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pn Ce a pes oo oo EP me pe ¥ RP»: ome - sae | Pie i U r i Ay i’ CS REMI AE AT om Ey. hietbhai Nas tha si ete rr VOLUME XII. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAR. 18, 1910. NUMBER 11 So Many Good Men in the Race for Commissioners, Makes it Difficult to Decide on a Choice! 3 ye te : . a Px * Me _ 2 8 3f= ‘ iy . is we . Oe eS , ae ane . B: iPefas MD) ies, : co S. f et Witewo, STF Tatts ha fae ce Zod £3; i, Rien aie ; f fees ean Fe os ~~ ; * : ! teeta? Sra: TREES | aiiies Ape | hea ie tee eo. Coerreae : tea Me See veg” \ Sega ae wl * begd ane rece ay ; eae a f gy pereeess 8 Hak packs SES he WAS las a, SAN Uesh BEERS EAM ue en guste TOP OA ES ncinthay's seaman ® Fir a aaa a an eres pairs erg aa Payee eee, : sopra anal are are Se ae ae Pees iy RE a 7a ae ae. ae MAYOR WILLIAM GREEN, who is giving Topeka a First-class Business Administration and is Asking the People for a Second Term. Commission Batile - Gces Merrily on! Fred Roundtree, who isa candidate for City Cem: missioner, subject to the primsries March 28, hae bern oreeidcpt 0} this city the greater part of has lift 30 years, Coming bere 28 a boy from Tenneesce, he was employed the next day acd has been busy ever since. by perveverance and studiousness be acquired an edu. cation and har been employed as teacher ip tho public eshools, hold. ing the position of prlucipal of Monrow 19 yeara In the means time he was elvcted as a councilman three times aud served in that body sin years with acreditable seoord, When the new form of government wae chrted by a majoimny vote, he way arged by miny uttizens to he. come totad dite for iue office be. oanee it was thoughe he war the moat avolab'aiman by resson of his . L . Yon sap seh, OAs ek ee, ag aE BR epaste age oa Pa SED ‘ “Tea ‘ # cgay ; Hy pe A oath % Song tS No a < Sie i EES ¥ | Fe a>. Oe : on ” he mead e ¢ Fg .. > : Rat tx ey ay “ is os a PD ates ig GT aed | <a FRED ROUNDTEBE, experience in city affairs, As a taxpayer, he believee in coonumy in goveromental sffaire but as a labor. er, he believes in payirg the best wages possible. Hoe favores progressive potioy in city sffarre--the extension of water system Into dry districts as soon as possible, the improvement oF the water service anda plan of jparke, eta, | His record on a citizen, aaa teacher ard ae 8 councilman is open ito ineyection, Ile aska your vote notouly that he may be oncof the suucessful to represent his rece but ae an inspiration ond a bope for all people who are upward atriving againet adverse conditione. | Of tLe awany candidates Mr, Roundtree etande fourth on the list as tho largeet taapayer, { Judge T, FP. Garver was forced by his frieuls to become a candidate ‘or member uf the school board, cle hag served op the buard and has siven goo seryice. He is iustru- nebial in building up the rebuols of tomka, He is fair to ai}, shows ua partiality to any class, He is thor ughly educated pentlemar, 2 lawe yer and scholar and is well fitted for he nlace JAMES RAMELY FOR COMMISSIONER, Mr, Jumea Ramsev, who is one of Fopeka’s most iufsential and highly reepectea citizens, isa oendidate for cily cominissioner, He uns bived in Topeka sinte ahe was in ber infancy Mle has served in the eaty coancil, has becn chief of police and street commissioner, Though well quali- fied to fst the office from his expe- tieuce. He knows every foot of sewer, pavement water, alleys aad steeets: Heise oontrectuc aad has paid out thousands of dollars to laboring men, In fact, he de the champion of the baboring element and a good, honest, conscfentious Christian gentlemen. J. B. Billard, one of tae sub. stantial business men of Topeka, lias ansounced himeelf a candidate for Mayor. Wenhae reaided on the North side for years and owns the Billard Mills. He orgavized the Drainage Board and secured the diking of North Topeka which made that side immune from floods and up to that timo people were almost giving away their property, but now the tide has ocbauged,, People are moving iv and the price of property has adyanoed. Mr, Billard has enough unsold bonda on hand to dike half of the town. Mr, Y. 1. Bonebrake hae been asked to run for Commissionor, and he refused to be 8 candidate, but after the urgent appeal of many taxpayora he convented to run, He haa been in Topeka and Shawnee vounty for half century, and hi always been tloutitied with busi. ness cnterprisf that area wUctesd, SHAWNELS COUALY. De OH. Keith haere County's eypalar Cargnes ist candidate dur cectoetreat, I’, Ketthas oue ct the Test poten va the county and Soa a host uo stends an ong ah elmases, Hes a mend toute poor sada alwags regiy tu lene a help- Ing band to thee aa wea las record as coroner i clear and sill bear the closest inspecuen, Nhe doctor isa stamch Repaliican aud stands wellup in the ranks of the party, Colored Ian of Wealth Dies. ‘Moses White, one of the mout highly respected Negro men in thie section of Florina, and aleo one of the wealthiest of bis race, died at his home in Warrington Tuexday moralng att v’clock after a hoger. tog illneas, | ‘The deceased waa born in Vir. ginia on Feb. 26, 1886, but moved to Florida afterwards and had been tu business at Warrington for half & century, where he conducted a bakery and grocery, At one time he rao a fim: Avusinoesin Pensacola, owning eeveral vessels, Ile had amassed during this timo probably 850,000. He had a family of four vone sod one daughter, and his fous aro all prominent Negroes,two being doctors, one a bsher and auother a Philadelphia business rman, “Phe deceased wax one of the old ante-bellum Negroes and had the ruspect of all with whom he was acquainted. The remiine are to be buried in the National cemetery Vhureday,"—Tho Pensacola Daily Journal. Mc. White wie the father of Dr Laywood C, White, tormerly’with he Pooples’ Deng Store in Kaoni8 sity, Mo, Che many friends join Tip Poaspaaree in extendiuy Ypathy ty those hereived, JUNCLION CITY, hANS, Mre, Sarah Veile and daughter, Ilazel, have poue to their home in Abileoe, Mins Finnces Tarner weat ta Omaha with her brother, Juncee, for anectendad vinit The Seoond Biptiet chureh ie ontryiny ona revival, ssemtcd by Kev, Williains of the A, M. K, obarch, Mr, and Mrs. Rainbow went to Salina Monday on basincsr. Miss Blanche Logan, atopped in the oity Mowday, en route to Tope. ka, She vas tho guest while hero of Mun Maria Hurnside, The Ladies’ Progressive Heading and Art club met at Mra, Ike Ver- kins’ on Third street, Aninterost. ing program was rendered, Mr, Taylor and Mies Maris Barnsides are numbered ameng the sick, Mise Sadie Lawton wae the guest of Miss Carrie B. Harden the Jat. past of the week, ir Ok aD ie 2 ee Ue ra} Ps Bi A so i an ae Py ; , ek aa. = tis asec | RA Aa ak " oo Q y aes eee Brrats Aeghiy 4 § . spy ise ss aig rd Bes Bao _ £% Lae. Sond a a = pend as 7“ secs ~ RG STAR RS el RP eee ea . Pa Ron PER Ie ie oe of G ps iM Poa onl age a ee | a: i RE? OMRON os i ae f a SC eee Ree ot t be. ak > 4 She as Sart Sek? * AD out eke ak EC, Lae « ee ih SP ae eee ey > q Laren ss a ae 4: hee dey, q as i a ee OT OMA... aes PR Pa a ae : . at. 8 ¥ : : S : 7 oan A SS By ey : . ; nad ; LS me’ : - , a {3.2 | ; cr x a aoe wre een | we. EES 4 ‘ | Se Ag bs I a % * i Ne : 7 se fg s 1 + Se a J. B. BILLARD, Excellent Business Man Who Wants to Serve the People as Mayor. 8S. W. SUNDAY FOR COMMISSIONER T etand for honeety, economy and industry in the city’s affaira the same as in private affairs. 1 be- Heve the oity in general should yo hand in band with the citizen in improving tho city; will mean » greater ard more beautiful Topeke Combination means etrength and economy. Vor employes I favor the highcet waves consistent for tho liter pore Reh “ey SOP RE 8 eee ‘ kag 2 ¢ Eno aa Pcie « arts +e eke Re s Rit Sete 3” tenn Sears 3" TH Peasehee yr OA eee AS, Des { ate A wet ea opie Eo aM rs il "ey Tee Kew i: wi Se fetes oP BOARS tah ¥ roves sabaee on Be go te eit BE: get ‘a sc by e CRs. sey SR LES ae S&S W. SUNDAY. formed; a eyuare deal top tua payet and employe alike, Leave alboa- ieting franchiwes ee they are Ko long as they are varricd out to the letter of the contract. In the future I favor an income tothe city on all franchiees, 1 belicve ull voutracte with the city should be carritd ou, promptly and up to the contreet | WATEL AYETEM Ido not favor poitg to the ex. pense of reniodeling aur cuore water works eyatem, aw I think the machinery and pipe lines aia ample forthe present needs of the erty, The fault licw in petting pure witer from the ground to the pumpa- With ny practical expotiense in getting water [ teal competent to remedy thir, and have clear water Ulthe time. Tfie eyuepathy wot my views will preatly appressnte pOUT RUE OTL SOW ME Ney For Member School Board. 3 EO Hon Charles K. Holliasy was forced into tho race fst member of the school bosrd. He is a large toa payer ard descrvea the eupport of every body who want good achoola tun upon business methods, There is no better man than Chsrles K, Holliday, 1OLA, KANS. Intereet ka the meetings at the Secoud Baptist church is tocreasiag each night Sinpere are accepting the story of the cross. tunday wae AyErat das for the Lard with us, Taree lirge audisuces heard Pastor JW Gortoain masterly sermors. Gotlecs utr the aay, &lh,do, Mra Jo4Y, Gordon ts able te ho oul alter era weeks of illness, Rev. J Uf Van Deu, state mission: ary, a‘dressed the coageepation of the Secund Bapsict chureb Sunday evening alcuy the tine of the work beg dose by Baptists over the state, | Oursicki Mesdames T, H. Mew Cullough, Dilsp Rose and R, Parks | Dr Ld Newsome is contemplatiag Opening a drug atore with an ice cream pirlor aud soda tuuntatn for the accommodation of our people in fola, Services at the A M. E. church were largely attended with Pastor Shelton at his post | Thoinfant of Mr and Mrs Jess Thompson died Jaet Thureday, Fa- neralrervices held trom Bassett A MW Evchurel, Rev Shelton offiolatiog N.H_ Booker, formerly of Iola, died ot Sioux City, Ia, Funeral and barial took place at Ft Scott, last Friday Hewasa member cf Sol Wattine Lodge, No 71, Jola also of ie A, M,E church. Rev J OW. Gorden will preach the annual Thankeyivirg seimon of the P Lodge at the Hecond Bap~ tikt church Mrs Koti err iv able to be ops again iter beep ot three mouths. LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION NOTIUE. In the District Court of Shawnes County, Kansas. John E, Hooper, Defend't State of Kansas to John E. Hooper. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Shawnee County, Kansas, District Court by Alice D. Hooper for divorces; that her petition was filed in said court on the 10th day of January, A. D. 1910; that unless you answer said petition on or before the 26th day of March 1910, the allegations thereof will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you forever divorcing said plaintiff from you granting to plaintiff such other and further relief as she may be entitled (SEAL) PIRLF E. WILSON, Att'y for Plaintiff Attent: R L. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court. First published July 14th, 1910 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. W. I. Jamison, Plaintiff, 25937 Will Sawyer, alias Will Clark, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas, Greeting: To Will Sawyer, defendant; You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, and unless you answer plaintiff's petition on or before the 5th day of April, 1910, the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgment rendered as prayed for. You are further notified that plaintiff demands judgment of you forever quieting title in him and adjudging that he is the legal and equitable owner and entitled to the possession of the following described real estate, to wit; Lots No. 193 and 195 East 17th street, in Keith's addition or Keith's Second Subdivision . in the city of Topaka, Shawnee County and State of Kansas, and that you and all persons claiming by, through or under you, be forever barred of and from all right, title and interest in or to said real estate and from setting up or claiming any right or interest therein. and for all other proper and equitable right. JOSEPH KEND. Attorney for plaintiff Attest; R. L. THOMAS, (SZAL) Clerk of the District Court. First published Feb'y 18. 1910. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mabel A. Manning, Plaintiff. George Manning; Defendant State of Kansas County of Shawnee 15. The State of Kansas, Greeting: You are hereby notified that above named plaintiff has this 10th day of February, 1910. filed her petition in said court asking for a deocrce, divorcing her from you, and for her costs and all other proper equitable relief. You are further notified that unlear you appear and answer said petition on or before the 25th day of March,'10, that and petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorcing her from you, assuming costs against you, and for all and any other proper relief. Hereof fail not at your peril. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk of District Court. [SEAL] First published Feb'y 11, 1010. Pains or Cramps "I carry Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills with me all the time, and for aches and pains there is nothing equals them. I have used them for rheumatic pains, headache, and pains in side and back, and in every case they give perfect satisfaction." HENRY COURLEN, Boonton, N. J. Pain comes from tortured nerves. It may occur in any part of the head or body where there is weakness or pressure upon the nerves. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Relieve pain, whether it be neuralgiae, rheumatic, sciatic, headache, stomach, pleurisy or ovarian pains. Druggists everywhere sell them. If first package fails to benefit, your druggist will return your money. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mabel Brooks, Defendant. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, The State of Kansas To Mabel Brooks, Greeting: You are hereby notified that above named plaintiff has this 17th day of February, 1910, filed his petition in said court, asking for a decree, divorcing him from you, and for his costs and all other proper equitable relief. You are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 4th day of April, 1910, that said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorcing him from you, assessing costs against you and for all and any other proper relief. W. I. JAMISON. Attorney for Plaintiff Attest R. L. THOMAS, First published Feb'y 12th, 1910. A Business Snap. We have a one story, pressed brick front 25x50 business building lot 25x150, on the main street of Topaka. Property in the vicinity growing in price every day. Price, if sold soon, $3,500, past cash, balance on time with interest at six per cent Address, Nick Chiles, THE PLAINDEALER, Topeka, Kans, F.T.Maurer Saloon All kinds of fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars First-class in all its appointments. Nothing but the best goods handled. A first-class place for first-class people. 12TH HIGHL AND AVEL Kansas City, Mo. The Zimmerman Seed Co., 623 25 Quincy St. Ind. 148. Bell 1289. TOPEKA, KANSAS Western University, QUINDARO, -;- KANSAS. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of the West SHELTON FRENCH, A. M. Acting President. Phones: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 The Zimmerman Seed Co.'s Catalogue for '10. One of the handiest pieces of business literature seen this season is the Zimmerman Seed Co.'s catalogue for 1910. It is finished on fine book paper, has a number of beautiful color plates, an elegant cover and is of convenient size. The cnts were gotten out by the Capper Engraving Co., and the book was printed by the Mail Printing House. 25,000 catalogues were issued last year, but owing to increasing business a run of 41,000 was necessary for 1910. They are now being distributed.--From Topeka Daily Capital of January 19th. The Zimm 623 25 Quincy St. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. No. 25875. Rosa Ernest, Plaintiff, vs. A. A. Ernest. Defendant State of Kansas to A. A. Ernest: You will take notice that Rosa Ernest on the 5th day of January, 1910. filed her petition for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, cause extreme cruelty. Unless you answer on or before the 5th day of March 1910, said petition will be taken as true and a deocrse will be granted, pursuant to the prayer therein stated. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney. Attest: R. L. THOMAS. (SEAL) Clerk District Court In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Sarah E. Hedrick, Plaintiff, vs No.25,918 Frank M, Hedrick, Defendant, State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Sarah E. He drick, whose petition in said case was filed in said court on the 2nd day of February, A. D. 1910, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 18th day of March, A. D. 1910, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and other proper relief. SARAH E. HEDRIK, (SEAL) Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk District Court. J. J. KING, Attorney 10r Plaintiff. First published Feb'y 4, 1910. Western QUINDAI The Great Educational DEPARTMENTS:--The Leading and Best Courses Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawn (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Print and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stemphy and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Fishing and Gardening. SHELTON FRENC Phones: Office, Bell Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub. Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. We want to get our new catalogue into the hands of every Kansas who will plant any kind of seeds this year. It's an eye-opener for everybody—one of the best catalogues ever issued. You might as well plant fresh, tested seeds as the other kind Zimmerman's seeds cost no more than the kept-over seeds you get at the store. And you'll find it pays to deal with a home house. If you have other catalogues, get mine, too. Call or write for this handsome book; it's well worth having. Morrin-Powers Mercantile Company, DISTILLERS You will never know how good they are until you try them. COSER WILLS MILK CHOCOLATE Get VASSAR Chocolates from your dealer. Refuse substitutes. Made only by LOOSE WILES Advantages Polarid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For Torns, Prices and Inducements Offered, write Political Announcements ih teby annowace myesif a candidate for ber iff of Shawnea, Lounty, subject to Hepubll ‘can Domination, BOME OOLYIN, aot ninennameesnel Aberedy anpounce; myself a candhiate tur Sherif of Seawnee Gouwnty,, sudject ta Republi ean nomiaation, 3. B, BETTS, ee Col.3. D, Mortoa announces bis candidacy Cot the office of Bherifi of Bhawnse county, sub- ject to Republican nomination, ——— $ ©, E, Booher annuunces his candidacy tor City Comimisaloner, subject to Republicau nom- ination, {ira W. Lutdick announces his candidacy for the office of Reglster of Decds, subject tothe rimas) August 2nd, i910, —— Orcar K Swayze, Republican, emoounces his Oandilicy for nomination ss Wounty Clerk at Primarks, August 2, 1910 P L bonebrake announces his candidacy for City Commissioner subject tu the priuuttes March 2s 1010, —— Rev (1.9. Olden anaznnces his candidacy for City Commissioner, subject to the primaries March 2, btu — J.B Lend 1s a esutidate for Commisslouer of thecity subjocttathe primartes March 2. ——e 3.5. Carter ts a candidate for Clty Commis. sioner subject tothe prisnutics Murctt > J,L. Pugh announces hts enndidacy lor ¢ tty OGunulssloner subject to the pelmary March zs, (tearoom ‘ Ale Stanley Is a caadidate for City Comets four subject tothe primariis March i, WaltorJd. Arnold announcers bls candidacy for Mty Commisioner subject to the sho wy0 March 10, viv, A. V. Linded! fa mB candidate for Member om the Shoo) Board of Topeks subject to ihe primary Maran 10, en William Green is ® candidatejfor the ofiice of Mayor subjecttuthe primaries. March 26 ae Cc. E. Jordan amnounces his candidacy for City Commissioner subject to the primaries on March 26 F, ©, Bowen tea candidate for City Commis sioner subject tothe primaries Marct: 23, —eee 8 W.Sundsy ts a candidate for City Com missioner subjectto the primaries March 28. eres U.P. Miller announees bis cand tdacy fo: City Commlsstoner subject to the primarie: March 28 —— MC Iolman tsa candidate for City Commls alone? subject tothe primaries Murch 26 ee George IMuronis a candidate fer City Com anlsalonereubdject to the primaries March 24. —- W.. Tandy Isa candidate for City Commis sioner subject tu the primaries. omen 311 Howard Je a candidate for City Commits gtoner subject tolbe primaries ATCHISON NEWS Rev. A. O, Terre] and wise apent tho first of the week tn the city. Prof, Peace, of Kanaas Ualver. aity, Sundayed in the crty the guest of Mra, Belle Mnrray. Fred lrown sod wife are the proud parcuts of a bsby boy, born Tuorday. Tho Sunflower Arp alub met Monday afternoon st the homo of Mra. Perro Allen, The Home and Voretgn Mie~ ajouary recuty eerved dingcr Eris day of Inet wack at tha bome of Man. Ltattie Martin Misa Mosel Opesrt baa returuat after a pleasant vinit im Mangia City ‘she “Neoktie’ Socialat the A. SEV. burch ‘Tnenday arzht bs Meadamee Perra Allen and Pene Garnclt wan 4 cagmifioent auccens The shilob chusoh rev.valis now in ite third week ol aucoesa, Qlis, J, CG, George is able tn he ont agin, The concert given hy Mireor H[arsiett Smith and Alico Potter proved a royal troatto the large and appreciative audicnce, Mrs, Odgen entertained a fow friends at her home leet weck in honor of her son, Josse’a birthday, Thocvening waa spent in various new games introduced by the hore teea, Mr, Ogden was the rocipiout of many hahdeome presente, | FORT SCOTT, KANSAp. The union revivel at Mount Zion Baptist churoh closed last Sanday at che A. M. EB. charab. Roy Hogan and Missa Mable Darkest visited In Fort Boott s few days, Rev. H. I. Jones wae in Iola on business one day thin week. Mise Gortrude King Sandayed in Pagsons. Aroh and Ellis Johnaon, of Iola attended the O, M. O. maequerade ball. | WIIt Porry, of Giratd wae the gucstof Miss Hdos Thomas Sanday. Miasea Haect Horn and Pearl Stephenson have been on the aick list. KANSAS CITY, EANSAS. Mrs. Lec is ill at her home on Nebraska avenue, The Metrapolitas Baptist charch is condncting a aevival, Mre. Celesta Mooks is ime proving in health. Mrs. Gcosge Mi’ Clelland is on the stck List. Charles Griffith and Mrs. M. 'C. Matthews, of Emporia, were in the city this weak. They wall be fentertained atthe home of Mrs. Frost ia Bonner Springs. Miss Bessie Rossang is ailing of rheumatism. Mrs. P. C. Long ta ill at hes bome on Everett avenue. Mrs. King, wife of the A. M. E. minister at Bonner Springs visited fcieads here this weok. | N. Singletary is iadisposed. | Mrs. Oliver is improving. | Me. Sims, of Ottawa, will make this city theis fature home, | Mes. Lizzie Lightbody is still doling efficient service as assis- tant matron at the Union depot. SPRINGFIELD, MO, NOTES. The masterly addresa delivered Sunday afteracon to men only by Evangeliet Bradley left a lasting impression. Owiog to the anccess of the revival at Pitts chapel, Rev. Doboe, the pastor has decidead to contiuae another week. Rev. Bradley sleo preached » splendid sermon In tte evening, and aboat a soore of mon and women went for. ward eaying they Intended to do better, The sock social given by the Wasblagton Avenuo Baptist uburch was unique and suucesaful, Mrs. Ida V, Bf’Adams 18 reoover. ing from hor sevent illness. Tho Thimble club enjoyed tha hoepitality of Mra. Yenry Bakor at its last meetiog. Wiliam Smitb and wife visited Sunday at the rnraf homes of Measrs Chamberlain, Smith, fife. Cullough, Jareett srd othars, ‘hey hope to purohare » vountry haemo soon Mra. Juwie Wryard was a must swisblo and euctable hostess to thu WM. L. alah Wednesday after. noun, ‘Phe atudy of the life of Locgfollow wae vempleted end Mr. Youuy, the critte awarded tho, prize fer the best juotations to Mra. Berthe I} Qooper The Ife end work of Booker T, Washington will be teken up next Orville M Adama, who for tho past four goara bay been restding tn Cliosago, aerived one day this weck aud will visit ble parenta and friends, He iw looking rfine and reports things ae being prosperous, John Haywood is suffering from ao attack of pneumonia. Wo regret to announce the death of Mea. Laclnds M’Cracken who pasted away Tuesday aud was buried yesterday, \LUS ANGLES, GALIFUGYIA. The Keness sod Missoari olub mot at the reaidence af Mrs, Uyrrie Andrews, 784 Gladys Avenue Tues. dsy evening. After the reguise rotine of business, a short program was rendered whioh inoluded several jshort addresses, Refresh ments were served and many old time sequatntance from the two sister states exchanged greeting for the firet tima in many year, Others spent their time in makiag new felends, Our organization Ip only a few months vid snd hav a membership of 145, The following persone became members: Mra Sarah Thatcher, Missouri; A, J Jones, Emporia; Rilda Phoenix, Kansas; Rov. EK. F. Henderson, Missouri; Mre, Norman and Thas. Bain, Kansas. In the future the club will send notes regularly to The Plsindealer in ordor chat our old friends may keep posted on our taovements, Mr. Swayze Talks of Vis Candidacy! “Kte mighty easy for some to throw bouquets at theinsclyce anid ect themeclvcs up as tho only eelf. made men when running for office,” saya Oscar K, Swayze, candidate for county olerk, “but I am not built that way, Jnat pliio, on. varnished facta I have boen taught are much more acceptable to the public. I give the deav public oredit for knowing snd if they don’t know and are interested, they will inquire sround before they hire aman, jast se they would in their private basinoss. If he haa lived up to his egotistical advance notices they will find itout, If he has not he oan’t hideit by slathering on himself the dope meant to “catoh the unwary.” As an sapirant for county clerk Swayze seeks prce motion. He has done the work sa deputy aod his ambkion to go higher Ie laudable, He is dead walling, for the ample aslacy offered, to devote his entire time to the dutics&f the office, and saye a man who doea his sworn duty bas no time to devote to any other work, honorary or with pay. The county pays foe full time aod ehould dee mand it, Swayze’a past serviece sa deputy make him eepociaily fitted for the offico be seeks, He says ho is ta a position and haathe dealre if elected, to make tbe oounty clerk’s office of greater value to the people Hie knowledge of the work and the pride be took in the work when deputy canoot be dis. putod. He esyx he is deeply in earncet in his douire to mako good his pleéferm and deliver tho goods, EDWARDSVILLE, KANS, Itev, A, Berry, pistor of P. i. B ooburch, 19 naw In Topeks nese. ing en a rovivul, Fire N. Combe ia mnacb improved st hie vriting Mo Emma Carter of Sanazo Oity wan home virtiieg hee poccnis Tho Hawee of Baghin Gaitls avo]. Oty ine. Widh Mead Liles. Groves bsct Yundas, Tho Gcadey tmheo 1 be Uh By ohuroh gave au ontertains ot fab urdsyevenuy, Anenjeye sh time waa had by all who attended | Sylveeter Groven ts slacting i Tepoka. HIAWATHA NOTES The Second Baptist cbusch called Rev, R. E, Lee, of Kansas City, acd be and his affable wife came the faurth Sunday in Jan- unary. Since he took charge of the church many bave returned to the fold, nine baving been converted, The meeting began two weeks ago and is ttl io progress. SSS 8S SS St : ore) ombiions prises. Let ve ese who wall be the sacouetel néy, oo ae @ustent wok to via. po: _ end colerd bedeus —_ BO OMe cece This forthe people, wits as wells col ored. Don’t be backward mm solicit- ing white people. Show them that yeu mean basinees and they will eubecribe fora seper pettiched by wer-plogl agg -tarsapred aoe neha well as We take — Ask them to take ours, ta you name ff you wishto enter the contest. It costs nothing bat s Hele work. A LOST SON, Beveral yeara agowhile living in Matoon, I1., Harvey Bellafast, eon of Mary Scott, formerly Bellafast waa stolen from his parents. I his mother, am a widow 62 yoara of ago and witbout support. Anyone knowing his whereabouts will ploean write, Mus. Many Scott, 27S. State St. Emporia, Kae. Enma F, Newhesry, Piff. vs Nv26957 George W. Newberry, Deft State of Kansas to sald defendant: | You are hereny eotified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kanes by the above osmed plaintiff, Emma PF. Newbarry, whose petition in sald case was filed in sald court om the 28a dey of February, A. D. 1910, end that unless you amewer sald pe- titdon or appese herein on or before the 11th day of Apri), 1910, the alles gationa in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment readered against you, divorcing sald plalotiff from you and for all other proper rellef stated {n said petition, Exwa F. Nawserny, Plaintid J. J. Kino, (SEAL) Attorney for Plafatif Attest: R.L, THosss, Clerk Distr wore, First pubiisheu Mach t,. e VORICSE. Who is the Most Popular: Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Miss Hooley Bail Morn, Coffeyville, Kanes Mra. B.A. Monygomory, Albuquerque, N, M, Misy Etwad H. Glover, Atchtivoa Migs Bary H Masun, GUluin, Mo SMbo ChacicaEita Nichokun, Chesser, Okle hore em Overstrees Ocmbs, Nebr Wis Janney Grown Kans2za City, eso Sw Leet Ml odeon, Kanwns Chey, Kans, Ming Magne L. Juhoren, Loxingteu, Wo. Mire. 5, FF, Penktouwe bt sutt, Max Miss A. Soman Azkaunss City, fauna, [ding Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kana, Mass EMe RNoderson, Boaner 8prings, Kans. Miss Beulah Campbell, North Topeka, Kansas Ora Jordon, 8t John Bapltst Charvh, Salina, Kansas, ie, 7 Roger Russell, DENTIST Alt Work Gaarantesd to Give Betisfaction 834 Kansas Avn, . TOPEKA, ey ath *Phames tre Maa, Bell 020 Lem in. TH - QA, Taylor, M, D,, Physiciea aad Surgeon, (Ofc 204 Kanens Ave. Over Gidters Drug sere Aarves from Threop Hott. Calls Answered Day and Night, Sutter 10am Wan Rares Btrest, TOPREA KA ST ST TE TT iE Sell "Phone it 4 ind, Phooe 0 DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Sxnmtning Physicten of the pightaend& tee fot Protecton:{ A Tomo and privase insenee ST ESION hire, TOPRICALS RA ee OR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon | 406 Kacass Ave. Ind. Phoue 013, TOPEKA, ——— Kollithrix Parlor Hale Goode, Combs and Toilet Articles. MRS, M, L. FIELD, 617 Kenss Ave, Topeba, Both hones 1283: —_—_—_—_—————— STOP AT THE Cliff Honse Whee in Atchison aml you feel ike cating a good wholesome meal. Room and board by the day or week. Photographs The kind that ts made by. W. H. LUGAS wn quality ana workmanship. 122 Kamsas Ave. : TOPEKA. Te PACIFIC IRON ae BELL Through Train Service Between Topeka and Port Svott, Pittsburg, Carth- age, WobbCity end Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a 1 F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Ayume eS & : e CT i ° waecaak € The Perfect Shortene Open kettle rendered. P Palatable. Cheaper and better tl cooking butter. Ask Your Dealer for ! Chas. Wolff Packing FRIDAY, MAR, 18, 1910. We note the purchase of the Jefferson Hotel by the Danciger Bros. of Kansas City, Mo., owners of the Harvest King Distilling plant and of the Western Brewing Co. They paid $100,000 for the property. Mr. Jack Danciger, the head of the firm, is one of the greatest financiers and business men in the West. He is assisted by three brothers, who are no amateurs, but up to the scratch If they keep up the present gait their firm will be the wealthiest in the country They count their millions now. A finer lot of young men never existed. A visit this firm will convince anyone of the way they make money. They are on the order of Ringling Bros, whose reputation for co-operation is well known. LAWRENCE, KANS Mrs. Victoria Cloud was hostess to the Sierra Leone club Tuesday afternoon. After routine of business the ladies listened to a very interesting talk from Rev. P. Hill, subject "Graduating, then What?" He dwelt upon the business qualities of our people, also the need of something for our young people to do after graduating. Mrs. Maggie Smith of Utah was a guest. Mrs. Anna Johnson has returned from Southern Kansas, where she has been visiting for several weeks. Financial Field day at St. Luke A. M. E. church last Thursday was a glorious success. Cash money, $177 81; subscriptions, $41. Rev. J. M. Brown and the members of St. Luke are highly gratified and are looking forward to the grand rally the first Sunday in April. Prof. S. M. Peace spent Saturday in Atchison. Miss Maybell Gleed and Mr. Russell Bsown spent a very pleasant evening in Topeka last week. Mrs Gleed was the guest of Mrs. J. M. Wright. Dr. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo. made a business trip to Lawrence last week. Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City was a welcome visitor in Lawrence last week. Miss. Georgia Walker of Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Copeland. Miss Mahalie Smith of Topeka is here visiting her mother. Prof. Fisher of W. U., wife and son were guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Brown and wife last Sunday. We were favored with a sweet solo by Mrs. Fisher and an inspiring talk from Prof. Fisher. Prof. J. P. King and a number of Kansas City teachers attended the institute held at Kansas University last week Mr. Tolliver Ryrd was the guest of Rev. Brown Sunday. Rev. J. S. Jackson of Fulton, Mo. filled the pulpit at Warren street Baptist church last Sunday. Last Sunday was Quarterly meeting day at St. Luke. P. E. Ransom preached two soul inspiring sermons and Rev. Craw delivered a fine communion sermon. A spiritual and financial success crowned the days' work. --- Mr. M. C. Holman, one of the most substantial business men of the North Side, is a candidate for commissioner of the city of Topeka. He has resided on the North Side for years, assisted in building that side up when it was farm land; has done much for the upbuilding of her citizens. His heart and soul are interested in the welfare of Topeka. He was instrumental in bringing to Topeka a number of business enterprises. Mr. Holman is an upright, honorable Christian gentleman, full of vim and push. He will work for Topeka and her prosperity if elected. J. L. Pugh, who is a candidate for city commissioner, is employed by the Prudential Life Insurance company. He has lived in Kansas for more than thirty years and in Topeka nine years. He promises to give his entire time to the duties of the office if elected. Mr. D. F. Stanley, principal of the Quincy school is a candidate for commissioner of the city. He is a member of the city city council and has done good work. He's chairman of the judiciary committee, one of the most important; is also on the water and streets and walks committees He has served in the council three years. He is a graduate of K. U. and has been teaching for the past twenty seven years. He resides in the second precinct of the sixth ward. His platform is good government with economy. The following is what Mr. Stanley stands for: My record in the city council is open to the public. I stand for sane and progressive legislation. For promptness in performance of duties, settlement of claims and controversies. Franchises are of value and the city is vitally concerned. Provisions of all contracts should be fulfilled. I stand for improvements in gas service, water service, flood protection, garbage system, lighting service, parks and playgrounds and street railway service. I am a Booster, not a Muck Raker. Mr. A. V. Lindell has been forced in the race for member school board from the Fourth ward. This is the platform the people asked him to stand upon. He is a young active banker full of business: "Equal education of everybodys' children, and hours of school that will more nearly conform to the customs and ways of the common people." Rev. G. D. Oldon, who announces himself a candidate for Commissioner, has been a resident of the city for sixteen years, and was pastor of the First African Baptist church for a number of years. He formed an organization among his members for the purpose of saving money and by so doing many of accumulated neat little sums. Ten years ago he opened a hand laundry at 109 East Third street with about four people. He now employs fourteen; mostly women who earn from $1.50 to $2 per day. He has two delivery wagons and good teams. He has demonstrated to the citizens that he can conduct a successful business of his own therefrom, ask their advice, and tools that he can afford, the duties of the office he seeks. Rev. Olden save in his platform. "including that vacation without representation is unjust to my people, I offer myself as a candidate for City Commissioner. I have no policies, but if elected will do my duty as I see it, to the humblest as well as to the most prominent citizen." Mr. J. J. Carter, who announces his candidacy for Commissioner, is a successful, careful and painstak. ing business man. He has lived in Topoka for 22 years and knows what is required to make the city prosper. Mr. Carter comes from the ranks of the laboring people, having worked many years for the street car company, and has a host of staunch friends among those who toil. He has proven his business ability by building up a magnificent grocery business at Twelfth and Kansas Avenue. George A. Huron. I stand for honesty, Industry and economy in city business. I favor united effort by city and citizen to secure the best that can be had. Whatever is good for the citizen is good for the city. Whatever is best for the city is also best for the citizen. In short, I stand for a government of the people, for the people, by the people, a government that physically, mentally and morally will meet the people in qualifying our daughters for womanly womanhood and our sons for manly manhood when they will succeed us. GEORGE A. HUKON H. B. HOWARD. Candidate for City Commissioner If you are not familiar with my efforts in city affairs for the past few years I would cheerfully invite your investigation. We have made considerable headway in cleaning up our city. so let's be careful not to back up [like Wichita], but hold what ground we have and strive for better things yet. We want: A further development of our electric light plant; To make permanent improvements at our water plant. To guard against accidents; Practical developments of our parks and playgrounds, properly regulated and lighted; more ground secured before ground is too high-priced; A city garbage plant up-to-date but outside of the city; 4. In all construction to require the best material and workmanship and put every employee on his merits Yours for a clean, progressive, beautiful city and a square deal all around. H. B. Howan. M. MR. A. A. Graham, is a power of known, and one of the most interesting to the wreture of the rubb. He is a Pennsylvanian by birth, and has lived in Topeka and practiced law for twenty-one years. He has written a book of his travels I researches in Mexico, which is worth its weight in gold. He resides at 509 Buchanan street. He is running his campaign independent of the committee of fifty. candidate for ity Commissioner. Four years experience in municipal government. One of the first to advocate the adoption of government by commission. Believes in the enforcement of the law. That terms of all contracts should be fulfil In a comprehensive plan for future pub including a system of public parks. That such improvements should be mad plant as will provide pure water 24 hours a in the year. is should be fulfilled. for future public improvements, parks. should be made in the city water after 24 hours a day and 365 days That terms of all contracts should be fulfilled. In a comprehensive plan for future public improvements, including a system of public parks. That such improvements should be made in the city water plant as will provide pure water 24 hours a day and 365 days in the year. Rigid inspection of public improvements. Minimum rate of taxes consistent with the city. Promptness in settling all claims and before the commission If elected will devote his entire time to the city. Mr. J. J. CARTER, a Splendid Business Your Support for City Commissi endid Business Man Asks City Commissioner. Minimum rate of taxes consistent with the development of the city. Promptness in settling all claims and matters brought before the commission If elected will devote his entire time to the business of the city. II Mr. J. J. CARTER, a Splendid Business Man Asks Your Support for City Commissioner. were mentioned, among them being the beauties of the Island of Ceylon and the Laj of India. He also gave a graphic description of the Holy Land. After which the League bible Prof. Simpson good night and left him in the care of Rev. O. L. Jones. The Vernon Art Club will meet with Mrs. J. R. Oldham. Thursday afternoon. Mr. Clayton Dooley of Wichita was a Wellington visitor Sunday. The subject for discussion at the Mutual Improvement Society of the A. M. E. was: "Is the Negro of today advancing or retrograding?" There were many true and interesting facts given in regard to the advancement of the Negro race. Mrs. Rosie Work has returned to her home in Dalton. Mrs. Mary Bird, who has been quite ill, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Daniel Letcher is on the sick list. Rev. G. E. Green, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, preached Sunday morning. Sabbath School of the Second Baptist Church is doing fine, and have a great number of young men and women that attend. We are glad to say that our boys and girls do not play on the street on the Sabbath. Mr. Sherman, T. P. appointed of the Sunday School and Mr. Florence Laird have an Eater program that Willington will not be a school of. They will have a trip of young man. Mr. Pert Scott, Mr. Walter Lewis and Mr. John Williams, and a quintette, Mr. D Brook, Mr. T. N. Hooderson, Mr. W. J. Jenkins, Mr. R. Monroe and Mr. P. R. Hutton. Mrs. Eva Tial read a grand paper before the R. Y. P. U. Sunday night. It was full of life and light. Mrs. Hattle English filled the hearts of the young men and boys when she read a paper to the young men and boys Sunday night. Subject, "A boy can be a man." --- The Men's League of Kansas City, Kansas, an organization of the best and leading element of this city, convened on the evening of the 14th inst. at the First A. M. E. Church as served a banquet in honor of Prof. Simpson, Professor of Music at Wilberforce University. The League convened promptly at 5 o'clock p.m. with Dr. S. H. Thompson, president, in the chair, and was opened by numerous quotations from "Robert Burns." After which the glee club under the auspices of Prof. Jackson of Western University fame, rendered some of their choice and select music; tremendous applause followed. At this juncture the president introduced to the League Prof. W. W. Fisher, who very ably addressed the League on. "The duties of an American citizen." The speaker, with his matchless eloquence and logical reasoning, held the auditice the canhence in a spell for forty minutes. Certain phases of the address was discussed by the League and many bouquets were thrown about the speaker. The guest of honor, Prof. Simpson, was then introduced, and with his faultless, matchless voice rendered in a solo, "I Love You," which thoroughly electrified the and died with a storm of ap The guest on honour was then from the auditorium to the - by a oath of Willber meant by Rev. F. Lines, P vice Prot. buster, King, Port, Thompson, Gregg and Dis and managed by duly orls was warm. The room was pusfusely decorated with flowers and buir ing. The stewardesses spared no pain in preparing a table suited to a queen's taste. Divine invocation was envolved by Rev. O. P. Jones, who also responded to the toast, "The Personal of Our Guest." Judge I. P. Bradley responded to the toast, "Kansas City a Good Place in Which to Live." Dr. S. H. Thompson responded to the toast, "Necessity of Having Friends." Prof. Simpson responded to the toast, "My Trip Around the World." Many places of interest WELLINGTON, KANS. Condensed Report of the Condition of the New England National ; Kansas City, Mo. At the Close of Business January 31, 1910. * ABSESTS, LUABILITIBS, * Loans 00d AIsCOunt]s vsscssmncese $ 9,006 LALSE CBPILAL BLOCK cesscsscesses oars sess sessed SD 600,000 00 Us 8. DONS AS PEP 95,0000 Surplus MOd Profits. earDerrscne 720,008.18 Bank premlses....cccscccneserrsersersereries — 335,000,00 CUCUIAOD vircsrsserscrsosensserecensessanvecses — JG1,$00.00 Hedemption fund @ = 14,690.00 Depoalts, Indu... 0. 16,036,477 76 Bonds bought for Deposite, DADNE ..... 7,016,996 Thm 915 567,816 8 Investment, 387,070 00 Cash and sight Exchange... 8,026,013 — SAB. 4 915,155,175 68 $58,135,175 68 The Above Statement is Correct. GEORGE B. HARRISON, Jr, Vice-President and Cashier. DIRFCTORS—Chailes W. Armour, John F Downing, Charles 1°, Morse, A. Watson Armour, George I, Harrison, Jr., Fdwin W. Shields, Wiiitem H. Coapinan, Charles J. Hubbard, *% gnd John B, White, Topeka Locals, Mrs. Horace Willis is atall very ill. NO 0 ren 3h Harry Evans ts numbered among the sick. Mr. Johu Williams will spend Eaoter in Herrington Mo. W. H. Kemper asyeno man should ‘compromise with orime under any ' olrcumstances. Mrs. Lena De Frantz, Miss Oma White and Mre. Brooks of Kansas City spent Sunday io Topeke. Mr. W. H. Grimes was recently in Kanase City, the guest of Nable Taylor. | The City Federation of women’s club will meet March le at the congregatiora! church Linooln and King. Ask Your Grocer foree Sun Glow Bread It is the Best and Most Wholesoim., Manufactured by Gfe Standard Bakcry, 4U4 Minnesota Avenue, - KANSAS CILY, KAS, | Artic Campbell, who has becn in Omaba ecscralimountls, wor here to visit bis another and firaude thir week, Mor, Phenae Devire, atter fire weeks? illncee, ix up trem Nausas City visiting ber mother, Myre. Steveneon. nt The revival at Shiloh Baptist church clcecd Friday night and on Sunday at 11a, nm. the pastor Lap- tized several new converts, DIPLOMAT WHISKEY ee “Just Right," oom i tuz| Distilling and Importing Co., ount Auburn Finest Pare Rye Glassner & Barzen, Belle Springs Established 1873 Hand Made Sour Mash — OptimoClub —_| LarGEsT LIQUOR HOUSE enn in the West. Send us your orders, . in i Laurel Hill Satiefaction guarantecd. Sour Mash Blue Springs 519.521 Deveware Sr. Rye and Boarbon KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. eS VAILLER‘'S Confectionery and Restaurant Wm. Miller, Prop. Ice Cream Sodas, Sandwiches, Pies, Cakes and all kinds of refreshments. Ice Cream Wholesale and Retail. 419 MINNESOTA AVENUE. - KANSAS CITY, KAS. Mies Mabel Gleed and Mr, Rue- sell Brown of Lawrence apent Tues: day in the city, While here Miss Gleed waa the guest of Mra, J, M. Wright. hi W. Hi. Kemper ie eleoted mayor you may be eure that a pow. erful force and energy will be put into the business of the city. | You need not hesitate to vote for W. 3. Kemper for mayor, beosuse he will devote all his time to the duties of the ottice. | Mra Eliza Williams died Thure. day of last week at her home, 129 N. Van Buren ‘reet, and was buried Satur .« Mr, Albert Hall, cleotrician and machinist at Western University, ‘Qumdaro, isin the city. He is somewhat indieposed, Lut in ia hoped that he will rapidly improve. | L MAME A QUICK MOVE roe That's what you get when you get ys H ©. C. Boober, the moving man, to La an move your honsehold goode. When | a z you are ready to move or store ie ¢ your goods, call y a i . Both Phones 696. C.C. BOOHER The Candidate for City Commissioner . ° Moving and Storage Company. Meadow Gold Butter. Why is Meadow Gold better than other bvtter? Be. canse the cream is pastemized and churned according to \ the best known methods of scientific butter-making, pre- ( serving all the swectness and flavor. “y These excellent qualities are kept for yon through use j of the air-tight, odor-proof, dust-proof package in which ’ every print of Meadow Gold js enclosed. | Why take chances oa other butter when you are sure of Meadow Gold quality? { . ‘The Continental Creamery Co., a) r : . Mra Clara May King, aged 53 years, died March 31, at her resi- dence, ¥e0 E, Eleventh atreet, of beast failure. Faneral was held from the residence, March 13. In. terment Richie cemetery. Stone- street and Gsince, undertakers in charge, Misa Elizabeth Baker, aged £0, died March 12, at her residence, 1211 W. Norris street. Faneral services were conducted by Maee- donia Taternacle No. 93, Tuesday aftcrnoon from St. Mark’a A. M. E. church. Interment in Roches- ter cemetery. Stoucetreet and Gaince, undertakers, were in cuasac, Mrs. Mary Rang offeraher grocery stock, building cud iors ators L, Tenth street tor ewle, mhese awid ewetinags conducted a large aud cucccostul Lusiness for hume yerss, She now whhes to rere, Anyouu who kaowa the grocery iusiuess should grat * is soap. O fee Hours‘ Wty 0 a Hell Jhove DR. THALiGEUS P, MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, 832 Kansas Ave. Residence 1132 Central Ave, BELL ‘PHONE 901-2, 832 KANSAS AVENUE, Mrs. W. C. Moore, Dressmaking I make from the plainest lo the nobbieat and most coetly gowns worn. All sre made with the same careand guaranteed to give perfent estisfaction, 155 BUCHANAN STREET A CARD OF TMAKKS, We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness extended to ue be- loved one, also foe the beautiful flo: ral offerings. W..H. Jackson J. W, Jacxson, Br,, AND FAMILY. Mr. Robert Bell is in Texas on business, | Nrs. Robert Bell and hers three children uf East Eleventh street lett this week fur Nashville, ‘lenn,, to vieit her parents. SY Mra, Henrietta SHrwhins ia able tu be cut alter aualinessof afew w eke The Kruwn Pharmacy wall serve a kines offs ftdrit ka and ice creaes Easter bunday. Don't torget to call at the Brow Drug store Easter fundas. The nicest, cceleet and bestices can be feund at 404 Kanea: avenue, Brown's Drug Store, Rev. W. R. Russell of Washing: ton, D. C. preached at the First Ai rican Church last evening. Hie text was “What Must I Dp to be Saved?" Misess Ollie and Gertrude Officer of Paxico are the guests of Mrs David Wadlington. The H.S. T. M, club will give an “Apron and Necktie Social” Thurs day evening March 31, at the resi- dence of Mrs, A Johuscn, 1160 Bu: chanan street, Dr, James Alexander, the dentist, willleave soon for Havana, Luta ‘to visithis father, and afterwards will go to Brszil, where be will make his future home. Rumor says that he willtake a eretty Topeka girl with him, or she will joinbim after atrip abroad. We shail be sorry tu lose him and wish him and his bride €lect a happy/future. Toe H. H. club met last week a. the home of Eva Graham, 1153 Buchanan street. The substitutes wero Mrs. Elenora Alexander and Covelia McKnight, A deightiul afternoon was spent, alter which the club adjourned to meet with Miss Marie Graham. Mrs Essie Clark entertained a number of little girls and boys at her home on Western avenue Satur. day afternoon, ccmplimeatary to her nephew, Clarence Clack. The little ones were amused by various games aud a delighttul strol thrcugh Cen- tra) Park. All erjuyed the dainty refreshinents. Those present were Theima Chiles, Castella Reet, Dur othy and Rose Page, J.wel Oliver and Lismett Heygoaa, LEACELSIOR SERINGS, MO, Among those whoa Leve been par taking of the health:givirg waters at thy place were registend at the Aibany hote) hisweeh. Mra. EH, Taft, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. M, Visuer and Mies Letha Crews, A. J Moore, the undertaker, Adolph Griflin of Kuceaa City and C, E. M, Fudge of Burling'on, Iowa, Mr. Btanford W, King, proprietor of the] Albany, ia improving in health and will scon bz his old sclfagaln. OLATHE. Mra. Julia Douglas was born in’Sinta Ve, Mo. about the year of 1850. Spent her eatlicr days in Mexico, Mo. From there she went to Carrollton, Mo, shere she beeame an acthe Christian sorker, in the A. M. 1 Church, and a loyal eltizen, until three years ago, when she left there and came to Olathe, to make her home with her son, Frederick, For the past three months, she has been alllng, but like a true soldier of the cross, Dore her aiflictlons bravcly, exemplify- ing the Cheistian fortitude of Job, never complaining but always Icaning on the everlasting arm of Jesus, unti] Monday night, Feb. Ist 1010, at 8:20, the dread monster, death, entered her home and she gladly answered the summons of our Heavenly Father, to come and abide with Iim, And in fancy we hear her sayt “JtSs all over, the toll and carea of life" The worll is vanished, with all ite mortal strife, the journey is ended; I have laid my burden down, In realms supernal, and reeelved at last my crown, Then I bhi farewcll to you all, and to the waye of the world. Jo walk fn it, never more; for my Lerd came, and I sought my home, where he waited at the oncp dour. ‘the way of the erase als me home, Yhe way of the cross foals me bom. It ts sweet to know, as 1 onward go, tie way of the erots Joule hon” She haves ta mourn her 1 ‘ wun. sister. a daughter and Mr and Mee Win Gallvetl: daghterin-slaw, Mr auto Ms Dov,fea, and three prom ch bed, ana roatives and hosts of frien ts SUNNY TINES AGEO IN BOND—STRAIGHT WHISKEY 4 Full Quarts . . $2.95 8 Full Quarts e « $5.50 12 Fall Quarts .. $8.28 Express separ Rocked is Beskets j Os 3 i OSS OT | i CSS PT atchG/f | 1 eases: = Boa & s Vas Se 2 feroeltrmiay 2 SUNNY TIMES sth!" eet 100 PROOF soak nly Sreaut fut fs Bed fpr rake iced nny aod Aved boa ae ear bas Seca aes, et 12 Sinny ties $4.95 24 sunny times $94.95 Express Prepald—Packed in Baskets. SCHILLER BROS. ie. oe iLL. and KANSAS CITY, MO. Department 3, Ford’s Hair Pomade Fifty yeara of success have proved the merite of this preparation. Whatis more attractive than a beantifol head of hair? Jt bas been the ambitiun of womeninallages, The use of Ferd’s Kalr Pomade maken rtubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hnir softer, mere pliable and glusry, ensy tocumt and arrange io auy style dew fired Cubalntent With its length, as lung as tha Pomade remains inthe hair, Thisresult may be ubtained by une thorugh applicativn according todirectivns, Twote fourapplicas tiuns a mienth will keep the Lair in satleface tory Cuuditiun aud twulufuurbutiles regular ize, oro veually suflicient for agcar, Direce tivag With usury Letile, § e reniever and prem nt) dandputf ia tha ealpurd low tit frame tting hin ott ars st pr iter naand presert thetort ov fe une utorbr coking f tad e tee bt ow ifs aah vate Aw ute wv deesca eee Tod Wath -pacnded ge tte ase a chilean a aifiut= ete ttery peru d ite ts te ak C deptant param A sod -itinfact os te det aren ae Maun Sor ilies ceutivaea aod Childs 4 ada 2 ply Any eliing oe inet toler ret Ket fs a Want the beet or nultr buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Juul for ths pur a Chitles art Breet mou cvery be suet M your diusgeebor ducal descr ¢ cut cube bly yua With the ceuuine, wu Will bebd duu One bottle, regular size, for, , $ .30 Three ‘* ie te ee «640 Six “ rr) «a oS also Ono = 6** — omall eM ee ok We tos postage end ext ree charges to ail pointe in URAL Whtocrd riut td Busted op bet rese Money Under. Acbusders obig pad pe tug bly CO resell y five Address . The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West hlunte Ht. Cbheges BU 200D'S HAUL PUMADE te wade culy in Chicago Uy the above aru. Ageate Vaated Lvcryubere, © Royal Pilsner Beer is the Iimest Malt Beer Brewed. , TRY (7 | lis Right---so is the PRICE. Brewed and Bottled by the Royal Brewing Company. ' fortriee Kansas City, Missouri. y'Piices ¥ A, Faxon, Pres, H. D, Faxon, Seo’y, J. A, Gattacuzn, V.Pres. & Treas, , F. T, Fazom, Asst. Seoy, Largest in the Middle West Faxon & Gallagher DRUG CO. IMPURTERS AND JOBBERS OF Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries ehant: eeadnny, 5 : KANSAS CITY, MO. “Prairie Rose Butter” rairie nose butter | Always Satisfies _ Sold by all Good Grocers | weeMADE BY xa ~The Meriden Creamery Co., : Kansas City, Mo. FerrandyP. Neal, Crest dent Tota VM. Moore, Cashlor Lawlo Wo/7a Vive Prest ent RMagney Tsele, Assleteut, Calter Statement of the Conditiou of the ga South 'National outhwest JNationa : Kansas City, Mo. $ ° : at the Close of Business January 31, 1910. ; REnOURCES ‘1 TAMILITIER Loans and Atscounts. sscsee sever sees BM WASTCTC | CAPITAL SOLU vee os ve vue sssee os vane seeeeB 1,000,000 00 U B.bandsat par. sue ca vce 309,000 00 | SUeplas soos cee +o cases oon 6 cerns posseee 100,000,10 Muoteipal and other = tiikh Vadivided Pronts wie see cee cee 51,904 0 TALE DONT cso ee vesseren cove oe oo 63 04 C5] U pom ned dinveunt i 50,000 00 Cash and sight exchange... 4. 8.274.000 47 | Circulation a MORNE 100,000 00 I | Deposits te teen ae ne ae eevee 10,005,465, 54 —-—.— TORAL . es cosee senses csversesone soso cove @1N0I7, 162501 Toral i. se sees sue teen a op wevee #E 997,452 80 Opened for Business January 4, 1909. Directors—J. P. Townley, President Townley Metal and Hardware Co.; S. H. Velie, Secretary and General Manager John Deere Plow Co.; C. J. Schmelzer, President Schmelzer Arms Co. ; Edward George Capitalist; H. L. Root, V-president Burnham, Hanna, Munger D. G. Co.; W. D. Johnson, Live Stock and Loans; L. T. James, T. M. James and Sons, Wholesale Crockery; Frank G, Crowell, V-president Hall-Baker Grain Co.; ;Nathan Sobloss, yothenberg and Schloss, Wholesale Cigars; John G. Groves, Groves Brothers, Real Estate Mortgages and Inguranae; George R. Hicks, Secretary and Treasuror Bowman-Hicks Lumber Co.; Fernando . Neal, President, Edwin W. Zea, V-President, John M. Moore, Cashier. Woiff’s B tH The teothsome tenderness and delicious flavor of Wolff's Banquet Hams are due to two thirgs—the care uscd in selecting the hams and the mcthcd used in curing aud sinohing them, Wollffs Banquet Hams have the same delicious flavor cleartothe bone They are sweet, tender jucy, neither too fat nor too lein--the most healthful and economical of all foads Qider Wolff's Banget) Tams ard) prove thar superiority : “ 0 at g? ~ . “NN Ree Y/ okt Pe che 7 ‘ Chenin WH A mated G., re mre 4 ay" aN 9 | if pgs of & 4 | Stonestreet @ Gaines Bocca | Undertakers and Embahrers, ~ “a AS . Bi 2 hha ah OR qj We vanry one of the Finest . Bee Ut gee Cg Lanes A Undertaknyg: Gands Pi oy pele? Le # . Sb TS, , « in the ftate, We never strep. & wi a Wap Theres Lianecd Embalmera in Att CaN SGI WH ead tendance, e Both Pheues 52. 71H & Quincy Sts, TOPEKA, KAN, LINCOLN, NEB. Mrs. W. B. Kemp, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting relatives and friends here, Mrs. Corneal {s stil) confined to her bed, - Mrs. T, Walker and daughter, ‘Kema, departed Sseurday of last week for Kansae City to visit rdlatives and friends. Mra. Emma Jackson was called to attead the funers! of hoe sister, Mrr. Amelia Overstreet in Blue Rapids, Kansas on the Oth inet. Mr. Weaver ie numbered among the siok. Hev, Lee, of Hiawatha, Kanasas arrived hero tho first of tho week andis sasisting fev. Phelpsin a series of meetings at Zion Baptist ohurch, Mra, W. N, Cornial bas returned tober homein Minneapolis atter a plossant visit with relatives and friends, Rev. A. J, Usynes will doliver bis forewell sermon Sunday, as he leaves next woek for conference, Dr. M.O Moketts, A.D. Bathe, of Saint Jowph, Mo., and Hdltor Thomas ?. Mahammitt, of Omaha, were puests of Lebnon Lodge, A. IS BM, ‘Mhuradsy of tart week. They wore en route west . O © Stith and wife aro tho hap. Py parents ot a baby boy born last | week, WIGHITA NOTES, The members of the W, T. Vor. hoa club met Tharsday of last week at the homa of Mrs, Moore,§ Mesdames Wakefield, W.A. Tham. as, of gHutohinsonand J. Brower, ef Wellington, were the gueats of Mra. Covington Friday of last weok. ‘sLoat aud Saved,” a cantata at Garfield hall Thaveday evening waa rendered ins highly creditable man. ner, It was given under the aus. ptoes of the Second Baptist charch. The ladies of the @. L. A. olab met Tuesday afternsoan with Mra, W. A, Young. Monday evoning a delightful aur. ptive party was tendered Miss Lots Wilson by the junior and senior choirs of the A. M. E. charah of which Mirs Wilton ia a member. It voourred at the dome of Mra. A, O. Glover, and was an enjoyable ferowell to Mias Wileon, who Jeaves shortly for hawrence, whcre she will make her futare home. Mre. K, Kiner hag teen ill foe aeveral days. Miss Katie Trout, of Fort Smith, Ark,naag, is vieitiny in the city. “Under the Clond,” 4 draina will be rendered for charity on the Sist atthe G. ALR. Hall by the ladie, of the G. L A, club | We offer you the best service in every department and eur prices are as low aeany. Conld we say more to induce you to send your Laundry bere If we used a whole newspaper to teil it? THE MUTUAL, Topeka’s “Soft Water” 50—Employes—50 5—-Wagone—5 ut LAUNDRY Both ’Phones 519 —————— eee Home Phone West 503 Bell Phone West 215 B.L.GAY DEN, Real Estate With Patterson & Gaynen, §27 State Avenue, : : KANSAS CITY, KAS = @: ert | Fo Tavs an Gem man rcruet iV 18 9 Lomas om AGI tana ) ee MACICRR) Ol Ou i AILED ANCCES eS 188, ens ae Ny y ONte OEY ORDEAL ie if i oe | i hi eine oee f HUH ATS GE CU this De declrenanes of peer (Ladies you need sce coat wile La 1 folexd Ont m eae eee Sea peewee Doo a parse EVERY, easly. a orieg way amitam carb b this tolict B calla apa sie eS Saad the Qavstraty qa st i * pen ptr ice pee p outta for tel argearen =a Sy eee tsaiown'telow. Pie -. ees pe ; ee Da, $1.8 MAGI SARIBOS DRE CO" aon ‘MAGIC SHAMPOQ, DRIER CO,, “tadascrts | DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSVRAN CE The Rnipbls and Ladios of the Orint ~The Rblebts and Ladias of the Chant, ‘A Fraternal Beneficiary Society will issue policies for yourself ad obildran paylog Partiat-lifo, Sick, Funeral and Desth Benefits in omsy ‘ofdeath No homeloving man can afford to be withoat Life I . | me THE ENIGIITS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly suthoriaed bd the laws of the State ot Kansas, and te undor the Superintendent of Insurance of Keneas. ita officers are bonded ina reliable Surety ‘Company. Liberal terms to agents. For information address: NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka Our Motto:—'Prompt Pay went of Claime, JOUN M. WRIGHT, PEARL McNEAL, t National Presiden. National Secretary MRS A. C. M’CLELLAND. MRS. C. SCAGGS. ’ M’Clelland & Seaggs have opencd a ewell Hair Dreesing eotablishment at 415 . Kansas 4s Come one and all and Gtve them a call. { | Gate Straightning, Massaging, Manicuring, Chropides and ‘Scalp Treatment a Specialty { Goetz COUNTRY CLUB Bottled Beer. Kansas City Branch 18th and Grand PHONES: Bell 1177 Home 1012 Main Drink it and Have the Best KANSAS CITY BRANCH: JOHN A. ADAMS 21st and Wyandotte Streets. Manager. Offers the greatest cut rate liquor deals ever placed before the American public: While the Meat Trust is being forced to lower its prices by the great stand of the American public, why not help us "get the goat" of the great Whiskey Trust at the same time? The Anti-Trust Mercantile Co., as the name implies, is going into the fighr to WIN and with ycur help in the way of orders, you will see the fancy prices of the Trust come down, just as the Meat Trust prices are doing: In ordering please send Bank Draft, Express or Postoffice Money Order. Give name, address and shipping directions plainly, so that your order will reach you promptly. REFEREFCES: Editor of this paper, any Bank or Express company in Kansas City. Look for the Signer EDELWE Drink it and Schoenhofe of Chicago KANSAS CITY BRANCH: 21st and Wyandotte Streets The Anti-Trust Offers the greatest cut rate before the Am While the Meat Trust is being the great stand of the American the goat" of the great Whiskey Anti-Trust Mercantile Co., as the fighter to WIN and with your will see the fancy prices of the Meat Trust prices are doing: Can You Beat This? Four Full Quarts $2.87 Bottled in Bond Under Government Supervision. Four Years old and Absolutely Pure. Longdale Whiskey. Four Full Quarts $2.87 Never in History Has Bottled in Bond Whiskey Been Offered at Such a Low Price. WRITE for our cut-rate price list of Trust bottled in bond whiskeys. For Instance, 4 Quarts Clark's Rye $3.49. In ordering please send Money Order. Give name, address so that your order will reach you pre REFERENCES: Editor of t Two Full, Honest Gallon Jugs Monogram Whiskey for $2.87. Two Full, Honest Gallon Jugs Glenmore Bourbon for $2.87. Two Full, Honest Gallon Jugs of Fine California Wine, Port, Muscatel, Sherry, or Angelica for $1.87. THESE Liquors are absolutely guaranteed to be as good or better than Liquors which the Trust, masquerading under a hundred innocent sounding names, has been selling you for from, $3 to $5 for ONE gallon. These Goods are ABSO- Miss. J. W. Gordon, wife of the Rev. J. W. Gordon of Second Baptist Church, is convalescing after being confined to her bed for more than four weeks. The District Board of Neosho Valley Baptist Association, with its auxiliaries convened with Second Baptist Church, This was a great meeting. There was a large delegation. Dr. E. A. Wilson of Kansas City, our state president, was in attendance, and as usual preached to a large audience, one of his great sermons. Doctor Skelton, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, lined up his forces for the past three weeks in a fight against sin and the devil; the Church is revived. This meeting closed Sunday night, March the 6th. Rev. J. W. Gordon and his strong force will start their campaign against the powers of darkness Sunday night, March the 6th. Rev. Gordon asked that the Christian army arm themselves for this battle. Mr. Edgar Weston and Miss Pearl Roberts, both of Iola, were quietly married at the Second Baptist Parsonage, Thursday evening, March 1d Rev. Gordon obliterated. We wish this young couple a happy voyage over the sea. The Frank Weston is making a mar for him-chet and family in such maring some of this worldly goods. He is the owner of two nice homes. Mrs. Rachel Williamson the mother of Mr. W. M. Williamson, is in the city, visiting her son and his family. Mr. Doll Smith while at his work last Monday afternoon at the cement plant met with a very painful accident and is at the hospital in a critical condition. rMs. Sarah Wheat, who for more than eight months was ill with dropsy, departed this life. eIr funearl was held from Second Baptist Church, Rev. oGrdon officiating. Bro. and Sister L. W. Carpenter have opened up a first class eating parlor on north Washington Street. Mr. Willis Williamson made a flying business trip to Chetopa, and Vinita. Mr. Fred Fields of North Washington Street, successfully underwent an operation and is able to be out again. Services at the A. M. E. Church on the Lord's day was largely attended, and the services were grand. Collection was fine. The services at the Second Baptist Church, both spiritually, numerically and financially, was all that could have been shed for. Dr. J. S. Bass, preached a fine sermon last Sunday night. Mr. Swiney Rose is ill with tonsilitis. We hope for this young man a speedy recovery. Mr. Calvin Roa is in Oklahoma looking after business. We are blessed with two colored groceries now. Mr. Strapp recently started in business here is doing great business. Also the Stewart Gor. Co. These people have been in the grocery business for more than years and are succeeding nicely. Mrs. B. K. Saterfield has been indisposed for several weeks, is now convalescing. Mrs. George Coker is on the sick list but is doing nicely at this writing. Mrs. George Albert is still confined to her bed. And she has been for the last six months. PARSONS. KANS. Miss May Smith returned this morning from Muskogee, Okla, where she has been making an extended visit. The Juvenile Mite Missionary Society rendered a very good program Sunday afternoon at the A. M. L. Church. The people of Parsons are quite enthusiastic over the expected visit of Bishop Abraham Grant on Easter Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Contee and little sons, Thomas and Carlie, of Black olerk, Ark., are in the city the guests of her mother, Mrs. Chas. Nestfield. Mrs. M. A. Bradley is making an extended business trip in Muskogee and Okamulgee, Okla. She is looking up a good location for her trade of hair dressing. Mrs. Aline Huston, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is improving rapidly. The Phyllis Wheatly Club was entertained Prilay evening at the home of Mr. Green Ransom. A pleasant evening was spent and delightful refreshments were served. Miss Etta Hunter of Oswego came up Thursday, and her aunt, Mrs. Scott Cherry. She returned home Sunday evening. Miss Hannah Nestfield, who was indisposed last week, is now convalescent. Save Clothing and Money The City Hand Laundry Their imoroved machine doubles the life of Shirts,Collars and Cuffs----Nothing like it in Topcka. All work guaranteed to qe first-class. Bell Phone 777 Grand Home Phone 3377 Main Home Phone 3276 Main Kansas City, Mo. At Your Grocers Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. MADE FROM SICILY SELECTED SOFT WINTER WHITE BISCUIT IN WHICH ALL OF THE NUTRITION IN THE UNHAIR HAS BEEN TAINED, CRISP EASY TO DIGESTER, YEAR NOWISSING A ALWAYS IMPORT FOR ANY MEAL IMPROVED IF WARMED BEFORE SERVING. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT COMPANY Courteous Attention Elegant Carriages Kansas City, Kansas Politics J. E. Barker, who is doing much to make the water works a success, wants to be continued to complete his undertaking which means the saving of several thousand dollars in the pockets of the taxpayers. Curtis F. Smith, candidate for commissioner, has resided in Kaukee City for twenty three years. He is a man of exceptional business ability, a taxpayer and a successful retail merchant. He is a young man, just in the prime of life, and would make a splendid man to assist in handling the affairs of the city. He is clean, fair and honest. He and in his platform says: 'If you find my record clean, I solicit your patronage. Otherwise, turn down.' D. L. Cornell, candidate for mrs. reeve of the repaired met forth, be in all Kansas City. At one time he served the city mayor, and his attention was success in every particular. He has always recognized the people, which and out of choice are now they have an opportunity to show their gratitude. Mr. Cornell knows what is required to fund up a great city, and if elected will lend his effort, in this direction. E. C. Westfall, candidate for commissioner, is an old time Kansas Cityan, having lived here more than twenty five years. He served the city three years as deputy street commissioner and knows every need of Kansas City. He is staunch friend of labor and also the colored people, and has a large following among them Mr. Westfall has always made a success of every undertaking and would conduct the affairs of the city in a manner that would make a greater Kansas City. In selecting men for city commissioner it is well for the voters to give careful consideration to men like Mr. John M. Sweeney. He is one of the finest men in Kansas and has devoted time and money to build up a greater Kansas City. As a business man his success has been the envy of all, and if elected commissioner, no one will have cause for regret. He is a booster, and he haves in going ahead, and always to see Kansas City leading the procession. He is unassuming, easy to approach and will hear the appeal of the humblest citizen. When asked about his candidacy he said "I have been in livestock business twenty years and a heavy taxpayer for twenty years and will give a business administration if elected " --- J B Jenkins, the prosperous real es into dealer, announces his can lia cacy for city commissioner. He is well and favorably known in Kansas City, having lived here for twenty-one years. He is a splendid busi nces man and possesses all of the necessary qualifications that go to make such an important office a success. Mr. Jenkins is now loc ated at 1706 Central avenue. ```markdown ``` If you want an engineer with experience to take care of streets, paving, sewers parks, etc. vote for C. W. Lovelace, Argentine, Kansas. He one of the most substantial business men in the county, and has proven himself competent and worthy of the position he seeks by building up a magnificent business for himself. It takes men of this class to bring prosperity to any city. Hon. C. W. Green, ex-mayor of Argentine, now of Kansas City, Kansas, is a candidate for commissioner of the city. He has stood for a greater Kansas City, and has helped stimulate her growth. He is one of the leading lawyers of the state doing much to build up the city at this time. In selecting men for the important place of city commissioner those who have made a success of their own affairs should be given first consideration. Mr. J. P. Anglo has proven his business ability and has made a success of everything to which he has set his hand. He has been probate judge, and is at present administrating the affairs of the city as a member of the park board He is a man of wonderful executive ability and if re elected as a commissioner he will continue to keep Kansas City in the progressive channel of trade and commerce. Pri. maries March 25 Mr. John P. Clark, candidate for ordained pastor, is one of the city's most progressive business men. He was born in 1800 and lived in Kansas and twenty years. He has always been an proponent of the inner city of Kansas City and has centrally located in her prosperity. He organized the Kansas reality which has been a source of many business concerns. The Kansas side. He is a man of great faith and his kind is great. He is a gold child in family with every want and need of the city. If elected will make a success of the city's affairs as he has done for himself. He is unassuming, easy to approach, and is ready to listen to the humblest citizen. The primaries will be held March 25. --- Kansas City will shortly select the five men whose duty it will be to put into effect the people's decree for a commission form of government. This responsibility should and must be carefully guarded and placed in the hands of honest, broadminded men of affairs. Whatever prejudice there has been felt against the system has been due to the fear to the fear that such men could not be induced to accept the offices. It begins to look, however, as if that fear was unfounded, as some very fine men are signifying their willingness to serve. In the person of Mr. Otto Anderson, one of the most successful business men of the town, whose fine record, both in private and public is above reproach. He has announced his candidacy and stated plainly the principles by which he will be governed in the event of his election; and we must say that they have the proper sound and we predict that he will receive the support of those who have a full appreciation of the importance of selecting the best men to inaugurate the new form of government. Mr. Anderson, by virtue of having a well established business, can afford to give the city more time and better service than some one could whose bread and butter depended on his daily effort, and we believe he is a proper person for the place, A man who makes a success of his own business in the man who can be trusted with the affairs of the people, and with his splendid executive ability, both commercially and financially, guaran cee that he is the proper man to manage the affairs of this prosperous municipality. Mr. Anderson is a man and always ready to assist and lend a helping hand in all matters for the public good. --- C. E. Abrams, one of Kansas City's popular citizens announces himself as a candidate for commissioner under the new form of government to be inaugurated this spring. He was in the drug business at 530 Minnesota Avenue for a number of years, and made a success of the business. He is now a prosperous real estate and loan agent at 713 Minnesota Avenue. He was of the largest property owners in the city and pays hundreds of dollars into the tax fund. His father was a missionary in Zulu, Africa for a number of years where young Abra. hams was born. He was reared among them, and came to Kansas City 24 years ago, and has stood for the rapid advancement of the city being a member of the Civic League whose duty is to bring manufactories and other industries to the Kansas side. He promises if elected to devote all of his time to the city. M. Mr. C. C. CRAFT. Candidate for city or mississippi, is favorably known men in Kansas City, 1879, and has reelected in Kansas City. Mr. Craft is a noted man of rare successes in politics and business for a certain time in years. During the time he toured the skies, he knows the man who saved the city, and he will be careful at what he does, with his success. Mr. Craft is a fine get-together especially with those who toll. He knits addition. He knows so man by creed. Candidate for city or mississippi is one of the most popular and most favorably known men in Kansas City. It was born in Missouri in 1879 and has re-collected Kansas City since 1880. Mr. Craft is a man of rare success in a profession and a career he has established the success for a certain time and always seems to be in the common will of the country those in the street visit him. He knows the wants and needs of Kansas City and says that he will give the city the same careful attention that he has given to officers such a magnificent success. Mr. Craft is a fine gentleman and reguler with all classes, especially with those who toll. He knows so man by creed con'r. condition. M. JAMES A. CABLE Candidate for city commissioner of resident of the city for a sixteen year candidate For thirteen years an effort to secure better wages and but a great many believe that labor is a city government. Mr. Cable the rights for all and several privileges Mr. Cable is secretary of and editor of the Cooper's Journal, happiness and prosperity of the public cause. Mr. Cable is a booster, and greater Kansas City. my commissioner of Kansas City, Kansas, for a sixteen year. Mr. Cable is known for thirteen years. Mr. Cable is devoted to better wages and better conditions for his believe that labor is not to repose Mr. Cable the labor man's card and real privileges to none. Mr. Cable the city-treasurer of the Cooper's Journal. On all matters pertaining to prosperity of the public, he has always charle is a booster, and will always be found in City. Candidate for city commissioner of Kansas City, Kansas, has been a resident of the city for sixteen years. Mr. Cable is known as the labor candidate. For thirteen years Mr. Cable has devoted his time to an effort to secure better wages and better conditions for men who labor. A great many believe that labor is not yet representative in the new city government. Mr. Cable is the labor man's candidate. Equal rights for all and equal privileges to none. Mr. Cable's platform Mr. Cable is secretary of the Cooper's International Union and editor of the Cooper's Journal. On all matters pertaining to the happiness and prosperity of the public, he has always championed their cause. Mr. Cable is a booster, and will always be found laboring for a greater Kansas City. FOR MAYOR J. E. Porter He was Police Captain. and he made good He was Street Commissioner and he made good He was Sheriff and he made good Elect him Mayor And he will make good Primaries March 23. Election Apr 5 G. A. Anderson, Candidate for Mayor, Kansas City. To the people of Kansas City, Kansas: I have always been a consistent of the most popular end most city. If you born in Missouri in within 1850. It is now more a landmark and power the basis of the and always is coming to and off and important places in wants and in the city of Kansas City give the city's name the same vote offers such a magnificent and popular with all classes, co- ows so man by creed co'r n- Kansas City, Kansas, has been a Cable is known as the labor Cable on devoted time to an responsible for men who labor intent to represent in the new labor man's candidate. Equal to none is Mr. Cable's platform the Cooper's International Union On all matters pertaining to the lic, he has always championed their will always be found laboring for a worker for the best interests of Kansas City, Kansas. I believe I am in every way cap- able of filling the office, as my business has taken me before councils in nearly every state in the Union in the past fourteen years. I consider a public office a public trust—the incumbent of the office an employe of the people. I have never held, or been a candidate for any office. I have reeld ed in Kansas forty-two years, and in Kansas City, Kansas, twelve years. KANSAS CITY The George Neuholbach Brewing Co is an institution that stands in the front rank of concerns that are contributing to the growth and prosperity of Kansas City, and each week their pay roll increases. The product of the Muehlehback Brewing company is the best that can be produced. It is delicious, healthful and pure and is the most popular brewery product in Kansas City. Mr. George Meuhelbach, head of this great industry is a man who treats everybody right. He is popular, polite and a general favorite with all classes. It is through his splendid business ability that this concern stands so high in the world of business. George Meuhelbach is a gentleman in every particular and has the respect of everybody KANSAS CITY, MO P. L. Howard, he a civilist, reu rent to him from Missouri and New York, he has no conducting and lot Saturday at Memor prise, from it will remon the South or an undelinite stay CORREYVILLE ITEMS A number of ladies of both the younger or older of give us her compliments to Dr. and Mr. R. S. Wittaker, the best and groom at this beautiful home on E. Ninth Street March 2nd. The older set me at the home of Mrs. W. E. Woods, 701 E. Ninth Street, to await the younger set who had previously gathered at the house of Mrs. S. G. Lool's 901 E. Fifth Street. The younger set arrived on time and immediately on their arrival the two forces conjointly here down upon the young couple, whose home was not more than two blocks away. The older set give a granite shower the younger set a linen shower. All the presents being useful and in many respects ornamental. After serving a daily two course lunch the surprise departed, expressing themselves as having enjoyed the evening, and wishing the bride and groom a long and happy life. The contributors where as follows: Meslames Toole, Love, Richardson, Douglas, Hollingsworth, Baskette, Perry, Moore, Simpson, Woods, Hailey, Hletcher, Earl, Morris, Dunson, Williams, Misses Leott Fletcher, Lennie Dawson, Sublette, Burns and Havers. Correction—Our correspondent from Coffeyville erred last week, when she stated that Miss Sublette would be married to Mr. Poliferro on the 29th. ST. JOHN ITEMS. Mrs. M. Taylor took supper with Mrs. I. R. Rimsey, Wednesday. Mr. Robert Bowen's house is almost Mr. Kimba Bowen visited her sister, Mrs. M. Taylor, last week. Mr. Hunt on and Mr. Morzo Tyler visited Mr. Row Davis in Macksville and Mr. John Thomas is here visiting his friends. He expects to go back on his farm in Grant County. Mr. George Bowen is much better after two and a few days. Rev. J. R. Ramsey is holding revival in the A. M. F. Church. Mr. Tyler, who has been ill, is much better. Mrs. Julia Scott expects to build in a few weeks in our city. When Christina Pedeaver at A. M. F. Church at 6 p.m. Everybody invited. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Augusta Brown, Plaintiff, No. 25981. Fremont Brown, Defendant. Publication Notice. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, as. To Fremont Brown; You will take notice that Augusta Brown, on the 17th day of March, filed her petition for Divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, on the grounds of abandonment. Unless you answer said petition on or before the 20th day of April, 1910, said petition will be taken as true and a decree will be granted in accordance to the prayer therein stated. W. I. JAMISON, Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk District Court. (Seal.) =? pe SiS Ye a = ae ¥ A Roe