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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER VOLUME XI. Southern Kansas and Southwest Missouri! Editorial Observations of the Richest Section of Two Great States. We made our first visit to Spring field, Mo., last week, accompanied by our soliciting advertising agent, Adolphus Griffin. While in that city we were the guest of our correspondent, Mrs. Bertha B. Cooper and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are among the most prosperous and influential citizens of that locality. They own a beautiful home and several other pieces of property. We were invited to address the Ladies' Musical and Literary club, at Gibson Chapel, to help raise money for the building of a hospital. A very excellent program was rendered by the members and friends, the music, vocal and instrumental, being as fine as could be heard anywhere. Mrs. Cooper is the president and Mrs. Ida V. MoAdams secretary. Mr. P. C. Dapfourth, formerly of Topeka, in a few well chosen remarks introduced the chairman of the evening, Mr. W. R. Smith, the oldest postman in point of service. After he had introduced us to a large gathering of Springfield's best people, telling of the good the PLAINDEALER had done for the race in that place, we spoke about thirty minutes on the needs and opportunities of the race. After the program refreshments were served in the basement of the church. An admission fee of ten cents was charged, out of which the ladies realized a neat little sum for the hospital. We are always ready to help the ladies in a good cause Now, as to Springfield, and what we think of her and her citizens. She is a city of over fifty thousand, on the Ozark mountains, and beautifully located. A large majority of her citizens, white and colored, are prosperous and intelligent, although having a heavy burden of drawbacks and calamity howlers to carry. We never met a more pleasant set of white people in our lives than in this town. Of course, we never look up the common herd. We secured several subscribers and adds from them. They treated us quite differently from what we had expected, at such places as the Union National Bank, Holland Banking Co., Merchants' National Lines, Temple of Music, John F. Meyer & Son Milling Co., Springfield Brewery, the A. B. Mo Garry Distillery Co. Now, as to our race. HARDBICK BROS. We are proud to say they are doing fine. The largest grocery store in the town is owned by colored men, Hardrick Bros., and one of the best family groceries in the West, all first class and up to date. They furnish most of the best families in the city, also, the Harvey eating houses on the Frisco system. They employ 12 clerks; have been in one location for twenty-seven years. They have two excellent young lady book keepers and eashters, Miss Mary Hawkins, head book keeper, and Miss Pansy B. Yokum, cashier. In a two story, fifty foot building, located in the heart of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 12, 1900. the city, they carry a stock of over fifteen thousand dollars, and own considerable real estate and are now building a large modern flat. One of them is a single man and the rumor is that he will soon lead a beautiful and cultured young lady of St Louis, to the altar. The married brother enjoys the pleasure of his accomplished wife, who at times assists in the business. She has good business judgment and is of much help to the company. MR A. R FREEMAN one of the old land marks, conducts a first class barber shop, pool and billiard hall for gentlemen, came to the city in 1867 He has the confidence of the best citizens of the county and is one of the active leaders of progress. He attended the public schools of that town, and worked hard for what he owns. He has just completed a six room cottage, all modern, and owns several pieces of valuable property. His wife is one of Springfield's leading and energetic women, and her beautiful, decorated rooms, carpets and tapestry show she knows how to enjoy life and make her husband happy He is a member of most all of the various organizations and a pillar in the A M E church. 8. H COX We are proud to say that we nov er met a more diplomatic and conservaive man than Mr. S. H Cox, the steward of the Elk's club. He has the appearance of a good busi nner man—which he is or he could not hold such a responsible posi tion. To be the steward of a club like the one in Springfield is no little honor. A large, two story pressed brick was built expressly 1. MR. S. H CO\ for the Elks' use, the elite of the city compose the membership, and the stewardship is an honor to be proud of. Mr. Scott was born in Scott county, Va., 39 years ago and came to Springfield in 1831. He is well informed, having attended the public schools and college of Pine Ridge, Va., and LittleHook, Ark. He has been with the Elks nine years, in full charge. He is a thorough hotel man, having served as head waiter in some of the best hotels in the country. We would advise him to take the civil service examination for some government position as he would have no trouble in scouring one. He is a Mason and stands first class in the community. He was married six years ago to Miss Kunice Tindall, one of Springfield's most highly cultured ladies, whose brothers are the leading meat market men of what is known as New Town; has tour children and a beautiful home Kansas City and the Franchise Extension of the Metropolitan! On December 16, 1909, the voters of Kansas City, Mo., will be called upon to decide upon whether the franchise of the Metropolitan Street Railway shall be extended. The ordinance was passed by common council and approved by the mayor, and upou its ratification by the voters, Kansas City will have taken another step toward becoming the most progressive city in the Union. No city can grow and prosper without a first-class street railway system, which cannot be had if the promoters of such enterprises are hindered in their desire to expand by cranks and agitators. The Metropolitan has placed Kansas City in the front rank of thriving, progressive cities and will do more if the people will permit, and we have no cause to doubt them in the least. The Company agrees to sell six tickets for 25 cents, which saving of $7.25 a year to each person which would purchase a dress, suit of clothing or one hundred and eighty-five loaves of bread. They further propose to cut the fair for children in half which means a the saving of thousands of dollars to parents or in other words the Metropolitan people are Socialistic in their ideas—dividing with the people. The people are satisfied with the present excellent servtce, but the Company promises better and also to assist in building bridges and viaducts wherever their lines extend. If you want to save money, vote for the franchise If you think the Kansas City Star will make up the difference, vote the way the Star wants you to. All sensible people will vote to save their money the Star to the contrary notwithstanding. and is a wide awake young who will be heard from soon. The colored people find plenty of work to do. Tley have one doctor who also conducts a small drug store, two neat grocery stores, two schools, four churches, two barber shops. One of the largest shops in the city is owned by Haywood, who works eight men, is well fixed and counts his money by the thousands. The Masone have purchased a seven thousand dollar building, which was timely. Another doctor, a lawyer, undertaker and second hand furniture store would succeed. We were told that several farmers are in the county, doing well. Go to Springfield to work and be honest and you can succeed. It is no place for loaiers and dead beats. JOPLIN MO. We arrived in Joplin on Saturday night or Sunday morning and were met at the depot by our friend, Mr Fred Romare. We are proud to say that he and his accomplished wife made it pleasant for us white in Joplin. They have a beautiful and cozy home at 1826 Pearl, all modern. They certainly enjoy life. They own a fine milch cow, a horse and buggy, which they care for with much care. We knew each other in old South Carolina. We love good things to eat, and this tells the story. Mr. P Fred Romare owns one of the largest harness shops in Joplin as well as a side line of buggies and wagons. He does an immense business and is considered one of the best harness manufacturers in the West; most of his goods are hand made working three and four men most of the time. He is a member of the National Harness Makers' association. The Cunningham National bank and the Citizens' State bank are the leading banks of Joplin. The Judge Bakery company is one of the largest in the West. The Wheeler and Leffen Drug Co. do the business of the town, all first class. Chief of police McAnsmy is one of the best officers in the state The city engineer, Mr. Hodgdon. is the best Joplin ever had and is doing much for the town. The colored people are getting new life. They now have a fine, two story school building and fine play ground. Prof. Brooks, the prince pal, is very proud of the building; so much so that he will lead a beautiful young lady to the altar before many moons. Miss Fuel and Mrs. Burris his assistants, are rendering efficient service. Rev H. H. Curtis has charge of the Baptist church and is progressing He is conducting a series of meetings, assisted by the young Spur luck Rev. Pillars of Atchison Mr and Mrs. S. H. Houston own one of the finest homes in Joplin He is a brick and stone mason and THE MRS. BERTHA B. COOPER, One of the Leading Spirits of Springfield, and Special Plaindealer Correspondent. secures large contracts. His wife is a fine housekeeper and their home like a palace. Mr and Mrs. Holt are among the progressives of that city, owning a residence in the location. Their son is very industrious, having just purchased a fine horse for $200. Mrs. Emma Stover keeps a first class boarding house, owning the property where she conduits the business. N. T. Green, the postman, owns NUMBER 46 good property and is one of the most prominent K. P's in Missouri. The mining industry is getting better, sinc ore bringing much better prices. If you want good harness write P. Fred Romare, 817-19 Main street, Joplin, Mo. FT. : COTT. Here we found everybody busy The Goodlander Milling company is doing a thriving business. The Cheney's Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors do most of the business of the city. The colored people are progressing in a creditable manner. We visited Dr. McLemare's farm of over 300 acres, sheep, hogs, cattle, horses and poultry roaming over it, with corn, hay and feed piled up to feed them. Dr. Brookins has purchased a farm which he is improving. Prof. Hawkins is awful happy. He will assist in getting up the news for THE PLAINDEALER. Miss Nora Nexton, one of the best teachers in the state, who lives with her parents own one of the finest home in Scott. Mrs. Fannie Funkhouser, our collector, is a property owner. She is a thriving widow. The people of Fort Scott are proud of their new postmaster, Griffith R. Hughes. He is an active man, well liked by the people of the city. Congressman Scott made no mistake in this appointment. as Mr. Hughes stands high with his people. He is a clean man and will do his duty and strive to please the public The American Tea Company is prospering. BAXTER SPRINGS At Baxtor Springs we found the people busy. We met ex-Governor Crawford, who owns several hundred acres of land. The postmaster Mr. Fred Bartlett, is one of the finest in the service. Only thirty two years of age. Every body knows and makes him. He was one of the leading merchants of the town for eighteen years. His appointment gives entire satisfaction. He runs that office, up to date, and knows every man, woman and child in the county. The office does considerable business. The colored people are doing fine. W. F McClarn owns one of the best little restaurants in the town. His son, one of the brightest young follows we have ever met, will make his mark for the race. He will be agent for the paper. The Misses Brown are the finest dressmakers in the state and get all the work they can do. The widow Wheaton is one of the old land marks and owns considerable property. If the right man will show up he can get one of the best and most industrious women of the country. Rev. George Dawdy, the blacksmith, is doing well. Rev. Johnson has moved his family from Quindaro and has taken charge of the church. Baxter is delighted to have them as they will do much to promote the welfare of the community. GALENA Our friend, J. W. Poynter, is here marching along the road of progress. He has just completed a fine cottage at 710 East Eighth street; all of the work was done by colored people. Rev. J. W. Green did the carpenter work. The colored people do considerable mining. Zino is up. Continued on Page 8. Any old Soldier who made a homestead entry of 40,80 or 120 acres in any state in the Union before the year of 1874,has a claim coming to him from the Government provided he has never sold this righ- or taken up another homestead. It does not make any difference whether he proved up on his original homestead entry or simply left it. A soldier who never made a homestead entry or one who entered land after June 22, 1874, has nothing to sell. JOPLIN, MO. Mrs R B Burris, Room 2, teacher in the Lincoln school, has been absent from her post, owing to ill ness. Mrs Green, an ex-teacher and the amiable wife of our mail carrier, Prof N T. Green, filled the vacancy. Lyman Burris dislocated his arm while playing at school. Dr Winchester gave medical relief and the youth is in school again. Dr Williams of Columbia, Mo., has come to locate. We wish him well and trust that all the good, loyal citizens will call in line with those who have already given him a call. Mr Greenstreet, a miner, broke two ribs while working in the mines Saturday. Dr Williams was called to his aid and he was soon relieved of present pain. Rev Curtiss has been conducting revival services at Unity Baptist church. He is an able and much beloved Christian man and is doing well. J S Penman accompanied a party of wealthy sportsmen on a hunting trip through Oklahoma, amidst the Spavenole Hills to the Illinois River. He describes the country as being very rough. full of natural scenery, inhabited by half breeds and abounding in fish and game. The trip was of three weeks duration and he returns with many hap. by reminiscences of his trip. Mrs LuAnna Pierson, who has been very sick, is out again. The wedding bells are ringing, Ask Prin. Chas. Brooks if he hears them. WANTED.----Four 'Possums. Must weigh over 5 pounds, live. Pay, $2.50 per possum, delivered before Deo. 25th. Address, Joseph Miller, Riparia, Wash. Bell 'Phone 30 Argentine. W.F.Sable, DEALER IN. Groceries, Meats, Flour, Coal and Feed. A Square deal for Everybody. A trial order will convince you that our goods are the cheapest and best in the market. 105 West Metropolitan ARGENTINE, KANSAS. Kaufman's Market, Wholesale and Retail GOOD MEATS "Home Mode Lard and Sausage a Specialty." Fish and Oysters, Poultry, Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork and All Bi-Products. 523 Minnesota Avenue, KANHAR CITY, KAN. Bell Phone East 3711. Fine Tailoring-All Work Guaranteed M. Myers, World's Fair Tailor, Suits Made to Order Guaranteed for Fit Lndies & Gents garments Cleaned, Dyed, Pressed and Repaired. 1521 EAST 12TH STREET, Corner Vine, KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. OLD SOLDIERS, ATTENTION! We Buy These Claims. The widow or heirs of a soldier can also sell these righis. R. H. PEARLE & COMPANY Judge Building. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Yance Holte is numbered among the sick. Mrs Joe Harris, who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs Jennie Cooper, in Kansas City, is expected home Tuesday. Mrs Snell is planning a visit to Kansas City. Robert Harris is still in Poeatello, Idaho. Jon. Harris has been on the sick list, but at this writing is much improved. Mrs. Florence Washington, of Blue Rapids, who has been in the hair dressing business in Salt Lake City the past year, and Mrs Leon C King of Pueblo, visited Mr Joseph Harris last week. Mrs Washington is en route to Los Angeles, where she expects to locate. Miss Ellen Harris, after a short spell of sickness is able to be out. Miss Vertnes Jones has left our city and is now residing in La Junta, Calo. Miss Iola Jones is visiting with friends in this city. Manter Otis Alexander after being confined to his home for several months with a broken limb, is now ab'e to be up and cut again. WANTED—A reliable man must have good moral habits, a minister preferred; to take half interest in a motion picture exhibition with which I am going to travel in a part of the country where it will pay. Anyone wishing this opportunity must answer at once. Address. H. S. Box 15, Seneca, Kansas. ASOLDIER Follow Inst No Rubb Wester QUIND at Education DEPARTMENTS:--The Efficient in Hot and Cold Western University. 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QUINDARO, KANSAS. Mention this paper Salt Lake City, Utah. Advantages Spreadid Location, Himalayan Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For Terms, Prices and Inducemente Offered. write Soap. 5c. Saves Half the Time Half the Labor all the Clothes 5c. Cheney's Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. venue FORT SCOT Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P. M'Don Alex M'Donald, Sec.Treas. AllanderMil Company Wheat Flour Blue Front S P. DalRymple, Pres and Genl. Alex M'Do Goodland Winter Wheat The Blue P. DalRymple, Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Alex M'Donald, Sec-Treas. GoodlanderMilling Company Winter Wheat Flour Fort Scott Kansas L. L. ARBUCLE, Proprietor, Dry Goods, Grocer Patronage WEIR CITY. A. W. W. — WHOLESAK Beef, Pork, Ve One of the largest wholes Kansas. Can supply your wa all departments. D. W. M. Choice of all kinds. A Strictly particular. Pa WEIR CITY GLYCO W. J. DRU Cor. Main and Washington Ave. T. L. BE Prescripti The Nyal Store. B its Nyal' WEIR CITY Stores { Weir City Soammon Pittsburgh Litchi The Central Com Succesor to Keith & Perry Coal Miners CO Daily Capacity 20,000 Tons Co The Central Coal Kansas City, Mo., Dallas, Texas, General Offices: Keith an Groceries, Bakery Patronage Solocited. W. Pankni —WHOLESAKE DEALER IN— of, Pork, Veal and Mutu the largest wholesale and retail Market supply your wants in this line. WEIR CITY, KAS. W. MARIE Choice MEATS ands. A Strictly first-class Market in particular. Patronage solocited. WEIR CITY, KAS. GLYCERIN W. J. Aller DRUGGIST. Washington Ave., WEIR CITY L. BENNET Prescription Druggist Nyal Store. Bennett so. W its Nyal's its Right WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Weir City Common Pittsberg Litchfield Fountain heraker Central Coal & Company, Th & Perry Coal Co., and Kansas & T Miners COAL Shippers 20,000 Tons Coal—Sales Dept. Kar Central Coal & Coke Compa ,, Dallas, Texas, Omaha, Neb., Salt La Offices: Keith and Perry Bl'dg., Kansas Dry Goods, Groceries, Bakery Products Patronage Solocited. A. W. Panknin, WHOLESAKE DEALER IN Beef, Pork, Veal and Mutton. One of the largest wholesale and retail Markets in Southern Kansas. Can supply your wants in this line. First-class in all departments. WEIR CITY, KANTAS. of all kinds. A Strictly first-class Market in every particular. Patronage solocited. WEIR CITY, KAS. GLYCERIN W. J. Allen, DRUGGIST. Cor. Main and Washington Ave., WEIR CITY, KANSAS The Nyal Store. Bennett so. When its Nyal's its Right WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Stores { Weir City Pittsberg Fronenau Nelson Soammon Litchfield herakee Dunkirk Successor to Keith & Perry Coal Co., and Kansas & Texas Coal Co Miners COAL Shinners Presiding Elder King held his quarterly meeting here Sunday. Mrs Susie Whittaker died Nov. 3rd in Birmingham, Ala., of drop- ay. The body was brought here for interment in the Weir City cemetery with her husband, who departed this life over two years ago. Mrs. Whittaker left Weir some time last spring on a business trip to Birmingham. She leaves four children and many friends in Wear, to mourn her loss, as well as a mother and other relative in Alabama. Among the out of town visitors --- No.14 Scott Avenue Phone 80 WEIR CITY. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS Mgr. B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Donald, Sec.Treas. MerMilling pany Flour Fort Scott, Kansas Front Store, Panknin, DEAL and Mutton. Trade and retail Markets in Southern nts in this line. First-class in WEIR CITY, KANTAS. MARKS, MEATS First-class Market in every stronge solocited. CITY, KAS. CERIN Allen, BEGIST. WEIR CITY, KANSAS CNNETT Druggist Cennett is so. When its right KANSAS. Coal & Coke Company, Co., and Kansas & Texas Coal Co. AL Shippers Sales Dept. Kansas City, Mo. & Coke Company, Omaha, Neb., Salt Lake City, Utah. Perry Bl'dg., Kansas City, Mo. at the funeral of Mrs Whittaker were Alexander Brown and wife of Mineral, W S Glover of Curransville, and Miss Ella Berry of Pittsburg. Mrs Anna Boyd is quite ill with what the physicians have pronounced to be a cancer. The Drunken Monkey mine has been idle a few days making some improvements on the tipple. M Lee visited in N. Weir Sunday. The Weir City public school, under the principalship of Prof W F King, assisted by Miss Dora E Warfield, is making good. Pupils who have finished this school and entered other schools in the state are, Walter L Harris, making the second term in the Topeka Industrial school; Miss Mary Carson, now making second term in Western University: Misses Bessie Stewart, Florence Hughes and Ollie McKivor in the Pittsburgh State Normal Carl Jobuson, the first term in the Topeka Industrial school, and Miss Ethel Sublet, same school. Ed Brooks is still confined to bed K C Coker was in Independence Sunday visiting his family. Fred. Harris and Miss Nannie Duse will be united in matrimony November 30, at St John's Baptist church. Messrs Nick Chiles and A Griffin were in Weir City one day of last week and will return on the 12th to collect on the paper. We are all glad to see this week come in as the men will meet their three weeks pay. Sister Green was in town Thursday, looking after the parsonage fixtures. Mrs Duberry was in town Saturday. The Baptist Sunday School will give an entertainment after pay day. The school is in a very prosperous condition. Rev Howard is pastor pro tem. Mrs Callie Lewis gave a festival Monday night to raise funds to aid a poor old widow lady. A nice sum was realized. Mrs E E Glenn wishes to thank those who contributed so nicely to help her in getting shoes for Mrs Medlock. She was able to get shoes for her and give her $ 2.15 in cash. Mrs Sulaia Young was in Pittsburg Thursday. T. Jackson has moved into his new building. R. Glenn is sexton of the Mt. Hebron church. Mrs John Glenn is on sick list. There was a case of diptheria in our town last week. Mrs Crockett of Pittsburg, visited in Yale Thursday. We are looking for Bro. Chiles pretty soon. Samuel Gamble struck a pick in his foot last week. Linky Morrow of Iola, is visiting in Yale. AGED IN 100 Pro STRAIGHT AGED IN BOND 100 Proof STRAIGHT WHISKIES MELLRUN. . . PEARL SPRINGS GREENRIDGE . INDIAN RIVER OLD PEERAGE . DANS DOUBLE STAMP Quarts, Pints, 1-2, Pints Every one a Winner Write us for prices, don't buy get the STRAIGHT, "PURE Q price. Be sure and call on us when DANCIGER BROS Write us 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. DANCIGER BROS., Kansas City, Mo. YALE, KANS. Mellburn Aged In Bode 1970 Straight Whiskey Tennessee Brew Mrs Pierre Garnett returned on Friday from Milwaukes, where she had been called by the illness of her sister, Mrs Davis. William, Churchill, of Monrovia, Sundayed with Miss Mabel Potter, on Mound street. Invitations are issued by Mesdames Rummons and Robinson of Kansas City, for a shower complimentary to Miss Virginia St Clair. Mrs Charity Mack has returned from r visit with friends in Weath erford, Okla. The Carnation Art Club met last week with Miss Foster and elected the following officers: President, Mrs Jerre Taylor; vice-president, Mrs. Harris; secretary, Mrs Lee; White; assistant, Mrs B Jackson; treasurer, Mrs Wm Smothers: instructors, Minnes Black and For ter. The club met this week with Mrs Wm Smothers on 10th street. Mrs Florence Ford of Chicago, visited Mrs Helen Taylor for several weeks. Mrs B Murrey, Misses N Parrott W Morton. L Lawson, C Smith and Prof Gray and H O Fletcher, attended the teachers' association in Topeka last week. The engagement of Mies Mabel Potter and William Churchill has been announced. The wedding will occur in December. Key Guthrie and wife gave a six o'clock luncheon Thursday evening in honor of Miss Virginia St Clair. Mrs Lee Gough visited in Kansas City last week. The Sunflower club met on last Monday with Mrs Richard Nunn. A good meeting was held and they adjourned to meet on Monday with Mrs Perre Allen. Will Elliott of St Joseph, spent Thursday on Santa Fe street. The Sewing circle of the A M K church held its meeting Tuesday with Mrs Nelson Hunt. The Junior Deaconess met on Thursday and organized as follows. Mrs Geo. Fletcher, chairman, Mrs J C George amt; Mrs P Alien; reo. Mrs A Spencer: amt reo'y, Mrs J Payne, treasurer. Mine C Wilson returned Monday from Topoka and reports a pleasant trip. Mir K-ero of Westown Missouri, in visiting her sister, Mir Bowman. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kanons, Shawnee County ss The Probate Court of said County BOND of WHISKIES y cheap blends when you can QUILL" KIND for the same in Kansas City. ., Kansas City, Mo. In the matter of the estate of Margaret Lang, deceased. To all Creditors and other persons interested in said estate: You are hereby notified that at the next regular term of the Probate Court in and for said county, to be begun and held at the probate judge's office, in Topeka, in said county, on the 6th day of December, 1909, being the first Monday in said month of December, I will make final settlement of said estate. Having filed with said court my claim for compensation as administrator of said estate, and for necessary attorney's fees and other expenses necessarily incurred in the administration of said estate, I hereby give notice, as ordered by said court, that said claims are set for hearing in said court on the 6th day of December, 1900 MAGGIE WASHINGTON. Administrator. First published October 15th, 1909 Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Miss Hooley Bell Morris, Coffeyville, Kansas Mrs. B. A. Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M. Miss Maud E. Glover, Atchison Miss Mary E. Mason, Gilliam, Mo Miss Charles Etta Nicholson. Chelsea, Okla Mrs S Ove. street, Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green. Kansas City, Kansas Miss Bessie M. Robinson, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Maggie L. Johnson, Lexington, Mo. Mrs. S. F. Funkbower Ft. Scott, Kan. Miss A. Jones Arkansas City, Kansas, Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kansas. Miss Eile Robertson. Bonner Springs, Kansas. Miss Beulah Campbell, North Topeka, Kansas O. Jordon, St John Baptist Church, Salina, Kansas. 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 ootored 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. 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 does double service—a comb and curling iron all in one. They are made from the best material, highly finished. Ladies call at the PLAIN-DEALER office and examine them. Those out of town desiring combs send 10 cents extra for postage. FRIDAY, NOV. 12, 1909. We have just wrote Dr. Booker T. Washington the following letter which we think timely and in every way worthy of consideration. If the Afro-American Business League wishes to accomplish any good at all for the race it should take hold of this matter. Every Negro business man in the country should write President Taft praying that he take a personal look into the Jim Crow car matter: Topeka Kas., 11-10, '09. Dr. Booker '1. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. DEAR SIR: I think it is the duty of the Afso-American Business League to appoint a committee to call on President Taft and ask him to prod the Interstate Commerce Commission in reference to an order issued by them some years ago concerning equal accommodations to passengers on trains in states where Jim Crow laws are in force. I am informed that certain trains run through the South consisting of Pullmans or solid vestibules on which colored passengers are not permitted to ride; except in very rare cases where such men as your self or Bishops have been permitted to ride. Sometime ago the Interstate Commerce commission rendered a decision in favor of the railroads in a complaint brought by Negro bishops. There is no dodging of the proposition that well behaved, cultured Negroes are compelled to ride in the front end of a smoking car and oft times in a silky condition. It is the duty of the business League to take this matter up at once. Hope to hear from you concerning this matter at your earliest convenience. You have my best regards, and hoping you continued success and good health, I am, Yours truly, WE ARE proud to note the great ovation given Dr. Booker T. Washington and Rt. Rev. Bishop Abram Grant at Denver, Cola, and Omaha, Neh, the past week. These are two of the foremost men of America. Much have they accomplished and more yet will follow. In Denver they were entertained at dinner by the Episcopal Bishop at his him home. It was a mark of his appreciation of their good work. OMAHA'S DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. On their visit to Omaha last week, Dr. Booker T. Washington and Bishop Grant were welcomed on behalf of the Negro business men by Hon. John G. Pegg, the well known Nebraska leader. He said: GENTLUMEN: We are living in an age of progr ress. Almost daily news comes to our earn of the perfection of some new invention; the discovery of some new territory: the solution of national and municipal problems; the adjustment of races to their constantly varying environment: the perfection of a universally healthy condition of mankind; the consumption of gigantic business enterprises, oftimes involving details of the most intricate nature. These, gentlemen, are some of the problems that constitute the great lesson to be mastered by the American people of the twentieth century made memorable already in its first years by the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Cook. Our national government, our national life reflected in our Constitution, is not a fantastic piece of unreality, but genuine and practical. Logically thought out and after a trial of almost a century and a half has proven to the most skpical that it is the most efficient and comprehensive documents ever conceived by human intellect for a government dedicated to the people, supported by the people, and springing from the hearts of the people. The heads of the various governmental departments are primarily chosen because of their high business qualification. Ours is a commercial nation. Our atmosphere is highly charged with financial schemes. Man is at liberty to exercise his business ability to its fullest extent. Society expects it, the community looks for it and it is a duty imposed upon him by the divine right of living that he be untiring in the exercise of what commercial faculty he may possess. In order to bring about the greatest results in the world of business, men have seen the necessity of organization. The truthfulness of this statement is fully attested by the vast number of Insurance Societies, Railroad and Steamship lines. telegraph and telephone companies, giant trusts representing millions of dollars of invested money, mining and stock companies, and a thousand organized bodies handling various sums of money and exercising powerful influence in the affairs of man and nations. You ask what is the Negro's share in all this wealth and these mighty business enterprises. Forty-five years have passed since first we had an opportunity to establish ourselves upon a sound and permanent business basis. In that time you are too well acquainted with our progress to require any recital of it at this time. There is however a well organized movement on foot backed by one of the most sincere and courageous men who has lived in any century and any clime. I refer to our guest of honor, Dr. Booker T. Washington. I reiterate, this scholarly man, this philanthropist and educator is leading and supporting a movement which, if it receives the honest consideration of the Negroes of this country, will be a potent factor in the solution of the race problem in America today. Then, that other grand old man of our race, that great father of his people, so faithful, so earnest, so anxious, so hopeful, his prayers and our works are destined to be heard and seen throughout the domains of this continent. His name is c. rallying cry for race lovers, Bishop Abram Grant. In behalf of the business league of Omaha, Nebraska, I take great pleasure in welcoming to our midst these two mighty allies and brothers. They stand head and shoulder or above the storm. They see the bright horizon beyond and seeing it will guide us safely on. They will in all our councils and deliberations. When we fall they will lift us up; when we climb they will support us. Such men will help to raise up in the race giants of industry; such men will, with their consummate skill and noble intellect, be the means of assisting the black men of the United States to find, too, his life reflected in that magnificent document prepared by the mighty Jefferson and signed by the crudite Franklin and bathed in the blood of the immortal Lincoln. My one prayer to God is that these men may live to see rise up in the land and out of this soil, and from among these black people, factories, schools, insurance societies, telegraph lines, railroads, extensive farms. stock yards, banks, groceries. dry goods houses, shops and all the industries peculiar to the genius of this country. For them I believe the Negro will have become not only a desirable citizen, but also an indispensable one, which should be the highest aim of every man. In the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka and County of Shawnee. D. Willis Dibble, Daniel M. Dibble and Ernest C. Dibble, partners trading as the Dibble Grocery Company, Plaintiffs, vs E. H. Dixon, Dalendant. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, The State of Kansas to E. H Dixon, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiffs did on the 15th day of September, 1909, file their action in the above court, asking for judgment in the sum of $14.28 for costs for and upon account of goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered by the plaintiffs to the defendant at the defendant's special instance and request. Further, you are notified that under garnishment proceedings there is in the hands of the Topeka Transfer and Storage Company certain of your property, to wit: 1 box household goods, two barrels household goods 1 trunk and contents, and 2 tubs, which said property is held subject to the orders of this court and which the plaintiffs are seeking to subject to the payment of said claim. You are further notified that unless you appear and answer the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before the 15th day of November, 1909, at 8 o'clock, a. m., the averments of said position will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly in favor of the plaintiff and again t you for the sum of $1428 and the costs of this action, and said goods will be sold and the proceeds thereof applied to the payment of said judgment and costs. Hereof take notice and to so appear and answer fail not at your peril. Attest: Attorney for the plaintiffs Dr.J. S. Alexander, dentist, will be at Dr. moates' offie every monday and Sunday by appointment. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Ficket Agent. Painting, Paper Hanging, Decorating and Glazing. Tele HORT Wall Paper, Pain Shades, Books, Gri 604 Minnezota Ave. THE ALBA EX ELS Wall Paper, Paints, Glass, Wall Mouldings, Shades, Books, Stationery, School Supplies, Grips and Trunks 604 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. THE ALBANY HOTEL Only First-class Hotel Catering to Colored People in the City. SALT WATER BATH in Connection,and all Modern Conveniences. Rates by Day $1, $1.50, special rates by the week has recently been ad preciated by their man agency for the EASTMAN carries a large,well assorted of all kinds including Film ing Tanks, in face everythi finishing such as Developin G. Q Sixth and Minnesota Av Ask Your Groo Sun G New Department recently been added to the store which will no longer be their many customers. The EASTMAN LOTTERY and PRIVATE CAFE, well assorted stores of Cinemas and Photographs, including Films, Velox and Azo Paper, Chemicals, face everything needed by the amateur include such as Developing, Printing and Enlarging. G. Q. LAKE Minnesota Ave., KANSAS our Grocer for n Glow Brea Stanford W. King & Wife, Proprietors A New Department has recently been added to the store which will not doubt be appreciated by their many customers. has the agency for the EASTMAN LOTTERY and PRIVO CAMERAS, and carries a large, well assorted stock of cameras and photographic supplies of all kinds including Films, Velox and Azo Paper, Chemicals, Developing Tanks, in face everything needed by the amateur including Kodak finishing such as Developing, Printing and Enlarging. G. Q. LAKE, Sixth and Minnesota Ave., KANSAS CITY, KAS. Ask Your Grocer for Sun Glow Bread It is the Best and Most Wholesome. Manufactured by The Stant 404 Minnesota Avenue DO YOU CARRY The Knights a A Fraternal Beneficiary S children paying Partial-lif of death. No home.loving Insurance. THE KNIGHTS and I by the laws of the State or of Insurance of Kansas. L Company. Liberal terms NATIONAL HEADQU Our Motto:— Standard Bake Minnesota Avenue. - KANSAS CITY. U CARRY LIFE INSURANCE Knights and Ladies of the Orient Beneficiary Society will issue policies for y ing Partial-life, Sick, Funeral and Death Bene No home.loving man can afford to be w NIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is dule of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reli Liberal terms to agents. For information ad NAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., T Our Motto:—"Prompt Payment of Claims." A Fraternal Beneficiary Society will issue 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 Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to agents. For information address: NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka Our Motto:—"Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. 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The aluminum comb is equally detached from the steel bar; then after the bar is heated (as shown below) the comb goes back in place, the handle is turned and the Magic is ready for use. The Magic Heater is also suitable for heating the paring trunk, has cover and can be carried in hand bag. Agents wanted in every town, but do not work, send for it today Magic Shampoo Drier, $1.00 Magic Alcohol Heater . 50g Eastern Agents, New York Hair Co., 738 Broadway, N. Y. MAGIC SHAMPOO, DRIER CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Picture Made Frames to Order IBBS Wall Mouldings, school Supplies, ks KANSAS CITY, KAN. HOTEL GS, MO. mtcnt which will no doubt be ap- pired more now has the PRIVO CAMERAS, and as and Photographic supplie- tion Paper, Chemicals, Develop- ment amateur including Kodak Enlarging. KE, KANSAS CITY, KAS Bread Bakery, KANSAS CITY, KAS. INSURANCE? of the Orient, the policies for yourself and and Death Benefits in case ford to be without Life ORIENT is duly authorized under the Superintendent ponded in a reliable Surety information address: Kansas Ave., Topeka nt of Claims. PEARL M'NEAL, National Secretary THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER FILED ANYWHERE MUSIC POSTAGE PAID MARKET BY POST OFFICE HONEY ORDER You can get along without it, of course, but greatly to the disadvantage of your appearance. It mistake this elegant toilet noe WANTED—Girl to wait table. Call bell 'phone 2751. Mr, Jesse Bryant of Lawrence was in the city Friday. Don't forget the date for 'Human Rook of Ages" at Oakland school, Thursday, Nov. 18th. Admission, only 15 cents. The pupils of Madame Souther of Washburn will give a musicale for the benefit of the White Rose club at Sti John church Monday, November 22nd. Admission, 25 cents Everyone cordially invited to attend William David DeTroy died at the Washam hotel Saturday of convulsions He was fifteen years old Funeral was held Sunday from the undertaking rooms of Stonecrest and Hamilton Mr. Napoleon Robinson, aged 69, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Pope, 1209 Buchanan street Monday afternoon. Body was sent to Great Bend for burial. Mr George Knight, known as "dont and dumb George," died of tuberculosis at the home of his brother, Mr. Will Knight, 1165 Lane Lane street, Monday afternoon. He was 50 years of age. "The Human Rock of Ages," under the auspices of the White Rose club, will be presented Thursday, November 18th, at Oakland school house. Admission, 15 cents. Everyone is cordially invit d to attend. Don't forget the musicale given by the pupils of Madame Souther for the White Rose club November 22nd at St. John church. Admission, 25 cents. You will miss a rare treat if you fail to attend the musical given by pupils of Madame Souther November 22nd at St. John church. Only 25 cents admission. "The Human Rock of Ages" at the Oakland school house Thursday, the 18th, will be a novelty. Don't miss it. Only 15 cents admission. --- The young people of Pride of Topeka Tent, No. 36, very pleasantly entertained a large crowd of friends at Taborian hall, 508 W. Railroad street, last Saturday night. Under the management of Mrs. Nannie Marshall, Queen Mother of the Tent, the little children rendered a musical and literary program of merit. Miss Sadie Warfield was mistress of ceremonies and Mrs Isabella Walker was musical director. The proceeds of the entertainment, nearly $14 will go toward securing lodge room equipment for the Tent. Great credit is due the new Queen Mother for the great progress being made by this young scion of the International Order of Twelve. Last Wednesday thirty friends gathered at the residence of Mr John James by invitation of the Misses James to surprise their father, it being his birthday. It was quite an elaborate affair. The young ladies were assisted by Mesdames Hill and Davis and Mr. Thomas Oden, who certainly served a four course dinner, consisting of all delicacies of the season and the old-fashioned dishes that our grand-mothers used to cook. The decorations were suitable for the occasion. In the dining room a large bell made from autumnal foliage and buds was suspended from the chandelier. Entwined in the foliage was the age of Mr. James. At the hour of three the room was lighted, and the guests behold all that their hearts desired. When their appetites had been fully satiated they wished Mr. James many happy birthdays, and returned to their homes. Mrs Ida Scott and baby were in kansas City last week Mrs Branch of kansas City was the guest of Mrs John Barker last week Mr. John Barker, who for many years had a run on the Rock Island has been appointed "sub" on the list of letter carriers at the Topeka postoffice. He is one of the most industrious men in the city, owns a comfortable home and has an interesting family of intelligent children. Such men as Mr. Barker are wholly deserving of the good things in life, and a hosts of friends long for the day when he will be placed on the list of "regulars." Mr. James W. Brown has purchased the drug store owned by D. R. Osborn at 404 Kansas Avenue and is now in charge. It one of the largest and most complete drug stores in Topeka. The stock is clean, new, fresh and carefully selected. Mr. Brown is one of the best druggists that ever walked behind a prescription case, having handled the prescription department about eighteen years in the most popular store in Topeka. Socially and otherwise, he is a prince, and has as many friends among both races as any man in the city. He has secured the services of Mr. Walter Jones, a well known and popular young druggist who passed the Kansas State board a few years ago with an average that reflects great credit upon his ability. He is careful and painstaking and his courteous manner so pleasing that one delights to come in contact with him. Here's hoping that the Brown pharmacy will grow prosper. A charming affair was the Hallow e'en party given by the P. H. C. club at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Barber. The decorations were elaborate, and more particular in the dining room, where the table was decorated with oak leaves and other autumnal foliage. In the center was a huge Jack 'o lantern covered with cats and witches riding the broom which gave a wierd, picturesque effect. Several characters were represented. "Lady of Europe," "Old Aunt Doshy," "Gypsy Madge" and "the Indian Maids." The evening was spent in games and fortune telling. Over fifty friends and members of the club enjoyed the repast, which consisted of cider, ginger cake, fruits and nuts. A tiny oak burr, attached to a card with the club colors, was the souvenir of the evening. It's Not What You Make, But What You SAVE We are selling goods at the Lowest Prices in the city for Cash-over-the-counter. We will have some new Clerks soon and will be able to wait on you promptly. Owl Grocers, The Market Place 206 E. 4th. 3 Stores 1123 Kan. Ave 505 West 10th. Baby Reace died October 3 at his home on Railroad street of colic; he was seven days old Jack and Joe Lacey have secured their car and are rehearsing a big minstrel show. A big ladies' band Show starts about November 2nd. May play in Topeka. Grace Mallory is seriously ill with malaria fever at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Corn Shields. Mrs. Eliza Marion left Wednesday for Omaha, where she will spend the winter with her son. The city federation of women's clubs will meet Monday November 22nd. All members are requested to be present. Mr. A, Turner and wife of Newton are making their home with Mrs. Clifton Mukes. THE PLAINDEALER will issue a Christmas number consisting of 24 illustrated pages Those desiring space in the paper will please write in particular Misses L. J. Anderson, D. L. Lovry and Turner of Leavenworth and Miss Maizelle Williams of Kansas City were guests of Mrs. M. Chiles and daughter during the teachers' association. Miss Ballie Jordan of Kansas City, Mo., Misses Dillard and McNutt of Lawrence were guests of Mrs. J. M. Wright during the teachers' association last week. Mrs. James Lee and little daughter of Kansas City, Mo. are in the city, the guests of Mrs. N. Sawyer, 1415 Quincy. The Rose of Sharon club met at the residence of Mrs. Josephine Bush, 127 North Van Buren street. Members present, four, visitors six The ladies worked twenty minutes after which a lunch was served. Will meet next Thursday at Mrs. Wade's residence on West street. A line party for Miss Camille Wilson attended "Going Some" at the Grand opera house Saturday. The following composed the party: Mesdames Ed. Bryoo, Dick Porter, C. I. Davis, James H. Brown, Misses Wilson, M, B. Patterson and Hazel Washington, Miss Laura Harlan, principal of Douglass school, Kansas City, Kan., entertained Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister. Ars. O. A. Taylor, 1335 Van Bran, complimentary to the Kansas City teachers. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent. The following out of town guests were present: Misses Watkins, Stewart, Wait, Maizell Williams and Minnie Howell of Kansas City, Kans., Ollie Henderson, E. Hunn, Hiawatha; Peak of Paola; Sallie Jordan of Kansas City, Mo, Miss Mayme Dillard of Lawrence. The following teachers were among those who attended the teachers' association last week; Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mrs Walton, Prof West of Leavenworth, Misses L. Harlan, Stewart, Wait, Green, Mrs. Watson and Turner Mr. and Mrs. Clay, J. P. King, Buster, Porter, Marcus, W. Jacobs, Misses Tressa Smothers, Douglass, Inca Wood, Minnie Howell, Minnie Jackson, Prof. Neilly of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs Stone, Smith of Lawrence, Mrs. Helle Murray, Misses Winifred Morton, Peak, Lowery, Hunn of Hia watha, H Fletcher of Atchison, Prof. E. A. Clark, Parsons, Ernest Hawkins of Fort Scott, Mr. and Mrs Johnson of Kansas City; Prof Gray, Atchison . for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the parties who destroyed the ornamental brick posts in front of 915 Buchanan street on Thursday evening November 4th, and in front of 901 Buchanan street on Sunday night, November 7th. JOHN C. HARMON CHARLES W. MERRIAM OR CHIEF OF POLICE Something that never was at St John church before—a children's musicale Friday night. November 19th. No child over 14 will appear on program. The RedRose club will be at home toits friends]November 20th at the home of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter. 1407 Monroe street, from 5 to 11 p.m. 1. 4 Mrs. M. Chiles and daughter were hostesses at a six o'clock dinner Friday evening, complimentary to the following ladies: Misses L. J Anderson, D Lowry and Turner of Leavenworth, Sallie Jordan of Kansas City, Mo. and Maizell Williams of Kansas City, Kansas. Misses Arnicholas Chiles and Corinne Jones will give a social on Monday, the 15th, at the home of Mrs. at Moran, 1181 Kansas avenue. California pubs and spaghetti will be the principal items on the menu. Everyone cordially invited to attend. Don't forget the date Benefit of White Rose club of St. John A. M. E. church. Come out and help the young ladies. One of the swellest affairs of the season in Emporia was the toothpick dinner given by Mrs. Louise Harris in honor of Mrs Samuel Phoenix of Los Angeles, Calif. The house was decorated with smilax and American Beauty roses; place cards and roses being given as souvenirs. After a five course luncheon was served the guests departed declaring Mrs. Harris to be "the" entertainer. The guests were Mesdames O. Brown Phillips Lett D. F. Lipton Walter Phoenix. William H. Lucas, the photographer, has moved his studio across the avenue from his old stand, and is now operating at 122 Kansas avenue. Studio freshly painted, color, green, you can't miss it. Makes cabinet photographs, post cards and numerous other varieties. Miss Jeannette Greene of Kansas City, who attended the State Normal at Emporia, was the guest of honor at a six o'clock dinner at the residence of Eva McAdoo on Grand avenue. HCRTON, KANS. Rev T. B. J. Barolay, our new pastor, has just closed a ten nights meeting with three accessions and the church greatly revived and taking on new life. Saturday eve about 40 friends and members of the A M E church gave the pastor a surprise. The host came singing Showers of Blessing, and indeed it was. When they had left the pastor's table was leaded down with groceries of all kinds, and the pastor is all smiles, saying, Come again. The Willing Worknurs met with Sister Flemng Friday and was royally entertained. They meet next Friday with Mrs Clay at Pohattan. The Willing Workers are doing a great and good work toward build ing up the cause of the Master. W. H. LUCAS are cheaper in price and the best in quality and workmanship. 123 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA. In the Matter of the Estate of George White, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, A. D. 1909, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of George White, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. M. WRIGHT, Administrator. First published October 29th, 1909. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Page Hawkins, Plaintiff. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York, a corporation, and Eugene Woolridge. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the defendant, Eugene Woolridge: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court to divest you of any interest you may have or claim in an insurance policy issued by your co defendant, on the life of Amanda Woolridge, policy number 28816090, and unless you appear and plead or answer the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before the 15th day of November, A D. 2009, the statements made in plaintiff's bill of particulars will be taken as true and judgment rendered, excluding and obeying you from any money sued for in this action and any interest therein, and for an order that the money be paid to the plaintiff, and for costs against you in this action. J. R. McNARY, Attorney for plaintiff. E. R. SIMON. Judge City Court of Topeka. First published October 1st, 1909. Notice is hereby given that at a congregational meeting of the members of The First Cumberland Presbyterian church of Topeka, Kansas, held in said city on the 26th day of August, 1909, the charter of said church was amended by changing the name of said church to The Calvary Presbyterian church of Topeka, Kansas U.S. A; that a certified copy of such amendment and change was submitted to the state charter board and by said board approved; that said amendment was filed in the office of the secretary of state of the state of Kansas, and took effect on the 25th day of October, 1909. Chairman of the board of trustees. JOSEPH GAINES First published October 29th.1909. The State of Kansas SS Shawnee County In the Probate Court in and for said County In the matter of the estate of H. J Beatty deceased Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said county sitting at the County Court House in the city of Topeka Shawnee county Kansas on the 3rd day of Jan'y A D 1910 for a full and final settlement of said estate W I JAMISON Administrator Of the estate of H J BEATTY Choice Cabbage any amount up to 20 ton 25c and 50c per dozen. any amount, 30c to 40c per bushel. Sweet Potatoes Best in the market, 75c per bushel. I will deliver orders to any place in the city limits. DAVID CHILES Bell Phones: 3751-2 or 3751-1 --- ARISTOS Going to Kansas City? Don't Stop Until You Get to the Afro-American Employment & Realty Co.'s. Office and Hotel. They will give you a room, get you a job, tell you a business or home, tell your friends or relatives. We cater to over 40,000 New Yorkers. Main Office and Hotel. 1005 M'Gee St TURKEY WHEAT FLOUR Southwestern Commerce Building, Going to Kau Don't Stop Un Afro-American E Co's. Office They will give you a room, g or home, for your friends 40,000 Nights Main Office and Hotel The Stonestreet Undertakers a ```markdown ``` A Splendid Record Rev M. S. Jones graduated from the theological and academic departments of Western college, Macon. Mo, in 1900 and has been preaching about twelve years He was pastor of the church at Garden City one and a half years when he was called to Archison to take charge of the Nathan Bunts church. After five years he accepted the pastorate THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN REV. M B JONES of Shiloh Baptist church of Fort Scott. During the three years of his labor there he has baptized 91, the membership of the church has increased 129 Rev Jones has filled the office of corresponding secretary of the state Baptist convention and resigned to accept the presidency of the BYPU state convention Rev James secretary of the Sun flower Home at Lawrence and vice moderator of the Neosho Valley association. There are now fifty B. Y unious and about 500 y up Christian workers. He has recently taken a new charge in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Flour of Quality GOOD FOR Bread, Cakes, Pastry or for Any Purpose That You Use Flour. Every Sack Guaranteed Milling Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City? Until You Get to the Employment & Realty ce and Hotel. get you a job, sell you a business or relatvda. We cater to over el, 1005 M'Gee St 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. NCV Sts. TOPEKA, KAN. To the President and Members of the Literacy society This comes to remind you that the Inter State Literary association of Kansas and the West will hold its nineteenth annual session in Kansas City, Kansas, in the A, M, E church, Eighth and Nebraska avenue. The opening session will be held Tuesday evening, December 28th, at 7:30 o'clock. The closing session will be held December 30th. The committee will meet November 20th, to arrange program. All societies are asked to send the representation feel by said date. All names for the program must be in the hands of the corresponding secretary by said date. Each society is entitled to one representative on program provided there are not more than three societies from the same city. In cities where there are more than three societies represented, the delegates from each society will hold a delegates meeting and select from their number three persons to represent the city on program with literary numbers. No restrictions are placed on Musical numbers This arrangement makes it necessary for each society to act at once. Each society is entitled to three delegates with a corresponding number of alterates. The basis of representation is as follows: Old societies, $100; New societies, $1.50. CONTESTS Contests in oratory, original music and original poetry have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Oratory, first prize, $10.00; second prize, $5.00 Music, first prize, $3.00; second prize, $2.00 Poetry, first prize, $3.00; second prize $2.00 Orations must be handed to the president by noon of the first day of the meeting. In a city or school where more than one person wishes to enter the oratorical contest, the orators are asked to have a preliminary contest and the winner be given the place in the Inter State contest An admission fee of fifteen cents will be charged on the night of the contest. Ten minutes will be allowed for paper. Keep this in mind while writing your paper. Done by order of the committee. MRS. W. L. Grant, Cor. Sec'y. Kansas City, Kansas J. G. PEGG, Pres., Omaha Neb. J. P. KING, Chairm'n Ex Cm. FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the parties who destroyed the ornamental brick posts, in front of the Buchanan street on Thursday evening, November 17th, and in front of the Buchanan street on Sunday night, November 17th. JOHN C. HARMON, CHAS. W. MERRIAM, OR CHIEF OF POLICE AGENTS WANTED. LIVE COLORED AGENTS: either sex; a gold mine in Bate's Coffee Settler and handling, our general merchandise. Others make $10 per day. Pleasant work Don't delay. Send 25 cents for sample and particulars. Address: J. M. Bairman & Co., Dept. B, 305 Elm St., Danville, Ill. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Lena Webster, Plaintiff. James Webster, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE The State of Kansas. to James Webster, Gree ing: You are hereby notified that Lena Webster, Plaintiff above named, has this 20th day of November. A D 190g, commenced her action in the above named court, asking for divorce from you, a return of her maiden name of Lena Winchester, for her costs and all other proper equitable relief You are further notified that unl as you appear or answer said petition on or before the 29th day of D cem ber, A D 1909, that the allegations of her petition will be taken as true, and judgment rend red accordingly, against you and for her, divorcing her from, returning her said maiden name, for her costs and relief as prayed for. Take due notice hereof and govern yourself accordingly ARTHUR J BOLINGER (SEAL) Attorney for Plaintiff Attes : R. L. THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court First published November 12.h, '09 LADY AGENTS WANTED YOU can make from Three to Five dollars per day introducing DANLETT FACE CREAM and DANLETT SOAP for the Complexion, and DANLETT HAIR POMADE for the Hair and Scalp. The Dandlett preparations LEAD, all others FOLLOW. Price 250 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 agency of our preparations you will do the right thing by us. When you send us the 60 cts. for trial supply, state just what amount you will need to begin with. You had better write us now, while you think of it. Address, H. W. BOLDEN, State Agent, 139 Johnson Street, Sealia, Mo. PARSONS. KANSAS. Mrs. C. H. Knaves, of Joplin, Mo., who has been visiting in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Adelialdo Dursey and family, returned to her home Monday evening. The People's Literary Society held its first meeting of the season at Brown's Chapel-A. M. E. church-last Tuesday evening. An excellent program is prepared for the next meeting and from now on the embryo Breathwaits, Vernons and Dunbars will be in magnificent evidence. George Crump, who was seriously injured in a railroad accident last spring, has returned to Sedalia after a brief visit with his wife in this city. Rev. P. P. Greenlee, pastor of the A. M. E. church gives evidence of ministerial ability and worth. The Reverend and family are making many friends. Mrs. Hester Broadus entertained at tea last Sunday evening. It was one of the most agreeable and highly appreciated social affairs of the season. Mrs. M. A. Bradley and Miss Aritha Dorsey, fashionable hair dressers, mad a business trip to Cherryvale Thursday. Miss Dorsey is propietress of a modern up to date beauty parlor that is a credit to the city. Miss Carrie Barnes has returned home from Kansas City, Mo., having finished her studies in chiropody. Miss Mattie Shephard has been called to nurse Prof. Herrman Petch, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks. Miss Shephard is one of the most efficient trained nurses in the state. Our genial friends, P. R. Hogan and sons, have opened a first class restaurant, which furnishes a much needed accommodation to the colored people of Parsons. Mrs. Mrs. Harwell of Parsons and Mr. Joseph Welch of Baxter Springs were named at Patsburg last week. Mrs. John Christian of St. Louis, Mo. is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. French. George Crump, who has been in the hospital for some time is home again. His many friends were certainly glad to see him. Rev. Glake, pastor of A M H. preached to a large and appreciative congregation Sunday night. Mrs. Pete Hogan is having much success with her cafe. Roy, Grake's family arrived in the city hursday night. The Literary Society of the A. M. I. church will meet Tuesday night. Every one who is interested in literary work please come out. If you can't lift; don't loan. Edgar Trout of Kansas City, Mo. was in the city Saturday on business. Mrs. Walter Williams is on the sick list. Don't knock; don't lean; but lift as you climb. People who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us are the first to throw a stone of malice. Where you find one person that will lift; you find twenty that will lean. Mrs. Gettie Fisher and Mrs. Jack Payne visited the colored school Tuesday. They have an enrollment of 175 pupils and are progressing nicely. There are five teachers: Profs. Clark, Miller, Whittier, Misses Mason and Nestfield. They are much interested in their work and doing all in their power for educational advancement. Mrs. W. L. Tyson is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Zack Dumas is able to be in her place of business again. Got your money ready The agent will be in the city soon to collect for the PLAINDEMER. ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The death angel has again invaded our ranke, and called Sister Ella Harper, the beloved wife of Frank Harper from labor to reward. Sister Harper died last Saturday morning at 3:30 P. M. in Winfield, Kansas, at her sister's home on East Sixth street. The body was shipped to Arkansas City. Rev. C. A. Woody conducted the funeral services. Sister Harper had been a Christian 22 years and was perfectly willing and ready to go. She was buried Sunday, October 31, from the St. James A. M. B. church of which she was a member. Interment in Mercy cemetery. Miss Addie Jones, one of Arkansas City's accomplish young ladies, has gone to Lincoln, Neb. to take unto herself a burial. Rev C. A. Woods, pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, has begun a protracted meeting, and is starting off on good shape. Saturday night between 9 and 10 o'clock a party of young men and women met at the home of Mrs. Charles Brown on Fifth and Chestnut avenue and after dressing up in Hallowe'en costumes they marched to the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. A Woods, at 507 West Chestnut street. The surprise upon Rev. Woods and family was a complete one and the evening was spent very plausantly by all parties concerned. The visitors presented Rev. Woods and family with some nice presents and carried a well filled basket. Rev. Woods expressed his gratitude of thanks to the people for the many good things he had received. After a jolly good time trying to identify the masked ones, the crowd bid Rev. Woods and family good night. Rev. Woods said, "Good night; comes again soon." Mr. Henry Young, an old resident of Arkansas City, is on the sick list. Mr. Paul Alston is home from Eaid, Okla., making some improvements on his property on North A Street. Revs. W. B. Nicholas and Warder of Winfield, Kan., were down to Arkansas City Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Harper. There was quite a number of other visitors down also to attend the funeral Sunday. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence 1132 Central Ave. BELL PHONE 901 3. 832 KANSAS AVENUE. Both 'Phones 774 Res. Bell 640 Res. Ind. 774. O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Office 334 Kansas Ave., Over Gilders Drug Store Actions from Throop Hotel. Calla Answered Day and Night. Residence 1926 Van Buren Street Bell 'Phone 1001 Ind. Phone 888 DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Assuming Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 477 Madison St. NW POPEKA, KA Office Hours 10 to 12 a.m. 12 to 5.30 p.m. DR. W. E. JACKSON, / Physician & Surgeon 400 Karman Ave. Ind. Phone 918 TOPEKA. Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Both Phones Free Dr. W. Roger Russell. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction STOP AT THE Cliff House When in Atchison and you feel like eating a good wholesome meal. Room and board by the day or week Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pillable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application, according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is constant pleasure. A most satisfactory let preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. el Ol The Largest Steam Bakery in [the Southwest. J B kj C | Wholesale Bakersw | Always Fresh. Quality the Best. Always Unitorm fin Quahity. Factory and Offices: 1801-11 Joplin Street. . - JOPLIN, MISSOURI ET w. J. J. Letton, President F, T. Snapp, Cashicr G. 3. Poolo, Vice-President J.B. Mogg, Ane't. Cashier Citizens State Bank Joplin, - Missouri. ESTABLISHED FOR BUSINESS FEB. 4,1901 We invite new accounts, promising every accommodation consistent with prudent banking. Cunningham National Bank Jonlin, Missouri Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 OFFICERS:—T. W. Cunningham, Pres.; Joel T. Living- ston, V-Pres.; Mrs. V. F. Church, Cashier; Tillie Muller, Assistant Cashier; Blanche Jenkins, Assistact Cashier. DIRECTORS:—T. W. Cunningham, Mrs. V. F. Church, Joel T. Livingston, Tillie Muller, A. H. Waite, Blanche Jenkins, Robert A. Wilson. Southern Kansas and Southwest Missouri! oe ene L. E. LINES’ fi <e ° of Music 551-223 Boonville St., Springfield, Missouri, Phone 225 peas a ee Se A | ee ; [ f } r TaHLER 8 EAMPBENL, mS High Grade > Pier PIANOS eae § a EEN nn nae John F. Meyer @ Sons MILLING COMPANY, Daily Capieity 2000 Barrels. Klevator Storage 500,000 Bushele Mills at Springfield, Mo. General Offices, St. Louis, Misnouri. “Queen Bee’ ithe ledine i Mand Pasty is the Leading Hard Wh Fi Meyers’ Model” which snaeomeend for Light Bread Continued from Page 1. WEIR. This is a mining town with a con- siaerable nutaber of colored people A. W. Papkman is the largest wholesale and retail meat market in southern Kansas. D, W. Matks conducts a firet claes market and handles the choicest meats of all kinds. The colored people own thelr horees, conduct a millinery store, a grocery. | George Jackson, who came from Alabama in 1893, earta 8100 a month asa miner, and owns one oF the finact little stores we havo ever seen, (lia wite manages it and eelle for cash, Our correspondent, J, A. Moore, owns a shoe shop and does well. He collects fur the paper and takcs sub scriptions, He hes just complered an luvention, a rattle for children, which will bring him considerabl. money. i Government Number 5209. Union National Bank SPRINGFIELD, MO. United States Depository. — ' —OFEICERS— H. B. McDaniel,..........++Pres:dent W. J. McDaniel,....++.+- . V-President Geo. D. McDaniel,............Cashier We have Safe Deposit Vaults Boxes for Rent $2.50a Year a T. B. Holland, Pres. G. S. Mitvhell, Aest. Cashier Chas. Holland, V.Pres. K. G. Rathbone, Asat CasLier Wm B. Sanford, Cashier. 1875-1900 land Banki Holland Banking Co., SPRINGFIELD, !MISSOURL Capital $100 000 - - Sarplus $50,000 . CORRESPONDENTS: National {Park Bank, New York; Corn Exchange National Bank, Coieago; ‘Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mu.; Merchants Laclede National Bank, St. Lowa; Southwest National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.; National Bank of Commerce, Karras City; Bank Com. merce and Tiuet Co., Memphis, Tent. LS L, S. Meyer, President M. CG. Baker, Cashier J, H. Keot, Vioe-Prosident, J. i. Hine, Agat. Cachier The Merchants National Bank Capital’ $200,000.00 SPRINGFIELD, : : MISSOURI i A. B. McGARVEY, Handles Nothing But the Best > WHISKEY A Strictly First-class Bar, 41t-413 BOONVILTE SUREET, _ SPRINGFIELD, MO. eT ——— JH CROWD, Pres BAL GIS, Gah Supt. WD. BE CHANAN, Swep- Treas, The J. R. Crowe Coal & Mining Co., tase ie ep Miners and Shippers ‘ xe ea | uy Cherokee and Weir City q So . c , rae OP nn mn) o COALS ; A Nite Mino Otlicey; Weir City, Kaa,, : a wt em Summon, Kas, Mulbery, Kas. oor al PHONE MAIN 782. Capacity 100 Cura Wally . EL Compatry Wholesale Dealers in Paints, Oils and Window Glas: gio Main St., : JOPLIN, MO. Business Concerns. JUNGE BAKING CO. | Runs ten wagons and has twenty | four horses They are manufactur-| ers of the famous Quaker bread and Puok a-dot biscuits Started bread busioess in September 19U0 and the cra.ker business ¢our years later An average of 75900 loaves of bread per week is baked and % million crackersa day About 350 or 4co barrels of flour are used each week From 70 to 85 people are employed and the pay roll is over $3000 per month. THE CROW COAL MINING CO Employs about 500 miners and pays out about $425000 per year Stores located at Weir Scammon sod Mul berry One of the best companies in the southwest Reasonable iu the charges of merchandise to employes. THE CENTRAL COAL AND COKE CO. One of the largest companies in the West employes 1200 men and pays out over $831,000 annually for labor. Skip coal tu all parts of the country being of the best grade The company has done much to build,up Southern Kenese It ia the duty of the miners to get down to businese and work for each others’ interest. Strikes should cease Intell'zc re honesty and truth should ;~ + | among those who want to lo the tight thing Too much time ba been lost by agitation ‘Ihe cumpa- uies want the men to make money and enjoy life They have stores at Weir scammon Pittsburg Litchfield Proutenac Cherokee Nelson Dun kirk The general offices are locate: in the Keith-Berry building Karaas City Mo They have adatly capa city of twenty tons The furnish the dealers and manufacturers PLIITSBURG While in Pittsburg we called ox Dr, J. D. Burnett, physician anc surgeon, and Dr, W. S. Stevens, z dentist, who have lovely combiaa- tion office rooms, ard both are do- ing nicely. THE MORIN POWLRS Are the largest wholesale fiquoi dealersin the West. They handl: pone but the best brand of whiskey They own several distileries beside they handle the output of severa Jothers, John 8. Morin te the pres: dent and H. B, Moody secretary They are steict business men fire clasein cvery partciuiar cater & ,J nothing but good trade would no allow a drop of adulterated whisk ‘linthe house They occupy ome 0 the largest buildings in the city lo )i cated at 600-610 Wyandotte siree Kaneae City Mo, They are men © sterling quality and of no mnall adil ity Are agents for Shawham Neo s] thing but fine grade whiskies up t twenty years of age THRE SPRINGFIELD BREWING CO, is one of the largest concerns in the great Southwest. Ite product stande second to none in the market. The success of this inetitution can ‘easily be traced to the door of Mr. K. R, Katon, manager of the con- cern, He iss shrewd bueiness min aud once you meet him you are 3 friend and customer thereafter. OMAHA. NEBR. Mra E W Pryor end daughter Algeraon sre expeoted to Icsve the city shortly for Washington where they will remain indefinitely. Sol Goodchilds entertained a few friends on Thursday cvening, at Petorson’s hall, theevening being epent in dircing. The citizens of Omaha were hov. ored Saturday Iset with a visit from one of the greatest Negroes in Americ. in the pereon of Dr Book. er ‘F Washington “Omaha,” waa tue soso FP oNA. ed to by Bookor T Waehington ata banquet tendered hr and Bishop Grant in the parlors of St Jubu’s A M E oburch by the Negty Bas new League of O:naba, Dr Hutton acud aa toast-master; Key WS Dyeur, pastor of thechurh, prouounord tke inveoation; J G Pegg made the address of welvome, to whiu h the reupouse waa made in an eloquent iaanner by Bishop Grant, ‘Poants were also given by G Wade Obee, Rev John A Williams, ir August Edwards, Dr WM Gordon, Dr L E Britt and Uenry V Plummer. Inthe evening throngs of both races gathered in the Auditorium to heara mort ijostructive lecture Mr Waehington, in which he said tkat the colored man of the North should help his brother of the South, ‘And you van do eo,” anid he, “by helping yourrelves.” He urged hie race to get olore to earth, work, aavo their earnings, to liv olesn and moral Ilves, emphasn their opportunities rather than th disadvantsges fand advertise ov frienda more and our enemies less. Kvery individual of the race feel helped by having beard sush 8 loot ureand expressed a desire to hes: ono of tt nature more often. Each literary society of the cit will send three delegates to a meet Jing to be held at the Zion Baptis oburch on Monday evening, Nov, 15, for the purpuse of seleotiag the Literary numbers for the Inter- State program. The Ladies’ Coterte met at the home of Mra J G Pegg this wek, aad will meet next week with Mra Ceoilia Wilson Jowell. Miss Willa Smith, tho traveling agent of the Plaindealer. is expect. ed in Omaha soon, Mee Goff left Saturday for Sioux City, Ia, where she vae cammoned on account of the illnes of dittle Constance Singleton, her grand daughter. Tbs funeral of Mre Ilattio Wash. ington'waa held froma Obee’a under. taking eatabliehment last Wedner. day afternoon, Rev. W. S. Dyett officiating, | Bishop A. Grant preached at St. Jobn’s a M E church Sunday am. Quarterly meeting was beld in the afternoon. | Rev Botta of Carroltoo, Mo., has accepted the pastorate of the |Zion Bipti+t church and witl bein wnecity permanently after Maroh | ube firet. OSSAWATOMIE. ‘he M M Indies will meet with Mra W B Majore on ‘Tucaday. Mrs M Stanley is on tho sick liet, The !adies of the AM E church will give # Thanksgiving dinver and supper Nov. 25, to which all are snyited, The 8. S. are preparing sn excel. tent program for Thankegiving, Wloyd and Bayle Davia wero in from the country Sunday, Rev J J Pleasanvspent hia third trip bore Sunday, having a nioe day and preaching an able sermon, Rolkind H. Waldor. Spiritualist. Business and Religious Psychology. If mentally perplexed oa any subject, by following a scientific and religious advice, may prove a stepping stone to your beaven onearth. Mat. vi chapter holds a key to success, which is Wal- dor's only suceess Points on how to develop talent, bad habits cor- rected in children cepecially which may save them from sn early grave. Hours 9 a. m. to 7 pgm 22% Kanms Avenuc Bell 'Phene 2449,