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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER This Week Lawrence is Entertaining the Greatest Organized Body of Negroes on Earth---the A. M. E. Conference Historical Society State House Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No. 38. POLITICS AND BUSINESS! Interesting Cullings from Manager Griffin's Note Book In His Ramble OverKansas---Tells of Men Who are Doing Thihgs. NEWTON—Harvey County. The voters of Harvey County would make a serious mistake should they fail to re-elect Mr. L. G. Harlin, the present capable and efficient county assessor. He has filled the office three years, first being appointed to fill a vacancy, and elected for a term of two years. He has resided in Kansas since 1879 and in Harvey county since '71. He was engaged in farming for many years, but during the past twelve years has resided in Newton. Mr. Harlin was local assessor for the city under the old law for two years, and also served two terms as township assessor before removing to Newton. He was educated in the common schools and has been an ardent Republican all of his life, his first presidential vote having been cast for Gen. U. S. Grant. During the past seven years Mr. Harlin has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Newton and still retains such interests. Mr. E. Dunkelberger, county clerk, is a Harvey County product, having first saw the light of day on a farm twenty-eight years ago, where he spent nearly all of his life. He has earned his bread by the sweat of his face since a lad of fifteen years. He ran a threshing machine for a number of years, made a fine success, as he also did while census enumerator in 1910, the supervisor giving him special credit for turning in one of the most accurate and neat set of books under his supervision. Mr. Dunkelberger is serving his first term as county clerk, and is asking for votes strictly on his record in the office. He has never been a loafer—always had a job, takes pride in being prompt and correct, and if elected will serve the people faithfully, honestly and well as he has done in the past. He was educated in the country schools, Bethel Commercial college of Newton and Salina Normal University at Salina. We take great pleasure in presenting to our many readers Mr. N. G. Perryman, who was nominated at the Republican primaries on August 6th by a large majority and who will be elected to the Legislature from this District in November and will represent this District with credit to himself and his party. He is a farmer, a large land owner and a successful one. A man who makes a success of his own affairs is a proper man to represent the people, therefore the people of this county did a wise thing when they nominated a man like Mr. Perryman for such a responsible position. He is a man just in the prime of life who has spent the best part of his days as a farmer; he is easy to approach, unassuming in his manner and through his executive ability will make one of the best Representatives that Harvey County even had. A vote for Mr. Perryman is a vote for the right man in the right place; he believes in a square deal to all men regardless of their color. Mr. Perryman signed statement No. 1. The voters of Hailey County showed wisdom when they elected Mr. E. W. Slaymaker, sheuff, two years ago, and now that he has made good, they should again come to his rescue and give him a second term. His administration has been a money-saving proposition to the taxpayers. He has conducted the office free from graft and extravance and at the same time performed every duty required of him to the letter. He is strict, careful, and painstaking, and places duty above all things. He has the high- [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, facing slightly to the right.] Mr. EMIL KAISER, Registrar of Deeds, Larned. est regard for his oath of office and treats all men alike. Mr. Slaymaker has made one of the best officials that ever served Harvey County in this capacity. Before being elected to this office he conducted a successful livery, and any man who makes a success of his personal affairs is the proper guardian to be placed in charge of the affairs of the people. He stands well with all classes regardless of creed, color religion or political affiliation, and we predict his election by a handsome majority. WICHITA—Sedgwick County Mr. John F. Millhaupt, the present sheriff is a man of high integrity, a believer in law enforcement, and also that public trust is not a license to squander the peoples' money, and by protecting the taxpayers money and at the same time doing his whole duty, he has so endeared himself into the hearts of the people, that he will be again elected at the coming election. He knows no man by his color, placing moral worth and true character above all things. He is a man of his word, square, fair and honest in all transactions which has won him many warm friends and active supporters among Republicans, Prohibitionists and Socialists. Personally, he is pleasant, kindhearted and ever willing to assist in any move for the uplift and advancement of mankind. Emporia Business Concerns. The Hereford Market, 610 Commercial street, is another one of Emporia's worthy enterprises, and a model of its kind. The G. W. Newman Dry Goods Company is one of the most "classy" stores in the state. This stock of dry goods and wearing apparel for men, women and children is the best money can buy and is sold at live and let live prices. The management believes in an honest deal for all, and white, black, rich and poor receive the same courteous treatment at the hands of the polite and obliging clerks in every department. It is an ideal place to trade, and one receives in good, honest goods just what their money represents. The store has been Emporia's chief shopping center for forty-two years, and enjoy's the confidence of everybody in this Mr. EMIL KAISER, Regi Mr. Emil W. Kaiser, Democratic nominee for registrar of deeds, Pawnee county, is completing the first term of a good, clean, honest money-saving administration. He has been constantly on the job and gives a dollar's worth of good hard work for every dollar received in salary. His books are neat, clean and well kept, and a credit to him and the important office entrusted --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 20, 1912. vicinity, as a result of these methods. The A. O. Rorabaugh Dry Goods Company is always abreast of the times in style, price and quality. This stock is selected with care and taste and complete in every detail, and would do justice to any of the larger cities. When a new style is created, it is displayed in the Rorabaugh windows as early as in any of the stores at Kansas City, St. Louis and other large cities. Their "satisfaction or your money back," slogan has placed them in immediate touch with the people, and drawn to them an array of satisfied customers—people who have been thoroughly convinced that if it was purchased of Rorabaugh, it is right. Mr. J. V. Paxton, secretary, treasurer and also general manager, is a trained business man, and his high integrity and gentlemanly qualifications has laid the foundation for this growing enterprise and made it a permanent fixture in the confidence of the people. He is kind, pleasant and obliging, as also can be said of his cleaks. --- Business at Larned. The Landauer Mercantile Co., is one of the states largest and most exclusive ladies' stores, and their business is not confined to Larned and vicinity, but they also do a splendid mail order business as well. Established in 1879 it is one of the landmarks of Pawnee county, and the same honest, fair, square dealing that characterized the store at the beginning. is just as strongly in evidence today, and has won for the concern the confidence of the people throughout this section of the state. Mr. M. R. Landauer, president of the company, is a well trained business man whose success is built on a foundation of honesty, and uprightness and he is loved and respected as friend, neighbor, citizen and business man, and his presence is a blessing to humanity, and a beacon light to the rising generation. registrar of Deeds, Larned. to his care. Mr. Kaiser is wrapped up in the work, and has used every means to conduct it in a manner that would save the peoples' money and at the same time render prompt and efficient service, and in this he has succeeded admirably, and to the satisfaction of all regardless of politics, creed, color or religion. Mr. Kaiser is in everyway worthy and deserving of another term, and it is but fair and just that it be given to him. --- MR. HOPE'S MANLY STAND. DENNIS HOPE speaks out boldly against the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Now let J. G. Groves, Jim Guy, T. W. Bell, Rev. Hamlett, Rev. Fishback, Rev. E. Arlington Wilson or Rev. Bowren defend the order against his charges. "There will be some sixteen inch guns to be fired," says Mr. Hope. THE FOLKS OUT WEST! An Editorial Squint at Colorado and Some of Her Citizens. In company with our uncle, Mr. David Chiles, we left Topeka, Thursday, September 5, en route to Colorado. Our first stop was Colorado Springs, then Denver, back to Colorado Springs, then to Pueblo, Cripple Creek and Garden City, Kansas. This is our third trip to Colorado and we are compelled to say that the West is ablaze with prosperity and everybody is busy, both men and women. The sun dawned on us at Kinsley, Kan., and from there on we had a clear view of the rolling prairies, prairie dogs, fields of alfalfa, herds of cattle, fields of sugar beets and great irrigation ditches. We passed through the famous Rockyford country, where everything was ablaze; fields lined with workmen gathering the famous fruit known as the Rockyford cantaloupe. The side tracks were crowded with refrigerator cars, being loaded with this precious fruit, while hundreds of people were wrapping and boxing it to be loaded for eastern and southern markets. Wheat and bats and other products were abound in great quantity in this country. We visited the gold mines of Victor and Cripple Creek on the famous short line, which is noted for its picturesque scenery, being 10,000 ft. above sea level. It was remarkable to look out of the car window, riding on the ragged edge of the mountain, where it seemed that the least jar of the train would send us all sliding down into the valley, several hundred feet below. The human mind has so arranged the construction of this road that it is almost impossible for an accident. It is forty-two miles from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek through a continuous mountain country. Here and there in the valleys were little ranches, a few milk cows, a little irrigated patch of produce and a few health seekers and prospectors. At Victor over a million dollars is paid out to miners and laborers, as nearly all the mines are located here, about three or four miles from Cripple Creek, which is the county seat. It is remarkable to find that these people, who number several thousand, depend solely upon mining for livelihood. In some of the mines they go down 700 feet to secure the precious one. There are two tailonds that enter Cripple Creek by winding their way in a snake-like manner through the mountains. There are a few colored people at Victor and quite a number at Cripple Creek. They are nearly all engaged as fintons or porters in barbershops, clubs, etc., and we believe that a good, energetic, honest working man, who would go there and engage in business would meet with great success. We were only there one hour and a half. Not knowing we would find such a class of people there or we would have purchased a ticket allowing us to remain longer. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fred Hopkins, manager of the Star club at Cripple Creek. He is a young man full of vim and push and one who believes in saving a dollar for a rainy day. He was born at Memphis, Tenn., and came to Colorado about 15 years ago and he is well versed in the conditions of the country. He has lived eight years in Cripple Creek. He married Miss Mayme Roberts of Valley Falls, Kauk, who is the very picture of health and beauty. They have a very cozy home, well furnished and are enjoying life. Mr. Hopkins says that the two races get along nicely together and there is no trouble if the right class of people come there, for they will be able to secure work and save money. Colorado Springs We returned to Colorado Springs and were the guests of Mrs. Lucille Jordan, Miss Willa Smith and Mr. Ned O'Banion. Miss Smith has been sick for some time with throat trouble and the Plaindcaler wishes to see her back in good health soon, as she continues to improve. Mr. O'Banion is deputy sheriff and one of the leading politicians of the Springs and also one of the kings of society. Mrs. Jordan has a nice position, receiving a neat sum per month practicing domestic science, and dame rumour has it in Colorado that two young men are seeking her hand for the altar before the Ides of March, but the winner is unknown. THE MISSING MAN known resort and has a good colored population. The women seem to have the best jobs, and are making the most money. There is no business carried on among the colored people, except a weekly newspaper, conducted by Mrs. Emry and Mr. Simpson. The young men hold good jobs in the clubs, which pay pretty good wages. Mr. Geo. Gross, an old citizen of Lawrence, is on the police force. He is one of the leading politicians of Colorado. Mrs. Julia Reed, who has lived in the Springs for sixteen years is one of the most charming and beautiful widows in the city. She is industrious and has accumulated a nice little sum, has a fine home, also enjoys the company of three beautiful daughters and her mother. She is a great leader in church and society circles and has a nice position with one of the wealthiest copper kings of the Springs. Her friends are many and she is always ready to help and uplift the fallen. H. J. McAdams, formerly of I't. Scott and Topaka, has been a widower for several years. He has a little daughter and two sons. His oldest son, Clifford is one of the leading musicians of the North Cavalry band. He is an industrious young man and has saved up $1,000 since he has been in the army. He will complete his first enlistment in the next few months, and will visit his folks and probably re-enlist. Mr. McAdams is an industrious gentleman, saves his money and has educated his children. We met our friend Geo. Robinson, who is holding a good position in the driving club, one of the best organizations in the Springs. Mrs. Allie Lawson Whittaker is the manufacturer of a hair preparation. We visited the "Old Preachers Home," conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Braxton. This is one of the best propositions ever taken up by the colored people. The home is beua- Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. tifully located, nicely constructed with about thirty rooms and small houses outside for consumptives. It is beautifully furnished with electric lights and steam heat. Here is also located the state institution for deaf and dumb. Colorado has no separate schools and the races get along nicely together. Denver We arrived in Denver Monday and found a growing city with over 200,000 people and fine streets and buildings. Evrybody seemed to have plenty of work. This is a city of more than 6,000 colored people most of whom are engaged in hotel work and in clubs. Here the women have the choice jobs and make more money than the men. The Denver club, one of the wealthiest in the West, employs several colored men. One of the largest dry goods stores, employ colored men on the elevators and for porters. There are also several colored people employed in the postal service. There are no colored grocery, dry goods, or shoe stores in Denver. A few clubs and one or two pool halls, one drug store and several restaurants and cafes constitutes the business. There are three splendid newspapers in Denver: "The Denver Independent," "The Statesman," and "The Colorado Statesman." The women are the life of these three journals and it is largely through them that they have succeeded and all three are making money. The gentlemen rae all fine men, full of vim and push and deserve credit for carrying out the energy that is put in them by their wives and mothers. We only heard from our friend W. Ik Townsend, attorney-at-law, who is an old war horse along these lines. He was so busy pleading law that we failed to see him. The colored people in the last five years have begun to buy homes. Up to that time overbody was full of society and their chief object was to vie with each other and see who could give the biggest balls and dress the finest. This sent so many to the grave and the poor house that the remaining profited by the fate of the unfortunate and began to save their money and buy homes and now there are several colored people who have fine homes, all paid for or nearly so. Mrs. Laura Hill, formerly of Kansas, conducts a nickelodium and deserves great credit for this enterprise. If the members of our race would give her the proper patronage, she would coin money. Her theater is located at 725 E. 20th St. admission only five cents. She is a widow and if the right kind of man would show up around there he would obtain a very industrious wife. We were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams, the parents of Mr. Geo. K. Williams, Registrar of Western University. Mr. Williams has been in the employ of the U.P. Railway Company for several years. Mrs. Williams is a great church worker and a leader in secret organizations. We were also proud to meet Father Brown, Recorder of the Church of the Redeemer, located at 2144 Humboldt. He has only been connected with the church about nine months and he has confirmed over seventy members and has a total membership of about 150 and a fine choir. He has a nice church building and contemplates building a much larger one in the near future. He was in Topaka for a long time and succeeded in getting the church in fine shape. He is very popular with his parishioners and dame tumor has it that he will lead one of his beautiful charmers to thee altar soon. The white clergy has honored him with several invitations to their social functions among the rectors of his denomination. Another prominent man is E. D. Fountain, who conducts a barbershop and rooming house at 1831 Arapahoe Street. He came to Denver in 1888, was born in Danville, Va., went to a Quaker school in Philadelphia. He is an enterprising and industrious gentleman and all his money has been wisely invested, except what he lost in mining property. He and his wife take pleasure in looking after the old people of the race. He is treasurer of the Building and Investment Co., which was established by the colored people about eighteen years PASSING .COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY Old Jack Frost is only reminding us that he has not yet vacated the premises and will turn on the full blast within a few moons. If one can be honest long enough to be true to himself he can manage at times to be true others, but some people are so dishonest that they call their own echo a liar. It seems that we are not so anxious to get into a scrap with Mexico as some would have us believe. It may be easy to get into a row, but it will not be so easy to get out. The man who will practice decoration for the purpose of gain is worse than the horsethief who slips up in the dark and takes what belongs to the other fellow. One is what he is, while the other is a pretender. People who steal ought to be a little careful about accusing others of stealing; or in other words, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones, for fear that one might not as a boomerang and return with a vengeance. It is reported that the "Teddy moose" has an attack of sore throat, but it is possible that some of those vile epithets that he has been hurling broadcast over the land went astray and lodged in his throat. It is also possible that enough scurvy was scraped off of these same vile and dirty words to clog up the vocal tubes and abstract the passage of any more of the pet names at his ready disposal, such as "har, thief, scoundrel, etc." By a recent act of Congress an appropriation was made to finish the work of the thirteenth census, and $120,000 was allowed for the payment of 175 temporary clerks. In this number are only four colored persons, one of whom is Mr. James M. Fulbright of Springfield, Mo, who is the only colored representative of the West. He is well and favorably known in this section of the country, having taught school both in Missouri and Oklahoma. Mr. Fulbright intends to put his opportunity to good use and will enter law school this year. He is decidedly determined and will succeed. His many friends in Springfield will be glad to hear of his good luck. The writer is in receipt of a letter from a friend in Washington who is a reader of The Plaindealer, and concerning the message of our friend, Mr. Allen Peter Smith, has this to say: "The Plaindealer is a gem this week, also your friend's article. Humph! I would like to tell him a few things he doesn't know about this city. I wonder how many of the occupants of those beautiful homes took him beyond the parlor, and showed him the bunks, pallets, cots, etc., folded up in the corner and under the table, and I wonder how many invitations he had to dinner? And, say, he ain't done nothing until he has seen 'tree box alley,' otherwise known as Carrollburg Place, Willow Tree alley or Louse alley. I was down to Washington park the day the wonderful Masons went down. They had on red caps, blue trousers, yellow shirts, blue jackets, green sashes tied on the side and ends hanging down, and the caps had big black tassels tackling around one's ears when one danced with them. Then with all the gold hues, chains, strings, etc., they had the nerve to carry spears, war clubs, etc. They looked like the Turk on Turkish Trophy cigarette boxes. Oh! They took the rag off the bush all right, and then some." We advise Mr. Smith to look on both sides of the question next time he goes to Washington. COPFEYVILLE, KAN. Miss Idamay Dawson was the charming hostess for a surprise party given in honor of her sister, Miss Linnie Dawson, who has just returned from Muskogee, Okla. Thursday evening, September 5. It was also complimentary to other out of town guests, who were, Miss Caroline Knox of Emporia, Kan, Mr Burkess and Mr. Wooder of Wichita, and Mr. Wedlock of Tulsa, Okla. All the guests were seated, playing progressive whist in a tranquil manner when Miss Linnie entered and was greatly surprised. At a late hour refreshments were served. Those present were, Misses Virgal Knox, Ida Hunnigan, Lena Williams, Lilah Hunnigan, Elsie Haley, Vera Woods, Marie Claggett, Leota Roan, Jeanetta Bradford, Ruth Porter; Messrs. Grant, Doddey, Dennis Hunnigan, Frank Jenkins, Ivory Hunnigan, Oliver Yancey, Dock Summers, Whitlow, Lewis Yancey, Rufus Hun- nigan, Sherley Yancey: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gilbert and Dr. and Mrs. Whittaker. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Miss Dawson an ideal hostess. Miss Jenetta Bradford entertained at Williams hall Tuesday evening, September 3, complimentary to Mr. Burks and Mr. Wooder of Wichita, Kan. For amusement dancing, whist and spicy conversation were indulged in. Those present were, Misses Lena Williams, Caroline Knox of Emporia, Kan. Cora Bledaw, Elise Haley, Leota Roan, Virgal Knox, Edyth Haley, Paul Martin, Tessa Carr, Queen Henry; Msdane Carr and Rodgers; Mesre Frank Eagleson, Dock Gilbert, Byas Hunnigan, Grant, Dennis Hunnigan, Oddie Webster, Oliver Yancy, Dock Summers, Herbert Mayberry, Frank Jenkins, Ivory Hunnigan, James Blake, Dodley, Rufus Hunnigan, Charlie Blackwell, Detrus Bradford, Dr. O. Gomes. The evening was delightfully spent and all departed at a late hour declaring Miss Bradford an ideal entertainer Messrs. Shelman, Delco Skinner, Clarence Ingram left Sunday, September 5th, for school at Topka, Kansas. Miss Lesta Roan entertained at a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening, September 7, complimentary to Miss Mollie Dickson of Wichita, Kan. At a late hour the guests were escorted to Morris Drug Store where which refreshments were served. Those present were, Misses Lena Williams, Caroline Knox of Emporma, Jenetta Bindford, Vingal Knox, Helen Rhone; Messrs. Oliver Yancy, Wade Medlock of Tulsa, Okla., Oddie Webster, Lewis Yancy and Leonard Horton. All had a delightful time. PARSONS HAPPENINGS. Mrs. John Dickerson charmingly entertained with an informal reception Tuesday evening at her home on West Corning, complimentary to her need, Mrs Mary Hatcher of Brunswick, Mo. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion, while the color scheme, pink and white, was carried out very uniquely in the serving. Each guest was presented with a bouquet of pink and white roses. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and spicy conversation. At ten o'clock the guests marched into the dining hall by the strains of Lohengrin, led by Toastmaster, Prof. W. G. Whittaker and Mrs. Nell Billingsley After enjoying the dainty and sumptuous four course luncheon awaiting them, the delighted guests departed declaring the hostess an ideal entertainer. Among those present were, Mrs. Nell Billingsley, Misses Nell Reynolds, Stella Foster, Leola Haynes; Messis, J. W. Bryant of Kansas University, Walter Davis, Joseph Threat, C. W. McCowan and Prof. W. G. Whittaker. Mr. J. W. Bryant, who has been attending K. U., stopped in the city a few hours Tuesday evening en route to Muskogee. Miss Lillian Grigsby of Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of Miss Mary Smith. Mrs. Mary Durdan was in Coffeyville and Joplin last week. Mr. Walter Davis has returned from a week's visit in Chicago. Miss Georgia Moore of Kansas City, Mo. passed through the city Thursday evening on route to Muskogee. Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe of Coffeyville, was summoned to the bedside of her brother, Mr. Monroe Lowe. While here she was the guest of Mrs. T. C. Ballinger. Mrs. Katharine Brown of Wichita, was the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. B. G. Kansom, last week. Mr. Sunny Walker and Miss Minneola Bass were quietly married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride, 1501 East Clark. After the ceremony the newlyweds were ushered into a cab and quickly driven to their newly furnished home, 2225 Corning. A merry crowd of young people gueeted them with a rice shower. Their many friends wish them much happiness and unlimited success. Dr. R. R. Smith left Wednesday evening for Nashville, Tenn., where he will resume his studies at Meharry Medical college. ABILENT, KANSAS. Mrs. Price of Emporia, is the guest of Mrs. B. Smith. Mr. Ed King of Colorado Springs, is the guest of Mr. S. Hampton and family. Mrs. Jas. Patterson of Kansas City, is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. Tyler. Miss Emma Warder entertained Miss Hawkins and Mrs. B. Patterson Friday evening. Rev. P. H. Hill of Lawrence, preached two able sermons at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. R. Cox passed through the city Monday. Western University The outlook for a large enrollment this scholastic year, according to applications already sent in, is very good. Since the establishment of the industrial department in 1899, to this now widely known institution, has grown yearly in favor with the people of the West. In fact, it has registered students from all sections of the country. Each year has seen an increase in the number of trades till now more than twenty trades are being taught. The Legislature of Kansas has dealt generously with the school. The fistr appropriation was secured during Gov. Stanley's administration and each governor: W. J. Bailey, E. W. Hoch and W. R. Stubbs, in his message to the Legislature, has called attention to the splendid work of this institution and urged an appropriation commensurate with the needs of the school. The largest appropriation was obtained from the 1911 Legislature under Gov. W. R. Stubbs' administration, the appropriation being more than $105,000 60. H. B. Parks, President; H. T. Kealing, J. R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith and Thomas Glover. The Bell Telephone Serves all its patrons alike without reference to race, color or condition. It is always ready, always willing, always efficient and always obedient. It gives more than it gets and there is no prospering without it. H. T. KEALING. President and Superintendent. W. W. FISHER. Fiscal Agent. The above statement is correct. A. N. ALLEN, Cashier When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16-16 South 11th St. OMAHA, NEDRASKA OSWEGO, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Irwin of Kansas City, is visiting relatives a friends in the city. A very pretty quiet wedding was witnessed by a few friends and relatives at the home of Mrs. Mary Minniefield, August 28, 1912 at 8 o'clock, the contracting parties were her daughter Miss Edna McBride and Mr. Alexander Helt of Wichita. The bride was attired in white braided hat. The groom wore the conventional black. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. G. Tutt After congratulations were bestowed upon the happy couple dainty refreshments were served consisting of fried chicken, stuffed tomatoes, rolls, ice cream, deviled food and the bride's cake. Those present with Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Smiley, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Minniefield, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey, Mrs. L. Bedell, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Saidee Irvin, Mr. Walter Easter, Mr. Elmer Brown, Mr. Lercy Wilson, Paul Wilson, Ray Minniefield, Roy White, Misses Katie Hunter, Corinne Williams, Hester Batey, Marla Wilson, Dimple Wilson, Nola May Minniefield and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Tutt. Out of town guests were, Miss Ruby McBride and Mr. Branson, of Wichita, Miss Georgia McBride of Topeka and Mr. Walter McBride. Mrs. Holt was one of Oswego's most accomplished young ladies and a graduate of the High school and had taught several successful years in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Holt left for their new home at 1015 Indiana Street, Wichita, Kansas, amid showers of well wishes and a prosperous life. Misses Lottie Washington and Corinne Williams delightful entertained six couples last Wednesday evening to play bridge whist. All report a nice time. School opened up in full blast for work last Tuesday. All teachers were at their post of duty.—Miss O. Porter, Messrs. B. C. Easter and C. G. Tutt are the colored teachers for this year. The first Baptist Sunday school gave a Sunday School picnic Saturday, September 7, at the River-side park. A social was given for the benefit of the pastor of the A. M. F. church Saturday night, September 7th, on the church lawn. Club No. 4 of the First Baptist church gave a rally Sunday afternoon. Rev. Lamb of the M E church preached at 3:30 and a program was rendered at 8:30 p.m. consisting of songs, readings and solos. ELWOOD, KAN. The members and friends of the A. M. E. church gave a grand reception for our pastor. Rev. T. R. J. Barclay, Monday night, September 16. There was many valuable presents presented. Rev. M. C Cullen and wife of St. Joseph, Mo. was also present. The members and friends were served cake and lemonade. A gay time was reported by all. Our pastor left for the Conference all smiles. We would like very much to have him with us again, as he has done a wonderful work here this year. Among the many presents he received were, silk shirts, silk hose, handkerchiefs. Rev. Barclay is the right man for the place. He has many friends both white and colored. Miss Melhe Aldridge of Junction City, is authorized to solicit subscriptions for the Plaindealer. She is now in Iowa. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherokee Streets, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Office Phone 224 Res. Ph14292 Howard's Confectionary Ice Cream, Sherbert, Ices and Candies. R. L. HOWARD, Manager. 514 Main St. O-awatomie, Ks. ```markdown ``` When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 833. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS. Meals 25c. Beds 25c. TH, - Proprietor. Salina, Kang. MRS. ROSA B. SMITH. - Proprietor. 374 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kans. ASK FOR "Fitright" ASK FOR Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY C. H. Northfoss Dealer In FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDERTAKING Phones 57 and 109. 716 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS 420 Kansas Ave. Bell 'Phone 2596 Transact Your Business With the Citizen's National Bank Insures Every Dollar Against Loan. Cordensed Official Report of the Citizen's National Bank Great Bend, Kansas, At the close of business April 18 1918 Resources. Leases and Discounts...$334,583 70 Overdrafts ..... 2,120 19 U. S. Bonds to secure cir- culation.....50,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.....2,30L 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc.....7,482 00 Bank Building.....20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange..83,819.56 $503,211 25 The above statement is correct. Llabilities. Capital Stock.....$50,060 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,365 10 National Bank Notes Out- standing .....50,000 00 Deposite .....382,846 00 $503,211 28 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. THE HOME DRUG CO. H G. Jones, Mgr. FRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist's Sundries Sporting Goods. Independence, Kansas --- On September the 7th the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. William Givens was a scene of a pretty party given in honor of their son, Benjamin's birthday. The rooms were effectively decorated jin cut paper and flowers and a few brilliant lights added to the decorations. Fifty guests attended and a few regrets were received. The evening was quickly spent in music, dancing and games. The hostess served ice cream, assorted cakes and punch throughout the evening. Each guest departed at the wee ama' hour of morning declaring the host, hostess and son able entertainers. Mrs. Nadine Green and Mrs. Andrew Skinner passed through the city last Sunday week en route to their home in Kansas City from Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Colbert were called to Columbia, Mo., recently by the death of Mr. Colbert's father. On Wednesday evening of last week Miss Mary Frances Webb and Mr. Abe Spencer were married at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. W. T. Biggers officiating. The couple went immediately to housekeeping in a cottage on "V" street. They have a host of friends who wish them long life, happiness and prosperity. Among the out of town visitors in the city to attend the recent grand session of the Compact Masons were Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Mayweathers, Mr. and Mrs. McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. McRoy, Mr. and Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. Helm, Messers. Clark. Woods, of Kansas City, Rev. and Mrs. Milton of Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Manhattan, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Givens, Mr. Williams of Lawrence, Rev. Frank Wilson, Mr. James White, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. R. Temple, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Hyde, of Topaka, and Rev. C. O. Smith ofutchinson. Miss Emma Matthews left on Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo., to enter Molar College. She will take a six weeks' course in Poro work and upon her return home she will have charge of the same line of work at Ramsay's Dry Goods store. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen were called from Kansas City on Tuesday of last week on account of the serious illness of Miss Georgia Allen. Miss Allen has been failing in health for over a year and for the the last two months has been confined to her bed with heart trouble. At this writing she remains in a critical condition. Mrs. Thavilla King is recovering from her recent sick spell. Miss Fay Sykes of Davenport, Ia. is visiting Mrs. Fred Jackson. Mrs. Cora Yeager of Lawrence, spent week before last with Mrs. C. Brizzs. She left Friday of last week for Atlanta, Ga., to attend the National grand session of the Household of Ruth and Odd Fellows. The Court Grand lodge held a successful session in this city week before last and the following officers for the ensuing year were elected:—Mrs. L. C. Bowers, of Lawrence, M. A. M.; Mrs. Emma Williams, Topeka, S. M.; Mrs. Maud Mayweathers, of Kansas City, Secretary; Mrs. Priscilla Brown, Manhattan, G. T.; Mrs. C. Briggs, Atchison, G. I. G. K.; Mrs Zella McRoy, Kansas City, G. O. G. K.; Mrs. Gora Yeager, Lawrence, G. C. F. T.; Mr. J. Dickerson, Topeka, G. M. W. G. Mr. Roy Harper, one of Atchison's most industrious young men, has opened up a bath house on 6th and Commercial. He will carry every convenience necessary for a first-class shop and will give excellent service to all callers. Mr. and Mrs. William Miller have completed their cottage on south 6th street, and have moved in it. Their home is one of the prettiest in town and attracts the attention of all. Miss Azalia Edson has gone to Denver, Colo., for an indefinite stay with relatives. Mr. Virgil Bayless has returned to Western University. Rev. W. T. Bigger is in Lawrence this week attending the A. M. E. annual conference. Those that asked him four years ago to take charge in Atchison promise him that they will be the same faithful members for another year if he will return for one more year. Mrs. Hairy Bayless was in Kansas City last week on business. Mrs. W. T. Biggers visited in Kansas City last week with friends. Little Benjamin Harper was indisposed last week, the effects of teething. Rev. W. T. Biggers of the A. M. E. church, closed this conference year Sunday with much success. Presiding Elder Ransom of Topeka, filled the pulpit Sunday morning and evening and delivered two excellent sermons. In the afternoon Rev. W. S. Blake of Shiloh church, preached a soul stirring sermon. Rev. D. Jones made a short talk and the choir of Shiloh church also assisted. Rev. W. T. Biggers has had charge of the A. M. E church for four years in this city and always entered the pulpit with a new well prepared sermon. His influence was always for the good. He has proven himself exceedingly popular with all churches of this city. He is a very smart young minister and undoubtedly will make a mark for himself in this world. Mrs. Biggers who is loved for her many womanly qualities has also made many friends here. The faithful members that have been assisting the pastor and wife during the past four years are willing to take up the same work if their pastor and wife will return for another year. Miss Otie Ousley returned Thursday from Kansas City, where she spent the summer. Mr. Eveist Nelkon of St. Joseph, spent Thursday in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Ed Potter delightfully entertained the Sunflower Art club Monday afternoon, at her home on M street. Most of the members were out. Mrs. Anna Allen of Kansas City, also attended. The officers elected for the ensuing year are, Mrs. W. S. Blake, president; Mrs. Fred Jackson, vice-president; Mrs. Ethel Roy, secretary; Mrs. Cumille Briggs, assistant secretary; Mrs. Jno. Kelly, treasurer; Mrs. Wm. Waters, chaplain and Mrs. Jerre Shackleford, journalist. After business the hostess assisted by Mrs. Blake served dainty refreshments. The club adjourned to meet Monday with Mrs. Fred Jackson. Miss Hazel Sloss returned to K. U. Monday morning. Miss Sloss has been a very brilliant student at K. U. and will receive a diploma in June from the Art department. Rev. Jas. Wilson, formerly pastor of this city who has for several years preached in California, has returned and will have charge of the Baptist church on Eighth St. His many friends are glad to have him in their midst again. Mrs. Ollie Bowman visited relatives in Weston last week. Mrs. Florenze Lett has moved her hair dressing parlor to 707 Commercial street. Death ended the suffering of Miss Georgia Allen at 4:55 Wednesday afternoon, the result of a long illness. The cause of her death was heart trouble. Miss Allen realized that she could not recover and mentioned it. At her bedside when the end came were, her mother, sister and two brothers. The deceased was born thirty-nine years ago in Kentucky. In her early life she was a substitute teacher in the public schools. She was converted at the age of eleven years and joined the A. M. E. church where she lived a faithful member until the end. She was a prominent worker in church work; was a bright woman and stood high as an educator. Miss Allen was very much beloved by all and her death has cast a gloom over many. Funeral was held from A. M. E. church, Rev. W. T. Biggers officiating. The Household of Ruth of which lodge she was a member, had charge of the service. Interment at Mount Vernon cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Perie Allen and daughter, Venetta, were called from Kansas City on account of the illness and death of Mr. Allen's sister. Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Biggers are attending conference in Lawrence this week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen are rejoicing over a fine baby boy, born September 3rd. Mrs. Joe Petticord was hostess for the Carnation Art club Tuesday afternoon. A large, number of members were out and the hours were spent in art work. After business a dainty repast was served. The club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Nellie Baines. Mrs. Henry Dickey gave a very elaborate luncheon Monday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Abram Kerkord. The hours were pleasantly spent in games in which Miss Hattie Ingram was awarded first prize, while Miss Carrie Smith was given the second. The guests were seated at a beautifully decorated table and was served to a course luncheon. The feast consisted of three courses and of all the delicacies of the season. At the table the prizes were given to the owners. Miss Ingram's prize was a dainty basket filled with cut flowers and also held the announcement of the engagement of Miss Sarah B. Kerkord to Mr. John C. Hall of Texas, which was read at the table. The guests departed at a late hour declaring the hostess an ideal entertainer and a distinguished cook. Mrs. Jenee Taylor will attend conference at Lawrence for a few days. The collector will call on all those indebted to this paper on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25th and 20th. Please be prepared. A Snap for Sale Store Building, Fixtures and Stock, situated across street from Western University from Western University Growing community—splendid trade, For particulars write H. R. GRAHAM, W. U. Station Quindaro, Kans. 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. Ice Cream Factory Artificially Colored and Flavored ICE CREAM. 23d and Lincoln Sts. TOPEKA, KS. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Sergant J. J. Jackson Sundayed in Kansas City, the guest of Mr and Mrs. I. W. Page. Prof. Guy, the new principal of Lincoln school, is here and ready to take up his work for the ensuing year. Miss Edna Miller leaves for Lawrence where she will resume her studies at K. U. this week. Miss Blanche Miller will teach at Lincoln school this year instead of Miss Georgia Taylor. Mr. Ed. Jackson, who is traveling with a show, Sundayed with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson. Miss Eugenola Hunt, who has been on the sick list all summer, is able to be at work again in the office of Attorney D. A. Jones. Rev. A. C. Terrell will leave Tuesday for Lawrence, where he will attend Annual Conference. Miss Eleanor Green, after spending the summer with her mother, Mrs. Fulton, has returned to Kansas City to resume her work as teacher. Miss Eugenola Hunt spent Sunday in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. Pearl Chouteau Stewart. Mrs. Espanola Hill Owens of Chicago, Ill, spent last week here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bell. Mr. H. M. Ivey of Cincinnati, spent several days in Leavenworth representing H. Thos. Calloway, tailor for men and women. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Now that the summer vacation is over and the intense heat is somewhat mitigated the social clubs, literary society and other social activities will resume their work with renewed interest. Of these the Handy Literary society deserves special mention because it is an educational incentive and has upon its roll of membership some young people who are striving for higher spheres of life. Misses Gwendolyn and Nettie Brown of Garden City, are spending the week end as guests of Miss Etta Green, while enroute to Quindato college. Miss Gladys Dell of Arkansas, City is visiting in the city. The people of Hutchinson are very much grieved to learn of Mrs. J. H. Nichols having been stricken with a paralytic stroke Sunday morning shortly after morning services. For four hours she was unconscious, but at this time she is getting along as nicely as could be expected. A banquet has been planned at the A. M. E. church Thursday night as a farewell to the pastor who moon leaves for conference. Friday evening, September 17, the Hutchinson colored band will give a concert at M. and O. hall. Anyone having news of social happenings or other items of importance please see Mabel Plummer. ST. JOSEPH. MO. Miss Nettle Allen and Miss Myrtle Hughes spent the week end in Troy, Kansas, attending the Street fair. Mrs. A. D. Harts, has returned from St. Joe, Michigan. Mrs. Bessie Evans of Kansas City, Mo, is in the city visiting her brother, Jno. Jones, who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Walker spent Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Essex Allen and Mrs. Sam Jones attended the basket meeting Sunday in Savvannah, Mo. Mrs. John Hedge is quite ill at this writing. Mr. Will Beshears left Thursday for Iowa City, where he will enter college. Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Mabel of Gravity, Iowa, was the guest of Mrs. Laura Welton last week. Mr. Vernon Rice has returned to the city, after several weeks spent in Michigan. Mr. Robt. Swinney spent a few days last week with his brother, W. H. Swinney in Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Carter of St. Paul was in our city last week. GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. (First Published in the Topeka Plainindcaler September 20, 1912.) PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. J. Grubbs, plaintiff, vs. E. A. Byers, defendant. State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff for the sum of $22.00 for house rent. That said case was filed in said court on the day of —1912 and a garnishee summons issued, attaching property belonging to you in the hands of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company. And that said garnishee has answered that it holds in its possession personal property belonging to you described as follows: two trunks filled with personal property, further description see property, subject to prior lein for storage; and that unless you answer or appear in said case on or before October 7th, 1912, the allegations filed in the Bill of Particulars in said case will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you in the sum of $22.00 and costs, and an order of said court issued to said garnishee to pay into said court or deliver said property to the officers of said court to be sold and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the payment of costs and plaintiff's claim. J. J. KING, Atty. for Plff. Attest: R. M. LEE, Cleth. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of July, A. D., 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. HENRIETTA HICKS, 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 or before the 4th day of October, 1912, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting the plaintiff a divorce against you. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk District Court First Published in The Plaindealer Friday, August 30 1912. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS. 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 remi- Newton Steam Laundry Newton Steam Laundry Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. 115 West Fifth Street. J. W. MORGAN, Prop. Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty-two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. 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Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second-Class Mall Matter. WHAT WILL THE KATY RAILROAD DO? While waiting for a train in Parsons a short time ago, we met two well dressed gentlemen returning to Chicago from Texas, where they had been attending the business league. Upon an introduction, we were informed by them that when they went to breakfast at a hotel where the Katy railroad company has arranged to feed their passengers while they are erecting a depot to replace the one recently destroyed by fire, they were escorted to the kitchen and told to be seated if they desired to eat. They were of course insulted, refused and walked out of the place. We took the matter up with the Public Utilities Commission, and the following is a copy of the letter sent to the Commission: Topeka, Kau, Sept. 3, '12. Public Utilities Commission. Gentlemen: Since the burning of the Katy depot at Parsons, Kansas, the dining room has been moved to a hotel about one-half block from the depot. The colored passengers are invited to eat out in the kitchen, which is an outrage, disgrace and undoubtedly illegal. We wish that you would call the attention of the officials of the M. K. & T., to this outrage, so that respectable colored citizens will not be humiliated when they enter the dining room by being asked to the kitchen. This is a disgrace, not only to the colored people but a blemish on the name of the fair state of Kansas. We called upon the board in company with Mr. John Marshall and informed them that we have a civil rights law in Kansas which forbids such action. We looked up the law discussed it with Mr. Plumb and Mr. White. Mr. Marshall wrote the company and also the manager of the hotel in regard to the discrimination against colored passengers. The following is a letter written to us by Mr. Marshall: Topeka, Kansas Dear Sir: Your favor of September 4th to the Public Utilities Commission has been turned over to me. I have carefully read your letter and in the limited time I have had, since receiving the same, have undertaken to make an investigation of the law covering the accommodation of white and colored people in hotels. Meals for Katy passengers are now served at the Mathewson hotel, in Parsons. I do not know what arrangement has been made between the railroad and the hotel for this service. I find that there is some confusion in the decisions of the supreme courts of the several states, concerning obligation of hotel people to receive white and colored people. At this time I am not able to intelligently answer you. The attention of the Katy railroad will be called to this matter and an effort will be made to get the railroad to cease discrimination between white people and the colored people. THE PLAINDEaler is fighting a battle for the bettement of the race and we find it an uphill work. While Southamans are trying to do us bodily harm, a few of the colored people of the North are trying to put us in jail, but the good work is still going on. The news of the sale and purchase of The Wichita Searchlight should be hailed with much joy by the people of the "Peerless Princess," who are richly deserving of a clean, hold, fearless journal through which to espouse their cause. The paper is no experiment, having been founded some twelve years ago by the late W. N. Miller, and has stemmed the tide of the journalistic sea and kept afloat since the day it was launched. Messrs. A. L. Garrett and Prof. B. H. Avery are clean, upright honorable, deserving then, the former being engaged in the undertaking business. In Wichita: The Plain- --- dealer's sincerest wish is that the people will be liberal in their judgment of men, and not try to lay the short comings of one W. A. Bettis, their fellow townman at their door and furnish same as an excuse for not giving them the loyal support they richly deserve. The said Mr. Bettis was employed as a solicitor and circulator on The Plaindealer, and while thus engaged he collected and appropriated money belonging to this paper to his own use and refused to make same good, and for which he was dismissed from our service. Mowers, Garrett and Avery are fine fellows, and if they steer the old ship around the only breaker on the journalistic sea, W. A. Bettie, their little craft will ever keep afloat. The Manufacturers special train passed through Topeka last Wednesday. This train is making a tour of the most important cities in the country, displaying the steel coaches with pullman cars occupied by the members of the Chamber of Commerce and employees. They were en route to the large cities of the South and will make a round trip back to Pittsburgh. They have a well dining car attached, the whole crew of which are colored. We met Mr. J. W. Anderson, who is making the trip with the party. He married Miss Daisy Holloway, formerly of Horton. He speaks highly of the trip and is enjoying himself. He regretted that he could not remain longer in Topka. He now resides in Chicago. Many Topkans went through the entire exhibit department, where they found everything from a needle to a steel rail. MANHATTAN, KAN. The great K. S. A. C. opened is the largest agricultural school in the world. There will be black faces in all departments from all corners of the earth. We certainly welcome our representatives. There several new students here and have taken their assignments. Friends in Manhattan to Prof. Harry Butler of Western University, extends heartfelt sympathies to his relatives and the faculty of the school. Rev. H. S. Henrie and Rev. Wm. Thompson departed this p. m. at 3:28 en route to the Annual Conference which convenes at Lawrence, Kan. We are praying earnestly for Rev. Henrie's recall. Miss Lula Shelby of Kansas City, Mo., is again in our midst to attend the K. S. A. C. Rev. Faulkner of Clay Center, is a visitor in our city, the guest of some of the former members of the M. E. church. Miss Alice Collier of Emporia, Kah., arrived in our city last Sunday to take up a short course in domestic science at K. S. A. C. Mrs. Albert Williams of Chicago, is here to visit her parents during the winter. Mrs. Jennie DePriest, formerly of Chicago, but now of Manhattan, spent the week end in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Lewis Hickman has just returned from Denver, where he was called to the bedside of his brother, James, who met with a very sad accident, but is out of danger now and on the mend. Lew spent a few days in white city and talks of returning as soon as he gets his business straight. Mr. Edward Burton of Junction City, visited in Manhattan over Sunday. Mrs. Giles Cooper visited in Topeka last week attending the State Fair and visiting relatives. Mr. W. Cook of the Gillette hotel, is enjoying a pleasant visit from his cousin, Leo, of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Jno. H. Williams of 621 El Paso Street, who has been very ill, is improving. Mrs. Andrew Lewis is some better after a severe attack of sickness. Rumor has it that Rev. H. W. White will preach his farewell sermon hate Sunday. Mr. Joseph Mitchell has given up the idea of going to the Northwest and is now interested in the new National Bank being erected on Fourth and Poyntz. Mr. Mitchell has been busy there for about two months. Mr. Paul Barlow, who has been exploring the west, has returned and is now with the Manhattan Candy Kitchen Company, as floor walker. For your entertainments, parties balls, celebrations, etc., consult Th. Plaindealer for prices on printing LINCOLN, NEBR. Mr. Martha Turner returned home from Omaha last Tuesday. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Car- riager on Rose Street, died last Wednesday morning and was buried Saturday. The Mt. Zion Baptist church choir filled their number on the program at the First Baptist church association, white, at East Lincoln Baptist church last Friday night, which seemingly was appreciated. Rev. C. R. Runyon preached his last sermon for this conference year Sunday night and left Monday for Lawrence, Kan., to attend Annual Conference. Mrs. Folling went to Peoria, Ill. last week to visit her daughter. Dr. H. A. Longdon left Friday to visit his parents at Chillicothe, Mo. Mrs. Lee Dean is reported on the sick list. Mrs. C. W. Brown of Denver, Colo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lee Dean. A social will be given at Mt. Zion Baptist church next Monday night, September 23rd. DR. M. G. Brookins of Kansas City, made an overland trip in his automobile to this city on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Alice Hawkins has returned from Chicago, after a several weeks visit with relatives. Little Marjorie Louise Pierce of Pittsburg, Kan, is in the city for a few weeks visit with her grandmother, Mrs. L. Terry. Mrs. Pearl Turnbo of Kansas City, was in the city Sunday for a few hours visit with her mother, Mrs. L. Terry. Mr. Blaine Lowe of Kansas City, Kan., is in the city to resume his studies at Ft. Scott High school. Mr. George Simpson of ElDorado, Kan., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his mother, Mrs. L. Terry. After a very prosperous and enjoyable year Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church under the leadership of Rev. J. M. Brown, closed its year's work on last Sunday. Both services during the day were largely attended. Rev. Brown left Tuesday for Lawrence, Kan., to attend the Annual Conference. He can report the church free from all debt. Mrs. Patty Stewart is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. Bruce. Mrs. L. Terry, who has been ill for several weeks is slightly improved. Mrs. Rebecca Johnson of Nevada, Mo., spent Sunday in the city. SEDGWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. State Senator— Frank Nighswonger. Rep. 66th Dist.— A. D. Spencer. Rep. 67th Dist.— Perry D. Plain. Rep. 68th Dist.— Theo. Osweiler. County Clerk— Carl Aley. County Treasurer— Samuel Nolan. Register of Deeds— H. I. Merrill. County Attorney— George McGill. Probate Judge— D. A. McCanless. Sheriff— John F. Millhaubt. Coroner— J. R. Brown. County Superintendent— J. V. Colville. County Surveyor— Ransom Brown. County Assessor— P. L. Arnett. Dist. Judge, Div. 2— David Smyth. Clerk District Court— A. O. Andrew. County Com'r, 3rd Dist.— Nick Elsen. County Com'r, 2nd Dist. W. M. Ramdale. Judge City Court— Grover Pierpont. Clerk City Court— H. H. Carr. Marshall City Court— M. F. Morris. Advertisement State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. 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 undersigned 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. II. I. MONROE, Administrator. First Published Sept. 6, 1912. Look for our collectors. Prepare for our collectors. ANNOUNCEMENTS. S. B. RIGGS, Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. E. 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. 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 Bend, 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. Vote For... E. W. SLAYMAKER. Democratic Nominee for Re-election SHERIFF, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas Vote For... N. G. PERRYMAN. Republican Nominee For REPRESENTATIVE Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Morris Drug Company, EMPORIA, KANSAS. Agents For., Ponayo Remedies "O Medicine for Each Ill," "NO CURE ALL" 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. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Rev. O. A. Chandler, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is doing effective work among the people. Mr. Sheppard Cobb of this city, who has been elected principal of the colored school at St. Genevinia, Mo., has been appointed a clerk in the custom house in St. Louis. He will leave in a few days to take up his new position with Uncle Sam. Mrs. Cobb will finish out his school term. Rev. W. W. Russell, pastor of the Second Baptist church seems to be the right man in the right place. Five months ago he accepted the call to the Baptist church when it was on the verge of a division. Since coming here he has cemented all factions, raised over $15,000 and built one of the most modern churches and parsonages in the state. He and his wife moved into the new building Saturday, the old parsonage to be rented out. Rev. Curtis Moore of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city on the 5th and, giving an entertainment at the Baptist and A. M. E. churches. A number of strangers were in the city Wednesday, the 11th, the attraction being Ringling Brothers show. Mrs. I. Chandley, wife of Rev. I. A. Chandley, is reported some better after a very bad spell of fever. Mrs. Hattie Bruster, Minerva Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Russell of the Baptist church, has returned from the Third district, Southeast Missouri Baptist Association, held at the Central Baptist church, Poplar Bluff, Mo., and reports a very pleasant time. Rev. W. W. Russell and Rev. I. W. Crushon of Poplar Bluff, have been elected from that body as delegates to the state convention in St. Louis next month. Rev. Chandley is busy these days getting his conference claims. We would like to see him returned for another year. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, toilet and Fancy Articles. Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes. Nyal's Family Medicines. 603 Commercial Street 'Phone 326 EMPORIA, KANSAS (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer September 20, 1912.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. County, Kentucky. Mary Shrwise, plaintiff, v4. George Shrwise, defendant. The aforesaid defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the aforesaid plaintiff in the above entitled action in the aforesaid court and that he must answer the amended petition filed by said plaintiff in said cause on or before November 1, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against him as therein prayed for, granting to said plaintiff a divorce from said defendant and awarding to her the custody of her minor son, Frank A. Shriwise, and decreeing and awarding to her as alimony the following described land lying and situated in the county of Barton and state of Kansas, to-wit: The Southeast quarter of Section 4, in Township 18 S. Range 13 W. 6th P. M. together with such other property and such sums of money as may be deemed fair and equitable by said court. MONROE, ROARK & TAYLOR, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: C. W. POWER, Clerk District Court. (Seal) 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 Weight Give us a Call. 203 East Sixth St. 'Phone 11. NEWTON, KANSAS. Chas. J. Brunner GROCERIES, Fresh and Cured Meats, Oysters and Fish. 118 W. Sixth St. Phone110 NEWTON, KANSAS In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Charles F. Newell, Plaintiff, ss. Edith Newell, defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee. The State of Kansas to Euth Newell, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appean 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, divorcing him from you and for such other re lief as to the court shall seem just. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court. (Seal) (First Published in the Topeka Flaindealer September 13, 1912.) Beware of colored newspaper takers, 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. Miss Carrie Smith is visiting relatives in Kansas City. Mrs. Minnie Chiles is recovering from her recent illness. Arthur Hardy spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting friends. Miss Lulah Ridley, who has been visiting in Chicago, has returned. Miss Cornal Smith, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to St. Paul. Mrs. Georgia Waters of Chicago, Ill., was in the city this week visiting her mother, Mrs. Alex. Garrett. Mrs. P. Webster and grandson have returned from Kansas City, where she visited her brother, Mr. Whitlow. Mr. Thomas Nixon of Chicago, Ill., is in the city, the guest of M. and Mrs. Clifton Meaux, at 105 Madison street. A large number of Topekans will leave Sunday for Lawrence, where they will spend the day visiting the A. M. E. conference. The clubs in Hutchinson, Kan. have organized a city federation since the State meeting last June, Mrs. W. P. Bell is president. Little Marie Austin returned last week from Chicago, where she spent her vacation with her aunties, Mrs. Frankie Buckner and sister Hattie. August W. Jackson of Eskridge, Kan., spent Thursday and Friday in the city attending the State Fair and visiting his grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Harris. Mrs. Ozella Calhoun of Kansas City, Kan.'spent a week in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Troup. She returned home this week. Mrq. Ella M. Thrower of Cheyenne, Wyo., is in the city, the guest of relatives and friends. Her husband, Sergant Jesse Thrower, left a week ago for the borders of Mexico. The Kansas Packing House Market has moved to 109 East Fourth street where the Schmidt Bros, will be delighted to serve you as in the past. Their prices are always in your favor. The President and Corresponding Secretary of the State Federation are busy sending out greetings to the various clubs over the state. All the clubs usually have their first meeting in September, and continue till July 1st. Mr. W. D. Cooper, returned Sunday of last week from a pleasant visit with his sisters at his old home in Tennessee. He reports a splendid time and that the people are very prosperous—good crops and plenty of work for everybody. We are in receipt of a photo of a large 40 ton traction engine owned by Mr. Perle Tipton of Parsons, Kan. He is an expert house mover and is now in Oklahoma moving an oil plant, consisting of large iron structures weighing several tons. He is undoubtedly master of his trade. We are glad to know that the Kansas City teachers, especially the ladies are making an effort to buy good property, thereby setting the example for others. Mrs. J, R. Rutledge, one of the prominent teachers of Kansas City, Mo, has purchased property in Kansas City, Kan., and is doing fine. We wish her much success. "A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Schmidt, 309 West Tenth Street. Their beautiful daughter Emma was married to Mr. Fred Bowman, an employee of the Santa Fe Company. The home was artistically decorated and lighted and the bride was handsomely dressed. There was a large number of friends and relatives present. Miss Emma has been cashier for the Kansas Packing House Company of which her father is proprietor for some time and is one of Topeka's brightest and most cultured young ladies. The groom is also an industrious, prosperous young man and we predict a bright and happy future for them. They will be at home to their friends at 128 Monroe Street." Mrs. G. S. Gray of Montreal, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah Martin. Little Vivian Sims is ill of typhoid fever at her home on West Tenth street. Mr. Jno. Shutes of Kansas City, spent last Thursday in the city with relatives and friends. Mr. Charles Bradshaw, of Kansas City, was here Thursday visiting relatives and friends. Miss Edna Ford arrived Saturday evening from Banner Springs and will spend the winter here. Mr. Herbert Jamison left last Sunday for Chicago, Ill., where he will attend Northwestern college. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dillard left Tuesday for Kansas City, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Pauline Davis entertained Sunday complimentary to the visiting ladies, at a toothsome dinner. Mr. Sam Elliott and mother, of Fort Worth, Texas, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. Lee Anderson. Miss Maggie Taylor of Blue Rapids, was the guest of her sister, Miss Ellen Taylor, a few days last week. Mrs. Alice Buford left Wednesday afternoon for Kansas City, Mo., to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Miss Lucy Clay suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last week. At this writing she is reported improving nicely. Cards are out announcing the engagement of Mr. Clarence Jackson Hardy, of this city, to Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Kansas City. The wedding will take place on the 25th inst., at the home of the bride. Miss Ethel Johns entertained at cards at the home of Mrs. Mabel Thompson on Emmett street in honor of Miss Grace Thomas of Kansas City. Mrs. Richard Gaines of Riverside, Ill., was among the guests. 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. During the meeting of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. grand lodge, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Gordon, delegates from Iola, made The Plaindealer a pleasant visit. Rev. and Mrs. Gordon are among the state's most progressive young people, and leaders in the uplift and elevation of the race in Eastern Kansas. Messrs. David and Nick Chiles arrived Sunday from Colorado Springs, where they were the guests of the latter's sisters-in-law, Miss Willa Smith and Mrs. Lucille Jordan. Both were highly pleased with the trip, and report all of the Kansans scattered in different sections of the land of mountain scenery as being prosperous and doing fine. Wanted: I would like to correspond with a good man with a view to matrimony. My occupation is weaving and making up hair goods. I am brown skin, aged 45 years and weigh 115 pounds. I have a home and prefer a man from 45 years up, with means or would acquire if given a chance. Address, MATTIE BLACK, 1224 Maple Street, Emporia, Kan. Mr. J. H. Harris, the well known and popular carpenter, contractor and builder, accompanied his niece, Miss Vera White, to Quindaro, where she enrolled at Western University. Speaking of the school Mr. Harris said: "It is one of the finest and best institutions in the country. President Kealing conducted me through every department, and the work that is being instilled into these boys and girls is marvelous. Here they are taught trades of all kinds and it is to this noble institution that we must look for our future mechanics." Mr. Harris is a finished workman, and when he places his O. K. on a thing it is right. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Everybody Is Going to Oliver's Smoke House. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, where one of the largest line of domestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also five well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our reading [Picture of a man with dark hair and a white shirt. The background is a dark, indistinct area.] room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papers. Our reading and smoking room is open to your service on Sunday and shoe shining chair. Make the Smoke House your headquarters while in our beautiful city and if there is any information you wish to know write, Oliver Smoke House, 119 West Fifth Street, Topeka, Kan. GEO S. OLIVER Prop Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTE HARDISON. Pram 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, Kaa. You are invited to visit MRS. CHAS. R. JOHNSON at her "Poro" Hair Dressing Parlor 832 KANSAS AVENUE Braids, Switches, Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 3494. UNION HOTEL CAFE. 1p7 W. Rilroad St. M. G. MURPHY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First, Clata NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS. ... Thursday night is your night at Wilson's. Mrs. Jno. D. Graham is numbered among the sick. Enjoy yourself at Wilson's Summer Garden before the season closes. Mrs. C. T. Birdwhistle entertained Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Greene at dinner last week, at their home on N. Topkea Avenue. Miss Ellen Page served a delicious six o'clock dinner complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Games of Riverside, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gelnes. Miss Anita Davis, recently of the Sturland Opera Company, after spending a few days in the city with Miss Ogeal Wilson, returned to her home in Milwaukee Thursday night. Rev C. G. Fishback and Mr. H. I. Monroe returned Wednesday from Houston, Texas, where they attended the National Baptist Association and report a splendid meeting. Mr. James Johnson, of the Country Club, took in the Masonic festivities recently held in Washington, D.C., and reports a most magnificent time while in the national capital. Mrs. Fannie M. Douglas left Wednesday afternoon for Kansas City to visit a few days with her husband, Mr. Guy Douglas, who is employed there with the Santa Fe railroad company. Mrs. Maria Muck Radford left Tuesday of this week for Vetsailes. Kentucky, to visit her brother whom she has not seen for thirty-three years. Mrs. Radford will be gone for three months. Mr. Sylvester Anderson of Wichita, spent Wednesday in the city, the guest of his brother, Lee Anderson, and wife. The three in company with Jno. Mosely went to Kansas City to visit Jno. Collins and wife. Paul Cooley, a young boy about 11 years of age, while playing with a companion with a revolver, was shot in the face about 2clock today, the ball striking on the chin and fracturing the lower jaw. Dr. Shields is the attending physician. The Kansas Avenue Department of the Y. M. C. A. will conduct a mammoth mass meeting at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy, Sunday, September 29th, at 3 p. m., at which time there will be good speaking and singing. The meeting is for both men and women. You are cordially invited to attend Mrs. Elizabeth Scott entertained at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaines of Chicago and Mr. Tom McAdoo of Salt Lake City. At two o'clock the following were seated at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines, Mrs. Elizabeth Poiter, Mr. W. C. Scott and Mr. C. W. Scott. They were delightfully entertained and reported an enjoyable afternoon. Mr. James Johnson, an employee of the Country Club narrowly escaped being killed by lightning the other day. He was awakened by the shock and found the bed and entire room in a blaze. He was laying on the mattress, but no part of his body was touching the metallic bed, which was no doubt the cause of him being saved. By presence of mind and quick action he smothered the flames with the bed clothes. Mr. W. H. A. Clark of Wichita, Kan., called at the Plaindealer Office this week, who in company with his wife is en route home after several days visit in Kansas City and Omaha. He is connected with the Kansas National Bank of Wichita. He is very prominent in society and church work, being one of the chorusters of the St. Paul A. M. E. church. He has been in Wichita for 37 pears, has a very beautiful home and stands high in the estimation of his friends. Mrs. Millie Wheeler entertained at an elaborate dinner at her home, 1510 N. Taylor. At four o'clock refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. The guests were greatly surprised to discover their souvenir, a miniature doll in each dish of ice cream. Each guest then tried for making the prettiest dress. Covers were laid for the following: Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Greene, Mrs. E. B. Hatfield of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. H. Foreman of Seattle, Wash. Each guest departed, declaring Mrs. Wheeler an ideal hostess. WILSON'S --New Summer Garden-- DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admission,Ladies 10c; Gentlemer 15c. Good Music, Swings, Rustic Seats and Plenty of Refreshments. Whether You Dance or Not it is a Delightful Place to Pass Away the Time. GARDEN to Rent on Reasonable Terms for Picnics, Private Parties, Sunday School and Church Outings. Phone 4624N1. Stonestreet & Gaines, Undertakers and Feneral Directors. ```markdown ``` Spend Your Thursday evenings at Wilson's Summer Garden. Former Topekan Passes Away in Away in Denver. Word was received in Topeka one day this week announcing the news of the death of Mrs. Ward, beloved wife of the Rev. A. M. Ward, who several years ago pastored St. John A. M. E. church in this city, and where both have many warm Deceased was a good kind-hearted Christian woman, a splendid neighbor and a staunch friend. At this time we are unable to ascertain the particulars regarding her death, as she was well and hearty on Monday of last week when the editor of this paper and Mr. David Chiles met her in Denver. She leaves a husband, two sons, a daughter and a host of warm friends in Kansas and in the West where they have resided for several years. MRS. JACK JOHNSON The news of the suicide of Mrs. Johnson, white wife of the black ring champion, which occurred in Chicago last week is deeply regretted, and one of the unfortunate tradgies in the life of the world's most scientific borer, that will never be forgotten. Because Mrs. Johnson happened to be white and her husband an Afro-American, the white press has worked over time in an effort to manufacture stuff to the effect that Mrs. Johnson was despondent on account of ill treatment at the hands of the Champion's mother and sister, etc., all of which Mr. Johnson has proven to be false. She was well liked and respected by all of his family. For our part, we do not approve of such marriages, but since Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were satisfied, who has a right to complain or object? Jack Johnson is a manly man, and gave his wife every comfort that money could buy, and administered to her at her ledside until the end. How many white men with black wives would have acted thus? You can count them on the fingers of a single hand. The mother and sister of the unfortunate woman showed courage and pure womanhood in attending the funeral, as many believed they would not come, and from the multitudes of people that thronged the church, and blocked the streets at the Johnson home, depicts that Mrs. Johnson was a long way from being ostracised on account of having selected a husband from the colored race. Flowers and telegrams expressing sympathy were received by Mr. Johnson from throughout the world, and principally from members of the white race. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT LAWRENCE Kansas African Methodist Episcopal Church Will Review Past Year's Work During Conference Week. The doors are thrown wide open in Lawrence this week, and hospitality reigns supreme, and all because the greatest organized body of Negroes in the world Here the work of the past twelve months will be reviewed and work outlined for the coming year. The year just closed has been one filled with prosperity throughout the district, and we predict, that it will show gains in both membership and finance. At this session many important changes will be made, thus holding in store several surprises for ministers and parishioners. A visit by this body is an honor and credit to any city, and we hope SON'S mer Garden-- to the Public. DAY EVENING—Admission,Ladies music, Swings, Rustic Seats and other You Dance or Not it is a of the Time. GARDEN to Rent on Private Partner, Sunday School Phone 46241. MISS OGEAL WILSON. Manager. & Gaines, Feneral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Employees in attendere 006 Quincy. Poth Theresa 62 next year that Togeka will be permitted to unork her hospitality for them. Mrs. B. F. Gaines entertained about twenty friends Friday afternoon of last week, complimentary to Mrs. Richard Gaines of Riverside, Ill. The copy parlors were appropriately arranged for the occasion, and a delightful afternoon was spent in it. tation. P. Gussie Page, and Mrs. Jane Smith. Dainty refreshments were served by the charming hostess, which marked the closing scenes of one of the season's most delightful social events, and all repaired to their several homes declaring Mrs. Gaines a most charming hostess. Miss Grace Thomas of Kansas City was among the guests. Don't forget Thursday night at Wilson's Summer Garden. WEIR CITY KAN. Mr. Lain, a Socialist, addressed the colored people of this city last Sunday, which was enjoyed by all. He left here for Girard. Messrs. Fred Hairis and Will Gardner have opened a pool hall on W. Main Street. Rev. R. Barterson and Rev. Ed. Batman are attending the A. M. E. conference in Lawrence this week. The young people of Weir delightfully entertained Miss Alberta Dupree, who will leave soon for Anniston, Ala., where she will resume her school work, at the home of Miss Gertrude Winters. The evening was spent in music and conversation. The Blue Ribbon club was in attendance and all present report a pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Miller left Tuesday for Kansas City, where they will make their future home. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon. 404½ Kansas Ave. Ind. phone 918. TOPERA 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 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN. Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: dell 901-2. Ind. 2689 Red DR. J. M. JAMISON. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. .. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases Office and Residence. Beth theres 774. Req. Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 364 Kansas Ave, over Gibler's Drug Store, across from Thyroop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1555 Van Duren St. MRS. LUCY STEVENSON Serves Tho... "BEST EVER" MEALS, LUNCHES, AND SHORT ORDERS. Everything First-class. Landauer MERCANTILE CO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE LARNED, KANSAS nderwear, B. Corsets, Redfery Coats and Suits, Millinery, Iron clad Hosery, Drp Goods, Misses and Childrens' Shoes, Etc. . Newman Dry Goods Gompany Munsing Underwear, W. B. Corsets, Redfery Coats and Suits, Millinery, Iron clad Hosery, Drp Goods, Ladies' Misses and Childrens' Shoes, Etc. G. W. Newman Dry Goods Company HMPORIA, KANSAS DRY GOODS Handel of all kinds for Men, Women and Children at OT PRICES. Justly appreciate the patronage of the colored people invite them to our store Rorabaugh Dry Goods company Emporia, -:- Kansas. and wearing appadel of all kinds for Men, Women and Children at FAIREST PRICES. We especially appreciate the patronage of the colored people and cordially invite them to our store -EVERYTHING IN- GOODS, Ladies' Ready-to-wear Garments, livery, carpets and Shoes. Chandise at reliable prices. Courteous treatment to INSFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Edward unkelburger Republican Nominee For ark of district court DRY GOODS, Ladies' Ready-towear Garments, Millinery, carpets and Shoes. Reliable Merchandise at reliable prices. Courteous treatment to everyone SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Edw Dunkel Republican clerk of d Edward Dunkelburger OF HARVEY COUNTY KANSAS. He has made good. Candidate mate YOUR SUPPORT A vote for in the RIGHT place ELECTION TUESDAY When Presenting Anyone good. Candidate for SECOND TERM and will appre- PORT A vote for him is a vote for the RIGHT man SECTION TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 5, 1912. Me has made good. Candidate for SECOND TERM and will appre mate YOUR SUPPORT A vote for him is a vote for the RIGHT man in the RIGHT place ELECTION TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1912. with a piece of jewelry—WATCH, DIAMOND or SILVERWARE isn't it worth while to feel assured that it is going to give satisfactory wear, that it is the best that can be had for the money? If such a gift has been bought at and has KALE'S name on the package you need give yourself any further concern regarding the quality of the goods. Remember the place. Kale's JewelryStore MOFFET BROS'. NATIONAL BANK BANKING BUSINESS. Capital and Farmings, $65,000.00 Depositary for U.S. Postal Savings DEPOSITS GUARANTEED See us Before You make a Loan Well Save You Money. Special Attention Given to REAL ESTATE LOANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Linjas W. W. Charles, J. B Brown, H T. Taylor, A A Doerr A Moffet, Mark Krouch --- Vote For At Kale's... NEWTON, KANSAS of Larned, Kansas ONDUCIS A GENERAL. Condensed statement of the condition of the at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts....$1,370,650.8$ Overdrafts.....1,873.7$ Banking house.....52,485.5$ Redemption fund.....10,000.0$ U.S. Bonds at par.. $211,000.00 Other high exchange 1,725,610.70-1,668,365.3% Total.....$3,103,375.55 LIABILITIES. Capital stock.....$200,000.00 Surplus and profits.....217,562.12 Circulation.....200,000.00 Deposits.....2,485,813.4 Total.....$3,103,375.55 B. F. McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President. G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. F. Bleckley, Asst. Cashier HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU- and privileges to women. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each House thereof concurring therein: That the following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas be hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection, namely: Section 1. The rights of citizens of the state of Kansas to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the election for representatives to the Legislature in the year 1912. The amendment to the constitution granting equal rights and privileges to women," and the vote for or against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law. Sec. 3. This amendment, if adopted, shall be known as section 8 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas. Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statue book. Passed the House February 7, 1911. Passed the Senate February 8, 1911. Approved February 9, 1911. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original House Concurrent Resolution No. 3, www on file in my office. CHAS H. SESSIONS, Secretary of State. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Leavenworth Man Forced by Law to Pay Back Subscription. A man in Kansas was sued by a Leavenworth paper for 16 years delinquent subscription. The jury awarded the paper a judgment for $24, and the court costs were over $100, not counting the attorney fees. OLATHE, KAN. The entertainment given by the A. A. society and Star of Bethlehem Court last Monday evening on the Baptist church lawn was a success in every way. Miss A. Davis spent the week end in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. James Dixon of Kansas City, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Katie Beasley. Mrs. Jno. Baker has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Mrs. Lydia Young and niece of Kansas City, Kan., spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Jenkins. Rev. Jas. Holmes of the A. M. E. church will leave this week for conference. Mrs Nola Hughes of Lexington, Mo. is visiting relatives in Olathe this week. Eugene Cairr visited his grandparents in Springhill Sunday. WINFIELD, KAN. Rev. Austin of Arkansas City, filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday night. Rev. W. R. Richardson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached his last sermon Sunday night to a large audience, before leaving Tuesday for Lawrence to attend the annual conference. Mrs. Rosa Works of Oxford, was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Bertie Lynix of Oxford, attended the reunion here the past week. Letoy Moore of Medicine Lodge, came in Monday to attend the Southwestern college this winter. Manager Griffin of the Plain-dealer, is transacting business here for a few days this week. Brooks Johnson of Arkansas City, called on friends here Sunday. Miss Lillian Alexander was an Arkansas City caller Sunday evening. Mrs. John Bradford has returned from a visit with her sister at Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. W. M. Wood has returned to her home in Coffeyville, after a ten days stay with her husband, W. M. Wood, formerly with the Interurban gang. The Plaindealer goes to press (first side) Thursday morning, and the last side is printed Friday. Correspondents will please take notice, and mail news so as not to reach this office later than Wednesday to insure publication in current issue. During the remaining torrid weather, our printers want, deserve and must have a half holiday every Saturday. The fumes of linetype metal, ink and gasoline six days a week are not the pleasantest thing on earth and your promptness will assist them to get a bit of fresh air For Sale.... 240 Acres Good Farm Land.... three miles from Nicodemus, Kan.—50 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-falling water supply. $30 per acre—one-half cash. Address The Plaindealer. DAVIS FUEL CO. Has All Kinds of . Coal. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan. FOOL THE KICKING COW. Simple Device That Prevents Her From Putting Her Foot Into Milk Paul. The illustration herewith is a simple device to keep a cow from kicking. It consists of two pieces of rope about four and one half feet long and a piece of an old fork handle across the cow's back. Insert an eyebolt in the floor to the left of the cow about halfway up toward the feed box, then fasten your piece of rope in this ring and to the fork handle just about the height of the cow's back. It's the other side in like manner, excepting that the eyebolt be put farther back so as to al- ```markdown ``` ANTI-EICKING DEVICE {From the American Agriculturist} low room for milking operations. This apparatus is left fastened on the left hand side and thrown back across the partition when not in use. Just before milking the cow is fastened in the stanchion, and this is thrown across and fastened in the ring on the right hand side. This is especially good for the cow that is in the habit of putting her foot in the milk pail. She cannot raise her foot without howling her back somewhat, which this prevents. And if she persists in doing this trick tighten up the rope on the right hand side. The object in fastening it to the floor is that it gives her a certain amount of freedom, and if she moves backward and forward it tightens. After a time the cow gets unrestrained to this, and if it is simply laid across her back she will not move a foot. I have used this in a number of bad cases and found it works to perfection, says a correspondent of the American Agriculturist. FARM BUTTERMAKING. No Reason Why It Should Not Beat Creamery Product In Price. Butter made from a single herd of cows in a small dairy located on the farm, says a Washington state bulletin, should command the highest price of any butter on the market. The first essential in making good butter is good cream. To get this simply means to take ordinary precautions regarding clean cows and burn, clean attendants and clean utensils and then cooling the cream at once after separating, either by running it over a cooler or by setting it in running cold water and stirring. Cream should not be stored with any substance having an aroma. Sweet cream clams hard and gives a butter having a flat taste. To sour or almond the cream, first, he it to about 70 degrees 1°, use a thermometer) and let it stand until it has a mild but distinctly acid taste, or, second, add some sour milk or butter-milk (starter) to start the ripening, at the same time holding it at 70 degrees. The best cream for churning is that which tests about 30 per cent fat after starter has been added. The temperature at which the cream should be churned depends on the size of fat globules, hardness of fat globules, age of the cream, percentage of fat in the cream, kind of feed the cow is getting, and this cannot be determined except by trial. Thirty five degrees may be proper on one farm and 60 degrees on the one adjoining. A good rule to follow is to have the butter come about the size of wheat kernels in about thirty or forty minutes. While the granules are about the size of wheat the buttermilk should be drained, the granules washed and the salt added. Then they are worked together, only enough to distribute the salt evenly. When the churn is not stopped until the granules become large some of the buttermilk is incased, and it makes butter of poor keeping quality. Mottles in the butter are caused by an uneven distribution of salt in the presence of buttermilk. If we use but one crop on the land and cultivate it clean all the time the soil will quickly be robbed of its humus. Therefore we must follow a proper rotation in order to supply humus without which we can do little. Some men have never discovered this fact, however --- Warning. The *Theist*s exhume reports the death of a child in Oregon from eating the bodies of the Virginia creeper, Amphipods quinquefasciata, which had not previously been regarded as poisonous, though the bark, sometimes used cautiously in medicine, appears to possess poisonous properties. Saving Many Steps. Can you bring a tool through the shed to open the door to let the cattle out the back way, closing the door with a lever? It will save you three miles a year. Think it over.—Farm and Fireside. Why is a BANQUET HAM? From all the Hams which pass through our little plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from young corn fed hogs of a specific weight and quality. These are cured and smoked with green hickory wood like our mothers used to do. The result of our care and cleanliness is the BANQUET HAM. Denver's favorite. The Charles Wolff TOPEKA The Knights OF THE The Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Knights and Ladies OF THE ORIENT. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying. Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. Will issue policies for yourself Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death home-loving man can afford THE KNIGHT AND OR laws of the State of Kansas, of Insurance of Kansas. Its Surety Company. Liberal ten address THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. 519 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President. National Secretary. 519 Kansas Avenue, OUR MOTTO: "Prom JOHN M. WRIGHT National President. 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, Loaiges, 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. C. B. Warkentin, S. M. Swartz, Dr. J T. Axtell, J. H. Linn, J. H. McNair, S. A. Hanlin, J. A. Randall, J. : Reigier, Thos. Sheridan, John Jinger, C. F. Claassen. COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR. ```markdown ``` We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transformations, and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair. We guarantee satisfaction or money back. We also sell straightening combs, and toilet articles. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c stamp for catalogue. Agents wanted. Dept. "G." 23 Duane Street, New York City. FOR PREVENTING FARM FROM FALLING DUE DROUGHT AND RAINING OR SCALE RELEASE OF INITIATIONS, LET THE CUSTOMER, PUT IN 25 AND 50 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MASK ON EVERY PACKAGE. TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMmediately UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND PRECKLES. SOLD BY BROUGHTS IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOUR NEXT OF THE PULLING PRESS, SHELL BOTTLE, 25 LANE SEE DUTLE. THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 822 LAKE ST., DEPT. 318 AGENTS WANTED. Directors: # MADE BY MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. Jerry High of Topeka, Sundayed here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Stanley. Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Walter Jones drove over from Rossville Wednesday morning and accompanied Mrs. Marion Wallace to to the wedding at Paxico on No..11. Thomas Bolton Sundayed in Paxico. Masion Wallace Sundayed in Alma. Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Irene Davis to Elbe Walls in Paxico Wednesday. Miss Grace Stanley also attended the wedding. Those that attended the fair from here were, Misses Frances Anderson, Grace Stanley and Mrs. Wm. Davis. Oscar Martin who works on the extra gang Sundayed at home. Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$ 916,340.31 Banking house. . . . . . 10,000.00 Cash and slight exchange. . $517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U. S. Bonds at par. . . 141,164.67 Bonds and warrants..125,000.00 Due from U. S. Treasurer 3,750.00-1,035,137.62 Total..$1,961,477.73 LIABILITIES. Capital..$100,000.00 Surplus and undivided profits..168,516.08 Circulation..75,000.00 Deposits..1,617,961.65 Total..$1,961,477.73 The above statement is correct. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President. In the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends its facilities and its resources in the avenues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all directions; to care for the needs of small enterprises as consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, direstr or employee owes this bank a dollar. SNOWFLAKE WHITE LAUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAKE Suitable for Every Use COBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP OUR GUARANTEE - After use may be used of the same quality as normal soap. Great quality and no impact on the skin. NO RUBBING SOAP. Used for laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . Mrs. Jessie Chamberlain gave the club a very pleasant outing at her rural home the first meeting in this month. As it was an extremely warm afternoon, all enjoyed themselves on the spacious veranda. The business of the meeting was some what varied. Dr. Newton and wife and Mrs. Nellie Hall were most amiable guests. The talk made by Dr. Newton was interesting and all felt themselves highly entertained and benefitted. Mrs. E. C. Johnson with a most excellent and appropriate, original poem presented to Mrs. Mattie Young and Mrs. B. B. Cooper prizes, which had been previously won by them. The members and guests enjoyed a delicious three course menu. Mrs. Newton exhibited some very valuable books, many of which she has sold. The club purchased a set and presented them to the hostess, Mrs. Chamberlain. A very good program was rendered and at a late hour the club adjourned. On returning from the affair at Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain's, when changing cars, unfortunately Dr. C. W. Newton was struct by an automobile, pitching him into mid air and across the street, which resulted in the breakkling of two of his ribs and other internal injuries. At this writing we are glad to say that he is doing nicely. Dr. J. M. Harris filled Dr. Newton's pulpit Sunday afternoon. "The Trip Around the World." P. O. Box 298. Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM, Prop. 07 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$518,254.49 Overdrafts.....9,018.84 U.S. bonds to secure circulation.....100,000.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures.....40,000.80 Bonds for investment.....$65,000.00 Cash and sight Exchange.....$218,268.40 283,268.40 $950,541.73 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock .....$100,000.00 Surplus Fund. .....100,000.00 Undivided Profits. .....19,457.72 Circulation. .....100,000.00 Deposits. .....$596,084.21 Bond account .....35,000.00 631,084.21 The above statement is correct. E. W. BOLINGER, Cashier. W. C. ROBINSON, President. SNOWFLAK WHITE LAUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAK Suitable for Every Use conducted by some of the A. M. E. members on vans, was a splendid success. Miss Doris B. Cooper returned to Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Porter are the parents of a fine daughter, mother and little Miss are doing well. The fourth Sunday in this month a women's meeting will be held at the Washington Avenue Baptist church. In the afternoon Mrs. Dr. Netwon will deliver a lecture to women and young girls over 16 years of age. Dr. W. H. Hayden left for Oklahoma, via Kansas City, Kan., Sunday night. Miss Essie Z. Marr of Rolla, Mo. is the house guest of Miss Marie H. Stemmons. She was hibhly entertained and was in attendance to many functions given in her honor. Mrs. Harrison Thomason entertained Thursday with a six course one o'clock dinner. Coverers were laid for Misses Essie J. Marr, Lottie Moss, Naomi Smith, Marie H. Stemmons and hostess, Mrs. Pear Thomason. Thursday evening an Air Dome party was given, Miss Essie Z. Marr, the honored guest. Others present were Misses Eliza Randos, Naomi Smith, Lottie Moss, Irene Harriston, Marie H. Stemmons, Mesdames B. A. Hardrick, J. S. Hardrick, Mr. C. H. Marr, Dr. O. U. Brown and Dr. Harris. Friday evening a reception was FREE! CATALOGUE OF THE Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR, and Electric Combs for Straightening your hair and make it grow nicely. THE FINEST CREOLE WIGS in the United States. These you can comb and redress the same as your own hair. Write for Free Catalogue. Address SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR CO., The Place to Do Business Is the place where you can get most anything at reasonable prices. This you can do at the E. R. Moses Mer. Co., OF GREAT BEND KANSAS. Who has been serving the people for over thirty-six years, studying their wants and satisfying them. See them. Arkansas City, Kan, Enid, Okla, and Anthony, Kan. Res. Phone 134% Office Phone 134 Richard M. Johnson UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL Private Chapel in Connection First Door East of Peoples National Bank Open Day and Night Paola, Kansas The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the Toilet and Bath COBB'S No Rubbing Soap g delicate fabrics, ce curtains . . . Co. PETTERS BROS. Proprietors. held at Scales hall and about twenty couples were present. This affair was an enjoyable one. Miss N. Smith entertained Sunday with a four course dinner the following: Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Thomason, Miss Marie H. Stemmon, Mr. C. H. Marr and Miss Naomi Smith. Tuesday afternoon Miss Marie H. Stemmons entertained at whist and other games. The afternoon being extremely warm tables were artistically arranged on the beautiful, cool and shaded lawn. There were more than five tables full present who enjoyed this delightful function. All the guests registered their names and addresses on a lovely fan, which was presented to the charming honored guest. In the guessing game Mrs. Moss won the hand painted salad bowl; in the whist game Miss Naomi Smith won a pair of silk hose as first prize and Miss Carrie Poster the consolation prize. The delicious repast served was heart, diamond, club and spade cream with cakes and candies carrying out the color scheme. The out of town guests were, Miss Marie of Rolla, Mo., Morrison of St. Joseph and Miss Harrison of St. Louis. This affair will long be remembered by all present. Tuesday evening Dr. E. A. Harris and Mr. C. H. Marr, entertained the Misses Marr and Stemmons at a lovely drive, sight seeing over the city. As the moon shown brightly, the evening cool, sights interesting and company agreeable the drive was a delightful pleasure. Wednesday and Thursday was spent at the delightful rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Boxley who are relatives of Miss Marr. This was indeed a treat for Miss Marr. A special dinner was arranged for Miss Clara, Miss Harris of Jefferson City, Miss Evelie Marr and Mrs. Francis Boxley. Miss Carrie Foster of N. Benton Avenue entertained Wednesday evening at a party. This was also a very enjoyable affair as Miss Poster is an ideal hostess. Friday evening Miss Lottie Moss honored Miss B. B. Morrison and Miss Essie Z. Marr with a progressive whist party. The evening soon passed in a most enjoyable manner. Mrs. B. A. Hardrick won a hand-painted pitcher as first prize and Mrs. Tarrison Thomason the same as second prize. The guest of honor received a quotation book on "Friendship." Sunday at the hospitable home of Undertaker Marshall and wife gathered a number of friends. This was was quite an enjoyable feast. Those who partook of the toothsome menu prepared by Mrs. Marshall were, Miss Essie Z. Marr, Miss Marie H. Stemmons, Mr. W. R. Smith, Mr Carter, Prof. Penn and Mr. C. H. Marr, Prof. and Mrs. David Marshall easily proved themselves to be very interesting and amiable host and hostess. Monday, Labor day, the outing at Galloway cave was composed of ten couples: Misses E. Marr, M. Stemmons, I. Harriston, E. Randles, Mesdames P. Thomason, Z. Hardruck, Dr. W. H. Hayden, Messrs. C. H. Marr, J T. Williams and Jas. Andrews, Jr. Mr, and Mrs. Newton Fulbright of St. Louis, were visiting relatives and friends in the city, when on the eve of an elaborate social function given in their honor by his sister, Miss Adah Fulbright, they were suddenly summoned home on account of a serious accident which befell their eldest son, Hobart—a crushed foot and perhaps an amputation. It is to be regretted that their stay was so brief but we are expecting them to return again soon. Mrs. M. J. McAllister departed for St. Paul, Minn., Saturday night. She will spend one week in Kansas City en route. Mrs. Joe Anderson of New Orleans, is making a pleasant visit of a month or more in our city. Although from a pleasant and sunny clime she is much pleased with our city. Mr. Garland Lane has returned home, looking the picture of health. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ell. Milner, is quite sick. Rev. H. H. Palmer has been voted out and the pulpit of Mt. Triumph Baptist church is vacant. Rev. Thompson, one of our missionaries to West Africa, is in the city and will preach both morning and evening for Dr. T. J. Ross and people at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Stripling, superintendent M. E. church, holds forth at M. E. church Sabbath a. m. and p. m. Rev. W. H. Haroldson returned today from National Baptist Association at Houston, Texas. Mrs. H L. Owens also attend the association. The Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church is in session at Hugo, Mrs. M. E. Thompson is in Atlanta, Ga., attending the National grand lodge of H. H. of R. A card from her intimates a grand time. Many schools are beginning their term's work McAlester High school Monday, September 23, J. Wilson Pattus, principal. Mrs. S. L. Davis, H. E. McDaniel and M. S. Degnon, E. P. Thompson and M. E. Reeves are among the teachers this term. Horr. H. Aug. Guess and family have moved to Tulsa. Rev W. H. Housely's one year's work ended Sunday, September 15, with an excellent year's work. He leaves the church clear of any indebtedness and peace and harmony reigns within. Rev. Housely delivers his farewell sermon Sunday night to a crowded house of sinner, friends and earnest Christians. All enjoyed his discourse which was peace at knowledge. Members and friends deserve Rev. Housely's return to the city and manifested it by a standing vote also a petition which was forwarded to the Presiding Elder. The M. S. S. Dect of Ft. Riley, Kan. presented Rev. W H. Housely with a trity dollar suit, a pair of shoes, silk hose and garters. Rev. Housely's appreciation was unbounded and he could hardly find words with which to express his gratitude. Rev. Warder, pastor of the Second Baptist church, with his congregation assisted Rev. Housely in a rally Sunday afternoon, September 15. Rev. Warder preached an able sermon, and his members contributed liberally. Mrs. Louisa Williams left Wednesday for Lawrence to attend the Annual Conference. Mrs. Frank Bomer went to Quindaro Saturday on a business trip. Rev. W. H. Housely left Wednesday for Lawrence to attend Conference. Mrs. Burnside and daughter, Marie, returned home from Louisville, Ky., where they have been spending a month visiting relatives and friends. They reported a very pleasant time. Mrs. W. L. Harden is in-posed Mrs. C. E. Wilson is in Texas visiting her husband's relatives. Mrs. Aaron of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ella B. Jones last week. Mrs. I. Perkins is in Denver; called there to the bedside of a brother who was ill, but is now reported better. Miss Josephine Smith is visiting relatives and friends in Ellsworth for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. H. Washington returned Saturday from Lincoln, Nebr., where they have been visiting their son and family Elustus Washington. Mrs. Stella Crews and little daughter, Valeria, who have been spending the summer in Denver returned a few days ago. Mrs. Warder, wife of Rev. Warder, is practicing the young people for a cantata. Owing to Mrs. Warder's ability as an elocutionist we are confident of excellent results and a successful entertainment. Mexican Aspirations. Across the Mexican border. There's all kinds of disorder. Every "greaser" grasping For that "Presidential plum." They don't know how to treat it. So "Uncle Sam" has once more "beat" it. To show 'em how to eat it. If it rolls between his thumb. That plum was full of honey, But Diaz called it money, Just to keep the bees From swarm in round. But Madere took a notion, To have the people make a nation That he should be the boy To cut that plum tree down. So he took his little hatchet, And that "plam tree sure did catch it. Dill that poor tree fell to earth From Madere's mighty blows Old Diaz didn't like it, So he thought he'd better "hike" it And he took his kit and handle To Europe's peaceful shores. Now if "Luck Samuel" crosses, He'll show those Mexican bosses, Just where that plum ought to be. He'll take that plum and eat it, And he'll make the "greasers beat it. And they'll never have another chance To raise a Presidential tree. When Hungry Eat At Phillips' Restaurant, Everything First Class WEIR CITY, KANSAS. CARL FOWLER, Manager Services Strictly Alacuart SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Washing and By Electricity has passed the Experi- nized Everywhere as the Most Sa- method of Doing Work Which is By Most People More Than Any Ou- ELECTRIC WASHERS That Widinary Sized Family for Five Cen and the Electric Iron is Now so We Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will ances to Your Home for a 30 Day Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Washing and Iron Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and of Doing Work Which is Necessary and at People More Than Any Other Part of Dom- ERIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washm Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now en- Electric Iron is Now so Well Known Tha- for Itself. SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Co- rner Than That? Nasas Gas & Electr Washing and Ironing By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recognized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Technical Method of Doing Work Which is Necessary and Yet Dreaded By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washing for an Ordinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That it Readily Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Phone Market 4010. 235 SOUTH MAIN STREET. University Heir THE OPENING OF A NEW THE EDUCATION COLORED AND DESTINED TO BE THE NATIONAL CENTER IN THE THE COLORED An opportunity to make money. A in the greatest struggle of life. 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All the Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottled in venue KANSAS CITY, MISSOU Vest 360 Bell Ph 1036 Union Avenue Home Phone West 360 Cor. Central Ave. and Main St. Wichita, Kan. and Ironing Experimental Stage and its Reog- Satisfactory and Irronical is Necessary and Yet Dreaded Other Part of Domestic Service. Will Do the Washing for an Or- cents Are Now on the Market Well Known That it Readily Will Send Any of These Appli- Day Free Trial. Could Anything & Electric Co. market 4010. Heights, Okla. NEW TOWN DEDICATED TO ACTION OF THE RED RACE, IN THE GREATEST EDUCA- TION THE WORLD FOR RED RACE. y. A chance to assist your race e. An opportunity to educate y may become noble men and by their fellowmen. OWN YOUR OWN HOME PAY ALL TAXES. TERMS AND $5.00 PER MONTH STRACT OF TITLE GIVEN. communications to HeightsCo. OKLA. DRUG CO. Drug Store Whiskey—Bottled in Road NAS CITY, MISSOURI Bell Phone West 6628 WICHITA, KANSAS. (Concluded from Page 1) ago. He is worth about $30,000. We meet our friend Sim McCarroll and wife who are doing nicely. He is thinking of coming back to good old Topeka, where his many friends will be glad to welcome him. We also met Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White, Mr. White has a good position as clerk in the Post Office. His wife was formerly Miss Hattle Moss of Topeka. They are taking and saving money and are happy and we predict a great future for this young couple. Mrs. A. D. Burdine, formerly of Arkansas City, Kansas, has lived in Denver for over ten years and is one of the leading caterers. Her husband is employed in the Daniel Fischer Dry Goods Store. They have a beautiful little daughter and are very prosperous. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tompkins, formerly of Oksalaska, have a very nice home. Mr. Tompkins is in the railroad service. E. Butler, ink maker, at 1621 Glake Street, has been engaged in the business at one place for fourteen years. He is a high salaried man and knows his business. He also makes printer's rollers. He has taught his son the trade and now he almost excels his father in the business. Mr. Butler is a great K. of P. man. We also meet Mr. V. B. Walker and his beautiful wife and daughters. Mr. Walker is proprietor of the "Rocky Mountain Atheletic Association" and is a great politician. We were glad to meet Mrs. Pearl McNeal Fultings, formerly of Topeka, and recently married to one of Denver's leading young men, a clerk in the postoffice and they are as happy as two doves. We were very delighted to hear her express herself so cheerfully by saying that she must go down to the postoffice and meet her husband. She has started out to make an ideal wife by escorting her husband home from work and it is very gratifying to see young wives take so much interest in their husbands. We met Mrs. Ratley and children. She is going nicely and is one of Denver's leading caterers and has all she can do. We also met Mrs. Bryant, her daughter and grandchildren; they are doing nicely. Clarence ("Tub") Langston, an old Topeka boy, employed at the Denver Statesman, has a beautiful wife and a neatly furnished home. He has begun to save money. Mrs. Mannie King and mother are doing nicely. Horace Mason and wife, formerly of Topeka, owns a fine house in a first-class district of Denver. Rev. Owen and his members have purchased $10,000 church. He is now attending the Baptist Association in Texas. Nathan Reeves, formerly of Springfield Mo., is conducting a blacksmith shop, express and junk business. Mr. G. A. McCullen and wife own a two residence on Humboldt Street. They own valuable property there and formerly lived in Southern Kansas. He has now gone to California to spend the winter. Mr. S. Tarbet is our correspondent and agent, and resides at 2112 Cleveland Place. We will be glad to have one desiring The Plumleader on wishing to send news, to call and see him or send direct to the office. We had the pleasure of visiting the Daniel Fischer Dry Goods company's store. We found five colored men operating the elevators and some ten or twelve junctions. This was very gratifying indeed, for we found in many of the large stores that the elevator operators and janitors were white. These colored men give on the satisfaction and tend strictly to business and their employer speaks well of them. Mr. Conway, the foreman, has been employed by this company for ten years. We had the pleasure of going up into the tower of the building and viewing the entire city of Denver. This is a city of about 50,000 and the home of the great Colorado Pass & Iron Works and several like cities. This company employs over 6,100 men and there is always a demand for laborers and they pay good wages. The colored people all and all had money. We found more really cash here than any place in state of Colorado, and we began to think they had a private mint. In Denver and Colorado Springs we were always requested to wait until pay day, and we think that it has been long enough since emancipation for every man of color to have a little bant, account on which to draw in cases of emergency. Mr. T. H. Protho and wife con- fess a nice restaurant. He is now interested in Mexican colonization. He is worth about $7,000 and owns considerable property. The colored people own the best barbershop in the city and are doing a splendid business. We met C. D. Bush, who conducts a good shop, owns considerable property and worth several thousand dollars in cash. He is one of the foremost men of his race. One of the most unique characters in Pueblo is "Uncle" Berry Kagle. He has resided in the city for over thirty-nine years and was born in Rome, Ga. He conducts a lunch stand, where he serves the hungry multitudes. He is an old time Southern cook, and the scent of his kitchen will make you stop and sample his wares. We also met Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Maloney, formerly of Topeka. She is a daughter of Mrs. Bryant, who owns a farm near Oakland. They own nice property in Pueblo. While there we were their guest and were royally entertained at their modern home. Mr. Maloney hauls mail for the Pueblo & Iron company, a position he held three or four years and he stands high with the company. Mrs. Maloney is one of the city's leading ladge women. We called on Mr. and Mrs. James Murill, formerly of Topeka, who are in charge of the city library. They own nice property and are a progressive couple. They recently celebrated their silver wedding, and were presented with over $200,00 worth of silverware. They have resided in Pueblo about twelve years and stand high with all of their associates. They are industrious and never let an oppor- The Eggleston Furniture & Music, One of the Oldest and Best Houses in Larned, Kansas. 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He is doing well and looks as young as ever, has a splendid partner, who married one of our Topeka girls, Miss Ellis. They are doing nicely, and own a first-class barber shop. Mr. Shack Moragne and wife are doing nicely. Mr. Moragne is one of the janitors at the pottery of the Colorado Fuel oil iron Co., and he is making and saving money. Their many Topeka friends are glad to know of their success. Mr. Moragne will represent The Plaindaleer at Pueblo and will solicit subscriptions and send us news. In Pueblo is located the new Industrial Sschool. Musters, Harris and Allen are the organizers, and they are meeting with every encouragement. There are four churches in this city and all are doing well, except one, whose preacher overstepped the bounds of good judgment, plunging his congregation in debt when it was not necessary. That is a great trouble with our ministers who try to gain notoriety and fail with such poor management. We hope this congregation will pull through all right, and will if they secure the right kind of a minister. The opportunities in that country are fine for industrious, energetic colored people, and we are indeed glad to find them doing well. This is the best growing center of Kansas. Here we found a number of prosperous colored farmers who have homesteaded and bought large tracts of land and by means of irrigation have raised some splendid crops. We were informed that there are still several hundred acres of land in that country that can be homesteaded. There were over twenty-five colored farmers in town on Saturday transacting business with the merchants. The two races are on the best of terms and meet in town and discuss their farms and what is best for the soil. We met Mr. James Griffin, one of the city's most prosperous residents, who owns fifteen lots and also several head of houses and hogs. He has resided here for several years and is now on the shady side of Easy street. Mrs. F. C. Pennington, a widow, is doing nicely. Her husband in the early days bought a few town Mots at a very low figure and a few All First-class Cooks Want "KEYSTONE FLOUR Try it Now. Every Sack Guaranteed. Ke,stone Milling OUR PIAN Ke. stone Milling Company, Larned. Kansas OUR PIANO SALE HAMMER 74 6810 A. A. Doerr Mered Larned, A. A. Doerr Mercantile Company, Larned, Kansas. days ago she sold a corner lot for a school sight, receiving $3,500 for it. T. L. McGee, a plasterer, owns good property and is making money. We were glad to meet Rev. Matt S. Jones, who homesteaded 160 acres of land and he has corn that will grow 20 to 25 bushels to the acre in spite of the scanty rainfall and of course there is much more money in land that is irrigated. He comes to town and preaches at the Baptist church on Sunday. His last charge was at Colorado Springs, but on account of his wife's health he was compelled to move to his claim where she is now improving. Wilson Carter, who is janitor at the court house, owns good property. He has lived in Garden City for several years and has a very industrious wife and daughter. Mr. Carter is a leader in the Masonic fraternity of his town and is well thought of by everybody there. Mr. M. P. Berry is another citizen of that town who is prosperous and owns good property and several head of live stock. J. H. Brown conducts a shoe shop and does work for the entire town, which keeps him quite busy. He is now talking Socialism and we do not know how he will wind up if he continues along this line. Here we met The Plaindealer manager. Mr. A. D. Griffin. This was his first trip to Garden City and he is much impressed with the West. He came as far as Newton with us and then left for Winfield. He is now writing up candidates for the fall campaign. He is one of the best political writers in the West and when he gets through with a candidate he usually lands him in office. We stopped at the home of Mr. Sam H. Houchin, where we were served some very fine meals. Mr. Houchin is chef at one of the leading hotels of the city. He had just returned from the meeting of the Masonic Grand lodge at Ft. Scott. We were very proud to meet our friend, Edgar Roberts, ex-county attorney, who is a very popular lawyer and we hope to see him Attorney General of Kansas. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE OPENS. Largest Attendance Ever. The Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, better known as the Western Tuskegee began its annual session last Tuesday. For several days before the opening day students arrived on every train. The attendance this year is the largest in the history of the institution. Every section of Kansas is represented in the student body. Students are also in attendance from Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. The large increase in the student body has made it necessary to make several changes in the Girl's Industrial Building. The Domestic Science Department will occupy practically all of the second floor and the Domestic Art Department will be moved to the first floor which has been remodeled to serve every convience for this department. Prospective students are sending in notices daily of their intention to arrive during the present month. The banner year for the school is predicted. Vant E FLOUR." Company, Larned, Kansas NO SALE is attracting more than local attention. Pianos have been sold in all adjacent counties. On easy payments makes 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. MEN WANTED Immediate Labor at The IOLA PORTLAND CEN the year round. Good wages per 200 men. the IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO. round. Good wages paid. Free at The IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO.'S Plant the year round. Good wages paid. From 150 to 200 men. 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