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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NORTHWEST KANSAS IS PROSPERING VOLUME IX. We have had the pleasure of making a visit to Northwest Kansas, Frankfort, Centralia and Seneca. This is a prosperous section of the country and everybody is doing fine. Our first stop was at Frankfort. We arrived there Thursday evening and met first Mr. B L McKarland, who conduct a barbershop, soda water and cigar stand. He has been conducting business in that town for several years and stands high with the people. He was a winower up to several weeks ago, when he married Mrs A H Moore, an industrious widow of Atchison. He is the father of eight children, and his wife takes great care in looking after her step children. Mr McKarland owns some good property in town, six room house and two and a half acres of land valued at $2,000. The white people seem to be very friendly and the colored people enjoy all the rights and privileges of other citizens. The only serious objection we have to offer is that the colored people years ago were with out a leader; had there been someone to teach them to buy more land while it was cheap and to hold it, there would be more wealthy colored people in that community. We telephoned Jones Rice of our presence in the city and he sent his daughter, Miss Lulu May, who is a student at Western University and who is highly cultured and has all the business qualities that go to make a man or woman successful in life. She is the third daughter of the family. We drove out to his farm, which is 35 miles southeast of Frankfort. Mr Rice owns 20 acres, well school with cattle and horses, and acres of corn, wheat, oats and other cereals, which he has raised this year. He has a large house, with eight rooms nicely papered and furnished, also in children. He came to Frankfort 20 years ago with no money, but with plenty of push and energy. He was the first colored man to settle in that town, and for a time the white people acted as if they were afraid of him, and would not give him any work. He finally secured a job seven miles from town with an Englishman. It was not long before he made good headway. He has been married 37 years and his in dustrious, loving wife has been a valuable helpmate and instrumental in bringing about his success. He is trustee of the district school which is attended by both colored and white. He is also Worshipful Master of Far West lodge, No. 22, A. F. and A. M. Mrs Rice and the girls devote most of their time to the poultry business. They have drove after droves of fowls, and are such cessful in raising a number for market, which bring them a good sum. Mr Walter Rice, their son, has a farm of 120 acres and is also making money. It is a treat for one to visit the Rice farm and home and meet his courteous family, and gaze over the broad acres of land, as well as the hundreds of heads of hogs, horses and buns of wheat, corn and oats. The citizens of Frankfort gave a festival a few days ago and the Rices took first premium on wheat, corn and spelta. This contest was open to everyone, irrespective of color. We only wish that we had 20,000 farmers like Mr. Rice in Kansas. We met Mrs. P J Taylor, one of Frankfort's highly respected citizens. She and her husband have lived in this vicinity for 22 years. She is an upright Christian and an industrious lady. She took first premium on a velvet painting of wild rose in full bloom. The beauty of this contest was that both white and black participated. We met Mr. Harlwick and wife who had just opened up a restaurant and ice cream parlor. This lovely resort is headquarters for the colored people in that section of the The Negroes are Making Commendable Strides. country. He is a Kentuckian by birth and a pioneer in the restaurant business, being the first man to conduct such business in Frankfort. He owns good property and is also engaged in truck gardening. Q.C. Lillott, an industrious young man from St. Louis will be connected in business with him this fall and winter. We met Sam Russell and sons who own good property and are first class brick masons. We also met D A Brodbeck, who conducts a shoe store and repair shop. He is one of the leading white Republican politicians and business man of the county, a gentleman who believes in giving colored men a fair chance. We also met the post master, who is well qualified for the position. Mrs Susie Irving, a widow, who is making a success at dressmaking in that vicinity. She also feeds and sells a number of hogs each year, from which she realizes a net sum Lewis Cloud lives three miles south of town, where he owns an improved farm and hogs and cattle He also owns 400 acres in Western Kansas. J W Fowler, stone and brick mason, owns good property and is doing well. We met Rev. L. F. Bryan, pastor of C. M. E church, who is doing well He has succeeded in building a new church and has paid for it Frankfort is the home of Miss Evelyn Hickman, who is one of the most cultured young ladies in the state. She is employed as stenographer Baptist Foreign Mission board Louisville, Ky., and at present is at home visiting her mother, brother and friends. Mrs. Moran of Popeka is also visiting her parents at her old home. Though Frankfort has only fifteen colored families, there are two churches. They hold services once a month. The Baptist church is without a pastor, the members being so disgusted with the last one they have about given up hope of calling another. Rev. Magett had better not put in his appearance about that city. All the colored people of the town own their homes. We shall visit this territory twice each year from now on. SINFC A. We arrived at Seneca Saturday morning over land from Centralia. There we met our old, time honored friend, Ben Tillery, who is not only a leading citizen, mule and horse buyer of that county, but of the West. His judgment has no equal and cannot be surpassed by any in the same business. He purchases thousands of dollars worth of horses and mules every year. In fact, he will buy anything on four legs which he thinks will profit him a dollar. He was born in Plattsburg Missouri, Christmas Day 1859. He has been married 27 years, has two boys and a girl, Joseph, Elvart and Florence. This is one of the happiest families we ever visited in our life. Not only Mr. Tillery and his wife are proud of their children, but all of Seneca is equally as proud of them The boys are 21 and 23 years old. One clerks in the lumber offices and the other has charge of the opera house. They are both perfect gentlemen, having no rough or cruile ways, and do not associate with any of that class. This town has no colored churches or colored ministers, and the colored people are members of the white churches and Sunday schools, and are no reason why there should be any separate churches. These young men are among the leading workers of the Sabbath school. They are members of the Congregational church, speak German friendly and are far Latin scholars. They are graduates of the High school of that county and it is TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1907. said there is no better in the state Mr. Tillervoy is fine prover, and in where he keeps his sock. His wife is a lady of high culture, and her whole time is occupied in making home pleasant for her husband and children. She is a tin housekeeper and enttafter. Miss Florence, her daughter, is an accomplished young lady and is devoting her time to music. She will finish school in a short time and will take up special studies at some college. Seneca has a population of 1,000 and is a near lt l l. town with clean M. streets and alleys. The citizens respect the rights of every body irrespective of color or condition, if they are found worthy. We met a few white citizens who subscribed for our paper. J. M Taylor register of deaths has lived in the county 44 years and is serving his first term. E. S. Ranall, county clerk, is Last week was a great week in Louisville for the Negro Knights of Pythias of N. A, S A., E., A., A. and A. Early Sunday morning the great concord of Pythians began to arrive. Aspecial train from St Louis, Mo bringing in 900 Pythians and Calanthians alone. Later, special trains arrived from West Virginia, Ohio Pennsylvania, Florida New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mississippi, New York, Arkansas, Alabama, Rhode Island, Georgia, Illinois and Nebraska. By Wednes day morning 1800 ptm of Knights were in camp at Camp Smith. One of the very noticeable features at Camp Smith with the absence of noise, profanity, cigarettes, smoking and other forms of vulgarity The Pythian parade on Thursday composed of 18 companies, 4 regiments of plumed Knights, three companies of brigades, six military bands and 112 carriages of Supreme officers and representatives who the greatest public feature of the mission One of the greatest features of the inside workings of the session was the capture and reception of a delegation of Knights from several of the grand lodges from the Eastern and Western Henspheres, which is considered the beginning of the union of all colored Knights of Pythias in the world. Upon the invitation of the Supreme Chance lor, S W Starks, the Honor Booker T. Washington, the acknowl edged leader of the race, attend and addressed the Pythians and citizens. The Suprai Chancellor appointed the following committee to accord him a reception upon his arrival in the city. L W Stitcholl Texas; R C Simmona, N. Y. C A Nevils, Pennsylvania; Rev E B B Topp, Mia, Major General R. K Jackson, Illinois; W W Plumb Kansas, Dr. Horace Conrad, Oklahoma. Dr. Washington was met by the reception committee, a mounted staff from Major Gen'l Jackson's department, the supreme officers and the Charleston, W. Va. band of 40 pieces, who escorted him to the white City "a place known only to white people in the past. But so orderly, so well behaved were the 1500 Pythians there assembled that the management readily consented to throw down the color line and admit them. Dr Washington paid a glowing tribute to supreme Chancellor Stark and the order of Knights of Pythias for the work they are doing along the line or solving the individual a serving his first term. He was born in this county 15 years ago. John Stovall is one of the leading lawyers of the town and is owning a lucrative practice. John Campbell, who has lived in the county a quarter of a century, is serving his first term as probate judge The most queenly of elective office holders is Miss Lulu Living, clerk of the district court, who is now serving her second term, and can have the office as long as she desires it. Both Republicans and Democrats join in to make her election a success. She is courteous, polite and highly cultured and is a woman who excises good judgment. She is sme what different from the average woman, who is given to gossiping, but is of the loving kind, and possesses a charitable disposition. She spends her time doing things that are a benefit to all. We also met County Attorney Milton Poland, who is highly educated and understands his business. Continued on Page 1. Another Victory for Cupid Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 16 - Miss Marietta Minor, one of the most intelligent and popular ladies of Kansas City, a graduate of Summer High School '07 and Feon as H Dickson of St. Louis, Ms. a graduate of Purkegee Institute '01, will be united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride 315 Nebraska avenue Wednesday, Sept. 25th William W. Plumb Tells of the Great Gathering of "Brave Men." problem that confronts the Negro race He was pleased with the way he and once behaved, and said "This deportment on a public occasion such as this is within itself the highest evidence of progress I have such confidence in your supreme Grand Chancellor and those who joined him in extending the invitation to be with you in this great meeting that although I was well mortgaged with engagements, I have put those interests aside for the moment, and am here. I have faith in what your organization is trying to do. I congratulate you upon what you have done, and I bid you God speed in your efforts in the future, all of which I hope are constantly to be directed toward the betterment of your fellow man One of the main points emphasized by Dr. Washington was that the Negro could be educated and had been, as was proved by actual tests. He said that among all the leading universities of the country one could find the brightest scholars members of the colored race, and even at Oxford, in England, Negroes are being educated During the past forty years, he said, the Negro had convinced the world that he could be educated in literature, science, mathematics, agriculture, mechanics, household arts and professions "I believe that our people should take advantage of every opportunity no matter wherever presented, North or South, to show to the world the progress that we, as a race are making. No battle was ever won by an army standing still or walking in the tents. Raial battles are to be won by marching for ard, not by holding back. "There used to be a question as to whether the Neeru could be educated—that is, in the ordinary words in which we understand education, there is no longer any such question in the minds of any people whose opinions are worth considering. There is a question yet remaining, and one that is constantly being debated, as to what extent the Negr as a race is using and is capable of using education so as to increase his productive ability and in distributing the products of the earth among the world. Education may be valuable or worthless. Gold may be valuable or worthless. Gold touching the markets of the world is valuable, a bushel of gold dollars lying in a boat in mid-ocean, lying at the foot of a hungry man, worthless. Gold has got to touch something to import real value to it. Education has got to touch something in the same way; has got to open something into life to be of value." NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION It has been a pleasure to the Reg. master and Mrs. Vernon to see their Western friends and to observe the strong showing made by the Baptists of the Western states and ter- tories during the entire session of the National Baptist Convention. John Fowler Brown, of near El Reno was in the city last week visiting his brother and family. Miss Anna Baldwin, of Agusta is in the city. Pretiding Elder Brooks held his last Quarterly meeting with Rev. Reeves, preparatory to meet the annual Conference at Parsons. The people of this place and Wellington have done excellent, and hope to have their pastor returned Rev. B. A. Smith, of the Second Baptist church will give a grand rally on the fifth Sunday. A. B. Smith and wife have added three rooms to their lovely home and Henry Franklin has also added four rooms to his home. J. W. Jackson, one of Winfield's best young men has purchased a five room house and moved it onto his lots. Jack believes in getting the cage before capturing the bird. Jerry Taylor and wife, of Hutchinson, were the guests of Jesse Banks and wife, who entertained in their honor Thursday. The evening was spent in social conversation After partaking of a two course lunch, all departed for their several homes feeling glad to have been there. Hon. W. T. Vernon Register of the United State Treasury, by invitation adored the National Baptist Convention, and among other things said: "I am sure that it gives me great pleasure to lay aside the duties of my office to visit this most representative body of men, who are giving their lives to the cause of objection and the christianization of our race throughout the world. I have been impressed with the solidity of your leaders—the conservation of your providing officer, and the personelle of the active forces of this great body—the serious minded men of this gathering, who feel the weight of the problems before us—who see the duties that he nearest us, and are working with heart and soul toward the unction of the untoward conditions now the position of our race. I am convinced that by the adoption of right methods we are to find a better day for the American Negro. All of the elements of our national life are moving toward an improved condition. It is inconceivable that in this era of progress right should not triumph, and justice should not finally be done to all the people. The American Republic, the hope of free government throughout the world, has a mission so lofty that its carrying out necessarily involves that "righteousness which exalteth a nation." When men understand that their duties include the granting of rights to their fellow men and that the golden rule in affairs of State, church and home is the only rule which can be subjected to the test of divine scrutiny, then shall we see an era of divine greatness, in harmony with the divine purpose. Governments are strongest which live in the hearts of their subjects. Patriotism is the outgrowth of an intelligent appreciation of the goodness and justice of human government. To educate the Negro to a full app TO NEGRO FARMERS! The Sunflower Agriculturists will Hold an Important Session at Edwardsville. The Sunflower State Agriculturists will meet at Edwardsville, Kaaas Sept. 27-8 Farmers from all sections are kindly urged to be present, is business of interest and importance to the whole agricultural mass will be the chief aim of this meeting I very Negro farmer is urged to become acquainted with this great movement since it is an organization of for and by the whole agricultural element Arrange for a meeting in your community or write, C. A. Groves President, Edwardsville, or Arthur Emery, see, Lake View, for further information. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Miss Julia Collins is in Bartersville, I. T. Mrs. Carry Franklin is back from Guthrie and Oklahoma City. Rev. S. S Bandy preached in Wellington last Sunday. Sterling Simpson went to Hutchinson Friday evening. William Foust and James Nichols made a business trip to NUMBER 38. Registrar W. T. Vernon Addresses This Great Body at Washington. precition of his rights and duties, to insist upon a performance of his duties and to assure him his rights will lead to the nearest possible perfection in national effort, and rapidly bring us forward to a realization of the hopes of the most ranguine dreamer who ever wrought for the liberation of human kind. So then—I repeat, to ask for the rights of a people, to educate them to know and perform their duties is the highest possible service which thus great convention can render the American nation. I am in sympathy with you, and have a feeling stronger than denominational lines. We may not all feel alike on non-essential, but on those essential things which make for a better day for the Negro, all leaders must agree. Worshipping the same God, paying homage to the same Christ alike and preaching the Gospel, working for and with a struggling race, we can but be united and must work together. As are holding official position, I desire you to feel me with you, at all times, and consider me as everybody's Register and with all men who desire the uplift of the race, regardless of denomination or creed. let us be hopeful and the years which unfold will see the accomplishment of our aims and the fruition of the hopes of ten million struggling people." Mr. Vernon has been taking an active interest in the visitors to the National Baptist Convention, and in entertaining many of his acquaintances from Kansas during their stay in the city. Such prominent Kansas Reverends as G. H. McNeil, Bowrin, Dr. E. Arlington Wilson and wife, Dr. Robt. Mitchell of Ky., formerly of Kansas, Dr. Puntay, Rove Toul, Ramey, and others, have all partaken of his hospitality from time to time at breakfast and dinner parties. Newkirk Wednesday. Mrs. Willa Hawkins will leave in a few days for Topeks, to spend the winter with her sister. Lee Ellis and his wife are the proud parents of a fine boy. Miss Laura Brower has returned to her home in Kansas City, where she is superintendent of a large catering and baking establishment. She is the only daughter of Jesse Brower—our most successful farmer—and wife. T. J. Jordan spent Tuesday in the country on business. We were glad to announce he spent most of the Negro youth at this study. Miss Mc Mohon of Louth, returned from after an extended visit here with her relatives. Sunday, Sept. 10, Rays, Brooks and Rays held the last quarterly meeting for the conference year. Misses Lly Hall, Florence Horton and Olive Hall have returned from Winfield, where they attended the association. Miss Bettha Monroe, one of the many bright young ladies of Wellington, has returned from Win eld where she went as a delegate to the association. She is about the youngest Sophomore at the 2. C H. S in a list of 350 pupils. The officers and members of the True Eleven are glad that the malicious writer who sent a statement to an Omaha paper for the purpose of putting two societies at war has failed. Both societies will rent their halls to whoever they choose. The liberal disavowel by the members of the other society is very commendable. We know of a few colored men in Atchison who are going up stream in spite of every muddy current, still we need peace and unity for the benefit of the whole people. Getting angry because others you do not like are succeeding is silly in the extreme. Even if you do feel your "importance" the lack of business enterprises among us is rather unto itself to drive some persons into a solitary band of unity, which these societies have done, knockers to the contrary notwithstanding. Miss Canne Wilson after visiting relatives at Indianapolis for the summer and taking in the state fair, returned home Wednesday highly pleased with her vacation... Rev. Blake pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, announces that they will build a modern structure... Eli Green met with a painful accident the first of the week while working at the sand pit. Both bones in his right leg were broken... The Globe says: "A white woman discharged a white doctor last week for a colored doctor to attend her husband and it created a sensation." We have never heard of any sensation, and cannot believe that Atchison has a ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (EAU DE QUININE) MARSHALL WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Students continue to arrive in great numbers, old and new, and are finding their places to fit in the work of this great prospective year, so big with aggressive efforts. The Concert Band under direction of Prof W. H. Hammond has begun its regular rehearsals and practice. The Choral Society, under Prof Robert Jackson, was reorganized last week for another year's advance in music. Students taking harmony are numerous. The James A. Handy Literary Society reorganized last Friday evening and elected as offi- President. Alphonse Douglas, Miss Prentice M. Austin Plummer; Secretary Miss Ann Vanfondal. Prof G. Archer Gregg. President of Inter Star Literary Society, who will meet in Lawrence next Christmas week, is already getting busurging the old societies and new ones to or move in the various western towns and get to doing literary work at once. The prizes to be offered at Lawrence are worthy of the highest effort of every one. Lawrence is preparing to outdo itself in entertainment and the best session in its history is now the outlook. Let every church and school organize literary societies. Samuel Walker has been appointed night watchman and will henceforth patrol the grounds and buildings, with full police powers. Press Shelton French and other prominent speakers will address the Education al meeting held at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church next Sunday evening. Music will be by our Chorus. Miss Katie Guy, of Sedalia, has returned to the institution to complete her studies in music. She will resume her former place as prima donna and leader of the choral society. Miss Myrtle B. Craig, new teacher in Domestic Science, and Della Clark, millinery and dressmaking, have organized their classes for effective individual and team work the coming year. Mrs. Pannie E. Moton, obe- nitionist from Topkaka begin her work this week with an enthusiastic class of prospective winners for the Inter- state and Commencement contests. Prof W. W Fisher, bookkeeper and fiscal agent, visited Topkaka in business last week. The sam- mere visit of Mrs. P. E. Wassom teacher of science, to Niagara, Buffalo and other interesting centers, has opened up a vast field of valu- ble knowledge to the students in geology. The football boys are planning to put the fastest and strongest team in the field this year than ever before. Look out Lincoln Institute and Sedalia. SALINA. KANS Rev Banks preached an able sermon Sunday, and is making great preparations for the Convention. Odie Brumel is very low with the fever. Mrs. James DePriest entertained a number of her friends last Wednesday evening, in honor of Mrs. Italian Carter, of Lawrence. The evening was spent in games, and an elegant 3 course lunch was served. In the guessing contest Mrs. Carter was awarded the first prize, a beautiful hand painted dish Mrs. A. DePriest was awarded the honourable prize, a little tin horn. Mrs. Lucy Venable and Oscar Green were married September 11 at Abilene. All wish them success. John McGee and wife left here Sunday for the Indian Territory on a visit to their mother, Mrs Swan. Mrs Jane Alexander has been in the city, on her annual tour for the Children's Tent. Mrs, M. L. Jordan give an elegant dinner putty to 12 of her little friends on the 10th, in honor of Mrs Adam Carter of Lawrence. WELLINGTON, KANS. Mrs Calhoon, of Winfield, was a visitor in our city September 14th. Misson Laura and Mayme Work, of Ashton are late for the school year, attending the N. C. H. S. Mrs M. Jordan is on the sick list. Harvey Coney and wife moved this week from Jefferson avenue to Lincoln. Daniel Latcher and wife are old settlers of our city. Mrs Latcher was 75 years last birthday June 11, and before her recent illness was as strong and well as the average person of 50. All the children except one were present, and a good number of grandchildren. Miss Florence Blackwell is visiting her parents in Gatheic, Obla. Frank M. Roberts, district delegate to the annual Conference, will You can make your hair beautiful and improve your personal appearance by using ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC every day. It cures dandruff and stops hair, because it goes to the root of the trouble FREE! A sample bottle of ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (1 applications) for 10 cents to pay postage and packing. ED. PINAUD'S LILAC VEGETAL An exquisite perfume for the hairsticker, aromater and bath. Used by women of fashion in Paris and New York. Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering I am in both body and practice to young Men to serve as a vivid instruction in Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering. Personally seeking to take advanced or elementary courses in one of the subjects will find the opportunity to obtain instruction atPackage Institute, such as few institutions in the country offer. These are a growing demand for young men who desire to be compiling the Architecture Drawing Course to the private houses, and who can do the work required in Technical Engineering or Library work required in Technical Engineering. I am being made to make these courses more helpful than ever before. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal TTSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. ATCHISON. white physician so devoid of professional honor as to take the matter to heart and make such a statement to a reporter.... Misses Zerelda Gordan and Ethel Gross, of St. Joseph, are spending the week with Miss Virginia St. Clair... Miss Stella Roy had 7 o'clock tea the first of the week in honor of the above St. Joe ladies and Rufus Beshears .... Thirty six colored women are working at the poultry house. We wish one-hundred were there drawing that $ 75 per day PLOCLAMATION OF THE GRAND CHANCHESTER of Pythias, State of Kansas, Su- To the Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Grand and Subordinate Officers and Members of the Grand Jurisdiction, Greetings: We take this manner of announcing to you of the very excellent sessions of the Fourteenth Annual meeting, which was held in the old historic city of Lawrence, Kansas. This was indeed the most harmonious and business meeting we have ever had. A large attendance of representatives and Past Chancellors greeted us. Peace and harmony prevailed throughout the entire session. Much important business was transacted. The endowment department shows a neat increase over last year, numerically and financially. The important feature of the Grand Lodge was the excellent reports of the Grand Lodge officers and representatives. The Grand Court of Calonthe surpassed by far all former sessions. Much has been accomplished through the untiring effort and noble work of Mrs. M. Matley, the Grand Worthy Counselor. The reports showed the department is in a progressive state. Mrs. Mollie Cox, of Wichita, was elected Grand Worthy Counselor. The Uniform Rank impairment is our West Point. There are five (5) companies in the state No. Imperial No. 1 Galena No. 2. Sunlight No. 4. Sunlight No. 5. Morning Glory No. 6. This showing was very credible, although only a limited number of their companies was present. Imperial No. 1, Wahita, and Galena No. 2, Galena, entered the contest for the prize. Imperial was awarded the first prize, a talk banner and $10 in cash. Galena second prize, $15 in cash. A battalion was organized; Captain I. H. Young, of Galena, was elected Major. Let us again call upon you to take more interest in the Uniform Rank and help to make it a success. New Laws—Several new laws have been enacted which will be published and mailed to you in a few days. The Grand Lodge demands that the laws of the beneficiary department be strictly enforced. Chancellor Commanders will see that their respective lodges send in their report on the first of each quarter, as prescribed by law. Report must be made out in triplicate, send me one, retain one and send one with money to the Secretary Endowment Department. See that the name of every member of your Lodge, that is in good standing, is on your report before mailing it. Members failing to pay for the quarter must be placed on the suspended list. A variation from the above will cause you trouble. Read pages 46, 47 and 48, Beneficiary Laws. The following officers were elected: John I. Lewis, Grand Chancellor, Wichita. Dr. L. H. Anthony, Vice Grand Chancellor, Kansas City. B. Pope, Past Grand Chancellor, Topeka. Rev J. W. Gordon, Grand Prelate, Iola. Roy M. Pikens, Grand Lecturer, Pittsburgh. Walter Evans, Grand Master Ex- honor Hunt Johnson. W W. Pambb Grand K of R and S, Leopold. W A Wright, Grand Master at Arms, W H. Dr S H Thompson, Grand Medical Dir- tor Kansas City. L H Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. E. Glover, Grand Secretary Endow- ment Board, Wichita. M E Woods, Grand Treasurer Endow- ment Board, Coffeyville. W Harvey, Supreme Representative, Lawrence. J. H. Walker, Grand Inner Guard, Garden City. B. Zachery, Grand Outer Guard, Pittaburg. J. H. Davis, Grand Statsman, Well. J. C. Walker, Grand Trustee (2 years), Manhattan. J. H. Brown, Grand Trustee (3 years), Cherokee. Chairmen of Standing Committees. On Appeals and Grievances, Julius Reece, Cherokee. On Laws and Supervision, J. H. Guy, Topeka. On Dis'n and Charter, D. G. Robinson, Kansas City. On State of the Order, Thos. Ratcliff, Cherryvale. On Finance, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City. On Return and Credentials, H. I. Monroe, Topeka. On Foreign Correspondence, I. H. An- thony, Kansas City. On Uniform Rink, R. B. McWilliams, Lawrence. On Relation with Court of Culathe, B Pope Ipoha J. H Brown, Garden City; A. L. Jackson, Yah, W. H. Morton, Fort Scott; H. I. Monroe, Topeka; A. T Glover, Wichita, Din Montgomery, Independence, Wm. Hooker, Arkansas City; W. C. Prown, Lawrence, J. T. Hayne, Parsons, Alex Brown, Mineral. Committee on Home. Jno. W. Clark, Lawrence; Louis Strange, Wellington; H. I. Monroe, Topeka; J. T. Haynes, Parsons; S. H. Thompson, Kansas City; J. J. Olden, Wichita; S. S. Bandy, Winfield. Place of next meeting, Galena, July 31, 1908. Let all of us endeavor to do more this term than we have done in the past, realizing as the Order goes up we go up, and as we go up the race goes up. Fraternally yours in T. C. B. JOHN E. LEWIS, G. C. Keep Serena. When you come to think of it, most of us do have a hard time keeping ourselves in order. Temper, nerves, selfishness, and longings, ambitions and desires, all insisting to have a hearing, and down steps wisdom and order's control. Of course there are the cool headed, intellectual people to whom self-sacrifice means nothing, and little they know of the fight of the other passionate half. Ill health an discontent are the fruits of the barbe. Keep serega, say "I shall control myself and be a cheerful philosopher" and all will go well--New York Post. Dromedaries Fond of Smoke. Most dromedaries according to a men's property are particularly fond of to hide and can be made to be almost anything under its foot. Wladom for Tradeamen. Oh, tradesman. In thin hour of o o If on this paper you should o o o k you. On this paper you should o o o It didnt ahead and silvert f f Youll and the product of some u u u; Sploit can offer no o o q q q Be when at once prolong your d a a a A plent business soon de k k k. FEELING LIVER-ISH 'This Morning? TAKE THEDFORDS Black-Draught Stop In Digestion—Constipation 25£ BY ALL MONDAYS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer Rev. H. W. Scott visited friends at Eudora, Lotting and Bonner Springs last week. Mr. Glen Golden and Walter Rollins were visitors at St. Joseph, Mo, last week and attended the fair. Miss Vassle Cuppa, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins, for the past six weeks, returned to her home in Liberty, Mo, Saturday. Mrs. Lydd Young is visiting her sister, at Longwood, Kansas, this week. Miss Tila Bunker of Ironton Mo spent Sunday and Monday here the guest at Mr. Golden Rev H. W. Scott and family and Miss M. Trump and Mrs. J. Rollins left the house for Ottawa to attend the vacation Mrs. Vla Scott Greer of St. Joseph, is visiting her parents Rev. H. W. Scott and family. The basket meeting given in the City Park Sunday last was well attended by visitors from Benton Springs Residence South Park, Shawnee and Holiday Park. Key R.P. Banks of Benton Springs preached both morning and evening. Lycabody enjoyed themselves fine and no one regretted their visit to Olathe. At 2 o'clock the spread was laid, and fully 200 people sat down to a dinner lon to be remembered. The collection also was good. Mrs. Lucy Levello entertained the Dunbar Club last Friday. After business was over a two course lunch was served after which they adjourned to meet next Friday eve at Mrs. Martha Baker's. Mrs. Patsy Carter and little daughter Naomi visited her aunt Mrs. Marla Botts last Friday. The Dunbar Club is doing a grand work under the leadership of Mrs. Katie Beasly, both in a social and financial way. Miss Sasha and Susie Mason of Burlingame, Kans., is the guest of their sister, Mrs. J. Moore. Mrs. Byrd Williams, of Salina, Kans., visited her sister, Mrs. Izzie Lewis last Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Johnson and son Henry Mums of Kansas City, was the guest of her son Curtis Mums Sunday and attended the Pisket Meeting. Mrs M. A. Alexander of Kansas City visit her sister Mrs Rollins Sunday list Mr Ira Allen of Kansas City visited home folks Sunday Fay Brown, of Lopak, Kansas, filled the pulpit at the A. M. L. Church Sunday assisted by Rev. Holmes. Little Frankie Colvert is quite sick at this waiting at his house in North Olathe. Miss Rose Brown of Lawrence, Kansas is visiting Miss L. M. Crump. SUB UNITY. United for mankind, his standard to raise United for purpose, united for life United for good, to combat against strife United to uplift, to encourage each day Some willow or orphan, who may fall by the way Until I defend, each other's good name until to progress, until I to gain All those that are loyal that faint not one the way one the way Who pays homage to God, and live moral and holy COMPARISONS ARE SOMETIMES OFFENSIVE. Pueblo, Colo., Aug. 29, 1907 Editor of the Topoka Plant Dealer I modeled a visit in your paper under the date of Aug. 9, 1907, attempting to publish the amount of money raised by the various churches in Kansas City, Kansas, during the present year, in them raises. The reporter or corresponding agent from that city did not give the last A M E church a correct quoting and we feel that the comparison was unjust. We opened the rally July 18 at which time we preached upon the tables in cash >1,11112 and closed the rally Aug. 1 with $1,729.03. The membership was also misquoted, it is not justified of $100. Again, while this rally was being conducted the other departments of the church kept up their usual expenses which amounted to $187.50. Thus the entire amount raised was during the rally period >2,116.51. We leave it to the Plan Dealer to say where the funds belong. Lincoln A M L church, Lynch City Lincoln now with another in Colo Gallantry of "Grand Monarque." Louis XIV, never passed even a chambermaid without touching his hat, and always stood uncovered in the presence of a lady. 1 IF NOT Why Not? DO YOU NOT KNOW that the Knight of Pytha 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 educotion 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 out thousands of dollars annually to widows 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 PYTHIAS The following officers have been elected for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias jurisdiction A. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A. Rev. J. S. King, Grand Lecturer, Weir. E. S. Lee, Grand Master of Exchequer, Topeka. Dr. I. II. Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Kansas City. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms, Winfield J. E. Hobson, Grand In or Guard, Columbus. Fred Martin, Grand Outer Guard, Wichita. Dr. S. II. Thompson, Grand Medical Director, Kansas City. J. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. F. Johnson Grand Secretary Endowment Board, Wichita. S. W. Fleming, Grand Treasurer Lnd document Lawrd, Wichita Doc Williams, Supreme Represent ative, Lawrence Place of next meeting, Lawrence, 1907 FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co (None genuine & without my signature) Don't fail to be there. Where? At the summer Garden—Last chance Mrs. S. E. Hall and sister Eva McAdoo, returned last week from a visit with Misses Dany and Clara Van Meter of Atchison. Goodbye, Summer Garden this year farewell coming next Tuesday evening, September 14 h. Miss Hazel Henderson, who spent the summer in St Louis, has returned and will spend the winter with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. B W Pask r Ladies 10 cents, gents 15 to attend the farewell outing at Wilson's Summer Garden next Tuesday evening. Miss Parla Woods of 617 West Morris street is in business for the California Perfume Co, and asks the assistance of her friends Go where the crowd is going to Wilson's Summer Garden—next Tuesday night, September 24th. Excelsior Art club met Thursday of last week with Mrs A Salsbury Plans were made for the winter's work, and a lively interest was manifested by the members. Your last chance to attend the Summer Garden next Tuesday night Mrs Frances L Slaughter died on Wednesday of last week after being ill some time with heart trouble. Her funeral was preached Friday at B street, church by Rev T J Carr. 777 Mrs. Burdell Snowden of Hardin, Mo. is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. V Vaughn FORE SALE—Four nicely furnished rooms over Lee's Drug store. For men only. Inquire at Lee's 921 Kansas avenue. Mrs. Mrs Nellie Garley was agreeably surprised at her home on Wood lawn avenue Saturday evening. Misses Ollie and Gertrude Officer of Paximo were guests of Miss Vola Scott last week. Macedonia Tabernacle No 93 presented its high preceptress, Mrs Ida M Jordan, a fine parasol with Le mutials engraved on the head, which was of sterling silver. --- The marriage of Miss Minnie Payne and Wilburt Link, was solemnized Wednesday at the home of the bud's parent, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Porter, 1183 Lane street. Rev. J. R Burton officiated. Only relatives and a few friend is witnessed the ceremony. FIRST AFRICAN In the absence of the pastor, the pupit was occupied by Prof. W. R. Carter, who delivered an excellent sermon from the text, "We would see Jesus". A large number of members and friends attended. Rev. T. J. Carr preached for the Warren Street Baptist church in Lawrence Sunday Rev James Alexander preached to a good congregation Sunday evening. His text was from Micah 4.4 A most interesting and harmonious business meeting was held last night, at which time the election of officers for the ensuing year was held Rev F. J. Carr was unanimously re-elected. Rev Carr had accepted a call from the church at Lawrence, but upon the earnest protest of this church, he is considered that action and has decided to give us another year's service. The usual services will be held Sunday. You are invited to come. NOTICE. Colored People's day at the auditorium Sunday, September 22nd. Every aged person over 50 will be granted special privilege. Let everyone attend; don't forget the date, Emancipation Day, Sept. 22 WANTED-A good colored barber to work on white trades. Guarantee of ten dollars a week and 60 per cent on all taken above $15 J. B. Lewis, Topeka, Kans The body of Max Miller, aged 14, who was shot Monday night by Claudie Douglass, the same age, was taken to Oskaloosa for burial this morning FOR SALE—A four room brick cottage, three lots at 201 E. Eighteenth street, barn and caster. $600 cash or time, it well secured. (D) kintner, Phone 186 Mr and Mrs Robert Perkins have returned from a pleasant weeks visit in Denver. While there they were the guests of Mrs Perkins' brother, "Cub" Langston, who has charge of a press room in one of the largest and best printing establishments in that city. The Twelve Star club was entertained by Mrs Sadie Gray at her home on Quincy street. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs J Williams, 1220 N Madison street Mrs Ida M Jordan will read a paper subject, "The Duty of a Christian." Mr and Mrs Joseph Walker entertained Monday evening in honor of Mrs. E Dortch of Louieville, K), who left for her home Thursday. Many beautiful presents were presented School opens Tuesday, October 8; Let every prospective student endeavor to be present at the opening, as the classes are organized the first day. Our allatta is almost ready for the fourth cutting. Farm Manager Murray and his boys have made a most excellent general crop. The farm has never yielded such good results. The new building is being rapidly pushed every day. It will certainly make a model home for our girls. Every precaution nor the health of the girls is being considered. Principal Carter and Ass't Principal Freeman have visited the graduates in Western Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico this summer. Not one was found out of employment. All were following the trades learned here The "summer girls" are busy canning tomatoes and drying sweet corn. Enough will be put up to last the barring department a season. Applications are being received daily. We can care for them better than in previous years. School begins October 8th. Be sure to attend the opening day LEXINGTON, MO. There was a union picnic given by the three churches of this place, the Second Baptist, the M. E. and A. M. E., on Labor day, at Taulman Park. The affair was a great success, #102 being taken in at the gate. Hon. Hunton made a noble speech which every one enjoyed. Rev. H. H Gilbert, who has been very sick, is now recuperating. Rev. Pitcher, of Kansas City, Mo., preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Minneen Maud Olden and Sallie Jordan of Kansas City, Mo, have been visiting Glover R. Hawkins. Miss Mary Thunkler is at home, visiting relatives. She brought with her a friend, Mrs. Muse. But are of Denver, Colo. The school started Monday a m. Sept. 2, with a large enrollment. Mrs. Rory McGee is filling the vacancy out at the new school. Minneem Anline Freeman, Panny Hawkinn and Ethel Henderson her Tuesday morning for college at Jefferson City. Mr. Anna Mickels, of Kannam City, was at home last week, visiting her mother, Mr. Roma Harris. Mr. Keel, of Tipet, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Nancy Handcock. Mr. Arthur oley, of Kannam City, is here visiting her mother-in-law, Georgianna Colley, and other relatives, VINITA, L. T. Rev. Washington has been very ill for the past week. Mrs. Bettie Beck is yet very sick. Beesie Hill is improving rapidly from a spell of typhoid fever Our public school will open on Mouday morning, Sept. 16th, with the same principal and assistants as last year. Parents, please assist the teachers by sending your children regularly and on time. Mrs. Tyre H. Firley entertained at a two course luncheon in honor of the bride to be, Miss Rider, at her home on N. 2nd street, on last Thursday. The house was beautifully decorated and a large party of the late most thoroughly enjoyed the festivities of the occasion. Vinita must make her how to Miss Kate Johnson as being an ideal hostess at a dinner servered at her beautiful home on Brewer Avenue. on Sunday complimentary to Miss Rider. The dining room was a mans of cut flowers and vines. From the center hung a large bell, which signified that 'ere a few days the wedding bells would be ringing. Music was furnished by Master C. Johnson. Ice cream Soda at More Brothers' cafe. Mrs. H. F. Watson entertained a number of friends at her beautiful home on Monday from 5 to 6 p. m., at a table shower for Miss Rider, on whom fell a shower of 18 towels. Lovely ice cream and peake were served. All present had a good time. Mrs. W. H. Vetters spent Sunday at Chetopa, Kansas. B. H. Knox and family Sundayed at Kelso, the guests of Miss Acta Williams. Mrs John Williams, after spending a few days in the country, has returned to the city. Mrs M. A. Williams and daughter left for their home Monday a.m. after a pleasant visit with her sons, E. S. and C. N. Williams. Rev Rowe, of the First Baptist church is in the midst of a glorious revival. Come one and all and rest in this much needed work. Meredies Pruley and Johnson had charge of the decorations and refreshments for the Rider and Baskette welding One of the prattest home weddings ever witnessed in Vinta with that of Miss Georgia B Rider to Dr. T M. C. Baskette, Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents. As Mrs. B. W. Knox pealed forth the Wedding Hats I have the nobbiest and best line of headgear ever shown in Topeka, and cordially invite every in the city to attend my Opening which takes place Sept. 27, 28 and 30. Here you will find over 100 of the latest styles in Fall and winter HATS. They are the same hobby sweep and styles that are being worn down East, and is to their quality, I challenge Topky. My street and dress hats cannot be beaten in neither quality, style or price. Hats that other stores sell for 4.0, you can get them at my store for 4s. Why pay customationate prices when you can get the same thing for two or three dollars less? It costs you nothing to inspect my goods and I more than pleased to show them and quote you prices whether you buy or not. My stock of Plumes, trimming, Ete., in the least money can buy No old carried over stuff, but new and fresh from the big whole aler in the East. With every $5 purchase I am going to give an ideal skirt and waist supporter. Call and see me. Mrs L. H. Slaughter, 481 KANSAS AVE. UPSTAIRS March the bride entered on the arm of her father, the groom following assisted by J. I. Curry. The parlor and hall were beautifully decorated with vines, ent and potted plants and an arch of pink and white ribbon a large ball hanging in the center, under which the bridal party stood while the ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Rows, of the First Baptist church. The bride looked beautiful in a handome white wool trimmed or stitched face, with gloves and shoes to match and a lovely white silk net veil. The groom looked his best in the conventional black. After ceremonies had been received from over fifty guests, all turned to the dining room where they were all served to ice cream, cake and punch and each guest leaving the dining room was presented by the bride with a piece of her cake. No bride of Vimta ever received such high honors as those bestowed upon Mrs. Barkeite in the way of many valuable and beautiful presents and the best wishes of the entire community follow the couple. State Avenue, Kansas City, near Home one mile West. --- $25.00 California $25.00 Daily until Oct. Accepted in tourist sh Pollman fare, also in fr Through service on f enable you to visit Gr Prescott, and many oth Also very low rate cursion to Oklahoma, and Indian Territory p Tuesday of each month un tourist sleepers on payment of fare, also in free chair cars. Service on last trains. Stop-overs to visit Grand Canyon, Phoenix, and many other points. Every low rates for Homeseekers ex- Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, in Territory points on the 1st and 3rd of each month. Daily until October 31st, 1907. Through service on last trains. Stop-overs enable you to visit Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Prescott, and many other points. Also very low rates for Homeseekers excursion to Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Indian Territory points on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month WESTER Qu The Great Education DEPARTMENTS: Leading and Bes TERN UNIV WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS: - Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. ```markdown ``` Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical, College, Prepara Seb-Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and harp (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carp and Book-Binding, Business Coun- and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dr tain sewing, Cooking, Laundering Gardening. SHELTON FI Phone: Other Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and naming, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry), Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Scenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Tain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Santa Fe ARTIST BUSINESS DESIGNER BUMMER courses Splendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For terms prices and al. inducements oL. eat, write to PARSONS ITEMS. Mrs. M. L. Butler and daughter of Dallas, Lex, are in the city visiting Mrs. Bridgewater. Miss Nelly Glass left last Saturday to open school in Muskogee. The A. K. & A club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Glass after a long vacation. Mrs. Mary Allen left last Friday for an extended visit in Kansas City, Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Ia. A crowd of young folks attended the reunion at St. Paul last Saturday. Mr. David of Clay Center was a pleaser and caller at the Clayton home this week. I will wanted Roy Dorcas. Lost Allen of Independence is visiting relatives and friends. Miss Mine Howl made a flying trip to St. Louis last week. Chickens are quite messy—stinky—roosting high clucks are awful fussy. J. W. Voohie's I have a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS Give me a share of your trade. HINDE AVENUE T. L. KING, Agent H. SALMON FORK KAY and pigs have quit the pen. Why? Conference will soon convene. Mrs. Susan Walker has returned from a visit to Baxter Springs. WHAT HE WOULD DO. Soldier's Course In Event of His Boring Suddenly Awoke. Of Col. John C. Hayes, who served with distinction under Gen. Winfield Scott in the Mexican war, an amusing story is told by T. E. Farish in his "Gold Hunters of California." Hayes with his command, had been out scouting. On his return he made no report to Gen. Scott, who sent for him. Gen. Scot was a veritable martyr in enforcing military discipline. After Hayes was seated in the commander's headquarters, Scott said: "Col. Hayes, I have received no report of your expedition against the padre." "I did not think it worth while," said Hayes. "Every officer of the army is required to make a full report of everything to his superior officer. Please make your report verbally." Hayes began by saying that he struck the padre's trail on a certain day, followed it for two days and on the third day, while his command was roasting at noon and taking their sleata, the old padre came down on them. The "boys" gathered themselves together and whipped the Mexicans off, killing quite a number of the padre's command. His own loss was insignificant, one killed and three wounded. "Surprised you, eh?" queried Scott. "Yes; we were not expecting him." "Where were your pickets?" "Did not have any." "What!" shouted Gen. Scott. "A colonel in the regular army of the United States go into camp in the heart of the enemy's country and never place a picket on guard? What would you do if surprised when asleep?" "Shoot the first man that waked me up," was the cool reply. 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 W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB., CO. 112 East Seventh Street. Entered at the Postoffice at Topsic on Second class Mail Water FRIDAY SEP 1, 20107. A Fox editor who had been handed a lemon by three of his subscribers sent each one of them a card bearing the following inscription: "To three of my delinquent subscribers. One of them said: I will pay Saturday night if I live. He's dead. Another said, "See you tomorrow" He's blind. Still another said 'I hope to pay you this week, or go to hell.' He's gone." ATCHISON. George Washington Irving, one of Atchison's prosperous business men, is spending his vacation at Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Denver and other Western resorts While in Denver he will be the guest of Lawrence, Stevenson and the Calumet Social club. His brother, H. C. Irving has charge of the business during his absence. He has also been away from Atchison since 1887, returning about two years ago, and will make this city his home and be connected with his brother in business. The Irvings are very fine men, and are money makers. Pete Parnett, one of the leading contractors of Atkinson, has made great improvement on his place this year. He has put in cement walks and steps, which makes the place very attractive. Dr. Hudson purchased 320 acres of Western land and is planning to grasp anything good within his reach. There are several thousand acres of land in Western Kansas that could be bought on reasonable terms. The colored men and women who won't avail themselves of this opportunity will more than regret it in the future. They should form a syndicate for this purpose and the heads of secret orders and churehes should combine in this effort. The Alhambra Social clut, 80g Main street, Atchison, opened up on June 24th, with a membership of over 100. The president and manager Clarence S. Santee, is a Topeku young man. The club has three new Victor pool tables. Lunches are served in the best of style. Mr. Santee is captain of the base ball team of Atchison. The Alhambra will be the future headquarters for the Elks. WEIR CITY NEWS. Prot. W. P. King, principal of the day school, and his son arrived on 13th inst. The Prot. will move his family here sometime in short and make this their future home. Miss Maud L. Mosley, the assistant teacher, arrived on 12th inst. School opened on 16th inst. Miss Amcha Gibbons, of Atlanta, Ga., arrived here on the 11th to make her future home here with her brother, Mr. R. C. Chatman. At a regular business meeting at St. John Baptist church on the 11th Rev. P D. skinner was called to the pastorate. He has not been heard from but we hope he will accept the call. Mr. John Harris was a sufferer the cramp on the 10th but was relieved on the same day. A street fair was in our city this week. There were several colored men and women with the shows. Rev J H. Scott, of Fort Scott, arrived in the city Sunday last and preached at St John church at night. He has a motto and birth in this city. He returned home on the following Monday. School opened Monday last with more than 70 students. Prof. W F. King and Miss Maud J. Mosley were in their places at 9 a.m. We hope for them a successful year. Some hustling young lady would do well here with a music class. The Red Star hotel was on a boom Street Fair week—11 regular boarders of show people. Mr. I. Starr thinks the cold weather is coming soon as he is trecting a new flue ROCKY FORD, COLO., NOTES. Mr. Robert Harris is visiting friends in Pueblo. Miss Lila Cooper, of Trenton, Miss, spent a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harris and returned home the first September where she expects to start teaching again. Mrs. Joe Jones expects to leave soon for New Mexico where she expects to make her future home. Mr. Rucker has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Nenora Rucker, for the past three weeks. He is now on his way to school at the Western University, Quindaro, Kans. Mrs. Clara Harris spent three weeks visiting through New Mexico. Mrs. Hattie Clarke-Hopkins, of Tahasco, Colorado, visited the Rocky Ford Fair and was the guest of Mrs. Eva Spates while here. Mrs. John Cooper is visiting in the city this week. Mr. Joe Welch is at the Rocky Ford hospital undergoing a serious operation. Mrs. Eva Spates expects to leave soon for an extended trip through Arizona and California. Mrs. Bryant and family returned home from Pueblo Sunday. Mrs. Snell returned home after an extended visit in Pueblo. Melons are now in full blast. The cantaloupes are finer this year than they have ever been. ST. JOHN ITLMS. Mrs. Emery and children of Wichita who have been visiting her mother for a few weeks, will leave this week for their home. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Jr. will leave for their new home in Grant county the last of the week for the last six weeks he has been running his father's thrashing out fit. Miss Irene Edwards, of Lyons, is here on a short visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Horton, on their way home from California, stopped off here to visit relatives. Mr. Warner M. Tyler left last week for Sterlings where he enters Couper College for the fourth year. Our beloved pastor Rev. J. R Ramsey is preparing to leave for Parsons next week to attend conference where he will be joined by his wife who has been on a visit with her mother in Jefferson City, Missouri. Mrs. Carrie Muney, of Hutchinson, spent two weeks in the city visiting relatives. The day before she left for home a well planned surprise party was given in her honor. Well, it was a surprise as she baked the cake to be eaten with ice cream at the party. Her visit was a great treat as this this was her first visit here. Mrs. M. Tyler is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ollie Robinson near Hudson. Mr Lewis Martin and sister in law are visiting in Pratt. The Emancipation Celebration for Central Kansas will be held next Saturday at Great Bend, Mr. Barber, of Oklahoma is to deliver the oration. Quite a number from here will attend. Warner Tyler and Roy Davis will be in Hutchinson Thursday evening, September 19th to ride the Odd Fellow's goat. Rev. Leona Bowen will attend conference at Parsons. M. Tyler is getting his mull in order to make a right and molasses Oh my, won't we have taffy. PONCA, ONLA J. H. Scott and nephew have returned from their outing at Colorado Springs. Mrs. B. J. Bathy has returned to a visit in Louisville, Ky. Where she attended the Supreme court. The Sunday school is progressing nicely under the leadership of the efficient superintendent, Mrs. I. H. Scott and the excellent corps of teachers. Miss Olivia E. Anderson has returned from her vacation at Salina, Kansas, and is again at her desk in the school room. Mrs. Cora Simons entertained informally Friday evening in honor of the birthday of her brother, Mr. James Bibbs. A number of handsome presents were received. All present report a pleasant time and departed wishing Mr. Bibbs many happy returns of the day. A Missionary Society has been organized at the A.M.P. Church with the Loving Officers Mrs O E. Anderson, President Mr R. Mitchel, Secretary Mrs J. H. Mair well, Vice President; Mrs. Cora Simone, Assistant Secretary, Mrs. B. J. Bailey, Corresponding Secretary and Mrs. J. H. Scott, Treasurer. Ernest Parks will leave in a few days for Nashville, Tennessee, where he will take a course in Dentistry. Robert Lee, of New Kirk, was a visitor in our city Sunday. A very pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott in honor of Miss Olivia Anderson. After an evening spent in games and music, refreshments were served by Misses Brown and Parker. Those present were: Misses A. Brown, Laura Brown, Parker and Anderson: Messrs. Bibbs, Coleman, Parks and Washington; Mesdames Divine Bibbs, Simmons, Delk, Dillard Washington, Scott, and Miss Ruth Washington. Mr. and Mrs. William Dedman, after a short stay in Ponca, have returned to the 101 Ranch, Bliss, Okla. Mrs. William Brazel is on the sick list at this writing U J. Bailey and J. Maxwell are visiting in Arkansas City. Rev S. J. Lawson and wife are visiting in New Kirk W. Maxwell met with a painful accident this week. We wish him a speedy and permanent recovery. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Daisy Denman, Plaintiff, vs Perry A. Denman, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Perry A. Denman You will take notice that you have been sued by Daisy Denman, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in the above entitled action, and that you must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in said cause on or before the 27th day of September, A D 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you accordingly for divorce in favor of the plaintiff and for each other and further relief as equity may require. R I. THOMAS. Clerk District Court ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff First published August 16th, 1907 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Myrtle Scott, Plaintiff. Branson D. Scott, Defendant State of Kansas to Branson D. Scott: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by Myrtle Scott in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and you must answer the petition filed by her on or before the 27th day of September, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment for a divorce and cure and custody of Eva Scott will be rendered against you. MYRTLE SCOTT. [SEAL] Partition. Attest. R. L. THOMAS. Clerk District Court. First published August 10th, 1907. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kanada the above named defendants will hereby take notice that they have been held in the above entitled court in the above action by the atron self plantuf, it must answer the plantuf's petition, which in the above entitled action, on or before the 6th day of September, A. D. 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against them as prayed for therein, for the sum of $200.00, with interest thereon from ..The Topeka.. 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We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We create a reserve fund to in to memburs. Sick and accident benefits while you live. Every Negro in the United States should carry a policy with us and be cited. B. W. Shelton's Rooming House, aident be United Sta be cited. J. JOHNSON Proprietor. 212 FRANCIS N. ST. JOSEPH, MO. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLARD J. JOHNS Proprietor Phone 860. TONGAN PHONE 860. 211 N WASH Phone: 860. 211 N WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA, KAS Misses Bertha and Luzella Newby entertained a few friends Sunday. Those present were misses Florence Hicks, of Reno, Nettie and Sallie Carter, Bertha Horton and Prialla Thompson Western Tuskegee the 27th day of October, A. D. 1906, at the rate of eight per cent. per annum, and for costs of suit; 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 Auburndale Addition to the City of Topeka, and ordering that the said real estate be sold according to law to pay said judgment and forever barring 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. LEE MUNROE AND GEO. A. KLINE. Clerk of the District Court. By JENNIE C. RASEN, Deputy. (Seal.) First published July 26. 1907. TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE. This soldier, statesman and martyr with a mere handful of men held at bay sixty 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, 221S, Washington, D.C. Agents wantee For First-class Rooms and Lodging When in Pueblo, Colo. Stop at 210 Lampkin Street; three blocks from the Union Depot. He can n found at the gate of the depot. M.D.Lawrie, Tailor and cleaner Suits and Trousers made to Order PANTS $3.50 to $12 SUITS $15 to $45 head quarters for all who with a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. made by Tailoring Department Advantages Thoroughness a trade. H attention to c Military discipl EXPENSES tunity to work of EVERY Catalogue. M. W. FREEMAN EKA, KANSAS, Mr. Mrs. F. J. W. Propolitan Busy If You Want American Empire WILL GET YOU A long hundreds of compete and out of the city. Parters for Reliable Nega Kansas City should come mand for competent he accommodate you until BENT TO ALL PART MORTATION & BURY 1025 'Gee Street No. 1, 1505 E. 18th CITY, National New Insurance Nights & Protection vided to do business un sue policies from $7 be fund to an to m its while y live. I should carry a poli Thoroughness. Every Student receives a trade. High moral tone. Special attention to care and training of girls. Military discipline. Strong Musical course. EXPENSES REASONABLE — opportunity to work. Endorsed by Ministers of EVERY denomination. Send for Catalogue. W. FREEMAN, Ass't Prin. A, KANSAS, Mrs. F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Female Dep't Reference: Missouri Saving Bank. Busy If You Want Work American Employment Agency WILL GET YOU A JOB hundreds of competent colored men and women out of the city. Jobs for Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and this City should come direct to our office, as we need for competent help. We have a Hotel in accommodate you until you get a situation. GET TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY STATION & BURNISHED. Gee Street 1, 1505 E. 18th St HOME, PHONE MAIN 6296 BELL PHONE MAIN 491 Home Phone Main East Bell Phone East 844 National Negro Insurance Co., Rights @ Ladies Protection to do business under the laws of the policies from $75 to $1,000. We need to join members. Sick and while you have. Every Negro in the would carry a policy with us and be Get Busy If You Want Work Get Busy If You Want Work KANSAS CITY, MO. P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec.. And Second Goods Stoves, Second Hammers, Etc., bought, sold and was Fitting, Repairing Guaranteed. N J. W. IN WASHINGTON and Second Goods Loves, Second Hand Clothing, etc. bought, sold and exchanged. Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- granted. Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gas Fitting, Etc., bought, sold and exchanged. We do Gas Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- All Work Guaranteed. WASHINGTON AVE., JOLA, KAS TONGANOME Thoroughness. Every Student receives a trade. High moral tone. Special attention to care and training of girls. Military discipline. Strong Musical course. EXPENSES REASONABLE opportunity to work. Endorsed by Ministers of EVERY denomination. Send for Catalogue. J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. Miss Florence Hicks Sundayed with Miss Nettie Carter Rev. Lankford and wife spent Sunday with H. Barker and wife A box social will be in order at the New Hope Baptist church on the 21st inst....Harry Carter is visiting in Lawrence. What we do, we do Well. 4 John Laws m. ot Newton, is visit ing in the city. Mrs. Andrew Giles is still num- bered among the sick. Miss Cora Knott is visiting rela tives in Emporia, Kans. Mrs. Wm. Sharp has returned from a visit to Waco Texas. Mrs. Polk Jones has returned born after a six weeks' stay in Kansas City Don't forget "The Back of Riverie" at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Lulu Osteen of our city has been reported quite all wills on visit in Emporia. Mrs. C. C. Lytle and little daughter are spending two weeks with friends in Emporia. Mrs. Rosa Scott and children who have been visiting relatives in the city, returned last week to their home in Chicago. Mrs. R. S. Sims and children and also her niece, Miss Flossie Mosley returned one day last week from a pleasant visit with frinds in cool Colorado. Miss Jessie Chiles, who has been visiting in Kansas City, Mo. for the past month, returned home Sunday, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Anna I. Snell. The city federation of women's clubs will have their opening Friday afternoon, September 27th at their usual meeting place. All members are requested to be present to plan our work for the ensuing year MARY B JORDAN Pree M. OLIVER, Sec'y Mrs. Lulu Blackwell and Mrs. H. Hull entertained informally for Mrs. A Bledsoe and Mrs. V. Chatman of Denver, Colo., Wednesday afternoon of last week at the residence of Mrs. Williams, 51st Lawrence street. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and flowers a three course lunch was served and each body pressed herself as being highly entertained and declared their hostess ideal. The following ladies were present—Mesdames R Jackson, W. Wims, L. Garrett, A. Jennings, Cowherd, E. Parker, Alexander, F. Small, T. Williams, C. Barker, F. Williams, Miss • ary Garrett. WANTED-At once, a colored pharmacist Must be registered in the state of Kansas. Address, TENNESSEE DRUG CO 510 Union street, Coffeyville, Kansas. Wednesday was a day that will live forever in the memory of the PLAINDFALER force. Mrs M. Dyer and daughter, Mies Raymos entered this force at dinner, and it was a feast fit for the gods; cooked and served in a style that touched the very soul of the printers, bookkeepers, stenographers and scribes who were to devour it. The "Corn bread aristocracy" with Haylin China cut glass finger bowls, etc., would pale into insignificance at the right of so much a bountiful repast. We all did ample justice to the meal, and hope that Mrs Dyer and daughter will call us again at some future date Card Party. On last Friday evening, September 13th, Misses G. A. and J. K. Bailey entertained at cards in honor of Kersands Minstrels. The evening was most pleasantly spent enjoying music, games and special selections by some of the honored guests. Refreshments were served at a late hour which went far toward infusing new spirit into the party. The following were the guests of honor: Mersrs Charles Crosan, Will Bowman, Roy G. Johnson, Will C. Washington, Harry Conway and Jack Johnson, all of Chicago. The invited guests were: Misses M. B. and Eva Patterson, Ora Parkins Lazzie and Katrin Scott. T. Hatlett. J. G. Brown, Mrs. Lee Kansas City and Mrs. S. Brantley, Meara H. Henderson, Dick Porter, Hill Ransom, H. McConnel, Reed and Johnson, Kansas City, and L. P. Batley. Whitfield Ross Oatha, stop over in the city yesterday en route home from Lagan county, where he had been visiting his son, Prof Walter E. Ross, who owns 300 acres of the best land in that section of the country. It joins 160 owned by the senior Ross. It has only been a short time since this land was opened to settlers, and in speaking of the master Mr Ross said: "The colored people can see the hand writing on the wall, and young and old have lost no time settling on this land. It is about all taken up and the people have the houses shut off. They have several good stories and topping up" Mr Ross is in good time. K. an, having saved in the first black regiment that ever left the state. He is an old comrad to Andy Gregg and Monroe Williams of Topeka, Misc. Hott, of Port Scott, Wm. Gordon, of Paola and Charlie Smith of Pleasanton. After a pleasant chat with old friends, he departed yesterday evening for his home. He was a good soldier and is an honored and respected citizen. We are always glad to meet him. FOR SALE—A nice bakery doing good business. This a chance for some colored baker to invest. The Price reasonable. For particulars address THE PLAINDEALER "The Bachelor's Revrle" at Cumberland Presbyterian church. YALE, KANSAS. David Kelly died on the 10th, and was buried on the 11th. The funeral was preached at the A. M. E. church by Rev George. Rev. Oatly, of Rd Bird, I. T., preached at the Baptist church on Wednesday night. Mrs. Upton has returned to her home in Red Bird The beliefs of the A. M. E. church will give an entertainment the 19th Mrs. M. Towbrough and Bird Johnson went to Pittsburg today. Mrs. Walter Wells left today for Los Angeles, Cal., to see his father. From what we can learn the Kin- nes District would like to have Rev J. R. Rensom, P. E., returned to the district for another year, and also would be pleased to see him elected delegate to the General Conference, which will meet in Norfolk, Va., May 1908. They would like to see him lead the delegation because he is worthy and would be the right man in the right place. Mrs. Brandy from Pittsburg, spent Sunday with her people EMPORIA, KAS. Mrs. L. H. Smith entertained 10 or 15 of her friends on Sunday p.m. Dainty refreshments were served and all departed feeling it was good to have been there. Rev. C. W. Wilton killed the pulpit at St. James on Sunday at 11 and is all enjoyed the sermons. Young Yoyof Tracy and Vernie spent a week in Osige City visiting Mrs W. M. Austin. Lizzie Wilson who has been visiti n relatives in Topeka, has returned home. Mrs. A. Austin, of Burlingame, visited her sister, Mrs. A. Seaggs, from Saturday till Sunday night, having Sunday night with her two little nieces, Maude and Myrtle Seaggs, who will go to school. Mrs. Ann Wade, of Hilltop, and Mrs. R. Brewer were pleasant visitors on Sunday. James Commie and wife are the happy parents of a new arrival at their home. Miss Amelia Blackwell of Strong City, is in the town for an indefinite stay. Izzie Cresson a man in Ozage City on business, for three or four days last week. Miss Lallie Amsterdame home last week after spending two weeks with her sister in Bologna, L.T. A number of the young people of this place gave a lawn party Thursday night at Last Lake Height, in honor of Miss Ince Page and Dickson of Kansas City. The fraternal and insurance order of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient has organized here, electing the following officers: Mr. E. W. Thompson, Worthy President; C. Woods, Vice President; Meedames Lizzie Smith, Correns See.; Hattie Brady, Conductor; Miessen Beulah Thompson, Sentinel; Guida Thompson; F.See.; Meedames M Douglas, Presiding Lady; Sarah Allen, V.P. Led; M. Coloman, Lady of Lessons; Susie Merritt, Lady of Records; Barbara Collier, Asst Con.; Mr. M. Vandt Collier, O. Sentinel; W. S. Blake, E.W. Thompson and M. S. Booker, Trustees. 11. Burson, of Parsons, passed the city Monday. We were in prison at clandis. Miss Rider of North Fair young ladies, have consented to share his joy and sorrows. They were married Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday, the 10th, Coffeyville took a day off and attended the barbecue at Vernon park. The park is an entirely new venture on the part of Coffeyville Negroes. The park is located two miles south and one mile west of the city, immediately on the line of Kansas and the Indian Territory, and will draw largely from both the old and the newly proposed state. It is owned and controlled by two Coffeyville men, J A. Dawson and Sam Brown, both Negro men of push and energy. The barbecue was a huge success, and tended to introduce the park to the public. A large crowd attended the Cantata, given Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. W. &. Love the directrix, and the bevy of ladies of the chorus, deserve great praise for their splendid production. The new A. M. E. church is now completed and the opening is only delayed by reason of the fact that the pews have not yet arrived. Attorney S. G. Tooke was in Independent Saturday, looking after court business. Mrs J. P. Simpson has returned from Pueblo, Colorado. She went there about three months ago in company with her son Henry, also was making the trip for the benefit of his health Henry's many friends will be glad to hear that his health is improving. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Miss Nellie Corbin, of Kansas City, was the guest of Mrs. H. Taylor and friends last week. Miss Alice Walton, of Canyon City, Col., is in the city, visiting her aunt, Mrs. N. Walton. Mrs. Rosa Small died last Friday at her home on Kickapoo, after an illness of several weeks. The young people who took part in the drama, The Court of Lame, deserve much credit for the way in which they acquitted themselves. From the queen to Topsy it was excellent and the public is anxiously looking forward to another grand treat from the same source. Rev. John Gregg seems to be the right man in the right place. He is a scholar and a gentleman, and always has a winning smile and a pleasant word for each and all. By his arduous labor the Bishop A. M. B. church is free from debt and fairly launched on the road to better and larger things. We hope in the court of conscience the Bishop will renew obedience to send him back to Leverworth. Did the business league do it Anyway a number of our public trial citizens are making marked improvements about their home, which speaks well for their owners. Mrs. Wm. Carter and Miss Lizzie Turner spent Wednesday in Laming, the guards of Mrs. Maron. Mrs. Charles Dixon, of Chicago, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Young, for the past two weeks returned home Wednesday. Miss America Numbers enter turned a few friends complimentary to Mrs. Dixon of Chicago The Order of Mysterious Ion give options at Dixon Park thou- day. All report an enjoyable time Mrs. N. Jones, of Waltham in the city, the guest of Miss Lazie Turner, and of other Leavenworth friends. From here she will go to Des Moines, Ia., and St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mrs B. Sharpe is visiting relatives in Springfield, Mo. EMPORIA, KAS. Rev. W. H. Denton, of Newton, is visiting his cousin, Mrs. Lucy Duncan and family at 1017 East street. Mrs. R. A. Allen, L. H. Smith, M. Rich and Mae Helm have returned after attending the Smoky Hall District Association at Newdens. They also visited their aunt, M. A. J. Lewis at Holl City. Minnie Douglass has returned from the Convention and reports a successful session Misses Adalade Poston, of Superior, Neb., and Mollie Aldridge, of Junction City, are the guests of Mrs. Lucy Duncan. S. M. Helm was called to Parsons to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Edith Helm. SO. M'ALESTER,I.T. Miss Bertha Harding has accepted a position as teacher in the public schools at Enid, Okla. The A. M. E. church rally was a grand success. The "Old Maids Association" was well attended and they were at last changed from cranky old maids to dashing, pretty girls. The rally at Mount Triumph Baptist church for Mrs. Cox in behalf of the Rescue Home amounted to $12 in subscriptions and collection. Miss Dorsie Hunter has returned from Ark. The band from Vian, I. T., spent two days and nights here and played at the A. M. B lawn social. The music was real good. Rev. E. V. Vanhorn assisted Rev. Brookins in the rally Sunday. Bell Phone 201 Ind. Phone 201 OFFICE HOURS 7:10 10 A.M. 12 M. 10 P.M. 7:10 10 P.M. Dr. J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 257 Madison Street. 10FKA, KAS Hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both Phones 771 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 6.1 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 771 Call Answered Day and Night. Residence 257 Vian Burton Street 1011 KA, KAS. W. W. Caldwell, Physician and Surgeon. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. office Hunt 1011 KANSAS Williamson House... Rooms and Board-first class accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS. HAIR OR NAMENIS NEW POMPA- DOURS, SWIGGIES, WIGS AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE LINE OF TOILET WATER AND PERFUMES. MRS. M. L. FIELD, 919 KANARA AVENUE. OLYMPIC CLUB. OB WEST FIRST STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Chas Smith ... Sam Wathrough N. C. Loomis ... Id Tipton James Sprangles Al Haynoble William Kells ... Ben Lewis Modern, Consistent. centrally located 17TH STREET City, Mo. DIRECTORS. ... Sam Vathrough The Albany Hotel SAN LOREN W. KINGSTON Rates £5 to £7; per week. Sp. arrangements ICI Home Phone No. 10 Latonia Cafe and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. S. M. Chandler's First-class Artist in the Barber Shop-Popular Prices, Work Guaranteed--You are Always Welcome. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 112-4 E. Sixth St. R. M. FRASLER, J. E. S. President. MISS JOHNSTEER. National Investment S Capital $25000.00. DR. J. E. SMITH. President. V. President. N. JOHNNE B. D. LACEY, C. The Investment Savings Co $25000.00. Shares $2 Each, R. M. FRASHER, J. E. SMITH, H. DAVIS, President. V. President. Sec. Director MISS JOHNSEE B. DLACEY, Ceilor National Investment Savings Corporation Capital $25000.00. Shares $2 Each,Par $10 Banking by Mail. Real Estate, Banking, Loan Negro Banking company in the City of our Pocket Saving Bank. We will loan you one free of the address, GENERAL HEADQUARTER Atlanta, Georgia. The Leading Negro College of Modern COURSE Commercial Law Bookkeeping Type writing Banking, Loan and Insurance company in the Gate City. Write Saving Bank. It makes you ma you one free of charge. For fur rental HEADQUARTERS, 185}. Making Negro Business Modern Methods. COURSES: Curral Law Commercial Art Keeping Shorthand Printing Penmanship. Real Estate, Banking, Loan and Insurance Co. The only Negro Banking company in the Gate City. Write or call for one of our Pocket Savings Banks. It makes you save your money. We will loan you one free of charge. For further information address, GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, 1854 Aburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. The Leading Negro Business College of Modern Methods COURSES: Commercial Law Commercial Arithmetic Bookkeeping Shorthand Typewriting Penmanship. 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Charles Saylor, Defendant, To Charles Saylor, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the 14th day of August, 1907, the above named plaintiff commenced an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, praying for a judgment for a divorce from you; also that you be forever barred from all right title, interest and claim to any property she may hold in this state, and for the custody of the minor children of said marriage and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 4th day of October, 1907, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered as prayed for therein ISRAEL SAYOR Plaintiff Attest. R L. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court. [ LAW ] First published August 30th 1927. L. E. SMITH. H. DAVIS. V President. Sec. Director HE B. D. LACEY, Custor The ent Savings Corporation Shares $2 Each, Par $10 Loan and Insurance Co. The only in the Gate City. Write or call for one ink. It makes you save your money. of charge. 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L. is the Grand Worthy Most and Reli of the True Reformers, an order that number 70000 member, status is followed: I have personally visited the Black Diamond Des- velopment Center, and all of fights and clashes observed, I am touring dogs, and from every minute on I believe that the project is worthy of payment to the pristine members of the society. I have found out that the statement from Vice President, Dr. James, out of the other directors is true. The have right to be W. B. CO The is the over-c ing sp apron hips, s absolu RF develop coutil Erect Form Nuform 4 Nuform 4 Erect Form Nuform 7 Nuform 4 Reduso 750 WEINGARTEN BROS., MAKERS, 37 From the Press Bureau. ```markdown ``` Simon P. W. Drew, one of the ables and best known in the church management and opinion shoppers on the contract he whose value is worth $100,000 purchase of the old church upled by the North American Pres- byterian congregation for the use of the Common Temple Baptist church, of which one is the pastor. The new church is located on N. street between 20th and 21st street in the heart of Carleton neighborhood, and is gardened on an aptly valuable piece of property. It occupies the floor by 150 feet, covering three sots and is conservatively estimated to be worth from $100,000 to $150,000. The Northminster con- gregation from whom the property was purchased is one of the best and richest in the city, and the sale was conducted by 11 Drew with so much trust and business skill that he is in a position to protect mysterious anything that he knows anything to uncoverably eluded. The Cus- monolitan congregation is now worshiping in the beautiful temple and there is much rejoicing in the ```markdown ``` in the work with Consultant W. H. Hunt, we have no word given to the bureau in the matter we are involved in. It is our duty to inform the court of the facts and the decision at the time. We have given the equal measures provided by law if an commission was terminated to regulate the separate coach system. This is not being disposed to, according to Mr. Hunt, and behind it is noted that in or der had been served to the court in the same year, it on and after the first of October, we attends choosing to operate the races must be equipped with a motor and red poles, as equal in every respect to those furnished to the present gars. Any prohibiting to comply with a order would be adjudged in contempt and a trial to appear before the Judge's Court and be quired to know a reason why they should not be punished according to the statues made and provided for such violations. Assuming that this is a true statement of the situation, it looks as if the National Afro American Council is justifying its existence and that the agitation over the broker-Warner amendment was not without its effect. If it cannot secure all that we are seeking for, and if mixing is worse, the granting of accommodations that are equal in every way, will make travel for more comfortable than has been possible under the old conditions, and we see many percent better of than before. Thus we remold that "in much of progress is worth a yard of plant," and "halt a load better than no bread." The National Baptist Convention is nothing its 27th annual session this week in the Metropolitan Baptist church, of which Rev. M. W. D. Norman is pastor. This church is said to be the most commonshion coffee owned by the colored Baptists in this city, having a serving capacity of about 2,500. The convention of the Women's Auxiliary is being held in the Vermont Avenue Baptist church, of which Rev. George W. Lee is pastor. Fully six thousand visitors are in the city and more are to come. Special trains have arrived from Cincinnati, Louisville, Peoria, Atlanta and others are on route from Texas, Arkansas and points west. President E. C. Morris, of Hobart, Ark., was only on the scene, and Secretary L. G. Jordan, E. W. D. Isle, R. H. Byrd and Dr. Beckham are at his place. Rev. Prodyd of Mull, Arican missionsaries, with two natives, are present. Noticing the results of their work in the Dark Continent, D. Norman and his committee on acceptance have been based and they are handling the crowd very seriously. On the opening day Sept. 11th, the addresses of welcome were delivered by Commissioner M. F. B. M. Purland, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, Drs. G. W. Lee, W. J. Howard, S. L. Corrothers and L.ver Thomas L. Jones, R. W. M. Moses, of Stanton, Va. republished for the convention. Dr. N. K. Pras, of Indianapolis, Ind., is charge of the music and it is ground. Some of the principal features of the week are to be the dedication of the Training School for girls, under the direction of Miss Ninnie M. Burroughs, corresponding secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary and founder of the institution to be dedicated; the address of Dr. Rooker T. Washington at Convention Hall on Friday evening; the reports of the home and foreign missions, the educational and publishing boards, and the Baptist Young People's Union, all of which will be received with great enthusiasm by the immense throng. The convention, which will last through the 10th, is said to be the largest that has gathered within the history of the organization. The delegates present represent two and a half million Baptists. On the 25th comes the inter- national convention of the Episcopal Brotherhood of St. Anthony. The meeting will continue for days in the auditorium of the Trinity P. E. Church, con- cerced and streets, northwest, with current convictions in the church of the Epiphany and Continental Hall. Quote a number of devoted delegates from the brotherhoods of the colored Episcopal churches in all parts of the country are expected. No color line is apparent at these meetings. If present conditions prevail until the sitting of the republican national convention, the chances for the setting of colored delegates in that convention from the State of Virginia will be very slim. The Lily whites met at Norfolk recently and, the body, made up entirely of white republicans, completely ignored the colored brother. A movement has been set on foot by the colored voters to organize that state thoroughly and to put up an index MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city Everything up-to- date and served in style. Cream Bone Specialty. 15 W. B. Martin, Proprietor 100 COURT STREET. and service for it staff of war in strength that the nation can receive will be gled to share the delegation some consideration when it appears at door of the convention. The only republic in party in the state with mention is made up of the third congress. We will g. tooth the gun to be regarded as a guard. of they can get load o enough of the party machinery to gallize their conventions. --- in charge of the Negro Building is being led by President Tucker and the expedition committee as the real champion of the entire campus. The investment of the easy days so far has appeared and the business of tight-molding. It rather circulated throughout the country by the press and through the testimony of many visitors who have been there and received treatment in the most hospitable character. The personal of the attendance is as sure that all is well, for in the throng are found Irish ps, presidents of colleges, teachers, professional men of every variety, industriists and sightseers of all types. The clergy is doing a good work in advising their docks to go and see the evidences of race progress on display there. The Negro exhibit has reached a high point in the favor of the coloured people, and Chatham Callaway is great rejoiced there at During the remuneration of September and through the months of October and November, daily attractions are planned and it is likely that the attendance will reach the record breaking height, as the we ther will be delightful. In Park Jubilee singers are giving fully concerted and are seeing big in their basses to well in their folk songs. The times and the up to date newspaper of the race are operatior festival of the National Attendance in Press Association. It was power to good in the olden times and it can be made so again with a little hurdle in diminution of selfishness. The influence of the true journalist is becoming more and more recognized, and in honest interchange of views, business experience and suggestions from the wise ones booking to a better ment of the profession, would go far to make that influence one of the leading solvents in the much mooted race problem. A prt eminary meeting could be held right here in Washington and a modus vivendi planned in the name of the press gang. What say you, Mr Adams? R. W. Thompson. FT SCOTT. KANSAS Mrs. I. W. Whitner is in the sick list Mr. Rugglin is still improving, and his many friends will be glad when he can be out again. Little Liva Wilkerson is able to be up Mrs. Katie Owens and Mrs. Thomas Olsen are visiting the convention in Ottawa. Mrs. Stella Morgan is gradually grow- ing weaker. Her sister, Mr. Minne- of Issa City, is attentively at her bed side. Mrs. Wm Anderson and Mrs. Val Jones and babies have returned from Issa City after a two weeks' visit. Mrs. Thomas Allen is not living well. Dr. B. A. McLamore has returned from Dillon Allen, after a two weeks' so- journ. Mrs. Sally Hall and daughters Miss Bettie Mrs. and Verny, who have been visiting Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. Hill dister, have returned to their home in Waltham. R. D. L. Dall & R. M. Thompson in Poughran are attending the New Vale Sunday School Convention and Association at Ottawa this week! B. R. represents Mt Zion lunch Mr. Campbell is delegate for the Sunday School of Mrs. Cobran to the Mission Candle. Rev. M. C. Jones, pastor of Shaloh Lepist church, is attending the Association and convention in Ottawa this week. The delegates of the multimur- tion, Mr. J. Scott and Mrs. Nellie Owens, for the B. Y. P. Eg. Mrs. M. C. Drake and Mrs. W. Johnston for the Mission room, and Miss Daisy Robinson and tissue owners for the Sunday School. Last side sewing circle No. 2 met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. S. Dennis, 101 Cortes Street. The next morning will be with Mrs. Gee Calwell, son of Jim and Preyin Streets. We will attend the 19th. Miss Dolly Hines is one of about ninety people that I meet in honor of Miss Betty May Hall of Washington. Miss Dolly D. Arbor of St. Louis is writing on the note of dr. and Mrs W. P. Sexton. A number of guests were photographs entertained and briefly viewing by Mrs. M. Johnson of Mrs. Owen Will Hanson of Kansas City, Kansas, the mother, Mrs. Butter of South Hill Street. Miss Betty Jones of South Broadway is on vacation. Mrs. M. Wooden returned home Monday after a two-week stay in Lawrence, Loudon and Kansas City. Mrs. Wooden attended the Luther Missionary Knights in Lawrence. The C. M. Church, corner Wall and Lincoln streets, is certainly a credit to the community. Rev. McQuay, pastor The following program was rendered at St. John Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, at 10 o'clock: Song—Sunday School Mrs. Alva Johnson pianist Onton Mr. Minor Lawrence Instrumental Solo—Miss F. Haves Lark—Disciple Mr. Las, Johnson. Song—Sunday School Closing Song—I'll We Meet Again Wis. A. W. Johnston, Sept. The program was not a lengthy one, but it was well reviewed and highly appo- riated by the Sunday School and visitors. The M.F. Church, corner Second and Little Streets, is progressing nicely services at the usual hour. Rev. Allen is pastor. Sister Murtht Forrest departed this life August 7th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs J. A. C. Wale, South In the street. Sister Forrest was nearly 80 years of age, of which 40 years was spent in Christianity. She came to this country several years ago from Kentucky, and wherever she has resided, she proved to be what she professed. She had only been with us here a few years, but always faithful. The first Sunday in this month was Rally day at Shiloh Baptist Church, and she had pledged a dollar for that day. But she was taken very sick on Saturday night before and could not be out the next day Monday. Rev. James visited her and she told him she had made a pledge to be doll for the Rally and it was the last time she would be with us to give an offering, she wanted him to take it and turn it in with the Rally in May. She was conscious of her actions and knew her time was near the end. Sister Ida was a good mother and her death after a few days' illness as a severe shock to her daughter and many friends. The funeral services were held daily at attention at St Nicholas Baptist Church, of which she was a consistent member. Rev Jones, pastor, conducted the services laterment in Evergreen Cemetery. Dictionary for Directory. A city man has to watch or he will say dictionary for directory, because he was raised in the country, and read the dictionary for years before he ever saw a directory — Paul Point Come In, My Joy. Borrow ever nicks us— Seeks us to destroy; But gallop off, my trouble— Come in, my joy! Why the old world is going— What then, should anyone? Gallop off, my trouble— Come in, my joy! Military Constitution. 2 ANSWER WAS BEFORE HIM. Query of Phillips Brooke That Seemed Unnecessary. It will not be difficult for Boston lans to recall the excitement caused some years since by an enterprising tailoring establishment known to fame for its important propounding of the question. "Do you wear pantalr which erected the eye at every turn. When this hour of advertising was at its height, his lordship the Rt. Rev. Mr. Courtier, then but recently crested his bishop of Palifax, paid his first visit to his former home Boston, where for a new are he had been rector of it. Tremont street which he had left for the higher dignity in Nova Scotia. He appeared on the street in the conventional dress of an English bishop, including the long black stockings and knee breeches. Thus attired he was met by the Rev Phillips Brooks who raised before him and gazed attentively at the unusual figure thus presented. The eyes of the distinguished Boston clergyman traveled slowly down the tail form of his late colleague in the ministry until they rested upon his father extremely then, extending his hand he inquired, solemnly: "Do you wear pant?" THEY ARE MOST RELIGIOUS Chinese Declared to Be by One Who Had Made a Study of Them. Has Made a Study of Them. How little the white man, especially the majority of those of us who forth as missionaries to "convert the heathen," comprehend the Chinese character! To the student of Chinese institutions, and the Chinese themselves, it seems outrageous presumption, for the truth is that the Chinese are without doubt the most religious people on the globe, says a writer in Outing. Their religion is a very part of themselves, accepted without discussion from birth. The veriest paper, from a worldly point of view, who lives on one of the hundreds of campaigns floating before Clinton, will deny himself in order that he may perform a particular religious duty. There are no people save the Mohammedans that so completely live up to the faith they profess. China has no divergent churches, no wrangling annotes, there is the one creed, of thousands of years standing, to which all yield allegiance and to which all pin a faith that continues unto death incontrovertible. Now and again we hear of a "converted" Chinaman; but I never saw one that had really broken from the faith of his fathers who was not the least trustworthy. In a considerable experience with many kinds of natives in the wilderness of their own country, I have invariably found the ones farthest from "civilization" and the "converting influence of conflicting white man creeds, to be the most honorable and dependable. I mean this as no unkind reflection upon the Christian faith or upon the real, often, alas, so ignorantly directed, of many good people. in Defense of War. What warfare it be tried ill modern thought? Who mat you're wild Come back to reasoning and sense What's that? War's such a great expesse? There is some truth in that hot, still, Do not the people from the bill? What for? To see their emblem wave Our home of free and land of graze—should say "have" "was used a slip" Ongoing entanglement of it What should you tell it? It surprised! You say "War's murder—grunted" Dear me! You mustn't let your train Go me! Be logical! He same! Come, come! You know as well as I That war's established See? That's why It's right You know it's backed up, too By lots of bigger men than you What's that you say? "Thou shalt not kill"" Oh yes I've heard of that, but, still. That means—that doesn't mean the men Who don't—der--don't come back again-You catch my point? You different When quite a lot of them are meant. Women In Slam. The position of women is high in Islam; they enjoy both in business matters and social life a great independence. Though polygamy is permitted, it does not exist among the great mass of the people, and in no way affects the position of women. 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 in a cabinet, a chair and small studios in the construction of which may thousands of boxes were created. --- Dottie's Prayer. "Please, God, make Mamie Ross a good girl. Please make her a awful good little girl. An' if it ain't too much trouble, please make her so good that I can take her new doll, an' she'll think it's noble an' self sac'feln' never to ask for it back again. Amen!"—Cleveland Leader Poverty's. The town of Poverty has been without kerosene now for ten days or two weeks. Some have actually sat in the dark waiting for bedtime. The motion has been made to change the name of this town - Calhoun Star. Burglars Are Skeptical. On the safe of the Albina Fuel company, Portland, Ore., was the placard: "Save your time. There is no money in the safe." But burglars who could not read or were incredulous broke it open the other night. They found some old books only. We also met W G Rucker county treasurer elect, who is now entering his first term and is one of the old standbys of that county. We also met young Wells of the firm of Wells and Wells, one of the best law firms in the West. The senior Wells was for a number of years a member of the Court of Appeals. Young Wells is a diplomat and scholar and is trained after his father. G B Gunn is one of the lead in trainers of stock horse in the state has been engaged in the business for years and whenever he drives a pacer or trotter that he has trained, he always gets the money. He has a wife and a bright, intelligent family of seven children, one of whom. Marie, aged ten, took the first prize in painting and drawing at the fair in that city last week. Mrs Gunn takes kelight in rearing her children so that they will be useful when they grow to womanhood and manhood James Loggins, who has lived in Seneca 27 years, was born in Wynona, Miss. He has three accomplished daughters who are fine house keepers. One of them, Miss May Ellen, is taking music at the State university. A family that attracts the attention of the people of Seneca as giants and healthy children of any family of this country, barring none, is known as the Neely giants. Austin Neely and wife, Kenjuckians, children, the oldest of whom, Hattie L., is taking a course in dressmaking and music at Western University. She is 22 years old and weighs 350 pounds. Her sister, Anna, 19 years of age, weighs 340 pounds; er brother, Rufus, 24. weighs 380 pounds. The youngest girl, Helen, who is now 12, is pushing the scales at 175 pounds. Master Hosea, nine years old and growing fast, now weighs 150 pounds. It is certainly a social pleasure and enjoyment to visit this family of giants. They are active and inustious and their great mass of flesh does not worry them. The parents have had several orders to place these giants on exhibition, but they will not hear to it. The children have good manners, are highly polished and good entertainers. To be continued. FT. SCOTT. Rev. L. C. Allen went to Coffeyville last week to attend the M. E. District Conference. John Joiner, of N. Lincoln, who has been ill, is improving. Rev. D. T. Caroway, of Maysville, Ky., en route to Dodge City, stopped over and preached at Mount Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and in the evening at Shiloh. Mrs Lizsie Terry has gone to Pittsburg for an intended visit. Rev. L. C. Allen is in Burlingame this week. Mrs. Young and Miss Graham of Mound City, are the guests of Mrs. Wade Mrs. H Thomason 757 S. Margrave Street was stricken with paralysis in the left side on WEIR. KAN. Deforestation: Mrs. V. Ramsay and grandson of Birmingham, Al., arrived here on the 16th and will make her home with her son and daughter, N. S. Mawethers and Mrs. Idy Holt. Rev. A. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E church at Oswego and Chotopa, arrived on the 16th to run a ten days meeting at the A M. E church. The revival meeting conducted for the last ten days at the St. John Baptist church, by Rev. Anderson, of Birmingham, Ala., closed on the 18th, baptizing the same day, nine new converts and one backslider, ten in all. Rev. Anderson leaves for Yale on the 19th and from there goes to Birmingham. The rally that was to be given at St. John church August 25th was postponed until the 4th Sunday in September, at which time Rev. J. R. Richardson of Kansas City, For Ladies IIs , will preach, commencing on Tuesday before, teaching every night until the following Sunday HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mrs. A. J. Minnis has returned after a fortnight stay in St John and Calo. Dr. Baskette and wife arrived at home on Friday and can be found at 115 B. East. Horace Willis has been on the sick list. Miss Grace Taylor, of Lyons, is visiting in the city and will stay until after the fair. The conference year is almost at an end and we trust the Bishop will send us a good man and a good preacher next year. Andrew Simes has been repairing his Billiard Hall and now has the finest in town. But the colored people don't appreciate a nice place for them to spend their leisure hours in. R. B. and M. B. Perkerson and their wives, and Miss Anna Perkerson entertained at the R. B. Perkerson residence, No. 405 Thirteenth Avenue, W., in honor of Miss Willa Johnson of Bonner Springs, Grace Taylor of Lyons, Belle Forster and Mr. W. McCoy of Topeka. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the lawn illuminated with electric lights. A large party was present and all report a delightful evening WINFIELD. KAN The N. N. G. club held the first meeting of the season with the president, Mrs. A. L. Ford, and the second with the vice president, Mrs. J. M. Gross. The latter being the meeting for visitors and lunch, the time was very pleasantly spent. A dainty three course lunch was served, adding greatly to the event. Mrs Willia Willson, of Colorado Springs, passed through last week, en route to Guthrie, Okla., to visit her mother. She was the guest of Mrs Charles Miller while in the city. Mrs. George Payne entertained at 7 o'clock dinner, last Friday, in honor of Mrs. Favor and daughter, when a 6 course dinner was served. The Stewardess Board No 2 gave a two social last week, at the residence of J. M. Groen, which was quite a success. Miss Bette Morrill shortly entertained last week, in honor of Mrs. Lucille Underwood, of Wichita. The evening was spent in music and games of various kinds, and all had a delightful time. Jesse Clermetts entertained last Sunday, at dinner, at the home of his ninth, Mrs. J. M. Gross, Phon. Owens of Kansas City, and James Button of Guthrie, Okla. Mrs. S. Washington, of Wichita, is this week the guest of Mrs. George Pryne. The A. M. E concert given on the 16th by the ladies of the church was quite a success in quality, but owing to the carnival was not as well attended as it deserved. FARMS In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas. 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Why not U more rich men than any other in und and sure, wont die on your to increase in value with the de- river land, deposits of coal, oil, rate, railroad depot, and A M.E. tol here. Residents mereasing, last. MONEY work for you will double and your business lots and on in loan, will >100 per week, is justing town. Warranty for hire with hotel, Nation will pay rent on date to the you need business send >100 to comming. Earth factor ROSS 725. Quindaro, Kansas American and European Plan Telephone No. 245. Bath House He opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment of Recumism. It is the only Hotel and mineral Bath Colored Man in any of the health Writ for Special Rates. INSON, Proprietor, Mt. Clemens, MICH --- Miss B. the Pony of Law office in visiting her son, Mrs. C. R Price. There are about 100 out people coming stands at the State Fair. Mrs. Bevere Thomas, of Grant county, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Pollard, on E. 9th street. Mrs. Mabel Plummer is thinking of attending business college. Mrs Richard Buchanan has returned to her home in Great Bend Rev. C. A. Woods, of the A. M. E. church, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday night. Mrs. C. R. Price is thinking of traveling in the South the rest of the fall and winter, starting next week. There will be a grand rally at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. Mr. Taylor and wife have returned from a few days visit in Winfield. There will be a grand time here during the fair and we expect many visitors. Mrs. A. J. Minnis has returned from a few weeks visit in St John, where she reports having had a good time. KANSAS CITY, KAN. M. and O. Hall was the hero of a girl gathering on wondry night The Missons of Wyandotte county gathered for the purpose of doing honor to then favorite son, C. H. M. Collins, recently elected Grand Master of Kansas Wyandotte county boards of one third of the Manors of Kansas, and certainly the meeting on Monday was an evidence of the fact. It was a large and happy crowd that faced Dr. J. G. N. Soanes, the genial master of ceremonies. The Grand Master E. H. M. Collins, Deputy Grand Master T. H. Bell, Grand Secretary J. H. Childers and Grand Custodian H. I. Monroe were escorted by a committee to the platform. Speeches of congratulation were made by many eminent Manors. The greatest treat of the evening was in charge of J. W. Voothee. It was the banquet table. Full of good things to eat and surrounded by the wits of two states, the out come can be imagined. Much credit for the splendid ovation is due to Josh Voothee, who always has his way to J. W. Johnson, Dorsey Groce, and in fact to all of the boys. --- Miss Oleigh Lewis is steadily regaining her health. Miss Lily Blackburn, of Champ- gunge, Ill., is visiting Mrs. Luddy Green, 2507 N. 5th street. Mrs. Lorea Miller and Mrs. Minnie Robinson returned home from Selma and LaMont, where they were visiting for a few days. Miss Johnson, of Ohio, a newly appointed teacher of Summer High school, joined the W. M. church on Sunday. All of the out of town teachers returned to the city on Sunday and were all ready for the opening of school, Monday, September 16. Wilhelm Montgomery and wife gave induction to reception Wednesday evening, Sep. 14, at then home 106 Oakland Avenue, in honor of their daughter Mahlal Lison who was married to James Henry Clayborne. The honour was only decorated in green and white and the reflections were and travel in the same colors. The inside were handsome gown of pink chiffon and carried a large bouquet of white American Beauty . rones. The groom was dressed in evening attire. The honorable attendants were Alonzo Plough and William Johnson. The bridesmaid was Miss Anabell Montgomery, the bride's sister. Mr. Clayborne was attended by Mr. Armstrong. The bride received quite a number of both useful and valuable presents. There were about 150 guests present, including out of town relatives and intimate friends. Out of town guests were; Mrs. Eggleston, Law- er, Kau, Mrs. Finney, Omaha, Nebu, Mrs. Musz, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. M. Avender, Chicago, Ills.; Mrs. Mara Wardel St Louis Mo. Wash Mr. Thyborne and land The fourth of last Quarterly week of the conference was to be held at 11 o'clock Sunday Rev. Christina of Rosenthal, prefixed by a very inspiring story most blemish in the afternoon at 1 o'clock. A large number of visitors from neighbouring towns attended the meeting. Lugene Robinson is on the sick list. CENTRALIA. John Baird left last week for Atchisou, where he will visit his sister and other relatives. Alex johnson and wife, J. E. Johnson and wife and Mrs. Allie Johnson attended the fair at Seneca last week. Mrs. Sam Martin left last Sunday to join her husband in Holton, who has employment there. Mrs. J. E. Johnson served breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Miss Almeda Brewer and Nick Chiles. Wiley Baird and wife entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Sherman Coffee and wife. Nick Chiles was in the city last week in the interest of The Plaindealer. Miss Caline Baird and Mrs Walter Johnson, of Kansas City, are writing friends in Seneca the week. Mrs J. W Brwer of Seneca, is quite all at this writing and would be pleased to see her many Central friends. Be happy and subscribe for the Plaindealer. PAOLA ITEMS. Miss Edna Smith returned to her home in Kansas City Sunday after a week's visit with her cousin, Miss Tillie wellings. Rev. N. J. Stokes, pastor of the Second Baptist church accompanied by several of his members, attended the basket meeting at Hillsdale Sunday. Miss Eva Howard has returned from Kansas City. Mesdames Peak, Shelby and Overshiner attended the picnic at Spring Hill Friday. Mrs. Nathan Duncan of Osawatomie was the guest of Mrs. Miles Cooper Friday. Henry Morrison and wife, of Chetopa, are the guests of A. Peak and wife. Booker Beaty, who has been confined to his room for the past twelve months is able to be out again. Little Olive Strother is on the sick list this week. Missy Walla, Ellen and Cra Dillard, Lya Howard and Daisy N. Peak, Lewis Nowlin and Lesnest Guthrie attended the basket meeting at Hillsdale MAYVILLE MO. miss Katie Thomas return from Kansas City after a two week's visit. The entertainment given by Mrs. Lila Divers Saturday evening was a success in every respect. There were several persons from Odessa and Lexington present... Mrs. Emma Williams, of Warrensburg is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Blanche Ray... Mrs. Mary Hopkins who has been ill for several months continues very poorly... Miss Maggie Johnson opened school on the 6th with an enrollment of 23 scholars. Mrs. Lena Booker, of Des Moines, La., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice Johnson Pretty Thin There was a man in Lincoln, Who was so She did He was wounded in dromate. Three minutes with station. The fuse hit prematurely and He lost his situation. Illinois state Journal. IT HAS BEEN SO FOREVER. (So Mar's m'allen Tagen.) J. DURRNER. J. M. This lack it is a floating thing, a floating thing a floating thing. It has been so for Eu in the skies in glaciers, in deserts in mountains, in the sea in the air. poo rut mf a tempo. ev. er, for ev. er, for ev. er, It has been so for ev. er. You may hunt all the Ta·gen, zu al·len, zu al·len, zu al·len, al·len Ta·gen. Und jagst du um·der cresc FNr. woll around, you may hunt all the will around. Its vain, you'll find it never, you'll find it never. Er·b Ring, und wird in der Ring. Du wirst es nicht er·gen, es nicht er·gen. Copyright, 1907, by American Melody Co., New York. Rath·er lie down in fra·grant grass and sing your songs un·heed·ing. Unsought, perhaps, from Lieb·er sich' hin ins Grass voll Duft und sin·ge del·ne Lie·der: Plötzlich vielleicht aus poo rut mp a tempo. out the sky, luck sud·denly comes speeding. Rath·er lie down in fra·grant grass and blan·er Luft fällt es auf dich ler·nie·der. Lie·ber sich' hin ins Grass voll Duft und ru·t, D.C. al Fine. sing your songs un·heed·ing; Unsought, perhaps, from out the sky, luck sud·denly comes speeding. sin·ge del·ne Luc·der: Plötzlich vielleicht ans Lau·er Luft fällt es auf dich ler·nder. It Has Been So Forever. 2 pp—2d p. 50c THREE MONTHS 50c Liberal Commission to Energetic Agents. wi sar