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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER LARNARD, PAWNEE COUNTY! A Progressive City Located in One of the Richest and Most Fertile Sections of Kansas. Manager Griffin Interviews Farmers Business Men and Politicians--- White and Black are Sociable and Rolling in Wealth. Fourteenth Year. No. 36. Monday is Ladies' a LARNARD, A Progressive City Most Fe Manager Griffin In Business Men and White and Black and Rolling i Laramie is a beautiful city, with a population of upward of 3,500 and surrounded by a class of wide-awake progressive farmers, all of whom are well to do. This is no doubt one of the richest and most fertile sections in all Kansas, and not a drone in the community. The colored people are industrious and all of them are well fyed. The best of feeling prevails between the two races; character and moral worth being the standard by which men are judged in this land of prosperity instead of color. H. J. Jacquart, Democratic candidate for probate judge, is a real live wire, and a strong believer in progressive ideas. He is anative of Ohio and first saw the light of day in that state in 1969. He resided in Colorado for a number of years where he was four times elected city clerk. He has also lived in Garden City where he was engaged in the stock business, coming to Larnard four years ago, where he is now engaged in the hotel business. He has always made a success of every undertaking, and if elected to this important office will no doubt make good. The office of probate judge is one of the most important in any county as it has to deal with your property and much care should be exercised in selecting a man for the place. Mr. Jacquart possesses all the qualifications necessary to fill this office and if elected the voters will have nothing of which to be ashamed. W T Stroud, Republican candidate for sheriff of Pawnee county, is a vigorous young man; brave, fearless and honest and if elected will serve the people faithfully and well. He possesses all of the necessary qualifications to make a good sheriff. The voter should not hesitate in electing him. Mr. Stroud served six years as peace officer in Wilson county, two years of which he was deputy sheriff. 47 W. T. STROUD At present he is deputy live stock commissioner under Joe Mercer, and has made a splendid official. Mr. Stroud is thirty-eight years of age, clean fair and honest and has many warm friends who are leaving no stones entuined to secure his election. Mr. A. A. Doerr is perhaps the best known citizen in Pawnee county having resided here for the past thirty-five years, twenty-one of which was spent on a farm and fourteen in the hardware business. While on the farm he taught school five years, and many of the men and women of the county today were his pupils. He has A THRESHING SCENE ON THE 160-ACRE FARM OF MR. W. V. SMITH, LARNED. the largest general mercantile store in Western Kansas, which is conducted on the profit sharing plan with the employees, as Mr. Doerr believes strongly that those who spend the best years of their lives in building a business should share in its benefits. In politics Mr. Doerr is a Democrat, and a candidate for member of the legislature on that ticket. The success that has attended his private affairs is a splendid recommendation that he is fully capable of filling every requirement of the office. He is pleasing, pleasant and polite and has a legend of friends among people of all creeds, colors and religion. --- It should be the aim of every community to put forward men who have and are putting forth efforts to build for them and their homes, and the announcement of Hon. E. E. Frizell, as a candidate for State Senator. Thirty- 1930 E. E. FRIZELL eighth district, should meet the hearty approbation of all political parties; in fact they should begin a new president by withdrawing all opposition, and making his election unanimous. There is no man in this section of Kansas has done as much to boost and build the community as Mr. Frizzell. His every effort together with his dollars have been loaned in an effort to promote prosperity and happiness among all the people. No man knows the wants and needs of the people of the community better than he, for he has come by the way of hardships and toil to a place on the platform among the leaders, men who are pointing the way to success and happiness to men, women and children of all races, creeds and religion. It is a long way from handling a "shap shooter" on the section to the president's chair in one of the strong- est and best banks in the middle west, but such is the case and it fittingly marks the rise of Mr. E. E. Frizell. He is one of the great common people, and that they have confidence in him is proven by the fact that he has sewed them faithfully, honestly and well as mayor for thirteen consecutive terms. He is vice-president of the New Santa Ie Trail Association and vice-president of the Kansas Development Association. He has assisted financially in building practically every church in Pawnee county. He owns and operates the great Fort Larned ranch, raising Percheron horses, Red Polled and Galloway cattle, O. I. C. hogs, wheat corn and alfalfa, and in which he has recently installed an irrigation plant with a capacity of 3,000 gallons per minute. He is president of the Consolidated Alfalfa Milling Co., president of The Frizzell Grain and Supply Co., and a stockholder in the farmers elevators at Rozel, Burdett and Sanford, and in the Farmers Mercantile, Co., of Lafned. He is president of The Fawnee County Agricultural Association and of the First State Bank of Larned. He is an ardent Republican and one of the largest land owners in Kansas. He is a heavy contributor to the state's tax fund, and once in the legislature will lead his aid to relieve burden that has hindered the people and impeded their progress. Mr. Frizzell is upright, honorable and square—his word is as good as one of "Uncle Sam's" gold certificates. He is a staunch friend of the colored people, and is well and favorably known throughout Kansas. --- The Eggleston Furniture and Music Co., is another of Larned's good substantial business concerns. The company has pleased the people for the past fifteen years and each succeeding year finds them better equipped. They have an exclusive stock of furniture, musical instruments and unundertaking goods. They sell pianos, graphophones, musical instruments and furniture on easy terms, and let you pay by the month. --- S. B. Riggs, candidate for member legislature is a well and favorably known citizen; upright and honorable and well qualified for the place for which he is asking your suffrage. Mr. Riggs is a member of the K. P., I. O. O. F. A. H. T. A., and B. P. O. E., lodges. He is a native of Kentucky, having first saw the light of day in Metcalf county June 16, 1877. Mr. Riggs graduated from the Western Dental college in 1901 and operates one of the finest dental parlors in the West. He is brave, loyal and patriotic and served his country in the Spanish-American war, and is exlieutenant of the K. N. G. He has a wife and one child ni whom he takes a great pride. Socially, morally and otherwise, Mr. Riggs stands in class A and his big humane heart goes out to all who are in need or distress. He is A RESIDENCE OF MR. AND MRS. A LEXANDER T. JONES. LARNED. kind to the colored people, and if elected to the legislature would make a firm stand against any manse that would tend to embarass or hinder their rights as citizens. He is a Re- JOHN H. S. B. RIGGS publican of the progressve strpe, and believes that the people should rule instead of the railroads and other corporate interests. --- Mr. Alexander T. Jones, is one of the most substantial citizens in the county. He owns 360 acres of splendid land, most of which is under cultivation. He is a lover of fine stock as can be seen roaming over his broad acres. He also has some valuable city property also. He is a man just in the prime of life, and his MILTON MRS. ALEXANDER T. JONES rapid march up the ladder of success is an excellent example of what a member of the race can do if they will apply, thrift, energy and enterprise. His word is his bond, and during our stay in Larned, we heard many business men remark: "Alex, Jones is as good as a government bond, if he says he will do a thing bank on it." Mr. Jones is quiet, unassuming and a polished gentleman, a good business man, a credit to the state and his race. He has resided in Larned for 28 years and without a blemish. He has a beautiful home and loving wife and little daughter. They are the pride of his life, and nothing pleases him better than when he is setting at home under his own vine and fig tree surrounded by his estimable wife and daughter. While in Larned, we were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and was royally entertained. June 5th, 1911, Mr. W. L. M. Lauglin organized The Farmers Mercantile Co., with about two hundred stock holders amnog whom are some of the best Negro farmers in the county and state. The object of the company is to give the farmers a house to trade FAMILY OF R. N. (DICK) DORR, WICHITA, CANDIDATE REGISTRAR OF DEEDS. with and at the end of the year share in the profits. They sell one price to all—stock holders and everybody else look alike, the only difference being the stockholders share the profits, and it would be wise for those on the outside to become stockholders. The plan is commendable in deed, and should meet with unbounded success. The officials are composed of such well known and popular citizens as J. W. Gaston, president; D. B. Zook, vice-president; J. M. Roberts, secretary and treasurer; W. L. M. Laughlin, general manager. Mr. Laughlin is a native of Montgomery county and one of the best business men in the west. He is a careful buyer, painstaking and conservative, which is a key to his laudable success in life. MASONS AT FORT SCOTT! Three Grand Bodies Hold Annual Meet In One of the Most Historic Cities in Kansas. For five whole days last week, the Kansas Masons carried the keys to Fort Scott, and the three grand bodies comprising Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Prince Hall Grand Commandery, K. T., and Prince Hall Grand Chapter, R. A. M., were glad to have been the guest of this historic city. The Fort Scott Daily Republican graciously says: The State convention of the Colored Masons of Kansas was marked by a bustling round of welcome and Wednesday a.m. when on behalf of the city, Hon. John H. Crider delivered the address of welcome to the several hundred colored delegates and white visitors. Prof. J. M. Marquis, principal of the Sumner High school, Kansas City, Kansas, responded. Grand Master R. T. Coles, Kansas City, Mo., and supervisor of the Negro schools of Kansas City, came with greeting from Missouri. Prof. Coles has been connected with the Negro schools of Kansas City, Mo., for the past 32 years. Following the welcome, the delegates assembled for business. The following committee chairmen with assistants were appointed: Credentials—J C. Branch, Kansas City. Grand Master's Address—P. G. M. D. A. Jones, Leavenworth. Custodian's Report—J. M. Marquis, Kansas City, Kansas. Subordinate Lodge Returns—J. P. King, Kansas City. (Concluded on page 8.) Circulation 8,000 Saranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. SEOGWICK COUNTY POLITICS! Dick Dorr's candidacy for Register of Deeds is one of the popular movements in the present Republican situation. Mr. Dorr's excellent capabilities, the many friends he made while serving as city clerk and the added fact that his crippled condition makes it impossible for him to do any other than clinical work, have all worked together to bring his candidacy into prominence. In 1904, when braking on the Missouri Pacific, Mr. Dorr lost both legs in an accident near Freeport. This cut short his railroad career, but it did not prevent him from making one of the best city clerks Wichita ever had. Mr. Dorr is certain it will not prevent Sedgwick County from gaining through his election, a mighty good Register of Deeds. Mr. Dorr is a thirty-second degree Mason, a Shriner, an Odd Fellow, and a life member of the Order of Elks. He also belongs to St. Paul's Methodist church. He has a wife and five children and when Mr. Dorr looks at these five children he says "I'm not running for office for the fun of it; I need the money." Mr. Dorr was born in Marion, Ky. June 29, 1874, and came to Kansas in 1897 and has been a resident of Wichita ever since He was seven years with the Missouri Pacific railway and was city clerk for four years. During the past four years Mr. Dorr has been engaged in the cigar and tobacco business and at present is handling real estate. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN R. N. (DICK) DORR Mr. Dorr richly deserves the office and every voter should work for his election. His friends are numbered among men of all parties and races and they are actively working for his election. --- Hon. John W. Adams, one of the state's ablest attorneys is a candidate for state senator from Sedgwick Co. He is an ardent Republican of the progressive type and has served in the senate before and knows the ins and outs of that body. That he will make an able representative no one doubts, and we feel that Sedgwick county is going to act wise and elect Mr. Adams. FORTUNE FOR A COLORED WOMAN Servant Remembered by Banker for Whose Family She Worked. Pratt, Kan., Aug. 30.—Mrs. I. B. Birkins, a Negro woman of this city, was left $10,000 in the will of J. W. Creech, a banker of Hertington, who died August 6. Mrs. Birkins was an orphan child, 3 years old, when the Creech family took her to rear. They had no children of their own. She lived with the Creech family nearly 24 years. --- Sojourner Truth The Story of a Pioneer Advocate of "Votes for Women." (By Elizabeth J. Hauser.) Who was Sojourner Truth? This question is asked frequently in Ohio these days forSojourner's name is on the lips of many speakers. Sojourner Truth was once a slave in New York state. She was old when the abolition movement was comparatively young, and was a familiar figure in Ohio, especially in the Quaker communities. Large crowds assembled from great distances to hear her talk, for though she could neither read nor write, she was a woman of rare intelligence, life having taught her the wisdom that is not to be got in schools. It was at the second "woman's rights convention" in Ohio, the one held at Akron in 1851, that Sojourner Truth immortalized herself in an impromptu speech. Mrs. France D. Gage, who was presiding over that convention, describes this dramatic incident in so vivid a word picture that to do otherwise than to quote her would be to do injustice to Sojourner and to all possible readers. Mrs. Gage says: "The leaders of the movement trembled on seeing a tall, gaunt black woman in gray dress and white turban, surmounted with an uncouth sunbonnet, deliberately march into the church, walk with the air of a queen up the aisle, and take her seat upon the pulpit steps. A buzz of disapprobation was heard all over the house, and there fell on the listening ear, 'An abolition affair!' 'Woman's rights and niggers!' 'I told you so!' "I chanced to wear on that occasion any first laurels in public life as president of the meeting. At my request order was restored, and the business of the convention went on. Morning, afternoon and evening exercises came and went. Through all these sessions old Sojourner, quiet and reticent as the 'Lybian Statue,' sat crouched against the wall on the corner of the pulpit stairs, her sunbonnet shading her eyes, her elbows on her knees, her chin retying upon her broad, hard palms. At intermission she was busy selling the 'Life of Sojourner Truth,' a narrative of her own strange and adventurous life. Again and again timorous and trembling ones came to me and said, with eagerness, 'Don't let her speak, Mrs. Gage, it will ruin us. Every newspaper in the land will have us mixed up with abolition and we shall be utterly denounced.' My only answer was, 'We shall see when the time comes.' "The second day the work waxed warm. Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist ministers came in to hear and discuss the resolutions presented. One claimed superior rights and privileges for man on the ground of 'superior intellect'; another because of the 'manhood of Christ; if God had desired the equality of woman He would have given some token of His will through the birth, life and death of the Savior; another gave us a theological view of the 'sin of our first mother.' "There were very few women in those days who dared to 'speak in meeting,' and the august teachers of the people were evidently getting the better of us, while the boys in the galleries and the sneerers among the pews, were hugely enjoying the discomfort, as they supposed, of the 'strong-minded.' Some of the tender skinned friends were on the point of losing dignity, and the atmosphere betokened a storm, when, slowly from her seat n the corner rose Sojourner Truth, who, till now, had scarcely lifted her head. 'Don't let her speak,' gasped half a dozen in my ear. She moved slowly and solemnly to the front, laid her old bonnett at her feet, and turned her great sparkling eyes to me. There was a hissing sound of disapprobation above and below. I rose and announced 'Sojourner Truth,' and begged the audience to keep silence for a few minutes. "The tumult subsided at once, and every eye was fixed on this almost Amazon form, which stood nearly six feet high, head erect and eyes piercing the upper air like one in a dream. At her first words there was a profound hush. She spoke in deep tones which, though not loud, reached every ear in the house and away through the throng at the doors and windows. "Wall, chilern, when dere is so much racket dar must be somethin' out o' kilter. Dat man ober dere say dat woman needs to be helped into carriages, and lifted ober ditches, and to hab the best place everywhar. Nobody eber helps me into carriages, or ober mud-puddles, or gubs me any best place.' And raising herself to her full height, and her voice to a pitch like rolling thunder, she asked, 'And ain't I a woman? Loo' at mel Look at my arm!' (and she bared her right arm to the shoulder, showing her tremendous muscular power.) 'I have ploughed and planted and gathered into the barns, and no man could head mel. And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man—when I could get it—and bear de lash as well. And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen chilern, and seen 'em mos' all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me. And ain't I a woman? "Den dey talks about dis thing in de head; what did dey call it?" ('Intellect,' whispered some one near.) 'Dat's it, honey. What's dat got to do wid wimin's rights or niggers' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint and yourn holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full?' And she pointed her significant finger and sent a keen glance at the minister who had made the argument. The cheering was long and loud. "Den dat little man in black dar, say women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wan't a woman! Whar did your Christ come from? Rolling thunder could not have stilled that crowd as did those deep, wonderful tones, as she stood there with outstretched hands and eyes of fire. "Turning again to another objector she took up the defense of Mother Eve . . . and ended by assertion, If de fust woman God ever made was strong enough to turn de world upside down all alone, dese women togedder ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again. And now dey is askin' to do it, de men better let 'em. "Amid roars of applause she returned to her corner, leaving more than one of us with streaming eyes and hearts beating with giatitude. She has taken us up in her strong arms and carried us safely over the slough of difficulty, turning the whole tide in our favor." STROUD, OKLA. Rev. Washington and Rev. Moore spent Wednesday of last week with Mr. Frank Carroll. Messrs. William Yeldell and L. R. Fowler enjoyed a pleasant drive to Luther on Monday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. Lucas of Boley, visited with their daughter, Mrs. Kate Brooks, last week. Mrs. Cora Daniels of Clematis, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Napier. Miss May Belle Fowler entertained a number of friends August 25th complimentary to Miss Barbara May, who will leave shortly for school. The afternoon was spent in music and social conversation. The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave an entertainment at the church last Friday evening and a good crowd was out and a neat sum realized for the church. Miss Candus Brooks is preparing to go to Langston University this fall. The Second Baptit church closed its series of meetings on Sunday of last week with a grand rally. Rev. Boyde delivered an inspiring sermon at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25th. Mr. S. W. May has been on the sick list. Mr. J. H. Todd is quite ill at his home on Route No. 2. Mrs. Marie Watkins delightfully entertained about fifteen of her friends at an elegant two course lunch on Saturday of last week complimentary to her sister. Barbara. At a very late hour the guests departed, declaring that they had spent an ideal evening. MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Mrs. Twyman and daughter, Miss Pearl, of Herrington, visited with Miss Alberta Smith and the Misses Harrison last week. Rev. J. H. Taylor and wife have returned from the conference at Fort Scott and report a grand session. Mrs. Charlotte Giles and son, Geo., Jr., are visiting in Saline county, the guests of Mrs. Jus. Brown nad Mrs. Robert Cox. Among those of Manhattan who attended the basket meeting at Wamego Aug. 25th were Mrs. Henrie and her daughter, Miss Pauline, Mrs. M. Harrison and daughter, Miss Stella, Mss. Alexander, MissZorada Owens, Miss Ella Davis and Mr. Henry Cook. Misses Gertrude and Blanche Harrison visited in Junction City on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25. The rally at Wamego Sunday, Aug. 25th was a grand success. Mr. Edward Burton of Junction City spent Sunday of last week with Mr. F. M. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Booker left Aug. 25th for Kansas City to make their future home. T. J. Woods made a flying trip to Topeka Sunday of last week. The social at the Second Baptist church last week was a financial success and quite an enjoyable affair. The shhoting gallery installed in the west end draws quite a big crowd these lonesome evenings. Quite a number attended the "Big Festival" given by Club No. 2 at the Second Baptist church on Thursday evening of last week. Western University Quindaro, Kansas. The leading school for the industrial training of the Negro youth of the West, begins its 13th annual session The outlook for a large enrollment this scholastic year, according to applications already sent in, is very good. Since the establishment of the industrial department in 1899, to this now widely known institution, Western University has grown yearly in favor with the people of the West. In fact, it has registered students from all sections of the country. Each year has seen an increase in the number of trades till now more than twenty trades are being taught. The Legislature of Kansas has dealt generously with the school. The fisrt appropriation was secured during Gov. Stanley's administration and each governor: W. J. Bailey, E. W. Hoch and W. R. Stubbs, in his message to the Legislature, has called attention to the splendid work of this institution and urged an appropriation commensurate with the needs of the school. The largest appropriation was obtained from the 1911 Legislature under Gov. W. R. Stubbs' administration, the appropriation being more than $105,000.00. H. T. REALING, W. W. FISHER, President and Superintendent. Fiscal Ag arks, President; H. T. Kealing, J. R. Ransom, on, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith and Thomas H. B. Parks, President; H. Patterson, L. W. Keplinger, FOR .... H. B. Parks, President; H. T. Kealing, J. R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith and Thomas Glover. Health and Happiness The Bell Telephone Serves all its patrons alike without reference to race, color or condition. It is always ready, always willing, always efficient and always obedient. It gives more than it gets and there is no prospering without it. TRUSTEES: W. W. FISHER, Fiscal Agent. J. R. Ransom, Corvine with and Thomas Glover. Loans ..... $379,450.12 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation..... 100,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds..... 500 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc..... 69,490 62 Banking House, Furni- ture, Etc..... 22,500 00 Other Real Estate Owned 18,000 00 Cash & Sight Exchange 198,981 17 $788,921.91 LIABILITIES. Capital ..... $100,000.00 Surplus ..... 20,000 00 Undivided Profits ..... 16,075 35 Circulation ..... 100,000 00 Deposits ..... 552,846 56 $788,921.91 The above statement is correct. A. N. ALLEN, Cashier. Mrs. Cain was recently in Yale attending the lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis spent a few hours in the city on Tuesday of last week. The A, M. E. church had a fine rally on Sunday of last week. Rev. Williams conducted the evening services and Miss Mamie Abernathy of Pittsburg addressed the Sunday school. A fine basket meeting was held and a host of people from Pittsburg, Arma, and Franklin were here. A liberal collection was taken up. Rev. Broadnav preached at 11 o'clock. Mrs. A. Hunter, Mrs. C. Hunter and Miss Minnie Palmieri were out Sunday of last week. Mrs. F. Palmer and Mrs. F. D. Crawford were visitors in the city on Monday of last week. The S. M. T. lodge gave an entertainment at Arma on Monday night of last week which proved a losing venture. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Moore delightfully entertained a number of their friends at the pleasant home of the former in honor of Mrs. Mamie Watson of Hunting, Ark., who has been a visitor in the city for two or three weeks. The evening was spent in folly and fun. Refreshments of ice cream, peaches and grapes were served. Mrs. Ollie Hampton and children of Columbus visited with their aunt, Mrs. Sarah White last week. Mrs. Nellie McGee, husband and children were rerent visitors in Yale. Mrs. Cain was a delegate to the O. E. S. grand lodge at Hutchinson and brought back a fine report. A surprise party was given Friday evening of last week in honor of Mrs. Mamle Watson at the homee of Mrs. Hallie White, and a royal good time was spent. Those present were Mrs. Nettie Hudson, Mrs. Maple, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Monday, Mrs. Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Lewis, Spencer Maple, Lucy Murdock. Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. White are reported convalescent from recent illness. EMPORIA. KAN. Rev. W. M. Alford preached a soul stirring sermon last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Jobe lost their seven months' old daughter by death from pneumonia fever recently. Mrs. Sarah Brewer has returned home and is very sick. She was accompanied by her son, who is very attentive to her. Mrs. Nellie C. Wilson is home from Chicago for a stay of two months after having an attack of malaria fever. She is much improved now. Mrs. Allia Evans who has been very sick is much improved at this time. Mrs. Alice Leslie, of Pittsburg, has returned home after a few days' visit at the bedside of her daughter, Miss Allia Evans. Mrs. Sarah Allen is on the sick list. Mr. Frank Evans, M. Douglas, P. K. Liston attended the Smoky Hill District Baptist association recently held at Alma and report a successful meeting, both spiritually and financially. The body was fed abundantly of fruit and vegetables, the soul was fed with gospel sermons and we all enjoyed a spiritual feast. Rev. and Mrs. I. L. Talley and family of Galatin, Mo., passed through Emporia recently en route to Dunlap, where they were called to the bedside of her father, who passed to the great beyond, dying in the full triumph of the faith. Dr. C. E. Lett, Roy Evans, C. W. Douglas, J. L. Brown and Arthur Helm attending the Masonic grand lodge at Ft. Scott last week. Mrs Stella Ray and little sons have returned from Moline, Kas, where they visited with Mr. Ray. The Methodiot and Baptist churches are divided up in clubs working for a rally in the near future Rev. C. W Wilson passed through here on his way to Dunlap last week to give the B Y. P. U. a strong talk on "Mission Work," which is much needed in this place. NOTICE Miss Mollie Aldridge of Junction City, is authorized to solicit subscriptions for the Plaindealer. She is now in Iowa. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS 'orner Third and Cherokee Streets, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Office Phone 224 Res. Phen Howard's Confectionary Ice Cream, Sherbert, Ices and Candies.. R. L. HOWARD, Manager. 314 Main St., Osawatomie, Kau. When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 838. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS Meals 25c. Beds 25c. Y MRS. ROSA B. SMITH, - Proprietor. 334 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kana. "Fitright" Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY C. H. Northfoss Dealer In FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDERTAKING Phones 57 and 109. 716 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS 420 Kansas Ave. Bell Phone 2596 Transact Your Business With the Citizen's National Bank Insures Every Dollar Against Loss. Condensed Official Report Citizen's National Bank Great Bend, Kansas, At the close of business April 28,1912 Resources. Loans and Discounts.....$336,988 70 Overdrafts ..... 2,320 19 U. S. Bonds to secure cir- culation ..... 50 600 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 2,305 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc..... 7,462 00 Bank Building..... 20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,000 00 Cash and Slight Exchange..83,819.56 $503,211.28 The above statement is correct. Liabilities. Capital Stock.....$50,000 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,265 16 National Bank Notes Out- standing .....16,000 00 Deposits .....362,846 09 $503,211 28 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. THE HOME DRUG CO. H. G. Jones, Mgr. FRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist's Sundries Sporting Goods. Independence. Kaugae No son is spared, no age is exempt. One short sentence closes the biography of every man, as if in a mockery of the unsubstantial pretensions of human pride. Quartermaster Sergt. McKnight died the 8th of August at Ft. Paley, Kas. Rev. W. H. Housley, of the A. M. E church, officiated at the funeral services. The remains were taken to Ft. Leavenworth for interment. The educational day exercises at the A. M. E. church was a success, literally and financially, a program being rendered in the afternoon and evening. At 3 p. m. County Attorney Please lectured to the Sunday school upon the "Necessity of Education." The collection during the day was $46 under Rev. Housley's management. On the third Sunday in August the annual sermon of the colored detachment stationed at Ft. Riley was conducted at A. M. E. church, Rev. W. H. Housley preaching an excellent discourse and was rewarded for his effort by the enlistment of one in the army of the Lord, Sergt. Thomas. The Second Baptist church, under pastorate of Rev. Warder, is now very progressive. They held a rally Sunday, Aug. 25th, and $100 was raised. Friends from Manhattan, Abilene and Salina came up for the day and ably assisted in the rally. Rev. W. H. Housley is making his appeal for Conference claims and is hoped that his members will rally to his assistance, as he deserves aid for his veritable and efficient work here during this conference year. Mrs. Hattle M'Gee who has been ill for several months is convalescent. Mrs. W. H. Housley, wife of our pastor, who has been ailing for some mouths is gradually growing better. Mrs. Mary Washington left Monday for Lincoln, Nebraska. Mothers meeting was held at the A. M. E. church on the 1st inst., at 2 o'clock. The present and future mothers seemed enthused over the work and will put forth every effort in the future concerning the future of rising generations. Regular meetings are held on Tuesday of each week. Mr. Lawrence Aldridge, of Mound Bayou, Miss., is the guest of relatives Mr. N. D. Aldridge and family and Mes Julia Short and Mrs. Mary Hookins. Miss Hazel Veil is visiting relatives in Topeka. Mrs. Emma Dald entertained at an informal dinner Tuesday evening to a few home guests. The dinner was in honor of Lawrence Aldridge of Mississippi. Mrs. Emma Taylor served a 6 oz. duck dinner in honor of Lawrence Aldridge of Mississippi on Wednesday evening. The many sympathetic friends of Mr. Lucy Holmes of Clay Center, are accrued to learn of her critical condition and wish for her speedy recovery. Moses Rosa Bomer and Essie Thompson are making preparations for their departure Sunday for Quindara where they will attend Western University. Miss Mollie Aldridge, who was a delegate to the N. N. A. congress, which convened at Saint Paul, Minn., July 15th has returned home. Miss Aldridge also visited friends in Sioux City, Ia., Omaha, Neb., Leavenworth and Kansas City. She reports a very pleasant visit through the northwest. Gerald Hendon is visiting in Miss Carabel Mar Imperia this week. BETHEL KAN Mr. Frances Watson, of Kansas City spent the week end with Mrs. Allen Thompson. Mrs. Watson has recently returned from an extended trip through the South, where she visited Tuskegee and many other of interest. She made a brief address to the congregation of the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday a. n. will return on the 22d of Sept. and lecture to the people of Bethlehem concerning her trip and people she met in the South. Mrs. Thompson returned home with Mrs. Watson. A number of our folks attended a joint at Hormalf Saturday. One was given by the members of the Zion A. M. E. church, and the other by the Cramodoe Bros. School begins Monday. Mrs. Frances Moss, 14 in Boley, Oklahoma. John Gerrin, of Kansas City, was in Bachel on business Tuesday. Dr and Mrs. S. M. Banks and Mr. and Mrs. Hotace Driggins, of Kansas City, visited with friends here Sunday. Mr. William Dunn spent Monday in Kansas City. Fred Sharpe spent a few days in Kansas City this week. JOLA. KANSAS. Rev. A. H. Brooks, of Parsons, assuad Rev. C. A. Woods in a rally on the 25th plt., and preached three able summons. The rally was a success. Mr. Louis Crisp who has been in Kansas City for five weeks, has returned and reports a fine time. Rev. J. W. Gordon went to Osawatomie Sunday, Aug. 25 and returned home the early part of the week. A goodly numb of Masons attended the Masonic grand lodge in Fort Scott last week. The mock annual conference given by Mrs. C. A. Woods at the G. A. R. Hall Thursday and Friday nights was enjoyed by all and was said to be the best entertainment ever given. The neat sum of $37 was cleared. Mrs. Woods is receiving many congratulations on her success. Miss Lillian Bass has returned from a pleasant visit with relatives in Kansas City. Mrs. Delsie Woodward is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Millie Newman acted as presiding bishop at the mock conference given by Mrs. Woods and gave satisfaction. Mrs. Jennie Bell was presiding elder of the Sycamore district and Mrs. Mary Miller presiding elder of the south central district; Mrs. Emma Fritz presiding elder of the South Walnut district; Mrs. C. A. Woods represented general missionary; Mrs. Bessie Green, secretary of the church extension; Mrs. Dona Smith, editor Western Christian Recorder. Each of these represented then departments well. Rev. Woods is working hard for his conference claims. FORT SCOTT, KAN. The funeral of little Inez Nuomi Con aged four and one-half years, who died Wednesday night, was held from the home Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The deceased was a niece of Prof. E. J. Hawkins, grand master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and a special committee from that lodge which closed its thirty-seventh annual session on Friday evening was deputized to bear the fraternal greetings and resolutions of condolence. Rev. J. W. Wilson, Rev J. M. Brown, and Deputy Grand Master H. I. Monroe constituted the committee. Rev. Wilson, past grand master made the principal address. A large attendance of Masons in respect to Prof. Hawkins were present. Mrs. Lizzie Terry is numbered with the sick. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Pierce, of Pittsburg, were visitors in the city on Friday to witness the closing of the Masonic grand lodge. Mrs. Franklin, of Girard, was in the city Friday and Saturday of last week. Miss Anthony, of Wichita, stopped over in the city one day last week en route to Saint Louis. Miss Victoria Nestfield, of Parsons was a pleasant visitor in the city last week. Mr. Penn, of Atchison, was in the city last week en route to Springfield, Mo., where he has charge of the High school. Dr. J. W. Brown left Tuesday for Tuskegee, Ala., where he will take up his work as head of the agricultural department of Tuskegee college. Mrs. Archibald Wilson of Kansas City, visited in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. Seymore. Mrs. Henry Hall and little daughter, Thelma, are visiting a few days in Burlington. Hon. Nich Chiles, editor of The Plandsealer attended the grand lodge here last week. BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. Mr. and Mrs. Bland, of Iola, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Reago while the Iola ball team was here. Mr. George Everett spent last week in Independence, Kansas visiting his relatives and friends. Mr. W. B. Todd tran-acted business in Tulsa last week. Mrs. Geertrude Lane and little Velia spent Sunday. Conleyville. Mrs. Jeff Reago is visiting in Iola. Mrs. Herry Royd, who has been ill has returned to Independence, Kas. Mrs. Luverna Brown, of Topeka, Kansas, is here preparing to open her school. Mr. and Mrs. Lilmet Lewis are the proud parents of a boy born Saturday, Aug. 11. Mr. James Jones made a hurried trip to Independence, Kansas on last Sunday. The Burbat Literary society are holding their regular meetings and excellent programs on Thursday evening of each week. The Battersville Blues played a double heats; late Sunday with the Independence, Kansas team. The games were a walk-away for the Blues. WICHITA, KAN. Among those who will go away to school are Miss Pay Oliver and Miss Marie Covington, who will attend Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo; Miss Hazel Urst will attend K. U. at Lawrence; Mr. Ernest Clayton will attend Iowa University at Institute; Miss Bettie Mae Hall will resume her studies at Tuskegee Institute at Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Ellen Ridge of Cameron, Mo. returned to her home Sunday after a pleasant visit with her cousin, Miss Isis Brooks on Ohio Avenue. The many friends or Mr. Ulna Johnston will be pleased to learn of his engagement to Miss Dollie Hawkins of Salina. Mr. Johnston's home has always been in Wichita until recently he has lived at Hutchinson. Miss Venita Herriford, of Kansas City, Mo., one of the teachers chosen for the new colored schools arrived Thursday morning of last week. Miss Ivy Haden, of Springfield, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Frank Garrison on Meade avenue. Mrs. J. L. Hicks left Wednesday for Wall, Okla., where she expects to secure a position in the public schools. Miss Anna Smith has returned from a very enjoyable visit with her friend, Miss Arnicholas Chiles in Topeka. Rev. C. A. Williams of the A. M. E. church returned Saturday from St. Louis, Mo., where he attended the U. B. F. grand lodge. Prof. and Mrs. West and son, Herbert arrived Thursday from Leavenworth. Prof. West is to be principal of the new colored schools. Mrs. C. E. O'Bryant of Denver, Colo., who has been the guest of Mrs. R. B. Hill on North Water street for the past two weeks, returned to her home last Sunday. While here she was guest of honor at a luncheon given by Mrs. Grant Ewing; at a dinner given by Mrs. Thomas Fines; a luncheon given by Mrs. J. T. Chinneth; dinner was given by Mrs. H. T. Bolden; a dinner given by Mrs. F. O. Miller; a breakfast given by Mrs. Ola Taylor and an evening party given by Mrs. Will N. Jones. Miss Daisy Smith, of Hutchinson, is visiting in the city. Miss Isis Brooks delightfully entertained fifty of her friends Thursday evening with a garden party on the lawn of her home on Ohio street in honor of her cousin, Miss Ella Ridge of Cameron, Mo. A surprise party was given Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ora Taylor on North Water street in honor of her niece, Ethel Hunter, of Kansas City, who is her guest. Messrs J. T. Chinneth and Julus Gains attended the grand lodge at Fort Scott last week. One of the most elaborate affairs of the season was the "Idle Hour Party" given by the Xenial club on club were Misses Lusie Wilkins Lu-The hall was artistically decorated in the club colors—orange and black. The evening was spent in games and music. The guests were served with punch and refreshments. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the cile Thomas, Ellen Ridge, of Camcyile Thomas, Ellen Ridge, of Cameron, Mo., Hazel Crouch, Verna Hall, Isis Brooks, Eunice Jones, Esther Hurst, Ivy Hayden of Springfield, Mo., Ida Harvey, Beatrice Clayton, Jessie Wilson, Emma Brown, Ella Starnes, Sarah Glasscock, Glessner Smith of Hutchinson, Irene Bettin and Myrtle Hurst; Messers Albert Morton, Ford Clark, Leonard Bleach, John Story, T. Blanchard, S. Johnston, Hobart Cox, Claude James, I. Avery, Sylvester Wells, Floyd Crouch, Sam Marieff and A. Whitlow. Members of the club present were Cecil Briley, Ernest Clayton, Aggie McCray, Mauice Jones, R. Brown, John Hobbs and Homer Thompson. Mrs. E. P. Blakemore left Monday night for Pine Bluff, Ark., where she has accepted the position as instructor in domestic science. Friday night was a scene of great pleasure at the home of Miss Isis Brooks on Ohio avenue, where the Vasti club informally entertained in honor of Miss Ellen Ridge of Cameron, Mo. Music, games, progressive conversation and refreshments were greatly enjoyed by all present. Chester Anderson of Newton, Sunday in the city. Miss. J. C. Cowan has issued invitations to a reception. About one hundred ladies have been invited to meet her guest, Miss. D. H. Harper, of Chicago, Ill., Tuesday afternoon at her home on Indiana avenue. Miss Mae Triplett returned Thursday morning from a pleasant visit with relatives in Kansas City, Mo. MAPLE HILL KAN. Miss Elizabeth Wallace was married to Mr. Franklin Anderson at 3 o'clock Wednesday, August 28, at the church by Rev. B. C. Duke and Miss Goldie Duke played the wedding march. After the ceremony the guests assembled at the home of the bride's cousin, Marlon Wallace, where she had lived for five years. There a dainty two course lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are well known and received many nice presents. The out of town guests in attendance were, Rev. B. C. Duke and daughter, Goldie, Mrs. Manson, Miss Delt, of Topeka, Mr. Guy Allen, Mrs. Arthur Walls, daughter and son, Miss Francis Officer, Gabe Winfrey and family, Mr. K. D. Officer and two daughters and son, Mr. and Mrs. Dan West of Paxico, Mrs. Lee Allen of Nebraska, Mrs. S. Simpson and Mrs. W. K. McDonald of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Pincheson of Wabaunsee, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Jones and Mr. Will Cloudy of Rossville. Miss Geneva Martin, who has been on the sick list for the past ten days is no better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver August 30, a baby girl. Mother and child doing fine. Mesdames E. Davis and L. Helm returned Monday from Parsons, Kan., where they attended the sixteenth annual convention of the Christian church. Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter Sundayed in McFarland. CARBONDALE, KANSAS. Mr. Walter P. May, who joined the 24th regiment three years ago in Madison, New York, has served out his contract and was honorably discharged from the service. He left the Philippines on July 15th, landing at Frisco August 15th, and on his way home, stopped at Carbondale and called on Mr. and Mrs. S. A. E. Moore. He also visited at Holton and spent some time with his uncle. He left on Aug. 25th for his home at Livingston, Ala., and expects to attend Tuskegee and finish up his trade as a stone mason. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks Sc. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA, : : NEBRASKA. A Snap for Sale Store Building, Fixtures and Stock, situated across street from Weestern University. from Western University. Growling community-splendid trade. For particulars write H. R. GRAHAM. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of July, A. D., 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. First Published in the Plaindealer Friday, August 30, 1912. NOTICE To the Publisher: Beware of colored newspaper fakes, who are going over the state soliciting business for news sheets that are not issued regularly, have no circulation and not entered in the postoffice as second class mail. Demand them to show their circulation. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9.00 a. m. P. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. Baughman Bros. Ice Cream Factory Artificially Colored and Flavored ICE CREAM. 23d and Lincoln Sts. TOPEKA, KS. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit Dose-Wits Biscuit Co. Please send cut or photograph that we may use during the year have correspondence in by Wednesday. We have installed our new linotype machine and paper will be out reu- Newton Ste Newton Steam Laundry Newton Steam Laundry Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. 115 West Fifth Street. J. W. MORGAN, Prop. This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KING, : Proprietor THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN US POSTAGE PAID SING MONEY BY POST OFFICE HONEY ORDER LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel handling bar which bears the hair, is alone, put into the name of the comb or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the shaving bar, then, after the bar is beaded the comb goes back into place and is held by a tarm of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Written for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota Meadow Gold Butter is an every day delicacy that all can afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and "Meadow Gold." Butter is one of those "big little things"—a poor quality can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction, while good butter lends at a lesser cost. Its delicious flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter is particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor Trolly to Kansas City. Cars leave Third and Delaware, Leavenworth, for 10th and Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every hour on the half from 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P. M., except Saturday and Sunday night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Sunday when the weather is nice, cars will leave on the half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30 P.M. Express car leaves Leavenworth, if not delayed, at 8 A. M., and 2 P. M. Leaves depot at 6th and Penn, Kansas City, Missouri, at 11 A. M., and 5 P. M. The Kansas City-Western Railway. Good Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. Spend your evenings at the health resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. r Miss Rena Patten left Monday to attend the Emporia State Normal. Miss Pearl Rhodes left Monday for Emporia to attend the State Normal. Mrs. J. W. Brown has returned from a pleasant visit with friends In Atchison. Special attention given to our dispensing departments.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Frank Bates, stenographer at this office spent the week end at Kansas City with friends. Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor returned last week from a delightful trip to Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyo. We appreciate your presence at the health resort. Come again and bring your friends.—Shawnee Drug Store. Monroe Street has returned from Ellsworth and other Kansas towns, where he disposed of several cars of fruit. We were more than pleased to meet so many of our friends last Sunday evening at the health resort—Shawnee Drug Store: Miss Ezra Gordon of Dover, Okla. visited in the city the past week, the guest of her uncle, Mr. Marcus Owens and wife. Major A. S. Peal, the commandant of Western University, was in the city last week on business and made the Plaindealer a visit. Mr. Joe Gaines, railway mail clerk out of Kansas City, spent several days in the city last week, the guest of relatives and friends. Mesdames Chas. Porter and Tom. Brown of Aitchison, passed through the city Monday en route home from a pleasant visit at Emporia. Mrs. Jones and daughter, Helen, of Junction City, and Mr. W. Lewis of Eskridge were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones and family. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. Charles R. Johnson wishes to announce the opening of a "Poro" hair dressing parlor at 832 Kansas Ave. Braids, switches, transformations, etc., made to order. 'Pone 3494. The sewing circle of Brown's chapel held a lawn social and barbecue at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Lena Voss, 1024 Washington street Saturday night of last week. A good crowd was present and highly enjoyed themselves. We are convinced that we are pleasing our many friends by the large attendance at the health resort and we also appreciate their approval of our efforts to represent the Negro race in this branch of science.—Shawnee Drug Store. Misses Captola and Minnie Jones entertained a number of friends September 3rd complimentary to Miss Pearl Rhodes who left this week to attend the State Normal at Emporia. The afternoon was delightfully spent by these present and late in the afternoon a dainty repast was served. A card from our friend, L. Vernon Gray formerly of Topeka, but now of San Francisco, Calif., says that he is well and doing fine. He also states that "Bud" Smith, who closed his theatrical season at that place is now steward and manager of his club house. Mr. W. D. Cooper left Sunday for a visit with relatives and friends in Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr. Cooper is one of the trusted and faithful employees at the Santa Fe general offices, and a highly respected citizen. He will be gone about three weeks and many friends wish him a pleasant visit and a safe return. The contest at B Street Baptist church Thursday evening, August 29, was a success in every way. There were twelve ladies concerned in the contest. Each one had a bank for which she had solicited money. A prize was given to the three ladies having solicited the largest amount of money. The first prize, a diamond ring, Miss Willa Merriweather; second prize, a gold bracelet, Mrs. Mollie Blackwell; third prize, gold band ring, Mrs. Matheny. The total amount received was $109.00. We want to see you at the health resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. T. R. Cannon returned to her home at Belmont, Kans., after an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. M. Grant. Mr. Clifford Meaux who has been at Excelsior Springs, Mo., for the benefit of his health, returned Tuesday very smuch improved. Mrs. Maggie Howard and little daughter, Dorothy, returned Tuesday from Kansas City, where they spent a week visiting relatives and friends. Clarence Grimes departed Friday of last week for his home in Ellsworth, after a delightful visit with his brother, "Billy" Grimes and other friends. Miss Callie Smith and Mr. Charles Perkins, of Quindaro, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony last Sunday evening at the Baptist church in the presence of a host of friends. We wish them a long and pleasant journey on the sea of life. Mr. G. I. Dinwiddie has just finished papering the home of Mrs. Jack Brown on Roosevelt ave. He is a fine paper hanger and painter, and a look at the home above referred to shows the work of a model workman Mr. Dinwiddie is always in demand and when he completes a job it is satisfactory. Miss. G. W. Woods of Kansas City, Mrs. L. Tolson, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, Mr. Walter Webber of Quindato Mrs. A. R. Phillips and Mrs. E. Scott of Weir City, and Miss Alice Bradford of Quindato, who were delegates in the city to the grand session of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., were pleasant visitors to this office this week. Misses Lillian Harmon and Lela Finney delightfully entertained Aug. 26 at the home of Miss Finney, complimentary to Mesmes. George Dismuke, John and Amiel Pierce of Pittsburg. The evening was indulged in music. Icea were served and at a late hour the guests departed declaring Misses Harmon and Finney ideal hostesses. Mrs. M. A. Brown, whose letter appeared in our last issue protesting against business methods of the Knights and Ladies of Protection resides in Lawrence instead of Leavenworth as was stated in date line of same. People are writing us daily showing that our contention is true, which we will publish from time to time. Joseph (Mike) Wardlow has returned from Omaha, where he had been working during the past three months. The rumble of a great city, high board bills and car fare no doubt convinced Mike that after all the well appointed truck farm of "Uncle" David Chiles, his grandfather, is the best place after all, and will "stick" close to "Uncle" Dave where there is always a square meal and a dollar if he wants it. Dame Rumor says that one of our time honored friends, who has been "out of commission" for many moons, has so far recovered as to again enlist the great army of bred winners. This is indeed good news, but we prefer to wait before giving the public an opportunity to rejoice with us for fear that complication may arise that will again place our old comrade among those unable to keep pace with the rapid strides of that vast army called wage earners. Mr. Harry Dillard of this city and Miss Gloria Branche of Kansas City, were quietly married Tuesday eve at the Episcopal church in Kansas City, Father Willett officiating. The bride was formerly a teacher in the Kansas City, Mo., schools. Mr. Dillard is the son of Mrs. Henry Dillard of this city, and he is bailiff in the United State district court. Their many friends wish them happiness, peace and prosperity. Accommodations at the Kansas State Fair, Sept. 9-13 at Topeka, Kas. You need not worry about being unable to find rooming and eating accommodations in Topeka when you attend the Kansas State Fair, Sept. 9 to 13. The hotels and rooming houses have more than 2,000 clean, comfortable rooms for public use, and there are hotels, cafes and eating houses galore. If more rooms than this number are needed, the homes of the citizens of Toyeka are open for the accommodation of the State Fair attending public. If you should desire to engage rooms before making your visit, write your wants to J. W. Kelley. Sec. Commercial Club, Topeka, who will make reservations for you. SHAWNEE DRUG STORE FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS. Everybody .Is .Going. to .Oliver's Smoke House. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, where one of the largest line of domestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also five well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our reading [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit] room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papers. Our reading and smoking room is open to your service on Sunday and shoe shining chair. Make the Smoke House your headquarters while in our beautiful city and if there is any information you wish to know write, Oliver Smoke House, 119 West Fifth Street, Topeka, Kan. GEO. S. OLIVER, Prop. Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. CUT RATES AT THE Harris Laundry 1123 Kansas Avenue Beginning July 1. Bring us your work and save money at the following All shirts 10 cents; collars 2 cents; cuffs 4 cents; underwear, per suit 10 cents; handkerchiefs 2 cents; socks 3c pair; union suits 12c; overalls 10c No delivery at these prices. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Phone 3027. LABOR MEN'S HEADQUARTERS Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 508 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave., Topeka, Kan. wishes to announce the opening of a-- "Poro" Hair Dressing Parlor at 830 Kansas Avenue Brands, Switcher, Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 3494. Everybody is Doing It? GOING TO Brown's FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM, SODAS AND PURE DRUGS, ETC. 404 Kansas Avenue Topok Look for our collectors. Miss Cleo Morgan is numbered with the sick. Mrs. Nick Chiles is numbered with the sick this week. The evenings are ideal. Why not go to Wilson's Thursday? Dancing every Thursday evening at Wilson's Summer Garden. Your invitation is good at Wilson's Thursday night dances for the entire season. Hear the trembone player who is with the orchestra this week.—Shawnee Drug Store. Messrs. Frank Staley and Roy Evans of Emporia spent Sunday in the city with friends. Miss Aia McAdoo continues all at her home on Grand avenue, but at this writing is much improved. Attorney W. I. Jamison and wife have returned from Chicago and Benton Harbor where they spent several weeks. Both report a very pleasant trip. While the endement weather of the day spoiled the good time at Wilson's Garden on Labor Day, the usual Thursday night dance will take on more interest. Mrs. Charles H. Lewis and little daughter, Elizabeth, arrived in the city Wednesday from Chicago to visit her parents, Mt. and Mrs. George Crockett, 1210 N. Madison. Kelly Knowling, a retired army musician, was shaking hands with Topeka friends yesterday. He is an old Topeka boy and has many friends who are always glad to see him. Miss Ginnie Cow left Thursday for her home in Kansas City after a week's visit with Miss Gustava Brewer. She was en route from Colorado where she spent the summer. Mr. Geo. Cunningham has returned from an extensive trip through Western Kansas. He reports that section as being in a prosperous condition, and that everyone is doing nicely. Mrs. B. F. Williams of Sioux City, Iowa, who has been visiting Mrs. C. Meaux, left Monday for St. Paul, Minn. She was formerly a resident of Topeka and was here in interest of real estate. Mrs. Ed Hatfield, of Salt Lake City, Utah, who attended the Eastern Star grand lodge at Hutchinson recently, stopped over in Topeka for three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Abe Ellis. Mrs. Carrie Bradshaw, charged with the murder of her husband, C. W. Bradshaw, who was deputy marshall of the Court of Topepa, has been released on $5,000 bond, signed by several of her friends. Last Sunday evening Miss Bessie Bailey and Mrs. Carl Spears gave a six o'clock supper at Garfield park. Eatables of all kinds were served, the most important dish was Jack Johnson's baked corn. On leaving each lady reported a delightful time. Daniel*—Hayne*. On Thursday evening of last week occurred a very pretty wedding at 215 West Laurent street, in which the contrasting parties were Mrs. Ida Haynes and Mr. John Daniels, Mrs. Charlie Williams acting as maid of honor Just before the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. L. E. Hayes, Mrs. Abe Ellis sang "Oh, Promise Me!" The couple left on a trip to Missouri, but have returned and are at home to their friends at the above number. 5 Days--Something Doing Every Minute of the five days at the Kansas State Fair. Four great band concerts daily--50 people. Full programme of Harness and Running Races every afternoon, each day of the Fair, with free attractions between the races. Daylight Fireworks for the children Monday afternoon. Wortham and Allen's New Electrical Carnival Co. with clean educational shows and splendid riding devices. Stock Judging each day by men of national reputation. Lectures in the different departments by State Agricultural College professors. CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS every night in front of the grandstand. A realistic reproduction of Wild West life with Pain's Pioneer Days and grand fireworks Kansas State Fair Topeka, Sept. 9-18,1912. Be there. --- WILSON'S --New Summer Garden-- DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admission,Ladies 10c; Gentlemer 15c. Good Music, Swings, Rustic Seats and Plenty of Refreshments. Whether You Dance or Not it is a Delightful Place to Pass Away the Time. GARDEN to Rent on Reasonable Terms for Picnics, Private Parties, Sunday School and Church Outings. Phone 4824N1. Stonestreet & Gaines Undertakers and Foneral Directors. ```markdown ``` SECOND TIME OUT OF KANSAS IN THIRTY YEARS! "Uncle" Dave Chiles is "Vacating" in Cool Colorado—One of Kansas's Unique Character and Perhaps the Only Living Man of His Race Who Served in the Confederate Army During the Late War. Yesterday in company with Mr. Nick Chiles, the west bound Santa Fe train carried as a passenger, one of the most unique and remarkable characters within the borders of Kansas. It was that grand old man, "Uncle" Dave Chiles, bound for Colorado Springs, Colo., where he will stuff the health-giving breezes in that land of picturesque scenery and visit two neat and dear friends, Miss Willa Smith and sister, Mrs. Lulu Jordan. Determine' to see it all, he will include Denver, Pasco, Cripple Creek and other points in his trip. Mr. Chiles landed in Klan as Shawnee county, thirty years ago - purchased a span of mules of the jacknabbit variety on his "never" and hied away to a small tract of land some five miles from Topka. Here he combined brawn, brain and muscle and put them into activity, and today his acres have increased two-fold and his abundant crop of sweet potatoes, watermelons and tomatoes intermingled with other small garden truck are worth thousands. This "leave of absence" marks the second time he has passed beyond THE MISSING MAN MR. DAVID CHILES, the state's boundary line since coming here fresh from "Dixie Land" thirty years ago, and both times he has been "tolled" away by his "mischievous" nephew, Nick Chiles. His is a well earned vacation, and best of all, his crafty hand has made the soil prepare him to enjoy that most pleasant of all things on the journey from the cradle to the grave—the evening of life, and with pipe and tired hands folded across his breast, he can dose off into the land of dreams as care free as a child. "Uncle" Dave and Kansas have been exceedingly kind to each other. He has stood the ravages of hot winds, floods, grasshoppers and popuism, and lent a hand in making her fertile plains and wooded hills bloom as the rose. Kansas is the Eden of all the earth and this noble old gentleman has done well his part to make her thus. "Uncle" Dave's war record would be ever treasured in the achievements of Dixie's history, but it is not what Kansans call the "clean white rice." However, it is the most remarkable of any living man of his race. Mr. Chiles was in the stubborn lines of the vray and fought under Lee and the late Col. W. A. Harris, a better man never lived, and whom the great state of Kannas sent to the United States senate, and today has nothing to regret for so doing. It is a thrilling story, and some day when MISS OGEAL WILSON. MAR We carry one of the finest tires UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance 636 Quincy. Both Phorey B the old gentleman is in one of his talkative moods, we will reproduce the story in his own language. He is a "young old man;" never dwells in the past, but lives today and in the future. He plans as far ahead as a man of thirty, and laughs at men of his own years who can see naught save the ghost of the dead past love. He revels in a man, a strong horse race; an an, a warrior, a boatman, a fisherman and a good marksman. He relishes this class of pleasure and nothing pleases him more than have a bunch of boys congregated at his home and join in any of these pastimes. They have been his comfort and sole pleasure all of his life and will ever be "till he "checks" accounts with his creator. Mr. Chiles tells the secret of his success when he oftimes says: "In all of my dealings there is not a man, woman or clab on earth that I can't look spatially in the face with a clean, clear conscience." It has not only made him dollars, but a legend of friends among white and black, all of whom feel an especial interest in his welfare, and pray that his "mischevious" nephew will not permit him to be lured away by the shen songs of Colorado's army of comely windows, and guide him safely back to we who love, honor and respect him. I. S. Hon. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent Western University and postmaster at W. U. Station, graced this office with his genial presence Tuesday. He says the outlook for the school is brighter than any previous year and each mail brings scores of applications for enrollment. He is not playing politics any more, and he evades discussing the subject, but once concerned he is a cyclone. After dispensing some of the wit and humor for which he is noted, he soared off into a flight of eloquence and delivered the best political speech we have heard this year, and if told on the stump would do untold good. Pentecostal meeting at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday, Sept. 15th. Members and friends are cordially invited to come and bring their dime and remain all day. The ministers and congregations of the other churches of the city are invited to be present at the afternoon service. The choir of the Second Baptist church has been invited to be present and furnish the music. Misses Bertha Enix and Lottie Dunn entertained a party of eight Sunday afternoon at their residence in honor of Miss Josephine Arthur of Kansas City. Those present were, Misses Marjorie Malone, Consellz Brown, Viola McNairy, Lucy McNairy and Mr. Thomas. Quarterly meeting at St. John A. M. E. church was well attended Dr. J. R. Ramom preached two powerful sermons both morning and evening. Rev. T. W. Green of St Mark preached a very acceptable sermon at the afternoon service. To Whom It May concern: The City Federation will meet September 27, at the Kindergarten. All clubs are expected to be represented. Mrs. L. B. HARRIS, From Mrs. Mary Oliver, Sec. Mrs. Clifton entertained at four o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Joyce of Lawrence, Mrs. Hulbard and Mr. and Mrs. McGee of this city. Mrs. Joyce is also the guest of Mrs. H. D. Banner. Pearl Mack, who has been visiting his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mack, of Kansas City, has returned and reports a very delightful visit. 1. 100 --- PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY It is never necessary to he—only a toward will resort to untruth to win in life's journey. Tell the truth if it kills you, and that sort of a death will give you an eternal life in the hereafter. The really honest man never goes about bragging of how honest he is. He lives that kind of a life. When a man gets to that stage in life where everybody is wrong but himself, he is solely in need of a vigilant keeper. If lying were a penitentiary offense there would be more people on the inside looking out than on the outside looking in The man who praches honesty and fairness and practices not what he preaches does more harm than the out and out that If you expect to wear a crown in heaven you must wear the rest of the longy robes of righteousness while you swell on earth The man who goes up and down through the last passing of his homet e, is giving out a hope of soft soap that you may be "gulled" The person who is intoxicated is like the crazy person—he never realizes it. His brain is in the condition that reverses everything. If you let your head control your heart and lead you into error you can not expect a clean soul to dwell in an ampare house and remain pure. As you go through life endeavor to leave some marks of respect along the path that followers may know that some honest people have gone the straight and narrow path. A Topekan Sees Life in the East. Editor Plaindealer:Through the columns of your paper, I desire to state that having enjoyed the pleasure of spending over two weeks in Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, New York and other eastern cities, I employ this method of giving your many readers the benefit of my observations and contact. Since making this trip, I am more than ever convinced that this thing you term the race problem is merely a racial condition. This opinion was confirmed only after having viewed the situation from many angles. I made it a specialty to seek and avail myself of this opportunity of viewing my people both in their best and worst self at close and instant range noting contributors elements thereof I started for the East over the Rock Island 7:40 a.m. Saturday Aug. 17, 1922 I teachd Saint Louis, Mo. at 3:40 p.m. the same day. I was met at the Union station by IIIU Grant Smith formerly of Galena, Kansas and Mrs. Lucile Grinsteadnee Palum. Mrs. Grinstead immediately took charge and united me to her beautiful and easy home, 2011 Tuesday evening which is complete in all of its problems. A genating my annual visitation can still be for a rather small amount of the most casual and mild starved to it. I was presented to Mr. Grinstead, a very agreeable and courteous gentleman who made me very happy and loved the Mrs. Grinstead after a few of our morning to have the most cheerful approbation, pro- ceeding with the slight and of interest about it. Many the magnificent as with all we classes were now almost entirely of our people, creative of every type of human life, and station that is of character, presents anything to do with changing and opinion or another. A notable feature of my observation was how evidence of a greater degree of mental strength, moral or material of the people infers from that which is common in Ipera, except that I made a slight purchase and what is believed will prove a brilliant success in the very near future—a dry goods store. The proprietor, promoter and owner I found to be very attentable gentleman and lady, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It is indeed remarkable that everywhere it is an all prevailing and yet retractable truth that our people make every audible and commendable effort; professional or business conspicuous by the absence of their financial support, giving the most inconsequential matters as an excuse justifying their reaction of our support. Forgetting that our social nature is as much an essential factor in human existence and its culture development is as worthy of personal consideration as our moral and intellectual characteristics. It was further noticeable that representatives of every other race and nationality were conducting shops and businesses, seemingly doing a prosperous and an ever increasing business from the exclusive trade and patronage of our people. III. Geo. W. McKain of Harrison & McKain, undeniakers) 2908 Lawton avenue, is one of Missouri's most estimable citizens and successful business men. His firm conducts the second largest business of its kind in the United States. At 1:45 a.m. Aug. 18th, representatives of the International Conference of Knights Templar, Imperial Council, A. E. A. O. N. M. Shrine, and Sov. Grand Inspectors General of the United Sup Council A. A. S. R. of the Northern Jurisdiction had arrived from the South and West under the leadership of Ill. McKain, who had arranged a special train for the comfort and pleasure of various delegations en route to eastern points. By Monday noon, Aug. 19th, there were fully 2,000 Shrinets, Knights Scottish Rite Masons and visitors at the capital of the nation and were actually bound. It no doubt to comfortably housed. It is needless to say that the Washingtonians did themselves proud in the reception and entertainment of their guests. avenues, into every crevice and corner was scrutinized. From 7th to 14th street N. W., and from "R" to "U" N. W., it can be truthfully said, among the best of Washington's colored citizens may be found. This portion of the city's territory was formerly occupied by the white elite "Society" until recently. It is now rapidly being taken by the more cultured and thrifty of our people. The population of Washington was told to the writer to be 350,000, nearly one third or 95,000, being colored people. The territory above bound comprises about thirty-five blocks, any one of which is greater than Topeka's largest blocks, of three story flats and residences, compare favorably with any of our best white resident sections, occupied exclusively by people of color. This does not include, by any means, all the nice occupancies of our people in the city of Washington, D. C. Within the confines of the above territory our people conduct some very respectable businesses, notably drug stores, motion stores, confections, etc., and here also may be found the colored Y. M. C., a very nice and imposing structure. Here, too, a greater number of the visiting delegations is domiciled. The writer is advised that this nice residential section is largely owned by our people. On Wednesday afternoon a great demonstration in the form of parade of about 1000 Nobles in full (evening) dress and three bands, one a local innotee from Baltimore and New York parade through many of the principal streets, thence to the wharf which at excursion boat was in waiting to receive and take the Shiffrers and their friends down Patomae fluvet in resort park. The formation at fire at parch, right resting on "M" street, then at 15th street, down 15th to Pennsylvania avenue, passed in review by the President to the White House, thence to the capital from the west a southwesterly direction to the wharf. The interstitute of Shiffrers was the abut to many flattering commerciaries and praise for its elderly deep street and military bearing by the President and the citizens A similar demonstration by the International Conference of Knights Temple on Thursday afternoon also passed in immediate review of the President and cabinet at the White House. This knightly exhibition was more imposing and spectacular because of its military equipage and numbers. Between acts of comedy and drama the visitors were permitted to look the nation's capital over and view with delight points of interest, prominent among these subjects exciting our curiosity being Congress in action. In the House one is forcibly reminded of the stock pit on Wall street, or the curb broker, where you will witness a tumultuous mass of men clamoring for supremacy. In the Senate it is more ordarly and less demonstrable, void of any apparent sincerely and real interest. You will behold one lone man standing in an asile near a desk pawing and beating empty space vociferously and brawling manner addressing the presiding officer, a retinue of clerks, newspaper row and unoccupied seats. I presume this is significant of the phrase "Senatorial dignity and courtesy." At the conclusion of our labor in Washington I find myself in the city of "Brotherly Love," Philadelphia, in attendance on a special convocation of the United Supreme Council of the A. A. S. R., of Free Masonry of the thirty-third and last degree of the Northern jurisdiction. The labor of the convocation being the coronation of several S. P. of the R. S., Ill. Rickards, thirty-third degree M. P. S. G. C. of Detroit, Mich., assisted by Ill. William Frank Powell, thirty-third degree, P. L. G. Com. and Ill. Allen P. Smith, thirty-third degree, Grand Min. of States, proceeded to open the council in due form and discharge the labor set forth in the call. At the conclusion of our labor the Ill. W. H. Miller, thirty-third degree, Sec. Genl. H. E., disclosed the contents of a document properly signed and sealed inviting it to attend in a body a banquet which had been especially prepared in his honor. In due form the invitation was accepted. At this feast and flow of soul the grand minister of states responded to the sentiment: "OUR OPPORTUNITY" in a well prepared address; the central thought any people incapable of providing and sustaining itself shall perish from the face of the earth. This being the last day of the week and it has been our ambition to worship at Mother Bethel, being the son and center of every religious and moral virtue, the foundation of every civil, literary and Negro manhood, I accordingly availed myself of this happy and most exalted privilege. Philadelphia is no exception in the evident presence of our people in great numbers. Here is much that could be related as elsewhere, calculated to inspire one to exultation and praise and much too, that would admit criticism but shall not at this juncture attempt to dilate upon the facts. Early Monday morning I took leave for New York. I reached the metropolis of America promptly and on schedule time, 12 o'clock; expecting to be met at the Liberty street station with no one putting in an appearance, I was thrown upon my own resources—nothing left to do but acquire courage and proceed to carve either fortune or failure. Another thing is especially noticable in the course of all my conduct, I never miss an opportunity to chew whenever meal times approach. On taking shore leave from the ferry boat on the New York side from Jersey City it was high noon, the sun was at its meridian height. I immediately repaired to a hotel and was bountifully supplied with an abundance of excellent food, after which a momentary observation of surroundings and other objects of more than passing interest I ascended the stair case to the elevated road, proceeded to 119th street where I afterwards learned was Harlem. Bearing in my pocket authentic documents and properly executed credentials, it made ingress into the homes and hospitalities of the good people a matter of little or no personal concern. My stay in New York was a pleasant and joyous one and divided between Ill. Eugene Phillips and Ill. Geo. A. Gibson, and just here I desire to place myself on record in public testimony expressive on my profound sense of appreciation of the courtroom reception and hospitable utterance of which it was my good pleasure to receive. I especially submit the myself debtor to the Misses P. P. of Guppin and M. A. Gibson. Hulken is the northern portion of Merriam Island. In this town you may be found the greatest number of palatial houses and sumptuous feel in the known dired world. From sixth street to south, both inclusive and 19 to 19 West inclusive may be seen more than forty private blocks of apartment uses, twelve each of four apartments to each story compactly built, equipped exclusively by colored people. I have been reliably informed that this territory comprises a population of more than 10,000. For order and doxum, the entire territory is indistinguishable from Fifth avenue millionaire row immediately in front of it. Many valuable lessons may be drawn from the observations and facts that present themselves to the eye of the visitor would prove helpful in the uphift work of our people, but time and space will not permit further consideration. ALLEN P. SMITH. RIVERSIDE. ILLINOIS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Galnes left Sunday for Denver, Colo., via Topeka, Kansas, at which place they will stop long enough to take in the Kansas State Fair. . HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU and privileges to women. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each House thereof concurring therein: That the following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas be hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection, namely: Section 1. The rights of citizens of the state of Kansas to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Sec. 2 This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the election for representatives to the Legislature in the year 1912. The amendment to the constitution granting equal rights and privileges to women," and the vote for or against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law. Sec. 3. This amendment, if adopted, shall be known as section 8 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas. Sec. 4 This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statue book. at par. . $ 201,000.00 Other high class bonds at par . . 141,754 68 Cash and sight exchange 1,325,610.70-1,668,365.34 Total. $3,103,375.56 LIABILITIES. Capital stock. . $ 200,000.00 Surplus and profits. . 217,562.12 Circulation. . 200,800.00 Deposits. . 2,485,813.4' Total. $3,103,375.58 B. F. McLean, President. H. F. Case, Vice President. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer, August 16, 1912) Hannibal August 10, 1912.) State of Kansas Shawnee County ss. In the matter of the estate of Sarah Brooks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of August A. D. 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah Brooks, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. ELISHA SCOTT, Administrator. 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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. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, directr or employee owes this bank a dollar. GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When travelling between NEWTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. Tuskegee Institute, Beginning with the new September 10th has arranged for a special instruction for students to make a specialty of Band and Orchestra Captain N. Clark Smith, will be in charge of the circular giving more demonstration will be furnished students who may be int beginning with the new school term September 10th, 1912, has arranged for a special course instruction for students who wish to take a specialty of I and Orchestra M captain N. Clark Smith, bandmaster will be in charge of this course. Circular giving more detailed information will be furnished prospective students who may be interested. Beginning with the new school term, has arranged for a special course of instruction for students who wish to make a specialty of Captain N. Clark Smith, bandmaster, will be in charge of this course. A circular giving more detailed information will be furnished prospective students who may be interested. For further information address, Booker T. Washington, Princip Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. er T. Washington, Prin Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. ington, Principal, Institute, Alabama. Booker T. 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Miss Oceania Davis left Tuesday of last week for Paola on two weeks' visit with relatives. Mr. Reuben Fines of Pleasanton, visited in the city last week, guest of Bea, Taylor. Mr. Henry Bradley of Chanute was a visitor in the city on Sunday of last week, yuest of Miss Alice Fluellen. Miss Fannie Lowyun, after a visit with relatives, left Sunday. Mr. Henry Taylor has returned from a hunting and camping trip in the eastern part of the state and has resumed his work at the Beldorf An evening supper in the woods on Wednesday of last week was a treat for Misses Delitha and Beatrice Ewing, Bea and Arla Taylor, and Fannie Lowyun, Messrs. Carl Monroe, Reuben Fines, and Clyde Taylor. Misses Alva and Edith Fines have returned from an extended visit in Arkansas City. They report a very pleasant trip. Miss Juanita Adams of Nashville, Tenn., stopped off one day last week to visit with a friend en route home. Clyde Taylor, after spending the summer here, left Sunday of last week for Paola on a visit before returning to school at Lawrence. Mr. Reger of Chanute was a visitor in the city Tuesday evening of last week, guest of Miss W. Montgomery. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Household of Ruth gave a banquet one evening last week for the purpose of increasing their treasury and a neat sum was realized, and all present reported a fine time. Quite a numoer of young people enjoyed a hayrick ride to the country on Wednesday evening of last week and a pleasant time was reported. Miss Fannie Rawles of Wichita, is visiting friends in the city. On Friday evening of last week the younger set gave a delightful dance at Broadus' hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A most delightful time was had. The small daughter of Mr. Joseph Gardner was recently run over by a freight train and sustained a broken leg. She is in a very painful condition, but will recover. The Ruth Chapter, O. E. S., after having paid all the expenses of the grand lodge, realized $75.00. Mis. Hatch, the old lady who was sentenced to the penitentiary some time ago, has been released and is home again. CHANUTE. KAN. Misses Beulah Gaston and Bertha Johnson spent Friday and Saturday of last week at Iola. Mrs. L. Gaston returned Sunday of last week from Indiana, leaving her mother much better. Mrs. A. Ray expects to attend the State Fair at Topeka. Mrs. N. Washington is visiting relatives at Winfield. Miss Leota Fletcher's recital was a very pleasing entertainment on Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. L. McCollough made a business trip to Parsons Saturday of last week. Both churches were well attended last Sunday. Mr. H. Bradley spent Sunday of last week in Independence. Mrs. M. Turman of Topeka arrived Sunday of last week to spend a week with her parents. Rev. Wilson of Oklahoma City, Ok., preached an able sermon Wednesday night of last week. Everybody is preparing for the Emancipation Celebration, which is to be observed Sept. 22nd. Last Sunday was rally-day at the C. M. E. church and Rev. F. J. Hammond of the Baptist church preached in the afternoon. Mrs. Effie Richard has returned to Kansas City from Albuquerque, N. M., the guest of Rev. Allen Richard, her father-in-law. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas County, Kansas. Amelia A. Galbraith, Plaintiff. vs. Clyde O. Galbraith, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to Clyde O. Galbraith, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Amelia A. Galbraith is plaintiff and Clyde O. Galbraith is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 24th day of August, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition on $_{r}$ before the 4th day of October, 1912, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting the plaintiff a divorce against you. Clerk District Court First Published in The Plaindealer Friday, August 30 1912. PAOLA. KANSAS. The citizens of Miami county will give a big picnic on the 21st as the 22d comes on Sunday. You are invited to celebrate with us. Mr. William Campbell, of Chanute, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. N. J. Stokes. The public schools will open Monday with Prof. G. W. Lowery and Miss Daisy N. Peak among the teaching staff. Prof. Lowery has taught in the schools of Paola for twenty-five years and is one of the best educators in the country. Miss Peak has taught for eight years and bids fair to be known far and wide as an educator. Mrs. N. J. Stokes was called to the bedside of her father who is very ill at Baldwin. She was accompanied by body, Maurice. The A. M. E. church held a basket meeting in the city park last Sunday. It was a success in every respect and Rev. Ross, the pastor, deserves much praise for it. Miss Daisy N. Peak has just returned from a six week's visit in Tennessee. She reports a good time and is singing the praise of the Negro in the South as a business man and churchman. Miss Davis of Independence is the guest of Mr. Dick Cooper and family. Mrs. Titha Miller, an old and highly respected resident of this city has been quite ill for some time but at this writing we are pleased to report her improving. The Second Baptist church will have a basket meeting and rally on the second Sunday. Visitors will be in attendance from O-awatomie, Hillsdale and Springhill. The social given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilhante, three and one-half miles from the city was both a social and financial success. People went out from the city on hayracks and in autos. The fifth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. N.J. Stokes was observed at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Among the speakers were Mrs. Simpson, who gave an interesting talk on the good of the long pastorate, giving as reasons that it brought about a better understanding between church and pastor, thereby widening their range to bring about good. Mis. N. J. Stokes read a very interesting paper on "My Ideal Pastor." She said that the true minister was not only a voice but was feet to visit the distressed in times of need. In this manner she brought out many strong points that will bear fruit for future good. "Obligations of Pastor and Church" was discussed by Prof. G. W. Lowery and his talk was a master piece. He showed the great necessity of the church keeping her promises by giving full support to the minister financially, numerically and spiritually. Among some of the things he said: "How could you expect the church to grow if you fail to do your duty. In order to have a live church you must, as individuals, do your duty toward pastor and church. Give your pastor a living salary that he may be above need. Don't say you are begging for pastor for when you pay him his salary remember that you, too, work for pay, and all laborers are worthy of their hire." He closed with a glowing tribute to church and pastor, speaking of some of the many acmievements of the past five years. The large audience sang "Higher Ground." The choir rendered excellent music for this service. A large offering was taken, thus ending another milestone in the history of the Second Baptist church. For your entertainments, parties, balls, celebrations, etc., consult The Plaindealer for prices on printing. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The A. M. E. church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev. J. H. Nichols. He is a straight forward Christian gentleman and has done a great deal in the community for moral upliftment. We wish to have Rev. Nichols returned as he is pushing forward the building of a modern church edifice. Mr. Fay Anderson of Wichita made a flying trip to our city to see the Hagenback—Wallace circus. Manager Griffin was in the city sometime ago. His pleasing attitude is especially noticeable. The banquet of the Household of Ruth was quite a success both socially and financially. The new Hutchinson band favored us with several selections which was much appreciated because of its recent organization. Attorney Toole is having much success in the law business. He has our best wishes. Mrs. Zenobia Hickman of Omaha, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hunley. The Excelsior study and art club was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Birdie Jackson. The city Federation of clubs will meet Monday evening at the A. M. E. church. 933 Kansas Avenue. Everything in Season. THE CUT RATE MARKET. Washing and Iron Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory ... of Doing Work Which is Necessary and at People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic WASHERS That Will Do the Washnized Family for Five Cents Are Now on Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That for Itself. SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of Tos Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Courier Than That? Nasas Gas & Electr Washing and Ironing By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recognized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Practical Method of Doing Work Which is Necessary and Not Done By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washing for an Ordinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That it Readily Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? 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OWN YOUR OWN HOME PAY ALL TAXES. TERMS ND $5.00 PER MONTH ABTRACT OF TITLE GIVEN. communications to HeightsCo. OKLA. DRUG CO., Drug Store Whiskey—Bottled in Bond NASAS CITY, MISSOURI Bell Phone Wear WICHITA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` i =e pe memento mite ime essere mmm, see as eeeeauananaqaeeee ee Se eens E. R. Brown, Lawrence—Grand | duty at the Quantal, after a, week's It Isa puzzle to us and all other fatr . ou Captain of the Host. vacation. [minded men and women. They just N a . L. M. Whitehead, Franklin—Grand] Mr, and Mrs. Hale are aperding a stepped into the shoes of those that Thanleia Os Re ba eh | ee a eg eae {Continued from page 1.) Onituary—P. G. M.. J. Me Wilsor Kansas City. Grand Lecturer—J G. Evansones Grand Orator—R. 1), Jackson, At mourdale, Greeting by Prof. Sol G. Watkin and Grand Secretary G. W. K. Lov of the Missourt lodge with response by Prof, E. J, Hawkins, principal o! tae Plaza schools, with the annua addres« of the State Grand Mastet c. H. M. Colline of Kansas City, Kan, completeg a day, sery profita: ble and interesting to the several hundted delegates, “The heys of uit Scott are in the hands of the colored Masone of the state of Kansas, More than two huraeid and fifty representatives from every coloted lodge in the state are here in attendance at the state xrand Indice Addithonal special traine will bear lutwer crowds to this city, tolay and tomorrow and Midas for the Lat day. [tis Cully expected that at least 600 vecitors will be here for the last tue dlays | Last niycht a apectal fiom hansas City brought geveral cute of visitors, Ditday night wall close the buaness sessions! and festivities A barbacue will) be wiven at Bridal Veil park on the last dav” “this wad purhaps Che most inter. esting and profitable session since the organization of this noble body. A review of the past sears work was highly satisfactory, save tn one inci dent, where there was a divisivy of opinton as to Fiank J, Jennings, surtodian of the W. and @. Fund Mr. Jennings did not put in an ap- pearance, nor dig he send in his ie. port, and aw claim was set up that he was short in his accounts, The grand lodge appointed 2 committee to audit his accounts, comprised of I1ed Roundtree, chairman, C. H. M. Col- lins and B.C, Easter, Aside from this gothing happened that would mar the peaceful course of the grand lodze, whose activity and commend. able strides reflect great credit upon retiring Grand Master C. H. M. Col-| ins. Mr. Collins turned the Masonic]: nome over to the lodge free from} Jebt. which had been purchased and] paid for under his most excellent ad-| ' ministration. | Prof. Jefferson 1°, King on behalf] of the Grand Lodge, presented Mr.|‘ Collins with three jewels—a ‘lamb/] ‘ ‘kin apron and Kmghts Templar and t scottish Rite jewels, as a token of the]! ateem in which he is held by theft yrder. It was a fitting speech, ona ' a, only can be delivered by the elo- 3 went and only J, P. King, t The following officera were elected ¢ we the ensuing year: Grand Master, S. J. Hawkins, Fort Scott; Deputy > OL, H. 1, Monroe, Topeka; Grand} ec., Kreg Stone, tawrence; Grand} treas., A. D. Hanes, Salina; Grand] entor J. W. Pierce, Pittsburg; Grand | y unior, Fulton, Leavenworth; Grand] d brator, J. I’. King, Kansas City; G.45 » C, H. M. Collins, Kanaas City;| 1 tustodian W, and O, Fund, Dr. J. Gio i Soanes, Kansas City; Chaplain, | 1 tev. Irwin, Great Rend; Grand Mar-| x hall, A. Young, Fort Scott; Sword! b earer, Ben Tillery, Seneca; Persu-| f ant, Thos Moody, Kansas City:| a entor Deacon, I}. C. Raster, Baater| p nrtngs: Junior Deacon, Persey Rob-| j; rs, Parsons a The Judge closed Peiday with aja rand picnic ang barbecue at one of | I ‘urt Scotts beautiful paths. Headed{e y the Pleasanton Silver Cornet band, [ 4 Ath scores of plumed Knibhts aa an] ti dcort they marched to the park} u here all erjoyed themadves hugely.: The «rand master and deputy are oth young men of sterling worth, he personel wham we will give next} n seek, un uccount of our linetype bes] n 1g somewhat out of commission, wot a re furcert to cut everything shots The grand master and Gcpusy ase doth saung men of sterling worth, the personel whom we will give next week, on uccount of our linotype be- ing somewhat out of commission, we sire furced to cut everylung short. terand Chapter This body closeg the most profit: ssble zeaston tn its history and elected the following officers: Charles A. Lorg, Kansas City— Grand High Priest. 3 G. Watkins, Topeka —Deputy Grand High Priest, Cc. BE. Lett, Emporia—Grand King. 4 J, Bishop, Kansas City—Grand Scritee, F, M. Stonestreet, Topeha—Grand Treaaurer. Thomas Brown, Atchixon—Grand Secretary. T. E. Moody, Kansax City—Grand Principal Sojourner. haglea , Pofter’, 4Atchison—Grand step yer, ‘Third Vel! “f'BMallory: Topeha--Giand Master, Seeond Veil. J. G. Gaines, Wichita Grand Mas- ter, Firat Veil. 3. W. High, Topeha—Grand Royal Arch Captain, R. H. Hightower, Topeka—Grand Lecturer. E. R. Brown, Lawrence—Gran Captain of the Host, L. M. Whitehead, Franklin—Gran Chaplain. H. L. Monroe, Topeka—C. C. F. C R, A. Long, who succeeded himsell body on a solid foundation ang almost body on a solidfoundation, and almost doubled [mn membership, Finan- cially, the Grand Chapter is in ex: cellent condition, and has a neat httle balance on hand after caring for every outstanding obligation. Sev. eral years ago it looked as though this body would be forced to the wall, oat under that good, sane, far-seeing business man, R. A .Long, has given Kansas one of the best Chapters in the West. Grand Commander; Mince Hall Grand Commandery has long been a feader in the upper branches of Masonry, and the meets ing this time showed a mathed gain over presious sears both in finance and mambetship, thus strengthening ite atieady firms foundation, John TT Chinneth, of Wichita Gran commander, is one of the best known and most popular Masons in! the countey, and when the mantel of | the stand head was pluced upon his shouldets, it wad bestowed upon a! min whe belongs in the front ranks if mer whe are doing things, He de not only a teless worker but Vo gong business man, and under his uname, Prine Hall Grand Com- nandery f< bound to grow and prow. wei, Tollowime mie the ofier< clected in the ensuing years | sa J.T Chinneth -Giand Com. hander, su R, Hiytown—Pept. Grang Com. iander, bn C, W, Douglass—Gi. Genlo. Sir Frank Hernety—Gr. Capt. Gen, Sir S. W. High—Gr. Prelate, Sir C.K. Lett—Gi. Treas, Sir BR. BK. Brown—Gr, Ree, Sur J. W. Clark—Gr. S. W. Sir J, G. Gaines—Gr J. W. Sir D. PL Mallary—Gr. Warden. Sir J. B. Blacbburn—Gr. S. W. B. Sir I, M. Stonestreet—Gr. St, B.| Sir A. J. Bishop—Gr, Guard. ; Sir Robt. Moore—Gr. Sentinel. FORT SCOTT-—Bourbon County. Mr. C. C. Crain, candidate for coun: ty commissioner is an old and highly respected business man of Fort Scott, and a dyed-in-the-wool Republican. In 1873 Mr. Crain started in the hard- ware business with Morley Bros, Hardware company and in 1893 put- chased the interest of Morley Bros., and has been in the business ever since. Mr, Crain Is one of the best business men in this section of the state and is in every way qualified for this important office. He is courteous, kind, polite and saving, and will be just a4 careful in handling the peo- plea’ money ax he would his own. Act wise and elect Mr. Crain, eee Hon, A, M. Keene, Republian can- didate for member of legislature, Bourbon county, has been on the firing, tine fur many years und knows the: wants and needs of the people of his district. He waa in the House two years ago, one of the leaders of that body. He waa considered to be one of the most conservative men in that body, and his opinion was much sought upon all important measures before presenting them for passage. Mz, Keene fs a lawyer of great ability and served on some of the most in- portant committees while in the legis- lature among them being the judici- ary,lailoads, elections and was chair. man of the committee on taxation, If Bourbon county wants a good, hon- vst, clean man in the legislature—one who can secure some good legislation tor them, they should rally together und elect Hon A. M. Keere, NEWTON —Harvey County, Harry Hart, an able young attor. ney, wat nominated by a handsome majority for county attorney, He has uw legend of friends who went out dui. ing the campaign and gave him their wclive support, Mr, Hart has made 4 muth ay a lawyer, and it is xafe to nay that af he as elected (which he will be) the people of Harvey county will have a good safe may in that important office. He is a stalwart Republican, and has contributed much to the party’ success in county ung state, CHANUTE. RAN. ‘the Emancipation day committee meets every Monday nicht. Roth churches were well attended Sunday as this was the closing of the year’a work for the A. M, E. church, Sunduy was rally day, Rev. F. 1, Hammond of the Baptist church preached in the afternoon and Rev, Green of Welt, preached at night. The total collection was $13.00. Rev. Watson needs to be commented for he has done a great work, Mrs. L. Campbell and daughter, Naomi, are spending a few days in Baxter Springs, Columbus and Joplin. Mr, Ellis Butler has resumed his ————_ FOR————_- . Immediate Labor at The IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO.'S Plant the year round, Good wages paid. From 150 to 200 men, | duty at the Quantal, after a , week's vacation. Mr, and Mra. Hale are aperding s few days in Emporia. Mr. Hale ren- dered a solo there Sunday night. Miss Lacey Brigam passed through the city Thursday en route to Iola, Miss Cleo Williams of Erie, was in the city Sunday for a few minutes Mr, J. Robinson is on the sick Jist. A number of the young people at- tended the celebration at Ottawa Monday. Mr. Theodore Bolden was called to Bartlesville Sunday on the account of sudden illness of his mother, Mra my Rucker. SICH UL IN FeCOvVerinh. si Months in Jail for Telling Truth ‘The second division of the Wyan. dotte County distilet court, Kansa: City, Kan, handed ye editor six | months in te county jail because a Jury of twelve misguided souls said we had no tight to inform the public of evil docis and mismanaged con- eens of the country. Sometime ago we published an ac- eount of the bad management of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, a concen with headquarters in Topeka. The order was organized about eight sears ago, during which thme they hase changed theit official family sev- eral times. ‘The officers of the company borrow- ed money from different sources and individuals to “ease” them along, be- xides scaling down the claims of yar fous beneficiaiies of death claims, Suits were filed against the concern and several were threatened. Among the loans secured by them and never paid was $50 00 from Dennis D. Hope; $125.00 fram Dr, O, A, Tay- lor and « claim due Miss Effie Dyser Poiter on the death of her father, which has onty been paid in part. When the editor of this paper was a member of the company, he went on & note for $200.00 (two hundred dol- lars), and was sued along with J. G. Groves, Jas. M, Mason, deceased, Col. James Beck, deceased; Jasper H. Childers, deceased, and Dr. O. A. Tay- lor. A judgment was rendered againct all of the above named gen- Hemen, and afte, much red tape and rag chewing, ye scribe had to dig iown into his pocket and pay it. Sometime after, J. G, Groves, ene of the organizers and Jim Guy got contro] of the company and repudiat- -d wll debts for the reason that the aw does not allow a fraternal order, o borrow money. We brought suit ‘or our money, and at the first trial ff the case secured judgment, but hey were granted a new trial, at shich tlme they discovered the law, vhich protected them in dodging heir honest debts. We also made public some of the] umerous complaints called to ou, at- ention, about one Elisha Scott, one f their agents, charging him with]. nisleading the people and getting heir money under false promises ang | allure to carry out contracts. For his and all othe, charges above men- ioned, we deamed it high time for he public to be informed—especially he colored people whore hard earned ollars they were securing and giv- ng no goods in return. Then Guy, roves and Mason went to Wyandotte ounty, the home of Groves, and had a arrested for malicious libel fn di- ision 1, Justice Smith's court. The rial resulted in @ hung jury seven to] , ve in our favor, The account of he trial was reviewed In these col- mns, for which they obtained a sec-|« nd ‘Marrant in division 2, Justice lutchin‘’s court, who ruled that we ould enly go back two years, there- y heering all of the important mat- 4 from the jury, We thought the ta of a corporatiun stood as long as was in existence—no matter who 1¢ officials might be, Groves was a narter member and Jim Guy was the] 1 Ltuines ftom its borning, and also hen the first sult was filed, Then ‘ ame in Bell of Leayenworth, E, Ar- ngten Wilson of Kansas City, Kas., _G. Fishback and J. A. Hamlett of |! opeha and C, A, Bowren of Kansas ity, all of whom were well aware of ese conditions when they came in. ‘hy the court allowed these fellows y dodge behind the two year lim- ———— 1 Ut is @ puzzle to us and all other fats [minded men and women. They just . stepped into the shoes of those that ', went out and therefore should be held } responalble for what they found ex- _ isting against the company, We told | the public to beware of this grafting outfit, and that i¢ was impossible for I then to exist with a few hundred dol- ‘ lars in the treasury, and thousands of j dollars of contingent liabilities, be- sides the old claims which are honest+ {iy due the people and have not been paid. For this the jury found us gull- ty and sentenced us to six months in jail. We appealed the case to the Supreme Court, where we believe we have sufficlet errors to reverse the tower court. The constitution of the United States says that the press shall not be muzzled or prevented from printing that which is good for the public, We shall now, henceforth and forever more stand on these rights {f we are sent to a thousand jails, The following {s a tetter from a widow, which shows what they are doing, The lettey reads: "Mr. Nick Childs, “Dear Sir:—This ts certify that the K. and L. of P. has not paid me my sick benefit which they owed me a year or more age. You remember one day when you were out collecting at my house the agent happened to drop in and you heard him say that if K. and L, of P. did not pay me that he would, and he has not. In Eudora there is a man named Solon Gate- wood who had an operation performed and had three doctors and they also lid not pay him; and there were lots of others who were members and were sick with lagrippe and also received no benefits at all. Yours, “MRS, M. A. BROWN ‘840 Connecticutt Are,” . Write to Dennis D. Hope, or Dr. 0. A. Taylor of Topeka and numerous ther members who will substantiate vhat we say, Now, does the public hink we are going to back up because 1 guessing jury can’t see right from yrong? We have told the truth and vill stand by St, sink or swim, live or lie. Ament Within 15 Days after copy is placed in our hands any Within 15 Days after copy is placed in our hands any 4] . : Book, | Minute orPamphlet ina dies Hike manner cheaper than the ‘dub’ shops that are not equipted to do the work. | We do it | 66 O ] The WwW ay”’ Linotype “Onl W ay” Way For Prices Write | THE PLAINDEALER. Morris Drug Company, EMPORIA, KANSAS. Agents For.. Ponayo Remedies “@ Medicine for Each III,” “NO CURE ALL" | Chas. J. Brunne* —DEALER IN— GROCERIES, Fresh and Cured Meats, Oysters and Fish. 118 W, Sixth St. *PhonellO NEWI0N, KANSAS 0 W i | ow, nalner, D . ruggist, Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Ous, toi- let and Fancy Articles. Fine Perfumery, Booka and Station- ery, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes. 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