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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Most Gratifying Thing Among the Week's Happenings Was the Defeat of Old Vardaman for United States Senator! 1 THE K. OF P. GRAND SESSION. Lawrence Royally Entertains the "Brave Men" and the Court of Calanthe. The thirteenth annual session of Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe was held in Lawrence, Kansas, July 23-27. The formal opening was held at St Luke's A. M. E church Tuesday morning. Hon. thomas Holly delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the citizens of Lawrence. Attorney R. H. McWilliams welcomed the delegates on behalf of the local lodge. Mrs. Alice Myers made the address on behalf of the ladies of Queen Victoria court. Responses were made by the Hon. J. H. Guy, Hon. H. I. Nouroe and Mrs. Carrie Flumb, all of Topeka. The delegates were favored with a piano solo by Miss Mattie Miller of Lawrence and a bartone solo by Mr. Bruce Lane of Iola. At the close of the exercises the Grand Chancellor announced that the Grand Court would hold its sessions in Masonic hall, while the Knights would convene at Everett hall On Tuesday evening the delegates met at Warren street Baptist church where memorial services were held. Rev. J. M. Brown delivered a most touching sermon in memory of those members who had departed this life since the setting of last Grand session. : This session of the Grand Court of Calanthe was most successful and harmonious. The courts have made remarkable progress in point of numbers and interest. Eighteen courts now compose the Grand Court and one juvenile court was reported. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. W. C. Mrs. Mollie Cox of Wichita; G. W. Ix, Mrs. Lulu Summers, Kansas City; G S E B. Miss Agnes Persley, Topeka; G T E B, Mrs E I. Williams, Lawrence; G R D, Mrs L. White, Wichita; G. Rec Dep, Mrs. Carrie Plumb, Topeka; G W E, Mrs M Glean, Galena; G W O, Mrs L. A Wilson, Kansas City; G C, Miss Mary Pickens, Pittsburg; G Ass't C, Miss Mary Jordan, Wellington; G S D. Mrs M Druingould, Arkansas City, G J D, Mrs Walker Garden City. G H Mrs Taylor Weir City G P Mrs Holmes, Cherokee; G L Mrs Gordon Iola; Sup. Rep. Mrs. M. E. Matley Topeka. The Sunflower Grand Lodge, K of P, held its fourteenth session at Lawrence last week This was the largest session ever held. About two hundred delegates and members attended, and more than thirty lodges were represented. The address of the Grand Chancellor, J. E. Lewis, contained many points of interest, which was enlightenment to the Knights. After the reading most of his recommendations were put into law. The reports of the grand officers showed their departments to be in good condition. The Secretary of Endowment reported $1125 on hand; total collection, $ 925. One of the best laws enacted was the appropriation of $50 in prizes for the best drilled uniform rank. Great interest is being taken in this department. The great showing made by the drill teams from Iola, Galena and Wichita, who contested for the prizes offered by Western Star lodge of Lawrence. The first prize, a silk flag, went to Wichita by a mistake in putting one of the Wichita members on as a judge. The second prize, $12, went to Galena. Iola did not enter the contest, as her team was not filled but will be in turn 1908. Captain Frank Harris Iola, Captain Shreves of Wichita and Captain Young of Galena are excellent officers. The competitive drill was held in the city park. The judges were J. P Manaid, Past V. C. of Mo, J. D. Olden, Wichita and W. M. Brown, Lawrence. The Galena team won the plaudits of the crowd and all thought that the prize should have gone to Galena. Regimental officers elected were J. E. Lewis, captain; Captain Young, major. The street parade Friday afternoon was headed by Strode's Silver Cornet band, mounted officers in charge under command of the marshall of the day, W. M. Brown. Much credit is due the citizens of Lawrence for their entertainment of the delegates. The Butterfly drill given by twenty young ladies, directed by Mrs. Mary Truss, was excellent and furnished amusement for the many visitors who were dazzled at the great talent of Lawrence Wood and Strode's minstrels furnished a good entertainment Thursday night. Mr. Brooks Lane of Iola sang a solo which was received with applause and encored. The following officers we.e elected for the ensuing year: G. G., J. E. Lewis, Wichita; V. G., I H. Anthony Kansas City; Prolato, J. W. Gordon, G M Ex, Walter Evans, Hutchinson G. K. R. S. W. W. Plumb, Topeka; G M A, W. M. Wright, Winfield; G. I. G, J H Walker, Garden City; G O G, B Zacharias, Pittsburg; G L M. Pickens, Pittsburg: G Att'y, J H Guy, Topeka; G M E, 8 H Thompson, Kansas City; G S E B, B Glover, Wichita; G T E B, M. E Woods, Coffeyville. The Grand Lodge will meet in Galena, in 1908, where an encampment will be held. GRAND LODGE NOTES. Delegate W. M. Hooker of Arkansas City lost his pocket book, containing $30. The Grand Chancellor is paid $ per month by each subordinate lodge. This is the cause of the great increase. The "Windy City of the Plains" stole a march on Galena in the drill contest by placing one of their members on the board of judges. No one discovered it until it was too late to kick. The Ladies' court is in a very prosperous condition. Past G. W. C. Matley did excellent work. Her report showed that the subordinate Courts had increased from eight to eighteen while she was in the office, and that $1,425 in endowments had been paid during her four years of service, leaving more than $500 on hand. Mrs. J. H. Cox of Wichita will continue the good work. She is a fine, cultured, Christian lady who will work for the upbuilding of the order and the race. The Benevolent Grand Lodge held a three days session here this week. A number of delegates from over the state were in attendance representing a membership of over 630 The order now owns $16000 worth of property in the state and is gaining in numbers each year. Officers were elected as follows: G. W. Burns, Topeka, president; Mrs. Hopkins, Leavenworth, secretary; Mrs Mary Anderson, Topeka, treasurer. The next meeting will be in Leavenworth in 1908. The local order gave a reception in honor of the delegates Tuesday evening at Metropolitan hall. About 200 were present. The program rendered was very entertaining and was participated in by some of the best talent in the city. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 1907. FOLLOWING THE COLOR LINE Generally speaking, the sharpest race prejudice in the South is exhibited by the poorer class of white people, whether farmers, artisans, or unskilled workers, who come in active competition with the Negro, or from active politicians who are seeking the votes of this class of people. It is this element which has driven the Negro out of more than one community in the South and it commonly forms the lynching mobs. A similar auto-ionism of the working classes exists in the North wherever the Negro has appeared in large numbers—as I shall show when I come to write of the treatment of the Northern Negro. On the other hand, the larger land owners and employers of the South, and all professional and business men who hire servants, while they dislike and fear the Negro as a race (though often loving and protecting individual Negroes), want the black man to work for them. More than that, they must have him: for he has a practical monopoly of labor in the South. Whites men of the employing class will do almost anything to keep the Negro on the land and his wife in the kitchen—so long as they are obedient and unambitious workers. But I had not been very long in the black belt before I began to see that the large planters—the big employers of labor—often pursued very different methods in dealing with the Negro. In the feudal middle ales there were good and bad barons; so in the South today there are "good" and "bad" landlords (for lack of a better designation) and every gradation between them. The good landlord is generally one who knows by inheritance how a fenial system should be operated. In other words, he is the all slave owner or his descendant, who not only feels the ancient re-probability of slavery times, but believes that the good treatment of tenants, as a policy, will bring much better results than harshages and torse. The bad landlord represents the degeneracy of the fenial system; he is in farming to make all he can out of it this year and next, without reference to human life I have already told something to J. Pope Brown's plantation near Hawkinsville. On the November day, when we drove out through it, I was impressed with the fact that nearly all the houses used by the Negro tenants were new, and much superior to the old log cabins built either before or after the war, some of which I saw still standing, vacant and dilapidated, in various parts of the plantation. I asked the reason why he had built new house "Well," he answered, "I will I can keep a better class of ten percent the accommodations are good." Mr. Brown has other met with keeping the tenants on his plantation satisfied. Every year he gives a barbecue and "froth" for his New groves, with music and speaking and plenty to eat. A big watermelon patch is also a feature of the plantation, and during all the tenants are looked after, not only to see that the work is properly done, but in more intimate and sympathetic ways. On one trip through the plantation we stopped in front of a Negro calef. Justley lay a Negro boy close to death from a bullet wound in the head. He had been at a Negro party a few nights before, where there was liquor. Some one had over armed the lamp, shooting began, and the young girl was taken out for dead. Such accidents or crimes are all to be mutilated in the plantation country. Although Pulaski county, Georgia, By Ray Stinard Baker White Man and Negro in the Black Belt. prohibits the sale or purchase of liquor (most of the South, indeed, is prohibition in its sentiment), the Negroes are able from time to time to get jugs of liquor—and as one Southern put it to me, "enjoy the resulting trouble." "Las night," he said. "we done thought he was a crossin' de ribber." Mr. Brown had already sent the doctor out from the city; he now made arrangements to transport the boy to a hospital in Macon where he could be properly treated. As I have said before, the white landlord who tries to treat his Negroes well, often has a hard time of it. Many of them (not all) are densely ignorant, irresponsible, indolent—and often rendered more careless from knowing that the white man must have labor. Many of them will not keep up the fences or take care of the tools, or pick the cotton even after it is ready, without steady attention. A prominent Mississippi planter gave me an illustration of one of the troubles he just then had to meet. An eighteen year old Negro left his plantation to work in a railroad camp. There he learned to use ointment, and when he came back to the plantation he taught the habit to a dozer of the best Negroes there, to their complete routine. The planter had the entire crowd arrested, searched for ointment and kept in jail until the habit was broken. Then he prosecured the white druggist who sold the ointment. Nine Southern planters, to prevent the Negro from leaving, have built churches for them and in one instance I heart of a schoolhouse to well. Another point of the almost importance—for it serves at the self is interest of the landlord—lies in the treatment of the Negro, who by industry or ability, can get the aid. A good landlord not only places no obstacles in the way of such tenants, but takes a real pride in their success. Mr. Brown said: It tenant even that other Negroes on the same plantation have been able to have money and get land of their own, it tends to make them more industrious. It pays the planter to treat his tenants well." The result is that a number of Mr. Brown's tenants have bought and own good farms near the greater plantation. The plantation, indeed, becomes a sort of central sun ground which revolves the planets the lesser life of the Negro land owner. Mr. Brown told me with no little pride of the success of several Negroes. We met the former driving to town with a Negro school teacher. His name was Robert Pollhill, a good type of self respecting, vigorous, industrious Negro. At first we visited his farm the hot and excellent house with four rooms. In front there were vines and green stove "chicken coop"; a lea surrounded the place and it was really in good repair inside the house was more previously next from the clean rags to the huge post beds with their gray coats. The wife was identically had some Indian blood in her veins; she could read and write but Pollhill himself was a full blossom. Negro intelligent but illiterate. The children, and there were lots of them, are growing up practically with no opportunity for education because the school held in the Negro church is not only very poor, but it is in need of only a short time every year. Near the house was one horse wrup will then an operation, grinding case brought in by neighboring farmers--white ar well as black-the whites thus patronizing the enterprise of their energeto Negro neighbor. "I first noticed Polhill when he began work on the plantation." said Mr. Brown, "because he was the only Negro on the place whom I could depend upon to stop hog-ornacks in the fences." His history is the common history of every Negro who "gets ahead." Starting as a wages hand, he worked hard and steadily, saving enough finally to buy a mule--the Negro's first purchase; then he rented land, and by hard work and close calculating made money steadily. With his first $75 he started out to see the world, travelling by railroad to Florida, and finally back home again. "The "moving about" instinct is strong in all Negroes, sometimes to their destruction. Then he bought 100 acres of land on credit and having good crops, paid for it in six or seven years. Now he has a comfortable home, he is out of debt, and has money in the bank, a painted house, a top biggy and a cabinet organ! These are the values of his property: All of this shows what a Negro who is industrious, and who comes up on a plantation where the landlord is not oppressive, can do. And despite the fact that much is heard on the one hand of the lazy and worthless Negro, and on the other of the landlord who holds his Negroes in practical slavery—it is significant that many Negroes are able to get ahead. In Palaski county there are Negroes who own 1,000 acres of land. Ben Gordon is one of them, his brother Charles has 500 acres, John Nelson has 400 acres worth $20 an acre, the Miller family has 1,000 acres, January Lawson, another of Mr. Brown's former tenants, has 500 acres; Jack Daniel 200 acres, Tom Whelan 600 acres. A mulatto merchant in Hawkinsville, whose creditable store I visited, also, owns this plantation in the country, and rents it to Negro tenants on the same system employed by white landowners. Indeed, a few Negroes in the South are coming to be not inconsiderable land lords, and have many tenants. Hawkinsville also has a Negro black-mith, Negro burbers and Negro builders—and like the white man, the Negro also develops his own financial sharks. One educated colored man in Hawkinsville is a "note shaver," he "stands for" other Negroes and signs their notes—at a frightful commission. Statistics will give some idea of how the industrious Negro in a black belt county like Pulaski has been one coding Area ownl. Anderson val. 147° 1141 813,230 130° 944 60,700 114° 6,201 29,022 130° 12,294 123,920 140° 11,165 144,154 140° 13,207 148,404 It is surprising to an unfamiliar visitor to find out that the Negroes to the South have acquired so much land. In Georgia alone in 1900 colored people owned 1,400,000 acres and were amassed for over $25,000,000 worth of property, practically all of which, of course, has been acquired in the forty years since slavery. Negro farmers in some instances have made a genuine reputation for ability John Roberta, a Richmond county Negro, won most prize over many white exhibitors last fall, 1906 at the Georgia-Carolina fair at Augusta, for the best bale of cotton raised. To be continued. NUMBER 31. THEY DWELL LIKE KINGS. Negro Farmers East of Oakland Have Plenty and Splendid Crops. We visited the farmers east of Oakland last week and found them living like kings. They have an abundant crop; thousands of bushels of potatoes, and the number of watermelons and canteloupes is far over any that is grown by truck raisers. A contest has been on as to who should have the first ripe melons. David Chiles and Tom Cannon each pulled a melon from their patch and after the melons were cut, Mr. Chiles had the ripest melons. He now carries the flag of 1807 for the first ripe melons. These are the successful truck raisers east of Oakland: D Chiles, who says he will have not less than 5,000 bushels of sweet and Irish potatoes this year. Montgomery Bolden, one of the youngest farmers of that community, who owns thirty acres of land, well stocked, says no one will have a right to rear over him this year. This is Tom Cannon's first year at farming. He has proved most equal to the occasion. I B Chiles is one of the big truck growers and d classes that he will clean up several hundred dollars this year. The widow Bryant and her children are growing a fine crop, and will not a nice sum of money this year. Tom Woods is found prospering. Foster Chiles is marketing from 25 to 100 bushels of potatoes a day, and is a leader in this line. There is a great opening for young men who wish to go into truck farming. There are too many drivers and loafers around the street corners who could make a splendid living by going to the farm and working. These men to whom we refer in this article are all kings and bosses and are happy. There is not a strain on these people to give a person a meal and they enjoy visits from their city friends. As a rule, city folks have a better appetite in the country. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. McPike entertaiqn. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Plumb, Mrs. Fred Ware, Mr. B. Pope and N. Chiles, all of Topka, at a fine six course dinner at their home during the K. P. grand session. Mr. McPike is head man of one of the largest nurseries west of the Mississippi river. This is one of the leading and prosperous families of Lawrence. Mr. McPike's mother, who is past ninety years of age, was somewhat indiposed at that time, yet she was jolly, and giving jokes as if she was fifty. Mrs Julia Bell, 100 years of age, died in Lawrence last week. She was a member of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Mrs Jack Belton of Vancouver, Wash. is visiting relatives in Lawrence. She has been absent five years. She formerly lived in Junction City, and will return home soon. She reports her husband, Mr. Jack Belton, as doing well. S. H. Carman, chief of police at Lawrence, is a worthy and substantial citizen. In 1873 he was elected sheriff. Mrs. Forston entertained in honor of her birthday on Thursday evening. She received a handsome combination book case and desk from her birthday club. A tempting repast was served to the guests. Among those present were Mrs. K. Lumpkins of Kansas City, Mrs. Van Hook of Cherokee and Miss Penley of Popeka. Prof. West, one of the leading teachers of North Lawrence, has sold over 100 bushels of Irish potatoes this year. He is an energetic school teacher farmer. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Waker and J. H. Brown of Garden City, who are among the most prosperous last rakers in that section of the country, attended the K. P. grand lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Waker will visit his mother's R. O. m. . Mo. before returning home. ```markdown ``` COJUMBUS. KANSAS "The rally given by the Baptist Church July 21 was quite a success, the total amount raised was $504.51. Mrs. M. Donald won first prize, a handsome gold watch for raising largest amount. Miss F. B. Hobson won second prize. Mr. and Mrs. Ginnard trips are the guest of his mother, Mrs. A. D. Hobson and family. Miss Itah Harnwell returned to her home in Independence after a pleasant visit in the city. Miss Laura Hobson of Stolpin visited a few days in the city. Miss A D Holmes and Low Count attended grand lounge at Lawrence Kau. Mrs. Jackson Jones entertained Thursday day evening from 6 to 11 for Miss Munn, Hannah and Bertha Jones on 11 Scott at a moonlight lawn party. Those present were William Burns, Baldell and Jones, Miss Oskar, Weakly, Bond, Hannah Jones and Misses Burny, Baldell, Bond, Brown, Wendy and Willis. All enjoyed a pleasant time. Mrs. Perry Rubion studied with her sister. Mrs. Walter studied in Joplin Saturday and Sunday. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS The young people of the Second Baptist church have organized a young people their which will in time prove to be one of the best in the state. Mrs Henry Crow and bells are spending the week visiting relatives and also attending the Chautauqua. Miss Minnie and Jerome Howell of Manhattan spent several days in the city, the guest of Miss Allinger and Miss Elizabeth Crow. The Miss Howells were on route for Colorado where the family will make their home. Mrs Pamie Davis and daughter Arebella spent several days in Clay Center last week. Mrs. If Washington attended the funeral of Mrs. Florence Scott of Manhattan Saturday. Miss Rose Hill of Filleworth Kaw, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Josephine Smith returned to her home Monday. Mr Henry Hill and Mr Ed Williams of Salina were the guests of Miss Aldridge last week. The young people entertained at the house of Mr Henry Creew in honor of outside visitors Miss Howella of Manhattan and Mrs Hill and Williams of Salira, Friday evening. Also Saturday a cab party to the fort. Mrs. Margie Walken is slowly meand ing Copyright by American Melody Co., New York. NEGRO GIRLS AS TYPISTS Many Are Now Occupying Office Positions In Kansas City. The following list of choice information was given out by the Afro American can Improvement Agency of Kansas City. Mr. and appeared in a recent issue of the Kansas City Star. The domestic servant problem is that as it someone "colored help" is thrust used with further complications from a new quarter. Negro girls in Kansas city are destroying the kitchen and the laundry on the business college where they are taking up the study of short hand and typewriting. The increasing number of regio ree who have entered the professions dis- ing the past few years has created a pressing demand for regio stenograp photos. The more intelligent and better educated of black women have been quick to appreciate the attractions of this new hold on fashion and many have hastened to quality for other positions with the progressive members of their race. The manager of a regio employment agency said recently that he had no used positions for only regio stenograp photos in and near Bansha City within the last six months. Many urge men in business to have improved as doctors, lawyers, real estate dealers, under thieves and drugsters. The demand for stenographers and other distinct follows as a natural result. There has been a growing demand for urgent stenographers and P.I. Weaver managers of the Atto American employ ment agency. A few years ago a report whom I had money to invest imagined that there was no line of business open to learn but the saloon or club. It is very gratifying to know that the ingresses are learning that it is possible for them to prosper in the different branches of pro- fessional life. Several of the major young women who are practicing stenography here were educated at the Baskinger institute, Basker I Washington's school, at Tuskegee. Also there are many who studied at Hopka Lawyers and other Kansas towns. The Western University for colleges at Quincy, Kans., near the West Side had a large class in the business department last year. There is no institution in Kansas city where the girls may take a business course but there are several private teachers of shorthand and type writing. Shelton French, acting president of the Western university in the absence of W. W. Johnson, the president, who is registrar of the United States Treasury, said there was no increased demand for the bumpee courses among his students There are in Kansas a number of regio public stenographers who have graduated from this college and among these are several holding commissions as rotaries. Regio doctors in the vicinity of high- mouth street on the Passo, and several regio attorneys with offices near North and Wyandotte streets give regular em ployment to stenographers who are continuers of their race. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 24522. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. JOHN H. THOMSON. Plaintiff. 18 GOLDIE THOMSON. Defendant State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, John H. Thomas, whose petition in said case was filed on the 223 day of July A. D, 1907, and that unless you answer said petition or appear before the 6th day of September, A. D, 1907, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for all other proper relief stated in said petition. JOHN FL. THOMSON I. L. THOMS (No.1) first published in the Phingicaler July 26, 1907. Official Program Tri-State Fair 5,000 in Prizes! LUNDAY AUGUST 4 - (Afteracon) Opening address by Professor N. C Bruce, President. Address by Bishop Grant. Chorus by 300 trained voices Remarks by local ministers Ped. Ped. Ped. Ped. * p Ped. Ped. dim. c rad. pp rail. Ped. Ped. Ped. Sacred Bard Concert by American Acoustic Colored Musical Organization, Boston Concert Fund. 40 Musicians. (NIGHT) Special Musical Program. Free Attractions MONDAY, AUGUST 5 St. Joseph and Children's Day.—Ath etic Stunts. Children's Games. Open- ing of the Hall. Addresses by Mayor, W. F. Spratt and others. Children's Chorus. Children's Games, such as running, egg race, obstacle, such, three legged, barrel races. Catching the ground pig. Climbing the Greenvy Pole. Band Concert by the tarrows Buston Ford. Free Attractions Kutown Amusements. Special Base Fall Game, 2 p.m. [LESDA] AUGUST 6 Missouri Day—Knights of Labor. Address by Hon. A B Duncan. Ladies and Gentlemen open Contest for Riding and Diving 1st, 2d and 3d prizes in both classes. Silver Cups mounted Tug Race, in ing egg in a spoon 100 yards. First Price, Box Cigars; 2d, Hatt; 3d, $2. Cake Walk for the Championship of Missouri, First, second and third prizes, Silver Cups. Band Concerts by the famous Duxton Pand. Free Attraction. Bakon Ascensors. Base Ball Game. 2 p. m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7. Hawaii and Farmers' Day—K of P Day. Address by Gov. E. W. Hood. Dull Content 1st prize, silver losing Cup; 2d prize, silk Flag, 3d prize, $5 in gold, judge to be selected on the Grounds. Trotting Race - 3.00 class, $100.00 prize. First, $60, 2d, $25 and 3d, $15 American Trotting Association Rules to govern. Free for all Trott. First, $60, 2d, $25, and and 11, $15. Half Mile Running and Repeat—First $50 2d, $15. All races. 5 per cent to enter and 5 per cent to start. Special Fire Attractions in front of the Grand Stand. Balloon Accentuop. Farmers' Congress. Grand Cake Walk for the Champion ship of Kansas. First, second and third, Silver Cups. Band Concert by Boston Concert Hand. Base Ball Game at 2 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8. Educational Day—Iowa, Mascot and Shamers Day. Addresses by Governor of Iowa Proof Kelly Miller, Presidents Juman F. Page, H F Allen, J.D. Facing Class, 2 10 $100 purse. First $60, 2d, $25, 2d, $15. Free for all Purse, $100 purse. First $60, 2d $25, 3d $15. Running Race, one half mile and re- peat, $75 purse. First $60, 2d $25. 5 per cent to enter and 5 per cent to Kallithrix Parlor Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. 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Erect Form 744 (Skirt) of Imported Coutl $2.00 Nuform 403 (Skirt) of Coutl or Bastille 1.00 Nuform 447 (Skirt) of White Coutl 3.00 Erect Form 720 (Average Model) of Coutl or Bastille 1.00 Nuform 738 (Average Model) of Imported White Coutl or Bastille 2.00 Nuform 406 (Medium Model) of Coutl or Bastille 1.50 Walk for the Charpentry of Two First 2d and Silver Cups. Concert in Boston Hand. Free Attractions Palmer Assemblies. Love Ball Game, 2 p.m. H.J.DAY, AUG. 19 P. Saturday and Sunday Day. A Show in the courir of New York and New Jersey. Floral Parade—First, second, third prize Silver Cups. Lady Show—First, second, third prize Silver Cups. Oldest Couple, prize $2; Oldest Man, $1. Fattest Man, $1; Fattest Woman, $1; Tallest Man, $1; Tallest Woman, $1 Smallest Man, $1; Smallest Woman, $1 All men to be 21 years of age and over and all women to be 18 years of age or ever. For the largest family, First, $5; second, $2.50. Fiddlers' Content. First. $2; second. $1. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. Office 401 Kansas Avenue Independent Phone 913. TOLL FREE KA. KAS. Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DR. A. A. MAYER, Special Attention to Weak EYES. Strabismus Corrected without an Operation. Calls made to any part of the city. In Topeka Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week at Capital Pharmacy, 312 Kansas Ave., Bell 'Phone 1005. Permanent office: 633 New Hamshire St., Lawrence, Kas. Mrs. M. Thompson of Lawrence, Mrs. Maggie Oliver of Macon, Mo were gaests of Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor last week. Mrs. Jerry Williams is ill at her home, corner Center and Washing ton streets. Mr.'Ed Wright will leave next week to visit his sisters at Memphis for a month. He is one of Topeka's industrious young men, and we hope his many acquaintances will make it pleasant for him during his stay. Miss Agnes Riley went to Holton last week to attend the marriage of her niece, Miss Phena Daniels. Mrs. Alonzo Connelly, who has been visiting in Chicago, returned home this week, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. L. Holbert, who will spend a month. Mrs. Ben Butler of Wichita, is the guest of Mrs. D. C. Phillips for a two weeks stay. Mrs. Kirk Jones returned home Tuesday from Oskaloosa, where she has been visiting her parents. Mrs. King's sister, Mrs Chibley, is expected to return Saturday, to her home in Waykej, Ill, after spending a very pleasant visit in the city Mr. S. W. Fleming of Wichita was in the city last Monday visiting his sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson, en route to the grand lodge at Lawrence. Last week Ed Ransom went to Alma, where he, put in a tile floor for the bank of Alma. He was assisted by Simon Jordan. Mr. Ransom is a finished mechanic and wherever he goes his work has always given perfect satisfaction. We need more Negro mechanics of this class. FOR SALE Improved and Unimproved FARMS In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties. See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas Mrs. Sadie McLean, assisted by her daughter, Helen, entertained a number of young people Thursday of last week at her home, 1322 Monroe, complimentary to Miss Gertrude Richardson of Oklahoma. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all. Those present were Misses Gertrude Richardson, Addie Thompson, Corinne Buckner, Alberta Guy, Arnicholas Chiles, Nettie Waterford of Muskogee, I T, Corinne Jones, Mabel King, Perle McNeal, Eliza Hunter, Laura Harlan of Kansas City, Clara Williams, Cora Bennett, Helen McLean, Mesdames O. A. Taylor, Anna Hodgins and Whitney, Messra Charles Whitney, Rosace Guy, Raymond Jamison, Ernest McCampbell of Kansas City, Mo. Willie Evans, Walter Jones, Glenn Watkins, Harry Abbott, Robert Floyd. Great preparations are being carried on by the colored people of St Joseph, for the coming fair August 4-9 Remember they have several thousand premiums to give to those who have exhibits There will be horse racing, trotting and pacing at this fair. Let every person who has a horse to exhibit or to enter write WA Hill, secretary There will be thousands from all over Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska to attend the Negro Tri State Fair. TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE. This soldier, statesman and navy with a mere handful of men held at bay sixy ships and 30,000 trained soldiers—the flower of the French army and navy Wendell Phillips pronounced Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced Pictures of this great Negro, and of all eminent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co. P.O. drawer, 2218, Washington, D*C. Agents wantee C. T. Phelps' Barbershop The Best Artist and the Best Place. 321 FRANCIS STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, : : MO. At seventy-six, hale, hearty and full of life and activity, is the hope of every mortal on earth. With "Mother" Julia Brown, the mist of hope has cleared away and is now a happy reality. At her home on West Eighth Avenue, July 24th a large number of her friends congratulated and assisted in making her seventy-sixth birthday one of the happiest events of her long and useful life. Clad in a costume patterned after the style of 1831, she moved about an spry as a women of forty and assisted in seeing that her guests were royally entertained. "Mother" Brown's intelligence is far above the average of a great many of our people who came along in the days of ignorant, superstitious slave owners, and although held as a chattel, in many instances the slave really possessed more intelligence than the master, and we believe that "Mother" Brown knew more than didjthose she served the best days of her life. She is bright, witty and an entertaining conversationists and to talk to her is a real pleasure. The beautiful lawn lighted with Japanese lanterns and the sound of merry voices ("Mother" Brown's above all) marked an event that will never be forgotten. It was a crowd of merry makers that had assembled to pay homage to one of the grandest and best old ladies that ever lived—a tried, true and faithful Christian, a good mother whose life's work has been devoted to distributing cheer and comfort. The sick have always found comfort in her soothing words and prayer, and the downhearted leave filled with a new hope. Those who assisted in entertaining were Meadames L. Wallace, Alice Williams and Laura Adams. A handsome cake on which was seventy-six candles was presented by Mrs. Minnie Chiles. Among the numerous presents was a purse of $10. After a delicious luncheon all departed for their several homes wishing their happy hostess many more such birthdays. ENTERTAINMENT FUND! The ways and means committee of the Topeka Colored Business League, consisting of IO Guy, Clay Odeil, Mrs Mary King, Archie Biggee, Wallace Williams, Prof W R Carter, Dr E S Lee, Prof C F Clinkscale, Fred Roundtree and Nathaniel Sawyer are perfecting arrangements, and putting forth strenuous efforts to raise sufficient funds for the proper entertainment of the National Negro Business League which convenes in our city August 14th, 15th and 16th As this is the first time a meeting of the league will be held west of the Mississippi River, all indications point to the fact that we will have a great meeting here next month; and when we compare our city with Chicago, New York, Atlanta and other large cities where the National league has met, we readily recognize the magnitude of the responsibility for making complete arrangements for providing for the crowd which will be here during that week We therefore appeal to the liberality and goodwill of the citizens of Topeka to help us make this the banner meeting in the history of the organization, and thereby encourage a striving people to build a solid and sure foundation for the future uplift of the race I hereby subscribe —— dollars to the Topeka Colored Business League, payable on or before August 1st, 07, for the purpose of entertaining the National Negro Business League August 14th, 15th and 16th .....Subscriber IRA O'Guy. President IRED ROUNDTRIE, Sec.'s 921 Kansas avenue Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. GET BANQUET TICKETS NOW. Tickets to the Banquet on Aug. 16 will cost $1.50 ap ece for all persons who are not delegates, and they must be purchased before Aug. 12. POSTPONED. To the Pastors and Churches of the Smeky Hill River Baptist Association.—You are hereby notified that our association date has been changed from August 6 to August 20th, 1907, on account of church not being finished. So, govern yourselves accordingly and be on hand at Nicodemus, Kas., August 20, at 9 a.m. The program that we have sent out already will be used with the exception of the date. THE ST JOSEPH FAIR. From the reports received here today Kansas seems to be leading in preparing for the exhibit. People are going wild and are making preparations for horse races, stalking exhibitions and all the things which go on show what Kansas has. Missouri had better get a move on herself or it will be a Kansas Fair instead of a TriState Fair in St. Joseph. Everybody remember this is to be one of the greatest of Negro exhibits of industry that has ever taken place in the history of the Negro in the United States. Thousands of dollars will be paid in premiums. Everybody should take advantage of the opportunity. The ladies are making great preparation and will have art and other fancy work on exhibit. Hon. J. B. Foraker and Hon. W. T Vernon will be among the speakers at the St. Joseph Fair. This will be quite a treat and everybody should avail themselves of the opportunity to hear them. Mr. H. C. Wilson, a popular residence man, who runs an eating house opposite the Santa Fe depot, will place on exhibition at the Fair one of four nine houses and heifers. Mrs. C. F. Clingscale, wife of Prof. Clingscale will place on exhibition at the St. Joseph Fair some of her finest hand-painted china, which was burned in her own kiln. Mennars, Wm. Brooks, the horseman, Al Haley, Nelsie Richardson, James Clayborne, Henry Dunn, Jeff Johnson, John Lee and Judge A. M. Thomas are preparing to enter their fast trotters at the St. Joseph Fair. It is rumored that Dr. O. A. Taylor and Chas. Lytle will enter their horses in the fancy roalsters in St. Joseph, at the Fair. Dr E. S. Loe, the popular drug gist, will take his automobile to the St. Joseph Fair. Mr. H. G. Mayberry has been promoted to a clerkship in the Shawnee grocery. He is an industrious young man, and will draw trade for the firm, as he is nonest and polite. No better selection in a business way could have been made. During his stay in Topeka he has made a host of friends and no enemies. Miss Lillian 'Tooley of Chicago Ill under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary of the Y M C A gives a dramatic reading at Metropolitan hall next Monday night. The recital is given for the benefit of the piano fund everyone should turn out and help the ladies in their good work as they are doing much to assist the Christian young men of the city Price of admission 15 cents B STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Our church is advancing very rapidly both spiritually and financially, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. J. L. Woodson, B. D. of Illinois. Our rally was a success. The captains of the different clubs deserve much credit as do the members for their earnest labor. Mrs. Tucker, captain of the Willing Worker club, reported $71.00, Mrs. Black well, captain of Silver Leaf club, $71.10; Mrs. Henderson of Santa Fe club, $50.95; Miss Smith of White Star club, 12.96, Miss Bloodsaw o Juvenile club, $26.60, Mrs. Jordan of Twelve Star club $81.10, Mrs Lucy Turner of Headlight club, 12.95, total collection from all sources, $459.46. Revs Bell, Nichols, Housely, Smith, Demarris, Stoner and Sims were present and helped in this effort. The pastor will speak Sunday at 11 a.m. subject, "Faithfulness." Communion at 1 p.m. BVPU at 7 p.m. preaching at 8 p.m. subject, "Christ a loving Stone." The public is cordially invited to attend all of our services. In the District Court of Nawnee County, State of Kaosas, Martha Runyan, Plaintiff. State of Kansas to G. W. Runyan: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by Martha Runyan in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and you must answer the petition filed by said plaintiff if on or before the 13th day of September, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for a divorce will be rendered against you. --- DISTRICT ASSOCIATION The Neosho Valley district associa station will meet Monday before the third Lord's day in August with the Third Baptist church in Ottawa. Kansas. Rev. James L. Wash ngton. 1930 REV. J. W. GORDON. pastor. Let each church of the district put forth every effort to make this the banner year Our motto is "A greater Neosho Valley district association" NORTH TOPEKA NOTES. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan entertained in honor of Miss Emma Bolden, of Burlingame; Mrs. Emma Dorth, of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Wichita. The invited guests were Miss Ella Wims, Kizzie Wims, Mrs. C. C. Perry, W. M. Lacen, Mr. Smith, Mrs. H. Cornish, L. Kutcherfield, Mrs. I sabel Walker, Miss L. Dortch, R. Jordan and Mrs. E. C. Tullman. Mrs. Jordan served from 8:30 to 10:30. The decorations were beautiful, and all report a good time. Miss Bolden returned home Thursday of last week. The Twelve Star club of the B Street Baptist church turned over $81.10. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan captain of the standing club Mrs. R. J. Williams, secretary. Club has 45 standing members. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The clouds and rain interfered somewhat with the attendance Suns day morning, yet a fair number listened to the sermon delivered by Rev. Carr. His subject was 'Circumspectness." At three p. m. the ministers of the various churches and their members made us a visit, to talk of our equing rally and to assure us of their will ingness to assist us. Deacon Benjamin Adams was absent Sunday on account of illness. He was reported as improving, though quite feeble. The Sewing Circle will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Susan Tellis, 10:30 Washington street. The Willing Workers met Wednesday evening at the home of their president, Miss Nellie Ellis, on Western avenue. The C. E. society is studying the Lord's Prayer by clauses. "Give us this day our daily bread." was the subject Tuesday evening. Please remember that the regular consecration meeting comes Sunday night. The college play will be rendered by the Sunday school girls Wednesday evening, August 7th. Other attractive features of the program will be the quarrel of Brutus and Cassius by Misses Harriet Mason and liessie Haines, and instrumental solos by Miss Perle Rhodes and Clifford Roach. The contractor has resumed work on the building, having been delayed several months waiting for certain material for the tower which had to be sent from St. Louis. It is hoped that no more long delays will occur, but that the church will be completed speedily. Communion will be administered Sunday. Let every member strive to be present. Visitors will receive a hearty welcome. Rev. Carr will preach. Match Box Furniture A London hotel keeper possesses a remarkable suite of furniture. For many years he had collected empty match boxes which were finally made by a skilled cabinet maker into articles of furniture. The outfit consists of a writing table with smoking apparatus, a fire-screen, a cabinet, a chair and smaller articles in the construction of which many thousands of boxes were employed. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1907. GRANT H. BRADAY has the lead in fact, is the only candidate for governor of the Republican ticket. He will meet all comers and vanquish them in such rapidity that it will take a mere pet find them We are glad to announce that the colored people of Topeka enjoyed a rare treat last Wednesday evening at Guy's hall in the address by Fred R. Moore, editor of the Colored American Magazine, and National organizer of the Negro Business League. He is one of the best busin- news speakers that ever came to Topeka. He called the attention of the Negroes to their inability to manage their affairs because of their belief in the white man's superiority. His many jokes and anecdotes are the best illustration of presentation of facts ever heard. Everyone who once heard him will go the second time. Thezon progressive Negro should hear him. He will remain in the West until a ter the league. His speech was received with rounds of applause. He is the first man to hold an audience without one going out or going to sleep. He is connected with the New York Realty Company, capital invested, $200,000. His Colored American magazine should be in every Negro's home. PROGRAM Eighth Annual Session, National Negro Business League. To be Held in Topeka, Kansas, August 14, 15 and 16, 1907. WEDNESDAY. AUG. 14. 10 30 a. m The League called to order. Invocation. Rev. Henry B. Brown. pastor St. Simon P. E. Church, Topeka. Kan. Addresses of welcome: On behalf of the state, Hon. E. W. Hoch, Governor. On behalf of the city, Hon William Green, Mayor. On behalf of the Topeka Commercial Club, Mr. C. K. Holliday, President. On behalf of the Topeka Negro Business League, Mr. James H. Guy, Responnes. Appointment of committees. (a) Credentials, (b) Resolutions, (c) Auditing. Twenty eight years as a flouse Mover, D. F. Tipton, Emporia, Kan. Twenty-nine years experience in Slate, and travel Roofing and Contracting, M. W. Turner, Indianapolis, Ind. Railroad Contracting and Building, E. P. McDaniel, South McAlister, I. T. Cement Contracting and Building John Spencer, Grinnell, Iowa The Real Estate and Loan Business, Robert C. Owen, Los Angeles, Cal., J. B. Bell, Houston, Texas EVENING SESSION 8 00 p m (This session of the League will be held in the Auditorium, corner Seventh and Quincy Street.) Inscription, Rt Rev. Alsham Grant Bishop of the A M F Church, Kansas City, Kan. The President's annual address The Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business, John Covington, Houston, Texas General Merchandising Foster Williams, Coffeesville, Kan. Operating Vans and Express, Philip Lan New York City, N. Managing a Department Store in the City, Sands W. Fine, Chicago Ill. Managing a Department Store in the County. W. In Nassau, Hall City, Ran Manufacturing Brushes N. J. Jones Jenkintown, Pa. Innovation Risk Co., Pichlack P tutor Sibiloh Baptist Church, Topkha, Kun Corresponding Secretary's Annual Re port Computer's Annual Report Making Fanning Pav. 4 N. Miller Rolling Fork, Mine 4 C. Terry, West Point, Mn. Sugar Belt Growing, George W. Gross, Rocky Ford, Colo. Developing a Small Farm, T. B. Pat- erson, Heggin, Pa. Fashionable Talking, J. S. Hopson, Louisville, Ky. Fugene Walker, Los Angeles, Calif. Indor Adamson, Little Rock, Ark. Carpet Renovating. Laying and Molding. J. H. Hinley, Daston, Ohio. (Adresses or papers are each limited to twenty minutes. In the discussions follow speakers are limited to five minutes.) Business Opportunities in the West. Are You K. of P.? IF NOT Why Not? DO YOU NOT KNOW that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE: In this the members are united to care for and protect each other interested as well as in sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES COURT. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daugeters and sisters of the Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT. In this department we are paying cut thousands of dollars annually to w.dows and heirs of deceased Knights. IF THERE IS NO LODGE in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write JOHN E. LEWIS, G. C., Box 1017, Wichita, Kansas. GRAND OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF PYZKIAS. The following officers have been elected for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction N. A. B. A. B. A. A. and A.: Jno. B. Lewis, Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Ks. J. B. Lewis, Grand Vice Chancellor, Wichita, Ks. M. Pope, Past Grand Chancellor, Topeka. Rev. S. W. Batchels, Grand Prelate Lawrence. Pev. J. S. King, Grand Lecturer, Wichita. E. B. Lee, Grand Master of Exchequer Topeka. Dr. J. H. Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records and Deal, Kansas City. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms Wichita. J. E. Lovell, Grand in 7 Guard, Cochise. Fred Martin, Grand Outer Guard Wichita. Dr. S. H. Anompaon, Grand Media Director, Kansas City. J. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. F. Llover, Grand Secretary andewal Guard, Wichita. S. W. Fleming, Grand Treasurer Enforcement Board, Wichita. Doc. Williams, Supreme Representa How I Have Succeeded in the Millinery Business, Miss Jennie Laws, Jackson, Miss, Mrs. J. T. Mason, Pensacola, Florida The Undertaking Business, James N. Shelton, Indianapolis, Ind. W. C. Gordon, St. Louis, Mo. Publishing a Social Newspaper, M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Florida. Publishing a Religious Newspaper, J. H. Sollett, Philadelphia, Pa. George C. Climent, Charlotte, N. C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Innovation, Rev F. Atlington Wilson, D.D. Pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church Kansas City, Kan. Banking Symposium—the morning session will, in part, be given to the Na- tional Negro Bankers' Association, af- filiated with the National Negro Busi- ness League, for the discussion of the banking subject. The Place of the Accountant in Busi- ness Enterprise, William H. Carter, Tus- kegee Institute, Alabama. Up to Date Banking, R. F. Clay, Bris- tol, Penn, N.A., William Jones, Keokuk, Iowa. The Drug Business, Dr. J. Edward Per- 13, Kansas City, Mo. The Establishment of Negro Towns and Communities—By Representatives from Sound Bavon, Miss.; Baby L. T.; Buxton, Iowa; Hobson City, Ala.; Carsonpolis, Mich.; Fatonsville, Fl.; Wilberforce, Ohio; and Booker City, Ala. Negro Business Enterprises—Of Jackson, Miss. by Dr. S. D Redmond, Jackson Of Birmingham, Ala. by Dr. U. Mason, Birmingham. Of New York City, by John H Adkins, New York City. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Banquet in honor of the members of the National Negro Business League by the Local Negro Business League of Topka, Kan., will be held in the Auditorium, council of seventh and Quinny streets, Friday evening, August 16th, beginning at 8:30 o'clock. The Local Negro Business League of Topka has arranged the following additional entertainment for delegates and visitors: An Outing at Gainfield Park, on Thursday afternoon, August 15th. A "Seeing Topka" ride, Friday afternoon, August 16th. A Parade at the magnificent pleasure resort, "Vinewood," on Saturday, August 17th. LIFE ROOT IN ZOA-PHORA. Proof of the Value of This Important Medicinal Agent FOR WOMEN. 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In addition and to prove conclusively to the most skeptical, the value of *Lou Phora* we have the personal experience of the Penghei, the formulation of *Lou Phora* who used this prescription constantly in his private practice for many years in treating the various diseases and adjectives to which the delicate or a sum of women is singularly subject. PERAMBULATIONS AND RACE DO- ING ANGLOCALE SOUTHWEST INGS IN THE SOUTHWEST. Mr. Editor - leaving my home in Kansas City on July 15 for a tour of Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma. I hope it may interest the many Plainsender readers to say a few things that come within the radius of our observation. At Olathe we met Rev. Crow, who is in charge of the African Methodist In teents at this post. He is a young man of ability and one who seems to be deeply interested in his work. The success that has attended his efforts here for church and since all indicate his earnest desire to see both advance. Several of our people own their own homes here. Paola was visited, but the pastor, the Rev. H. Shepherd, was out of the city. We had a pleasant time there however. Mr. Robert Shelly and his most hospitable better half entertained us in their home. We have here many property owners, it is said. The farming belt here abouts, however, is very sparsely settled by our people. Fort Scott reached, that old veteran of many a well fought battle, liee, M. Wooton, was in waiting for us with his "ing" and 'Bt.' the old family house, who seems to know the town about as well as the pastor. We were entertained at the home of Mr. Harris, a local preacher, who has a nice home and seems to be doing well. Our two doctors are enjoying a good and lucrative practice. If ready his Wooton and his wife are getting ready for concert she with his missionary claims and he with his Dollar Money and other claims. The advantages of Western University as an educational center were placed before many families who have children. Down at Parsons we found Rev. of K. Sage and his people to have everything before them in good shape for the conference church everhauled. House renovated and even thickens already raised and waiting to be fried. The Reverend and his good wife know just how to entertain a warm out audience. We spentabbath there. He has a good congregation that seems much divided to both pastor and church. Parsons has a population of about 12,000 of which nearly 1,000 are colored. I was told that of this number not less than 450 own their home. St. Morris, of the Makenh Fye Drug 40, stands high in the financial affairs of the city. Parsons is a city that has much to interest a visitor. To speak of her leading colored citizens would in itself be very interesting. Sutheat it to say, however, that no city that we have visited so far has more entrancing business more than Parsons. The A M. K. church is well looked after by Rev. Sage, who has brought the church to such prominence that it is now classed among the "bug" charges of the conference. At Pittsburg we found Rev. W. H. Spence planning for his annual conference claims. The churches here are small and weak, we are told. Dr. Ford has succeeded in building up a splendid practice and stands high with the city medical fraternity. This is a great commercial center and it seems that our people might do well here. I think we will have more students from Pittsburg next year. The Wear City people are very hospitable. A good meeting was held at the A M E church. Miss Ellison, one of our W. I. students, has a class in social music. The church has been remodeled since conference and otherwise improved in its general appearance. The Rev F. I. George describes much credit for the work done. Rev. J. B. Barclay is now in charge of affairs. He has been three only a short time, but seems to be getting things well in hand and shaping alliances for good Educational Day collections. At Joplin, Rav F. L. Scott has the A. M. E. church interests in hand. We met several in their homes and a few out at church who served to be much interested in our educational work at Quindaro. Rev. Scott seems much concerned about his conference claims and is encouraging to plan so as to have good reports. Rev. J. W Warren at Content has worked hard and is well liked by his people. He has painted and prepared the church and remodeled the parapage this year. A good audience was out to hear our educational talk at night. Miss Willa Clemens and Mr. James Laughs, our old graduates, assisted in getting out a large crowd. Their educational collections will impress any hostotone. for Rev. Warren in further. We are exporting some formations finally appeared and things began to brighten. We reached Barstow, where the road branches to Los Angeles and San Francisco about noon, arriving in Law Angeles at 5 p.m. About two hours before reaching Los Angeles, I had my first glimpse of heaven on earth. Orange groves, lemon groves, green grass, power gardens and large shade trees fill have and yet seen the great trees of tithlon in. At the different stations throughout this orange belt are one or more fruit parking houses, and at each parking house are enormous heaps of culled oranges and lemons. It looks like a fearful waste, with oranges back east selling for the cents apiece. They are ten cents a dozen in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, the Angel City is also a vital city. Some of the most beautiful hotels in America are located here and the residences are not far behind. At the average amount of business is done here and the streets are always dangerously crowded with street cars, automobiles and moving cars of every description. The street car system here is used to be the most perfect in the world. I was there only a day and a half, but that was long enough for me to see one of the greatest of California's curiosities the ostrich farm at Pasadena. It is a sight well worth, among Los Angeles, made up mostly of southern peas and colored—from Photographs 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 leaves, and on that account is not a very desirable place to live in, at least for me. From Los Angeles I went to San Francisco, and beheld the ruins of that town with that awe that a man always feels for the powerful invincible. It seems as if some terrible army had marched all through the city, raring, with an awful vengeance, everything in sight—the skyscrapers and one story, churches and vice deeds, visiting the poor as well as the rich. But the people now are going on as if determined to forget (how can they) the catastrophe, building with steel and concrete, and and wearing that confident look that "conquers every foe save Death." However, it will take a quarter of a century far things to become normal again. I crossed and recrossed the Bay twenty times in a day and a half (riding on a pass, "doncherkuow") and the sensation was novel. The ferry boats are rooms and comfortable and as large as the boats upon the Jotomas river and Chesapeake Bay. I have been upon those waters also. I spent the day of June 22 sight seeing and visiting my father's people in Oakland, and left that night to Mina, Nevada, where I was assigned to the Mina and Keeler R. P. O. for a trial. It is a road 100 miles long, running from Mina to Keeler Tahif. I did not like it and stayed only thirty days. I am now in Ogden, running on the main line from Ogden to San Francisco. I am on an exclusive mail train of five cars. My next letter will tell of gold producing Nevada and Utah. THOS. Q. MORTON. Great Annual Meeting. The Neosho Valley District Sunday School convention will meet at Ottawa Kansas, Tuesday, August 13th, 1907, at the Baptist church of which Rev. James Washington is pastor. district. Everybody seems to be more than pleased with the results, but are you satisfied to stop because we did well? It should only inspire us to do better. More is expected of us because the needs are greater and we know better how to supply them. We owe it to the district to excel past records. The time has come when not only the officers should feel a deep interest in this work; it is imperative that each member of the district should feel an individual responsibility in contributing to the success of this meeting by coming, giving, and praying. May we not all do this? Other districts are reporting a banner year. Shall we fail? From every Sunday school the answer is No! Therefore let each see well to it that you be present in August. The assessment for schools is five cents per member. But is not our interest greater than the small sum asked? Why not give as God has prospered us? The banner is now at Ottawa that being the school of honor at the last session? Do you want it? It is to be given to the school sending the most money above the regular assessment. In conclusion: As is our custom, we hereby ask that all schools elect their delegates not later than the 21st of July, and send names to the corresponding secretary at once. Please don't forget, as by so doing you will greatly aid the committee making the program. REV. NORRIS J. STOKES, Pres. Crankute, Kans MISS JOSEPHINE CHISEM, Cor Sec. Baldwin, Kam. MISS JOSEPHINE MARTIN, Ree. sec Garnett, Kans --- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. • Our Second Quarterly meeting will be held at the Mount Olive M.K. Church, August 10-11, 1907. Also, there will be a Steward Rally in connection with the meeting. We invite all the ministers of the city and their congregations to be with us and help the stewards out with the rally. W. C. McDonald, P. R. of Mt. Olive Church. TRI-STATE NEGRO INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION AND FAIR. St. Joseph, Mo., August 6 to 9, 1867. This fair is offered by the leading and most progressive men and women of this western country. President, N. O. Bruce, the popuplar and thoroughbred collegian and scholar, who has in five years completely revolutionized the Negro schools of St. Joseph and placed them on a firm industrial and high class literary basis, is respected for his great ability and high character and unequalled push. He has the entire people, white and black, supporting him in this undertaking. Dr. M. O. Rickette, the old renable Master Mason, is unexcelled as an orater and statesman, and physician. Mr. W. A. Hill, the astute secretary and treasurer, is of the high treed class of gentlemen. The board of directors assisting these able leaders are: Dr. W. S. Carrion, Andrew Paker, L. E. Peery the matriessmaker, H. H. Walker clerk of the U. S. Postoffice, A. Quarles, Wash Wikimans, Dr. I. F. Ramsey the successful undertaker, M. D. Lawrie the eminent tailor, Dr. T. J. McAllister the dentist. Bearded these are Rev. J. C. Caldwell, Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, Mr. Wm. Hundley, Mr. Geo. Walker, Mr. James Gordon, Mr. Thomas Coleman, Mr. J. A. Morsell, and scores of the men and women working in sweet concord and union. Mrs. H. H. Walker, president of the ladies board of managers of the Tri-State Fair and Industrial Exposition; Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, chairman; Mrs. Lula Green, secretary; Mrs. Cassie Thompson; Mrs. Marie Coles, Miss S. E. Bell, Mrs. L. M. Whitey, supervisors of music; Mrs. C. L. Fhelps of the fine arts; Mrs. Newton Hickman of pyrography, Mrs. A. Baker, Mrs. Ella Humphrey and Joenss of other ladies are going vigorously ahead with fine arts and other collections of great interest to this fair. Prortam. MONDAY—School Children's Day. All children free from 4 to 12 years. Special program given by colored children entertaining the white children. Address by President Bruce, introducing Mayor Spratt and Arthur W. Browster, postmaster. Children's games of all kinds. TUESDAY—Ladie's and gentlemen's open contest in riding and driving. Ru bouts, single and double, silver cups 1st, 2d and 3d prizes. Gentlemen's mouted egg race, prizes, cigars 1st, hat 2d. Mule race (balf mile), prizes, cigars 1st, pipe 2d. WEDNESDAY—Frotting, three minute class, $100, 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start. First money $65, second $25, third $15. Free for all trot, $100, 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start. First money $65, second $25, third $15. Running half mile, repeat brats 2 and 3, $75; first money $50, second $25; 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start. THURSDAY—Pacing, 2:30 class, $100; 5 per cent to start2dr 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start; First money $65, second $85, third $15. Free for all pacing, $100; 5 per cent to entre, 5 per cent to start. Running race, half mile, repre- t, $75; first money $50, second $25. FRIDAY—Saddle horses, 5 gaits; 1st, 2d, 3d, Solcer cup. Walk, trot and center horses; 1st, 2d, 3r, Silver cup. SATURDAY—Special Labor Day pro- gram. Guest of honor and speaker, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of Treasury. Fares, trotting and pacing. THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION Of the Western Negro Press Association Wil Meet at Topeka, Kansas. To the Press: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Topeka, Kansas, in its eleventh annual session on Monday and Tuesday, August 12th and 13th, 1907. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in the association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity throughout the country to meet with us in Topeka, Kansas, to consider those questions vital to the welfare of the race in the country. Recent developments such as the Lawrence affair, Tillman's lectures against us, "The Clansman" by Dixon, and the publication of books and magazine articles with the avowed purpose of making sentiment against us show the need of action on the part of the Irish, poet and thoughtful members of the race, and the press must undoubtedly take the lead. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The executive committee, Nick Chiles of Topeka, Kansas, chairman, and W. H. Twine, corresponding secretary, of Iduskogee, I. T., will apprise all western railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the craft. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 10, 1897. The soda season now opened at Capital Pharmacy. Miss Jane Chlies is assisting the bookkeepers in this office. Mrs. Mary Bennett and daughter Miss Cora are remodeling their home Eighth and Polk at a cost of $1,700. Miss Phena Daniels of Holton was married to Mr. William Jenkins of that city last week. Fine ice cream soda at Capital Pharmacy. Among those who attended the Grand Court of Calanthe at Lawrence last week were Mesdames Ed Grear, Fred Ware Lee Anderson Misses Ogeal Wilson and Agnes Persley. Mesdames Madge Clay and Stella Robinson of Denver, Colo., who were called to Topeka last week on account of the death of their father, Mr. Overton, who was buried at Leavenworth, have returned home, after a few days' visit with their aunt, Mrs. Benjamin Vance, north of town, and Miss McNeal of this city. St. Simon's Episcopal church, corner Western avenue and Seventh street, Father Brown, priest. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7 a.m on Sunday. Matins [choral] with sermon subject, "Cleansing the Temple," at 11 a.m. Mrs. J. M. Wright and Mr. C. Olden will sing the duet, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." The Sunday evening's service will be discontinued during the month of August. WANTED-1000 couples, cake walkers to compete for championship of the West for the Negro TriState Fair and Industrial exposition, St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. S. A Hammond is running a boarding house at 328 Jackson street. She would be pleased to have you go and take a meal with her. WANTED—To sell all kinds of concessions, no exclusives. 100,000 will be here for the Negro Tri-State exposition. For particulars, address WA Hill, see'y and treasurer, Board of Trade Bldg., St Joseph, Mo. Hon. R. B. McWilliams of Lawrence stopped in Topeka one day this week to see the governor, while on route to Lyndon to attend to some legal business. Orientation Mr. Jack Danciger of the Harvest King Distilling Co., Kansas City Mo.. passed through Topeka last week with his sister, en route to Colorado, Utah and other Western states for a recreation. Mr. Danciger is one of the finest and most substantial business men in the West. WANTED- Attractions of all kinds, such' as bands, aerial acts, gymnasts, acrobats, balloon ascensions high dive, educated horses and dogs for the Negro Tri-state and Industrial exposition. For particulars address W. A. Hill, Board of Trade Bldg., St Joseph, Mo. In the District: Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Nancy Haywood, Charlotte Haywood and Tobe T. Haywood, Defendants. Tobe T. Haywood, defendant above named will take notice that he, together with his co defendants, has been sued in the aforesaid court by the said plaintiff and that he must answer the plaintiff's petition filed in said action on or before July 27th, 19ey, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered against you as prayed for in said petition, namely the foreclosure of the mortgage on lot 13 on Harrison street, city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, and sale of the property mortgaged and the title thereto quieted in the plaintiff. J. R. McNARY, Att'y for Plutfi. St. Mark's A. M. E. church will have a big rally on the 4th Sunday in August, and will expect all ministers and their congregations to be present; also all other friends. REV. W. H. HOUSLEV, Pastor. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLENENT. The State of Kansas. Shawnee County. In the Probate Court in and for Sa.d County. In the matter of the estate of Julia A. Scott, deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, sitting at the Court house in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 4th day of May, A. D. 1907, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated April 3rd, A. D. 1907. W. I. JAMISON. Administrator of the estate of Julia A. Scott, deceased. First published April 5th, 1907. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., STOP AT ITS OBJECTS ARE MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H., Martin, Proprietor 106 COURT STREET. Mr. Jay Jamison of the North Side is among the sick. Mrs. Scudders, who has been ill for some time, is convalescent. Miss Julia Chiles, who has been suffering some time with rheumatism, is much improved. SENATOR FORAKER, Prof. W. T. VERNON, Gov. E. W. HOCH, Bishop ABRAM GRANT, Prof. B. T. WASHINGTON Mrs. R. S. Sims and daughters, Hennetta and Vivian, left Wednesday for a visit to Colorado. Mr. James Monroe left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo. to meet his mother, who will return with him Mrs. Eliza Marion, who has been visiting her daughter in Kansas City, returned home Wednesday. While there she was taken with a severe spell of illness, but is much better at present. Mrs. Ida Scales and sister, Miss Ida Barton, left Saturday for a visit of several weeks with Mrs. Jack Johnson in Chicago. Norma, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ridley, died of cholera infantum on the 19th ult. The funeral was held at their home on the following day. Mrs Jennie Roberts, nee De Shattio, formerly of this city, but now living in Pueblo, passed through the city Tuesday, on route to Kansas City to visit her sister, Mrs. Ines Thomas, who is quite ill. Mrs Elenor Alexander returned home last week after a delightful visit to Chicago, as the guest of Mrs. L Manning. She reports the people of Chicago as being very hospitable and says she cannot find words enough to express her appreciation for the royal time tendered her. Dr. R. C. Hayden of Kansas City, Kansas, a graduate of the '07 class of Mebarry Medical college, passed the Kansas state Board of Medical examiners with high honors. He is one of the real bright young men who have entered the medical profession and will undoubtedly make good Dr. Hayden is a native of Springfield, Mo., and comes from one of the best families in that state. "CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE" NOICE-A good lunch counter, pool and billiard hall pool and billiard hall party who can cook, or who can secure a good cook, can take this place and coin money. Takes very little money to handle it. The finest location in the city. A Tri-State Negro Industrial Exposition and Fair WILL BE HELD AT Saint Joseph, Mo., AUG. 4-9, 1907 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles Lisenby, Plaintiff, vs No. 24284 Minnie Lisenby, Defendant, The said Minnie Lisenby is hereby notified and required to take notice that the plaintiff has filed his petition in the above said court in an action for a divorce and that she must appear, plead or answer to the petition therein filed on or before the 30th day of April, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of the petition therein filed. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 8th, 1907. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Laura Thomas, Plaintiff. No. 24,374 Maco Thomas, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The defendant, Mace Thomas, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff above named, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kannan, for a divorce, on the ground of abandonment, and that he must answer the petition sled by the plaintiff, on or before the 4th day of June, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from the defendant. to afford a chance to all our people to visit Saint Joseph and beautiful Lake Contrary, the fullest of all sorts of attractive and wholesome amusements of any other place of recreation of all the Middle West. Attent: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk, By JENNIE C. ROSEN, Deputy. First published April,10, 1807. To give opportunity to bring together evidences of their inventive genius, products of farm and field and everything creditable to the race. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Elizabeth M. H. Heckert, Pillantif. Delph Hockert, Defendant. The said Delph Hockert is hereby notified and requested to take notice that the Plaintiff has filed her petition in the above entitled Court in action for a divorce and that he must appear or answer to the petition herein filed on or before the 5th day of June, 1907, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered as to the prayer in the petition herein filed. HEAR AMERICA'S FOREMOST SPEAKERS: Elizabeth M. H. Heckert, By her Atty., W. I. Jamison. Attent: A true copy, P. L. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court. First published April 26, 1907. For First-class Rooms and Lodging When in Puebelo, Colo. Stop at Horse Racing, Fine Stock and Farm Products of all classes. 7 Bands and Five Big Days of Pleasure Rooming House, 210 Lampkin Street; three blocks from the Union Depot. He can be found at the gate of the depot. M.D.Lawrie, Tailor and cleaner Suits and Trousers made to Order PANTS $8.50 to $12 SUITS $15 to $45 212 FRANCIS ST., ST. JOSEPH, MO. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORDS Black-Draught Stops Indigestion Constipat 25¢ A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer REDUCED RATES on all Railroads. WEIR, KAN. A visitor arrived at Dan Cheatham's house on the 26th ult., and the family is now one more. He is a boy. Mother and baby doing fine. S. A Kinnell received on the 26th the sad news that his brother's son, who lived in Ft. Scott, had killed himself. All the delegates have returned from the Association which convened in Pittsburgh. The next meeting place will be Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Parrone, Thursday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1909. We heard some of the grandest sermons we ever heard and there was more than $300 raised. Among the visitors present were Revs. J. R. Richardson, J. H. Vanlue, S. M. Hall, J. S. King, O. D. Bond and J. H. Wilson. The following officers were elected; Rev. T. E. Pierce, Gurard, Moderator; Rev. A. Fairfax, Parsons, Vice M.; Deacon H. C. Richardson, Oswego, Rec. Sec'y; J. A. Moore, Weir, Cor. Sec'y; B. F. Crowder, Cherokee, Treas. Mrs. Lucinda Pyles arrived on the 27th, from Chattenooga, Teun, to make her home with her daughter Mrs Louis Douldel. Rev. Edward R. Vaughn, Dean in Theology, instructor in Greek, Latin and Literature Western University, lectured July 23nd, at the A. M. E. church, in the interest of the school OTTAWA, KANS. Over from last week: A. J. Williams, who has been at Hot Springs, Ark., for his health, for the past three months, is expected home soon. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins and the Misses L. M. Crump, Vassie Capps and Capitola Rollins visited friends in Kansas City Monday, and attended the Ringling Show. Ben Beasley, who met with quite a painful accident some time ago, is able to be out again. George Golden visited friends in Kansas City, on Sunday and Monday of last week. Mrs. Cora Reece, of Kansas City, is visiting here. HIGGINSVILLE Mrs Minnie Anderson, who lives near Mayview, changed cars here Monday from a Lexington trip. Miss Julia Moorman, of Keytesville, Mo., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Rewy H. Jennings. Died, July 24th, 1907, William Tibbs, aged 75 years. Rev. G. W. Chaple arrived in town this week. He is contemplating building a new church in this city. Arthur Grant visited Monday in Lexington. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Miss Eunice P. Freeman, of Clinton, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Miss Lydia Freeman, of N.J. The Chautauqua that has been in session at the Metropolitan Baptist church during the week has been carried on with great success. Miss Edith Lamb, of Denver, Col., a student of Western University, died at her home in Colorado, a few days ago. It is requested that a notice be sent to all the colored newspapers for the purpose of finding her two brothers, James and Lewis Lamb, who are thought to be in Springfield, Ill. Miss Lively Davis, of the Eighth street Christian church, is on the sick list. A Japanese party will be given by a number of young ladies Tuesday evening, July 30th, at the residence of Miss Butler, between 9th and 9th, on Freeman avenue. Edward Henderson, of the First Baptist church, is still on the sick list I only at the A M. E. church is carried on with great success. The Glee club of Summer High school will give a recital at Argentine. Friday evening, August 2, at the Methodist church. Mr. Nick Chiles was a visitor in our city during the past week. He visited the Chautauqua and also several friends in the city. Williamson House... Rooms and Board-first class accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. J. W. Voohie's I also carry a fine line of GROCERIEI and MEATS Give me a share of your trade. State Avenue Kansas City. Home one 633 West. Bath 15 Cents Drying a Specialty The Prohres Bsrber hopl and Shining Purlor Halrutt Inc. Share 100 Massage a Specialty SCOTT & SWENDELL, Props. Independence KANSAS AVE. CITY, I MO Moders. Convenient Centrally Located The Albany Hotel SANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Sp. arrangements 1Q1 1S. Home Phone No. 16 EXCLUSION SPRINGS MO OTTAWA. KANS Last Sunday was very inclement, which hindered the services at nearly all the churches as it rained so hard people were prevented from attending. The farmers, however, were greatly benefitted. Mrs. Sarah Clayborne took and denly ill Saturday, July 27th. She is compelled to remain indoors at this writing but we hope for her speedy recovery. Rev. J. I. Washington and father dined at the residence of Perry Jackson and wife last Sunday. Everyone is looking forward to a glorious meeting of the Neopho District Association that will convene at the Third Baptist church, beginning August 12th. All delegates and visitors are most cordially welcome and no pains will be spared to make this an ideal association. Don't fail to visit the Gem Social Parlor. The management delights to serve all the patrons with courtesy. Quench your thirst with cold refreshing soft drinks, cream and other delicacies. Lunches are also served. The farmers are busily engaged harvesting their crops. Last Sunday was special rally day at the Third Baptist church. The first year's anniversary of the present pastorate was also observed. Rev. W. A. Elliott, of the 1st Baptist church (white), preached at 3 p.m.; Rev. B. F. Pugh, of the Lutheran (white) church, at 5 p.m. Despite the dreaviness of the weather good crowds attended and the offering was also splendid. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LFAQ'E BANQUET The official banquet to be tendered the officers and members of the National Negro Business League, on Friday evening, August 10, in the Topeka Auditorium, will positively be the finest and most elaborate social event ever given in the West. The toasts will each be a treat worth the cost of the ticket. The ticket entitles the holder to the Grand Ball and Reception, to be held after the Banquet. Two hundred tickets will be for sale. Orders for the name should be sent with the cash at once—price per plate $1.50—to Ira D. Gur. First V. Press. Natl Negro Business League, 311 W. 14th street, Topeka, Kana. WLIR. KANSAS. NEWS Jim to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hall, between 12 and 1 clock a.m. on the 17th a fine baby two. Mr. James Stewart and Mr. Brazil Winter has formed a partnership and will run a grocery store in Mr. h. D. Anderson's old building on west Main. We hope to see all rally to help them, and they will subscribe for the Plains- U. D. Davidson Company ```markdown ``` Wholesale and retail human hair dealers. Wigs $15 per dozen or $375 each and up; switches $4 per dozen or 75c and up; kinky hair, wavy hair, straight hair, dark brown and jet black colors. Money must accompany all mail ordors. 1492 Calhoun Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Frances Harris has just opened up a soda fountain and milk shake, no cold, day and night. Mrs. Mitte Care and Mr. Linest Bluns returned on the 20th frost Salina, Kan., where they went as delegates to the Grand Lodge of the Old Fellows and Household of Ruth Hoy report a good time and the next meeting will be at Kansas City in 1905. Mrs. L. J. Davis, who was also a delegate with them and winner of first prize for the way in which she represented her lodge, stopped off at Lawrence to meet the K. P. and Lodge on the 21st and 26th. Rev Barkley, the A. M. F. pastor in charge here, had his wife and two children, who live at Gurnard to come down on the 60th and spend a few days with. Mr G. L. Barker, of Mumford, and Mrs Belle Adam of Men were united in marriage on the 20th Rev Barkley, the A. M. F. pastor, officiated. The ceremony taking place at Mr J B Davies Reception at night at J. 9 Davies. Bible, 28 years old and the groom, 30. Hen N. M. Hall, of Worcester, preached all day on the 25th at St. John Church on his way to the Southwestern Baptist Association at Dutting on the 25th to the 25th. The St. John Church sent as delegate to the Association, A. Johnson, R. D Anderson and L. A Moore. J. R. Davies left on the 22d to attend the K. of G. Grand Lodge at Lawrence, on the 23d to the 20th. R. D Anderson left Wen on the 22d for L. Scott. Mr. John Baldhar was taken very sick on the 29th, but is better at this writing. WINFIELD. KANSAS Mr. Lester, of Independence, has come up from Guthrie Sunday eve and will remain in Winfield for the present to work on the new sausage plant that is being put up in our city. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at times for the b. of 17 in the state of Kansas, left Worley to attend the Gran Mange, which convenes at Lawrence the 22d. Rey B. A. Smith, of the Second Trapist Church parished at Wellington last Sunday by Rey N. Bandy, it being his university at Salem. He requires a grand time. Work on the sausage will begin Tuesday and the retired men have begun to arrive to get work. Rev. & Banks who will represent Parke of Winfield No. 20 left Monday for Lawrence for the grand setting Lawrence Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Michele Brown, but a little misunder- standing with one of his brothers. Last loved by and started to have home he walked a short tree miles of what was city when a former bank him home and kept him over night and started now back home. Investment was very high in the family as they were stuck on him being drawn on the Walnut River. Will also come from Godleyville nature to work on the Seaside YALE. KANSAS There was a lonely barbecue on Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30. The cousin of Mrs Mume Vailough is spending a few weeks in this city. Quite a number of men are able on account of the closing down for luck at powder at No 11 Western mine. Quite a number went to Curranville sunday. Mr T. I. Jackson has gone to the grand lodge in of P., also Mrs Alice Halloway. Mr Hudson and J. W. White John Vailough and Saw Galloway have been visiting Pittsbury. Mr and Mrs Walter Wells are going to move to the south part of town this week. Two white men were killed at the dance at McGinnick last Sunday Mr. Bin Johnson went to Pittsburg on business We do First-class We had our basket meeting in the city park last Sunday. Rev. Sheppard of Paola preached in the morning. Rev. Holmes of Olathe preached in the afternoon. and Rev. Johnson of lola preached the night sermon. At dinner time the ladies set a nice table before the people There were people from La Cygne, Paola, Lumnette, Fulton, Kansas City and Mound City. Mr. John Brown and Mr. Wm. Smith are up and around once more. Mr. Birdie Fitness is now visiting in Kansas City. REDEEMS ALL BAD MONEY. New York Church Member Keeps discussions at Par. "We have a member of this congregation," said an usher in a Lexington avenue church, according to the New York Press, "who contributes to us support in an unusual way. He pays his pew rent all right, but he has a rooted objection to dropping a coin in the collection plate. No matter whether the contribution is for church expenses or for foreign missions, this man dunks the plate when it passes his pew. He says he abhors 'giving alms before men. But he raisons all the bad money that others drop into the plate as a way of getting even with his conduct." "When the collection is counted all the bad coin is picked out and given to the treasurer of the church. Some Sundays there is a good deal of it. It seems to though men and women who have an allusion dimen and quarters, mutilated coins of all denominations and money that was never made in the mint feel justified in dropping it into the collection box. When the treasurer gets a handful of this money he calls the old man from the vestry after the Wednesday evening graver meeting and gets good money for it. The old man puts the bad coin in a pocket and takes it home." Keap Berana. When you come to think of it, most of us go have a hard time keeping ourselves in order. Temper, nerves, selfishness, and longings, ambitions and desires, all insisting to have a hounding and down step wisdom and orders control. Of course there are the most headed, intellectual people to whom self-sacrifice means nothing, and little they know of the fight of the other passionate half. Ill health and disgrace are the fruits of the battle. Keep serious, say "I shall control myself and be a cheerful philosopher" and all will go well—New York Post. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" (Nine genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Park 153 E. KENZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. ARE YOU GOING TO VISIT CHICAGO THFN. 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Stockton visited her sister, Mrs. Sam Robinson, in Falls City, last week. Mr. Giro. Thomas has returned to Kansas City. * Mrs. Jessie Green and Mr. John Rendy and a number of Horton friends attended the carnival in Illawatha, Wednesday. Rev. D. S. Chopp has been suffering with a felon on his finger, but is much better now. LILLIAN RUSSELL the beautiful actress, actress J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Tom W. Hine enter tained a solist number of guests at pro- gressive whist in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Perry. Those having the largest score received prizes. He must prize was won by Mrs. Lvars, two china plates, second Mr. Orr Jayborn; third Miss Grace Baker; fourth prize, Mr. Bud Huff. Those present were: Miss Ger- don, Rowley, Parks, Pia Harris, Ray, Pearl Harkley, Bessie Evans, Glovser, and Mandi Jones, Measlams Laxton, bon- dedy, Hall, Thompson, Jones, Wilson, S. W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Landen, Mr. and Mrs. P. Huntz, Mr. and Mrs. Huck- ley, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Simpson Miss B. Hall, Misses Clifford Bell, Lank Hill Bert, Ora Jayborn, Bud Huff, Lon Anderson, Andrew Waters, Albert Covington, Chas Prince Joan Whitted Frank Bynn Janes Johnson and Mr. Fleming. --- HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Mrs H. I. Luzert, president of the W. H. and F. Mission Convention of the Southwestern District, was in our city Tuesday and delivered an able address on missions to the Indian Circle of the Second Baptist church, making it very plain to all, that they might undestand the work of the district. We regret that there were not more of our dear women present to hear hot to marks, for they would have been ben- ested and the membership of the circle increased tenfold, for after hearing her remarks our souls were made happy and the Spirit was manifested. We are indebted pleased to mention Mrs. R. B. PETKERSON, Miss Mae North and Miss N. M. CROW, who were visitors and made encouraging remarks for us. After the circle closed Sister Amanda Williams, one of the faithful members of Iydian circle, agreeably surprised all the members by saying a dainty two- course luncheon. We then adjourned all the members declaring themselves willing to have Sister Fraser return every week. May God bless Sister Williams in every effort and abide with her and her household. MRS. P. MQUARY, President MRS. E. E. MORRIS, Con. Sec. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS A very delightful surprise birthday party was planned and successfully carried out when about sixteen young people gathered at the home of Miss Crystal Thomas, four miles north of town. The afternoon was spent in playing games, music and social conversation, after which Mrs W. A Thomas, mother of Miss Tervetal, assisted by her daughter Mr. Mrs. Mel Arnoll of Kansas City, Mo. served a good old fashioned dinner with refreshments. Some valuable presents were received. All but four then various homes feeling that they had been royally entertained. Those present were: Misses Gladys Snyersson, Hazel Holmes, Bessie and Alberna Harrison, Stella Mills, Nettie Brown, Father Davis, Grace Gothard and Clara Saunders, Messrs. Oscar and Edgar Holmes, Lawrence Blinton, Clyde and Dalbert Harrison and Alphon go Thomas. The party was given by Misses Norma and Autumna Thomas. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. Many visitors are expected in St. Joe during the Negro Tri State Fair. August 49 Mina Nettie Allen is in Kansas City visiting her aunt, Mrs. Frank Peck. Miss Ines Turner of Chicago, Ill. is visiting Mrs. Preston Taylor. Miss Beatrix L. Hughes, who has been very ill, is much improved. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. 'Per Lee Cron, Defendant. To' Per Lee Cron: You are hereby notified that the depositions of suedry witnesses to be used as evidence on the part of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be taken at the office of Frank N. Gilberts, a notary public, at Number 35 Court street. Binghampton, New York, on the eleventh day of July, 1907, between the hours of 8 o'clock a.m. and 6 o'clock p.m., and that the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day between the same hours until completed. BERTHA GOON, Plaint E. F. J. LYNCH Att'y. First published June 14th, 1907. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C A large sampling of patent and description are obtained certain for registration free whether at invention is probable or probable of a graphic them partially confidential. HAWBDOOD for securing patent post from, London patent for securing patent. Firmals taken abroad by Mutin A is receive ed in the For Ladies Ills 1-22 Mr Henry Hill returns to his home in the Minneapolis. Miss Billion Dale of Mollison Kase, and Miss Elizabeth Tay of Kansas City, will be the guests of Miss Leatria Hughes during the Fair. Many invitations have been issued by the Shimmers of St. Joseph in a ball August 5th, in honor of all visiting Shimmers. Miss Ithel Stewart of De Winters In, returned home Wednesday, after a pleasant stay in our city. Miss Newton Hucklin went to Kansas City last week in the interests of the Tri-State Fair. Miss Boulah Dale of Kansas City, will be the guest of Miss Olive Dayton during Lan week. Miss Logan of Oriental will visit Mrs. 1. 4. Montgomery during the Fair. Mr Chas Washington of Kansas City is expected in St. Joseph this week. Miss Olivia Haynes will be the guest of Miss Kaina Lee during the Fair. Miss Paniez Phelps, who has been ill, is much improved. FROM CALIFORNIA. The trip across Arizona was made during the night and my right of this thee the farmed state was limited Arizona, the dry air state, is said to be the most healthy state in the whole Union. One thing is certain, it has more in healthy people than any of its sister states. It is full of consumptives, or hunger, they are called, who have journeyed from the North, South, East and West, in the almost your hope of a new lease on life like all other people, they desire to leave this world with the knowledge that they have, for a time, cheated Death. When I awoke the morning of the third day, I was in sunny California—the sunniest port, too, for it was just entraining the great California desert. We traveled all day across this desert, through sand and sage brush and sunshine. The rapid motion of the train created a strong draft which kept the car cool. There are millions of acres of land in this desert, nearly all of it susceptible of irrigation, but there is no water. At long intervals the Santa Fe has the invitable and the necessary water tank, fed by an artesian well. These wells are source and are as valuable as gold mines. Great tenn plants of truly tropical growth are in evidence at every station and offer a hint promise of the good things to come. Long before I crossed the desert I was disappointed with California and had it not been for these tenn I would surely have regretted my trip. The city of San PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kerns. C. H MARTIN, ANNIF M. MARTIN, W. H. BOARDMAN, and MRN. BOARDMAN, Wife of W. H. Braulman. The above named defendants will hereby take notice that they have been sent in the above entitled court in the above action, by the aforesaid plaintiff, and must answer the plaintiff petition, filed in the above entitled action, on or before the 6th day of September, A. D. 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against them as prayed for therein, for the sum of 420,000, with interest thereon from the 27th day of October, A. D. 1906, at the rate of right per cent. per annum, and for costs of suits; and also for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage upon the following described real estate, situated in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas, to wit: Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9) on Irving Street, in Anburndale Addition to the City of Topeka, and ordering that the said real estate be sold according to law to pay said judgment and forever harring and foreclosing any right, title, interest, estate or equity of redemption they or either of them may have or claim to have in said premises. R. L. THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court. By JENNIE C. KASEN, Deputy. (beal) First published July 26, 1905. Great suffering is the lot of all women, who neglect the health of their womanly organs. No reason to do so, any more than to neglect a sore throat, colic, or any other disease, that the right kind of medicine will cure. Take Wine of Cardui for all your womanly ills. 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JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E. 12th Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mabelle Greene visited friends at Oswego, Sunday. Mrs. Rose Coleman has been enlisted with the sick. Mrs. Bogan and daughters, Roma and Flanche, of Fleming, passed through the city sunday after a few weeks' visit at Kelso. Mr. and Mrs. A. Thompson, of Oswego; Miss Ridder, of Vinita; Dr. Basket, of Parsons, formerly of Huntchinson, Kansa, drove down from Oswego, Sunday, and were the guests of Henry Edmunds and family. Mr. T. H. Finley, of Vinita, visited relatives and friends Sunday. Mr. Ellison Mingo, of Pennsylvania, who is now visiting his sister at Vinita, Mrs. Humes, came to Chetopa, Monday, to visit his old friends and make new ones. Geraldine, the little girl of Mr. and Mrs. James Hudson, is slowly improving. Mrs. H. L. Edmunds, who has been very ill for the part month, is improving rapidly. Mrs. J. Kinley is visiting her daughter at Dunlap, Kans. Mr. P. H. Bunkett left Sunday for Salina to attend grand lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Green visited Chetopa friends last week. Lev. Clarudek, is angry these warm days, receiving good results. CHICKASHA, I. T Last Saturday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Childress was filled with a vast throng of the elite citizens in honor of Prof W R. Fullight, who is a guest of Rev. Jerome E. W. Williams, M. D. Among those present were, Rev. Kailess and wife, Dr Jordan and wife, Dr. and Mrs Jerome E. W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Hawkins, Doctor Pryant, Prof. and Mrs Oscar Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Prattler, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Childress, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Pitman, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby, Missa L. Layd, J. Craven, E. Childress, Pearl Childress, M. Childress, H. Stephenson, Olivia Cravens, Sophia Hawkins, Meursa Johnson, Thompson, Prather, Martin, etc. The repeat consisted of ice cream and cake, lemonade, cardies and fruits. Vocal solos, duets, quartettes and instrumental music was the feature of the hour. I have the honor to inform the public through your spiry columns, that Prof. W. R. Bulbright, the matchmaker orator of Springfield, Mo., delivered a choice lecture before a choir audience at the St Paul A. M. K. Church, Sunday evening, on Palacial Sirs and Social Devils. It is cluck full of wit, logic and instruction; and for an hour and twenty minutes this wonderful talking machine held his listeners spell bound. There who heard him, pronounced him the most magnetic crater who has ever appeared in our city. His lecture was an oratorial gem. Respectfully, J. E. W. WILLIAMS, M. D. REV. HAWKINS. PROF. O. ENKENKER. ```markdown ``` MRS. IDA A. WALKER, St. Board of Managers Tri State the Most Beautiful and Accor Furniiced Room 510 Up. Meal 50 Cent Up. The Mt. Clemens Hote WALKER, St. Joseph, Mo., Managers Tri State Fair. Mrs. W Beautiful and Accomplished Women Home 500 Up. American and Up. Telephone No. Clemens Hotel and Miner Bath MRS. IDA A. 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F. r information national headquarters. 1 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas Payment of Claims. Pearl McNeal, Secretary G W Hamilton & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. and Embalmers. Tepke, Kansas. PUBLIC NOTICE All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate situate in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Matilda Jones, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expense of administration, to wit. Lot 369 Western avenue, North Topeka, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topeka, said county, on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1907, at which time and place you can make known any objection you may have to the granting of such order. Dated June 20.n. 1907. G. W. WAIRON. Adm. mistrator of said estate. First published June 21st, 1907. Welcome Negro Business League! Topeka Meet Heartily Welcome the Coming Meeting. The National Negro Business League, of which Fischer T. Washington is president, will hold its eighth annual session in Topeka, Kansas, this year, the dates having been fixed for August 14, 15 and 16. It is the first time in the history of the organization that it has seen it to hold a session so far west as Kansas. This League, as it generally known, is composed of many of the best, most influential and industrious men and women of the race, and we may say that in a large measure represents the wealth, business acumen and intelligence of the race. And when we say intelligence we do not mean to connue the terms to literary attenuates, but we mean that class of men and women who do things who accomplish something for themselves and are a living and practical example to the commercial and business world, that could be well implated. Men and women of every livelihood are represented in this great concourse of history that is seen to invade. If the time, the broad and inviting plan of historic Kappa. Largely the majority of those attending will come from the North, East and South; some as delegates, and many as friends of the League who will make the trip to see the West as a matter of curiosity and personal pleasure. The attendance will be large, we dare say, the largest in the history of the League in point of delegates enrolled. What will the West do? To what extent will we contribute to this splendid galaxy of the commercial and business world? Is it not the most opportune moment to place ourselves favorably before those of the more distant parts who are soon to become our guests? it will be a splendid opportunity for the North, South, East and West to touch the cord of common brotherhood and for three days drink from the same fountain in that will be filled with the lessons of economy, thrift and industry. There has never been a time in the history of this Republic when there was a greater necessity for a common understanding—an understanding as to the best methods of making a life worth living. Of making a life not only admirable to ourselves or one's own country but to the world. The program for this session will be ripe with used thoughts, thoughts which when once dropped will take root and send forth a hundred fold. The benefits to be derived from this meeting, especially to the West, is incalculable. The opportunity will rest, unless we begin to look, he seen until it is past. To the end, therefore, that we in the West, especially, may be able to group and hold all the benefits that are to be derived from the meeting it is urged that in each community (city and country alike) Leagues—Business Man Leagues—be organized and delegates be elected at once to attend this meeting and all business men and women put forth every possible method to be in attendance and hear the program. The committee on transportation is assured of a rate of not over one and one third fare for the round trip for the benefit of those who may travel themselves of the opportunity. Topeka most heartily extends to her wormest and best right hand. The necessary committees have been appointed and simple accommodations for all will be provided. A most hearty reception will be extended. Further information will be given by addressing Ira O. Guy, first vice president National Negro Business League, at 321 West 14th street, Topeka, Kansas. JAS. H. GUY, Chm. JEV. C. G. FISHEA REV. J. K. EDWARB. J. H. H. TAYLOR. PROF. F. ROUNDSPH. PRESCRIPTIONS... Lee's Drug Store, 921 Kansas Ave. Little Miss Algernon Pryor en mer bane Miss Genevra Maby left Tuesday for Nashville, Tenn., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Turner Reynolds is in St. Joseph, Mo., and Atchison, Kana., visiting friends and relatives. Kimery R. Smith has covered sufficiently to take up his duties as patrolman. R. W. Workcuff and wife entertained at six o'clock dinner Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Lensie Phillips and Dr. T. H. Slater, of Atlanta, Ga. S. G. Prentice has recovered from this recent illness and again on the Overland Limited. John A. Hardy and wife entertained at luncheon Tuesday, Mrs. Lensie Phillips and Dr. Thomas H. Slater. Miss Bernice Fuller, St. Louis, Mo., is an Omaha visitor. R. J. Stokes, of Chicago, spent Sunday in the city. W. D. Taylor and wife, of 2417 Miami, will enjoy a visit from their mother, Mrs. J. Eames, of Topeka, who will be accompanied by Mrs. John Pace, also of Topeka. Mrs. Thomas Adams left Saturday for a two weeks visit at St. Joseph, Kansas City and Hanbal. C. A. Kennedy left Saturday for Atlanta, Ga. to visit his mother. Monday evening there was a very beautiful garden party at the pretty home of Randolph W. Workcuff and wife, complimentary to Mrs. Celestine Octavia Phillips and Dr. Thomas P Slater of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. William E. Elligan of Chicago and Mrs. Jennie Merriam of Louisville, KY Miss Anser Williams, of 242.1 Kirkine street, will visit friends in St. Joseph next week. Miss Annu Goff will accompany her. Little Miss Amelia Singleton entertained Tuesday evening for little Koeasa Tolea, of Detroit, Mich. tertained for Miss Toles on Sunday, followed by a trollly ride to Fort Crook. A pretty home wedding was that of Mrs. Celestine Octavia Phillips and Dr. Thomas Heath Slater, of Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday, July 31, at high noon. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride, witnessed the ceremony. Dr. Slater and wife, after an Eastern wedding trip, will go to Atlanta, Ga., to reside. Mrs. Ellaworth W. Pryor leaves Monday, August 5th, for Colorado Springs, Colo., to be gone indefinitely for the benefit of her health. She will be accompanied by her little daughter, Algernon. Mrs. Will Eligan, after a month's visit with her husband's parents, Daniel Eligan and wife, will leave Saturday for her home in Chicago. FLLSWORTH, KANSAS The Smoky Hill river baptist trad association which was to have met August 5, 1907 at Nocontus Kansas, has been postponed to August 20, on account of rain and harvest. The work on the new church was delayed so that the building would not be ready. Little Note the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis N. James, has been quite such with choirs, entertainment, but so better. Miss Vingie Knoe met with a sad patient by falling and stinking her chin on a rock, which did quote a wish. She is able to be about. Miss Mrs Smith and daughter on function date spent a week in life worth visiting her sister, Mrs Reuben Bell. Rs. Raleat Gov praached here Sunday. Mrs. B. White of Matone was in Ellsworth a few days in labell of the knights and ladies of the Orient, a Negro man once or her, which is progressing rapidly. She did not do as well as she should according to the Negro population of Ellsworth. Mr. Jangene Smith and family left for a few weeks' visit in Texas, their for Drug business in Topeka, filled 17,893 Prescriptions, every single one of which has given the very best satisfaction to both the patient and the physician who wrote it? Why does your doctor tell you to take this Prescription to LEE'S, 921 Kansas Avenue? Why do so many druggists send to LEE'S for the Drugs with which to fill your Prescription? than any other druggist in the city, and that the druggist who refused to sell you a glass of ice cream soda the other day charges you more for your medicines than Mr. Lee? And did you ever hear of any one being refused anything in Lee's store because of his color? Leally, now, do these ideas ever present themselves to you? Why don't you try Lee's Drug Store just once and see if you are not as well pleased as you are with the store that considers you unfit to drink a glass of soda at the counter or soda tables? Come to our store Sunday evening to Wilson's Orchestra Concert, and see what Lee's Store is like, won't you? WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the DEPARTMENTS--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Mansion Leading and Best Industrial School of the west SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. Phones: Office Bell West 1428. Residence Bell West 15 courses Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Iain Sewing, Cooking, Lawstering, Farming and Gardening. 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Hunter; and that he must appear, plead or answer on or before the 26th day of July, 1907, or the petition filed in the above said suit will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of the same Attorney for Pmh ANNA B HUNTER. First published June 7th, '07. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bertha Coon, Plaintiff, vs No. 24,428. Per Lee Coon, Defendant. The above-named defendant will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, by the plaintiff herein, upon the grounds of drunkenness and extreme cruelty, and that unless he answer the said petition on or before the 8th day of July, 1907, judgment will be rendered as prayed for in said petition granting the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the said defendant. BERTMA COOV. (SEAL) Plaintiff Attack: R. J. TUCKER