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PEKA PLAINDEALER Kansas City Should Vote Unanimously for the Extension of the Metropolitan Franchise Kansas City Should Sustain the Metropolitan The People Whose Interests Are at Stake Are Those Who Derive a Benefit and They Are Legion. The great struggle for the uplift of the patrons of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and the saving of money in the poor peoples' pocket is now on in Kansas City This great company has reduced the fare to four cents and will assist in building several viaducts for the benefit of the city. It is the unbounded duty of those who have Kansas City's best interest at heart to vote for the franchise. --- VOLUME XI. Kansas City Sustain the The People Whose Interest Who Derive a Benefit The great struggle for the u politan Street Railway Company poor peoples' pocket is now o company has reduced the fare to building several viaducts for the unbounded duty of those who ha at heart to vote for the franchise A Self-Made Man. Lewis Edmondson, of whom we shall give a very small biography, was born in Springfield, Mo., in 1858, June 2nd. His early life was one of hardships and difficulties, which attended most all of the people of his race about this period of his life and the early sixties. His early life was carefully watched by Christian parents and surrounded by good moral influence. He received a very common school education, the beginning of it being in Privet school and among Quakers. Being compelled to leave school early in life he still retained the ambition to learn and to have an education, and today stands among and with the best informed men of his race in our city. This, and his endeavor to keep abreast of the times, was achieved by burning his midnight oil. He said: "My days I spend with toil and difficulties, to keep the wolf from my door; my nights among my books, talking to men of other days." With a most splendid library of his own at hand, you will find in him a well conversant man, a man of strong characteristics and of sound reputation, kind hearted, honest, generous. frank, a man who has won many friends throughout the country, a citizen of good report, unquestionably very prompt to engagements, this attribute being the result of early training under the influence and moral atmosphere of business men and the teaching of a Christian mother. His residence at 024 Cherry St., is a home, quiet, peaceful and happy, where his friends are always welcomed by his amiable wife and royally entertained. Mr. Edmondson is of the Oumberland Presbyterian faith and is also one of the ruling elders of Gibson Chapel, active in all the departments of his church, teacher in the Sunday School and assistant superintendent, vice-president of the Christian Endeavor and basso of the choir, attending regularly. Mr. Edmondson is one of the prominent members in the state of the Grand United Order of Odd Follows, and special Deputy Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No.8, Division No.16 of Missouri, having attended most all of the general meetings of the state for more than twenty years. He is P. S. of his own home lodge We could not say much of the other orders he has been connected with, nor how many, but we know the K. of P. and the Masons for sure. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 26, 1980. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a white shirt, facing slightly to the right.] Mr. Edmondson has a very good situation and is highly respected by the members of the firm with which he is connected. A Move Upward. The world moves upward and onward. The modern governments and people of the western hemisphere are sleepless and tireless in their efforts for advantageous positions that will bring power and influence commercially, religiously and socially. Great armies and navies at fabulous expense are maintained for these purposes by all of the advanced civilized nations of the earth. The oriental peoples who have been asleep for centuries are beginning to awake with their eight hundred or more millions of peoples to a realization of this new civilization which steam and electricity has opened their eyes to and brought them in direct touch with. The two English speaking Christian nations. America and England, heads the column in this great march. It seems providential that these two great and powerful nations are to exercise the greatest moral, religious and commercial influence over the world and especially is this true with regard to the orient. America's geographical and almost inexhaustible natural resources gives her an international advantage that carries with it a duty and responsibility that should make every one of America's 90,00,000 people feel the weight of that duty and responsibility. But before America begins in earnest to teach other nations the ethics of this higher civilization which is claimed to be based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, it should learn to treat all of the races that makes up this cosmopolitan nation as the federal constitution and laws provides. God in his own wisdom saw proper to establish a government as he did ours—where men of all nations shall dwell—but no race that goes to make up this cosmopolitan nation is placed at such odds and disadvantages morally, industrially and educationally as is the colored race. It seems that the hand of every other race in this great mixture is raised against the American negro. Our very few years of struggle, after two hundred and forty three years of the most horrible brutal slavery finds us owning quite a billion dollars worth of property with something like seventy-five millions of dollars worth of church and school properties, with our illiterary reduced from nearly 100 per cent 14 years ago to less than 55 per cent now and yet this unparalleled progress and advancement is no argument in our favor among two thirds 1 L. C. RDMONSON of our white brethren in Christian America. But the American negro thank God, is neither cast down nor out. With God for our leader and Christ as our captain we will continue to struggle for more and better things. The greatest weakness in our religious, industrial, moral and educational fabric has been the lack of true, courageous, Paul-like leadership. We have plenty of "talking leaders" but leaders that organize, direct and achieve, few aside from Bishop Abram Grant, of A. M. E. church, the greatest leader that that great church has given to the world since the days of the courageous, matchless Allen, and Booker T. Washington, who has no living peer, where and who is our real great leaders. There is a crying demand for them. We must have them. The force, bitter prejudicial opposition that confronts us on every hand, in every nook and corner of this Bible land makes it imperative that our best equipped men must be put to the front as leaders. The year 1912 will be the year of political excitement and upheaval—the negro will be in the limelight. The great general conferences of the different Mthodist families will be held that year, among them will be the great A. M. E. church, which everts more influence with the white races than any other organization among the American negroes. At this conference more bishops will have to be elected to manage the business for more than this million church membership, and if there ever was a time when wise, sagacious statesmanship should be added to true piety and a high Christian ministry it is now. We appreciate the fact that this is a very delicate matter to discuss, but every negro as never before, is more than ordinarily concerned as to who our leaders should be religious. --- ly, morally, socially and politically, and who combines these great elements to a higher degree than the Rev. Dr. R. L. Beale of Missouri. He would be a powerful exponent and defender of our rights as citizens. His prophetic sagacity would enable us to avoid the many pitfalls that weak leadership has so often led us into. His beautiful Christian life, his great disdom and general knowledge of men and affairs, his splendid education and executive ability, his loyalty and unselfish service to his church and his love and interest in the young people of the race pre-eminently fits him for and suggest Rev. Dr. Beale as one of the men that should be elected to the Bishopie in 1912. In short he possesses the head and heart for this great life work. C. P. COVINGTOX. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. D. Simpson and little daughter, Dothoela, departed Wednesday for Nicodemus, where she will spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. G. T. Ramey. Mr. H. Wharton went east on a business trip Saturday. Rev. J. H. Vanlue preached four interesting sermons during the four days he spent with us at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The Tabernacle gave a chicken fry last Friday which was well attended. BOXLEY ITEMS. The fair at the M. E. church was a grand success. Miss Everitt of the A. M. E. church won the toilet set. Mrs. H. C. Cavil entertained last Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. M. J. Cox and Mrs. Bertha A. Guy. Many people are coming to Roley and investing in city and farm property. Rev. Peters is back from conference. The stewardesses of the A. M. E. church sent two tall thin spirits robed in white into the parsonage with baskets and bundles ladened with good things for Rev. and Mrs. Brookins. They may haunt the house gain. Mrs. Bertha A. Guy left for Wichita last Wednesday morning where she and her husband will spend the winter. Mrs. M. J. Cox lectured to the Sunday school class at the First Baptist church on last Sunday morning and to the missionary ladies at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. All enjoyed hearing her. Mrs. H. S. Jones is on the sick list this week. Mrs. M. S. Mathonican is indiposed this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Cavil visited in Castle City Sunday. --- NUMBER 48 Henry Dillard Killed. As we go to press, the sad news comes to this office that Mr. Henry Dillord, baliff of the United States court and one of the best known colored men in the West accidently shot and instantly killed himself while on a hunt with his 18-year-old son, Harry. Particulars later. TWENTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE COLORED METHODOST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT MUSKOGEE. Special to the Topeka Plaindealer: The Twenty-eighth session of the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the C. M. E. church convened Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 10 A. M. in Beebe chapel C. M. E. church of which Rev. J. E. Bradford is pastor. The conference was presided over by Bishop Isaac Lane. At the opening of this session, seventy-five delegates were on hand, and at the close, the roll of delegation had increased to more than three hundred. The conference from start to finish was a combination of religious festivities, Christian joy and financial success. A large number of souls were added to the church. Missionary and educational rallies were marked with famous results. The total amount of collections during conference was as follows: For Conference $1,072.07; Presiding Elders. $258.10; Pastors. $1820.10; Grand Total. $9350.25. The Conference was favored with the presence of the following distinguished visitors: Bishop E. E.oss of the Southern Methodist Conference, Rev. R. T. Brown, Editor of the "Christian Index," Elder J. W. McKinney of East Texas Conference, Rev. M. E. Smith of Tt. Worth; Rev. A. M. Vielay of the Eric Conference of New York; Rev. F. L. Scott of St. Joseph, Me., and others. Bishop E. E. Hoss distinguished his power of Christianity and love for Christian education in the philosophical genius of his most eloquent address. Rev. T. L. Scott of St. Joseph, Mo. was a "morning star" of the conference, merited by the brilliancy of his eloquent talks and spiritual songs. Rev. Scott is quite a young minister, but possesses no little degree of Christian courage and is a hot fireman at the Christian engine of the gospel train. The most characteristic feature of the Christian worship and righteous power of financial genius congratulated by all the speakers of the conference, was the beautiful edifice of Beebe Chapel, C. M. E. Church, that has been erected during the present year by Rev. J. E. Bradford and his members. Rev. Bradford may well be called the little wonder worker, and has a high rank in the Christian and educational work. Bishop Isaac Lane, better known as "Father Lane" by the C. M. E. ministers of the conference, is possessed with excellence in reason, intellectual and spiritual power. He is obeyed and esteemed by all the ministers of his conference, and loved by all who know him. His methods of presiding and procedure to business met the approval of the entire conference; for well was the end of all his plans and appointments. Never in history of Muskogee were there more interest shown in church affairs as were shown at this conference. The house was crowded day and night almost beyond comfort; and the convenience for seats and comforts were allowed the visitors and delegates first. Words are inadequate to express the Christian harvest had. As to further information of affairs of conference, reference can be had by writing some one of the following officers, elected by the conference: Rev. J. E. Bradford, Sec'y; Rev. G. G. Gratton, Aust. Sec'y; Rev. R. W. Spearman, Statistical Sec'y; Prof. C. A. Biggers, Newspaper Reporter. While in Kansas City Call and See... J. C. O'KEEFE. Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Liquors and Cigar Kentucky and Tennessee Whiskies a Specialty 1060 Union Ave. : Kansas City, Opposite Union Depot. Telephone 6611 Mal All Mail Orders Promptly Attended to. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager Geo. Eyssell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store Mail Orders Promptly Attended. 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We handle every well known brand of fine medicinal whiskies such as Gucdenheimer, Clarks, Hermitage, Old Crow, Oscar Pepper, Allendale, Anderson, Canadian Club, Wilson, Hunter, etc., and the Kye that appeals to every Kansan's heart, cur justly famous Topeka Club Pure Rye, 100 Proof This great whiskey has that rich, mellow, smooth "agey" taste which is characteristic of the best whiskies made. We sell this famous whiskey at a uniform price of We are agents for Goetz, Pabst, Anheuser-Busch, Heims, Green tree, Schlitz, Blatz and Rochester Beers and sell them at wholesale to the retail trade. Write us at once for our circulars, price lists, etc. We are giving as a special holiday inducement, two full quarts of fine wines or a beautiful rustic flask filled with our great Topeka Club, free with every purchase of liquors of $3 or over. When you are in Kansas City, be sure and call on us. Our prices are the lowest in Kannan City. The Druggists Co-Operative Mercantile Co., 409 DEMEWARK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. Take Fifth Street car at Union Depot and get off at Fifth and Delaware, and you are nearly at our door. Please send this ad, with your request for price lists or write your order. DISTRIBUTORS "Optimo," 30 Sizes Clear Havana Cigars Flora Do Mendel," 4 Sizes Mild Havana 10 and 15e Cigars Wholesalers & Importers of CIGARS "Pathinder" "Sight Draft" "Liquity" Nicaragua Clubs Big Value Richard Wagner Suntelas 15e Cigars. 210 EAST EIGHTH STREET : KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI To the President and Members of the Literary 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 Novem ber 20th, to arrange program. All societies are asked to send the represen tation 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 alteruates. The basis of representation is as follows: Old societies, $1.00; new societies, $1.50. Contests in oratory, originalmnt sic 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 papers. 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. PLOG, Pres., Omaha. Nab J. P. KING, Chairm'n Ex. Com- 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 Danlett preparations LEAD, all others FOLLOW. Price 250 each. 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FRANK M. ROBB DRUGGIST Store First-class in all of its Departments. 534 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Wyatt, Randolph & Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Courtcous Attention Best of Service Elegant Carriages Flowers Furnished if Requests 920 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kas. WYATT, formerly with the Kansas City Embalming and Casket ph & CO. Embalmers Best of Service s Furnished if Requested s City, Kas. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Courtcous Attention Best of Service Elegant Carriages Flowers Furnished if Requested 920 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kas. WYATT, formerly with the Kansas City Embalming and Casket Co. Home Phone West 503 KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT Cheney's Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. venue FORT SCOT Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P.M'Do Alex M'Donald, Sec.Treas. Allander Milk Company Wheat Flour Blue Front P.DalR ymple, Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Alex M'Donald, Sec.Treas. Goodlander Milling Company Winter Wheat Flour Fort Scott, Kansas L. L. ARBUCLE, Proprietor,ds, Groceries, Bakery Patronage Solocited. Dry Goods, Groceries, Bakery Products Patronage Solocited. A. W. Panknin, 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. Cor. Main and Washington Ave., WEIR CITY, KANSAS T. L. BENNETT Prescription Druggist The Nyal Store. Bennett says so. When its Nyal's its Right WEIR CITY, . KANSAS. Stores Weir City Pittsburg Fontenna Nelson Seammon Luchfield Cherokee Dunkirk The Central Coal & Coke Successor to Keith & Perry Coal Co., and Kansas & Texas Coal Co Miners COAL Shippers IDEAL THEATRE. 12th and Vine K C. Mo Moving Pictures First-class Entertainment. Matinee Saturday and Sunday. A change of prgram every evening. COME, bring your friends and spend a pleasant evening. Open at 7 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m. VALUABLE PRIZES: Beginning Monday, Nov. 29 and good until Dec. 24, each purchaser of a ticket will be entitled to a chance in the guessing contest. Prizes will be on exhibition at Cooper and Crosby's drug store, Twelfth and Highland and will be owarded successful contestants on Xmas eve. No 14 Scott Avenue Phone 86 FORT SCOTT, KANSAS B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Treas. Milling any Fort Scott, Kansas ont Store, Bakery Products Dated November 26th, 1909. x Mrs. CORNELIA HARPER. Administrator of the estate of IN BOND 0 Proof IT WHISKIES 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 don't buy cheap blends when you can PURE QUILL" KIND for the same in us when in Kansas City. BROS., Kansas City, Mo. Write us our 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. CHEROKEE, KANS. The A. M. E. literary society visited and debated with the literary society of Weir on the subject, "Resolved, That the prejudice existing against the Negro has been a benefit to the Rce." Time would not allow the judges to decide which society wren. W. A. Armstrong and family, for merly of Marion, have removed to Cherokee and will live here awhilo. J. G. Lomax was seriously burned last week. He is getting along nicely and in a few weeks will be able to return to his work. Miss Hattie Myers of Cherokee is teaching at Fleming. Grant G. Fulton of Cherokee returned Tuesday from Mineral, where he has been working. The Woodmen had an entertainment at Norton's hall Thursday night which was well patronized. Miss Nellie Myers is visiting in Fleming. Mrs. Clara Kennedy attended the meeting of her lodge in Columbus Thursday, re.urning home Friday. night. A social was given by the sisters of the O. M. E, church Tuesday night at the home of A. B. Myers. WEIR. KANS. Rev T P Nash, pastor of the A M E church will have a rally on the 28th. T H Simpson of Ottawa, agent for the M F Pack grocery company of Chicago, was in the city on the 15th delivering goods. The debate between Weir and Cherokee on the 15th was a success. Weir taking the honors The subject was "Resolved, That the Progress of the Negro is Due to the Oppression he Gets." Cherokee, the affirmative. Well the negative Rev Eatman of Yale and Miss Mary Williams were united in wedlock on the 20th by Rev Greer, of Yale B F Crowder of Cherokee was a visitor in the city on the 21st Mrs Ella yields seems to keep sick Born, to Mr and Mrs Paul Read on the 21st, a fine boy Mother and baby doing nicely. Mrs Sis Moore was taken ill last week and seems to have no use of her body. LEAVENWORTH. Dr I S. Alexander, dertist, will be at Dr. moates' office every monday and Sunday by appointment. AGED IN 100 Pr STRAIGHT Mellown AGED IN BOND 100 Braight Whisky Daviesgar Brew Write us for prices, don't get the STRAIGHT, "PURE price. Be sure and call on us when DANCIGER BRO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas, } BS Shawnee County, In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph Goodlow. Creditors and others interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said county, sitting at the Court House in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 3rd day of January. A. D 1910, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Joseph Gecklow, deceased First published November 26th, '09 OBITUARY. Mr. Alexander Gregg was born in Kentucky, September 2nd, 1830, and died in Topeka, Kansas, November 21st, at eight o'clock a.m. After a brief service at the home, the remains were taken to Lawrence for interment. His childhood was spent in Missouri and Texas. Returning from Texas after the war, he moved with his parents to Lawrence, where he spent his early manhood. He was married to Miss Eliza F. Allen at Eureka, where reared his family and lived until the whole community learned to honor and respect him. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg's greatest ambition was that their boys shoya should be educated and taught to gain and retain the respect of all with whom they should come in contact. Mr. Gregg became a member of the First Missionary Baptist church of Eureka in 1885, and was a deacon and was also superintendent of the Sunday School. A little over two years ago he was appointed a state janitor by Attorney General Jackson, which position he held until his death. All during his long illness he displayed a remarkable Chris ian fortitude and a cheerfulness that showed his character. He said he was going home to his rest, and we feel that he has entered his reward. He leaves a wife, two sons, a mother, four sisters, one brother, three grandchildren, many nephews and nieces and a host of faithful friends. A few days before dying he sang, "Farther on, still go father, Count them lastones one by one Jesus will thank you never, It is better farther on." 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. Roland H. Waldor. Spiritualist. Business and Religious Psychology. 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. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p. m. 226 Kansas Avenue Ball 'Phonc 2449. Piano Contest! 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 Overstreet. Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green, Kansas City, Kans Minn Bunnie M. Ronson, Kannam City, Kans. Minn Maggie L. Johnson, Lexington, Mo. Mrs. S. F. Furkhouser Mien A. Jouen Arkansas City, Kans. Minn Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kans. Miss Efile Robertson. Bouner Springs, Kans. Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas Orr 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 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. --- TheT. Plaindealer e ee ADVERTISING RATES PEK MONTH 01.68 PER INCH. —_—— WICK OHILES, o 6 + ¢ Balter ini itera SUBSCRIPTION BATES: OD FORE DY MALL seveenersersinsssssnneerevervsrstrares 108 hx MODINE DF WAAL. csreerecesesscsren srvvrenenorcereer 108 TRIO MOORS BY TALL oresersssnancrnesrsenenin OD — Brdered at tee Postofies ai Topers as Sescad class Mall Matter ———_—_—— FRIDAY, NOV, 26, 1909. Weare giad to note the fact that the U, S, Supreme oourt hae ,dem- onatrated tothe public that rene. gades acd ou.lswe cannot v.olate orders of the court. And it iw not a bad proposition, the inoarveratyea of ox-shenff Shipp and athers for havieg 8 man lynched who was in their custody subject to the order of the vourt, The court let thom off with a light sentence; the pen nitentiary would have been beet. NOTES ON RACIAL ChOUGRESS AS REPORTFD BY THE NAILIONAL NE= GRO BUSINES, LEAGUE, Between October zotn and 2714 local league were organized fv Worth Carolina ia the following places: Windsor, Winton, Tarboro, Racks Mount, and a State Negro Bu mers League at Raleigh, the capital Lewis Thomas, a farmer who lives in East Mouroo Township, Monroe, N C, says that he picked this tall 1667 pounds of cotton from ore acre and three rows ot measured Jand- Being a hard worker and doing his part in the worl] of work, he enjoys the reputation of making good crops in hia neighborhood. During the recent colored fair held in Raleigh, N. C, October asth to goth, there Were three farmers who made exhibits that deserve special mention, Ihe first one is Fletcher Lockhart, who is regarded as one of Wake count,’s most prosperous truck growers. He was born a elaye in 1854. When freedom came he was all elane in the world, as both father and mother were dead. He work d on scott u farm uotil 1873 ‘Then with no moacy in hand and with seventy five cente borrowed to buy a wedding shit, etruck out w.th his wife togetahead, For the first year the two worked for wages and cleared $66 The second year Lockhart leased for five years, # plantation ot roo acres east of Raleigh, When his tease expired. he bought the plice at an average price of $22 an acre Bhis put the cost of the farm at $2,200 which he gradually paid off {ecm hiscrop money. The place is now worth nearly $15 000. He haa not only made woney, but he has also well educated his four children, His farm ia a model, for on it are crops of cotton, corn, wheat, oats, aod lung a het of truck products Hus disptay of agricultural products in almoet every Jine, wasa sight worth seeiog. Furthermore, be was justly awarded by the comnntiee one hundred ($100) dollars, the firet prize, given by the Industrial Anssucsa- tion for the best extibi¢ in thes de- partmont, The secoud case 18 that of 8 M R Slade of Work Creek fownship, Wake County, who owns a farm of seventy-five acres, worth about $2500. He was born in Caawell county in 1857. His father together with the other claves were driven uff the sarm a year after the war anid went t Alamance county, with nothing, where the whole tar idy toiled hard, working the soil at tint with hoes, as they owned no horse dood young Slade decided to own some land, so he bought two ard one half acres, for which he paid 856 of the money he had saved. later he bought four acres more, utter making a $256 crop of tubuce) t!e first year on what had beent sed an old field.” He lived in Burling ton ten yearsand sold hie six acres for $6UL. Now he is told what this sanw traok uf laud is worth xt lesat $7,006 In 1896 he went t> Raleigh and paid $265 tor seventy-five acres ofland On th's farm Slade has prospered. The exmibic¢ trom tnis farm, abowing some ure nucdred some one hundred an‘ fifty diferent articles: cotton, cora, tobacco, whest, grains, vegetables, preserves, plexes flour and a lot of uther thiags, ‘fhe second prize of fifty dollars, for the wext best dispiay, wea awarded him The third ¢armer was Levi Minot, who took the first and second eJbbame on cure atthe fair, His iurm isin balms Mary's tuncship, where he ‘owes three hundred acres of land, sotne filty acres being under cuitiva- tion. Having saved some money, acuet five years ago, he boughta fatm for $100 Oa this he paia $000 to three payments of $200 act» Some time agy he suld 81480 worth of timber from siwty acres, this sum paying off his indebteuniss and leaving h’m a comfoct.be ba ance incashon hand Ure yu arn to won on corn shows that he Ruows how to twem and how to term mget Here are four object lessons, cach a auo cessanda land owner. Is theee inything “worth while, in the lives vith. avovementioned characters Ttomas Berry, who was well knosnan Ev portia apd 3 rong City haus, about ten yeaa ago, was kided hy acavein of bi. mina in Ala &e this summer, The admuinietrator oy hig es ate ts treing to lneate hiv ect atives The deceased was from Fleaias, but ne one seems to know wha’ town, Any ivformation will he gladly forwarded to the aforcenis administrator. Yours Frank Levent, Enid, Okla, WANTED—A geod man who understands handling cattle, who can bring a recommendation fim ‘ume stock mya. Weu'd hke « man between twenty-five and thirty: five yearsofege. Good wages guar anteed the year round uud as ave oO the samily. All spplicants andress Rev. 8. M. Lee, R, F. D.. Bogue, Kanras, Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoc Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is tne best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It does double service—a comb and curling jron all in one They are made from the best material, higtty Goiel«d. Ladies oall at the VLarn- DEALER office and examine them. Those out of town deviring combs send10 cents extra tor postage. OREGON, MO. The above named city js the county seat of Holt, one of the richest, mest prodactive, healthiest and best located counties in Northwest Missouri, We ate glad to note that several ot the lead dng farmers are colored men, who own the Lind they ecultis ite, Osegon mountains an excellent: eystem of Public Schools, ‘The emeliment in the school tor cal ered chillren is not Luge but the pupils are duing excelent work, ‘Tho Beard of Ldueation reomed and retained Urof % le Mughes as prmeipal ot the colored echool. Tour pupils will graduate from the ath grade and receive county diplomas at the nl of the term, We visited the Lyceum on Mrilay eve- ping and head an eveellent program, We will have more to say about out Teople here in nest deene, OREGON, MO. Theeh Vankhn a th grate pupil Tent avers inefenetive papa betere the Jyceum, Triday cvcning, Mrs, Dineen rected in gaatcfal ety he an excelent poem, Mata Washington is a geod secretary and on bi Ouegon's leet gith. Sh Wall oticee It Mr Nathanael Pahl wht paseite ras! Tilday evening, Uversone invited. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Ser Oe EE ey Eee oe ae Oc, The bazaar and Mutterfly Conrentlon, conducted by the ladies of Gipson chapel, C. P. church, was a financial and social aueccess, $33 being cleared on the two) evenings of the 18th and 19th inst. The reports of the members of the Mutterfly convention were very interest+ ing, catchy and brought forth peals of laughter from the large audience as- sembled, WA. Mardrich departed Sunday, the With, for St. Houle, Mo, On ‘Tuesday morning Mr. B. A. Hardeich, one of the wealthiest, most prominent and most in- fluential citizen sof Springtleld, led to the altar Mies Juanta Isom, one of St. Lanis' moat fascinating, refined, and intelectual belles, and a neice uf Rev, and ‘Mrs. Alien, present minister of the A, M. EB, chapel of thie city. The beautiful ceremony was performed Ina very sweet and fine |renshe manner hy the Upleopal minis ter, Rev, Mason Ubey departed the same afternoon on the 2230 train We Me sorts. but St. Louis’ lowe de Spring: felts vain, ‘The happy couple are at home to thelr many trends at 242 St. Janis St. Inpationtiy awaiting the com: pletion of their elegant (at, corner af Dollison and Minor streets, (mn Monday. the Sth inst. Vis Mary VA Masiferd, Royal Gand Matron ot The JU. G. Chapter OOS. wae summoned te Poplin, Mo, tu set up anew chapter, but J ttangements on the put af the oud people of doplin not having been com Pildted tor the set dite. it was postpone until Wednesday the t7th, Post Deputy GoM Willian Simith and Gaand) Assad Vfrte Matron Mis. Ditrees Le Boxtey. whe had bern called ta assrst in the work not hnowing ot the postponement anived it plop ling “Pheey were Nancddy cateatatnes while there, On Paes hiy qaght at Preto ottock th Hite ot Mas biteinda sonth anethase 2] Mesdunes Wallan Smith and Casper spas totally destroved: by tite. nothin, but Dible and bebhog beng sued 1 Vary Bartley. MeN Meany Dacian Tenure and wiles Mas. Uhitte saith on STAs. fiat Barns ie mmbared saimeng th Weick. 1] Di. Maands of Sedulie punk te a pleas ant visit amd Sundayed wath his ser Dre CG. A. Hatnis, Whe has recently Tecate, eve Yn. Hansa, See made a very in teresting and leneticil talk Sunda: evening at the MTL church, Res, De Bn Py piston, Te stopped over cw rotte to dog Of lin, Where he was summoned to pertort p fan operation, a POD, G. Master Win. Smith left tas , [Saturday morning for Mt. Chai, Mo Spithere he had deen calhd by Pref. ¢ W. Wood, dr, to asiet him dn setting u fa Masonic Order, which will he compose stot 2h members, Mi. smith was hight yfentertiined while there, and te his re diet Was compelled te retuse man. pressing invitations owim to the brief nes3 of his stay. Prof. Wood hay - "leplendid school and hia good work is fa 6 [throughout the city, as he is treated poy dally by the whites as well as his ow ere, t Mr and Mis. James Tanditoh gave | t delightful six o'clock supper Puesita, evening. the honorees being the bride an i groom, Mr, Th A. Hardrich and wit {Covers were spread for Mi, ated Mie PI A Utarduch, Revs and Vie, Aten ~|_Mro and Mas, Thomas and Me. and Vee das. Jardiich, Ml enjoyed to the ntmes pf this clogant eourse dinner which th amiable hostess had prepared, Tho fist meeting of the month or th Woman's \eoand lute was held ane fenioved miter tle hospitable loot 0! _[ Peete und Mrs. MeAdiing, This was ijvery important meeting and much Inst vfness wae transacted, The anb wa puratttier, fa 14 . Mi ba ot Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fost seutt, Pittsburg, Carth- aye, Webb City and Top lin, cave Topkea at 9 a. m, F. E. NIPPS, ‘TikebAgent, THLPYHONE 37h Painting, Paper Hanging, —_ 7 Piewre Mate Frames Decorating and Glozing, to Orcer Telephaec 155 West 4 Wy Ba Sd ok TR et 7 4 I a ‘ i ‘39 ROM uin- Tibi Mere. Co. Wall Paper, Paints, Glass, Wall Mouldings, | Shades, Books, Stationery, School Supplies, | Grips and Trunks Cog Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Ae Your Grocer fore Sun Glow Bread It is the Best and Most Wholesome. . Manulactured by Ge Standard Bakery, 404 Minnesota Avenue, - KANSAS CITY, KAS DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? ~The Etdehts tat Ceties of tha Grist The Riehl sat Eaties ef the Crit, A Fraternal Beneficiary Sccitly «11 me ue polcies tor youmeif aud clubice paying Parteesote, Siok. Fureretimd Death Deretite in cose of death No howeslovingg man can aflead to be withvut Life Tonuraree, THE KNIGHTS and LAD GES of the ORIENT tp duly authorised Ts tha lewe of the trates Koa sae. ted ae umeer the Suneri:tendent, ofan ane oot Reesde, ite cw ore 8 boeddat oa relabe Suaty Uoimyany. Laberarte pe teas ow orc dntoemaaon oddicen: NATI ink HowoGe.- tTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka Oue Motta: "G'rampt bs ment of Clans, JOUN wo Gad, PEARL M'NEAL, Deadtoad Vrs dh a National Secretary ASICS Two Tesks TAROER MAM NCIVaR-1T 18 Gem Lone, - ° (gaan WE TENA GIG IES Se ae ee Pe? Ano HAIR: STRAIGHTENER» eS ay er | Hy i aa HIRAI: MAILED ae aS Ladies you need this. “2772 smi is elegant toilet Eee ees Dene epene the danctraae ‘and it w "he, feosis Imeem) ta easily detached tan dntraty ee ‘steel bas hen afterthe bar is feby coreeanon iv : ts shown below) the Comb, toeq sored ge aes EE ane iL cmerina Hegete mea fateine Barnet - * @ can be carted Deore SESS na eae INR == e- SSS ee jaatern Agents. New York Hair Co, 7. soaduay, N.Y. ° MAGIC. SHAMPOO, DRIER CO., “Saniseik:« happy in adding to the list of members the name of Mrs. Henry Stemmons’ who has long been a well wisher and helper of the club. .4 selection which furnished much food for thought and self-examin- ation was read by Nre. Mary Jarrett and enjoyed by all. The reports of the crit ics were excellent, all quotations were good and evinced much study on the part of the members, The quotation of Mrs. Joste Enyard being adjudgud the beat, Emerson, the author, was continued, 4 very large amd encouraging number were present, A very bounteous and dainty course menu Was served by one of the most amiable and charming hostess the club can boast of, She was asaited in serving by Mesdames Stephenson and Virmondeon, ‘the nest meeting will be held In the south part of the city with Mra. Chas. Smiley, on Grand Ave and Grand atrect«, ‘The Colonial Bazaar will he conducted hy Mere. Mary 1. Doboe, manager, and Mire. Maggie [. Scales, averetary. Rev, Wh. Dehoe, pastor, Wo are glad that Mrs. Mary Dliett $s reported improving. At the epelling contest at the GP, Gibson chap Friday evening Maa, D tia A. Smith won the prize as being the best epeller. ‘Mr. Achie A, Hall was held up by an unknown man and his moncy was de- manded but Mr. Hall objected to letting | his hard earned money go sv freely and he succceded in ~ounding the would be robber who fled in the darkness, Mrs. Franele L. Boxley, the G. A. Mate ron, and Rey. J. 8, Doracy, Past Master, departed for Joplin Wednewlay morning, November 17, where they joined the R. G, Matron, Mrs. Mary F, Herriford, who Ahad just arrived from Kansas City. All preparations had been completed and ready for their reception, A new chapter O. EB. Star was set up. ‘There were 12 charter members, ant report of many more being made soon. In the actting up of the new chapter the work was dis- played in such a beautiful and intercat- ing way by the R. G. Matron that all were delighted and enthuslastically aroused to the beantics of the work ant the need and guol of such an order in the community. We are sure that this much neded order will continue to grow and we bid it God-speed. After an en: Joyable reception given in their honor, Mrs. Heriford, Mrs. Boxley and Rev, Dore aey departed for home. WANTED—Girl to wait table. Call bell'phone 2751, TOPEKA LOCAL NOTES. WANTED-A home in family of educated, business or professional people for bright, eight year old boy. Childless couple preferred. Address all communications to THE PLAIN DEALER. Mrs. James Brown and son, Maurice, have returned home after a mending five weeks with relatives in Nash vank, Iowa. Mrs. L. B. Johnson or Sapulpa, Okla., and Miss Beatrice Williams were pleasant callers at this office Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson will leave Saturday for Sapulpa, The children's musical given by the Red Rose regiment last Friday night was a success. The doll contest netted a neat sum of money. Little Mildred Brown brought in the largest amount of money and received the Beautiful doll. Master Robert Hamilton, having the largest amount for the boys, received the football. The musicale given by the pupils of Madame Souther of Washburn college under the auspices of the white Rose club for the benefit of St John A, M, E. church building building fund was a rare treat or the music lovers of Topeka Too much praise cannot be given Madam Souther and her pupils for the excellent program rendered. An appreciative audience only hopes for another such occasion in the future. The affair was a decided success. Miss. Fannie Dillard of Lawrence is visiting in the city, the guest of Meadames J. M. Wright and O. A. Taylor. Mesdames J. M. Wright and O A. Taylor attended the seventy-fifth birthday anniversary of Mrs. F. Dillard in Lawrence Saturday evening. Mesdames N. Chiles and Luoile Jordan spent several days visiting in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Ellen Slaughter of 1407 Monroe street left Tuesday for Chicago to spend the winter. Monroe Williams, an old soldier and resident of Topeka for a number of years, died at his home, 418 East First street, early Saturday morning of a complication of diseases. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church, Seventh and Topeka avenue, Rev. Edwards officiating. He was seventy-two years of age and had lived in Topeka since 1866. He was a man of temperate habits, always giving advice to those who sought the wayward path. The simple life led by him is an example which every young celored man should follow: first, honesty, second, self-respect, and third, kindness to his fellow man. He leaves a wife and five children, besides other relatives. Herbers Jamison, Captain of the Topeka Y. M. C. A. football team, fractured his collar bone while engaged in a game against the Lawrence Athletics Friday afternoon. He is now confined to his home on Buchanan street, but is rapidly improving. It is hoped that he will be able to be out soon. Word has been received in Topka of the death of Raymond, son of Mr and Mrs. Ewing Small. He died in Pasadena, California, Nov 7th, aged 13 years. He was a good Christian and a good Sunday school worker. Mr. and Mrs. Small lost their baby girl about two mores ago. Their many friends extend warmest sympathy. Mrs. B. M. Bridges is ill at her home on Washington street. Mrs. Jamison has returned from Waco, Texas, and is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Small. Rev. H. E. Strickler of Kansas City spent a few days in the city. While mere he spoke at Rev. White's church. Mr. Joseph Talbert at Colorado is in the city, the guest of his wife, Mrs Ethel Talbert. Miss Jeannette Henson of Lawrence is the guest of Misses Corinne Jones and Allena Barker. Mrs. Monroe Manning, Messrs Wayman and James Williams of of Chicago were called home to attend the funeral of their father. Make the Porters' and Waiters' club, 406 Kansas avenue, your headquarters. It's Oliver's pool parlors and everything will be made pleasant for you. Mr. David Stafford and sister, Miss Bouzett, are visiting in the city, the guests of Preston Smith, 1161 Lane street. We have sixty acres of farm land with house for rent on shares. This land produces 300 bushels of potatoe to an acre, water melons galore and other produce For particulars write N. Chiles, THE PLAINDEALER, Topeka, Kansas, Do not apply unless you are able to carry on farm in good shape. --- Dr. E. S. Lee, for many yeary a popular druggist of Topeka, is one of the leading stockholders in a hustling Kansas City firm, the Druggists' Co-operative Mercantile Co Mr. Lee is one of the best business men in the West and in going to Kansas City he has a much larger field, which will afford an opportunity to advance with the rapid commercial strides of that great city. The Druggists' Co-operative Mercantile Co have planted a large ad in this week's issue of THE PLAIN DEALER. to which we direct the attention of our readers, and those who do business with them will be treated fairly. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The Willing Workers met Wednesday day evening at the residence of Mrs. Tennie Thompson. A number of members and friends were present and all were enthused over the work of the club. The Golden Leaf club was entertained Tuesday at the home of Boulah and Bertha Lane. The sewing circle served Thanksgiving dinner and will have a musical tonight. HUTCHINSON, KANS. The Imperial Art club met at Mrs. M. P Johnson Thursday. A delightful time was had. The afternoon was spent in doing fancy work, after which a two course lunch was served and they departed for their homes with the understanding that they will meet with Mrs. A. J. Brock the next time. Mrs John Fifer and daughter of Leavenworth are guests of Mrs Gothard. The Imperial Art club gave a postal card shower on Mrs Taylor and daughter of Lyons Saturday evening Marshall Thomas and Jackson Jr say they are going to buy an auto between them There are two nice young men who save what they make and have a right to buy what they want. But if they would buy a farm or city property, that in our opinion, would be betser than an auto. 3. O. Berry has sold his bakery on North Main, but has not yet decided what kind of business he will. engage in. He is now in Oklahoma looking over some offers that have been made him. The Second Baptist church is engaged in a revival. The A. M. E. quarterly meeting Sunday was a success both spiritually and financially. Elder Wooten preached three able sermons. Hon. N. C. Crews December and at G. A. R. hall. Dr. Allison went to Lyons Tuesday on a hunting trip. Mrs John Holvey of Kansas City Kans., was the guest this week of Miss Minnie Paga. Mrs Don Weeks, of Emporia, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs Molile Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. W. O, Brown, of Lawrence, spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guests of Mrs. J. M. Wright, Mr Arthur Charles was in Pittsburgh last Sunday a week visiting We wonder what young lady of this city is attending the Pittsburgh Manual Training School. FOR OUR READERS. DEAR EDITOR: I have just received a copy of your valuable paper and enjoyed it so much. I am a "shut in" girl, from paralysis; and have been since I was four years old. I can do nothing but read and write. Xmas is near and I want a letter party; that is, every reader of this letter to write me a lotter as a Xmas gift. I like to hear from the outside world. I hope the dear editor will print this. My address is, Miss W. J. Sueppard, 1337 S. 3d street Still Water, Minn. 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. BATCHMAN & 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, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Lena Webster, Plaintiff above named, has this roth day of November, A. D. 190g, commenced her action in the above named court, asking for divorce from you, a return of her malden name of Lena Winchester, for her costs and all other proper equitable relief. You are further notified that unless you appear or answer said petition on or before the 29th day of December, A. D 1909, that the allegations of her petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered 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. POLINGER. (SHAI.) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court First published November 12 h. '69. 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 291 Buchanan street on Thursday evening, November 4th, and in front of 291 Buchanan street on Sunday night, November 4th. JOHN C. HARMON, CHAS W. MERRIAM, OR CHIEF OF POLICE ARISTOS RED TURKEY WHEAT FLOUR Southwestern Commerce Building, Going to Kau Don't Stop Until Afro-American En- Co's. Office They will give you a room, go or home, and your friends 40,000 Negroes Main Office and Hotel The Stonestreet Undertakers a Southwestern Milling Co., Commerce Building, Kansas City, Mo. 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, find your friends or relatives. We can to over 40 000 Negroes Main Office and Hotel, 1005 M'Gee St The Stonestreet and Hamilton Undertakers and Embalmers. ```markdown ``` 7TH & QUINCY STN. Both Phones 52 7TH & QU Photographs W. H. LUCAS are cheaper in price and the best in quality and workmanship. 122 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA. Ution Hours) 9 70 to 10 30 Bell 'Phone 901 2 00 to 6 00 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence 1132 Central Ave. RELL PHONE 901 2. 832 KANSAS AVENUE. O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office 304 Kansas Ave., Over Gilberts Drug Store Across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1825 Van Pointe Mile 111 101 KKA KAN DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Examining Physician of the Rights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases P.O. Box 101 37 Maitland Street POPEKA, KY DR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 406 KATMAN AVE. Ind. Phone 918 TOPEKA. 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The use of Ford's hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable 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 require size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomado removes and prevents dandruff, in groom the scalp and keeps it from getting hard and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Use 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. agents wanted. TOPEKA, KAN. All Work Guaranteed to Give Natisfaction STOP AT THE ```markdown ``` . 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. Rev F. I. Hammond, pastor of 3d Baptist church, was marrled to Miss Viola Stewart, of Bonner Springs, Nov. They are now at their new home in his place. The people love them, and all expect them to do well. HUGOTON, K7S In this part of the country there are about forty families that have settled on government land in the last six years. We have one man. John Curry, who has about a section of land, and the rest have one quarter to a half a section of land. For a new country we are progressing very nicely. We have a good, fertile soil and it will be a good country when developed There in room soil ore good people, especially Christian people. There are good opportunities to obtain land at a reasonable figure, land being worth from $10 to $20 per acre, according to location. I have raised six crops, from which I realized from $10 to $40 per acre. This year part of my crop made $45 an acre, and 45 acres made an average of $32 an acre. I farm 90 acres of ground which will make me over $2,000 this year. The following from the Liberal Independent will show that a colored man can do something if he will. "William Rich, a colored man who lives in Stevens county, five miles northeast of Hugoton, delivered 11 1/2 tons of broom corn Wednesday evening to Col. Johnson, the Chicago buyer. This crop was raised on 45 acres of land and is by far the heaviest crop raised in the county this year. In fact, it would be a big crop in the most favorable season. Mr Rich got a nice price for this crop, but as it was contracted before the high price was reached he did not get the top of the season for and it is worthy of Bell 'Phone 30, Arpen, ine. W.F.Sable, .....DEALER IN Groceries, Meats, Flour, Coal and Feed. A Square deal for Every body. A trial order will convince you that our goods are the cheapest and best in the market. 105 West Metropolitan ARGENTINE, KANBAS. Kaufman's Market, Wholesale and Retail GOOD MEATS "Home Mode Land and Sausage a Specialty." Fish and Oysters, Poultry, Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork and All Bi-Products. 523 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KY. Bell Paon Exe 5771 M. Myers, World's Fair Tailor, Suita Made to Order Guaranteed for Fit Ladies & Gents garments]Cleaned, Dyed,Pressed and Repaired. 1521 EAST 12TH STREET, Corner Vine, KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. --- OLD SOLDIERS, ATTENTION! The widow or heirs of a soldier can also sell these righis. R. H. PEARLE & COMPANY Judge Building. note to say that he delivered the crop at the contract price. Mr Rich went to Stevens county nearly six years ago and filed on a homestead, on which he proved up some time ago. Since then he has bought another quarter adjoining him and has a good place, well improved and stocked with horses and cattle. He has his place ferced and cross fenced and has about an equal amount of acreage in other crops this year, all of which is just as good as his broom corn. He has made a success because he is a hard worker, attends to his business and takes care of his crop at the right time. He is a man of family and is one of the brightest young colored men we have met in a long time. The Independent congratulates him on his success." Yours truly, Wm. Rich. Choice Cabbage any amount up to 20 ton 25c and 50c per dozen. Turnips any amount, 30c to 40c per bushel. Sweet Potatoes Best in the market, 75c per bushel. I will deliver orders to any place inside the city limits. DAVID CHILES Bell Phones: 3751-3 or 3751-1 ASOLDIER The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS: -Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH,A. M. Acting President. Phones: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 5c. Equally Efficient in Hot and Cold Water. 5c. A Guaranteed Soap. COBB'S SOAP Follow Instructions on Label for Best Results No Rubbing---Sold by all Dealers. Mention this paper Salt Lake City, Utah. Advantages Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For Terms, Prices and Inducements Offered, write, 5c. Saves Half the Time Half the Labor all the Clothes L. E. LINES’ Jere ae ee 7 __ of Music 9291-223 Boonville St., Springfield, Missouri, Phone 225 e ely High Grade 7 mem W il A NOS oe - oe 1 ==—™ ORGANS er ES John F. Meyer @ Sons MILLING] COMPANY, Daily Capacity 2000 Barrele. Elevator Storage 500,000 Bushcle Mills at 'Springfield, Mo. General Officer, St. Louis, Miesouri. is the leadi ft wheat flour, which “Queen Bee” fet 0 ea biscuits and Pastry. owe - is the Leading Hard Wh FI Meyer 3’ Model” which wo recommend for Light roar Government Number 5209. Union National Bank SPRINGFIELD, MO. United States Depository. —OreicLRS— Ii, B. McDaniel,..........+..Pres.dent W. J. McDaniel,..........V-President Geo. D. McDaniel,............Cashier We have Safe Deposit Vaults Boxes for Rent $2.50a Year Ge ee CORNBESDPON DAN TS: National Park Bank, New York; Corn Exchange National Bank, Chicago; ‘Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mo; Al...cazts Laclede National Bank, St. Lous; Southwest National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.; National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City; Bank Com. merce and Trust Co,, Memphie, Tenn. . EEE L. 8. Meyer, President M, C. Baker, Cashier J, H. Keet, Viee.President, J. L. Uine, Aast, Cashier ° The Merchants National Bank Capital? $200,000.00 SPRINGFIELD, : MISSOURI Oe | A. B. McGARVEY, e e Cc 9 Handles Nothing But the Best A Strictly First-class Bar. 401-413 BOonviILLe STREET. —_ SPRINGFIELD, MO. J.B. CROWE, Pres, KA, GRAY, Osa) Supt, 11, D, BUCHANAN, Bary-droas The J. R. Crowe Coal & Mining Co., io “ Miners and Shippers ? ° ——— fo. a Cherokee and Weir City of COALS a Mine Ofticee: Weir City, iXas, Scammon, Kas, Mulbery, Kar. : . © PHONE MAIN fr2, —_—— re Company Wholesale Dealers in ,Paints, Oils and Window Glass 510 Main St., : JOPLIN, MO. OLATHE, Rev Hamilton, pastor of the A M E church here and at Hillsdale, returned Monday from Hillsdale. Rev J R Ransom held hie’quar- terly meeting on ‘luesday evening, Jamen Dixon ard wife and Mr. Washington, wife and daughter,and ond, Mr Reeves and wife, of Kan. ese City, spent Sucday last vieiting Mr Beaety and wife. Mra John Jenkins visited rela- tives and friends at Liberty, Mo., laat week, The Gorpel in Song that was rer. dered at the 2od Baptist chureh on Sunday night by tha church choir wasa decided success. Much ored. it fa due to Misses M E Prewitt and RM Johnaon for their ansiatance in making the workef the chowr a success. | The etork visited the home fof UR Miller and wife Monday, Nov. 8th, leaving a baby girl Mre Deuglas, who haa been con. fined to her bed for the last weck, faelow,y convaleecing. Rev Clark attended the Minia ters and Deacon’e Union of the Neosho Valley dietrict, wi ich con. vered at Garneit, Kans. Rev Hanntion’s family have ar- rived and are now living comferta. bly at the pissonage. Mise Capitula RoLing, who is atterding echool at Quindaro, will be home to spend Thankegivine with her parents. Waller Reilue and wife. The Baptist church will ecrve a Now England dinner at the church on Thanhagiving. Mra Robert Jenkins ia expected hems soon from Levirgton Mo, where whe has been visiting for some time, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The many friends of Mra Alta Clark of Los Angeles, regret her departure forbome Sunday. She has made many vew friends and all with her a pleasant trip, Mre Alice Monroe is somewhat indieposed this week, | Tho Women’s Congress meets at St Luke A ME chorch next Tuca day at 2:30 pm. The president, Mra A doott King, avks the co-ope- ration of ;the club members ths year to come out and sid in ths good work of making garments f.rthe ncedy families and helping the unfortunate who wish to lead better lives, and also oaring for tle sick, We have been the means of helping many and {we hope to do even bejter this year. This ia one phase of club life among our wonen that cveu the moss critical will commend. We meet at the differ- ent churches once per month and tie different committees take work home and other coinmittees distrib. ute garments, Mrs Fannie Dillard acoompanicd Mesdames Wright and Taylor on thetr return to Topeka and will be their gucet until Wedneeday, We were very much pleased st receiving from Mrs Ella Guy,pres., a besutiful copy of the Year Book of the Coterie. Its coloze, electric blue and gcll, are beautiful and the contents show intelligence and progresa, Mra Lucy Gleed and danghte: ay Maybelle aud Ameha rhepped in Kaneas City last Saturday, Presiding Kldcer Ransom held his first qaarterty mecting this year for 8: Jamen church, Shndsy. Mies Omar White, a teacher of Kaneas City, Mo., was a guest of Miss Crovethwait, Suiday, E H May of Holton, visited Law. rence fast week, Misses Kdoa and Ulanche Miller will go to Leavensorth Wednesday and spend Thank-gising with their parcnte, Sl : The Largest Steam Bakery in the Southwest. J B ki C ‘Wholesale Bakers Always {Fresh. Quality the Best. Always Unitorm fin Quality. Factory and Offices: 180r-11 Joplin Street. . - JOPLIN, MISSOURI W.J. J. Leffen, President F. T. Snapp, Cashier G, 8. Poolo, Vice-President J B, Hogg, Aas’t. Caehier eS ege Citizens State Bank Joplin, - Missouri. ESTABLISHED FOR BUSINESS FEB. 4,1901 We invite new accounts, promising every accommodation consistent with prudent banking. Gunningham National Bank Jonlin, Missouri : Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 OFFICERS: -T. W. Cunningham, Pres,; Joc! T. Livine- ston, V-Pres.; Mrs. V. FF. Cturch, Cashier; Tihe Mubher. Ascistant Cashier, Blanche Jenkins, Assistant Cashicr. DIRECIORS:—T, W. Cunnirgham, Mes. V. F Church, Joel Y. Livingston, Tillie Maller, A. MH, Waite, Blanche Jenkins, ‘Robert A. Wilson. ° The Lincoln Cemetery is located inthe Quindaro district and perhaps the most picture and appropriate tract of land that could be found in the entire district, OVLICERS AND DIRECTOR: (. M. Cola, Pres., aleo President Vole Investinent Co; O W Button, Fieet VePresy Lewis W. Johnson, Second V.Pree ; Geo. G. Denelow, Seo'y und Trear ; H.W. Dentlon; W. H. Millikan; J. T. Caldwell, Buffalo Springs, Kansas City Whiskey. Shawhan Whiskey, (28) Both Made at a REAL Distilery. Morrin-Powers Mercantile Company, DISTILLERS 608 1 Wyandotte Bteeet, _- - Kansas City, Mo, the Second Bapfiat church, ia pro. gressing nicely ueder the direction oa ‘TT W Ganaway aa teacher, The Liturary auciety at the znd Baptist church meets cver Thurs. day night. Mr Germany is ite Pres. jlent. The ladier of the Second Baptist church eerved dinner Thankepiving, Mri AT Bandy in ou sted bet. On Wednerday night the mem- bers and friends of the church sur. prieea Rev Reaves and family by eurroucding the door of the -par. sonsge, singing ‘Nearer my God to Thee.” When the door was open they fied in with srmaladn ewith bige and baskets filled with good thi ge When they left the table wie piled high ond tee pastor and fretly were all amites SS SSS eal ct a |e Bs he Tex. Ye sii ta \ ~ an vA Oi): oe ew g No th he mee is cease NU ena Misa Edgarine Walton will spend Thankegiving in Leavenworth Mr May of Holton has been ap poonted matt carrier there. The many friends of Mr Gregg in Lawrence are deeply wiieved to hear of bie teath Me was formerly a rewient of tata place and the peo ple kuew naw only to love ler, Tao family han our deepest ayinps. thies, s Irhones | Hele Weed H. M. Taylor, Gr e:rtesand Me-ts, Fruit. 4: (fasten ard all Tawe Lesurics, Try Taylor’s Ssicizl Creamery Buiter. . AQO'MINstsowa Avs, KANDAS CITY, : KANSAS PRATY, NANS. The Jadics of MM rociety met whh Mra Esther Fort. Mra. T. W. Ganaway Icft for Wichita Monday to have her eyes trea‘e |. Rev TW Reaves, pastor of the AME church, started a revival on Monday night The Bible training clase which meeta every Sunday ata pm., at YALE, KANSAS. Mrs. Alice Galloway and Mrs. Julia Young spent last Sunday in Franklin. Messamen Anna Mondie and H. White were in Pittsburg Treaday. Services were held at Mt Hebron Baptist church on Thanksgiving and a banquet was the leading feature at night Mrs. Lula Boasis, of Pittsburg, visited relatives in this city, on Thanksgiving. Mr Yatman and wife, of Weir. are at home to friends of Yale. Mrs Nettle Hudeon shent Thankgiving in Franklin. Mrs Laura Cobb and her litt'e Daughter spent Sunday in Yale. Prof J E Finley is spending his Thankgiving in Chiopa, at home with his parents. The colored school rendered a very nice Thanksgiving program. The schoolroom was nicely decorated and the exercises were quite a success. Misa Minnie Daniel and Miss Lillie Burnett, of Cusranville, are in Yale to day. Mrs Mc Davis and Mrs Baker are on the sick list. Mrs. Dr. Howard of Galena, is visiting in Yale this week. Mr. Robert Thomas of Yale, was called to Birmingham this week on account of the death of his uncle. WILL THE BUSINELS 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: Topoka Koc., 11-10'90. Dr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. DEAR SIR: I think it is the duty of the Afro-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 althy condition. It is the duty of the Bust. League to take this matter up as 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. Yours truly, NICK CHILES, Editor Plaindealer. WANTED.—Four 'Possums. Must weigh over 5 pounds, live. Day, $2.50 per possum, delivered before Dec. 25th. Address, Joszrm Museum, Riparia, Wash. PARSON8, KAS Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A M E church. Presiding elder King prescribed two excellent sermons, but the evening exercises were a bit marred by the introduction of one Moses Allen, a self-styled street evangelist, who came from everywhere and whose final destination seems to be nowhere. The Negro minister may find a proper place to pursue his vocation; but mookery open, vile and premeditated, should be given no quarters in the sacred confines of the pulpit. Otherwise, the meeting was a success both spiritually and 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 915 Buchanan street on Thursday, evening November 4th and in front of 901 Buchanan street on Sunday night, November 7th. JOHN O HARMON CHARLES W. MERRIAM OR CHIEF OF POLICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas Shawnee County In the Probate Court in and for said County In the matter of the estate of R. I Beatty deceased Creditors and all other persons interested in the aloresaid 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 Shaw nee 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 First published November 12th, '09 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that at a congregational meeting of the members of The First Cumberland Presbyterian church of Toroka, 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 Toroka, Kansas U 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. G. A. BIGDEE Chairman of the board of trustees JOSEPH GAINES First published October 29th,1809 State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 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 F.T.Maurer Saloon All kinds of fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars First-class in all its appointments. Nothing but the best floods handled. A first-class place for first-class people. 12TH HIGHLAND AVE Kansas City, Mo. financially. Rev Greenle deserves much credit for the way he is conducting his ministerial duties. Mrs Mary Marweil Weloh has returned to the city after spending a week at Baxter Springs, visiting her husband, Joseph Weloh, a prosperous Cherokee county farmer. P R Hogan spent a few days in Ft Scott last week, visiting with relatives. Mrs Hester Broadus and Miss Mac Foster, hair dressers, have accepted positions at Miss Dorsey's beauty parlor. Harrison White reports that his mother, who has been seriously ill for several months, is slowly improving. R C Wright arrived in the city last Wednesday and on Thursday moved his family to Wichita, where he is pharmacist in the drug store of C A Morris. Brooks Roberts has told his interest in the West Point restaurant and will embark in other business. Mrs J W Caraway, wife of our popular railway mail clerk, arrived in the city Tuesday, from Dallas, Texas, and they will make this their future home. JOPLIN.MO. The members and friends of Trinity M. E, church ended a very successful rally Sunday. There were five organized clubs who worked very faithfully. Rev John Holt had the banner club for the day. He is a faithful member and trustee and worked hard for first place winning only by the value of ten cents over Mrs. E. Yarbra, another zealous member who always succeeds. The clubs raised J A. Holt, $12.75; Mrs. E Yarbaa, 22 65, Mrs N. Holt, 17 25; Mrs. Williams, 16.95 Mrs Blackburn; 14 93. With public donations the rally proceeds were $too and the pastor' Rev. Williams, is as happy as a jark. Miss Fannie Scantling returned from a five weeks visit in Kansas City. She is making calls in Joplin ere she returns to her homes in Galesburg, twelve miles distant rs. Seamster, formerly of Jeplin but now of Kansas City, is visiting here. Miss Gertrude Wall 'as returned from Clinton, Mo. ATCHISON NEWS Miss V St Clair spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City. The Willing Worker club of the Ebeneezer Baptist church met on Friday at the home of Mrs Jane Porter. The Douglas school, Miss Cairie Smith teacher, opened on Monday with a fair attendance. Miss Gaynel Johnson was a Kansas City visitor last week. Mrs Lydia Moss returned Saturday from a two weeks visit in Davenport, Ia. Miss Ida Ross passed a successful teacher's examination last week and returned to her school at Port William on Monday. Mesdames L Bowen and Frank Wilson, Harry Baylis and wife, Gus Baylis, composed a fishing party that went to Deniphan Wednesday. There will be a grand dancing contest at True Eleven hall Nov. 24th given by Messrs Birch and Martin of St Joseph, Ira Allen, of Kansas City, and Mr Davis of Leavenworth. Every one is cordially invited to attend. The Sewing circle of the A M E church met Tuesday with Mrs Eliza abeth Porter. Mrs J F Greenly continues seriously ill at her dauyhter's home on Satreat. Mrs Hattie Ousley will leave on Saturday for an indefinite stay in Michigan with her father. Her husband will accompany her as far as Kansas City. Charles, the youngest son of Mrs Arlina Benning, died at the home of his mother on Thursday morning after a long illness. Miss Stella Roy was the hostess for the Carnation Art club Tuesday at her home on Riley street, when quite a large number were present and the afternoon was spent in sewing. After business refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Camille Wilson. Miss Sallie Ousley is still on the sick list. Mrs G A St Ciair has issued invitations for the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Virginia, to Dr James B Elliott, on Tuesday, Nov 30th, at the Ebencezer Baptist church. The bridal pair will leave at 8 10 for a wedding trip and on their return will go to housekeeping in St Joseph, where the groom has recently furnished a house. NOTICE. To the President and Members of the Literary 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. Noreen T. Johnson is on Musical numbers. This arrangement makes it necessary for each society to act at once Each society is entruled to three delegates with a corresponding number of alteruates. The basis of representation is follows: Old societies, $1oo; new societies, $1.50. CONTEXT Contests in oratory, or ginalmusic and original poetry have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Oratory, first prize, $10.00; second prizt, $5.00 Music, first prize, $3.00; second prize, $2.00 Poetry, first prize, $3.00; second prz $2.00. Orttons must be harded to the president be moon 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 papers. 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. Cam LEAVENWORTH. Dr.J. S. Alexandor, dentist, will be at Dr. moates' office every monday and Sunday by appointment. Piano Con est! Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANT3 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 Overstreet. Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green, Kansas City, Kane Miss Bessie M. Rosson, Kansas City, Kane. Miss Maggie L. Jobson, Lexington, Mo. Mrs. S. F. Funkbouser Et. Scott, Kan Miss A. Jones Arkansas City, Kans. Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kans. Miss Effle Roberson. Bonner Springs, Kans. Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas. O'r 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 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. GREAT BEND, KASN. Napoleon Robinson who dropped dead at the residence of his daughter, Min J M Pope, 1299 Buchanan street, Topeka, while there on a visit, was born in Kentucky, 69 years ago. During the civil war he was connected with a Kentucky regiment of Federal soldiers and was with them until the war was over, being an officer's cook. After the war he became a resident of Illinois, and was married at Metropolis, in that state, 33 years ago. He moved to Kansas about 31 years ago and settled on what is known as the Robinson homestead, where he and his family have continuously resided. He leaves to mourn his loss, his willow, Harriet, seven sons and two daughters. The sons are, Frank, Edward, Arthur, Harley, Will, Earl and Jesse, and the daughters are, Mamie and Lena. 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, KANSAS CITY, KAN. Bell Phone East 3711.