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: h- i r I ‘i : 2 L MORNING, Eh OPEKA - —— DE = = a 28, (911 L . — E DOWN IN DIXIE WITH REV. J. R. RANSOM! An Interesting and Well Told Story of the Pros- perity and Doings of the Race in the Heart of the White South---The Elo- quent Divine Winces at Jim Crow and Lauds His Race for Their Progress Under Such an Ordeal. { have received numerous re. 1ytestes to write of the journey to the Southland with the remains of Bishop Grart and wife, but pres. sing business bas detaincd me till this late date. However the story has never been told, hence I do not feel that tardincas in presenting 3t now will detract from it any in- teres: it might peseess, Oc January sith Bishops H. B. Parks, Evars Tyreeand Revs, W. H, Peck, M.S. Bryant, A. A. Gils bert, Johu A. Gregg. JE. Ed. wards, W. I. Brooks; Prof. H. T, Kealing, Mesdsmes Dennum, B, G, Ranveom and the writer boarded the M.K. & T. dyer as cecorte with the bodies cf Uirhop A, Grant and hig wife—tLe remains of the latter by 2) ecial rejuest of her sister, Mira. Dennuw, to Waco and the Bishop to ban Antonia, Tevia. TLe railrcad company furnished ue with a eleeper and diner and there wae resting but praises for the road Ly tec cute party, but what they did for us cn row e back aia plenty, for the palace stock, (ifs are Bh srprevcincnt over the intle dirty, fiuthy, one third coach mm ¢ te the baggage car with no aael bewl, soap nor tuwels for the aevomimiodasion of its colored ova. pants and enc al kept toflet for giales ard forties, [tae a phate bafere God to cake a people’s money Devaiee thes Lave every advantage aud give thera Lo accommodativn whatever a teeta as does these rajliowds rur ping through the So uth Colored peopue reendins in the states ef Texas tt OXJahoma ray that the M. KK, A T, i+ the 10st contem)ts ihe road to Negroes running throu,l theeo stster aad that they furnish our peuple poorer and leas Accomnmoditions, This f bave trod tu disbelieve Lecaure of my many warm personal friends in Nansas who are connected with the road, But Gol huowe Tdon’t think it could be anv worse thin we had tt liom Nes Onedne tu Mouton daz from there te Deunimon, for even in that ove-thi 1] coach they argign ts colored people, the train crew uses the front cud fora jupkhehop. In most of the depots there 1a bit one turlet for mates and fernsahes ot color ma copccrally is this true st Sap Antomu whue there ts one of the finest tations in the whole So ith Leta shift the sconewar dye back tuthe try. Werached Bireone about Gey pote, wheres varge crowd of ou pople were we wait. rng a the station tocateh 3 ghrapec of the train and party that waa tax ing ai} that waa mortal of one of the greases. men produced by this eiticn in the past hundred yeara, and nots wae 34 Dennison, Fort 4orth and Austin where lived ora eases ee blacks, We arrived at San Antonio Fri. day, Jan, 27th at 9:15 p, m., where a great throng were awaiting our arrival, San Antonio {s one of the pret. tleat places one's eyes ever beheld for nature seems to have outdone herself in beautifying this place, Mere we foundan old friend and school mste of boyhood days in the person of Prof, G, W, Minter, a teacher in the public schools, Nothing would please him uutil Dr. Young, pastor tbe leading church, assigned Dr. W. H. Peck and my. self to stop with him. Heownn a deautiful home and hae a lovely family. Saturday he took us out in his carriage to sce the beauties of dan Antonio. In the afternoon Dr, Young came with two automobiles and took the the delegation on a sightaceing tour, We visited many places of interest, including the old Spanish historic acenes—three of the cld Catholic Mission posts, built more than an bundred years ago, wheo the Lone Star state was a part of the Spanish kingdom, Sunday morning about 6 o’cloch I was aroused from my peacefat alumbera bya loud kuock on my door, snd I called out. *'wh> comes there’ Who comes there! Who comed there!” A voice quried, sis Je%erson Rangom in terey Th had been thir years since 1 heard the vue and 2 cade out, hello Granville, is that you? and by! thie time Topencd the duor ond there we stood for a ecunnd and two big $30 pound men rush do to. gether and embrace] dike children, It wan Prof, G, W. Normin, an old playmate and eehoolboy com. ride whom I had not seen nor hard of for thirty scare, thet principal the pablie sshoole at Austin and earned that I had passed through ta aly Fridiy cn route to Sir Antonio, ant he came duwnto ee pia, Tt was then that he, Pio’ Minter and Laent back into our boyhood days and lived Ife over neain, Thess two gentlemen ate ndtking woud in the Lore Star state for they have the wLate’ in ther pochi.s. Tn fact none of our peo. ple in this city are poor louve eur. ects, = Many of them own and col lect rents from twenty-five tu er tr pource, Must of the labor un tc trects de performed by Mexicans pecauec they woir for less than any ther people and pay 1U per cent. of their carnings to the comms. ‘iuner ALO eccures them ay ib, TUNERAL FURVICIs, The fnneral of Uishop Grart was peld at the Firet A, M, Eo churel. Where the remsiny hat fam a tate since Saturday mesning The pregrany wae very elaborate. Biebey Pyree, 2. 1, of Naehyalte, Tenn, sreachad the funcral ecrman as only -ectnypmach when heawat Sin. «a While all of the partecajants “. $e prograts came up lo the orf} ectation of that grew audince.the | Coe ot the od Fifth Epricopal dass] rict covered theimeelver with glory. © Wag Cotsaicd that ten thousar 1] cpleatieades the tuners! and i:]: i be fokewe Ba ce: peeenet. Ban Becca attending any one service. We laid his remaina to rest in the G. U. O O. F. cemetery beside his first wife and only son. At 3 p.m, 1 preached for Dr, Lacey of the A. M. EK. cbureh snd there wae a plantation of people preseat, and they aaid I preached some sermon--poor things, Thus ended our stay in San Antonio, but before passing on, I mast not fail to mention that here we also met the mother.in.law of J, W. Brown, the popular Topeks draggist. She is plesaant and vice as can be, which accounts for Mrs. Brown's happy, auany disposition. We departed Sanday night at 10:20 for Houston, arriving there Monday morning st +.20, and went. to the home of cur good friend, Dr, Miller, pastor of the largeat church tn the city. After a splendid break. fast, the eloquent divine took us out sight-seeing, Houston has aome beauty in herself snd much of the wealth of the city is oontrotled Ly our people, At 3 p, mn., the pastor sprung 3 surprise upon ua in the sliape of a! reception by about twenty-five of the city’e leading ladiea—good lockers tooif sou please. Bishop Parke made one of those spread. esgle specchos which he only caz. make and he fairly electrified all present. Hevs. Peck, Brooke, Bryant and the writer all spoke and had we not been last on the bill i, might have been asid that we did well. But one thing can be truth. fully said of us. we did our Lest, butit remained for Dr, Peck to happily reluve the situation by singing, I am cr Dusinoss for my King.” It was the verdict of all that our waitin Housten wae one of pleasire and } rofit, | We departed at 3 10 .n the eve. niug, waringin New © loins ul ob om, the mea day. Mere ae! three dips at the Burke Hotel ant hat good Freneh cooking made us feel that we were an the righty we. We tedvomed the tume rigi tecens nd we sey some thine to. We vented oir oid friemt, Prof, Saidwell, who chirped ous aah ls songeat tm [st Gereri Cone| erence, He is superintemdest of a livivien am that great, big postet! a vhere Lundiceda of clerks, carriers anitors are employed, One afternoon Taccepted the ins avon of Bishop Parka ta §shos"” ne Saint Charles Street and the abo beauty of New Orleans ard wheve medetr reader, nother yg can! uapare it short of Paradiee, | The race thin metropolts of ue M2 Sou hh are not aeleey by wy neins, They ovn rome of the eat property in the city, inclu lay block west of the postothee ud it oupted bp rome of the swaths cading Lueiness hounes, They have splendid echoed a ung hem Demg a ancdical schoo! Tea. in Lantverrity, New Orleans Uni creity, where our old fiend. Hou Ve We barker graduated aed treighter Lmversity, one of the choola from which our pre lent, ‘rof. WL. T. WKealing graduated Phcaee der t 4eh ame abuut the eauty of ta sca Orleans women, icv are dretins ac] most beautiful log our arrival, and vonducted ue to our stopping plices. We were in formed that Mobile was oura,hence Ur Peck, my roommate and I pros ceeded to take possession, We atrolled out to Mobile bay, where we ran into a crowd of fellown ehncking oysters, and wo proceeded to eat them as rapidly as two men could remove them from the shell thoroughly satisfying our ravenous appetites, we handed the man twenty.tive cents and went on our way rejoicing The next day Bishop Parks came ‘with two carriages and gathered us up one by one to show us the city from Mobile bay, and when the rounds was completed all agreed on a verdict that the good Bishop ts a great ho-t and knows how lo make hia guests pleasant. The Negroes in Mobile aro duing well, There are thirty-two mail letter carriers in the city, all Ne. gtoes with twenty-one clerks be. aides the ) vottora, | In the city of Montgoneery, Als., all of the letter carriers and most! of the poate) clorka are Newroes, The same is true of the firemen, Leahemen, witthmen, Laggagemen and porters on trains running through Afetama ant Missineiy pi Coneluied on Page o PAaNIcCo TITFMS. SD ad Mes te tot onl Mire os Stondey and laughter ware the guest. Mae ¢tyens Mem tas Mroteny Mien and Dovel Dnaver were t) guests ot Gerltude Oteer, San tay rteamen Mie sarth sheke qaent Wendi ¢ Pore oom vasetens Mrs. damm tines Chins Norm she Naetit sen tar dtteem sears Miz and Miew Metat hheott, aM ated Mise Shonls ut Mee Tk ¢thiver ayant Sunde vetant thar haeth st Dba Sear Mobarbr tf Samday Vola Diet ys amd mmether spat Ste wow © 6 titer Dab t ‘ Poe valle was abn preset Mie Mare Oa aye Top bi orp warts pevtat det mether Vo. baa: Mis Mattes haut hor at Vbe ope nt Ia WME Site ay vas fag de ote es an Looby Mew an be country Mp} denen Sonoaz ant Permian saad ‘went Ge Maple Tl Seatac ay 2 to att nd a Dirthtiv pouty oat tis Direv Walla“ VET Poweae ten fe bap be Setar ‘ Vooretarn FP Saedes Moo nal Mee Cfenly went fo. 0 Mom das, tee visut pebintuee Miss Tren Wartfrey and Ddeeste dred Mbulind, spat deer dla hav va Gog itde Otter Tro BPeste op Cate Bofromi Ie ttiets Cats te Weebin, wheat he vente Phos Ta ethics 6 UW Seated Mee, Wem an tabena n Lite ty op te eet. or Mr oand Mie Yoaty ant famts amt Vere Samay Mis Wor Ute ko ae on the sii list Mio fhtte Dan came up otiom tf 2 Tan webay ty vasnt dag peretite Mr i Mew Alken VINITA, ORLA fomety 0 Feo Walluens tout | ta lees, Var Pia Diy eve mans thes wot Peet Septotmter ror th. fo ooof Meo Waliamest health Pratee att has ome ow de wd LGA NOTE Vo To ton Bt a came Los at ate ~ Ieame VMenedag serine foun at aents a Tew dove Mi Taf WMealbeened ora ome Ty pltarde dst pw det fis te td int Vitew ars Tr Neely Beer ome bedaa Iter 0 Te st tog nror pounds, Vester aay “Toond Mre Votes hive dea am getter naw apa a tacide da tole the prt wet Wher dow + efret ahve thea a eat ti Catnate nn Aas Cty tas ee Sort te Meet Pte lew ah september ME OM Partey whe hes ton se? Cty the pret ey math one tle peas oF JUNCTION CITY, HAST “f Ya Tebr, © Chiewgo apert Saye of fist weet I tlie tent st her oosta, Mee Mee Tete 1 deo dot of the ears ae hi tpn Wf ote ure oof a acta Ft cel Mia Rev, Mol Tift Wedneeliv for Pe wy were he wit stat hee + amd relatives far savers) months. Mire sla Brawn da geadualty impr. got heatth ane whe hee had Rev. Dore m ot hem Stak of ie 4 ME Gaur lo zee PWINCH WAR & Succcsé, Mrs. Mattic Dopp arrived last Sunday evening from Tennessee and friacd bce husband at Vt. lbley, where ake will make her home, Misa Todd is very all at Mos, Joe Earps. Mee oD Uammond« is alsa on the éihk lat | Miss Mfillhe Abdridge will leave Wed: resday for Fairbury, Neb, where ale will spent a month. Mie Marle Crawford of Oklahomt Spent several days in the city, the gucat of Mics Roey Bomer She lft Sature dey for Kanats City, Mo Mises Muida and Dolly Iiwhing of Salina, Me, Drank Howl and Mr. Rone] Rueknce of Manhattan all apron Sunday in the city, attending the ball game. . see Jame rhown fs agtin oa the sick ist, Mee, Marin Rodzers left yesterday for Nebraska, Mr, atut Mis, Mason on West 10th St, are remeleling their home, Miss Louise Covens and Veo William Vallis were quietly mirtiel Wednesday, HORTON. KAN. Min Varwest: Clayton lett far Tho springs an Ohi thoma, Lueaday, Mire Lewis Cayton 1 ft for Chieaga, TH, Luediay naming Laster was avery pl asait lay, There Wate linge crowd ot stringers dn town, Both churches think the people very much for ther died emtubutin, $4.80 Was tthen up at the Easter program at the A MOU lurch for missionary Homey, an &FS3 at the Mapttst | ‘The Meduh progrum wis sory goolk and showel Chat someone fa thing an ite rose in the clattram, othe Poptest: progam was at BY Th U. time, ftom 6 30 till 9.15. Mi toh Memming t¢ going Into the chicken business, 11) hae bought lots Wath ot town whose he cur satse chiche ems ty supply the town, We wish hin sue e44, Miss Vilel Vatavett woes the amest af Misa Mistereet So ntay. Mio dim Mie ant fuusly hive moved fe ftorton Her wore ap satdon in the Rol sh ps ARKANSAS CITY. KAN. PM. WoT Aastan fee sefaine dd) from Betis, Teves wear sh was called to the ta dette a feth oo wt waa very ee She ae ts dum sfoty dip avid, PMs Wall. of Wintel. was the gre poo Mis Meet bak, Tet sumbay, oA TO Motion fav siting Ler pare ents, Revs ant Mae Res Mis Het s af Bawton, OXba, be vbalt> ne ha paent. Mr ant Urs Beatty, else thant ins ot makings thie plice hee fen Mise Pee cell and Dat ep nt ast Soba Wane Mis TP Wath mate a dying talp > Hit ain oo Pest weet an lapsiness, Mie snoth rs amtsboashter, Mow dart went ta Wank PE bist Monday, ca busie Tes Moe Bla hemp spat Master in (tae Nah Mae MoS Vaanch ant Mrs fo oVs anaties, Weird Meo Mauda heatp hag been cone we dt ota th ler nae than a wees veoh osetbe Meo D+ Obit hes vetiame 1 dione tov ms ht sister, Mis, Bally fa Maroon JUNCTION CITY, KAN, Vee OA Viedt retuned home Site Urtie, efter senting two weeks ta toe pena, ho Ying Bev. Menry in a tevasal Her nats a ereit success Mes ‘Th mon, of Lawrence, ja fr the tee vi tims her diu hier, Mra Devine, “Ire ny Working and Mires Ghahy ittent fth funerstot a fint in Matte pattan, Suto, Ths Laster csir tea at tha Sewnt sipt's? Char, Sanday, were goal, ant the A MUS Church were alsa exacl ent Ts Postor zg hunt wihh war gehen with Se nt Biptlat SS on Sitn by vie funl enews, It was fun toa e vet Cudfoon hunt for (le ess The S Sa very greteful (> SMrs baylir sa, hor hanv unt yard, where tae age wre Wd. Mea Dayte aul Mra devine deseree great credit fur the way hoy Sid taregsis Mr. Dust: gave taa ast. Sor tae eh itron ty Look for $22 sso ww et . B. O. Duke baptized three candidates Sunday. The surprise party given in honor of Mr. Johnny Wallace's twenty-first birthday was enjoyed by all present. Nolan Clardy's father and sister from Tocumshi visited him Monday, and Tuesday. Miss Amanda Olivor was in Paris a few days last week, and while there visited Martha Driver who is very sick. Mrs. Dr. Lamgright of Kansas City has been visiting her mother and friends in Maple Hill. Mrs. Jessie Davis of McFarland was the guest of Miss. Thomas Bolton. Mm. Abbie Whitfield of Waubaunsee county, who has been visiting her aunt, has gone home. ABILENE NEWS Min. E. Dade of Junction City was the guest of Miss M. Gibson Thursday. Miss Chloo Marshall of Saltua was also guest of her nunt, Mrs. Gibbon. Miss Cora Nicholas of Pasco was the guest of Miss Tillie Warder last week and left for Fort Riloy Friday Miss Tillie Warder entertained a number of friends last Thursday in honor of Miss Cora Nichols, and received many compliments for her hospitality. Mr. Arthur Smith of Denver, Colo. is visiting relatives here. Mr Edmund Hampton departed for Atlanta, where he is employed in cement work. Rev. R. Lox was in the city Sunday and was suddenly called to Manhattan to preach a funeral. The young people have organized a literary to enlighten and develop the minds of too young. CHANUTE, KAIGA. Banday was quarterly meeting y at the A M E church. Rev. Haun mend of the Hope Baptist church reached at three p m. The Marion gave an exceptionally am entertained Thursday. The Marion Circle of the Hope Baptist cone gave a peany rally day. The Chantle browns played their standard ball game Monday with the Loma Goodeness, which resulted in a victory for Chantle Rav. Hannah and her Wednesday in independence Mrs. Thea. Bates and Jadghters have returned from a Baxter Springs. The sewing circle of the A M I. onzeenth last week with Mr. George Evans. There was a pretty display of art work by the great, who enjoyed social cast as they quarrel there meeter. Mr. Marc Sullivan went to St. Louis and wrote a book. Mr. and Mr. James Watson have returned from a visit with Mr. Witt's piece at town. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. M. Robert P. Parrson, son of Street Commissioner Corvus Patter 100, died at St. Margaree hospital Wednesday, 14, wee n age thirty five years. He received the public schools of this city, graduating from the High School at the age of nineteen. He attended McHarry Medical College. Nassau Town and during the Spanish-American war he was to put stewart for Company C. Twenty-third Kauai Volunteers, acted in the war as city for the forty-month regiment stationed in the Philippine Islands for three years. He was a member of the First Baptist church and Sunday school, also belonged to the Masonic fraternity, a member of W. Iowa Son Lodge, No 17, and for the years was its secretary. In 1903 he was married to Miss Luella Sharp of Leavenworth, since which time he has been connected with the firm, Patterson and Gayden Realty Co. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness and for the floral offerings during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved one, Robert E. Patterson. MRS. LUELLA PATTERSON MR. AND MRS. C. PATTERSON MR AND MRS. L. L. GAYDEN AGENTS WANTED Colored men or women solicitors wanted in every city for a strictly legitimate proposition paying good commissions. Must have education, education, energy, acquaintance and good address and furnish good references. This is an opportunity worth investigating. Address Lock Box 241, Topkea, Kansas. Methodists Will Elect Day Delegates! To the pastors and members of the A. M. E. church throughout the Kansas conference:— In some way I misplaced the resolution which had fixed the time and place of holding the electoral college which in turn shall elect its lay delegates to the general conference which will meet in Kansas City, Mo during the month of May, 1912. Rev. J. R. Ransom, who offered the resolution giving 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 therefore per A. M. E. discipline elect and send on the above late to this place one delegate or alternate representing each quarterly conference to this said electoral college. Please notify me by April 24th who your delegate be that I may arring for his accommodation. Your ample servant, 182 Maple Street, Lawrence Kn. Freedmen Freedmen All Free Jueen who were enrolled on the Kern Clifton Post of the Cherokee Nation, and who have children born between May 3, 1874 and March 3, 1907, who were alive on March 3, 1907 will do well to call on or correspond with BERT VAN LEUVEN. Attorney Law. Nowa, Ohio, in relation to their rights in the Cherokee Nation under the recent decision of the Court of Claims I have full information, which I will be glad to furnish, and am especially fitted to handle your claims having seen for three years in charge of the Cherokee Allotment Contest Division of the Lawyer Commission Correspondence Solicited to Frank Thomas, Greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that the above named plaintiff has this 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 11th day of April, A. D. 1911, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for said plaintiff divorcing her from you, and for costs. AARHUH J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attent R. L. THOMAS, (NEAL.) First published March 3rd, 1911. 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TTC TTT ETI B TS iO EE AT SE OE TE TLE LE TREE | TE TU CORRESPONDENTS, Tue PLainpwalie goes to proas Thureday and Friday of each week acd to ineare pablication an the current ieece newe muet not reach the office iater than Wedcerday morning Write plainly ard on ore esde of paper only, Take sy e..al yacne to vee that all names are spelled 3 la.s.. ly and vorrectiy, Dons devote toc much space to any particular sal. ject. Be brief as poreble and to the point. Observe there rules aud all matter will be pablsebed and tle paper mailed on time, Take notie and govern yourectyew accordingiy, Mavacen, WISHITA NOTES, Mra Qrayeon, of Chicayo, + visiting in Ube city, Mra. 1. UL, White is un the wich lint, Toe YM. C. Av held an open meeting et the A. M, Ky charet Sunday afternoon. Miss Moecline Crouch and Vergic Wlliains were uniied tn marriage Wednesday evening, Bernard Wrook« is visiting in Hutchiesun thie week, Are, V, Covington i amumbercd Among the the sich. Mrs. L, Anderson, of Topeka. is visiting relafives in the citp. Mrs, KR. [sale 1s ill. The G, L. A. club met with Mre. R. Letcher Tuesday atternoon. A delicious Juncheon was served and a delightful program rendered. Mra. Charles Andervon cuter. tained o nomver of young people at her home on Wedncadry evening in honor of Misa Florenee Mitzhell, YOU WILL LIKE WOO 7 Ghocolites The Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company WILL H.WITTIG, President and Manager ~ GEO. EYSELL DRUG CO., Union Depot Drug: store. Mail Orders Prompily Attended. All the Best Brands of Whiskey—Bottled in Bond, 1036 Union Avenue, ~ _ KANBAS CITY, MO Home Phone West S6o Bell Phone West 6608 COFFEYViLLE ITEMS. Attorney G. W. Fitzpatrick ba returned from M’Alester, Okla, where be went to ehip his house. hold goods. Dr. J. M. Baskett made a trip te Chetops to treat a patient. Attorney Rkodes has moved to Hutebinson. John Ingram aied Tuesday of in. juriesJeustained fiom a fall, The funeral wae held from Bethel A, M. E. church, the Rev. A. H, Brooks, of Parsons officiated. He Taavesa wife and nine children— veven sons and two daughters and many warm friende. Mr. Ingram was a useful citizen and will be greatly missed. Dr. Baskert and Frank Sayers made a businces trip to Vinita, Okl,, Sunday, Adolph D,Griftin, the Viaindealer manager, Sundayed in the citv, Rev, Davidson his returned from a bueiness trip to Muskogee, | Mre, Thurmsn haa recovered from ber recent illnese, Attorney Cox has been to a wats on business, | a WF — _ _ 2) THE BEST FLOUR ’ iON EARTH] OUR HIGHEST 43. feme “ACME” MME <> PATENT FLO SURE) wit Try It. File BS? .00 ou Will Use no Other Kind. Made by “ACME MILLING CO.,"’ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, WULCHINSON NEWS, Mies Della Smiley was hoatcen to ‘the G, A, club Friday sfternoon, Needle work and 3 discussion of current events were the featnrea of evening. WUclicious refreshments were served, Miss Taylor of Green. berg was a gocat of tho club, Mies Grace Gothar pleasantly en. tained Mr, and Mra, 1, M. Smiley WOLFF’S BANQUET HAMS Chas. Wolff Packing Co., When in Kansas City, Mo., Make E. H. HUESTON’S | Star Barber Shop Your WWeadquartera. Pool Hall in Cennection and aFine Place to Pasa Away the Time, 203 Kast Ning TEENTH STREBT jan} Ulos Jonsson at GJ o'ctoeh doach Scaday afternoon | The faners! of Mru. Ktrora Bors bridge wae beld Sunday from the A, M. Evchuril, the Rev, Richorde ofl.’atiog, She war a true Chris tian wemat ord ter place will be diffealts3 fl. wWOTICE } In she Protats Co ut of Btewnee County, Kares Tn the matter of the tate of Susan Jackson, Coceaned All poreone cterceted wil take notice that my petstion we en tle in the cflce of tLe Stawnee county court, asking fer sethoriy to well she following described rea vetate, situated in Shawnee cout ty, Kane, belonging to the cetate cf Soean Jackson, deccaucd, for the p urp une of paying the debte of raid srtate and the expenaca of admintetratvian to wits Lot 150, block lt, Lincoln street, King’s addition to the erty of Topeka, Sad petition ie ret aor hearing Fridvy, the Sth day of May, 191), at tnatclock aca, at which time ind place Fou can make known any objections you may have to the granting of nuch order of wale, HI. Monnrox, Administrator. Dated thie Isth day of Apri, itl Wiest published Ajril let, ten WANILED—An elderly lady or a girl to make home with a good fame ity with twochildren. Wil: he given a ealary. fi ae yy e . 1 oS Ie) 8 THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR.IT'S USE MARES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE. PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND FUT UPIM AMY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL. DERMIT WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINAY HAIA GROW op WAYY, BEST POMADE ON THE KET FOR DANDRUFF, ISCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, CET THE GENUINE.PUT UP th 25¢AND SOs BOTTLES wittH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACHAGE.: - SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY VOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SUFD BOTTLE.25¢ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE SO+ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST.DEPT.' 196 \CHKAGO, ILL. § « AGENTS WANTED | : FOR SALE, Cheap, Hamcoidt Steam Cleaning and Dye Works. Reason for selling, goicg into tke manufacturing businesa George W Lester, Peopr., Humbotdt, Kane. 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. Mrs. Fanny Loveloe entertained a few friends last Friday night complimentary to Mrs. Dr. Kays. Various amusements were a bulged in meal a late hour when delicious refreshments were served Mrs. Dr. Keys who has been teaching in this locality past from left Sat on his morning a hot home in Hot Springs, Nc. Dr. M. L. Laskette of Colo.ville, Kneis, was in town now days last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith spent last week with home talks of Newtown, Okla. Last Saturday in Wagoner High School crossed bots with Chamomile Highs. The game was a 7-0. This more will return the game at some time on the Wagoner drummer! has been teaching post from left Sat her home in Hot kette of Collewville, now days last week Smith spent last Nowtown Okla. The Wagoner High its with Chamore is a to 7th class on game at some in agonor drummer! WINFILLD, KAN Miss Pearl Hulking, Mrs. and Mrs. Atthan Nichols were the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Chiland Hill at Akins City, Friday evening. Mrs. Amanda Clark and mother Mrs. Birdine, of Akins City were called in our city today. Farmest Gombel, of Akins City, is home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gombel. Rev. S. Bonds lot Friday for 11 donada, though to Pattt to hold a ten days' meeting. Mrs. Jess Bank lot for New York Wednesday. Rev. L. H. Van Lue was calling on friends here Saturday between times. Mrs. Chad Wollon entertained at an Easter dinner, Sunday. The out of town guests were Miss Rafter Blackwell and Miss Glydas Dell, of Akins City. LAWRENCE PERSONALS Mr. Jason Moore is improving Mr. and Mrs. At the guests of Mr. Hall at Arkansas City, and mother Mrs. City were called out Kansas City, is ment, Mr. and Mrs. but today for 11 Patt to hold a ten hour for New York. Line was calling on my between times, you entertained at an hour. The out of town better Blackwell and of Arkansas City. PERSONALS is improving Hear Ye the Le To the B and S Juvenile Greeting You are in some day in M Duty of our being must be the Order I further good work State, or of Law enforcement. The Bible Class Good List Thursday evening, after a successful course under the leadership of Mrs R H. Wale, on Topeka. The Bible class has done a great good in Lawnce is it has done in other places, and we hope it will have next term twice the members it had this The Sierra Leone Club was the guest of Mrs. Louise Verder last week. Mrs. Verder is an ideal hostess. W. T. Pacee and family toured to Atkinson-W Wholesale Dealer Buggies, Tinware Club was the guest for last week. Mrs. Postes. I family toured to Jenson-Williams Wholesale Dealers in Suggies, Tinware, Stov Some of "Easy.Cut" Cutlery "Easy.Cut" Tool "At.Will" Boy" Wagon "At.Will" Planter "At.Will" Culttvator Ask your local dea get the best for FORT SMITH, SMITH, PROCLAMATION NO. 2 Not Hear Yet "Give thou Lord for His mercies or for evermore." The United Brothers of Priest Sisters of Mysterious Temples of Kansas Jurisdiction: I are hereby notified to rise the church or place on the 4th May, 1911, to give thanks of Heaven, the God who gave living and health. Due rejoice given to Him on that day. Further declare that the Order working condition through except Henry R. Graham's tenure, which has been the enlowment department, shape, four clumsy benches in the year and more than in the treasury. I are furthermore notified that Holdux has been suspended and Lodge and I have deferred Bro. Dr. J. G. N. Jones over in his stead. These hereby notice my rea- tion day of April, 1911. George McNeil, Williams H. Shelf and Heavy Moves and Ranges. Of Our Special "Give thanks unto his mercies online more." Mothers of Friendship, Mysterious Ten, and Nassau Juddation— notified to assemble place on the 4th Sun- to give thanks to the God who gives us health. Due reverence on that day by that the Order is In tion throughout the R. Graham's Lodge which has been sus- mont department is clients being paid more than $1000 currency. notified that Bro. been suspended from and I have duly ap- t. N. Sines, Grand A.. Notice my real allied April, 1911. George McNeil, G. M. Harpe & THE Fine St. Louis A 321-322 FORT S The Largest Sh in the Sta Write for Co Why Not The Pl Hardware and Heavy Hardware, Wagon Ranges. Specialties: "At.Will" Files "At.Will" Shovels Avery's Implements Chattanooga Chilled Plows Studebaker Wagons and Buggies Rex Buggies and Vehicles or any of the "A money. ARK The largest Hardware House in the Soutewest. We solicit your business W.J. Echols & Company Wholesale Grocers and Cotton Factors 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. Fort Smith, - - Arkansas Truth BRAND Wholesale Grocers Ft. Smith, Arkansas James Wilkerson, aged forty three years, died Saturday at his home in Soldier township, after being ill a week with pneumonia. He left a wife and several children, who are the recipients of much sympathy from a large circle of friends The remains were interred in Steward cemetery. Mrs. Florence Conley, aged fifty, died Friday at her home, 1159 Buchanan street. Her funeral was held Monday from Shiloh Baptist church, of which she had been a devoted member for many years. Her death occurred suddenly from heart trouble. Mrs. Conley was an old resident of Topeka, and the many warm friends that she made extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. She is survived by her husband, four sons and a daughter and other relatives. Earl Smith of Ellsworth spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, the guest of his old friend, Billy Grimes. Mr. Smith has homes read a quarter section of land in Logan county, and was here to arrange with the land office about his papers. He departed Sunday evening for his new possessions where he will remain among the prairie dogs, skunks and other pests for fourteen months. He is a good fellow and "Old" Grimes showed him a royal time. Presiding Elder King of the Umaha district came in from Tonganoxie the first of the week to spend a few days with his family. He reports a rousing time at that place Sunday, and that throughout his district the people are happy and doing well. Elder King is one of the most persistent workers in the A.M.E. connection. He never finds time for political and other wranglers, he is a church man strictly, and spends every minute of his time looking after the welfare and upbuilding of the cause of Christ and humanity. Hon. Fred. L. Smith of Omaha spent several days in the city this week, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. O A. Taylor. He was here to attend the Page-Tillery nuptials. Mr. Smith is one of the leading attorneys of his state, knows law and is considered to be one of the most successful practitioners before the Douglas county bar. He stands away up in the front ranks of Omaha's leading citizens and professional men. Mr. Smith was charmed, yes, amazed at our broad thoroughfares, beautiful lawns, rich dwellings, numerous business enterprises and hospitable people. Men and women vled with each other in making his stay one of pleasure, and proved beyond doubt that Topeka leads and all others follow Attorney Smith has proven many persons not guilty before judge and jury, but from his marked attention to a certain young lady while here, it is generally believed that the Nebraskan will return shortly, fall at her feet, "plead guilty" and ask that the judge give him a life sentence at once. Many Pretty Receptions Held in Honor of Miss Minnie Page. The first of the series of partner given for Miss Minnie Page was given Wednesday evening of last week by Mrs. Eunie Clark at her pretty home, 1414 Taylor street. The color scheme being pink and white, the rooms locked especially beautiful, lighted up with sixteen pink and white candles and decorated with pink and white begonies and hearts of the same color. On the table stood a large mock bride doil, in a most lovely bridal gown. The color scheme was carried out in the menu which consisted of three courses. The afternoon was delightfully spent in playing various games, pirzes being awarded as follows; Miss, Euen Page, first, a pair of pink silk hose; Mrs Elizabeth Alexander, a motto on housekeeping. Both prizes were presented the bride-elect. Mrs, O. A. Taylor entertained Friday afternoon or last week, complimentary to Miss Minnie Page who was married to Mr. A. Tulery took place last night. Mrs. Josephine Bradshaw fell from a chair one day last week while engaged in house cleaning at her home on Locust street, and fractured two ribs. At this writing she is better. Miss Corinne Bennett gave a reception Monday night at Rosen hall in honor of Miss Minnie Page. The hall was prettily decorated with palms and flowers. Meerss. John Ferguson and Preston Smith furnished music. Ices were served at a late hour and the evening was one round of pleasure. The out of town guests were Mr. A. Tillery and Lawyer F. Smith of Omaha, Nebr. and Dr and Mrs. James Page 1 Pittsburg, Pa A. D Griffin returned last week to Oklahoma to resume his work on the paper, after spending a few days visiting and getting out his special. Now watch his special add columns Mr. Arthur Hardy left Tuesday with the Washburn baseball team to play in Manhattan, Salina, Lindborg and St. Mary's. Mrs. McClelland's Beauty shop has on display the newest coifures, becoming, smart and easily arranged. Facial and scalp treatment, manicuring, hair dressing and hair straightening. Old hair goods exchanged or made over equal to new. 415 Kansas avenue; Bell 'phone 2596. Mrs. Lulu Summers of Kansas City, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Sunflower Grand Court of Calanthe, will make her annual visit to Prince Albert court, No. 85, this city on Tuesday, May 2nd. All members are requested to be present at the hall, 420 Kansas avenue, at 3 o'clock p.m. The regular business of the court will be transacted to save two meetings that week. Recption following meeting. By order of the W. C., Miss Nancy Matley. The Old Reliable Kansas Packing House Market Fresh and Cured Meats, Celery, Poultry, Fish and butterine. A. A. SCHMIDT, Prop 111 EAST FOURTH ST. Sec That Your Grocer Gives You the Bread Made By The Royal Bakery Its Rich, Pure and Wholesome. The Best Product on the market. Try "Thoro Bread BAKERY AT 617-1 Yuor Credit is Good KIN A Small Cash Payment, o and You Fit Y C. H. KING, Prop. F ameroy the New and Second-Hand K Fixtures. 1133 KANSASAVENUE LADIES LOOK! The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, brea ing bar which rises the hair, is alone, put into the The Aluminum Cont is easily detached fr ed the comb goes back into place and is held The Magic Heater is also suitable for cur handbag. I'm with alcohol and light here Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcoho for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., dit is Good at... KING'S Cash Payment, opens an Account and You Fit Your House Up. Ti, Prop F merely the with North Edge Furniture. Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves, Features. Bell Phone 537 SAVENUE TOPER THE MAGIC AND HAIR STR MAILED ANYWHERE POSTAGE SEND MONEY BY POSTUPC LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shiny Magic dries the hair, removing the dappled straighten the curliest head of hair not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas. Comit is easily detached from the heating bar, then, off back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. It is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can Drier $100. Magic Alcohol Heater $50. Liberal terms. Poo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Try "Thoro Bread," 10c Per Loaf BAKERY AT 617-411 QUINCY STREET. A Small Cash Payment, opens an Account with us and You Fit Your House Up. C. H. KING, Prop Furniture the with North Edge Furniture Co. New and Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves and Gas Fixtures. Bell Phone 537 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $1.00 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 dries the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comt is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. ATCHISON, KAN. Miss Stella Roy and Mr Roy Hotel were married Wednesday at 1 o'clock, at the birth's home. Poy William Smothers performed the marriage ceremony in the presence of relatives and near friends of the bride and groom. The bride wore a champagne-colored cloth dress heavily braided and very becoming, and carried roses; while the groom appeared neatly in the cowventional black. The house was decorated in cut flowers and palms. After the ceremony a reception followed which was gracefully served by Miss James Rost Jones, Camellia Bragge, Ithol Roy and Clara M Mister. Miss Roy threw her beautiful banquet to her friends and it was linked by Miss Lathol Penn. The couple left at 5 o'clock for a trip to St. Joseph Harper. Mr and Mrs Harper were reared here and have many friends to wish them success. They will be at home at 1501 North 5th St, after May 25, in a seven room modern cottage the groom has recently built. Mr. Chris Glover received the 3rd high est grade in the civil service examination out of a large class. We congratulate him. Mr Samuel Brower of St. Joe spent a few days last week in the city, with friends. Mrs. A Mumms of Omaha is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunt. Mrs. W. I Baggers and Mrs. M. F. Glover visited in Kansas City last week. The children of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Hudson, who have been all, are on the improving list. Mr. Skau, south of to all. Mrs. Ilyazh Gillum, ovised her parents, Mr. Lomung, last week. WICHITA Mrs. Pope, of St. Louis, spent a few days last week with Mrs. bare Bucker. The sewing circle of A. M. B church held its weekly meeting Tuesday, with Mrs. Alex Doyle. Mr and Mrs Clyde Bridge, Mr and Mrs. Richard Nunn, Mr and Mrs. Stanton Roy, Miss Blossie Harper, and Mr. Chas Linton accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harper to St. Joseph, Wednesday, and witnessed a very pretty wedding supper prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hupp at the neat little home on 7th street. Besides their Atkinson guests above, 10 more were added to the number. The supper was served in five courses and the table was attractively decorated in carnations. After supper, music was the main feature of the evening. The coupes returned to Atkinson, Thursday. Mr. Spunlock of Bovey Courtenay, No. --- ad," 10c Per Loaf QUINCY STREET. at... NG'S opens an Account with us our House Up. with North Edge Furniture Co. Furniture, Stoves and Gas Bell Phone 537 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. You can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair used in a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will be the curliest head of hair. Because the comb is never heated. The steel heat flame of the alcohol or gas heater, from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated by a turn of the handle, curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a Theater $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mrs. Molly Innert is shaking hands with old friends in the city Mrs. Mary Dunlap of St. Joe is visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Mack. The Sunflower Att Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Porter Allen on L Street. Mrs. Mildred Matt and Mrs. Hannita Powell of Kansas City, Mrs. Sundayed with Mr. M. J. Glovet. Mrs. Camille Burgs has issued invitations for a party complimentary to Mrs. Roy Harper. Mrs. Horace Lett spent a very enjoyable Easter in Imporia, with Dr. and Mrs. F. Lott. Mrs. Honey Moon visited in St. Joseph last week. Mrs. J. W. Elliott and son, and Mrs. G. A. St. Clair Sundayed in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Everest Nelson of E. Joe spent Tuesday in the city. Another Swashka is engaged. Mr. Sleap, south of town, is seriously ill. Mrs. Dhazah Gillum, of Kansas City, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lennung, last week. Chase, Pace has returned from his bury College, where he has been taking a course in dentistry. The A. M. P. Laterity Society held their meeting Wednesday evening. Mrs. N. Frame, who has been ill for several weeks is able to be out again. The members of the Y. J. A Club were entertained on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Thos. Tines. Mrs. Jesse 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 Miss J. Jones. Mt Olivet Count hold their annual sermon on last Sunday at the New Hope Baptist Church. The members of the W. T. U. Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. L. Humphrey. A伯利尔家族, who have resided in it for a number of years left for California when they will make their future home. POPEKA, KANSAS Gorden & Co. Dry Goods, Clothing Shoes and Merchandise of all kinds. Give us a call before buying elsewhere PORTER. - OKLAHOMA. For Quick aad Efficient Transportation Service, You Can't Beat the Metropolitan Street R'y. KANSAS CITY, MO. YOUR FUTURE Will be brighter than your past if you will be less Dr. White real life. He uses late revelations and helpful advice will enable you to reduce your desire. The man is moderated by the thousands to one of the very best spiritual Medium. I say his choreosants and graphologists in America that now in the time for you to prove it for yourself, PETER eyes "I will give every reader of this paper a trial test reading absolutely IHF. I will ask to send me your full name in your own handwriting, the date and month of your birth, and ten cents to cover postage and of real work and you will receive in return a test reading of your life, consisting of the greatest truth ever revealed. Address Fort School of Occult and Divine Science Topkau, Kansas. Care of Reading Department Do sure to mention the name of this letter. The Fourth Anual Session OF THE Kingfisher County Normal (SEPARATE) 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 Hennessey Okla. Lunch, Ice Cream and Fine Cigars. 458 SOUTH MAIN STREET Restaurant, Ice Cream and Confectionaries. 127 WEST RAILROAD STREET When in HutchinsonStop at Mrs. Butler's Restaurant When in North Topeka See W. S. Trotter, DEALERS IN.. Fishing Shoes and Merchandise We us a call before buying elsewhere ER. - OKLAHOMA. 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 cits. Sunny Times "the whiskey of contented algea and smiles of satisfaction." STRAIGHT WHISKEY 4 Full Quarts $2.05 8 Full Quarts 5.80 12 Full Quarts 8.28 100 PROOF STRAIGHT WHISKEY--AGED IN BOND Case 24 Full Pints - $9.50 Case 48 Full ½ Pints 9.75 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 Hale's Leader Cowboy. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Mrs. W. H., Smith, mother of Mrs. A. C. Torrell, is seriously ill at her home, 400 Kiowa street, following a stroke of paralysis. Rev John A. Gregg, pastor of Ebenezer church, St. Joseph, Mo., was in the city last Thursday visiting friends. E. W. Brown was a Kansas City vietor Monday. The Easter program rendered by the younger members of Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday night was highly appreciated by all. All the services were largely attended. The concert given last Friday night by club No. 3, under the management of Prof. I. C. West, proved quite successful. The three plays, "The Musical Surprise," "The Gypsy's Warning," "Domenic Infelicity." The Blind Boone Concert Co. will appear at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday night, May 22nd. A large attendance is expected. The Coleridge-Taylor Literary club met Saturday, with Mrs. M. W. Hodges at her home, 111 Dakota street. EMPORIA, KANSAS. OSSOMESTIC PARTY. The annual spring party given by the Ossomestic club at Annuity hall on the 21st of April was a great success There being a large number of out of town guests present. The hall was beautifully decorated and the floor was reported to be one of the best in the state. All reported a delightful time. The Owls at the home of Mr. The ron Reeves April 22nd in honor of Messrs. Roy Barker, John Moss and Herbert Jamison of Topeka entertainment thirty six at cards, after which a dainty four-course luncheon was served. They then danced until a late hour. All reported a delightful evening The house presented a very pretty effect, being decorated with the club colors in crepe paper and lighted by incandescent lights while vases of American Beauties and carnations were in every room YALE. KANSAS. G W White, J T Mondie and family and A G Beaton attended the organization of the Baptist churches at Edison Sunday Rev P D Skinner, of Coffeyville, has been assisting Rev Williams in his revival Mrs Mollie Jackson, who had been visiting relatives for the past month, left Tuesday for her home in Pontiac, Ill The children who took the examination for common school diplomas are anxiously awaiting the returns. The following from Prof Finley's room took the examination: Andrew Murdock, Easter Beaton, Ruth and Bertha Hamilton, Fressie Cain, Norman Maples and Benjiman Spears J. II Jackson and children arrived last week from Cardiff, Ala., and will make Kansas their home Mrs Ella Lewis, of Crowberg, was a Yale visitor Monday A. L. FLOYD, Cozy Corner Cafe and Rooming House 1823 Corning Ave., Opposite Frisco Depot. PARLONS, KANSAS. Human Hair Goods Switches and Pomps... 50 Transformation. .. 1.50 Wigs from... 2.50 to 5.00 MRS. M. L. FIELD, Kallithrix Parlor 833 KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA The Knights and Ladies of the Orient, 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 only authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bound in a reliable Safety Company. Liberal terms to agents. For information address. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka Our Motto: "Prompt Payment of Claims." WESTERN UNIVERSITY Quindaro,Kas. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments—Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. LEADING AND BEST INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL OF THE WEST. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing Cooking, Landering, Training and Gardening. Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West OF. H. T. KEALING, Preside man Bros., SALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Manufacturers in the Western a trial order, branch factory at North 7thistreet, Kansas City, Kass. D LINCOLNST TOPEKA, KA HEIM'S SUCCESSO SCHMIDT, Elmer Price LIST ble stamp Whiskey, 4 years old, 96 proof, per g light double stamp Whiskey, 7 yrs. old, 95 proof, high grade blended Whiskey, per gallon..... at double stamped Whiskey, 4 yrs old, 92 proof, light double stamp Whiskey, 4 yrs old, 95 proof, ery good blended Whiskey, per gallon..... per gallon..... AL, per gallon..... titled in Bond," CLARKE'S RYE WHISKEY .. titled in Bond," FAMO WHISKEY ..... titled in Bond," OEDAR BROOK WHISKEY .. RBAN RYE ..... titled in Bond," YELLOWSTONE WHISKEY .. titled in Bond," BOND & LILLARD WHISKEY .. titled in Bond," BLUE RIBBON WHISKEY .. titled in Bond," GUCKENHEIMER RYE WHISKY al W. M. Gaines' "OLD CROW" WHISKEY ..... handle any cheap or low grade wh Express charges. East Atchison CIAL STATEMENT OF THE rcial National Bank Muskogee, Oklahoma of Business Tuesday, March 7, 1911 PROF. H. T. KEALING, President. Baugman Bros. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Largest Manufacturers in the West Give them a trial order, branch factory at Seven North 7thistreet, Kansas City, Kas. FACTORY 23rd AND LINCOLNST TOPEKA, KANEAS. We do not handle any cheap or low,grade whiskies We do not pay Express charges. E. T, SCHMIDT, East Atchlson, Mo. RESOURCES - - - $1,122,60 . . . 16,80 - - - 43,60 - - - 243,60 and Fixtures - - 14,80 . . - 930,51 $2,610,39 Loans and Discounts - - - $1,122,600.00 Overdrafts - - - 16,000.25 Stocks and Securities - - - 42,694.96 Bonds and Premiums - - - 21,500.00 Peal Estate, Furniture and Fixtures - - - 14,800.00 Cash and Exchange - - - 936,518.32 LIABILITIES 2200,00 64,00 200,00 2,102,37 12,410,36 The above Statement is Correct, E. D. SWEENEY, Carlier. ```markdown ``` --- Capital ..... Surplus and Profits Circulation ..... Deposits ..... Splendid Location, Health and Climate, Good Influence and Thorough Teachers. Information. DEALING, President. YOS., TAIL DEALERS IN Rivers in the West branch factory at Kansas City, Kas. TOPEKA, KANSAS. HEIM'S SPECIAL SUCCESSOR TO IDT, Elmer Hyde IST 4 years old, 95 proof, per gallon $5.00 Whiskey, 7 yrs. old, 95 proof, gal. 4.00 Whiskey, per gallon..... 4.00 Whiskey, 4 yrs. old, 92 proof, gal. 2.00 Whiskey, 4 yrs. old, 95 proof, gal. 4.00 Whiskey, per gallon..... 2.00 MARKET'S RYE WHISKEY..... 8.00 AMO WHISKEY..... 8.00 EDAR BROOK WHISKEY..... 8.00 YELLOWSTONE WHISKEY..... 8.00 BEND & LILLARD WHISKEY..... 8.00 QUE RIBBON WHISKEY..... 8.00 BOKENHEIMER RYE WHISKEY..... 8.00 OLD CROW' WHISKEY..... 8.00 heap or low, grade whiskies ages. East Atchlson, Mo. RENT OF THE National Bank Oklahoma Tuesday, March 7, 1911 RES $1,122,600.65 16,800.25 42,694.06 213,626.00 14,800.00 936,518.32 22,610,394.19 2200,000.00 84,014.53 260,000.00 2,162,370.00 12,610,391.19 --- SomeDay .% Some Place Some One may make 1s good Flour as “Kelley's Famcus” ‘c bat we doubt it. Your Grocer can get it for you HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Eiskest Uniform Cuality—Once Tricd, Always Used, Molasses Alfalfa Feed Grain, Alfalfa Meal, Corn Chop, Shorts, Bran ani Wheat Screenings, atsandHay, WKafir Cerr, Purity Milling Company, Feeder Trade a Specialty. "PHONE 409 MANHATTAN, - - - KANSAS 9 Kaufman's Market Ps WIIOLESALE AST KETAIL “Home Miga Lard and Saueige a Speciaity.” 4 en acd Oysters Poutry, Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pers and AN Us frodacts dud Miyuizoe a Avi Sve, - - KANSAd Ci. ¥, KANRAS Stonestreet @ Gaines : — a We exr- f tke F re | Sern ¢ Lines of tha lesene aad : ri laa, ae sa the State, Wa sever sleep, & SD ee Taree L.ceased Kovua mers in Al! KZRSINS UNAS texiaace. Undertakers and Embalmers. | Both Puoam o3 71H & Quincr x74. TOVHEKA, KAN, eo ra INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. Superiatendent Morrow of thi farm B29 purchased a team of Per: cheron mares for the farm, The are the pride and admiration cf al whu bave seen them The institu- tion now owns three good team besides three colts. The senior class is putting fortt every effort to make their class play asuecess, The play will be render: ed on class day. Tuesday, May 30th Trustee and Mre, James H Guy spent last Thursday at the jostitu- tiom inspecting the various depart- ments. The young women of the second year in Domestic Science served luncheon, Mr. and Mre Guy were vers favorably impressed with the marked improvement in the progress of the school this year, Bev. d. W. Wamlett, pastorjot Lane chapel, preached a very in- spiting cermon Sunday afternoon from the teat, ‘Who hath believed our report?” His words of advice and admonition were very helpful to pur student body. The young men of the carpentry departmeat are working over time on theic competitive plans for (be new barn, Every young man seema determined to have his plan accept- ed by the trustees. Commencement season thia year ts from May 20:31. The Baccalau- reate sermon will be preached by Rev. R. N. Jackson, D. D,. of Law- rence, and the commencement ad- dreea wili be delivered May 31st by Hoa, Charles Sessions, secretary of state, Lntertainment will be pro- vides fcr all who desire to attend: Gur Ageat tyin Okiahoma, and parties indebted to us will confer a srest favor by settling a leat a pact of their subecripticn. Down in Dixie With Rey. J. R. Ransom! Continved from Page 1, In fact the Negroes of the South are permitted te work angwhere thetr skill Gite them for, Itis a common as eunsbine to see black: and whites working elle by cach ona atone or brick wall--montly Negroes working on the corners, Most of the carpenter work is done by these skilled biack men. It was shown that the Negroes of the South in the past ten yeare bad paid for 2,500 farms saying mothiag about the city property they are accumulating. It waa predicted at ameeting l attended while there, that if the blacks kept up their present gait, in twenty years they would own two-thirds of the farms in the Soath, We spent two Sundays in Mobile and preached each Sunday ia somo of the city churches, and they are still talking about the beys of the Vito. We wentto Mobile on busincss with the Bishops’ council of our own church in keeping with the wiehes of the late Bishop Grant and many of our own wishes. We went to get Bishop Parks to succeed Bishop Grant and carry out the great work atarted by him. Some aaid wo could not auccced while the {aultfinders ssid it was not the thing todo. We thank them all for their kindness and fell highly elated over our success, We were aleo present at the federated council of the bishops of A.M, K.and A. M. KE, Z. and 0, M. E. churches, So much ha« Leen a IARTHUR GCG. LEE. Seed Merchant Garden, Field and Flower Seeds | Pop Cern, Bulbs, Plants, Onion Sets, Potatoes and Fertilizers, Fort Smith . - - Arkansas epee gereerrensaaatniteeeenennee John Schaap & Sons Wholesale Druggists and Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent rcedicines, Paints, Oils and Deuggiata Sundries: FINE WIOES AND LIQUORS. 215-17 Garrison Ave. . Fort Smith Arkansas SS John A. Warren, Prop. lec Cream Depot Wholesale Manufactnrers of Fine Ice Cream, Sherbets, Ices, Frozen Fruits Gate City Brand Confectionery. Coffeyviile, . = = Kansas es 6B. F. AVERY & SONS ‘ PLOW Co. Manutacturers and Jobbera of Plows and Cultivating , Implements a for Cotton, Corn and all Other ~ Crys Oklahoma, City — — Oklahoma sald concerning thie mecting tha [ refrain from going into detail | Bat one good thing that was ac complished for the oburch and race They cloned a chanel through whiot so many dishonest and indecen' ministers and laymen passed fron ote charch to the other, God graut that other churohes may soon fol. low sat, We left Mobile on Monday, Feb. 13 at 1:30 a. m, reaching New Orteans at 7:30 a. m,, and lett at 21:55 reaching Houston at 12:30 a, m. We traveled over the Southern Pacific to Houston and they flatly relused to feed ua in their dining car, hence we gent a meseage ahead to our old friend, Dr, Munt at Beaumoant, Texas to meet us, and when our Jim Crow coach ran iato the station, Dr Hunt aad hie entire otticial board rushed aboard with a large barket filled with thet which gladdens the inner mau, and when the train pulled out, what a tiare we did have. It was a feast fit for the gods, At Houston, we again went to the parsunage of our good triend, Dr Muller, took 4 much needed reat Barone at Sa m, ate a het breakfast and left at G;15 for Kaneaa City, On reaching Waco, Prof. Jackson in company with Doctor Kdward Uoward met us at the station with s basket of hot chicken, buttered rolls and other good things to feaet upon. When we reached Denteon, | notwithstanding it wan 11,30 p m, vur old tried, true friends, Rev. Goleman, wife, daughter and Bro. Irving Hale met ua at the station with two hoaes of everything good to cat, and we feasted till we reuhed Pareona at 7 a.m, Feb, 13 when we stepped out to let the airof freedom fan our bow and feel the inspiring throbs of civil. aitton Here [ met the noblest and best womanon earth. She and ber voungest cluld had brought us 4 bisket of gouds things to eat-—— enough to fved five timee our num. Ler, Aw we embraced cach other I voticed that Bishop Varhs had turned awsy and covered his face face with hiv hands, und I axked, ‘Bishop, what's tho matters” He sald, the affectronate greeting be. twecn you and yuur mother brings Arhade of sad:eer over ime, My dear mother left me leit a few years azo, and my mind wandera back to. her and our happy nome.” I droy . ped a few coins into her hand, kiss. ed her and we wer oft for Kaneas City, arriving af 11:50. m., and reached home—Topeka at 7.15 4. me, Bebiuiry a . Thus ended ore of the saddest ripa of my life, and on the other and one of the jleasantest. Dut ny, how glad Tan to pet Lack to Topeka and the bosom of my wife nd children, I cannot close this story without ayiag to the peuple of the Weat— ioth blach and white, that the Ne. sroee of the South are giving es. ressiony of sympathy in their mass necting for the your peoy le in the ‘orth and West They are eayine hat the Repub) can party bas boon ating the Negroon the hack-- cing him hos much they love Bee gee BD eh ee ge eee lie. Ce l'rolleyto K Cit 17--Trains Daily--17 Leavenworth to Lansas City. Teave Leavenworth, Third ant Delaware— UM =F 39,7 39 8 39,9 30,1302, 1139 (p.m.j—re a, 10, 200 1d, 4 52, § Bo, 630, 73 5 52, 9 39, 10 39. Saturday ane sunday neghts 12 Mid- night, Teave Kansas City, Mo., Tenth and Ma.o—"a.m 1-8 00, 7 00, $20, 90), 1001 1100, 1200, pmtm-ton 2c, Jeo, 400, 565, 100, 700, 800, 900, 1oov 100 P.M. THEATRE CAR MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNES. DAY, ‘THURSDAY AND &RIDAY NIGHTS, Salurday aud Sanday nights If o'Clack Car, Last Car at 12 Midnight Do You Know Positively That You Cannot Use Electrie Power to Advantage? : AS vac tan said recently, “Nowadays you can do almost everything with clectricity."’ | He referres of course, to anything re juirnny mechanical force to rake it operative. In ycur busine 3 andan your home, there i3 bound to be work that cletrwity can perforin better thanit 1s lone now-—— and usually more econonucally. We have a department in our organi-stion which Specializes in showing people | ow tu use clecthic scrviee Hoyo stspect that ELLCTRIC POWER can be made made useftit, YOU, callin our New Husiness Dep atment reps resentatses, antesplim your needs, Ove men wil! be glad tu take all the (aie necessary to make an Investigation, @. over the Propositica with yo: carefully, and to sulmut autheitats.e advice, plans aid estie. ces There willbe ne fanewd presence ¢ cor part -houl! you decide not too che the installation, | Telephone 25s, M ogee Gas ectric Co uskogee Gas & El Co. - oe ee ae : NOVICE, To the mimeters of the A. ML hk. church of the Kansas conference. Rev Jo oJ, Pleasant, who has been wimee Octeber, and who va no better, is ancloun to tase treatment from 3 ppeciatiat, bat canset do wo withowt help, Wil, each of yos tske an aficr co fection and san} + to him atfsarnet* Hanaaa’ an BR. Rastow, POR W. J. MURPHY Saddles and Harness, Bridles, Whips, Horse Collars and Leather Goods of all Kinda 410-412 Garrison Ave. : : Fort Smi SPRINGFIELD, MO The Daughters met at the residence of Mrs Erva Marmothy on Washington Ave. April 10. The club spent a very pleasant afternoon, after completing a great deal of work later in the afternoon the club was served by a well prepared three course lunch by our and our best Mrs Marmathy. These present were Mrs Marie Stemmons, Milda Brown, Sarah Fodor, Marie W. Andrews, Violet Martin, Debra Andrews. The Bakers' not at the home of Mrs. M. in Branch April 22 A delightful afternoon was spent in their beautiful arranged home. Much business was important was carried on, also much work was accomplished. The meeting of the club was quite a pleasant and in formating one, considering such a busy time of the year. Mrs. Branch is a very charming old hostess. At last of last the club enjoyed a three course lunch in which was served in elevated dignity. The club was closed at 6.30 o'clock on Friday next evening. April 29 Mr James Andrews and family on attained in most royal style, Wellesley day evening in honor of the late a City lighthouse W. Mitchell, and his and Mrs Crane have a large number present, who are the admiral of the division As the names were and histories were enjoying each a delightful visit among their old friends who were sparing me the time to make a plaint for the new hollow. Mr Chase consulted for them a reason for days longer and it Mr Dr. and Mrs Pam Atoms royally entertained on notice of the South Michael and Mrs Paddy evening April 21 That diligent answer present, who are employed the late man and deed freedomly, prepared by the L. --- Mrs Minnie Bine is visiting to entertain in Warrensburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sharp and Mr. Robert Sharp of Bearenville were in the city last evening to attend the funeral of Robert Patterson. Mrs. A. E. Brown was called to the next last week towing in the destiny of her state. Mr. Aron Nts, Aron Crug, no= in the, ... Horie, 1923 ~ Fourth street Ffr Crag is one of the fire lands Trf. H. B. Batt, who is on % 1. e c.r ass s ng Fe= L s, W got of Metropada. Bt, lost c's: res says c. s ve, s's s= no at us Mr. Albert Reeves and Mrs. Florence M. Brate were married Monday evening March 10th. They will be at noon after 7 o'clock. Farms, Karn. Mr. Idal W. Wright resumed operation at St. Margaret Hospital. Holberg & Co., Whiskies and Wines Attention Look for Big Red Jug. Oaly 5/31 No. 1 Special B1337 High at 10:10 A 10:10 to 10:10 From Cultury to Oler More for just 2 and all with a cuff strap on C R PAFFC1331 2313 G. L. B. O. confined to her room for the past our weeks with rhinomatism, is convicering Master Willie Lain, who was all with smallpox, is out among his friend again. In and Around Vinita Interesting Bits of Gossip About Oklahoma. H I Watson and C N Williams were at Tulsa on business two days last week. Rev A D Ford made a flying trip to visit home folks on Thursday, returning on Saturday. Prof J E Finley, of Yale, was in the city over Sunday, the guest of relatives and friends. Presiding Elder Washington of the Bartlesville district, will make Vinita headquarters, having a quito of rooms at the parsonage. Mrs Bettie Beck has been induspoored the past week. Rev Jennings of the and Baptist church will start a series of meetings, beginning the night of the JJ. J Wafford and wife have purchased two nice lots in Marr's addition and have let the contract for a neat house, to be erected at once. Mrs Wm Barker of N Second, has been listed with the sick the past two weeks. Miss Eva Martin having closed for school on Grand river, is enjoying her visitor at home on N Second street. Mrs Ellen Tucker was taken and tenily all Friday morning, but now in some better. Mrs C Moore of Grand River was the guest of D Heneary and wife on N First street, for a few days this week. The lk of Pardon once anniversary ceremony at First Baptist church Sunday at 10 p.m. The annual ceremony was eloquently preached by Rev Dr Tanner from the text. O. give thanks unto the Lord, for he good." W J A Jackson gave an address deser, one of Pytha-tion D. Henry and wife were killed in Grand River Sunday by the death of a friend Mrs. Huffley late Thursday for Dallas, 2 to 11 o'clock Miss Mayme Lawn left Thursday pm for Chetona, K the Carriage Artist held a and me sing it daily at the home the present Mr Tyre Emley They have a very signature on the near --- A. K. A. = A - (11) King G W. was returned from Great Britain where he had been working in the mining industry. Mr. and a Rozert in Kensington City and the great of Mrs. Moret. Kirk will attend. Mr. Harvey was returned to St Joseph, where William daily was the great of Mrs. Hattie Blakewell. Mr. Cur. born. has returned from Karen City 1893. COSFEYVILLE, KN Mr. W Laird in the office of Kinsal City last Tuesday, when she went for an operation. Her body was brought here. The funeral was held Thursday at 11 o'clock, from the St. James M. E. Church, Rev. Brown, the pastor, officiating, assisted by other city pastors. Dr. J. M. T. Baskette has gone to Claremore, Okla., to try its mineral waters for rheumatism. Dr. J. M. T. Baskette has returned for a few days at home after which he will again go to Claremore, Okla. Alty Fitzpatrick has returned from M. Alster, Okla, where he want to move his house goods Rev Grunlee, pastor, preschel at the A. M. E Church, at 11 o'clock to a packed house, the Easter exercises were grand. A fine program was rendered. Rev Brown, pastor of the M. E Church, filled his pulpit at 11 o'clock the Easter exercises were grand Pen Newton L. Roberts has been transferred to Claremore and Vintla, Okla. Rev J C Dumas filled the pulpit at the C M E. Church The pastor of Cardin Baptist Church, P. P. D. Skinner, is preparing to build a break church Mayor elast B. C Rice and the new commissioner took their seats on the 17th. The city is expecting a clean slate and a business administration Mrs John Scott is still very much at the home of R. H. Bightower 194 C F Moore is not consolvert HUGOTON, KAN Mr W Jones left for Great Bend yesterday, where her mother is very ill. Mr H Dickson will visit Wichita Saturday Mr Wim Robinson and A J Robinson are out from Great Bend this week looking over some land Mr H. I Curren was in town today on business Sunday School last Sunday will vary interesting The executive Committee of the Nassau Valley in re-electing Prof Charles H. Moore as national organizer of that body. He has made a phenomenal record in the past two years, and under his virile 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 our adding 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 national Methodists Will Elect Day Delegates! IMPORTANT NOTICE To the pastors and members of the A. M. F. church throughout the Kansas conference In some way I misplaced the resul- tion which had fixed the time and place of holding the electoral col- lege which a turn shall elect it lay delegates to the general conference which will meet in Kansas City. Mo during the month of May, 1912 Rev. R. 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, a May, which is May 3rd, 1911. Each pastor will therefore pee. A M. E. diec plaza elect and send on the above late to this place one delegate or alternate representing each quarterly conference to this said electoral college. Please notify me by April 25th who your telegate be that it may arrang for a conciliation. Your humble servant. Marle street, Lawrence Kun. AGENTS WANTED Co rd men omen so rer cwisted a very city for a strictly regimental proportion paying good commissions. Must have education, education, energy, acquaintance and good address and furnish good reference. This is an opportunity worth investigating. Adirem Lock Boss 11. 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