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Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No. 37. You Have Enjoy WESTERN "U" MOURNS! Faculty of Great School Passes Resolutions of Respect for Deceased Educator. Resolutions on the Death of Prof. Harry Butler. Whereas, The sad information comes to us, the Faculty of Western University of the death of Prof. Harry Butler. Whereas, He was a faithful teacher and companionable fellow-worker; and his life was exemplary; his cheerful disposition helpful to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Be it resolved: That we feel keenly our loss and that we bow in humble submission to Him who dooth all things well. Resolved that we extend to the bereaved relatives our hartfelt sympathies. Be it further resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our faculty minutes, and that a copy be sent to the family. Signed, FACULTY, Western University. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mr. A. Johnson, Mr. R. Fields, Mrs. H. A. Atkins, Mrs. Lora Lee, Mrs. Ella Young, Mrs. Lulu Washington, Mrs. A. R. Phillips and Mrs. Eliza Scott were the delegates from here to the grand session of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., held last week at Topeka. Mrs. Nancy Steele arriveed on the 4th from Bessemer, Ala., to make her HAS SOLVED THE HAS SOLVED THE "PROBLEM." From soda fountain boy and porter to registered pharmacist and proprietor of one of the finest and best stocked drug stores in the West tells the life story and phenominal rise of Dr. James White, who with his uncle, Mr. J. H. Harris, owns and operates the beautiful "Shawnee Drug Store," at the corner of Third and Kansas avenue. Dr. White is an excellent example [Picture of a man in a suit, standing with his hand on his shoulder.] DR. JAMES WHITE of what a young man can accomplish and if he will meet the obstacles in life with a determination to win, and Mr. stand up and fight like a man. His success is due to his own efforts, coming through privation and toil unwaided. He scrubbed floors and cleaned windows during the morning, and tended the fountain the remainder of the day till late at night. This did not stunt his determination to go high. home here with her sister, Mrs. G. W. Williams. Prof. W. F. King arrived on the 4th from Kansas City, Mo., and opened school on last Monday. Mrs. Harriet Lattimore of Van Euren, Atk., arrived here on the 5th to visit her sister, Mrs. W. W. Ewing. Mr. Joe McMullin's sister arrived here on the 9th from Oklahoma for a visit with him. The delegates returned from Topola on the 7th where they attended the grand lodge of U. B. F. and S. M. T. They report a fine session and the same officers were re-elected except the chaplain, Rev. W. W. Ewing. The next session will be held at Kansas City, Kan. in September, 1913. The public school began here on the 9th with Prof. W. P. King and Miss Della M. Smiley at their post. They enrolled ninety girls and boys. There is plenty of work for colored men in Weir. There are two brick yards in need of help. Mary Young, Gurther Winters and Lulu Duse are among the students to attend the High school at Pittsburg. Miss Ethel Sublic who is attending school at Topeka will graduate this year. SESSION OF U. B. P. The U. B. F. grand session met in Topeka last week, Rev. Geo. McNeal, of Kansas City, G. M. and Mrs. Julia Robinson of Leavenworth, G. P. The ladies held their session in the Presbyterian church on Thirteenth St., and the men in the K. T. hall, 13th and Quincy. There were several distinguished representatives from all over the state. Rev. Hamlet acted as master of ceremonies and the welcome address was given by J. H. Guy and Rev. Anderson, Rev. Arlington Wilson, Elisha Scott and Mrs. A. R. Jackson spoke in behalf of the lodge. Among the lady representatives were Mrs. Carroll of Kansas City and Mrs. Laura Bright of Leavenworth. er, nor did did the gay circles of society attract his attention from the goal he had in view, and the little time he had for himself was spent in study. Several years ago he decided that he was prepared to pass an examination before the state board of pharmacy, and he was successful. Dr. White is a young man, full of business and enterprise, and is always ready to boost a proposition that means advancement to his race. For several years he worked for Mr. Fred Walker, druggist at 1135 Kansas avenue, opening and closing the store, and a few days ago Mr. Walker in conversation with this writer remarked: "James White is one of the finest young men in the state. He is absolutely honest, and honorable in all of his dealings, and I am pleased to note his success in business." TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 13, 1912. "STING" OF KNIGHTS & LADIES OF PROTECTION! Praying on His Sympathies to Be "Race Loyal," Mr. D. D. Hope is Separated from His Cash by Insurance Order. Substantial Citizen Describes How he was Deceived and Entrapped by Fraternal Insurance Officials---- Forced to Pay Company's Note. Topeka, Kas., Sept. 11, 1912. Editor Plaindealer: I note in a recent issue that Mr. Nick Chiles has been sentenced to six months in the Wyandotte County jail at Kansas City, Kansas, for publishing the doings of an order called the Knights and Ladies of Protection. I don't know for what cause the editor was given six months unless it was for telling the truth. This order was organized in the city of Topeka some years ago by some of the best known colored men in Kansas, and a number of us took to the order for the simple reason that it was being conducted by some of our best men. Since that time Judas or some one like him has crept into the order and it looks to me like it is a "hold up" game of the boldest kind. Some time ago, some of the officers went to Mr. R. D. Blaine, 525 Kansas avenue, real estate and loan agent, to get a loan of $50.00 to meet some of their obligations that were pressing them, stating to him that they were the legal representatives of a fraternal order known as the Knights and Ladies of Protection, and that they were in need of $50.00 to meet the demand that was pressing them. Mr. Blaine was willing to make the loan, but not knowing the standing of the order, he demanded that they get some well known citizen to go on the note with them. They promptly informed Mr. Blaine that D. D. Hope, an employee of the Capital National Bank, was alright, and that they thought they could get him on the note with the Knights and Ladies of Protection for $50.00. Mr. Blaine called the bank and asked Mr. C. S. Bowman, assistant cashier, if Dennis Hope would be alright on a note with the Knights and Ladies of Protection for $50.00. Mr. Bowman told him yes. Some of the officers brought the note to the bank for D. D. Hope to sign after stating to hope the necessity of getting the money was to meet a claim that was pressing them and also that the insurance commissioner was checking them up and they were compelled to have the money at once, and praying on him for race pride to sign the note with them and they would see that it was paid off in thirty days to Mr. Blaine. They said it was a colored man's institution and was not run by a white man of this city, who was head of another organization known as the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, and after some persuasion along this line I consented to sign the note. The note run for five months. They paid the interest two months and then fell down. Mr. Blaine then began to make inquery about Mr. Hope's standing, and to save myself, I paid the interest for them for three months out of my own pocket. Then I went to some of the officers of the company who got me on the note and asked them why they didn't go to some bank where they could borrow at a cheaper rate of interest. This official claimed he did not know what bank to go to. So when I returned from home to the Capital National Bank, where I was employed, this officer of the company was there with a note already drawn up to get $50.00 with which to pay Mr. Blaine, but it seemed that he had no show of getting the money from the bank unless Hope went on the note. Seeing my- self up against it I had to sign the note at the bank so they could pay Mr. Blaine or pay him out of my own pocket; not having the money myself I signed the note. I drawned the money turned it over to them telling them to go and pay Mr. Blaine, and stop him from calling at the bank asking about my standing and why I didn't take care of the note. They took the $50.00 and went to Blaine gave him $20.00, kept $30.00, told Mr. Blaine that was all that he would get figuring up the rate of interest they had to pay him. Mr. Blaine gave them the note and told them to get out of his office and never show their faces in ther again. And to my surprise I met Blaine on the street and asked him did he get his money al- [Image of a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain black. There is no text or additional details in the image.]] MR. DENNIS D. HOPE. right. Mr. Blaine not being in very good humor told one that he wanted nothing more to do with us that we had borrowed his money and set the rate of interest we would pay. He didn't ask them to pay that rate of interest but they were compelled to have the money and would pay him $3.75 per month for the use of the money. Counting interest in on the principal when they went to pay gave him $20 and kept the remainder and when the $50.00 came due at the bank I, D. D. Hope, had $51.00 to pay. I have lived in Topeka since 1878 and have tried to conduct myself in such a way that I could demand the respect of all classes of people, most especially the intelligent and business people, white or colored. I worked for the First National Bank of this city twenty-one years. When I first entered the bank D. A. Moton of the Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago, was cashier, P. G. Willard, assistant cashier and P. G. Nowell, president. These men, those who are living will vouch for my reputation, as an employee, and others that I could mention in the city that I have come in contact with. I have tried to do what I could to help my fellow man in business. I was called to Kansas City to attend the trial of Nicholas Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer. The first trial the jury stood seven to five in favor of Chiles. The second trial I was called back to Kansas City and my evidence was thrown out and not allowed to go to the jury. Now I see the jury brought in a verdict of guilty against Chiles for telling the truth. Now men have to go to jail for telling the truth. Some of the officers of the Knights and Ladies of Protection will never go to jail but I don't think they are very good authority on the truth. I went to the insurance commissioner, Mr. Barnes and stated my case and he advised them to settle this matter without coming into court. These officers told Mr. Barnes they would settle with me by giving me the money or a bankable note. I have neither received the money nor the note. One of the officers of the Knights and Ladies of Protection presented me a note and I refused to take it on the grounds that the men on the note was not worth the paper it was written on. Yet I see some of our men, so called leaders, are rejoicing because Chiles has been sentenced to jail for telling the truth. I am a race man but unless we get better leaders, men that will tell the truth on all occasions, we are lost for leadership. The men that help to send Chiles to jail are ministers of the gospel and lawyers, all of whom are deep, deep dye'd in the truth, couldn't tell anything else if they wanted to. Whether I ever get my $50 back or not I am telling you the truth. I was born in 1849 when men told the truth without any error, but the day has come that leaders of all profession are afraid to tell the truth. I remain as ever, DENNIS D. HOPE, Topeka, Kan. YOUNG MEN HEAD THE KANSAS MASONS! Grand Master Ernest J. Hawkins and Deputy Henry I. Monroe Will Guide the Order During the Next Twelve Months. In the upward trend of this fast moving civilization Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., has always been in the forefront, struggling to keep aloft and elevate the Christian teachings of this noble order, and that they intend to keep in the narrow and straight path and continue to soar upward is evidenced in their selection of grand heads a few weeks [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. PROF. ERNEST J. HAWKINS ago, at Ft. Scott, when they elevated Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins, of that city, to the grand master's chair, and Hon. Henry I. Monroe to the deputy's chair. Young blood, brawn and brain is steering the Masonic craft, and Price $1,50 Per Year. progress is perched upon their banner. Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins is one of the best known and most highly educated young men in Kansas. He was born, reared and educated in Fort Scott, where he has the admiration, and respect of all citizens, regardless of race, religion or previous conditions. Here they watched him thro' grammar school and then the high school, and predicted great things for him when he received his "sheep skin" from the State Normal at Pittsburg, and every trust and every prediction made for him has been proven rightfully bestowed. Prof. Hawkins has taught in the public schools of his native city for twenty years and has been principal and supervisor for nine years of this time. He has filled many responsible public positions. He has been ward committeeman, chairman of the county convention and secretary of the state republican delegation from Bourbon county. Prof. Hawkins is today the recognized leader of his people in that section of the state and has proven himself worthy and well qualified from all angles of the square. He first impressed Prince Hall Grand Lodge as grand lecturer, and displayed marked ability as deputy grand master, and from that time on he was marked for the chair. As president of the Interstate showed tact, executive ability and a keen foresight in introducing innovations that have given that body new life, and we feel that he will be no less arduous in building up and advancing this ancient order of which he is now head. Should we attempt to enumerate the many good qualities of Hon. H. I. Monroe , deputy grand master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., it would simply be a reiteration of that which every Kansan knows as well or perhaps far better than this writer. Mr. Monroe has been on the firing line since entering his teens, and has rubbed against the rough corners of life unaided and alone until his great executive ability, foresight and power burst forth like a volcano and men far more advanced in years M. HON. HENRY I. MONROE re-joined hands with him, and gave him their aid and support. Henry I. Monroe is a square, fair, upright, manly man, and no man or set of men know this better than the members of Prince Hall Gtand Lodge, where he has labored for years to assist in advancing the order and elevating it to its present high plane. Mr. Monroe first attracted attention as custodian of thee W. & O. Pund and from that time he has been a leader in Masonic circles. He is an expert accountant, and kept track of every dollar of the body's money to a penny. His selection as deputy grand master means much to the order, and his eagle eye will always be alert to the craft's interest. In politics, Mr. Monroe has held many positions of honor and trust, havinv been deputy sheriff, deputy county clerk, and for many years a clerk in the county assessor's office and he made good in every department. No young man in all Kansas has a higher standing than Mr. Monroe. It is president of the Baptist State Sunday School convention and also president of board of directors and also the Masonic building committee, and a big man in the Pythian, Odd Fellows and Elk lodges. Monroe and Hawkins are a good team, and Kansas Masons are bound to advance. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. / Rey. J. T, Stewart, pastor of the Second Baptist church, conducted « very successful rally and basket meeting last Sunday week. The din- ner which was excellent and con: sisted of many good things in abund- lance, was prepared by the members and friends of the church and served on the church fawn. There was a large crowd, and after all had caten there was plenty food left. Refiesh ments of ice cream, cake and pop were served during the day, Mrs, Ellu Baker and Mrs, Louise Newland pic- aided over the Ice cream table and Mr. ILC. Green served the pop, Tou Touch eredit cannot be given to Mis« Lelia Miller and Mis, Amelia Maxey for their carnest and futhful work as captains of the two tribes Lev and Benjamin tespeetively. Toxether they realized 81515, Thice scivices were had and oy ¢ach occasion the chorch was full, Roy. Stewart wae assisted by Rey W. 1, Brasco of Dee Summit, Me, Key. tice, Netand of Atchison, Rew J. Ro Ritchey and Res F, Scott of the A. MF. chutch, both of this city. The précecuts of the day were 81925 ‘The cheats constst in of the follesine, vende ted cscel Tent muster Mis lla Steehten ar anst: Mis ¢ Tenrony, Mee tod Stewart, Mre Peake Newhod, Mas Grace Dace, Mies Blan be Dennens and Mr. Chas. Kank Hey Bras alea ably assisted in dinging The out of tesn sitar were Mr and Mow Venus Pace Ma. and Wis Geo Newland. Mrs. Ida Ruddtes aid ser, Dale, of Omaha, Neb. Mr and Mie Sam Rebinson and sone lame, Mi and Mrs. Arthta Vatehell, Mas Cote Calvin, Miss Ler Young, Miss Tes te Torling, Miss Ltta Denton and Mr John Ballew and Mi. Cal. Wil-on of Valls City, Was Muy Venton and}, Mise Resse Hlngten of sabetha.ard Mesers, Chas. Sp th of Atchisen, and Mrvard Mrs, John Clath of Robinson, || Rev, Py Scott will preach his fare well Rernion Sunday the 15th, Mrs, Nannie Cobb went to Lincoln, Neb, last Monday week to sasit- her husband, who is empluyced at the fan. For your entertainments, partic« balls, celebrations, ete, consult The |: Plaindealer for prices on printing. CARROLLTON, MO. Mrs. Luther W. Lane and children of St. Louis, have returned home, after a four weeks visit with rela- tives and friends. Mrs, Joe Smith of St. Louis, spent a few weeks by Carrollton with her mether-in-law, Mrs. Angeline Smith. Mrs, Estelle Woods and little nephew of Kanasas City, visited o week with Mrs. Carr and other rela- tives. : Mrvang Mrs. B. W. Fields of Kan- saa City, visited in Carrollton, the guest of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Fields. Miss Nora Reynolds of Kansas City, Sundayed in Carrollton and was accompanied home by her little neice. Prof, A. Mi, Witeen has Faslgned his postion as principal of Lincoln achoel. We regret to have him leave us but wish him success iy, his new field of labor, , Frbh, Rivere has been elected te Suceeed Mr. Wilson, Miss Willa Allen will return Fri. day to resume her school work, after an extended visit In Chicago ani Boffato, A few of the ladies of Carrolltor met at the residence of Mrs, Arthu Sandford and organized themselve: into a club known as Pleasant Hour On Friday of tast weck the Pleas ant Hour club entertained from fiv to seven in honor of the visitors o the beautiful residence of Mrs. Leots Fields, The house was tastrly devo tated with golden rod. Severs nvmbers were rendered by Mrs Mabel Matehatl and a duct was sun, by Madames Highsmith and Mar shall, The remainder of the evenin was spent in conversation and game: A dainty luncheon was rerved afte which all departed carrying wit them pleasant memories of th Pleasant Mour club, Mrs, Roberta Lane very soyall entertained at Fix o'clock dinner corr plimentary to her daughter-in-lay Mre Tuther Lane aoa Mere Tul Amith of St. Louis, Mrs, Benora L, Wighsmith ente talned a few friends at her Leauteh new home in honor of Mre, Extell Smith and Mre, Tuther Lane of § Loule, The striking featare of th evening: wax the novel way in whic the Juncheon was served. The grea ert noselty being cream served | real flower pota with nocd gers fum btocsom in each pet. The rues departed at a tate hour deduria Mrs, Highsmith an ideal hoster, Mr, Branch Olver and Mre, Mai een were married Saturday eve ngs Harrison Martin, the son of M and Mrs, Chas, Martin, died lo Tuesday after an illness of reve months. He was a bright, intellige: young man, We extend our ryr pathy to the bereaved family, Miss Myrtle Frasier of Kans: City Is visiting Mrs. Emma Lewis. Mr. and Mes, Arthur Sanford epent a few days in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebr, They ore now visiting with relatives in DeWitt, Mo. INDEPEN DEACE, KANS. | <A pleasant slumber paity wae piv Jen at the home of Missee Reatile Jand Della Taylor on Tuesday eve o last wech and a delightful time wa Thad, At midnight an excellent re pact was <cived and in the following | morning a bounteous bicubfast wa: ut the disposal of the guests Th paity consisted ef about a dozen v! the young ladic«, Miss Iva Vandarfoad entertained at ase o'clock dunner and a tine party to the Alidonie on Wednesuday of last week, MI present reported a jolly Head tin. Mi. and Mra i, Wright entertain ol in hunor of Mis. Wencht's sister, Mae Nola Hell of Jolagn VPriday cvanay of last weck, ‘These present were Misses tea Vanderfard, El-te Patter on, Beasie Holset Panede Lot ian, Mbe Velde Beatie acd Pelatlea Hvaog, Alico aud Martina Mlucllon Dpatnetta boris Muss-ts Oscar and tin Velde, Maisel Pine. Pete Hbll, ¢ Ravin, Mlovd) Washiicton, ang Cait Monin. Mb rnjeped a pleasant tine at anes ef ditherart hamds. and then refte hinents were served, and at BL a) the pucets accompanied Mis Bal te the depet amd remeatned t') trai tire at mudmght, when Mis Bell thd hit many filonds goodly e. Mis Ovcatia Hasie Las gore te Pacsha tos an dre tinite stays Phe olf etthist acumen at betas Vale recently wee well attended Tne pendoree citteen Mis Payne of Garnett, after “pone Inge several days in the erty, returned heme on Stmbas ot hist woke Hee daughter, Mes A. Markham, accompa nied hee for a shert vert there, Rev. TF We Warten, Pastor at (dunn Chapel, preached an excellent | scm to his congtegation On Sue Jay of list week, A gteat cfort was put jorth for a ier Dieaker an! the dullar money matter, Nu vest fo those who ate in aiiears. | ‘The splendid taip of Monday the end, Was quite accptable, Mr, Clyde Taylor of Paola, ang a student of K, U, at Lawrence, who has buen spending Ins vacation here, has retimned to his home at Paola en route to school for the ensuing term. Mr, Ira Fields of this city, accompa- nied him as far as Iola. Master Vanzella Thomas and Miss Fannie Lonian of Garnett, who have been vieiting relatives in the city for the past two weeks, left Sunday of last week for their home. A very interesting debate took place at the A. M. E. literary society cn Thursday evening of last week. A musical program was presented at the meeting last Thursday evening, after which a watermelon supper was the distinguishing feature. On last Friday night there was an old fashioned concert given by the stewardessea of the A. M. E. church, Migs Juanita Adame, formerly of | this city, but now of Nashville, Tenn., passed through here on Saturday of last week enroute from Arkansas City, where she had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Robbins for the past several months. She has many warm friends In this city who were glad to see her and to know that she is get- ting along f0 nicely. Mises Alsah and Edith Fine have returned from a three weeks’ visit with their aunt, Mrs. Robbing, at Ar- kansas City, Mra, R. G, White and daughter, Miss Blanche, have returned from a plusant vesit at Raxter Springs and they report a fine reunion, Mins Martina Fluellen left Sunday for Western University to attend rchool, Mra. J. We Warten and little son, who have spent the summer in varie ous parts of Texas, have returned. Hon, Wm. Fane, Socialist politician and orator, made one of his eagle stirring speeches on the city lot on Labor Day cventng. FOR..... Health and Happiness DRINK we at Fremont Pilsner Beer All orders promptly filled. Fremont Brewing Co. JOHN GUMB, Sec. and Gen. Mgr. Fremont, # * ‘ Nebraska The Bell Telephone Serves al! its patrons alike without reference to race, color or condition. It is always ready, always will- ing, always efficient and always obedient. It gives more than it gets, and there is no prospering without it. SPROUD, ORLA. Rev, Smyth of Okmulgee, preached an Inspiring fermon at May Bethel Baptist church Sunday night, Sept. 1. Rev. Boyd, after spending a weeh here, has retuned home, Mis. Saunders of Jones, spent a week with her son, J, C, Saunders at Key West, Mise Sue Allen of Guthtle, was the guest of Mra. Annie Stewait weeh before last. Mr, J, C. Todd left for Ardmore on Saturday of last week to spend a few weeks with relatives and friends, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Hines of Chan- dier spent Sunday of last week with Mrs. S, W, B, May. Mr, Pate Webb of Okmulgee, spent a few hours in the city un Saturday of last week. Prof, Ellis W, Woods of Rocky Ford,, spent Sunday at Key West. Walter Fowler who has been suf. fering from a badly spraineg leg, is tmuch improved. U i i { ind K | Quindaro, Kansas. ‘The leading school for the industrial training of the | Negro youth of the West, begins its 13th annual session 1 1 | | SEPT. 9, 1912. | ‘The outlook for a large enrollment this scholastic year, according to applications already sent in, is very good. 1c te establishment of the industrial de-: partment in 1899, to this now widely known institution, | 1 te * . Westsin University 7 7S 0 { has grown yerrly 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 inerease in the! number of trades till now more than twenty trades are heing taught. Ihe Lepislatuie of Kansas has dealt yenereasty with the achool. t ‘Ihe itert appropriation was secu ed dunt g Gov, Star ley’s admin isttation ard cach governor: W. J, Bailey, CE. W. Hoch and W. \ R. Stubbs, in his message to the Leghlature, Fis called attention — | to the splendid work of this insthtution ard urged an approprias | tion commensuiate with the needs of tle scheol. The largest approptiation was obtained from the 1911 Legiviature under | doy. W, RB. Stubbs’ administration, the appropriation being more | than $105,600 00, t I. P. KEALING, W. W. TISHER, President and Superintendent. Fiscal Agent. TRUSTEES: Hf. B. Paths, President; HH. T. Kealing, J, R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, L. W. Keplinger, Gieen Keith and Thomas Giover. dune 14th, 1012, RESOURCES. Loans sesecseoscoeres $379,450.12 U.S. Bonds to secure Chreulations sess. 160,000 Cv Memiums on U,S.Londs. $60 06 Honds, Securities, Ele... v0,400 C2 Panne Mouse, Vurni+ ture, Ete,seses 22,500 Ct Other Real Estate Usiad 16,000 vu Cash & sight Exchange tated 17 S7eb,921.10 LIABILITIES, CApMtal creeeceererenee THU CuUT Supls cece ve coves 20,000 Gu Cndivaded Vrovts ceeeeee 18085 0: Chreulatlon 2. cece eee MUILUUO OU IONS Cocee cree SRBC Fo Pidayeel y The above etarement Is conect. ALN. ALPEN, Cactaer When in Omaha CHE: Pati : MOTEL NOUV PALTON, Props 12 Blocks So, cf Limon Statecn d CATE IN CONNECTION Meals at AM Hours, Davie Megas dtie IUL4-oeds South aides OMAHA, : : NLLRASHA LINCOLN, NL, Reve As Mesander as ceamred ic ‘ome with aduces. Mis. Jehtha Maashatl os cepertea j stche 1ooMets, Laut Peassen returned Sup Flay ftom a Sacttion, sisi | brvthe roan Karsats. The Newman Methodist had an even pace od city park Taet t Thursday. 1 Mantets and fiends of Mt. den | Baptist churn enjoyed « trolley rice plast Lharsday raght. Mis, Martha lurner was called to Omaha last week on anecourt of tne ness of her daughter. Dr. J. H. May, and Mis, M. May and Mas. Yanny Washington are at- tending the association at Omaha this week. Mrs. Lizzie Hule is suffering pain from her fowet hmb ard 1s confined at home, Dr. J. H. May will leave on Men- day, September 9th, for Houston, Tenas, to attend the National Bap- tist convention. Mr. and Mis. W. BR. Colley have returned home from Lexington, Mo. The Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled last Monday on State Cap- itol grounds with appropriate cere- monies, Thousands of people stood in the rain to witness it. The fourth quarterly meeting was in every respect a grang success. Rev. H. W, King was present and preached three splengig sermons and was highly pleased with the showing made in the quarterly meeting by the several departments, Jt was quite apparent that the finance ang mem- | bership will exceed that of last year, Mrs. Lucy Sellers entertained at | breakfast in honor of Mrs. M. Verry and daughter of Rock Island and Mrs. Marshal! of Omaha. Other guests were, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Runyon, Mrs. and Miss Harding, Afr. J. W, Bedell and daughter, Miss Zola. Mrs, PB. A, Abner is just recover- ing from a severe illness, Mrs, J, W. Bedell epent the weck {in Omaha with friends, Mrs, W. P, Mason and daugnter, Miss Flossi, of Lawrence, Kan, are visiting Rev. ang Mre. C. R. Ranyon Mrs, Malissa McCowen, 712 H St, is quite ill, Mrs, M. Smith, mother of Mrs Todd, died at the home of Mrs, Cole 315 South 19th streeet, of ld age Miss Dilhe Harding united cy pro- fession of faith, with the Firet A. M. E. church last Sunday, Mr. ang Mre, W. R Colley, 232: South 10th St., was called to the bed. ride of her mother at Leurgton, Mo. last week. 1 Mr. W, M. Jenquins has reozeres his lunch stand in the two hundrec [block on South Eleventh street. | DEWEY, OhLA, | The infant child of BMr, J. H. Wale hams died Saturday night cf ‘net wee and wae buried last Sunday, The colored rcherls cpened Tuct day, Miss Wilhams of Epona, Ke, has been elected to teach the exeuire echnol venr. These who attended the Baprist association at Lenapah, were Mrs, C Reaves, Mrs, Brown, Mrs. Brown and Mrs, Reaves, All have returned ard reported a grang time, Mrs, Chas. Reaveo was a hosters a! & one o'clock Inncheon Thursday ¢ last week complimentary te Nore Williams of Emporia, Kans, and an¢ Miss Louvenia Brown of Topeka. Miro, Maria Johnson who has beer visiting at her home in Lenepah, ha: returned to our city again. | NOTICE. | Misg Mollie Aldridge cf Junction City, is authorized to solicit subserips tions for the Plaindealer. 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Independence, +» - © Kanent INDEPENDENCE, KANS People from all parts of the county interested in the education of their children and in the school, flocked to the Montgomery County High School Saturday to inspect the new manual training and domestic science and art departments just completed. A formal opening of these departments was held Saturday and from the opening hour until late in the afternoon the building was thronged with prospective students, patrons and friends. The building proper presents the same appearance practically as before except that the library is increased in the number of volumes and the entire portion redecorated. It was the new addition which has been in course of construction since spring that attracted so many, and and though much has been said compliment to the new addition and its complete equipment there were very few but that were surprised and delighted with the thoroughness of things necessary for the new courses. The manual training department, which occupies the north side is fine and cannot help but appeal to every boy or man whether he is a natural mechanic or not. The bench room is thoroughly equipped with solid work benches or cabinets and each furnished with every sort of woodworking tools, and adjoining this room on the west is the machine shop fitted with turning lathes and other machinery. The draughting room is on the southwest. The iron workers' room or foundry will be in the basement. The domestic science course will prove attractive to every girl and it is probable a demand by the ladies of the county will be made for Saturday classes. The apartments are completely furnished. A big steel range and large kitchen cabinet make you feel at home when you enter and the cabinets for class work are ideal Each is equipped with a double hot plate and bread board and a dish washing sink together with all cooking accessories. In another corner of the room is a dining table where the students' attempts will be served. Across the hall is the domestic art department and it is appropriately equipped with a large sewing table and numerous sewing machines. A new gymnasium is also on this floor and it is nicely equipped with apparatus and supplied with elegant shower baths. The science and commercial departments have been moved into the new additions and have appropriate quarters. The interest taken in the new school work by the people of the county in general attests to the growing popularity of the school and to the large place it has come to occupy in the lives of the people. The enrollment of this school number so far three hundred and twenty. More are coming in every day, but out of this vast number of students enrolled, there are only two of them colored—one girl and one boy. The girl, Miss Iva Vanderford is a very bright, industrious young lady and a very competent musician. She was born and reared in Independence and whom the people of this town should feel proud of. The boy is Mr. Irwan McCain, should be complimented, his mother having died when quite young he knows not where. What he is he owes it to himself. He supports his aged grandmother and also has had many obstacles, but with push and energy he has had the will power to do. He is a young man out of a thousand and we trust that he may continue until he has reached the height of knowledge, and at the end we can say to him well done thy good and faithful servant. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. M and K Banquet. The Third Annual banquet given on Friday evening, July 19th, by the Missouri and Kansas club drew a brilliant gathering to their banquet at Garbany hall and was by far the largest and swellest banquet given by the cloored people of our city. The beautifully decorated hall with the state flower of Missouri and Kansas, rare potted plants and the soft glow of the yellow and green pendant lights formed a beautiful background for the many handsomely gowned ladies, whose charming aptitude and elegance in dress. There were fully two hundred banqueters in the hall. An excellent program consisting of music and short addresses was rendered. The songs by the M and K True Miss Elizabeth Gould, Mrs. Viola Hodge Hubbard and Mr. S. P. Johnson, was one of the most entertaining features of the program. Capt. Reynolds captivated the guests with his deep rich bass voice in his adduction. W. T. Patterson, master of ceremonies, delivered an amusing welcome address, responded to by Mr. S. P. Johnson, on behalf of the club. Capt. F. H. Crumbly responded in behalf of other state clubs; this was followed by the presentation of lovely cut glass dishes to Mr. S. P. Johnson, the president and Mrs. Slayton, the secretary, whose services while in their respective offices have been efficient, splendid and unsurpassed. The orchestra was at its best and the crowd was happy and vivacious. At the close of the program Mr. S. P. Johnson chose Mother Norris, the oldest member of the club, as his partner and led the grand match followed by the officers of the various clubs and organizations of the city, in the beautiful and spacious dining-room where an elaborate dainty and palatable luncheon was served and enjoyed Mrs. VIOLA HODGE HUBBARD, Corresponding Secretary. Portland, Oregon. Editor Chiles: It has been my intention to write you before this as I will soon be here two months in Portland, the city of roses, as it is called on account of the abundance of beautiful roses. The population of Portland is 220,000 and about 2,000 colored people, but every nationality is represented here in greater numbers than our race. The work for colored men seems to be confined to hotel and lamin or work. The majority of our people are progressive and own nice homes in white localities, especially those who have been here sometime. They are beginning to restrict our people in some localities but the real estate men have a way of selling colored people property where they know they are not wanted and then the whites pay them a good price to get them out. Portland has only two colored physicians, two lawyers, one hotel, a three story brick called the Golden West; three churches, one Baptist, Zion Methodist and Bethel A. M. E. church of which Rev. J. Logan Craw is pastor. He and his wife have taken Portland by storm. The A. M. E. church is far too small to accommodate the congregation, and they are preparing to build a new one and now have on hand $1,400 which amount Rev. Craw raised in seven months. They have a vesper choir, a piano and organ and as neat a little church as you would wish to see. The colored people are coming here continuously and every Sunday from three to four unite with church. Rev. Craw goes to conference next week. His congregation presented him with a fine gold watch. I like Portland and hope to have a home here in the near future. We have a very fine colored newspaper here, the Advocate, but the Plain-dealer is dear to my heart. I have not had time to seek subscribers and hardly think it worth while as there are so few Kansans here. (MRS.) A. SCOTT KING. KANSAS CITY, MO. On Wednesday evening, September 4th at Lyric hall Misses Anne E. Crosthwait and Irva L. French entertained a large number of friends in honor of Miss Kate White of Denver, Colorado and Miss Sue Hutchins of Macon, Georgia and other visiting friends. The hall was decorated with many pennants, prominent among which were, Kansas, Howard and Denver University. The vari-colored 'pennants and varigated hues of the elaborate gowns worn by the young ladies all combined to make the affair one of the most brilliant of the season. Delicious punch was dispensed throughout the evening by little Miss Louise Unthank, Miss Louise Thompson, Miss Hortense Flowers. In addition to the host of new teachers the following out of town guests were; Misses Erma Bruce and Edgarine Walton, of Leavenworth, Kan, Miss Alberta Guy of Topeka, Kan, Miss Stone of Nevada, Miss Betty Dixon, Mrs. Reynolds of Muskogee, Oklahoma and many others. Mrs. J. M. Henderson of Oklahoma City, who has been visiting Mrs. A. B. Robinson, left last week for her home. Mr. Frank Brown of Chicago, Ill. en route to Columbia, Mo. spent a few hours in the city with his cousin, Mr. Junus, Grant. Mr. James Johnson, after a visit of two weeks in the two cities departed for his home in Columbia, Mo. Mr. J. M. Henderson of Oklahoma City, is playing with the Dandy Dixie Minstrel in Chicago as clarinetist. Miss M. Aldridge of Junction City, Kan. was in Kansas City last week, the guest of her causin, Mrs. C. Aldridge, 1115 Campbell Street. Mr. Aldridge of Junction City, was also in the city last week on business. We are proud to say that after many difficulties the Negroes have secured Forest park for the Negro fair. This park is one of the finest in the city and heretofore has always been used as a pleasure resort for whites. This is the first time it has been let to Negroes. Some of the whites in the neighborhood protested against Negroes using the park, but the matter was taken to court and the judge decided in favor of the latter. R. D. Jackson has just opened up a fine four chair berbershop at 24th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo. He is a very prominent young man. HUTCHINSON, KAN. On account of the inclementy of the weather the city federation did not meet on Monday night, but will meet in the near future. On last Friday night the younger set was out in full to another of their delightful dances. These dances have become very popular and cause much amusement for the young people. Punch and ices were served throughout the evening and dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cannon of Memphis, Tenn., are in the city at present en route to Muskogee. Dr. C. P. Washington went to Atchison for a short time. Mr. George Burbridge, an old settler of Hutchinson, was quietly married to Mrs. Sarah Wesley of Manhattan. Both are highly respected and have the best wishes of all. The romance of Mr. John McCullough and Miss Pearl Payne was brought to a happy culmination when they were quietly married on Monday. There promises to be a few more in the matrimonial crop before the season closes but the announcements have not yet been made. Ruth chapter, O. E. S, met in a call session Friday, the sixth. A donation was tendered Rev. Nichols for his efficient services during the grand chapter. The Daughters of the Tabernacle are now having a dispensation and wish to add as many to their membership as possible. Miss Grace Gothard who has been in Topeka for sometime returned home. NEWTON BUSINESS MEN J. M. Gross, Our Energetic Traveling Agent Writes of His Home Business Men. Mr. B. L. Lynch has been engaged in the coal and feed business for years, and is one of the city's live wires. He is wide-awake, enterprising, progressive and delights in seeing the wheels of industry running in full blast. Mr. Lynch is one of those big hearted sympathitic gentlemen, and has on more than one occasion went out of his way to assist struggling colored people who were battling against the waves of adversity. Mr. Chas. W. Chase, the energetic and wide-awake shoe dealer is another one of Newton's substantial business men. He is broad minded, and a liberal and a booster for a greater Newton. Mr. Chase has one of the best and most complete stocks of shoes in Kansas and enjoys a splendid trade. He has been exceptionally kind to the colored people and he has many good, staunch true friends among them who are ready and willing to prove their gratitude on any and all occasions. One of the state's largest and most complete department stores is owned and operated by Mr. McManus, an old stand-by and loyal friend of the colored race. He is one of those broad guaged, far-sighted business men, whose advice is sought and accepted on all difficult problems. Mr. McManus enjoys a splendid trade, and through his magnificent store, many dollars are brought to Newton, that otherwise would be spent elsewhere. The reputation of Reed's clothing store is not confined within the borders of Harvey county, but extends throughout this section of the state. The stock is full and complete throughout, and every garment up-to-now in quality, style and workmanship. Mr. Reed is one of those dignified, courteous, kind and polite gentlemen, and has surrounded himself with a corps of clerks constructed on the same model which makes it a pleasure to deal with them. A guarantee by this store is as good as a government bond, and every article offered by them will stand the test. PEABDQY, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coleson of Fairfield, Iowa, arrived Tuesday to visit the family of C. N. Dell. Mrs. Coleson and Mr. Dell are cousins. Mr. Jas. Hall was in Newton Tuesday on business. Miss Lizzle Holder and Miss Cecil Bush were in the city Sunday evening visiting friends. Miss Rilla Davis returned to her home in Emporia Sunday after a visit of two weeks with relatives. Miss M. Hall went to Strong City Sunday to visit Misses May Levell and Ida McLean. Mrs. C. N. Dell entertained a few friends Sunday evening. James Hall and family and Miss Rilla Davis autoed to Burns Saturevening. Percival Potter visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hall Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hall entertained Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coleson and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Dell Sunday evening. DENVER. COLO. Mrs. J. S. Mason, 235 Humboldt, entertained Saturday, September 7, from 2 to 5 p. m. in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Richard F. Gaines of Riverside, Ill, the following ladies: Mesdames Richard F. Gaines, Riverside, Ill, Samuel Glass, Kansas City, Mo., J. B. Early, Kansas City, Kan., Dora Manly, Colorado Springs, Colo., A. M. Ward, J. T. Thrower, P. D. Yochum, J. Waldon, C. Franklin, G. Derry, B. Richardson, J. Byrd, A. Colston, E. Rivers, M. Overr, Wm. O. Bryant, R. Clark, J. S. Mason. Mrs. Gaines left September 8 for Colorado Springs. The decorations were pink and white. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT 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. Administrator. First Published in the Plaindealer Friday, August 30, 1912. In the District Court of Shawnee 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 $ o_{r} $ before the 4th day of October, 1912, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting the plaintiff a divorce against you. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk District Court First Published in The Plaindealer Friday, August 30 1912. A Snap for Sale Store Building, Fixtures and Stock, situated across street from Weestern University. from Western University. Growing community-splendid trade. For particulars write H. R. GRAHAM. Station, Guilford, Kane MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9.00 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. Baughman Bros. 二 Ice Cream Factory Artificially Colored and Flavored ICE CREAM. 23d and Lincoln Sts. TOPHKA, KS. Always Takhoma Sunshine Biscuits Tak BUILT IN MIDLAND CARRIER FOR AND BY LOOSE The - Loose Wiles NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. LOOSE-WILES 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 ree- Newton Ste on Steam La Newton Steam Laundry Newton Steam Laundry Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. 115 West Fifth Street. J. W. MOR Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop th Street. J. W. MOR and Pleasure Seekers Stop 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 FOR WITH ALCOHOL AND NITROGEN 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 with or native meal, while good butter lends an additional charm. The 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. Cood Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. The Topeka Plaindealer Established in 1899. NICK CHILES, Editor One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months......50 Advertising Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. The Davis Art club was entertained by Mrs. Goldie Bryant, 1956 T street. Out of town visitors were Mrs. W. P. Wassom and her daughter, Miss Missie of Lawrence, Kana, and Miss Slaughter of Omaha. The president, Mrs. L. Sellers, introduced Mrs. J. Sellers who read a paper on "Depositment in the Home." Miss Dillie Harding was the next. The subject of her paper was, "Clubs," both papers were excellent. The president then introduced Mrs. Mason who addressed the ladies and was heartily thanked. "The Future of the Negro," a selection read by Miss Chrysolia Runyon proved a good number. The lencheon served by the hostess, Mrs. Bryant, was enjoyed by all. Rev. T. J. Porter reports that an A. M. E. church at Grand Island is a fact. Rev. Porter and the P. E. Rev. H. W. King, set their pegs last fall for a church at Grand Island and now and behold it is a fact worth noting. Mrs. J. W. Redell entertained in honor of Mrs. W. P. Mason and daughter, Miss Glossie, and Miss Slaughter of Omaha Wednesday noon. The Davis club picniced Friday afternoon in honor of their out of town guests: Mrs. Jenkins, of St. Louis; Mrs. Baker, St. Joseph; Mrs. Mason and daughter, Miss Flossie of Lawrence, Kans; Mrs. Cobb, Hiawatha at the Epworth park. About forty ladies and gentlemen, members and friends of the club enjoyed a sumptuous feast prepared by the ladies. Mrs. Bryant, 1750 T Street, presiding as hostess. Madames Jenkins, Baker, Mason, Wright, Miss Slaughter and Lucy Sellers responded to toasts as their names was were called, making the repast one long to be remembered. Mr. Thomas Dickson an old resident, departed this life Saturday at 4:30 a.m. For eleven years he resided with his nephew, Rev. G. W. Hollinger, 1221 A street. Funeral services were held at Brown and Doyal's Undertaking parlor, conducted by Rev. C. R. Runyon and Rev. L. Pruit. Mr. Dickson was 88 years old, a Mason and an Odd Fellow. The remains were shipped to Whelling, West Va. Mr. Earnest Gray left this week for Iowa City, Ia., to take a course in dentistry. Quite a number of the Lincoln hotel young men joined the "Dollar club" of the First A. M. E. church this week. Rev. O. J. Burckhart led the band. Rev. Russell Brown of Beatrice was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. John Elias is on hte sick list this week. Mr. Prestley Carter of Emporia, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Preston Lesley. Messrs. Walter Hughes and W. O. Perry were in the city last Sunday. Miss Nell Goodwin left Friday of last week for Chicago and the great lakes. Mr. W. W. Caldwell has leased a two-story brick on east Third street and hopes to run a first-class business. The ground floor be occupied by Mitch Hunt, who will conduct a first-class barbershop and pool hall. The second floor will be occupied by Dr. H. T. Geeder in the three rooms in front, and the back part will be converted into a movie hall and let to lodges. Mrs. John Ransom of Missouri, is the house guest of Rev. and Mrs. Broadnax. Mrs. D. R. Jones left Sunday for Quindaro where she will put Miss Weona in Western University. Little Marjorie Louise Pierce left last Saturday for Ft. Scott to visit her grandmother, Mrs. L. Terry. Mr. Starling James is very much impressed with Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo., this being the first separate school he ever attended. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingram returned Thursday from a week's visit at Oak Mills. They report a pleasant trip. Mrs. Grace Ross and neices, Olive and May Ward, of Council Bluff, recently visited relatives in the city. LINCOLN, NEBR. ATCHISGN. KAN. Chas. W. Porter, Thomas A. Brown and Chas. Shaw attended the grand lodge of A. F. and A. M. at Pt. Scott, Kan., last week. Master Johnnie Peoples is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. Mose Shanks of St. Louis is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jackson on Riley street. Mr. Wilse Covington highly entertained a few of his gentlemen friends Thursday evening at his home on North Sixth street. The affair was a stag and was given in honor of his brother, Ed Covington of Omaha. Mesdames Minnie Crump, John Davis, Edith Barnes and Mollie Moore are on the sick list. Mrs. Sina Long of Omaha, visited Mrs. Mattha Hoy last week. Mrs. Lewis Holmes spent a few days last week in Leavenworth visiting her father. Mrs. Jas. Morton of Leavenworth, visited her aunt, Mrs. Calvin Montgomery last week. Mrs. W. S. Blake and Mrs. Edgar Potter gave a very pleasant reception last Wednesday at the home of the former. The event was complimentary to Mrs. Shannon of Joplin, Mo. About forty called during the afternoon. The house resembled a flower garden being decorated in ferns and flowers. Ice and punch were served throughout the afternoon from the beautiful decorated table by Misses Marguerite Blake and Pearl Williams. Rev. W. T. Biggers assisted Rev. J. A. Gregg in his quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jerie Shackleford was at home Monday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. Alice Taylor of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. O. E. Elkins of St. Paul and Mrs. S. Truchart of Omaha. The home was beautifully decorated in cut paper and flowers. Music, games and spicy conversation were the amusements for the afternoon. In games Miss Laura Marshall and Miss Hazel Dysart were awarded prizes. After a delightful repast was served the guests departed declaring the hostess an ideal entertainer. Mrs. Emma Ogden passed from labor to reward Friday, August 29, at her home on South Fifth Street. Death was due to paralysis. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist church. She leaves a husband, two daughters, one son and other relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral which was largely attended was held from the residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. Williams officiating. The floral offerings were beautiful. Mrs. Wm. Waters and Mr. Jno. Jett are visiting relatives in Louisville, Ky. We regret very much to hear of the illness of Miss Lucy Holmes of Clay Center, Kan. Miss Holmes has visited this city and made many warm friends here who are praying for her recovery. Rev. May of Oklahoma filled the pulpit for Rev. W. T. Bigger Sunday. He preached a soul stirring sermon and was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mayme Mims is visiting kin in Kansas City. Mrs. E. A. Bryce returned to Topeka Saturday, after spending two weeks with Mrs. Roy Harper and Miss Hattie Ingram. Mr. Wm. Barnes was recently elected Grand Superior of the Daughters of Bethel lodge. We congratulate him and wish him success during his term. WINFIELD, KAN One of the prettiest of September weddings took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Douglas Thursday evening, Sept. 5th, at 8 o'clock, when their beautiful, accomplished daughter, Maybelle L. and Mr. Arnold D. Grant were joined in the bands of holy wedlock. The home was tastefully decorated throughout with pink and white roses, interspersed with the same colors in crepe paper. Mr. Roy Nichols sang very impressively in his rich and well known tenor voice a solo entitled, "All I ask of You is Love." Then with Miss Omega Nichols presiding at the piano, the bridal party entered the patrol to the sweet strains of Gustav Lange's "Flower Song." They were met in the aisle, way under the wedding bell by Rev. Richardson, pastor of the bride, who performed the marriage ceremony. The sweet bride was radiant in a white gown of silk batiste with all-over lace and peal trimmings. The groom being attired in the conventional black. After the expression of good wishes and congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining-room, where Mrs. Douglas, mother of the bride and four sisters, Mrs. H. W. Wright, Mrs. Edward Thompson, Mrs. W. M. Fowler and Mrs. A. L. Nichols served a two course dinner. Miss Carrie Mae Wright was bridesmaid and more a dainty all over embroidery gown of white. Mr. James L. Nichols was best man. The bridal party left on 412 at 11:17 amid showers of rice, kaffir corn and old shoes for Wichita, Leavenworth, Kansas City and Neodasha. The out of town guests present were, Mr. Minor Matan, Mrs. Moses Walker and Mrs. Henry Wright, of Wichita, and Mrs. Belle Smothers of Arkansas City. Mr. James Carter, of Wichita, spent several days in our city and Arkansas City on business. Mrs. Allen Brown entertained about twenty of the young people Friday evening in honor of Miss Mabel Williams of Independence. Music and games were the central features of the evening, after which a dainty two course lunch was served at a late hour. All left declaring Mrs. Brown an ideal hostess. Mr. Homer Holden has returned from Boulden, Okla., where he was called by the death of a sister. He will again enter Southwestern. Rev. J. D. Morrow closed a very successful revival meeting at the Second Baptist church, having baptising on Sunday and six additions to the church. Presiding Elder Payne of the A. M. E. church held three services at the A. M. E. church Sunday with a large attendance each time. Mrs. Soloman North spent last week in Independence with her daughter, Mrs. Gus Tidwell. Miss Dotthy North has returned from Peny, Okla., visiting her uncle, Thomas North. Mrs. Jennie Walton has returned from a visit in Wellington and Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols have returned from a month's stay in Colorado. The young gentlemen gave a delightful hay rack party in honor of Miss Mabel Williams of Independence, Thursday evening, going seven miles in the country to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nichols, where they enjoyed a swell lunch and returned at a late hour. Miss Jossie Montgomery gave a delightful party on the beautiful lawn at her residence Tuesday evening to twelve of her girl friends. Games furnished the amusement for the evening, after which a two course lunch was served nad all left declaring Miss Jossie and ideal hostess. PARSONS. KAN. Mrs. Aritha Dorsey Clayton, who has been spending several weeks at Excelsior Springs, Mo, with her husband, and at Joplin, with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Knaves, has returned to the city. Mrs. Nellie Reynolds has been employed in the large dry goods store of Strausburger, in the ladies' suit department, the successor to Miss Minnie Bass who resigned to engage in another business. Mrs. Mattie J. Brooks spent one week in Wichita with her husband, Mr. O. J. Brooks, who has been out there for the past six weeks. Mr. Sonny Walker is once more on his well behavior and is at his chair in Mr. J. T. White's tonsorial parlor, one of the finest in the city. All of us are cake hungry since Sonny had the good taste to furnish up that lovely cottage. STROUD, OKLA. Rev. Smyth, after spending a few days in the meeting at Key West, returned home to Okmulgee Thursday. Prof. Ellis W. Woods left Sunday evening for Sapulpa where he will spend his vacation and return to his school in December. The two months' summer school closed last Friday. Miss Eva Yeldell left Wednesday for Okeemer, where she will visit her sister a few days, after which she will go to Langston University. Mr. Willis Brooks left Tuesday for Arkansas where he will attend the Primitive Baptist association. Mrs. Rev. Grier of El Reno, is the guest of Mrs. F. Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Tagan were guests of Mt. and Mrs. Davis Sunday. Mrs Barbara May left Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo. where she will attend hih school. Mrs. Marie Watkins is on the sick list this week. Mrs. James Terrell is improving very slowly. At this writing we are glad to say that Walter Fowler is improving. When Hungry Eat At Phillips' Restaurant, Everything First Class WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mr. J. W. Anderson returned last week from his extended trip to Cincinnati and various points in New York including Niagra Falls. His wife who accompanied him on his trip will remain in Ohio with her daughter for a month. Mrs. G. W. Spiller returned from her trip to Colorado. She reports a good time. Mrs. C. W. French returned from her trip to Parsons and Quindato, where she accompanied her sister, Miss Corine Hogan, who will attend school there this school year. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hall of Peabody and Mrs. George Colson, a cousin from Fairfield, Iowa, attended church in this city Sunday. Mr. Albert Holder of Marion came over Sunday for a little outing in an automobile. Little Henry Reevely, who has been staying with his grandma in Carrollton, Mo., came home last Monday to make his home with his uncle Henry. Rev. L. Franklin Byron is rejoicing over a visit from his sister, Miss Ida Byron of Carrollton, Mo. Mrs. Rebecker Smith is on the sick list. Quite a number left Sunday for Topeka to attend the T. I. I. Among them were, Mary Roach, Cornella Roach, Bessie Frame, Josephine Mayfield and C. James Gross. Mr. Joe and Mr. Willis Freeman will leave for T. I. I. Tuesday a. m. Mrs. Dave Smith returned from a trip to Oklahoma, where she went on account of the illness of her sister, who is much better. Mrs. Ellen Jones of Wellington, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Simms. Mrs. Chas. W. French has returned from Parsons where she had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hogan. Mr. Jim Nichols of Winfield, spent a few days in the city visiting with relatives. Messrs. Jake Dixon and Vernon Snow of Ammanille, Texas, John Lawson and Joe Tressan of Topeka, were shaking hands with friends in the city this week. Mr. Lee Anderson passed through the city en route to Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wagoner, who have been indisposed are getting better slowly. We wish them an early recovery. One of the most enjoyable social functions in the history of Newton was the trolley party and banquet given in honor of Mrs. D. H. Harper of Chicago, who is visiting in Wichita by those popular Wichita hostesses Mrs. J. L. Harper and Misses Stella Turner and Myrtle Hurst. At 7 p. m. Wednesday about thirty-five of Wichita's charming ladies and gentlemen boarded the Interurban car for Newton, and after an hour and a half ride through the breezy air they arrived in our city and were met at the station by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French, Mrs. J. M. Gross and Mrs. Ira Dodson, who escorted them to the former's home on W. 5th St. where the evening was spent in games, music and progressive conversation. At ten o'clock the hostess invited all to Coleman and Mason's ice cream and soda parlor where an elaborate two course luncheon was served. At 11:30 the Wichita guests departed amid a burst of applause, all feeling that a most enjoyable time had been spent, declaring that the hostesses past grand mistresses in the art of entertaining. Morris Drug Company, EMPORIA, KANSAS. Agents For., Ponayo Remedies "O Medicine for Each Ill," "NO CURE ALL" D. W. Hainer, Druggist. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, toilet and Fancy Articles. Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes. 603 Commercial Street 'Phone 326 EMPORIA, KANSAS NEWTON, KANS. That has one price and a square deal for every patron. We want you to come here and learn how well it will pay you to make this your store for things to wear. NEWTON. McManus Department Store Newton, Kansas $7.95 for Men's all-wool Suits, plain serge and novelty weaves Women's Suits, In all the New Weaves and Styles $9.95, $12.50, 14.95, 25.00 WE FIT YOU Shoes! Shoes!! Good Shoes For Everybody! C. W. CHASE, NEWTON, KANSAS. R.B. Lynch, —DEALER IN— COAL, FEED, WOOD AND STONE. A Square Deal and Correct Weigh Give us a Call. 203 East Sixth St. 'Phone 11. NEWTON. KANSAS. Chas. J. Brunner DEALER IN GROCERIES, Fresh and Cured Meats, Oysters and Fish. 118 W. Sixth St. 'Phone110 NEWTON, KANSAS In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. County Kansas. Charles F. Newell, Plaintiff, v. Edith Newell, defendant. Shawnee, ss. The State of Kansas to Edith Newell, greeting; You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appear and answer his petition on or before the 25th day of October, 1912 that same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for him, divorting him from you and for such other relief as to the court shall seem just. ARTIIUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bower, (First Published in the Topeka Plain dealer September 13, 1912.) NOTICE Beware of colored newspaper fakers, 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS. S. B. RIGGS, Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. B. E. FRIZELL, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Thirty-Eighth District, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. A. A. DOERR, Democratic Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. W. T. STROUD, Republican Candidate For SHERIFF, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. Progressive... H. J. JACQUART, Democratic Candidate For PROBATE JUDGE Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. Your Vote Solicited. RANSOM H. BROWN, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY SURVEYOR To the Voters of Sedgwick County: Having had 25 years experience in surveying and civil engineering in Sedgwick County, I am personally acquainted with the location of almost every government and legally established corner in the county, also all government and state laws governing the establishment of lines and corners. Remember it is the duty of the county surveyor to establish lines and corners. If you want a county surveyor who can legally and accurately do your work, then you will vote for me.—RANSOM H. BROWN, JOHN W. ADAMS, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, (Sedgwick County.) Your Support and Influence will Be Appreciated—Of the Law Firm of Adams & Adams. R. N. (DICK) DORR, Republican Candidate For REGISTER OF DEEDS Sedgwick County. Will Certainly Appreciate Your Vote. Drop One in for Me. JOHN F. MILLHAUBT, Democratic Candidate For SHERIFF, Sedgwick County, Second Term. GEO. M. WELLS, Reepublican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. Vote For... WILLIAM BEGGS, Republican Nominee For Re-election For REGISTER OF DEEDS, (Second Term) Your Vote Will Be Appreciated. H. M. PAYNE, Republican Candidate For COUNTY CLERK Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. EMERSON CAREY, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. K. C. BECK, Democratic Candidate For SHERIFF Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. CHARLES L. CARROLL, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY ATTORNEY Great Dend, Kansas. Please announce that I am the Republican nomine for re-election for the office of CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Harvey County, Kansas EDWARD DUNKELBERGER. For your entertainments, parties, balls, celebrations, etc., consult The Plaindealer for prices on printing. . Spend your evenings at the health resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Albert Beard of Centralia, is in the city attending the State Fair. Mon. John B. Fleming, of Horton, was a pleasant visitor at this office Wednesday. Special attention given to our dispensing departments.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Fay DeFrantz arrived last week from Colorado to spend a few days with friends. Mrs. Tate Russell, who has been very sick, is able to sit up, and her little niece is with her. Mr. Benjamin Anderson returned Wednesday, after a vacation of two weeks spent in Chicago. Mesdames Hall and Jones of Wichita attended the U. B. F. and S. M. T. grand lodge which convened here last week. Hon. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent of Western University, was in the city Wednesday on business and attending the State Fair. Mrs. Adq Taylor of Emporia, spent a few days in the city, guest of Mrs. Alfred Huggins, and also attended the Kansas State Fair. Mr. Lovin H. Flowers, formerly of Emporia, but now of Colorado Springs, spent Monday in the city, the guest of Miss Goldie Duke. Messrs. Ben Menefee of Eskridge and Scott Menefee of Orick, Mo., are attending the State Fair. They were also pleasant callers at this office. Our time honored friend, Col. Jno. B. Fleming, of Horton, was in the city Wednesday on business. While here he gazed upon the big state fair. Misses Mollie, and Mattie Perkins, Mesdames Robt. Perkins and Lee Anderson have returned from their visit to Benton Arbor and Chicago. All report a splendid trip. Hon. John E. Lewis and Dr. F. O. Miller of Wichita, were among the distinguished visitors in the city last week attending the grand lodge session of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaines of Riverside, Ill., spent a few days in the city with Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines. They were en route from Denver and other points in Colorado, where they have been visiting. Mr. J. W. Barker of the north side has two acres of sweet corn that will make him several dollars this year. This shows what colored men can do if they but try to accomplish something. Just continue on Bro. Barker. Rev. G. W. Henry left Monday for Atlantic City, N. J., for a month's vacation. He will also visit Bedford and Clifton Ford, Va., and Washington, D. C., before returning. Rev. W. R. Carter will fill the pulpit during his absence. Mrs. Henrietta Thompson and little son returned last Saturday from Berlin, Okla., where Miss. Thompson spent four weeks at the bedside of her father who was very sick, but she left him much improved. Her son is now sick and under the treatment of Dr. O. A. Taylor. Miss Gertrude Grimes, of Ellsworth, is spending the week in the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. William Grimes and Miss Willa Abe Cooper. She is highly pleased with Topeka and during her soujourn made many warm friends who will be delighted to welcome her at times to the city. The Mt. Olive and Asbury M. F. Sunday Schools united and held their annual picnic at Garfield park last Friday. The teachers include, Mesdames Smith, Watkins, C. C. Daniel, Misses Hattie Hooks and Linna Cunningham from Mt. Olive; Mrs. Turpin, Mr. Robert Norman and Rev. McDonald from Asbury. All enjoyed a good time. Mr. S. P. Johnson, general secretary of the Building Laborers' International Protective Union of America, of Los Angeles, Calif., spent a few days in the city this week attending the fair and spending the time with his brother, who is a barber with Mr. A. A. Hawkins. Mr. Johnson is the president of the M. and K. club of Los Angeles, and is a former Kansanl We want to see you at the health resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. John Hightower is here from Denver visiting relatives and friends. Hear the trombone player who is with the orchestra this week.—Shawnee Drug Store. Curtis Hicks has gone to Detroit, Mich., to live with his brother, William. We appreciate your presence at the health resort. Come again and bring your friends.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Daisy Reynolds, Nettle Washington and Lula Summers of Kansas City, Kan. attended the U. B. F. grand lodge in this city last week. Mr. Milton Dunklin, wife and Miss Corinne Brown left last week for a visit in New York and Pennsylvania. They will be gone about three weeks. Rev. Russell S. Brown of Beatrice, Nebr., is in the city visiting relatives. He is en route to Lawrence to attend Conference of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Ada Baiton Coulter, one of the wealthiest colored women of Wichita, is visiting friends in the city and is a member of the U. B. P. ground lodge. Mr. Wesley Page, of Maple F. I. I. and grandson, Orin, attended the state fair this week and visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Page, and son, Mr. Emmett Page. Topcha has been much alive this week with State Fair visitors. Over forty thousand, the largest number that ever assembled at a Kansas fair, was on hand yesterday. Harry O. Abbott returned Monday from Kansas City, where he spent several days visiting friends. Mrs. John Lencar is in Emporia this week, the guest of her mother and brother. Mr. Wm. Ransom of Quindaro, joined his wife and baby, who have been in Topeka the past two weeks and they will extend their visit for about two weeks longer with relatives and friends. 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. 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. Rev. C. G. Fishback, H. I. Monroe and Mrs. Emma Gaines are attending the National Baptist convention which convenes in Houston, Texas. Mr. Sherman Scruggs of Kansas City, arrived Monday to resume his studies at Washburn. Mr. Albert Hall, a machinist at Western University, Sundayed with his family. Mr. Hall is beyond all doubt the best all round mechanic of his race in the West. He can make anything out of iron or stel and does not take a back seat when it comes to electrical work. These facts he has demonstrated in Topeka for thirty odd years, where his work has stood every test. He is a valuable man for Western University. Instead of filling a boy's head full of theory, Mr. Hall is able to demonstrate the side from which one, can collect in dollars and cents, while the fellow with a head full of theory is being driven from one shop to another in search of work. The world demands men who can do. EST PRIZE TAKER (From Toneka Daily Capital) One of the happiest youngsters at the state fair yesterday was Ray-Mond Scott, the 3-year old son of J. H. Scott, a prosperous colored farmer living south of Topka. The boy is the proud owner of a little Jersey calf three months old, which his father entered at the fair with his own older cattle. Little Raymond led his calf into the judging ring yesterday afternoon, chaperoned by his father. And when the judges handed him the 3rd prize in the department in which his calf was entered the little fellow grinned all over. Then he proudly led his calf, Wanderer's Fair, back to its stall, and his feet hardly touched the ground. The boy attracted a lot of attention when he appeared in the judging ring and during his triumph al-march back to his calf's stall. 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] 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, Topka, Kan. GEO S. OLIVER Prop Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIE HARDISON, Prop. CUT RATES AT THE Harris Laundry 1123 Kansas Avenue Beginning July 1. Bring us your work and save money at the following Reduced Prices: 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, Kaz. MRS. CHAS. R. JOHNSON "Poro" Hair Dressing Parlor 612 KANSAS AVENUE Braids, Switcher, Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 3494. Mrs. G. W. Jones is visiting relatives in Wichita. Rev. H. W. White is attending the Houston, Texas. Mr. J. Q. Sayera of Hill City, enrolled in Washburn Law school. Mr. Frank Clay of Franfkort, Kan., attended the State Fair this week. Mrs. Robt. D. Smith and baby have returned from a week's visit with relatives in Centralia, Kan. Society was thrown into a flurry Saturday evening of last week, when telephones, wireless telegraph and other means of transmitting news rapidly told the story of the marriage of Miss Pearl McNeal, one of the most popular and widely known young ladies in the state, to Mr. Allen F. Nollings, a prosperous young postal clerk of Denver, Colo. It had long been announced that Miss McNeal would take her usual summer's vacation, hence her frequent trips to the dressmaker, where several seamstresses were working over time on a half dozen immaculate gowns, had no suggestion of matrimony. Only a few very close friends shared the secret with her, and they were the sole witnesses of the ceremony which occurred at the time stated at the beautiful home of her mother, Mrs. Adelaide McNeal, 1015 Jefferson street. The Rev. J. P. C. Taylor, of Lawrence, pronounced the words that mated two happy hearts, and they left immediately, for their future home in Denver. The bride is not only populaire in society, but also in business circles, having been secretary of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient since its organization ten years ago, and through her efficient service, it has developed into one of the state's foremost financial insurance orders. At one time she was employed in the office of the county clerk, where she made a record of which anyone might well feel proud. This writer has not had the good fortune to have an acquaintance with Mr. Fallings, but he comes highly recommended and the fact that he has served the government for many years is a sufficient guarantee that he is clean, upright and honorable and wholly worthy of the love of the estimable young lady he has chosen for a life partner. May their joys be many and troubles few, and if interrupted, let it to be only by an occasional annual squall is the wish of The Plaindealer and a host of admiring friends. --- We were more than pleased to meet so many of our friends last Sunday evening at the health resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. SESSION OF S. M. T. The Grand Temple met at the Calvary Presbyterian church on 10th street September 5th, 1912 at 10:30 a.m. The Grand Temple was called to order by the Grand Princess Julia C. Robinson. Praise meeting was led by the Grand Chaplain, Sister Susie Gregory, after which the meeting was opened for business with about thirty delegates present. By order of Grand Princess the roll was called and as the Grand Joshua was absent sister Anna Howard was appointed to act temporarily during each session. The meeting was a grand success during the three days. The Grand Temple presented the Grand Princess a beautiful gold watch for her faithfulness. The sessions were largely attended by the officers and members. At the close of the session the delegates were entertained by a committee from Silver Leaf temple at the Shawnee Drug Store. The following grand officers were elected for the ensuing year; Rev. Geo. McNeal, Grand Master; Dr. F. O. Miller, Dept. Grand Master; Rev. E. A. Wilson, Secretary; Jno. E. Lewis, Asst. Secretary; Jas. H. Guy, Grand Attorney; Elisha Scott, Grand Lecturer; O. A. Williams, Grand Organizer; Rev. J. A. Hamlett, Mutual Aid Board. The "Book Lovers," a club composed of little girls, bid the season farewell with a party at the home of Miss Rosie Moore Friday afternoon of last week. The decorations of pink and white which were arranged by the little folks were very pretty and displayed skill and art. Games and music were the amusements and at a seasonable house, ice and other delicacies were served, and each little guest departed for home feeling happy to have been in attendance. A unique souvenir was also presented to each present. Miss Helen Easily, of Kansas City, was the out of town guest of the club. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 98. In the matter of the estate of Charles W. Bradshaw, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of August, A. D., 1912, the under-signed was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Charles W. Bradshaw, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. H. J. MONROE, Administrator. First Published Sept. 6, 1912. WILSON'S --New Summer Garden-- DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admision,Ladies 10c Gentlemer 15c. Good Music, Swing, 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 Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` You Can See Them at City Park and The Air Dome Today and tomorrow the celebrated Johnson-Tlynn fight pictures will be shown at the City Park and The Air Dome, where you are cordially invited to view them. Many sport writers on the big papers claimed that had the battle continued the "Fighting" Theman would have put John-on on the explanation side of the decision. This is the version of a few high salaried sport writers, but the pictures tell a true story. From the tap of the gong, Tlynn was completely at the mercy of the big black who toyed with him. You should by all means see these pictures and convince yourself of the outcome of the battle. They are clear and life-like, showing every movement of the man. This exhibition is for the public and white and black will be accorded the same courteous treatment by the management. See the pictures. About twenty-five girls were entertained at a card party at the home of Miss Jno. D. Graham on Buchanan Street, Miss Lela Graham hostess, complimentary to Miss Rena Patton, who left or Emporia the following Monday. At the proper time dainty refreshments were served and each guest departed wishing Miss Rena a pleasant and successful school year and declaring Miss Leela an ideal hostess. One day last week our esteemed friends, Dr. F. O. Miller and Mr. Jno. B. Lewis, made this office a very pleasant visit. They were here in attendance at the grand session of the U. B. F. lodge. Dr. Miller practiced medicine in Topeka several years ago, and his many friends were pleased to greet him and learn that he is doing nicely in the Peerless Princess. Through accident or design some one set fire to the barn belonging to Mr. Harry Smelser, 1717 Harrison, and before assistance arrived was destroyed, setting the barn of Mr. C. C. Lytle on fire and one across the alley, all of which were a total loss. The horses were saved. Mr. Harry T. Pope entertained at an all night smoker last Saturday night at his home, 2026 Quincy Street. Only the members of the Phi Delta club of which he is a member, and all report a fine time. Mrs. Wm. Newman and daughters, Misses Irene and Mary, who have been visiting Mr. Robt. Reeves and family have returned to their home in Omaha, Nebr. Miss Ellen Page returned Monday from Chicago, where she spent several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Minnie Tillery. Misses Zephyr and Clara Coffey of Frankfort, Kan., passed through the city Monday enroute to Columbus and Emporia. Miss Young of Valencia, spent a few days in the city last week the guest of her cousin, Miss Goldie Duke. Mr. John Johnson continues very ill at his home on Lincoln Street. Messrs. Frank Bates and Joseph Rollins spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. Nannie Darrall and Dr. E. C. Bunch were quietly married at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. L. Wilson, St. Joseph, Mo. August 28, 1912. They are at home to their friends, 1216 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Mo. MISS OGEAL WILSON, Manager. & Gaines, Funeral Directors. We carry ore of the finest lires UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmarr in attendance 630 Quinney. Both Phones 52 MANHATTAN, KANSAS Thomas J. Collins, E. Pierce and Patrick Guy attended the State Fair at Topka this week. Mr. Harold and son of Wamego, are now staying in Manhattan, being employed by the Kaw Valley Co. and soon anticipates on moving here. Mr. Henry C. Gatskill of Ja for a short time in a lay route home from Clay Center, where they have been visiting relatives and friends. G. D. Hanks will winter this year in the mountains. He expects to leave after election is over in November. Mr. Chester Middleton has left for Texas for an indefinite period. Mrs. Ray Me Senon of Junction City, visited with the Mrs. Marting over Sunday. Rev. Hays on Clay Center, King held his quarterly conference here Sunday at the M. E. church. The Star restaurant conducted by Mrs. Geary on 9th and Yuma Sts. will change hands in a short time. The Dillingham's of Wamogo will take charge. Rev. Taylor has returned from the annual conference and reports a ground and successful session. Our city was the recipient of several out of town visitors Sunday. Mr. Harry Saunders of Junction City, was on our streets over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pollard of 9th and Riley Streets, will leave for Oklahoma to make their future home soon. Mr. A. B. Harrison has rented his new house on South Fourth street to the Kaufmans. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Brown have just returned from Atchison, where the Masonic grand lodge was in session. Mr. Brown says he wished the grand lodge always would stay in session. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon... 404% Kansas Ave. Ind. phone,918. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 932 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1208 Office hours: 9.30 to 10.30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 961. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knigrt and Ladles of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of ...Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1691 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 649 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. MRS. LUCY STEVENSON Serves Those "BEST EVER" ae , re PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSES The divine commard ts ta live by tae aweat of the btow, but there atc handrars of people who sweat only whan they can't help themselves and fey cianags to tive without working with fast a+ anuch ease as the fellow who faltiws the divine Injunction, eer A prograestve xoverare takes his troudles ty a dandpat erates wher be nests nateonad aceistance, and he cols upon Serater Curthe to sveure ard from the Unitef Sturea in the battle agaiest the fiewsse that ce hill. ing thoatants of heads of arses try tas state What's the miatter with Seattn: Bretow' Lae dieeade dean’ Bis sactiog of the atute | see | the Tabec me eet ot, samplain that or the day tre wonders) Mita! the Grea wae ty be un thee vty that foraned baer sees that the bord! dm Ehrs ant se trots etter what the gels wus tha thy kun! thevunelves art Hla figure t that Fausto dvds atin aching e benenty than the baa Corn hy tre Cate + ma wridjacas: } eee { fr teayos tru aie itm. ny ber] it stems tr ma uy a tree that the! Jedges wie pare vanes a whack atl wie Kansas efector muddle are sorely, | afeact ty Aste ts the deed water { Barcounding this perstinr Tins ari | again this ratte: has heen oefare the| ! eiurts, but the cilured people have’ | beta the o 14s asking for the enfarce-!s ms sof the fyatteenth amen iment | (2a decnton ts rendered now wheres 4 wete peop'e are tp be the bernencia+| t les it mught be $9 twioted around] Meat the colored pesple could came in! i fer a share of the result ; eee | I The Gaited States seems deter-) ¢ noted to et int» a scrap with Men-| n 2, and st 13 on account of the infer-)! a, med Hesmmeness of the white pens! > 42 from this country who are in that eaatry. No one hast heard a com-| 3 lant from a single colored person] » may lives in Meatco being disturbed] # y tne Mexican insurgents, There is| S 1 Excuse for intervention in Menico/ ® / the United States and when she] lees atep in she will be some moons| & tapping out, unless ashe surrenders | Jc digatty and comes out a sight] @ acter than she went in. : Editor Chiles Over the State Visits in Different Sections and Notes Race Progress Ye editor was tn Olathe and found the colored people doing nicely. Mis M. Boss and husband, the latte: an eid aeldter, are dong tine, They und aoa have taken up a “Section of land ta western Kanoa-. Mr, John Bster of Olathe iy jani- tor in one of the banks, He is one of tae old citizens of the town. This is the tone of Cofonel fohn Laxtle, Ex-Attorney General His sea is now ecaudidate for the arfice taat his father held fifteen yoats ayo We also met Mt. W. 0 Craddox of Senogtuill, Kani He fare. 129 acted of Lacd ard rateed aver 190) Boenels of Wheat thie peat He has fete of hogs and chidens. ang can Live ta a firat-clave condition the bal. wace of hiv days We warts te em- mes a gor) toadveheeper and will make tt pleasent for the right kind of & woman ate must come highly recommended, fac Mr Craddan iy rent waa wil sot tolerav anything azsept what is fair and upreght, ard a's busiress fealings have always seen satuofactory ani fair ty all with wamn he come in neatact Paola At Pavia the cared porple ule de tar mteely We were the zuest of Pow Roar arg wife anf were enters vanced by annie very fine meals, Rev Posi hea baiit up the church consid- ame at that town and the people love Few and tis mite He makes goo! wherever he yee. We anet Presiding Mer J, BR Ransom, wha preached an ane sermon Sunday night Gea Golizs, one of the oldest ress {dents of that towa and grain buyer az owe of the large mylls, ts taking, a vacation, He will visit his sister iy Manneapolts, Sinn, and also his wa, Hugh, woo formerly hved at St. Leas, Mr He ie a widower, ang the! fadeess are forever watching him, | Fort Scott, We met oar oid friend Mr Menry Teceon, of Nevada, Blo, at Fr Scott steading the gerard session of the A F & A % His many Topeha friends were glaf to sea him There was a large atendance at thy session of tha Gran Lodge A. F G&A, M, hold work before last at Fr y] UM. ‘This wideawake lodge has th e] reputation of being in fine condition y It is the Prudential No 6. 1! Wi AL Jarrett, one of the old To pF reba boyee whe ts employed In th . Pullman service, ts making raph j Drogress, He fs buying aval estat utd intends to go fate business o: J| Sime Rind next years We are alal tc | see young men of thie hind go Inte the ta Iroad sersice men who save (bea money and buy property, and Py mot tug thiouh it da wltous living We Know the majority are now <aye pur their money and buying property. Oawexa, We slate? Osweye and must say [that thie is ore of the most progres icc With towns fir the «bite. They fave an organiation known a the ‘sigppere sind Mraducers’ nseuation, Tot whi h there are four cntorey mem: Hers, one Vee president and Uhree on the board of director Vr 1 Souley. the vtee present. up to the | 2th of Aug. had sluppeed attu bas hots of tomatoes, haan ard peaswith eo averagte of over Se a basket. aud wet of this stuiT was grown on 86 vires of land owned hv Mr. Smiley, Me ind [de son-in iw, Mie Laster Tas frat purchased 100 acres of oattone liad and they ate preparing te g> heavily in the business, “This association ships ear loads to. Tevas,, Colorady and Cahfornit. They have reparters at the end of their shipping toute, Who ate members of the asso- iatlon, We ate glad to vee eutored men becoming active in this business ied they wall youn mabe thei: way to the font. They woth together with Shite men without frietlon, which has much to da with their success, This is the home of Mixes Olivia Porter, one of the teachers in the ity schools, who resides with her nother, and they own a nice ten- oom twoestory house on the main], treet of the town, ' Mrs, G. W. Landis of Oswego fs our], went and correspondent. All pere| onals given her will be appreciated | , ind we will be glad to publish them. she will write up everybody, friends]. nd foes, saints and sinners. She}, vill also collect and solicit subscrip- ions, Mrs, Landis Is an old resident] | f Oswego and is highly respected} : nd very successful. ’ Mrs, Nannie Holmes at 716 Fifth treet, conducts a first-class boarding louse and restaurant. She has to-/, acco, cigars, ice cream and con-] ; ectionaries, She is doing nively and] | tawing a fine trade. ! Parsons, t We visited in Parsons two or three} g ays and found the town in good! 4 hape and everybody doing nicely. | 1 We met Mrs, Phillips, organizer of} f ne S. M, T., who set up a temple in| ¢. iat place fifteen strong. She is an fluential lady. Wer home is at} q Yer City und there she conducts aj ¢) sry nice restaurant, 1 Ove of the most successful enter-| y tisea carried on in Parsons by our sople i» the clothes cleaning, dyeing] h id pressing establishment of Mr.] ¢} eo, Lester, formerly of Lawrence.| f, ¢ la» just recently erected a nice 2- vty building. He is going to es-] by blish a factory for the manufacture] ' canas gloves and mittens and ar-! ¢; cles along that line. The colored] q; Isinéss league of Kansas should ahe 4 tote of this great under- hing and encourage Mr, Lester, In , adjoining room im the same build] it x he. wife conducts a hair dreasing| 1¢ id beauty parlor, She is maling al yt ecralty of at and iy doing a fine} 4 siness. They are located at 2102 rnin avenue, They are a splen-} > J couple and ate interested in each] 4, het» welfare and we predict great! . coess for them We were pleased te meet Mi. Way] ati un Stanley, of Western Univernity,| hi io is the head of the tailoring dee] fy rtment of the Bing Clothing Co} ay yas doing nively and everyone is] yy lthted tu spetk well of him. He mahing wood tn chat business, He) Mf polite and attends stietly to his! ar aro Mr Charles Morton, who fs eme! y, yyedoan the IN M. Miyay Clothuuz] oh | come will be. Of course if ice cream and cake win the husbands will have 4 little more money to spend, Mr. A. D. Darhis of Parsons, cen- ducls a fine grocety store and tes- tauiunt. He fs doing a nice business and drawing a fine trade, Mr. A. A. Glas and son stand piom- inently da the business wotld and ta ene of Ube foremast among the col- rred people of Patsuns, They own a 73 fout front with brich buildings on This is just actoss from the Katy fepot They have a restaurant and! soummus hou, alo conduct a first, class Laibershop = We lhe to see: them «ngazed in this hind ef busi Fess and dale te tecommodate the; publi ang give employment to the mena ect the ce We were the wucet of Rev. and Mrs | Trook« while in the uty and very” weedy entertained They ute well Hthed by the'people here amd the peu, ple aire hiked by then, Tawra We sested the new Lame of Dro ff \ounz 808 Main stuct. Ie oss cultave hans sie rosms and a iacenent and is mater on every Wat, Ut hehted by yas and cleetric te atad hats ae fauneliy wath very hinge complete, Pie aud Mis, Young are enjoying their rew home and we | show thie comfort will prolung thar Wee sebetal Sears Dh Rennes of thie city sold his fine tonses de D. Ruchefeller, for 8500-004, o the Captain of one of the comp-| inet oof the tith Guutty, Dr senna is one of the best horsemen in 1 he state uf Kansas, He can vat that theie ix to a hoise as soon as; 1 e Jays his eyes on him. He usually uys a horse for $167 or $200 and : uins hun for $3u0 or a $1,000, He ‘now vrecting a building on Ver- r lunt Street, at a cust of $3,500, Mis. Mctloud and Mes. Amanda vhnosn ate now conducting a nice c estaurant and bakery at 10 West Varren Street. They serve ice ream, pies, rolls, first class lunches nd sell tobacco and cigars. If you ver once eat of their cooking you c all walk several blocks to dine there s gain. ¢ Mr, A. P. Neal of Mucon, Ga, is I isiting his sister, Mrs, M. A. Brown n Connecticut Street. Mrs. Parale Fields of Macon, Ga, I as returned home after several onthe visit with her daughter, Mrs. - A. Brown. ‘Ottawa, We also visited Ottawa and found ( thriving, The colored seamed busy id at work, W. H. Morehead, the 1 hing, owns several lots on the ver where he buys and feeds hogs e€ year round. He has several x tes of corn that will yield 50 or 60 K ishels to the acre. He is an old chelor and takes the world easy, it he would do better if he would u he unto himself a wife. a Mi. J. 11, Wilson, the blachsniith, is c mg a fine business and works es ree in his shop besides himself. : > has a fine home and is at peace te th the world, ti Roxs White has a fine team of tn 1ses and a wagon and has all of e hauling he can do. He also rms a little and nas a good crop. We were the guest of Rev. Clay-| ~ rn and wife, who entertained us ely, They are well thought of T Be es eit et Sim, ga lee NEWTON, KANS. Mrs, Addie Webb who has been vis. iting relatives in Leavenworth, has returned, but wall only make a short vtay, as she married while away and Will make Leavenworth her home, Mi~ G Wy Speller returned last punday weeh from her visit to Colo- tada Springs and other points in Col- vlads, She reports a very nice trip, Mi. B, Lowery, who has been vis- iting ut Denver, Culorado, stopped off here u few hours. He is one of the leading grocers of Dallas, Texas, and owns considerable property there, Iv hat mide a fortune in real estate. Mis. Il. Mranklin, Mis, Byzon and Mas. Rd Walther, who have been very sich, tle able te be up again, Mts H. Nealy wae in the city last Week, She went to Wichita and got the children, who were being cared for hy Mr, Nealy's mother, In come pany with the children, Mrs, Nealy: departed for La Junta, Colo. where she expecta to make her home, Mrs. S. Frame was In the city lust week on buuness. | Attorney Blakemore was Ty the city last week on Jegal business, He came out victorious. Masters Sov. Vreeman and C.Janes Gross gave an informal party to their many friends on Monday evening of lat week at the home of thelr par- ent», Mr and Mra. J, M. Gross The evening was spent In various games, ard owing to the enclemency of the weather, the young people were com. pelled to amuse themselves indoors, Light refreshmeents were served, af- ter which followed a fareewll, as the boys left Sunday for Topeka to at- teng the Industrial Institute, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU and privileges to women, Be ‘t resolved by the Legislature f the State of Kansas, two-thirds of he members elected to each House hereof concurring therein! That the following proposition tq mend the constitution of the state of Nansas be hereby submitted to the qualified clectots of the state fer their approval or rejection, namely: Scetion 1, The rights of citizens sf the state of kansas to vote and held office shall not be demed or abridged on account of sex, See, 2 This proposition shall be submitted te the electors of thia state at the clection for representatives to the Legislature jn the year 1912, The amcndment to the constitution grant- ig equal tights and privileges to wo- men,” und the vote for or against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law, See. 3, ‘This amendment, if adopt. ed, shall be known as section 8 of aiticle & of the constitution of the state uf Kansas, { See, 4 This resolution shall take oTect und be in force from and after t« publicantion in the «tatue book, Passed the Hou-e February 7, 1911. Vassed the Senate February 8, 1911, Approved Mebruaty 9, 19M . Thoreby certify that the foregoing | 4a true and cetect copy of original fou-e Concurrent Resolution No, 3,! ew un file in my uthee, CHAS I, SESSIONS, | Secretury of State.) Condensed statement of the conditior of the TOURUHE NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan., at the cluse of busines on the uw day of February, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, +..$1,37U,650.82 Ovetdrafts., os sesseceee 1,873.45 Lanhing house. ........ 2,483.56 Redemption fund. ss.+66 10,000.06 U, S. Bonds at par. . $ 201,000.00 Other high class bonds at par... 141,754.63 Cash and sight exchange —1,325,610.70-1,668,365 3& Total... .eeueee5$3,203,375.58 LIABILITIES, Capital stock. .. ......$ 200,000.08 Surplus and profits. .... 217,662.12 Circulation... sssereeee 200,000.00 Deposits... cssscoreree 2,485,818.6" Total. . . ......0065$3,108,378.88 .. ditas oo ie ae ee ee B. F, McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President, G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. E. Bleckley, Asst. Cashter (First Published In The Topeha Plaindealer August 16, 1912.) State of Kunsas Shawnee County ss, In the matter of the estate of Sa- rah Brooks, late of Shawnce 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 Broohs, late ef Shaw- nee County, deceased, All parties in- terested in said estate will take no- tice and govern themselves accord- ingly, ELISHA SCOTT, Administrat+r. | When in McAlister Visit DRUG STORE. Toil¢t Articles of All Kinds, Fine Sodas, Soft Drinks, Ete. Fine Cigars a Specialty, 827 E. Grand Ave, MeALISTER, . ORLA, For Sale. :. 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three miles from Nicodemus, Kan.— 60 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-failing water sup- ply. $30 per acre—ore-half cash, Address ‘ The Plaindealer, DAVIS FUEL CO., Has AH Kinds of e e Sa es So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F, SAMUELS, Proprietor, 220 Delaware, Leaveaworth, Kan, | s nai isa... . From alt ‘he Hama which pass tlrough our little plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from }oung corn fed hogs of a specific weight &nd quality, These are cured and smoked with green hickory wood hke our mothers used to do. The result of our care and cleantl- ness fs the BANQUET HAM, Den- ver's favorie. . MADE BY {na Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS, Ghe Knights and Ladi OF THE ORIENT. A PRALERNAL BENLEICIARY SOCIETY Will Issue policies for yourself and children, paylng Partial Life, Sick, Vuneral, and Death Benefits {n case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance, THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT ts duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and {s under the Superintendent of Inastance of Kansas, Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Campuny, Liberal terms to Agents, For Information addres NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 319 Kansas Avenue, . Topeka, Kansas, OUR MOTTO: “Prompt Payment of Claims.” JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, Natlonal President, National Secretary. THE Ice Cream Depot Wholesale Manufacturer of PURITY ICE CREAM AND GATE CITY BRAND BUTTER. Phone 646, Orders for Parties and Receptions a Specialty.—Special Rates Made | to Churches, Lodges, Etc. COFFEYVILLE, - KANSAS. C. F. Claassen, President. C. B, Warkenstin, Vice President, H. H. Johnston, Cashier, C. W. Claassen, Asst. Cashier. The Kansas State Bank. | Capital and Surplus. $92,000, NEWTON, KANSAS. | Directors: | C. B, Warkentin, S. M. Swartz,| Dr. J T, Axtell, J. H, Linn,, J. H. Mc- Nair, S. A. Hanlin, J. a. Randall, J. G. Reigler, Thos, Sheridan, John Olinger, C, F, Claassen. —_—_=___ — COLORED PEOPLE'S —| | Cs ‘ esa ad i" e . S i ca : y S a aa 7 a om ay 4 7 SND fey) Ay ‘ 7 oa ar i a ee 1, tal stn ry Cre We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People’s Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transforma- tions, and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair, We guarantee satisfaction or money back. We alen cell straightening combs, and toilet articles, Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere, Send 2¢ stamp for catalogue, Agents wanted. ‘ . Humania Hair Co., Dept. “G,” 23 Duane Street, New York City, Cris cy ae @ f a ne ws CT Ne Ww LE ere x \7| WE LDICTY WL eA PREZ 708 PRCYERTINN UMA FUOM FALLING OUT. OARCONTT AAD ROS (9 MAKE SEWARE OF NTATIONS, ET THE GENRE POT OP Frm NOnsch eC ans FORDS Moe ° ° TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE © SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAKES THE SHIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST OELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES.© « © SOLD GY ORUGGISTS IF YOUR ORUCGIST CANNOT ‘SUPPLY YOU, WE DRILL SEND {7 TO YOU DIRECT AT THE COLLONTENS PRRCES SRMALt SED GOTT Pe LARGE LT BGTNE, 3A THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. BIZLAKE ST_OEPT B16. CHICAGO J. S. Johnson. A. B. Johnsow Nothing too Good, Nothing too Poor, *, Johnson Furniture Co., The Second Hand People: Dealers in New and Second Hand Furnttere, z Easy Payments . 718 Union Street, Phone 1464 Coffeyvitle, Kansas, Farms | FOR Colored men, why not buy a ferns in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you « ferm in Logan county, Kansas, PRICES FROM sie TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate, If you mean basi ness, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112, RESOURCES, o Loans and discounts....$ 916,340.31 Banking house... ....., 10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange. . .$517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U. S. Bonds ! at par, . . 141,164.67 Bonds und : warrants, , 125,000.00 Due from U, 8. Treasurer $,760.00~1,036,187.42 —_—_—— Total. 6. ssesees » -$1,963,477.73 LIABILITIES, Capita, 6. ceccssseeees$ 100,000.00 Surplus and undivided Profits, 66. ceeseeees 168,616.08 Circulation... .s.s.e0s0 16,000.00 Deposits, 6. secseee 3,617,961.68 Total... 0000 eee o$1,961,477,73 The above atatement is correct. GEO, T. GUERNSEY, President, Tn the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends ite facitities and its resources in the ave- nues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all direo- tions; to care for the needs of small enterprises ax conststently 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 custom- ers. Our management does not bor- row for personal purposes, No officer, directr or employes owes this bank « dollar, GO VIA THE A. VY. L. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, MALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment te all, Manager Griffin Interviews Pawnee County Business Men and Politicians. launed is a beautiful city, with a population of upward of 8,500 and surrounded by a class of wide-awake pro-operative farmers, all of whom are well to do. This is no doubt one of the highest and most fertile sections in all Kansas, and not a drone in the community. The colored people are infustious and all of them are well fired. The best of feeling prevails between the two races; character and mutual 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 man, and a strong believer in progress. He is anative of Ohio and fit saw the light of day in that state in 1801. He resided in Colorado for a number of years where he was four times close to city (clerk). He has also lived in Garden City where he was engaged in the stock business, coming to Lafayard four years ago, where he is now engaged in the hotel business. He has always made a success of every undertaking, and it 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 two 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. 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 stone unturned to secure his election. 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-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 "sharp shores" on the section to the president's chair in one of the strongest and best banks in the middle west, but such is the case and it intently marks the rise of Mr. E. R. Furrell. He is one of the great common people, and that they have confidence in him is proven by the fact that he has served them faithfully, honestly and well as mayor for thirteen consecutive terms. He is vice-president of the New Santa Fe 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 Rolled and Galloway cattle, O. I. C. hogs, wheat corn and alfalfa, and on which he has recently installed an irrigation plant with a capacity of 2,000 gallons per minute. He is president of the Consolidated Alfalfa Milling Co., president of The Fruzell Grain and Supply Co., and a stockholder in the farmers elevators at Rozel, Burdett and Sanford, and in the Farmers Mercantile Co., of Larned. He is president of The Pawnee 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. Fritzell is upright, honorable and square—his word is as good as one of "Uncle Sam'a" gold certificates. He is a staunch friend of the colored people, and is well and favorably known throughout Kansas. The Ugglesto, Furniture and Music Co., is another of Larned's good substantial business concerns. The company has pleased the people for the last fifteen years and each succeeding year finds them better equipped. They have an exclusive stock of furniture, musical instruments and undesirable goods. They sell pianos, graphophones, musical instruments and furniture on easy terms, and let you pay by the month. 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 the largest general mercantile store in Western Kansas, which it contracted on the profit-sharing plan with the employees, as Mr. Doerr believes. BROOKLYN Well Known and Successful Business Man, Who Will Mave the Race for Member of the Legislature from Pawnee County. 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. 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 exleutenant 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 kind to the colored people, and if elected to the legislature would make a firm stand against any measure that would tend to embarrass or hinder their rights as citizens. He is a Republican of the progressive stipe, and believes that the people should rule instead of the railroads and other corporate interests. June 5th, 1911, Mt. W. L. M. Laughlin organized The Farmers Mercantile Co, with about two hundred stockholders ammog 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 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. One of the Oldest and Best Houses in Larned, Kansas. Furniture, Music and Undertaking Anything You Want For the Home in House Furniture You can find it our store and your patronage will be ap- picated. "Home of the Quality Kind." Great Bend Furniture Company, GREAT BEND, — KANS. L. W. Gaston, President D. B. Zook, Vice-President. J. M. Roberts, Sec'y-Treas. W. L. McLaughlin, Gyn. Mg'r. The Farmers' Mercantile Co. Hardware, Implements, Buggies, Wagons, Plumbing and Tinning. Corner Fifth and Broadway, LARNED, KAN. . Phone No. 5 School Books We are the Appointed Agents for All ADOPTED STATE TEXT BOOKS. We carry SCHOOL DESKS in Car Load Lots. We Turninsh... GLOBES, MAPS, BLACK BOARDS, CRAYON, BELLS, In Fact Everything Used in the School Room. PENNANTS AND FLAGS. The Goldsmith Book and Stationery Co., WICHITA, — KAN. All First-class Cooks Want "KEYSTONE FLOUR Try it Now. Every Sack Guaranteed. Keystone Milling OUR PIAN Keystone Milling Company, Larned, Kansas OUR PIANO SALE HALFORD PIANO A. A. Doerr Merc Larned, A. A. Doerr Mercantile Company, Larned, Kansas. MAPLE HILL, KAN. School started Monday with a large attendance. Miss Geneva Martin, who has been on the sick list for the last two weeks died Friday evening five minutes past ten. Miss Geneva was well respected by everyone and will be greatly missed in our Sunday School as she was the secretary. Rev. Hughes of Paxico, preached her funeral. Rev. Hancock of Kansas City, will preach here the fourth Sunday in September. Come out and hear him. Quite a number from Paxico attended the funeral of Miss Geneva Martin. The Christian church had two marriages in it last month. We wonder how many there will be this month. Miss Lizzie Martin of Topoka attended the funeral of her sister here last Sunday. Miss Amanda Oliver of Tennessee, is visiting relatives and friends here. Rev. B. C. Duke preached his first sermon here Sunday night since the convention. Mrs. Frances Wallis is on the sick list. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith September 9th a child. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Anderson were recent guests of Mrs. M. Wallace. Mrs. Nellie Franklin of Parsons, Kans. is visiting her grand daughter, Mrs. Alex. Hazeligg. She brought little Velma Hazeligg back with her, Mrs. Jessie Farmer was called to Muskogee Tuesday on account of the very serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Dykes. Mrs. Nettie Morrison is numbered with the sick, and also Mrs. Ross. Mr. Henry Boyd left last week for Independence, Kansas, on account of the poor health of his wife. Mrs. Johnson of Vinita, a home missionary worker, organized a society here at the A. M. E. church on Monday. The colored school was opened on Monday in the A. M. E. church and will continue there until a new building is provided. The colored men of this place ought to get busy before election and have this building, as the money was set aside for it at least two years ago. There were no colored men in the Labor Day parade as has been the custom heretofore. The Cherokee avenue park was opened to the colored people Saturday of last week. The Bartlesville Blues played the white Elks' team here last Sunday, the score being 16 to 0 in favor of the Blues. DEWEY. OKLA Mrs. Nellie Franklin of Parsons, Kansas, is visiting her grand daughter, Mrs. Chas. Reaves. Rev. Mrs. Johnson of Vinita, Okla., preached an able sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday morning and a large congregation was out. Mrs. Jones and family are recent arrivals here to reside. Mr. Wooddie Grimes of Parsons, Kans, was a visitor in the city on Tuesday. Want THE FLOUR." Company, Larned, Kansas NO SALE is attracting more than local attention. Phanos have been sold in all adjacent counties. On easy payments makees it possible for every industrious home to have a musical with its attendant blessings. Music hath charms. It makes home a better place to live. Write or 'phone us and we will call and see you at once. cantile Company, Kansas. at The IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO.'S Plant the year round. Good wages paid. From 150 to 200 men. WE PRINT Within 15 Days after placed in our hand Book Minute or Pamp in a workman like cheaper than the shops that are not ee to do the work. Within 15 Days after copy is placed in our hands any Book, Minute or Pamphlet in a workman like manner cheaper than the "dub" shops that are not equipted to do the work. 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