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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER That Nebraska Land. VOLUME XVIII. Mr Fottor. In accord with your request and the request of dozens of others from whom I have received letters, I and take some of my very busy time to try to further explain about that land to be homesteaded in Cherry county, Nebraska. As I said in the there her estate come under the Kakad act which was made a law in 1904 Mr. Kinkaid held that on account of the quality of the land in certain parts of the state of Nebraska and its very great distance from the markets. He believed the giving up of a section of land to each homesteader would be an inducement to many more people to become interested. A section, of course, is 640 acres, and from the way this land is being taken up in recent years proves his judgment was good. And you perhaps will also remember that after this act became a law many people who were large cattle raisers who had usurped and fenced thousands of acres of government land; that their fences were torn down by an order of the government and the land taken from them and opened up for settlement. This also brought millions of acres of land back into the hands the government which the people for many years were under the impression was owned by the cattle men and sheepers. Now it is a known fact that thousands of these men in the past have gotten independently rich off of their cattle and sheep and other products raised, However, in my judgment I would not advise any one to sell out their belongings and go to the country without first making a personal visit to decide for themselves as to the value and advantages of this country. Of course all new countries have their disadvantages as well as advantages, but, as I see the matter, your advantages far exceed your disadvantages. I do not feel that any parvice should go there unless they are able to provide themselves with a good team of mules or horses and a cow or two. While I have known men who have gone there without either or any money and have come out all right thus far; but of course that means unnecessary hardships A great many people have asked me as to the nature of the soil. The land is sandy and hilly but as far as I was able to see in this particular settlement it appeared to me that each 640 acres contains a sufficient amount of valley land for cultivating purposes for the use of any one. There are no trees in this country, so to speak. You might travel all day and not see a dozen trees of any shape or form. This and is not irrigable, but there seems to be plenty of water in the way of creeks, ponds, springs and lakes in which fishing, they say, is good. One of the drawbacks in the past has been a lack of rain, but in recent years as the country is becoming more settled, they are having more rain There is but a small portion of this land, but what can be used for grazing purposes, while the valley land grows hay for which you can always TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUAI 1941 g to sale at a trustee for some one asked me if the land for rented people only the arable it is for any American citizen and there are but a few Negro farmers anywhere in the many white children have come grown in this part of the country who never saw but a new colored people, and they were on the trains passing through. But as the state o. Nebraska is liberal toward the Negro I hope to see many good, honest and industrious ones help to colorize this part of the country. As the future of the Negro will surely depend largely at least upon his ability as a farmer. In the colored settlement that was fathered by Mr. William Walker, they already have a good church organization and a school taught by a colored girl from Topeka by the name of Mance. Her father has the pastorate of the A. M. E. church She is paid a salary of $40 per month The majority of the school board is colored. Rev. Mance has also taken up a claim and he writes favorably concerning the country. This country is thirty-five miles from the Burlington railroad and eighty miles from the Northwestern. Its county seat is Valentine, where the city is government land office, to which it you will write, they will gladly give you any further information you may wish to obtain about the land HOW TO GET THIS LAND. A homestead entry may be made by a presentation to the land office of the district in which the desired land is situated. (Valentine.) The application must be properly prepared on blank forms prescribed by law for that purpose and the applicant must prove that he or she is acting in good faith and dearest the land for a home which land will either be used for cultivating or grazing purposes or both, and not for the benefit of some other person or company. The residence and cultivation required by the homestead law means a continuous maintenance of an actual home on the land entered to the exclusion of a home elsewhere for a period of five years. No specified amount of improvements are to be made outside of a house and some little fencing; and the houses are not expensive as nearly everybody lives in sod houses. You will please now remember, as this perhaps will be the last time, for a while at least, that I will have time to write on these lands. That these lands are for all American citizens twenty-one years old. Married woman, or course, cannot take up claims while their husbands live but unmarried woman, and who s whose husbands are dead can. Now, in conclusion, I hope I have made this matter plain, as I have letters from different parts of the United States and Oklahoma. Mr. Editor, I declare I did not know that your paper had such a wide circulation in the United States and that the colored people are becoming so thoroughly awake as their real needs. I hope this paper that ever stands up for right, manhood, liberty and moral worth may You will be able to O. J. BURKHAM 1230 N. GARDEN Lancaster, Neb. PANICU ITEMS. One Other of some of you, I am a short man on a short v. I don't. Mu. Ouy. let us let Me. I'll meet you. 44-1 ors. A o-video M 10 10 Bob the boy was walking a spoon in Eskdale last week. Marmont on Eskdale come down and open Saturday and Sunday with other others. She returned to Eskdale, Sunday, where she has been teaching school. Little Pindley was the guest of Gertrude Ollieen, Saturday and Sunday. Henry Ollieen was visiting relatives in the country New Year's Day, and returned back to town Tuesday. Hubert Bayant, of Oakland, was in the city recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lane, of Topeka, spent Nmas Day with her home folks, Mr. Frank Allen. A nice crowd gathered at the home of Gertrude Ollieen for a watch meeting, Saturday evening. All had a merry time. Bob Bradley, who has been on the sick list, is improving nicely. Irene Winfried, of Keen, is visiting her cousin, Jossie Bradley. Claude Williams, of Burlingame, spent Xmas here. He accompanied his sister home for vacation. Frances and Aaron Officer were the guests of Ada Allen Saturday evening. Mary Jane Thim, spent last week with Frances Other. Mrs Rob Scott spent a week visiting her folks at Eskridge. Bell James and Holl Holm were in Pax. Away from home, king around. Walter Other visited in Maple Hill last week. A comment given by the young folks Monday evening was well attended. Everyone had a fine time. Albert Holder, of Minton, visited Monday and Friday evening. MAPLE HILL. KAN. "The Hen Party," given by Mrs. L. Davis, was very much enjoyed. The house was crowded with women. An elaborate supper was served. There will be a box supper at the Christian church, Jan. 14th. Everyone is invited to come and bring his box. Owen Mutam has gone back to Quam duo to school, after a week's vacation at home. Edward Owen and brother, Sam, of Paxico, were in town Saturday evening and Sunday morning, leaving just before the storm. Mrs. M. Wallace was the victim of an accident Monday morning, cutting the muscle of the left thumb on all It. James was a Pastor Visitor, Sunday. Miss Ruth Gudendine, of Alma, was the guest of Miss Velma Baton. Honry Holm was a Pastor Visitor, Sunday. LAWRLNCE. KAN. Mr William Rogers of Cornell, Kan., spent a short time in Lawton, Iowa work. Mr. J. C. Whitney, on April 1 was the most of Miss Mabel Gloed, Wednesday, during the holidays. Cynthia Richardson is very old and is not expected to live. Mrs. J. M. Brown and children spent a few days in Iowa during the holiday she was the guest of Mrs. Tolley Byrd. Miss Joanette Lye of Muskogee, Omaha, formerly of Lawton, came home to spend the holidays with her parents. Ms. Mona Phylene Lace, Gayl Cotter, and Joanette Lye will go to Kansas City, Mo., for a short visit. Miss James George Chipley and J. W. Huse, and Miss Eva Lye of Kentucky City, Mo, came home to have Christmas M. George W. Watson, of Lippincott, will in friends in Lawrence during the holiday. Mrs. Zandle Young of Lake View has come to Iowa worth a hundred dollars spent a few days during the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Sparks. Miss Rhyndle Moore of Iowa City spent the holidays with her relatives. Mr. Charles Stewart and daughters of Iowa City visited Mrs. Larry Smith during the holidays. Mr. George Byrd went to Des Moines to the Interstate Literary Association. Mrs. Mary Brown attended the Interstate at Des Moines. She was a delegate from Eureka Club. Mrs. Gertitude Clark received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Addie Taylor of Leavenworth. She died Dec. 31st. Her friends in Lawrence mount with the family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Reed Thomas, of Muskogee, who has been here for some time as chauffeur for Mr. W. P. Escoe, left last Tuesday for Muskogee. Mr. W. P. Escoe leaves next Tuesday for Muskogee, where he will remain for some time. Miss Fletch Morris, of Iowa, and Miss Georgi Watkins, of Iowa, were entertained at dinner by Mrs. J. M. Escoe during their short stay in Lawrence. Mrs. Laura Sumlers of On the visited Mrs. Mary Norris, her mother, and two long and wise during the holidays. Miss Frankie Stewart went to Iowa during the holidays, to visit Mrs. Lana Weddington. Mrs. Baskervill, of Abalone, Kim and Clinton Burnett, of Western University were the guests of Mrs. Lana Alexander last week. Mrs. Lolliver Byrd of Topeka, came down to the opening of the new St. Luke church, last Sunday. Mesdames R. A. Cronon and Muthu Wade, of Topeka, came down to the opening of St. Luke A M J. Church, last Sunday. They were the guests of Mrs. Lucy Good. Mrs. Ann Latt of Emporio, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lull Rev. I. T. Smith, of Lopeka, and the following persons came down Sunday to the opening of St. Luke A.M. E. Church Meylanes Phoebe Atkinson, M. Price Alice Williams, M. Polliver Bell and wife, Misses Grace Atkinson James De Prad, and Charles Brown Mrs. Lath Motin stopped over on route to Lobster City, where she will attend Lincoln Institute. Mrs. I. Manuel Jackson and sister were the hostess of a big Christmas dinner in honor of mother Westfall and Rev. Craw last Sunday. Missouri, Ohio, Anderson and Label Johnson very elaborately entertained at a social dinner June day, the following guests. It More numerous, Holloway, and Mrs. Mabel McHenon, on Kansas City, Mrs. L. Innese, on Denver and Bax, Paul Hill and Wade and Misses A. and Shabby Johnson and Mrs. W. Mill, at Butler and street. Bax Crow and Mrs. Friends Moon open to ten days with friends in Tampa. Mrs. C. R. Harvey and Hattie Drake lived in Kansas City. Mr. during the Yale life. Rev. J. M. Brown and his congregation had the opening at St. Luke church, the new church, New Year's day. They began with a watch meeting and had service all day. Rev. J. M. Brown reached NUMBER 1 at Hollock, Rev. N. G. Jackson, D. D. at Warren St. Baptist, in the afternoon. Rev. L. T. Smith, of Lopeka, much a very reliable wife which was well re- ceived. Rev. Barker of the Episcopal much of Mackgore was present. Amount paid $3,500. Rev. Montgomery, D. D., of Kansas City, Mo., spent the first Sunday of the year in Lawrence, visiting his former charge and friends. Dr. E. H. Gordon, of New York, a graduate of the medical department, Loyola University, Rome in Catholie, of Chicago, a native of Jamaica, West Indies, was here, the guest of Miss Bertie Lillis. The doctor hopes to take up his practice in the state of Kansas PARSONS, KAN. Mr. Gortz Fisher entertained quite a number of friends at home from two to five New Years day. The reception will be beautifully decorated with flowers and Christmas bells, and pink bergamots banked the months in the receiving room. In a very corner beneath a miss or Japanese linen stand Mrs. Mac B. Bordyden who served the guests with lemon punch. The guests were then seated in the patrons. A magnificent shower bouquet of American beauty roses stood on the grand piano. On the center table stood a glass pansy bowl filled with beans. There was a first, second, and third prize awarded to those who guessed correctly the correct number. The first prize was won by Mrs. Fay Van, which was a beautiful berry set; Mrs. R. B. Wallis won second prize, a decorated water pitcher; Mrs. Chas. Hudson won third prize, a cut glass vinegar cruet. Mrs. Zack Dorcas and Mrs. Walker Porter played and sang some beautiful solos. The guests were then served by Mrs. Oscar McLin and Mrs. Gayden. When the hour arrived they bid the hostess goodbye, and expressed themselves as having spent an afternoon which will long be remembered. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Overstreet is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Wm Shakespeare. Mrs. A. B. Morton entertained Friday afternoon. The entertainment was in special compliment to Mrs. Johnson, of Omaha. And as usual everyone spent an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Jack Payne and Mrs. Chas. Hudson entertained about fifty of their friends Thursday afternoon from two to five, with an elaborate luncheon. Mrs. Dolly Harris of Wichita is the guest of Mrs. Percy Robinson. Mrs. Titherton, of Wichita, is the guest of Mrs. Marshall Tigg. Mrs. Johnson, of Omaha, is the guest of Mrs. A. H. Morton. Mrs. Lay Davis is visiting in Wagoner, Okla. Miss Victor Nesthold is spending New Years in Pittsburg, with friends. Mrs. Whittaker is visiting in Chetopa, Kans. Mrs. Hi kerson is visiting in Burlington. Mrs. P. W. Nowlin entertained a few of her friends at a three course dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Desat McLan; Mr. and Mrs. Van, Mrs. Alice Gordon and Mr. Emmet Williams. Mrs. Mayne Porter entertained a few hours Monday evening, Jan. 3. The evening was spent playing whist and high five. Miss Alice Gowen will leave for Kansas City, Saturday evening, for a ten day visit with Miss Little Walker. Mrs. Nellie Billing returned home after spending a few days with her parents. Mr. J. W. McCann of Kansas City, was called to the city on account of the illness of his mother. She is better now. GUTHRIL, OKLA. Dr. Harvey, of Memphis, Tennessee, is visiting his sister, Mrs. G. W. Curtis. It will be a great surprise to many members of Mrs. Geneva B. Snugge, to learn that she was married at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1910, at the some of Doctor and Mrs. H. W. Conrad, to Mr. S. L. Lavore, on Shiloh, the ceremony being performed by Rev. E. Toombs. The wedding was a very quiet one, only a few intimate friends being present, Mr. and Mrs. Pawson left immediately for them from near Shiloh, Oklahoma. Doctor Conrad made a professional trip to Oklahoma City, Friday. --- The Best Biscuits Crusty, fluffy, light and delicious, the "melt in your mouth" kind. All the good things made with flour are made best with SWEET AND PURE FLOUR Best milling methods, correct wheat and absensible, cleanly handling and pack, guarantee its quality, purity and flavor. ASK YOUR GROCER Rea-Patterson Milling Co. 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H Galper "OLD CROW" WHISKEY 6.00 We do not handle any cheap or low grade whiskies We do not pay Express charges. E. T, SCHMIDT, East Atchlson, Mo. J. C. O'KEEFE J. C. O'KEEFE Facts That Should Now Be Patent to All. It should now be manifest or patient to all thinking persons, that the chief cause of continued failure and want of progress among AfroAmerican business men and, in consequence, the continued low economic condition of the race, is because its members are unconscionely encumbered with, and hindered by, habits, customs and a spirit which long years of training developed in them for the benefit of others; and which in the absence of such countervailing training and influence as are not found within their homes, nor provided for in their schools, must indefinitely soon, tinue to reproduce their past and present low economic conditions, and, in consequence, low social and political status. Because the parentage of the race was, under the slaveish propaganda, denied its natural right to barter and trade in its own productions and consumptions, which would have kept its thoughts and conver- nations in the business world, by means of which they would have been transmitted to their children, the race lost its economic traditions and in consequence of such loss is still roaming in regions of economic darkness. It has suffered long for want of a suggestion of the cause of, and a sane remedy for, its many ills; and we are inclined to feel that the first real ray of hope for a bright future is seen in the practical suggestion and teachings with which the lectures and writings of Ex Congressman Murray are fraught. He is not only pointing the essentials of race development, which have been lost by reason of its enslavement, but is making practical suggestions as to how they may be regained, and the man or woman of the race who is not aroused and put afresh to thinking, after reading his book or hearing his lecture, belong indeed to the class of "dunab, driven cattle." It was never understood before his illuminating lecture, or book, why an ignorant or illiterate white man knows more about business, and does so much more business, than the educated or literate black man People had never stopped to consider that the foundation for a business life springs from the home, from the traditions rather than the school; that it is the conversation and habits of the percentage which develop the range of thought and in consequence the ambition of the young, rather than the school, whose place in the civilization of all races, is only to fit the young to carry out their plan of civilization, or the traditions of their race. We feel assured that a more enlightend public will regard his work as an epoch making era in our race development; as the real beginning of the end of habits, customs, manners, and a spirit born, or developed, to make a high condition for members of the white race, and a low condition for members of our race; and the beginning of a current of thought which will produce habits, customs, manners and a spirit which will ultimately enable Afro-Americans to secure and retain their rightful places of economical, political and social equality smooth the res of mankind. His work is bearing immediate fruit which, in the very nature of things, is bound to increase in quantity and quality from year to year, until its glorious fruitage covers the country from ocean to the business and professional classes are the immediate repository and repository of the invaluable services which Px-Congress in Mills is rendering the race, not the should have to stone unintended nor beaste to give him the largest audience possible everywhere In his matchless work he is not furnishing a cheap show, or like just, for the mere amusement of the foolish and outthinking, child like members of the race, but is furnishi ng subrational thought, or substitutiefood, which when consumed in sufficient quantity is capable of pro-ducing the highest manhood of the human race Let all who are perplexed over the cause of the different obscur- ed between white and black people in this country should attend his lectures and closely give ear to what is said. They will come away with many a little problem solved to their satisfaction. When in Pittsburg, Kansas call on Mrs. Edna Mitchell 122 SOUTH BROADWAY ST. FIRST NATIONAL BANK KINGFISHER, OKLA. Money to Loan at All Times on Good Security CAPITAL AND BURPLUS, $60,000.00 A. J. BRAY R. W. HOGAN F. L. PATTERN President Vice-President Cashier Condensed Statement At close of business November 10, 1910 Resources. Loans and discounts.....$181,316.00 Overdrafts.....8,301.00 Real estate, furniture, fixtures.....10,000.00 Five per cent fund.....1,000.00 U. S. bonds.....50,000.00 Warrants and other securities.....$27,508.65 Cash and exchange.....30,535.68 53,104.38 Total.....$261,852.30 Liabilities. Capital stock.....$ 60,000.00 Surplus.....10,000.00 Undivided profits, net.....4,100.24 Circulation.....49,400.00 Bills Payable.....15,000.00 Deposits.....138,151.96 Total.....$261,852.30 The above statement is correct. F. L. PATTERN, Cashier. 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Female' COME TO the Topeka Plaindealer. ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. MAUK CHILES, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 Two Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 In scored at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Matter OUR BIRTHDAY. With this issue THE PLAINDEALLR starts on the thirteenth year of its existence and we are proud to say that there has not been a single week since the birth of the paper that it has failed to come out. Our subscription and advertising has grown each year—the only drawback being in securing enough honest, wideawake solicitors to push the work in the community in which they live. Seventy per cent. of the young Negroes—East and West are not worth the time it would take to mention them. They are being trained wrong. They never think of entering the business world nor do they think of making good in their ordinary daily vocation. The most they seek is a fine suit of clothes, thus rigged out, go about with a pratentious air that disgust the average progressive man of the race. The men of other races have begun to look on them as unsafe to trust, even in menial work. We have strived for years in the columns of our paper to show to them the proper road to success. While a small per cent. bluff at doing something, the rank and file still sit idly by, criticizing those who are trying to accomplish something. They are given to talking nonsense and deadbeating their way through the world. We are not in the least discouraged over our efforts and intend to continue along the course we have always persued. Let's all put our shoulder to the wheel in an effort to advance. EATON, OKLA. Mt Ztor Baptist church is pro- gressing finely under the leadership of Roy A Smith, pastor. Miss Myrtle Foley has returned from her home in Kansas City to her school in District 24 Nebraska county and reports a pleasant stay with home folks and friends. Dick Whitman is a stock list. Lola Nelson, sister Vera and Clemmie Poster lot for Longet morn Thursday, to attend school Mrs. Henry Look and daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. de. Henry Gibson, have returned from Cherry Oat. Henry Look and Donna Gibson made a daring trip to Coffeyville on Friday. John Brown was a pleasant caller here on Wednesday. Mrs. Jane Gibbon returned to her home on Tuesday evening. FAMILY REUNION A family reunion was held at the Home of Mrs. Libbie Copeland, 342 Ohio St, Christmas day. All the children were present excepting one son, Mr. William Copeland, now resting in Abbotsford, Wisconsin. An elaborate dinner was served and in the afternoon an automobile ride was enjoyed by the young people. One of the most beautiful affairs of the holiday season was given Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29th, 1910, by Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Payne, when she entertained with a luncheon at her residence, 1622 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., in honor of her friend, Mrs. Louise Russell, of Topeka, Kansas. The home was beautifully decorated with ferns and Christmas bells. Mrs. Williams Payne introduced her guests in a pretty fashion and was responded to with toasts of the holiday season, and of New Year's greetings to friends. The guests were: Louise Russell, of Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. Wythe Hyde, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. John Ransom, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Stella Whitcha, Kansas City, Kansas; Miss Mary Bulley, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Corine Denry Holiday, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Mona Alexander, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Melinda Holley, of Topeka, Kansas, mother of the hostess. Mrs. Russell left for home Sunday morning. GREAT BIND, KAN. Miss. Cork and Leona Johnson spent their holidays with their uncle and aunt, at law. The N P I W Club will meet at Mr. I C Hawkins. That day evening Jan. 1911 Mrs. H C Sellers is still confined to her home is slowly improving. Mrs. Perry, of Linned, is here spending the holiday with her daughter, Mrs. Fd Rucker. Mr. Webster Rucker, of Great Bend, spent the holidays in Rocky Lord, Colo. with his mother. Mr. Charley Johnson, of Great Bend, and Miss Nellie Michaux, of Fuid, Oklahoma, were quietly married, Tuesday evening, Dec. 27, 1910. Mrs. George Childs is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Kendell, of Garden City, are spending the holidays with his father Mrs. G. Stephens spent the holidays with her father, Mr. Howard, of Wichita. Two of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hawkins' children are quite sick with the pneumonia. Miss Marcia Sellers and her brother, Wendell, spent their holiday in the country with their grandmother, Mrs. Frazier. Mrs. Anna Smith, of Great Bend, is spending the holiday with her mother and daughter, of Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Vanceable Booker, of Marshall, Mo. is here visiting his father, T. Booker. Mr. Albert Brown, of Great Bend, was called home on the account of the death of his brother, at Marshall, Mo. Mr Wm Greene is quite all at his home, 1016 Morton street. Grantham Myers is on the sick list. Mr H C Sellers is on the sick list. Mr John Porter of Russell, Kansas, is here visiting the Booker family. A beautiful home wedding occurred at the home of Mr James Buchanan, the marriage of his daughter, Jennie, to Mr. Elliot A Kobbins of Arkansas City, Kansas, Monday evening, Dec 20th, at 8 p.m. The little was dressed in white embroidered net over soft silk with veil and bouquet of white countins; the ground in conventional black. Mr. Edward P. Johnson was best man and Miss Attae Williams, mind of honor. The ladies mind's dress was white silk grendon. The song "O promise me" was very appropriately sung by Mr. George Rainey and as Mrs. G. T. Rimney played the wedding match, six little ribbon girls, Marguerite Fox, Blanch Gower, Mrs. Williams Pinal Kemp, and Tobias and Audrey Brown made the path of the couple. Her father willingly consented to her marriage and Rev. W. L. Carter of Lopeka Industrial Institute, Lopeka, Kansas, officiated. The boon upstairs and d wn wish autitally decorated, carrying out the pink and white color scheme. There were present over one hundred and twenty five persons were married in the holy bonds of maltemony, Dec 21st, Lev L. W. Williams associating. Edward Button and Miss Emma Martin were joined together by C. A. Holt, Christmas Day. Miss Hazel Perguson and Ray Parker were married and immediately took a trip to Kansas City. December 25th Sergeant Bufus Reed, of troop B, Ninth cavalry, Ft. Russell Wye and Mrs Bessie Bomer, of Junction City, were married by Rev. J W Williams. Mr Bolder, of Oklahoma, was the Christmas guest of Mr and Mrs N. D Allridge. Mr. Bolder is from Chelsea, Okla., where Miss Aldridge is teacher December 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge entertained in honor of Mr. Bolder and Mr. Sharp, of Missouri. Mr. Sharp is a nephew of Mr. Aldridge and is in the city upon a visit. At four o'clock, fifty six persons were served to a six course dinner. Entertainment was furnished for the occasion by Messrs. Henry Crews and C. J. Miller. Mr. N. D. Aldridge is one of the substantial citizens of the city, who came to Junction City about eighteen years ago, without a dollar in his pocket. During this time he has educated a charming daughter, who is now teaching in Oklahoma, and owns a half block of valuable city property, and a neat six room house. The Hogan Milling Company is still the leading mill in this section of the state and are pushing their famous "Best Yet" flour into Oklahoma, where it is kept by the best dealers throughout the state. The A. M. E. Church closed its revival in November, with 25 convicts. Mrs. Grace Dover, of St. Paul, who came late some months ago to visit her sister, Mrs. L. W. Hinden returned to St. Paul, on the 2nd most. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson are enjoying their new, modern, saw a room residence. Pev. C. A. Holt has just returned from Omaha. Nob, where he was called to look after some business for the A. M. L. Church. The A. M. E. Church give their pastor, Rev. Williams, a fine five dollar turkey for Christmas. "Give us this day our daily bread." That means Hogan's Celebrated "Best Yet" flour, which gives more loaves and better bread. In the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. John L. Tripp, Plantuf, No. 7325. State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, John L. Tripp, for the um of $17.00 for board and room. That said case was filed in said Court on December 2nd, 1910, and a garnishee summons issued in said case by said court attaching money and property belonging to you in the hands of The Union Pacific Railroad Company and that said garnishee has answered that it holds in its possession belonging to you money amounting to $03.37 subject to a prior lien of $34.55, leaving a balance of $29.82 due and that unless you answer said bill of particulars filed in said case or appear herein on or before the 24th day of anuary, A. D. 1911, the allegations herein will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you for the sum of $17.00 and costs and an order of the court issued to said garnishee to pay into said court all money in their hands belonging to you to be applied to the payment of the costs and plaintiff's claim. John L. Tripp, Plaintiff, J. J. King, Atty. for Plif. Attest: R. M. Lee, Clerk. (First published Dec. 23.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, in the City of Topeka Shawnee County, Kansas. R. J Kusner by W J. Kusner, his father, Pitt. vs No 7349 R F Ginder, Defendant. State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above court by the above named plant for the sum of $5221 for work and labor. That case was filed in court on December 14th, 1910 and a garnishee sentence was issued by said court attaching money being to you, to the bounds of the court and that unless you are aware of particulars a case or a particular on or before the sixth day of February, A.D. 1911 the allegations laid herein will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you for the sum of $5221 and costs of suit and an order of the court issued to said garnishee to pay into said court the money now in his hands to be applied to the payment of costs and plaintiff's claim. R. J. Knauer by W. J. Knauer, his father, Plainoff. J. J. KING, Atty for Pitt. Attest. R. M. Lee, Clerk. 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PAYNE $3.00 HAT IN THE WORLD If your dealer don't carry t to us about it and we'll see that PAYNE Saint Jo If your dealer don't carry this HAT, he ought to. Write to us about it and we'll see that he does. WELLINGTON ROLLER MILLS HUNTER'S CREAM BIGGEST PATENT HUNTER MILLING CO. WELLINGTON-KANSAS P.O. Box 111 Company HUNTER'S CREAM BIGGEST PATENT LINCOLN, NEB. M. James L. W. Cody, I. McWarris and Miss Ruth VanHaze attended no Interstate at Des Moines, Ia. last week. Mrs. G. D. Stratton is reported quite all. Mr. James Weaver is on the sick list. C. A. Stuth spent Christmas at his old home in Oregon, Mo. R. H. Young spent the Christmas h days with friends at St. Joe, Mo. F. L. Smith, of Omaha, spent over all days in the city last week. Prof. R. T. Colbs, of Kansas City Mo, G. M. of Missouri and its jurisdiction, was an attendant at the annual banquet of Labonon Lodge 126 A P & A. M. last week. Mrs S. L. Jackson returned home from Blue Rapids, Kansas, last Thursday, where she spent the holidays with relatives. Mr. T. Wynn spent the holidays with his family at St. Joe, Mo. Miss Nonnie Poster of Hastings, Nebr., spent several days here with friends last week, and attended the Missie lanquet. Owing to the severe blizzard last Sun day, churches were poorly attended. Capital $50,000 A P. CRAWFORD, V Pres ETI, Cashier. W. F V'DERMOTT Ass't, Cashier THE PAYNE HAT his HAT, he ought to. Write he does. HAT CO. Joseph, Mo. BANQUET. Labanon Lodge 126 A. F. & A. M. hold their Second Annual Banquet in their hall, last Tuesday night, December 27th, at which time a large crowd of Masons and their friends joined in a reception to Prof. R. T. Coles of Kansas City, Mo., after which about one hundred sat around the festive tables, and were served with an elaborate three course supper. A program consisting of piano solo, Miss A. Jenquenz; vocal solo, Miss V. Knight; piano solo, Miss Mabel May; violin solo, Mr. Otis Murray. The Murray brothers furnished music for the entire evening. Dr. H. A. Longlon, toast master, in a next speech, introduced Prof. R. T. Coles, of Kansas City, Mo., who rose, and in short, presented Bro. R. H. Young, W. M., of Lehman Lodge, a commission as Dist. D. G. M. of Nebraska to succeed T. P. Mohammad, of Omaha. Mr Young in a few words thanked Mr. Coles for the honor. Prof. Coles spoke along the lines of the more mating progress, what he should do, etc. He believes in high education, but more negroes should resort to the farm, where he might become independent and not so many dependents. Prof. Coles congratulated Lebanon and its surroundings, and also Mr. Young for his untiring care in holding the lodge in so great working order. Prof. Coles left Wednesday for Omaha Palace Laundry The Laundry that gives the service—Calls and delivers anywhere in the cits. Phone 36 Claremore, Ok. Sapulpa, Okla. BANQUET. TOPEKA NEWS. Rev. P. D. Davis is numbered among the sick this week. Mrs. Kate Perkins is ill at her home on Chandler street. Misses Lizzie Owens and Azalee King spent Christmas in Manhattan. Mr. Roy Barker spent a portion of Christmas week visiting in Chicago Mr Andrew Brown is ill at his home on Fast Twelfth street with pneumonia. Miss Hazel Davenport left last week for a two weeks visit in Oklahoma. Miss Margaret Foster spent New Year's Day in Lawrence visiting friends. Mike Emma Clark of Wicton stern two days in the city, the guest of Mire Hattie Patten. Mrs. Stella Turner of Wichita was in the city last week the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson Misa Blanche Harrison of Manhattan spent Christmas in Topeka, the guest of Miss Isabel Carroll. Edith Drain, died Tuesday at her home, 1801 Karsna avenue. Funeral services were held the following day. Mr and Mrs. Holman of Denver, Colo, are the parents of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Holman was formerly Miss Lena Payne of Topeka. --- Thomas Clark, aged 70, died Saturday of senile dementia at the state hospital. The remains were shipped to Lyndon for burial. Mrs. Maggie Davis was seriously burned Tuesday by falling on a stove. She is the mother of R. S. Christian, Twelfth and Washington streets. Mrs. James Ramsey of 1413 Tyler street entertained Thursday evening at six o'clock dinner party, complimentary to Mrs. J M. Brown of Lawrence. The evening was delightfully spent by all present. Mrs. J. M. Montgomery and Lela Ramsey of 1314 Tyler street entertained guests Monday evening to celebrate the seventeenth birthday anniversary of their sister, Miss Etne'. Mr. Luther Hobson of Chicago was a guest. Misses Mattie and Hattie Goodpasture spent Saturday and Sund y at their home in Alina. They were accompanied by Misses Nellie Ellis, Annabelle Radford and Mrs F Conley, who never tirs of telling of the jolly time they had. On last Wednesday afternoon the D. L and the P. H. C. clubs spent a most delightful time at the residence of Mrs Moses Barber as the guests of Merea David and Holmes Barber and Miss Ruth Barber. The D. L club was chaperoned by Mrs A. P. Smith. Baby Morton, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wai Morton, pied at their home on Lacom street, one day last week Interment on Mr Auburn cemetery A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Julia Scott in St. John. Kans New Year's Day. Surrounded by her children, Mrs. Scott enjoyed a sumptuous three course dinner. Misses Mary Smiley and daughters Misses Edna and Lena were present. Rosanna Bizer, born in Jetmore, Hodgeman county, K... died December 26th, in Kansas City, of hodgkins disease. The funeral was held on the 30th at St. John A. M. E. church, this city, conducted by the Eastern Star, and the remains were interred in Mt. Auburn cemetery Charles Harvey Wheeler, aged 49, born at Harrisburg, Ky., died at his home, 1516 N. Taylor street on Thursday of last week of tumor of the lungs. Funeral held Saturday a: St. Mark's church. Mrs. O. A. Taylor was hostess to the Swastika Whist club Wednesday of last week. Several out of town guests were in attendance. Everyone present express enjoyed them selves immense'y. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moss entertained a number of their friends Thursday of las. week at whist. Messrs. Jones and Watts Morris of Wichita visited in the city this week, guests of Mr. Preston Smith. Prot. Gaitha Page and wife on Kansas City spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of the former's parents Mrs. John Page and Misses Minute and Ellen Page entertained a number of their friends Friday night at Laks hall complimentary to Sir Fellery of Omaha. The hall was artistically decorated in green and red. Music was furnished by the Owl orchestra. Each guest was presented a New Year's greeting as a souvenir. A luncheon was given Friday by Mr. and Mrs. George Crouch at their new nine room house at 1630 North Topeka avenue. Quite a number of guests were present, among whom were Mr. Virgil Williams of Kansas City, Frank Bynum of Chicago, Miss Catherine Hunter, George Buxton and Harry Congus of New York and Joe Cowell of Chicago. Mrs H. I. Monroe entertained in honor of Lieutenant McAdoo last week. Several guests were present and an enjoyable time was spent. --- Mrs. Carrie Hughes of Kansas City visited relatives and friends last week. Mrs. Lizzie Maloney and husband of Pueblo, Colo.. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Bryant, east of Oakland. They will visit their son who is attending Western University, also friends in S. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Bryant will accompany her to visit Mr A. L Bryant in Kansas City. Rev. J. M Pope, an employee at the state house, says he has the finest baby in in the county. He has many friends among the state officials Mrs. Susie Tunley of Kansas City visited relatives in the city during the holidays. The Christian Endeavor society of St. John A. M. E church elected the following officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Earl W. Beck, president; Miss Flora Jeltz vice president, Mr. Aaron Abbott, secretary; Miss Bianche Logan, assistant secretary, Charles Brown, treasurer; Mr. Gorfield Grant, chorister; Miss Willa Lamberson, pianist, Mr. Percy Smith, librarian. Miss. Anna Shamp was granted a divorce from Harry Shamp by the district court December 31st. On last Friday evening Mrs Elkison Owens gave a five course dinner at her home on First street. The invited guests were Rev. and Mrs G. W Henry, Mrs Israella Bolden, Dr and Mrs. Shields, Mrs Lizzie Stewart, Mr and Mrs. Charles Brown Miss Lizzie Owens assisted the hostess. The evening was spent in listening to monophone music. leaving everyone said that Mrs. Owens was an ideal cook. Mrs Kate Farley and her niece Miss Hattie Pugh gave a dinner on Monday at thir pleasant home on Fourteenth and Van Buren streets. It was a sumptuous feast, consisting of the most palatable and well-cooked food and toothesome dainties. The friends who enjoyed it were Mendames James Temple, Nannie Davis, Frank Kelly, Misses Kez'ah and Della Wims, Agnes Persley and Annabel Radford, Messrs. Burge and Radford. Mr. Frank Phoenix and with of Kansas City spent Christmas with the former's mother, Mrs. Moss. Mrs. Drusilla Merritt of Kansas City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Moss, and also Mr Evans and John Merritt and wife also were guests at the Moss. Mrs W. M. Smith is all at her home, 144 Linnett street. Mr. Ehijah Freeman and wife of San Diego, Calif. are visiting in the city, guests of the former's sister. M.sa Hattie Freeman Miss Queenery of Osage is visiting her brother, M.. William Queenery. Miss Lilian Hagan delightfully entertained a number of friends on Wednesday afternoon from three to six. During the afternoon an elaborate and delicious lunch was served by the hostess. It goes without saying that Miss Hagan is an ideal entertainer. Miss Corine Jones, clerk in this office, is ill at her home, 1331 Monroe street. Mr. William Moran after several weeks illness is able to be out again. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St John A M. E. church met with Mr. W. W. Buckner Wednesday afternoon. An excellent dinner was served. Dr. S. M. Banks and Attorney H. Dorsey Green of Kansas City spent a few days in our city last week on business. Companies A B C and D of St. John A. M. E. church will have a series of entertainments next week at the church, beginning Tuesday. Dinner will be served at the church at 12 each day. 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We want an energetic man in every town with a colored population of 50 and upwards to represent us Address AD ASSO LATION, 1416 Cadiz street, Dallas Texas Mr and Mrs A P sm in entertained at an after Christmas dinner late nurday evening at six o'clock The dinner as usual was an elaborate one The following guests were present Rev J R Ransom Rev J T Smith, Mr and Mrs oes Barber, Mr and Mrs David Beard, Messrs William Smith and Preston Smith Mr and Mrs Russo we doo entertained at a family dinner Christmas Day at their residence, Tenth and Grand avenue An enjoyable time was had by all Mrs Inez Reynolds entertained at a six o'clock dinner Wednesday at her residence 1195 Lane street complimentary to her sister, Miss Enid Link of Oklahoma City Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Thompson entertained at dinner in Miss Enid Link's honor. All had a delightful time. HAKRIS WATKINS Carl C. Harris and Georgia Watkins, colored, of Topeka were married by Judge Means in the bridal annex this morning—Lawrence Daily World, December 31st, 1910. Miss Watkins is the accomplished daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Sol. G. Watkins, and is well and favorably known to most of the citizens of Topeka, being a teacher in the public schools. The groom comes from a highly respected family and is a hardworking, industrious youth. He is well liked by everybody and will no doubt make a model husband. With other friends THE PLAINDALEER wishes them joy and happiness. CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT. We, the trustees of the Third Baptist church of Iopka, Kansas, do hereby make our annual financial report of money received by us during the year 1910, under the leader ship of our beloved pastor, the Rev. W. T. Franklin. D D We have been able to raise $113764, and we have many things to thank God for, and the many blessings He has besowed upon this church. Our pastor has served us faithfully and as a financier his equals are had to find. Pastor and church are at peace All of which are subrecited by the trustees. JOHN DANDRIDGE B. MALONE LEWIS CRABE Mrs. A. C. McClelland has a large supply of puffs, pompadours and switches for sale. Old puffs and switches made over and dyed; can match any shade of hair. All work guaranteed. Bell 'phone 2596, 415 Kansas avenue. Master Clifford Sharp visited his grandfather in Eskridge during the holidays. Misses Irene and Madeline Smith entertained a number of their friends Monday afternoon at whist. Miss Mattie Bryant is the guest this week of Musres Capitola and Miuie Jonce Mr Wesley Page of Lickridge returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends Showers of blessings have been pouring in on Rev H W. White in the last few weeks: First a pound party then a knot en shower; last, but not least a suit of clothes was presented him by his members as a Christmas present. Mr and Mrs. James Helm of Emporia were guests of key. and Mrs. B C. Duke Friday. Mrs. A. L. Patton spent a few of the holidays with Mrs. Bethe Young of Valencia. Rev B C Duke preached in New Year sermon in Imporia. Mr Daniel Young of Valencia spent the holidays in Atchison, the guest of his son William Young. Miss Goldie Duke visited in St. Mary a during the holidays. Masters Festua and Clinton Duke spent the holidays near Esarldge, the guests of Masters Carl and Francis Sharp Mr. Benj. Tillery of Omaha, Nebr. spent the latter part of last week in --- the city, the guest of Miss Minnie Page. Look out for our city collector. She will call on you in a few daps. All is in readiness for the inaugural Monday at high noon. Mrs. E. Page returned home last week, after several weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Pegg of Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. Jessie Bailey, formerly Miss Chiles of this city, arrived last week from Omaha to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chies. --- Mrs. Allie Lawson of Colorado Springs spent the holidays in the city visitlng her mother. Mrs. R. S. Sims. Mrs. Lawson will also visit St. Joseph and Kansas City before returning home. Mr Phelps Pinkerton, son of Officer K. K. Pinkerton of Chicago, was married Dec. 25th, to Miss Alice Miller of that city. They will be at home to their friends after Jan. 1 at 171, Lascelle street Mr. Charles N. Barker, son of the late key P. W. Barker, is home from Washington. D. C., visiting his mother and other relatives after an year abnce. He is in the Interior Department He like the capital of the nation and will return after a few weeks visit. He is looking well. Mrs. Allie Lawson Whittaker. Mrs Alme Lawson Whittaker of Colorado Springs, who is visiting her mother, Mrs R. S. Sime, is one of the leading business women of Colorado and the West. She is a masseur by profession; also, hairdressing, facial massage, manicuring, chirdpody, and keeps for sale everthing that makes woman beautiful. On her return she will make several towns on the return trip. She has been entertained at several of the homes of her many friends. ```markdown ``` Mrs Stehn Turner, who had been the guest of Mrs Lee Anderson on Western avenue, left one day last week for her home in Wich ta Mr and Mrs John Lawson entertained at dinner last Thursday, in honor of Mr Lawson's sister, Mrs Allie L. Whittaker of Colorado Springs. Their home was prettily decorated with shining strands of paint that were exquisitely lighted and hung in most effective places. Tall red candles with green shades made the table very picturesque. Places were set for ten and an ideal repast was served Mrs R. S. Stone returned Monday night accompanied by her daughter, Mrs A. L. Whittaker after a few days visit with relatives in St Joseph. Mrs H. F. McClure of Der Monroe h. returning from Salina, her for mer home, stopped over for two days with Rev Nicholson's family, having spent three weeks in Salina, where her youngest sister, Mrs Mac DePriest, was married Dec. 27 to Dr W. W. Hobson, of Sham- nee, Rev Nicholson (celeiating. "I'se in town, Honey!" Aunt Jemima's (ill-facured in dinner) Office Obed Bentz in 1949 PANCAKE FLOUR THE MAMMY OF ALL PANCAKE The Greatest Seller in the World of Fresh Fall Supply Now Fresh from the Milk OUR GUARANTEE The undersigned does hereby warrant all food products or articles of food sold the provisions of the National Pure Food Serial Number 1462 Makers of the Celebrate THE DAVIS MILLING CO. UNT JEMIMA'S SPECIAL CAKE AND ST. JOSEPH, MO At Your Groce Takhoma Biscuits Takhoma Biscuits MAKES FROM THE MILK SECRETLY SPOIL IN WHICH MILK IS MICHIGAN, YEAR TAKED FOR ANY MILK IMPROVED. LOOSE-WILES B The Loose-Wiles Bis PANCAKE FLOUR MAMMY OF ALL PANCAKE FLOUR test Seller in the World of Pancake Fresh Fall Supply Now Ready Fresh from the Mills. OUR GUARANTEE. Signed does hereby warrant and g ets or articles of food sold by us d of the National Pure Food Law Serial Number 1462. Makers of the Celebrated E DAVIS MILLING COMPANY MAY'S SPECIAL CAKE AND PAS ST. JOSEPH, MO. Our Grocers Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT se - Wiles Biscuit 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 UNT JEMIMA'S SPECIAL CAKE AND PASTRY FLOUR. ST. JOSEPH, MO. At Your Grocers Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. MADE FROM INDIANLY SEEDLILIES. SOFT CHEESE WHICH IS TASTED LAST TASTY. EASILY DIGESTED BY MONOISTING. READY FOR ANY MEAL. IMPROVED BY WARMED BEFORE SEA. Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. The Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company "Made in Oklahoma" "Acme" is made by the ACME MILLING City. Built over sixteen years ago the oldest flour mills in the State manufacturing industries in Oklahoma An Oklahoma Mill Grinding O For Oklahoma W's BEST AND SUMNE Acme" Flo by the ACME MILLING CO., or it over sixteen years ago this n four mills in the State and on ing industries in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Mill Grinding Oklahoma for Oklahoma People BEST AND SUMNER FLO "Acm e" 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. Sold by all first class grocers. If your grocer does not handle it, have him get it and have only the Best. WELLINGTON MLG. & EL. CO., Wellington, Kansas. For Your Daily Bread Use. Hogan's Cele "BEST-YET" More Loaves---Bett The Hogan Milling Junction City, Kans ogan's Celebrae ST-YET" Fi Loaves---Better ogan Milling Cn Junction City, Kansas Hogan's Celebraed "BEST-YET" Flour More Loaves---Better Bread Said in all Principal Towns in Oklahoma. Mr. Gus Allen, of Osawatomie, was the guest of Miss Frankie Stewart during the holidays Mr. Russell S. Brown went to Tupoka to spend the holidays with his mother and friends Rev J. L. Draw spent a few days in Tupoka during the holidays Rev J. M. Brown provided an excellent Christmas dinner and the N. gave gifts to the children Miss Cyl Center who is attending the Agricultural College at Manhattan, came home to spend the holidays with her parents. Dr. N. A. Did spent a few hours in Lawren, last week. The following is pleased to list two days for Des Moines to attend the Interstate Inventory Association. Mrs. Gloed Mattie Bryant, Mrs. Henson, Carrie Hughes, R. L. King, Ruth Penny Moses Old Anderson and Ruby Thornton, Mrs. Dr. D. G. Harvey Els Harvey and C. James Mrs. Nate Tucker of Kansas City spent the night with Mrs. Hutter Harrison and Phoebe Mr and Mrs George Stop Pan of New Franklin Mr. were the guests of Mr and Mrs Will not bring the holidays HORTON, KAN Pavil H. W. King P. L. arrived last Thursday to begin on second parterly route. Mr. Edward I. was and wife went to Ridmore. Mr. to spend the Nine. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Holloway are company from Iopuke. The Baptist church give a liturgy and supper on the 20th, which was quite an unusual success. Master City Smith, who has been sick so long was out Saturday. Rev Barry will visit his family soon Rev H W King left Horton this morning for Hope, his home, satisfied with his stay in Horton The Christmas entertainment was quite a success Mr. L. J. Sparke is up and around again after a long sick spell. Robert Harris and Miss Anna Stone were quietly married at La Junta, Monday December 19. Mr Tulsa Motor Car Co., AGENTS FOR Chalmers MOTOR CARS Second hand cars bought and sold. E. SECOND ST. 'PHONE 543 MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a. m. F. E. NIPPS. Hold Agent TELEPHONE 571 When in HutchinsonStop at Mrs. Butler's Restaurant Lunch, Ice, Cream and Fine Cigars. 458 SOUTH MAIN STREET. --- CHEAP FARES SOUTHWEST 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. excurion of its are to at especially low rates to Obligation and Tax is very considerable or stop over. Such at such as unless to set the nation of country so scar for you or what the lowest offers. Will you go or wait more until land prices advance to the town it board of opportunities are all matched up. Harris is a prominent young man of this place and Miss Stone formerly lived in Oklahoma. The many friends wish them a long and successful married life Leon C King and wife are spending the holidays with home folks. Joseph Harris has returned after a long visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City. George Ellis and Dan't Straight er spent a few days in Pueblo, visiting friends. Harry Owens visited friends in Pueblo. Webster Rucker is writing his mother and sister. He is a student at the college in Topeka. The Christmas in our city was highly enjoyed by all. Mieses Alice and Martina Fluel len spent the X'mas with their parents, Mathew Fluellen and wife. Miss Ella Vanderford also arrived home on the 24th. James Holt and wife entertained in honor of his father, L Holt, who is 92 years old and unusually active. Mrs J A S Gray entertained at 5 o'clock tea in honor of her sister, Mrs R C Davis, and husband. Mrs George W Wright returned from Paola with her friend, Mrs Ab Adams. J Vanderford and Miss Ella were called to the bedside of their father in law, Lewis Vanderford, near Centralia, Okla, who died last week. Low Massen of Lawrenca, was a holiday visitor in our city. Xanthanes Runyon spent holiday week in Kansas City and Psola. "Holy St Joan's Day" was duly observed by Autumn Leaf No 31, A F & A M. at Quinn chapel, Sir I M Hopson W M. A grand banquet was the leading feature. All the churches were crowded Christmas eve; beautiful trees laden with presents for young and old cause a Merry Christmas. Geo Everett of Bartlesville, was a welcome caller in the city and is a pushing young business man. The banquet given by the old members of the 2nd Baptist church to the new members, was a red, letter event, of which Rev Teal, pastor, and the old members may well be proud. Mrs M A Vanderford entertained in honor of the birthday of her youngest daughter, Iv1, whom the young net just showered with presents, and all had a good time. Knights of Pythias installed on the 29th at the A M E church, G. D., Frank Chanoellor in charge assisted by Sir Rev Johnson of Cofeyville. The audience enjoyed beautiful solos by Miss E Walker, Mrs M Crooms, Manuel Fielding, and Tremaine Wood, pianist. The Holiday Musicale rendered by the young people of the A M E church to a crowded house, was a trert. A long list of singers under the direction of Mrs Dr D H Davis vocalist, with Misses Ella Vanderford and Alice Fluellen pianistes, delighted an appreciative audience Mr Wood, Misses Jones and M Fluellen were encored. Mrs Davis, Misses B White and C H Runy rendered classical selections which were well received. Hayden Slagle is home for the holidays from Topeka, where he is a student at Washburn college. AGED IN BOND Guaranteed Straight Whiskey Sunny Times "the whiskey of contented sighs and smiles of satisfaction." 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Opposite Waiting Room 1056 Union Avenue. — — KANSAS CITY, MO Home Phone West 503 Bell Phone West 215 CALL, RITE OR TELEPHONE When You Need en You Need Mo You Need Money OR WANT A LOAN On your furniture, piano, etc., winhout re euit your convenience. You can sign paper James E. Baker Licensed Financial Agent and Five Years in the Samo 205 206 207 Bonoist Building, N. E. C Saitt Louis, Mo. utere, piano, etc., winhout removal or dela venience. You can sign papers at home. James E. Baker, Jr., licensed Financial Agent and Notary Pub Five Years in the Same Location 7 Benoist Building, N. E. Cor Ninth and Louis, Mo. without removal or delay, payable sign papers at home. Baker, Jr., Event and Notary Public. The Same Location N. E. Ccr Ninth and Pine Sts ral 5225. On your furniture, piano, etc., winhout removal or delay, payable to suit your convenience. You can sign papers at home. 205 206 207 Benoist Building, N. E. Cer Ninth and Pine Sts., Saitt Louis, Mo. Telephones: Main 3057; Central 5225. BEER for Out-of-Town Trade... GOBTZ "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 brewed. Its cleanliness is guaranteed. It tary brewery, where every modern sterilizing Its flavor is guaranteed, too. All brew ...but do you know of any brewer who gua "Goetz Pale Lager," 3 Bottles Free you live, order a case sent to your home. you don't like it better than any other bottl the case back and your money will be refu sharge for the three bottles you tried. W generous offer, for we know the delicious, Lager will delight you. Order from This Ad. Direct. This obo who sees this announcement, no matter direct from this ad and have a case shipped cleanliness is guaranteed. It is brewed in a place, where every modern sterilizing process is used, is guaranteed, too. All brewers can guarantee that know of any brewer who guarantees flavor of the Lager," 3 Bottles Free. No matter for a case sent to your home. Try three bottles, use it better than any other bottled beer, send it and your money will be refunded. There are three bottles you tried. We can afford the beer, for we know the delicious, mellow, flavor right 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 It is brewed in clean, san- sterilizing process is used. All brewers can guarantee purity who guarantees flavor? Bottles Free. No matter where you home. Try three bottles, and if either bottled beer, send balance of will be refunded. There will be no ied. We can afford to make this delicious, mellow, flavor of "Pale t. This offer is open to every no matter where you live. Order is shipped to you brewed. 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 who receives this announcement, no matter where you live. Order direct from this ad and have a case shipped to you Write to ORDER BLANK. ATH... y, Mo., larger Boer 3 dozen bottles). I will try one of the�esothe 2105(1 podl is to be thing. Please deliver to me one case of your Palo Lager. Bottle three bottles, and if I do not be to return the balance of the refunded and the three bottles will cost nothing. If I accept same you will refund me $1.25 when I return to me one case of your Pale Lager Bottle 3 dozen bottles if I do not return the balance of the case please return 1 three bottles will cost me nothing. Please deliver to me one case of your Pale Lager Born 3 dozen bottles). I will try three bottles, and if I don't to return the balance of the cost of 3051 I pay it to be refunded and the three bottles will cost nothing. If I accept sales you will refund me $125 when I return the case and bottles. ASSAR Chocolates You will never know how good they are till you try them Get Vassar Chocolates from your dealer. RFIU-F substitute Made by A Fraternal Beneficiary Society will issue policies for yourself and children paying Partial life, Sick, 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 bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to agents. For information address: Guaranteed TRADE MARK GOETZ BREWING CO. DEPT. 18 KANS ST. MO. Dept. S. N. JOSEPH. MO. --- Mr. and Mrs. Will Swinney spent last week in Highland, Kan. Mrs. Collins Evans is visiting in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ewex Allen. Mrs. John Robinson spent last week in Des Moines, Iowa, the guest of Mrs Thompson. Mrs. Thomas Hatcher was entertaining her niece of Chillicothe, last week. Mr. Earl John was in Lannieau, Mo. last week. The Daughters of Isis give an enjoyable entertainment at Macon Hall last week and many beautiful gowns were to be seen, worn by many beautiful women. Rev. Grug was in Kansas City, Kan last week to see Bishop Grant, who is ill. The cantata at the A M E Church on Christmas eve was entertaining. Much credit is due Mrs. Blanche K. Morrison, the musical director. Many out of town friends were in attendance at the Cohron Carter wedding, Dec. 27th, 1910. Miss Pai Clay (not Mrs Thompson) of Omaha, visited her mother and friends in St. Joe last week. Mrs Myrtle Robinson of Omaha was in town last week for a visit with her mother and sister, Mrs Pearl Thompson. Miss Pearl, who has been sick for a long time, is slightly improved at this time. Mr. Harry Williams of Marysville, Ive spent Xmas in St. Joe. Mr. Newton Hicklin spent last week in Peoria, Ill, visiting his brother, John Hicklin. Little Constance Evans, who has been quite ill with chills and fever, is much better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Van Wootly of Omaha visited in St. Joe last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brewer entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday. The entertainment at Patte Market Hall, given for the colored orphanage home, was a decelled success. Mr. Grider deserves great praise for the way he is looking after these little ones. MRS. HENN NELSON was in Ontario last week, visiting friends and acquaintances. The ladies of the Jewell Art Club will, in the near future, entertain for their husbands and sweethearts. They are now planning the literary and musical part of the entertainment. They are very anxious to show the gentlemen the beautiful work they have been doing the past year. When in North Topeka See W. S. Trotter, Restaurant, Ice Cream and Confectionaries. 127 WEST RAILROAD STREET County of Shannon. Frantiha L. Chosne. plantifl. Py Mahala B. Cheney, their next friend Mahala B. Cheney. Frank O. Cheesner Helia Diedh Cheesner and Helia Diedh Cheesey McCrum be fondants. said of lands are hereby notified that they have been sued by said plaintiffs in and court and must answer the petition filed by said plaintiffs on or before the 21st day of January, A.D. 1911, or said petition will be taken in true and judgment will be rendered on cordially barring them and each of them from any interest in and to lot three hundred and eighty five on Kansas avenue in Lituchie's addition to the city of Hopelia, Shawnee county and State of Kansas, and for such sums as may be found due to said plaintiffs upon an accounting under the direction of said court in relation to rent, taxes and profits from said real estate, collected and retained by said defendants, or any of them, and for such other sums as may be found chargeable and payable by said defendants or any of them to said plaintiffs in equity and good con science on a full and final bearing of said cause. I. B. KOHL, Pres. : Claremore, Okla. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Men's Furnishings. Department Store of Claremore- Prices With Quality. The Big Department Store of Claremore-Prices in Keeping With Quality. OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE First National Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma. SOURCE HARBIT Capital stock Surplus and profits Circulation Deposits The above statement is correct. Depository of the United States Government of the State of Oklahoma, County and C OTTENTO (TRADE MARK) Internal Remedy for External U First National Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Special Depository of the United States Government Legal Depository of the State of Oklahoma, County and City of Tulsa. "Hottentot" Stops Pain at Once it is a powerful germ destroyer; used acc instantly the germs, etc., that cause it is the safest, most effectide quick acting Hottentot is a powerful germ destroyer; used according to directions will instantly the germ, etc., that cause blood poison, Tobacco etc. Hottentot is the safest, most effectide quick acting remedy known to modern medical science. For the speedy relief and the ultimate recovery faom all the following named diseases, complaints, etc. Headache, Oentalgia, Rheumatism, Asthma, Tonsilitis, Pleurisy, Diphtheria, Pneumonia, Diarrhoea, Cramps. Indigestion and all severe pain in any part of the body. Hottentot used according to direction for fresh Cuts, Nail Punctures and Old Sores will remove the danger from blood poison, Tetanus, etc., and will cause a healthy healing process to begin and continue until it is perfectly healed. Where ever "Hottentot" is used it is well spoken of as a safe effective and quick acting external remedy. You owe it to your family to keep it in your home. "Hottentot" retails everywhere for 50 cents per bottle. If you can't get it from your nealer or druggist, send money order to C. Dearman. Box 183, Tulsa, Okla. Representatives wanted in your location. Write for terms, prices and testimonials. THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING HARP THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $199 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 Magic drills the hair, removing the dandruff and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair because this comb is never heated. The steel-bending bar which iron the haak is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar heated the comb goes back into place and is held in a turn of the handle. The Magic Hunter is also suitable for cutting irons, having a cover and can be carried in handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $199. Magic Alcohol Leather for literature tools. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stonestreet @ Gaines We offer the finest Lazes of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep Tired Lazes Embalmers in Lay and Undertakers and Embalmers. Bath Phones 52 7th & Quincy St POPERA KAN B.F. Avery & Sons Plow Co. Manufacturers and Jobbers of Plows and Cultivating Implements for Cotton, Corn and all other crops. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Mills Dry Goods Co.'s REMOVAL SALE IS NOW IN PROGRESS A Merchandise Event That Will Probably Never be Duplicated in Topeka For it gives you an opportunity to select whatever you may want whether it may be pins or needles, an Oriental rug, or a fur coat, from our $200,000 stock of high quality merchandise which has been re-marked for this sale. We intend to move from our old home, into this new one, during February: and it is our fixed determination to IN ORDER TO DO THIS, WE MUST SELL WHAT WE HAVE HERE in the old store. To accomplish this purpope, we close our store Monday and Tuesday, to give our Department Managers and their assistants time and opportunity to remark everything in their stocks, so that when you come Wedsenday morning you will find. OPEN THE NEW STORE WITH EVERYTHING NET. The A. A. Candy Co. The Only First Class Jobbers of Candy In The City. We handle the TOPS, which are the leading manufacturers makes throughout the entire United States See my Manager, H. F. CONKEY, Or my City Salesman, Roy F. HOLLINGSWORTH, WHITE LOAF FLOUR Endorsed by The Housewives who have used it and continue to use it; because it fills every Demand of The Kitchen and Bakery. WILLIS NORTON & CO.: TOPEKA, KANS. Your Credit is Good at King's. A Small Cash Payment, opens an Account with us and You Fit Your House Up. South Side Furniture Co G. H. KING P Formally with North Side Furniture Co. New and Second Hand Furniture, Stove and Gas Fixtures. Bell Phone 537 F E. Lumberger H L. Klopfer Gem Grocery and Meat Market Groceries, Meats, Fish Poultry, Game, Fruits, Vegetables. TELEPHONE 340 503.504 W Tenth Street. TOPEKA, KANSAS W. O. ANDERSON. Wholesale Fruit and Commission Merchant. The leading house in the line of fruits and produce, in Topeka, W. O. A derson, who have just moved into their new building, corner of Crane and Kansas avenue In their new building they have increased facilities in handling Southern and California fruits, bananas, and other fruits and vegetables as the market affords. This house is chipper of the famous Kaw Valley potatoes. Both phones 1474. Car lots are a specialty of this house, which furnishes the best of referen Simon Nathanson. Simon Nathanson dealer in Second Hand Goods, is a good place to go when you have anything to buy or sell in the way of house- hold goods, etc. Tne Gem Grocery and Meat Market. Among the leading retail grocery houses of the city in the Gem Grocery and Meat Market, 502 001 West Fourth street. In this store can be found at all times, the very best to be found in the market, in the line of Groceries, meats, fish, poultry, game, fruit and vegetables, suitable to the demands of the best trade in their section of the city. The business is under the personal direction of the proprietors Messner Fritz, H. F. and T. Leuenberger and H. L. Klopfer, who have been at this station during the past year and have by careful and aggressive business methods built a patronage of which they are proud. This house makes a specialty of family trade and are prepared at all times to handle orders by phone or in person, from a small order for lunch to an order for the most elaborate spread. The proprietors are nice people to meet and do business with. Those who live in the West kind will find this store the proper place to do business with. Get the habit of going to the Oliver Pool Hall, where all the boys are at, for every thing is lovely; plenty of good cigars to smoke and plenty of candy and soda pop, cherry cider and keg root beer. In the big pool contest on last Thursday night the prize was a twelve pound goose which was landily won by Leonard Perkins. The score was as follows for 50 balls: Leonard Perkins 50, H Stigall 5, H Mitchell 10, E Simms 18, Dee Harris 12, W Boon 10, Joe Lane 37, T Murphy 7. W Boon and L Perkins played a contest for 50 balls, won by the latter, 50 to 37, the highest number of balls, 16, being run by Mr Perkins. NOTICE. To whom it may concern; That the application of Elisha Scott, a minor, by Diana Scott, his next friend, for the purpose of having conferred upon said Elisha Scott all rights of property and of contracts to the same extent as enjoyed by persons of full age of majority, will be presented to the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 14th day of January, 1911. BRISTA SCOTT, By DAVAN SCOTT, next friend. M. F LAYCOOK. Attorney, for applicant, Hatchinson, Jan. Dec. 29, 1910 L. M. Whom It May Concern: The great hend on that hinson delegates came together on the 22nd day of November, 1910, and partially organized a Southwestern Ex slave Association for the purpose of holding annual celebrations, at some of the places represented in said convention. Alljourned to meet in Great Bend on the 22nd day of May, 1911, for the purpose of adopting by laws and constitution, and arranging for the emancipation celebration to be held September 22nd, 1911, at some place decided upon in said convention, which are as follows: Whitite, Newton, Pratt, St. John, Sterling and Larned are represented to organize local associations and to send delegates to the convention which has to be held in Kent, King, on the 22nd day of May 1911. The number of delegates shall be one for every fifty persons or a patron thereof, until it was provided for. Very truly yours, Mrs. W. C. Chalmers W. G. McLennan, Co. Seymour. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICA. Washington, had it known Industrial School. It is situated at this industrial point and has only received invoices for an international conference at Packager of all persons in the Americas who do not make an interest in the industrial improvement in the Negro the purpose of this content will be to bring together only students of colour and to aid practice but more particularly those who are more misunderstood, teachers and minor officials, as a result engaged in our way in practical and constructive work which works to build up Atta by building and improving the knowledge and content of the many people This conference will meet at dusk about the modelling January, 1912. Its purpose will be to give people who are on the ground better and more knowledge of the actual problems involved in the redemption of the African peoples, to enable those who are engaged in work in Africa to see for themselves what is being done at dusk in the way of educating black men and to enable them to decide for themselves to what extent the methods employed at the duskgee school can be used to advantage in Africa. For a number of years past missionaries from all parts of the world have been coming in increasing numbers to visit and study the methods of the Turkegye Institute, and it is believed that this conference will prove a welcome opportunity to many others to do the same. It is expected that a permanent organization of 'The Friends of Attica' may be elected as a result of this conference, which will till in organizing, stimulating and directing the work of education and civilization in the Dark Continent HORTON, KAN. The new you begin with winter weather. P. E. King with the P. C. while in the city visited Col John Heming's poultry vouch, which is a credit to Horton. The houses are at the latest design and well fixed. Rain and cold proof. Mrs. Heming and Miss Mary Brown keep quite busy attending to and raising about a thousand chickens. Col. Heming has some nice birds, indeed, that would be prize winners at our show. A trip to his lunch will pay for the visit. Master City Smith is still very sick. Horton has a whist club. You know they are not all Christians. Mrs. Sue Hughes will celebrate her birthday Monday night by entertaining a few friends at her home. All the following churches will receive union services on the week. The white Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Christian and the A. M. E. Church. Rev. I. B. B. Bindley pastor of the A. M. E. Church will begin the services Monday night by preaching at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday night Rev. Bindley on the Christian Church; Wednesday night, Rev. McGall at the Baptist Church. Thursday night, Rev. Crocker at A. M. E. Church. Friday night, Rev. Porter at the Methodist During tomorrow's revival will be held at all the churches. Rev Barker will visit his family on the first of the next two days. I know will soon have a new M. I think by the end of the good people. GARDEN CITY LILMS. Mr. Chris Price of this city and Miss A. Mrs. Lakes of Harton, Knoxville, were unto him marriage at the V. M. I. church by the pastor thereof. Notwithstanding the severity of the weather many were present at the wedding, which took place at 1 p.m. A splendid reception awaited the bride and groom at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Brown, at South Mon St. The bride and groom were the happy recipients of valuable presents. Both little and grown are occupying, have both natural and acquired ability, and we point for them a splendid future. All the churches had splendid Christmas trees and appropriate decorations.