Vinduct and Union St. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Madame Du Vaul Vincent, of Kansas City, Mo., is one of the leading dressmakers and tailors of the city. She is instructing young ladies in dressmaking and her business is one of the best in the West. Her school of high class tailoring is being patronized by a 1. MADAME DU VAUL VINCENT. large number of young ladies who will take the advantage of becoming proficient in the trade and after completing the work will go into the various parts of the West and institute business for themselves. Her tailoring departments and residence is located at 1228 Walnut street, Kansas City, Mo. MR. S. P. JOHNSON. But few men in the golden west have attained a more enviable place in the onward march to the goal of success, then Mr. S. P. Johnson, of Los Angeles, Cal. Since coming to Los Angeles in 1901, fortune has smiled upon his every effort, and he has the confidence and respect of both white and colored citizen. In the ranks of the G. U. O. O. F. he is considered a leader and in 1899 was a delegate to the Grand Lodge which met in Kansas City and was elected District Grand Secretary under J. L. Harper, D. G. M. He was re-elected at Passons, Kas. the following year and filled the position with honor and credit until April, or, when he resigned to join his family in California. In lodge circles he has filled many position, and has always served honestly and faithfully. Some of the offices are as follows: Coming to Los Angeles in 1901, was connected with Lodge No 2639 of same city. In August of 1903, was sent as delegate to represent Los Angeles lodge in convention held in Stooton, Cal. at which meeting. was elected District Deputy 1. Grand Master. Serving the office for two years, was elected Grand Master at the Grand Lodge held in Redlands, Cal. and still holds the same. Two years and a half ago he joined the Ancient Order of Trusers, and passed through all the gradation in office serving now as recording secretary. Connected with B. F. Talbert Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and was elected Worshipful Master which position he now holds. He took part with labor movement some four years ago and was elected to office of recording secretary, then to trustee and then to financial secretary; was elected as business agent of said organization whose membership is 450, one half white and the other half Spanish and colored. Was sent as a delegate to represent the local Union in the International conven- tion held in Kansas City, Mo. and was elected 6th vice president who is one of the executive officers who look after the business of said convention during its absence. He, also, hods the position of chairman of the Board of Directors of Los Angeles Lodge of Odd Fellows and was active in the erection of a beautiful brick hall built by said Lodge a year and a half ago. JOPLIN, MO. The K. of P. lodge gave a grand concert at the K. P. hall Thursday night of last week and a large crowd was in attendance. The literary society of the M. E. church met last Friday and it was a very interesting session. A very excellent program was rendered. The energetic and pushing class of our colored citizens met Tuesday night and organized what is known as the Commercial Club. Some very encouraging remarks were made. C. H. Knaves, President. C. J. Perry, Secretary. There was a grand entertainment given at the M. E. church Saturday evening and a short program was rendered. There was a Christmas tree, valued at $200. The A.M.E. church had an Xmas tree Sunday night. A short program was rendered. Mr. H. Brown, the grocer, says that his trade is rapidly increasing and he highly appreciates the fact that his race patronizes him. Mrs. Wilson and Miss A. Hall went home to spend Christmas. Prof. Moten of Granby and Prof. Charles Brooks of this city, were entertained Sunday evening by Mr. H. Brown. Mr. T. Bland and Mrs. Fred Shannon left last Sunday for Granby to spend Christmas with their relatives and friends. Miss Mattie Knaves has been on the sick list, but is now better. Miss Beatrice Kenoly, who has been attending college at Sedalia, is spending the holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.D.J.Kenoly. Miss Jennie Pillars has been on the sick list. Groceryman H. Brown gave a Christmas present to each of his customers, which was appreciated. Prof. Clendenon of Neosho, was in the city Sunday. Miss E. Salesbury is here visiting her sisters, Miss J. Salesbury and Mrs. Robert McFadden. COLUMBUS, KANS. Miss Elizabeth Phelps is home from Topeka to spend the holidays with her parents. Mrs. Rue Bedell is in Oswego visiting her parents. Mrs. J. E. Hobson and children arrived home last week from a two months' visit at Streeter, Ill. Mr. Joseph Gun came down from Kansas City to spend the holidays with his brother, Lee, and family. The Knights of Pythias are preparing to have a public installation on New Year night. Mrs. Thomas Horton is visiting relatives in Chetopa. Mr. George Officer is home from Paola. Mrs. Hickman, the white teacher for the colored school, has tendered her resignation. Rev. A. J. Rogers, grand lecturer of the K. of P. order, was in the city last week. ALBUQUERQUE. N. M. Ten of the leading colored citizens here have formed a company with the object of opening a cooperative grocery store, and a suitable location is now being looked for. Those behind this movement are all energetic and thorough business men and should succeed. The patronage of the race is especially solicited. Everybody is preparing for the grand Masonic supper and ball to be given on New Years. Mr. Scott Phillips of El Paso, is a new arrival in the city and has accepted a position at the Sturges European. Mr. Sam Watson, worthy W. M. of the local Masonic lodge, recently received the appointment as representative for the grand lodge of Minnesota from that honorable body to represent them at the grand lodge of Colorado in their coming session, and at the same time concering on him the honor of P.G. Sr. W. Sturges' New European opened up last week with a full crew of colored boys in the dining room. Miss Lilly Milburn of Denver is a new arrival in the city. The Twentieth Century dancing academy is meeting with success under management of Prof. C. N. Payne. LAS VEGAS, N. M. Alex McLemore was killed Sunday, Dec. 10, at Trinidad, Colo., while on duty as train porter, and it seems that the accident happened as a result of carelessness on his part in walking on top of the oars. His remains were brought to this city and was buried on the 15th. He was formerly of Topeka, Kan., where he was supposed to have relatives, but so far no one has been heard from. He was insured in the Pacific Mutual of California for benefit of nearest relatives, who THE AMERICAN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (INCORPORATED LA CAPITAL STOCK, One Million Shares of non-assessable stock Most Gigantic Move ever LAUNCHED for The BRAIN and MUS ployed. The DOOR of All Officers and Agen Write today for liter CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. 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Bell Phone 561. 732 Kansas Ave. When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You 'Phone F. J. WEAVER, The Locater Ha will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property with WEAVE HOME 'PHONE MAIN 8336 BELL 'PHONE MAIN 8357 OFFICE 911 OAK STRE List property with WEAVER HOME 'PHONE MAIN 9333 BELL 'PHONE MAIN 3357 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET can write to Mr. William White or Mr. Wm. H. Morrison, care of the Afro-American club. Mr. Chas. Davis was arrested on a warrant sworn out by Miss Bertha Gray, who claimed that he attempted to strike her with a gun. He was bound over to the grand jury, which is now in session. Miss Gray says this was his second attempt to thus assault her. Mrs. Robert Scott is spending the holidays in Denver, Colo. Mr. Harry Kensworthy is on the sick list, as are also Messrs. Ransom and Morrison. The A. M. E. church, Rev. C.A. Morgan, pastor, is progressing slowly but surely and the prospects for the future are bright, and as long as God's blessings are being showered upon the little flock there shall be no cause for lagging behind in His cause. Rev. Morgan was in Council Grove on the 16th and 17th and while there he was tendered a pound party by the members of his flock, and all those present enjoyed a season of prayer and song, and a spirit of happiness surrounded all. There was a concert at the A. M. E. church Xmas night, which was a great success. DEVELOPMENT CO., (LAWS ARIZONA.) 1,000,000.00. es ock ONE DOLLAR per share. ement for the Negro's advancement. MUSCLE of the race to be em- er of OPPORTUNITY now open. ents Bonded literature and particulars. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. Dr. J.T. WHITTAKER, Treas VILLE,! KANSAS. titution We give you what your Prescription calls for. When your Doctor prescribes a drug, you want that drug,and not something almost the same. The drug the doctor prescribes is what we give in the best quality prescribes, and mix the instructions. That is the their patients to come to on our accuracy in our pharmacy Specialty. 732 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, Don't until You 'Phone WEAVER OFFICE 911 OAK STREET GRAND NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT A committee of Sir Knights appointed by Cyrene Commandery is responsible to the good people of Topeka and vicinity for their complete entertainment on New Year's night at Masonic hall, 404-406 Kansas avenue. General invitation to all the Masonic bodies and their families is hereby made, and special invitation extended to the balance of the pleasure-loving people. The celebrated Yale orchestra will furnish the music. Cyrene drill corps will give a short exhibition drill and retire; and at nine o'clock the grand march will start. Admission to the hall, 25 cents. Watch for further announcement. Until you see my nice new HOLIDAY STOCK. Every hat up-to-date, and in all the latest shapes. I am sure that you will find something to suit you. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, 431 Kansas Ave., (upstairs) VINITA. I. T. Why not read THE PLAINDEALER and be wise? There is always something doing in Vinita. Dave Natt, G. C. of this city, organized a K. of P. lodge with a membership of twenty and put them in working order Wednesday night of last week. Mrs. Maggie Hicks left last week to spend the holidays with her mother in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hicks of Tulsa, I. T. visited relatives in the city last week. Mrs. Mollie Shepard, who has been visiting relatives for three weeks or more, returned to her home at Sedalia, Mo. Friday of last week. Mr. Clarance Johnson, a popular young shoe merchant, is holding Altha Moore's job at Finley and Hawkins' barber shop during his illness. Miss Esther Owens, who has been sick so long, is somewhat better this week. Quite a number atten led the ball at Chetopa, Kansas Tuesday of last week. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANS. David W. Hurt left Saturday evening for Omaha, Nebr. to visit his brother for a few days. Mrs Kate Brown went to Nashville, Tenn. last week to spend a few months with his aged mother Mrs. Mattie Bond of Columbus is spending holidays in the city, the guest of relatives. The stewards of the A. M. E. church gave an entertainment Saturday evening for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Jones, which was quite a success. W. J. I. Norman is visiting his mother in Kansas City for a short time. Miss Goldie Bond and brother, Mckinley, of Columbus are visiting their cousins, Misses Nenella and Henrietta Norman. Miss Mettle Malero of Western University. Levi Davis of Kansas City spent Christmas with his sister, Mrs. Dempse Lawrence. Joseph Lark of Galena was the guest of the Kinney and Wheaton families a few days this week. Mrs. Daisy Brown of Joplin is in the city visiting relatives. Henry Patterson is at home again after a lengthy stay in Weir City. Mrs. Lucy Hopkins left Monday night for Kansas City to spend a few days with her son, whom she has not seen for some time. Mrs. Lulu Boyd of Joplin is in the city for an indefinite time, owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Lydia Bond. Louis Clarke of Chicago is visit- ing his family at the residence of James Burns. Mrs. Louis Allen of Joplin is the guest of Mrs. Vina Owens. Fred McLarn of North Carolina is spending the week with his mother. Charley Burnett and Fred Harwell of Parsons were in the city the first of the week. Misses Birdie Owens, Susie Pigg, and Mrs. Birdie Turner attended the ball in Joplin Monday night. Thos. Clay, Osborne Powell, Wm. Burnett, Hayse Yarbra and Ernest Clay of Cherryvale made a flying trip to Baxter the first of the week. The ladies of the Baptist church gave an entertainment Monday evening and the sum of $20 was raised. WEIR CITY, KANS. Rev. P. J. Jackson returned on the 18th from Memphis, where he went to move his things to Weir, his new home. Rev. B. A. Berry, Harris C. Duncan and H. A. Williams left on the tenth for Red Bird, I. T to open up business. John Boyd, who went with Dr. C. H. Lane to Red Bird, returned on the 17th to spend Christmas with his family. Peter Moore, who went to Hanah, Wyoming last summer, returned to Weir on the 22nd and will remain. Rev. W. W. Stewart of Lawrence preached at St. John church on the evening of the 21st. J. H. Croft, district deputy of the K. P. lodge, went to Pittsburg on the sand to install the officers, and was the guest of Mrs. Bolden. J. S. Saunders was a visitor in Pittsburg last week. Mrs. Mary Grisby and her uncle of Independence are visiting old friends in the city. They are guests of Mrs. John Grear. Rev. P. J. Jackson is attending the Inter State Literary association at Kansas City, Mo., as delegate from the W. L. Grant society. Both colored churches had their Christmas entertainments and appropriate programs were rendered. Mrs. S. A. Kinnell entertained a number of friends from Ft. Scott. L. Lee and Mrs. Kinnell went to Kansas City on the 25th to visit the family of Rev. J. R. Richardson. William Berrv was brought home very sick on the 26th. PARSONS, KANS. Mrs. Mamie Tate, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, returned to her home in Chicago on the 20th. Will Bowen, an old time Parsons man, now of Oklahoma, arrived in the city on the 22nd for a visit. Miss Nell Glass, who is teaching in the city schools of Muskogee, I. T., arrived home o. the 23rd to spend the holidays. Mrs. Emma Doxey left Sunday for Kansas City to spend the holidays. John Redrick of Fleming, Kansas are visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Emma Williams is visiting with her sister in Joplin, Mo. J. W. French and wife, accompanied by Miss Carrie Barnes, left last Sunday morning for St. Louis to spend the holidays. Mrs. J. M. Tigge and daughter, Freda, are visiting relatives in Texas. Mrs. Anna Elms of Oswego spent Christmas day visiting Msr. Anna Daniels. Mrs. Carrie Myers of Cherokee is spending the holidays here. Misses Pearl Bradshaw and Anna Harris of St. Paul are visiting Mrs. Lizzie Morton. Rev. P. H. Moss of Topeka was in the city the first part of the week. Mr. James Weir and Miss Louise Banks were married on the 26th. Henry Haynes and wife of Cherryvale spent the holidays with Thos. Haynes and wife. Mrs. Adella Whitaker and mother-in-law were in the city between trains Saturday. Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. ```markdown ``` THE PRINCIPAL'S ANNUAL REPORT. To the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute: It should constantly be borne in mind that the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute is a public institution supported by the people, and as such its condition and work should always be open to the inspection of the public. From the first it has been the policy of the officers to invite the fullest and freest investigation and discussion of its affairs, and this policy should be continued in the future. I earnestly wish that a larger number of people would take the time to examine into the details and results of our work. Inquiry is often made as to the effect of education upon the morals of the colored people. Let me answer as far as possible by a definite example: It will be a matter of interest to the Trustees and the public, I think, to learn how, after nearly twenty-four years of experience, a large MORAL GROWTH group of colored OF TURKEYBE men and women INSTITUTE have been able to COMMUNITY. conduct themselves, from a moral point of view, in a Negro school community little affected by the presence of white people. The Tuskegee Institute is not only a school but a Negro village on community as well. Counting students, instructors, employers of various kinds, families and persons who have moved into the community for the purpose of educating their children, we have within our school community nearly twenty-one hundred colored people. As to the moral tone of this community, I believe that it can bear the closest inspection. Neither the school nor the community is wholly free from wrong doing. I regret to say, but a close examination will reveal the fact that a high standard of living is constantly sought and attained. The moral and spiritual tone of the whole school has been improved this year, to a degree never before reached. This has been accomplished in large measure by inviting five of the strongest and most spiritual minded colored ministers in this country to spend two weeks at the school in co operation with our Chaplain, preaching and doing individual work among students and teachers. The same plan will doubtless be followed during a portion of the coming year. During the year just closed, there have been enrolled in the regular normal and industrial departments, 1504 students—1000 young men and 604 young women—with an average attendance of 1224. ATTENDANCE This number does AND EXTENT OF not include the 101 SCHOOL'S in the Training INFILIENCE. School or Children's House, or the 56 in the night schools of the village of Greenwood and the town of Tuskegee, or the 25 in the night school Bible classes, nor the 11 in the afternoon cooking classes in the 14 town of Tuskegee. If these latter were included the total number reached as students during the year would be 1700. Of the 1504 students enrolled in the normal and industrial departments, all but about 100 board and sleep upon the Institute grounds; none are admitted until fourteen years of age. No increase has been made during the year in the number of students; 14 it has been, and I think ought to be, the policy not to enlarge the number in the near future, but to secure constantly a more promising class, and to round out and perfect the work, in all minor details, so that we shall be sure that every man and every woman sent out shall count for one. The figures mentioned above leave out of account the thousands reached through the medium of the annual Tuskegee Negro Conference and its various local branches, and the women influenced by the weekly mothers' meetings, held by Miss. Washington in the town of Tuskegee. A number of the colored farmers of Macon County, in which Turkgeeo is located, receive instruction in a short Winter Course in Agriculture, and in a monthly Farmers Institute meeting. The attendance last winter was most encouraging. The Negro ministers of the country, regardless of denomination, have been organized in a way that will bring them together regularly at the Institute in a manner to help them in their work. The number of persons holding certificates and diplomas from our normal and industrial departments is 888. These persons are now scattered practically throughout the United States; mainly, of course, in the South; 12 are at work in four foreign countries. These graduates are engaged mainly as housekeepers, teachers in the classroom, teachers of industries, mechanics, farmers, and some are in professional life. Besides those who have received diplomas and certificates, we are safe in saying that at least 6000 others who were not able to remain to complete the full course of study have been helped to such an extent that they are doing reasonably efficient work. The demand for those who have received a partial or full course at Tuskegee Institute, con- THE MUSEUM OF ART AND COLLECTIONS A CORNER IN THE DAIRY. tinues to such an extent that we are not able to meet more than one-half or one-third of the requests that come from both races and from all parts of the country, as well as from foreign lands. If any one wishes to get an idea of the demand there is throughout the South for the services of our students, he should be on the grounds during the closing days to witness the number of agents who come here to seek their services. Within a few weeks five of our graduates have gone to the Soudan under the auspices of a cotton-raising syndicate to lead in introducing cotton raising. The Treasurer's report will show in detail our financial condition; I confine myself to a general outline: My last report showed that we closed the year's work with a cash indebtedness of $42,. FINANCIAL 381,72. This INSTATEMENT. debtedness has been reduced to $25,389. 58. The current expenses last year amounted to $218,707.77. For the year just closed, the current expenses have been reduced to $192,152.63, notwithstanding enlarged operations and better work. The reduction in current expenses has been brought about, not by crippling the work of the school, but by closer economy and readjustment of work. This praiseworthy work has been done largely by a Committee on Reduction of Expenses, consisting of Mr. Warren Logan, Mr. J. II. Washington, Mr. R. R. Taylor, Mr. Chas. II. Gibson, and Mr. L. G. Wheeler. This committee was often in session last summer and is planning to be in session again during the coming summer, when it hopes to secure substantial results. Every effort possible is made to keep the per capita cost of education down to the very lowest possible point consistent with good work. "It is impossible,"wrote Superintendent Thoe, M. Balliet in his report of 1903 upon the schools of Springfield, Mass., "to make education practical in the best sense and at the same time to make it also cheap. The least expensive kind of education is book education; books are cheaper than laboratories and machines, and larger classes can be handled by one teacher in academic instruction than in a laboratory or in a machine shop." In considering the per capita cost, as compared with that of other institutions, we should bear in mind that in addition to the cost of a combined system of academic and industrial work, the school is really in session twelve months in the year, for a large proportion of the students, instead of eight or nine months, as is true of most schools in the South. THE On the basis of total enrollment, the cost per capita for the past year was $117; on the basis of average attendance, $141. In making this estimate, account is taken in each case of the fact that all of these students received training in the industries alone during the remaining three months of the year. On the basis of the total number of students reached during the year, leaving out such extension work as the Negro Conference, and including the Training School, night schools in the town of Tuskegee ```markdown ``` THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM COLLIS P. HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL [ACADEMIC] BUILDING. Twenty-Fourth Annual Report of the Principal, for the Year Ending May 30th, 1905. TRUSTEES OF TUSKEGEE. MR. ROBERT C. OGDEN, President... REV. ROBERT C. BEDFORD, Secretary... MR. WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer... MR. CHARLES W. HARE... MR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON... MR. JOHN C. GRANT, LL. D... REV. GEORGE A. GORDON, D. D... REV. CHARLES F. DOLES, D. D... MR. J. G. FHELPS STOKES... MR. ROBERT D. SIMPSON... MR. HUGH H. HANNA... MR. GEORGE FONTER PEABODY... MR. PAUL M. WARBURG... MR. WRIGHT W. CAMPBELL... MR. ANDREW J. WILBORN... MR. SETH LOW... MR. WILLIAM M. DHENNEN... MR. VICTOR H. TULANE COMMITTEE ON INVESTMENT MR. J. G. FHELPS STOKES, 100 WILLIAM MR. GEORGE FONTER PEABODY, 84 MR. PAUL M. WARBURG, 82 WILLIAM MR. SETH LOW, 26 East 64th St. MR. J. G. PHIELPS BTOKES, 100 William St .....New York City. MR. GEORGE FOSTER FEABODY, 84 William St .....New York City. MR. PAUL M. WARBURG, 82 William St .....New York City. MR. SETH LOW, 30 East 64th St .....New York City. and the village of Greenwood, and night Bible class, etc., the cost per capita was $100.00. We have received for the year's current expenses and to settle last year's arrears, $21S,155.04. Part of the sum just named has come from the following sources: FINANCIAL RESOURCES. John F. Slater Fund... $10,000.00 Peabody Fund..... 2,600.00 Gen'l Education Board.. 10,000.00 The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale image with a pattern that could be part of a logo or a graphic design. However, without clearer visibility, it's impossible to provide a precise transcription or description of the content. State of Alabama. ... 4,500.00 Society for Propagation of the Gospel 600.00 Frothingham Fund No.2 in hands of American Unitarian Association 600.00 Interest on Invested Funds, including the Andrew Carnegie and the Morris K. Jesup Funds to the amount of $23,260.86 39,541.57 Entrance Fees paid by Students 7,015.00 The remainder has been secured ```markdown ``` New York City. Beloff, Wise. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Chicago, Ill. Boston, Mass. Jamaica Plain, Mass. New York City. Futman, Ala. Indianapolis, Ind. New York City. New York City. Tuskegee, Ala. Tuskegee, Ala. Tuskegee, Ala. New York City. Birmingham, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. MENT OF ENDOWMENT FUND. Am St. New York City. William St. New York City. St. New York City. New York City. largely through personal effort and in small sums from individuals. Sunday schools, churches and other organizations. It is very necessary that the Endowment Fund be increased to the point where the institution will not be dependent upon the collection of so large a percentage of its current expenses in the manner named. The amount received for additions to the permanent plant in the way of buildings, equipments, and for special purposes has been $101,827. Our plant at the present time consists of 2,300 acres of land; 68 buildings, large and small, used for dwellings, dormitories, class rooms, shops, barns, together with equipment, stock in trade, live stock and other personal property. The plant is valued at $831,895.32. This does include the 22,500 acres of public land remaining unsold from the 25,000 acres granted by act of Congress, and valued at $135,000, nor the Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund has been increased during the year by $18,730, making the total endowment now in hand $1,049,614. We have been notified by the executors of what, in many ways, is the most encouraging gift that has come to us during the history of the school. I refer to a bequest of $38,000 left us by the late Mrs. Mary E. Shaw, a colored woman of New York City. This is perhaps one of the largest single gifts ever made by a colored person to a colored institution. For a number of years one of our most pressing needs has been that of a new dining hall to take the place of the present one, which is dilapidated, too small and wholly unsuited for use. After considering the matter with care, it was decided to make the attempt to raise sufficient funds to erect a new dining hall with conveniences for an assembly room, which will be used so as to enable us to reserve our present Chapel more strictly for religious purposes, the whole to cost about $65,000, all of which but $7,000 has been pledged or paid in. In closing, I wish to thank the Trustees for their hearty support and co-operation. We shall bear in mind that in proportion as our blessings increase, responsibility to the public, whose servants we are, grows more serious and far-reaching. Respectfully submitted. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.. May 31, 1905. . ```markdown ``` W. M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 604 Kansas Ave. L. M. SIND. TOPEKA, KANSAS BELL PHONE 1097 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 6 P. M. And Phone 1099 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Krambling Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. N. Clark left Wednesday for Alma to visit friends. Wm. Link, Strong City, Kans., is visiting his family in this city. Miss Ella Jefferson visited in Burlingame one day this week. Alex Gleaves is visiting his brother, G. Gleaves of Osage City, Kas. Mrs. G. D. Raimey is visitieg her mother and friends in Hutchinson this week. Wm. Andrews and wife of Ottawa are in the city visiting George and Harding Ewing. Marshall Dillard of Wamego, Kar. is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods of N. Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. A. Henderson of Ft. Madison, Ia. are in the city visiting Mrs. M. Adams. Mesdames J, M. Wright, Cora Ray and Miss Inez Wood are attending the Inter State in Kansas City, this week. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur were entertained at Christmas dinner by Mr and Mrs, John Mitchell at their home on Western Ave. Miss Lizzie Phelps spent Xmas in Columbus. Her mother, Mrs. Lee Anderson and son, Filliott, spent Thursday in Kansas City. Miss Nellie Elis, a student of the State Normal School at Emporia, Kans., is home to spend the holidays with parents. Calvin Mason, who has been living in the north for several years, came home to spend X-mas with relatives and friends. Mrs. Mattie Akers who was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Wood's returned to her home in Kansas City, Kas. Friday evening. Mrs. Marshall Holloway and children of Horton, are visiting ber parents, Mr. Keith and wife on the North side, this week. Revival meetings closed at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church, Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, which resulted in seven conversions and fifteen accessions. Miss Etta Scott who has been assisting Rev, C. A. Woods in revival meetings at St Mark's Church returned home to Kansas City, Kas., last Friday evening. Mrs. Carrie Toler, accompanied by her niece, Miss Helen McClain, left Tuesday for Kansas City to spend ten days with relatives and friends. The first quarterly meeting of the C. M. E. Church will be held Sunday at Lane Chapel. Presiding Elder J. W. Riyers will preach during the day. Nick Patton of Omaha, is in town this week visiting relatives. He will also visit his brother, Rev. J. W. Patton of the M. E. Church, in Clinton, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Odell, and Mrs. Francis Bolden, Mrs. Odell's mother of Osage City, are the guests of Mrs. Rivers and John Odell and will be in the city for several days. G. E. Anderson of Pittsburg, Ks. is conducting a first class Pool and Billard Parlar at 205 East 3rd. St., Pittsburg, Kans., and is doing a nice business. Convulsion Fits,then Epilepsy. Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine has been so successful in curing these brain-wrecking diseases that there is every reason to believe that even the most hopeless cases can be benefited, if not fully restored. We will be pleased to refer any one thus afflicted to many who now enjoy the blessing of health, after years of hopeless suffering. "I have a son that had brain fever when two years old, followed by fits of the worst type, and he was pronounced inourable. I spent hundreds of dollars for him, without relief. After about fifteen years he became so bad that we sent him to Longcliff hospital for the insane, at Logansport, Ind. He was given three years, but he conquered to grow up. He then home home July 10, 1902, in an awful condition. He had lost his mind almost entirely. He hardly knew one of the family; could not even find his bed; was a total wreck. He had from 8 to 10 fits a day. We were urged to try Dr. Miller's Nervine, and before the first bottle was used, we could see a change for the better. We have given it to him, and he had but two very light spells since last 1903, and then he was not well other ways. We pronounce him cured, as he can work and go anywhere. If any one wishes to ask any questions concerning this, they are at liberty to do so." B. I. BUNNELL, Lincoln, Ind. Dr. Miles' Nervine is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails, he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Miss Georgia Watkins is attending Inter State this week. Mrs. Mattie Slaughter is attending Inter State this week: Mrs. America Roundtree is ill at her home, 723 East 12th. street. Mr. Johnson of Atlantic City is visiting his sister, Miss Iris Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews of Ottawa, visited in the city during the holy days. Riley Rogers of Lawrence spent Xmas in the city, the guest of friends. Mrs. Leon Jordan will arrive Jan. 2 to visit her sister, Mrs. J. M. Wright. Miss Besase Hawkins represented the Golden Rod Art club at the Inter State. Mrs. Susan Thompson of Kansas City, is visiting friends in this city this week. Mr. Pheouix and grandson, Earl, spent Xmas with his daughter, Mrs. John Minnis. Little Hortense Ridley is quite ill at the home of her parents on Western Ave. Mrs. Daily of Argentine is visiting her sister, Mrs. Elsie Brown, 205 Taylor street. Earl Beck of Wamego visited friends in the city Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. S. A. Riley and family of Holton were the guests of Wm. Plumb and wife at Christmas dinner. Miss Phena Daniels of Holton is visiting in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crutcher. Arthur Plumb spent Xmas with his parents in the city and returned to his work Tuesday. R. A. Plumb, Circleville, Kans. and H. Daniels of Holton, are visiting relatives and friends in this city. Corp. Sampann, Corp. Ringo and Private Stevenson of the Ninth Cavalry, quartered at Ft Riley, visited friends in the city this week. A. W. Nix and Miss Mary Fortson will be married, Jan. 4, at Shiloh Baptist church. Mr. Nix is a well known and highly respected young man. They will reside at 1190 Filmorestreet. The Ladies Shamrock club met with Mrs. J. W. Edmonds. An hour spent in needle work after which a luncheon was served. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mukes, 405 Madison, Jan. 2. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business custom applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Houret old Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. Mr. John Mitchell of Bonner Spring, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Davis were quietly married Dec. 14, at the bride's home on Western Ave. by Rev. Fishback. Their friends wish them a happy journey through life. Mr. Jason Scott, 18th and Adams streets, is enjoying a visit from his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph from Dewnain, Ill., whom he had not seen for thirty-five years and it goes without saying that the Scotts enjoyed a merry X-mas. Robert Waters died at his home on Lane street last week. He leaves a wife, father, grandmother, brother and several sisters to mourn his loss. He was 29 years of years of age at the time of his death; was a member of Company A, late 23rd Kansas, and did service in Cuba. Miss Emma Cunningham entertained at Xmas dinner at her home on Clay street complimentary to Rev. H. H. Hawkins who will depart soon for his home in Washington D.C. Those present: Rev. Hawkins, Misses Samella Lacy, Cora and Linna Cunningham, Mesdames Daniels, Cunningham, Messrs. and Mesdames Norman and daughter, Merriweather, and Daniels. The Clyde Hotel PITTSBURG KAS. Rooms, Board or Lunch Open Day and Night. 2 Everything First-class. S. E. HOLTON, Manager 115 West Third Street. Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY,KAS In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ruth Coursey, Plaintiff, vs Claud Coursey, Defendant, The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Ruth Coursey, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty; and that he must on or before January 13th, 1900, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. RUTH COURSEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, Attn. for Plaintiff. CAPITAL, $100,000. NESS backed by men who have proven their ability to found business basis according to the regular business can all that any THINKING MAN would wish. Rising Sun Fire Insure EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION force against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, House, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, ORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. FOR... SALE A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS L.M. 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Ms. John Bliss, my partner, is a perfect gentleman, and eny person buy ing my interest which is half,would not regret the investment. Comeece for yourself or address Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Cents. B. ELDER, 406 Broadway. KANNAB CITY, MO A Special Holiday Gift. AS TO THE LEOPARD'S SPOTS By KELLY MILLFR, Howard University Washington D.C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., upon the Negro race. Every Negro man woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO.. Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me. Kansas Ave TOPEKA First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street fine corn and cotton farm, 71 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance good timber land. A 2-room house and a table. 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I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries ROME COLVIN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries. G. W. Betts announces himself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. Jonathan D. Norton announces himself a candidate for Sheriff of Shawnee County, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. B. J. Hodgins announces himself a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. J. R. McNary announces himself a candidate for County Attorney subject to the Republican primaries, 1906 Harry Nichols announces himself as candidate for Register of Deeds subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. I am a candidate for nomination for County Attorney by the Republican primaries of Shawnee County. FRANK H. FOSTAR. S. H. Haynes announces his candidacy for county commissioner, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. Stanley Medlicott, deputy County Treasurer, announces himself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer; subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. H.I. Monroe, deputy County Clerk, is a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. LIBERTY, MO. Thursday evening the S M T and W B F hell their annual Thanksgiving meeting in Masonic hall. At the appointed hour the members were seated within the triangle with the guests just outside. The welcome address by the Royal Princess Mrs Henry Robinson, was cordial in the extreme. The response by Prof J. I. F. Talton was witty, instructive and interesting. The scripture lesson by Rev M. L. Clay was impressive. The paper by Mrs M. L. Saunders was full of good cheer. Mrs Talton read the Grand Matron's annual address, fine points being forcibly felt through her fine rendition. Mrs Swader presided at the punch bowl and refreshments were served by a very amiable committee. Mrs Percy Thompson and Mrs William Cappa visited in Kansas City last week. Misses Lottie Robinson, Minnie Beauchamp and Lettie Slaughter are home from Lincoln Institute to spend the holidays. Mrs Talton visited in Kansas City this week. Missen Maggie Robinson and Scottie Stewart are now visiting in Kansas City, Mo. Mr George Hegwood is spending the holidays with his sister in Omaha, Neb. Rev Bryant held Quarterly Meeting here Christmas eve. He will spend the holidays in the city with his family. Mrs William Booker is spending the holidays in Pittsfield, Ill. Miss H. V. Anderson is visiting in Lexington, Mo. The Nu Pius Ultra Literary Society, of Garrison school, will give a musical at Masonic Hall, December 28th. Among the Politicians. S. H. HAYNES. Mr. S H. Haynes, candidate for County Commissioner of Shawnee has made one of the best commissioners the county has ever had. There is a great demand from the Northwest district for his reelection. He has given entire satisfaction to the taxpayers and business men of the county, and you [Image of a woman with dark hair and a white headband]. can rest assured that it will be very hard to defeat him for reelection. He has saved thousands of dollars for the taxpayers, and it will be a long time before they will forget it. He is a gentleman of rare abilities, polite and courteous and always remembers the poor. He attends as strictly to the business of the County as he does his own personal affairs. RICHARD L. THOMAS. Richard L. Thomas, whose announcement appears in another column as candidate for Clerk of District Court, and who came to Kansas over twenty years ago, has no opposition for this office. He stands high in the community and is known by everybody to be honest 1920 RICHARD L. THOMAS upright and industrious young man. For several years Mr. Thomas was with the Daily Capital. He is a staunch Republican and has always advocated because of his party. Mr. Thomas is the only candidate that will be before the Republican Primaries in 1906 without opposition in Shawnee county. N. J. HODGINS. S. J. Hodgins who has announced himself as candidate for Register of Deeds, was born in 1867 and came to Kansas with his parents in 1877. J. S J HODGINS. He attended the public schools in this county, was for several years in the Post Office department, and so well did he serve the government this position that when the civil service was put into effect in the Topeka post office, he was the first Chairman of the Civil Service Examining Board, which position he held from 1893 to the time he resigned the post office. Mr. Hodgins was also a prominent officer of National Letter Carrier Association. He stands high with the people in his community, is a member of the A. O. U W. and ranks high in the Masonic Order. He is a married man, a tax payer, a strong Republican, and devotes much of his time to the upbuilding of his party. HON, JOHN B, FLEMING. Hon. John B. Fleming, of Horton, is one of the leading business men and politicians of the northwest. He is an old resident of Hoston and every man, woman and child of Brown County knows him. He has just recently erected a fine two story brick building at Horton worth several thousand dollars. X V HON. JOHN B. FLEXING. Mr. Fleming is a diplomat, a gentleman and scholar and makes friends with everyone he meets. He is a 32 degree Mason and one of the leaders in Masonic circles. THE PLAINDEALER predicts great things for him in the future. If it was not for his modesty, he would now be holding one of the best paying positions in the state. JOHN M. WILKERSON. Jno. M. Wilkerson, one of the greatest criminal catchers in the West, announces himself as a candi J. B. date for sheriff. He came to Kansas in 1860 and herded cattle on Muddy Creek. He has spent most his time in farming and cattle raising. He came to Kansas a poor boy and has worked up step by step until he is now able to keep the wolf from the door most effectively. Mr. Wilkerson is an old soldier and first served in the 25th Missouri Regiment which enlistment was in 1862, and afterwards re-enlisted in the 15th Kansas in 1863. Mr. Wilkerson was one of the brave soldiers and fought many bloody battles, to keep Kansas where she now stands. He was sheriff of Shawnee county thirteen years ago and made one of the best officers the county ever had. He made some wonderful captures at that time among which was JONH M. WILKERSON. Capt. Fakar's case when he tried to cheat an Insurance Company and hid himself in the wilds of Northern Minnesota for two years. He was thought to be dead, it having been said he was drawn in the Missouri river, but the insurance company would not believe it and secured Mr. Wilkerson to trace this man and after a diligent search, he was captured. Wilkerson captured Cunningham, the automobile theft, and also gave the convincing evidence that the crazy man in the asylum is the murderer of Mrs. Nickum. Wilkerson resides on the North Side, is a large tax payer, a big hearted, kind, and courteous gentleman and much to help the poor for he is honest, just and generous. He has a strong following among the business men and will receive a large share of their support. G. W. Betts, better known as "Paddy" Betts, who served as Deputy Sheriff under Mr. Lucas, and who is now under secret service of the city department, announces himself as a candidate for sheriff, subject to the Republican primary. 1930 "Paddy" has a very official form: his brother is Senator Betts. G.W. Betts will be one of the most formidable candidates in the race for the sheriff's office. HARRY NICHOLS. Mr. Harry Nichols, who announces himself as a candidate for Register of Deced, was born in North Topeka and has resided in the city all his life. He is the son of Mr Roy Nich is and the brother of Gaten Nickols, Ex County Attorney He is traveling salesman for Kistler J. and Metzler wholesale grocery house and was salesman for several years for Parkhurst-Davis Co. He is also a member of U.T.C; a young man who makes friends with every body he meets; one of the strongest young politicians in Shawnee county and has assisted many to office. He now awaits to see the return for the good he has done others. The young man is thoroughly competent and capable of handling the office, and if elected, will be a credit to the party. FRANK II. FOSTER. Frank H. Foster, who has been practicing law in Shawnee County for the past twenty years, a graduate of the University of Michigan, G. W. BEATN. HARRY NICHOLS. announces himself as a candidate for County Attorney, subject to the Republican primary. He was born in New Hampshire and came to Kansas several years ago, where he took up the practice of law and has continued in the profession till the present time. Mr. Foster is a law student and a scholar in every sense of the word. He stands high in the community, and is clean and upright in his dealing with everybody. If elected County Attorney, [Image of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie.] FRANK H. FOSTER. Mr. Foster assures the people that they will never have cause to blush for anything that he might do. HON. R. F. HAYDEN. Hon. R F. Hayden, one the most popular bachalors in Shawnee county, is a candidate for re-election for Probate Judge. He has made an excellent officer and the party usually renominates a good servant, the second time. H is a staunch Republican and takes great interest in his party organizations. Mr. Hayden has a host of friends and no enemies; his code is kindness and politeness and he has never done a thing that would cast reflections upon his friends. Several of them are trying to get him to say that he 10 HON. R. F. HAYDEN. will marry after he is elected The pledge is almost made and probably will be announced later on COL. J. D. NORNON. Colonel J. D. Norton, who announces himself a candidate for sheriff, subject to Republican Primary, is an old resident of Shawnee county and is a member of the School Board. He is very diplomatic in arranging his matters and nothing can be said against himas THE MUSIC MAN COL. J. D. NORTON. a gentleman and citizen. Colonel Norton is making a strong effort to secure the coveted office. CAPT. J. R. M'NARY. Capt. J. R. McNary, one of the old Republican war-horses, who has not only seen service in Shawnee county with the Republican party, but has battled hot in Indiana and Ohio, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1848; was brought to Ohio by his parents in 1846 and enlisted when he was attending Muskingum College. In 1862 McNary was in the 78th Ohio and was with Sherman the entire time of his march to the sea and fought in most all of the large battles. Captain McNary was at Donaldson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Atlanta and other Southern points. There are but very few soldiers living in Kansas who followed Sherman in the entire campaign from '62 to '65. He was in eleven of the seceding states and after the war went to Logansport, Indiana, and shortly afterwards taught school in Peru, at which place he read law and was admitted to the bar. During the great campaigns in Indiana, Capt. McNary was associated with ex-Governor Oliver; and with P. Morton in other renowned Republican campaigns. He was much sought after both in Ohio and Indiana and stumped the state for Grant, Hayes, and others. Captain McNary came to Kansas in 1882, where he has since resided and practiced his profession. He is a resident of the famous Third Ward and has served as Asst. Co. Att'y five years. He has acted faithfully in the performance of his duty, receiving comparatively no compensation whatever. He has received less pay in five years than the County Attorney received in one. McNary is a Charter member of Blue Post G. A. R. of North Topeka, and is the only living member left, having buried the last of the other members a few days ago. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. Lodge, one of the oldest and most substantial orders in the state, and is not known to have an enemy anywhere. He is an excellent lawyer and understands the routine of work in the County Attorney's office as he has had, as stated above, five years experience as assistant HON. H. I. MONROE. Hon. H. I. Monroe, who is a candidate for County Clerk, is a self made young man and is now Deputy County Clerk, and knows the routine of the office from A to Z. The County Commissioner endorses him for the position. Mr. Monroe is very competent, kind, courteous and polite, and takes great pride in answering questions, and is very willing to inform tax payers who may come into the office, as to the standing of their property, which is quite a task. He is a staunch Republican and stands exceedingly well with his party. HON. J. W. COREY. J.W. Corey, who is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner at the Republican Convention which will be held early in 1906, and who now is County Treasurer of Leavenworth County, to this time has no opposi- JOHN H. HARRIS tion Mr. Corey is one of the clearest men in Kansas, and has the endorsement of everybody and it seems at this time, he will be the unanimous choice of the Republicans of the state of Kansas for this office. Dr. Grant G. Brown and Family! Dr. B. F.Allen. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE ROGERS HOME. MR. HL. ROGERS. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a room with a fireplace and a window. The fireplace is on the right side, and the window is on the left. The room is dimly lit, and there are no discernible objects or people in the foreground. Dr. Grant G. Brown, of Atchison, Kans., one of the leading physicians and county health officers of that county, is a graduate of Howard University of Washington, D.C., DR. BROWN. DR. BROWN. and has practiced medicine in Kansas for several years. Dr. Brown takes great interest in the upbuilding of the community in which he resides as well as in his race. He Mr. Al Rogers, who conducts a successful business in Kansas City, Mo., has one of the most pleasant PITTSBURG GLEANINGS. A Glance at Some of the Progressive Citizens. Mr. Neil Peirce, one of the bright young men of the race of the South west, who holds one of the most responsible positions in a wholesale grocery house in Pittsburg, Kaus, was born in Baxter Springs, Kans. in 1870 He attended the public schools there and when a boy he learned the photographers' trade. Mr. Pierce has lived in Pittsburg for fourteen years. He has been employed for several years by the Pittsburg Wholesale Grocery Co. He began there as office boy and has worked himself up to the position of shipping clerk, and is reputed to be one of the best found any where. The firm handled over $300,000 worth of business last year ( ) was appointed Health Officer, April 1935, which position he falls with credit and honor. He is one of the leading polit clans of the county and is very influential and much sought after. Dr Brown is a married man and takes great delight in GRAYS AND SONS MARIE ARTORIA. conversing got his sweet little fifteen months old baby girl, Marie Ar to ia, who is a bright, beautiful little girl, and is the happiest of the RS HOME. homes in Kansas City, which shows what thrift, push and energy will do. He is a Kansau by birth. It is only necessary to visit his beau- and these goods were received and shipped out through Mr. Pierce who has complete charge of that department. He is a courteous, polite, and diplomatic gentleman, refined and cultured in his manner and has a host of friends in Pittsburg. Mr Peirce has just recently married. He is a Mason and a Knight Templar and stands high in several organization for the upbuilding of his race. He is a model example for young men to follow. We wish him continued success. One visiting Pittsburg, Kansans would miss it if they did not meet Messrs. A. D. Carter, Epp Love, and Jerry white, who are the three greatest entertainers in Pittsburg. Mr. Carter is head chef for the superintendent of the Kansas City Southern which position he has held April with of the county much carried it in Brown household His wife, Mrs. Lutie Bowen Brown, is one of the leading ladies of Atchison. Dr. Brown enjoys a large practice. He is a member of the Knights of Tabor 1930 MRS. BROWN. and the Masonic Order, is a church member and enjoys the confidence of the citizens of his county as well as of his state. M. B. MR AL. ROGERS. a. tiful home to see what he has accomplished. His home is furnished with finest of carpet and rugs which are all very valuable. for several years. He is very kind, courteous and hospitable and it is source of pleasure to be with him. Epp Love, formerly one of Topeka's old favorite sons, is now a steward in one of the leading clubs in Pittsburg. He has a host of friends and is a great entertainer. He is always glad to meet the old Topekans and never fails make it pleasant for them when in Pittsburg. Capt. White, one of the proprietors of the leading club, is always cheerful and bright and never fails to entertain friends ocing always willy and ready to make it comfortable for them. Ed O'Connor, one of the leading politicians of Pittsburg, Kans. will probably be a factor in the next State Convention, as a delegate. He has a host of friends in that portion of the county and is quite an entertainer. --- proved to to be one of the country, Lincoln one of the rations in this all portions seek this all faith in its qualifica- pare youths are unsur- instrumen- a summer tituted at chers who training in teaching, been em- Dr. B. F. Allen Prof. B. F. Allen has proved to the people of the West to be one of the best educators in the country. Through his influence, Lincoln Institute has grown to be one of the best educational institutions in this county. Students from all portions of the United States now seek this School, as parents have all faith in Prof. Allen, and think his qualifications to educate and prepare youths for services in the future are unsurpassed. Through the instrumentality of this gentleman a summer school has been instituted at Lincoln for those teachers who desire to take special training in the various methods of teaching, and the best talent has been employed to instruct them. The above is a representative of the Kansas women of Atchison who have pluck and business abilities and who go about things in the right way and succeed. Mrs. Robinson is the proprietor of a two story brick rooming and boarding house situa MRS. MARY ROBINSON. THE WOMAN WHO WAS A WOMAN ted at 194 South Second street, just one block from the Union station. All persons visiting Atchison and desiring a place to stop, go there. Mrs. Robinson is a prominent lodge woman and popular with the masses. She is Chief Preceptress of the rapidly growing Entervator Tabernacle No 37. She is good natured; a good cook and a successful business woman. Atchison does not afford a better place for the public to get a good square meal than the Davis restaurant and Short Order House at 108 South Eighth Street. Mrs. A A. Davis is the well known cateress about town and assisted by her daughter, Miss Courtney, conducts a first class place in every particular. Tab'e board, $500 per week. Meals, 20cts. Try one of her Sunday dinners. Wm. A. Briggs and James Brown have the latest and only up to date Confectionery and Cafe in the city. Mr. Briggs is full of business and has his place furnished with every convenience to the public. Deacon Jas. Brown furnishes the necessary to make agreeable a first class Cafe. Mexican Chill is one of their spec alties. MR. STANLEY MEDLICOTT, seems to have the nomination for county treasurer his own way. He M. STANLEY MEDICOLT. is one of the most industrious young Republicans in the state, [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. G. W. M'EWEN. We produce the following likeness of Mr. George W. McEwen, Jr., a member of the grocery firm of Lee and McEwen, 322 Sanderson Ave, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. McEwen, being an honest, industrious, young man, readily took the glorious opportunity extended to him by the Gillis Bros. the wholesale and retail grocers. After being in the employment of Gillis Bros. for more than two years he won the esteem and confidence of his employers for which he was promoted from an ordinary wagon driver to head shipping clerk in the wholesale department which he filled with credit. He was encouraged to enter the grocery business for himself and thinking he had mastered the business he launched out. Entered partnership with Mr. E. Lee about two months ago and has since been meeting with much success. Mr. McEwen contributes much of his success to the methods of the Gillis Bros. who have become famous in the grocery business. Mr. McEwen recently married to Miss Minnie Wilson who now ably assists him in filling his many orders. Go and give him your patronage. He will deal honest and fair with you and he may give your son and daughter employment some day. Remember the location, 322 J MR. GEORGE W. MCFWEN Sanders between Duprce and Dunlap streets. Memphis Phone 366. He will deliver your goods free to all parts of the city. and has made a host of friends since in the county treasurer's office, where he has served as assistant for several years. Mr. Medlicott is an honest, upright, conscientious young man, and if he has an enemy, no one knows it. He is known by every tax-payer in Shawnee county and has often put himself out of the way to look up taxes for people and instruct them without pay. He has held several positions of trust since he has been in public life and has always won the admiration and respect of his suppositions in office. He seems to have no opposition for the place, and it is concealed by most of the influential party workers that he will find the place without a struggle. Stanley Medlicott has been energetic in assisting the party to hold its own in this county and state, and his friends feel that he should be rewarded. If elected he will fill the office with credit to the party and himself. D. R. JONES. D. R. Jones is one of Pittsburg's leading men, and stands high in the community. He is a. 320 Mason. Mr. Jones is steward at M. D. R. JONES. the Elks' club, which position he has creditably filled for several years. He has recently married and is now enjoying his honeymoon. LINCOLN NOTES. Mennah. Preston and Andrew Mosley, of Atchison, spent the holidays with their brother, W. W. Mosley, in the city. Mr and Mrs John Merritt have returned to the city. Ed Smith, of Fremont, Nebraska, spent the holidays with relatives. The wife of Rev J. Thomas died at their home in Iola, last Monday, and was buried on Friday. Rev Thomas is pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church in this place. Mr and Mrs J. T. Wright entertained friends at Christmas dinner last Sunday. Mr and Mrs C. R. Bennett entertained Mr and Mrs J. W. Cooley S. F. Westerfield and Mr Chris Steward of Chicago, at Christmas dinner, Monday. The Mt. Zion Sunday School elected teachers last Sunday, as follows Mr Banks, Class I; Mr. M. Moore, Class II; Mrs Shanklin, Class III. The school is prospering under the superintendency of Dr. Jenkins. The Doctor will conduct services next Sunday; at the close of the evening service there will be a watch meeting, to which all are invited. The Comic Opera, given at O' Donald's hall on Monday night, by the El Travator club, was a treat to the vast audience which attended. Mrs Grant, the manager, deserved great credit for the manner in which she drilled the club, which has now given three entertainments. Mr and Mrs Major Moore gave a sumptous dinner to a number of their friends, Monday. Mr and Mrs J. Trusty entertained friends to a Christmas dinner on Monday; so, also, did Mr and Mrs W. W. Mosley. Since Dr Jenkins has been preaching in Rev Thomas's stead there have been ten additions made to the church. The A M K church building is fast nearing completion. Great is the Zanzibar! Lloyd Vernon Graye is Their Prophet---An Ideal Club House at Helena, Mont., Conducted by a Former Topekan...Twenty Employes Care for the Guests. ZANZIBAR THE FAMOUS "ZANZIBAR" AND DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS-OWNED BY! LLOYD GVERNON GRAYE AND DAVID GORDON. COMPLIMENTS OF THE ZANZIBAR LOYD VERNON GRAHAM THE Lloyd Vernon Graye, sage and proprietor of the Zunzibar, in Helena, Mont., who has attained fame and fortune in the far Northwest, is a Topeka product. He was born in this city in 1872, attending the schools here, and spending his boyhood days down in and around South Topeka. His father, A. L. Graye, still resides there, on the old homecatead. When quite a young man Vernon Graye, as he is known at home, journeyed to the far West, and did hotel and other work at Los Angeles, Santiago and San Francisco, Cal.. He made several trips home and was famous around here as a promoter of theatrical companies. When cake-walking was a sad he introduced the same in Topeka and other Eastern cities. In these ventures he was always successful and made money. While here at one time he organized and was president of the Mc KinleyFirstVoters Club, the first colored organization of the kind ever formed in the West. None Such club, a social organization at 114 W. Seventh street, in the rear of the National Hotel. Vernon Graye was the Beau Brummel and Ward McAllister of this section, and he has lived up to that standard to this day. One of his traits was always to have the latest fad in dressing, and a veritable change for every minute. To entertain his friends was another fad, and many is the banquet he has set to entertain a friend, which would cost an ordinary month's earnings. With such hopes and fancies, this section of the country and its opportunities were entirely too slow so far as money making was concerned for L. V. Graye, so he again faced Westward and a little over four years ago landed in Helena with two dollars in his pockets, which he immediately spent in making himself a good fellow, and put up his baggage for his first night's lodging. But he set out to push things, and as a promoter he was soon on his feet and today is one of the leading business men of Helena. On account of the 24th U. S. Colored Infantry being located here, and the same being a legitimate business in this state the saloon business looked good to him; so he bought out a saloon in the heart of the city, and has enjoyed the patronage of all races and classes. In fact, the books of the brewery and wholesale houses here show that the Zanzibar consumes more goods than any other saloon in the city of Helena. The Zanzibar saloon is owned by L. V. Graye, and David Gordon who is one of the old residents of the city. The concessions, cafe, etc, are owned solely by Mr. Graye. The Zanzibar employs at present about 20 people in its various departments, the saloon employing from two to four bartenders. Topekans have lately been well represented, Will McLemore having only recently resigned as manager of the saloon and Thomas McAdo has only recently left the employ of the Zanzibar as assist. genl. manager of the saloon department. Neal Caldwell, of Topeka, at present is one of the chief mixologists, with Neal Matthews from Duluth as assistant and A. J. Marshall as foreman. This galaxy of caterers are assisted by T. Kidl, better known as Trifling Kid, and Lem Lucas as porters. In connection with the saloon is the only colored vaudeville house in the country, the house enjoying the patronage of vaudeville lovers. In this department Prof F E Anthony, better known as "Dry Bread," reigns supreme, having only recently succeeded Fred Williams, also a Topeka boy. The concession department employs the following: S. Harris, foreman; A. Dupre, Leon Gates, Thos. Eureka, Jno. Raglan, John Ashley, Mike Tomonaton and Ike Robinson. The cafe employs about seven people. Mr. Graye is a property owners large tax payer and lessor of properties. One of the finest traits in Mr. Graye's make up is that of race pride. He endeavors to establish concerns where he can employ and accommodate his people, and is promoting and establishing many enterprises outside, separate and distinct from his saloon. Lloyd's shining parlors and barber shop, recently established at a large cost by Mr. Graye, would be a credit to any city in the U. S. It is on the main corner of the main street, under the Montana National Bank, and is destined to be a great success. He has also established and put in operation a pantatorium and tailor shop, that is doing a nice builaness. These establishments are conducted by Topeka boys, Charles H. Dillard, son of H. W. Dillard, being manager, Jos. Smith foreman of barber shop, Jos. Brown foreman of tailor shop. Aside from these establishments, he is contemplating a first class restaurant and bakery on Main st., in the business section of the city; also, the establishment of a ranch for the purpose of raising poultry, Belgian Hares and Angora goats, which he now raises extensively. Mr. Graye is the possessor of the finest single turnout in the city and a 2.20 roadster named after his place, Zanzibar. His business having assumed such proportions and of such varied character that to assist him he procured the services of J. B. Bass, formerly of this city and with this publication. Mr. Bass is Generel Manager of all his properties, outside of the saloon. The volume of business conducted by Mr. Graye runs many thousands annually and such has been his deportment since commencing business in Helena that his credit is unlimited. He is a progressive man who has thrown aside the old moth-eaten ideas of business and uses up to date methods. He believes in advertising, for such has brought him pros- a Es Ml a a Tt Tr