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UPEKA PLAINDEALER By the Time Jeffries is Ready to Meet Champion Jack Johnson Both will be too Old to Fight. JAMES GURDEN WON THE CAPITAL MARATHON RACE! Sixteen-year-old Colored Boy Finished With a Sprint to the Tape in Good Condition in 52 Minutes,18 Seconds ---North Topeka Boy Lands One Minute 42 Seconds Behind. The following is a few extracts from the Topeka Capital on the great Marathon race which took place Saturday of last week. Four colored boys got off with the bunch and all finished in good places. The Capital says: "Running with the form of a trained athlete and finishing in superb condition, with a lively sprint to the tape, James Gurden, a 10. ear-old colored boy living in East Hill addition, won the Daily Capital'M Modified Marathon race 29 yesterday in the fast time of fifty. two minutes and eighteen seconds for the distance of seven and three tenths miles. William Colvin, also aged 16, a North Topeka boy, ran close behind Gurden until the last few blocks, and finished second in the time of fifty four minutes flat. Clyde Wasson of 1217 Clay street, aged 16, was a close third, finishing forty-five seconds behind Colvin. Roy Crabb, of 4247 Lane street was fourth, going the route 58:30, and finishing with a sprint that nearly caused his collapse at the finish, being the only boy to finish in anything but excellent condition. Forty-four boys, from 11 to 10 years, started when Mayor Green fired hir pistol. Forty-one of these finished the race. Three dropped out around the course, and were taken into vehicles by friends, but they were not in distress at the time they dropped out. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 23, 1909. The blare of trumpets announcing the approach of a victorious army could hardly have created a more intense interest than that which came with the shouts that accompanied the pattering feet of the boy racers as they sped down the finish of the Marathon course yesterday. Each footfall that came to the strained ears which bordered every block along the course was a note which touched a responsive chord It was a great race. It was one of the greatest ever run in the United States. It brought into prominence that perseverance and sturdiness that always wins. Of course, there could be only one winner of first place, but every lad who entered the contest displayed the trait of true American manli- nces. Forty-four youths started in this race at the crack of the pistol, and but three dropped out before the finish. The boys were eager as they sped along, each one exerting his utmost resources to make a good showing in the end. Every muscle and every fiber was brought into play, and each contestant used his judgment over every step of the way. The race was a test of mind as well as of muscle." HOW ONE BOY BAN. The following are positive facts concerning O.ander Atkinson during his run in the Marathon race: 1. He did not drink any water or suck lemons. 2. He washed his mouth out several times during the race. 3. He finished with stomach in good condition. Water would have cramped it. 4 He had no one to train him up to the race, and in his anxiety, ran too fast at first. 5. He finished in fifth place. E. W. BECH. CHICAGO, ILL. Easter exercises were above the average in the Chicago churches and attracted a great many strangers to the city. Bethel had a special program; at the morning service the choir rendered a beautiful Easter cantata, and at three o'clock a baby service, in which there were several prizes offered for the baby raising most money. Quite a large amount was raised. The correspondent would like to note in visiting the different churches that St. Mark's Episcopal church has purchased a beautiful building at Fittieth and Wabash avenue, in which they expect to worship about the last of this month. St. Mark's can boast of having having the best choir in the city of Chicago. The Easter service was superb. The choir rendered "Jerusalem." Mrs. J. A. Washington, soprano, whose voice cannot be excelled. Mrs. Lizzie A. Brown, whose contralto voice is attracting world-wide attention, sang "Song of the Night," from the oratorio of "Jerusalem;" she also sang "Plains of Peace," in which her voice has no equal. Mrs. Brown is a Topeka woman, having been a member of St. John A. M. E church and choir. Topeka should appreciate her home talent. J. A. Washington was the tenor WINNER OF THE MARY CAPTURAL MARATHON PAPER Pieranka Kad. Daily Capital's Beautiful Gold Medal Awarded Winner of the Great Marathon Race. Daily Capital's Beautiful Gold Medal Awarded Winner of the Great Marathon Race. soloist, and A C Blair, bass. The choral study class is preparing to render "St. John's Eve" for their June exercises. The Knights Templar termon was preached at their temple, 39th and State streets, at 3 o'clock Easter Sunday. found a church there with fifteen members, now we have twenty-one. We had a fine Easter program and or owed house. You're, K. P Bond. INDUSTRIAL LINCOLN INSTITUTE. All of Chicago is looking forward to the national convention of the K. P. in August. The famous Weaver brothers orchestra and band are the drawing card of the City, and is playing at the highest classed theatres in Milwaukee. The colored people are occupying four blocks of business in Chicago on State street and are in all classes of business that the white man is in. Mrs. A. Abrams is on the siek list Hon, E. P. McCabe is sojourning in Chicago. GLOBE. ARIZ. Please allow me space to say a few words in regard to Arizona. This is a good country and some of our people are doing very well. My advice is for more of our young people to come West and take up more of this land. Other people are coming here to take up this land and if the colored man waits for a chance he will lose out. The land is here and if we sleep on our rights we will wake up too late. Let us get some of this land. Some of it is good for farming and some for mining. Do not say it is too rough to farm. Where the other man can live we can and where the other man can make money we can make it too. Now, in regard to church work; We need some preachers out here, and we need young men who are willing to make sacrifices. The work is poor here but if a man will rustle he can make it all right. I found a church there with fifteen members, now we have twenty-one. We had a fine Easter program and or owed house. Yours, K. P Bond. INDUSTRIAL LINCOLN INSTITUTE. Ever since the dawn of creation the Negro has been a hewer of wood and a drawer of water; but the wood was hewed for the white man who built beautiful homes and constructed ships and cars out of it and called the labor carpentry. Likewise, the water was drawn for the white man, who piped it by mills to barren fields that were soon converted into fertile fields of waving grain and blossoming gardens, and he called the labor irrega- tion. In a complex civilization like ours; where the content for bread is acute and the struggle for a livelihood is keen, mechanius, artizans and captains of industry are necessary to survive its turmoil. It is this kind of training that Pres. Allen, of Lincoln Institute, is teaching the colored youth of Missouri, but he has been to a large degree handicapped by a shortage of supplies and scant equipments. Judging from the sight some cantankerous people are making against his re-election, they don't want the Missouri youth to learn how to work. As for the Institute farm, Pres. Allen has made every effort in his power to make it a success and he has asked the co-operation of the successful Negro farmers of the state, and also the Legislature, for liberal funds to carry on the work. If the farm has been a failure it is due to the Supt., who at all times considered himself to be more responsible to Mr. D. C. McClung NUMBER 17 than to Pres. Allen. The position of farm Superintendent is unnecessary for better work can be secured by the farm classes under the direct supervision of the teacher of agriculture, which would bring the farm in closer contact with the school. As for discipline, the rules are rigidly enforced and if any student goes unpunished it is because the students, in love for one another, will perjurize themselves to save a friend. Like most of the progressive schools the discipline to a large extent is left to a discipline committee composed of members of the faculty. As for loyalty, the students are very loyal to President Allen, and have great respect for him as a man, a teacher and a scholar. The faculty is composed of some of the ablest brains the country affords, and some of them have a wide reputation for scholarship, werling worth and character. They with Press. Allen as leader are teaching the Missouri youth industry, honesty and selfreliance and that all work is honorable, which is the 26 WILLIAM COLVIN same doctrine that Dr. Booker T. Washington, Bishop Grant and first class Negro papers like the PLAINDEALER are preaching. W. C. Scott,'08 Brenham, Tex. OKMULGEE, OKL. Prof DJ Wallace, the popular druggist, and Mr Hall, of the Hall and Anderson Tailoring Co., are very much interested in the welfare of the Plaindealer. While Miss Nicholson, our Oklahoma contestant, was in their city she was royally entertained by the Wallace family and Mr Hall. So much was she impressed with the city that she only collected from a few subscribers and left the rest as an excuse to return. Mr Arthur Wallace, the apothecary, non of the Professor, has contributed immensely in way of new subscriptions for the Plaindealer, and a paper has been spoken for, for Clifford Wallace, who is to graduate in pharmacy in June, at Fremont, Nebr. Dr J M White, the Anderson Bros., and the Okmulgee city teachers were also pleasant acquaintances. PAOLA, KAS. The rally Easter Sunday and the week's entertainment at the Second Baptist church was quite a success. Rev Marks of the A M E church, preached at the 2nd Baptist church at 4 p.m, his able discourse being highly appreciated. Rev Stokes returned on Saturday from Leavenworth where he assisted Rev Hay is vith his meetings. Mr Simpson, of Ottawa, visited the 2nd Baptist church Sundzy and reviewed the Sunday School appreciatively. He was here billing for Mr Clem, the noted poet-orator who comes April 22,2nd Baptist church. SAPULPA. OKLA. Easter at the Mt. 'Ollive Baptist church, was well observed. Prof H T Hutton delivered a masterly address to many earnest listeners. The saintly woman and hard church worker, Mrs John Summers, played her part well in the preparations for the occasion. If we had more such noble women the race would be the better and greater. Mrs Eva Cowan left last Tuesday for Bonner Springs to join her husband, who has charge of the M E church there. Lawyer S G Toole made a flying trip to Arkansas City the first of the week, looking after official business. J B Stratford accompanied his daughter, Mrs Anna Toole, home from a short visit she paid them last week. Mr Stratford went back home the following day as he is soon to leave for Seattle, Wash. Quite a number of young people attended a banquet given at Independence April 12. The drama entitled, "Jessie's Courtship," rendered by the amateur dramatic club in behalf of club No. 2, A M E church. was a complete success. Our people have always appreciated our young folks and claimed that they equalled those of any other city. Each character played their part perfectly and it seemed as if each player was best and that each was specially adapted to his or her part. Those in the east were; Lawyer S G Foole Lena Williams, Ray Moore, Dennis Rolland, Claude Skinner, Arthur Cole, Edythe Haley, Esther Dawson, Dock Gilbert and Claude Crouch. Services at the several churches Easter Sunday were splendid and programs were rendered at the evening services. The Trustee rally at the A M E church was a success. Three collections were taken during the day In the morning the pastor, Rev A H Brooks preached an excellent Easter sermon and Rev Runyon of Independence, filled the pulpit in the afternoon. In the evening the choir and Sunday School rendered an Easter program which was a treat to all who heard it. Rev J J Plewart, pastor of the A M E church at Parous, is in the city, collecting insurance Evangelist Sarah J Friend : the city, having just ret in surrounding cities. arned from been conduct . where she has revival exercises STRONG CITY. Rev Wm E Harrison and wife were with us during Passion week and on each day, beginning with Palm Sunday, he preached on the events as they occurred in the life of Christ. At 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, he preached from the text "Did not our hearts burn within us," communion supper following. The collection amounted to $11.08. A program was rendered at 6:30 and many little tots spoke. Miss Cornelia Blackwell and sister Luca left Frlday to visit their the popular hotel ladies are located at 431 Kansas Ave., and serving the dest meal in the city for 20c—Sunday dinner 25c. Neatly FURNISHED ROOMS. sisters Verena and Etta, at Quindaro University. Mr Tom Woods leaves today for Council Grove. Mrs Jennie Dorsey paid a flying trip from Kansas City, Mo, to assist them in moving. During their visit here Rev Harrison and wife were guests of S P Anderson and wife. They leave today for Emporia, from there going to Carbondale, where the Rev. has been invited to officiate in giving a Baptist preacher a wife. Miss Elnora Morris left Saturday night for her home in Kansas City. Sister M Deuglas and brother, of Emperia, were here recently. SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. The ladies' sewing circle gave an "Old Maiden' Convention" Thursday evening at the A M E church. The church was well filled and a most laughable and enjoyable program was rendered. An interesting debate followed: "Resolved, That woman has the same right to preach as man." It ended in a hung jury. The stork visited the home of F Williams and wife, learing them a fine son. The bazaar and entertainment to have been given on Monday evening by the W M and L club was postponed on account of the weather until the 29th. Mrs Lucy Hall of Denver, is visiting Mrs Nellie Hall, on Summit Avenue, and other friends. Mrs Maud Jarrett, on Weever street, elaborately entertained the W M and L club on Wednesday afternoon. A dainty three course lunch was served and enjoyed by all present. Next meeting with Mrs Blakey-Gatewood, on Cherry St. The Cobb.-Abernathy wedding will be solemnized Monday evening May 3rd, at the A M E chapel. Profs Woods and Miller's Commercial School and cafe, located on North Beonville street, has all the delicacies of the season. John Marley and wife royally entertained in honor of her sister and niece,Mrs Alice Jones and Miss Florence Arms rong, of Coffeyville. A WOMAN'S PRIDE IS HER COMPLEXION. This can easily be procured by the use of DANLETT FACK CREAM: the great beauty maker. Danlett Face Cream is different from all other skin preparations and the one who once tries it is sure to use no other. Danlett Face Cream is perfectly harmless and agrees with every skin. Child's 'Woman's and Man'. It cleanses the skin soughtly and makes I feel alive and glowing. It prevents wrinkles which result from dryness of the skin. Never before has such a long felt want and reeded preparation, been known as Danlett Face Cream. Everyone that cries for a beautiful and smooth complexion should not be without it. In connection with Danlett Face Cream use Danlett Soap. Price of the two 50 cents. In order to quickly introduce these preparations, we will send them both to any address postage paid for 40 cts, stamps or coin. Agents wanted. Address, H. W. BOLDEN, State Agt. 139 Johnson St. Sedalia, Mo. Get in the Contest. The contest stands open for those who are ambitious to capture the prizes. Let us see who will be the successful lady. It takes push and constant work to win. See your white and colored business men. Let no one escape. This paper is for the people, white as well as colored. Don't be backward in soliciting white people. Show them that you mean business and they will subscribe for a paper published by colored people for colored people as well as whites. We take their papers. Ask them to take ours. Send in you name if you wish to enter the contest. It costs nothing but a little work. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, and county of Shawnee. Charles Terry, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 83 The State of Kansas To Charles Terry, Greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that the said above named plaintiff, Mrs E R. Compton, has commenced her action in the above named court asking for judgment in the sum of $15 50 on an open ac count for board. and for her costs. You are further notified that garzishment summons have been issued to the A, T, and S. F Ry. company and they have answered $15 50 due. Now, therefore if you fail to appear and answer to the allegations of the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before the 27th day of April, A D 1909. at 9 o'clock a.m. all the allegations and averments there of will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, for said plaintiff and against you in the sum of $15 50 and for her costs and said money so in the hands of said garnishee as aforesaid will be ordered paid into court. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R M. LEX. Clerk of the Court of Topeka. First published March 12th,'09. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, The Eldridge SEWING MACHINE. ROLLER BEARING. HIGH GRADF. Automatic Lift. Save Money by buying this reliable, honest, high grade sewing machine. STRONGEST GUARANTEE National Sewing Machine Co Belvidere, I... He Who Earns A small salary and saves part of that is better off than he who earns a larger salary and spends all of it. Open an account with us—any amount--then keep it going a little at a time if you must, much at a time if can. You will like it. It is business. Call and see us about it. The Peoples National Bank KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. (Opposite P. O.) ```markdown ``` KANSAS CITY, : KANSAS. Statement of Condition at Clos DIRE P. W. GOEREL, President. A.C. FAS za Vice President. K. L. BROWNE, S 43 J. BISHOP, A. C. Cushter, J. V. A FALCONER, SCOTT HOPKINS. of Condition at Close of Business February DIRECTORS. E.L. President. A.C. FASENMYER, Vice President. J. Student. K.L. BROWNE, 34 Vice Pres. C. L. BROKAW, SHOP, A41 Cushter, J. V. ANDREWS. J. R. CHAPMAN. ONER, SCOTT HOPKINS. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S. MOAN Statement of Condition at Close of Business February 5, 1909. P. W. GOEBEL, President. A.C. FASENMYER, Vice President. J. A. HIRSF, xz Vice President. K. L. BROWNE, 3d Vice Pres. C. L. BROKAW, Cashlet. Q. J. BISHOP, A.4t Cashler. J. V. ANDREWS. J. R. CHAPMAN. J. C. FALCONER, SCOTT HOPKINS. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S. MOANANY. OUR POLICY AND RESULTS. The bank started in 1897 with a distinct. FIRST: No loans to any officer or direct and no officer or director accepted as sec SECOND: All loans to be approved la ing of at least three directors. THIRD: All officers and clerks bonded To the consistent carrying out out of efficient service and as liberal account banking we ascribe our gratifying growth The Bank's history dates from its organ ness May 1, 1897. It continued to grow st with $200,000 00 capital on July 1, 1902, with deposits on February 5, the date of this sta are as follows: started in 1897 with a distinct, and then new and peculiar policy. No loans to any officer or director, no overdrafts to any officer or director accepted as security for a loan. All loans to be approved in writing by a discount committee at three directors. All officers and clerks bonded by a corporate surety bond. Consistent carrying out out of these policies, coupled with p vice and as liberal accommodations as are consistent with describes our gratifying growth and success. Its history dates from its organization as a State Bank, commenced 1897. It continued to grow steadily and re-organized a Natl 100 capital on July 1, 1902, with deposits at that time of $605, February 5, the date of this statement, and each year since: The bank started in 1897 with a distinct, and then new and peculiar policy, namely: FIRST: No loans to any officer or director, no overdrafts to any officer or director and no officer or director accepted as security for a loan. SECOND: All loans to be approved in writing by a discount committee, consisting of at least three directors. THIRD: All officers and clerks bonded by a corporate surety bond. To the consistent carrying out of those policies, coupled with prompt and efficient service and as liberal accommodations as are consistent with good banking we ascribe our gratifying growth and success. The Bank's history dates from its organization as a State Bank, commencing business May 1, 1997. It continued to grow steadily and re-organized a National Bank with $200,000 00 capital on July 1, 1902, with deposits at that time of $605,382.70. The deposits on February 5, the date of this statement, and each year since that time, are as follows: 1903 • $870,432.55 1904 • 1,440,037.16 1905 • 1,451,528.70 1906 • $2,547,440.82 1907 • 2,280,238.26 1908 • 3,705,581.26 FRED M. STONESTREET. The Stonestreet NESTREET. GEO. W Stonestreet and Hamilton Undertakers and Embalmers. ```markdown ``` DO YOU CARRY The Knight and I Fraternal Bene WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, S BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DE No home loving man can afford THE KNIGHTS and LADIES rized by the laws of the State of Insurance of Kansas. Its office Company. LIBERAL TERMS Address:- 1 Our Motto, "Prompt John M. Wright, Nt'l President. Topeka Industrial and WHAT WE DO U CARRY LIFE INSUR DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? The Knight and Ladies of the Orient, Fraternal Beneficiary Society WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN, PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Su ety Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F r information Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, WHAT WE DO WE DO WELL State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal Preparatory, Music Elocution and Military. New Buildings, Modern Equipment. Special Trained Teachers. High Moral Tone. Artistic Discipline. Home Training for Girls. Every Student Learns a Trade. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. DRAWER M. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal DRAWER M. TOPEHA, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: of Business February 5, 1909. TORS. NMYER, Vice President. J. A. HIRST, Vice Pres. C. L. BROKAW, Cashlet. NDEW4. J. R. CHAPMAN. J. C. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S.MOANANY. and then new and peculiar policy, namely: for, no overdrafts to any officer or director city for a loan. Writing by a discount committee, consist- by a corporate surety bond. these policies, coupled with prompt and relations as are consistent with with good and success. Nation as a State Bank, commencing busi- lity and re-organized a National Bank deposits at that time of $605,382.70. The cement, and each year since that time. --- and Hamilton Co. We carry one of the Finest Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. NCRY STS. TOPEKA, KAN. LIFE INSURANCE? GEO. W. HANILTON. A Handsome Piano Absolutely Free of Charge HOW IT CAN BE: ACCOMPLISHED MUSIC MUSIC Now is your time to get a $300 Piano, geunine Diamond Ring, Ladies Gold Watch or Sewing Machina FREE. The most popular lady receiving the highest number of votes gets the Piano, second Diamond Ring, third ladies' Gold Watch, fourth a Sewing Machine. The contest is now open, those wishing to enter will please send their names which will be published. The one sending in the most money from new or old subscribers will get first prize and so on down to fourth prize. We have over $2,500 standing out and each candidate will be furnished a list from which to collect. The contest is on the basis of one cent a vote. Fifty cents counts 50 votes; $1 one hvndred votes; $1.50 one hundred and fifty votes. All this cost is a little work in securing subscribers and collecting past due subscriptions. Now is the time for a few churches to enter some lady in this contest and get a Piano for the church free. Send in your names, ask for a list of subscribers. It cost nothing. Please give reference. Address. THE PLAINDEALER, Todeka, Kas. Address. THE PLAINDEALER, Todeka, Kas. It Costs Nothing, Just a LITTLE TIME Get in the Contest Now FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1900. WE OWE our thanks to Mr. Eastman, of the Capital for the use of the Marathon cuts. He has favored THE PLAIN DEALER on many occasions and we shall always feel obligated to him. --- BEN TILLMAN for the first time, called at the white house one day this week for a social chat with President Taft. In the course of the conversation he told the President that Booker Washington is half white and that he would be pleased to meet him and talk over matters concerning the race. Several years years ago when Mr. Washington sipped tea at the white house with President Roosevelt, Tillman yelled like a Sioux buck, and now he is "hedging" by trying to dig up a relationship with the black educator. --- THE appointment of Emmett J. Scott on the Liberian commission by President Taft shows that a young colored man can come closer to getting what he deserves if he works to earn it. Mr. Scott has labored hard and is still working to broaden the opportunities of the colored people. Let honors and wealth continue to hover around this brilliant young man. It is through the efforts of Mr. Scott that four Negroes now hold places as bandmasters in the United States Army. Heretofore these places have always been held by white men, and would be so today had not this farsighted young genius took the matter in hand. It is a pity to have men at the head of the machinery of our state and party who did not have judgment enough to know that President Taft could not change the banking system of the United States to conform with the whimical law and idea of a man who is at the head of the banking system in Kansas and who has never had any experience in finance except to sell money at a high rate of interest on Mission Creek. The Democratic party declared at Denver for a bank guarantee deposit law. Mr. Taft and the Republican party said they were against the proposition as laid down by the Democrats, but would favor something more practical, Dolley and Stubbs to the contrary notwithstanding. Let Kansas put forward men who will work for her success not bombasity. --- The Oklahoma lynchers should be brought to justice no matter at what cost. If something is not done to uphold the hands of the law it will be useless for decent, law abiding people to attempt living in such a state or community. No matter what the crime, the law provides ample punishment, and should have been permitted to take its course. It has always been our contention that Oklahoma has about as much business with statehood as a legless man in a Marathan race, and the disgraceful act of a few days ago convinces us that we are right. In the days when United States marshals rode the country with Winchesters and big six-shooters swinging at their sides, such an exhibition of lawlessness would have been an impossibility. Mr. Nat Taylor, the Kaw Milling company's agent for Kansas and Oklahoma, has just returned from Boley, Okla, the Negro town. He said he was surprised to find such a successful town conducted by Negroes. "It's the greatest town of the kind in the world," declared Mr. Taylor, "and I am simply proud to note their progress, thrift and enterprise. They have just voted bonds to the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of erecting a college. They pay more than one-half of the taxes of the county, have fine stores, banks and hotels. I like the town and the people and was never treated finer in my life. The Main street, which is about a mile long, has the bustle and stir of a city three times as large. One of the bankers lives in as fine a house as some of our Topeka bankers." Mr. Taylor is a white man who has always had faith in the Negro and believed if given a fair chance that he would make a valnable citizen, and his trip to Boley has thoroughly convinced him that his faith is well founded. FOR THE ARKAN3AS For a hristian Ccommonwealth to be made the object of the missionary zeal of a heathen country is the situation in which the Episcopal diocese of Arkansas has been placed by the receipt of a contribution from the Episcopal converts in China for missionary use in Arkansas Bishop Brown of Little Rock recently received a draft from Bishop Roots of Hankow, China, for the sum of $20 to be used in the evangelization of Arkansas Bishop Roots is native of Arkansas. Several years ago he went to Conhina as a missionary and later was raised to the bishopric there. Recently he visited his mother in Little Rock and on his return to China told his people of the conditions in Arkansas His talk gave his communicants the impression that the church in Arkansas was in dire need of help and they went down into their "kimonos" and contributed them mites toward the saving of the heathen of Arkansas. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The best colored people of Hutche mson are certainly glad to see the mayor and his police force clean up the town. The chief and his men will have the support of the better lives of people to keep the city clean. Everybody says so and it must be true that Rev Lightfoot and Mrs Owens are to be united in matrimony soon. Let the good work go on. Miss Galena Plummer in visiting in Great Bend, from there going to Colorado, to be gone a fortnight. Mrs N O Berry is fast recovering after a severe spell of sickness, which held her in bed 8 weeks. FRESH TESTED SEED and groce are a have whet This We h We B Zimmer 623 returned to the'r home on W. 13th. We welcome them back. When in Hutchinson you can stay at 106 E West. Nice, airy rooms, clean beds. Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoo Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is the best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It has double service—a comb and curling iron all in one. They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a life time she has them on exhibition at Turn: PLAINDIAER office. Ladies, call and examine them. Parties out of town desiring combs will please send ten cent extra for postage. Home from W. Lost Call Phone 800 H. E. Dengel, Druggist We have one of the finest and best works of Drugs, Toilet Articles, etc., to be found anywhere. We make a specialty of compounding PRESRCIPTIONS. 7TH AND VIRGINIA AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. A. C. M'Clelland, Snampooing and Massaging. Braids for Sale or made to Order. Hair Dressing and Straightening A Specialty. Call at 226 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kan The immerman Seed House Leading Seed House in Southwest We sell seeds in every part of the United States, and handle more seed than all the other dealers and grocers in the city combined. 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We are willing to take our chances. You have none to take. Southwestern Milling Co. KANSAS CITY, KAS. We do Job Ketley's Best Beat all the Rest Kelley Milling Co. K.C,U.S.A. WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, -;- KANSAS. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. SHILTON FRENCH, A. M., Acting President. PHONE: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 20 Years WithHeartTrouble "Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy has cured me of heart disease of over 20 years' standing. I was so bad that I could not do my work, and could scarcely draw a full breath without fainting or smothering. 'The doctor told me he could do no more for me; then I commenced taking the Heart Remedy. I shall never forget that night. I slept better than I had before in months. I kept right on getting better, until I was perfectly well." Logan, Iowa. When the heart action is weak, it fails to pump the blood through the lungs with sufficient rapidity. Then the lungs do not absorb the proper amount of oxygen, although they may be taking in a normal amount of air. The result is shortness of breath, smothering spells, difficult breathing, oppressed feeling in chest. Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy strengthens the heart nerves and muscles, and in this way increases the circulation. Get a bottle from your druggist. Take it according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will return your money. Mrs. Fields and Mits C. Stewart of Iola, after a week's visit, returned home Sunday. Jake Lacey. the show magnate, is preparing to open in about two weeks. The Saturday Afternoon Whist club formed a line party to see The Lion and the Mouse" at the Grand Saturday. Messrs. Ed Calley, Peele Carson, Harmson Campbell and Miss Sadie Phillips of Emporia and Mr. J. Renfroe and Mrs. Jackson of Lawrence were among the out of town guests who attended the Murine club party. Miss Arni-holas Chiles returned Wednesday from Emporia where she had been the guest of Mesdames D. F. Tipten and Walter Pherix She reports a pleasant time. Bob Watkins, one of the greatest prize fighters of the West, stopped over in the city for a day on route to join Jack Johnson, world champion heavyweight Watkins will act as sparing partner for Johnson Bob was a former citizen of Topeka, and was full of fight talk. He is six feet, four inches in height, with broad shoulders and immense muscles. He says he has the longest reach of any man in the world WESTER QUIND The Great Education DEPARTMENTS:--THE Leading and Be Courses Classical, College, Preparatory, N Normal, Musical (Instrumental and including Piano, Organ and Harmony (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpent and Book-Binding, Business Cours phy and Typewriting, Tailoring, I and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laund ing and Gardening. SHILTON FR PHONE: 0 Splendid Location, Hoathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For Terms, Prices and Inducements Offered, write to Mr. D. H. Harris has returned from Manhattan, where he has com pleted a church for Rev. W. H. White. Mr. Harris came here from Memphis, Tenn, about a year ago, and is a finished carpenter and builder. The job was satisfactory, and is a credit to the city. He has several large contracts under way Highly Entertained. Amid lovely roses, ferns, potted plants and richly gowned ladies, the Murine, Topeku's wee least social club, closed i a dancing season at Metropolitan hall Wednesday evening of last week. It was a gathering of the best there is in a ciety, and the scene was one long to be remembered. A string of hacks waited in front of the hall for the merry dancers when their time of enjoyment was over but not until the wee hours of the morn did Hall's superb orchestra strike up the strains of "Home, Sweet Home." From the time of beginning the grand march till the close, the floor was a dazzling sea of rich costumes and handsome women, and the proftusion of roses and other cut flowers gave it the resemblance of a veritable hot house. Everybody's heart was light and filled to overflowing with joy and good fellowship. Topeka has never witnessed anything more classical, and nothing can be heard on all sides except "The Murine club's farewell." Messrs. B. T. Alexander, president, and P. E. Roberts, treasurer, certainly deserve great credit for the magnificent manner in which the club entertained. Their faces were wreathed in smiles and they felt happy because their guests were pleased. When it comes to entertainment, Alexander and Roberts are the emperors of that which bears class, and when their names are attached to anything—'nuff said—it will be a success, no matter at what cost. A number of guests from Kansas City, Emporia and Lawrence were in attendance. Mrs. George Ramey lett Saturday for Great Bend to visit her husband's relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Patton are the parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Patton was formerly Miss Ollie Duke. Mrs J. M. Wright went to Kansas City one day last week to visit her sister. She was accompanied by Master Leon Jordan, Jr. Mrs. Henrietta Jaco, 21 years old died of tuberculosis at her home. 1229 N. Jefflorson street, Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two e'clock. Burial in Topeka cemetery Ellijah Edwards has gone to Emporia to stay indefinitely. Mrs. James Buchanan is improving from her recent illness. Mr. R L. Skearce celebrated his forty-third birthday April 16.h. Ex Governor Crawford of Washington, D. C, has moved back to the city and can be found at his building, Fifth and Jackson. Invitations are out for the Easter party to be given in Society hall, by the young men of this city April 21st. E. M. Dickinson and family have moved here from Chanute and are located at 1409 Jackson street. Mr. Dickson is the new Sreman at the state lighting and heating plant. Mrs. Alma J. Holmes of Kansas City left Saturday for Memphis and Capleville, Tenn, where she will visit relatives. She will also visit in the states of Arkansas and Mississippi before returning home. Mrs. Garrett of 1.09 Pine street, lost everything by fire last week We greatly sympathize with Mrs. Garrett, as she was just getting straightened out from the flood. She carried no insurance on her furniture. Jerry Leynolds, who lives on King and Buchanan, lost his barn and two fine horses by fire last week. He is a hard-working man and his neighbors and friends have readily come to his assistance. There was no insurance on the property lost. Rev. Dr. J. H. Collett died at his home in Baltimore a few days ago. He was manager of the publishing house of the A. M. E. church at Philadelphia, Pa., having resigned last January on account of ill health. He was a great man in the church. The funeral of Miss Henrietta Martin of Omaha was held at Brown's chapel Sunday morning at nine o'clock, conducted by Rev. Davis. Her brothers, Messrs. Mason Martin of Omaha, Nebr. and Nelson Martin of Excelsior Springs, Mo, attended the funeral. Bishop Lane preached at Lane Chapel Sunday morning and evening to a crowded house. People from Paxico, Alma, and other surrounding towns came up to hear the bishop. All who attended were as usual highly clated over the sermons and they are hoping that but a very few days will pass before the bishop will return. ERSITY NSAS. ansas and the West ormal and State Normal Rev. G W. Darden of Lawrence visited in the city over Sunday. Charles Jennings, a Negro, was elected justice of the peace in Kansas City, April 6th. His vote was 4,936 and his opponent, a democrat had 4,911—majority 25. Miss Cora Bennett, a teacher in the public schools at Council Grove, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, visiting her mother and sister Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Davis of Washington, D. C. spent a portion of the week in the city. Rev. Davis was at one time president of the State university of Kentucky, We desire to call the attention of our readers to the article on 'Sunday at Home" by Miss Tillie Weston of Newton. Follow her suggestions and more families will be happy on Sundays and other days. Word comes from Frankfort that our esteemed friend and co-worker, Miss Evelyn P. Hickman, is much improved in health, and that as soon as the weather gets warmer, she will get along all right. This is good news to a host of warm friends, especially those with whom she worked Mesdames Lemon Clark and Lee Anderson entertained Saturday evening complimentary to the visiting ladies in the city. The evening was spent in card playing and dancing. Prizes were won by Mrs. M. Olen and Mrs. Charles Caldwell. After a dainty repast the guests departed, each declaring Mesdames Clark and Anderson ideal hostesses, --- Our esteemed friend, A. B. Henry, who is now located in Chicago, was in the city a few days last week shaking hands with old friends. Mr Henry is the father and founder of of the Elks' Lodge in this city, and the "herd" always has a warm welcome for him. Register W. T. Vernon, Washington, D. C., Prof. Shelton French acting president Hon. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent of Western University, Quindaro, spent Saturday in the city on business. On their return to Kansas City, Bishop A. Grant and Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom accompanied Prof. Vernon to Washington. D. C. Scott, the minstrel king, and William Coleman have opened a wall paper and paint store, at 1021 West Sixth street. It is a neat place well stocked with the best goods that can be had in this line. Both being finished workmen, success is sure to crown their efforts. It is the first and only business of the kind ever attempted by Negroes in Kansas, and they should be encouraged by receiving your liberal patronage Miss Maude Jeltz has charge of the store. She is the soul of courtesy, and delights in showing peoples about the store Irving Jones, a colored vaudeville artist of the upper class in playing at the Majestic this week. Mr Jones made the Orpheum circuit as a top liner several weeks. In speaking of him the Topeka State Journal says: 'Colored vaudeville artists are the exception, and there is one at the Majestic this week that is exceptionally great as an entertainer. He is Irving Jones, who poses as 'The Unbleached American,' and who does a monologist and singing atunt. This part of the bill is easily the headliner. Jones writes most of the songs he sings, and is a clever soloist, making his act all the more laughable through a series of facial contortions. He is a scream from beginning to end.' WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Every Saturday a large number of young men may be found in the quarry getting out stone for the new academic building. Already one third of the stone required has been taken out The senior young women are making their gowns for graduation. Each young woman is required to make her own gown demonstrating the practical knowledge, good taste and ability acquired while in the dressmaking department. Preparations are being made for the annual commencement exercises Rev. J. E, Ford, D. D., pastor of Bethel Baptist church, Jacksonville, Fla, has been secured to deliver the annual commencement address. Rev. Ford has a national reputation as a pulpit orator and is eagerly welcomed as an old friend by this section of the West. Our chorus sang Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church in Oakland. A mass meeting in the interest of the freedman Mr. William R. Eyster, the veteran printer and novelist, who for over ten years has rendered this paper valuable assistance, has been absent from his post of duty nearly all week. He has never been guilty of "celebrating" as has long been the custom of the old time print, and we were at a loss to know the cause of his absence. Wednesday afternoon he marched into the office, his face wreathed in a broad smile, and his step was like that of a sixteen-year-old kid. Approaching the writer, he said in a low tone of voice: "My daughter lives up at Barnes, and a little girl arrived at her home Monday to reside permanently." We nodded "yes," and at once began to work over time. The force congratulates all parties concerned. Mitchells Of all establishments of its kind, the Department Store of the Mitchell Dry Goods Co. of Kansas City Mo., located at 1009-1011 Main Street, stands out most prominent. This is because of its ever seeming and untiring centre to please each and every customer, however humble, however limited their purchases may be. We have many readers of the Plaindealer who patronize this mentioned and worthy establishment, not coming from Topeka alone but from all parts of Kansas and Missouri as well, simply from the above named reasons. Again, we might say that the fundamental principle underlying the envior position of this firm in the mercantile world is due, too, to the fact that even a child can go on and shopping must for purchasing purposes and be assured of just as much comfort, attention and oil, as would be accorded the mostearned and matured of shoppers. We are command to our readers to no unmeasured tolerant encouragement. First, because of its past record of an indifferent service; second, because of the quality of its merchandise because of its always meeting and most invariably an loverselling its competitors. Further, because of its willing greed to—yes, we can say, its desire to adjust and correct any mistakes they make to the entire satisfaction of its customers. FOR SALE OR TRADE. THL UNFAR HOTLL. Kansas City's leading Negro Hotel is now clearing $200 per month, will bear the closest investigation. This is a fine investment for some cloored Man and Wife. Price, $2000. all or write. AMERICAN REALTY CO. SUNDAY AT HOME An Interesting Paper That Should Receive the Careful Study of Every Parent. We have received requests to reproduce the following well written article from the pen of Miss Tillie Weston of Newton. It is teeming with good, wholesome advice, and if followed will bring sunshine and happiness to homes where such a thing is unknowu. It gives us pleasure to comply with the request's: Whether we regard the Sabbath as divinely appointed, or as growing out of the instructs and necessities of man's moral and spiritual nature, the experience of man has demonstrated that it sustains a vital relation to our highest welfare. Hence, no work dealing with the varied phases of domestic life would be complete without a chapter on "Sundays at Home." With the exception of the few hours supposed by all civilized people to be spent in public worship, the day is not in any sense a public day, but, on the contrary, it is the most private of all days. It is a day where the loud tumult of public affairs is hushed, and each individual becomes a world in himself. It is a day of personal meditation. A purely public day, like the Fourth of July in the United States, bears little relation to the home life. It is from the fact that Sunday is the mots private of all days, that we here make it a subject of special consideration; what purpose in economy of home shall be subserved by this important period called the Sabbath. It constitutes one-seventh of our entire existence, and of no other seventh do we spend so large a part at home. For the small part that is devoted to public worship by no means equals that consumed on other days by labor and those duties which partially or wholly isolate us from the influences of home. How, then, shall we employ the Sunday at home? How shall we secure for it a place among the higher ministries of home life? This, of course, will depend somewhat upon the views we held concerning the nature and object of the Sabbath. It is not our purpose to discuss the subject in its theological aspect, but simply to compel it, it possible, to yield a contribution to the lessons of home life. And yet it is impossible to do even this without taking some definite ground as to the religious significance of the day. It is useless to contend that the Sabbath has no religious significance. It would be, in the nature of things, to abolish it altogether. If it be claimed that the Sabbath was born of human instincts, and to prove that it was thus born would be to claim for it a divine sanction. We believe that the religious nature of man and the institution of the Sabbath are complementary, the one to the other. But whatever origin may be claimed for the Sabbath, and whatever purpose it was primarily intended to serve in the economy of civilization, we have no reason to believe that it was intended for a period of "suspended animation," or of physical and mental stagnation. Jesus rebuked the too close Pharisaical observance of the Sabbath, and taught, both by precept and by example, that man was not made in order that he might observe the Sabbath, but on the contrary, that the Sabbath was made in order that man might have the privilege of observing it. Man was made first, and the Sabbath was adapted to him, although we believe that the natural law on which the Sabbath is based coeval with the history of creation. If, then, the Sabbath originated in the religious instincts of man, it is inconsistent and foolish to contend that it should not be observed as a day of special religious exercise. But the question still arises, what constitutes special religious exercises? And by what method is the desired result best attained? The now generally recognized law that disagreeable or painful action always weakens instead of strengthening the faculty involved, is directly opposed to the Puritan observance of the Sabbath; for how can a child be submitted to move intense mental torture, than to be compelled to spend a whole day he is not allowed to engage in all conversation is supposed, except that which is absolutely necessary, and where even that is con- ducted with semi-whispers in the unmistakable tone of reverence and awe. The Sabbath in too many homes is a day to be dreaded by the children. The observance of it required is so strict as to be painful, and hence weakens instead of strengthening, their moral and religious nature. The effect of such forced action is almost always far worse than no action at all. This law obtains with reference to every power of our being, but its action is most obvious with reference to the moral and spiritual faculties. These must act from choice, or they cannot be strengthened. Hence the question becomes a most delicate one. "How Shall the Sunday Be Spent at Home?" Perhaps no further advice to the intelligent parent is required than that he should be guided in all cases by this great law, that every action, in order that it may strengthen the part acting, must be accompanied with pleasure, instead of pain. In the first place, let the Sunday at home be divested of all needless solemnity; let it be a day of cheerfulness and social enjoyment; a day of music, both instrumental and vocal; a day of conversation and reading. Let the children be taught to think and to meditate on the great problems of life and the vast concerns of eternity, not in a solemn-we-inspiring way, but in a manner consonant with good judgment and common sense. Let them be encouraged to engage in respectful discussion among themselves on these questions. Thus will they early develop a tendency to think and hold opinions of their own, while yet the parents' superior wisdom may detect and point out fallacies in their reasoning. There is little danger of sophistry and false conclusions in these arguments if the parent is watchful, and seeks constantly to set the young thinkers right, "thus saith the Scripture," but by convincing their reason with superior logic. When one begins to doubt any doctrine, whether intellectual or religious, he naturally receives a dislike for any authority which disputes his ground, unless the authority is enforced by reasons which his own intellect is compelled to acknowledge as conclusive. Superior logic is the only authority which a questioning mind naturally receives with good grace. Hence if you do not wish your child to hate the Bible, do not attempt to silence all his questions by the mere quotation of Scriptural texts, but first, calmly and kindly, lay bare the fallacy in his arguments, and then show him, if you choose, how your own argument accords with Scripture. FOR RENT—Two large neatly furnished rooms to rent Inquire at 332 Lawrence street WANTED:---First class colored agents, men or women, to represent us in this territory selling Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Remedies. Free outfit to responsible parties. Ad. dreeh, JACOB'S PHMACY, Atlanta, G1 WANTED—To start 1000 hustling doing young Negro men and women into a new, profitable, independent business among the wealthy white people of your home community. new inv a canvassing. En close two cent stamp for information Address, Albert Ross, Business department, Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. D. H. HARRIS Formerly of Memphis, Tenn., Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. When Harris does the work an architect is unnecessary. He draws plans for any kind of build ingdesired. All work guaranteed to be of the highest class. He also makes a specialty of repairing. Get his figures on your next job. Residence 425 Kauy Ave., Kid. Phone 1501. The many friends of Roy Blackburn will be pleased to know that he has regained his health and is employed at the Magnetic mineral springs, Pueblo. Rev J B Anderson, M W G M of the national compact Marone, visited the Lawrence lodge this week. The Stewardess board of St Luko church met with Mrs Fishback on Monday afternoon Sic.ra Leone club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Johnson Besly; Miss Wallace of Tonganoxie, being a visitor. R C Wasson, Kansas City, Kas, was a welcome visitor in Lawrence this week. YALE. KANS. Everybody seems engaged working in their gardens. A big meeting is in progress at Mt Hebron Baptist church. Quite a number of converts and backsliders have joined the churches. Mrs Nettie Hudson and quite a number of others were in town Saturday, on business. Mesdames Janie Johnson and I. Murdock were in Wier Thursday, visiting a niece, Mies Ella Berry. They returned today, reporting a good time. Mr Andrew Murdock is reported better at this writing. Mesdames Mary Yourbough and Hallie White were in Pittsburg on business, Friday. Prof Finley closed school on Friday, for the term, giving a program that was fine. The children are in grief to see him go, VINITA, OKLA Berry Thompson is at Oswego this week. Quite a number of our citizens this week visited H L Edmon, who is very sick at his home in Chetopa. A Rider returned the first of the week from a trip to Oregon and other states on the Pacific coast Miss Minnie Willis went East on the Frisco, Sunday evening. Daniel Sanders and others from Centralia were attending court here on the 19th Miss Alta Williams was called to the bedside of her uncle at Chetopa, on Sunday the 18th. 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Harnest Parks of Ponca, Okla., visited Sunday with his aunt. Mrs Mary Parks, and other relative. C H Richmond and wife of Tulsa, Okla., arrived in the city last Saturday and will locate here. Miss Sadie Brown, who has been visiting in Ponca, Oklo., stopped off here Sunday, the guest of Mrs S Hall She was en ronte to St Louis. Members of the W T Vernon club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Mary Moore. C W Scott and E G Sanders, of Camden, Ark., are in the city Miss Edna Barnett, of Arkansas City, who has been visiting with her cousin, Vera Ialer, has gone home. Mrs N Howard was a visitor from Hutchinson, Sunday of last week Miss Gertaude Ward of Caldwell visited several days with relatiate. The ladles of the G L A club met last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J F Sandford. A feature of the meeting was an Easter menu demonstration which was highly enjoyed; next meeting with Mrs G W White. M E Price is quite ill at his home. St Paul Literary society met on Tuesday evening at a church and an interesting program was rendered. Mrs Charlee Perry and children of Joplin. Mo, are visiting with Mrs M L Carr. A sacred cantata, "The Resurrection," was rendered at the AMB church Easter Studay at the evening service and was especially fine in the portrayal of the death and resurrection, with music, song, dialogue and tableaux which were beautiful, effective and impressive. All of the services throughout the day were good and a large crowd was in attendance ATCHISON, KANS. Mrs Mildred Lewis of Pennsylvania is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. E. Lawson, on South S venth street Mrs Fannie Grey of Kentucky left for her home last week, after spending the winter with her cousin, Miss Chloe Ryleo. Mrs. P. L. Garnett served a chatting dish supper Saturday evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Lydia Moor of Davenport. The dining room was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Covers were laid for six. A most enjoyable time was spent, and those present declared the hostess a distinguished cook. Mrs. Richard Nunn and Mrs. Stanton Roy are on the sick list. Mrs. C. Johnson is visiting relatives in Kansas City. Carnival at A. M. E. church was opened Tuesday noon. Mr and Mrs. Perre Garnett entertained at K T. hall Monday evening complimentary to Mrs. L. Moss. A large number of friends were present and felt amply repaid for the time spent Music and dancing were the principal amusement. Refreshments were served during the evening. The Mite Missionary society met with Mrs. Ella Taylor last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Jerry Taylor served a course breakfast Tuesday morning in honor of Mrs. Lydia Moss. Those present besides the honor guest were Metdames W. W. Caldwell, E. Handy, Misses E. Matthews, Georgia Allen and Camille Wilson, J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Pere Garnett. Mesdames Murray and Howard are in Kansas City visiting their sisters, Mesdames Perry and Watkins. They will be gone several weeks. Mrs. Lee Northington has completed a course in hairdressing and will leave Wednesday for Kansas City where she will open a hairdressing and millinery parlor. George Dinwiddie, who for the past two years has been sojourning in old Mexico, arrived one day last week to visit relatives and friends. He is looking and feeling fine and has done well in that country. Messrs Martin and Brock of the Topeka Pan atorium are having their cleaning room fitted with a concrete floor. It is the best equipped cleaning and dyeing plant in the city and the present improvements will add greatly to the convenience of the place Mrs. Frank Hayes, 408 Filmore, entertained at dinner Wednesday for the benefit of St. John A, M, E. sewing circle. Too much cannot be said in praise of the delicious spread. In fact, it surpassed any served this season, and we only regret that such feasts cannot occur more often. However, we shall avail ourselves of the opportunity to enjoy ourselves whenever the hostess entertains again Mrs. John Barker will entertain the circle next week at her home. Fifteenth and Adams. SHILOH BAPTIST CHUSCH Next Sunday at 11 a.m. preaching by Rev W. R Carter. At 8 p.m. sacred concert by the choir. An address. Deacon S W. Pasker, on "The Christian Solider." Miss Mattie Knight will sing. The public is cordially invited to be present. See the program for May 2nd in THE PLAINDEALER. The pastor is now in New York. FIRST AFRICAN Rev. Calhoun of Chicago preached a good sermon Sunday morning to well filed house. Rev. T. J. Carr, our former pastor spent a portion of the week in Coffeeville. The sewing circle met this afternoon with Mrs. R. Cannon at her home on Norris street. Rev. P D skinner will preach at 11 o'clock Sunday; at 8 p.m Rev. William Walker of St Joseph will occupy the parlor. The Wrong Workers met Wednesday evening at the Home of Miss Agnes Perley Rev. W A Davies delivered an earnest sermon Thursday evening. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Mrs Hewitt J co J H PAYNE AND FAMILY OMAHA, NEBR. Mrs. Rice, the organist at the Episcopal church, was called away on account of the illness of her father. Mrs. N. Boyd has returned after a month with her parents in St. Joe. Mendamus Julia Wilson, Silas Johnson, Ben Tillery and L. Porter are on the sick list the latter at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hillon. Roy Barnett is planning for another fishing trip on Saturday. Mrs Anna Covington was called to Atchison to the bedside of a sick rider. The Progressive club will be entertained on Thursday evening by Mrs Gaines, 29th and Erskine. STOP AT THE TAFT. Coffeyville's best Hotel. Forty-six neatly furnished Rooms. Modern in every Particular and rates are reasonable. Jessie Higgins, Proprietor, 1211 Mulberry St. COFFEYVILLE. KAS. Bell Phone 1801 Ind. Phone 1880 Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection! Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 277 Malloy Street. TOPEKA, KA PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 6100. In the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. C G. Norrie, Plainett. Wm. Stratton, Defendant. State of Kansas to said Defendant: State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are here by notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, C. G. Norris for $25,90 and filed his bill of particulars in said case on the 15th day of March, A. D., 1909, and a garnish summons issued in said case by said court attaching property in the hands of C. D. Skinner and said garnish has answered that he holds in his possession in belonging to you, personal property to wit: 25 parcels and boxes of household goods. See Warehouse Records, No 7461, and that unless you answer said bill of particulars or appear here in on or before the 14th. day of May, A D. 1909 the allegations filed here in will be taken as true and the judgment rendered against you for the sum of $25,90 and costs and an order of the court issued to said garnish to turn-over said goods and personal property to the marshall of said court to be sold and the proceeds there-of to be applied to the payment of costs and plaintiff's claim. C. G. NORRIS, Plaintiff, J. J. KING, Atty. for Plff. R. M. LEE, Clerk. First published April 16th, 1904. THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALBERT A SHANKLE GREETING. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county in an action in which Martha J. Shankle is plaintiff and you are defendant. That said petition was filed on the 24th day of March, 1909, and that by the prayer of said petition the said plaintiff asks that she be given a divorce from you and that she be awarded the custody of your daughter, and that you be debarred from any right, title or interest in or to any property now owned or possessed or hereafter acquired by her, and such other relief as may be equitable and just. And you are further notified that unless you answer or plead to said petition or before Friday May 7th, 1909, the statements in said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be awarded against you according to the prayer thereof. MARILHA J. SHANKLE. Attest: R J. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court, Shaw. nee county, Kank. Fius published March 26, 1909. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cora Kellam, Plaintiff. vs No. 23,481 Horratio Kellam, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, The State of Kansas to Horratio Kellam. Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed an action against you in said court, asking for divorce, for the custody of your minor children, and for her costs. And you are further notified and warned that unless you appear and answer to the petition filed herein by said plaintiff on or before the Fourth [4 h] day of June, 1909, that the allegations of the plaintiff's petition will be taken for true and judgment will be rendered accordingly. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff Attent: R. L. THOMAS Clerk of the District court. First published April 16th 1909. THEY ARE OFF FOR THE PIANO! THEY ARE OFF FOR THE PIANO! Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. ONTESTANTS Miss Holly Bell Morris, Coffeyville, Kansas Miss A B Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M. Miss A M Hickman, Bonner Springs, Kansas Lillie Belle Gunn, Columbus Miss Maud E. 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Rev Gordon has returned from Ossawatomic, where he had been in the interest of organizing a Baptist church. A counsel has been called at the 2nd Baptist church, on April 22nd, for the purpose of ordaining three brothers for the board of deacons. Mrs Dolly Hood of Leavenworth, is visiting her sister, Mrs Julia Johnson. Rev McDonald of Muskogee Okl. preached at 2nd Baptist church on Sunday night to a large audience. The members of the 2nd Baptist ooir are rehearsing for a concert to be given under management of the president, T H McColer, and the organist, Mrs J W Gordon. The Lully White chapter No. 41, O E S, will give an entertainment April 23, at the Baptist parsonage for the benefit of the chapter. All are cordially invited to be present. Mrs Nannie Stovall W M., Mrs J W Gordon Seev. Born, to Will Newman and wife, April 11, a 10 pound boy. Mother and son doing nicely. Dtr. Rosa McColer is on the sick list. DR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 106 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 918. 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