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T EKA PLAINDEALER The Defeat of the Metropolitan Franchise Means Five Cents Fare and no Transfers! THE STAR'S FIGHT IS PERSONAL! Historical Soulsy State House VOLUME XI. Nelson is Against the Metropolitan Because the Great Armours, Builders of Kansas City are Interested. Largest Packers in the World and Staunch Friends of Labor. The Kansas City Star of Nov.26 under the capsion, "By the Company They Keep," attempts to cast a slur upon THE PLAINDEALER and the colored people for supporting the Metropolitan franchise by insinuating that they are purchasable and none would support the measure except those of that class. The best element of the race in Kansas City resented this insult by denouncing the Star through the columns of the Kansas City Journal. We have investigated enough to find out that the Star's fight on the Metropoliton is a personal one and not for the best interest of the working people of Kansas City. What the poor receives is little enough and that they need daily. They cannot wait forty years to see how theories will work out, they need it now; while on the other hand the Star man goes to Europe almost every year and can afford to wait forty years and let the poor working people suffer by paying five cents fare when the Metropolitan offers to make it four provided the extension is granted and will be effective immediately after the election on December 16th. We want the Star to understand that this paper cannot be influenced by money even if the Star occasionally side-steps which looks suspicious to the public and causes them to think that Mr. Nelson is not running the Star for his health. As we stated before, the fight of the Star is personal and directed against the Armours because they are large stockholders in the Metropolitan, and granted Mr. Nelson favors in days when he never dreamed of having a foreign coachman or sightseeing in Europe. We want the Star to further understand that this paper stands for the advancement of the commercial interest of the commonwealth, and when corporations go out of their way to assist the common people as the Armours and the Metropolitan are doing, we are for them first, last and all the time. We are for the man of brain, push and energy every day in the week and we will be the last to desert a man or corporation who employs our race and gives them a chance to rise in the race of life. We are thoroughly convinced that the Armour Packing Company is a staunch friend of the Negro who wants to work, and their long line of noble ancestry were friends of the race. Thirty-three per cent. of their employees are colored men and women. We went through the packing house and to our surprise we found the boiler room, heating and steam department managed by colored men—about fifteen in number with Mr. Wm. Hatfield in charge. He said that he had been with the Company 13 years and that Mr. Chas. W. Armour is one of the best men to his employees to be found anywhere and they are always pleased to consult him on any matter pertaining to their advancement. They have old colored men on the pension roll who draw their salary each week and get their turkeys Thanks, giving and Christmas. We met Mr. Chas. W. Armour, head of the Western branch of the greatest packers in the world. He is courteous, kind, gentlemanly and a diplomat and strictly business. He has no star chamber or red tape. We questioned him about the colored employees and what of their work. He said he never had a better class of workmen, that he could always count on their loyalty to the company and their work was highly satisfactory. He stated further that he always employed them, that his grandfather was a strong abolitionist. Mr. Armour was born on a farm near Stockbridge, Madison County, N.Y., and has been a hardworker all of his life, and it is through his great efforts and the Metropolitan that Kansas City is now one of the foremost cities in the West. Nearly all of the gigantic enterprises of that great commercial center have received his aid as there are but few men like him in the West who do things and knows how and when. Mr. Armour is worth ten thousand Nelsons on as many Stars. He helps the working man white and black, therefore we are with him and those who toil. We were conducted through the several departments of the JPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 1960. plant by Mr. James Feunell, general superintendent. He worked his way up from the bottom having drove cattle in the yards for the company when a boy. Mr. Armour makes his several managers by letting them work up from the bottom. Mr. Feunell is strictly business, knows every department and looks after the affairs of this great company whose business represents millions. He is kind and painstaking. He said the colored men were good workers and it was a delight for him to employ them. Mr. R F. Spence has charge of the beef cutting and boning department. He works about 75 men of which 33 per cent. are colored. It being piece work, the men are selected from the best butchers and they earn from $5 to $12.50 per day. Now, in the name of high Heaven, what has Nelson and his Star done toward making Kansas City what she is today? We answer, nothing save fight the Armours and the Metropolttan Street Railway company and other great concerns that has helped make Kansas City and feed thousands of laborers and their families. Why shouldn't the colored voters support the Metropolitan franchise when men like the Armours, who gives them employment are interested? This is why the best class of colored people are supporting the measure. Now let the Star and Mr. Nelson name any great number of colored men they ever employed. Mr. Armour employs them from coachman on up to foreman in his packing plant, but our friend Mr. Nelson prefers a French or English gentleman. Out in the State We visited Weir, Yale, Cherokee, Coffeeville, Pittsburg and Parsons the past two weeks. We found nearly everybody moving to the front, seeking property, buying land and town property, building homes and working at different trades. There are few idlers. A great change is going on among the race. At Weir the colored miners are doing fine. Most allow their homes, CHEBOKEE. We found the members doing well The town has several well to-do people of our race. James D. Smith, plasterer, owns a number of fine horses and colts from one fine bred mare He also owns a good piece of property and cattle, hogs and chick cows, which his wife takes delight in looking after. A B Myers owns the transfer business, hauls the mail from the postoffice to the depots, owns good property and good teams. His sons are with him His daughter teaches school at Fleming. A. B Freeman, carpenter and contractor, has lived in Cherokee for years and is the owner of good property. He is an industrious citizen. Justice of the Peace Van Hook is doing well. Smith Johnson, one of the prosperous miners, owns five acres in the suburbs, and some livestock. His wife is an expert at raising chickens. They also own a 160 acres of farm in Oklahoma. These good people would like to adopt a boy about five years of age. GIRARD We found a very small number of colored people. Lewis Lankford is owner of good property He has worked with the Hardware company for eighteen years His son conducts a fine tailoring and clothing establishment. Mr. Lankford is one of the leading citizens of Kansas The white people of Girard are fair-minded and seem to treat everyone with respect. YALE This camp was at one time the leader in the mining district. A few colored people remain, who are pro gressive and still keep the place alive. T. E. Jackson, a bachelor, owns a fine little confectionery and other property. S. Galloway has a neat restaurant and is doing fine Mrs Sarah White and husband own forty acres of well-improved land, and hogs, horses and cattle. B. G Jackson, G. M of E of the H. P., owns forty acres of improved land. Mrs Nettie Hudson, our correspondent, owns several lots in Girard Nearly all the minera own hops. They are preparing for the strike in 1910. INDEPENDENCE. This city is growing rapidly. Two large cement plants employ a large number of colored men, paying them from two to five dollars per day Rev. Runyou of the A.M.E. church and Rev Terrill of the Baptist church report progress of the race Mrs L. Anderson and husband, who live at the W. S. cement plant, are prospering Chickens and hopes are their hobby. Most all of the colored people own their homes and are buying more. This section is noted for gas. There is one colored doctor, who is doing well. COPFLEYVILLE This city is holding its own. Large brick plants and other manufacturing are to be found. There are two drug stores owned by colored men. Frank Eagleson is with the Tennessee Drug Co., David Morris, owner, and Leroy Williams is with the M. E Woods Drug Co. There are two large groceries. Foster Williams does a large business and owns several thousand dollars worth of property. Rev. John Elias conducts another store that does an immense business. He sold his building to David Morris, a wealthy colored man for 85c00 a few weeks ago. The Reverend has sold his grocery and will retire about the first of the year. He bought a farm of fifty acres which he will work next year. Toole and Blakemore are the two most successful attorn ys in the state. Three colored physicians, and one dentist; Drs. Whittaker and NUMBER 49 Baskett, Gaines, the dentist, and one other. Dr. Baskett assisted in qulte a successful operation for cancer, a few weeks since. Rev. A H. Brooks, pastor of the A. M E. church is doing well. The church is one of the finest buildings in the state. Mrs Lizzie Sands conducts a first class restaurant and rooming house on South Walnut street. Her sister, Mrs Lewis, of Kansas City, Mo. and her nephew, George Hubbard, assist her. One going to Coffeyville will do well to stop at this place o quiness. Mrs. Etta Brooks, our correspondent, will send the news and collect All parties desiring this paper or who owe us may see her. She will also take items of news for the paper The ladies entertained in honor of Mrs Brooks upon her husband's return from conference at the home of Mrs. Woods on East Ninth street. The house was beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, ferns and cut flowers, and a dainty lunch was served. The following guests were present; Meadames J. H. Dawson, H. Simpson, E, S. Bonds, Strandford, F Williams, S. Bledraw, Hollingsworth, K. Williams, J. H. Gilbert, J Brooks, S. S Toole, P. Duuglass, A. Carter. PARSONS We found the colored people alive and moving to the front. P. E. Tipton is the leading house- over, having entered the field less than five years ago. At that time he had over a dozen competitors, now there are only three He has several hundred dollars invested and has more than he can do A. A. Glass and son own good business property, a residence, a barbershop, pool hall and restaurant. A. D. Darkess owns a large grocery, a restaurant and considerable real estate. He is strictly business. Mies Aritha Dorsey has a neat and most fashionable beauty parlor. She has a fine location and is doing well. Mrs. H. Broadus assists her. Mrs. N. J Sheppard has a fine massage and hair dressing establishment in the White building and is doing fine. We are proud of the great showing these ladies are making. Let others follow Rev. F. Greet lee and family from Helena, Montana, has taken charge of the A. M E church and parsonage The people like them and are rallying to their support He was transferred by Bishop Grant Rev B R Guy has the Montana church S O Clayton is our correspondent and solicitor; see him for all news and subscriptions He is a poet and singer of great renown Our old friend, J W French, one of the most sincere and honest leaders of the race, is still on the firing line He is one of the best plasterers in the state, getting all the work he cares to do He owns of the best homes in Parsons, owes no man and calls no man master. Stand by the Metropolitan. The great struggle for the uplift of the patrons of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and the saving of money in the poor people's pocket is now on la Kansas City. This great company will reduce the fare to four cents and will assist in building several viaducts for the benefit of the city. It is the unbounded duty of the traveling public and especially those traveling long distances to work and vote for this franchise. Cheney's Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. P. DalRymple, Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Alex M'Donald, Sec.Treas. Goodlander Milling Company Winter Wheat Flour Fort Scott, Kansas 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 all departments. WEIR CITY, KANTAS. D. W. MARKS, Choice MEATS 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 Frontenac Nelson Seammon Litchfield Cherokee Dunkirk The Central Coal & Coke General Offices: Keith and Perry Bl'dg., Kansas City, Mo 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. 20 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 80 FORT SCOTT, KANSAS Mrs. D. Simpson and little daughter, Dotholia, returned from Nicodemus, Monday. Mr. S. Hampton had a misfortune of falling from the ladder one day last week. We are glad that he was not seriously hurt and is able to be out again. Rev. R. Cox filled his pulpit Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and preached a very interesting sermon. LINCOLN, NEB. Mr. Perry Williams spent Thanksgiving in Omaha. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lou Thomas last week, a baby boy. Mr. William Knight is quite sick again. Miss Carter of Colorado was in the city Thanksgiving day. A company of young men gave a ball in K. of P. hall on Thanksgiving night, all attending having a grand time. Mrs. J. T. Wright is confined to her best with illness, but is improving. The members of the A. M. E. Church held their Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment in Bruce's hall, which was well attended and a success. Mr. C. C. Stith and wife have returned to the city from Cherry County, and he has secured employment with the Miller & Paine Dry Goods Co. The colored football team played the Belmont scrubs on the fair grounds Thanksgiving day and the score was 12 to 0 in favor of the colors. Eugene Turner was down from Grand Island, Sunday, visiting relatives. Mrs. Chas. Cail is confined to her bed again with illness. Dr. Devina Wilson has remodeled her home at 3770 O street and it is a beautiful stone that no one ought to be ashamed of. G. A. Maston has built an annex to his home 820 B. The members of Newman Methodist held a dinner and literary program in their church on Thanksgiving and several made speeches and a good time was had. We have just seen a copy of the Detroit Leader, edited and published by W. P. Kemp, formerly of this city. From the appearance of the paper, W. P. is doing well over in Detroit. The Masons will celebrate December 27. with a banquet at their hall. Mrs. W. N. Nocley and twin children of Failbury are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coleman It is reported that these are the only twins in Nebraska, a girl and a boy. Union Thanksgiving services of the A. M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches were held Thursday morning at the latter, and Rev. Mr. Taylor of the Methodist spoke, and his words were well received by those present. Dinner was served all day and a general Thanksgiving was had. The State of Kansas, 185 Shawnee County, In the Watter of the E tate of Joseph Good'ow. Creditora and others interested in the aforcesaid 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. Dated November 26th, 1909. x Mrs. CORNELIA HARPER, Administrator of the estate of Joseph Goodlow, deceased First published November 26th, '09. 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. urs 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. 226 Kansas Avenue Ball 'Phone 2449. Knights Templar Conclave. The Missouri and Kansas Knights Templar association held their annual conclave in this city Thanksgiving Day. The following commanderies were represented. Cyrene Commandery No. 3, Topeka, Far West, No.一, Kansas City, Mo. Northwestern, No. 6, St. Joseph, Mo. Mt. Oread, N. 14. Lawrence, and Emanuel No. 25, Kansas City, Mo. Meals were served to the Knights and their wives at the Masonic hall, 406 Kansas avenue. At the same place a banquet was served in the evening. The tables were beautifully decorated and much credit is due the wives of the local Knights for the manner in which the serving was done. Their names follow: Mendamnes, C. H. Barker, chairman, F. W. High, see'y, Wilbur Link, treasurer, Mollie Paos, Fannie Sales, Mary Smith, Henry Murray, John M. Wright, C. D. Moss, Horace Willis, B. F. Payne, C. C. Daniels, R. S. Sims, Laura Wilson, M. Smiley: A. R. Hightower, H. I. Monroe Everything was first-class and everybody was well pleased. Music was furnished by the Y. M. C. A orchestra and the following program was rendered at the banquet table: Processional Orchestra Song, "Onward, Christian Soldiers," Prelate Cyrene Commandery Introduction of Toastmaster, Sir Ned Carter, president of the asso'n Past Commander Emanuel, No. 25. Toastmaster's Response, H. I. Monroe, Cyrene Commandery, No. 3 Welcome Address, Sir A. M. Tnomas, Cyrene Commandery No. 3 Response, Sir W. H. Mosley, E. C. Far West, No. 3 "Truth" Sir M. D. Lowie E C. Northwestern, No. 6. "Fraternal Unity" Sir J. E Her iford, E. C. Emanuel, No. 25 Song, "God be With You till We Meet Again." Knights and Orchestra Benediction, Sir Allen P Smith The grand street parade in the afternoon was headed by Jackson's band and commanded by Captain H. I. Monroe. The Knights were well uniformed and appeared as stately as the knights of yore. The contest drill for the cup was held at the auditorium at night. Only two commanderies contested, Emanuel Commandery, No. 25, of Kansas City, and Cyrene Commandery, No. 3 on Lopeka. The judges were A. M. Inoma, and W. C. Martin, Lopeka; J. H. Miner, and C. H. Lewis, Kansas City. Vol. 1, Cyrene Commandery, first on the floor, and some excellent driving. Emanuel, upon command of a late Sappon Bunts, were also excellent in their driving. The judges trying to agree as to which was the better team, the cup is to be held by Emanuel Commandery until the contest in 1910. It is a glaring fault of selecting an even instead of an odd number of judges so that the captain did not agree that the captain will per agreement. It was reported that S. Joseph would not enter as it would be interesting for them and that it was a pre-arranged affair on the captain not to be present. The biggest hit of the day was Emanuel commandery's mascot, young Theodore Hornor. He is well drilled, and when he grows to manhood will make a proficient knight. Edward Brooks, who has been sick so long, died on the 25th and was taken to Coffeyville for burial. He was blaoksmith for the J. R. Crowns coal company for the last four years and leaves a wife and 2 children. Mrs Paul Reed's baby, four days days old, died on the 25th, and she is not rosting very well. John Croft, the best marksman in the county, with the best breach loading shot gun, went out Thanksgiving day and only killed two rabbits. Mhe A M E church is holding a ten days meeting. Mr D L Bordes was a visitor in Franklin on the 28th. The 9th and 10th are visiting days for the public school teachers, but the two colored teachers have not decided where they will visit as they wish to visit colored schools The colored people of Weir met in mass meeting on the 23rd, to elect 2 committees on school matters, and were called to order by D L Border, who was elected president and Ernest Burns secretary. The committees made their reports and on motions reports were received and William Warder and D L Bordes were reelected to serve for 18 months. After remarks by several of the committee and J A Gunner. O S Stewart, W Johnson and closing remarks by Prof King the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. The St. choir gave a musical program on Thandegiving night which was well attended and quite a succeeep. WICHITA, KAS. Mrs Sallie Hall and her daughter Bettie Mae, 'have returned from Pratt, where they spent Thanksgiving. Mrs M Johnson of Kansas City, is visiting with her sister-in law, Mrs R E Smith. Quarterly meeting will be held Sunday at the A M E church. J H Sayles and wife entertained a number of their friends Friday evening at the country club. Mrs. R. Jacobs of Kansas City is spending several days in the city, visiting with friends. Edward Grayson of Little Rock, is visiting with relatives here. The ladies of the Sewing circle gave one of the most successful entertainments of the season, a three nights bazaar, including Thanksgiving, at the A M E church. J R Whitted entertained with a delightful party at his home, Tuesday evening of last week, in honor of his brother, E R Whitted, who has been visiting in the city. A most delightful social affair was the ball given on Thanksgiving evening by a number of young men at Young's ball. Lil White and wife have returned from a pleasant visit to Salina where they spent Thanksgiving. Mrs. W. Barton of Millerton, is visiting with friends during the week. Mrs W H A Clark is in Hutchinson south work and the Board of the Helen Gould's Children's home, which met in that E R What of in 25. U S Librarians who have visited his premises, returned to Seattle, Washington last Monday. Tro Dr G C Brown is visiting in Atchison WANTED.—Four Pounds. Must weigh over 5 pounds, live. Pay, $2.50 per pound, delivered before Dec. 25th. Address, Joseph Millen, Riparia, Wash. Deep regret is felt throughout the city over the sad accident which cost our esteemed friend and fellow townsman, Mr. Henry. Dillard his life. The accident occurred last Saturday while on a hunt with his 18-year-old son, Harry. The elder Mr. Dillard was removing a shot gun from the wagon when in some way it was accidentally discharged, the load entering the lower part of his face killing him almost instantly. Mr. Dillard was one of the best known colored men in the west having been connected with the United States court for over thirty-three years. He was held in high esteem by both races as may be seen by the following from the Topeka Daily Capital: Hundreds of people of Topeka, and among them the members of the United States district and circuit courts, gathered at St. Simon the Cyrenian mission at Seventh and Western avenues yesterday afternoon, to pay their last tribute to the memory of Henry W. Dillard late bailiff of the United States district court, who was accidentally shot and killed while hunting, last Saturday, The funeral services were, perhaps, the most impressive that have been held over the remains of a Topeka colored man. Both races were represented at the services, and the members of the district court and circuit courts attended in a body. They occupied the first two rows of pews on the north side of the church, together with other prominent white people who had known the late Mr. Dillard. The members of the court who attended the funeral services were: Judge J. C. Pollock, Harry J. Bone, Morton Albaugh, George F. Sharitt, J. S. West, W. H. Mackay, Frank Flenniken. The regular Episcopal service was used at the church, the Rev. Father Henry Brown officiating. At the grave the Rev. C. G. Fish, back pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church, read the service for the Knights of Pythias lodge, of which Mr. Dillard was a member. There were some magnificent floral offerings. The casket was decked with a floral covering of carnations, roses, lilies and ferns, the offering of the members of the two courts with which Mr. Dillard was connected. The rostrum of the church was banked with other floral designs. The Knights of Pythias lodge sent a floral decoration in the triangle emblem of the lodge. The Owl club, of which Harry Dilland was a member, sent a large floral pillow, and some of young Dillard's friends sent a wreath. Other offerings were sent by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Blood Smith, Z. T. Hazen, Capt. J G. Waters, R. W. Blair and H. A. Sandrett, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buckner, Mrs. Eli G. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, W. I. Jamison, H. E. Freeman and Miss Lillie Sollers, and others. The procession which marched to the cemetery was headed by the Bigbee band and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Interment was in the Topeka cemetery. Those who acted as pall bearers were: J. H. Guy, Robert Buckner, John Ferguson, Fred Wear, W. W. Plumb and Joseph Smith. ST JOHN A M E CHURCH During the past six weeks the War of the Roses has been on within the ranks of St John The Red Rose regiment was in command of Miss Mary B Jordan and her lieutenants The White Rose regiment was in charge of Miss Lillian Jeltz and her lieutenants The skirmishes and engagements were characterized by bloody combat At times it was thought that both regiments would be annihilated At the time appointed for the first field engagement the heavens grew dark and lowering, indications pointed to an awful carnage and Old Sol bid his face as if refusing to behold the sight On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the commander in-chief of the army of St John gave orders and preached a sermon from the gospel of St Luke 12: 41-44; subject. "Our Motives Observed by the Father" From the address new inspiration was given to the army and the forces fought valiantly At three p m the Rev I C Nichol son of the P cebyterian church gave command This command so kindled the fires that the army forgot what was the state of the weather At 7:30 p m the line of battle was again drawn up and the commander in-chief delivered the final charge to the contending forces The evening subject was "Watch" and watch it was The contending forces rallied and belched forth their missiles of death to debt, until one could scarcely tell where thickest of the battle was. At length the smoke of battle cleared away and there was found the bruis and bleeding, but no dead, bodies all over the field The Reds were waving their crimson banner and the Whites were unfurling the emblem of purity and peace when the Rev G W Guy at the request of the commander in chief arose and repeated the doxology The splendid choir of St John led the army in singing Rev Guy then pronounced the benediction Rev J E Edwards then announced the result: The condition of the weather kept many soldiers in their barracks dur the Sabbath but many who were thus burdened sent and others have reported since Quite a nice sum of money has been received since the great battle but this is ordered by the commander in-chief to be kept in the treasurios of the regimens until the next great battle, the third Sunday in February, 1910. The war will end with a battle on the third Sunday in May, 1910 NOTICE OF FINAL SEPTLEMENT The State of Kansas 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 aforesid 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 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. B 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. Mr. Rowben Slaughter and wife spent Thanksgiving in Emporia. Oscar Jackson is visiting his brother in-law, Rev P. D Davis. Rev. Johnson of Wathena was in town for the Knights Templar conclave. Mrs. Marcellus Oweas spent a very pleasant Thanksgiving with the family of Mr. Washington Smith north of the city. Mrs. A. D. Hines and daughter are visiting their daughter and niece, Mrs. W. I. Jamison. Rev A Chinn of Council Grove wishes to say that he fully appreciates the surprise given by the members of his church Mrs John Holvey of Kansas City Kansas, was the guest this week of Miss Minnie Page. Mrs Dou Weeks, of Emporia, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs Mollie Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown, of Lawrence, spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. M. Wright, Mr Arthur Charles was in Pittsburg last Sunday a week visiting We wonder what young lady of this city is attending the Pittsburg Manual Training School. Mrs I. H. Hawkins of Ohickasha, Okla. is visiting her son, A A. Hawkins, 715 Locust street. She reports the colored people doing in the new state. She will remain until after the holidays Osborne Drake, one of the prosperous farmers of Dover, Okla. is visiting relatives and friends. He is a large cotton grower as well as a dealer in corn and cattle. Mr. Drake left Topeka when Oklahoma opened as a territory, homesteaded a claim and is now reputed to be worth over $20,000. Miss Anna Jackson and Mr Harry G. Champ, formerly pupila at the Topeka Industrial Institute, were married Saturday at the home of the bride's pareute. Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Arms They left immediately for Kansas City, where they will reside for the present. Rev G. W. Henry attended. Mrs. Elizabeth Furniss wife of W. H. Furniss and mother of the consul to Haiti Henry W. Furniss, who is at Port-Au-Prince, and Dr. Sumner A. Furniss of this city, died Thursday night, last week. She was sixty-two years old. She was for many years a teacher in the Indianapolis public schools. She was born and educated at Fall River, Mass. She also leaves a mother and sister, who live at Olean, N. Y. The funeral services, which were private, were held Saturday afternoon at the home of Dr. S. A. Furniss, 824 N West street—Ex FIRST RAFICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The circle will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Ellen Page. A magnificent dinner is to be given next Thursday at the residence of the pzstor, 121 Monroe street. Turkey, barbecued pig and pumpkin pie will be among the appetizers served. Everyone is invited and expected to attend From 11 a.m to 11. p.m The Pew club will give an entertainment tonight. Miss Ellen Aikona entertained the club this week. The young ladies' club met with Mrs. I. tian Pace. The Willing Workers met at Mrs. R. L. Skearce's Wednesday evening. State of Kansas, } Shawnee County, } In the Matter of the Estate of George White, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. 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 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 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 fee 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 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. CONTESTS 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. PEGG, Pres., Omaha Neb J. P. KING, Chairm'n Ex. Com- F.T. Maurer Saloon All kinds of fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars First-class in all its appointments. 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If the voters of Kansas City defeat the Metropolitan franchise transfers will cease, thereby increasing the cost to patrons of the street railway. --- The Metropolitan street railway of Kansas City wants to be of benefit to the poor. Will they accept the offer by voting for the franchise? Why should the voters of Kansas City do that which will check the progress of the city? The defeat of the Metropolitan franchise means a burden to the stockholders and an increase of fare to the patrons who cannot afford carriages or automobiles. Defeat the franchise and each car line will be separate and no transfers will be issued. LAWRENCE. The Stewardess Board of St. Luke A. M. E. Church met with Mrs. Parthena Henderson last Monday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. P. L. King, Nov. 29th. Miss Lillian Overstreet, who has been visiting relatives and friends here for the past few weeks, departed for Denver, her home, last Tuesday, after a very pleasant visit. Her friends tried to show their appreciation by giving many social functions in her honor. Prof. Theo. Copeland spent a few days in Kansas City, Mo., last week. Little Rachel Henderson met with a painful accident last week, by being burned by explosion of coal oil. Mr. John Escoe, cashier of The People's Bank and Trust Co., of Muskogee, Okla., and Mr. S. E. Edwards, bookkeeper of the same, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Escoe, Thanksgiving day, also Mrs. M. E. Newton and Miss Alice Lawson of Leavenworth, Kan. Miss Dott McNutt, who is teaching in Kansas City, spent Thanksgiving in Lawrence. Mrs. Maria Richardson of Levenworth was the guest of her son, Cyrus Richardson, Thanksgiving day. St. Luke A. M. E. Church observed Thanksgiving day with appropriate services. Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. J. M. Brown, subject "Ideal Thanksgiving" was truly an ideal sermon; after the sermon a delicious turkey dinner was served to a great many and a fine program was rendered at night, conducted by Miss Mabel Gleed. Mrs. C. C. James spent Thanksgiving day in Topeka, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wadlington. Mrs. Amanda Johnson had a family reunion Thanksgiving day, Mr. and Mrs. Embry of Clay County, Mo, and brother, Alex. Williams, of Kansas City, Kansas, being present. They were served with a delicious dinner which was enjoyed by all. They were also entertained by Rev. Frank Smith. Mrs. C. C. James entertained the Evangelist, Rev. Miss Scott and Rev. Hill at dinner last Wednesday. The evangelist, Miss Scott, is having revival services at the Baptist church in North Lawrence Rev. Hill, pastor. Her meetings are well attended and she is having spiritual success. Rev. J. M. Brown of St. Luke and a number of his members and many from the south side attended last week. Messrs. Baker, Bowler, Dalland and Venerable entertained their lady friends last Tuesday night at the home of Mr. Aubrey Cloud, 1025 Indiana St. Miss Mae Johnson in North Lawrence is quite ill at this time. Mr. Charles Brown of Topeka spent Thanksgiving day in Lawrence. Mrs. M. Adams of Chicago and Mrs. J. M. Roberts of Emporia were guests of Mrs. P. M. Love, their cousin, Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Thad Walker of Kansas City, Kans., visited her mother Thanksgiving day. There are about seventy-five colored students attending Kansas University. The following are names of those registered this year: Mr. L. S. Baker, Kansas City, Mo.; J. S. Bowler, Kansas City, Mo.; B. W. Burks, Strong City, Kansas.; Miss Orah Carter, Lawrence, Kansas.; Mr. R. R. Crossland, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. Cooper, Springfield, Mo.; T. P. Gardner, Kansas City, Kansas.; W. N. Graham, Guthrie, Okla.; M. N. Gray, Lawrence, Kansas.; Misses W. C. Blackwell, Kansas City, Mo.; Louie N. Dupree, Topeka, Kansas.; Izetta Varley, Kansas City, Mo.; Ida Garnett, Macon, Mo.; Mary Greer, Kansas City, Mo.; Elina L. Miller, Lawenworth, Kan.; Viola Robinson, Kansas City, Kan.; Hazel Shloss, Atchison, Kansas.; C. V. Venerable, Argentine, Kansas.; H. R. Capers, Guthrie, Okla. CHEROKEE. KANS. Rev. J. E. A. Hope, a native of Great Britain W. I. Islands, was here last Sunday and preached a grand sermon, his text being, "His name shall be called Wonderful," which was received by an apprehitive audience. Mr. Charles Harris of Weir, Kansas, was visiting here Sunday. He was accompanied by Mr. Will Adkins and some other young men of Weir. Mr. Edward Graham and brother, Horace, of Fleming, Kans, were visiting here Sunday. Rev. Scott and wife of Kansas City were visiting in this city most all of last week and he preached a great sermon Thursday night at the A. M. E. Church, where they are carrying on revival. Messrs. Horace and Edward Graham spent Thanksgiving day here. Mrs. M. Moore and Mrs. Yaunts of Fleming spent Thanksgiving day here. Miss Hattie Myers left here Thursday morning for Independence, where she will spend her Thanksgiving day holidays with her sister and friends. Mr. E. Brooks, living one mile southeast of Cherokee, died Nov. 25. He had been sick for several weeks, pref-sing religion during his illness. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. It is our loss but Heavens gain. All the friends join hands in extending their heartfelt sympathy. A party of people went over to Weir, Thursday night, to a musical concert. Some of them were: Misses Leola Harris, Pearl Doster, Viola Doster, Lucy Chappelle, Me-dames Dillie Scott, Nannie Holmes, B. Coger, Messrs. L. Bonwell J. P. Myers and W. M. Rogers. Miss Sarah Rogers of this city is on the silt hut. HUTCHINSON ITEMS. The Thanksgiving entertainment given by the Count of Calanthe was all that could be expected. It was a financial success, a fine musical program was given and there was a crowded house. Hon. W. L. Allison, mul clerk on the Prisco R. R., is spending a part of his vacation visiting his brother, Dr. G. W. Allison. Mrs. Auly Simms spent Thanksgiving in Lyons and reports having spent a very nice time, her only regret being that Thanksgiving only comes once a year. The Literary at the A. M. E. Church is drawing a large crowd every Thursday evening. Deep subjects are being discussed. Come and hear. Hon. W. C. Madison and E. H. Adams will combine their law offices the first of the year. The firm will then be known as Madison & Adams. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kennedy entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of Miss Riley of Topcha. Mr. and Mrs. Wright Pope, Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. H. Broades, Mrs. Craw, Mr. Harry Plummer and Mr. Chis. Price were the guests. One of the best three course lunches ever served in the city was spread before the guests. BAXTER. KANS. There will be a mass social at the Masome Hall next Saturday night. Mr Tom Carter went to Jop'in last Saturday night to transact business. Mr Shirley Brown was in Galena last Tuesday night at a party given by the Miss Morford. Many of the Bavier boys have started to work in Riverton on the big power house, which is being erected by the Spring River Company. The Methodist Church gave a social at the old Old Fellows building Thanksgiving. The Baptist Church gave a social last Thursday night at the Masonic building. Go to Grantham for Holiday Goods. . Miss Lillie Evans, who is attending the State Normal at Emporia, Kans., spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Mr. Joe Kidd from New Mexico is in the city visiting his brother, Rev. A. W. Kidd and family. Mrs. Dave E. Duncan is still confined to her bed. The funeral of Mrs. Katie Brown was held at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon and largely attended. The Stewardess of St. Pauls A. M. L. Church will give a church fair at the church on the 27th and 28th of December. Everybody is invited to attend. A splendid program was rendered by the A. M. B. Sunday School on Thanksgiving evening, which was largely attended. Much credit is due the president, Miss Lulu Lytle, who arranged the program. Leave your items for the Plaindealer with Mrs. Dollie Baldwin, 319 Metropolitan. Rev. T. W. Kidd and Mr. Frank Bowman will spend Sunday in Topeca. Mr. John Mitchell, one of Argentine's prominent young men, having passed the civil service examination, has obtained a position as mail clerk. Mrs. Dollie Baldwin entertained at luncheon Tuesday evening Miss Lulu Lytle and Mrs. Jennie Knox. Mrs. Mayme DeVan spent Thanksgiving at Edwardsville with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Tucker spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mr. Caesar Gerton Is in the city visiting his cousin, Mr. Robert Simpson. MARION, KANS. Mrs. Kate Richardson, the wife of John Richardson, after two weeks illness, passed out of this life into the Land of Beulah to meet with the loved ones that have gone before her. Mrs. Richardson was born in Kentucky, August, 17, 1861. Died November 27, 1909. She lived a model Christian and departed life a saint with her loving husband and daughter, sister and brother-in-law, Rev. R. D. Frazier of Ellsworth, and three daughters, and Mrs. George Holder of Topeka, and a host of other friends at her bed side, to mourn her loss. She was an earnest church worker and was superintendent of the A. M. B. Church Sunday School at Marion, Kans. EMPORIA, KANS. Mr. Ed Staley returned from Atchison today, where he attended the Elliott-St. Clair nuptials. The "Don't Care" Whist Club was delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Gus West, Thanksgiving evening. A pleasant time was had by everybody. Mrs. Dan Weeks returned home after a short stay in Atchison and Topeka. There was a program and social given by the A. M. H. Church. Thursday. Col. Dod favored the audience with one of his famous speeches. Mr. Jiles Elliott and tundy returned home Wednesday from Atchison, where they attended the marriage of their son Will to Miss V. St. Clair. Mrs. Don Weeks entertained with a six o'clock dinner Saturday at her cozy home on Rural street. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, Mrs. Alex. Reeves, Misses Eva Elliott and Celeste Stuart, Messrs. Ed Staley and Verbal Duncan. The Chapel Quartette has reorganized and have several engagements for the coming winter. PARSONS. KANS. Mrs. Gertrude Rush of Des Moines, Iowa is visiting Mrs. J. M. Tiggs. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a.m. Mrs. Walter Glass entertained at a Thanksgiving party Thursday afternoon from two until five o'clock. The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by each guest, it being a continual round of pleasure. Mrs. A. H. Morten entertained a host of friends at her anniversary party Tuesday afternoon. The guests numbered one hundred and fifty and a more delightful afternoon and evening was never spent. Quite a number spent Thanksgiving in Coffeyville, Kans. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher-Harris is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams spent Thanksgiving in Coffeyville, Kans. Mr. Adam Johnson, head porter at the Kimball hotel, is very sick. PAXICO. KANSAS. Joe Lane, Sam Cary of Topeka, Kansas, William Houston of Kansas City, David Driver, Jim Officer of Paxico, Kansas, spent two days hunting in Paxico, Kansas. Hunting was fine and the party bagged 51 quail and 37 rabbits. While in Paxico they were the guests of David Driver, on his farm three miles from Paxico. made from the best man finished. 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Address all communications to THE PLAIN DEALER Those pictures of Western Life are full of thrills The music is good, too at the Ideal theatre A good laugh you will have if you see the funny pictures at Ideal Theatre, Twelfth and Vine. Mr C. S. Smith and wife of Kansas City, Mo., spent a portion of last week in the city visiting Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. E. Clinkscale and wife. Prof and Mrs W H Dawley and niece,Miss Frances Thompson pent Thanksgiving in the city, guests of Miss Lizzie Cooper Prot and Mrs Herriford of Kansas City, Mo were visitors in the city last week Mrs Herriford is Grand Matron of the O E S of Missouri Mrs J C Miller of Burlington and son, J W Miller of Neosho were in the city last week CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY. St. Simon's Episcopal church, on Western avenue and Seventh street will commemorate its twenty-fifth anniversary next week. Special services will be held from Sunday, the 5th to Sunday the 12th, inclusive. On Sunday the 5th the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. Choral celebration at 11 a.m with sermon by the Rev. Warren R. Yeakel of Hiawatha, Kans. Celebration of the Holy Eucharist will take place every morning during the week at 4:30. Each day evening service will be held, when special preachers will deliver addresses. Among these speakers will be the Very Rev. J De B Kaye, dean of Grace Cathedral; the Rev. J. R. Baxter, rector of Trinity, Lawrence the Rev. P. B. Peabody, rector of Trinity, Lawrence; Blue Rapids. On Friday, the 10th the church will be consecrated—at 7:30 a.m. corporate communion of the members will be held—at 11 a.m. the service of consecration will take place when the Right Rev F K Brooke, D D. bishop of Oklahoma will preach the consecration sermon At 7.30 p.m the Right Rev F R Nilspaugh, D D. bishop of the diocese of Kansas, will preach the anniversary sermon and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation At nine p.m a grand musicale and sociable will be held at the Metropolitan hall, 406 Kansas avenue Prof Gerald Tyler, late of the Ohio Conservatory of Music and now musical instructor of Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo, will be assisted by some of the best local talent The closing services of the festival will take place as follows: Saturday morning the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:30; Sunday, the 12th, celebration at 7:30, choral celebration with sermon by the rector at 11 a.m. Choral evening and sermon by the Rev Canon RK Pooley of Grace Cathedral at 4:30 p.m. A coronal invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Make the Porters' and Waiters' club, 400 Kansas avenue, your headquarters. It's Oliver's pool parlors and everything will be made pleasant for you. We have sixty acres of farm land with house for rent on shares. This land produces 300 bushels of potatoes to an acre, water molous gal re and other produce. For particulis write N. Chiles, THE PLAINDLATER, Topeka, Kansas. Do not apply unless you are able to carry on farm in good shape. Joseph Lane, of this city, won a beautiful gold medal in an interstate shoot for the championship of the West. The shoot was held at Des Moines, Ia, about two weeks ago. Four states were represented Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, and out of the dozen shooters our fellow townsman and undefeated champion captured the prizes. A lady of Des Moines won second Mr Lane is ready to meet all comers and goers. His address is Oliver's pool hall, 404 Kansas Avenue SPRINGFIELD, MO. There was quite a gala day Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving at Lincoln High School. The teachers and students of each room had prepared interesting and elaborate programs for the occasion. It was to be much regretted that several of the rooms rendered programs at the same hour, so it was impossible for all visitors to witness all programs. Room 1. Miss Blanche Johnson, teacher, the little tots and teacher made quite an interesting appearance in their long black gowns, white collars and caps and boys attired in Indian costume. The little tots were wide awake and exercises good. Rooms 2, 3 and 4. Misses A. Johnson, Stemmons, Martin instructors, gave interesting, instructive programs, showing the time and pain spent in preparation and visitors lingered long in these rooms. Room 5. Miss Fulbright's room, looked more like a cozy room, study or library of one's home with the potted plants blooming, book case filled with good, useful books, center table, beautiful art pictures suspended from the walls, a beautiful case piano from which came forth sweet strains of music. With other selections two plays were given to the visitors which were much enjoyed. Room 6. Miss Andrews, D. L. Coleman, assistant, Prof. McAdams, instructors. The room was filled with visitors to enjoy and be well entertained by the par excellent program, which had been arranged with much care and effort on the part of the divisions of 3 and 4. These divisions deserve great compliments and the time spent was worth while. It was very strange how the turkey pictures drawn entirely around and on the board effected one so. Last, but by no means least, the Domestic Science Department was visited. The teacher, Miss Williams, being in Kansas City, gathering notes and styles for the next term, this department was left in charge of the very pleasant and amiable students of this room who displayed to the many visitors of this room the many and various garments. You could hear expressed, exclaimed by parents and visitors, what improvement, what neatness, what beautiful, elaborate work! All who spent the afternoon at Lincoln High School departed feeling highly elated by what they had heard and seen and considered the time well and beneficially employed. If parents at home as a whole would only take as much pain, and worry as their teachers do concerning the learning, manners and morals of the children, this would seem like a new generation! Parents give your children more of your care. The Thanksgiving Union service was held at the Baptist Chapel. A large and appreciative number came forth to worship. The ministers of the four churches were present with a large following. The discourse contained many wholesome truths for thought and reflection. The song service was of the best. The collections amounted to 502,61. Mrs. Mattle Lenore, 220 North Boulevard, passed to join the Great Majority Wednesday evening, November 21, at 8 o'clock, aged 60 years. Her maid in name was Dinfourth, and she was one of the most widely known pioneer families in the country. A husband, five sons, three daughters, two sisters, one brother survive the death of Mrs. Lenore. Mrs. Lamore was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for many years. Funeral services were at Gibson Chapel Interment in Hazelwood cemetery. As she was kind, sorrowful and always had a word of cheer, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Shade Wilson, widow of Mr. Shade Wilson, died. She has been complaining for more than a year, although confined to her bed only two weeks before her death. She was 67 years of age, survived her husband only about two months. Services at Baptist church, Rev. J. S. Dorsey officiating. She leaves to mourn her death, two sons, Mrs. Jessie and William Chamberlain, their wives, and other relatives and many friends to mourn her sad departure. Mrs. Susie Rose of Denver, Colo., is having a pleasant three or four weeks visit with friends here. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hall, Summitt avenue. The M. E. members had a very successful colonial bazaar on the evenings of the 23rd, 24th and 25th. The several booths were inviting and interesting containing many useful and beautiful articles, fruits, etc. A good program and unique ghost drill were very enjoyable. A neat sum was realized. Mesdames Mattie McCracken, Maggie I. Scales, Secretary; Mary E. Deboe, Manager; W. J. Deboe, Pastor. The Baptist and A. M. E. chapels served dinners and suppers Thanksgiving. A pleasant time and a nice sum was realized. Mrs. Lucy Williams conducted a very interesting program at Baptist church November 26. Something uplifting, something a benefit for the young men. Mr. Geo. Abernathy will soon have in readiness a band to furnish music for special occasions. More of our older men and women should become more interested in the younger men and women of our city. See that they are engaged in something uplifting. Prof. R. H. Johnson, who is teaching at Greenfield, Mo. spent Thanksgiving wint Prof. C. H. Wilburn. Mr. Johnson was orator of his class of 1009 at Lincoln Institute. He had a very delightful stay taking in the social functions, hunting, etc., and departed for his school Sunday evening. The Masonic Banquet held in the Masonic Hall on Boonville street Thanksgiving evening, was one of the grandest affairs ever witnessed or attended in the city. The hall was brilliantly illuminated. The tables which extended the entire length of the hall were inviting and beautiful in their appointments of snowy linen, silver and glassware, with potted feirs and palms. Upon the table arranged especially for the distinguished guests, which space will not permit of mentioning, was a beautiful red cross with scintillating lights. The four-course menu consisting of the delicacies of the season, and appropriate to Thanksgiving day was elegant and elaborate and all one could desire. This function was largely attended, even more than had been anticipated, as several were turned away. Garland's orchestra concealed behind the tall graceful palms, sent forth delightful strains of music. The evening will be long remembered by all who spent it at the Masonic Temple. Next Thanksgiving the Masonic Temple will not accommodate all who will choose to attend. Prof. G. W. Wood, whose ability as an orator is well known, delivered a very interesting toast. Response by Mr. P. M. Fletcher, one of our most prominent citizens and Master Masons, responded in an eloquent and delightful manner. 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, vs 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 10th day of November, A D 1904, commenced her action in the above named court, asking for divorce from you, a return of her maiden name of Lena Wrochester or her costs and all other p per equitable relief You are further notified that unless you appear or answer said petition on or before the 29th day of December, A.D. 1969, that the a locations of the petition will be taken a true and judgmental red accordingly against you and for her, divorcing her from, returning her said maid for name, for her costs and relief as prayed for. Take due notice hereon and govern yourself accordingly. Anthur J. Boppock (SAL) Attorney for Plantill Attn: Clerk of the District Court. First published November 12th, 199. ARISTOS Southwestern Milling Co., Commerce Building, Kansas City, Mo. Going to Kansas City? They will give you a room, get you a job, sell you a business or home, find your friends or relatives. We cater to over 40,000 Negroes. Main Office and Hotel. 1005 M'Gee St The Stonestreet and Hamilton Undertakers and Embalmers. RED TURKEY WHEAT FLOUR RED TURKEY WHEAT FLOUR Southwestern Commerce Building, Going to Kau Don't Stop Un Afro-American En Co's. Office They will give you a room, g or home, find your friends 40,000 Negroes. Main Office and Hotel The Stonestreet Undertakers a Both Phones 52 711 & Qu Photographs The kind that is made by W. H. LUCAS are cheaper in price and the best in quality and workmanship 122 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA. Office Hours ( 9:00 to 10:30 ) Fell 'Phone' 60 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence 1132 Central Ave. BELL PHONE 9012. 832 KANSAS AVENU. Both Phones 774 Ros, Bell 640 Rev. Ind 774. O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansis Ave., Over Gillors Drug Store Across from Theop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Postmaster 1555 Van Buren Street 10PERA K. 4 E. D. Phone 107 Ind. Phone 640 DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Examining Physician of the night, and Lady of Protection Social attentions to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 427 31st St. FOPPKA, M Office Hours 10 to 12.8 m. DR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 106 Karras Ave. Ind. Phone 918. TOPEKA. Hours: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both Phones 77 The Flour of Quality GOOD FOR Bread, Cakes, Pastry or for Any Purpose That You Use Flour. Every Sack Guaranteed Barn 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 relativde. We cater to over el, 1005 M'Gee St and Hamilton and Embalmers. We carry one of the Fine Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. QUINCY STS. TOPEKA, KAN. Dr. W. 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Ford's Hair Poma removes and prevents dandruff, invigor the scalp and keeps it from getting hairs dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it a life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed its use is constant pleasure. A most satisfactory tool for preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else. All get to buy just as good". If you want the best results has Ford's Hale Pomade. Look for this name. Charles Ford, First "on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the gouvin, we will send for. One bettle, regular size, for ... $ .35 Three " " " " " " 1.40 Six " " " " " " 1.50 One " " small " " " " -23 We pay postage and expense charges to all points at U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Street Postage Order. All orders shipped promptly are valid for your address. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 11 West Kinole St. FORD'S HAIH FOMADE is made only in Creswell by the above strain. Agents Wanted Everywhere. en ATCHISON, KANS. (ye. AVL... |Eather and Ethel, escent Thenka. [to Oklahoms soon. | here Inet week. wedding Thuradsy evening, when their daughter, Miss Lena tne, wae united in matsiage to Mr Frank Hatcher. The ceremony was per | formed by Rev Bigg. rain the pree. gace of afew friends At the aps pointed honr the atraine of the Le. iheogrin’s wedding march, playset dy Mre Ethe!] Roy heralded their approach, ‘The bride never looked Novelier than in her heautiful bridal wobe of white silk, meade princess sad heavily braided. The wedding boquet was of while rosce tied with tibbon and southern emifas The groom louked hirdsome ina suit of the conventions! The ccremony swee followed by a reception and the Tepast wae eervid by Mesos Stella Roy, Lian and Goldie Cuoning- tam and Uainille Wolken, Oatef town guesta were, Merd3amen M. Brown and P.Wilson ind son Mayo from Nilxon, Mo, MreC tt Alesinder and Franes C Alexander returned Sunday from a week's visit in Mussotah, Mre Liak and Eail Beck of To. peka, visited Dr Caldwell and wife daot week. Mies Goldio Cunningham return. ad laet wock from an extended vie. it with relatives in the Hast, Mesdamcs O Bowman,Gas Baylis and Faank Wilson Sundased in Western Minsouri. Mra Maud Robinson of Leaven- worth was tne guest of Mrs George on Sunday. The Carnation art club waa en. tertained last Tuerday afternoon by Mra Nellic Barnes, Mies Mattie Jones and Charles B.own wore quictly married at the ‘tome of the bride’s parents on Jat Thaureday afternoon The young rouple have many friends to wish hhem a happy life. Mrs GG Brown and children, of Wichtts, are guests of her parenta and will remain until aftor the Ss. Chir Elliott wedding. Mies Lydia Slaughter of Topeka, bs the gucst of Miss Camille Wilson lor a few days, David Neleon and wife were ell. ed to St Joreph by the serious ill. sess of thar daughter, Mis Henry Hrore. Mi-ees Mattic Sneed of Ti peka, Hu,me snd Eva Elhott of Krepo. wis, sre visiting Misses Cunmiog. ‘tam this woek, Mius Hazel Slors avocmpanied by Mises Bratrice Huytof sawrence, spent Tharkegiving in the city Moeadamee Robinson, Nolard and Rummons of Kansan City, a10 the rests of Mise Virginia StClair, AME Sewing circle met Tuer. day wth Mra Heary Elegan, Mralds Craig of Denver, and Mec Epp and wife of Missouri are at tho bedside cf Mra J F Greenly, wae centinuus seriously ill, Miss Viree StClair, one of the wext popular of the brides elect, ix veceiving much xoeial atteation, She was highly entertaincd Monday 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. T will deliver ordera to any place tnsice the city limi + DAVID CHILES, Hell Phaness 87351-Bor s75t-l Bell (Piore 30, Argon ite. W.F.Sable eee BRALER IN Groceries, Meats, Flour, Coal and Feed. ————— ae A Squire dval Cor ‘Kvery- body. A triatorder will convines you that our goods are the cheapest and best in the market. 105 West Metropolitan Araxnting, Kansas, Five Tattoring=-aAll Work Guaranteed M. Myers, . . ° World's Fair Tailor Suita Madeto Ordor Guaranteed for Fit Ladies & Gents garments Cleaned, Dyed, Pressed and Repaired. 1531 Kast 127TH Street, Corner Vine, KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURL Park, is on the sick liet. Mies Mabel Jackeon, teacocr of ‘Marion, Mo., spent her vacation at home. Tho G OL boys delight 'ully en- tertained for the TJ D girls Tuce- se evening at Taborean hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion, The, guesta umbered 21 and the evening waa spent with gamea ard daneing, murio being furniehed by Wilson's orchedtra. Mra Buelah 2Jarper died on Nov, 27th. atthe home of her parents, Mr Johnson and wile, whoa were kind, devoted and faithful during hor i!lneas. The weeeancd is aur. vived hy ahuabind, baby, parents. two brothers, two eisiersand a hoat of relatives, Faneral services were held Monday afternoon from tho house the remaina being Interred in Mt Vernon cemotery. Outof town relatives were, Calvin Joboron of Deaver, W, Jobnson of Kansan City, Mes B Scott of Omaha, und Meedaince Taylor and Porter, of Kanwae City. PAOLA, KANS. Alex Strothers haw purohased 4 cosy little cottage on South [Silver atrect and will move into tt the firet of the month, Paola needs another barbea shop, A ME Sundsy school ia making fine progress under the manage, ment of Supt, Mre G W Lowry and her able corps of assistante. Mias Mdith McPherson hae abont recovered froma ecvere attack of typhoid fever. Pressing Elder Roneom wae io tho city Sunday, holdiug quarterly mecting for Rev Greene, Mra Jobo Payton and daughtersy 5e. | A Guaranteed Soap. Be. Equally ; Savas Efficient oS eh) = Half the . a Time Half in Hot | the Labor O Clothes Water. Follow Instructions on Label fer Best Results Be. No Rubbing---Sold by ull Cealers. 5e. OO TT. 4 8 INittAy ¢ Western University, QUINDARO, -- KANSAS. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theologioal, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Norual Leading and Best Industrial School of the West Courses Advantages ee ets ee Toad Veen, ths Splendid Location, Ucathful Climate, Good cluding Piano, Organ and Larmony), Drawing Influences and Thorough Teachers. Ce ibeck tind ie ueie , awa venogre INFORMATION, oa Be Dr lotion: Uasnderingy| yo For Terms, Priors and Iuducements Offered, tog and Gardening. write, SHELTON FRENCH, A. M. Actitg President. Phones: Office, Ball West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 Esther and Ethel, ecent Thtnke. giving with her mother in Neosho. QProf Lowry attended a meeting of the board of control of the K. of P., in Kamens City last week. | Mise Esther Lay was over from Usawstomie in attendanve on the grand Thanksgiving ball, Frank Nowling and hie wife, of Spring Hill, attended the exercises atthe A MK ohurchen Phank«ygiv. tng evening. Rev JJ Pleasant of Garnett ws inthe city Mondvy, aeslating Rev Grecue with his quitterly meeting. Williim Webb and wife of st Lowe, hwe located tn onr city and he has engaged iu the pantitorium Ins need with HB Shelby, ELWOOD KANS. Mis Marie Walker haa retain d from aview with ber danghter in Leavenworth. George Petccuew will visit na folka at Brunswick, Me, roon. | Mia Lalu Brown will vieit one ‘of liar friends in New York sorn, Rev Howard fram St Joseph, will lecture at the AME church next Monday evening Miss Ethel Smith will visit some of her friends ot Hiawatha. Rev Wilson, the presiding elder tron Kansas City, preached at th- AM E church Surday evouiug, | Misa Lau Botts. who har been quite ill, is much better. A big dinner was given at.he A M E charch Thhreday. A birthday party for their son was given at the resideeco of Mr Brown and wife. A big aooial was given Saturday aight at tha hall of Frank Brown, fer benefit of the Baptist churoh, A big meeting was held at the a mx chureh on Sunday when $10 was raised Since Rev Brown hae been pastor the church haa raised 3123.05, | Mr Coopar aod wife will move to Oklahoms soon. Mra Alice Lumastore has return ed from a visit with her friends in Fanning. Ernest Walker 1¢ very siok at thie weiting. There hea beon a revival at the ax Bvhurch with 9 converte and 4 packsliders reclaiined. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mre Paulino Freemanias getting slong nicely with her juvenile choir atthe AM E ehutch ‘the Metropolitan Baptlst church hod 4 tine dinner and entertainment at heir ehuceh Thankegivlng day and night. Dr Eloreey and wife are visiting in Argentine while his house ie b . ing remodeled. Rev MeNeal and his congrey1- thonjhad alsise crowd amd a pro. gram at their church, Mre M Mitthews passed through on Thankegiving day, an her wiy 99 Inspect the vorpe at Atchison. Mre © Stanford of Bonner Sp’ ge, expeots to reside here this winter. Dr Sylvester Banks hae been quite ill. Mr Maddux is crecting a nice store building at the corner of Oth and Freeman, The Firat Baptist churvh bad a Thavkegiving dinner and oc n ert on that date, Jobn Frost spent Tnaukegiving in Kaneas City. Adelphi Aet club postponed ite reception two weeks. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Prof © E Johnson left here on the 25th for Topeka, and returning very well satieficd with the appear. anee of the Negroes’ business, eto. L Lindesy of Kanease City, spent 8 few days here last week on busi- ness. J L Davia of Independence, Kas was rpending a few days in bustuens here )aet week. Henry Woode is atill on the stok liat, George Fiemming of Topeka, was . cur city on the 27th. INDEPENDENCE. KAN. | The Ki. Pls are getting in guod shape. Messrs. 1D. W. Montgomery, 2. White, G. MW, Watght and I. De Hart make a strong team. Me. M. MeKinoley chaperoned a jolly company to Neodesha recently, the eee | evston heing a birthday surprise on Miss watat Patterson. Dher mother, Mis. Roste Patterson knows how to ontert un, AMuong the party were Mr. and Mra Vos, Rev. and Mea GR. Ronsan, Mis M.o0K AMdaina, Mies Di. Davia, Miss Chiseolly and Nanthen Runyan, Mr, Daw h ant others | Rev MT Brooka Coffey ville, ase sisted mo quaitetly meeting (Quinn Capel) rtd preachad an ahte sermon at the do pom <erviee, Rev, HW. King pleached a deep amt well received sers mon ‘Laosday night and beld the quars terly conference and highly eoumended the con bition of the charge and the pling for latte efurt, | Phe fall cally at Quinn chapel A. M. Te church was a grand success. Two aba, “The Santa Ve," Bro. Josep. Vane lerford, rafsed $115.45; “The Mo. Pa | ‘The Indian Dill by sixteen young ltdirs, Myitle Crooms, Martie Garland, Daisy Wiliams, Banchete Garland, Sella Carter, Jennie Payne, Captolia Burns, Ttthel Holt, Mlosia Garland, Tmma Sioe, Rertha Washington, Vivian Mont- somety, Vern Cragg. Willa Montgomery, Tessie and Pearl Washington, was a Iantiful feature of the Mo. Pae. Club gotten up by Mies Chrysotia Runyan. ‘Thankagising services were held at the Secoml Baptist church, Rev. J. H. Taylor of the M. TI. church preached the sermon, At the evening exercises a full house enjosed the program and the financial outcome was a grand success. Mrs. Shaw and Miss Ysther Warper are viailing relatives in Kentucky. Mr, George Vverctts is home sick. Mr, Xanther Runyan will visit his friends in Lawrence ina few days. Twelve or four- teen young men are preparing a five: act college scene for Quinn chapel to be rendered in cunnection with the ladies bazaar and gold watch contest in Decem- ber, L.E. LINES' Temple of Music 221-223 Boonville St., Springfield, Missouri, Phone 225 KOHLER & CAMPBELL High Grade PIANOS AND ORGANS John F. Meyer @ Sons MILLING COMPANY, Daily Capacity 2000 Barrels. Elevator Storage 500,000 Bushels Mills at 'Springfield, Mo. General Officers. St. Louis, Missouri. "Queen Bee" is the leading soft wheat flour, which we recommend for biscuits and Pastry. Meyers' Model" is the Leading Hard Wheat Flcu which we recommend for Light Brear Government Number 5209. Union National Bank SPRINGFIELD, MO. United States Depository. —OFEICERS— H. B. McDaniel,.....President W. J. McDaniel,.....V-President Geo. D. McDaniel,.....Cashier Safe Deposit Vaults Boxes for Rent $20 Aud, Pres. G. S. Mitchell, Land, V. Pres. E. G. Rathbous, Ford, Cashier. 1875-1009 Halland Banking SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. 00 000 -- Surp CORRESPONDENTS: National Park Bank, New York; Corn Exchange Mago; Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mo. National Bank, St. Louis; Southwest National National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City; Trust Co., Memphis, Tenn. R, President M. C. Baker, Vice-President. J. L. Hine, Merchants National Bank Capital $200,000.00 FIELD, : : B. McGARVY Handles Nothing But the Best WHISKEY A Strictly First-class Bar. BONVILLE STREET. — SPRINGFIELD. E, Pres. R. A. GRAY, Gen'l Supt. H. D. BUCHANAN R. Crowe Coal & Mining Miners and Sh Cherokee and W We have Safe Deposit Vaults Boxes for Rent $2.50 a Year T. B. Holland, Pres. G. S. Mitchell, Asst. Cashier Chan. Holland, V. Pres. E. G. Rathboue, Asst. Cashier Wm. B. Sanford, Cashier. Holland Banking Co., National Park Bank, New York; Corn Exchange National Bank, Chicago; Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mo.; Merchants Laclede National Bank, St. Louis; Southwest National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.; National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City; Bank Commerce and Trust Co., Memphis, Tenn. L. S. Meyer, President M. C. Baker, Cashier J. H. Keet, Vice-President. J. L. Hine, Asst. Cashier The Merchants National Bank Capital: $200,000.00 411-413 BOONVILLE STREET. SPRINGFIELD, MO eler & Lcffen Company Wheeler & Lcffen Drug Company Wholesale Dealers in Paints, Oils and Window Glass 510MAIN ST., : JOPLIN, MO. We have Safe D T. B. Holland, Pr Chan. Holland, V. Wm. B. Sanford, Holla Capital $100 000 National P Bank, Chicago; T Laclede National I City, Mo.; Nati merce and Trust C L. S Meyer, Presi J. H. Keet, Vice-Pr The Me SPRINGFIELD A. B. Boxes for Rent $2.50 a Year G. S. Mitchell, Asst. Cashier E. G. Rathbone, Asst. Cashier 5-1909 Banking Co., D. MISSOURI. Surplus $50,000 PONDENTS: New York; Corn Exchange National Bank, St. Louis, Mo.; Merchant; Southwest National Bank, Kansas Commerce, Kansas City; Bank Company, Penn. M. C. Baker, Cashier J. L. Hine, Asst. Cashier s National Bank $200,000.00 : MISSOURI GARVEY, ing But the Best SKEY first-class Bar. SPRINGFIELD, MO Illustr. H. D. BUCHANAN, Sage-Trends. Coal & Mining Co., Miners and Shippers Cherokee and Weir City COALS Mire Office: Weir City, Kan. Soummon, Kan, Mulbery, Kan. PHONE MAIN 782. Lcffen Drug pany KANSAS CITY. ADOLPH GRIFFIN, Editor and Manager. The Wyandotte Gas company has made good. The service is all that could be expected, in fact better than in the most of the cities which had natural gas for a great many years. Their efforts to have a steady supply at all times has pleased everybody, and those who live where there is no gas are clamoring for it. The gas company has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring about this condition; and Kansas City, Kansas, has one of the best equipped natural gas distributing plants in the world. It is managed and conducted by business men of Kansas City, Kansas, who have the interest of the city at heart. If not molested by unnecessary legislation they will do much to promote the interest of all at present. The prices are sufficiently low so that all can have gas without a strafe. We commend the Wyandotte Gas Company, which is one of the greatest concerns in the West, and which has made it possible for the poor as well as the rich to enjoy the comforts of life when it comes to heating their homes. This is a home enterprise and it employs thousands of laborers to help maintain this magnificent plant. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. One of the most brilliant functions of the season was an informal dancing parry given by Mrs. Silas Chaney of this city, in honor of Miss Dovie Williams of Springfield, Mo., on the evening of Nov. 27, at Arlington Hall. This copy little hall was beautifully lighted and the splendidly gowned ladies with their pleasant faces and galiant cecret all added to the brilliancy of the affair. The most unique feature perhaps was the manner of introducing the guest of honor to the ladies and gentlemen present. It was as follows: I promptly at ten o'clock the grand march was led by Mrs. Chancy and Mr. Gaitha Page, followed immediately by Miss Williams and Mr. Fox and the honorary assistants with thir esports. After the conclusion of the grand march Mr. Page and Mrs. Chancy, Miss Williams and Mr. Fox formed a line and the ladies assisting introduced each guest to the receiving party as the march continued until each one had been introduced, after which dancing immediately followed. Miss Chaley was delightfully assisted by Madame I. F. Bradley, Win. McKnight and Leon Jordan. Dancing continued until far into the evening and when the hundred and fifty guests departed each expressed himself or herself as having a delightful time. --- You have missed a treat if you haven't seen the entertainment the Ideal Theatre are giving, a change of bill nghtly. The Ideal Theatre management are much gratified at the appreciation expressed by their patrons and assure the public the same standard will be kept up. VINITA. OKLAHOMA Tuetdey, Nov. 23rd, being their anniversary, the members of the Art club and a number of guests enjoyed a rarely pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs Lee Williams. A delightful feature of the afternoon was the music by Minn Eva Venters and the history of the club by Mrs. Lee Williams. Lovely refreshments were served. The assisting friends were Mrs. H. F. Wharton, E. Hudley, M. Martin. Rev Ross and wife were the honored guests. Mia Blanche Stone of Denver. The Largest1Steam Bakery in the Southwest. Junge Baking Company, Factory and Office: 1801-11 Joplin Street. W. J. J. Leffen, President G. S. Poolo, Vice-President Citizens S Joplin, ESTABLISHED FOR We invite new accounts, consistent with prudent banking -- THE Gunningham Jonlin, Capital $200,000.00 OFFICERS:—T. W. Cunn ston, V-Pres.; Mrs. V. F. C Assistant Cashier; Blanche J DIRECTORS:—T. W. C Joel T. Livingston, Tillie Muller Robert A. Wilson. The Lincoln is located in the Quindan picture and appropriate tract of entire district. ens State Joplin, - Missouri. FIED FOR BUSINESS accounts, promising e ident banking. -- The -- ham Nation Jonlin, Missouri 00,000.00 Surplus T. W. Cunningham, Pre s. V. F. Church, Cash Blanche Jenkins, Assist —T. W. Cunningham, Tillie Muller, A. H. Wa ncoln Ce the Quindaro district an iate tract of land that co Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 OFFICERS:—T. W. Cunningham, Pres.; Joel T. Livingston, V-Pres.; Mrs. V. F. Church, Cashier; Tillie Muller, Assistant Cashier; Blanche Jenkins, Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS:—T. W. Cunningham, Mrs. V. F. Church, Joel T. Livingston, Tillie Muller, A. H. Waite, Blanche Jenkins, Robert A. Wilson. The Lincoln Cemetery The Lincoln Cemetery is located in the Quindaro district and perhaps the most picture and appropriate tract of land that could be found in the entire district. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: G. M. Cold, Pres., also President Cole Investment Co.; O. W. Button, First V. Pres; Lewis W. Johnson, Second V. Pres.; Geo. G. Denslow, Seo'y and Treas; R. W. Dentlow; W. H. Millikan; J. T. Caldwell. G. M. Col2, Pres., also President First V. Pres; Lewis W. Johnson, S Seo'y and Treas; R. W. Dentlow; Buffalo Kansas Cit Shawhan W Both Made at a Morrin-Powers Me DISTI President Cole Investment W. Johnson, Second V. Pre W. Dentlow; W. H. Millik aIo Spr Kansas City Whiskey an Whiske Made at a REAL Disti ers Mercantile DISTILLERS Buffalo Springs, Kansas City Whiskey. Shawhan Whiskey, (Bottled in Bond) Both Made at a REAL Distilery. Morrin-Powers Mercantile Company, DISTILLERS SEA FOAM. SEA FOAM SOAP POWDER MANUFACTURED BY PEET BROS. MFG. CO. KANSAS CITY U.S.A. is guest at the home of Lee Williame. Mrs P Huff and daughters left Wednesday for Sapulpa, to spend Thanksgiving with Mr Huff. Mr Brice and wife of S. Third street, delightfully entertained a few friends Thanksgiving at dinner covers being laid for ten. Phillip Douglas of Coffeyville, was an out of town guest. Bethel A M R church is justly proud of its pastor, Rev Ross, who is doing a great work. Strangers are welcome at each service. Parents of E Hudley and wife, of Chetopa, ate an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner with them on Thursday, returning to their home the same evening. Es Williams and wife served dinner Thankgiving to a few guests The Willing Workers festival --- 60810 Wyandotte Street, State Bank Missouri. BUSINESS FEB. 4, 1901 promising every accommodation. The -- National Bank Missouri Surplus $100,000.00 Bunningham, Pres.; Joel T. Living- Church, Cashier; Tillie Muller, Jenkins, Assistant Cashier. Bunningham, Mrs. V. F. Church, A. H. Waite, Blanche Jenkins. In Cemetery no district and perhaps the most land that could be found in the Cole Investment Co.; O. W. Button, Second V. Pres.; Geo. G. Denslow, W. H. Millikan; J. T. Caldwell. Springs, y Whiskey. whiskey, (Bottled in Bond) REAL Distilery. Arcantile Company, LLERS and dinner on Thanksgiving day and evening was a decided success. The Art club will meet Tuesday with Sir A D Johnson Al Douglas, wife and children, of Coffeyville, requests of James Davis and other friends. The Pleasant Houses club gave another delightful reception on Thanksgiving evening, at their rooms 6. East Illinois Avenue. The decorations were beautiful, and the guests and friends present numbered over one hundred and thirty. T Gray, Charles Benks and T Ellhout of Muskogee. Phillip Douglas of Coffeyville, and their wives were the honored guests. Music was furnished by an orchestra of five to a Joplin, Mo. A five course meal was served and the light, fantasy the was tripped until the wee, at house of the morning. Miss Crara Will came here from Welch, where she is training, to spend Thanksgiving with the house folk. Miss Andrews and Dora B. well are Lomo for Thanksgiving. Miss Baker and Collins of Californi Creel are guests of A Moore and wife this week. Miss Beverle M. Daniel of Big Creek, is a guest of Mrs Lee Williams this week. JOPLIN, MISSOURI F. T. Snapp, Cashier J B. Hogg, Ass't. Cashier Kansas City, Mo. While in Kansas City Call and See.. J. C. O'KEEFE. Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Liquors and Cigars Kentucky and Tennessee Whiskies a Specialty 1060 Union Ave. : Kansas City, Mo. Opposite Union Depot. Telephone 6011 Main All Mail Orders Promptly Attended to. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager Geo. Eyssell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Dyptothe Waiting Room 1056 Union Avenue. KANSAS CITY, MO. Opposite Walting Room 1056 Union Avenue. KASSAS CITY, Mo. Look for the Sign EDELWEISS BEER Drink it and Have the Best The Schoenhofen Brewing Co., of Chicago, Illinois. KANSAS CITY BRANCH: 21st and Wyandotte Streets. JOHN A. ADAMS, Manager. The Schoenhofen Brewing Co., of Chicago, Illinois. KANSAS CITY BRANCH: 21st and Wyandotte Streets. JOHN A. ADAMS, Manager. Pittsburg Modern Milling Co., Manufacturers and Wholesalers. STAFDARD GRADES OF Soft and Hard Wheat Flour Corn Meal, Corn Chop, Bran Shorts. "KING KOLE" is highest patent hard wheat flour which we recommend and guarantee for Light Bread. "RED CROSS" is highest patent soft wheat Flour which we recommend and guarantee for Biscuit and Pastries. Only Flours made in Pittsburg, Kansas. "KING KOLE" is highest patent hard wheat flour which we recommend and guarantee for Light Bread. "RED CROSS" is highest patent soft wheat Flour which we recommend and guarantee for Biscuit and Pastries. Only Flours made in Pittsburg, Kansas. Pittsburg Modern Milling Company. Topeka Club, Pure Rye Whiskey Do you use Liquors for medicinal purpose? If so why not buy your fine Wines, Liquors, Beers, Etc., from a house which gives you the benefit of wholesale prices on retail quantities. We handle every well known brand of fine medicinal whiskies such as Guedenheimer, Clarks, Hermitage, Old Crow, Oscar Pepper, Allendale, Anderson, Canadian Club, Wilson, Hunter, etc., and the Rye that appeals to every Kansan's heart, our 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 Topeka Club, Pure Rye Whiskey Do you use Liquors for medicinal purpose? If so why not buy your fine Wines, Liquors, Beers, Etc., from a house which gives you the benefit of wholesale prices on retail quantities. We handle every well known brand of fine medicinal whiskies such as Guedenheimer, Claaks, Hermitage, Old Crow, Oscar Pepper, Allendale, Anderson, Canadian Club, Wilson, Hunter, etc., and the Kye that appeals to every Kansan's heart, our 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 Four Full Quarts for $5, Expess Prepaid. We are agents for Goetz, Palst, Anheuer-Busch, Heima, Green- tree, Schlitz, Blitz and Rochester Beers and sell them at wholesale so 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 the wines or a beautiful rustic flask filled with our great Topeka Club, dree 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 Kansas City. The Druggists Co-Operative Mercantile Co., 402 DEMEWARE STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. Take Fifth Street car at Union Depot and get off at Fifth and Deleware, and you are nearly at our door. Please send this ad, with your request for price lists or write your order. D. F. COSGROVY, Pres. A. L. CLARK, Treas. D. S. MAXWELL, V-Pres. N. J. KEYS, 2nd V-Pres. W. R. GREEN, Secy. Phones: Bell, 2514 Main Home, 8622 Main Kansas City Gigar Co., RESTRUCTORS "Optimo," 86 Sizes Clear Havana Cigars Flora De Mendel," 8 Sizes Harana 10 and 157 Cigars Wholesalers & Importers of CIGARS "Pathfinder" "Sight Drift" "Equity" Nicaragua Clubs Big Value Richard Wagner Santuelas 50 Cigars. 210 EAST EIGHTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI We are agents for Goetz, Palst, Anheuser-Busch, Heims, Green tree, Schlitz, Blitz and Rochester Beers and sell them at wholesale so 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 the 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 Kansas City. The Druggists Co-Operative Mercantile Co., 402 DEMEWARE STREET. KANSAS CITY, MO. Take Fifth Street car at Union Depot and get off at Fifth and Deleware, and you are nearly at our door. Please send this ad, with your request for price lists or write your order. We do job work INDEPENDENCE, KAN. The K. P.'s are getting in good shape. Messrs. D. W. Montgomery, P. White, G. W. Wright and F. De Hart make a strong team. Mr. M. McKinoley chaperoned a jolly company to Neodesha recently, the occasion being a birthday surprise on Miss Mabel Patterson. Her mother, Mrs. Roxie Patterson knows how to entertain. Among the party were Mr. and Mrs. Royal, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Runyan, Mrs. M. B. Adams, Mrs. Dr. Davis, Miss Chrysolia and Nunthen Runyan, Mr. Bunch and others. Rev. A. H. Brooks, Coffeyville, assisted in quarterly meeting (Quinn Chapel) and preached an able sermon at the 3 p.m. service. Rev. H. W. King preached a deep and well received sermon Tuesday night and held the quarterly conference and highly commended the condition of the charge and the plans for future effort. The fall rally at Quinn chapel A. M. B. church was a grand success. Two jubes, "The Santa Fe," Bro. Joseph Vanderford, mail $115.15; "The Mo. Pacific," Pao. O. C. Croom $71.27—$106.70. North Santa Fe: Mr. Geo. W. Wright, $7.75; Mrs. R. G. White, $15.75; Miss Anna Vanderford, $15.00; Miss Blanche White, $15.00; Mrs. Eliza Fluelen, 10.00, Mrs. V. Montgomery, $20.17; Mr. Joan Welch $1.00; Mr. Pink White, $4.50; Mrs. Elizer Lancaster, $10; others $1.00. Agents, "Mr. Pacific": Bro. Jas. Hott $4.50; Meadames Croom, Alams and Run in meals $9.00, entertainment, $12.00; rally $10.00; Mr. Anderson $1.60. The Indian Drill by sixteen young ladies, Myrtle Crooms, Myrtle Garland, Daisy Williams, Blanchele Garland, Sella Carter, Jennie Payne, Captolia Burns, Ethel Holt, Flosia Garland, Emma Stoe, Bertha Washington, Vivian Montgomery, Fern Cragg, Willa Montgomery, Tessie and Pearl Washington, was a beautiful feature of the Mo. Pac. Club gotten up by Miss Chrysolia Runyan. Thanksgiving services were held at the Second Baptist church. Rev. J. H. Taylor of the M. H. church preached the sermon. At the evening exercises a full house enjoyed the program and the financial outcome was a grand success. Mrs. Shaw and Miss Esther Harper are visiting relatives in Kentucky. Mr. George Everett is home sick. Mr. Xanther Runyan will visit his friends in Lawrence in a few days. Twelve or fourteen young men are preparing a five-act college scene for Quinn chapel to be rendered in connection with the ladies bazaar and gold watch contest in December. FOR OUR READE & S. DRAR 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 letter as a Xmas gift. I like to hear from the outside world. I hope the editor will print this. 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