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OPEKA PLAINDEALER The Wise Merchant Who Wants to Reach Christmas Shoppers Can do so Through The Plaindealer OKLAHOMA, THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY! VOLUME XII. Manager Griffin Tells of the People and Business Concerns in the Land of Wealth and Promise. KINGFISHER is the leading town on the west side of the state of Oklahoma, and its first Negro settlers were those who came out of Memphis, just after the memorable "Curve Riot," at Memphis, Teas., when a colony under the leadership of Aaron Stephenson and others, came from Memphis and settled in and around Kingfisher. In this section are to be found a number of former Topeka people, who are well known here. Many of them are very well to do, but all of them doing well. The PLAINDEALER can be found in nearly all of the homes of those who live in and around Kingfisher, Hennecy, Dover, and the other settlements along the Rock Island Route. Kingfisher is about thirty miles west of Guthrie and is in convenient railroad connection with the latter city. Near Kingfisher are quite a number of towns where No. grows live and are doing well, principally at farming. Among these towns are Crescent, Wannamaker, Omega, Watonga, and a few miles from Kingfisher are the towns of Eudora and Manese, exclusively Negro settlements, made up of early settlers from Arkansas. Those people are doing well and some of them have well improved farms and neat bank accounts. The merchants of Kingfisher have a large Negro trade, which they seem to appreciate and we are proud of the treatment we received from them during our stay there. Race differences do not show any such antagonism in Kingfisher as is shown in many Oklahoma towns, and the relations between all the people are very harmonious. The schools of Kingfisher are in excellent shape and the efforts of the good citizens of that city to give to the Negro that fair share of support for the education of his children seems to have been amply rewarded in the example of the school children for good behavior and generally good deportment wherever we have met them. The churches are well attended and are usually in charge of an intelligent pastorate. The buildings are substantial and the most of the church property is clear of debt. The crops around Kingfisher are rather more diversified than in most parts of the state where Negroes are noticeably in numbers, where cotton is the main crop. In this section, wheat and the small grains are taking the place of large cotton crops and the mills of King fisher are turning out a grade and brand of flour that is as good as can be found in any part of the country of the same claim. The Oklahoma Mill Co. of this city, make a brand of flour, the "U. S." advertised in this paper as "The Flour For Particular People.--Always the same". This flour is a home product that the company are proud of and which they are pushing for the ho TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC 2, 1910. tel and restaurant trade, where quality counts and is appreciated, and they are getting results. The "U. S." is fast becoming the leading brand of Oklahoma flour. WALTON'S DRUG STORE. Walton's Drug Store is the leading store, in its line, in Kingfisher. This store carries a full line of drugs, paint and wall paper, at all times. Mr. Walton, the proprietor, is a young man, twenty-six years of age and a graduate of Oklahoma University in the class in Pharmacy of 1906. He has lived in Kingfisher for fifteen years and has owned his own business during the past two years, having succeeded the business of Mr. J. E. Tucker. C. L WAGNER, FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING. Mr. C. I. Wagner is one of the sonud business men of the town and is quite a favorite with all the people. He served two years on the school board of his town and has always favored the Negro element by standing for substantial buildings and a curriculum of study in keeping with the demands of the people. Mr Wagner has not done this as a politician, which he is not, but because he believes that deserving people, who have been unfortunate, should be encouraged and for that reason he has strod for their interests at all times. He gives liberally to the churches and has shown his good feeling in many ways. Mr. Wagner gave freely to the fund for the prosecution of the "Grandfather Clause" and when called upon to coniribute, gave five times the amount requested. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KINGFISHER. The First National Bank is the leading bank of the town. The President of this bank is ex Governor A. J. Seay, formerly of Missouri and formerly Governor of the Territory of Oklahoma, one of the early Governors. This bank is a liberal dispenser to the needs of the farmers in this section and their capital and surplus of $60,000 is a showing for them that speaks for the strength of the concern. Mr. Patten, the cashier, is a very pleasant gentleman to meet and do business with. He has many friends in Kingfisher and his acquaintance in Kintiiser county, with conditions generally, makes him a valuable man in the affairs of the institution. Guthrie, Okla. GUTHRIE is and is not the capital of the state of Oklahoma. The Legislature will decide that matter before this statement appears in print. The people of Guthrie have had the capitol since the opening of the territory to settlement and to hold their position they have sacrificed a great deal. If the people of Guthrie had decided years ago to let the capital go wherever it would and have given the name attention to building enterprises and businesses that they have given to saving the capital, it is possible that Guthrie would have made a great and big city. The Negro population of Gathrie is large. Perhaps more Negroes own their own homes in Guthrie than in any other place of its size in the country. More than half the population of Guthrie are property owners. The town boasts of mos; excel cut schools for both Negro and white and a large force of teachers. The buildings used for school purposes are beautiful and of the very latest plans. There are a number of Negroes in business in Guthrie. Many of them are doing well. The accommodations for colored people in Guthrie are pleasant and convenient to the railroads. ED. O. PETERSON, TAILOR. The leading clothier and haberdasher of Guthrie is Mr. Ed. Peterson, who keeps everything needed in his line. His line of Stain. Bloch "Smart Clothes" is something worth looking over. There is something catchy and attractive about them. Mr. Peterson gives his patronage to The Prattdonaler in appreciation of the dealings he has had with his Negro customers and we are glad to be able to say a word for the quality, the price and the pleasant service given at this store. HOOVER BROS. LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLE. Hoover Bros. have the best service in the livery line to be found in Guthrie. "A Square Deal" is their motto, and they stick to it. They keep at all times, rigs for all classes of service. If you care to take a trip to the country or go upon a fishing or hunting trip, the Hoover Bros. have the rigs that will suit you. Everything about this place is carefully kept and the charges are no more than the other fellow gets for poor service. When you are in Guthrie call around and see the Hoover Bros. Tell them you saw their advertisement in the PLAINDEALER. They will treat you right and you will not be sorry you met them. DR. A. R. EAGLESON. DENTIST. Dr. A. Eagleson, a former Topeka boy, is one of the popular dentists of Guthrie, and the only Negro of that profession in the city. He has modern officers in the business part of the city and does a lucrative business, among all classes of people. He enjoys the confidence of the community, on account of the straightforward methods of business he has adopted in his profession and his courteous treatment of his friends and customers. While in the city we were entertained at his beautiful residence, where he and his pleasant wife spared no effort to make our visit pleasant. DR. T. H. WRIGHT. Dr. Wright is one of the leading physicians and surgeone of Guthrie and as a specialist of diseases of women he has established a practice that demonstrates beyond a question his ability along this line. He has practiced in his profession during the past ten years, during which time his practice has covered a varied line of diseases and experiences. The writer and the doctor discovered in the course of conversation, that they were natives of the same state, Louisiana, and that the writer had known the family of the doctor for a number of years, in Louisiana. While in Guthrie we Continued on Page 2. THE FAKE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF PROTECTION! Get-Rich Quick Outfit Seeks Balm in a Libel Suit Against The Plaindealer-Cat's Paw Mason Swears to the Complaint. Misrepresents Negro Press Association! We are very sorry that the Muskogee Phoenix, a daily paper, resorted to such a low and degrading method in publishing the resolution passed by the Press association with misleading head lines, saying what was not contained in the body. We have been meeting in various cities for the past fourteen years and such methods were never resorted to before. We do not believe that the parties who manage that paper would have allowed such a method had their attention been called to it before its publication. We now ask the editor of the Phoenix to correct this statement unless it is the policy of that paper to misrepresent colored people who are doing much to build up this section of the country. The members of the association have a right to feel indignant and will resent it in strong terms if such is the policy of the Phoenix. The following in the resolution— THE FAKE KNIGHT LADIES O Get-Rich Quick Outfit Suit Against The Pla Mason Swears to We are glad to announce to the public that we have at last been arrested in Wyandotte county upon a complaint made by J. M. Mason, the vice president of the wild cat skin game fake insurance company known as the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Yes, it is a fake, and big Jim knows it. He is a kind of a "me, too," tool of the company. He does not hold the position by reason of the gray matter stored in his upper story, but merely as a wide, loud exclaimer of anything he may think, see or hear. He has no more conception of what it takes to run a fraternal insurance order than his ancestral tribe of apes in Africa. He is the man Friday, who faked money out of several people, pretending that it was for the order. They claim that they are being exposed to public hatred. Why, of course, we take great pleasure in notifying the many innocent, misguided souls who have been fleeced by this grafting outfit and shall continue as long as pen and paper can be secured. Please take warning. Beware of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, of which J H. Guy is president, secretary and treasurer, defacto, with headquarters in his offices, J. G. Groves, act- --- NUMBER 48ugh The Plaindealer "We deplore the growing and increasing prejudice and proscription which is engendered and fostered by the majority of the opposite race, which is unjust unfair and uncalled for discrimination against the race and demonstrates beyond question that it is actuated only by a narrow and jealous spirit: but in spite of which the Negro continues to increase in intelligence, ability and power to do and dare for himself. DESPSED ON EVERY HAND. "We would urge upon you as a people oppressed and despised on every hand, Jim Crowed and humiliated in the civil and political strife to continue on in the even and manly way which has marked your course; protesting fighting, striving and perishing for the rights given by the constitution and its amendments and guaranteed by all the fundamental laws of reason and justice. "We call upon and feel it the duty of the president and congress to cannot laws to protect every American citizen regardless of color in their elective franchise, especially in the election of the president, vice-president and members of congress. We earnestly urge that congress take steps immediately to enforce the laws now on the statute books." HTS AND OF PROTECTION! Seeks Balm in a Libel indealer--Cat's Paw to the Complaint. ing treasurer, Rev. C. G. Fishback, secretary, who never has kept the books. They could not pay four death claims of $300 each to save their reputation for sixty days under the rule. The following is the complaint: info. mation with Affidavit. State of Kansas Wyandotte County. } 28 In the Court of Common Pleas for Said County. The State of Kansas, Plaintiff. vs Information Nick Chiles. Defendant. Nick Chiles, Defendant. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, 1. Joseph Taggart, the undersigned county attorney of said county in the name, by the authority, and on half of the State of Kansas, come nowhere, and give the court to understand, that on the 7th day of October, A D 1910, in said county of Wyandotte and state of Kansas, one Nick Chilee, being the editor and publisher of a weekly newspaper known as THE TOPIKA PLAINDEALER, and which said newspaper is edited and published in the town of Topeka, in the county of Shawnee and state of Kansas, and is of general circulation in Wyandotte county, Kansas, did unlawfully, wilfully and maliciously write and publish or cause to be written and published of the Knights of Protection, a fraternal insurance society, a corporation of the state of Kansas, a certain false, scandalous and malicious libel in the following words, towit: We have sounded a note of warning to the colored people to beware of a fake order, the Knights and Continued on Page 6. TAILOR 911 Mass. St., Bell'Phone 914 LAWRENCE, KAS. The Creole Hair Grower Removos dandruff, renews growth and cures all scalp diseases. Mrs. Hattie Haste, 2615 Lawton, St Louis Mo When in Pittsburg, Kansas Call on Mrs. Edna Mitchell for first-class Meals and Lunches. 122 SOUTH BROADWAY ST When in Kansas City, Mo., Make E. H. HUESTON'S Star Barber Shop Your Headquarters, Pool Hall in Connection and a Fine Place to Pass Away the Time. 203 EAST NINETEENTH STREET --- AGED IN BOND Guaranteed Straight Whiskey --- SALAR RADS. Dept 89 KIT National Applicant Miss Ethel Escoc will entertain the Bachellor Girls, with a joy ride in her new touring car on Friday afternoon. Miss Catherine Barker of Topeka, visited Miss Amella Gleed last week. Mrs. Johnson Smothers entertained the Bachellor Girls Saturday night with a whist party in honor of Mrs Dora McNutt of Rosedale. Russell Brown spent Thanksgiving hunting and killed quite a number of rabbits. Mrs F C West and son Hermon, of Leavenworth, visited in Lawrence last week. Miss Cara McNutt entertained the Bachellor Girls at whist on Saturday afternoon, in honor of Miss Dora McNutt of Rosedale. Mrs Joe Hughe will entertain them on Friday evening with a candy pull. The Girls entertained with a Chili supper in honor of Miss McNut, on Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Lois Wilson. Miss Bryant of Topeka, visited Mrs. Andrews last week Gross Oliver and Teddy Col- man of Topeka passed through in a way fine motor car, entrée for Kansas City. The stewardess board of St Lake met with Mrs. Polly Hill, on last Monday afternoon. Wm Carter, a well known young man of Lawrence, and his wife, who have been in Minnesota, stopped off here entoute to Kansas City. Mr Andrews of Springfield, Mo. was here last week. village on Tuesday evening. Duus and several travings by Mrs Mcdowd to femmies, and a dunty to p. was served Mr. Williams of Waltham town was beguil of Mrs J H Young Thanks aving day Mr. Z. chla Y. ing of Lakeview spent hukking with his daughter, Mrs M Hogge, in Leavenworth. Mesdames Mary M Johnson of Louisiana, Mo. and Martha Stevens of Meadville, Mo. are here visiting then son and daughter, Rev Dr Jackson and wife. George King and wife are rejoicing over a fine baby girl The Mother's Congress had one of the most meetings held lately at the Ward street Baptist church after noon. A representative of the Associated Churches and apologized to furnish in person to persons without wor' A WILLOW NEST Admstrt. First published Nov. 18th, 1 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas Shownee County, In the Probate Court in and for same county In the Matter of the Estate of Simon Peter Jordan Creditors and other persons interested in the alooresa estate, are here by 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. Kans s, on the fifth day of December, A. D 1910, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated October 26th, A D, 1910. FRANK HOBART, Administrator. First published November 1th, '10. The Albany Hotel Open the year round. First-class in all appointments. Modern Throughout. Reasonable rates. Mrs. Stanford W. King, Excelsior Springs, Mo Photographs W. H. LUCAS, The Place to Call and See Him MISSOUR PACIFIC MIRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Leave Topkea at 9 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, When in North Lippen W. S. Troter, RUS A. B. C. D. E. HAM. DELIVERY: STATIONS, GET THE GIFT IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25 LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50 THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST. DEPT. 196 CHICAGO, ILL. AGENTS WANTED. --- Kaw Valley Mince-meat Is Pure Is Delicious Is Wholesome Made by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. TOPEKA, - KAS. in National SPRINGFIELD, MO. United States Deposit the deposit vaults boxe for 1875-1909 Iland, Banking SPRINGFIELD NO. Total $100,000 - Suppl CONDITIONS: National Park B National Bank, Cheul; Mid N to Lackland National Bac St Louis City, Mo.; National Park o amusement and Trust T & ROLL Dry Good: Car Springfield, o THE C. It Canned are the Red Leaf and Oro c: used always but if y GOOD Coffee in Good Breakfast blend Harvey Grocer Co. Sole Distributors. MARSHALL & DUNN H. B. McDaniel, Pres. W J. McDaniel, V-Pres. George D McDaniel, Cashier. United States Depository We have safe deposit vaults boxes for rent $2.50 year T. B. Holland (C) shout Charles Holland, V Pres. Wm. B. Santora, Cashier G. S. Mitchell, Asst. Cashier E. G. Rothman Asst. Cashier CORRESPONDENTS: National Park Bank, New York Corn Exchange National Bank, Chettl ; Third National Bank St Louis, Mo ; Merchants Lackle National Bank St Louis; Southwest National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.; National Park of Commerce, Kansas City; Bank Committee and Trust Once and always if you want GOOD Coffee Good for Breakfast blend Eritton Harvey Grocer Co., Tulsa, Okla. Sole Distributors. Dealers and Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Canned Goods, the Best of Goods delivered to all p Corner Nint hand Francis Stre ST. JOSEPH, MO. Do Job Pri Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Produce All kinds of Canned Goods, the Best of Coffees and Teas always on hand. Goods delivered to all parts of the city. Corner Nint hand Francis Streets, ST. JOSEPH, MO. MUSKOGEE OKLA. A Good Place foo the Negro to Live and Work in Any Kind of Business. Eastern Oklahoma is an unfailing agricultural section and with mineral resources good towns and cities are building wite factories and public improvements, which requires help. Of these towns Muskogee is qeen of them all. Come to Oklahoma and buy a lot in Washington Addition and own a nome. Those who do not come here to live cannot open a better savings account than an investment in g Muskogee lot. Its value will double while you pay for it. You can do it for $12.50 cash payment and $5 per month without interest or taxes. Muskogee has 175 business institutions owned and operated by Negro citizens. Apply for our booklet of "Facts About a New City" from Honorable I. B. Taylor, Cromwell Investment Co., 117 West Fifth Street, Muskogee, Okla. Fortune J. Weaver, 1005 M'Gee Street Kansas City, Missouri. At Your Grocers Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. IN WHICH ALL OF THE MINIMUM IN THE CHOICE OF BISCUITS ARE READY FOR ANY USE. IMPROVED BY MONITORING. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. The Loose-Wiles Biscuit company Oklahoma Hay & Grain Co.. 'PHONE 991 Biscuit oma Biscuit. YILES BISCUIT CO. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. PLEASE INSCRIBE SPECIFICLY SUCH WATER IN WHICH CROWS EASILY WATERED. READY FOR ANY USE. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. Flour: "Lyons Best" "Telegram." Cotton Seed Ceal Corn Meal. Hay, Chops, Bran, Oats. 530-7 South Main Street, MUSKOGEE, OK MUSKOGEE, OKLA 530-7 South Main Street. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. Some Day Some Place Some One May make as good Flour as "Kelly's Famous but we doubt it. Your Grocer can get it for you HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Famous Grocer can get it for you ON, KANSAS "Kelly's Famous" but we doubt it. Your Grocer can get it for you HUTCHINSON, KANSAS "Acme" Flour is made by the ACME MILLING CO., of Oklahoma City. Built over sixteen years ago this mill is one of the oldest flour mills in the State and one of the first manufacturing industries in Oklahoma City. An Oklahoma Mill Grinding Oklahoma Wheat For Oklahoma People. Let us Print Job That --- J. H. B. Taylor, 117 West Fifth Street, Topeka Kas. Made in Ck!ahora" RESPECTABLE LADIES WANTED to learn Hair Dressing and the Beautifying Arts. Write at once. MISS ROSETTA COLEMAN, Dept. 0, Local Manager The Imperial Co., Emdoria, Kas. SPRINGFIELD,MO. Mrs Maud Jarrett of Kansas City made a pleasant visit of two weeks with her sister, Mrs Dr Seales Master Charley Williams, second son of Fred Williams and wife is lying very low with fever. His brother and kinfolks have been summoned to his bedside. The Thanksgiving union service held at the A.M. L chapel was very largely attended. Rev McLarkin of Gibson chapel, delivered an able and Rev Hull of the Congregational church, J S Dorsey, president of the minister's alliance, W J Deboe of Pitts chapel took part. A splondid offering was received by the different churches. The second annual church fair for this quadrennial was closed on Thanksgiving evening, at the Pitts chapel. A very interesting program by the young men only was quite enjoyable, Miss Marie W Andrews manager Dinner and supper were served by members. The manager jof the fair boot'i who brought in the largest amount of money beyond the cost of articles sold was awarded a rocking chair for faithfulness, the prize going to Mrs Emma Marley, who brought in $16. The money collected from all sources during the fair amounted to $90.30, Mrs Mary E DeBoe being general managea. Charles Stewart D. of Chicago, delivered a lecture to women and girls at the Baptist church on the subject "Traps for Girls, and those Who Set Them." It was full of information, suggestion and counsel on a vital theme, and doubtless many a mother will be made wise and many a young girl saved by hearing it. He also discussed the alarming death rate, the decreasing birth rate and the mortality of the young, among our people. He will lecture this evening on, "Sambo Waxed Fat and Kicked." After the lecture tonight he will leave" for Clarkedale Miss. The funeral of Mrs Calvin, Monday evening. Nov. 28, at the Pittchapel, Rev DeBoe officiating, was very largely attended. Born, to Peter Anderson and wife, a fine daughter weighing ten pounds. Mother and daughter doing well. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Anna N. Steinhold, Plaintiff, Norman M. Meinhold, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Norman M. Meinhold, Defendant: Greetings: You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1910, Anna N. Meinhold filed her suit in the above entitled court and cause against you, praying for an absolute divorce. You are further notified that unless you plead, answer or demur to said petition so filed against you on or before Monday, the fifth day of December, A. D 1910, the court will proceed to a hearing and judgment in said cause, and will render judgment divorcing the named plaintiff from you. Hereof take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. W. B. McClintock. A. L. QUANT. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attest: R. L. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. (SEAL) First published October 21st. '10. Now is the time to make a trip to Oklahoma or Texas and see for yourself the opportunities that abound on every hand chances that cannot last long as the country is being settled rapidly. On the First and Third Tuesdays of each Month Ours are sold at especial low rates to Our customers with a variety of options. Suitable for your needs, not only for yourself, but also for the Southwest of the United States. We will work hard, hand prices, to the top notch, and the opportunity to all scratched up? W. S. ST. GEORGE, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF THE Oklahoma State Bank Muskogee, Oklahoma At the Close of Business September 1st, 1910. RESOURCES: Hand Discounts..... $489,566 96 Afts..... 2,912 40 Pure and Fixtures..... 1,800 00 Mills..... 19,541 00 Exchange..... 192,592 84 $489,748 71 LIABILITIES Capital Stock..... $6 Surplus and Profits..... 2 Deposits..... $60 above statement is correct. S. D. M'CLUSKEY, Ca Attest P. W. SAMUEL, Pres. M. G. Young, Ass't. Cashier For Your Daily Bread Use Hogan's Celebrated "BEST-YET" Flour More Loaves---Better Bread The Hogan Milling Company Junction City, Kansas and Third each Month at especial low rates to vages of repers. to a alarms not of who the South west war woor un. Hand notch an the oppotum MKST St. Louis ONDITION OF THE State Bank Oklahoma 3 September 1st, 1910. LIABILITIES Capital Stock..... 600,000 Surplus and Profits..... 28,587 Deposits..... 504,765 $ $6095,702 S. D. M'CLUSKEY, Cashier SAMUEL, Pres. Young, Ass't. Cashier Use Celebrated ET" Flour --Better Bread Milling Company, City, Kansas The above statement is correct. S. D. M'CLUSKEY, Cashier Attest P. W. SAMUEL, Pres. M. G. YOUNG, Ass't. Cashier For Your Daily Bread Use Hogan's Celebrated "BEST-YET" Flour More Loaves---Better Bread The Hogan Milling Company, Sold in all Principal Towns in Oklahoma. Precriptions carefully Compounded J. W. BROWN Prescription Druggist Articles Delivered To Any Part of the City. Mountain Drinks Toilet Articles, Candies, Cigars Etc A New Line of Standard Orders of Perf 401 Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas For Quick, Efficient Transportation ...YOU CAN'T BEAT THE... uskogee Electric Traction Company, USKOGEE; -:- OKLAHOMA E. E. LINES' TEMPLE MUSIC 221-3 Boonville St., Springfield, Mo. 'PHONE 225. ... HIGH-GRADE ... Druggist Any Part of the City. Indies, Cipars Etc New Line of Standard Orders of Perfumes Topeka, Kansas k, ortation BEAT THE... ElectricTraction Company, OKLAHOMA ES' TEMPLE OF MUSIC St., Springfield, Mo. NE 225. GRADE ... For Quick, Efficient Transportation ...YOU CAN'T BEAT THE... Muskogee ElectricTraction Company, MUSKOGEE; -:- OKLAHOMA L. E. LINES' TEMPLE OF MUSIC 221-3 Boonville St., Springfield, Mo. 'PHONE 225. .... HIGH-GRADE .... Pianos and Organs --- --- TheTopeka Plaindealer. FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 1910. THE Western Negro Press association met in Muskogee, Okla. last week and its members are justly proud of the success they are making for the advancement of the two races toward a better understanding of each other by the resolutions made and the papers read. More dues were paid in and more substantial newspapers were added to the organization Papers from Alabama and Wt consim and several Eastern papers were represented If this should fail it would prove that Negrces were beginning to retrograde. When the light goes all is ended. Editorial Observations. We have just returned from a two weeks trip in Oklahoma. On the way down we stopped first at Wellington and the second stop was at Caldwell. Enid was the first place we visited in Oklahoma; from which place we visited a number of towns en route to Muskogee, where the fourteenth annual session of the Western Negro Press association was held at the First Baptist church, Rev. S. B. Jones, pastor. This is a fine brick church with a parsonage. President John L. Thompson of Des Moines, Ia., opened the session Friday morning. J. R. Nickens, representing the mayor, gave a most hearty welcome on behalf of the city and was responded to by J. D. Cook, editor of the Milwaukee Do end r. who assur d the citizens that Muskogee was the proper place to hold the meeting. There were seven papers and recommendations for cussion which proved a benefit The largest number of papers in the history of the organization were represented in this session, most of them being the substantial race papers. No half hour sheets nor wild cat papers need apply. The president's annual address, which will be published later, was fine and to the point. The local committee exerted itself to entertain the visitors, and deserves much credit. The visitors were given auto rides over the city, and a banquet was served in the reception rooms of the First Baptist church. Twenty pretty young ladies were the waiters and the affair was managed by Mr. Wolls, one of the finest chefs in the West. There were fifty guests and the menu included turkey, oysters and other delicacies too numerous to mention. An orchestra poured forth sweet strains of music while the barqueters were regaling themselves. The following officers were elected President, A. J. Smitherman of Muskogee; vice president, I.. A. Bell of Wagoner; secretary, J. D. Cook of Milwaukee; assistant secretary, A. C. Chichon of Muskogee; chap. lain, Rev. T. D. Lee of Kansas City; statistician and historian, Harry R. G aham of Quindaro; chairman of executive committee, John L Thompson of Des Moines; treasurer, Niek Chiles of Topeka. The next session will be held in Topeka, Kansas. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Presiding Elder Higgs spent a few hours in the city Tuesday on route to Marshall, Mo. Quite a neat sum was realized from the Thanksgiving entertainment at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Lilo Henderson of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving with parents and friends. Rev. C. N. Douglas made a business trip to Western University Tuesday. Messir. H. A. Green, Willie Nailen, and Henry Haynes are reported to be quite ill at this writing. We hope them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Katie Davis died Monday, Nov. 28, funeral services were conducted from A. M. B. Church Wednesday at 2 P. M. Mesdames Hattle Boyd and Prinkle Mullen of Lexington, Mo., attended the funeral of Mrs. Katie Davis. Mr. Frank Jones departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 28. Mrs. Mallinda Benton left Friday for Oklahoma to visit her mother. Misses Henrietta Lillian and Mary Dyer come from Kansas City to attend the funeral of their uncle Mr. Frank Jones. GREAT BEND. M. is solders, matron Eastern No. 34, is very sick. Paula gave one of the cover held in the city last week. but the young men and ladies to A. M. B. Church will give a concert drill at Masonic hall. On 4 November 20th the G. B. T. P. Club will tender an excellent pro- The Eastern Star Chapter No. 34 will hold their installation at the Masonic hall on the 27th. Members of Baptist Church gave a concert and dinner last week. A good time was had by all. church will holdshrdlu,a,They - The young people of A. M. I. Church will open their literary society Wednesday evening. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Rev. S. E. Newell preached the Thanksgiving sermon at the A. M. E. church Thursday the 24th. Rev. Newell is a transfer from the West Tennessee conference to Reno, where J. Johnson won the Championship. Dr. Allison and wife spent Thanksgiving in Wichita and witnessed the football game between Wichita and Oklahoma. The score was 11 to 0, in favor of Oklahoma. Mrs. Bledie Jackson and Mrs. Waldon spent Thanksgiving and the remainder of the week in St John. They report having had a time of their lives. Mrs. J. W. Davis turned home from Vanhatta was called on account of his father John F. return Chattanooga, Tennessee acted in,ress for don't want any sort Mrs. Woodson Pa rly, Mo., mother of S. J sitting in the city for t is looking for her busy every train. The largest crowd had a social was at Broadus today evening. The social in every way. An excellent was rendered. EX-SLAVE ASSOCIATION Colored people re-raising Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson, Great Bend, FIRST NATION KINGFISHER Money to Loan at All The CAPITAL AND SUPP A. J. MAY President FIRST NATIONAL BANK KINGFISHER, OKLA. Money to Loan at All Times on Good Security CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $60,000.00 A. J. NEAR President N. W. HOGAN Vice President J. I. PATTEN Cashier Condensed Statement At close of business, November 10, 1910 Resources. Loans and discounts 1136,364.65 Overdrafts 3,261.02 Real estate, furniture, fixtures 10,000.00 Dive per cent fund 1,200.00 U.S. bonds 60,000.00 Warrants and other securities 127,668.65 Cash and exchange 30,552.65 68,104.33 Total ... 1261,662.20 I. Liabilities. Labilities. Capital stock. $ 60,000.00 Surplus. 10,000.00 Undivided profits, net. 4,100.24 Circulation. 49,400.00 Jills Payable. 15,000.00 Deposits. 133,151.00 Total. $261,652.20 The above statement is correct. F. L. PATTEN, Cashier. St. John, Pratt, Sterling and Larned, met at 105 East Sherman street in this city last week and organized what in the future will be known as the Southwestern Kansas Ex-Slave association. The purpose of the organization is that an annual celebration in honor of Abraham Lincoln may be held. LARNED, KANS. Mrs. Calvin Perry and son was the guest of Mrs. William Smith a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith spent Thanksgiving with her brother in Kinsly, r. Henderson Tansil. Mr. Richard Fife and sister of Hutchinson, spent a few days visiting their cousin, Miss Dora Fife. Mrs. J. H. McLean and Mrs. Chas Fox entertained at dinner Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jones and daughter and Miss Ida Williams. Mr. Jesse Williams returned to his home in Hutchinson. Eva Phelps, of Newton is the guest of relatives Mr. and Mrs. Horace Smith, entertained at dinner Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McLean and family, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family, and Mrs. Chris Fox and son, Theon. LINCOLN, N.J. Mrs Wallace and children of Omaha, spent Thanksgiving here with her aunt, Mrs John Mays. Mrs D. Phelps was down from Omaha and spent Thanksgiving with her husband Rev D Phelps. Miss Callie Wynn of St. Jo. Mo, spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends here. Mr. Thomas Wynn spent Sunday with his wife in St. Joseph, Mo. Bob Taylor was in the city this week. There were union services of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the A. M. E. held in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thanksgiving morning. Rev. D. Phelps preached and the attendance relatives, Rev. Blake and family, was fair. Dinner was served all day by members of the church. At night, the choir assisted by friends, gave their musical and creative entertainment and an audience enjoyed the pro- Some forty dollars Mrs. D. Alexander pate ill Mr. and Mrs. C. of Omaha, spent Thanks with several days with their mother. Mrs. Alice Grant and friends. Eureka Club gave a ball in Masonic Temple Thanksgiving night, which was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collins gave a home re-union dinner on Thanksgiving day. J N BRO NLEE. to Free Ring Money to oan r hm and lots and mrs r rd Write me 1689 Home 259 When Mr. la Stamit Bachelors' Hall. 629 YIMA STREET Nestrat and Kinnam city for accommodation LA ROY ROBERTS, PRESTON + HILLIP Manager. Properlector. NONAL BANK ER, OKLA. times on Good Security RPLUS, $60,000.00 MAN F. I. PATTEN the Prox Cashier . . . 8261.062.20 correct. L. PATTEN, Cashier. The Flour For Particular People "U. S." Always the Same The Oklahoma Mill Co. Kingfisher, Okla. WALTON SAYS SO Give him your Drug trade. A Big Line of Drugs, Paints and Wall Paper. WALTON'S DRUG STORE Kingfisher, Okla. C. L. WAGNER Kingfisher, Okla. Furniture & Undertaking Hardware, Implements, Buggies, Wagons, Harrows, Cream Separators, Gunolie Lingber, Pallets, Oil, Automobiles FALL CLOTHES The kind that are different, yet dignified. You'll note the difference after a by-on. SOCIETY BRAND and SILK BLOCK Smart Sails and Overcoats. E. C. PETERSEN, Guthrie, Okla. "I'se in tow n, Honey!" AUNT JMIR'S Magnificent in Bahamas. PANCAKE FLOUR THE MAMMY OF ALL PANCAKE FLOUR The Greatest Seller in the World of Pancake Flour Fresh Fall Supply Now Ready Fresh from the Mills. OUR GUARANTEE. undersigned does hereby warrant and guard products or articles of food sold by us do co- visions of the National Pure Food Law. Serial Number 1462. Makers of the Celebrated THE DAVIS MILLING COMPANY JEMIMA'S SPECIAL CAKE AND PASTRY ST. JOSEPH, MO The undersigned does hereby warrant and guarantee that all food products or articles of food sold by us do comply with the provisions of the National Pure Food Law. THE DAVIS MILLING COMPANY AUNT JEMIMA'S SPECIAL CAKE AND PASTRY FLOUR. ST. JOSEPH, MO DOES NOT COST ANY MORE is not costanymore to do your banking busiest national bank in Northwest Missouri, in and surplus, and you have the added satisfaction that your requirements will be promptly can they are founded on sound business principle It does not costanymore to do your banking business with the strongest national bank in Northwest Missouri, in point of capital and surplus, and you have the added satisfaction of knowing that your requirements will be promptly cared for long as they are founded on sound business principles. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK and Felix streets. St. Joseph, Capital and Surplus, Eight Hundred Thousand Do gest and strongest capitalized national bank Missouri, outside of St. Louis and Kansas City Officers. Arbes, President. J. T. Trenery, Vice- Hartwig, Cashier. R. S. Brittain, Asst, C R. N. Ridge, Auditor. Fourth and Felix streets. St. Joseph, Missouri. Capital and Surplus, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars. The largest and strongest capitalized national bank in Missouri, outside of St. Louis and Kansas City. Officers. R. T. Forbes, President. J. T. Trenery, Vice-President. E. C. Hartwig, Cashier. R. S. Brittain, Asst, Cashier. R. N. Ridge, Auditor. Call for FAM "The Perfect Whisky." SIMON BINSWANGER & BRO., St. Joseph, Missouri Distributers. NAVE-McCORD MERCANTILE CO NAVE-McCORD MERCANTILE CO. Wholesale Grocers Importers and Coffee Roasters Distributers of Mokaska Mills Products IER" Brand Roasted Coffee—BEST 25c PA COFFEE you can buy. TRY IT. Cord Mercantile Company, St. Joseph Importers and Coffee Roasters Distributers of Mokaska Mills Products "FRONTIER" Brand Roasted Coffee—BEST 250 PACKAGE COFFEE you can buy. TRY IT. Nave-McCord Mercantile Company, St. Joseph, Mo. --- TOPEKA HAPPENINGS Mrs Fred R undtree is numbered among the sick this week. Mr. Robert D Frantz spent a few hours in the city Sunday. Dr. H J Harris, proprietor of the famous Harris bath house. Excelsior Springs Mo. spent a few days in the city ast week. Mrs. James Brown will entertain the H. H club at whist Saturday afternoon at her nome, 622 Fillmore street. FREE! Every Subscriber OF THE PER SHOULD SEE. OR THIS B O K Title. Blessings to Everyone. JESUS CHRIST HIS APOSTLES AND THE MEN OF OLDEN TIME How They Hotel of Spiritual Meanings, How They Heated the Sick. How They Performed the seemingly Wondern. All persons interested in the philosophy and phenomena of Spiritual Manifestations, Divine Mediumnip, Clairvoyance, Clairrudience, Independent Spirit Volcens, Spirit Writings, Thought Transference, Curling Discenses by Laying on of Hands, Casting out Evil Influences, Suggestions, Concentration, Mental, Magnetic and Spiritual Healing also White and Black Magic should send for this wonderful book. It is absolutely FREE. A KEY to BIBLICAL HISTORY With the WONDERS RECORDED THEREIN. How one may protect himself from worries, sleekness and evil influences. Every soul on Earth should have one. Written by a Minister for You. YOU need it. Free for the asking. Address FORT SCHOOL OF OCCULT AND DIVINE SCIENCE. Topehn, Kansas. Dept. 7." Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 884 KANSAS AVE . TOPEKA Both 'Phone' 774 Res. Bell 640 Res. Ind. 774 O. A. ' Physician Office 884 Kansas Ave Across from 1100 Callin Arrow DR. J. M. Physician Examining Physiology of Protection Special attention of women and men Office and Residences 827 Madison Street DR. W E JACKSON, Physician & Sugeon 100 North Ave Ind. Phone 918 TOPER. Office Hours: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Ball Phone 90 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 BANKS Ave. Residence 1110 West Tenth St. BELL 'PHONE 901-2. IND. 2889 Red. DR. R. 42. HAYDEN, Physician and Surgeon, Residence 1404 N. 10th St.—Bell 'Phone 2649 West. Cor. 4th & Miln. Ave. KANSAS CITY KAP FIRST AFRICAN Mrs James H. Richardson of Junction City, Kansas., was guest of Miss Birdie Scott over Sunday, after spending Thanksgiving in Kansas City, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Lucille Jordan entertained a few friends at the home of her sisters Mrs. M. Chiles, 914 Buchanan, complimentary to Mr. Robert Lewis of Colorado. A very enjoyable evening was spent by those present. Mrs. Francis Jones is numbered among the sick. For Sale Pool Hall and Rooming house, 422 South Grand Blvd. Okla. Address Frank Mallory A good town to live in and do business. Mrs. Elizabeth Scott met with a painful accident Saturday night, by falling into the collar, at this writing she is reported better. Mrs Sadie McLean met with an accident by falling into her collar Saturday evening. She is reported some what better. On last Friday evening a number of young people enjoyed a very pleasant literary evening at the home of Mrs. A. P. Smith. The program was as follows: Musical numbers by Lucetla Jackson, O.K. Pam Grant, Willis and Jasper La Laine, Alice Smith and Albert Lace, Reading by Preda Bromley and Marian James at Dockside on the 1st of June in London. We visited Philip Grant in Monday and liked to say we found him much improved. If he continues to improve will go to Washington in December. The M. B. Church of Alma will give a money shower Saturday, Nov. 10. Mrs. Dawson of Alma was in the city Wednesday, enroute to Kansas City for a visit. Mr. W. C. Brown, Misson Ethel Escoe and Mons of Lawrence were in the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin entertained Adolphus Griffin and Editor Chiles at 9 o'clock breakfast at their beautiful home in Muskogee last Sunday. He is one of the wealthiest merchants in Muskogee. Made his fortune in Muskogee in the last 15 years. MAPLE HILL The Thanksgiving supper and program was quite a success. There was a large crowd and they cleared $24. Miss Lillian McLain and sister, Mary, were the quest of Mrs Thomas Bolton. The surprise party given by Mrs. Marion Wallace on her mother was enjoyed by all that were there. The old lady spent the evening talking of old times to a late hour of the night. Refreshments were served Rev. B. C. Duke preached Sunday. Weather is some coller than it was. The Paxico people showed themselves Thanksgiving, they were nearly all down Thanksgiving eve. Mrs. George Stanley who has been in Topcka the past three weeks came home Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley the new married couple spent Thanksgiving eve at the entertainment. NEELY, KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Norris have returned after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fowler at Kansas City. Mrs Mary Norris of Lawrence returned home after a week's visit with Mrs. Maggie Norris Mr. W D White of Kansas City is the guest of Mr. Silas Norris SIGMAN'S FHARMACY 204 West Harrison Avenue Guthrie, Okla. Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery and Perfumes, Art Supplies, Cigars, Etc. Prescriptions A Specialty. Exclusive Agents Nyal's Homedies. GUY R. SIGMAN 'Phone No. 7 "HUNTER'S CREAM" The very best flour for all purposes. Sold by best grocers in Oklahoma. Hunter's Cream never was artificially bleached. Made and guaranteed by THE HUNTER MILLING COMPANY, Wellington, Kans. MRS. A. M. Poro Hai 3100 Pine Street Branch Office 1135 Jefferson MRS. DAISY End 21 Dec 1972 MRS. A. M. POPE TURNBO, Poro Hair Grower 3100 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. Branch Office 1135 Jefferson Street, North Topeka, Kas. MRS. DAISY BURCH, Agent. CALL, WRITE OR TELEPHONE When You Need More en You Need More When You Need Money OR WANT A LOAN James E. Licensed Financial A Five Years in th 205-206 207 Benoist Building, Saitt Louis, Mo Telephones: Main 3057; Cent Guaranteed James E. Baker, Jr., Lensol Financial Agent and Notary Publ Five Years in the Same Location 7 Benoist Building, N E. Cor Ninth and Louis, Mo Main 3057; Central 5225. James E. Baker, Jr., Licensed Financial Agent and Notary Public. Five Years in the Same Location 205-206 207 Benoist Building, N. E. Cor Ninth and Pine Sts. Saitt Louis, Mo Telephones: Main 3057; Central 5225. TRADE MARK rewed. Its cleanliners is guaran- cary brewery, where every modern Its flavor is guaranteed, too, but do you know of any brewer "Goetz Pale Lager," 3 Boys you live, order a case sent to you you don't like it better than any of the case back and your money will charge for the three bottles you t generous offer, for we know the Lager will delight you. Order from This Ad. Direc she who seen this announcement, direct from this ad and have a case cleanlines is guaranteed. It is brewed in a, where every modern sterilizing process is used is guaranteed, too. All brewers can guarantee know of any brewer who guarantees flavor. "Mule Lager," 3 Bottles Free. No matter for a case sent to your home. Try three bottles be it better than any other bottled beer, send it and your money will be refunded. There are three bottles you tried. We can afford to order, for we know the delicious, mellow, flavor light you. In This Ad. Direct. This offer is open on this announcement, no matter where you buy this ad and have a case shipped to you rewed. Its cleanliness is guaranteed. It is brewed in clean, sanitary brewery, where every modern sterilizing process is used. Its flavor is guaranteed, too. All brewers can guarantee purity but do you know of any brewer who guarantees flavor? "Goetz Pale Lager," 3 Bottles Free. No matter where you live, order a case sent to your home. Try three bottles, and if you don't like it better than any other bottled beer, send balance of the case back and your money will be refunded. There will be no charge for the three bottles you tried. We can afford to make this generous offer, for we know the delicious, mellow, flavor of "Pale Lager will delight you. Order from This Ad. Direct. This offer is open to every she who sees this announcement, no matter where you live. Order direct from this ad and have a case shipped to you WILL AIT ON ORDER BLANK. BRI WING CO., Dept. 5 Kansas Dept. 25, St. Joseph, Mo. Please deliver to me one case of your P three bottles, and if I decide to return the ba and the three bottles will cost me If I accept since you will refund me $1.25 No. 40, Dept. 5 Kansas City, Mo., Dept. 25, St. Joseph, Mo. To me one case of your Pale Lager Brew 3 dram on bottle. If I decide to return the balance of the case to $10.11 I three bottles will cost me nothing. BOWL WING, CO., Dept. 5, Kansas City, Mo., Dept. 25, St. Joseph, Mo. Please deliver to me one case of your Pale Lager Beer in bottles. I will try three bottles, and if I decide to return the balance of the case, I will post it to be mailed and the three bottles will cost me nothing. 251. accept since you will refund me $1.25 when it returns the case and bottles. VASSAR Chocolates You will never know how good they are till you try them Get Vassar Chocolates from your dealer. REUSE substitutes. Made by LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT COMPANY DO YOU CARRY LIFE: INSURANCE: The Knights and Ladies of the Orient, Fraternal Beneficiary Society will issue policies for yourself and children paying Partial life, Nick, Funeral and Death Benefits in case of Death No home-loving man can afford to be without Life insurance. THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bound in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to agents. For information address: BJCMONT 309 POPE TURNBO, r Grower St. Louis, Mo. Street, North Topeka, Kas. BURCH, Agent. Bell 'Phone 34 Need Money Baker, Jr., Present and Notary Public. The Same Location N. E. Cor Ninth and Pine Sts., Regal 5225. BEER for Out-of-Town Trade... GOEITZ "Pale Lager" is guaranteed in every sense of the word. It is guaranteed to contain nothing but what exists in the pure materials from which it is It is brewed in clean, sanitizing process is used. All brewers can guarantee purity who guarantees flavor? Bottles Free. No matter where home. Try three bottles, and if either bottled beer, send balance of be refunded. There will be no need. We can afford to make this delicious, mellow, flavor of "Pale t. This offer is open to every. no matter where you live. Order shipped to you DATE D. Mo.. The Lager Beer is down bottles. I will try one of the cases that I put into be thing. when I return the case and bottles. CENRALÓ542 Oklahoma, the Land of Opportunity Oklahoma, the Land of Opportunity Continued from Page 1.7 were the guests of the doctor and at his magnificent home we were accorded that pleasant entertainment which nobody can extend to do the hospitable people of the great state of Louisiana. Dr Wright has recently married and we had the honor to meet his wife, a most estimable lady, who is proud of the success of her husband. The doctor does business in the most up to date style with his elegant automobiles in which we enjoyed a very pleasant ride. G GABBETT. Among the pioneer settlers of Guthrie and Logan county is S. G. Garrett, a former resident of Little Rock, Ark., who came into Oklahoma among the early settlers and began business, attending to the needs of those who came into the country in search of lands and investments. After securing a beautiful prairie farm, one of the best in the county, for himself, Mr. Garrett opened an office for the accommodation of those who needed money to help them out upon their farms and with live stock, upon terms that they could meet out of the returns from their crops. In this way hundreds of good and deserving Negroes have been able to make their way through the hardships of the early times in Oklahoma, who otherwise perhaps would have been forced to give up the fight and return to other conditions. Mr. Garrett has been successful from a business point of view, and is one of the respected and influential citizens of Guthrie and Logan county. He has a son, K. W. Garrett, who is in the postal service in the St. Louis post office. Mrs. Garrett is one of the lady teachers of Logan county and takes especial pains to see that visitors to Guthrie are pleasantly entertained. Hennessey, Okla. Hennessey, Okla., is one of the live towns in the state. There are quite a number of Negroes living in and around Hennessey, all of whom seem to be prosperous and happy. Many of the settlers in this section were former residents of Topeka, all of whom we were glad to meet and who were pleased to hear the news from their old homes, as we gave it to them. While here we had the pleasure to meet the postmaster, Mr. J. A. Pelt, a fine old gentleman who has served the community for a number of years and who will more than likely spend a number of years yet in the public service, if the people of his section have any expression in the matter. Ed Hockaday and Co., have the leading Hardware and Implement House in Hennessey and do a large business with the Negro farmers. Mr. R. E Watson, manager, is one of the best natured fellows we have met and his standing in the community with the farmers and people generally is only a testimonial that comes to the men in business who study their trade and meet its demands. This is a busy store and deserves all that can be paid in its favor. AND RESTAURANT is the leading store in its line in Hennessey. They keep a com- Manager BILL DRUG CO., Drug store. Compily Attended. Whiskey — Bottled in Bond. KANSAS CITY, MO Bell Phone West 215 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will the curliest head of hair. Because the comb is never heated The steel heat flame of the alcohol or gas heater. From the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated by a turn of the handle. Rolling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a Hcater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gold Butter.. better than other butter? Be zed and churned according to scientific butter-making, pr and flavor. Are kept for you through use a dust-proof package in which gold is enclosed. Butter when you are sure of Creamery Go., @ Gaines WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager EEO. EYSELL D Union Depot Dru Mail Orders r ompily All the Best Brands of Whiskey Opposite Waiting Room 1056 Union Avenue. EEO. EYSELL DRUG CO., Union Depot Drug store. LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have hair if she uses a Magic dries the hair, straighten the curliest hair, and burn or injure the hair, because the curling bar which lends the hair is alone, put into the flame of the Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heated comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50 for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., ..Meadow Gold Why is Meadow Gold better than cause the cream is pasteurized and the best known methods of scientific serving all the sweetness and flavor. These excellent qualities are kept of the air-tight, odor-proof, dust-proof every print of Meadow Gold is enclosed. Why take chances on other butter Meadow Gold quality? The Continental Cre Stonestreet THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE. IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO BRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER. MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magio dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gasheater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Fill with alcohol and light here Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. ..Meadow Gold Butter.. Why is Meadow Gold better than other butter? Because the cream is pasteurized and churned according to the best known methods of scientific butter-making, preserving all the sweetness and flavor. These excellent qualities are kept for you through use of the air-tight, odor-proof, dust-proof package in which every print of Meadow Gold is enclosed. Why take chances on other butter when you are sure of Meadow Gold quality? The Continental Creamery Go., We carry one of the Finest Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. and Embalmers. NOV STS. TOPEKA, KAN. Undertakers and Em Both Phones 52. 7TH & QUINOR STA. Both Phone 52. 7TH & QUINCY STS. TOPEKA, KAN. plate line of fine pastry and bread along with cigars and soft drinks.' They have built a nice trade by honest dealing and courteous treatment. They enjoy a good trade with the Negroes in their section, which they appreciate. We are always pleased to say a word for these good people, and to hope that their trade among our people may grow and grow. Enid. Okla. At End, we were surprised to see a beautiful little city, fashioned after the clean little cities we see in the Northern states. The people are very different from the people we meet in other parts of the state, especially those towns in the sections where cotton is the leading crop. In this section, we see the evidences of prosperity at every turn. The people are happier and more comfortable than in the lower parts of the state. A. B. FRANCIS & SON, MERCHANTS. A. B. Francis and Son have the leading store for the farmers. At their store at 502 South Grand avenue, can be found a select line of General Merchandise, including Dry Good, Groceries, and a Meat Market in connection. These gentlemen are pleasant people to meet Home Phone West 503 快 and take pleasure in attending the wants of their customers. WASH HAMILTON Wash Himilton, who was formerly in the undertaking business at Topeka, has a beautiful farm about 15 miles from Knid, which we visited. He is doing well upon the farm with his family, who are all hale and happy. He says, "No more city life for me." WELLINGTON ROLLER MILLS HUNTER'S CREAM HIGHEST PATENT Every batch guaranteed HUNTER MILLING CO. WELLINGTON—KANSAS. Premium by Camping HUNTER'S CREAM HIGHEST PATENT Reduced rates to Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and other places on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. T. L. KING, Ag KING, Agent. The Place That's Different Fresh Bread every day from their real semiary Bakery. Everything strictly modern and finely-cut. Have no other Bread-our is wholesome and healthy. We do not handle any cheap or low grade whi j. We do not pay Express charges. E. 3. SCIXHT, East A. inoving machine country us $500 in larger mills topkite The work from the pro in the industrial! but of this impelow work would not be you and your machines needed Also Coal Lumber and Hardware. Milling Capacity 1200 Bbls. 1800 Riverside Elavor Capacity 500,400 Bus. Robinson's Code At Wellington we called upon the Wellington Roller Mills, operated by the Hunter Milling Co. These people are the millers of the famous "Hunter's Cream," their Highest Patent flour, which is one of the most popular brands of flour upon the market. This flour is made for particular people—people who want something good and who will appreciate it after they have it. A trial of this flour will be the strongest argument that the Hunter Milling Company have just what they advertise—the best flour on the market, of its kind. This company started business in 1877 with a daily capacity of 40 barrels per day. Their business has grown to a capacity of 1500 barrels of flour and 200 barrels of corn meal per day, their present capacity, which is not a bad thing. STOCK SALE. Smithvale Telephone Co, from August 22, 1910, to May 16, 1911. Don't wait! Pay it! If you don't somebody else will buy one for your self and get your nother to buy one. The Smithvale Telephone Co. is very anxious to find 3000 N groen and women who have $10 worth of race pride in them! It is easy matter to talk race prize but let us act it by making some sacrifice for our race See our agents and get one of the Company a dollar tickets, and try for one of the 40 shares that will be given away with the sale of 1000 of our dollar Tickets. Our tickets are worth one dollar after our sale is concluded May 10th, 1911 You can make a dollar payment on a share of stock by sending your ticket to the office of the Smithville Telephone Co., R. P. D No. 1. Who will be signed for the Smithville Telephone Co. It only costs 25c. Put yourself on record by getting one of these Souvenirs. The Southwark Telephone Co., owned and operated exclusively by Negroes, is doing a great work and extending to the youths of the race a great opportunity of building and enlightening us into one of the largest corporations controlled by Colored People. In order for anything great to succeed, it must have the confidence of its people accompanied by some money. In the great State Capitol Campaign, many of us paid one dollar for a tag or button in order that the state enterprise may be a success. Let me ask you to think seriously upon a business proposition that will mean much to us as a race. Do you have confidence enough in your race to believe they can bring things to pass? Do you believe that they can control and operate business contracts as well as the white race? It is think on the business outlook of the Southwark Telephone Co. owned and controlled by your own race and allow yourself to be tagged to enter an enterprise that will mean more or our own and girls every person who desires to Corporation to know that they only to own people, will not of have so many of the Southbank telephone Co. Stockholders Pension Committee Pey W. H. Hargin, Blidt, J. L. Jones, Att'y, W. H. Hutton. Board of Directors: N. O. Bryant, Miss Ella Wright Miss Florence Kiser, Miss C. People. Agenta: Prof. G. N. Bowen, W. J. A. Jackson, Oklahoma City, G. W. Wright, Jr., 010 Spruce Topoka, Kan, A. J. Bryant, Silverton, Colo. Notice is hereby given that on the on the day of November A.D. 190 the undersigned said by the Prob- Court of Shawnee County, Kansas duly appointed Administrator of the estate of R. O. Hillhard, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W I. 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Saturday Location Healthful Chief to Good Influence and Thorntail Teachers. Information. For Terms Prices and L. ductions Offered, write 1. Residence, Bell West 15. 2127.1 Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Pickmann of Newton and Miss Percie Stafford of Hemporia, were visiting in the city during the week, the guest of Miss Cora Carter. Mrs. Lee Anderson of Topeka, has been visiting in the city for several days. Mr. D. Prants, secretary of the Y. M. A. of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city Saturday Mrs. M. H. Prose entertained at dinner on Friday, Mrs Dr A R Eagleson, Miss M. Edwards If Guthrie, Mrs S W Jones and Mrs Dr T Holden A class of young tutors students of Lansington University accompanied by their Motton Mrs I T Page came up on Thanksgiving with the football team. A reception was tendered them and the visiting team by the members of the Y M C A that strung at Maconic hall J W Harris of Pueblo, Col., is spending several days in the city on commuting J Robinson has returned from a trip to Mt Remo Okla. Mrs V Covington entertained at 10am on Sunday evening, Mrs. H. Rickman of Newton and Miss Perrie Stafford of Kimporia. The literary at the A. M. H. church was well attended on Wednesday evening. On Thanksgiving day the Langaton University and the Y. M. C. A football teams played in the afternoon at the tail grounds to a large and enthusiastic crowd who assembled to witness the game. The Y. M. C. A band furnished music and with banners waving the club colors and the cheering everything presented a gala appearance in keeping with the holiday spirit Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Bolden were pleasantly surprised on Thanksgiving day by having unexpectedly to visit them at their home, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Allison of Hutchinson, Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Baglesson, Guthrie, Okla. Dr. B A Harris, Dr. O U. Brown of Springfield, Mo., who were former classmates of Mehary Medical College, class '09, Miss M. Edwards of Guthrie, was among the party. They received a warm and hearty welcome from the Dr. and his amiable wife. Who spared no pains in making it a visit to be long remembered by them. They spent two days and reviewed the past and old school days. That they should meet thus, was such a happy coincidence, concluded that they would hold a reunion once such vein, having all old relatives to join them. MICHANSON, KAY Mrs. L. C. Clarke of Topeka was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Colbert last week Mrs. M. E. Glover visited her daughter, Emma and son, Paul at Western University during Thanksgiving holidays. Mrs. Charles Potter and Mrs. Thomas Brown were visitors of Dr. and Mrs. Pugno Lott at Emporium last week Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wenderson are the proud parents of a fine daughter Mother and daughter in doing well Mrs. Myrtle Cotter was the hostess of very pretty party Prelude to her wedding on May 1st. The room was complimentary, to Mrs. L. Clark of London. The afternoon was spent in opulent games. Prelude were awarded Mrs. Vandell Briggs, Mrs. Fred Lock and Mrs. Emma Matthews. Each presented their prize to the guest of honour Mrs. Mary Brown assisted in serving refreshments. did the same with friends. Mr. I. D. Colbert gave in at 2000 Saturday at our own house, complimentary to the st. Mrs. L. with the top of the roof. was immediately spent in spare convoy snow and games. The prize a hundred and a vase was awarded. Mrs. Willie Bidges and present to the guest of honor. Mr. I. D. Colbert did well we see. HOOVER BROS. Livery and Boarding Stable Successors to Commack Hill. Rise for Commercial M in a Specialty. Best Care Taken of Boarding Houses. Poon 123 South Second St. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Miss Lucile Campbell and sister Mattie went to Winfield to spend thanksgiving. Roy Evans has returned after an indefinite stay in Chicago. Messrs Stafford, Flowers, and Reoves visited in ropeka thanksgiving day. Walt Davis of Parsons spent his thanksgiving in Emporia. The ladies of the Second Christian church will put on a play at A M E church Friday December 2, entitled Thirty Years of Freedom. Leslie Bryant and Oliver Lucas of K C were thanksgiving visitors. The younger set gave a dance on the 25th at Annuity Hall, in honor of Walter Davis of Parsons. The French Knot club met at the home of Mrs Bert Rich on the 23d, and officers were elected as follows: Mrs F Leslie president, Mrs Smith vice-president, Mrs K Sharp instructor. Mrs B Harris treasurer, Mrs S H Gibson secretary. Mrs L Jobe reporter. Nex. meeting with Mrs B Harrison, Wednesday Nov. 30. Revival meeting is in progress at St James Baptist church. Rev Gordon of Iola assisting. Mrs J Snow visited in Florence last week. Miss Verbena Blackwell, Strong City, is the guest of Miss Alice Colyar. Little Carl Jobe is much improved after several months illness. Mrs Austen returned to Burlingame, where she spent Thanksgiving. WEIR. KANSAS. Mr Si. Ramzey, formerly of this city, who had lost his eyesight, died on the 24 h at Ralley, Kans, and was buried here on the 26th, from the A M E church, Rev Edwards officiating. He leaves a sister and one aunt, Ms.dames J H Stewart and M Berry. He was 49 years, 3 months and 7 days old. The colored teachers of Cherokee and Crawford counties will hold a teacher's meeting here December the 3rd. The colored people held a mass meeting at the Central school Nov 23d, with D L. Borders chairman and M Lee secretary. Three additional members were elected for the school committee, Jno Dupree, and M Lee for 18 months and J A Mcore for 2 years. The other members are D L. Borders and W Watkins. They are to meet with the school board from time to time in the interest of the colored schools. James Jackson, better known as "Pig" Jackson, was shot dead on the 27th, at 5:30 a.m. by John Craft. He leaves a father, sister, brother, wife and child to monnir his loss. He was born Oct. 25th, 1874. His funeral was held on the 29th. Mr Croft is in jail and says the shooting was an accident. Tobias Carter has been very sick but a better. The St John's Baptist S. rally on the 27th raised $10,75 The church will hold a rally the second Sunday in December; and A M E church will also give a rally on the same day. Mrs James Pergerson had a very sick baby, also Mrs Fred Harris. A M E church served dinner on the 24th and they served that day at St Johns. The wife of Rev Edwards came down on the 23rd to spend a week with him Mrs Harkles Jackson has been very sick, but is better. E W Derrington of Columbus, was in the city on the 27th. J H Gunnor is improving his house by adding two new rooms. A Phillips has added two new rooms. --- Switches and Pomps... .50 Transformation. .1.50 WiIs from... .2.50 to 5.00 Kallithrix Parlor 633 KANNAB AVE. TOPEKA When in Hutchinson Stop at Mrs. Butler's Restaurant Lunch, Ice Cream and Fine Cigars. 458 SOUTH MAIN STREET. PATE Prize Offers from Lea Book on patents. "Hints to in "Why some inventors fail." S search of Patent Office records. Acting Commissioner of Patents, the U. S. Patent Office. GREELEY & PATENT AT WASHINGT PATENTS Offers from Leading Manu- tents. "Hints to inventors." "Inve- nventors fail." Send rough sketch ent Office records. Our Mr. Greale missioner of Patents, and as such h ent Office. PEELEY & McINTY PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. PATENTS Prize Offers from Leading Manufacturers Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Grooley was formerly Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office. GREELEY & McINTIRE PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. OKLAHOMA If you cannot come now, invite when you are ready to move, you than you paid for it and you will. THE OPPORTUNITY WILL NOW makes money is he who acts in the made fortunes are those who have in a growing community. TAFT, OKLAHOMA, is the fast New State. Already a flourishing, industrial college, cotton gin, bride stores and other enterprises. Surviving land in Oklahoma. Splendid open men, mechanics and others. BUY A LOT IN TAFT NOW. It today while the terms are easy. Beautifully located lots in 18 DOWN, $5 PER MONTH WITHOUT Write today, and tell us to are not satisfied, no obligation to ta not come now, invest a little more ready to move, your investment will for it and you will be glad you to fortunity will not last long as he who acts in the present. The those who have the courage to se community. HAHOMA, is the fastest growing col- ready a flourishing, prosperous comm- inge, cotton gin, brick yard, church enterprises. Surrounded by the nahoma, Splendid openings for home and others. IT IN TAFT NOW. It will make the terms are easy and PRICES LOCAL located lots in HALOCHER ADDITION MONTH WITHOUT INTEREST, and tell us to reserve a lot for no obligation to take it. Let us see If you cannot come now, invest a little money today. Then when you are ready to move, your investment will be worth more than you paid for it and you will be glad you took this hint. THE OPPORTUNITY WILL NOT LAST LONG. The man who makes money is he who acts in the present. The men who have made fortunes are those who have the courage to seize opportunities in a growing community. TAFT, OKLAHOMA, is the fastest growing colored town in the New State. Already a flourishing, prosperous community, with bank, industrial college, cotton gin, brick yard, churches and numerous stores and other enterprises. Surrounded by the most fertile farming land in Oklahoma. Splendid openings for homeseekers, business men, mechanics and others. BUY A LOT IN TAFT NOW. It will make you money. Get it today while the terms are easy and PRICES LOW. Write today, and tell us to reserve a lot for you, and if you are not satisfied, no obligation to take it. Let us send you maps, etc. REEVES REALTY CO.. Flynn-Ames Building W's BEST AND SU Building Mu BEST AND SUMNER FLO W's BEST AND SUMNER FLOURS Sold by all first class grocers. If your grocer does not handle it, have him get it and have only the Best. WELLINGTON M Wellington J. C. O'K WINES. LIQUORS A 1060 UNION AVENUE WELLINGTON MLG. & EL. CO. Wellington, Kansas. J. C. O'KEEFE, NES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS. AVENUE KANSA Station Depot Telephone Readand Pay For The Plaindealer Mrs. Ellen Young entertained all her sisters and brothers in the way of a reunion on the 16th The home of Mrs. Frances Harris came near being destroyed by fire last week. A child playing with matches was the cause. Mrs. W. W. Ewing became very sick on the 14th. Rev. J. W. Edwards preached at St. John church Sunday. We were sorry to receive a letter last week telling of the death of our brother, Mr. John Moore, in Bessmer, Aia., on the 10th of this month. The Lost Forty Coal mine is doing fine, loading five and six ores a week. RENTS Building Manufacturers Inventors." "Inventions needed." and rough sketch or model for Our Mr. Grooley was formerly and as such had full charge of A. McINTIRE ATTORNEYS ON, D. C. TO HOMA Rest a little money today. Then investment will be worth more be glad you took this hint. NOT LAST LONG. The man who is present. The men who have the courage to seize opportunities Rest growing colored town in the prosperous community, with bank, park yard, churches and numerous bounded by the most fertile farm- enings for homeseekers, business It will make you money. Get and PRICES LOW. MALOCHIE ADDITION, $20, $5 INTEREST. Receive a lot for you, and if you like it. Let us send you maps, etc. MNER FLOURS LG. & EL. CO., Kansas. EEFE, AND CIGARS. Wholesale & Sp. Only KANSAS CITY, MO. Telephone 6641 Main COME TO WEIR, KANSAS. Muskogee, Okla. Oklahoma, the Land of Opportunity. Continued from Page 1. Ladies of Protection, an order destined to rob the poor, hardworking men, women and children. They should not be permitted to operate another minute. The insurance commissioner is aware that they are weak and praying upon the innocent for existence. They owe several hundred dolars they owe and will not pay. We are at a loss to know just how long the officers will permit this wild cat, get rich quick, skin game to exist. When a loss occurs they hedge around to beat the beneficiary out of part of the money. No one seems to know anything about the running of the game but the president. He keeps the books and the headquarters at his law office The idea of the insurance commissioner permitting this concern to issue thousands of dollars worth of policies with about 8500 in the treasury with which to pay the claims. They can't pay. We can name policies where they "turned" the people in great shape. They aim to pay enough to keep the people from squealing. In the insurance commissioner fails to act the government should investigate and deprive them of the use of the mails. J. G Groves, the treasurer knows nothing of the working of the order—just in it to grab his share when the concern goes broke. James Mason the vice president, knows less, and Rev. C. G Fishback, the secretary, never wrote a line in books and does only the things he is told. He too is waiting for the poor Negro to drop and get his share. It will pay one to read the report of 1908 in which several untruthful statements will be found. Said article so written and published by the said Nick Chi'es in the said THE TOPSKA PLAINDEALER was by the said Nick Chiles knowingly, unlawfully, wilfully and maliciously circulated in Wyandotte county, Kansas and did tend to detame said society, provoke it to wrath expose it to public rated, contempt, ridicule and to deprive it public confidence and when public aion is wholly untrue and false, contrary to the statute in such case made and provided The second count is so follows. A WARNING "o the Colored People of Kansas and elsewhere. Beware of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, an order that has robbed several colored people and will rob many more if they continue to live up to its mandates. They are duping the working men and women of the race James H. Guy is the pr silent, J. G. Grove, seurer Rev. For back secretary, holds the office only in name. He knows nothing of the order. They are stunting agents over the state fleeing the people. The insurance commissioner ought to stop them. He said if they had been a white order they would have been stopped long ago. They ought to be stopped. That is no reason why they should be allowed to dupe and rob the poor Negro. We warn the race to beware of this wild cat skin game IDEAL HAT SSieiiivaase ce + SoS] siete he a E FAKE Ia Secon