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HISTORICAL SOCIETY STATE HOUSE THE OPEKA PLAINDEALER Speech Before the National Negro Business League, Louisville, Ky., by J. E. Bush of Little Rock. VOLUME XI. Watch the The Negro Serv Speech Before the Business League by J. E. Bush J. E. Bush, one of the leaders among the colored race in Little Rock, delivered on yesterday the following address before the National Negro Business League at Louisville, Ky., on the subject of 'The Negro Servant Girl: "Mr. President, Gentlemen and Vising Friends of the National Negro Business League: "In the past those who have attempted to discuss this subject have run against the snags of bitter criticism. Hence, it was what fear and trembling that I accepted the place on the program to discuss the Negro servant girl. However, no matter how much we may seek to evade the question it is a live topic and we had just as well face the the issues before now as at some future time. When I commenced the preparation of this address I was inclined to take a posi simistic view of the question; but the facts disclosed by careful research have changed many of my opinions. I shall endeavor to show you, in a brief manner, the Negro servant girl's relation and importance to the South; that she is not so bad as supposed; her real shortcomings; what she has contributed to race development; the economic value of her position and our duty to her as leader. THE SERVANT G.RL'S PRELATION TO THE SOUTH. "For forty years Negro women have practically monopolized the position of servant girls in the South. In other words, they have done the cooking, kept the homes clean and nursed the children of the southern white man. The importance of this work is considerably more than the language conveys. The home is the bed rock upon which the structure of civilization is built; it is the source of all human progress and development. In view of the unprecedented advancement of the southern white man in the past half century, the logical conclusion is that his home the Negro servant girl has been an important character. The man who succeeds in life must have a working brain, a thinking mind and an earnest heart. This can only be attained by sleeping in well-made beds, clean and tidy homes and eating wholesome and well-prepared food. Southern statesmen have often said on the floor of the United States Congress that they would not exchange a meal prepared by a south-ern Negro woman for a menu at Delmonico's. Thus it is evident that the hand of the Negro servant girl has been a mighty lever in assisting the southern white man to rise to positions of importance. The delicate and responsible duty of rearing millions of sunny-haired southern children, of starring their little feet in the right paths and directing their thoughts into the proper channels, has been in the hands of Negro nurse girls. How well they performed this duty is evidenced by the large number of brilliant Southerners who came from the nurseries over which they presided. The spirit of chivalry and hospitality that has --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 17, 1900. made the Southerner famous the world over and has added no small credit to his history can be traced in the teachings of the Negro nurse girl, as it is a distinctive Negro trait and characteristic, and has been well portrayed in the works of the much loved southern author--Juel Chandler Harris. For forty years the Negro servant girl has kept her hand on the pulse of the South. Every beat and throbb of its heart have been known to her; let us see if she is holding her own FALSE ALARMS "As I told you in advance, I took up this subject presuming that the Negro servant girl was losing her hold. So much so that her position was fast passing into other hands. However, it is not my make up or government on presumption, and, to be sure of my footing, I instituted an investigation to find out if the Negro girl was losing out, and if so what were the causes. Accordingly I addressed letters to the mayors of fifty southern cities as follows: "Little Rock, Ark., May 24 '09 "To His Honor, the Mayor: "Dear S. I am making a study of the study of the Negro servant girl. The only way to get at the facts in the case is to reach the people who deal with the Negro servant girl firsthanded. I would like for you to favor me with a letter setting forth plainly and candidly any criticism, good or bad, that you may have on this particular question. It, as a whole, the Negro servant girl is not making a proficient servant I would like for you to state, from your point of view, the contributing causes. As the chief executive of a thriving city I take for granted that you are in a position to give out some information on the subject. If you are not, please favor me by placing this letter in the hands of some family that has or is at present using Negro servant girls. WELLFLEET, NEBR. Since the 20th day of November we have had plenty of snow and rain. About 2½ feet of snow fell and still it snowed and today it is still snowing. The old settlers of Nebraska say this is the hardest winter and the earliest since about fourteen years ago. It keeps the coa idealers busy loading wagons and unloading car loads of coal after car loads. Cattle are offering farther north and some are dying. We have all become used to the snow and are as happy as can be. On the way from North Platte, Nebr., Mrs. Jennie Morgan, daughter and son, little Jim, were lost in the snow storm. They were forced to stay all night in a hay stack. No one slept but Jim. It was about half past four the next evening before they were relieved. All are well and happy. On Bert Morgan's ranch he says there are none of his cattle suffering. I guess Saul Harwell is well pleased with the winters of Nebraska. Bert Morgan and Saul Harwell have been planning a trip to North Platte for about two weeks, but the snow storms head then of every time. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Miss Jessie Brown of Ft. Scott has just recently returned home after spending Thanksgiving and several weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Adah Stephenson. As she has formerly visited here. Her stay was a most delightful one with kinfolks and old friends. Dr. Garnett of Jefferson City spent several days in our city with old friends and acquaintances. While here he assisted Rev. P. C. Danfourth in a revival effort at the Mount Eagle Baptist church, out of which came much good. Lincoln High School is preparing elaborate programs and entertainments for the Christmas holidays or the eve of Christmas. These exercises are to far surpass those if possible given on Thanksgiving eve. These exercises will begin and last through the entire Christmas day. In the forenoon rooms 1, 2 and 3 at different hours will render their programs. In the afternoon rooms 4 and 5 and last, 6, the High School students will conclude these exercises. Parents and friends come and spend an entire day at school. The entertainments will be so arranged that you may witness them all. Refreshments, etc., will be served to all, we understand. On Friday last Rhetorical Division No. 2 of Lincoln High School of which Miss Marie W. Andrews is the supervisor and John Williams of Senior class captain, rendered a splendid program, which was highly commented on by Loth pupils and visitors. The following program was rendered: The program was completed by an Indian song entitled "Seminole," which was sung by John Williams and chorus, all of whom were costumed as Indians. Norris Wilburn was highly complimented for his performance of an Indian dance. Mrs. Lucinda Ward passed to the great beyond Monday morning, Dec. 6, about 7 o'clock. Age 52 years and 11 months. She was the moth of 10 children, 8 of whom are living, 5 boys and 3 girls. She was ill about 14 months. She was perfectly willing and prepared to go when her doctor gave her up. She said, "Doctor Jesus would be her Doctor," and told the family not to worry, as she was going to rest. She had been married to Geo. A. Ward for about 34 years, a member of the C. P. church for about 27 years. She leaves a husband, 8 children, 5 half-sisters, 1 half-brother and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her sad departure. Funeral services at Cumberlain Presbyterian church. The Queen City Court laid the remains tenderly to rest in South Hazelwood cemetery. M. of Euclid Chapter, No. 23. Vocal Solo—Bro. James Andrews, R. P. of Euclid Chapter, No. 23. Address—Rev. J. S. Dorsey, P. M. Piano Solo—Miss Marie Andrews, Violin Solo—Mr. Darwin Cooper, accompanied by his sister, Miss Doris. Quite a neat little sum was netted for the benefit of the Masonic Hall. The tenth anniversary of Rev. J. S. Dorsey's ministerial career in this city was celebrated under the supervision of Mrs. Lucy Williams, Monday eve, Dec. 13th. One of the best programs given to the public recently was rendered. It consisted of instrumental solos, duets, and vocal solos, papers on Rev. Dorsey's life work, readings, etc. It was a very enjoyable, high class program. A large and appreciated audience was present. Mrs. Izzie Smiley assisted by her husband, Mr. Chris Smiley, royally entertained the L. M. and Ls Club Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5. In spite of the severe cold weather there were a nice number present. Good quotations, and interesting discussions were given on the author, Emerson. The study of Emerson is still continued, as we find him somewhat peculiar and the members not yet satisfied. Each member is to give his life a deep earnest study and bring in particular points in writing. Mrs. Edmondson, critic pro tem, gave a good report. Mrs. D. S. Smith, secretary, pro tem, arranged and read the minutes of the previous meeting. Mrs. E. C. Johnson, chairman of the committee of incorporation, gave to the club a splendid report. A new name was presented to the club. In the social hour the members enjoyed a menu of sweet grapes, olives, crackers, fried oysters, fruit pudding, assorted cakes, with the club colors, lavendar and white, and blackberry wine. All enjoyed these appetizing eatables, as well as the meeting. Mrs. Anna Stevens moved that the club adjourn to meet with Mrs. William Smith. 1005 Sherman St., on the 22nd inst., or during the holidays. Motion seconded by Mrs. N. J. Layton and carried. There will be a large number present, much business, a good program. Come early. Convenes at 2:30 adjourns at 5 o'clock. Be on time! The president, Mrs. Bertha B. Cooper, will attend the State Federation which convenes at St. Louis, Dec. 30, as a delegate for the Woman's Musical and Literary Club. Several members of the club will also attend as visitors. Mrs. Priscilla Bruce, Mrs. Mary Foster and Mrs. Adah Stephenson is expecting to accompany the number. We hope that as many members as can conveniently arrange will join this party. Mrs. Josephine Silone-Yates, A. M. Professor of English and History, and Adviser of Women, Lincoln Institute, has just succeeded in having a little girl of sixteen paroled from the penitentiary—where she had already been serving about two months of a two years' sentence—to the Detention Home for Colored Girls in Kansas City. It took all of her time and strength and as much money as she could collect and give; she expects no reward save this—she is happy in the knowledge that she has given this child a chance to reform and happy in the feeling "That it is more blessed to give than to receive." Ohl that we had more noble, generous, unselfish women and men, who would even interest themselves in the affairs of the poor, needy and distressed them, near their doors. This race would then be lifted to higher grounds. The second of December, the 50th anniversary of the death of John Brown, was fittingly observed by the Masonic family, which turned out in large numbers, and made quite a pleasant appearance. A plenid program, consisting of eloquent addresses and exquisite music, was rendered to a large and appreciative mas Bargains QUEEN OF THE WEST, DENVER. Mrs. A. M Ward underwent a very serious operation at Meroy hospital last week. She is now in a very promising condition and her recovery is hoped for. The Eureka Literary society will elect officers on December 28th. As the literary is well known throughout the city and has a large membership the election promises to be a warm one. J. C. Porter is the retiring president The Y. M. boys have taken up basket ball Monday night quite a crowd came to the basement of Shorten's church and roughed one another trying to become stars. The public bath house has been secured for regular regular practice. The Church of the Redeemer is holding a fair at the Shorter church. Miss Edna Nichols has returned from a visit to Chicago. Clarence Langston has entirely recovered from his black eye of Thanksgiving day. The Azalia Hackley Choral club sang to a good audience at the Trinity M. E. church last Thursday, they were assisted by the Y. M. Glee club. A Wayman Ward has returned to Denver university after a week's absence due to illness. Will Parks is seen very often at 1914 Washington these days. George Williams of Western University is expected home during the holidays. Already the dolls are all smiles. Miss Audrey Lindsey leaves in a few days for the East to spend two weeks. She will return, bringing her sister. Clarence Reeves, the horsehoeer, is all smiles since Dr. Crosby left Miss troutman in his charge. Mrs Jessie Thrower entertained Rev Ward's family and Mrs. Barnes at six o'clock dinner Friday. EL RENO, OKLA. Last Thursday night the A. M. E. Improvement club began the task of raising $200, with which they expect to put new pews in the church, thus getting ready for the next annual conference. The following program was rendered and the snug sum of $21 85 was raised: Vocal Duet—"O, That We Two were Maying," Rev Dawson; Mrs Fulbright Grand March Double Quartet—"Rock of Ages" Select Voices Literary Quotations Audience Reading of the Twenty-third Psalm Durham Dawson Invocation Rev. Mudd "Nearer My God to Thee" Instrumental) Mrs. Fulbright Paper—"The Spiritual Life" Mrs. Jackson Vocal Solo Mrs. Winston Recital Miss Porter Instrumental Duet Miss Booker and Mrs. Fulbright Song—"Yankee Doodle (medley) Eddie Smith Instrumental Selection Miss Booker Vocal Solo—Beyond the Gates of Paradise" W. R. Fulbright Recital Miss Ingram Jubilee Medley 'Down in Alabama Choir Address—Tuberculosis Dr. Boswell Tenor Solo—"Chink, Chink, China-man" W. R. Fulbright (2) . , + The Largest Steam Bakery in the Sguthwest. ‘ J : Baki C rf ‘Wholesale Bakers Always Fresh, Quality the Best, Always Unitorm tin Quality. Factory and Offices: 1801-11 Joplin Street. ,¢ - JOPLIN, MISSOURI W.J.J. Leffen, President F. T. Saapp, Cashier G.S. Poelo, Vice. President J B. Hogg, Ase’t.Cashier og? Citizens State Bank Joplin, - Missouri. ESTABLISHED FOR BUSINESS FEB. 4,1901 We invite new accounts, promising every accommodation coasistent with prudent banking. - Gunningham National Bank Jonlin, Missouri Capital, $200,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 OFFICERS:—T, W. Cunningham, Pres.; Joel T. Living- ¢ton, V-Pres.; Mrs. V. F. Church, Cashier; Tillie Muller, Assistant Cashier; Blanche Jenkins, Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS:—T. W. Cusningham, Mrs. V. F. Church, Joel T. Livingston, Tillie Muller, A. H. Waite, Blanche Jenkins, Robert A. Wilson. he Li [he Lincoln Cemetery is located in the Quindaro district and perhaps the most picture and appropeiate tract of land that could be found in the entire district, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: G, M. Col, Pres., also President Cole Investment Co.; O. W. Button, Firat V.Pres; Lewis W. Johason, Seoond V.Pres.; Geo. G. Denelow, Seo'y and Treas ; R. W. Dentlow; W. H. Millikan; J. T. Caldwell, Buffalo Springs, Kansas City Whiskey. Shawhan Whisk zy, (?7%4) Both Made at a REAL Distilery, Morrin-Powers Mercantile Company, DISTILLERS B08 1 Wyandotte Street, _ — Kanaas City, Mo, 3 ABULQUERQUE,N. M. Ee, TIN EB Q*:Temple L. E: LINES”™tenve 381-223 Boonville St., Springfield, Missouri, Phone 225 : —=—— ———— ew tla. a High Grade meth) PIANOS | Nie — j ar ~ P ea ORGANS Sree “- John F. Meyer @ Sons MILLING}]COMPANY, Daity Capscity 2000 Barrels. Elevator Storage 500,000 Bushels Mills at !Springfield, Mo. General Offices, St. Lonis, Mivsouri. “Queen Bee” i. steal ealtsand Paty. Meyers’ Model” i,th vc'sotimend for Light Brear Government Numbee 5209. ge eee Wnts sinc renee - Rev AH Henderson, pastor of Mt Olive Baptiet’ church, has re- signed and 1s thinking of going to hia parents in Arizona, During the year and ten months of his pas. torate the church taised $2,386 00. Beginning with a membership of 96 he added 27 to the eharch, bap- tired 11, ordained four deacons, anil baptized and ordsined one min- ister from the M ¥ charch, who now hae the charge of the Baptiet church at Raton, Kev Henderson was engaged in erecting 8 aew obureh, built of coment blooke and which fa mow wall platc high HH rained $1,000 for the butiding and leaves €350 in the treseury for the completion of the edifice. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. w'dow of the late Bey Parke and mother of Mre Lillie Adem Carter, was burned to death. Parcteulare have not been learned bot it is sup- posed from sappearanoes that she wis smoking in bed. When found the bed was burning and she was dead, She was partially paralyzed and had been in poor health for a long time, The family has the sympathy of many friends. Sunday wae quarterly meeting at AM K church, Presiding Elder Ransom preaching in the morning te alarge andience In the after noon Rev Craw of St Jamea church preached an excellent vommunion sermon. Quarterly reports in all departments were fair, and Rev. Brown is encouraged, Mr. Russell Brown. a prominent young basinees man of Topeka, will open a grocery store here in the next few days. We congratulate ourselves upon having euch an ex. perienoed young man in our midst, We have no colored man in the grecery business so let ue all rally and give him our rolid su; port, en. couraging him and otbersto go in- to businese, Mias Alive Miller 1s somewhat indispoved thie week. Ed 8 (larvey,a prosperous young fartacr of our race,received *104 St for four hoge yesterday, one of the largest prices thua far reported, Thie should inspire other young men to become farmers and become producers a8 well ax consumers, Robert White was indir; osed Inst wevh, Mrs Nellie Walker of St Jouph, Mo., is visitiog Mra J M Brown and other frionda for a few dayx- She was formerly a Lawrence young lady and her friends here will make her stay pleasant. Dr JL Young reveived a fall this week and wae badly ehaken up but is now able to be around The Stewardess board of St Luke met with Mra Osllie Thomas last Monday afternoon. The Women's congress met at St Luko «church Tuesday afternoon, with a poodly number in atteud- ance, Alany needy ones were re. ported sud their cases have been ttended to by the different com- wnittees. Several young ladies at tended who have consented te vive an entertainment for the benefit of the congress, Miss Jeanvetico Hen. gon will bave charge of entertains ment Rev Brown read an exeel- lent paper. “Duty of blothers aod Danuhverne? Prof They Copeland is quite ill this wok Revj Wolfe, 1D, of toe MEK church, delivered a tine lecture at St Luke A dt EK church on Tuerday night to an apprevistive audience, Subject, Folka", ‘The proceeds wern for tho building of our new church, After the lecture Mice Gveretreet etug 'ttcaven Te Net! t Union National Bank SPRINGFIELD, MO. United States Depository. —OFEICLRS— H. B. McDaniel,........++-. President W. J. McDaniel,.....+--- . V-President Geo. D. McDaniel,........-..-Cashier Wehave Safe Deposit Vaults Boxes for Rent $2.50a Year ee nl Weave Care CPOE OF ee ee ie eee ee LS T. B. Holland, Pres. G, 8. Mitchell, Asst. Cashier Chas. Holland, V.Pres. KH. G. Rathbone, Arat Caskier Wn. B. Sanford, Cashier. 1875-1900 Holland Banking C ollan anking Uo., SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Capital &100,000 -- —_- 2 Surplus $50,000 CORRESPONDENTS: National Park Bank, New York; Corn Exchange National Bank, Cmeoago; Third Natioant Bank, St. Louis, Mo.; Mercdante Laclede National Bank, St. Louw; Southwest National Bank, Kansas City, Mo,; Nation ink ef Commerce, Kar sas City; Bank Com. merce and Trust Co., Memphis. Tenn, L. S. Meyer, President MG. Haker, Cashier | J. H. Keet, Viee-Prendent. J. 1L. Hine, Asst. Cashier] The Merchants National Bank Capital $200,000.00 SPRINGFIELD, 3 ; MISSOURI A. B. MCGARVEY . dD. Mic , Handles Nothing But the Best ~~ = WHISKEY A Strictly First-class Baz. 40-413 BOONvilnte STREET. _ SPRINGFIELD, MO 411-413 Boonvi.te STREET. _ SPRINGFIELD, MO a A ech pe ep J. K. CHOWK, res, OK A, GRAY, Gea Supt, W UU CHANAN, Sicp-Tiwas The J. R. Crowe! Coal & Mining Co., . Fen : a) "7 Miners and Shippers ° e "Cherokee and Weir City COATS ‘ Mine Olticess Weir City, Kas, Semunon, Kaw, Mualhery, Kaa, ° PUONE MAIN a2, cami mene renrereieensideninniniamnrniamsceiinnineiis niin & Leffes fra rT ee Company Whelesale Dealers in Paints, Oils and Window Glass 510 MainSt, : JOPLIN, MO. | SCRA SS no Uf | Es A ON F i Oy ye ih Cathet fel i xa Ope IS eee oat ety ve aa BROS. - a MFG. Co. Far Away,” which waa charming and te hly pleaded the saddened, Mies Hurtte Etlba is indisposed this wees. Kev FM Brown mad: 4 busnesa Vay to Popekatewt ech Key oo leaker te gp ite Hl ie GON. MO. Everyone was pleted with thy proceeding of the movk congrees Last Dartdey ¢ vededs of Mesngs ah’, Osdegre, Beown and soth voares cue eebech Bale day Pes Wing entry, of ‘Tretton, to, pretehed bored et ween, Mr Stuth tae ae weed ferme Qaea. ha, Vasnespal AA dlughes reid an eveellont pier before the Lyceum waiday cvcuing, aud Cort Guthrie and Roxas Maulden favured the au, dience with a fine vocal ductt. We have met few young of our race hare who can reid ard play muels at eight aud think aeacein voval music ehvtld be formed for our fyoung jyeuple tn attend at vight. Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for enle a number ofthe Magic Shampan fur Driers, which are advertised elsewhere In this paper, It ia the dest article in the comb hne that hasever cone to our uatica. It tea doable servico—a enmb and cushug we all iv one They aro cade fe ctthe bere maternal, highly Sanebed Ladies co atthe Puaine nianee etiive ard exum ne them, Vhore cute town deeirig combe wiedeel POD erernte eur erbarge wise @. | 9 Kauf man $ a a Mar ket, aaieale ard Retail GOOD MEATS Shon Vide Lod and Sausage a Specrally "' Beele dudl Oyeters, HMociter, Beef. Lamt, Veal, Pork sd AL Bie Pri dacts 523. Minnesota .Avenue, Kanasa Cris, Row Bell Phone Evet 3711. . “= a . . ton . Seana en ee ee ener ee ee ee eee SS ————————————— A TT_1°3.... P...... .f . . WANTED.—-Four 'Possems. Must weigh over 5 pounds, live. Pay, $2.50 per possum, deliveved before Deo. 35th. Address, Josaru Mirter, Riparia, Wash, | Phones {Bopeue Wer H. M. Taylor, Grocerics and Meats, Fruits, Vegetasles and all Table Luxuries. Try Taylor’s Special Creamery Butter. 500 Minnesota Avg., KANSAS CITY, - IKXAS, F.T. Maurer Saloon All kinds of fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars First-class in all its ap- pointments. 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It is brewed from the finest Imported Bohemain Haps, the choicest malt obtainable, and has POSITIVELY NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS Of any kind. It has been thoroughly aged in our cellars 50 feet underground for months betore bottling. Its royal amber color, champagne sparkle, and delicious boquet comes from the natural and perfect fermentation of our Brew, NOTICE, To the Presidemt aud Members of the —--<-- Literary society — Tlis comes to remind yoa tha the Inter-State Literary aasoclation of Kaneas ard the West will nold it nuncieenth annual seesion in Kamaas City, Kacens, in the A, M, E chusch, Bighth and Nebraska avenue, The opening session will be &eld Taes- day evening, Deoomber 28th, at 7;30 o'clock The olosing seseion will de heid December 30th, The committee will meet Novem- ber zoth, to arrange program. Ald socicties are asked to send the rep- resentation fea by seit date. All pumes for tho peegrem musi be in the hunds of tue correcpoading sec retacy by ettd date Each soccty Is entitled to one ‘represeatative on program provided there are not more than three sooie~ tive trom the samecity In cities whore there ave trore than three acintwe represented, the delegates from each soctety will hold a dele- gates meding and select trom their nunher three persons to represent the c.ty on progran will literary numbers, No ceelrictions are plaord ow Musial numbers. This arrange fuent makes it necessary fur cach society wo acc al once, Mach society is entitled to three delogates with a corresponding auri- her of alteruutes, ‘the basis of rep- reset tation is a2 {.Jlowe: Old soci. eles, $6.00; new societies, $1.50, CONTRITS Contests in oratory, originalmnt sic and origional poetry have been made a permanent feature of the an sual program, Oratory, first prize, $10.00; weoond prize, $5.00 Munic, fisst prize, $3.00; second prize, $2 00, Poetry, first prize, $3 00; second prize $2.00. | Orations must be hended to the president by noon of the frat day of he meoiing. In a city or schual whee more than one person wishes to exter the oratorical contert, the opatore are asked to have a prelimi nary contest and the winnor be piven the place in tye Inter State contest. An admission fee of fftcen cents will be rharged on the night of the Contest, Tex minutes will be allowed for papery, Keep this in mind while wWritng your paper, Done by order of the committes, Mrs. W, I. Grant, Cor Hec'y, Kansas Oity, Kansas, 3. G Peco, Pres., Omaha Neh J.P. Kine, Chaism'n Ex. Com, State of Kansas, Shawnee County, §s Inthe Matter of the Estate of George White, Jate of Shawnee County, Kansas, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Natice ish reby given that nch 5th day +f Octuber, A.D. agog, the andersignea was, by the Probate Court of Shaonee County, Kansas, duiv eppoior 4 Arpi mistrator of the estaic is (scorge Wate, late of Bhewnes County, deceased, Al) partics it terested in sad estate will take neticv and gsvern themselves according!» J, M. Wricut, Acministrstor, First pub ished October 29th, 1909 noe \ a ae ; oe = aa | St i var aan WEIR, KANSAS, Mra Haanan Adkita raceived a Ictter on the Yih stating that one of the members at the family, Mre T Brown, wae very sick at Carrans- ville. Lewis Dowdle, one of the oldest citizens avd shot firers, was samoth- ered to death on the night of the 6thinNo 414,CC & Cshaft. His buddy, Joe King, was not hurt, Mr Dowd'e, whoas wifa died last August, was about 35 yearsof age and was 4 member of the Baptist church and the Knights of Pythias, fle waa bunted on the 12th. He had no children but had adopted a bey. Prof King aud aseistant, Miss Daro Warfield, with all the other teachers had expested to visit on the %th and 10th but on the 8th re. ceived a note frm the Supeintend. ent aaking them to postpone their vivits until after the holidays. ‘Thies made them smile asthe ground was covertd with snow Mr, Green Hall, a new comer from Alabina, with hia wife acd child, han bought a home in the east part of the city, John Marrie, who kills hie meat each year aud makes his own lard, killed on the Oth, The Drunken Monkey coal mice run and controlled by colored peo. ple, isdoing tine, Jobu Shaw, who runs it, has bought a new team for which ha paid 8350. D Griswell has a Gne colt, for which he refused $250 as one yoar old. Cheney's Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. venue FORT 8 Pres and Genl. Mgr. B.P.M'Dor Alex M'Donald, Sec.Treas. Allander Mil Company Wheat Flour Blue Front P.DalRymple, Pres and Gent. Mgr. B.P.M'Donald, Vice-Pres. Alex M'Donald, See-Treas. 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 all departments. WEIR CITY, KANTAS. of all kinds. A Strictly first-class Market in every particular. Patronage solonited. WEIR CITY, KAS. DRUGGIST. 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 Frontenzo Nelson Soammon Litchfield Cherokee Dunkirk The Central Coal & Coke Compny, Succesor to Keith & Perry Coal Co., and Kansas & Texas Coal Co. Miners COAL Shippers Daily Capacity 20,000 tons Coal—Sales Dept. Kansas City, Mo. The Central Coal & Coke Company, Kansas City, Mo., Dallas, Texas, Omaha, Neb., Salt Lake City, Utah. General Offices: Keith and Perry Bl'dg., Kansas City, Mo. IDEAL THEATRE, 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 unttl 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 FORTS JOTT KANSAS B. P. M'Donald, Yice, Pa. Treas. Milling ny Fort Scott, Kansas nt Store, Bakery Products Mrs. I. Anderson spent a few days in Kansas City this week. The services of B Street Baptist church are held in Luken's Opera house since the burning of the church. Mrs. E D. Greene visiting her nephew, John Temple, and family of Rock Island, Ill. Reuben Muse, a K. P. of Columbia, Mo., is very ill at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Virginia Muse Price, 1410 Woodland avenue. Hon W. W. Fisher, postmaster at Quindar, and fiscal agent at Western University, is spending a few days in the city. Rev Nathan Chiles of South Carolina is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sarah Chiles, and other relatives. FOR SALE—Two 2 room houses, good east side location. Small payment down, balance like rent. MAXWELL AND CO, 627 Kaiass Avenue. THE PLAINDEALER will issue a special Christmas number Those desiring space in the paper will please write for particulars. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The work on the interior of the church is progressing and things are beginning to take on a finished appearance. The furnace has been put in and the floor laid. The new building is the subject of much admiration from everyone. The dinner and supper served at the residence of the pastor Thursday of last week were well patronized by members and friends of the church The Chandelier club met Tuesday at Miss Mattie Sneed's residence. The Pew Fund club will meet this afternoon wi.h Mrs. Lottie Henry. Rev. Henry occupied the pulpit at both services Sunday. Rev. James Alexander is confined to his room at 405 Madison street with la grippe. Brother Calvin Johnson is ill also at his home on East Twelfth street. Rev G. W. Henry will preach at the morning and evening services next Sunday and Rev. J. E. Elwards at three p.m. OTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas, 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. Dated November 26th, 1909. x MRS. CORNELLA HARPER, Administrator of the estate of JOSPH 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 Walder's only success Points on how to develop talent, bad habits corrected in children especially which may save them from an early grave. Bell 'Phone 2449. Mrs. Martha Ann Fisher, beloved wife of William H. Fisher and mother of W. W. Fisher of Western University, departed this life yesterday morning at her home on South Topska avenue. She had lived in Topska a number of years and her many friend join THE PLAINDEALER in an endling despert sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. M. R. ha Ann Fisher, deceased, was born fifty eight years ago, near Verdrey, Abbeville county, South Carolina More than forty years have passed since her marriage to William H. Fisher To this union was born three children, Bessie, deceased, Georgia Anna Mance and William W. Fisher. She joined the A. M. E. church, a professed Christian, forty seven years ago, and was a loyal member of the same to the date of her passing. The heavy hand of sore affliction for a period, at different times, of more than thirty years, has rested upon her. Throughout her protracted pain and suffering she has borne it uncomplainingly. Her patient resignation and Christian fortitude have been alike a lesson and a blessing to all who have come in contact with her. Her thoughts for years have been fixed upon Heaven, and she was wont upon all occasions to tell her relatives and friends that she'd be satisfied when she awoke "in His likeness." To all questions respecting her eternal destiny she had but answer: "I am not afraid to die. I am ready and waiting for the Master's coming." While on her dying bed she said to her granddaughter, Mrs. Julia Walker, who tenderly nursed and administered to her physical wants even to her expiring breath: "I have no preparation to make; all of this has been attended to. As a wife she was faithful, true and kind. As a mother her love was boundless. As a citizen she was exemplary. To mourn their loss, she leaves a husband, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Among the many entertainments to be pulled off during the holidays will be an old time charity masque ball at Metropolitan hall on New Year's eve. The affair will be managed by Mr. D. C. Scott which is a guarantee that everything will be right. Miss Roselia Rice was quietly married to Mr. Engene F Brown of Fresno, Calif., Nov. 10th rt Pacific Grove, Calif. Gov. Snyder of the Presbyterian church officiated. Mr. Brown is a musician of much talent, and is well known on the Pacific coast. He owns property in Fresno, but for the present they will reside in the Grove. January 1st, 1970 they will be at home to their friends at 233 Cypress street, Pacific Grove, California. WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C. December 9 —President Latt, with the genera- ity characteristic of the man, has given his coronal and sentiment to the proposed semi-Centennial exposition, suggested for 1913 to mark progress the Nepru has made in the fifty years of his tenure, and to dicate the won with a vance the race was made class its standing in this country, world, three hundred years ago. The movement was called to the attention of the president not long ago in a comprehensive war, in Dr. Booker F. Wanning. In his first annual message to the Congress of the United States, read at the opening of the session, President Tait said of the proposed demonstration: "The year 1913 will mark the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation which gave freedom to Negroes in the United States. Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Miss Hooley Bell Morris, Ooffeyville, Kansas Mrs. B. A. Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M. Miss Maud E. Glover, Achison Miss Mary E Mason, Gilliam, Mo Miss Charles Etta Nicholson. Chelsea, Okla Mrs S Overstreet. Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green, Kansas City, Kansas Miss Bessie M. Rosson, Kansas City, Kana. Miss Maggie L. Johnson, Lexington, Mo. Mrs. S. F. Funkhouser Ft. Scott, Kana. Miss A. Jones Arkansas City, Kana, Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kana. Miss Effle Roberson. Bonner Springs, Kans. Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas Ora 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. 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, KANBAN CITY, KAN. 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KANSAS CITY BRANCH: JOHN A. ADAMS, 2tst and Wyandotte Streets. Manager. Pittsburg Modern Milling Co., Manufacturers and Wholcsalers, STAFDARD QRADES OF Soft and Hard Wheat Flour Corn Meal, Corn Ghop, Bran Shorts. “KING KOLE" is hiebest patent hard wheat flour which we recommend and puarantee 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, Kausas The siterary has been reorgan- ized at the A ME charch and {n- teresting and instruotive prograime are atran,ed every week. Mies Tillie Welling accidentals broke her thumb s few days age and haa suffered much‘with it. The Woman's Mi:e society held ite firet meeting at A M E choral on Sunday, J E Brown, who wae very badly hurt at the foundry, is able to be out with the ad of crutchea Suoday December 19th will be Waman's Day at AME charch. A well sclooted program will be catried out and Mrs Etta Scott, of Kansas City, will preach. There should bea special effort made in Paola to inoreaso the circu- lation of the Phaindealer, the best, most newey Negro journal in the Weet. The public achools are preparivg programe for the holidays. The Knights of Pythias will have a grand entertainment and ioatsl- lation at the Skating: rans Tuesday night, Deo. 28. Ihe AME choir is rendering rome excellent musio at charch ecr. vies ESKKIDGE. KANS A anecoanful Board meeting of the Smoky (hil River Baptiet seve, ciation met with ua in November, and many strong sermons were de. livered, Rev J H Duncan of Cot- tonwood Falls, was 'publicly or. dained to the gospel mimitry after standing 4 aatisfactory examina- tion. All the Auxiliaries were well represented in the boards, Rev Danlen preauhcd tke especial eer- mon to Bro Duncan, Quite a sum was raised forthe purpose of our work, The basem-nt of the new church war used og adiniug room and it waa served with credit by the lsdice of the church. A two weeks serica of meetings followed, conducttd by Rev L 8 Arthur of Manhattan, who preach ed mauy strong and inspiring ser. mone, During thie time Rev Ar. thur worked uv a surprise party for the pastor. At clore «f meeting Rey Harriaun rose to diemies the service and ws told ta wait byRev Arthur, who arose singing The people aleo arose, came forward acd laid any geod things on the table, P vcor Harrison, ith smiles all over nis fsee, made the remarks appropriate for the occasion, On Wedneeday, the 24h ult., a quiet wedding took place at Mra. M.Kiliotv’s home, the contracting partics heing Miss Sophie Elliott and Sylvester Abbott. We wish for them a fairsky aud winooth eail over this ve. spestuous 3ea of troud- fe. Rev Harrieon officiated and the honeymoon wan xpent in Topeka, Mre, Kev Harrison is visiting Sister LL MoAdcoo at Carbondale and will vinit Sister M Dougtas at Em- poris Das, 23. Rev Harrison presched two ser. mons at Strong City last Sanday and iv now conducting a series of | meetings at Council Grove, | Topeka Ciub, Pure Rye Whiskey e oS Le ee eres ee Do you use Liquora for medicinal purpose? If so why not buy your fine Wines, Liquors, Beers, Etc , from ao house which gives you the benefit of wholesale prices on revajl quantities, We handle every well known brand of fine medicinal whiskies such av Gucdenbeimer, Clarke, Hermitage, Old Crow, Oscar Pepper, Allendale, Anderson, Canadian Olub, Wilson, Hunter, eto., and the Kvo that appeala to every Kansan’e heart, cur justly famous w Topeka Club Pure Rye, 100 Proof This great whiekey has that rich, mellow, emooth ‘“ngey” taste which is characteristic of the hest whiskies nade, We sell thie famous whiskey ata uniform price of Four Full Quarts for $5, Exp.ess Prepaid. We are agents for Goetz, Patat, Anheueer-Buach, Heimes, Green. Irce, Schlitz, Blatz and Rochester Beera and eell theu at wholesale to the retail trade. Write us ot once for cur cirentare, price fists, eta, We aro giving, ana upteial holiday inducement, two full quarts of flue wines ors beautiful rustic fash filled vith our great Topeks Club, free with every purchare of liquors of 83 or over, When you ae in Kanets City, be amie aad cat! onus, Our prices are the lowest ia Kaunas City, | e e ° The Druggists Co-Operative Mercantile Co., 102 Drvnwark Sinire ‘ KANSAS CITY, MO, swe lake DIN retort Duton Depot and get ot at CI and Deleware, and you are Rearly aCourdoor Fledtse send this ad. with your reqiest for pice Isteor wile your order, BF Cosanonvy, Mier DR MANWEEEAY he Sale KEYS, 2nd V-Mres. 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This land prncuces 300 bushels of pota- toes to un acre, water melons galore and other produce. For particulars weite N. Chiles, Ta PLAINDEALER, Topeka, Kansae, Do not apply un- es¢ you are able to carry on farm. in good shape. Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Get VASSAR Chocolates from your dealer. Refuse substitutes. Made only by AGED IN BOND 100 Proof STRAIGHT WHISKIES Write us for prices, don't buy cheap blends when you can get the STRAIGHT, "PURE QUILL" KIND for the same price Be sure and call on us when in Kansas City. DANCIGER BROS., Kansas City, Mo. Manufacturers of Mixed Paints, White Lead and Fine Colors. Dealers in Polished Plate Window Glass, Paint, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, etc. Mellown AGED IN BOND 100 Straight Whisky Dragoor Brew BREWED MADE IN KYRON, NY Write us for prices, don't get the STRAIGHT, PURE price. Be sure and call on us w DANCIGER BRO W. R. M'DONALD, Pres. JOHN A. Paint and Manufacturers of Mixed Paint Dealers in Polished Plate Varnishes, Brushes, etc. 528-30 DELEWARE STREET. 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 Ma tilda Jouer, deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said county, sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 7th day of February 1910, for a full and final settlement, or said estate. Dated Dec. 13th, 1900. GEORGE W. WATSON Administrator. First Published Decer 17th '09 LOOSE-WILES IN BOND 100 Proof HT WHISKIES MELLRUN. . PEARL SPRINGS GREENRIDGE INDIAN RIVER OLD PEERAGE DANS DOUBLE STAMP Quarts, pints, 1-2, pint Every one a Winner don't buy cheap blends when you can PURE QUILL" KIND for the same us when in Kansas City. BROS., Kansas City, Mo. Both 'Phones, 299 Main A. M'DONALD, and Glass Co., d Paints, White Load and Fine Colors. Plate Window Glass, Paint, Oils, KANSAS CITY, MO ENT. 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 shit 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. --- TOPEKA LOCAL NOTES. Jesse Bryant spent Friday in the city en route to Perry. Mrs C. F Clinkscale has returned from California, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Ruth Brown. Miss Ruth Haines, who attends school at Q.indaro, is home for the holidays. Watch for the Christmas number of THE PLAINDRALER, Illustrated and full of good news. Write immediately if you desire space. Miss Ethyl Ransom, a student at Western University is home to spend the holidays with her parents, Kevin and Mrs. Ransom. Everyone should read THE PLAIN DEALER Price $1.50 per year, six months, $1.00, three months, $50 Agents wanted all over the West A great opportunity for the young people to make money. Miss Hazel Barton, who has been attending school in Pittsburg, has returned home to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barton. Mr C. E. Whitley of Springfield. Mr. is spending the winter in Topeka. He is stopping at the residence of D. C. Scott. Miss Minnis Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas, is employed with F. Weaver, Employment Company as stenographer and bookkeeper. She is an efficient clerk and is well liked by the office force. We are in receipt of a newspaper containing the cut of Rev. W. Allen Magett. He is now pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Salt Lake City Utah, 735 E Eighth street. Mr. and Mrs. John Temple of Rock Island, Ill., are the parents of an eleven pound baby boy. November 6th. Mrs. Temple was formerly Miss Perle Thompson of this city. Mrs J G. Phelps returned Sunday from Kansas City, where she went to attend the funeral of her brother, Moses Terry, formerly of Topeka. Mrs. Lizzie Fantroy, stopped in Topeka, en route to her home in Garden City. She was the guest of Mrs. James Cooper and Mrs. Florence Fantroy. Misses Minnie and Ella Page gave a line party at the Olympic Thursday evening of last week, complimentary to Mrs. Lena DeFrantz of Kansas City, Mo. Each guest was presented a very appropriate souvenir The party included the guest of honor, Mesdames O. A. Taylor. H. G Mayberry, John Round tree; Misses Pearl McNeal, Arnicholas Chiles, Simmons of Greenville, Miss., Co a Bennett. 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You can get along without it, of course, but greatly to the disadvantage of your appearance. mistake this elegant toilet acce y for some of the cheaply made It is entirely different Picture Made Frames to Order WINFIELD, KANSAS. Lawrence Work of Oxford, has returned from his farm near Guthrie, Okla. Ed Vandoff, of Perry, Okla., was the guest for a week of J W Wood and wife. Miss Dollit Faust, who has been down with the rheumatism, is able to be up again. Rev W B Nichols of the A M E church is running a revival meeting assisted by Rev C A Wood, of Arkansas City. Thomas Webber, who worked a few days at the Brettun as chef, returned to his home at Arkansas City last Friday, and J W Wood is back at his post with raised salary. Fred Weight, son of Mrs A B Smith, died at the residence of his parents on S. Manning, last Monday at 11 p.m. Funeral was held at Second Baptist church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Aaron Dixon of New Oxford, spent two days last week in the city. B W Jackson, Thomas Rholes and Thomas Campbell attended the Consistory and Shriner's banquet at Wichita last week. Charles, son of Henry Franklin; came down from Kansas City last week after an absence of over two years. Rev Ralph Franklin came here from Wichita last week, to spend the remainder of the winter with his mother. Mrs Carrie Franklin. YALE. KANSAS This is butchering reason and our people are busy now. Riv Howard was called as pastor of Mt Hebron Baptist church. Mr Crocket and wife visited on Thursday with their parents, Mr. Baker and wife. Mrs Dewberry was in Pittsburg on Saturday. Gus and L W Glenn were in Pittsburg on Saturday. Plum Lewis got his hand broken at No 13 shaft. R Glenn is suffering from a broken finger. The Starlight Band are preparing for a rally the 4th Sunday. A neat program has been arranged for the occasion and all are invited to attend and help make it a success. Mrs Monday visited friends in Cherokee on Sunday Mrs Baker is abe to be out agi. Mrs White of Pittsburg visited in Yale on Saturday. JUNCTION CITY NEWS. Rev C A Hall, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, preached a special sermon to the children last Sunday morning; text, Second Samuel, 18th chapter and latter part of the 9th verse, "And his head caught hold of the oak and the mule that was under him went away." A grand Empire and Tamborine drill was given at the 2nd Baptist church on the 8th and 9th, by Mrs M D Jones. The weather was very sold but it did not stop the people from coming out. Twelve little girls, trained by Mrs Jones, were in the tamborine drill and sixteen young ladies were in the Empire drill, and the work of all was magnificent ATCHISON, KAN. The Sewing circle of Ebencezer Baptist church met Tuesday after noon with Mrs James Brown. Preston Mosley and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Monday December 13th. Mrs N T Biggers has organized a young folks club known as the Doner's club. J W Elliott and wife of St Joe, were in the city Tuesday, attending the Potter-Churchill wedding. Clarence Benning slipped while stepping from a moving train and his left leg was out off. At this writing he is in a critical condition. There was a tripple wedding at the AMB church Tuesday night. Miss Mabel Potter was married to William Churchill of Monrovia, after which two airers, Miss Josie Lewis and Mrs Sarah Lemons, were married to Messrs Ford and Browning, of Nebraska. Mrs C Dennis of Lincoln, Nebr., is visiting her mother, Mrs Saunders, on North Seventh street. Meadames J F Greenly, M Blue, Chas Poster, A S Spencer and Gibson and Mr George Sullivan are on the sick list After the Potter-Churchill wed. ding a reception was held at the home of jthe bride's parents, the evening being spent in music and conversation, closing with a two course lunchen served by the close friends of the bride. Many nice and valuable presents were received by the bridal pair, who will be at home after Jan. 1 st Monrovia. Mesdames Brown, and Wilson and son, who have been visiting Mrs Richard Gillum, returned on Saturday to their home in Nelson, M's ouri Mrs Arthur Estes of Kansas City was the guest last week of Mrs d Potter. Mrs David Nelson returned last week from St Joseph, where she was called by the illness of her daughter, Mrs Henry Moore. Everst Nelson visited relatives in the city last week. Mrs Miller is visiting her mother, Mrs Spiegener in Kansas City, Missouri. The weddings of the two sisters, Miss Josie Lewis and Mrs Lewis Lemone to Messrs Ford and Browning, were unusually attractive. The 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: 3751-2 or 3751-1 Bell 'Phone 30, Argentine. W.F.Sable, Groceries, Meats, Flour, Coal and Feed. A Square deal for Everybody. A trial order will convince you that our goods are the cheapest and best in the market. 105 West Metropolitan AEGENTINE, KANSAS. Fine Tailoring--All Work Guaranteed M. Myers, World's Fair Tailor Suita Made to Order Guaranteed for Fit Ladies & Gents garments Cleaned, Dyed, Pressed and Repaired. 1591 EAST 12TH STREET, Corner Vine. KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. The New England National BANK OF KANSAS CITY, MO. Capital and Surplus Deposits men were ushered in by the brother of the brides, Mr A Lewis of Kansas City, and Miss Lottie Browning was maid of honor and was dressed in white. The brides looked charming in dresses alike of the oatawha shade, richly trimmed with braid, and wore large hats of black beaver. The couples will live in Nebraska. med with braid, of black beavill live in Ne- W N Miller has been quite sick for some time, but at this writing is on the menu Mrs Susan Kennel of Weir and many other friends of A. I. Forman and wife attended the funeral of their baby boy. He was born September 9th, 1906 and died December 5th, 1909. Little Clifford Mitchell Foreman said among his last words, "I am coming." "We loved him, but the angels loved him more." His remains were laid to rest in the Cherokee cemetery. Rev. A H Bolden of Fort Scott returned home Thursday night. During the week he spent here all were pleased with the results and he was also pleased with the sociabl surroundings. Mrs B. Myers is on the sick list Quite a number of our people are indisposed, among them members Myers and Robinson, S. M. Myers, Dora Foreman, Master C. Freeman and little Leslie M. Rav. T. E. Pierce and the members of the Mt. Era Baptist church were very much pleasen with the result of the rally. 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John Clord was a pleasant caller in the city from Kingman this week Mrs Deunis Sanders has returned from a trip to Cuthrie, Okla. Mrs J C Cowan has arrived in the city from Chicago to join her hus band, who has recently located here He is in the government service. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E church Sunday. Charles M. Shoots, an old resident in this city, died Sunday morning at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Mollie Jackson of Top ka was in the city to a tend the funeral of her brother, Charles Shoots The Y. M. C. A. gave a box social a Young's hall on Wednesday v- ming which was quite a success There will be six delegates from here to attend the Iner-Siae Literary society at Kansas City Mrs Mary Parks is visiting friend- ad relatives in Fort Scott. Mrs M A Young has gone to Tuskegee, Alabama, to visit her rel- avies Miss Julia Dain is visiting in End, Ocala Wichita Eagle. Charles Shoots one of the old-time firemen and political workers of the city, died on July Sunday morning at his home, 19 North Wichita street. Mr Shoots was a colored man, 58 years of age, and was attached to the Eighteenth street station, No. 8. He was seemingly in perfect health Saturday morning, but died at six o'clock the following morning. His wife died about a year ago and he had no children. He was a leader and a strong influence in Republican politics, and had been a fireman in several years. The funeral was held from the St. Pauls C. M. E. church on North Water street, and interment in Maple Grove cemetery Mr Shoots has several brothers and sisters living, and a sister from Top ka, Mrs. Mollie Shoots Jackson, appeared yesterday in probate court and filed application for letters of administration. The application shows that the decedent left about $900 in personal property, in rents on cash, and real estate valued at $7,600. Surviving relatives are Henry, Harry and Alexander Shoots of Nashville Tenn. and Laura Shoots Napier of Nashville and Mollie Shoots Jackson of Topeka. Fire marshall A G Walden was recommended by the sister as ad ministrat. Judge Kirk has the matter under adjudgment. M. E Woods is corresponding agent for THE PLAINDEALER in Nowater, Okla. ANTED-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. Make the Porters' and Waiters. club, 406 Kansas avenue, your head quarters. It's Oliver's pool parlors and everything will be made pleasant for you. NOTICE- Subscribers in Lawrcer who owe THE PLAINDEALER should pay Mrs. A. Scott King, who is our authorized solicitor and collector. Sun sends the news of the race each week, so as you want the news, pay up, and don't be afraidly about it. ap. Best Results Dealers. ersity KANSAS. 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