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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Pres. Taft, Senator Chas. Curtis and Congressman Dan Anthony Will Go in With a Whoop! Get in the Band Wagon State House Chas. Curtis and C ou rn Ka Visits Richest and section of State. Conditions and the Men -A Glance Through the Shows a Number of for the Offices. Chas. men that has graced the floor of the Kansas State Senate for years. In past recognition of his splendid capabilities, he was placed upon many of the most important committees in Griffin's Southern Kansas Notes Griffin's Southern Kansas Notes Plaindealer Manager Visits Richest and Most Fertile Section of State. A Carful Survey of Business Conditions and the Men Who are Doing Things-A Glance Through the Political Horoscope Shows a Number of Splendid Men for the Offices. which capacity he proved himself at all times to have the interests of the people at heart and acquitted himself with honor and dignity. The people of Montgomery county appreciate his untiring zeal and splendid services and will attest the same by nominating him without opposition. Ladies' Garments, Wichita, Hutchinson, Marion and McPherson. It is a pleasure indeed to call the attention of our people to the splendid store of Kern Bros. & Company, 308 East Douglas avenue, Wichita, Kan. This store, under the personal supervision of Mr. Joe Kern, is one of the finest and best regulated in Kansas. It is a store founded upon strictest business integrity, a place where quality is the watchword, and where the latest styles in their line are always to be found. They deal in ladies garments exclusively and the stock they carry cannot be excelled by any store in Kansas. Their eastern buyers are ever alert for the latest and best garments that can be found, and neither time nor means are spared to give their patrons the highest class values for the money expended. Mr. Kern is a business man, keen and alert, courteous and broad minded. He judges people on merit and is absolutely void of prejudice, and such a store is the one for our people to patronize. They have other stores in Hutchinson, Marion and McPherson. They enjoy a large trade from our people and appreciate the same. Of all stores in Wichita none are more deserving of favorable consideration from our people than Kern Bros. & Co., 303 East Douglas, avenue. ARKANSAS VALLEY INTERCUR- BAN. Under the management of its capable president and general manager the Arkansas Valley Interurban route has become one of the most popular in Kansas. The company spares no pains in its endeavor to provide the best possible facilities for its patrons. Mr. Boyle's administration of the affairs of the road evidences beyond a doubt that he is the right man in the right place. Candidate for Nomination for Register of Deeds E. S. Mears of Independence, Kan., has announced himself as candidate for register of deeds of Montgomery county. Mr. Mears is a pioneer of Montgomery county, having located in Independence in 1872, and has been actively engaged in the abstract business since that time. He has successfully operated the Mears Abstract Company for nearly forty years and its reputation for accuracy and reliability is unsurpassed by any abstract company in Kansas. Mr. Mears' business as an abstracter has brought him in daily touch with the records of the office to which he aspires for many years, thus giving him a full and complete knowledge of the records that could be obtained in no other way. He is an expert accountant and a man of strict business integrity. He believes in thorough efficiency in every pursuit of life, and should he be elected he will direct the office of register of deeds in the same careful and painstaking manner that he has so successfully conducted his own private business. The election of Mr. Mears to the office of register of deeds means the placing of that office upon the highest possible plane of efficiency and clerical completeness. Mr. Mears is broad minded and courteous. He judges men by their Fourteenth Year. No.11. A. W. LANN. Clerk of the District Court. Sumner County. Candidate for Republican Nomination. For competency, affability and the closest application to the duties of his office, A W Lynn, clerk of the district court of Sumner county, stands second to none in Kansas, Mr. Lynn has from Conwa, Springs, where he has lived for fifteen years. He was a school teacher and a good one. He is a man of strictest integrity, and one in whom the public has the most implicit confidence. With him anything worth doing is worth doing well. The records of his office are models of clerical accurateness and proficiency. He is courteous alike to all; fair, and absolutely void of prejudice. He has many friends among the colored voters and he appreciates their friendship. With such men as Mr. Lynn in office the voters and taxpayers can rest assured that the public interest will be properly subserved. A. J BANKS, WELLINGTON, KAN. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Sumner County. It is indeed a pleasant duty to say a few words of commendation relative to the candidacy of A. J. Banks for register of deeds of Sumner county, Mr. Banks has lived in the county for twenty-eight years. He belongs to that class of sturdy, honest and conscientious farmers, whose perseverance and close application to duty has made Kansas the best state in the Union. He was born in the grand old Keystone state and has always been imbued with that noble idea of a man liberty and a square deal for all mankind. Two years ago he was elected by a handsome majority to the office of register of deeds and he has made a most affable, competent and painstaking officer. He has brought the office up to the highest degree of efficiency and is one of the most popular public servants of Sumner county. The people of the county will show their appreciation of Mr. Banks, splendid worth and capabilities by renominating and electing him by a special majority. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. E. G. LOWLER, A POPULAR DRUGGIST. While in Independence we visited the busy drug store of I. G. Fowler and would be drelict in our duty should we fail to say a few memorious things about such an ideal store and its courteous and obliging proprietor with his corps of efficient and painstaking clerks. M. Fowler enjoys the largest and most lucrative trade in the city and is at all times appreciative and obliging. He carries a complete stock of the highest grade drugs, cigars and toilet articles, and his stock never becomes old. He employs none but the most proficient clerks and prescriptions are always compounded with the greatest possible accuracy. SENATOR J. F. OVERFIELD. His Many Friends Instil on Returning Him to the State Senate to Represent Montgomery County for His Second Term. In traveling over Montgomery county we find that the consensus of opinion among the Republicans is overwhelmingly in favor of returning Senator J. F. Overfield to the State Senate. The Senator served Montgomery county in that capacity during the past four years and made an enviable reputation as an able and untiring worker and one who does things worth while. He not only reflected great credit upon Montgomery county as a lawmaker, but was looked upon by people throughout the state as one of the ablest and most consci- KERN BROS. & CO. WICHITA, KAN. E. S. MEARS. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 15.1912. worth and capabilities. He is public spirited and has contributed much of his time and means for the upbuidling of Southern eastern Kansas. JUDGE ROY L. ONSBORN. Candidate for Renomination on the Republican ticket. The splendid administration of the affairs of the probate court of Montgomery county by the present matron he is the best possible evidence that he should be nominated and elected Judge 0-born possesses all of those necessary qualifications so essential to the proper execution of the duties of that most important office. He is a splendid lawyer and especially well versed both by research and experience, in that class of jurisprudence pertaining directly to matters coming within the scope of his duties as probate judge. He is a man of sterling worth and a high sense of honor. He is courteous, kind and affable. He realizes the high responsibility of the office and administers its affairs with wisdom and justice. The office of probate judge is one of the most important in the county. Large estates are to be settled and the interests of many widows and orphans to be guarded and subserved. The voters of Montgomery county will no doubt show their appreciation of the splendid services of Judge Osborn by nominating and electing him to succeed himself. THE HOME DRUG COMPANY, INDEPENDENCE, KAN. The home Drug Company of Independence has one of the finest and most complete stores in Kansas, reflecting as it does that spirit of thrift and progressiveness so characteristic of its courteous and efficient manager, Mr. H. G. Jones. They carry the largest and finest stock of drugs in Montgomery county and do not believe in substituting "something just as good" for what you want. As a competent and painstaking pharmacist, Mr. Jones stands second to none. He is a man of stoutest business integrity and is polite and courteous to all. The Home Drug Co., in addition to its large and complete stock of drugs and druggist sundries, cigars and toilet articles, carries a full and carefully selected line of high grade spotting goods. The fact that a prescription is filled by the Home Drug Store is a sufficient guarantee of accuracy in preparation and the absolute purity of the ingredients. MR. I. G. FOWLER. Candidate for City Commissioner, Independence, Kan., Election April 2. The splendid vote received by Mr. I. G. Fowler at the primaries on the 12th of this month was a striking testimonial of the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow citizens. The vote evidences fully that Mr. Fowler is a man in whom they can justly place the most implicit confidence. Mr. Fowler has lived in Independence for many years and during that time his life has been an open book. He is a successful business man who believes honesty and integrity to be the essential qualifications for all the honorable walks of life. Mr. Fowler will be elected commissioner and the city will indeed be most fortunate to have a man so capable and worthy to assist in guard-pable and worthy to assist in guiding its destinies for the next two years. He is a public spirited man and will exercise the same vigilance and keen business acumen in conserving the interests of the taxpayers as he has no wisely displayed in the successful management of his own private business. Independence, with her many natural resources and her indomitable spirit of progressiveness, needs just such men as Mr. Fowler, with a deep interest in the public welfare and a broad knowledge of affairs, to stand at the helm and guide the splendid city of Independence onward to her coveted goal of commercial supremacy. No man in the city is more interested in making the city of Independence one of the greatest cities in the state of Kansas. They have exercised the best possible judgment in his nomination and the next onward step is to ratify his nomination with a handsome majority for him at the election. This will no doubt be done and every taxpayer can rest assured that all prie he interests will be honestly and capably subserved by Mr Lowler as city commissioner of Independence. The colored Republican Club of this city acted wisely when they gave him their endorsement by an overwhelming majority at then meeting Monday night. The Commercial National Bank. Independence, Kan-A Strong Financial Institution. Among the strong and reliable banking institutions of Kan is not stand higher than the Commercial National Bank of Independence. The bank makes the careful use and one of its most capable presidents Mr. G. T. Guernsey, as to be a corps of efficient and painstaking heirs, has built up a banking house with the strength of Gibraltar and one most creditable to the thriving city of Independence and the contiguous country. The name of Mr. G. T. Guernsey is a synonym for honesty, integrity and fairness in all transactions. He is at all times deeply interested in the commercial development of Southern Kansas and the Commercial National Bank has for many years been a most potent factor in the phenomenal development of Southern Kansas. A. A. ROSS OF WICHITA, KAN. A. A. ROSS OF WICHTIA, KY., SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT. A. A. Ross of Wichita came from Oklahoma a few years ago and opened a grocery store, and by adhering to honest ideas in his business and paying strict attention to the same he has built up a splendid trade and added a full and complete line of general merchandise. He is a good business man and a credit to the race. He has an estimable wife who renders him most valuable aid in his business affairs. He is a man whose strong force of character and splendid business qualifications assure him abundant success. STEWART WARMLY RECEIVED. Iopeka Gives Great Negro Journalist and Lecturer an Enthusiastic Welcome—His Visit One of Pleasure and Profit. As Negro citizens of this community we have been exceedingly fortunate in having in our midst for a few days last week Mr. Charles Stewart, A. M., D. D., one of the only two colored men who are members of the Associated Press of America Mr. Stewart was in Topeka last December and at that time promised to return early in March and spend a few days in Topeka, and this visit was a fulfillment of that promise. He arrived last Friday and made his first talk before the Bath-Bens at the Commercial club rooms. He made a very able address on "Mind and Its Development" Sunday morning he occupied the pulpit at the Shiloh Baptist church. At 1 o'clock he made an address to the men, and for an hour and a half was given the undisclosed attention of his audience while he poured forth many truths and facts which he has obtained in his limitless travels and observations. In the plaint terms he pointed out how the increasing weakness and disease is sapping the lifeblood of the race. He spoke on personal purity, a subject far too vital to be so much neglected Sunday night he preached at St. John's A. M. E. church Monday afternoon he made a special appeal to women, and Sunday night he lectured upon the subject, "Sambo Waxed Fat and Kicked." All of Mr. Stewart's addresses were very beneficial and his audiences appreciative, not alone because of his humor, but because of the instruction and soundness of his thought. But nowhere were his audiences more appreciative than were the school children of the various schools he visited. While in the city Mr. Stewart was the guest of Mr. John M Wright, who saw to it that every possible comfort was provided. TO THE ALUMNI AN FORMER STUDENTS OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Having the interest and welfare at heart, I have for some time been working out a plan whereby the standard of the university may be pushed forward and upward along the lines that other educational institutions endeavor to keep up the old or set a new standard to be followed in the way of developing the youth into better men and women, both mentally and physically. After having fully outlined the THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN IS SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVING THE PRESENTATION OF A NEW MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM WILL BE A FULLY FURNISHED MUSEUM WITH A SPECTACULAR EXHIBITION OF ART, SCIENCE, AND HISTORY. THE MUSEUM WILL BE A FULLY FURNISHED MUSEUM WITH A SPECTACULAR EXHIBITION OF ART, SCIENCE, AND HISTORY. Jack Johnson and G. W. Walden, who have gotten together on the Base Ball proposition in Kansas City and who will make the Kansas City Royal Giants the Greatest Negro Base Ball Team in the World. plan. I hereby submit it to you, and following the plan I hereby attach suggestions as to how the plan may be carried out The plan is to establish a department of household economics, giving any young woman desiring to do so an opportunity to study domestic life. That is, to be planner, a home, scientificly all managed by an experienced woman, where the training of housewives might be accomplished. The plan includes also the erection of a cottage with sample roof and modern in the way of facilities, and conveniently located on the church's property. The erection of this building would be the beginning of the department. I feel it would not be asking the church too much to furnish the department with a competent head with all the necessaries for making it successful each year. I believe it would not be wise to restrict the girls in a literary way, though every girl entering in upon the duties of this department should be compelled to register for a certain amount of literary work. Needless to go further into details just at present, for I believe enough has been said to cause you to desire to know just why a department of this kind should be established. I have been thinking, after observing a certain class of students attending our Negro institutions of higher learning, that there is much wrong in the home training of our youth, also many parents would not take our schools to be reformatories. The moment a child gets too surely at home, off that child goes to college, which is merely the shifting of the burden and responsibility from the rightful bearer to the teacher, whose business is not to make, but develop brains. Thus it occurred to me that if many an untutored woman whose married life, from a child rearing point of view, has been a failure, could have been taught household economy instead of being allowed to indulge in much nonsensical stuff, many an unsuccessful life would have been otherwise a beautiful example of right living. The case is easily to be seen, then. The suggestions I wish to make are few: The building for the department should be furnished by the alumni—a kind of appreciation, an indication of respect for your alma mater. It is true your alma mater may not have done much for you, and she probably has done more than you realize. The erection of the building will cost little, as I have assurances that the stone- should the building be of stone- could be obtained at practically no cost. That leaves the lumber to be paid for, the hiring of workman and the cost of furnishings to be met. A popular subscription list could be circulated and the money could be raised, each member of the alumni pledging so much money. The total cost, carefully estimated, would be about $500, not so much for an alumni Price $1.50 Per Year. who have gotten together on the Base who will make the Kansas City Base Ball Team in the World. us as big as ones. An endowment fund for the department would not be a bad token. But I would like to see and read what others have to say and tell then I shall say no more. Sincerely, L. E. EDW. VAUGHN. '07 AND) CHARLES Of Winfield, Kansas—Solving the Race Problem. A splendid example of what can be a compulsed by perseverance, honesty and close application to business is the career of Andy Charles of Winfield, Kansas, chief engineer at Winfield Ice and Cold Storage Plant, at that place. Mr. Charles entered the service of that company as a coal passer about fourteen years ago. But he adopted as his motto that anything worth doing was worth well. He worked hard and incessantly and now holds the position of chief engineer at a handsome salary, with a number of men under him. He is a close student of mechanics and one of the most proficient engineers in Kansas. His machinery is always in the smoothest running order and his employers have the highest appreciation for his services. He owns a beautiful home and has an interesting wife and daughter. Mr. Charles is making a mark for himself and his race and is doing more to solve the alleged race problem than all the wind jammers in America. We wish him continued success. ELWOOD, KAN The Grant Literary gave a banquet Thursday night which was a swell affair. Covers were laid for sixty-five. The program was indeed fine. Dr. William Riley was the speaker of the hour. Papers were read by Mrs. M. L. Barclay, Mrs. Nelie Riley, Miss Althe M. Barclay, Miss L. Winner, Judge J. Riley addressed the club, which was well received by all. The club is doing much to improve our young people, and great results are expected. Our church is alive and working as never before. The Willing Workers, with Mrs. Maggie McCurry as chairman, are doing a noble work. Every member of our church is working and our pastor, Rev. Barclay, is all smiles, because he sees nothing but success. Sunday was a high day at the A M. E. church. The Holy Ghost was present. At 11 a.m. three were baptized, which makes 16 accessions since conference. Rev. J. W. Lewis of Atchison will preach for us next Sunday and will spend a week or so in the meeting. The pastor and his family spent Monday with Mrs. Josie Pattie. The snow being too deep to walk, Mr. Pattie carried them over in a hack. A numptuous feast was enjoyed. Mr. Sid Smith has returned home from Troy. Mr. Allie Walker is proving to be quite an orator. WICHITA ADS. ROUTE SIGNALS Charges in routing have necessitated a slight rearrange of the colored lights indicating the rhute of cars. These signals will hereafter be as follows: S. Main-Stock Yards Line, Red and Blue College Hill-W. Side Line, White 2 lights Patte-Waco Line Green and White Cleveland Line Red and White Riverside-S. Emporia Green 2 lights Fairmount Line Red 2 lights Mt, Cvrmel Line Red and Green xtra Cars Red White and Blue. on have a complaint on your service or a suggestion for a better nt, we would appreciate a letter from you about it. We desire to do all we can consistently, to make our service satisfactory and you can help us in this manner. The Wichita Railroad and Light Co. Kansas Gas & Electric Co. Wants to Figure on Your Next Bill. Phone 196. OFFICE AND YARD, 101-21 N. MAIN. WICHITA, KAN. Otto Weiss Kaffir Flour A new product for pancakes, muffins, pies or doughnuts give it a trial and use from one-half to three-fourths Kathr flour with wheat flour and you will never want to be without Kathr flour again. It has a sweet, rich and delicious flavor, is easy to digest, and every bite you eat it you will like it better. A St Louis banker writes as follows: "Kathr flour is fire. We have had flap-jacks and muffins, and the last muffins I ever ate were made from this flour. For flap-jacks it has corn meal skinned a tiny block. A Chicago banker writes "The cakes are of good flavor and even an old, worn-out appetite like mine finds them palatable." Torn Shaw, the music man of Wichita, who is authority on "something good to eat," says: "Kathr corn pancakes are the first I ever tasted. No more buckwheat or other flour for me." You will feel just like these people do, if you give it a trial. For sale by all first class groceries in Kansas and Oklahoma. THE OTTO WEISS ALFALFA STOCK FOOD CO WICHITA, KANSAS. Made in WICHITA, U. S. A. The Lun Wants to Tip OFFICE AND YARD The Whit Both Phones 298. DELICIOUS! Otto W Price Make Easy. ard Mills Flour J. E. HOWARD, Precint C. R. HOWARD, Secretary e J. W. ME mber Figure on Your Next Bill. P ARD, 101-21 N. MAIN. METZ er Co., Bill. Phone 196. N. - WICHITA, KAN. THE GREATEST VARIETY 01 The Best Me IN THE CITY. WE KEEP THEM CLEAN. Itlock B 298. 216 East Meats Y. CLEAN. Bros., 216 East Douglas Ave. SUGGESTIONS FOR USING Weiss Kaffir for pancakes, muffins, pies or do one-half to three-fourths Kathr flour. I want to be without Kathr flour. Ocious flavor, is easy to digest, and a better. Baker writes as follows: "Kathr Flour and muffins, and the lost muffins. affir Flour LIGHT. HEAT. POWER. EVERYBODY CAN HAVE AN IDEAL HOME -01- HEALTHFUL (First published in the Topeka Plain Dealer, February 16, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. W. B. Lawrence, Plaintiff, v. Robert B. Steele, et al., Defendants. The State of Kansas. To Mary E. Park, a willow; Silas Wade Hampton, unmarried; S. Wade Hampton and Haldegard P. Hampton, his wife; John S. Hentton and Bessie H. Hampton, his wife; Augusta Steele, unmarried; Elizabeth Steele, a widow, Lou Bodwell Melson and A. J. Melson, her husband, defendants herein, if living, and if any of these named defendants are dead then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns of those that are dead, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns of Cathatine M. Steele, deceased, defendants. Lince said defendants and each one of them, including all and each one of said unknown hires, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns are hereby notified and informed that they are all heard of that has been said in the Court of Shawne County by the said plaintiff W. is. Law notice, and that they and each one of them are holding the said unknown hires, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns must answer the petition and in the said District Court the plaintiff in this said action in before the 15th day of April A. D. 1912, of said petition will be shown as the said judgment against such a said said defendants in leading the said unknown hires, all materials, devices, trustees and assigns in writing and correcting the case in a certain deed which certify was executed by the said Catha- nne M. Steele, deceased, then a witness, and Robert D. Steele and Sam, Adams Steele, his wife; the said James H. Dennis and Hattie L. Lee, his wife, which deed is dated the 15th day of June A. D. 1887, and always to John E. Bunk the real estate therein described, and which deed will be so corrected and reformed that the description therein shall read as follows: "Lots number seven hundred and eighty-rime (789), seven hundred and ninety-one (791) and seven hundred and ninety-three (793) on West street, in block numbered eight (8), in streets addition to the city of Topeka, as shown by the recorded plat of conf. situated in Shawnee county, in state of Kansas." A copy of said land is on record at page 77, of book 149 of the records of the Register of Deeds of Shawnee County, Kansas, will be rendered accordingly, and a judgment will be rendered and entered forever quoting the title of said plantuff to a tract of land, situated in Shawnee county, state of Kansas and known and described as lots numbered seven hundred and eighty-rime (789), seven hundred and ninety-one (791) and seven hundred and ninety-three (793), on West street, in block numbered eight (8), in streets addition to the city of Topeka as shown by the recorded plat of conf. and that the plantuff be adjusted and decreed to be the name of such real estate in free space and that the name, forest, estate, said do W. S. HENRION. Drugs central Ave. and Main St. Wichita, Kan. When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. 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Randall., J. G. Reigier, Thos. Sherldan, John Pinger, C. P. Claasen. fendants and each of them including the said unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns will be adjudged to be absolutely null and void and that they will be perpetually enjoined from asserting or claiming any interest or title or estate of any kind or character in or to this real estate or any part thereof and for such further judgment that to the court may seem just and equitable will be rendered accordingly. Witness my hand and official seal, this 12th day of February, A. D. 1912 (Seal) R. L. THOMAS. (1 first published in the Tapke Plain dealer, February 16, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Robert McClure, Plaintiff, vs. Harry L. Bolles et al, Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS. The State of Kansas, Greeting, to: Harry L. Bolles and Eva G. Bolles, his wife, if living, if either or both are dead, then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assigns of the one that is, or those that are dead; Frank Patrick and Myrtle Patrick, his wife; and Charles Patrick and said Frank Patrick, partners doing business under the firm name and style of Patrick Brothers, defendants The said defendants and each one of them including all of the said unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns, if any there be, are hereby notified that they have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas by the said plaintiff, Robert McClure, and that his petition is now on file in the office of the clerk of the District Court of Shawnee Co, Kansas, and that they and each one of them including each and all of said unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns, if any there be, must answer the said petition, filed by the said plaintiff in this said action on or before the 15th day of April, AD 1912, of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered and entered against said defendants and each one of them, including all and each one of the said unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns if any there be, quieting the title of the said plaintiff to the following real estate, situated and located in Shawnee county, State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbered seven hundred and seventeen (717) on Clay street, in block numbered seventeen (17) in Martin and Dennis' subdivision of the north one hundred (100) acres of the southeast quarter (S. E. 14) of section numbered one (4), in township numbered twelve (12) south, range numbered fifteen (15) east of the sixth principal meridian, as shown by the recorded plat of said subdivision, and forever barring said defendants and each one of them, including each and all of said unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, if any there be, from any and all right, title or interest of any kind or character whatsoever in or to said real estate and every part thereof, and perpetually enjoining and forever prohibiting them and each one of them from asserting or claiming in any way whatsoever any interest in or title to, or from performing any acts of ownership over said real estate, and every part thereof will be rendered accordingly. Witness my hand and offical seal, this 12th day of February, A. D. 1912. (Scal) R. I. THOMAS. Hugh MacForlund and W. B. Lowrance, Attorneys for said Plaintiff. SAFE AND SOUND. CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000. KINGFISHER, OKLA. 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Nothing like it; nothing to equal it! Provide school for Orphans Home for Aged Mothers and Fathers. Commercial stores opened in every city, town, village, hamlet and community where the Order is established. Our states in Missouri, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas talk. County and State Deputies are making from $75 to $100 per month. Write today! Don't delay! Only a postal card will secure you terms and big information folder. Address: PROF. WM. M. PATTON, S. G. M., 1314 Wash Street, St. Louis, Mo., C. S. A. LYNCHING AND LAWLESSNESS. (Letter to the Outlook, by Kelly Miller.) Feb. 24, 1912. The recent editorial by ex-President Roosevelt on "Lynching and Lawlessness" should center public attention upon a growing evil which lignawing at the vitals of the nation. As Mr. Roosevelt says, "When men grow accustomed to lynching men for one crime, they speedily begin to lynch them for other crimes." "The usual crime," once alleged as the sole justifiable excuse for lynching, has now become the most unusual cause. Just as lynching and lawlessness cannot be confined to one cause, so it cannot be confined to one race or to one section of the country. Lawlessness is a swift and sure contagion which respects neither lines of latitude nor geographical demarcation. If slavery could have been continued to the South, there would have been no Republican party and no torture administration. As the nation could not live half slave and half free fifty years ago, so it cannot endure half lawless and half lawabiding today. The calling of a slave roll under the shadow of Hunker Hill monument then was no more improbable than the burning alive of human beings on Boston Common is likely now. Negroes by the thousands have been murdered, lynched, tortured and burned alive with indescribable horrors, while the unabashed perpetrators laugh with ghoulish glee at the mality of the law. Immunity from punishment is high because for lawlessness. Glorious funeral pyres light the midnight sky with their desmal glaze from Texas to Coatesville. The American people look impatiently on with a momentary shuddle, only to lapse into their accustomed, in sure expectancy of another book. At each horrid happening upon material values that the moral thirst endures in a heated power of its own indignation, but a story to cagain. The outlaws are surely brought to mind never to return the material contempt but also the perpunts intense enforcement of night-cour law the greatest practical issue one has become atrophied? The of its life. IMPORTANT PERSONS AT LUS- KLEFT. In the Institute, Milam About fifty guests from the North attended the great central meeting of the Trustees of the Luskegee Institute, Thursday and Friday of this week. One party landed by Mr. Johns Rosenwald, president of Scars, Robbuck & Co., of Chicago, came from the North, stopping at Nashville, from, to visit several of the colored schools of that city. The party arrived in Luskegee Thursday morning by special train from Montgomery. Personnel of Rosenwald Party. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Rosenwald and their son Lester, the party and their son Lester, the partly rested of the following person: Mr. Walter G. Franz, consulting engi- nace and Mrs. Franz, commen- tator, O. Mr. H. E. Disk of Northwestern University, Exxonston, Ill., and Mrs. Lasky; Mr. H. H. Kohlman, editor of the Chicago Record Herald; Dr. A. W. Harri, president of Northwestern University, Judge Julian W. Mack of the United States Court of Comm- merce, and Mrs. Mack, Mr. Lafwat B. Butler, president of Butler Bros. and Mrs. Butler, Mr. Charles R. Crane, president of the Grimley School, Mr. Sharman C. Kingsley, director of the United Charities and the Elizabeth McConnick Memorial Laund, Mr. A. Phillips, super- contendent of the Glenwood Manual Training School, near Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Max Aller, brothers-in-law and sister of Mr. Julius Roewald, and Mr. Mitchell Innes of the British embassy at Washington The other party, headed by Hon Seth Low, former mayor of New York, arrived from New York Wednesday evening. Among those in the party were, in addition to Mr Seth Low chairman of the board of trusts less, four other members of the trustee board: Messrs. Robert C. Ogden, William G. Wallcox, with Mrs. Willcox and Frank Trumbull of New York city; Charles E. Mason of Boston, and Mrs. Mason. Among the other members of the party from the East were: Dr. and Mrs. S. G. M. Maule, of Philadelphia; the Rev. Clarence A. Vincent, pastor Immanuel Walnut Avenue Congregational church, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Henry C. Davis, Philadelphia; Miss Katherine B. Davis, superintendant New York State Reformatory for Women, Bedford Hills, New York; Mrs. Martha P. Palcomer, superintendent of the House of Refugee Girls' Department, Skighton Farm, Darling, Del Co., Pa.; Miss Eleanor Little, principal of the schools, the House of Refuge, Darling Del, Co., Pa.; Mr Lawrence K. Abbott, president "The Outlook" Company, New York; Mr Thadwell R. Coggeshall, industrial teacher, Girard College, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs Robert E. Park, vice president National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association, Wollaston Mass.; Miss Hilda Justice, of Philadelphia; Miss Limly S. Richard, Mr. Haitold Body, Boston, Mass.; Mr. J. W. Prothingham, Brooklyn; Mrs. Alex andander Purve, daughter of Mr. Robert C. Ogden; Dr. A. G. Pruet With the exception of four absentees, all the members of the board were present at this meeting. Col Theodore Rosevelt, who had visited the Inkgoer Institute when he was President but has not seen it since he became a trustee, had expected to visit the school this year, but was unable to do so. Election of New Orleans At the meeting in the chapel Thursday morning, February 22, at which the titles and other guests were plea out it was announced that Mr. Du- tis Rosewald of Chicago had ac- cepted the position of trustee in mplain of Mr. George Loster Peabody at New York City, who at his own request was relieved because of not being able to give the true neces- tory to the school It was also announced last Mr. Emmet L. Scott, who is secretary to Principal Washington, has for a number of years been a large share of the burden of the work of the school has been elected secretary of the Institute Mr. Scott will, however, continue to serve Principal Washington in the same capacity. One of the most interesting features of the school work which the northern guest had an opportunity of bearing was a novel kind of historical event held in the Chapel this day. Instead of the traditional days and occasions which the announcement of historical events led the guests to expect, they found the stage of the Chapel fitted up with steam and electrical machinery and various kind of apparatus used by students in the shop on the diary and in the cooking department. A portion of the stage had been fitted up as a dining room and kitchen, with a kerosene oil range, and in this setting a young woman danced to the student and guests of the school how to a table and how to cook and eat local. The whole operation had been cleverly dramatized and was carried out amid the applause of the audience. The performance was especially admired by the men of the party. Another important feature of the historical course was a demonstration of the method in which a letter written by a student is collected by the postmaster's department, stamped put in the mail bags, carried to destination and delivered. This demonstration was given by one of the students who employed in the gov nment institute postoffice. What made this demonstration all the more interesting was that after the student had described in a very interesting manner and in the greatest detail how the letter had been written, collected, canceled, distributed, put in the mail packet, carried to the train and sent to Clark University, Atlanta, so, the writer took the liberty of opening the letter and reading its contents. The letter was represented as announcing to the students at dark the result of a football battle which took place at Tuskegee last October and in which the stone was 18 to 0 in favor of Tuskegee. The reading of this letter was greeted with wild applause by the Tuskegee students. Guests Intertained in Atlanta. Friday afternoon the two parties of guests one from Chicago and the other from New York united and went by special tram to Atlanta, where they were the guests at dinner. Friday night, February 24, of Atlanta Chamber of Commerce At that point the two parties separated again, one going north to Chicago and the other North and East to New York City. The present meeting of the board was voted one of the most successful ones in the history of the institute, and it is felt by all that much good will come from the annual visits of the trustees and other friends of the institute to the school. Who Is the Negro's Best Friend? The white man of the South, to vie with the white man of the North, and to tuck the tancy of the Negro, says he is the best friend of the Negro. But from the Negro's viewpoint, he thinks the white man has a very poor way of housing it, when he will gather up a moth and hunt him down and kill him in the hands of an officer, in cold blood, innocent or not innocent with or truth, judge or jury the law to the contrary with tact. which is a silent in the al attention to the unfortunate No Vision a Negro world for the white man, he is his friend, but wh be common to get above mental labor the friend becomes silent Withal, a majority of us will stay in the South and beat our life, hoping for better times now where IX Wha't all the Negro wasn't a shrewd trader? It I generally understood that when a Negro go in to a trade with a white man he comes out wrested. But there are a number of Montgomery county Negroes making a new record for their race. Montgomery people eat a good many cold storage eggs that are hopped into town from other places, and being good judges of what is fit to eat, they also like good country eggs or "yard aig." They don't mind paying 25 or 10 cents a dozen for three eggs, so long as they know them to be fresh and genuine, and, so long, too, no eggs will persist in remaining that high. But who likes to buy fresh country eggs and learn later that many of them are cold storage eggs? Well, whether Montgomery people like it or not, they have been doing it on some of them have rather. Some of the Montgomery county Nectars from the country were sharp enough to buy a supply of cold storage eggs in the city at 20 to 2 cents a dozen, only them with a few free eggs and sell the lot as fresh country eggs at 35 and 10 cents Montgomery (Ala.) Daily Advertiser A Great Daily Newspaper at Half Price In Kansas City Daily and Sunday Journal, Kansas City, Mo. is making a great reduction in its subscription price for the national campaign year. Any person sending $200 can have himself placed on the list for the daily and Sunday Journal for a whole year. This is one half the rate from the regular subscription price, which is $400 per year. Persons who desire to follow the campaign and keep thoroughly informed on the progress of event can do so by sending $20) and receive the Kansas City Daily and Sunday Journal for a full year. This is the greatest offer ever made by the Journal on the one of a great national campaign. Do not fail to accept this great benefit by sending $200 and take advantage of the one half rate to secure the great Daily and Sunday Journal for a whole year. The offer will not be good after March 15, 1912, and those desiring the great Daily and Sunday Journal at half price should send at once. Address THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL Kansas City, Mo. The statement made in your last issue of our recent revival that we had had twenty additions is incorrect. We had sixty four additions during Rev. Howards stay, and the week following received seven more as a direct result of the revival. Notwithstanding the fact that the first two weeks of the meeting were extremely cold, we had a great meeting, and the church was wonderfully blessed. Rev. J. P. Howard is an evangelist of the first rank, and gave us untiring and helpful service. He seems especially adapted to the evangelistic work and I believe that he will be of great service to the Master in his chosen field. My work here is pleasant and the good people of St. Joseph are doing their duty. Respectfully, J. A. GREGG, St. Joseph, Mo. Visitors to Topeka Will Find Oliver's Imported Cigars Through Train Service Between Topeka and Lort Scott Pittsburg, Webb City and Joplin LEAVE TOPEKA AT 9 00 A. M. F. E. NIPPS Ticket Agent. Phone 271. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherokee Streets FLAVENWORTH, KANSAS So Different From the Rest CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARTOR B. E. SAMUELS Proprietor, 220 Delaware Flavenworth, Iaam. DAVIS FUEL CO. .Coal. Bell Phone 1698 HARRIS LAUNDRY Go to Harris's launty to get reat, first class work. C. E. HARRIS, Prop. Bo . Phones 5027 1121 Kansas Avenue MIDLAND MEAT MARET GEO. HAMPEL, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND POULTRY OF ALL KINDS Bell Phone 136 Peoples Phone 1 408 Shawnee St. Leavenworth, Kan. 4 . SN ——_—=—_—_—_$_ $_$ SO : The Topeka Plaindealer Established in 1899. ——— $$ —__—— © ChRtininee Maher ehh MONEE oe eRH INCH WICK CHIL, soe Baie 1B cornd af the Prewfine af fonete ee de mie * Malt Meter RANSAS rok TVET. The Republuane of the state, through their conimtteemen, tt: doreed President Taft and hi admin- istration at a call mecting of the state chaliman yesterday, and alse four congresedonal dietilets, Now let the Republican veters ratify this by selecting delegates to the congics sonal and state conventions. Prestlent Taft already has over 12 votes and only needa 870 more te nominate. He ix the man that we need at thie critical moment. He will have a majority of the Kansas dele- gates, if not all, There [4 come doult in the Fourth district and it will be close in the Eighth, When the soters awaken In the doubtful districts there will be a ztand rush fur the Taft band wagon, KANSAS LIKES ANTHONS, Congressman Pan Anthony ts a hummer. He was here Monday jounding up the Republicans of the Torst district, and found very thing in good working oder, Mr, Anthony attended the two conventions in To- peka and the beye gave tum a warm reception, Rexatutions endorsing his splendid work in Congiese, alse Scene ttor Curthe and Presid nt Taft, were passed He fliends assured hint that he would he returned te Congress with a larger magority thirese bee fore, LAWRENCE. Mr. Chath Brewn ef fola, hat. spetted has sister bere, Whe ts al, Dist Weeks Vas, Baeste Jackson ef at. Bah Minn, as here vaetine her sister, Mrs. Emma Walther, and hastand, and will reside here permanently. Mrs. Thonuts Thisdom, whe went to Ste Margaret's heepital, aneas tity, for a deheate aperatiins bas te turned and os doing nteely Her inany funds will be glad te know she 14 out of dangers Misa Tena Wriebt of Kansas Un sersity lost oa valuable plain gold watch with a diamond setting in the hack. Tt has a fob with the amtial: BOGOR ovat. We regret the loss, Miss Tawia Johnson, formerly of Tawrence, but naw aonurse in St Joins, is home and is quite all Her many friends ate anyieus fer her re covery, Mr, George Washngten ef Bloom angton ts all aad has bec se for tw works, Mrs, Adelle Miller went te Wichita Vast week te attend a tune rat . A splendid program was rendered atthe Warren Street Baptist chaach Jast: nyght, Mrs. Vinian Monee isn lspo ad Mes, Rosa Andersen aa an the sich let. Mrs, Vana Wathen ts quite indie. + sel Mire Melisa Mabthe as somewhat anproved an health ard ts vtettarg: tt yates @atyy Mtr amt Mins Wigguns ef be pehe vetted in Lawrence hist week Mr, Giles spent Sardis and Met thay an Salina, Aomeriy shaghing party ef twee ty one persons feft WoC Brats place of business Wedinsday eveninu for acouple ef hours sleiphang | Miss Hore lath ef Denver was a guest ‘the Tmpermat det Glab met wath Miss Rathore Grant fast Pasay. Farge number attended and after ene maging in that work tor an bear and transact then teutire Eustanss a nhe lamheon was served ind all had a delychtful pine Mise Clawha Jankins ef Koto mdisposed Her mother, Wis. 0 ir Jenkins aout her Deder de UM Penny of K. Cleft Monday for hie home in Atchison, Ran He will not aetuin this year, on account of the death of his father Mr, Hugh Jonce of Kansas Cats, Mo, was the guest of Mix Amelia Gleed Sunday, Mise Finances Kealinge spent the week-end with her parents at Quin dare, Misses Orah Carter und Winifred Morton will spond Sunday an Kane say City, Kan, Miss Morton wall de- hver an address to the Sunday Fas rum PUPSBUIG, BAN, the A, MoE. church dod thar meting Sunday, March bu, with a bige rally, ‘The and society wall pene der a musical program Monday evens ny for the purpose of raining morey to hulp build a church, whih they sentemplate erce ling at ome, The Mt, Hebron Bapta-t church tee yan ther week of prayer reryices dust Wednesday evening, Mrs Ellen Lewis, whe has teen very 31) for the pust week, Is ser} auch better, Me, G. T, Evergtt passed through the city this weck, Tittte Aucusta May Wileon | much improved after a week's illness. Lond« for the separate echool are being eoll and the crection of the Innlding will start at ence, so as to be tinielad by September, The Krichte of Pythiae are looks ane forward tea wrand turnout March Mth to their annual sermon, Mesdamee Neil Perce, Troyer Wale son and Yotw will attend the Morn: ing Star Court ef Calanthe Tuesday atternoun, it Gland Ran The mucieal reutal yiven at San- dereon's hall by Mice Deota Pletcher, feepate the weather, wae largely ate tered. Mach credit is due the ladies who toch part in the program, which was ue follower Instrumental soto, Mice Fletchers Vocal solo, Mies Mabal Coley instramental solu, Me, Juhnanie Brerces Veenl solo, Mr, Amicl Prerees Walle Pave sich Hella Coleman; quartet, Tatler brothers; Instrument. wl solu Mies Lucile Bollings socal cole, Mice Marcala Youngs “Music asa Divine Art” Mra Nol Peres SNeval solu. Mra dchn Bolling, YALE, RAN, Mrs. Laura Cabb was a Vale vise ator Wednesday. Mise Ella Maples and Mise Lulu Mondiy are numbered among the sigh, Mi Tete and Mace Cain attended the eansention om lndepede nce Thuesday, Froday and Saturday. Mr. Corger made a Cyiry tip te Yale last Sanday, Mr. Cam Dewi and wie of Crone bure visited thar fachers a1 Vale Sanday. Moss spencer Walther atl daaghter seated Par nether, Mas Fila Mae ples #f tee, Sunday. ORLAHOMA CIEE NOLRS. Che women of Crlahoma City have Horn fatreed Wath twa tire detares One vie civen is itlen Witham Pf Nec beat Rattisas. whe spoke ue ihe Whew We cm af Histars “aad the ues Tp ger Chas Sto sar nC bte Gtk Whe spake allen. a redianat hue Both tathe were ef great bere ote al whe were t eturate cnegah te lew them Goleat Cranit as te pe aiven te the Past sre Culture Club ter thar ef> forts inthe past three sears Phish thee chal bath aaaity and state tuderde tion dave teen organic. Mach werk along chatable tings and for self Amprovencut has been accemplist ad. Abe Le SC. Clab has for ats dare of stray “CMM Negio history, dee mestig sernee and made. Each clib oof the city is piarnins, a program fer the benent en the erty federation The fedaatien ail have Mis Mary Church Terrell vasat (ndae homa City soon, Mis JC) Heaton of Gathiie ws te to comrended ter the estavhshmert of the excelent SE\cctsrar Cibrary.” Theae Pave Tien many duheultes te overcome, but thiouch ber artis atorts the hlagty ie new er a im Dasts » Wath Mrx Tob. Urtrer of Mee hegee at Ue ead of the Javentte 1+ Jartment the state federation Zeels that much cool with fe a comylisred fer th childzen The Sumpar Fidelis Clas gave a play at the Daberracte Baptist chanch csently forthe berent ot ther club treastay ft was sell played and wel atterded A goodly stam Wate iahized for ther work The Mathers’ Club, ander the et: dent diction ef Mis, Win Tha rea, prostdert, Has helped revenal pase farmultes las warter ‘This tub ae tan. Vf an active daterest mm the coho red wephates of the city Dive "he etin Betemee babes ge aatt deg te turmsh a finadel Aatehen.” Wnere cits nav he tauyht the ser Peceseat $ att of coahinay Tbe On ahaa clods cond, grertug te Tete ssters They hope te nee? nany of them at Hampton, Yours fer Sitting as we clink, TUCIEE B. EVMISON, Charman State Pees BEL LC THINSON, BAN, fhe reception planced by the fine portal Art cluke war postpencd anti, Momlay. March US The Interary ts prota setng along fine, We wre expecting great things In the near future. Qvong te the Inclemeney of the weather the dill given by Dr GW. Allison Fas been postponed inde fir mtely. Mr Lee MiCahp, the young rer- geart of arms of the Handy fiterary pasety, de mein with yrent strides wte the business warld. ‘The mating at the Stoond Bag viet church has ben progressing: be serd ull capestations | Phere will be a ratd rally at the soM. Bechurh cn the fret Sunday wo April, , Mra de bo Nishele haw teen away wna Vit to hes mother and feted, ‘in Edina, Mo. ‘the young ren of Mrs Level “Bast Ninth street as on the sich Met We are glad te nete that our Ne yee lawyer as holding his own, as ha boon pecn dn recent canes, The Tourany LOverture elul net ot Mra. H. Broadus’, 407 Wee Ninth street. The mamtare aneweres ae nth hay GhicaunGmar aaah miciine Sib roll call by naming and piving the results of some battles during the Civil war, after which the routine of ait work was taken up, COFFEYVILLE, KAN. Tact Sunday, March 10, our church was graced with the person of Bishop WP. Parks of New York, who preached two of the best xetmons cars ever listened to. It is Impose sible to write on paper the impress sion, the goml and the Inspiration the noble Bishop left with the people of Coffeysille, Rev. Av H. Brooks and Mek. P. Robinson of Parsons hancus, aceampanied the Bishop to this aty, Among the other out of Sunday were in part as follows: Mre, Miller Luster of Tulea, OXa, Misses Easter Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. Eathen, Mr, Holt and Rev. Warren of Independence, Mr. and Mre, Manning and Mice §. Brown of Nartlesville, Okla Th ether was Nery inglement eo newt an day, yet the crowds ta tthe rovenpts for the las sant Phe choir dees vena tone es pecially Mra Vt Yoon sided at the pray? Wor Uay, the instruc. ihe swig was the best the chuswt e.e witncesed, also, we will say we ony wish that Mra, Love and Prof. Guy wall con: tinue to give us such music with the just recently oryanized. Mise Mariah Claggett returned last Monday from Vinita, Okla, Mis. Martha Blackwell remains on the veh het. RErHEL. KAN. Mroarnd Mrs. deff Grigsby of Pads sardsvile came over Sunday to stat the family of Gren Richardson, Mrs John Vartell has returned from Tasingten, Mo, share <he was atlad te the bedede cf her mother. shehas bean sich for some time. Will Dunn hae returred te Chicago, after a bnef vaeit wath relatives and Troonds here Mis. Note Portes a heme after an ilies 62 several wooks an Kansas Caty Mise Cota sharp te reported some letter after a two weeks! illness, Tenaie Tarkferd was in Kansas City Seturday on business, "Ta Bailey wae down fren the Zon nehburhesd surday visiting frerds Raley Conan spent several days last Mote an Edvaudsvdle and Bonta Springs last weeh. Mr ard Mis, Wade Bo Smith have tuken up thar residene am hansia City, Mo. Mrs smutn, who was Maes dda Mae Dunn before her marnage, tus lived hete since childheud and has been prominent in telizious and social anes Their host of triend- here wish them success in thai new home Mr Pra ote Phot pron Mose visited tyer Sanday in Kansas City Ma, anw Mire Geonge Darn have aeturedd fra Kansas Cty. whey they have bean sperdung the war ter te smerd the stam tet the farm Miss stella Davix has beer 9 bosech with malana fover han Bakvard Coo. Moda ove t ty Ransas (its . EMPORIA NOLES Mrs. Pesste Hav ard Mies Ana Tat! ite Veit. in Ate son, The Masers ate pepanrg tame koma al terGanrent or de flr In-t Mie FOP Can ptell ts tee ering iow ber reert tren, Mire Myrtle fipton was cated ty raha recerty on account «fhe tl. tess on ber sieter eoge shires sceited hie stetet, Mie Teds shaggte one day Lest week We Lembh Knott dub met Wade teeday at the herw of Mis Bae Care ter Alb repent a plcasart tame The Progressive Readime clabe met sh aday at the heme of Mrs dus, Pow (Patet published in the Topeka PMun- dealur March as 1912.) PUBLICATION NOTICE NO Sheed In the Pietriet Court of Shawne County, State of Kansas John H. Rurkart, Plaintiff, +» Cora RK. Burkhart, Defendant, The State of Kansas to raid defend: ants You are hereby noutied that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawne County, Kansaz, by the above named plaintiff, John H. Burk: art, Whore petition in said case was fled on the 4th day of Manh, A D, M12, ard that unless you answer rod petition or appear herein on or hefore the 1%th day of April, A 1D, 1912, the allegations in said petitior will be taken ax truc and judgment ‘pondered against you, divorcing tax plaintiff from you and for alt other jtguitable and proper relef stated 3 said petition, JOUN H RURKART . Plaintiff 3.3, King, Attornes for Pitt ) (Feat jAttestt R. 1, Thomas Clerk ef the Distr ct Court. THE ARKANSAS CITY.,.... Gas and Electirc Co, | uw. Li. NEWMAN, ATCHISON, KAN, Ross, which took place Thursday at the bride's parents’ home, at 1011 South Fourth Street. At 8 o'clock sharp the biidal couple marched down stalin tu the strain of —Mendla sohn's wedding march played by Miss Vesta Conk, Rev. We Ty Bige vora performed the vercmony in the piesence of the relatives and a tange circle of friends, [he tnide was xowned in a dainty white sole made vser pink messaline and looked very beautiful. She carried a large be- quet of roses, The groom appeared neat In the conventional black, The houxe was cffectivply decorated In their colors, pink and white. After the ceremony a dainty icpast was served. The color scheme was also carted out by Miss Amelia Berks- dale of Kansas City, Misses Azaha Edson, Sarah Ross, Jutia Jones and the Misses Cook. The bride threw her flowers to to her friends and was landed by her sister, Avalia, The couple’s popularity was proven by the many Leautiful presents xiven them, They have a wide circle of friends wishing them success. They will remain indefinitely with the cupy a suite of rooms, ‘The out of town guests were Mra. John Reed of Helena, Mont. Mis. Chas, Glover df St. Paul and Mes, Barksdale of Kan- sus City and Mrs, Lena Hatcher. Mra. W. T. Buggers left Saturday for a visit with relatives in Ottawa. Mra. Grace Anthony is on the sich hist. Mis. Alex. Denny visited rclatives in Topcha and St. Mary's last week. Atchison filenda af Mr. George Newland have received invitations to his wedding to Miwa Maxey of Hia- watha this month Mis. M. McDamet i4 suffering from a slight stroke of paralysis at her home on Notth Tmehth street. Her daughter, Mary of St. Joseph, as at her bedside. Avery pleasant stiprise was givan an Miss Ines Dilber and Ma, Pred Ross at the Edson home last) Luce: day by the members ef the Floudeli< lub, The members met at the test dence of Mra Tred Jackson and marched quietly to that destiration, cach Garying a prece of yramte, When Miss? Edson opened the door cach guest plaed there gift at her feet) Por a few moments Mi. Rues and Miss Eiaun were unable to spuak, Afterwards the cvening was spent in amuse and conversation of the coming events, The guests des partad, easing the couple every use- ful puce for the kitchen, Mes. John Read acturned ta her home in Montana after a few weeks sisit. with hee mothur, Mis. Sarah Brown, Miss Mabel Jackson of st, Toe vteat- ed her parents this week, Mis Anna Ress and sun, Wille, ot Wansay City, are sasiting | Mre, Russ’ parents, Mi. and Mis, Jerre Rucher, a few days, Mr and Mis Robt, Couns wave a dinner Saturday ato ther home on Spring Street. Phe luncheon was wel! preparcd and consisted ot all the ae! Katies of the ecason Cavers wer hank fur Mes. Mes Johnson of Wash ington, Mi, and Vix George Lerche, May and Mas Mrank Bits, Ma. ard Mes Clyde Bangs, Mtr Richard Nano, Mes, Rov [harper and daughter Visting Ma Chas Bratton and Ma, Kett Cun ams. The hastess wats ts sisted by het daughter, Mis Richard Nunn The guests departed declar ny the hestess a distinguished coun and an ainlable entes Garner Vf this weather continties Unies mote weeks the wedding Tells wall hing oa "Rearney street.” Mire 1. Hyston has recuse ted from her recent ness and bs ane to be out aan, ‘The Wirh school studeots gave a paity at the home of Misa Chloe Vylex, TIS N street last Priday evens ing. About thirty puesta were prune ent, ‘the evemng ads pledsantly Pasned away. Mis. T, Mach was hostess for the Carnation Art «lub Tuesday after: nuon, Many visitors were present and the faithful member, = After Condensed Statement t! THE FIRST NATIONAL OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the clove of business Dec, $, 2011 RESOURCES. Loans aml diecourte.. . $$18 054.3% Overdrafts, 66 se ee eee BCE RS U. S. Londs to secure sire culation. 6. + sees 10,0000 Banhing Houre, Farnture and Fixtures, see 6. 4C0G8t Bonds for in- vesiment, 6. $ C5 C0000 Cach ard sight Eachanpe. . 2 $238 2640 Leteeds | WO,L4.00 IAL ITIES, Capital Steck 2.6.0 6. ENECCOOH Surplus Fund oo ce. ee 1O1COOOG Undivided Prefite. sce, IMA NTTL Circufatlon. 6 ceeeeee 6 HUEECO OO Depocite. 6. $9C,08S 21 Bond account BECO OO CR CRL21 TECOLILES The alive statement is correct. FE, W, ROPINGER, Costier. W. C. ROBINSON, Presicert. | Deporits in this tank sre praran: teed by the Bankers’ Tepesit Guare anty and Surety Cempary cf the State «f Kantas, wo meet rest Tuesday wath See stuns ton Waters on Disston stieets | Easter ta almost hen. Autheuch it may be a cold encuy one there are many preparing: foe it. Mis« Myttle Potter, Mes. Chas Tore ter, Mrs. 1. Colbert. Mrs, Wilham Porter, Mre TS. Murphy, Mis, News tan ard Mis, Sovingtan are amon the lest dress makers in the aty, and are now Lepinning with their Fa-ter mdars, Mie. GLA st. Claro? Karsas ity Meited in the city last wees | No auidant tn sears Fas aie such qucat series onthe Gtr as the death of Mr Miselan Fare, whe tharsuay evening was struc by a train and dad a tew memerte ater wards He was bani hertacey and was Sb seas oh) Mis wate teme ao invahd for mary seats gave ham thy entie cae of the rire chudia. Bee sides the chiklien he teaves an aged mother and sister, This adeed mach ginf te the fans, He sas a meme her ef the church for panty pears and his influence has alwage een gad. Murerad serge tee Pele Dardas jfrom the AJM OF. chain, Ra We T | ome se tMevatin. Ma. ord Vrs. Wan Bern Mi. and Mre fern Pent land Mie Cec af Karsas Cit. Mire JMatue Bean af Oneba, Mr Ralph jenn of SprineeMd ard Marshall Monn af Dawreme atterded tne fine oral, The oMecior willbe mit ret week Miss Mabel Jachecn of st doe vas adinna gacst ef May Fo ed Foetar ard aster Saray, J Mis. Pane Allen tas teen a es Weene’ thentaent ure tee est ve spoclaltst ac the any oF 1 tune ter ord asandnation Soca Ms prnearely hye her she sd ve unattes tad. JoMi Arenson Tureen tas tr ed to his are oa Mise arr Mi. TOP. Greendy stete on heave weeth ofter He fsan es preren an whe has made goed, MH has se etal valuable preces of prope ty shah he reeps ano tne coat, Wa rapert lant te wake has foal asst easen- serth soon and moc or ow fhe neat littl cotteres. 1 Mra Ed, Brown ploetity ¢ tere tuned the Pleatelis Gab Prdsgt at her home od Park steeet. The arte rs teun wos epentin gane~ Mre. “hed dackeen son the Pighes¢ + 1¢ 0 Mies Myrtle Potter war the sutetstate The I ostesee ater stall by he east, Bliss Beets pew alate on The club adfeacmd te meet Wearescag oath Mo. Ales. Clagett, Nopoarg vet ef garke ctween the aves of Gn to twilve net at the hume of Vernetta Allen, Saturczy ard or vanized noalub, It was given the lrame cf “Baby Eunps" clav and they will spend thar time in grt work, The officers ected are Verretta Allen, j apatite Juha Tolbert, secretary | Glauyx Whatley, treaiearkr The alub wall meet reat ween with the jee retary | The Pearl Steam wt Laundry’ THOMPSON & GABLER Proprietors "Phones 222 105 W. 11th St. . ; ———————— | The Ideal Bakery Heil A schacler, Proprietor Manufacture the best bread in the city. . . Member N, A. M. B. The Brace That's Differ: at 121 W. 6th St. Topek - Kaas FOR Colied men, why net lus a form in a land where a men is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm, I can tell you @ farm in Logan county, Karas, PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good sol, best Citrate. If yo1 menn buale nees, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney ci Law, Russell Springe, Kansas, > K. C. FRENCH Cleaners & Dyers Al Kinda of Chan ny, Preery and Ostrge for Ladies ard Gentemen . . Mrs. Effie Arnett Ind, *Phore 1095 1021 W. 6th St. _—— Mrs. B. E. McFarland HAS OPONED A Beanty Parlor at td North Jakeen, Massages. ‘abe: out Wrinkles, takes out csersthicg that mars the Reauty of a Werans Puce. Give bora call. T. B. Oldroyd & Sons Furniture and Undertaking 20S Ma put Blok) Wet Fifth Avenue, ABAAN-55 CIY, - 6. KANSAS Ask LOR ie ® ‘9 Fitright Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY ‘Lhe Ranny-Davis MPROANTILE COMPANY Athana Cry, Kan, Enid, Okla, and Atthony, Kan, C. H. Northfoss —— Dealer In — FURNITURE, CARPEIS, UNDER- TAKING Phores %7 utd 103, 716 Muin St, NEWTON, KAN, SS Vote der F. S, WELSH, Newton, Kansas, For Comnuseiener, ety Bletuen April 2, 39t2, -——_—_- Every Colored Man Should Read “THE PROSY ROMANCE,” ard learn the difference Letween Mode n Slavery gad Chattel Slave try Tres is the most progressive reve] of ths axe, Addresn the so@uther, fF, SPROUL, ‘311 East Eighth St., Topeka, Kansan SHAWNEE DRUG STORE For Drugs and Prescriptions HOT & COLD SODAS, CANDIES, Etc. The BIG NEW DRUG STORE Cor. 3d and Kansas Avenue Jas. White & J. H. Harris Sole Owners DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of ..Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon. 404½ Kansas Ave. Ind. phone 918. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1205 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 618 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Giblet's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. Office hours: 9.30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 501. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red Social and Other Topeka Happenings Don't forget the great musical Extravagance at Metropolitan hall,Tuesday night, March 22. Admission 15c. Twenty-five voices. --- Mrs. Essie Clark delightfully entertained last Saturday, March 9, complimentary to her nephew, Clarence Clark, March 7th being his fourteenth birthday anniversary. About ten little folks enjoyed the afternoon, games being the feature of the afternoon. Dirty retirements were served by the hostess at the little guest departed, each one declaring that Mrs. Clark entertains better each year. --- Mrs. Pate Russell entertained at her home, 21st and Adams street, Highland Park, Monday afternoon, March 11, in honor of her husband's 8th birthday anniversary. Many beautiful presents were received by Mr. Russell. A five course lunchon was served. Arraing the guests were Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Henry and daughter Isa. Rev. H. W. White of North Topka and Miss Carrie Greer of Hennessy, Okla. All left declaring Mrs. Russell an ideal hostess. Mrs. Russell was assisted by Mrs. Finney. river Walker, colored, 28 years of age, died Tuesday night at his home, 915 North Lincoln street, from pneumonia. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the B Street Baptist church. Interment will be in the Topka cemetery. Little Josephine Cunningham is all of chicken pox at her home on Van Buren street. Mr. Preston Smith spent several days last week with friends in Kansas City. Mrs Willa Wilson is all of la grippe but is improving. The lecture to be given by Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, Quindarn, Kau, has been postponed from March 21 to April 4. Mr. Elisha Scott entertained at six o'clock dinner Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, J. G. Groves and Rev. Hanlett, at his home Tuesday evening. Rev. T. C. Anderson and wife are the happy patents of a fine baby boy. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. R. H. Wade entertained her Sunday school class at her residence Thursday of last week, from 3 to 6 p.m. During the afternoon plans for more effectual work and Bible study were discussed. The class organized and the following officers were elected: Mrs. Esther Reed, president; Mrs. Alice Bird, vice president; Mrs. Cona Ray, secretary; Mrs. Georgia Wate, assistant secretary; Ms. Lyda Baker, treasurer; Mrs. Lilie Lamberson, chairman of the lookout committee; Mrs. Mattie Richinson, executive committee; Mrs. Alice Parks, G. U. committee. Other members present were Mesdames P. Atkinson, Calvin Harris, Fanny Fotbes, Fanny Sims. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Phoebe Atkinson. --- Hon James A. Guy and Mrs. Emma Gaines will give short talks to the ladies of the city federation Friday, March 22, at Sheldon's kindergarten. The public is invited. A lunch will be served free. The Dunbar Literary Society met last Friday, March 1, at the home of Miss Hazel Lacey. After the usual routine of business the following excellent program was rendered: Instrumental solo, Miss Alice Smith. "The Dunbar Gazette," which was read by Miss Jessie Lamberson, contained plenty of funny and spicy jokes. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet on Friday, April 5, at the home of Miss Alice Smith, at which time there will be a debate on one of the most leading subjects of the day. Don't fail to see the colored Y. M. C. A. minstrels. Thursday evening. March 25, at the Grand theatre. Prices 50, 75 and 25s. --- Rev. W. J. Compost of Chicago, who conducted a series of meetings at Brown's Chapel, delivered an able sermon at St John's A. M. E. church Sunday morning, March 10. He is on route to Oklahoma. Mr. George R. Cornell, inspector for the Chicago branch of the Mergenthaler Linotype Co., was in the city this week. He called at this office and gave out machine a thorough inspection. We appreciated his visit in the city and must say that Mr. Cornell, by his courteous, has mess-like manner and thorough knowledge of the machine is well fitted for the position he holds. Little Thaddeus Martin continues til. Rev. L. S. Barton has returned home from O'Kal on a City, where he attended the M. E. conference --- We are in receipt of an invitation, amounting to the wedding of Mrs. Connie Hale to Mr. Samuel E. White, both of Chicago, which is to take place March 27 at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Manne Hale 14.7 Walash avenue. We are informed through the Kansas City Sen that Prof. Wm. H. Davley, teacher in Lincoln High school, is seriously ill at his home, 1714 Park avenue, Kansas City, Mo. of spiral injuries. We are very sorry to know of this and I hope to him a speedy recovery. The many friends of Mrs. Caine Johnson Williams will be parried to learn of her serious illness at Colorado Springs, where she went a short time ago, from her none in Oklahoma City in hopes of regaining her shattered health. Mrs. Williams is well known in Foquka, having been raised in this city. A bigger, kinder-hearted girl never lived and among the numerous friends who wish her a speedy recovery the Phandaler force is also numbered. Mr. Homer James and Miss Luella Mason were united in marriage on Thursday evening, February 29, by Rev. G. W. Henry. Only a few friends were present. The couple received some valuable and useful presents. Mr. Homer James is the son of Mr. John James, a prosperous farmer of Shawnee county. Miss Luella Mason is one of our high school graduates and has been making her home with Mrs. D. C. Phillips. We wish for them a bright and prosperous future Hon. James R. Holmes, formerly editor of the Pleasanton Enterprise, was an agreeable caller one day last week. Since retiring from the newspaper business, Mr. Holmes has located in Lawrence and is now general agent, northeastern agency, of the Farmers' and Bankers' Life Insurance Company. Mr. Holmes is one of the fittest and best follows in the state—a splendid business man, and the company which he serves should consider themselves fortunate in securing this splendid hustler. Topeka, Kan, March 12, 1912. Editor Flaindeaker: In your last week's paper appeared my open letter, which also includes a circular letter to the members of the coming general conference, in which I made the statement that the only layman candidate for financial secretary a licensed preacher, but I am in receipt of a letter from Dr. John R. Hawkins in which he emphatically denies the charge. It is not my purpose to misrepresent anybody, for I am determined by God's grace to do nothing nor anything unchristianly for the purpose of injuring any man or enhancing my own interest. Bishop Grant, during his lifetime, often spoke to me of Dr. Hawkins as a local preacher, and I have never heard anybody refer to him other than that, hence my conclusion. But if I was wrongfully informed, I take this method of begging Prof. Hawkins' pardon. I am, yours for fair play and a square deal. THE PASSING OF MR. ALBERT GARRET. Mr. Albert Garret was born February 28, 1649, and departed this life March 7, 1912, at 4:45 a.m. at the age of 21 years and 8 days. He professed a hope in Christ in March, joined the B Street Baptist church and was baptized the second Sunday in April, 1902. He was a kind and devoted son, a deaf, loving brother and was loved by all who knew him. When asked concerning the case with him and his God, he replied: "I fixed it long ago and I am all right." He was good and obedient, ever showing his Christian spirit of helping the less fortunate. On Wednesday at 12 o'clock he asked his sister Georgia the time, and upon being informed he had back upon his pillow and sank into a stupor and remained so until he passed into the great beyond on Thursday morning. We loved him, but God loved him best and took him to dwell together in his kingdom. He leaves a mota, a father, grandmother, three sisters, two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untamed demise. His funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Shiloh Baptist church, Rev C. G. Fishback officiating. The Reverend paid a high tribute of respect to the young man, taking for his text Ecclesiastes 11-9: "Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thine in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes, but know thou that for all these things God will bring thoe into judgment." Music was furnished by the Shiloh choir. Mrs. Essie Clark sang "Asleep in Jesus." Mrs. Cecchia P. Thompson sang "Fare to Face." The many floral designs showed in what esteem Mr. Garret was held. Instrument was in Mt. Anburn com. --- The Shamrock Club met March 7 with Mrs. Barry, 1102 Van Buren After the regular routine of business the club was served with an elaborate three course dinner. Mrs. Lewis was a welcome visitor. 19 club adjourned to meet March 14 with Mrs. Juno Edmunds. --- Mrs. Anderson McGill and Laby are sensibly all of peonies at their home, Twelfth and Bacallah. --- Mrs. Floyd is all of in gappa on the home of her chatter. Mrs. W gordon McGill. --- Intt's Raymond Scott is all at his home on Bickham street On Friday evening, February 22, Mrs. M. Barber invited a few friends of Miss Luella Mason to a "muscellaneous shower" Miss Mason was the recipient of many valuable and useful gifts. A feature of the evening was a large cake containing a ring that was cut by Miss Mason and each cost was given a she. The ring however was won by Mr. Percy Smith. Don't fail to rent a big vaudeville festival at Metropolitan hall Thursday, March 14. Admission 25c. For the benefit of Mt. Olive M. E. church. --- Card of Thanht. We desire to thank from the bottom of our hearts our many friends and neighbors who so willingly and kindly assisted us during our recent sadness, for the many kind words of sympathy and the beautiful floral design; also, to the pastor and members of the Shiloh Baptist church for their kindness in opening their doors. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garret, Sr Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garret, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reverly Mrs. Georgia Waters. Miss Mary Garret. Mr. Roy Garret OBITUARY. Mrs. Sophia Easter was born in October, 1819, in Louisville, Ky., and died March 7, 1912, aged 92 years. She came to Kansas in 1866 with her family, consisting of two sons and three daughters, and moved to the farm where her husband had prepared a home for her. There she remained until her death. Her husband, David Barber, died February 1, 1860. In 1871 she united with the Second Baptist church, and was always found at her church serving the Lord. She was a true, honest and upright woman, and was ever ready to help those that needed care. The community as well as her family will miss her tender care and consoling words. She enjoyed good health until 1911, when she was taken ill in October and it continued until her death. Her funeral was held from the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, last Sunday at 1:30 p.m., and an able sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Henry. Mrs. Barber leaves two sons, Alfred and Moses, Barber, and one daughter, Mattie Phillips; sixteen grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Card of Thanks. We kindly extend through your columns our heartfelt thanks to those who assisted us in our bereavement, in the death of our mother and grandmother, and to the friends for the lovely floral offerings. MR. AND MRS. MOSES BARBER AND FAMILY MAPLE HILL Miss Dary 19, and Mr James 0 Deprice, aged 23 were married March 6. Then many friends wish them much success in their new life. Mr Shelve Oliver is on the sick list Mrs. George and Mrs. Solomon Stanley are on the sick list. Miss Flora Bradley, who has been sick for the past three weeks, is not improving very much. The Christian church will give an Easter program Sunday night. It will begin at half past 7. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. Ned Scott of Daxter attended church here Sunday. Rev B C Duke preached two fine sermons Sunday and returned home in the evening. Mr. Dulley of Topcha was the guest of Wm. Davis and family Sunday, returning home on 9. His son Mr. Stanley returned with him. Mr. and Mrs. Shook of Paxico were in town Saturday. M. David O'Mearr, son and nephew of Paxico were in town on business Saturday (Just published in the Tapea Placidoon, March 1, 1902) Henry Millherry, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee. He above named defendant, Henry Millherry, is hereby notified that he has been sued for arraignment by the plaintiff, Ella Millherry in the above named court, and that unless he appears and answers to the plaintiff's petition filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on or before the 12th day of April, 1912, that the allegations set out in plaintiff's petition will be taken as true and legitimate and rendered accordingly, divorcing plaintiff from the defendant. EILA MILTHENRY, W. J. JAMESON, Attorney for Plans SERINGHELD, MO Much information has been reported and many deaths have occurred. and many deaths have occurred Mr. Granville Albrathy, who was held in the highest esteem by all who know him, passed to the great be good Monday morning, March 11, at A o'clock. He was born in Gibs county, Tennessee, November 25, 1841, and was married August 31, 1860, he leaves a wife, Mrs Nancy G. Albrathy, and six grown children. He was a member of the Masone order. The services will be conducted from the A. M. E. church, of which he was a good and useful member. Mr. Bob Young is quite ill. Mrs. Amanda Wilson is under the care of an outfit. We trust she may soon recover her sight. Mrs. Anna Stevens, notwithstanding the bad weather Sunday, contemplated waiting the sick, which is a good mission. Mrs. Stevens always carries comfort and cheer to the unfortunate. Mrs. Stella Sharp of Leavenworth, Kan; Mr. Amel Abernathy of Kansas City, and Mrs. Kimma R. Phoenix of Texas, were summoned home and were at the deathbed of their father, Mr. G. Abernathy, "Stopping the Boss," of M. Shackleford, AB, is a valuable and beautifully bound volume which should be in the home of every family of his own race, to encourage and inspire, as he has set the example, and in the homes of the white race, that they may see some of the good and uplifting things the Negroes are doing. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Reed are enjoying the companionship of a little daughter, Elllean, eight weeks of age. Mrs. James Stephenson has been on the sick list, but is reported improving, we are glad to say. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Higgs of Shirman street are the happy parents of another little arrival, which adds one more to the already nice little number of two girls and two boys. Mrs. Emma Washington of Kansas City, Mo, is visiting her mother. Mrs. Nellie Edmondson, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Calvin Hogan was at home to her club on Wednesday, February 28, and in spite of the disagreeable weather of sleet, snow, rain and some more snow, there were a goodly number of the Woman's Musical and Literary Club who enjoyed the gracious hospitality of the hostess, although the members were late, having first attended the funeral services of Mrs. Myrtle Rohn. About the usual business was transacted. The convit cards presented by Mrs. Hogan were enjoyed. The appetizing menu was relished and at a late hour good bites were said with an understanding to meet at the residence of Mrs. William Smith, 1005 Shannon street, March 14. Mississippi and Marie W. Andrews, Violet Martin, Edwina Smith, Messrs Larves and Lennatt Andrews, Prof Penn, Dr E A Harris and Eimest Ward spent a few pleasant hours with Miss Lythle Wallburn and Miss Eartha B. Cooper at the home of Mrs Cooper last Thursday evening. Music and Whist were enjoyed. Dr Harris won first prize. Miss Wallburn won second and presented it to her guest, Miss Marie Andrews, who talked third Prof O M Shackleford was physically unable to attend after a strenuously hard day, braving the weather and keeping dates delivering the volume, "Sucking the Bist." After partaking of light refreshments the guests departed at a late hour. RLSOLLIONS Topoka, Kan., March 8, 1912. Whoseons, it pleased the Almighty to call from our most Rev. J. B. Anderson, M. W. Grand Master of the National York Masons of the State of Kansas; therefore we humbly submit to the righteous judgment of our All-Wise Creator, and benevolent tender our heartfelt sympathy to the benevolent family and the entire craft and counts. This trophy of flowers we send as an act of loving sympathy, but long for a time to record our indebtedness for his invaluable service of contributions of impressible pride. His title was Grand Master, but his conduct was that of a mother. Some rulers were honored because they are cruel. This one was loved because he was humble. Enter the Master's joy. Committee of conductor: R W Carson, L Oney, D W. Hardman Austin, R E L C. Anderson. Respectfully submitted in behalf of the craft and counts of Topkah, has THE REV W.F. Franklin, D.D. the (pastor of the third Baptist church of this city (Topokn), has been called to the pastoral charge of the First Colored Baptist church of Moline, Ill and the church there is to be congratulated upon securing the services of such an able church builder and financier. Rev Dr. Franklin will take up his work at Moline on the third Sunday in this month. Rev. Franklin has the best wishes of the Plaindealer that peace and prosperity may crown his labors with abundant success in the new field of labor. The meetings at the Second Baptist church have been quite a success. Old man of families have professed a hope in Christ. The weather has been very bad for the past four or five weeks but that did not stop the fire from burning at the Second Baptist church. Rev Riggers has been working on a problem for quite awhile and he has at last solved it, and that is colored people's religion. They have what is known as water religion—freeze up in winter and thaw out in the spring. Mrs Otte Anderson is seriously all Mrs. Evans of Dodge City will make her home with her aunt, Mrs. Gi. M. Harrison, while under the care of Dr. Van Leer and The Flairdealer is very much in need of what you owe. A new inotype to be paid for and the help to be paid. Don't read a Negro's paper and ret pay for it—only $1.50 per year. You pay 10 cents per week for a white man's paper, and there are 52 weeks in a year. Help your race. The members of Bonus K. of P. lodge should congratulate themselves on having such a good man as H. P. Broadus as their chancellor commander—a Christian gentleman, a man that believes in treating all alike no special favors to anyone. Several colored families bought homes in this city last week. That is a step in the right direction. Other should be making the same kind of a step, instead of spending all they make for whisky. Dr Allison has made good as a physician with both white and black, and it is the day of every Negro in the city that has need of a doctor to get Wilson, then pay him a few dollars from time to time. It will make him feel poor. He has to pay for his office rent, the salman and the grocery man. You know what it is—pay him. PANCO Mr. Perry Jarrell, who has been skilled with a great amount of Mr. Daisy Hicks and family moved to town for Wednesday. Mr. Winfrey of Kane moved on a farm west of town Wednesday. We are glad to have him in our vicinity. Mr. McCrabbon and Bob Bradley made a trip to Mary's Day. Mrs. W. Oaks is sick with a gripe. Miss Walh Akers is on the sick list Mrs. Mircea Tilran of Kansas City, Mo., is home Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hall. Mrs. R. Johnson visited her parents on a Saturday and Sunday. Nol Scott, James Nichols and Mr. New arts of church in Maye Hill Sunday. (1st published Friday, March 18, 1922 in the Forka Pamdealer.) P. P. L. C. H. N. The Kansas Lot and Land Company, hereby organized as a corporation, that it is well in costume will be, and if it is not in costume, its unknown owners, successors, trustees and assigns will take notice that they have been sent in the District Court of the state county, Kansas, by R. B. L. to jointly take care again them to lots 172 and 174 on Liberty street in Vale's addition to the city of Jackson, in Shawnee county, Kansas, and tolar them from ever setting up any claim there to adverse to him, and that they must answer in petition by law has planned in and action in said court on or before the 25th day of April, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against them accordingly. MATT CAMPRELL, Attorney for Plantiff Attest, R. L. Thomas, District Court (Scal) Vote for Your Old friend, HIM BONOVAN. Candidate to Marshal of the Court of Jekka. JONATHAN D. NORION, Sharif of Shawnee County, announces a bid for reelection, subject to the Republican primaries. HUGH MACFARLAND Candidate for Probate Judge, Shawnee County. I will appreciate your vote! Sub ject to Republican Principles. R. L. THOMAS, Candidate for Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Republi- can primaries. DR. JOHN H. RINEHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject to th' decision of the Republican principles. NEGROES WONT LOSE OLD SERVICE PENSIONS Negroes who served during the Civil war as servants to Confederate officers will remain on the pension rolls of the state, according to action taken by the senate, which has killed a bill passed by the house which removes these old servants from the list. The first proposition in the senate was to reduce the pensions to $20 a year, but after a lively debate this measure was deferred indefinitely. This has the effect of killing both the substitute bill and the house bill, which will leave the pensions as they were, barring an improbable reconsideration. The number of these old army servants is declining each year and the senators do not favor cutting off the old men now when they haven't long to live and many of them need the small amount paid to them by the state. TAFT APPOINTERS ON SUPREME BENCH. President Taft's Supreme Court appointments are: Honor N. Lauton, aged 65, of Tennessee, to succeed Justice Peckham. Charles E. Hughes, aged 48 of New York, to succeed Justice Brewer. Willis R. Van De Vanter, aged 51, of Wyoming, to succeed Justice Moody. Joseph R. Lamar, aged 54, of Georgia, to succeed Justice White. Leward Douglas White of Louisiana, promoted to second chief Justice Pulley. Mihalon Pitney, aged 54, of New Jersey, to succeed Justice Halan. First Things. The Daily Current, the first daily newspaper ever published, was issued in London 210 years ago today. It consisted of a single page of two columns and published foreign news only. Its office was near the locality of the present Times office. R. Mallet was the publisher and it has only recently been discovered that the "H." stood for Elizabeth. It was thus a woman who first conceived the brilliant idea of the now indispensable daily paper. A copy of the first issue of the Current is carefully preserved in the British Museum. It contains rather editorial or advertisements. The Pennsylvania Legislature granted a charter to the city of Philadelphia on this date on 1789. PARSONS NOTES..... The Bachelor Boys are comfortably demouched in their newly furnished club rooms over the Poley Printing office. Miss Mabel Henderson lovingly entertained the "Girls Optimate club last Friday evening at her home 1312 Burgs avenue. An interesting program was rendered, after which a dainty two course lunch was served. The members dispersed at a late hour conferring many thanks to their pleasant hostess. Rev. Williams preached Sunday at the A M E. Church Mrs. J. B. Martin is reported very sick at her home on West Second Street. Mrs. Green Barton was called to Kansas City last week, her aunt having fallen down stairs, breaking her collar bone. Iwin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. William Carter February 25, but died March 6. Their bodies arrived here Friday, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Liama Harris, and aunt, Miss Jenme Phillips, and land to rest in Garnett cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Carter formerly lived in Garnett. Mrs. Liama Harris returned to Kansas City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank London of Independence are visiting in Garnett. LINCOLN, NER Mrs. Telitha Trusty Lindsay und went an operation at Tibitha hospital last week, which proved successful and she is mending gradually, and will soon return to her home. Mr. Mitchell underwent an operation last Thursday for an ingrowing tooth, and is reported on the mend. Mrs. Carrie Vinegar of Omaha spent Sunday in the city with her mother, Mrs. Martha Turner, and friends. Rev. Haynes preached his farewell sermon last Sunday, and left for the Annual Conference, FT. SCOTT, KAN. The second quarterly meeting of the year of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church was held Sunday, March 10. Presiding Elder Wilson was present during the day, preaching at the morning and afternoon services. The servicer were well attended in spite of the inclement weather. Prof. Coffin, contract agent for the Blind Boone concert company, was in the city last week on business. Mr. Stuart, an aged resident of this city, is seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Bruce. ANNIVERSARY, April 8, EASTER MONDAY Grand Concert and Promenade JACKSON BAND HOPEKAKAN JACKSON'S 23rd REGIMENTAL BAND, ASSISTED BY THE BEST MUSICIANS IN THE WEST, WILL RENDER A HIGH-CLASS PROGRAM ON THIS DATE. This great organization which has long been the pride of the city of Topeka and the west, was organized February, 1896, and is recognized as one of America's best bands. The boys saw service in Cuba 1898 to 1899, and doredity at 11. Leavenworth thirty days before being mustered out. People from all sections of the state will be in attendance and the demand for tickets is increasing daily. Get tickets at Brown's drug store or from members of the band. Lieutenant Moody, Kansas City, Kansas; Adjutant, Sam Jones, Leavenworth; Captain Jones, Wichita; and Lieutenant Clark, Lawrence. All have tickets for sale. Admission : Twenty=Five Cents. Dr M. G. Bruck of Kansas City, Mr. make a resse trip to the city last year. Mrs. H was a Sunday evening at her home. Holton is street, after a bungo of about three years. Her room will be held tuesday attention at the A M E church, conducted by I. M. 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The correct styles in Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Classy Shirts, and Hosiery a Neckwear 314 MINNESOTA AVENUE KANSAS CITY, KY --- city of the A M I cunton at the time on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Brain Mrs J F Morrison left last week to be at the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs Pertha McDonalh, in Colindon spring. Quite a time was had at the lit. @ Gaines We carry one of the finest lines UNDERSTEAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmer in attendance. £58 Quincy. Poth Phone 52 and Ladi: ORIENT ELECTIARY SOCIETY and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance. ENT is duly authorized by the H. S. SEN. SECRETARY B. HAVES. Treasurer as Thursday night Question assignment. Our United State Prosper Under the Union M Home Balam has control in Springfield The Young Men's Entertainment club and at Lafayette Monday March 11 at the L. P hall We might have something to say in regard to this matter text work Watch the Plaindealer and vote for the man who is best qualified to handle the treasury, finance, and who is a member of the Negro also Tom Horton is in Kansas City Mr. Goss Holmes and Rev. Lloyd Hat for have rented one of Sherman Tools at 216 G Street, lived at one and got to housekeeping Mrs. Moe Laskin is able to do out again after a stage of laugur WICHITA, KAN Miss Benttrie Barke was most resident a number of friends. March av. 2012 at her home on Santa Fe avenue. The evening was spent in kara, music and conversation. The resters served a dainty lunch, con- serving of sandwiches, pickles, hot beetroot, wafers and bananas. Those present were Miss Quercia Park, Joan Harvey, Jesse Wilson Isa- Brooke, Alta Lewis, Ethyl Hurst, Linda Guilford, Ethyl Woodward, Mattie Maufit, Emma Brown Footha Barke, Benttrie Barke and Mrs Barke; Mossy Bryant Griffin. Am- rine Woodard, Paul Clarke Reed, Temple and Winfield Barke. Mr Lewis Carr arrived Monday morning from Stufford, Kansas, where he has held a position all winter to visit his wife and family. Invitations have been issued for a birthday dinner to be given Thursday, March 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs J J Davis, in honor of Mr. Calvin Motley of Guthrie, Okla. Miss Winifred Ray was hostess to the Vastu club on N Water St, Tuesday, March 12th. The general club business being transacted the election of officers for six months was the art committee, Miss Ida Harvey. The hostess served a delicious lunch and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Lilien Hason, Tuesday, March 10. Mrs. Amelrose Worland has a new display of buunt wood at one of the leader's book stores in the city, among which is a very handsome picture of Billy Sunday," the most and only picture on buunt wood, valued at ```markdown ``` Mr. Morgan Jefferson and March 2 at his residence in East Las Vegas, N.M. He was born June 18, 1855, at Nassauola, Texas. He spent his childhood days there, afterward going to Kansas, and staying there a number of years. Owing to failure in his career to Las Vegas about twenty-five years ago, he soon began to health and became an actress. He worked at the commercial class a chef for seventeen years. He was better known about the city as "Jeff." He born his names with patience. He professed a hope in Christ a year ago. Every since he lived a consistent Christian until his death. Whenever visited by friends he always greeted them with smiles and cheering words. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Chicago of the Odd Fellows of Fort Scott, Kansas. He also was the president of the Protective Burial association of Las Vegas. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a faithful and devoted wife, step daughter, mother-in-law, a brother, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Morgan Jefferson will be greatly missed in Las Vegas as he was a man highly respected and appreciated. "Yet the Lord taketh and the Lord gives." Blessed be the held Wednesday, March 6, from the A. M. E. Church, New Pensig of Las Lanta, Colorado, the city His person was of the west and highly spoken by the people of Las Vera The city affirms were mary and natural The remains were laid NEWTON, KAN. Mr W. H. carratt and Kansan in, sat as a crime to attend the funeral of a Master Anderson of the county of Leeds. Mr C. Lloyd, who has been sick in the past few weeks, is again seen on the streets. Mr A. Hew of W. Spiller was caused to leave, but work on the place of his father, who died in they arrived. Hew, I W. Hasson and wife, both are in town have work during to the severe cold weather we did it there, and I hold meeting, but The Public licensed ministers of the two cities have erected their offices and formed an organization known as the Intercity Herdical Council with the assistance of North and Vine streets, Kansas City, Ho. commencing the future of the Vine street district. The sole object of the organization is the formation of the young minister in the intercity district of the city, and the minister has a great groom minister with the most interest in himself and thereby enforced by the city of the two cities. All ministers who are unable for some reason to give to the school will be forced with a great ability to themselves not to bring. The movement is showing much enthusiasm, but constrained by a strong, substantial constitution. The following ministers are elected: W Shannon, Instant, First Laptist Co. h. Kansas City, Kansas. James Grant, vice president, Vire Street Laptist Church, Kansas City, Mr. James I. Macy, secretary, Mr. Zion Laptist Church, Kansas City Kansas, Jr. H. and Assistant Sec- tory, Mr. Zion Laptist Church, Kama- sia, Kansans; Edward Jackson, Transactions, New Street Laptist Church, h. Kansas City, To four days and many prominent stories and delivered with papers, articles, etc. Mr. M. Joseph Win- ning, Mr. R. L. Gordon, the president of the city, Sunday son of J. P. of Sum- mons, Mrs. Lena Linking, Carys Valley District, Mr. P. U. convent, Hon R. A. Oxford, London City London, Mrs. M. Goffrey and coat of arms of the an annual banquet to have the last evening in the installation of off- fighters to be installed by Rev. A. Wilson, Ph. B. workers of late were programmed, but for some case of to respond the minor honor the Lord Green Baptist church serve for the occasion and it we are assured that the choir is unique of organisation in the State. This is the only one of years for which the highest alliance of Mr. Diane S. M. is appointed of the an forest church and many minor half the choice. It's not sure to surpass the extent of their years. It is a private secretary to the lay of Pergamon, a county of the Inland City. The theological and corresponding secretary of the Kaw Valley District B. Y. P. I. conversion Mr. Mark is an office holder in every suburb in the church, and the keen charm clerk, is now a member of the trustee board, but it is a work—a minister of the world. settled in Power Township, 1871, which is still the Place of residence J. W. COLLISON Republican Committee for Re-election for Register of Deeds Arkansas City, Kansas Co. F, 76th Ohio Vol. 14, Nov. 1861, to July, 1861 MANHATTAN NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. George Miklen mourn the loss of their little daughter. She was just one week old. The meeting of the Lakes Aid Society of the A. M. E. church met on the 6th last at the parsonage. Miss William who cared for Mrs. Mollie G. sat during her last three left for her me in Kansas, has been last week. Rev. B. J. L. allard Rev. Randall Leele have returned from the annual conference of the M. E. church, which convened in Oklahoma City, and revert a very pleasant list. Rev. I. I. was placed at the vrunted list. Rev. A. E. Jackson opened at Waco Sunday. Indwain poeter has written his Instrument and four satires for a new building by the west end and it will be finished as soon as the weather conditions will allow. The A. M. E. writer will all elect a poet and a writer Wednesday evening. The workmen of F. M. Mattinson's store building had to suspend work on an art of bad weather for the past two weeks. At the time will be pushed from town to completion. Rev. J. H. Taylor of F. S. Scott's store Lev D. of the M. E. church William Little will start for Lee, B. on April 9. He will template in several stores to take The Hayflower club of Mt Zion church relied on a program at Craigs and John's tafe. Tuesday evening the last M. retest a excellent troop. We have a winter service at Mr. Zom that Re. White I would have a three or four thousand dollar church erected in the near future. Mrs. Le Dorrel last week in the south house, recently vacated by George M. Miles, our heir. We often meet Mr. G. Hanks, who has been with the Knights at Cloth n Company for a number of years, and are glad to say God is making good. Jack Williams of the Manhattan Ft Riley Interurban line was on the streets today trying to employ colored labor and promises to treat the boys right, and if he can secure enough he will not hire any Mexican or dug labor Obituary. Mary Thomas was born near Tuxorghus, Mt., on the Osage river, July 4, 1824. When she was yet very young she was united in marriage to Edward Howard. To this union was born eight children, six boys and two girls, all of which survive her except one boy. After thirty-two years her husband departed this life. She was one of the earliest settlers of Paola, Kansas. When she was very young she professed a love in Christ and joined the A. M. H. church. She was a faithful member until her death. Eight years ago she became the wife of James Thomas. She suffered a panic, stroke last Wednesday and was very rapidly until the time of her death. She departed this life Sunday morning, March 4, at 7. She died at home in Argentine, Kansas. She was a member of the A. M. H. church there. Her remains were brought to Paola, Kansas, for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Rev R. R. Ross. She leaves to mourn her husband, seven children, twenty-eight grandchildren, one great grandchild. We can say to them, and live a life as she lived before them, and they will meet some day where parting will be no more. They have our sympathy in their bereavement. ```markdown ``` Rev. J. B Anderson was bunted Sunday afternoon from King Solomon Baptist church, Rev. Williams officiating. The National Compact Mission turned out in a body with the deceased. He was brand Master of the volee. Rev. L. A. Wilson will begin a series of revival meetings soon. He will be assisted by a noted evangelist from New York. Mrs. Minna Weaver is yet confied to her bed. Mrs. H. Green, mother of Attorney Green, is able to be out again. Miss Laura Harlan has been somewhat damped with neuralgia. Mr. Roberts reports an enjoyable time in Bosamond, Cal. Mrs. A. Montgomery has been indisposed with pneumonia. Mrs. P. Lisbon, who is sick at the home of Mrs. Douglas on State avenue, expects to return to Emporia as soon as she is able to travel. Mrs. E. A. Wilson is able to be out again. Mrs. B. Hassan has resigned the presidency of the Metropolitan B. Y. P. U. There was a sacred concert at the A. M. G. church on Sunday night, which was a success. Prof. Porter a. J Mrs. L. Summers directed the music. Mr. Floyd at 910 Nebraska, who has pneumonia, is better. The Seniors of Sumner High school repeated the play, "The Fatal Blow." for the benefit of the Orphans' Home and Douglas Hospital Thursday night. The Forum held its weekly conclave at the Metropolitan church The organization has grown so popular that it has adopted the name, "People's Forum." The following program was rendered Hymn, "Land of Praise" rooms 12 and 1', Douglas school Quotations, Members Instrumental Music, Ila Neely Current Events, Prof R Brown Music, Rooms 12 and 13 Symposium, "Drama for Citizenship." Mixed Shores, Kansas City, Kansas Instrumental Duct, K. Davis and other "In Child from 9 to fifteen." Mrs. I. G. Wood Vocal Music, Rooms 12 and 14. The Youth from 15 to 21." Col. T. Wassom, Kansas City, Mo. Instrumental Solo, Barbara Green The papers were good, but the pro- gram was so long there was not time to discuss it. Rams 12 and 13 sang by note, showing how the schools are cultivating art-the must. As the chal- dle of en grow old then voices will grow in volume. They sang softly. But haunted usly Miss H. Andersen h rected the singing. Pt. of Gregge, the president, said in connexion with the paper from the papers that he "wished there were as many moth- er's clubs as whist clubs." His sent- ment was heartily applauded. Owing to a precaution of the weather, there were several vacant seats at the Forum Mrs. I. P. Bradley, one of our best hustresses, has been some what indisposed for quite a while Mrs. J. C. Bran h, who used to editum very often, is indisposed Mr. S. H. Thompson, Mrs. A. J. Neely, Mrs. O. B. Johnson, Mrs. F. K. Douglas, Mrs. A. J. Holl, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. J. Dyson, Mrs. M. Dilbert and many other ladies have had fine reception and are excellent hostesses. The Sewing Circles and Mite Missionary societies serve every week. The Big Brother movement has been organized with Mr. D. Green as president, and meets Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the A. M. E. church. The Craftsmen for Masons has been organized with Mrs. N. Holmes as president Mrs. Ida Scott Lyons sang well at the A. M. B. sacred concert. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Mesdames David Jones and John R. Gomes very successfully surprised Mrs. Wm. Llam, 829 Oakland avenue, Saturday night, March 9. Many handsome as well as useful gifts were received, among which were a ring with the birth stone, the famous Rosa Bonheur horses, and a white crepe de chine waist. The following guests were present: Mesdames Geo L. Banks, John McKay, Ed Belton, Wm. Samilton, Joe Law, M. Johnson, M. E. Goms, Mary Jones, Chas. Perguson, A Bissl, Wm. Llam, Misses Hattie Miles, Edna Wilson, and G. M. Llam, Messrs. Clarence Parker, John McKay, Ed Belton, La Nesta Gregory and Wm. Llam Menu: Ham and beaten biscuit sandwiches, salmon salad on lettuce leaves, brick ice cream with birthday cake upon which were lighted forty two red, white and blue candles. WOHLEY DISTRICT CONFERENCE. Editor Plunderfer: Allow me space in the columns of your paper to submit the following for publication: Abilene Circuit—A successful quarterly meeting at Mount Zion A. M. E. church was held Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2. On Sunday Rev. J. S. Payne, presiding elder, preached a soul-stirring sermon at 2 p. m. and at 7:30 p. m. a spiritual service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson, who is a Christian of the highest type and a gospel preacher. The collection was very fair, considering the indepenency of the weather. Mrs. J. S. Payne, wife of the presiding elder, who was with the elder, is doing what she can to assist him in the work. She succeeded in organizing two missionary societies, one at Abilene, of which Miss Nora Williams is president, and one at Minneapolis, of which Mrs. J. W. Johnson is president. We pray God's admonition on both our presiding elder and his wife, that they may live long and do much good for the kind of God and his church on earth. BESSIE COOPER. Secretary and Reporter HUTCHISON, BAN. The Imperial Art Club met at the residence of Miss Rhoda Neeley. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Gothard. Roll call was responded to by quotations. The president gave a short, but very instructive address to the ladies, after which the etiquonnfwe nomin which the election of new officers was held. The entertainment which was to have been March 11, was postponed to March 21, on account of the revival meetings being held at the Second Baptist church, and also on account of their incident weather. Miss Neely, being famous for her delicious luncheons, served a beautiful and dainty two course lenton lunch. With the assistance of Miss M Barrett. The house was very beautifully decorated with ferns and other plants. Some very choice music was rendered during the afternoon. The club will meet with Mrs. Gothard March 19th. Mrs. Frank Tuttle, on Avenue P, is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Anderson is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, on Fifth Avenue west. A very enjoyable evening was spent with Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Saunders on Twelfth Avenue west by the following young people, Mr. and Mrs. J Crow, Mr. and Mr. Holmes, Miss Gothard, Mr. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. The evening was spent very pleasantly with music and conversation. The hostess served a caint lunar Combined Statement on the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 24th, 9112 RESOURCES Gains and discounts... 926,740.54 Banking house. . . . 10,000.00 Cash and sight Exchange . . . 517,061.20 Demand loans 245,161.55 C S Bonds at par. . . 141,164.67 Bonds and warrants. . . 125,000.00 Due from E. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President. In the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends its facilities and its resources in the avenues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all directions; to care for the needs of small enterprises as consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, director or employee owes this bank a dollar. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. Condensed statement of the condition of the at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts... 81,370,650 81 Overdrafts. . . . . 1,871 78 Banking house. . . . 52,485 56 Redemption fund . . . 10,000 00 U S Bonds at par. . . 201,000 00 Other high class bonds at par. 111,554 68 Cash and sight exchange 1,325,610 70 1,668,365 88 Total . . . . . . $ 1,101,375.55 LIABILITIES Capital stock. . . . . . $ 200,000.00 Surplus and profits. . . . . 217,562.12 Circulation. . . . . . 200,000.00 Deposits. . . . . . . 2,485,819.41 Total. . . . . . . $ 1,101,375.55 B. F. McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President. G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. E. Bleckley, Asst. Cashier ADVERTISEMENT. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. ROY T. OSBORN. 511 South 4th St., Independence, Kan. Mfr. of Human Hair Goods and Cosmetics. Scalp Treatment a Specialty MRS. M. D. BOYD Lace Massaging and Manicuring Hairdressing and Shampooing 1146 West Lawn Blvd. Topeka, Kau Bell phone 1119. E. S. MEARS. 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Our Implementments, and Farm Machinery are put out by the best factories in the world, such as the Rock Island, Janesville, Black Hawk, J. I. Case, Rasme, Sattley and Pattee companies. We carry nothing but the very best and up-to-date goods. We have the Acme Harvesting Machinery, the National Cream Separator and the Old Trusty Incubator. We are now prepared to give you the best price that we have ever offered the public in Farm Implements. See us before you BUY. We are selling EVERY FARM IMPLEMENT in our house at a BIG DISCOUNT, for we realize that we are overstocked. We will save you several dollars on every single or double row cultivator, sulky plow, gang plow, single or two row weeder, double-row lay by, garden tools, drag harrows, corn planters, listers, corn stalk cutters, corn sleds, brush plows, walking plows in all sizes, sod plows, scoops and scoop boards, grindstones, alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in the market for any of these articles, you can't afford to pass this up. Come and visit our Harness Factory. This department is in charge of Harry E. Clamplett, the best all round harness man in Cowley county. Here you will find the best styles and quality to be had in team and driving harness. If you bring in your specifications we will make you any style of harness that you want. We keep a large stock of all kinds of harness all the time. If you are in need of good collars, see us before you buy. Look over our SADDLES. This is where we sure do shine. We carry everything from a child's saddle to the heaviest Ranch King Saddles. No one can heat our price here. In connection with this department we do all kinds of Saddlery Repairing. Bring up your harness and get it oiled and repaired before the working work begins. Our price is right on this kind of work. spring work begins. Our price is right on this kind of work. When it comes to Style, Quality and Prices, we have the whole thing combined in our Vehicle room. Come and look these over. We have buggies, Carriages, Runabouts, Driving Wagons and Spring Wagons in straight and auto seats, plain bed or cut under, steel or rubber tire, wood or steel bed, electric lighted and ball housing, all at a ridiculously low price. $37.50 to $100.00 Driving Wagons and Runabouts $37.50 to $100.00 Top Buggies from 45.00 to 150.00 Carriages from 100.00 to 250.00 Spring Wagons from 45.00 to 100.00 15.00 to 20.00 Carts What is the use of using old harness and vehicles when we will take them in trade for anything in our store? We will sell you these goods for cash or on time. Come and let us talk it over with you. We have no aves to grind, friends to reward or enemies to punish, but we have got the goods, the price is right and we want your trade. we want your trade. I also have a good farm of 80 acres, 31 miles northwest of New kirk, Okla, that I will sell cheap. Come and see me. a high class of honor. He int to a community and has a rich of friends among the citizens of Hutchinson and Keno county. He is a graduate from McHarry Medical College and his marked professional ability and strong force of character reflect great credit upon his alma mater. He has an estimable and accomplished wife, whose splendid qualifications are doing much to inspire the young doctor to greater action in reaching the lofty goal of his ambition. That Dr. Allison will achieve the highest success in his chosen profession is the concensus of opinion of all who know him. He is a young man whose actions along the line of accomplishment are worthy of emulation THE HOME DRUG CO. H. G. Jones, Mgr. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist's Sundries Sporting Goods. Independence, Kansas GO VIA THE A. V. L ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. Air Dome AIR DOME Shelly Park Air Dome, located Kansas City's only Negro Amusement THIS IS A MONEY Secretary Shelly Park Amusement and Sad ...AT THE... complete stock of Farming Implemen carried in the Great Southwest. We Milburn Farm Wagons. The Moon H ments, and Farm Machinery are put o lack Hawk, J. I. Case, Racine, Sattley date goods. We have the Acme Harv Incubator. you the best price that we have ever are selling EVERY FARM IMPLEM overstocked. We will save you seven single or two row weeder, double-r cutters, corn sleds, brush plows, wall alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in PHONE 837. Rev. G. W. H. Hopewell, pastor of the Mt. Olive M. E. church, Buchanan and Twelfth streets, has returned from the conference session held in Oklahoma City. He reports that he has been assigned to Mt. Olive for the coming year. Very good news indeed it is to the many friends he has made here, and they hope that he may enjoy a more successful year than the one he has just closed. He is a pastor whose interests are not limited to his congregation alone, but are so broad as to be extended to the whole community. ```markdown ``` Let us Pint for You. STS. Kansas CHITA all. e for Rent... at Independence avenue and Oak St Park, will rent for $300 for the sea- ONEY MAKER. GET BUSY. P. J. WEAVER, sement Co., 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. addle Sale and Seed Co. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Harness and Milk. We have the Exclusive Agency for the Moon Bros., Henney, Anchor, Rock Island we put out by the best factories in the world, Sattley and Pattee companies. We carry the Harvesting Machinery, the National We ever offered the public in Farm Imple- mplement in our house at a BIG DIS- count several dollars on every single or double double-row lay by, garden tools, drag har- ws, walking plows in all sizes, sod plows, are in the market for any of these articles, Charge of Harry E. Clamplett, the best all styles and quality to be had in team and are you any style of harness that you want, are in need of good collars, see us before shine. We carry everything from a child's price here. In connection with this depart- ress and get it oiled and repaired before the Thing combined in our Vehicle room. Come driving Wagons and Spring Wagons in wood or steel bed, electric lighted and ball $37.50 to $100.00 45.00 to 150.00 100.00 to 250.00 45.00 to 100.00 15.00 to 20.00 I take them in trade for anything in our and let us talk it over with you. We have have got the goods, the price is right and New kirk, Okla, that I will sell cheap. Implement and Seed Company.