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THE 10PEKA PLAINDEALER THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON! End of Vacation Season Brings Back the Old Time Activity---Statesmen and Educators are Preparing to Resume Work. VOLUME XI. Governor Stubb THE NEWS AT End of Vacation Season Activity---Statesmen Preparing to Washington, which has been in some measure depoulated because of the vacation season, is rapidly filling with residents returning to the city. Departmental officials, employees, teachers and others who had gone to the mountains, seashore and lakes, have returned to find the weather of Washington delightfully refreshing. W. T. Vernon has returned from Berkely Springs, West Virginia. His trip to the mountains there was beneficial, and he returns fully recovered from malaria, and is busy at his desk again. Maurice Clifford, son of Hon. William H. Clifford, who has been doing special work in Columbia University, has returned to the city. Hon J. W. Randolph,ex-member of the Mississippi legislature, has been visiting his son, Oliver Randolph, editor of the Washington American. Registrar Vernon and wife have had as their house guests two former students of Western University, Qcindaro. One of these was Miss Fannie Alexander, a teacher in El Paso, Texas; who has been traveling in the East, and is spending several days in Washington. She was entertained at a dinner party by Registrar Vernon and wife, who took great delight in making it pleasant for a former student of their institution. Warren Douglas formerly of the university, now of Chicago, who has been making a 2 weeks trip through the East, spent several days with the Vernons. The "Wilberforcians," an organization composed of graduates of Wilberforce University, will give an excursion down the river on September 18. A number of people prominent in official, professional and social life in Washington are members of this organization. Among these are Registrar Vernon and wife, Profs William A. Joiner of Howard, and James Wright of the Armetrong Manual Training School, and others. Dr. I. N. Ross, recently appointed pastor of the Metropolitan A M E church, to succeed the late Dr J. H. Welch, in proving a powerful and popular pulpiteer and pastor, and is meeting with great success. Prof Wade H. Hammond, formerly bandmaster at Western University, has been appointed regimental bandmaster in the Ninth Cavalry at Fort Russell. Registrar Vernon, while regretting to lose the services of such a valuable member of the faculty at Western University, was pleased to interest himself in the matter at the War Department. Hon W. L. Houston, Grand Master of the Odd Fellows, spent a day in Washington, en route to New England. He is making the Odd Fellows a more powerful organization every day. He is a successful practicing attorney, associated with Hon Edward Morris, the great Chicago lawyer. Floyd E. Williams and wife, of --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 10, 1900. Cleveland, Ohio. visited Washington on Monday last, as the guests of Registrar Vernon., who was a boyhood friend of Mr Williams, having been born in the same town in Missouri. Mr. Williams, since leaving Lebanon, Mo., has been very successful. His accomplished wife is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. The Grand United Order of True Reformers are preparing for a great celebration on their quarto-century anniversary. Monday, September 6 Grand Master W. L Taylor, of Richmond, Va., is to be in the city and, along with other prominent men, will deliver an address on this occasion. SPRINGFIELD. MO. Mr. Pate Majors, after an illness of several weeks, was peacefully laid to rest Sunday afternoon. The three masonic orders of the city and the Queen City Court, over which he had been the Master and the Joshua, had charge of the body over which they paid their last duty of respect. Rev. Delmer very ably preached the sermon. Br. Majors was born in 1845; about 29 years ago he was an active minister of the gospel. He was converted under Rev. Peter Lair. The funeral was largely attended; all could not enter the chapter. Mr. Oliver Coleman, after three weeks illness, passed away. His wife has been dead for several years. Mrs. Harriet Kelly is on the sick list, but she is slowly recovering. Mrs. Oma V. Ford attended conference at Ottoville, Mo., having enjoyed and being much benefited by the sessions, which were very interesting. She spent a week visiting in Sedalia. There she met Mrs. Rev. H. A. Gibson and her four little sons, who have recently returned from Colorado, where the late Rev. Gibson was called. Eulid Chapter No. 23 O. E.S. had a very interesting meeting. Wednesday afternoon. The Royal Mation B. B Cooper was in the chair, but the Royal Patron J. A. Andrews being ill, was confined at home. About 45 or more members were present and responded liberally. $84.35 was paid in. Burial expense of $65 was ordered out for Brother White. The chapter expressed its heartfelt sympathy for Sister Stephenson (its secretary) and family for their recent bereavement of their son Arthur, who was just 10, budding into manhood. After a short illness he was taken away by typhoid fever. Miss Carrie Foster entertained with a five o'clock dinner Wednesday in honor of Miss Xanthia Clark of St. Louis. Covers were marked for Misses Carrie Foster, Xanthia Clark, Bertha Webb, Florence Kelley, Marie Stemmons, Mabelle Bruce, Beulah Abernathy and Elith Hancock. Miss Mabelle Bruce left Thursday morning for McMister, Okla, where she will teach school. Albon Foster is ill at the home of his parents on Benton Ave. As soon as he is able he will leave for Quindaro, Kansas, where he will attend Western University. Miss Beulah Abernathy entertained, Monday evening. The evening was spent in cards and music after which light refreshments were served. A pleasant event of Tuesday evening was a hay ride party. The party went to Sweet Water dam where lunch was served. Miss Marie Stemmons and Mrs. Fletcher entertained, Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Xanthia Clark. The features of the evening's entertainment were cards and music, after which light refreshments were served. Prof. W. C. Wood was in the city for a few days. He was enroute to his school at St. Clare, about 30 miles from St. Louis. The Jolly X Club entertained at the home of Miss Marie Vickers, 1232 N. Maln St. The evening was spent in music and cards after which light refreshments were served. Miss Lucile Burns of St. Louis is visiting Miss Bertha Webb. To the subscribers who are in arrears please get your money ready for the collector will be around soon. Your money is needed to help run the paper. Please pay up at once. NOUATA. OKLA. Mr. Moses Alberty was in Nouata on business; also looking for a location, Saturday. Sister Williams of Wagoner, will organize the True Reformers' Lodge, Monday night. Mr. Author Rogers has had a very fine horse stolen or strayed away. We can not tell, but hope he will be able to locate him soon. Rev. and Mrs. Moore of Coffeyville were in town visiting Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Sarah Anderson. While here Rev. Moore preached a noble sermon. Mrs. Josie Starr is on the sick list. Mr. A. B. Johnson is talking of going to Old Mexico as soon as he can find some young woman that wants to go and be an old man's darling. He is about 75 years old. Miss Catherine Smith and lady friend was in town visiting Mrs. Blackburn, her sister Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Turk are in Kansas City attending the K. of P. turnout. Miss Effie Keys of Nouata was visiting in Coffeyville, Wednesday. There are quite a lot of people coming to Nouata since it became the county seat, which shows that this is one of the best towns on the road. There is plenty of work. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Campbell have returned home after visiting in Kansas City. See Mr. Grant, the successful cement man; he lays cement walks. Mr. Grant Wolfe went to Muskogee on busoness Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Clagget and children went to visit their mother and grandmother at Vinita, Saturday. Mr. W. M. Madden, merchant from Hayden, is in town. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Turk have returned from Kansas City. See Grant, the cement man. Call on Dorgins for a shave and hair cut. Mrs. Sarah Anderson has received a new supply of hair. Call on her when in need. Mr. Woods, the druggist, and Dr. Basskette, were in town Wednesday on business, from Coffeyville. Public school commences Monday. Mrs. Daily and Mrs. Clagget, her mother, were in town Thursday. Misses Elmora and Jesse Wolfe and Charley Wolfe have returned to Colorado to attend school. When your skirts get dirty and wrinkled leave them at Mrs. John Davis. She makes them look like new. Mr. Clagget left last night for Kansas City and Leavenworth to visit the school where he expects to send his children this winter. Mr. John Madden of Hayden lost a very large and handsome born, and quite an amount of grain, harness, etc. amounting to about 23,500. J. W. Anderson and family were in Coffeyville, Sunday. Mrs. Cona Demumbles left for Cleveland to visit relatives a few days. Little Jud Anderson is on the skid list this week. School started Monday with a very large enrollment. Professor Gruff has for his assistant teacher this term, Miss Beatrice Whittaker, of Coffeyville. On last Wednesday, Mrs. Tucker gave in honor of Miss Ethel Rogers a birthday party, there being 23 guests present. A five course luncheon was served. Many nice presents were received. All went home wishing someone's birthday on every Wednesday night. Miss Whittaker, our teacher, will stop with Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. Mattie Jones and children departed for Salina last Wednesday. A number of young people of Salina webe here Monday to attend the ball game. Mrs. L. Warder and children departed for their home in Kansas City after spending a few pleasant days with their friends and relatives. Miss Maud Thompson of Junction City was the guest of Miss Meledee Hampton last week. Mrs. Matilda Hampton and Miss Maud Thompson departed for Junction City, Monday. Misses Lulu and Hazel Veal, of Junction City were visitors of this city Sunday. Mr. Frank Smith was home from Salina, Sunday, visiting his family. Miss Lillian Lewis of Abilene returned home last week from eastern and southern Kansas, where she has been canvassing books. She reports having fine success and an enjoyable time. Miss Lewis leaves Sept. 14th for Topeka, where she will attend the Industrial and Educational Institute. We join her many friends in wishing her a successful college term. ARKANSAS CITY. Quarterly meeting at St. James A. M. E. church, Sunday, Sept. 5th, was a grand success both spiritually and financially. The presiding elder, Rev. M. Wooton, preached three good sermons, which seemed to be accompanied by the Holy Ghost. A large crowd attended each service. On Monday night the quarterly conference was held. The financial report of the stewards was a record-breaker. Amount paid pastor, $109.33; paid presiding elder $16.04; for other uses by stewards $4.75; total raised by stewards. $130.12. The officers and members of St. James A. M. E. church tendered a reception to the M. Wooten and Rev. C. A. Woods and family after quarterly conference on Monday night. All commended the work of Rev. Woods for this conference year and ask the presiding older to use his influence and have Rev. Woods returned to Arkansas City for another year. LINCOLN. NEBR. Mrs. C. Banks o. Hawatha, Kans. why visited Mrs. C. Shipman and friends on a week, left for home, Wednesday. Mt. J. W. Bush is mending very nicely from a recent operation. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church enjoyed covenant and communion services last Sunday. Mrs. H. W. Black arrived from Beatrice, Neb., Monday and after some days visit here with her brother, J. W. Dickinson, and friends. She will return to her home in Omaha. Mrs. M. Scott and daughters and Mrs. Smith of Beatrice, Nebr., attended the State Fair here, Monday. Miss Miller of Weeping Water, Nebr. is the guest of Miss Verna Feilds. James Robinson of Alliance, Nebr. was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart of Omaha were visitors here this week. Rev. D. Phelps and wife are attending the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist Association in Iowa this week. Mrs. Laura Johnson and sons entertained a large crowd of friends to a buffet party at their beautiful home on South 14th, Monday night in honor of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Lulu Johnson Jones, who will leave for her home in Pueblo, Colo., Saturday, after five week's pleasant stay here. Games and conversation were features of the evening after which Mrs. Johnson, assisted by William and Fred and Master Claude shipman, served a most delicious lunchon in the copious parlors. A joyous evening was spent. Mrs. J. W. Redell entertained about fifty ladies at an English breakfast last Thursday from 9 to 11 A. M., in honor of Miss Crawford and Miss Anna Vanderzee. Miss Vanderzee left on Friday to take up her work as teacher in Western Tuskegee Institute, at Topeka, Kan. Public school begins Monday Weather opened very unfavorably for the State Fair, Monday. Mrs. A. West arrived here Monday night from Salina, Kans., and is visiting her sons, J. T. and J. L. Wright. k Commissioner! NEWTON, KANS. Mesdames Miner, Underwood, C. R. Ramey, Jackson, Roach and Amandie Roach left for a visit in various parts of Indiana and Kentucky where they have many friends and relatives. Miss Isic Brooks of Wichit is the guest of Miss Estella Tandy. The social given by Mrs. Will Daughter was a grand success. The band boys played some nice selections, which made the lawn more attractive and everyone spent their money freely. Carl J. Gross went to Purcell for a day's outing with his uncle, J. S. Clements. He enjoyed the trip but don't like the country. The Ladies I. R. A. Club royally entertained Mrs. Anna Downing and Mrs. S. Frame at the home of the latter. Mrs. Downing who has resided here about a year will return to her former home in Memphis, Mo. Mrs. Frame, who has resided here since childhood, will move to their newly purchased farm near Wichita. In their departure the I. R. A. Club will loose two links of their chain. In memory as a token each of the ladies was presented with a hand painted china plate. The following program was rendered: Mrs. J. M. Gross made the presentation speech; Mrs. Alva Turner, short talk on Club work; Vocal Solo, A Flower From Home, Sweet Home, by Mrs. Geo. E. Payne; a reading by Mrs. U. S. Rickman. After the program was finished a dainty repast was served. Out of town guest was Mrs. A. L. Carter, of Wichita. WINFIELD. KANS. At the residence of Mrs. Ellen Scott, 701 S. 6th St., Ponca City, Okla., Miss Olevia Anderson of Salina, Kans., and Mr. Robert Jackson of Ponca City, were united in holy matrimony on Monday evening, August 23rd, at 9 o'clock. Rev. W. F. Warden, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church of Winfield, officiating. Miss Olevia Anderson is one of Salina's most industrious and talented young ladies, and has been a school teacher at Ponca City for a number of years. Mr. Robert Jackson also is a very industrious tutor of Ponca City and an employee at the 101 patch. The bride was attired in a most beautiful white dress pown, made semiprincess, Trimmed with lace and emeraldies. She wore a "" married with a worth of fifteen on the Vale, making a beautiful office of carried a boutique of bride's tues. The bride's maid was Miss Duffy Parker of Ponce City, who wore a costume of "" mall. The best man was of John W. Jackson of Wintall a brother of the groom. After the ceremony a long, happy and prosperous life. course lunch it was served. Many beautiful and valuable gifts were received from friends. There were seventy eight guests outside many white friends who attended the ceremony to show their respect to the happy couple. We all wish them a long, happy and prosperous life. EMPORIA. KANS. Mr. J. Helm returned from visiting Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Matlock preached a farewell sermon Sunday. Mrs. F. Leslie returned from Kansas City, Sunday. Miss M. Tunly has rdeturned from Eskridge. Miss S. Phillips returned from a pleasant visit in Kansas City. Mrs. B H. Campbell is expecting to make her future home here. Her husband is expected to come here from Colorado Springs. Mr. Charles Griffith entertained Mrs. M. C. Matthews at two watermelon supper at Mrs. Tipton's; also had supper at a cafe after taking Mrs. Tipton out riding. Mr. E. Staley reports a fine time from his visit to Kansas City and St. Joe. Mrs. Smith and children of Weir City are visiting Mrs. Helm. Mrs. Brown had a watermelon feast this past week. Mr. Johnson of Kansas City was in the city. Miss Davis returned from Kansas City, Mo, Sunday. Mr. Giles Eliot returned from a pleasant visit to Kansas City and St. Joe. 921 Kansas Ave. Residence 1122 Central Ave. 714 828 0012. BELL PHONE 0012. Physician and Surgeon. and Nigh at some a lot also does and International has has abroad yeas DR W M JAMISON DR W E JACKSON Physician & Surgeon Dr W Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed Have Satisfaction 021 KUNNOW AYRIL TOPKEA Local and Personal 1. 2RAZ. 01314M1W Miss Julia Chiles will leave Sun- day for Quintaro to attend Western University Mr. David Welch of Kansas City Mo is visiting in the city the guest of Mr Hezskiah Brown Mr. David Stafford of Emporia spent a few days in the city, the guest of Preston Smith. Mr. Cy Smith and Master Hobart Elliott have returned to their home in Emporia. Mi-a Maddox of Kansas City is the guest of Misses Capitolia and Minnie Jones. ```markdown ``` Mr. Charles Slaughter returned Sunday from a four weeks visit in Denver and Colorado Springs. The Owl club entertained at the home of Harry Dillard Monday night in honor of David Sattout of Emporia. Mrs J. M. Lerguson and com. John, have received 100 O. lo where they spent the summer. Mr. Isabah Lovibny, a clerk at the postoffice, returned Sunday from a two weeks visit in Denver and Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs. Hooley Harley left for the home in Cimtha, Snoody, after spending a couple of weeks in the city, guests of Mrs. Biley's carcats, Mr and Mrs J. Chila Miss Green of Kansas City, passed through the city Sunday en route to Indiana in order the State N ral college Mrs. D D Hope served dinner at her residence, 1811 dawn at groom street Saturday in honor of Merdames R Hawkins and Porter Washam of Harrodsburg, Ky. Those present were Merdames Thomas Games, Henry Williams, D. Bracshaw, P.G. Thomson, G.A. Jackson 'Frank Thompson of Denmark, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Washam. All had a good time, while Mr. Hope furnished music on the graphophone Mr Elliott Donnelly of Fairlane Alaska is in the city. 284X 243115A Welsh Officer, Sir Robert vale of Kangaroo are appointed to the service of the Columbia Museum. In 1900, he was the first to obtain a degree in the history of the museum. He was also the first to visit his parents, Rev. and Mr. G. Meslames A P. Smith and Minga Harbours Sunday for Kauai City to visit the sister Miss Lucy Size m 1e, who is quite ill. Miss Louvenia McCord is visiting her mother, Miss Annia McCord, 133 West Twentieth Street, Friends are full to have K.K. their mistresses. She has travelled extensively through out the West and South. Mrs. Bet Anderson entertained a number of friends. Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. C. K. Robbson of St Louis. Out of town guests were Meadames Howard and Woodall of Chicago; Mrs. Charlotte Dean of Los Angeles. The evening was spent at cards and music. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Lillie Dionne, Plaintiff. State of Kansas, County of Shaw- ace, SS. The State of Kansas to David Dionne, Greeting. You are hereby notified that Lal- the Dionne has this 17th day of August, 1909, commenced her ac- tion in the above named court asking that she be divorced from you, and be restored to the name of Lalie Fleaming, and that she have charge and custody of her minor children and for all other proper relief. You are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the first [last] day of October, 1609, that all the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you as prayed for and for cause. Hereof take the petition and govern yourself accordingly. Arthur J. Bostock Attorney for the plaintiff. Attest: R. L. Thomas [SEAL] Clerk of the District Court. LADY AGENTS WANTED YOU can make from Three to Five dollars per day introducing DANLETT FACE CREAM and DANLETT SOAP for the Company. and DANLETT HAIR POWDER for the Hair and Scalp. To DANLETT preparations LEAD, all others FOLLOW Price each. Send us 60 cents by P.O. money order or registered letter and we will send you all three of the above named preparations postage paid, to your address, and if, after using these preparations, you find them not to be as represented, write us and, we will return, every cent that you have paid us. Your credit is good with us, we believe that our women are honest, and we believe that if you accept the agent. NOTICE: is for the above purposes only. PUBLICATION NOTICE James H. Hockett, Dr. A. asso. M. and A. Plainfield, M. re. comm. No. 3004047 Athony biogtf to Publication Notle Marydale Dlerygno. M. out T. with exs. (widow), Elvine Bledd. arpoil notle M. Sidf G. Scottborea. to molle aced Albomate Bdle. Scottborea. and list and Alvin Scott, An undisputed one-half interest exclusive of the building localled thereon in and to the triangular tract of land, being a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 0, Township 12, Range 16, beginning on the south line of Thirteenth Street and the west line of said quarter section; thence south on the west line of said quarter section in the west line of the alley between Jackson Street and Kansas Avenue; thence northerly along the west line of said alley to the south line of Thirteenth Street; thence west on the south line of Thirteenth Street to the place of beginning, all in the city of Topeka, less the following described portion thereof heretofore sold to Jennie Brassfield, towit; Beginning at a point one hundred thirty-seven and one-half feet south of the south line of Thirteenth Street on the west line of the alley between Jackson Street and Kansas Avenue; thence westerly at a right angle to the west line of said alley to the east line of Jackson Street; thence north along the east line of Jack- Straighten Your Hair DEAR SHE, I have used only one bottle of your poutide and now I would not be without it for it may be my last work and next night and my last job but I also start a new growth. Alan W. F. Walker Shr. I-Harrison. (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years ago, some of us proved the merger. The use of a cadaver skin plaque to make a tomb, burial, kink or surreal hair strands, soft and glossy and easy to comb and arrange in with its moist consistency with the length harmony and its moist consistency, inseparate the cavity, top the skin, lift the collagen out or brush off of it first, then white and color, abnormally well, and then with a soft re- Charlie Jorel Pial EXPLSOR SPRINGS, MO. Only First-bland Hotel Garrison to Goblin in golf. Roads instituted Modern Conventions Rates by Day $1.50, special rates by week Bedford Co. H. Starford W. King & Wife, Proprietors T to 1860 Boston U board T Jackson County Negro Fair Association Headquarters N. F. Corp. 10 thousand Vine Street, Kensington City, Mo. Independence, Mo. Sept. 6, 7, 8, 9, 09 A grand display of Farm Products, Mechanical and Art-Work. Prizes will be awarded for the finest dis- play along this line. Ladies and their clubs should not fall to enter their hand work. There will be prices for the best Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry. Every afternoon will be one of the leading features. Some of the fastest trotters, pacers and runners in the great west will be seen at this meet, as the purses are sufficiently large to attract the owners of good horses. Parties desiring to enter the various contests should call on or write EDWARD HUDSON, Sec. Dr. J. E. DIBBLE, Pres. Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos. 221 Francis St... Countess Treatment to Al St. Joseph, Mc. JAMES H. SCOTT, Plaintiff. By his Attorney, IL G. Larimer. R. L. THOMAS, Clerk. (Seal.) THE ALBANY EXCLUSION SPRING Stanford W. King & W. Jackson County Fair Ass Headquarters N. F. Cor. 18th ward Independence Sept. 6, 7, A grand display of Farm Prints. Art Work: Prizes will be awarded play along this line. Ladies not fall to enter their hand work. There will be prices for the Cattle, Sheep and Poultry. RACING Every afternoon will be one of Some of the fastest trotters, pace great west will be seen at this m sufficiently large to attract horses. Parties desiring to enter should call on or write EDWARD HUDSON, Sec. Phelps' Buffet Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskey 221 Francis St. The Stonestreet and Undertakers and Both Phones 52. 71st & Quincy S KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT --- STUDENTS, $1 TO $10 PER DAY AURING WELL OLD EHT Business easy, honorable, profitable, goods highly meritorious. Endorsed by U. S. government. Write for opportunity to bind Shipping Agent, Supply Department, Lewis Block, Buffalo, N. Y. BY HOTEL SPRINGS, MO. GAMING, COBED WATER BATH Modern Conveniences 1.60, special rates by special rates by bonuses avail Proprietors County Negro Association Prince, Mo. 7, 8, 9, 09 Products, Mechanical and awarded for the finest die- ties and their clubs should work for the best Horses, Hegs. ING one of the leading features: s, pacers and runners in the his most, as the purses are ract the owners of good to enter the various contests Dr. J. E. DIBBLE, Pres. Whiskies and Tobacco. St. Joseph, Mo. and Hamilton and Embalmers. We carry one of the Finest Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. INCY STN. TOPEKA, KAN. FLOUR Ketley's Best Beats all the Rest Kelley Milling Co. K. C, U. S. A. Howard University Medical College THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin, and the Social Sciences, such as are given in the best approved colleges. Address: Kelly Miller, Dean. Adords special opportunities for preparation of teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, etc., with degree of A. B. Pedagogical courses leading to Ph. B. degree. High grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts and Domestic Sciences. Graduates held in positives. Address Louis B. Moore, A. M. Ph. D. Dean. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of ten. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. Address George J. Cummings, A. M. Dean. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stepography, Commercial Law, History, Citics, etc. Gives Business and English High School education combined. Address George W. Cook, A. M., Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furnishes thorough courses. Six instructors. Offers two year limited courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Interdenominational. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses of study. Shorter English courses. Advantage of connection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses. Address Isaac Clark, D. D. Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Over forty professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Large building connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Pharmaceutic College, twelve professors. Dental College, twenty-three professors. Post-Graduate School and Polyclinic. Address, D. A. Bulloch, M. D., Dean. Fifth & W Sts, N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the Court House. Address, Benjamin P. Leighton, LL. B., Dean, 130 5th St., N. W. They will give you a room, get you a job, sell you a business or home, find your friends or relatives. We cater to over 40,000 Negroes. Main Office and Hotel, 1005 M'Gee St It happened in Napulpa. This noonthesecond section of Napulpa. kubwh as the new addition is impor- dily growing! and progressing. Ten months ago this section of Sapulpa was bare land, not a house church nor school house; how it is thickly settled with colored people who have bought their homes and are making good. The city of Sapulpa is on the boom and the town is compelled to have as many hotels and restaurants as it has; because there are about 300 extra men employed on public work in the city. Some have families and anticipate moving to Sapulpa, as work and resources in general here cannot be surpassed by any other town of its biza in the new state. Sapulpa has good churcher, a good public school and its people are industrious, energetic and intellectual. The Price to railroad company pays out $140,000 every month and the city $30,000 to employees. Sapulpa owns the largest bill held in the world known to the people of this country. It has the largest cotton compress, two gins, two brick yards, one iron foundry and steel rolling mill. We have sixteen miles of interurban track. Seven years ago there were only 1200 people here, now there are 15,000. The government assessments in the oil fields this year were 2,200 000 and the field was only one-half developed. Mr. A. T. City Medical College MURKETLD, L. L. B. resident. W. C. MINEILL, Secretary 1, 1000 and contiguous eight Journals in Medicine Course in Dental Surgery Course in Pharmacy Well equipped laboratories hospital, which adjoins the Medical facilities school and Polynomial will begin. weeks for Medical course and For further information M. D. Secretary to author Washington D. bastard assisted in the T. quail and societies to University name has not been given to the Dri Cusand and not to the biblrelqt of sub viagra dressrestant. has collide with MLS. Dothe Soreltaur. amis ruits. bauinings of unsatisfactory communication of general equipment. Plant culcity of one hundred. 1,200 students of self support. almost no school. to this paper, and has obtained several new papers by his influence He has two outstanding Western University Mr. Will Younger of Iowa is in business here and is doing well. Dr. W. B. Humphrey has lately become a subscriber to THE PLAIN. DRALK. He remarked that good reading matter is a good inducement to keep a new wife at home. The teachers' Normal has had good attendance this year and the reception given in honor of, the students was a success. The Country club entertained informally at their rooms in house of Miss Nicholson of Chelsea, Okla. Dancing and games were the chief amusements of the evening. Mr. S. Grayeon passed through the city last Sunday on route to Okmulgee. The report has been widespread that the rough element of people were taking the day in Sapulpa but that is not true; the better class of people are pushing this class to the river and there will be a good clean town in the rear future. The class of people that has stone time been an abomination to Sapulpa is now no more 12 The rules and restrictions of the city have pushed them back and our churches and schools and property owners and the new addition will be protected indefinitely. Mr Bedford will say that Mr James is so much good that not only is it not engineered for the roughness at all but it is also advantageous for sparring and respite wellness. It is also known that the whibmoor morbidity did not occur. is the infant of Mam. Nusie, taken died at the residence of her mother Mrs. Williams and was pursued to Virtuza for Burial! Mr Riley Webster has purchased forty and spring chickens and antipathy of eating a potlity fair Mr William Wilkinson is a man of grit and determination. A few days ago our popular dentist Dr Marshall, (white) was just about to attack his special car to a northbound train and leave the city, but the merry party was detained owing to a laundry bill of $10. They are still in the city and the city authorities said Mr Wilkinson will see to it that they will not leave our little city until their honest debts are paid State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS. In the matter of the estate of Fannie Stonestreet, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, A D. 1909 the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Fannie Stonestreet late of Shawnee County, Decasto parties interested in such estate was taken and govern themselves accord. LEED M. STONKSTEEL. Administrator, Buck. First published August 20th, '69. TO RENT—A furnished room a 1310 Tyler street. Terms fiir. NOTTLE.—Position wanted as stenographer and typewriters. Had complete course and best of refer- ence! Address, Miss Myrtle Brooks Lexington, Mo. WALKER WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Madam C. J. Walker, Discoverer and Manufacturer, 2518 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. person using Because it covers the ship of all diseases and that the Paralytic fever follows out and starts as one to growing. During my many years of research and observing I found something to improve my own hair, in preparation for manufacture by others. I was always unsuccessful, until through the Dove furnishings of God I was permitted in-dream to discover the prompt in that I am now placing at the disposal of it should arise today in the same condition that I was in just three years ago. I felt envious of my hair began breaking off and falling out, and I tried everything mentioned to do without any effort, until I discovered that preparation that I now enjoy placing on the market. This has provoked by the most wonderful preparation for the growth of the hair. Her hair developed to positively guaranteed to grow and drop the hair from falling out when it was discarded. AGED IN BOND 100 Proof STRAIGHT WHISKIES Writing for prices, don't buy cheap blends when you can get the STRAIGHT, "PURE QUILL," KIND for the same price. Be sure and call on us when in Kansas City. McCraw Graig & Wash y Dalegees Bros. MELLRUN. . . PEARL SPRINGS GREENRIDGE . INDIAN RIVER OLD PEERAGE . DANS DOUBLE STAMP Quats, Pints, 1-2, Pints Every one a Winner . ° TheTopeka Plaindealer. —_—— ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. RICK CHILES, eo 6 6 4 Baitor SUBSGRIPTION RATES: ODE PERL DY MAL sssn osveornsseesreessornereerereene BLBO Sz Monte by Mall crsssrececssssecsron asses sverreeeres 1,00 FO ree MONEHS BY MAN ous we cose sere sveererene «BO E tered af tho Postoftice at Topeks as Socond olasd Mall Matter FRIDAY, SEPT, 10, 1909, COMMISSION GOVERNMENT We believe that the Commission form of govermment that ja beitg agitated by afew eilk-stoching bos. ses te for the purpove of taking the management of the government out of the bands of the miny and plac. ing it in the hands of the few. Te centralization of powee delegated to a few men of greed will create a greater trust than Stardard Oil or the Beef Trn t Let us stay by the old system, Lf one Councilman wiil not do the equare thing, clect another. 1t will cost the ta\payers fifteen to twenty thousand dollars more per year than under the pres ent system. New offives created under anew system of governing affairs are an experiment, and ea. periments are usually costly. We are taxed high enough at the pres ent time without addirg more, There is always some fellow sitting behind the scene, figuring bow to make the taxpayers of Topeka groan harder under a tax burden. | Vo'e noon the Commission plan. _ Tux echool term is about to open. let all pirents and citizens see to 1t th-t no truant escapes, Good citi. zens come from the school room There are too many idle children on the streets. If the parents can’t buy booke and clothes report to the Mayor or the Probate Judge, letting them know that you are too poor, and they will investigate. Mt. Auburn Cemetery For Colored People. The Mount Auburn Cemetery Co. is platting a beautiful tract of land, juet across the road east of the Te. peka Cemetery aud right at the end of the car line, into a modern lawn cemetery for the use of the volored people, to be known aa Mount An. burn Cemetery. A large number of prominent col- oredpeople have taken #tock and lote, eeveral thousand dolla worth having been already contracted for The Directora of the company are: J. W. Fisher, Prof, C, Fy Chuksecale, Evia Downs, Rey JE Edweids and Waugh Ty Frber, The grounds are new the vity, being just cast of the beet part of the Topcky Cemetery, The Jota have perpetual cire, and can be re. cured on eary terme of payment A doll.ra week foraehort period will ineme you v finaly banal ground inane put of the cemetery if eoutaetid for immeditiy, dot owners angy be stockholders: arid havea veive in the manageme tof the cemetery, The follosing evdoreements «peak for the meelyers Beloving that a oder finn pian cemetery in which the colurd people would be entitted to full priv.teges would bo of great value and eatiafaction to the colure t peo. ple of Topeka,and betieving that the terme offered to the colored peoply by tha Mount Auburn Cemetery are fair and reasonable, we pledge ouraclves to use our beat endesvors to secure fur our peap'e the privts leges go offered and we recommend the united co-operation to this end} of all who are iotereeted in the welfare of the colorea people ts this community. (Signed) Rev. J, E. Edvards, Prof, U. F, Clinkacale, James W. Phillipe, Rev. W. H. Housley, (. W. Hamilton, Rev, CU. G, Fishback, Prof, 8. G. Wackins, Rev. L. E. Hayes, F. M, Stonestrect, Rev. » D. Davie. Rev. G. W. Henry, Rev. H.W. White, The following have subscribed for stock and tote: GC. FE. Clinksetle, Fred Roundtree, LK Mayes, I'M Stoucatreet, Jue W. Thompson, DP. Davie, U. Ae Geaham, Nick Chites, A. S Smith, J.B. Edwards, GW. Hamilton Henry Wartield, SG Watkins, James W. Phillips, We I Janson. BPACTAL CLI RR FREE LOTS LOK THIREY DAYS." All burial lots contracted for and five dollars or more paid thereon by Oot. 10, 109, will entitle the pute chaser upon full payment to a cer. tiGoate of stock, fully paid and non. aereneable, for the full amount of the price of lot, This makes your lot cost sou nothing, Fill out the contract below at once and inail to The Mcunt Auburn Cemetery Com. pany, 636 Quincy S*., Topeka, Kas. | Make all drafta payable to ihe Company. No discrimination Firat: come first served. Lote are eelling fast, Don’t wait snd then regret but fll out and mail the following : No. Topeka, Kaneas,.... .. 0 Ll hereby eubscribe for .... Dol. lara worth of burial lota in Mount Auburn Cemetery, at twenty-five cente per square foo’, and agree to pay for the same as follows: ¢.. Cash, and @ .. upon the Firat day of each month until fully paid. Warranty deed to lot. Perpetual care bond, and certificate for $.... worth of etock to be delivered to me upon final pryment. Name, ..... ssersseere Address. ee Reine This codtract most be approved by ietter within 30 days. Sunflower Announcement! The Santlower State Agricultural Aesooistion will not meet at Otta- wa, Bept, 22-3-4, '09. as planned. The Franklin County Farmers, a8 well aa many Sunflower friends, were flooded out and have moved west, As voon a6 we mn arrange the meeting place will be announe. ed. Thanking you a) for your loyal- ty to the Suntlower cauee in the past. Very Kindly Yours, CG, A, Groves, Pres, A. Exiry, Seo, KANSAS CII), MO. Among the many soctal function thit served to edify and entertain the Pythian viertots to this metrop. olis of the Middle West, was the reception at Lyre Hall, Ang 26 by the Intee-City Daimes, an organ. ization conristing: of loity of the leading ladies of the twin cities at the Kaw's moath Over 700 persons were prevent, and at was trily a charming, epee. taste Mist C. Rogers an chats wv, Mix. Salho Cy Jordan, sven. tory. and Mis. WT. Coles, trets, miniges the athuds moet admura ay. No spuilar entertainment thas been wisen where these biennial meet. ings Fave doen held. The organ. sition ix to beat permanent asset of the 100 in this vicinity, NOVICK There will be a Grand KE van ipa. tion Celebration given September 22) We, the committee have ene gaged Cooley's Base Ball ground. It in the beat located park in the city We have engeged Jackson's Band to furnirh imusig for the day, Stop Par A\ nPul D OQ ORD Tak HEADACHE ane NEURALGIA ONE “De Miles’ Anti of the Little (rer rinciormes Tablets ned and the cre thy ete Pain is a Gone Boonton, N. ¥ and SCIATICA Aes (y/ Ny ° 7 / ~ He ee 25 Doses 25 Cents Your Druggist sells Dr Miles’ Antt-Poin, Pills and he In authortzed to return the price of the first package tonly) i It fats to benef you The Honorable Dan Anthony, con. greseman of the Firet district, wall apeak to the citizenaof Topeka at this park at 3 p.m. A.l lodges and churches may have atable on the grounds that day, free of charge The amusementa for the day will consist of: Bure ball, Foot Races, Sack Rasis, Nail Driving, Cracker Eeting, Soda Pop Contest. A free for all Watermeion race for boys under 12 yeare old, to the Prettiest Baby on the Ground. Ice Cream esting, anda Free Barbevue—as the meats were given to ua we wiil give them to the pecp'e. Admiasion 10 and 25 cente. | For information call up. Bell phone 507. Committee: —J, S. Cnires, R. 8. Curistian, | R. C. Bent, and A, J, Witsoy, Cnuairman of Committee. LAWRENCE KANS Mre, J, M, Eecoe and Mire. A. Seott King have returned fron Lake View where they have beer visiting Mrs, Jerelda Young, They had a splendid time and aro much improved in health, The sewing circle of Warren St. Baptivt church had a9 outing at Lake View last Friday at the home of Mrs. Zerelda Young. A_ large crowd went out and enjoyed them- selves immencely fivhingand rowing Mr. and Mrs KE. W. Turner of Indcpeadence, Mtv. visited Law- rence last week with the intenticn of locating if they can tind a sutta- ble Jocation. Mr, Charles Brown, son of Rev. J Mt Brown, came down from To. poka to spend a fow days with his puents His many friends are de. lighted to see him, Ire, Sallie Wilkiiwon of Macon City, Mo, and) Mie Agnes Wheat ley of du. Joneph, will view Mre, Mayine Sinothiuis fora few days, Mir. Thomas Deisdom visited her daughter, Mex, Clem, in Chay nute last week, Mire Ueances MoWalliams, ma: tron of Dougias hoepital, who has been expending a few days in Law. rence with her relatives, left ‘Tuce. Way for Kansas City, We are ale ways plid to have her hone and regret that we could net reo her oftener while here, | Mr, Walter Escoe of Oktaha, | Okla. vietted hiv pirents this weer, Mre, Corinne Eagleson of Guth. the, Okls., is here vielting her ale. ter, Mra, Alta Clark of Los Angeles, California. Nhe recital given by Mre. Lilian Jones of Denver at St. Luke A, M. K. chuich Tuesday night wae bigh. ly appreciated by 3 well-filled house, Program rendered; Invocation, Rev. J, M Brown, solo, ‘N.nety and Nine,” Mrs, Jones; remarks, Mis. A, Scott King; solo, “Great White throne,” Mia. Jones; instru. mental evlu, Mies Matlic Miler; (encores) Poreador Love Sung, Mra Jones; (oncored) inatrumental solo, Mire M. Hamilton; «Tho Way of the Crores,” Mie, Jonees “Tae Clank of the Foeman’s Steel,” Mis Jones Prof Copeland aceempanied the soluiss on the pitno, Mr. and Mre, George Kirg have returned frcm thei: vecation which they epent in Kanenos City and St. Jozrepb, Mie Sophia Snowden and daugh. ter, Mise Matcl, are visiting rela. tives and friends in Glaegow, Me, Mrs. J. M. Brown and chilfren have gone to Eskridge to visit her sieter s few days. Mrs, Jodie Hughes entertained the etewardces board last Monday. Mis, Clara Jackeon of Kaneas City ie visiting ber mo.her, Mrs, Hattie Sparks. Mrs. Rose Hackley and Mrs, Lowery of St. Joseph are guests of Mre, Jennie Spencer this week. Business in the Two Kansas Cities THe WM J, LEMP BREWING COMAANY is one of the great brewing industrie? of Kanase City. It is particularly noted for putting cut the choices product of the brewer's art. Its celebrated “Falstaff Beer” put up only in bottles, cannot be surpassed for excellence and purity. Those who have drunk the Falstaff bee: say that it is one of the best brewea. ‘the successful operation and man agement of the Kansas City branch is largely due to the splerdid exec- utive ability and great intelleciual attainments of Mr. Ed, GoPron, the manager. Mr. is a genial and affa- ble gentleman who js always on the lookout 30 promote the interests of his great industry at Kansas City. He is unassuming and easy to ap- proach along all business lines. TRE GEORGE E MUBNLEBACH Brewing Company, onc of the great. eit and most tlourishing industries of Kansas City, Mo, brews aquall ity of beer which cannot be sure passed for excellence and purity. Ite celebrated Vilener becr, in bot« tles or on draught 1s acknowledged to be one of the best beers that is brewed, Thecompany is expecially noted tor turning out a bigh grade of commaiitier, and its goods are recognized everywhere ax being of the standard quality. BLUE RAPIDS, KANS, Mies Maud Fouts was a visitor in onr city last week, Lawyer Sayers of Ilill City, was here between trains Wednesday, Sid Delmore ia enjosing a visit i Kentucky. The Buey Bees gave a supper at the reaidence of I, Walker, on Sat. urday. The dining room was very beautifully deeortted, the volo hong puok and white | Numesoua games were played ind the inusio was furnieled by Mire, WOH Fran. vigand Misa Lulu Walker, Mixe Carrie Fouts of Frinkfort, retrened home Saturday, Mre Susie Irving made Blue Rap. ida a vinit [ast week, Mixa Marie Overstreet returned from Watervil’e, where she waa er. paged todo saly work dini 4 the Carnival Nhe Woatervilla Velie. vraph gave Lesa very © mpliments. Fy notice. Subsequently it had this toeay: ‘Miss Marie Overstreet,of Blue Hapids, and Mr, Allen of Tos peks. are to give a recital here, Sept. 10, under the auepives of the Lutheran Church. Mier Overstreet entertained the people at the Uar- nival with ‘ier excellent solo work. Mr, Allen te a reader of colored dialect work.” Miss Emma Overstrect and .C H Burdette have returned frum Atch. ison, where they represented this Sunday School and church in the Northeastern District: Association. Mise Maggie Taylor returocd on Friday from Colorado, where ehe hae «pent the summer, | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. - Doretta Williams, the daughter of Mre Roea Parke, died at the rea idence o her mother, August 25. She was fifteen yeare of age, kind and dutiful to her parents and wae loved by all who knew her. She was student of Western Universi. ty and made a good record there. Her funeral was held st the Firet AME charch August 2stb, when Rev. Jones made a few appropriate remarks over the remains. The interrment took place at Woodland cemetery, A Tribute toa Worthy Man. The Lawrence Journal pays the following tribute to a woithy citizen, Mr. Crouch was the father of our townsman, Mr. Fred M. Stonestreet, who attendedthe funera. in Law- rence Sunaay, The Journal says: “Rolhe Crouch, who died Thurs- day, September 2nd, at his home on Mississippi street, was one of the most estimable and respected of col~ ored men in this community. He was raised in Keatuoty When quite young man be went to Missouri: with the family of his master. Alter the opening of the war, he escaped to Kaceas, went to Fort Leaven- worth, and served as a teamster during the war under Captain John Haskell, who was quartermaster at thattime. Atthe close of the war he settled in Olathe, but soon moved to Lawrence, where he made bis home till the tire of his death. “He spent his life here in cheerful faithful seryice tor Mr, Henry Simp- scn, Mr, W. W. Calkins and for over a quarter ofa century for Judge Thacher and family, Mr. Crouch’s honest, conscientious toil brought him returns inthe way of substantial property, while his integrity, his up- right and faithful character made him liked and respected by all who knew him. No work he ever turned his hand to was poorly or indiffer- ently done or slighted in any way. “After along, useful and well epent life he has, touse one of his own favorite expressions, “laid down the cross and taken up the crown,’ in the home beyond. “He Icaves a wife, one son, three daughte.s and tw2 grandchildren, together with a large circle of triends and neighbors to mourn his death," Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number cithe Magic Shampoo Hair Driers, which are advertised elscwhere in this paper, It ia tne best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notico. It Yoea aimule servica--a comn and ‘curling won all iv cue ‘They are mide trom the beet material, highly finished and will last a life time. siehas them on exhibition at Tag PLAINDEALER office, Ladies, cal and examine them. Partles out at town desiring combs will please a nd ten cert cxtra for postage. THe £LAINDEALER would like to receive postal orders from delinquent sitseribers. We need the money please remit, é nce Mictiiiik suas See Hee sins eek Local and Personal Born, to Mr. and Mrs Joe Talbert a baby girl, Mr, John DeFrantz is spending a few days in the city, en route Weet, Mra. Dennia Ray entertained at breakfast Tuesday complimentary t» Miss Sallie Rowles of Wichita. Miss Myrtle Pottinger returned Tucaday after spending a few weeks in Kansas City, Mrs. Rosa Hayden and Mes, I. B. Hamilton of Hennessy are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. Clara Simms Miss Erma Clark of Wiobita is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs, Hattie Patten. Mr, Harvey Scott, who spent the greater part of the summer in the West, 1s in the city, Mrs. Blaughter of Oklahoma is visiting in the city, the guest of Mes- dames Reed and Guy. Mr. and Mrs, Camey of Lowman Hill are the parents of a fine pound boy. 8 ies Mrs. Ella Williams Robinson and baby, Moldred, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy, 4t2 Buohanan street, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young of Rosedale spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Jackson on Lincola street, Mise Gallic Rawiles of Wichite apeat a few days in the city this weak, en route dome from Kansss City, While here she was the guest of Mra G:orge W. Bamiltor. The city federation of Women's clube will meet Friday September 24h ut 2 30 All clubs will please be represented by the required num ber of members. The reception given by Mrs. A. Howard and Mrs. M. Bradshaw in honor of Mrs Hawkins and Mrs, Washam at the home of the former, was indeed a delightful affair. The house was beautifully decorated 1 od during the afternoon a number of ladies called. Mr, and Mrs, B. T. Alexander gave aline party Monday night, compli- mentary to Mesdames Hamilton ard Hayden to see ‘The Thousand Dol lar Beauty.” The party included Mr, and Mra. G, W, Hamilton. Mr, Jia Smith, @> loug the cifivient foreman and assistant on the editor- ial staff of Tue PLainDEALER, spent a few days this week in Kaneas City and Independence, Mo., attending the Jackson county Negro Fair ard taking a much needed rest and re- creation, Mies Arnicholas Chiles enterta‘ned complimentary to Miss Rallie Rowles of Wichita Monday afternoon at her home on Buchanan street. Thote present were Miss Brown of Alaba- ma, Misees Ellen Pago, Luiu Odell, Rae Thompson, Helen McClain Marguerite Foster, Carrie Nelson, Corinne Jones. A delightful afters noon was spent. Topeka is soon to lose a yromi- nent bueiness womat., Miss Lenajt Thompson, who for a num\er of years} c bas corducted a bakery in this city,|\ will leave soon for Muskokee, Oxla.,|o where she has purchased a cafe, She| \ will be missed, not only in brs ness|b but in social and literary circles, a8|0 she js an elocutionist of no mean|w ability. She hasa large number of] R friends inthis city, who wish herjo continued succete, |: Mias Mamie Young of Kaneas City, Mo, is visiting friende in the city. oo Misa Agnes Riley left Friday for Emporia to enter the State Normal, Mra L. H. Slaughter returned Thursday of last weex from a visit {n Colorado and Wyoming Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Plumb left Friday evening for Excelsior Springs for the benefit of Mr, Plumb’s health. Mr. and Mrs. G. L, Scales and little son have pone to Mexico fora visit. They with alao stop in El Paso, Texas, and other pointa. James Payne is remodeling his house at 1329 Jeflerson atreet, which when completed will be one of the most substantial cottages on the North side. eee Miss Heesie Romon, Mrs. F. Ma'~ lory Mra. B. Gaines, and Mr. Rob ert Rosson are visiting friends a few days in Topeka on their return home from Colorado. Mrs, G, W. Hamilton, trro W. Tenth, eutertained at an informal re ception Saturday afternoon from three to five, conplimentary to Mes dames Hayden and Hamilton. Dur- jog the afternoon sixty-five ladies called and the time was most pless- urably spent. Mr. Gregg, jinitor at the state ‘house, celebrated his sixtieth anniv- ersary at hia home, King and Bu- chanan last week. “hose present were nissons, Rey. John Gregg of St. Joseph, Mo. and Prof. Archie Gregg of Quindaro. Mrs. Eliza Caldwell and little Re- becca Smith are back from a trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. In Denver they were guests of Mr and Mra. George Smith. In Colorado Springs they visited Mra. Lee Jefler son and Mrs. Hattie Brown. Mrs. B, T. Alexander was hostess at aten o’clock breakfast Monday complimentary to the following la- dies: Mesdames! B. Hamilton and Rosa Hayden of Hennessy, Okia. and Mieses Sallie Rowles and Erma Clark of Wichita. | Miss Arnicholas Chiles has re- turned home after a visit of seven weeks in Colorado. She visited her aunt, Miss Willa Smith, in Colorado Springs, and made several excursion |, trips to various parts of the state She spent a delightful time and made}. many friends by her winning ways. d Mr. and Mrs, W. W, Plumb enter. tained at seven o'clock Juncheon} Thureday evening in honor of Mrs, C, K. Robinson of St. Louis, Mo. The cut of town guests were the]: guest of honor, Mise Anna Louse}. Brown, Montgomery, Ala,, ard Miss J. A. K. Hunn of Hiawatha The} hostess was assisted by Miss Agnes] Riley of Holton, _ ‘ Misa Rae Thompoon entertained the following girls at an afternoon tea Thursday complimentary to Mr- Morria of Danville, 1l.: Mesdames Beu Gaines, Wellington Porter; Misses Arnicholas Chilee, Allena Barker, He'en McClain, Corinne Buckner, Minnie Jones, Capitola Jurer, Ruth Heinea, Carrie Nelson, Lilian Thompson Corinne Joms, Mre. A. R, Hightower entertained thirty-elght guests Friday evening complimentary to Miss Minerva t Woodson of Memphis, Tenn, The], out of town guests were Miss Clara]; Washam, Vary Hawkins of Harris-| 3 burg, Ky and Miss Tillie Houcton of Las Vegas, N.M, Tee evening|! was spent in conversation. Mics ‘ Ruby McKnight played a number i of piano ssiections which added much j,, to the evening’s enjuy ment. | Mrs. Fanole Salles vislted a week in Kansas City with her son, Fred Newman. | Miss Georgia Watkins returned home Saturday from Ohio, where she lepent the summer visiting relatives. Mrs. Andy Wallace has returned from a month's visit in Chicago with relatives and friends She reports a delight‘ul time. Mrs, Mary Moran wio was called to her home in Frankfort two weeks ago on account of the sccious illness of her mother, writes that she is nu better, Mrs, Matt Greer has returned from a three weeks vieit in Kansas City with relatives and friends, She made a ehort trip to St Louis, and reports a vety pleasert visit. | The funeral of Mr. John Noland was held Thursviay afternoon from 'B sireet Baptist church, Mr. No- a lived in Topeka tor a number of years, but lately removed to Cald well He lived a good Christian life, ‘He is survived by a mother, father, wile and sister. Rev. and Mrs. A, W Nix returned trom Longview, Texas, last Monday morning. They tell of u joyful trip and lovely viet with relatives and tiiends. They think that thej m crow car law is a disgrace tote better claus of the race and that if the white ;eople will enforce tuch a law they should give the colorsa people some nice, respectable ca» and they hope that the stateo Ken sas and her execut ve heads will qaintain the right spint ana pot em- ulate the exaraple of Oklahoma and Texas, Rev, Nix will start soon :o Louisville, Ky,. to finieh his theolog ical course in the etste university 4 CARD OF THANKS, We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown usa during our recent bereavement. Mr aND Mas. NOLAND AND FAMILY Mre Jonn Notan EATON. OFLA. | Sedalia Gipson is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mra, Robert Glass are still on the sick list. Lola May Nelson is recovering slowly Henry Leek was among his many friends at Nowata, Suturday and Sun: day. Mr. and Mra. Wm. Woods ore prepar: ing to move to the Gipson farm. Jewis Glass Is visiting his parents on Cedar Creek. The Glass brothers ase bu-y putting up hay, Mrs, Jerry Riley visitcd Mrs, Robert Glass and Mrs. Hinry Teck this week, Geo, Voster his teturned from Duley, Ohla, OSAWAWTOMIL, KANS, Mi-s Utta UWullsey of Ohlahoma is spending the summer wilh bor mother, Mrs. M, Toliver, Misa Osa Mayes af Chicago, WI, 4s Visiting hea mother, Mrs, Hanlon, Maco Manley want to Garnett to vist Miss eNIic Crutehtld, Rev. 1B, Topp, wife ant boy of Conrad of Ohl rhoma, visited their daugh- der and gister, Mas. 1. 1, Vurles, and friends here, Jackson, Mise, who wore an Wansas City attending the K. of Py lola, spent one day yisiling lis lavther, Rev. 8, Topp and family, Club No, 3 of DBayth-t give a lay rily on a quetty moouligat imht, ‘They went out fo Mia. Posten’, who Jives {wo and a hill mihs tiwia town, We all wich they would have another pic. The A. MoU. dhmch fy cating on Vaevival mecting this week LAWRENCE NOTES, Miag Amanda Dison accompiniad 1s the Misses Jats Wilson and Sallye Haw hes of Wichita, and Minnie dickeon at Kansas City, Kans, spent Sunday and Monday in the city, Mies Ora and Cooyt Carter enter tained with a one o'eck Juncheon, Mon. day, complencntary to Mis, A, Daven and the Vices Lois Wilken and sallye Tawhes of Wichita, and Minnle Jashoon of Kaneds City, Kans, Miss Lillic Willhony cntaataincd twelse ee ee ee SO ae ne ew | noon, with a six o'clock supper, compli. mentary to the Misses Lols Wilson and Sallye Rawles, Mrs. Amanda Dixon, o! Wichita, and Mise Minnte Jackson of Kansas City, Kans, Misa Junle Boswell of Salina was also present, Abyssinic, the beautiful home of Mes, Alice Mycrs, was the scene of much merriment, when about forty persons responded to invitations to mect Mes dames Addio Adams and Trank Dixon, and the Misses Lois Wilson and Sallye Rawls of Wichita and Misa Minnie Jackson of Kansas City, Kans, A dee Vght(ul progitm was rendered, Insteus mental solv, Prof, 1. Copclands voval sulo, Miss Jennie Boswally instrumental sole, Mattie Miller; reading, Miss Litte Huinss vocal duct, Mis. Myers and Mr, ayes Mayters dustimentl music, Mis res luis Wilson and Sallye Rawls of Wichita. After the program a two coutse lunch was eerved by Mr, Wy G Town and Mise Oral Carters Other out of town guests were: Mrs. Ata Clath of Jos Angeles, Mis, Robt, Jachaon of ansas City, Nans.; Misses Jessie Hayter of lola; Ruby dachson of Kansag City, Mo. tennie Boswell of salina and Cora Crutchteld of Garnett, Kansie; Gertrude McWilliams of Kan- sas City, Kans, formeny of Lawrence was alsy picsent, Mis. J.D, Powdll of Savannah, Mo. and her little sons, Arthur and aul, are in Lawience visiting Mr. Powell at theKing hotel, for a weeks Vicsiding clder Ransom was with Rev, Je M. Brown at St. Luke, August 20th, He preached ty lage appreciative mudicn: AUS. Dhe quately meeting was both a spiritual amd tani success. Mrs. Mian Jones of Denver, Colo, is here visiting aelatives, She sang a NUry sweet solo, Sunday evening, tt dt. Bue A.M. $2 coarcle and fairly capti- vated the audience. She will give a iecital on Tuesday evaning at St. Luke, Miss Jessie Hayter who has been visite ing relatives in’ Lawsence for a few weeks, Jeft Monday for Great Bend, Ks, to visit her father and mothe, Mas. J. J. Jones’ house entertaimnent for Mt. Luke church was well attended and was a socin} and financial success, Mr, Horace Monroe of Eudora was the guest of Mrs. Alive Monroe, Sunday. ‘The etewatdess board of St. Luke A. M. E, cburnb met with Mrs. Polly Hill last Monday. Nest meeting will be with Mrs. Jodie Hughes. | Mrs, C. C. James and Mra, Orland James ntumned this week from Paxico where they have been visiting Mrs. K. D. Officer, They report a good time fishing most of the time, Mrs, James of ‘Tonganoaie was in Law. rence Jast Munday on business, Miss Jennie Boswell of Salina is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Mattie Bryant, Miss Lillian Hurns left Tuesday for oCfleysalle, Kung, where she will re- sume her schovl duties, Her host of friends regret her departure ag she 1s @ great efavorite among the old and young. Mis. Lindsey Gaceg has returned from Oinaba Where ehe has been visiting her daughter, Mis, Sidney Yiler, Mr W. oT Escoe his returned frum Muchoge where be lay teen eeven Wethe, Miss Mable Glad dias aetummed trom viewting Denver und other ports iu Celos budu Miss Carne Jusepe of Denver Acompinhd Misa Glad home ant will le a Wekume guest fur several weeks, Miss Mahahe Smith of Dopcba is visit wg delatives and Svicuds in Lawrence this with, Mr. i. Wy Jackson of Winfall, Kans, visited Lawrenee Jae Sattiday While oie he was the gue-t of Mi, Win, Haye fea, Di. and Mis. d. H. Yaung ant oon, Haunt, gust deturmed tye Mthiroae Cats |, Whee they were viasing Mis. Young's pucots, Wink there they atten ted al HIGGINSVILLF, 310, Mn PB Brew tert haet Sunday fea St Psephe Me aepiesenting &. 0 Ut. Lape Noo 1M faae Mig Wan S facheon ag dod Haghtand Ave, hateds City, Ma wae the frst ot Uns week dn this city. Mi deomit fb. Butt Mon, who at vid bere Fast week (oem Laureville, yy Wt Weelnemday for Cotheyvalle, Ivan Hew VOU Hagas, Dob the dtetant superar titlent af the St. hecph central Miseount conteren e, wos dn the city thay week changing cats from be sangton to Mitehatl Ma, Mis Vita Hetaden left Laiday on hee tip te Clacaige, Hl Via, Muehae th Beary cetuanent bast Waddhey from Leavenworth, Kans, Mr. Lee Gordon is reported serfondyy in. Dr. J. T. Williams ts doing quite @ successful business since practling ie ‘thta elty, | Mr. Henry Woods is Improving nie alnce being on the sick list several wea, Mre. Arthur B. Jackson and Ien@ue Parker left this weok enroute te Cae cago, Tl, Mr. Irvin Nawkins of Lexingtes was in the city several days enjoyirg him. aclf, _ Piano Contest! Who is the Most Populer Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Mie» Hooley Bell Morris, Coffeyville, Kscas: Mrs, A. B, Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M, Mies Maud EK. Glover, Atchiece. Mias Mary E Mason, Gilliam, Me Miss CharleaFtta Di bel on, Chelsea, Otte Mrs S Overstreet, Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green, Kansas City, Kaas Mies Bessie M. Rosaon, Kansas City, Kase, Miss Miggie L Juhnson, Lexington, Me Mrs, 8. F, Funkhouser ° Ft, Scott, Kas, Misa A. Jones Arkaness City, Kase, Mies Blanche Williame Burlingame, Kens, Miss Effie Roberson, Bonner Oprings, Kass. Miss Beulah Campbell, North Topeka, Kansar O:1 Jordon, St Jobn Bapitet Church, Salina, Kasson, Get in the Contest. The contest stands open for them who are ambitious (o ceptuse the prises. Let ussee who will be the successful lady. It takes push sn® constant work to win. See your white and colored business mex, Let no one «scape. This psperix for the people, white as wellas col- ared. Don't be backward 1n solicit- ing white people. Show them that you mean business and they wilf subscribe fora paper published te cotored people for colored people e¢ wellas whites. We taketheir papers. Ask themto take ours, Send ix you name if you wish to enter tke contest. It costs nothing buts little work, LADY AGENTS WANTED YOU can make from Three to Vive dollam per diy introducing DANLETT FACE CREAM and DANLEDT SOAP for the Com. pleston, and DANLETT WALT POMLADE for the Hair and Scalp, The Danlett preprrations Le 4D, atk others FOLLOW, Pu 2 28¢ cach. Send us 60 cents by P.O. money order or registered letter sind we willeend you all three of the wtbhove nimed prapiratione,y vt. aye prd, te your ableens, aed cb atter using there preparations yor (ind them net to Te is represent write ns and we will return cots cent that you have pad us, Zeur cudit ix yocd with us, we Lebeve that our women are horest, and we believe that it you accep! the agen ey of our preparations you will de the nght thing by ue, When yuu send us tne 6y clo, for trial supply, state just What amount you wil, nec to begin with, You hed bet ter write va now, while you think of it Address, THE DANLETT CO., P.O, Box 272, Ft. Worth Texas. In the Probate Court of Shawne Copely Kane and warrant in the matter of Laura E Scammen. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Who may concern, greetings: You are hereby notified that Rich and E. Scammon, a guardian of the estate of Laura H. Scammon, insane, did on the 24th day of August, 1909 file in the above entitled court and cause, his petition for the sale of certain personal property and real estate belonging to the estate of Laura E. Scammon, insane, described both in township twenty-six (26) many thirty-one (31), Finney Coun- ty, Kansas, consisting of twelve hundred and eighty acres (1260), more or less. And in said petition recited that the sale of said real estate was nec- cary to provide funds to discharge the debts of the said Laura E. Scam- mage, insane, and to provide funds maintaining the said Laura E. Scammon, insane. You are further notified that the petition will be heard before the Judge of the Probate Court of Hawne County, Kansas, at his office in Topeka, bhawnee County, Kansas on Thursday, the 16th day of September, 1909, at 10 o'clock. Hereby you will takeue no notice and govern yourselves accord- RICHARD E. SCAMMON, Guardian of Laura E. Scammon, First published August, 27th, 1989 Miss Lizzie Owens Shampooing and Straightening with the use of Mrs. C. J. Walking Grower, of Pitts. Barg Pa. Call Bell Phone 2917. C Mrs. S. T. Iones for the Swamp, Soil, Water, branchs and Shrubs. Shut down one of the nearest priors in the Cliff House When the Atchison and you feel like eating a good wholesome meal Room and board by the day or week Kallithrix Parlor Hair Goode, Combs and Toilet Articles. MRS. M. L. FIELD. 847 Kansas Ave., Topeka. Both bones 1293 WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN No Charge at the Gate Everybody goes in free - Good music and plenty of refreshments. Two coolest places in Ita- tica - open every Tuesday and friday evening FAKE EAST SINCE SP CAR Of course you would. We have some laying around and we want you to help pick it up. It will cost you only a postal card to find out how you can help. Write us today. Address 15 Junction Bl'd.,Kansas City,Mo A visitor of Mr. Dawson, from Murkogee is visiting here. Mrs. A. Williams has returned from a visit with her sister in Kansas City. Miss L. Burns has returned to teach school. Miss Mabel Smith is visiting with friends in Kansas City. Miss Elsie Paily will leave soon, to teach school. A surprise party was given on Monroe Ingram on Thursday night, Sept. 2, at the home of his parents six miles northwest of the city. He is to leave soon for Muskoge, where he will teach school. About forty guests were present. Many very delightful games were played and a two course lunch was served. Messrs Summers and Rocker will visit soon with relatives in Muskoge. Little Mildrel Ingram, who has been visiting her grandparents, will leave with F. Woods for Kansas City. Mrs J. A. Ingram is visiting her daughter, Mrs Brooks of Cherokee. YALE, KANSAS. The Eastern Star had a fine lunch Thursday night after lodge P. and Cora Lewis were in Pittsburg two days on business. Mrs Mamis Moore was in Pittsburg several days. Charles Mack Davis of Oakamulgee, Ind., who was visiting his brother, has returned home. Mrs Atkine of Weir City, is here on lodge business. Mudamien Shanks and Maggie Palmer were shopping in Minder Thursday. Also on Wednesday Mrs Maggie Palmer and Mother. Miss Janie Gallaway of Indieidence, is visiting her mother. Mr Jackson of Minder, who was visiting his brother Belley, has turned home. Luella Monday is spending this week with Annie Carver of Owerhee. LEXINGTON NEWS Rev Leroy Woolrich left Wednesday morning for Ohio, to visit his brother. Miss Izetta Colley left Tuesday morning for Independence. Miss Mable Smith was here from Kansas City, Kansas, to attend the street fair. She was the guest of Eva Hunter. Mrs Mattie Colley returned Sunday night, from a short stay in Kansas City. Bud Conway, Miss Bolton and Miss Pawkins returned on Sunday from St Joseph, where they have been attending grand lodge. Charles Colley, wife and nephew, Richard Joyner, came from Kansas City Sunday night to visit with their relatives. Charles Graham and Miss Juanity Jones and Addie Curtis left on Thursday morning for Langston, Okla., to attend school. Mrs. Anucha Johnson of Omaha is here, visiting relatives. Win Haywood left Wednesday morning for Higginsville, to attend the fun. CHERRY VALE. A very enjoyable time was had at a surprise party given at the home of J. A Campbell and wife, 616 W. 1st street, Sept. 8, in honor of their cousin, Miss Helen Gray, previous to her departure for To. peka. The dining room was beautifully decorated, the table being spread under an canopy of pink and white ribbons. The evening was spent in music, singing, games and pleasant conversation and refreshments were served. Miss Gray leaves for her home on Sunday. Euperal Directors and Embalmers Courteous Attention Elegant Carriages Best of Service Flowers Furnished if Requested 920 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kas. WYATT, formerly with the Kansas City Embalming and Casket Co. MILWAUKEE CLUB BEER Those present were: Misses Anne Doxey of Joplin, Walker, Mary and Bessie Teal, Ratcliffe, Hutton, and Messrs Howard, Holt. Richardson, Hutton, Knox and Taylor. 36 BOTTLES Milwaukee Club packed securely in covered Baskets—no charge for empties and basket free for ONLY..... $2.95 Piano BREWING Contest! Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Miss Hooley Bell Morris, Coffeyville, Kansas Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M. Miss Maud E. Glöver, Atchileon Miss Mary E Mason, Gilliam, Mo. Miss Charles Etta Nicholson, Chelsea; Okla Mrs. S Overstreet Omaha, Nebr Mrs. Dorsey Green Kansas City, Kansas Miss Bessie M. Rosopp Kansas City, Kansas Miss Maggie L. Jahnous Louisgtoe, Mo. Mrs. S. E. Hankhorner F. Scott, Kan. Miles A. Jones Milwaukee Club SCHILLER BROS. WEET ME AT THE M.@O.THEATRE Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame Kans Miss Eile Robertson Boaner Springs, Kau Miss Boatah Campbell. the only colored theatre in the city presents many friends and attractions in the West to equal it. AZ North Tongeka, Kansas Oma Jordon St John Baptist Church Salina, Kansas A. B. GRAN Proprietor He Who Earns The contest stands open for those who are ambitious to capture the prizes. Let us see who will be the successful lady. It takes puch 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. 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.) REAL ESTATE SALES. The Afro-American Realty Company is doing its share toward placing Negroes in good homes. The following have purchased homes in the past month through the AfroAmerican Realty Co: Rev. J M Booker, 5 room cottage, 1020 Vine street; Walter Couse, 5 room cottage, strictly modern cottage 1020 Vine street; Rev Hilliard Green 5 room cottage, 1802 E. Seventh street Last or leave different Delaware for light night Last or leave different Delaware for light night and land and Delaware 12:00 midnight Penman & Wilson, and first can will leave at the inn for a day limited, unlimited round trip. One Dusky way the inn will leave for a day limited, fifty tickets good for one year, fifteen in manhattan locks with family can ride fifty tickets good for one year, fifteen in manhattan locks good for one person minimum days, fifty sides, $11.00. Twenty- five ride book, good for one person minimum, $11.00. Twenty-five ride book for one person daily, $8.00. the popular hotel ladies are located at 431 Kansas Ave. and serving the dest meal in the city for 20c-Sunday dinner 25s. Neatly ```markdown ``` FURNISHED ROOMS. Band Contest for Kansas Bands To be held at the State Wide Fair, Topeka, Kansas September 13-18,1909 For Further Informatio Address R. KREIPE, Secy. Business Psychology The basic principles some consider a secret, but all is made plain by Roland H. Waldor. If mentally perplexed on any subject, by following a scientific and religious advice, may prove a stepping stone to your heaven on earth: Mat. vi-chapter holds a key to success, which is Waldor's only success Points on how to develop talent, bad habits corrected in children especially which may save them from an early grave. 226 Kansas Avenue Bell Phone 2449. Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Leading and Best Industrial School of the West 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 SHETONFRENCH.A. M. Acting President. Paines: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 J. S. KLINE, M.D. Drug Store formerly owned by Tay- Taylor & Kassel. 514 MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSASCITY, : KANSAS Save Money by buying this reliable, honest, high grade sewing machine. STRONGEST GUARANTEE. National Sewing Machine Co. Behridere, M. Automatic Lilc. SEWING MACHINE. ROLLER BEARING. HIGH GRADE. Westen Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For Terms, Prices and Inducements Offered, write ANTED—I reliable man, must have good moral habits, a minister preferred to take half interest in a meadow or garden with which I am going to travel in a part of the country where it will pay. Anyone with an opportunity must answer at once. Address, H. S. Box 15, Seneca, Kansas. A FISHING PARTY. W. H. Brown and wife and S. E. McCarroll and wife spent several days in Boulder last week, guests of Mrs. M G. Payton. While there the hostess and Mrs. Gibson accompanied them to Lake Wisehorn on a fishing trip. About fifteen pounds of fish were caught by the party Saturday. All returned to Denver reporting a jolly good time. ON TO KANSAS CITY, MO., October 17, 18, 19, 1909, When the Sisteren Council of Thirty the delegates Moppsite and suldis cover that Kansas City is the foremost, livest and most entertaining city. Kansas City Consistory, No. 7, and its auxiliary, the Golden Circle, are sparing no gains in order to SIVI sion hall, where the ticket of admission is only fifty cents and if you buy a certain one of these tickets you will get a ten dollar ($10) gold coin that night. Scottish Rule degrees will be con rersed in the above temblor. Sep ber 29th and 30th Shrines, Royal Arch Chapters and Commanderies. Six prizes each ten dollars (16) in gold or an emblem of each of the above orders will be given the member of each selling the highest number of tickets above 200 Contestants for the same must make returns not later than 8 p.m. October 18th, at the Masonic temple, Eighteenth and Woodland, to WICHITA. Harold Elemeng, who has been ill for several weeks, continues very Mrs Mary Butler is visiting with friends in Lawrence. Miss Lois Wilson and Mrs. A. Doleson have returned from their trip to Kansas City. Mrs Hortense Martin spent several days in the city, en route to Oklahoma, where she will attend school this winter. Mendames G. W. White and T. Cox are at home again after a trip to Kansas City. The Tabernaole Baptists gave a picnic at Linwood park Thursday. Little Jessie Miller entertained a number of her friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her tenth birthday. Miss Della Bell of Topeka, is vis. iting with relatives in the city. Milton Black and wife and Mrs ersity, KANSAS. Kansas and the West Normal and State Normal ool of the West Advantages Location, Heathful Climate, Good and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION. Prices and Inducements Offered. ng President. e, Bell West 15 Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carth age, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a.m. TELEPHONE 37 Amen a Henry of new visitors in the city last week, the guests of A Grigge and wife. The many friends of Miss Bettie May Hall will be pleased to know that she has recoverd from her recent illness. Miss Mary Banks and grand daughter, Miss Bessie Siarner, left on a trip to California. Miss Hazel Hurst and Anna Smith on Tuesday for Tuskegee, where they will attend the industrial college. A young man returned after an extended visit in Chicago. Miss Irma Clark is visiting with friends in Topeka. The Second Baptist church held their grand opening services and pipe organ installation at their new edifice, with interesting programs each evening. Miss Ethyl Penn was indisposed last week. Mrs Frank Wilson spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Miss Hattie Ingram left Syndon for Oklahoma, where she will visit for several weeks before beginning her school. The Sew'n circle of the A M E church met last week with Mrs Geo. Fletcher. A pleasant afternoon was spent and the circle adjourned to meet this week with Mrs N. Hunt. Mrs Barber, of Denver, accompanied by her son Willie, is visiting her mother and brother. Miss Winifred Morton, who spent her vacation coursing the west. Miss Lois Mawson who visited in Chicago. Miss Mur ay in Denver, and Henry Fletcher in Chicago, teachers in the Lincoln school, have returned. Miss Harriet Smith visited in St. Joseph last week, Mrs David Neison in spending the week in St. Joseph with her daughter, Mrs Henry Moore. R. Long of Omaha, is the guest this week of Miss Hirst Dyart. Miss Harvey Potter returned Sunday from a visit in Kansas City. Missen Lolie Potter and Inez Edron spent a few days last week in St. Joseph. Andrew Mosely visited in Kansas City. Gonald Hadron, Proston M. Lay, Fred Potter and Ed Big were among those who premiered in Leavenworth Sunday. Mrs Ewing and son Chance and Sam Wimow returned Sunday from a several weeks visit in Kentucky. Mrs Edith Shackleford returned last week from a visit with friends in Omaha. Mrs Myrtle Potter is spending the week in Kansas City. Mrs Richard Nunn returned on --- Charles Porter ran a nail in his foot while working last week and could not work for several days. Miss Lizzie Dysart of Kansas City,visited friends here last week. Mrs W Givens returned Monday from a visit in Kansas City. Roy Harper, wife and daughter Vivian spent a few days last week in Centralia. Miss Bvadne Hoy returned to St Joe after a visit of several members with her mother, Mrs M Hoy. Missce Ila and Ada Barnett were surprised last Wednesday evening at their beautiful home on Division street, by a large number of friends. Games and music were the amuse- many of the evening. Refresh ment were carried and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all those present. Miss Emma Matthews spent Friday in St Joseph. Public schools opened on Tuesday. The school taught by Miss Carrie Smith will not be completed for two weeks Mineren Adaard Ll. Burnett left this week for Oklahoma where they will teach school for the ensuing year. To Phebe C. Van Derhoost, formerly Phebe C. Bailey; D. L. Pressey formerly D. L. McCampbell, and C. H. Patterson, if living, and if dead, his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devises, trustees and assigns: Take notice, that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas, and that unless you answer or demur at the position of plaintiff on or before the 20th day of October, 1909, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against Phebe C. Van Derhorst, formerly Phebe C. Bailey; D. L. Presser, formerly D. L. McCampbell, and C. H. Patterson. E living, and it dead, his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns forever barring you, and each of you from any and all right, title and interest in and to the following described real estate to wit:—Lots numbered seventeen [17], nineteen [19], twenty-one [21] and twenty-three [24] in Block No. Four [4], on Michigan Avenue, in Hughes Park Subdivision "A" in the county of Shawnee, state of Kansas, or any part thereof. T. D. 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