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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. BOLEY, OKLAHOMA, A FINE PLACE FOR INVESTORS VOLUME X. The next and most profitable and most gratifying stop of all was in the town and country where the Queen of Sheba visited and upon her return said, "half has not been told." This was Boley, a thriving little town of about 2000, all colored. The country for a radius of ten miles is of rich fertile land, owned and tilled by colored people. There are also several Indians and white people here. The white people lease land from the Indians and freedmen and make Boley their trading point. This town should be visited by people who have money to invest and who desire to be at peace with the world and enjoy good government. They have a bank which has been established four years and another that is being reorganized. There is also two cotton gins, one saw mill and a grist mill. Several car loads of wood is shipped each week. They have two lumber yards, several stores of different classes, four churches, a public school, one large college, two hotels, two drug stores, two printing offices, one undertaker, two lawyers and two doctors, all of whom are prospering and making money. The great trouble with the business men and promoters is that the country has outgrown the town and what is needed is a large department store with a fifty to sixty thousand dollar stock. Some good substantial businesses men or corporation should invest in a proposition of this character in order to supply the rural districts. It will prove profitable. A small laundry, ice and electrical plant could be made pay in this place. The city would gladly grant a franchise to some firm who would put up a forfeit to carry out this proposition. The most gratifying sight was the large number of colored, white and Indian farmers that come to town on Saturday to trade. The most substantial business and what has built up the town is the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of which W. H. Dill is president; T. M. Haynes, vice president and D. J. Turner, cashier. It was established about four years ago by Mr. Haynes who located the town sight. It is interesting to talk to Mr. Haynes, the Moses of the "Promise Land." He is deep when engaged in conversation, steady, very cautious and attentive to business. He possesses a kind, generous heart and is liked by all who know him. Mr. Haynes was born in Texas coming to the site where Boley is now located in 1890 when there was nothing but forest and only the sound of the woodpecker and the ring of the huntsman rifle could be heard during the day and the owls and wolves at night. The most singular incident coupled with Mr. Haynes's arrival in the new state is that he walked from Paris, Texas to Oklahoma City, landing with $3,60 and a Winchester rifle. He is quite a young man, 39 years of age full of push and energy and brave and courageous as a lion. Mr. Haynes conceived the idea that the colored people should be put on trial for self-government and saw a golden opportunity to establish a town. He cultivated the acquaintances of the officials of the Fort Smith and Western railroad who were building through that portion of the Territory. They became interested in the town site and agreed to build a depot. Mr. Haynes built a dug out for himself where he dwelled for a short time clearing the timber for the new town site, of which he began to communicate with the people of his rece, and afterwards erected a tent which was used as his second office. He was mayor, chief of police and in fact the whole city. The most amusing incident of his life in locating the town was when some one would call or respond to his letters to locate in Boley and locate, they would find him in the woods cutting cross ties and getting out wood for the market. The new comers would invariably ask where his office was located and he would conduct them to an old tree he had shaped up, and here he transacted his business. Some would look strange and homesick and others would leave as quickly as possible, but he never once grew discouraged. He kept on working until he has accomplished what the town of Boley is today. He is a member of the school board, owns several hundred acres of land and has an interest in the various enterprises. He is now beginning to reap the golden harvest of many years of hardships and toil, and he and his wife and four children can look with pride upon his accomplishments. Mr. Haynes has the confidence and respect of the entire community, and the people of Boley are standing by him. His bank guarantees every depositor all funds entrusted to their care, and is backed by the state who will pay if the bank does not. D. J. Turner, cashier of the bank, is a bright young business man who owns considerable property and is a native of Texas. He looks well to the interest of the bank and its depositors. One of the most helpful institutions of Boley is the Creek Siminole Agricultural College, which was established by Prof. Jno. C. Leftridge. He located this school and in order to effect a building he had to go North to solicit funds. He left Boley with Five Dollars in his pocket and not a change of clothing, but after he had been out a few months he succeeded in raising twenty-five hundred dollars in which he erected a frame building on five acres of land which was donated. We had the pleasure of visiting and addressing the students on Friday afternoon at which time a programe was carried out, consisting of music songs, and recitations by colored and Indian students. There is about twenty-five Indian boys and girls attending this institution. Indians are said to be progressing more rapidly at this than at the white institutions. This school has over a hundred students. Mr. MR. T. M. HAYNES. Father and Founder of Boley, "The Promise Land." An Exclusive Colored Town Where Anyone Can Invest and Get Good Returns---- A City Without a Jail, Where Law, Order and Decency Reigns Supreme Haynes, the Founder is a Great Man. and they cared on their program actively as if that institution had been in existence for years. The school has a boarding department in connection where the students are kept at a reasonable rate. Prof. Leftridge deserves much credit for the work carried on at this institution The Legislature has agreed to appropriate seventy-five thousand dollars for the creation of necessary buildings and equipments that are needed which will be of MR. T. M. Father and Founder of Bol great benefit to that portion of the State and will run four-folds into the coffers of the State for the money spent. Boley has several business men and among them are C. D. Yancy who is engaged in real estate and farm land and who owns a few thousand dollars of good farm land near Boley. D. M. Williams who conducts a leading Drug Store is a young man of Columbus, Kan., and who is well fixed in farm and city property. We were more than gratified to see Mrs. Anna Duval, one of our old time friends and subscribers whose former home was in Publo, Col, and Las Vegas, N. M., where she and her husband were engaged in business and succeeded. He located in Boley a short time ago where he engaged in the lumber business. He having since died --- his window is now continuing business, as her husband had a partner, M. R. Rogers, who had inaugurated business some time ago. Mrs. Duvall is strictly a business woman and has made good use of her husband's interest and money left, by increasing business and buying other real estate in Boley. She is one of the wealthiest women in the State. She is a lady of dignity, refinement and is doing much for the uplift of the race. Mrs. Duvall has a niece, Mies Allie Johnson, an accomplished young lady who is bookeeper for the firm. Mrs. Duvall owns property in Ottawa, her former home and is a heavy tax payer. SOME OF HER BUSINESS PEOPLE. Her partner, Mr. H. R Rogers is a pioneer lumberman. He was the first to establish a lumber yard in Boley and it is very interesting to have him tell how hard it was to start and how it took several men HAYNES, ley, "The Promise Land." to help buy the first carload of lumber. One by one they dropped out until he was left to hold the bag. He continued as best he could until he found the late Mr Duvall who proved to be the man of strong courage and business ability. Mr. Rogers is native of Arkansas. He owns considerable valuable property and has a family whose companionship he enjoys. The Rogers & Duvall firm is the largest firm in that portion of the country. They carry several thousand dollars worth of building material. Mr E. H. Holmes who controls the Boley Mill and Feed Co., is doing a great business and his machinery is taxed to its utmost capacity. What is needed is more money to enlarge his business which will be a big return for the investment. Rev. Harry Burrill, pastor of the NUMBER 19 the Whole Nation! NVESTORS Antioch Missionary Baptist church is one of the leading ministers of the territory, and has a membership of 560. His church, which was but recently remodeled, in a very beautiful, edifice. Rev. Burill owns a confectionary and shoe store. R. Russell conducts a hardware and grocery store. One of the most eccentric and land marks of this town is the old town watchman, who bears the title of Judge Manual. On Saturday he wears a uniform and stripes on his arm which designate the number of years in business. He is a kind of self-appointed officer and works for the glory and success of the town. Any stranger or suspicious character cannot alight at night without the eagle eye of the old "Judge," as he calls himself, watching the Democrats. The citizens see that he is well cared for and he lives as happy as a king One thing that is in Boley's favor not in any other town in the territory is that they have no calaboose or prison in which to incarcerate evil doers. When an officer makes an arrest he just sits up with the man until his case is disposed of. There are no disorderly characters found in the town and they all seem to shun this place as the officers have an eye of an eagle and can readily tell when that class is around. We met our old time friend, D. H. Winburn, who conducts a fine confectionary and lunch counter. He owns his business property, as well as other property in the territory. Jas. Stevens, formerly of Paris, Texas, is conducting a general mercantile business and his wife, who is a successful milliner, is doing quite a business. Mrs. B. Berry and daughters, who conduct one of the nicest little hotels to be found anywhere in the country, have first class accommodations. The Misses Berrys are accomplished young ladies, one of them being a graduate of Tuskegee. (1). H. Bradley, editor of Progress which was established in 1905, is a bright young man. He has also established an undertaking establishment which is a success. He is one of Boley's enterprising business men and leading politicians. He is secretary of County Central Committee and Citizen's League. He owns a farm adjoining the town which is valuable. Mr. Bradley is a native of Shawnee, Jackson co, Kansas, and his paper is one of the leading journals of the territory. His foreman and manager, E. B. Shite, is a bright young man, 25 years of age, a Texan by birth and a graduate of Wiley University. He came to Boley Jan. '07, and took the management of the Boley Progress, of which he is making a success. Boley is proud of her hardware and implement firm, conducted by T. B. Armstrong and Bros. They have been in business for 3 years and have just completed a building Continued on Page Six. BAPTIST CHURCH The services Sunday were well attended and the sermon by Rev. T. J. Carr was well received. Communion was served by the pastor, assisted by Rev Olden and Rev. Alexander. The subject of the sermon was "The Water of Life." Our venerable and faithful deacon, Mr Benjamin Adams, has been absent from his post of duty two Sundays. We do not like to see his place vacant, and hope he will be able to fill it next Sunday. The evening congregation was composed mainly of young people, whose presence was highly appreciated, and who deserve commendation for their interest in the work of the church. Rev. Carr delivered the sermon. Rev. R R. Howard of Hutchinson preached Monday night to a small congregation. The Sewing Circle will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. C. A. Winbourn at her home in Park Place. The funeral of Mrs. Rosa Campbell, who died Thursday of last week in Kansas City, was held Sunday after noon and the remains interred in Topeka cemetery. She was a consistent Christian and had been a faithful member of this church for a number of years. She also belonged to the Benevo.ent society, which order attended in a body and participated in the services. Rev. Carr preached the sermon The choir rendered appropriate music. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, the tributes of sympathizing friends. Mrs. Campbell is survived by one son, a daughter and a granddaughter. The church is now preparing for a series of entertainments, beginning March 16th and continuing each evening until March 20th—five nights. There will be an excellent literary and musical program each evening, participated in by the best talent obtainable in this city and other cities. The different church choirs will furnish music. Among the most attractive features will be a lecture by Rev. S. H. Gibson recently called from a pastorate in Illinois to the church at Emporia, Kansas. He is highly spoken of as an orator, and his lecture is promised as an intellectual treat. The committees will serve refreshments in the basement every evening. The public is cordially invited to attend during the series and assist in adding to the building fund. A CLUB MEETING. The Philirhetorian club met at the residence of Miss Lillian Jeltz last Monday evening. The following program was rendered; Song, "Sweet and Low".....By the club members. Biography of Tennyson.....Mrs. H. .....Mayberry "Princess" Introduction by Mrs. .....J. M. Fergnson Ferm and Structure.....Miss Lena .....V. McNeal Review of I, II, 111 Canto..... Mrs. W. I. Jamison Recitation, "As Through the Land." Miss Lilian Jeltz The lesson in "The Eternal Progress,' was discussed followed by the reading of "The Princess." During refreshments current topics were discussed, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. Mayberry. Rev. P. D. Davis, pastor of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, closed a very successful revival last week Many souls were added to the church. Mr. Thomas Wims is on the sick llst. Rev. Barton preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday night. Rev. D. Smith of the M. E. church closes his sixth year's work Sunday. Mrs. Anna Forte, who has been quite sick, is improving. Rev. P, D. Davis, who has been confined to his bed with la grippe and malarial fever, is improving, and opes to be able to all his pulpit. Mrs. Emma Gaines left yesterday morning for Lawrence on business, Mr. and Mrs. I S. Watkins have christened their son Bert Robert Watkins. Mrs. Benjamin Adams is sick with rheumatism at her home, foot of Monroe street. Mr. Walter Jones and sister, Miss Corinne Jones, spent Tuesday in Lawrence on business. A select array of talent will be seen at the Verna Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium Mrs. Minerva Dyer spent several days in Kansas City last week visit ing her sister, Mrs. Inex Thomas, Mr. James Hudson, traveling agent for the Knights and Ladies of the Orient was in town this week on business. Mr. George Jones, who has been living at Winslow, Ariz. for several months, was in the city this week en route to his home in Oskaloosa to remain permanently. Mrs. and Mrs. Lee Anderson entertained a few friends this week in honor of Mr. A. derson's sister, Mrs John C. Collins, who returned to her home in Kansas City. Mrs. R. S. Christian entertained informally at her home, Thursday of last week, complimentary to Mr and Mrs. S. E. McCarroll. Mrs. Moore of Kansas City was a guest All reported a delightful time. Mrs. Chloe Ramsey entertained the St. John Sewing Circle Wednesday afternoon. Quite a number of members were in attendance and a delicius lunch was served and every one present: enjoyed the meeting. --- We are sorry to announce that Miss Evelyn Hickman, who returned to her home in Frankfort two weeks ago from Louisville, Ky., on account of illness, is still very sick. She has the sympathy of a host of friends. Mr. W D. Ford of the Boston Block, Muskogee, Okla., is one of the leading business men of the town, a strong Republican and has many friends. Toere is talk of running him for mayor. He was one of the most active Republicans under ex-Governor Stanley and was also his private secretary. Our esteemed friend, Hon. W. W. Fisher, of Kansas City, fiscal agent for Western University, is slowly recovering, but was unable to be in attendance on the state convention. He was sadly missed by the boys, and all expressed deep regret and wish him a speedy recovery. --- Madame Cecil Watts will give a reproduction of "Queen of the Congo" at Lukens' opera house March 12th. She will be assisted by an excellent company. Madam Watts will give some new character impersonations well worth seeing. Her company is made up of some of the state. The Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium will begin at the First African Baptist church, Monday night, March 16th, and continue five nights. Rev. S. H. Gibson will lecture the first night and make short addresses each succeeding night. The vocal and instrumental numbers will be of a high order. The many friends of Mr. G. B. Bryant were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred last week of pneumonia at his home on Taylor street He leaves a wife, daughter and mother to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at St. Simon Mission Eather Brown officiating. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, which turned out in a body to pay their final respects The body was taken to Wamego, his former home, for burial. Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, Mrs. Emanuel Lawrence entertained a few friends at a dinner at her home, 414 E First street Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Mary Cochrel, who is visiting her sister Mrs. Anna Thompson. Those present were Mesdames Anna Thompson, Anna Tyler, Marilla Vining, Frank Jordan and Messrs. George Hicks and N. Chiles. The most attractive event of the season will be the Y. M. C. A. athletic contest exhibition at Metropolitan hall, Monday evening, March 9th, by 24 young men ably assisted by the young ladies' athletic club Music will be furnished by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra. Refreshments will be served by the ladies' auxiliary Admission, 15 cents. Grand Master Milton Collins of the A. F. and A. M. of Kansas and jurisdiction paid his annual visit to Euclid Lodge No. 2, Mt Moriah No. 5 and Kaw Valley No. 18 of this city Saturday evening at Masonic hall. There were over two hundred members present who were highly elated and gratified at the wholesome instructions received from the distinguished Grand Master who is doing much to strengthen the order Mr. Collins is acknowledged to be the best Grand Master Kansas has ever had. He is making annual visits over the jurisdiction and his financial reports show a great increase 1910 The above is the likeness of Rev. S. H. Gibson of Illinois who recently accepted a call to the St. James Baptist church of Emporia, Kana Rev Gibson is of striking personal appearance, and is a magnetic speaker. He will lecture at the First African Baptist church Monday night, March 16th, the first evening of the Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium. High-class programs have been arranged for each night. Among the number of Seniors that graduate each year from Washburn college the five highest in standing have their names placed on the honor list and become members of what is known as the Tau Delta Pi society. Miss Georgia Watkins of this city, a member of the present senior class, has had this honor bestowed upon her. She is the first colored student to attain to the honor in the history of the school. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mr. Moody Jennings left on a trip to Des Moines, Iowa, last Monday, Feb. 21. Mrs. Hattie Workouff, who has been rather ill, is reported to be improving. --- Mr. Green Lyton of Mayview, Mo. was in the city last Saturday. Mr. Isadore Workcuff, one of our industrious farmers, has moved nearer to town. Also Mr. Geo. W. Seward, who lived near Johnson county. Roy J. Woodson of Popka has been called, if he will accept the ministry at the Second Baptist church here. Messrs. James and John Perry have been very busy during the last week hauling corn to town. Mr. Perry Parker is on the sick list. Mrs. Nellie Douglas is reported to be very sick. Coal, Feed, OF JAS. C, Both Phenes 475 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Marien Shelden Plaintiff vs No 24,848 J. A. Wilkins, Defendant To the above named defendant, J. A Wilkins; You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on the second day of March, 1908; that said suit is an action for the recovery of the sum of Forty-three Dollars and fifty five cents ($43.55) balance due upon commission due this petition from you for the sale of certain real estate; that a writ of attachment was issued out of the above entitled court and by the sheriff of said county levied upon Lot No. 166 on Kansas avenue, Barrett's addition to North Topeka in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas as your property; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 18 h day of April, 1908, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you for the sum of $43.55, with interest at six per cent. from February 1, 1908, together with all the costs herein incurred, and for an order of sale for the above described property to satisfy said judgment and costs, and for all other and proper relief. Attest: M. F. LAYCOCK. [SEAL] Clerk of District Court First published March 6th, 1918. PUBLICATION NOTICE No 24 S55. In the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Elizabeth May Harrier Plaintiff A. W. Harrier, Defendant. State of Kansas to said drfen lant You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Elizabeth May Hairier, whose petition in said case was filed in the said court on the 4th day of March, A. D., 1908, and unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 17th day of April, A. D. 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for other proper relief. ELI/ÄI ETH MAY HARRIER. Plaintiff. Attest; R. L. THOMAS, Clerk Diet. Court. [SEAL] J. J. KING, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 6th, '08. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Caldwell visited Wellington friends Monday. Blind Boone, the well known musician, gave a concert in the auditorium on Tuesday, the 18th to a crowded house and was enjoyed by all present. Rev. Lawrence preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. S. S. Bindy failed the pulpit at Eldonado Sunday. Mr. Addison Giiggs returned to Wellington after a visit in Indiana with relatives and friends. Several colored families have moved to Wellington the past few weeks. Mr. Homer Roberts has returned from Wichita where he spent a few days visiting friends. Mr. E. A. Griggs left Sunday for his home in Indiana. Mr. Moatton Smith is quite sick. Mrs. H. A. Coney is recovering from her recent illness. A heavy rain fell here today. Mr. Trink Roberts moved his restaurant several days ago to rooms on South Washington street. Mrs. Moatton give an obcution recital at the A. M. H. church Thursday night., the 20th. YOUR Hay, Etc., SHIMER, 1815 Kansas Ave LINCOLN INSTITUTE. It is interesting to note that although it is now late in the regular scolastic year, there is still a steady stream of students entering the various departments of Lincoln Institute. Among recent arrivals are Miss Maude Moore of Baldford, Iowa, Mr. Jesse Lewis of Oklahoma, and others. Many students, teachers and others interested in self improvement, marikulate at this season of the year because of the institute summer school, one of the most practical in the country, from both literary and industrial points of view. By means of a sufficient number of years' attendance in the summer school one is able to secure diplomas of the same value and nature as those given upon graduation from the regular course. Thus does Lincoln Institute very effectively approximate continuous session. Among those who were graduated in 1907 by attendance upon the summer school were Professor William Jacobs of Richmond, Mo., Professor George Perry of Guthrie, Okla., and Miss Benoua Lane of Carrollton, Mo. Lincoln Day was appropriately observed by the institution on Wednesday, February 12. The excellent program was given by the senior class. Among ourations that received and merited applause were, "Lincoln, the Statesman," Victor Collins; "Lincoln as Educator of Popular Sentiment," Zenobia Jackson. "The Sonnty," a new organization of young ladies from the higher normal classes, corresponding to the fraternity among the young men, gave its first annual banquet on Friday, February 21st, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Allen. Mrs. Allen was beautifully gowned in a Persian creation of lemon yellow silk crope de chine, cream lace trimmings. The dining hall was tastefully decorated in the Sonnty colors, black and cardinal robe; the toasts were witty and to the point. The subjects as follows: "President's Address, Miss Zanolia Jackson; "Leap Year," Miss Alena Williams; "The Fraternity," Miss Ladley Ford; "Our Present," Miss Mary Whittaker. The response by Dr. Allen was full of good cheer for the young people who had planned such a delightful evening; and was very highly appreciated by all of them. The full course menu was daintily prepared and served under the skillful management of the department of domestic science. The second term examinations constitute the class room work for the week beginning February 24: the third and last term of the regular school year begins on the following Monday: and preparations for commencement will soon be in full blast. WINFIELD, KANSAS Miss Sissy Smith of Stillwater, Okla. spend Thursday evening in the city, the guest of Mrs J W Wood, on route to Longton to visit her parents. Father Smith is one of Blk county's most prosperous and wealthy farmers. Boy R C Lee is now pastor in M. B Court's day goods department. Bro Lee is a hustler and is never without employment. Mrs G. A Nichols is able to be out after about three weeks sickness. Mr W A Wright, Dan Heming and Frank McDowell spent Sunday in Wichita recently. J. W. Walker, who was brought back from Wichita recently on a holiday charge was acquitted in justice Link's court last Thursday. Frank Montgomery, the popular depot train man at the Santa Le, got a good write up by finding a Dexter lady's purse containing a gold watch and money. She did not miss it until teaching home but Frank had it safe when she called for it. The leap year social, the first of the season, given by the ladies of the home mission society of the Second Baptist church, was a howling success. It was given at I. W. Jackson's beautiful residence on South Manning street on Monday evening. The house was pike and an excellent lunch with ice cream and cake was served. They raised $12,10 for their work. Rev S. S. Banday preached in El Dorado Last Sunday and returned Monday evening. Mrs. Allen Brown gave a social at her residence on South Laomis last Wednesday for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. It was well attended and a grand success. Rev James Hudson preached one of his best. Mrs. Motton and Mrs. Watts of Western University gave a recital at the A. M. E. church last Friday evening which was one of the best ever given here. It was well attended and we only wish this would return at some future date. LOST RELATIVES. North Topeka, Kans, Jan'y 25th 1908.— To the Public: Mrs Martha Britt wishes to find her nephews, Ben and John Turner—two brothers When last heard of they lived near St. St. Joseph, Mo. with Martin Walker Anyone knowing their whereabouts, please inform Martha Britt. Rural Route 3, Box 17, North Topeka, Kansas. NOTICE. The old settlers of Topeka and Shawnee county who came to the county the years of 1875 will meet March 54 h at St. John A. M. E. church for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization. There will be a special program rendered. Don't fail to come. By order of the committee, H. C. WILSON ELIZA MARION J. S. BRASHER The State Convention! Long and Vernon Create Enthusiasm for Secretary Taft. The Republican State Convention for the last time convened in Topeka Wednesday and was considered the greatest in its history. There were several clashes over propositions which caused ratory that reminded one of the days of Blain and Conklin. The estreight Republicans won out, the "reformers failing to land a single man J. B Adams acted as temporary secretary and ex-Lieutenant Gov. Hanna permanent chairman. He was the right man in charge as he presided over the senate several terms, and weilded the gavel with grace and dignity. The big four delegates to the National Convention at Chicago are Senators Long and Curts and Hon. R. M. M'Gonigal and Hon. Grant Hornaday. The big four alternates are Moore of Pittsbvrg, Smith of Clay Center, Hon. W. T. Vernon of Kansas City and Noftzger of Harper. Some one nominated Jas. H. Guy for a joke, and he took it seriously enough to have his name made mockery of before the convention, and received 181 votes out of 985. W. T. Vernon was the logical candidate. A few kickers met on the evening previous to the convention and endorsed Guy as delegate when they were implored by the men of the race who are for harmony to endorse Vernon. The parties who opposed Mr. Vernon for his confirmation as registrar of the treasury, and their crowd, for pure devilment tried to precipitate a fight, but Vernon's friends were on hand and knew what to do. Much credit is due the Shawnee-co. delegates, who stood as a unit to vote for Mr. Vernon. The First District congressional convention met at the auditorium in the morning and selected Cy Leland and Arthur Capper as delegates to the national convention and alternates, T. W. Bell and John L. Berry. Mr. Bell is a leading attorney of the state and a Republican. We commend him. Hon. J. B. Fleming, a stalwart Republican of the first district of the state, would not allow his name to go before the convention as an alternate, notwithstanding the fact Do You Want To EARN more MONEY Make your Home and Business in the town of Lots sold on easy payment system. $5 Down $2 per Month TAFT is the fastest growing town in Oklahoma. Population of over 1000 bright, intelligent, colored citizens Bank, Cotton Gin Stores, Restaurants and Hotels Large colored Industrial School (Halochee Institute) already established. OPPORTUNITIES for all lines of business. We have a LIBERAL PROPOSITION for reliable, trustworthy, honest Agents. Write today. Reeves Raelty Company Muskogee, Okla. that his many friends tried to persuade him into it; if he had he would have been nominated. Hon. Chester I. Long, who is a candidate for re-election as U. S senator made an impression upon the people by his remarks concerning his attitude and stand toward the people of this state and nation. He is willing to stand upon the record he has made. He was received with rounds of applause and the indications are that he will be nominated with little opposition. There were several colored delegates who represented their constituents and were men of high standing in business. Our people are sending men to conventions who have business ideas. Prof. W. T. Vernon was called for by the convention and paid a glowing tribute to the Republican party, President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. Speaking of the future he said that things are growing strong in favor of our people, and that if Tal should be elected good things are in store for the race. In the Political Eye! Mr, A, T, Stewart, druggiat of Powhattan, a young Republican stalwart was a delegate to the Convention from Brown county. He is a Kentuckian by birth, 21 years of age and a coming young man. We expect great things of him in the political world S. G Garland, who attended the State Convention said: "I come with the intention of having my name presented to the convention as a candidate for delegate to the National Convention. My friends quickly saw it was too late, so I declined having my name used. I knew things had been fixed for Prof Vernon and Attorney Bell as they are good representatives of the race. I am a Stubbs man first and last, and for J D. Young for congress." Hon H. I. Monroe was elected assistant secretary of the Republican State Convection, and served with honor and credit to himself and the race Mr Monroe is one of the best qualified men in the state, and JOHN H. HARRIS the Convention did a great thing in recognizing the Negroes by electing him. Mr Monroe is a strong actor in politics, and will be on the staff of speakers who are to stump the state during the coming campaign. Mr. H L Petterson, of Asherville, Kansas, represented Mitchell county at the State Convention Wednesday, and we want to say right here that no better selection could have been made. He has lived in the state for 33 years and is a young man of ability and a good mixer. He is a candidate for clerk of his county, and the people will do themselves proud by nominating and electing him. He is a young stalwart and should be pushed to the front. Some of the prominent colored men who attended the State Convention this week were: John B. Fleming, Horton; T. W. Bell, Leavenworth; W. W. Snobe, Salina; A. T. Glover, Wichita; S Garland, Downs; J C. B. Lewis, Nicodemus; Dr. Moates, Leavenworth; Corvine Patterson, D., E. Henderson, Kaucas City; R. B. McWilliams, Lawrence: A. F. Wilson, L J. Maddox, F. A. Bradley, Kansas City: John Clark, Lawrence; Sam Jones, Leavenwo th; J. W. French, Parsons; W. J Boone, Kansas City. A BUSINESS MAN FOR A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR AND BY THE PEOPLE. James C. Shimer is one of the best and most favorably known business men in Shawnee county. He has conducted a coal and feed business at 1815 Kansas Avenue for 20 years. Mr. Shimer is 43 years of age, a thorough business man, honest and reliable in his transactions with all men. As proof of their faith in his integrity and good judgment he represented his ward four years in the City Council, and his constituents and the city at large never had a better reward. Mr. Suimet has a lead in the race for Commisioner in the Third district that is going to be hard to beat, and if elected will serve the taxpayers in a manner that will be profitable to them Mr. Shimer stands well with the colored people, all over the county. He has never lost an opportunity to aid them in any way that would tend to quicken their progress. As member of the Council, he listened to the wants of every colored person who had a grievance and if found worthy he saw that their case was properly presented and given a fair and im partial hearing. James C. Shimer is fair, square broad on all questions, and will give any man what is due him regardless of color, creed or condition. A New Bank Cashier. Geo. A. Guild, stormerly of the National Bank of Seneca, has moved to Topeka and was elected cashier of the Capitol National Bank. Mr. Guild is one of the best trained bankers in the West, having worked his way up from the humble position of bookkeeper to president. The presence of such men as Mr. Guild will add greatly to our financial institutions, which are gaining in influence and popularity throughout the West. Banker McNeal. At Guthrie we had the pleasure of meeting Hon. J. W. McNeal, president of the National Bank of Commerce of that city, one of the largest and most successful banks in the territory. This bank is the government depository as well as depository for several banks in the state. Mr. McNeal is a brother of the Hon Thos. McNeal, state printer of Kansas. He is a gentleman of ability and one of the leading business men of Oklahoma. One going from Kansas after meeting his brother Tom, would readily point him out as being a McNeal for one is the exact image of the other. DUNLAP, KANS. Clarence R. Moore and Miss Carrie Bartlett were united in matrimony at the residence of the bride, Feb. 20, Rev C. 8 Gordon officiating Many friends of the bride from the surrounding country were present to witness the ceremony. Dr. B.own Goes to Wichita. Dr. Grant G. Brown, one of the leading physicians of the state who was born and reared in Atchison, and who was a graduate of the Medical department of Howard University, will come from his home town to Wichita, where he will be associated with Dr. Lawrence and will be located at 33r N. Main street. He has the reputation of being one of the best physicians and surgeons in the West. He has served as county health officer and trustee of the county school of Atchison. His wife, one of Atchison's highly cultured women, with their two children, will join him in their new home. He will ship his horse and buggies, office fixtures and household goods The citizens of Wichita and the South west can congratulate themselves on [Image of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie. The background is a plain, light color.] DR GRANT G. BROWN. having such a distinguished citizen locate in their midst. Dr. Brown will be of material interest and bene fit to the people of this section. THE PLAINDEALER wishes him the success which he so well deserves. LYONS. KANSAS Mrs. Samuel Taylor entertained thirty guests at her comfortable home on Ellis avenue, Lyons, Iaun. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1908. Upon then arrival the guests presented Mrs. Taylor with a beautiful bouquet of American beauty flowers. The out of town guests were from Hutchinson and Sterling. They were served with trint trapepe from a cozy corner beautifully decorated with tins and smiths, after which they were invited to the dining room where they were served to a three course dinner, which comprised all the delicacies of the season. The afternoon was spent in conversation and a number of the ladies had their fortune told. The time of departure came all too soon and the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Taylor many happy returns of the day. Mr. C. S. Curry has resigned his position with S. G. Paterbaugh & Co. and has gone to Tacoma, Wash. We wish him well, but wish him back more. Mrs. B M. Crowe and son of Davenport, town, and Mrs. J. L. Life and infant daughter of Hutchinson, Kan. were guests of Mrs. Samuel Taylor and family. Miss Jessie Mason has been entertaining a case of la grippe but is improving now. Mr. Jess Walker has "moving day" quite often late of life. Mr. Andy Vaughn sold one of his thorougbred Jersey cows for a profitable sum last week. GARNETT. KANSAS Rev. G. C. Clark preached at the Baptist church last Sunday and they report a good time. Rev. H. W. King held his second quarterly meeting last Sunday and he reports a good time. Rev. K. P. Bond has just closed his revival meeting in which ten souls were blessed. The people say that Rev. Bond is all right and they like him here. The Baptist church has called Rev. G. C. Clark. The A. M. E. church is in a good condition under the leadership of Rev. K. P. Bond. Rev. Bond is talking up his rally for the fifth Sunday in May at Osawatomie at which time he hopes to raise $200. Everybody ought to read the Plain clatter. --- SPRING HILL, KANSAS. Bry Chayton of Ottawa filled the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday night. Colbert Johnson and James Campbell have returned from Oklahoma after a two weeks stay. Mrs. Anna Catto entertained in honor of Miss Anna Haworth of Kansas City Sunday Dist. Anna Cottom, Maggie Worling, Bessie Palmer attended quarterly meeting at Hillsdale Sunday. Mrs. Willis Bindy's sister whom she hasn't seen for twenty years is visiting from St. Louis. There's a laughing, growing boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Johnson. This is a prosperous little town property cheap. Can raise everything. More people from cities should buy here and live independent. Aunt Sophia Patillar has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. Gilbert Johnson entertained at an elaborate six of lock inn. The present were Mrs. Mind Walls and Lioness of Paub. Chris Savior of Lake City and Mrs. Maggie Won! George Carter of Evansville. Not his brother John Carter 1091 days. Mrs. Wold Sawyer is with ago. FORT SCOTT, KAOD. Mr Stephen Gown is old Ladies Josh Tensley, who has some time, is no bettleges Mrs. J. T. Rossen deases after being confine weeks withreet. TOPEKA, KA last week with rheumatism. He was not able to attend his school room one afternoon and his sister, Miss Essie, had change. Miss Francis Hayes was home from Kansas City last week on a short visit to her mother, Mrs. M. I. Hayes. Rev. Wm. McCray, pastor of C. M. D. church, is very ill with pneumonia. We hope for Rev. McCray's recovery, for he is greatly missed throughout the community. Rev. J. L. Dulley, pastor of Mt. Zion church, and Rev. M. I. Jones, pastor of St. John church attended district board meeting at Paola, Kim, the 20th and 21st Mrs B. Goldin president of Mt Zion mission circle and Mrs Nellie Owens, delegate for Shiloh mission, attended the meeting. A few Sundays ago Mrs P. Punkhouser entertained the fowling to a four course dinner in honor of her nephew R H Locke's 21st birthday: Mr. and Mrs R H Locke, Mr and Mrs Robt, Dalson Mr and Mrs J T. Rosson, Miss Muttie Perry Mrs Idh Welch of Bavter Kau, Mr David Hemming, Jr. Mr. and Mrs S C Davenport and children, Roy and Mortill Dudson. The romance of Mr. Paris Bramblett were brought here from Denver, Col. and had to rest the 21st. Mr. Bramblett was noted in Port Scott and well known here, but for ten or twelve years he had made his home in Denver. He leaves a wife and three sisters, two brothers and other relatives to mourn his departure. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. S. Jones, at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday afternoon of the 2d, of which Mr. Bramblett, a brother of the deceased, is a member. Samuel Lovings, a young man of 31 years, died the night of the 18th at an uptown butcher shop, where he was employed as porter. He had been ailing for some time and had complained of not feeling well two or three days before he died. On the night of his death he was seized with a coughing spell which developed into hemorrhage of the lungs. A physician was hastily summoned but he the time he arrived the young man's life had nearly expired. The remains were removed to the Goodhunter unit, ranking rms where they were prepared for burial. The funeral was held from the A. M. P. church Tuesday afternoon, the 18th, at 2 o'clock. Rev I. L. Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church conducted the services. Mr Frank Raghn departed this Tuesday Feb. 9th after a lingering illness of six months. He came to this city ago last November from Wainwright. With his wife and six children he decided to make Fort Scott his permanent home. He pined Shiloh Baptist church in a short time after coming here and ever proved himself to be a faithful and consistent Christian. In all his sinness and suffering he thanked the Lord that it was no worse. Brother and Sister Raghn gained a number of friends in the short time they had been with us. But he is gone and our loss is heaven's gain. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Sister Baglin and the fatheless child. The funeral was held the afternoon of the 11th at Shiloh church of which the deceased was a faithful member. Rev M. S. Jones conducting the services. Remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. The weekly meeting of the Dunbar Pleasant Hour club was held Friday last at the residence of Mrs. Stemmons on Shannon street. The prevalence of grip reduced the others' attendance, but their chairs were tilled from the members of the floor. Those present were Boln, Willburn, Yoachum, Abunaty, Colb, Chris Andrews, Straughter, Smith, Williams, Stemmons, Colb, Yoachum, Willburn, Hawkins. The entertainment committee announced that it was preparing, in what shape of entertainment for the near future, other entertainment or progress in Bunk of Yugoslav business being transgift, of the evening war. chamber, after wh served. Next defendant Smith's, 1005 Shire defendant will Mrs. James. He has been sued in delightful visit in the above en- friends. Mr. and Mrs. at on the 22nd day Grant street D. 1908, an alias and beautification was issued in very fine day E. R Simon, Judge Quite a court, for the sum of Thursday with interest thereon from witness of November, A. D. and 22 en per cent. per annum The tof suit; and certain houses with lots and other personal property attached by the Marshal of court by virtue of said order attachment; that said cause will ard in said Court on the 4th of March, A. D. 1908, and that in the event of his failure to appear and defend in said cause judgment will be taken against him for the aforesaid sum of money, with interest thereon and costs, and for the sale of said attached property to satisfy said judgment and accruing costs. LEE MOVROE & GEO. A. KLINE. 1+1+1 FRIDAY MAR. 6 1908 Campbell Hits the White South. True to his state and loyal to mankind, Congressman P. P. Campbell, of Kansas, in a tilt on the floor of the House with a Southern representative, clearly set forth the opinion of every sane man in the North. It happened on Washington's birthday when the Kansan was feeling at his best, and the manner in which he done the job will forever stand as a proud and living monument to the loyalty of the patriotic North and the great state of Kansas. To his utterances the whole state says, "Amen! We'll send you back!" It was a master stroke, and has fastened the lie on representatives of the white South who claim that Negroes insult ladies on cars and railroad trains and want to ride with white people because they seek social equality. Mr. Campbell expressed the sentiment of both colored and white people on this matter, and in the future, if a Southernor attacks Campbell, he will have to get something new. Kansas has never had a better set of representatives in either house and we say keep them there, but if a time comes when nothing will suit her but a change in the Senate, Phil. Campbell, of Pittsburg, is the man. Mr. Campbell's reply to the South appears elsewhere in this issue. FEOM this time on THE PLAIN DEALER will contain eight pages every week in the year. A lack of mechanical assistance forced us to reduce the size for few weeks. We are preparing to add aerial, which will Biography much better "Princess" Intn your sub- 's make the Farm and Structn Review of I, 11, 11 the A. M. Mrs on the Recitation, "As Thro Miss mis- The lesson in "The Lgton, ress,' was discussed follo lass reading of "The Princess. as- refreshments current topic are cussed, after which the club the to meet with Mrs. H. MayL Rev. P. D. Davis, pastor galler Mark's A. M. E. church, closed very successful revival last week Many souls were added to the church. Mr. Thomas Wims is on the sick list. Rev. Barton preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday night. Rev. D. Smith of the M. E. church closes his sixth year's work Sunday. Rev, P, D, Davis, who has been confined to his bed with la grippe and malarial fever, la improving, and opes to be able to fill his pulpit. CONGRESSMAN CAMPBELL AGAINST "JIM CROW." Defends the Rights of the Negroes on the Floor In Congress. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 22.-- Whatever chance the Democrats might have had in the approaching elections for picking up a few Negro votes on account of the Brownsville or any other affair went glimmering today when Representive Hetlin of Alabama, newly elected and breathing fire, proposed an amendment to a local street railroad bill, providing for "Jim Crow" cars in Washington. The Republicans were eager for the fray, the Democrats viewed it with alarm, but as usual when the race question is sprung the Democrats could not keep out and before the day was over the Democratic side had committed itself. Of course there was not a ghost of a chance for securing the passage of any such legislation. Representative Hellin knew this just as well as anybody else, but he had told his Alabama constituents that if he was elected to Congress he would have "Jim Crow" legislation on every kind of a railway with which Congress had any thing to do, and he started in to make good, thus proving again in the truthfulness of Gen. Grant's famous declaration that the Democrats can always be depended upon to make fools of themselves. Mr. Foster, of Vermont, voiced his protest against the amendment and said it was regretable that on the birthday anniversary of George Washington "such an un-American proposition" should be advanced. "Does my friend believe that Washington himself would vote for this amendment if he was here?" inquired Mr. Griggs of Georgia, amid laughter. "Emphatically no," responded Mr. Foster. The amendment was most bitterly fought by Mr. Madden of Illinois, who asserted that Congress should never legislate in favor of one element against anothee. He was twitted by Mr. Griggs, who inquired of him if he remembered the shot gun quarantine established by Gov. Tanner against Negroes. Mr. Madden responded that he never conceded the right of the governor to act as he did. By this time numbers of Southern members were vainly seeking recognition. "Which race does this amendment discriminate against?" inquired Mr. Humphreys of Mississippi, who first got the chairman's eye. "I don't concede the right of the gentleman to ask such a question," replied Mr. Madden, at which the Democrats derisively laughed. Mr. Humpheys insisted that the amendment provided equal but separate accommodations and provoked laughter and Democratic applause when he said, pointing to the members in the galleries, that though the Republicans were the friends of the Negroes he could not see any as the gentleman ever issued urds to the members' gallery Bryro?" asked Mr. Griggs, deat pneu "Mr. Madden replied, street is, "and I will be glad and mo. Eather B however, for Mr. a member as, to arouse the turned out in on the subject. final respects The bo Washto Wamego, his former iced burial. anything offensive on their part on street cars. "Nothing disturbs your equanimity but small children, remarked Mr. Clayton of Alabama, alluding to Mr. Campbell's complaint earlier in the day about being disturbed by children. "There are a great many who do not disturb me at all," was Mr. Campbell's retort. "Would you add the representative from Alabama?" inquired Mr. Griggs amid laughter. "I will add the gentleman," said Mr. Campbell, smilingly. "By request?" said Mr. Simms of Tennessee, sotto voce. "Yes," said Mr. Campbell, "and by request of the gentlrman from Georgia." The repartee convicted the House and galleries, which had become packed to the doors, with many struggling for admittance. Mr. Campbell said he would regaid it as an evil day when Congress created a class distinction. A voice was heard to say that the Republicans were after Negro votes. This inflamed Mr. Campbell, who declared it to be "a shame to the gentleman from Alabama and his party that there are thousands of Negroes in his state and in the South who have no vote. Laughter was brought down upon him when, after stating that Kansas guaranteed the rights and privileges of every citizen. Mr. Rartlett of Georgia read a dispatch saying that Booker Washington had been denied hotel accommodations in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Campbell took the matter very seriously and declared that if the dispatch was true and Washington had the time to give to an action in the court the hotel keeper could be the defendant in an action for damages, and he added, amid shouts of laughter, "the probabilities are the hotel man was a Democrat from Alabama or Georgia." "The Democrats from Alabama or Georgia," interjected Mr. Bartlett of Georgia, "don't go to Kansas very often."' "And they don't stay Democrats when they go," was Mr. Campbell's quick retort. The debate at this juncture took a new turn. "Does the gentleman believe in white and black children going to the same school?" Mr. Hetlin demanded to know. Mr. Campbell answered by saying that his children attended a mixed school in Pittsburg, Kansas, his home town. "Would you worship with a Negro?" Mr Hetlin also asked. The reply of Mr. Campbell was that only last Sunday he had done so. Pursuing his inquiries, Mr. Helfin asked if he believed in the intermarriage of the races. "No, sir," shouted Mr. C mpbell, and said there was a vast difference between social equality and political equality. "I would not permit my daughter to marry some white men," he exclaimed. "Would you permit her to marry any colored man?" was the query of Mr. Beall of Texas. Raising his voice to a high pitch Mr. Campbell exclaimed; "No,sir," and there was loud Republican ap. plause when he added: "But I would permit that colored man to exercise political rights under the Constitution." The House was thrown into an uproar when Mr. Simms of Tennessee, after urging the members to get back on the railway bill, said: "Let's thresh the Negro question out later, even if we have to thresh each other out." A charge of Mr. Hitchcock of Georgia, that the Republicans were "trying to play politics on the question," brought down upon him derisive laughter and hoots from that side of the chamber. NEGROES THINK CAMPBELL IS ON RIGHT TRACK. The following is taken from the Wichita Evening Beacon: At a Negro mass meeting held in Covington's hall, Wichita, Sunday evening, Congressman Campbell, of Pittsburg, was endorsed for his stand on the race problem taken recently in Congress. The meeting also endorsed the action of the Oklahoma Negroes in their contention for public rights in the new state. The meeting was called to order by A. Covington and after a few pointed remarka and songs he was chosen permanent chairman of the organization. J. H. Harper was selected to act as secretary. J. J. Olden, the druggist, was the first speaker. His address was full of advice to the race and elicited much applause. The other speakers were: Thos. Glover, J. T. Chinneth, Rev. T. J. Jones, M. Taylor, Mr. Tillman, J. E. Lewis, P. Hyde, Wesley Barker, Alfred Gibson, J H. Harper, Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Capt. Jones, Dr. Harrison, Capt Searle and others. D. L. Robinson introduced the following resolution, which was adopted; "We, the Negroes of Wichita, Kansas, in mass meeting assembled ever looking first to the race's interests, welfare and progress along all lines, do hereby resolve and pledge our loyal support to Congressman Campbell, representative of Kansas from Pittsburg, for the noble and brave stand taken in our behalf on the race problem while in debate in Congress recently. We shall hold his name in memory and place it along by the side of all those heroic agitators of justice for all men, Lincoln, Garfield, Lovejoy, Garrison, Phillips. Sumner, McKinley, Foraker and Harriet Beecher Stowe. "Be it further Resolved, that we highly endorse the stand taken by the race in Oklahoma against the Jim Crow car bill and pray that it will terminate in victory for the race. It was the house of the meeting that the Negroes of Kansas rally under the banner and leadership of Congressman Campbell." J. J. Olden, Ghairman, D. L. Robinson, See'y. 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If your drugstores or dealer can not supply you, call us for your from his job or wholesale dealer and on 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid or $1.40 for three bottles or $8.00 for six bottles, express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering send postal or express money order, and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Chris Ford Paint 233 X, KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. Rev. R. R. Howard of Hutchinson was a caller Monday. Mrs. W. M. Miller, 1208 North Eighth street, Kansas City, is serving good meals. Mrs. E H. Holmes of Boley, Okla. is hereby authorized to solicit and collect for THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Curtis Jones has returned from Oskaloosa, where she has been visiting her parents. Mrs. Samella Rawls, formerly Lacy, of Rosedale, is visiting her mother and friends. Dr. W. W. Caldwell formerly of this city but now of Independence was in the city last week on business and to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner are the happy parents of a fine ten pound boy, born on the 26th ult. Dr. O. A. Taylor was the officiating physician. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray enter tertained at a five course dinner Sunday, complimentary to Mr. Milton Collins, of Kansas City, Grand Master of the A. F, and A. M. of Kansas. Miss Willa Smith is still confined to her home. She is greatly missed in this office, and those who can fill her place are few and far apart. The entire force and a host of friends hope to soon see her back in her old place. Mrs. Marie Miller is operating a nice lunch stand south of J. S. Chiles' grocery on Washington street. It is a nice neat place, well stocked with good, wholesome cooked food, and we see no reason why this worthy enterprise should not grow and prosper. News was received Monday of the death of Miss Nora Williams inf Denver. She was well known in Topeka, having lived here the greater part of her life. Many warm friends sympathize with the bereaved relatives. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday and funeral services were held yesterday from St. John A. M. E, church of which she was a member. Mike Ring is Prospering The many friends of Mr. Mike Ring, who for a number of years was detective in Topeka, will be pleased to know that he is now in Muskogee doing well. He is taking the lead in politics in this town and many call on him for advice as he is well schooled in Kansas politics. He is looking well and is preparing for a rainy day. The citizens of Muskogee who know him are proud to have him in their midst. AGENTS WANTED. For the best sick, accident and death benefit insurance Send for recommendations, "Perfectly Pleased Policy Holders." Big commissions. Address Department 8, Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City, Mo. The rally week is on at St. John and everyone is in high spirits for the battle of dollars next Sunday. Bishop A. Grant, D. D., will occupy the pulpit of St. John next Sabbath. A great day is anticipated. The plans for the new church will be on exhibition during the Sabbath. Mr. Richard B. Harrison, reader and entertainer, will appear at St. John Wednesday evening March 11th. Mr. Harrison is without doubt one of the best entertainers that is before the American public today. Among those who have spoken in commendation of Mr. Harrison may be mentioned Paul Laurence Dunbar who said: "Mr. Harrison has no equal as a reader of my verse." Frederick Douglass, who said: "I am willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro race to Richard B. Harrison;" and Prof. Booker T. Washington, who said: "I have invited Mr. Harrison to read again for us whenever he comes South." This is a rare opportunity for the citizens of Topeka to sit at the feet of a master in the art of entertainment. The second quarterly meeting for the year was held last Sabbath and a refreshing time was enjoyed by all. More than two hundred partook of the Lord's Supper and five persons were received into the church upon confession of faith; they were Misses Clara B. Williams, Cyrene Smith, America Russell and Susie Davidson and Mr. Henry Johns. The quarterly conference was held on Tuesday evening, the reports were all in and showed the work in good condition. Mrs. N. I. Clardy of Rosaville spent a week visiting in Topeka with Mr. Florence Peaches and friends. Mrs. John Colline is in the city visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson. Oriental Art club held an interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. Lee Anderson. After an hour spent at needle work a luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lemon Clark. Miss Bessie Bailey gave a lunch- con Wednesday evening in honor of her brother, Mr. James Bailey. The guests were Miss Elizabeth Owens, Mr. Fred Stonestreet and Mr. Arthur Speers. The Mothers' Congress will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Sheldon kindergarten rooms on King and Lincoln streets. "Proper Food and Dress" will be discussed. All women are kindly invited to be present. The sad news reached us this week of the death of Mrs. Martha Chiles of Chiles' Cross Roads, Abbeville, S. C. aged 68 She leaves a sister Mrs Harrison Chiles on Washington street this city and three brothers several children a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a devoted Christian, a loving wife and mother and good neighbor. Peace to her ashes! The following items were unavoidably crowded out of last week's issue. Much credit is due the Women's Relief Corps or Oklahoma who offered to present a flag to float over the temporary state house and was refused by Governor Haskell for the reason that they would not allow the rebel women to ass st them with the rebel flag. All honor to these good women who are trying to perpetuate the flag in the name of the Union soldiers who sacsificek their lives in order that rebelism should never exist again. Haskell and his Texas and Arkansas rebel cohorts are trying to revive and put them in action again. The concert given by the Ministerial League for the benefit of the Sheldon Kindergarten was a decided success financially and a rare musical treat. The room was crowded with an appreciative audience but none seemed to enjoy the "maiden effort" of the ministers more than they themselves. The total amount of money received was 35.10 and 5.80 deducted for expenses leaves 2930 clear with some tickets yet to be reported. The Mother's Congress thoroughly appreciates this effort to help and sincerely thanks the ministers especially, and all who assisted to make it a success. NOTICE. The subscribers of Iola, Chanute, Coffeyville, Osawatomie, Pittsburg, Ft. Scott and other southern towns in Kansas will please prepare to pay their subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER as the representative will be in those towns soon. THE KAW MILLING CO. An Institution That is Making Topeka Famous. The products of the Kaw Milling Co., of Topeka are being sold and giving eminent satisfaction in this and foreign countries. The export business has almost doubled itself during the past year, while the demand at home is growing daily. Mr. J. B. Nicholson, manager of this great concern, was formerly superintendent of the Chas. Wolf Packing Co, and through his strict business methods, the Kaw Milling Co., has become one of the strongest concerns in the middle west. The board of directors is composed of some of the wealthiest and most influential men in the state, among whom are John R. Mulvane, Joab Mulvane, Charles Wolf, A. W. Knowles, W. H. Davis and T. B. Sweet. They employ nothing but expert millers and the machinery throughout is of the latest and best patent, thus making their product second to none on the market today. "Perfection Flour" and Pride of the Kaw" have stood the test and are recognized wherever sold as being of the highest class. The mills have a capacity of 1200 barrells per day, and is kept busy day and night. The large grain elevator with a capacity of 350,000 bushels is one of the best to be found anywhere, thus enabling them to care for the grain and keep it in perfect condition. The Kaw Milling Co., is an institution that is making Topeka famous in the manufacturing world. LOST RELATIVES. To THE PUBLIC.—Mrs. M. P. Wheaton wishes to find S. R. Glover. When last heard of he lived in Chandler, Okla. Any one knowing his whereabouts, please inform M. P. Wheaton, Baxter Springs, Kansas, P. O. Box 585, GOOD WORDS FOR THE NEIGHBORS. Colorado Springs, Colo. Feb. 22nd, 1908 To whom it may concern; This is to certify that I am personally acquainted with Mr Ira G. Harris, who is now president of the Neighbors of the Heartstone and have carried insurance with him for several years. I have not only drawn benefits myself from Mr. Harris, but I have seen his treatment of his members and it has been uniformly satisfactory. I am a member of the Neighbors myself and feel sure that anyone wishing to carry a sick, accident and death benefit will make no mistake in taking out with the Neighbors. Yours Respectfully, H. South, Pastor People's M. E. Church. 425 N. Royer St. Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. BOOSTS THE NEIGHBORS. Rentiesville, Okla Feb. 24th, '08. Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Neighbors: Your payment of 810 for my recent illness is entirely satisfactory to me. This is the second benefit I have drawn from you folks in the last year and I am convinced that you are the fairest sick benefit in the country. I shall speak a good word for you whenever possible. With best wishes for your success, I remain J. J. HUDSON, P. M. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 24,838 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Louise Keele V8 Harrison R. Keele. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: The State of Kansas to Harrison R. Keele, Greeting: You are hereby notified that an action was begun by the above plaintiff, Louise Keele, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, upon this, the 17th day of February, 1908, against you, in which said Louise Keele prays for divorcement from you; for the custody of your minor child, Harry Lewis Keele; for permanent alimony and for other equitable relief, and you are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 1st day of April, 1908, that all of the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly JETMORE AND JETMORE Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk Dist. Court. (SEAL) First published Feb'y 21st 1908. BOB'ROSS, Pres. ARTHUR HARRIS, See AL. RODGERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 7539 Main Hell 'Phone 4114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB, 005 WEST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; Chas. Smith ..... Sam Yarbrough N. C. Pearman ..... Kd. Tipton James Sprangles ..... Al Reynolds William Kelly ..... 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Open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Latonia Cafe 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. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. K 99 44 ansas Avenue; independent Phone 915. 1017 KA. KAS. Office Hours 8 to 12 p.m. 2 to 5 30 p.m. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas. The Capital National Bank of Topeka, Kansas, Plainiff, A. T. Downey. Defendant The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued in the aforesaid court in the above entitled action; that on the 22nd day of January, A. D. 1908, an alias order of attachment was issued in said cause by E. R Simon, Judge of said Court, for the sum of $100.00, with interest thereon from the 4th day of November, A. D. 1907, at ten per cent. per annum and costs of suit; and certain houses hold goods and other personal property belonging to said defendant were attached by the Marshal of said Court by virtue of said order of attachment; that said cause will be heard in said Court on the 4th day of March, A. D. 1908, and that in the event of his failure to appear and defend in said cause judgment will be taken against him for the aforesaid sum of money, with interest thereon and costs, and for the sale of said attached property to satisfy said judgment and accruing costs. LEE MONROE & GEO. A. KLINE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: E. L. O'NEIL, Clerk. First published January 31st, '03. [Name not visible in the image] D. J. TUKNER, Cashier Farmers and Merchants Bank, Boley. Boley, Okla., a Fine Place for Investors. Boley, Okla., a Fine Place for Investors. at the cost of a few thousand dol M. MR. ARM67RONG. Mr. T. B. Anderson is a man of great business ability, well informed and is doing much to place Boley in the front ranks of the business world. He is a Kansan and has all the push and energy that the average Kansan possesses. He carries on business which is not to several thousand dollars a year. Like the average man of our race, he is lotted a number of children, four boys and one girl. He also has a lovely wife whose companionship he enjoys. Boley has a five and ten cent shop conducted by a beautiful and successful business woman, Mrs. M. C. Haynes She was formerly of St. Louis, and was one of her leading and brightest women. Mr. L. C. Haynes, manager of forn. ture, music and undertaking establishment, is doing a successful business. McLeod Brow is another successful firm and is carrying on a good business. Mr. James Burnett owns seven hundred acres of land and is one of Boley's substantial financiers. He has go; his shoulder to the wheel and is assisting Boley to the front. Mr. E. H. Holmes, of Boley, Okla., is authorised correspondent and solicitor for the PLAINDEALER. One of the landmarks of Holey is Mr Hilliard Taylor, who was the first man to establish a Cotton Gin in the town. By the establishment of this plant it was the nucleus for the beginning of the immigration of cotton growers which brought money rapidly into circulatio into the town. Mr. Taylor is an Alabaman --- by birth, but when a boy was taken to Texas September, 1865 where he was employed for a number of years b. W. J. Dutchins He was for ten years contractor for railroad ties. five years with Harris Dry Goods Co. Houston with the Ketter Grocer & Cotton Factor for a number of years from which firms he holds high recommendation He came to Bley June 1904 where he erected a jn at a cost of five thousand dollars. He turned out 186 bales of cotton the first year and the amount increased each year until 1907 he jinned 935 bales. Mr Taylor is a practical cotton buyer and is familiar with the different grades and has but few equals. He buys and grows cotton as well as just for others. He started out with two partners but they soon became dependent and give up the ghost. He pursues their interest and is now sole owner. He is a min of a family and has six children by the first marriage He is a distinguished dignified gentleman and is business from morning until night. He will increase the [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. capacity of his jun soon to meet the great demand of the farmers who are increasing their products each year. M J. Jones of Boley, Okla., was born in Dallas county, Texas, June 27, 1875; he acquired a part of his education in the public schools of Texas and the Territory of Oklahoma; and, in 1898 he entered the Langston University of Langston, Okla., being among the first to enter after the establishment of the University. Later he attended the State Normal of Emporia, Kansas, while there he read law privately under Judge Graves and Judge Haimor, he made quite a success in all of his studies. He was raised on the farm where he was taught in early life to work. In the fall of 1901 he entered the Law School of Walden University, in a class of twelve in number, he was able to take in the law and to satisfy his professors that he had the ability to accomplish the profession of his choice. In the Spring of 1903, he graduated from the Law Depart The image shows a large industrial ship with a prominent deck and a smokestack. In the center, there is a circular inset depicting a building with a flat roof and a chimney, surrounded by a fence. The background consists of a cityscape with buildings, trees, and a river. STREET SCENE AND DEPOT, Boley, Okla. ment of Walden University, being chosen salutary from his class, and with great credit be represented them. In 1901, in the month of March he located at Boley, Okla., which was at that time Boley, I. T., there were only three of four houses there; he was employed by Mr. T. M. Hayes the Town-count Manager, for his legal adviser and real estate agent and also appointed him for his assistant Postmaster. It is due to he and I. M. Hayes for the advertisement of Boley and for the immigration of the people into Boley and surroundings. He spent midnight hours helping to write literature to place into the hands of the people inviting them to the town of Boley. After locating at Bole he practiced in the Justice Court for one year. On April 10 1905 he was admitted to the law so that time he his worked up a nice practice and real estate business. On April 2nd he was elected city attorney for the incorporated town of Bole, Indian Territory, which office he has filled with much credit to him self and his race Mr. Jones has been out in life near four years, and a worth about 1910 MR. J. JONFS Six Thousand (40,000) Dollars and a promising future before him, he is now associated with Lawyer W. S. Peters and with James Barnett in the real estate business. In December 28th, 1904, he was married to Miss Hallie M. A. Smith the daughter of Rev. W. H. Smith of Round Lake, Miss, Bohvar County, and to this union no children has been born. Mr. Jones' wife (Hallie Smith Jones) was born at Clarkdale, Miss, Jan 22, 1882, she was educated in the public schools of Mississippi, Memphis and Walden University of Nashville, Tenn. She graduated in the same University in the year 1903, after which she taught school in the public schools of Bolivar county, Minn. and proved to be one of the best prepared teachers in the county. After her marriage she joined her husband at Boley. I T., short ly after her arrival she was appointed Assistant Postmaster in her husband's stead. She proved to be fitted to the position in every respect and in the year 1907, she was appointed the Postmistress of Boley, Okla., T. M. Haynes resigned in her favor. She has watched over the work with great care and makes a competent Postmistress. She is a great church worker and stands high in the societies of the town Elijah P. Bakemore was born of humble parentage, in the year 1879, in the month of February, in the county of Crockett, near Alamo, Team. Having the misfortune of loosing his mother at the age of four weeks, he was then taken care of by his father, Rev A. P. Blakemoe, who was a minister in the M. E. Church, a member of the Tennessee Conference at that time. His father soon married after the death of his first wife and moved to Nashville, Tenn., his son then being four years of age, he began his training under the tutorship of his father who started him to school at the age of seven; attending public school only three or four years; afterwards at the age of eleven, his father had him enter Central Tennessee College, now Walden University, at Nashville, Tenn. In the meantime he was forced under existing poor circumstances, to also begin working out at the pitiful sum of fifty cents per week, with an opportunity of attending school a portion of the day; out of which sum of money received he paid his tuition and bought the books needed and began at the age of eleven clothing himself; and without the aid and assistance from father or any one else, he continued his attendance in said University for seven and one-half years in the literary department of said school, working continuously all the time a part of the nights and days, selling what is known as "Hot Tamales and wiener-worsts" at nights on the street until very late. While in the literary department he learned the tinners trade and studied the carpentry trade a few years, afterwards taking up the tailoring for a few years. After years of toil and struggle with that determination to be a man to help his people, or to be of some material service to them, he began teaching a school in the rural districts of the State of Tennessee. He later met Miss F. A. Rogan, of Nashville, who seemed to be the charm for his life companion. He sought to marry her, and did take her to himself as a life-mate Sept. 3rd, 1897. After laboring for almost two years, being a young married couple without capital, he was again able to enter school at Walden University for the specific purpose of taking a professional course. Law appearing to be his choice, he at once pursued such, together wish the shorthand and typewriting courses at the same institution; graduating with the class of 1903, with high honors from classes; a class of twelve in law, the largest from same department in the history of the school. After completing said courses he at once moved to Indianapolis, Ind, where he won his way from the State Circuit Court to the State Supreme Court for the State of Indiana. After practicing in the State of Indiana for a period of about one and one half year, he moved his family to the Indian Territory at Okmungee where he at once opened up his office; though having to contend with the odds and ends for a number of months, he estab- M. Property of the largest Department Store in Boley, Okla. lished there a very lucrative practice and for his iff place in the city school as first assistant teacher and a boy as their only child at the age of seven years attending school. And now after some considerable work of practice he has accumu THE WEEKLY NEWS lated some property and consolidated with the Creek Undertaking Co., of Muskogee, I. T., and opened up a branch business at Okmulgee of which he is conducting with success and credit to himself and his people. After remaining for two and one half years at Okmulgee, or until March 1, 1907, moved to Boley, Okla., his practice having extended over a territory of about an area of 10 miles, wherein it was necessary for the change for convenience. Since at Boley for about one year he has gained a very extensive practice as well as more property in that city. He has an assistant in the office to do and attend to his correspondence and other business, in the person of Miss Hattie B McKay, who is also a Notary Public, a graduate of Gibbons High School at Paris, Texas. Attorney Blakemore owns a home at Okmulgee p'umbed for natural gas together with other property in same town, also his office building and grounds, with other resident property at Boley, Okla. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Rev. Allen of the A. M. E. church was out looking after and visiting his members Friday afternoon. Mesdames Hatcher and Thomason will give an elaborate pink tea social at the K. P. hall for the benefit of the Baptist church, Tuesday evening, March 31. The several churches under the leadership of Rev. J. S. Dorsey, Baptist Rev. Allen, A. M. E.; Rev W. H. Wheeler, M. E., and Rev Simpson, C. P., are preparing and doing good work for the Master. Messrs. Robins, Dean, Barker and Mitchel gave a grand reception Friday evening. Choicest and dainiest refreshments were served to more than fifty guests. All remote one more enjoyable time. Mr. James Brewer has been unable to attend his business for several days, having sustained an injury from a fallen box. His little daughter is enjoying her papa's company at home, and will assist in the Baptist church choir on her return to this city. Mr. Ernest Campbell was taken quite sick Sunday evening but is reported a little better. Miss Lottie Rolle of Augusta is visiting in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cotton. Miss Leah Smith returned from Norwain, Okla. last Sunday after several weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Bradford and little son John have moved back from Augusta, Kan. Rev. R. C. Lee is now porter at Mr. B Curt's dry goods store. Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Wander of Manhattan, Kan., arrived last Thursday evening and have taken charge of the Second Baptist church. He hold his first conference last Friday and was well pleased with the report of the church the past month. He preached an elegant service Sunday on the subject, "Foh Holy Ghost." The attendance was good. JOHN W. HARRIS O H BRADLEY, Editor "Buley Progress." There was one added to the church for Baptism. Rev. Wander will start a meeting at once. ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice will open on the first day of March the finest restaurant and ice cream parlor ever before in the city. He will install in April as fine a soda township as any on Commercial street, where colored ladies, under electric fans, can be served without discrimination. Michison will soon have a first class pantomium. Another colored man will add to the prestige of the race soon by buying a farm. Amen! Bad, we don't belong to the jealous or invious set, so come along. Our lady teachers must many faster. Quite awhile since we had the chance of giving our cut glass to a teacher. We have been looking for Nick over to get his hand in local politics. The funeral of Mrs. Laline Dale at Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday, under auspices of Ustwater Tabenade was largely attended Mrs. J. Conoway, her sister, was too ill to attend. Rev. Blake has just returned from conducting a revival at Nine Street Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo. for Rev. Ewing. Sixty two were added to the church. This quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church was quite a success. Presiding Elder Wilson preached a noble sermon. The pipe organ recital Wednesday and Thursday at Elmorez promises a blooming success. Will give facts next week. Mrs. Johnson of Indianapolis, after three weeks stay at the springs for her health, came up Monday evening to spend a few weeks with her brother and son, Rev. Smothers and Mr. Samuel Overstreet. Emma W. E. Gray, we are going after your last year's feather, even if it does take a high reach to get it. We were present at the probate court during the trial for insanity of Miss Washington and heard a good Republican lawyer ask her, "Do you know this colored woman?" and "Do you know the white lady?" Discrimination is the hobby house of some men not those gentlemen well hired. The Thumble Club met with Mrs. Emma Allen Friday afternoon. This is a very important club, as they do such useful and beautiful work. A delightful two course repast was served by the charming hostess to the members, who are Mesdames Lottie Pulbright, Manie Pulbright, Queen Haywood, Laura Glimbun, Sevena Duman Mattie McCracken, Anna Stevens, Sadie Chamberlain, Nellie Elmondson and Jane Hogan. At this meeting quite a deal of work was accomplished. Will meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs. Janie Hogan. Mrs. Cinda Ward of South Main street has been confined to her bed for more than two weeks. We hope her a speedy recovery. Miss Naomi Smith was hostess to the Dunbar Pleasant Horn Club Friday, March 24. 1904. The president being 19 T. R. RINGO. Boley, Okla. absent the business meeting was postponed. Card playing was the feature of the evening. A unique menu was served, after which we adjourned, to meet with Miss Iva Hudson on St. Louis street Monday night, March 2. Several members of the Dunbar Pleasant Home Club were on the program at C. P. church. The following were on the program: Invitation, Rev. E. J. Simpson; paper, "History," Miss Dove Willburn; select reading, Miss Mary Hawkins; vocal solo, Miss Naomi Smith; selection, C. H. Wilburn; vocal solo, Miss Pansy Yoakum; selection, Mr. I. E. Clare; selection, Mr. Ralph Yoakum. Sunday being such a spring like day Mr. and Mrs. Yorkman enjoyed a pleasant drive to the country, visiting the sick. Mrs. Dolia Hardick enjoyed a fine trip to St. Louis, having spent some time there. The stock left with Mr. and Mrs. An doerson (near guard) a fine son on the 25d alt. Mother and son doing well Mr. and Mrs. James Abernathy, who have just recently moved here, will again take up their residence in Kansas City. We regret very much their departure. A keep year party was given at the home of Mr. Goo. Robbins on Billings street last Friday evening to celebrate the extra day of the year. Mr. Robbins and three of his friends, Mr. Harry Dean Mr. Anthony Mitchell and Mr. Shelton Barker invited fifty young ladies and gentlemen to spend the evening with them. Bridge whist and music were the amusements of the occasion. The rooms were decorated with pink and white flowers, and the refreshments carried out the same delicate colors. The ice were in pink and white and white and pink panion was served during the evening. The hosts also had the assistance of Miss Estella Robbins in serving the guests. A most delightful time was spent by the young people on this pleasant day of the season. INDEPENDENCE. KANSAS. A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Independence, Ivan, Feb. 19, 1908. After the ceremony the friends of the bible and groom were served a five-course luncheon and departed about 8:30 wishing Mr. and Mrs. Letterson the best of luck. They will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson for the present. Mr. Letterson will be remembered as one of the Topka Giants of 1906. Rev. F. W. Kidd performed the ceremony. The students of the musical department of Kansas University will give a musicle for the banquet of the church fund under the auspices of Club No. 1 Thursday evening, March 12, 1908, at THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN St. Luke A. M. E. church. The follow ing program will be rendered: Chant solo ..... Mr. Geo. King Instrumental solo ..... Mr. Robbins Piano solo ..... Miss J. Moore Solo ..... Miss A. Miller Vocal solo ..... Mr. Butler Piano solo ..... Miss Thomas Solo ..... Mr. Elhott Solo ..... Miss Richardson Piano ..... Miss Yates Violin ..... Miss Blanche Miller Mrs. A. Scott King, Captain, Miss M. L. Dalland, Manager. The Surna Home Club met with Mrs. C. G. James last Tuesday at 3 p.m. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Addie White. The stewardess board of St Luke A. M. E. church met with Mrs. A. Snowden last Monday. Miss Nellie Williams has returned from Fairmount where she has been visiting her parents. Mr. D. Washington and wife of Joika visited Lawrence last week. Miss Mayme Dallard delightfully entertained the following young ladies at her home Saturday evening. Misses Alice Muller, Josephine Yates, Nellie Howard, Blanche Muller, Loraine Richardson, Emma Shuvee and Ruby Thorson. Mrs. J. Husee is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lye. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Examinations for the winter term will begin next Monday morning in all departments. Mr. Edward Atkinson, tenor of Western University, was examined with favorable success last Tuesday by W. C. Buckner of Divie Ibailie Singers, for engagement during the summer months. Miss Katie Guy, our former soprano, who recently joined the Slayton Ibailie Singers, writes from Nebraska points of what fine success she is having. Stopping at all the leading hotels and appearing nightly before high class, appreciative audiences. Miss Sophia Line of Pleasanton, Ia. is now the University soprano, with Miss Josephine Redmond of St. Joseph, Mo., a soning second winner. The students in location under train ing of Mrs. Tannie K. Motin of Hopka gave a very creditable and highly are E. B WHITE. Boley, Okla predicted program in the Ankhorion last Tuesday evening. The information concerning the serious illness of Bishop Abram Grant, and the dangerous condition of Mrs. Abram Grant, both at then old home in Ishanapole, Ind., proved a shock to teachers and students alike, who reverence and love the bishop and his wife so deadly. Numerous letters have arrived this week from all parts of the nation, commending the third occasion, the Interstate prize winner, "Nocturne," composed by Mr. Clyde Andrews of the music department, Dr. B. P. Watson of Philadelphia and Prof. Charles Stewart, director of music at Willberforce, Ohio, especially write encouragingly. The progressive Negroes of the west are demonstrating their race pride in a practical and effective manner. Dr. Wm. T. Vernon, registrar of U. S. treasury, arrived from Washington last Monday evening. He addressed the students in chapel Tuesday morning and spent Wednesday at the Republican state convention at Topka. Friday evening he will deputy for his home in Washington, D. C. IIAWATHA, KANSAS. Sunday was the second quarterly meeting at Hiawatha and Sabatha circuit of which Rev. John A. Allen is pastor. It was held at Sabatha. Rev. J. W. Wilson, the presiding elder, was present and preached two noble sermons, by which one soul was converted to Christ. There was $2875 raised. Rev John A. Allen has closed his meeting at Hiawatha. Rev M. C. Allen preached a noble sermon at the A. M. P. church Sunday night for John A. Allen. His text was Illum 14 L. The leap year and valentine social given at the A. M. E. church last week was nicely attended and quite a number received valentines and had a good time. While in Sabetha Rev. John A. 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BANLE, Vice President GOVERNMENT DE NO. 720 National Bank of Of Guthrie, O COMMENCED BUSINES We soot your business, extending to you the safety with its assets clear of all bad debts excess DIRECTOR Ed. C. Peterson, J. W. McNeal, R. E. Cardw WHEN IN BOLEY Don't forget to stop at The Commercial Hotel, Where you will find FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS Everything First Class and Up to Date. Mrs. F. B. Berry and Daughters, Props. GEO. W. HAMILTON The & Hamilton Co., Undertakers AND Embalmers. finest lines of Undertaking We never sleep. Three almers in attendance. COR 7TH AND QUINCY STS. H. C. ARNOLD, Cashier R. E. CARDWELL, Ass. Cash RENT DEPOSITORY. NO. 7200 Bank of Commerce Muric, Oklahoma. BUSINESS JULY 1, 1904 The safety of a new National Bank just organi- zate excessive holdings in real estate, etc. DIRECTORS. Deal, L. W. Baxter, H. C. Arno. R. Cardwell. The Coffee Cafe FOR Ladies and Gentlemen ROLLINS & EGGELSTON. PROPRIETORS. 121 S. Second St., GUTHRIE, OK Other Towns in Oklahoma! We stopped at Boynton, a small town between Muskogee and Okmulgce, where several of our large family of readers reside. This little town has a number of substantial business men and farmers who own thousands of acres of rich, fertile land that colored men can lease, rent or buy, the natives having refused to let the whites have it under any conditions since the passage of the Jim Crow law. Hon A. L. Merriweather, a leading attorney is of great benefit to the race. He has practiced in this town a number of years and owns several hundred acres of land. David Bell, harness maker, is one of the substantial business men of the town and owns good property. He says all that is lacking is a good wife to help him enjoy it. Here is a chance for some good woman to make a man's life happy. W. M. Alcorn is engaged in the real estate business. Prof. Howard is principal of the schools and owner of a hardware store. He is in one of the best schools in the new state. The building is thoroughly modern and newly built from pressed brick. Mr. Burns conducts a clothes cleaning establishment. We met Monday Durant, one of the wealthiest farmers in that section. He owns 1120 acres of land which is mostly underlaid with oil He is said to be worth over $75,000. Mr. Ezell, of the General Mercantile Co., is still prospering and doing a good business. Since Oklahoma has become a state, several colored men have been elected justices of the peace and constables. Judge Robinson was elected at the last election and is making an excellent judge. OKMULLE. Here we found a prosperous community surrounded by hundreds of farmers who own and control several thousand acres of land. We also found a general mercantile store owned by J. B. Keys, a drug store owned by Prof. Wallace and Sons,a tailor shop, barbershop, restaurant and several other prosperous concerns. We met Andy Jones, formerly of Nichodemus, Kas. He owns a hundred foot front and a building in the heart of the city in which he conducts a restaurant and confectionary store. He is full of push and is making good. Prof. Wallace is a thorough race man as well as a leader, and if the colored people will follow his advice they will succeed much faster. We met our old friend, Dr. J. E. Porter who is enjoying a lucrative practice. He is happily and comfortably fixed and enjoys the companionship of his highly cultured wife and two Beautiful young daughters who are soon to enter Fisk University. His wife is a teacher in the public schools, and is considered to be one of the best in the state. We found our old friend J. H. Williamson who conducts a restaurant, but was sorry to see him on the sick list. Taylor and Hall, merchant tailors are young business men who are making a great reputation in Okmulgee. One of the largest meat markets in the state is at Okmulgee, conducted by Skalioky and Son. This is a cash market, and they handle all kinds of game, fish and fruit in season. This is where the Fort Smith and Western crosses the Frisco. Here we found a few colored people in business, but they do not possess as much push as in other towns. Here we found a clothes cleaning establishment,a few restaurants and also a cotton compress that employs several colored men. There is a number of colored farmers that live near the town who are quite wealthy. We met Ilon. S. T. Tucker, one of the leading politicians and farmers of that county. He has lived in the Territory a number of years and owns several acres of land all well stocked. We met a few white citizens who are substantial and fair. Dr. J. M. Pemberton is one of the leading physicians of the new state and has one of the best equipped offices in that section. He is a man that stands high with the people and is one of the leading Republicans of the state. He is a young man of whom we expect great things in the future. The Weeetka Grocery Co., is one of the largest and most substantial firms in the town, and is controlled and managed by one of the most liberal hearted men in the state. We met two colored men, one of them, Ned Holmes, of Clairview, owns 1400 acres of land and Alex. Ross who resides near the same place is said to be worth five thousand dollars. In the District Court of Shawnee County. Kansas. The Hays Land and Investment Co. Plaintiff, vs C. A. Rose, Kate G. Rose and The Osborn, Monroe and Henkel Land Company, defendants. By virtue of an order of sale issued to me out of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, I will on Monday. March 30th. A D 1908, at 10 o'clock a m of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand all of the following described real estate, to it:— Lots Fourteen (14). Sixteen (16) and Eighteen (18) on Pennsylvania Avenue in Highland Park Subdivision to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The above property is taken as the property of the said defendants C. A. Rose and Kate G. Rose and is directed by said order of sale to be soldand will be sold according to law to satisfy said order of sale. J. M. WILKERSON, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By JONATHAN D. NORTON, Under Sheriff, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary J. Jones, Plaintiff. Amos A. Jones, Defendant. Defendant Amos A. Jones is here by notified that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas for a divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of dut, habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty. And unless he appears and answers to the petition filed by the plaintiff in the said court on or before the 7th day of March, 1908, the allegations and averments in said petitions be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant By J. McNARY, her ily. Clerk Dist. Court. First published Jam'y 24th, '08. Sole Leather and Shoe Findings REVTER'S Shoe Repair Factory 910 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSA THE WORLDS GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME NEW HOME SEWING COMPANY Orange, Mass. It is made to sell regardless of the New Home is made to wear. It is guaranteed never runs out sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE BY W. P. FROST, 712 Kansas Ave. Seco Floor. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 806 SOUTH MAIN STREET J. C. Tucker Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of all Kinds. Fine line of Domestic and Imported Cigars. 1310 NORTH EIGHTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, KAS Pallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE HINE OF TOILET WATER AND PERFUMES. MRS.M.L.'FIEL), 619 KANSAS AVE. The Scott Cafe Short Order and Lunch Restaurant. First Class Meals served at all Hours. Cigars, Tobacco and Soda Water W. M. SCOTT, Prop. a3 W. Warren Lawrence Kas Krisel Brs., Meals and Lunch at all hours of the day and night 118 KANSAS AVE. - TOPEKA "Cheer up Booker Washington" Up-to-date SHEEF MUSIC Price 20 cents-stamps or silver. Let us Sing of Our Great Men Too. Apply to W. H. HUFF, Athens, Ga., Box 90. Hours: 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 621 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1535 Van Buren Street TOPEKA, IKAB.