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EKA PLAINDEALER THE COLORED EDITORS MEET AT DES MOINES! Iowa Shows Western Negro Press Association a Royal Time--The Gathering Was One of Both Pleasure and Profit. VOLUME X. In Choosing a Star THE COLORED E MEET Iowa Shows Western Ne Royal Time---The G Both Pleasur The DesMoines meeting of the Western Negro Press association was one of the best ever held and resulted in much good for both races. Great credit is due John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander and the citizens for the hospitality shown the visiting editors. The sessions were held in the million dollar court house and the evening sessions at the Congregational church,a beautiful structure recently built by Rev. Porter, a young minister from the South. We are forced to confess that DesMoines has a larger per cent. of industrious, progressive and cultured ladies than any city we ever visited. They are aggressive and possess the ability to express themselves intelligently on any and all questions. Iowa is a splendid state, very little racial prejudice there, and if a colored man is up to the standard, he can readily get the support of the white people. The most pleasing feature of the meet was the presence of Hon. Jos. B. Basa, editor of the Montana Plaindealer, who came across the continent to attend this session whilst newspaper men at the very door did not muster enough energy to lend their presence. We seriously missed President Will H. Duncan, who has not failed to attend a meeting in eight years. It was a physical impossibility for Mr. Duncan to be with us. He is a bold, true hearted man, loved, honored and respected by the boys of the press. His annual address was read and received marked attention, and many of his recommendations were enacted into law. The executive committee will meet in Chicago to transact business of importance of which we will speak later. The greatest treat was the welcome address by the Hon. Harvey Ingham, editor the Register-Leader, who spoke of encouragement and said race prejudice was on the increase, and he could not account for it. The colored people of the state say that he is always fair on all questions, and they admire him. The Register-Leader sizes the meeting up as follows: The Negro editors of the West in convention in Des Moines, June 11, 12, took a slap at President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft on account of the Brownsville affair by commending Senator Foraker in regard to his stand in the matter and asking congressional action to restore the discharged soldiers and secure for them their back pay. President Roosevelt, however, is commended for his efforts to secure equality of transportation accommodations for the Negro in the South. Extremely conservative resolutions were adopted concerning the corporations. It was declared that there should be no "further fight" TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 19, 1908. on the railroad and other corporations. The editors also passed a resolution relative to the states where the Negroes are denied the right to vote. They ask that Congress take some action at once to punish these states for violating the constitution of the United States or make a reduction in the number of Representatives from these states in Congress. The entire set of resolutions as submitted by the resolution committee, Nick Chiles, J. L. Thompson, Rev A. L. Demond, J. B. Bass and Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, were as follows: Again we are grateful to the All Wise Providence, that we are able to extend these resolutions to the public. Therefore, we, your committee on resolutions, beg leave to submit the following: "Be it resolved by the twelfth Annual Session of the Western Negro Press Association, now in session in Des Moines, Iowa— First--That we hope that the two hundred or more newspapers and magazines published by our race throughout the country will give more space in urging the race to engage in farming, in conducting business enterprizes, in the purchase of homes and in the participation in public and general reforms as will result in the good of all the people regardless of race, creed or color. Second-That we discern better times ahead for those who push and strive to better their condition. Third-That we thank the iron and tin workers union in accepting colored men,and we urge the young colored men to take advantage of these golden opportunities. Fourth-We commend Senator Foraker of Ohio in his manly stand that he has taken in regard to the Brownsville affair. Fifth-That as there has been no evidence of guilt so far found that can connect the colored soldiers with the shooting up of Brownsville Be it resolved; That we urge Congress to take such steps that will restore the company to their original standing in the army, and also that they secure all back pay for the time they have been out. Sixth-That we commend President Roosevelt in ordering the enforcement of the interstate commerce law in reference to passengers in the South so that it will apply to white and black alike, and we urge the enforcement of the same. Seventh-Whereas there has been a tendency to rob the freedman and Indian of their lands in Oklahoma country by removing the restrictions on their lands, as Congress has passed such a bill, and it is now before the President for signature, be it resolved: That we beseech and humbly ask him that it be not signed, as it will mean that in a short time there will be a great many homeless people. Eighth...That we are opposed to further fight on railroads and other corporations that furnish capital and work for the laboring classes, and if continued it will mean heavy loss to these concerns and thousands of idle people. We ask for a liberal interpretation of the law and careful enforcement. Ninth-Be it farther resolved, that in view of the fact that many of our race are coming from the South, we urge them to go west and become owners of land before it is too late. We will encourage all honest and deserving people to do so. Tenth...That we further urge the suppression of peonage which exists in many of the Southern states Eleventh-That we would urge upon our people the importance of thoroughly identifying themselves with the best elements of American life, especially those things that are uplifting to the race. Twelfth-Be it further resolved. That we urge Congress to take some action by constitutional procedure or by special enactment, whereby those states which have violated the Constitution of the United States be punished or else a reduction of representation in Congress be made. We hope that the national convention which meets in Chicago soon will engraft the plank relating to the reduction of representation from states, or, if possible, make the plank stronger. Thirteenth--That we commend Bishop Grant, Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernon, for the great work they are doing for the race, and we wish them success. Fourteenth-Whereas, for the past year there has been a great progress in temperance reform; be it resolved that we commend the successful efforts already put forth in this great work and hope that they may continue to do so. Fifteenth-That we commend the newspaper organizations of this country for their great fight they are making on the paper trust; and we hope that at the next Congress the tariff will be taken off of wood pulp, or other material, pertaining to the manufacture of paper." There was a general opinion among the visiting editors that steps should be taken at once toward the establishing of newspaper syndicates for the benefit of their papers. President W. H. Duncan, of the association, strongly advocated this in his annual address, stating that the Negroes as a race never did receive a square deal at the hands of the white news gathering agencies. "You who are actively engaged in the newspaper work." he said, "know as well as I do, if not better, that we as a race are denied a square deal by our more favorable white newsgathering agencies, especially The Associated Press, at present dominated by a coterie of men whose Southern ideas are prejudiced against the Negro's uplift, against his color and condition of circumstances." The session of the editors closed with a meeting at the Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, in the evening. Hon. Harvey Ingham made the address of welcome on behalf of the state and the city. Nick Chiles, of Topeka, Kansas, responded in behalf of the association. He was followed by J. B. Bass, of Helena, Montana. E. T. Blagburn, Mrs. Gertrude Garnette-Johnson and Miss Marie Bell contributed vocal solos. Officers were elected by the editors for the ensuing year as follows: President, John L. Thompson, Des Moines; vice president, R. E. L. Bailey, Kansas City; corresponding secretary, Edna Martin, Ottumwa; treasurer, J. B. Bass, Helena, Montana; historian, Albert R. Ross, Quindaro, Kansas; executive committee, Nick Chiles, W. H. Duncan, J. B. Bass, A. D. Clark, R. E. L. Bailey, Rev L. DeMond. The editors will hold their annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo.. next year, accepting the invitation of R E. L. Bailey of that city. J. B. Bass, of Helena, Mont., was eager to entertain the editors in his city at their next meeting, but the editors favored the Missouri city. At the final session resolutions of thanks to the Polk county Board of Supervisors, Ben. J. Ness and Judge James A. Howe, for the use of the rooms in the court house, were passed unanimously. Resolutions of thanks to the pastor of the Union Congregational church and all its members were adopted. A majority of the delegates left the city Saturday morning. Many of them were delegates to the Republican national convention and were anxious to get to Chicago as soon as possible. About fifty editors and reporters from the Middle West cities were present at the convention, delegates from the Pacific slope being unable to be present because of washouts in the mountains. One of the great features of the convention was the large number of Negro women in attendance, all engaged in newspaper work. One of the interesting papers of the convention was given by Mrs. S. Joe Brown in the afternoon on "Woman as a Journalist." WILL MEET JULY FIRST! WILL MEET JULY FIRST! Baptist Sunday School Convention Postponed on Account of the Flood. Tie Baptist Sunday School convention has been postponed on account of the flood conditions and will convene in Kansas City, Kansas, July 1st, 1908. All Sunday schools and messengers will take notice. H.1. MONROE, President. NOTICE. The Baptist Sunday School convention and B. Y. P. U. will convene in Kansas City, Kansas beginning June 30th, 1908. M. S. JONES, President. K. of P. Should Change Date. The K. of P. Grand Lodge should reconsider the date of the opening. It occurs on the date of the state primaries when every man should be at home to attend his duties at the polls. We hope that the matter can be remedied in some way. NUMBER 25 A POPULAR EDUCATORI Prof. A. A. Brown Wants a Place in the Diplomatic Service He is in Every Respect Well Qualified. Prof. A. A. Brown, of Leavenworth, one of the successful and prominent principals of the state, with whom the leading colored politicians and men of standing are so well acquainted, is a candidate for U.S.Counsellor in foreign fields. He is a man of no small ability and political stamina. He was born in Omaha, Nebr., and for fifteen years has been a bonified resident of Kansas. He was educated in Ohio and the District of Columbia, graduating from Wilberforce University receiving the degree of B. S., and ```markdown ``` T. PROP. A. A. BROWN. from Howard University receiving the degree of Ph. 13. Prof. Brown is well known to the state politicians and especially favored by the local politicians of Leavenworth. He is a teacher with eight years of active and efficient service to his credit and is well liked by all who know him. We are proud to know that he stands for the right men politically. He is a splendid man and a credit to the race. Among his many indorsements, we gleaned the following: Department of Education of the A. M. E. Church. Kittrell, N. C., July 22, '05. To Whom it May Concern: I take great pleasure in recommending Mr. A. A. Brown as a faithful, painstaking, energetic and earnest teacher. For one year Mr. Brown had charge of the work in mathematics and science in Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., and was found to be very capable and thorough in his work. I cheerfully commend him to the consideration of any board or committee desiring the services of a teacher. Very respectfull. J. R. HAWKINS, General Superviser. Kansas City, Kas., June 4, '04. To Whom it May Concern: I have known Prof. A.A. Brown for about nine months, as a resident of Kansas City, Kas. He is gentlemanly in deportment, and has the bearing of an educated gentleman. He desires to continue the profession of teaching, and from what I know and have learned, of him, I believe him to be well educated, industrious, and a man of good executive ability. I command him to the favorable notice of all', who may desire a teacher. Yours truly, E. A. ENRIGHT, Member State Legislature. WiLL MERT JOLY FIRST! Baptist Sunday School Con vention Postponed on Ac- count of the Flood. The Baptist Sunday School con vention has been postponed on ac count of the flood conditions and will convene in Kansas City, Kanaas Jaly Ist, 1908. All Sunday echools and messengers will take notice. H. 1, Mosror, President. NOTICE, ‘he Baptist Sunday School con: vention and B. Y. P. U. will convene in Kansas City, Kaneas beginning June zoth, t908, M, S. Jongs, President. LINCOLN, NEBR. Rev. W. T. Biggers and Z1za Westerfield attended the A, M. E. District sunday School convention at Atchison, Kansas, last week. Mrs. D, M. Brown 1s on the mend. Miss Jessie Chiles traveling agent for Tur PLAINDEALFR, was in the city the past week collecting and soliciting new subscriptions, Mrs. H. M. Williams attended the grand lodge of the cour. at Wichita, Kansas last week. William Moore encertained friends Jast Monday night in honor of Measra Taylor and Smith, who have Jeft for their homes. Children's Day exercises were held at the A. M. E. church Sunday night, Owing to the rain, a'tendance was fair. Miss Anna Vanderzee, who has been absent from the city teaching at luskegee Institute for several years, resigned that position and has returned to her hoie here to re- main. Miss Vanderzee is certainly one of Am rica’s model women, Mr. Dickerson 1s suffering trom 2 very sore arm, the result of a aprain some time ago. Young people, why don’t you sub- scribe for and read Tit. PLAINDEAL ER Major Moore and wife received word from I't. Scott, Kans. that Harry Woodley, who left here several weeka pact, very sick, died at the home of his grandma there last Saturday and was buried Monday The Mt. Z'on Baptist church and the A.M 1: will celebrate the 4th of July at City Park, Mr, Adam Loring has purchased a home on Plumb St. and moved in. DODGE CITY, KANSAS. Mire Wurie L. Burney who have been in Kansas City, all winter re- turned home to visit her parents, Mre. Mary Burney ia «till on the ick liet, Mies Viateer and Rev. Frazier of Garden City is the guest of Mixe Stella Green, Mies Burney entertained a few of ker friends Friday night with mu- sie and whise; refreshments were ecrved, everybody reported 4 good thme. Tf you want a guod meal yo ta Mr, Sandet’s Restaurant, Mr, tieneral Burney went te Rpend the summer with friends. WEIR CITY, KANS Miescs Ethel Subtic, Florence Hough, I. D. Barker and Mra s, A. Koonel! left on the 1uth as delegates to the Diatrict sunday School cons yention at Chetopa, The A ME pastor, Rey Brown, promised hiv four clubs some time ago that he would give a reception to the club raising the most money, No, 1 club, James Fergerron captain, being the succeseful one was cnters tained the evenirg of the sth, A tine little program war rendered. Mies Amelia Gibson was taken very $l on the 12th butis now some better. Rev. Vanlue, «ta'e missionary, vreached all day oa the 14th, at St. Joba Baptist church, met the Home dlieeionary Circle on the 15th and ett for Columbus at 1:30). mu. — Henry Goodwin, an old man, had quite a narrow escape for hia life on the 14th. He wie atanding on the outeide of the St John church when Deacon Johneon was ringing the bell for the 1lo‘cloch service and aomehow the clapper of the bell fell and only miesed «trthing Mr, Good+ win's head by about four inches. A wedding wae to have taken place at the A M E church on the l4th at 10 eharp, As it wasa rum away all eyes were on the pastor and the door, but though some waited until 12:30 the couple failed to ap- pear, Who it wae we are not even able te guess and the preacher will not tell so all eyes are on Weir, ATCHISON, KANSAS, In spite of the crippled railroade many attended the District Confer- ence and Sunday School Conven tion last week. Mre. Hemy Moore returned to her home in St, Juseph Sunday, after spenuirg afew days m_ the city with her pirents, Mieses Mayme Hunt, Camille Wileon and Virwe St. Clair enter- tained at Rice's restaurant Wednes- day evening Mr, Ed. Martin and wife, of Co- lumbus, Mo, iv visiting relatives in the eity. Mr, C. A, Highbiagh was in the city last week. Mev. Caldwell of of Su. Jozeph, spent ‘Thureday in the eity and at- tend the Sunday School Convention. Mise Camille Wileon entertained Mise J, RR. Watts of Fiemont, Neb , at dinner Thursday, The Sacred Concert at the A. M KE. Chuich Sunday evening war a giand suceens, Mr. K.P. Beshears of lowa Unis Vetnity epent a few daye in the enty last week, the guewt of Mae Estelle A Roy. Mra. Graves of Hiawatha, visit cd Mia. J, O, Barnett last week, Miss M. KE Glover reived a Miri? dinner Wednesday at her bome 103808, Sixth St. in honor of her cousin, Rev. E. Wagner of Horton, Mis. Rice of Kanew City ie vie. iting i the city Mise Alice Majors of Oklahoma in home for the summer. No brand of flour sg aa easy tu re- member as * Perfection.” WEDDING CHIMES, VCAESAT JONED, Atthe residence of the bride's parents in Kingfiaher, Okla , Wednea- day at high noon, Prot Necola J, Cwsar and Miss Maude N, Jones were united in holy matrimony in the presence of their paren’s and in- vited guests, Rev, H. ‘I. Allston, presiding elder of the Guthne dis- trict A. ME. church officiating, with the beautiful and impressive Episcopal cereniony. The bride was given iu marriage by her father, Mr.5.8 Jones. Mrs Willa Kennedy of Wichita, Kansas, sanga solo, “Oh, Promise Me,’ after which, while Miss Clara F. Hine of Salina, Kansas, played Lohengrin’s wedding march, the father of the bride and Mrs. F. R, McKinley led the way to the parlor which was artistically decorated with Howers suitable for the occasion The Magic Shampoo Hair Drier This clreutlir, drecrihing the Marte Shampoo Deter amd tar Straightener, should appeal to cvers Lady who takes bride In Tas ing i Vewutirid herd of tale The sluupoo Hale Diet bet totlet are tele that, when onc ueded) he omnes indies Pensable te a tidy s aitht puriplarndla Weare in joe wstey of Hondresds of let ters from hides whe deform us Uat they would het attempt oe ariiwe thefr hale without $G sings tavding hed an opp oitune Mv to test ite moerii« It will straighten Gaty bate without ime Surv to the hale or senlp Jis use will Increase the gsinwth af the Datr, hy hee ping the xeup fee fom dust, dandeuft and greaee, In many tnetances the hatr Ie allowed te §, too lung unwashed on Account of the me required tn drying and the dampness contracting the hair, but sith our Drier, qoodgritely, heated, as you wonld a curte ng tron, the hair can’ he arled quickly end straightened nicely, thereby miking & look beautiful and natural in appears nee, This Collet articte fe 1¢ much & necessity fo a lady having straight bite as it {< to one whose hile is cuily for tt isan Indise Titabic fact that every ludy should bathe he halr at regular intervals, and when the long-time desing process {3 ellminated ehe will nat heritate as much to heep the scalp and hair clean by bathing, followed by the gro m aod Miss Ethel O Jancs, sister of the bride, The bride was escorted by the beet man, Prof, Lycurgus A. Lewis, prite crpal of the Wa'onga city schools, The bride wove a handsome crepe de chne taetefully trimmed with point applique lace, and carried a beautiful bouquet of American rece. The groom wore the conven jonal black Atrer the c remony cungrat- ulations were offered; then the guests withdrew to the dining room where afour course lunch was served. The table was elaborately decorated with ferns and white and pink roses, over hang with welding bells The brice and groom have lived ion Kinfisher trom eatly childhood aud have a host of trienda ana ac- qua ntances who wish them happi- nessand euccess in life’s journey together. The groom is a graduate of Langston Sta'e University an! Is the principal of the Dunbar High school of Shawnee, Oklshoma ‘The brideig also a Lungst graduate and a teabher In the Dougtass school of thia city They were the recip ients of many valuable and services: ble presents. ‘Ile heppy co Ie lett on the evening train tur Deuver, Colorado, and will be at Some tc their home to their friends at their beaulitul cottage residence in Shaw: nee, Ukla,, alter September Ist. None better made thin ¢ Pride of the Kaw” Flour. Bell "Rone 1091 Ind, Phone 99, Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Fano iiteg Dhysletan of the nights and 2adiep of Protection Spectal attention to dlse tees ad ol women aud ‘private dbedses Fs Oftice and Residence 3.7 Madison Street. TOPEKA, KA —————— W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. ‘uua” 4.4 “ansas Avenhes ndepends nt Phene ore, TOPEKA, KAS, Oftice Hours | ¥ Be ‘ Dr, W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Gaarantegd to Give Satisfaction JT hvatsas Ave. Tel Phone 37 HOVER AW ANSAS enipals oases eepen aa pce ates W. P. 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Roy Wilson has returned from an extended visit down East. Mrs. Mary Roberts is quite feeble at her home on Lane street. Mrs. L. Scott is ill with asthma at her home on Fillmore street. Mrs. Polk Jones left Sunday for Denver, Colo., to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bright are the parents of a son, born June 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Washam have returned from a visit to Colorado. Mr. McLinden of Kansas City visited Topeka friends one day last week. Miss Lizzie Owens, who has been ill at her home on Madison street, is improving. Mrs. J. M. Wright left Tuesday morning for a visit w'th her sister in Kansas City, Mo Capt. Ed. mooro and Rev. N. T. Lane of Leavenworth were in the city last week on business. Mr. Lewis Ransom leaves Saturday tor Independence, Kansas to attend the district conference. Oscar Brown departed Tuesday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he intends to make his future home. Col. Jeltz, editor and owner of The American Times, a Wichita publication, is visiting his family. Mr. Arthur Kimbrough left Saturday for Oklahoma City, Okla. to spend the vacation with his parents. Deputy Sheriff Monroe has been busy with a force of deputies patrolling the flood district on the North side. J. H. B. Taylor, the big real estate dealer, is preparing to give his old friend, Joe Bass, a good time on his arrival here next week. We are sorry to learn of the illness of our esteemed friend, Mr. John Allen, 112 Jefferson street We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Hettie Ranson of Parsons, who has been visiting her son, Rev. J. R. Ransom, returned home yesterday, accompanied by her son and his daughter, Ethel. Mrs. Grace Jennings Warfield died at her home one day last week. She was twenty years of age and leaves a husband father and mother. The funeral was held from the Third Baptist church. Presiding Elder J. Ransom has returned from an extended trip over his district. He reports everything in splendid condition, and that his report at the coming annual conference promises to be better than ever before. The family of "Uncle" Carter Murphy sustained the most serious damage during the flood. Everything in their house was deluged in water. Others on that side were more fortunate and sustained very little, if any loss. NOTICE. John E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor Knights of Pythias of Kansas jurisdiction, N. and S. A. E., A, A and A. will visit Excelsior Lodge, No. 3, K. of H., Monday night, June 22nd. All members are requested to be present. By order of H. I MONROE, C. C. WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN Open for the Season EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT. Good Music, Dancing, Swinging and Refreshments. ADMISSION 25c PER COUPLE. LADIES 10c. For rent to churches, clubs or private parties. Terms reasonable. For information call 2074 Bell 'Phone. Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, When You Your Laundry Should be, S City Hand Phones 546. LYMAN & When You Want Your Laundry Done as it Should be, Send it to us. City Hand Laundry Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave. LYMAN & ULSH Prop. William E. Johnson of Xenia, () a former teacher at the Topeka Industrial school, passed through the city one day last week, en route to California, where he has a government position. His friends were glad to see him. Mr. Wallace Scott has returned home on a vacation from Grand Canyon, Arizona, where he has been for the past two years. He will spend a fortnight with his mother, and will then leave for a few days stay in Chicago with relatives. H. Etherly has returned from Pittsburg, where he has been located during the past eight months, He reports that politics is warming up in that section and also that "Uncle" Cy has things his own way down there. He will remain in Topeka. The Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church was entertained Wednesday of last week by Mrs Mary Strodder at the home of Mra Dennis Ray, 824 Clay street. Mrs. Toliver Bird entertained the circle this week at her home, 1615 Woodard avenue. A most tempting lunch was served. NOTICE. The executive Board of the state Baptist convention will meet July 1st in connection with the S. S. S convention at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas Send all moneys for state work and Baptist Home to C. G Fish back, Cor. Sec'y, 6:8 Jersey avenue, Kansas City, Kansas By order. E. A. WILSON, D. D, President C. G FISHBACK, Cor. Sec'y. BAPTIST CHURCH Miss Nellie Ellis, the superintendent, will represent the Sabbath School at the Baptist State convention, to be held in Kansas City, Kansas, soon. The sewing Circle will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Page, 914 Clay street. Reverend Rucker of North Topeka and Rev. W. Bedford of Osage City occupied seats in the pulpit Sunday Rev. Carr delivered an able and timely sermon to a large congrega- Both Phones 475 NOTICE. FIRST AFRICAN Want Every Done as it send it to us. H Laundry 927 Kansas Ave. ULSH Prop. tion of members and friends at 11 a.m. He was given the best of attention. The primary pupils of the Sabbath School directed by the pastor and superintendent rendered a most interesting program Sunday evening. It was enjoyed by an audience that entirely filled the room The chil dren acquired themselves creditably The Pinks and Greens will make their final report Sunday morning. Both sides have been working hard for the past two months and the full reports will be interesting and important to all. Your presence is cordially request ed at our services. Mrs. Hallie McDowell died at her home on West street Thursday of last week. She was 25 years of age, and a Christian, being a member of Shiloh Baptist church. The funeral was held Sunday from Shiloh, the Rev. C. G Fisback officiating. She leaves a husband, mother, two sisters and a host of frinds to mourn her untimely death. Her remains were interred in Topeka cemetery. Wants a Letter from Home! Major Tom W. Logan, once a prominent figure in fraternal circles of Kansas and Missouri, is ill at Mercy Hospital, corner 17th and Fitzwater Streets Philadelphia, Pa. and would like to hear from his 3 Topeka friends. Login has been in the theatrical business for years, playing all the principal cities of the United States and Europe, and up to the time of his illness was stage manager with "The Smart Set." He has the best wishes of a host of friends. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered pharmacists and guaranteed to be strictly in accord with physicians prescriptions. ALEX T. GIBLER, Ph. G. Corner Fourth and Kansas Avenue. 1815 Kansas A TOM LOGAN. ST. JOHN A. M. E CHURCH. In spite of the continuous rains and the very disagreeable condition of our house of worship, the good people of St. John, are regular in their attendance upon divine service. Last Sabbath was Children's Day with us; the school rendered its program at 3:00 p.m. It was a unique observation of the day: the superintendent, Mr. R H. Wade, had arranged to have the Bible story of many of the youth and child characters given and the lessons drawn and illustrated in life. The primary department rendered an excellent number under the management of Miss Lillian Jeltz. The pastor delivered a practical sermon to parents and children at 11 a.m. The sermon at 8 p.m. was to the youth of the congregation from the text: "Those that seek me early shall find me." The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Toliver Bird on Wednesday afternoon. Many availed themselves of the excellent dinner and lunch. Much business was dispatched by the ladies of the circle. The week was given over to the clubs and enjoyable time was had in different parts of the city as well as in the basement of the church. The quarterly conference and meeting which were held last week showed the church to be in very good condition, and notwithstanding the absence of the pastor for a month and the long wet spell, the financial side of the work had been kept well up. And now for a great rally of all the true and the tried of old St John. Tomorrow, June 21st, is the day. Let no one fail to be in line The pastor will preach at 11 a m. and 8 p. m. The pulpit will be filled at 3 p.m by Rev. J. A. Hamlet of Lane Chapel C, M. E. church All the pastors of the city with their congregations are expected by invitations—to be present at three o'clock. The clubs will make final and full reports at 8 p. m. The Sunday school will meet at 9:30 a. m from now until further orders. The teachers of the Sabbath School will meet at 9,15 a. m. in special prayer service each Sabbath. Let no teacher be late. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The colored graduates of Kansas University this year were, Messrs. Woodie Jacobs, Wendell Greene, Chas. Harris, Alvin Bigham and Miss Sillie Witchum, Prof. L. M. Peace received the degree, Master of Arts. He is teacher of botany in Kansas University and the only colored teacher on the hill. Prof. Jefferson King is home for the summer school and a visit with his relatives. His many friends are glad to see him. Mrs. Pearl Wallace departed this life Saturday after a lingering illness. Mrs. Scott King is confined to her bed with carbuncle under her arm. Dr. J. J. Kenner is attending her. The flood is doing great damage to North Lawrence and travel is cut off. Many of the families have moved to the South side. Prof. F. C. West was heavily damaged, and others whose names we could not learn. Rev. Charles Caldwell spent several days in Lawrence last week. Miss Ida Oreoe will spend her vacation in St. Louis. Mine Anna Copeland has had a relapse and in quite ill. Mine Ethel Jackson and Mr. Penny were quietly married last Thursday evening by Rev J. M. Brown. This is a very worthy couple. Mr. Penny is a student at Kansas University and Miss Jackson was formerly a student of the same. They have the best wishes and congratulations of friends. Mrs. W. C. Brown entertained a number of young ladies at her home 1023 Mass. St., last week in honor of her sister, Miss Cora Crutchfield of Garnett, Kansas. Miss Eva Brown of Parkville, Mo., was a pleasant visitor last week. Mr. M. F. Harjo of Muskogee has gone to Omaha to reeide. His many friends regret that he will not return to Lawrence. Mr. Earnest Johnson is visiting in Lawrence. The enrollment for the summer session of the Kansas State University makes a very creditable showing for programs and higher education. Misses McNutt, Stone and Dillard of Lawrence, Misses Foster and McLean of Topcka, Miss Josephene Yates of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. A. R. Eagleson of Lawrence and Mr. R. C. Wasson, Kansas City, Mo., represent the enrollment in various departments. W. M. Barron, B. D., was quite an extensive loser in the recent floods. A nice collection of books valued at 450.00 were destroyed, and his wife and three children bare ly escaped with their lives. Mr. Hamilton of 9.37 Penn. St., and one of the old land marks of Lawrence, is seriously ill. The A. M. E. Church Children's Day exercises were well attended and the program was excellent. Miss Jeanett Henson and Birdie Brown left Monday for Kansas City to visit for a few days. Miss Almeda Brewer of Centralia is here visiting Miss Henson. Miss Marca Overstreet of Kansas University will leave this week for her home in Blue Rapids. A very enjoyable party was given by the Missen McNuits in honor of Miss Eva Brown of Parkville Mo., last week. A CARD OF HANKS We desire through this medium to thank our friends who so kindly assisted us in the hours of the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Grace. J JENNINGS AND FAMILY. MRS. P. PORTER NOTICE. The City Federation of Women's clubs will meet Friday, June 19th, at the usual place of meeting. All clubs are requested to come and pay up all dues, assessments, etc. M. B. JORDAN, Proz. M. OLIVER, Sec'y. A GOOD COMPLEXION CAN BE HAD IF YOU WANT IT. SNOW FLAKE COMPLEXION CREAM INSTANTLY WHITENS AND IMPROVES THE COM- PLENION. Contains no grease and is best for use in warm weather and climates. Full size jar 25 cent. [coin or stamps] postpaid. STRA-KO, the wonderful liquid hair dressing and dandruff cure. Trial bottle 20 cents postpaid. THE PROOF. "I think Snow Flake is fine, Send me 0 jars." Mrs. J. L. Walker, St. Louis, Mo. "I am using Snow Flake and find it excellent." Mrs. Mary Smith, Salina, Kans. "I have received Snow Flake and must say it is simply fine." Mrs. A. McCullough, Independence, Kansas. THE BURTON TOILET GOODS CO., JOSEPH, MICH. To Be Held TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY JUNE 30, JULY 1, 2, 1908 at Paola, Kansas. OFFICERS. Rt. Riv. A. Grant, D. D., ... 332 Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Rev. H. W. King, ... Presididn 325 Taylor St., Topeka, Kan. Prof. R. H. Wawr, ... Dist. Supt. of Sunday 1100 Spruce St., Topeka, Kan. Rev. C. R. Runyon, ... Paola, Kan. Bishop City, Kan. Presiding Elder Kan. of Sunday Schools Kan. Pastor EG. Christian. Davis. Supper. King, P. E. DON. Convention. Dendent. Aation of the Home Child to Christ— Partly Review. Time Suggestions. G. ange. 8. Paper— Work. 4. Music. 7. Address. 6. Music. 7. Paper— School Topeka. 8. Paper— gate. 9. Paper— cold. 10. Music. 11. Paper— North. 12. Business W 7:20 Devotional 8:00 Sermon— Offering ap 9:00 Devotional 9:15 Roll Call; 9:30 Paper—The P. Boy. 9:50 Paper—The of the Davis. 10:15 Paper—Afric Rev. J. 10:35 Paper—The Rev. J. 10:55 Paper—The Benediction TH 2:30 Devotionals 1. Paper— Help to 2. Paper— School 3. Music. 4. Paper— Leader 5. Address. 6. Business a. How b. Trace S. e Adv. 7 Adjourn Each Pastor in bot, and each S cents per member If it be possi present and tender All subjects are Rev. H. W. King, . . . . . . . . . . Presiding Elder 325 Taylor St., Topeka, Kan. Prof. R. H. Wawr, . . . . Dist. Supt. of Sunday Schools 1100 Spruce St., Topeka, Kan. Rev. C. R. Rynon, . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Paola, Kan. 20:00 Devotional Period—Rev. R. P. Christian. 20 30 Annual Sermon—Rev. P. D. Davis. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Annual Address—Rev. H. W. King, P. E. Roll Call. Election of Officers. Appointment of Committees. Music. Benediction. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 2:30 Convention Called to Order. 1. Devotional—Rev. C. R. Runyon. 2. Roll Call; Organization of Convention. 3. Appointment of Committees. 4. Music. 5. Annual Address of Superintendent. 6. Paper—Securing the Co-operation of the Junction City Delegate. 7. Paper—How to Bring the Child to the Brown Chapel, Topeka. 8. Music. 9. Address. 10. Business— a. How we Conduct the Quarterly Review. b. The Tary Nulsance—Some Suggestions. 11. Benediction. 2:30 Convention Called to Order. 1. Devotional—Rev. C. R. Runyon. 2. Roll Call; Organization of Convention. 3. Appointment of Committees. 4. Music. 5. Annual Address of Superintendent. 6. Paper—Securing the Co-operation of the Home —Junction City Delegate. 7. Paper—How to Bring the Child to Christ— Brown Chapel, Topeka. 8. Music. 9. Address. 10. Business— a. How we Conduct the Quarterly Review. b. The Tary Nulsance—Some Suggestions. 11. Denediction. Lots 517, 510, 521 on Western Avenue in Throop's Addition; Lots 51, 53, 55 on Hunloon Street, Addition A to College Hill; 30 acres in Highland Park; 0% acres in the N. E. 1/4 of section 19, Township 11, Range 16, Shawnee County; Lots 406, 408, 410, 430, 432, 434, 430, 438, 440, 442, 444, 440 on Wayne Avenue, in Washburn Place Addition to the City of Topeka. The S. E. 1/4 to Section 11, Township S, Range 16, Jackson County, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 1908, at 10 o'clock a.m, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. William Quilliam, Plaintiff, Josephine Quilliam, Defendant. Josephine Quilliam, the above named defendant, is hereby notified that she has been sued for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the grounds of oruel treatment and gross neglect of duty, and unless she appears and answers to the petition filed by said plaintiff in said court on or before the 3rd day of July, 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered in said court divorcing the plaintiff from said defendant. WILLIAM QUILLIAM. By his attorney, W. I. JAMISON First published May 22nd, 1908. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Elmer Durbin, Plaintiff. State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the abovenamed plaintiff. Elmer Dur- --- OFFICERS. TUESDAY MORNING. TUESDAY EVENING. 7:30 Praise Service Rev. P. L. George. 8:00 Sermon Rev. J. E. Edwards. Offering and Benediction. Legal Notices Legal Notices PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Rheuma Sipes, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel V. Sipes, Defendant No. 24930. To the above named defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff; that the petition therein was filed on the 23rd day of April, 1904; that said suit is an action for divorce and for alimony; that you must answer said petition on or before the 15th day of June, 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said plaintiff from you, setting aside and setting at naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you; for setting aside to her sole use and benefit as alimony, and barring you forever from all right, title or interest in or to the same, the following real estate owned by you, to wit: Lots 7 and in Bock 2, City of Beloit; and the South half of the Southwest quarter of Section 35, town 9, range 10, all in Mitchell county, Kansas; for permanent alimony in the sum of 2500, and for all other and proper relief. M. F. LAYCOOK, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, [DEAL] Clerk of the District Court, First published May 1st, 1908. NOVICE In the Probate Court of Shawnee Coun ty, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Rebecca G. Hughes, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Rebecca G. Hughes, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to wit: Lots 487, 489, 491, 493, 495. 497 on Clay Street; Let 313 on Kansas Avenue; WENDESDAY MORNING. 9.00 Devotional Period—Rev. W. H. H. Jones. 9.30 Roll Call; Reading of Minutes 10:00 Reports of Pastors. 11.00 Paper—The Financial Ability of the People of the District—Rev. G. A. Griffith. 11.25 Paper—The Moral Condition of the People—Rev. I. L. Craw. 11:40 Paper—What the People are Doing for Missions—Rev. F. L. George. Repollition. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 2.30 1. Devotional—Rev. H. D. Harris. 2. Paper—Is the Sunday School Losing Ground? — Manhattan Delegate. 3. Paper—What Makes an Ideal Sunday School Worker?—Lawrence Delegate. 4. Music. 5. Address. 6. Music. 7. Paper—Peculiar Characters in the Sunday School; How to Deal With Them—St. John, Topeka. 8. Paper—Children as Missionaries.—Olathe Delegate. 9. Paper—Poor Attendance; How It May be Remedied.—Emporia Delegate. 10. Music. 11. Paper—Poor Teaching; How to Change It.—North Lawrence Delegate. 12. Business. 7:20 Devotional- Rev. H. D. Harris 8:00 Sermon- Rev J. R Ransom, P. H. Offering and Benediction. THURSDAY MORNING 9:00 Devotional- Rev. Prince Williams. 9:15 Roll Call; Reading of Minutes. 9:30 Paper- The Prayer and Class Meetings.—Rev K. P. Bond. 9:50 Paper- The Genuineness, Authenticity and Proof of the Divine Origin of the Bible.—Rev P. D. Davis. 10:15 Paper- African Methodism and Her Doctrine Rev. J. M. Pope. 10:35 Paper- The Necessity of an Educated Ministry Rev. J. M. Brown. 10:55 Paper The Atonement—Rev. L. H. Edwards Benediction. 2:30 Devotionals- Rev. J. L. Craw. 1. Paper -How Can the Pastor and Superintendent Help the Teacher?—Argentine Delegate. 2. Paper -The Value of Good Music in the Sunday School.—Ottawa Delegate. 3. Music. 4. Paper Should the Sunday School Workers Be Leaders In the Endeavor?—St. Mark, Topeka. 5. Address. 6. Business a. How to Prevent Claimishness in Classes. b. Teachers Should Visit the Homes of Their Scholars. c. Advertising the Sunday School. 7. Adjournment. Each Pastor is requested to report 2 cents per member, and each Sunday School is requested to send 3 cents per member, from each charge and school. If it be possible, Bishop A. Grant, D. D, will be present and render special service. All subjects are open for discussion Dated this 2nd day of May, 1908. First published May 22, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 24968 WEDNESDAY EVENING. Rev. H. D. Harris Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E. Hand Benediction. THURSDAY MORNING Rev. Prince Williams. Reading of Minutes. The Prayer and Class Meetings.—Rev R. Reond. The Genuineness, Authenticity and Proof of Divine Origin of the Bible.—Rev P. L. S. African Methodism and Her Doctrine.—J. M. Pope. The Necessity of an Educated Ministry.—J. M. Brown. The Atonement.—Rev. J. E. Edwardson. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Rev. J. L. Craw. How Can the Pastor and Superintendent of the Teacher?—Argentine Delegate. The Value of Good Music in the Sunday School.—Ottawa Delegate. Should the Sunday School Workers Beers in the Endeavor?—St. Mark, Topeka. How to Prevent Claunishness in Classes. Teachers Should Visit the Homes of Them Scholars. Evertising the Sunday School. Amendment. Is requested to report 2 cents per mem. Sunday School is requested to send 3 per, from each charge and school. Resible, Bishop A. Grant, D. D., will be her special service. Are open for discussion. bin, whose petition in said case was filed on the 25th day of May, A. D 1908 and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the tenth day of July, 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 all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. ELMER DURBIN, Plaintiff. J. J. KING, Att'y for Plff. ELMER DUREN, HAMILTON. J J KING, Att'y for Plf. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (SEAL) Clerk District Court First Published May 29th, '08 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Livonia J. Tincher, Plaintiff, vs No. 24996 Charles J. Tincher, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Charles I Tincher, defendant above named. You will take notice that the above named plaintiff, Livonia J Tincher, did, on the 4th day of June, 1908, file her petition for divorce in said District Court, within and for the county of Shawnee and state of Kansas, against you as defendant, and that you the said Charles I. Tincher, must answer said petition filed as aforesaid, on or before the 24th day of July 1908, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in said action against you accordingly, forever divorcing you from the said plaintiff Livonia J Tincher, and for such other and further relief as said plaintiff may be entitled to. Attest: Attorney for plaintiff R. L. THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court. First published June 12th, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Beasie Taylor, Plaintiff. 18 No. 24973 Edward Taylor. 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He will receive the noml- nation atthe primaries without op position, Mr, Callender has always taken an interest in local affairs and has served as secretary of the Re- publican City Central Committce tor years, now being committeenan from the Third ward. ANNOUNCEMEN fs: Dr. Edwin Roy Tenney of Kansas City announces himself a candidate for \oroner, eulject to the Republi- cau primaries. Hon, E. M Stockton of Kansas City announces himself a candidate for Register of Deeds subject to the Retnblican primaries. ton, wax. S, Cummunes,of Kaneas City, announces himself a candidate for Sherift, subject to the Republi- can primaries, SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mies Maren Stemmons give a reception in honor of Missy Dovic Witliame who is soon to depart for Denver Colo. ‘Lhe Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth helt their annual service atthe M, E, Church, ‘here wasa large attendance. Rev, Wheeler preached an able sermon, Dunbar’s Pleaeant Hour Club en- joyel a progresnive ride, The ride started at Mies Dovie Williams at 8:30 p. m., the stops were made at Misees Naomi Smith, Marea Stem- mong, Palestine Wilburn. Miss Mae Hawhins served at Danforth’s restaurant, The final destination was at Mre, Bidia Cooper’s on S, Grant Street. Music and card playing was the amusements of the evetirg. Hoyal punch waa served by the headwatter of the Cononial Hotel, Mr. I. E, Clare, assisted by Mr. W. H. McAdams, Mr Trolley Lenc Jr, is to be congratulated im having his plans ro nicely carried put, The C. P. Church will have a pastor frem Canada, All are in- vited to attend. Mr, & Mie. Freeman were sum- morcd to Buncton, Mo., to the led- tide of her brother, whio is very ill. Mrs, Mary Elliott 1s reported ill ai thie writing, Wehope to soon see her out again, Mr. C, H. Wilburn departed Tor Tr vas Sunday night, to fill a Sucrative position. Euclid Chapter No, 23, Order of the Eastern Star, held [te annual services at Pittx’ Chapel, Rev, W. H. Wheeler preached a very inter. tating and impressive eermon to thie Order, Rev, J. S. Dorsey, Past Patron, W. M. Smith and Prevent Patron, Jack Andrews mad timely and appropriate remarks The members were beautiful in their white gowne snd richly colored xarfe, Mr, Wm, Hayden arrived in the tity from Boxton, Mass., where he haebecn atterding the excellent University of Cambridge, Mr. C. I. M, Cooper reports from Jefferson City and gays that {nstitution jy vteadily progreseng snward and upward, both young men are looking fine and report a nore euccersful year, ‘the grand Musical and Literary program of the Ozark Mount Tab- arnacie under the direntions of Mra, ‘| weather, The announcement wil be made later. Homer , Wilburn, Alumnus, o Lincoln Institute, class of —-- and now astudent in the Medica Department of Kaneas University tiiumphantly bore off first priz for oratory at the Interstate .As¢o ciation, held in Lawrence, Kaneas during the Holliday seacon, Wil- burn was valedictorian of his clae on graduating from Lincoln Ineti- tute, and was the leading orator, not only of the clase, but of the entire school, having signally dis: tinguished himself at the concert given for the Miesouri Legislature in the hall of ihe House of Hepre- rentitives and on several other o¢s cations, ILis alma mater extends hearty vongratulations upon his re: cent triumphs, Mrs, Saddie Chamberlain is now agent of the late Dunbar works. Do not fail to avail yourself of this opportunity to secure some of his most worthy writings, as your lis brary is incomplete without a book of this most noted Negro poct. Lincolu Institute convened with a pleasing number of teavhers, and still a greater number is to be en- roiled. Much good 1s to be derivs ud from these sessions as they are to be conducted on the very highest plans. The grand evhibit work of the etudents of Lincoln School will renain on exhibition during the two weeks of the institute, The teachers aud visitors will take great delight in viewing it as it will elicit nothing but words of praise and surprise from them as it has done from hundreds of othera, many of whom have seen it the second and even the third time, Mis, Lelia Neally was 3 charming hosteas to the Thimble Club Friday ufternoon, Those present passed a yery pleasant afternoon, A two course repast was dalotily prepared ind bountiously served, Mrs. Jan: e Hogan very gractously aesisted ier daughter in this pleasant affair. The prograin given under the in- truction of Mre Lucy Williams, was uite a success. Mra Helen UC, Herndon, of Illi ois, isthe house guest of Mra Fan> 2 Campbelle, Washington avenue, fer many friends are delighted to ce her ayain, Mrs. Mayme Hardrick {left for hicago and other points, Jnne 16, n Chicago she will “spend the time ith her sister and other.friends and Hl reach the city in time for the onvention ‘and a grand fair to be .ven for visitors, She will return uguet 2, M. 13ias epent a couple days with is wloter and friends last week, and looking well and doing fine in luskogee, The Dunbar club giycs an outing ext Thursday, on the James, Mr, and Mra, Robert Anderson re preparing to take their depart re for Chicago, their future home, Mr I. C. Clare will entertain the YALE, KANSAS, Mr, J. Bonwell bas returned from Kanais City, where he has been visiting hia daughter, Mra, F. Gilmore 18 on the sick hat. Mr, P. F, Munn has returned from Girard, Kaneas, Mr, Yoarg and Me, R. Dewber- ry we in Girard Saturday on Lue iness, Mrs. Rosa Hendeteou’s funeral was conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Porter from Alabama there were the K. of P, avd Court and Odd Fellows and Court in the pre- cession, Mra M. J. Yarbreug) is on the sick list. Mre, Fy Magee is atill indteposed, Misses S, Cain and A. Braton wae promoted to the high school at Cherokee, Kan, There waea lasge attendance at the cemetery Memorial Day. Allen Young wae in Pittsburg Friday on business, Wm. Cobb has returned from Kansas City, where she has been vieting for the past two months, GREAT BEND, KANSAS. The A. M. E, Church had theit Children’s Day Sunday, June 11th, and had a very nice program, under the management of the Superinten- dent, Miss O. D, Michaux, Mrs, Adah Clark, of Topeka, i the guest of Mre. N. C. Sellers at 1809 North Walliams Ave. Little Henry C. Sellers hag been very illat his home, 1509 North Williams, but 1s recovering at this writing, We hope he will soon re: cover, William Green is very ill at his home, 1016 Morton Street. Susie Goodwin 18 eick at het home in the north part of the city, W. E. Gladden will leave New York on the 15th inst, en route to Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, to get his three children who is with their grandfather, Jessie Howard, and from there he will be the guest of his sister-in law, Mre. Mary Steph- ensand hts baby child who has been with Mrs. Stephens, cvery since the death of her sister, Rey. S, W. Alexander and Mrs, Katie Foster, Mrs. Emma Dooling, Miss O. D. Michaux and Miss Eth- el Michaux have arrived home from the District Conference at Pratt, Kansas, and reported a fine session Rey. S. W. Aleaander is the pastor ofthe A, M. E. Church, Sister Foster is the District Steward the other ladies were delegates to the Sunday School Convention, ATCHISON, KANSAS, Miss Mayme Hunt will leave Saturday for short visit in Omaha, The District Conference and Sun- day School Convention is in ees- sion atthe A. M. E, Church this weeh, Miss Alice Msyors of Oklahoma is spending the eummer with her parents. Misses Ala Smith and Eugeno. lia Hunt of Leavenworth visited to the city Monday, Mr. Everat Nelson and Will Ousley of St. Joseph, attended the Ingraia dance Monday night. Mr, Walter Taylor has a coms plete lime of groceries at his store. When in need phone him, The infant of Mr, and Mra Kd. ward Pyles died Friday, Mr, and Mrs, Cook celebrated their 18th anniversary Tuesday night at their home on Kearney street, Mre. Rice of Kaneas City witnessed the affair, Afr, and Mrs, Cook were remembered with many beautitul and valuable presente, among them wasa ten dollar gold piece given by the Anniversary Club, Mrs, Smith and children Of Po: | oria Ill, are visiting her sister re LOU wltK! The Fountain of Health Bath House Makes s Specialty of treating Colored Patrons. We are pre pared to give Mineral and Mud Baths, Russian and Vapor. You Will be Surprised at the Good you will get out of our Treatments and the mineral Water ot this . Beautiful Health Resort A Block from Post Office, Excelsior Springs, Mo. For further Information, write, F, J. WEAVER, 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. han (£ROM29 Larrts OF Tks whe Mra. Dora Dyeatt was called to Omaha Sunday on account of the iNvess of her daughter Mrs. Bertha Truenart. Ifyofi hav'st tried ‘Perfection Flour," do so at once. NEWTON, KANS. C. U. Collins, rand Master o Prince Hall Grand Lodge, met the Rising Sun lodge, No. 6?, Newton, Wednesday and found the men allat their posts awalting his coming. He is OK, and an enthsiactio worker. | Mrs Yager made her ctheial visit to the Ruths of this city last weck, — Mrs Charley Miller will leave tor Vinita, I, T., this week, where, she expects to erect a new house on her farm, The I, I, A. club celebrated their closing eaercises with a fiching par. ty at Peabody, last week. Ihe club went with their baskets well filled, aud was juined by the Peabody. folks and they certainly had 2 pie nic, Miss Johneon,who has been teachs ing school at Great Bend, Ianeas, is visiting her aunt, Mrs, McVombs, Miss Beesie Frame gave a party in honor of Mies Christena Kinney, at the home of Alrs. George Payne, i “Pride of the Kaw” makes the best bread. WINFIELD, KANS Lawrence Work was over fron Oxford Sunday, to attend the Ma. son's annual sermon, Rev T. M. Reeves returned or Saturday from Pratt, wher2 he at tended the district conference. Tna is his old home and he met many old friends, Mrs, Thomas Campbell was it Arkaneas City last Wednesday, Wm. Brown and Wrotber, Press Ben DeLano, Mr. Harper and wife, and William Logan were up from Arkansas City last week, attending court, William Brown was con- victed of grand larceny, Misses M. M. Carr, A.J. Perry and Ruth Jotuson, teacher in Guth: rie, Oklahoma, were the guests of dirs J. W. Wood, Saturday, on the way to Pittsburg, Kansas, to take an itdustrial course in school this eumuiner, J, W, Jacheon is enjoying o visit from his mother, Mrs Jachson, one of Oklahoma's prosperous {armets As vhe has had poor health fcr some time she will take a ten days treat- ment from Dr Emmerson, E,Frank Mo: tgomery has been quite sick, resulting from potsoning by eating canned goods. Rev Bandy went to Eldorado on Saturday to preach on Sruday. George Smothers was up from Arkanras City Sunday to attend the Masonic annual sermon, Miss Leala Smith left last Tucee day for her home near Nowater Ok. Carl Brown is over from I{utohe tneon, visiting relatives. Children’s Day exercises at the Second Baptist church last Sunday were a grand auccess,for which Mra G. A, Nicaole,who worked eo hard, deserves great credit, The Red, White and Blue Drill by 9 ladies, the music for which was fuinlshed by Mra Singleton’s mandolin club, was grand. ey Warder, pastor, and Mrs Nichola with to thank those who assieted them in making it a euccess, Rev.| Guy, of Arkansas City, preached the annual Masonic sermon to Walnut Valley lodge No. 55, ate the Second Baptist church, oa Maat Sunday, The church was crowded and all were highly pleased. Messrs Eddie Rucker and John~ nie Sellers have returned trom the Western University at (Juindaro, where they have been attending school; also Miss Nighter Baugh. We are proud to see what progress they are making towards getting an education to help elevate the race, Miss Adah Clark, en route for La Junta, Colorado, is here fora few days. NOTICE. }To the Presiding Elders, Pastors and Members of the Woman's Mite Mis. sionary society of the Kansas Con-- ferenee Brauch, Greeting: Ths comes to announce that the fourth annual convention of tha Woman's Mite Missionary soclety will convene in the A. M. E. church, Ft. Scott, Kansas, Wednesday and Thursday, July 8-9, The meeting ia called earlier than anticipated that we may have the presence of Bishop A. Giant, D. D. Bishop HB Parks, D Dand Dr J C Caldwell have been invited to be present. The Presiding Elder of the diss trict, Rey. J. R. Ransom and Prea d+ ing Elders Wilson, King and Woot- en and many ot the pastors are ex- pected. Let the reports come from all charges} for the conference year be fall, All special and local church work must be reported in a supple- mentary report. Send names of all delegates and persons who will attend toRev J F Sage, Ft Scott, Kansas, at once that stopping places may be arranged Programa have been sent to all pastors and societies Come, praying and expecting an out pouring of the Holy Ghost Youre for Missions, EE Bravtoy, President EN Warp, Cor Sec’y All grocers sell “Perfectiun Flour,” LOST SISTER. Mrs Mary Francis Ross and Mrz Tennie Jenkina would like to know if anyone knows the whereabouts of Mra Augusta Ridley; was last heard of 30 years ago at Hern, Texas They parted in Anderson, Texas She was @ faithful member of the A M E church She had three sisters aud one brother wher last heard of, Tennie Wells, Alice Wells, Mary Wells and I,awrence Wells, a brother. Anyone kuowing anyone by that name or who can give any inform- ation wil! oblige the writer by in- forming Mrs Mary Ross and Mrs Tennie Jenkins, Iola, Kansas,