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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER VOLUME XVIII. A Local Club Woman and Leader of the Equal Sufrage Movement in Kansas Wants to Dictate Where Booker T. Washington Should Buy Property and With Whom the Great Educator Should Associate. "To some who have made a fetish of Booker T. Washington it will be perhaps a revelation of his character to know that he has secretly invaded the most exclusive of the summer colonies on Long Island, and will be neighbor to the Dauchees of Marlborough. There were none of his own race in the colony. Why did he want to go there? Where does the sudden wealth of this Negro come from? What about his frenzied appeals for help for his people and why does he desert them now to force his way among the whites? Wasn't it 14. T. Barnum who suggested that the American people like to be humilugged?" — Lilla Day Day Monroe in Sunday's Topika Capital Lili Day Monroe is a very bright woman, a leader of the Kansas regists and promise in the nation and it hardly seems true that this bright, Christian lady would seek to draw the color line on such a distinguished gentleman, scholar and educator as Booker T Washington, a man whom the heads of this and foreign nations feel it an honor to entertain. Why should she question as to where he should or should not purchase real estate We wish to call the lady's attention to the teachings of the lowly Nazarene when on earth doing good as she professes to be doing: Did He set apart any special place for Jew or Gentile? Did He not say "Come unto me ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest Now when Mr. Washington feels like taking unto himself a slice of God's footstool he should not have to consult the Duchess of Marlborough or anyone else—not even Lila Day Monroe. Neither created the earth nor the things thereon, under or above it' If the lady will turn back a few pages and read, she will find that only a short time ago Mrs Washington was entertained by Mr. Carnegie at his castle in Scotland and by the crown heads and their wives in Europe households that Lilla Day Monroe and those who think like her can never hope to enter. If Mr. Washington, The Duchess TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 21, 1911 DAY MONROE! of warborough, Carnegie and other rich, educated and refined people can dwell in peace in the same neighborhood, Lulla Day Monroe, Dr. Eva Harding, Nick Chiles and other Westerners ought to rejoice and feel exceedingly happy. It is nothing out of their pockets, but instead have learned something i.e. When a person lives right, honorable and square, no one has a just cause for complaint. As to Mr. Washington's wealth, the good lady seems to have overlooked the fact that royalties from books, magazine articles and lectures net him enough annually to live wherever he so desires. Besides, Mr. Carnegie set aside six hundred thousand dollars in steel bonds for the exclusive benefit of Mr. Washington and his family and said he should never want for anything while he lived. Mr. Washington has not deserted his race nor is he making "frenzied" appeals for help for his race. He has simply asked in a kindly war, that your race rests on his what they deprived them of for more than two hundred years, and that is education, wealth and the joy of living with their families. The Negro has survived through it all—the most cruel and inhuman slavery ever imposed upon a people and his rapid strides in the race for happiness and comfort causes many of the blood that oppressed him to watch and yell, "stop that black hoard of men and women!" Mr. Washington is doubtless like the Saviour, His disciples worried him so in order to seek rest, He told them to watch while He went up into the mountain pray, and so it is with the Wizard of Tuskegee, both races worry him so much, that he thought a quiet retreat beside the Duchess, where no blacks and only the chosen few among the whites dare enter, would be a splendid place where a much needed rest could be had. It is a long way from the slave cabin of a Southern plantation to place in the ranks of the Goulds, Vanderbildts and others of great wealth and standing, but he has made the journey safely through privation, toil, rags and bitter oppression and is out of range of Lila Day Munroe's light artillery. Sorry to see ammunition wasted that could be used in doing good, for Booker is too high. All are subject to mistaken and since Mr. Washington purchased a railroad one day this week, he has made a previous one in not first getting permission from the Kansas equal suffrage leader. He ought to at least be manly enough to tell her where and how he obtaieed the money, and get her consent to operate it. LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Any and all local Negro Business Leagues that have issued a pamphlet or directory, setting forth the financial, industrial and professional standing of the race in any and all progressive business communities of the race, will confer a favor upon the Publicity Committee of the Little Rock Negro Business League, by sending a copy of such publication soon as possible after reading this notice. Very truly yours, Little Rock Negro Business League, Publicity Committee Jos. A. Booker, Chairman. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. A number of visitors from Independence attended church in the city. Rar. Dudley preached a nice sermon. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Young died last week. Mr. James Colman and Mrs. Parks, of Independence spent Thursday as the guests of Mrs. G. Twidwell, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Horton of North Carolina arrived Friday. Miss Lern Easter spent Sunday with Mrs. Wechs. PROCLAMATION NO. 2. Hear Yet Hear Yet "Give thanks unto the Lord for His mercies entire for evermore." To the United Brothers of Friendship, and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, and Juvemba of Krusia Junction—Creeting You are hereby notified to assemble in some church or place on the 4th Sunday in May, 1911, to give thanks to the Duty of Heaven the God who gives us our being and health. Due reverence must be given to Him on that day by the Order. I further I dare that the Order is in good working condition throughout the state, except Harry R. Graham's Lodge of Lavenworth, which has been suspended. The endowment department is in fine shape four clumsy using pull during the year and more than $1000 balance in the treasury. You are furthermore notified that Bro. L. J. Maddox has been suspended from the Grand Lodge and I have duly up pointed Bro. Dr J G N James, Grand Treasurer in his office. To these hereby notice my seal attested this 11th day of April, 1911 The executive Committee of the Newly in reelecting Prof. Charles H. Moore as national organizer of that body. He has made a phenomenal record in the past two years, and under his vile supervision local leagues have been organized in all the important centers of Negro population in the land. The attendance each year is growing larger and for much of this healthful growth, the National League is indebted to Prof. Moore. His notes in the various papers, showing signs of commercial progress among our people, are not only aiding to our fund of information, but are having a stimulating effect upon every line of industry in which the race is engaged. The League is fortunate in being able to retain Prof. Moore's valuable services—The Florida Bentzel. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Rev. G. McNeal, the alug hammer of Kansas, has returned from Denver, Colo., where he spent 14 days in a revival meeting. There were many souls made happy during his stay. Over thirty joined the army of the Lord at the Central Baptist Church, Rev. E. W. Eward, Pastor. Rev. McNeal is a power in the pulpit. To have pastoral the President Green --- Baptist Church 14 years next month. He is a man that knows how to do things like G I would have them done. He is moderator of the largest Baptist Associations in the State, treasurer of the Western Convention, treasurer of the largest society company of the State with a membership of one hundred members, and Grand Mascar of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Kansas. He has paid a debt of four thousand dollars in the last five years, his church being in the c'ear. He has a crowded house at every service. On his Communion day the crowd was exceedingly large. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mr. Wendle Oliver, who came from Tennessee last week, will make this his future home. Amanda Oliver made a business trip to Iopka Saturday. Mr. E. M was the guest of A. M. Wallace and family Saturday and Sunday. Lawer Guy was in town Saturday. R. Morro was in town Sunday. Wm. Divis and family were visiting in Paxco Sunday. Ned Scott and family attended chur in Sunday. Mr. Allen was the guest of Mrs. Ballon Sunday. C. R. Lucens was in town shaking hands with old friends again. Lancard Brady was the guest of Geneva Martin Sunday. John Oliver made a flying trip to Paxco Sunday. There will be a social and concert here Friday night at the C. Church Come all. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday and everybody reported a nice time. There are two bachloris in town now. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Larrar, a baby girl, Saturday eve. Mrs. L. Divis left town Sunday to assist Mrs. Larrar. There will be a baptising the south Sunday. Come one and all LAWRENCE. Mr. ars Toura Pansom, Preston Smith, Harry Motin, Harry Loggson and Herbert Jansson Sunleyed in Lawson e Last Surley. KANSAS CITY, MO Mr. Luna Graves will entertain at Judge Thursday afternoon and night in honor of Mrs. Johns Loy, dr. who will have soon Or Gloridy, Californi. and Mexico, in the summer WICHITA Chris. Pace has returned to M. harry College, where he has been taking a course in dentistry. Dr. Jell's, of Dover, Okla., in the city. The A. M. P. Literary Society held their meeting Wednesday evening. The members of the Y. L. A Club were entertained on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Thos. Pines. Miss Jessie Vivian, who has been visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Thos. Glover, has returned to her home in St. Louis. The Mother's Aid Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Jones. Mt. Olivet Court held their annual sermon on last Sunday at the New Hope Baptist Church. The members of the W. T. U. Club met Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. L. Humphrey. S. Isler and family, who have resided in this city for a number of years, have left for California where they will make their future home. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Rev. C. A. Holt returned home Saturday, after spending two weeks in Topeka, helping Rev. Henry in a revival. He reports a great success. Mrs. Thomson, of Lawrence, is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. Devine. Mrs. Inge Perkine and Mrs. Gillaby attended the funeral of a friend in Manhattan, Sunday. The Easter exercises at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday, were good, and at the A. M. K Church were also excellent. The Easter org hunt which was given by the Second Baptist F. A. on Saturday NUMBER 16 ad! What Next? was a grand success. It was fun to see the children hunt for the eggs. The S. S. is very grateful to Mrs. Taylor for her home and yard, where the eggs were hid. Mrs. Davie and Mrs. Devine deserve great credit for the way they hid the eggs. Mr. Davie gave the signal for the children to look for the eggs. IOLA NOTES. The Second Baptist Church rendered very appropriate Easter exercises. The program was under the management of Mrs. J. W. Gordon. The morning worship was largely attended by the members, and several out of town persons. The Church was beautifully decorated. The rostrum was in reality a flower garden. Our Pastor delivered a powerful Easter sermon, subject: Message of the Risen Lord. Test, Luke 2131. Our hearts burned within us while he preached unto us the Gospel. Indeed we had a pentecostal shower, it was a great sermon. At 2.00 p.m. we reassembled to Church was filled, and every one played well their parts. Sister Gordon deserves much praise for the manner in which she conducted the exercises. We certainly can feel proud of our pastor's amiable wife. The main feature of the afternoon was an Easter drill by ten young ladies. Miss Lally Smith and Miss Miranda Winfrey sang a charming duet which captivated the audience. Miss Lily Coker read a very fine Easter essay. The Sun Bonnet Dialogue by five little girls was simply a masterpiece. At 7 o'00 p.m. the B. Y. P. U. was led by Mrs. W. O. Floppins. The evening programme commenced promptly at 8 o'clock p.m. Another large crowd gathered to witness those services. There was another pretty Easter dialogue by 9 young ladies which was enjoyed by all. The Young People's 20th Century Club very agreeably under the leadership of Sister J. W. Gordon impressed the Church with a fine old-fashioned piano at a cost of $2,000. Indeed this was a great surprise to all. God bless these young people. Ball and Ward's Chapel M. R. rendered special programs at the evening services which were highly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Jennings, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, is in the city visiting her daughters, Mrs. L. Nassman and Mrs. L. H. McGarr. Miss Mable Weston came home from Jackson to spend last, and will return on Monday. Mrs. W. O. Hippins and Mr. W. M. Rucker have opened a fine soda fountain and ice cream pit on South Jefferson street, and they are at your pleasure. Pay Gordon will host Baptising in the Creek on the third Sunday in May, there being 11 candidates for Baptism. This is to be a great day in Zion on the Pastor says. We are praying for a great service. Mr and Mrs George Coker have now located on a huge farm 5 miles from town. They have a beautiful place. Mrs H. A. Jones is home from Chinute to spend Easter with her church and family. She is a devout member of the Second Baptist Church. Collection at the Second Baptist Church for the day, $2150. Rev. Gordon, our pastor and moderator of Neosho Valley Association, wishes to have it known that our minutes are now ready to be sent to all of the churches of our district and no one need not be alarmed thinking that there will be no minutes. The Brothers of Ind. Baptist Church have succeeded in organizing a church club, with Pastor Gordon as president. Iro. T. H. McCalor is secretary. They say that they are going to do such as never has been done before. Mr. Samuel Dixon remains quite m. * Miss Suale Winfrey and little Miss Mildred Garmer made good while preening at the piano, in the Baster excercise at the Ind. Baptist Church. Mrs. Lulu Summers, Grand Worthy Counsellor of Sunflower Grand Court, made her annual visit here Saturday evening to Goblen Rod Court of Calanthe, and returned home on the late train to spend Easter. All report a pleasant session. --- THE DUTY OF THE WHITE MINISTERS! Cease Preaching Hypocracy and Teach Your People the True Doctrine of Jesus Christ. In the first speech of his present tour of the country Mr. President Hooverelt, speaking to the Negroes of Atlanta declared that education is an intrinsic to crime though he probably meant a preventive of crime and I will go a long way toward solving the "race problem." He pointed out that education has removed many obsta le to the advancement of the race, and expressed other opinions which had at least the merit of being intended to encourage his hearers. But something more than education for the Negro as absolutely essential in that is needed before the race problem resolved to any appreciable degree. The problem is too elemental to be solved by any formulae which did not go to the very beginnings. Far too much stress is laid upon what the Negro must do and far too little upon what the white man must do. If by some miscellaneous agency this country could be Christianized really Christianical, so that every body would actually believe what he professes to believe and act upon the belief the race problem and almost every other problem would be automatically solved for it in a sum as "cast" as any mathematical proposition that ever tangled the brains of youth. The injected question of "social status" would not enter into the solution, for it does not belong to the problem, for despite the utter absence of any assertion by the Negro of the doctrine of social equality, despite his ambition repudiation of any such conception of his relation to the white race, the latter has held indecide after decade this scare crow, largely to cloak the theft of the Negro's civil and political rights, with which "social equality" has nothing whatever to do. Suppose, then, that the spirit of Jesus Christ should actuate the people of this country and I should substitute Christ's beautiful ideal of human brotherhood for the hatred and prejudice which breed their spawning offspring of cruelty, murder and crime. Suppose that every human being, no far as civil and political rights, opportunity and ambitions are concerned, had in equal chance in life to make something of himself—how long would the bugaboo of social equality continue to exist? Social lines would still be drawn, but no human being would be condemned simply because of race or color. Every man would stand on his own merits as a citizen and residence district, the drawing room and the whole social feature of the problem would take care of themselves. The fundamental point involved is simply that when two human beings are born in this country, one of whom has a black skin and the other a white skin, the black child is drawn from the moment his color is seen, to a fate which includes phones wholly unconnected with the social question. Doors of opportunity are shut in his face which are not the doors to the homes of white people who be no home there enter. In this elemental respect which education will not eliminate, which nothing but the spirit of Jesus Christ will ever chime. The efficacy of the spirit of Jesus Christ, working toward human brotherhood, has been suggested as the solution of the problem, through the faithful conception of a miraculous conversion of all Americans. The influence of many other solutions may be shown by the same sort of suggestion. Suppose, for instance, that another miracle was wrought and that instead of this Christianization of every Negro in the country was instantaneously educated, made a duly graduated alumnus of a high school, a college, a technical school or some other educational institution set forth as an antiseptic to lawlessness' and the remover of obstacles to the advancement of the race. The doors of the industrial world are even now being shut in the faces of Negro laborers. The name papers which contained reports of Colonel Roosevelt's speech printed dispatches to the effect that a big railroad strike had been precipitated because the white trainmen contended that Negro firemen should not be promoted when their efficiency was completely demonstrated—except that the black firemen might be permitted to work on local and slow freight trains or in the parla. A very strong movement was only recently launched in union labor circles for the practical expulsion of Negro unions. Suppose the blacks were all instantaneously educated. The doors would not swing inward for them any faster. The girls would be tolerated as cooks or dishwashers or maids, but not in any other purely civil occupations. A Negro college graduate could not be employed in a store to wait upon customers—not even upon a Negrowasherwoman. A few might get employment as teachers in colored schools or nurses in colored hospitals or something of the sort. But only because ignorance is wrong and intelligence a duty when it is an opportunity does the education of the black girl have any special significance. The educated black man can enter the learned professions and minister to his race. He may serve the whiterace as porter, waiter, coachman, barber or another more or less menial capacity. A few may get to be policeman, but the worst white criminals considers himself "dimgraed" if he is arrested by a "nigger." The education of the Negro will not solve such a problem as this. Only the education of the white man—the education of his heart rather than his head, will solve it—the coming of the day when the black man shall have an untrammeled opportunity to work out his own salvation in equality of opportunity equality before the law, modified only by those conditions which shall take into account differentiation which cannot be avoided, which are desirable and for the best interests of all concerned, not discussed by unreasoning prejudice; when he will serve on juries—Negro juries trying Negro criminals—rather than voting the everlasting race of the defendant, when he shall have greater privileges of citizenship than those of tax payer, when he shall see doors of opportunity opening to the educated black that are closed to the criminal black—opportunities with which social equality have nothing whatever to do. Then there will be some incentive to be educated, and the glittering generalization in which orators are so fond of indulging will have some meaning and the very proceps of religion will have a new significance. It will require evolution to bring this about and the spirit of Jesus Christ in the greatest evolutionary force the world has ever known. NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Susan Jackson, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee county court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee county, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Susan Jackson deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration to wit Lot 150, block 10, Lincoln street, King's addition to the city of Topeka. Said petition is act for hearing Friday, the 5th day of May, 1911, at 10 a'clock a.m. at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sake H I MONROE, Administrator Dated this 18th day of April, 1911 First published April 21st, 1911 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. atherine Thomas, Plaintiff No. 26548. Frank Thomas, Defendant The State of Kansas County of Shawnee The State of Kansas to Frank Thomas, Greeting You are hereby notified and warned that the above named plain- uff has thus 27th day of February. A. D 1911, commenced her action in said court asking for a divorce from you. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 15th day of April, A D 1911, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment ren- ered accordingly against you and for said plaintiff divorcing her from you, and for costs. Aurora J. 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Mr. and Mrs. Reverly of Vera was in town shopping Thursday. Mrs. Marion Wallace and three children were the guests of her mother in Alma Tuesday. Mrs. Abbie Whitfield and sister were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. H. Helm. Mrs. Jessie Davis of Paxico is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Holton. Quite a few from here attended the Easter program in Paxico Sunday Miss Emma Stanley and sister were the guests of Ned Scoot of Paxico Sunday. Samuel Cwens of Manhattan was in town Snuday. Mrs. Bartley Lambright of Kansas City is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Harriet Oliver. Miss Lizzie Wallace is in Rosseville assisting Mrs. Frank Andrews with house work. HORTON, KANS. Rev. T. B. J. Barclay returned Friday with his family and delivered the Easter sermon to a well filled house at three p. m. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Irvin with a well drilled school rendered a program which was a treat to all. Too much praise cannot be given these good sisters for their untiring work for our success. An offering of six dollars was taken up. WINFIELD. KAN J·W. Jackson, Mrs. John Nichols and daughter, Miss Omega Nichols went to Wichita Monday to visit a short while. Rev. R. C. Lee have returned from Hutchinson where he was called by the illness and death of his brother. George Nichols was wounded in the leg by robbers Saturday night. Lawrence Works of Oxford was in the city on business Monday. Jesse Banks will leave Wednesday for New York and North Caro, lina to be gone all summer. Mrs. Rosa Werks stopped over in town one day this week en route to Arkansas City from her home in Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monroe went over to Oxford Sunday in the auto accompanied by friends. Mrs. Pink Britton is improving after a short illness. 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We will appreciate a share of your Banking Business As one man said recently, "Nowadays you can do almost everything with electricity." He referred, of course, to anything requiring mechanical force to make it operative. In your business and in your home, there is found to be work that electricity can perform better than it is done now and usually more economically. We have a department in our organization which specializes in showing people how to use electric service. If you suspect that ELECTRIC POWER can be made useful to YOU, call in our New Business Department representatives, and explain your needs. Our men will be glad to take all the time necessary to make an investigator, go over the proposition with you carefully, and to submit authoritative advice, plans and estimates. There will be no fancied grievence on our part should you decide not to make the installation. Telephone 258. Muskogee Gas The O.W. Gur Gas & Electr D.W. Gurley Ad The O.W. Gurley Addition Six Blocks from Main Street 160 Lots 25x130 Set Apart for Colored Residences in the C State of Oklahoma. A wonderful opportunity to secure Homes in the Gas City in the State. These lots are sold on time. Dollars Down and much monthly payments as the pay to make. The lots cost from $150 to $200. 160 Lots 25x130 For Colored Residences in the C State of Oklahoma. al opportunity to secure Homer in the State. These lots are sold on time and such monthly payments as the pur lots cost from $150 to $200. Set Apart for Colored Residences in the City of Tulsa, State of Oklahoma. A wonderful opportunity to secure Homer in the Greatest Oil and Gas City in the State. These lots are sold on time payments—Ten Dollars Down and such monthly payments as the purchaser are able to make. The lots cost from $150 to $200. For further information address, The Mollie Mining and Mining Property, 111 Acres in Grand Ridge Mining OFFCERS—L. F. Fue, Pres.; J. Treasurer; O. M. Groves, General Attorney. DIRECTORS—L. F. Fue, R. E. W. H. Bousfield, J. E. Johnson, O. M. General Offices at Meadow-Gold Why is Meadow Gold cause the cream is pasteurized the best known methods of serving all the sweetness? These excellent qualities of the air-tight, odor-proof every print of Meadow Gold Why take chances on other Meadow Gold quality? CONTINENTAL 'C' Topeka, U. The Williamson-Hall Wholesale Gurley Addition, Tulsa BOX 1221. The Mollie Grove Mining and Milling Co. 11 [Acres in Grand county Co. Ridge Mining District. —L. F. Fue, Pres.; J. E. Johnson, Sc. M. Groves, General Manager; Everett RS—L. F. Fue, R. Emmett Stewart, J. E. Johnson, O. M. Groves, P. B. Special Offices at MUSKOGEE, O. How -Gold -B Why is Meadow Gold better than other cream is pasteurized and churned best known methods of scientific butt- ing all the sweetness and flavor. These excellent qualities are kept for you the air-tight, odor-proof, dust-proof pas- y print of Meadow Gold is enclosed. Why take chances on other butter when Meadow Gold quality? MENTAL CREAMER Topeka, U.S.A. Williamson-Halsell-Fras Wholesale Grocers, O. W. Gurley Addition, Tulsa, Okla., BOX 1221. The Mollie Groves Mining and Milling Co. Property, 111 [Acres in Grand county Colorado, Blue Ridge Mining District. OFFCERS—L. F. Fue, Pres.; J. E. Johnson, Sec.; P. B. Austin, Treasurer; O. M. Groven, General Manager; Everett E. Phillips, Attorney. DIRECTORS—L. F. Fue, R. Emmett Stewart, John H. Moore, W. H. Bousfield, J. E. Johnson, O. M. Groven, P. B. Austin. General Offices at MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 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? CONTINENTAL CREAMERY CO. Topeka, U. S. A. The Williamson-Halsell-Frasier Co. Wholesale Grocers, Guthrie; Oklahoma. NEW STATE BRAND—Highest Grade OvE Icode, Ask your grocer for New State Brands. ATE BRAND—Highest Grade OvE your grocer for New State Brands. NEW STATE BRAND-Highest Grade Coffee and Canned Gcode, Ask your grocer for New State Brands. O, K.PECK, Cashier P. J. BROWN.President L BANK, ma. $25,000.00 - $9,657.60. your Banking Business likely That You electric Power ge? days you can do almost for requiring mechanical there is found to be than it is done now— organization which specializes vice. POWER can be made business Department rep- Our men will be glad to invest gator, go over the submit authoritative advice, you car part should yer Electric Co. y Addition on Street 130 in the City of Tulsa; oma. mer in the Greatest Oil and d on time payments—Tea as the purchasers are able , Tulsa, Okla., Groves Milling Co. County Colorado, Blue strict. Johnson, Sec.; P. E. Austin, ger; Everett E. Phillips, Stewart, John H. Moore, ver, P. B. Austin. KOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Butter than other butter? Be and churned according to scientific butter-making, pre- avor. kept for you through me st-proof package in which enclosed. butter when you are sure of AMERY CO., A. Frasier Co., cers, Grade Office and Casual Grands. : ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` teed ‘e TheTopeka Plaindealer. — ADVBHTISINU RATES FER MUNSEH 62.00 PER INCH. ne ——+ + - BOK CHILES, o ¢ 6 Kastor BUBM HIPTION RATFS: ~ Unde FEE DY LAL sesarerrcnsonorsnsorersareeesssorrones #1 BE Bie MOOEhe DY MAN s.essece cove vemneee ensenssenees 1,00 Three months by Mail. see ee wen A Borered at the Postafticy at Topeks ae Bovone Otnes Mall Matter, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, butt. ee COFFEYVILLE. KAN. Mra. G. We Lane diel in the hospi at Kansas City, Just Tucadiy, where ehe went fos an vperation, Ver Indy was Drought lere, ‘The funeral wad lil | Thursday at 1 o'tlich, from the St. Jame Mod, Chur, Ler Brown, the pastor, olliditing, acsisted by other city pristora. Dr. J, M. T. Bishelte has gone ta Chiramoie, Ohle, fo try ate ane oad waters for shoamiatienn, Dr, J. MT. Buskette his returned for a few days ut home after which he wil eguin go to Clircmoie, Ohl, Atty. Viteprtrih hve returne from Me Ahemace, Okla, whe te he went to move his Beuscholl goots Res. Crecnlee, pastor proached at the Ao SOF. Church, at Yt otdieh to a yacked howe, Ue Taster exercises were giand. A fine program was ren iret. Ree, Urown, pastor «ef the M. E Chara, tll d his patpat at Pot be the Vaster cvertses were rend Reve Newhn 2 Keloale has been transfor ots Claremare and Vanita, Ohl. Bev 1 € Dames fille L the put pit at the © Mf 1. Church Phe pasta of Carta Rap tot Church Ves. PLD, Shinnea, os prepay to bal a brek char Mayorelat Po@ die and the no commissioner tesk thar «cits on th ITI. The city fs expecting a clean bate ainda bussness a teinistration, Mre sehn Sooft da still vers sik ou the home of Ro UL Tlightower, Mis C.F Moore fs not cans sle-cent NUGOTON, KAN, Mie Wo tones fof for Great Mand peatandis, where her mether i very vl. Mr, Ul thehson will visit: Wielata Suturdas, Mie Win Rebinson and \ oT Retin: son ire ont frem Great Bemt this week Juoking over some find, Mr HoT Cuntea was i town tedey an bane ss, Sunday Schocl fret Surbev waa very interesting ———___—_—_~ * +? AWRENCE PERSONALS. Mas Clareme Metin and wate have rome te Lawrence to remain bnde tinted, De, Vewer Russell, of ‘Topeka, epeut Vister in Lawrenc, the guest of Mes Mable Gleot, A tornido stink this town tot Wed- nesday eveming and dad a great dead of damage. Several persons were left hose - leas, Total lose amounts to about $250, 000. Mr. A. Saunders’ Machsmith alop wag complctely demolished, Mr. Oustis Stone's restaurant was greatly damaged. Drown Cath Grocery stove bul ting was almost totally wreeked, Imt the goods were saral by being removed tht night, The bailding was owned by the Knights and Dasghters of Tabor. ‘Mr. Albert Johnaon was badly injured when his home ty ahe river was blown to ploces. . Mr. and Mra F. Chitls were fnjured, their home being totally destroyed. A rehef committee his been formed for the sufferers of the eych ne, Among the colored donors are: Wartent Street Naptht Church, $26.85, Mothere Congress $50; &t. Luke A. M. VN. Church, $1040; Colored A, PF, & A.M. S1OO0; and several others whoae names we wore uniblo to eccurr, The raulents at K. U. spent Easter at their reepective homes, AU the Tual chunmbes had epscial pro. grams on Waster, and a del ghtful day wae epent, MW, a Ghot epent Easter Sn Kansas City. Who was Le the guest off Glenm Watkine, of Topeka, was in Lawrence, Sunday ere ‘The Forum fe taking on new life. We pre glad to note the organisation of an antidance and cant ylising club, in Tcptka, We hope it will become world wide. Several wads of beir were found along ake strat after the siorm—some imer- chaat will soun retire, * Lawronce Se soop to have a large Ney tusiness block. _ The speRing watch af the North fw «- rence Baptlst Church was a sucter. Nics Ilarel Schloss won the prize, Rev, J. f., Craw fe still ercating life and epirit at St. Jamee, We believe he will soon be given a large church on accaunt of the probability that bis ex penses will soon be double, Ver ME Brown was called to Atehl- son Lut werk to puch the futeral of Mina Taylor. Warren Street Baptlet Church fa to have thelr church romolehd, Several thousand sdellate are ta he expended. Rove GN, Jackson ts cartuinly a moneys getact, Muh Sermons Ue who would have fiands wust first shaw hin sclf friendly, LINCOLN. NEB. Vref, teat Mind on, financial agent of the Luterproe Inetitute of Chicago Ut, ts in the city cn Pus'nese, Y oNte, Washington, whe hag teen sich fr same weeks, dict at the home of Mey ant Mra dG. Giltuin, last Sun lay ubsit, The funeral wie hell at Brown's Chapel, Tuesday morning Interment in Warha WoW Winte peciin d iame bast Sat> urlie fram Ves Moinee Ta, after some tage sbscner. Tames Trusty tingess with Uiness, Tah Trusty is coafined with small pes. She tember. cf the A. LP Sunday Sched and flicnls pive an Hieter pro grim at the church, liet Sundoy night, Tt wre entitled “Haeter King,” and was well curriad ont by the prrticipants. The decorations were teautiful and the crowd immense, The Yaster exercises rendered by Mt Mion Rapist Sunlry Schoct and frien ts were good, the little folks did creditable work, ant the eupe intendent ¢h) well to hee corte. Rev. Nurton, missionary of Towa ant Nebrishe aseociation, wis in the city a fow dase, ant preached at Mt. Zion Thiptiat Church Sundiy night, Rev. Bur- ton returned to Omaht, Tuesday. Mra, Calup, of Chicago, t+ visiting friend in the city thia werk. Mis Tuank Willfums— entertaine! friends Dist ‘Thuretay night in henar of Mre, Cilup, of Chieag, and Mra Frm Yord, of Karas City. Kan. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES PAOLA. KANSAS. A most execiient program was renverca at the Secont Biptist Church, Sunday evening, 3 pom. under the leadership of Mre. Will Hobla, Mra. Frank Miller and choir The church wae efeborately decorated, Over the restum extent ta large white arch, around tt clung Master lilies in an Artistic manner it eth tle of the arch stom a fare white rass on the cross at ithe left the «sen eantla stocha were represente}.anten th cross at the right afoot a wate love rmypreeenting the dove of peaces then at the fort of crch ens: was a luge pitted fam. The back: mond wis whife with oo large portrait of Claist in the center Once the clei stant wis a lirge por: trait of Chrt's aerieion The choir In Qeed ren tore | mast exedient music and showed persistent cat. in trying te make this v stecessful Uaisters avlos quartets recitations Jiogwes, and 6e: lect reulings were all well rentderel and showed no emall amount of Interest tien by indirfual. Inded we ear sav at ia one of the Inst programs ever given in Paale The church inleed fee's prout of such workers, and we know with esus as ow leaker, and unter the command of such Iwaders as these and others, we can but Teach success, the various clubs are showlng forth energy, preparing for our June rally. Mr, and Mrs Sidney Porter, of Bald win, epent Raster with Rev, ant Mrs. N, J, Stokes, A protracted effort for a week will I conducted by Rev. N. J, Stokes, prator, At present we hase seseral for baptiam, Mut our prayer ls that others may be Lrought ta Chriat, Mra, Muhta fs here visiting Mrs Robert M. Shelly, ARKANSAS CITY, Rev GW Perkins haw returned from Great Bend. where he har been asaiating in & merting and re. porte euccens Mra Sadie Rovers of Kaneas City was the guest of Mra Myrtle Kirk, last week. — Mre Hatite Sawyer has returned to her home in 3t Joweph, wich. William Baily wae the gucnt of Mra Rotsa Blackwell Iset Sunday evening. Mre Carrie Brown bse returned from Kantas City after’a month's init, | We aaa ES eek oe nak ae eo pees - E $i (gerne THEM AGIC tr | | | Ii i St [CR _snoHAI:STRAIOHTENER ; 1 eu ih Tncen ] ‘ SUAIUOET LUMI). MAILED sore atts #12 | “___ Every lady ooo have e beautifal and iuseriant bead of balr if rhe uses o MAGIC. Afters mbampoo of ay $3 Magto dries tha hate, removing tho Gamiraff; and 1 w 1B abaighten the curiiest head of hair. t $ fhe Magic wil mol burn or lalure the hale. because the comb !s never heated, ‘The stec! heah ing bar which brone the hal, is aiene. put into the flame of the alcovolur was beater. 4 +) Thy Almmious Combis costly detached from the beating bar, then, after ttm ber is boat ed the comb goes back Into place and ts beld pe turn of the handic, 1! ‘ ie Maat Hester tools sulteble for ourllng irons, bas a cover ata) can be carried 2 & | ° : h- Gn ea a3 : = Rt ‘ gh LACS o> a »* 3 WAN. ee ene os b Ee ; PY be ‘ Mate Shampoo Der #100, Magic Alcobol cater $40, Litcrattormstoagenia Wrke! for Mteravaro txlay. e Mogic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota,’ Freedimen All Frecdmen whe were enrolled cn the Kern- Clifton Roll of the Cherokee Nation, and who have children born between May . 104 and March 3, 1407, who were alive on March ., 169° will do well to call on or correspend with BERT VAN LEUVEN, Attorney-at-Law, No wata, Okla. an relation to thet mgbts wn the Cherekee Nation under the recent decision cf the Court cf Clams. Thave fell informatica, which | will be glad to furmish, and am especi+ ally fitted to handle your clams, having been for three years in charge ef the Cherokee Allotment Contest Di- sision ct the Dawes Conimissien. Correspondence Solicited ee ens tide }t. Wi. oor corps : : ‘ ae The Arkansas River Route” | Midland Railroad é direct line with superior freight and passenger service connecting the growing cities of Tulsa, Muskogee, Fort Smith, Arkansas City and Pawhuska With all points North, East South & West Traversing the Wenderful Mid-Continent Oi! and Gas Field. Running for 100 Miles Over the Great Arkansas - and Oklahon:a Coal measures. Gommanding the ! Arkansas Valley, Famed for Fertility. he Only Linc | Through the Heart of the Osage Country. Send fer | descriptive folder. = | A.W.Lefeber ,E.M.Alvord, Eugene Mock, . - ‘Prattio Manager, = V.Preaand Gen’ dfgr 9 Gen. Fe's Ags. | Muskogee, Ok, Muskogee, Okla, Muskogee, On. VINITA, OKLA, HV Watson and CN Wiliiame were at Tulea on business twa daye last weth. Rev A D Ford made a fying trip to vieit bome folk» on Thureday, returning on Eaturday- Prof J E Filey, of Yale, was in the city over Sunday, the guest of relatives and fs irda. Presiding Eller Woebingten of the Bartleeyille dieses, will make Vinita headyuartere, having 3 suite of rooms at the paraonage, Mre Bettie Beck has been india. porrd the part week, Rev Jennings of the Jud Bapteat church will start a eerier of mect- ings, beginning the night of the Jd. J Wafford and wife have purch. aved two nice Jolin) Mare’s addi. tion and have Ict the coutract fora neat houne,to be crected at once. Mise Wm Barker of N Second, hae been listed with the sick the past two wethe, Misa Iva Martin having: clored ber school on s‘rand river, as eu. joying her vavatior 4. home on N. Sevond street Mra Eltvs Tucker was taken eud denly ill friday morning, but now is some better, Mre C Mource of Grane River wae tho guest of 1) Henery and wife on S Firet mtreet, for a few cays thie week. The K of FP bad thes aoniversary ceremony at Firet Baptiet cnarch Sunday ary pm. ‘Ibe annus) ser. mon was cloyuntly proached by Rev Dr Tanner from; the text, "Oa give thanke unto the J.ord, for he is good,” WA Jackeon gave an addrese devcrtp tive of Pythianiem, dire Lizvie Howard 1a very ill, D Henery and wife were called tu Giraud River on Sanday by the death of a friend. Mre Ko Hudley left Thursday fur Dallas, Tes., for an ‘ndetinite at ry, Mise Mayme Davie left Thuralay p mn for Chetopa, Kaa, The Carnation Art club held a called mepting Tuesday at the home of the prisident, Mra Tyre Finley, They have planned tu give # very high claes entertainment 10 the near future, Dora Inbbard eccretary. es ’ bos Nat Lig - ~ ASD EAT hg EX or a ae xaos TAN CO aa -. a Y on fee alte BH eo 4g pecs: Mee ye it oe n 4 reds fied) AY Me nr ‘He oy PRR 5 entag Wn bbl NEO DS Soe A mee } eT. on tales t 4,3 Aas x 08 yh alee Na dail age 7 5 hee Can we ae ee ae 1 or. € is ec ae CR rn rs a Dc. ad Gaertn o . y 7 re AS en sg ie a e a 2 pS re ) Sui tee ee eS ata on 2 aye Cree ~ > p “yer” {*y Ae your mouth sind. Ail UST Eee ako X¢ Me 0 Ek ee with flour are made vest ae y oan eh __ ele) Rup tng p Best nibh oiethads Cinest .- irre rad eC CO a SP Rea RMS Lo ari) ran Yaueraet N n lit ‘ ytraraarebere tts qaeaheby. purity anid antag ee Ae waa , ear “A222, ah ASK YOUR GROWS e Phe Kes Patter ou Millia. ¢ Coat ’ ne A most brilliant reception was given by the Dunbar Literary club Friday evening at the home of Miss Alice Smith in honor of two of the club members, Miss Vesta and Master Homer Rutherford, who will leave this week for Alberta, Canada, their future home. About forty five boys and girls, the cream of the younger set, were present, clad in Easter or party costumes reminding one of a beautiful bouquet. The rooms were decorated in the club colors and forms. Little Olivia Smith served punch. All enjoyed themselves with the leading popular games until a late hour. During the evening Miss Smith thanked those present for their kindness to herself and brother during their stay in the city, assuring them that if they ever visit Canada they will be royally received. No Easter season has seen a more festal celebration at the Episcopal church of Simon the Cyrenian than that participated in by the worshippers Sunday. The sunlight streaming through colored glass windows adorned the flower decked chancel and the sanctuary; and sweet strains of music were mingled with solemn intonation as the priest and rector, Rev. H. B. Brown, celebrated Holy Eucharist in a Missa Cantata." Also at at the morning service a Paschal candle was introduced, and a golden-toned sanctus bell (a memorial to the late Canon Burke) was consecrated. Father Brown delivared a symbolical sermon, the subject being "Light the Lights." The evening service was still more impressive. In the procession was Bishop F. R. Mill-paugh preceded by his staffber Arch deacon Talbot. The bir 's visitation sermon was, uplift and fatherly, Mrs. Wright Hon. W. B. Townsend passed through Topeka last Saturday on route to Leavenworth from the East. His special mission was in Baltimore, where he won a $2,500 law suit. He visited Washington, D. C. and was the guest of Prot. W. T. Vernon, who he says is feeling good. He also visited New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Montreal, Chicago and Atlantic City. He says the colored people of Chicago are doing business. The eastern people are not business so much, but very much in society. Mr. Townsend says he has quit politics and is attending to law. He is enjoying a lucrative practice. He is looking well and prosperous. He is one of the most fearless men of the race and is well versed in the law. Mrs. Lottie Henry and Mrs. Willa Smith, assisted by some of the best local talent, will give a musical program Friday, April 28th, at the First African Baptist church, corner of Third and Qaincy street. Among the numbers will be a declamation by Mrs Henry and Delsarte movements by Miss Lena Thompson and Mrs. Willa Thompson Smith. The public is invited. Admission 10 cents. Miss Arnicholas Chiles left Tuesday for Birmingham, Ala., where she will be a bridesmaid to her friend, Miss Wilma Pettiford, daughter of Dr. and Mrs W. R. Pettiford, who will be married on the 25th inst. to Dr. Andrew George Robertson. The bride is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, and is one of the Southland's most highly cultured daughters. She comes from one of the first families, her father being president of the Birmingham Penny Savings Bank. The groom is a physician of note and a member of a highly respected family. To the girl receiving the highest number of votes. This contest if for the benefit of the Bigbee Girl Band uniform fund. Those entering the contest will be furnished with cards signed by the manager and director of the band. Eac five cents counts one vote. The names of contestants contestants will be published in The PLAINDEALER next week. Contest closes Friday evening, May 19th with a program at Metropolitan hall. We appeal to every church, lodge and other organization to let the girls have that date clear. but we doubt it. Your Grocer can get it for you HUTCHINSON, KANSAS PURITY FLOUR Highest Uniform Quality--Once Tried, Always Used. Molasses Alfalfa Feed Grain, Alfalfa Meal, Corn Chop, Shorts, Bran and Wheat Screenings, ats andHay. Kafir Corn. GOOD MEATS "Home Made Lard and Nourge Poultry, Beef, Lamb, Veal 532 MINNESOTA AVENUE. Stonestreet "Home Made Lard and Nourage a Specialty" Fish and Oyster Poultry, Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork and All Bi-Products. Stonestreet @ Gaines We carry one of the Pa- liner of Undertaking Good in the State. We never close. Three Licensed Embalmers in A tendance. Undertakers and Embalmers. Both Phones 52. 7TH & QUINCY STRE. TOPREA, KAN. AGENTS WANTED Colored men or women exhibitors wanted in every city for a strictly legitimate proportion paying good commissions. Must have education, education, energy, acquaintance and good address and furnish good references. This is an opportunity worth investigating. Address Loc. Box 214, Topeka,, Kansas. Some Place One good Flour as "Famous" Grocer can get it for you ON, KANSAS SE FLOUR Once Tried, Always Used. Alfalfa Feed Shop, Shorts, Bran and Wheat Hay. Kafir Corn. Baking Company, a Specialty. NE 400 KANSAS ket AND RETAIL a Specialty " Fish and Oysters Pork and All Bi-Products. - KANSAS CITY, KANSAS @ Gaines We carry ore of the Parent Liner of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never close. Three Licensed Embalmer in Attendance. and Embalmers. NOV 276. TOPREA, KAN. Gorden & Co. Dry Goods, Clothing Shoes and Merchandise of all kinds. Give us a call before buying elsewhere PORTER. - OKLAHOMA. Best in For Quick aad Effi Service, You Metropolitan KANSAS YOUR FUTURE For Quick aad Efficient Transportation Service, You Can't Beat the Metropolitan Street R'y. KANSAS CITY, MO. Will be brighter than your past if you will it it for what and your life. It is an rate resolutions and helpful wish will enable you to realize your desire. This man is not real by thousands to be one of the worst Spiritual Missions, Epiphytic Swaraks and Orthophilists in America. But now is the time for you to prove it for yourself. JOHN H. HARRIS say I will give every reader of this paper a trial test reading absolutely FREE. All I ask is, send me your full name in your own handwriting, the date and month of your birth, and ten cents to cover postage and clinical work, and you will receive in return a test reading of your life consisting of the greatest truths ever recorded Address are on Handling Department Depute to meet on the home of this paper. The Fourth Anual Session Will be held During the June Period at Kingfisher, Oklahoma This is one of the largest and best tutored normals, in the state. Teachers prepared for the several state certificates. Excellent accommodations at moderate terms. For further information address, Supt. George E. Moore, Kingfisher, Okla., or Prof. E. H. Hall, Conductor Hennecney Okla. Lunch, Ice Cream and Fine Cigars. 458 SOUTH MAIN STREET Restaurant, Ice Cream and Confectionaries 127 WEST RAILROAD STREET No.10 Syrup OF THE Kingfisher County Normal (SEPARATE) When in HutchinsonStop at Mrs. Butler's Restaurant When in North Topeka See W. S. Trotter, DEALERS IN. thing Shoes and Merchandise we us a call before buying elsewhere ER. - OKLAHOMA. DURANT AND MUSKOGEE s Pride, law, Hale's Leader Cowboy. No. 10 Flour the Market. cient Transportation Can't Beat the Street R'y. CITY, MO. Palace Laundry The Laundry that gives the service—Calls and delivers anywhere in the cities. Phone 36 Claremore, Ok AGED IN BOND Guaranteed Straight Whiskey Sunny Times "the whiskey of contented alms and amities of satisfaction." STRAIGHT WHISKEY 4 Full Quarts $2.95 8 Full Quarts 5.60 12 Full Quarts 8.25 Express Prepaid 100 PROOF STRAIGHT WHISKEY—AGED IN BOND Exe 24 Full Plats • $9.50 Exe 48 Full Plats 9.75 Prepaid NOT A BLEND-NOR COMPOUND Send money with order to our nearest house. SCHILLER BROS. Dept. 89 KANSAS CITY, MO and CAIRO ILL. Registration Applied --- Grocery Co., Wholesalers 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 authorised 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: WESTERN UNIVERSI The Great Educational Institute Departments—Theological, and Sta LEADING AND BEST INDUS Coures. WESTERN UNIVERSITY Quindaro,Kas. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreammaking and Plain Sewing. Cooking, Landering, Farming and Gardening. Bell West 1 PROF. H. T. Baugman E WHOLESALE AND R Largest Manufact Give them a trial ord Seven North 7thistree FACTORY 23rd AND LINCOLNS LACTORY 23rd AND LINCOLNST TOPEKA, KANSAR BUDWEISER. E. T. SCHM PRICE FAMO, a straight double stamp Whisk We do not handle any cheap or low grade whiskies We do not pay Express charges. E. T, SCHMIDT, East Atchlson, Mo. Loans and Discounts - - - $1,322,695.65 Overdrafts - - - - 15,060.35 Stocks and Securities - - - 43,694.98 Bonds and Premiums - - - 263,625.00 Peal Estate, Furniture and Fixtures - - 14,800.00 Cash and Exchange - - - 930,518.28 Mount Heoron Baptist church had baptismal services Sunday. The annual sermon of the Eastern Star was preached Sunday. The Autumn Leaf club met with Miss Verda Pierce Tuesday. The Yama Yama girls met with Miss Berry last week. The A. M. E. church had an interesting Easter programme. Rev Tutt was the guest of Mrs. J. D. Alexander Sunday. Mrs. Neil Pierce entertained for Rev Tutt at high noon Easter Sunday. These present were J. D. Alexander and wife and H. C. Cole and wife The colored commercial club will entertain all club ladies free Tuesday evening. Mesdames Pearl Boyd and Leslie Starkey of Baxter Springs turned out with the Eastern Star Sunday. Mrs. Neil Pierce entertained at 6 o'clock luncheon Sunday for Rev. Elias, Mrs. Eliza Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Dixon of Chanute. Miss Zepha Coffee was Pittsburg visitor Sunday. Mrs. Mary Simone is visiting in Oklahoma City. KANSAS CITY, MO., NOTES Mrs. Callie Jordan Edwards, of Saint Louis, is in the city for a few weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. Samuel Jordan. Mrs. Emma Olden and daughter, of Holiday, Kansas, spent Easter here the guests of Prof. and Mrs. J. Silas Harris. Miss Alberta Guy, of Topeka, a student at Washburn college, came down to attend the Marlow-Sothern Shakespearean production and was the guest of Mrs. M. E. Nero. Prof. Joe E. Herriford of the Lincoln school spent a few days in Saint Joseph. Grand Master R. T. Coles returned Saturday from a short tour among the lodges adjacent to Hanibal. Mrs. Josie Lee Jones, a prominent Eastern Star member has much sympathy in the loss of her sister, Ethel Lee Wheeler who was killed in the Lawrence storm last week. Her husband brought her body here for burial and her brother who was badly crushed is in Dr. Perry's Sanitarium on Vine street. Mr. Ernest Lynwood is just recovering from a severe sick spell, and is now able to be at his post as printer in a large establishment. The Angelus pillow contest given by the Episcopal church at the residence of Mrs. Kate Jordan Monday was a financial success. A beautiful program was rendered and Prof. Tyler presented with a beautiful floral piece within which was hidden $10 as a mark of appreciation of his gracious assistance whenever called upon. Mrs. Lottie Clark Jones is suffering from a badly burned hand Rev. J. II. Hurst is home again from a few week's rest trip in Colorado. While there he assisted Rev. Williams with his revival work, and crowds attended to hear him. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka Our Motto: "Prompt Payment of Claims. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments—Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. PROF. H. T. KEALING, President. Largest Manufacturers in the West Give them a trial order, branch factory at Seven North 7thistreet, Kansas City, Kas. National President. PEARL McNEAL National Secretary TY Quindaro, Kas- on for Kansas and the West. College, Normal, Sub-Normal Normal. MAL SOHOOL OF THE WEEK Advantages. Splendid Location, Health Climate, Good Influence and Thorough Teachers. --- $ 2,610,394,19 ES $200,000.00 58,014.53 200,000.00 2,152,379.00 $2,610,394.29 ment is Correct, D. SWEENEY, Cashier, Atkinson-Williams Hardware Co., Wholesale Dealers in Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Wagons, Buggies, Tinware, Stoves and Ranges. Ask your local dealer for any of the "At-Will" brand and you get the best for your money. NOTICK. W. J. MURRAY Saddles and H Bridles, Whips, H Collars and Leather Goods of 410-412 Garrison Ave. Atkinson-Willia Wholesale Dealers in S Buggies, Tinware, Stov Some of "Easy.Cut" Cutlery "Easy.Cut" Tools "At.Will" Boy's Wagons "At.Will" Planters "At.Will" Culttvators Ask your local dealer for get the best for your m FORT SMITH, Subscribe fo FOR SALE, Cheap. Humboldt Steam Cleaning and Dye Works Reason for selling, going into the manufacturing business. George W Lester, Propr., Humboldt, Kans. NOTICE. To the ministers of the A. M. E. church of the Kansas conference: Rev. J. J. Pleasant, who has been since October, and who is no better, is anxious to take treatment from a specialist, but cannot do so without help. Will each of you take an after collection and send it to him at Garnett, Kansas J. R. RANSON, P. E. TO THE PUBLIC. On July 31st, 1911, I organized the Big B Girls' band with twelve girls and two boys. The number has increased to fourteen girls and eight boys. It takes a great deal of time and an unlimited amount of patience to train these children, both of which I have given the children, having proven beyond a doubt to be worthy of all that I have given them. We are now entering upon a campaign to raise funds with which to purchase uniforms for the band. It will reduce about $250 to uniform the band. I have appointed A. G. Hagan, 1933 Harrison street, Topeka custodian of the uniform fund. He will receive donations and give receipts for the same. I earnestly appeal to every friend and especially to the churches to help the children out, as it is a strict religious organization. The members of the band will be furnished with soliciting cards properly signed by the manager. It is hoped that every one will give something. G A. BIGEE, Director of B g B Girl Band KANSAS CITY, Attorney Harrison, of Oklahoma, was in the city on business this week, and was the guest of Dr.Shannon. Mrs. Alice Williams, of 1612 Lydia Avenue died Saturday, of tumor and her mother carried her remains to Topeka for interment, also the little daughter. Roberta, who will reside there permanently. I P.RTANI NOTICE To the pastors and members of the A. M. church throughout the Kansas conference. In some way I misplaced the resolution which had fixed the time at place of holding the electoral college which in turn shall elect its delegates to the general conference which will meet in Kansas City, Mo during the month of May, 1912. Rev J Ransom, who offered the resolution fixing the time and place, retained a copy of the same, and I herewith as secretary of the Kansas conference, do notify all concerned that the electoral college will convene in St. James A. M. E church North Lawrence, the first Wednesday in May, which is May 3rd, 1911. Each pastor will there re per A. M. E. discipline elect and send on the above date to this place one delegate or alternate representing each quarterly conference to this said electo al college. Please notify me by April 28th who your delegate be that I may arrange for his accommodation. Your humble servant, J LOGAN CRAW, 482 Maple street, Lawrence Kan. J LOGAN CRAW, et, Lawrence Kau. Holberg & Co., DISTRIBUTORS OF HIGH GRADE Whiskies and Wines Benton c 842 Pan Phone 147 Mail orders Given Special Attention Look for Big Red Jug. 423 GARRIPON AVE., OPERA HOUSE BUILDING, FORT SMITH, : ARK. Site for Illustrated Price List Harper & Wilson THE HOME OF Fine Liquors AND Wilson St. Louis A. B. C. Beer 321 323 Gar. Ave. FORT SMITH, AKK. The Largest Shippers to Consumers in the State of Arkansas. Write for Complete Price List URPHY, and Harness, ships, Horse s and of all Kinds : Fort Smith, Ark. Williams Hardware ers in Shelf and Heavy Hardw e, Stoves and Ranges. one of Our Specialti 11, ess. Human 1 Smith, Ark. KalHthr 838 KANGA Hardware and Heavy Hardware, Wag Ranges. Specialties: "At Will" Files "At.Will" Shovels Avery's Implements Chattanooga Chilled Plows Studebaker Wagons and Buggies Rex Buggies and Vehicles ler for any of the "At-Will your money. ARK he Plaind Clay, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Smith, died Tuesday after an illness of five months of inflammation of the stomach He was born at Richmond, Mo. April 6th, 1893, and died April 3rd, 1911. Besides his parents he leaves one brother Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Buckner of the M. E church. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were interred in Horton cemetery Messr. Frank and Willie Bronson left Monday for Nebr., to spend the summer. Human Hair Goods Switches and Pomps, .. .50 Transformation, .. .. 1.50 Wigs from.. .. 2.50 to 5.00 MRS. M. L. FIELD. KalHthrix Parlor 838 KANSAI AVE. TOPEKA dware Co., ware, Wagons, ies: ARKANSAS. The largest Hardware House in the Soutewest. We solicit your business Fort Smith, Arkansas We carry a full line of Staple and Fancy Groceries. Our leading brands of canned goods are packed by the Van Camp Packing company, our Echo Brand, packed by the Burt Olney Canning company. Our leading brand of flour is "Sweet and Pure," put up by the Rea-Patterson Milling Co. Truth BRAND Have Nature's Flavor. Are high-grade with price in reach of all. Wholesale Grocers Ft. Smith; Arkansas eee