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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Fourteenth Year. No. 49. Gov. Cole L. Ble KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRANDEST KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CONCLAVE GRANDEST AND BEST EVER! --- Thanksgiving Day Topeka Was In in the Hands of the Missouri Valley Templars Association---- Lawrence Wins Compitive Drill. The Kansas-Missouri Association held their annual conclave in this city Thanksgiving day. It was one of the grandest affairs held for several years. The following commandries were represented: The Far West, No. 3, Mr. Thomas Heaton, Captain General; Cyrone, No. 3, Mr. H. I. Monroe, Captain General; Northwest, No. 6, Mr. W. H. Jones, Captain General; Mt. Oread, No. 14, Mr. James Bowers, Captain General and Emanuel, No. 5, Mr. P. C. Kincaid, Captain General. A banquet and reception was held at the Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Ave., after the grand street parade, headed by Jackson Military Band. Over three hundred Knights turned out in the parade in their beautiful uniform. They marched through the principal part of the city to the state house grounds where they were photographed. They then retired to the banquet hall where the wives and sweethearts of the Knights had prepared an eloborate banquet. These were several courses, in which wine and all the delicacies of the season were served. The following responded with toasts: S. G. Watkins, Knighthood and Religion; Mr. E. I. Lee, In Hoc Signo Vinces; Mr. H. R. Edwards, We think of those who are gone; Mr. W. G. Mosely, The Cross and Crown; Mr. R. E. Brown, Why Have We Thus Assembled; Sir A. D. Butler, E. G. C., The Missouri Jurisdiction. After the banquet the Knights marched to the Auditorium, where the different commandries engaged in a competitive drill. The first to display their skillful movements was the Far West Commandry. Their line up was as follows: H. R. Edwards, E. C.; Thomas, Eaton, Captain General; A. E. Adama, Ben Givins, L. D. Carter, H. Dotson, E. S. Lewis, C. H. Lewis, Geo. Thomas, Geo. Tyler, Arthur H. Hackley, E. S. Baker, Ed. Smith, Dan Martin. The second drill on the program was by the Cyrene Commandry. The following are the names of the participants: C. D. Mosa, Horace Willis, Lewis Porter, R. Estes, W. G. Williams, James Fitchue, C. C. Brocks, Joseph Curry, R. Hightower, D. F. Mallory, Samuel Payne, James John- Prosecution of Jack Johnson and persecution of him, or any other person, by legal process, by state or federal courts, or by mob writting public opinion, are not the same. No good citizen complains of legal prosecution of those who got tangled in the law and no good citizen should bottle his protest when legal prosecution is warped into legal persecution. The New York World, which always stands for the right as it understands the right, says: "The prosecution of Jack Johnson is becoming interesting in more ways than one. It is no longer a more record of incidents in the life of a dissolute pugilist. It is an issue of equal rights in the courts. "There is a growing suspicion that no matter how bad a man Johnson may be—and he is bad undoubtedly—popular clamor and race prejudice are making him blacker than he is. Whatever he may be he is entitled to his rights under the laws impartially administered. "The amount of bail required for him is larger than has ever been asked in a similar case. It is probable that no such sum would be demanded of any other man in America upon a like charge. "The courts should be no respector of persons. No man should Historical Society State House SQUARE DEAL FOR von, S. E. McCarroll, W. D. Cooper, R. S. Sims, Benj. Payne, Henry Murray, W. T. Martin, Wm. Smith, S. W. High. The next competitor was the Northwest Commandry of St. Joseph and the follows are names of those who of the drill corps: A. D. Butler, Emmett Parker, M. D. Lawrie, B. F. Graves, W. H. Young, J. H. Green, E. I. Lee, Wm. Washington, Adelbert Washington, M. L. Cessney, A. G. Carpenter, C. Whitney, W. H. Jones, Captain General. The fourth commandry on the program was Mt. Oread, No. 14, of Lawrence. This commandry deserves much credit and was awarded first prize. They went through their different movements without a mistake and never losing step. This is a young commandry and won the first prize at the last conclave. The drill corps was as follows: Officers, W. C. Brown, F. M. Stone, J. W. Clark, and James L. Bowers, Drill Master; W. C. Brown, Chas. McPike, Riley Rogers, Harrison McPike, Mack Brown, R. E. Brown, A. Wallace, Alfred Hultz, Joe Hughes, F. M. Stone, Virgil Lee, B. M. Hawkins, Henry Smith, Chas. Walker, Nero Sparks, Henry Gillum, James Wallace, D. W. Wadlington, H. S. Hubbard, J. W. Clark. The last competitor in the drill was the Emanuel Commandry, No. 25: These boys did some fine drilling and held their own. Although there was no second prize awarded on account of a disagreement of the judges, Emanuel did not fall far from it. The participants were as follows: P. C. Kincaid, Captain General; Wm. N. Carter, Standard Bearer; Geo. A. Robinson, J. W.; Samuel Winston, S. W.; L. P. Parteet, Wm. Richardson, Edw. Johnson, G. C. Cole, Irwin Johnson, W. G. Mosely, Chas. Monroe, A. W. Jones, Thos. N. Grant, F. L. Martin, Chas. Gillis, Sandy W. Myers, D. W. Pinkett, L. M. Shepherd, R. W. Marshall, Wm. Tooley, W. C. Mallory, J. L. Hill, P. I. Scott, C. R. Bruce, W. D. Lewis, Henry Powler, D. A. Graves, Thos. Watson. The judges were A. L. Lewis, B. L. Ward, W. T. McKnight, R. L. Scott and Peter Jones. These meetings are not only helpful to the Knight Templars, but to the whole race. There was never such an array of secret order men on the streets of Topeka and were recognized so by the public and the race should be proud of such a display of their men. Dinner was served for the benefit of the visiting Knights at the St. John A. M. E. church, Mt. Olive A. M. E. church and the B. St. Baptist church on the North side. Save to go to the Supreme Court at Washington to get reasonable bail in a criminal case not capital" No fairer statement of the case than this could be desired. We say further, that the persecution in Chicago that influenced the courts to fix unreasonable bail and compel an appeal to the Supreme Court at Washington is a dangerous public opinion, which turned upon itself in the Haymarket riots and is likely to turn upon itself at any time, because it is false to the invariable principles of justice, of the square deal. Already Johnson has been discharged by a Chicago civil magistrate for alleged violation of the White Slave act in the case of Lucile Cameron, who resolutely refused to testify against him. The seven counts on which he stands indicted for violating the law for transporting Belle Scheiber of Pittsburgh to points in various states, may or may not be sustained when the case come to trial; even in those cases it is the business of the court to pro-duce and not to persecute Johnson. As the World says, "Whatever he may be, he is entitled to his rights under the laws impartially administered" and should not be compelled to spend his money unnecessarily and unreasonably to get his rights.—New York Age. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER 6, 1912. ABILENE, KAN. Mrs. C. Harrison and children spent Thanksgiving in Junction City with her sister. Mr. Milton Boylston went to Junction City Monday morning and returned last evening. The skating rink opened for the young people Monday evening and will be once a week on Monday. Mrs. J. H. Vanlue and three youngest children are here visiting friends. Mrs. D. Belle and daughters, Hattie and Mildred, spent Thanksgiving in Manhattan with their sister and daughter, Mrs. Geo. Meckling. The A. M. E. church closed their series of meetings last Thursday with a success of four converts. Rev. R. Cox was shaking hands with friends in this city yesterday en route to his home in Salina. Misses Hattle and Mildred Belle are on the sick list this week. Mr. Ed Veile went to Junction City Sunday to visit his mother and sister. MANHATTAN, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Busch entertained Prof. M. B. Brooks, Prince Cottrell, of Pueblo, Colo., and P. M. Phillips of Manhattan at dinner Thanksgiving. Rev. Warder was here between trains Saturday enroute to Great Bend, Kansas. Mrs. Minnie Howell Champ, of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barris, 618 Yuma street. Mrs. Deborah leeter spent the week-end in Junction City visiting relatives and friends. Miss Mayme Carter, teacher in the Douglass school, and Miss Lula Shelby of K. S. A. C., visited in Paxico Thanksgiving. Mrs. Raymond Keel of Kansas City, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Keel. The Thanksgiving dinner given at the M. E. church was a grand success and enjoyed by all. Mrs. Katie Young is on the sick list this week. Misses Hattie and Mildred Bell of Abilene, spent Thanksgiving with their sister, Mrs. George Meckling on Yuma Street. A. B. Harrison spent Thanksgiving week with his parents and attending business matters. Lee Roberts, Wm. Owens and C. V. Dawson have secured a contract in the country to build several cattle sheds and a large barn by January 1. Gus Brown of Pt. Ruley, was down between trains Tuesday. To the grave again goes some of ancient history in the feet of Kunchem Pierce. Some of his life was also that of a miser. By the honest sympathy of Mrs. Alice Guy, who so ably assisted his son to find his father's hidden treasure. It was found in a very simple place in the bottom of his flour can, carefully tucked away in a leather pouch. Just the exact amount we can not at present say. Miss. Balleu, Martin and Giles will give a smoker on Thursday evening, December 5th, in honor of their brother, James Hickman, formerly of Pueblo, Colorado, in their beautiful cafe rooms on South Ninth Street. Fifty-two invitations have been sent out. Miss. Elvia Pitts is reported some better at this writing. Several Young men from Abilene are visiting in Manhattan at present, Rev. Robt. Cox preached his farewell sermon here at the Second Baptist church Sunday last, Rev. Cox has been pastor in charge for a period of four years and five months and has connected to the church twenty five by baptism, watch care and letter and has preached four funerals and never had a church quartet in his council meetings. He received $1,415,561 in salary and leaves his congregation except of indebtedness and also has the good will of the community, the non church man included. Mr. Art Hankl, has just returned from a trip to Osawatonie, Topoka and other towns along the east side. Mr. Chas Williams of Abilene, has retraced to Manhattan for a stay, he is employed by the Kaw Valley Paving Co. Mr. Frank Jordan, foreman for the Kaw Valley Paving Co., is in our city again to complete some of their work. Mr. Norman Gooter of West Elm Pa. street, had a very serious accident. Thanksgiving evening. A lamp exploded and Elm house caught fire burning every thing he had. Mrs. Ida Martin also lost a residence, located on Pottawatonie Ave, by fire Thanksgiving evening, supposed to have been caused by some fire bug with his parents in Kansas City. Irwin Clay spent vacation at home Wm. Phelan of Topeka, is again in our city. Rev. J.W. Hurse Making Good! Eloquent Kansas City Pastor is Highly Praised for His Splendid Work. In the world of today, the one great aim of every individual or band of persons is to do or perform some great deed that shall mark them as being in favor and at peace with nature, God and man. From the very earliest day of civilization there have been people that believe that they are living to be remembered by what they have done, hence their efforts tend toward doing the best, and saying the best that life can afford. Such is the fact of the Saint Stephens Baptist church. In this age of progress, there is no Christian organization that has moved toward its ideal completeness with more rapidity than this particular named church under the leadership of Rev. J. W. Hurst from its incipiency. The St. Stephen Baptist church is now reputed as one of the most advanced churches in the west. This is due to the fact that they have never lost sight of or failed to adhere to certain Christian virtues that insure success. Rev. J. W. Hurst being a strong man spiritually, with inspiration and ambition toward a goal that is far reaching, adds much to the cause. The church is not like the servants Annas and Fapphire, but pledges and then marks the in one unit with reverence to their leader standfastly on it. Thinking and considering which point the members expressed a desire to do something for humanity, using the church as a medium they divided themselves into clubs and proceeded to devise and adopt plans to pay off a debt of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) on the ground which the most magnific THE NEW YORKER THE LEGEND OF THE MISSING MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK REV. J. W. HURSE. Pastor Saint Stephen Baptist Church cient structure tests, that they may be free to devote their time to the saving of souls. Sunday Nov. 10th and 24th marked the most inspiring rally that was ever recorded in history of the St. Stephen Baptist church. Men of every profession were present and took a part in the programs and contributed liberally to the cause. Rev. G. H. Daniels and his congregation were present and contributed $15 05. Music was furnished by the Morning Star Baptist church choir. Rev. W. C. Williams of Ebenezer A. M. E. church delivered a most instructive talk subject, "Count One." His members contributed $11.28. Rev. W. H. Peck, of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, who has always been a co-worker with Rev. Hurse, came down and brought his congregation and contributed $18.22. The clubs of St. Stephens Baptist church contributed as follows: New Hope club under the leadership of Sister Lizzie Logan, took the banner of the day for raising the largest amount of money being $328.67. The others followed in a sequential order, David Tribe, J. W. Jenkins, captain, $309.35; Sewing Circle, Sister Lottie Jones, president, $154.31; Converts club, Sister Alice Parker, president, $137.83; Sunday School, Sister Bertha Richard, superintendent, $130.23; Golden Leaf club, Joe Walker, captain, $66.80; Martha Washington club, Robert Hamilton, captain, $54.42; The Choir, Jessie Harris, president, $23.06; Miscellaneously and through public collection $140.40; making a grand total of $1,381.61. Mills Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods and Department Store. This store was established about twenty-five years ago, having at the time one of the largest stores for that period, still small in comparison with their present store, the biggest in the state. They have grown until today they occupy their own steel structure at the southwest corner of Kansas Avenue and ninth streets, overlooking the state capital on the west and the Santa Fe General Offices on the west and south. This being the pinnacle of the great white way at Ninth and the Avenue. Then building is 159 by 500 feet and is five stories high exclusive of basement. Mills carries the highest grade of all goods on the market and have a fine line of the best carpets and rugs. Then dress goods are shoe department are most complete. Also they LEWIS NICKENS, EDWARD J. JONES, GURTRUDE REED, Clerk, Committee Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1,50 Per Year. have the largest and best stock of womens furnishings in the state. Don't buy elsewhere until you have visited this store. The firm has built its present fine business by square dealings with all. Children and persons not posted can trade there with the same safety as the most expert buyers. Milla rectifies all mistakes whether in favor of or against the firm. This company competes with the largest stores in Kansas City. Topeka people can get the same grade of goods of their local merchants and they can get them at a much lower price. Kansas City stores have an enormous expense and have to make up for it by higher prices. Topeka dealers do not have these large expenses and consequently the purchasers get the benefit of this difference in expenses. Topeka people should patronize home industries. BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. Mrs. Peak of Kansas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Morrison, doing Thanksgiving and enjoying herself generally. The Sunday School Board met Monday night and elected the following officers: W. M. Bonner, superintendent; W. M. James, assistant superintendent; Mary Beck, treasurer; Matthew Johnson, historian; Arie Johnson, liberian. The following teachers were elected: M. Johnson, Bible class; Mrs. Eula Norman, primary class. We are more than glad to see our S. S. in such prospering condition. Dinner was served all day Thursday with a musical concert and discussion at night. All was a success. The Mission ladies did the serving, which was marked with promptness and great care. The church joins in congratulating them for their zealous work. Mrs. Ada Pinnis sang a beautiful solo, which was the master piece of the occasion. Mrs. Mary Woods, Mrs. Morrison, Miss Nancy Hopkins, of this city and Mrs. Peak of Kansas rendered music for the evening. After the exercises which was of short duration, M. Johnson opened the following discussion, "Does the Negro Profit by the Jim Crow Law in Oklahoma." It was quite difficult in starting until William Bonner and Mr. Byers for sake of an argument took the unpopular side by defending said law, saying it was unfair, but that oppression of this kind awakens the shiftless young Negro up to a sense of duty. He had no more than resumed his chair, when like a flash Mrs. Peak of Kansas, a visitor of Mrs. Morrison, made a sharp retort assisted by Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Brown, who aroused much enthusiasm. Miss Eula Finnis after suffering a relapse, is able to be out again. Rev. J. N. B Walls of Chelsea, preached an inspiring sermon Sunday night to a fairly filled house and left Monday for Tulsa. Quarterly conference will convene December 11-15 at Bethel A. M. E. church. Come out and help make this the best quarter in the history of Battleville. Mrs. Eula Norman served steam and take to her class and the Sunday school at 5 o'clock last Sunday afternoon. The Superintendent hopes that others will catch the spirit of progrue sincerity and help make the church worth while. Benton County returned from Guthrie last evening, after a visit through Southern Oklahoma LAWRENCE, JAN. M. Luba Halte, of Denver, Colo. is visiting her sister, Mr. Henry Hopkinson. Missor Moellly, and Carrie Joseph of Kansas City, spent the week-end with Missa Mable and Amelia Gleed. M. Lotta Letcher of Coffeyville, lspending a few weeks with Miss Ethel Johnson. Mr. Franklin Bradley spent Thanksgiving at his home in Kansas City. Miss Hazel Schloss spent Thanksgiving at her home in Atchison. Mr. Manafield Young has an at-tainment of L. gimme Mr. Blanche Hines has returned from Danville, Colo., and has returned in position with the Gunnison Lee Co. Mr. and Mrs. Crutchfield of Garnett, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowler attended the confluence in Topeka. --- Every time you waste a nickel it cuts that much out of that dollar you have in sight. Stop grumbling and put in the time doing something else and you will find it more remunerative. The preacher who seeks the pulpit paying the best salary hasn't much time to look after the Lord's interest for seeing after his own. Gov. Stubbs is boasting of the number of candidates he beat in the recent election, but he did not beat the right man. But with all his boasting he can realize that all his cracked-up popularity was eternally repudiated on Nov. 5th. The Topska Daily Capital, owned and published by Arthur Capper, defeated Bull Moose candidate for governor, says, "If Geo. H. Hodges is inaugurated governor, he will appoint Edward Bennett of Washington, Kansas, as his private secretary." If we were as sure of getting a $10,000 legacy as Senator Hodges is of being inaugurated governor of Kansas, unless death intervenes, we could spend a happy Christmas. Many of the colored people seem to be worrying over what the Democratic party is going do in the way of issuing out pie to us, but there is no need to worry. Some pie is to count our way. The Democrats are not at all hoggish or selfish and some of the good juity plums will fall on our side of the fence. History will repeat itself. Grover Cleveland gave more good federal positions to colored men than any of his predecessors and President Wilson may do the same thing. If our ministers and church officials would operate the churches on the principles as applied to business it will not be long before the time will be when that old begging system in vogue in most churches would be at an end. By the time the preacher and officers get through complaining about small donations and bull-ragging some people who can't give because they haven't got it, all the good words of the sermon have been forgotten and only the stern rebuke lingers on the minds of the worshipers. --- According to the newspapers the members of the coming legislature are trying to formulate some plans whereby they can cut down taxes. That is the easiest thing in the world to do. Just shop off all of Stubbs' assistant attorneys-general and several of his useless commissions and shave down the appropriations on grafting schemes, and a good start will be made. Then fire all the preacher-detectives who go around nosing for strong drink, and drop their salaries and traveling expenses into the missionary box, and more will be saved to the taxpayers. (OLLEVILLE, HANS.) The Ingram house, northwest of the city, was the scene of mith and greedy Thursday of last week, when about twenty-five young people met there to spend Thanksgiving day. A few of those present were Misses Nina Quinn of Kansas City, Kansas, Lila and Lennie Dawson, Vera Woods, Edith, Elise and Frankie Hanley, Orpha Ingram, Clyda Bradford, Mayser, Herbert May Jerry, Frank Jenkins, bots Summers, Crowder Morris, Ivy Hunnigan, Floyd and Wells Ingram. After a delicious repast the young people departed, declaring the hostess a delightful entertainer. Mr. Irvin McCulain and Clyda Bradford of Independence spent Thanksgiving at the residence of Mrs. Ingram on "Sandy Ridge." Miss Ida Dawson and Dumple Ingram spent Thanksgiving holidays at the home of the latter's parents on "Sandy Ridge." Mr. Carl Monroe of Independence was the guest of Dumple Ingram. CHARLIE HAMILTON: Osage City, Kau.. Nov. 8, 1912 Mr. Chiles, Dear Sir: I am writing to see if you can assist me in finding my boy. I heard that he was killed and if you will help me to find him I will pay you what you charge for the trouble His name is Charley Hamilton and weights about 250, about six feet tall dark brown skinned and his former home was in Toptka. I received the news through Sarah Reed. I don't know where she is working but she is a cook. Answer soon. From, Mrs. Jennie McReynolds, 304 North 5th St. Vegetarian Diet the Cause, German Professor Believes. Declares Color of the Races is Determined by the Kind of Food Consumed. Special to the Washington Post: Berlin, April 1.—What makes the Caucasian white, the Negro black, and the Indian red? One explanation is that the black races are made so as a result of continuous exposure to sunlight, but this theory does not seem to hold good throughout. A German professor, Dr. A Bergfeld, has just written a book in which he attempts to prove that it is all a matter of feeding. He points out that in the animal and insect world color is often determined by food, and he argues that by chemical process the same results are shown in the different human races. He thinks that the original man was black, as his principal diet must have been vegetarian. Fruit and vegetables contain roananates which ally themselves with iron, making a dark brown combination. Dr. Bergfeld says that Negroes who add milk and meat to their vegetable fare are never as dark as those who eat only vegetables. Indians are red because they have absorbed for generations haemoglobin, the red substance in the blood of animals killed for food. Mongols are yellow because they descend from dark fruit-eating races who penetrated into the plains of Asia, became shepherds, and lived to a great extent on milk which contains albumin and has a bleaching effect. The Caucasians were but another bunch who became still whiter by adding salt no their dietary. Common salt is a strong chloride and is a powerful agent in bleaching the skin. The effect, he declares, can be seen on Negro children who have been brought up on a white dietary. They are never as black as their kindred who have not abandoned vegetarianism. A WORD TO NEGRO LEAGUES! To the Presidents and Officers of Local Negro Business Leagues: Now that the political campaign is over and we are free to give our attention to matters that more directly concern our welfare as individuals and as communities, I want to urge upon each Local Negro Business League throughout the United States to cut out a definite piece of work that the League may accomplish during the coming winter. 1st—In order to accomplish some definite thing, each League should have a regular time for meeting. 2nd—A regular program should be mapped out in advance of each meeting. 3rd.—Each League should have a special attractive place to meet in 4th.—Each League should consider carefully what the organization can do to promote the welfare of the community in business and commercial directions. There never has been such commercial prosperity existing as is true today, and our people should share in this prosperity. It is largely through the help and leadership of such local Negro Business League that they will be able to do so. If your League has not had a meeting for sometime one that one is called at once and now life put into the organization. Persons deiring to organize new Local Negro Business Leagues may secure information by writing to Mr. Ennott J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Pics. Nat'l Negro Business League. SENECA. KANSAS. The marriage of Miss Ruth Vivian Whiteside to Mr. Richard Vernon Armstrong of Onaga, Kansas, took place on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Whiteside, Elm and Walnut starts. Miss Louvenia Loggins played the wedding march as the bridal party descended the stairs, passing into the parlor. The bride and groom preceded the bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Minnie Clayter an Mr. Rolland Whiteside. The Rev. John B. Carpenter of the Universalist church performed the oratory. The bride were satin moussage, and carried a bouquet of white roses. Throughout the roses were white, red, yellow and pink roses and red cinnamon. The wedding colors were white and green. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong left Monday for their home at Onaga, Kansas. There were fifty in attendance at the wedding and the out-of-now guests were Mrs. Armstrong of Onaga, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Clayter of Onaga, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Plumb and Mr. R. A. Plumb of Circledville, Mr. Pearlie Bbb of Council Grove, Mrs. Nellie Bibb of Centralia, Mrs. Marie Bibb of Centralia, Mrs. Abbie Henry of Circlesville, and Mrs. Walter Irvin of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Harvey Reed of Holton, Mr. Joe Trudale of Centralia. Mrs. Edward Jones served dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Armstrong. The young people of Seneca gave a ball Wednesday evening of last week in honor of the newlyweds. Mrs. Hattie Grier was married to R. A. Plumb of Circlesville Wednesday morning of last week by the Rev. South of the Methodist church. A dinner was served for the home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Plumb left Thursday for their home in Circlesville. Mr. James Loggins spent Thanksgiving with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Fowler, to Osborne, Kansas. Miss Louvenia Loggins was on the sick list Thursday and Friday of last week, but is improved. Mrs. Rufus Neely and two children of Fairbury are visiting in the city, guests of Mrs. Neely's parents. Mr. Walter Irvin accompanied Mrs. Abbie Henry home from Seneca to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. Essie and George Brewer and Miss Hattie Masterson of Spencer, were in Falls City last Friday to attend the ball. Mr. Edward Potter of Frankfort, and Miss Rogena and Filmore Beard passed through here on last Friday on their way to Falls City to attend the ball. Miss Essie Brewer furnished music for the ball at Frankfort Wednesday evening of last week. BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was married to Mr. James Tollert of Concordia on Nov. 28th at 9 p. m. Miss Genie Young sang "I Love You Dearly," after which Miss Lamedna Montgomery played the wedding march as the bride and groom took their places under the wedding bells. The bride wore a tan messaline, trimmed in golden brown and carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums. A bountiful repast was served in three courses. Mrs. F. Howell, Mr. J. Fowler, Mrs. Green Clay of Frankfort and Mr. J. Jones of St. Joe, acted as hosts and hostesses. The bride's cake was a dream and each guest was the recipient of a piece. Quite a number of out-of-town people were present and among them were Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Montgomery, Chester Harris, Mr. Heathman, Lola Potter, Jennie Lewis, Charlie Bryant, Whit Coffey, Howard Coffey, Lamedna Montgomery, Rollie Potter, Earl McAlister, Ed Russell, Manne Potter, Dorothy Williams, Jaunta Fowler, Tressie Souders, Carl McFarland, Merle Clay, Claude Coffey, Anita McFarland, Davies and Margaret Bryant. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Those present wished the bride and groom a long and happy journey on life's sea. Rev. R. January of Frankfort officiated. Indian Creek, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 12 and 13—Rosaville, Saturday, December 14th. Is everybody ready for the Fathers' Institute at Indian Creek and Rosaville? A splendid programme has been provided. There will be something of interest for everyone. Business farmers, business men, those who mean business, women and children, all should come. Ask questions, take part in the discussions. You will add to the enthusiasm and receive helpful information. No one can afford to stay away. Remember the dates—Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 11 at Indian Creek, and Saturday, Dec. 14. at Rosaville. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Henry Johnson spent Thanksgiving in Paxico. Miss Nancy Martin, of Paxico is here for a few days visit. Richard Wallace and two sisters spent Thanksgiving in Abma, the guests of their grandmother. Ptyntos Wallace Sundayed in Alma. Miss Velma Bolton spent Thanksgiving in Alma. Miss Grace Stanley ate Thanksgiving turkey with Topeka friends. Frank Buckles and friend of Topeka spent Thanksgiving with Solomon Stanley. NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRE SPONDENTS. Please send out or photograph the we may use during the year. Have correspondence in by Wednesday we have installed our new linotyp- machine and paper will be out re- PASTOR RUSSELL IS CHALLENGED A Complete Answer to the Query, "Who Ordained Him?" The Whole Subject Clarified For the Public Benefit—Clergy and Lanty Urscriptural Terms. Albany, N. V. Nov. 17.—As all ways, Pastor Rusell got the crowds today. We report his discourse on Ministerial Obligation and Titles Very evidently it is a reply to an attack recently made upon him by a Mr. W. T. Ellis, field editor of The Continental, and alls. PASTOR RUSSELL PASTOR RUSSELL editor of The Continent, and alla the "Religious Rambler." Ellis claims that Pastor Russell's ordination as Pastor is fraudulent. The address shows that Pastor Russell fully understands the situation. He fully justified his position before his vast audience and showed up the "Rambler" editor in the unavailable light of either being ignorant of the subjects discussed, or attempting to deceive the public. His text was, "Not of men, neither by man but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead" (Unl. L. D). He said:— The time has come for telling the people what the Bible teaches respecting ordination to teach and preach. The doctrine of Apostolic Succession started in the second century A.D. The bishops claimed that they had the same authority that Jesus gave to the twelve Apostles. Upon this claim they ordained the Inferior clergy. This principle is wholly unscriptural. According to the Bible, the Church of Christ is not composed of two parts, clergy and litty. Jesus declared, "All ye are brethren; One is your Master, Christ." St Paul shows that in the early Church the ministers were the servants of the floor. They were of the people, chosen by them by the stretching forth of the hand. Many of the reformers coveted the titles recorded the Catholic clergy. They did not cure to tell the congregation that its word was supreme, and that its ministers were merely its servants. Others, realizing that these titles were unscriptural, declined to use them; preferring to be called pastor. My Bible Student associates, knowing my objection to the title "Steveroud," address me as Pastor I am the elected Pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle congregation and also of the London Tabernacle congregation, and I fall to see ground for criticism in this respect, nor do I attack Christian brethren who accept other and unscriptural titles Must Pastors Be Ordained? Ordination is necessary to the office of pastor. The question is, What constitutes an ordination to preach amongst the people of God? This question has received various answers. The Roman, Anglican and Greek churches claim Apostolic Succession declare that authorization to preach must come through their apostolic bishops, and have not allowed Protestant ministers to enter their parish pits until the Episcopalians, about a year ago, cited this concession (of course). If their proposition were correct, I must just as much unmodified as all other Protestant ministers—and no more. Each denomination at its beginning was opted by all others; yet each taught that the clergy were separate from the laity only since the organization of the Evangelical Alliance (1816) have the different sects of Christendom acknowledged each other's ordinations. Each denomination makes use of such ceremonies as it deems proper. If, therefore, the congregait u. of Christian believers in Bishops and fondon ordain or appoint me as their pastor, it is their own role what ceremonies, if any, shall account for that ordination. Who can dispute this? No Protestant denomination strictly; for their own ordinations are all this very basis. The subject of ordination seems to have fallen into confusion during the Dark Ages at Paul particularly emphasizes the fact that he did not receive his commission as preacher and Apostle of Christ from his brother Apostles, but by divine authorization. This is the Sacred principle underlying Divine Obligation to the ministry of Christ No denomination claims that the ordination of its ministers either made or kept their perfect. All admit that there have been and failures among their ordained ministers. Neither would they blame that ordination has given their ministers superior discretion of Dhine Truths. On the contrary, it has belied the clergy by making many of them downplaying and hardly contrary to the spirit and teachings of Christ and the Apostles and the saints, calling them to conclude that only secular matters should govern their attention. The True Ordination. Finally the Pastor showed the true motto that to be the Importation of the Holy Spirit Whoever receives this God’s authority to be His an invader and mouthpiece. Such show in work of the Holy Spirit regenerates that their minds and hearts, giving them flesh it into the Scriptures, and enabling them to be God’s mouth pieces, ministers of His Truth. WINTER POULTRY CARE. Precautions Needed to Bring the Bid does Through In Good Shape In the first place the general poultry house, where all but the latest bread will necessarily be much confined during storms and severe cold, should have a thorough going over. If the door boards have warped leaving wide cracks, especially in the places where the feeding is done, these should be filled in to secure greater warmth and especially to prevent the grain from falling through and attracting rats. Window glass that has been broken should be reset, not replaced with a board or shingle, since the fowl's will need all the sunshine from every direction that can reach them. Then if it is possible give the walls and ceiling a thick coat of whitewash, which will seal up all nails and other vermin harboring in crevices, neutralizing disease germs of every kind and help to keep the air sweet and wholesome, and will besides add very much to the light and cheerfulness of the enclosure. The porches should be improved by scraping, smoothing and trending with coal oil, especially at the ends that rest in the sockets. The nest boxes, too, should have all the old litter taken out and be thoroughly brushed before being refilled with short straw or dried lawn clippings, at the bottom of which in such a box it is a good plan to place a handful of tobacco stems or layers of red (solar twigs), which will assist in keeping the hues clear of lice. A sizable dusting box must be provided with a liberal supply of road dust, which should have been collected in the dry weather of summer or early fall. Lacking this, sifted coal ashes from furnace or grate may be used, but never wood ashes, which would have the effect of bleaching the legs and loosening the feathers. Another necessary provision is a box of crushed oyster shells and other sharp gait, with the addition of a portion of pounded charcoal.—Farm Progress SALT FOR THE CRITTERS. Good Way to Supply it is Loose in a Homemade Box. The best way of salting cattle is to have it always available so that they may go to it at pleasure. This can be accomplished by having a brick of salt tacked up under the shed where the animals can lick it, or another good ```markdown ``` way to use loose salt is to construct a box, as shown in the illustration, which is partially dilled with salt. The hole should be large enough that the animal can put its nose into it and lift the lid up. The cattle will examine the box, and smelling the salt through the half moon shaped hole, put their noses in and lift the lid as soon as they are through licking the lid will drop down and protect the salt from dirt and dust, and from rain. If the box is placed in pasture—down houndestead. ```markdown ``` LESS LAND, MORE RETURN There seems to be an almost irresistible inclination on the part of many persons to cultivate too much land and well cultivated will produce better crops with less work than a large area poorly cultivated. The small farm, with the use of brains, will do better work than will the large one where only muscle is used. --- Chasing the Snail. Snails are often a great nuisance in a greenhouse and equally so in a cellar. The) can be trapped in quinoa titles by placing about the cellar fresh slices of potato or turnip or fresh cabbage leaves. Expose the balais at night and in the morning gather up and destroy the snails clinging to them. Lime scattered about the cellar will repel the snails, also salt. Bits of gum camphor scattered about are of sensitive to them - lural New Yorker. An Important Swine Point A point which the less thoughtful pig breeder frequently overlooks in the selection of the young sow pig for breeding purposes is that it should be descended from a sow or preferably from a line of sows which have been in the habit of continuing to give a good supply of milk for a term of eight weeks at least after furrowing. Best Pulp as Dairy Feed. Dried lact pulp is giving better satisfaction as a dairy feed than farmers expected. It is dried at the factory, twenty pounds of wet pulp down to one, and when fed to cows the pre-ferred way is to wet it up twelve hours in advance with three times its weight of water. This restores the succulence. - Iowa Homestead. Services at the First A. M. E. church was well attended Sunday and Rev. Woods preached a very able and instructive sermon.. Miss Ada Goldbey, Mrs. Hessie Bottin and Mrs. Florence German united with the church. Thanksgiving dinner and supper was served at the G. A. R. hall by the ladies of the First A. M. E. church. A neat sum was realised and all had a pleasant time. Mr. Wesley Harold was awarded the first prize in the pumpkin contest and Bessie Miller second. Miss Mary Miller departed Friday for Muskogee, Okla, for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Ellen Williams left Wednesday day for Kansas City, Mo., where she will be the guest of Mrs. Malissa Royal. Mr. Lawson Newman was down from Quindaro to spend Thanksgiving with his family. He returned to his work Friday. Rev. J. Y. Meadows arrived here on the 21d ult., to take charge of the A. M. E. church at Bassett and Humboldt. Mesdames Robert Jace. W. Anderson and Miss Clara Joles spent a very pleasant day with their sister, Mrs. J. H. Burns on Chestnut street and left last Thursday afternoon for their home in Topeka. Dr. Newsome received the sad news of the death of his mother which occurred in Ohio. He has the sympathy of many friends. One of the most beautiful dinner parties witnessed this season way given in honor of the members of the B. I. G. club Sunday evening, Nov. 24th by Miss Mary Miller, a member of the club. The dining room was a picture of beauty. The decorations of Xmas bells, holly and fall flowers made everyone present think only of merry Christmas. A palatable menu was served and all relished it keenly. BARGAINS IN AUTOMOBILES. 1 7 Passenger 4 cylinder Packard $1,200.00. 1 5 Passenger 4 cylinder Royal $400 1 5 Passenger 4 cylinder Smith $450 1 5 Passenger 4 cylinder H. M. F. like new $709.00. 1 5 Passenger 1 cylinder Gadillae $$250. 1910 Cadillac Cars 5 Passenger, 4 cylinder $800.00. 1911 Cadillac Cars, 5 Passenger 4 cylinder 1,200.00. Write or call L. S. Gunther, 514- 516 Jackson street or The Topka- Plaindealer. For Sale... 240 Acres Good Farm Land.... Three miles from Nicodemus, Kan.— 50 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-failing water supply. $30 per acre—one-half cash. Address The Plaindealer. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. 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Notice is hereby given that I will offer at public sale and sell to the highest responsible bidder on the 6th day of December, 1912 at 117 West Fifth street in the City of Topeka. Shawnee County, Kansas, at 10 o'clock a.m., of said day the following described goods and chattels belonging to the estate of Chas. W. Brashaw, deceased: 2 show cases 1 counter 4 pool tables 1 folding bed 30 Billiard cuees 1 clock 3 gas arc lights 1 cook stove 3 electric arc light 1 dresser 1 cash register 1 hat rack 1 ceiling fan 3 rocking chairs 1 clock 2 ice chests 1 shine stand 20 yds. Linoleum 2 porch benches 1 kitchen table 3 chairs 1 center table 4 cuspidors 1 iron bed 4 candy jars 1 leather couch 1 step ladder 1 wardrobe 3 cue racks 1 set wire springs 3 ball racks 2 matresses 2 heating stoves 1 revolver (32-cal. 1 commode 1 gold watch 1 wash bowl and pitcher All property must be paid for before taken from the place. H. I. MONROE, Administrator. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer November 22, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. State of Kansas to Elmer Cogdill: You are hereby notified that you are sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas wherein Martha/III. Cogdill is plaintiff and Elmer Cogdill is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 19th day of November, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 4th day of January, 1918, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting plaintiff a divorce from you. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Rower. Clerk of the District Court. (Seal) By Jessie M Curtis, Deputy. When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Phone J, 2968 Notice to Literary Societies! To the President and Members of all Literary Societies of the Middle West: This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold its 22nd annual session in Topeka, Kansas, Christmas week, 1912, opening Thursday evening, December 26th, and closing with the annual contest in Oratory, Original Music, Original Poetry and Declamation Saturday evening, December 28th. Every Literary Society in the Middle West that has been regularly organized for a period of three months and has held at least twelve regular meetings this calendar year is entitled and is hereby invited to elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear on program. The membership fee for new societies is $1.50; for old societies $1.00. The program will be made up by a sub-committee on November 30th, and each society must therefore have in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary by said date its membership fee, also the names and addresses of its delegates, together with the subjects of those who are to appear on program and the manuscripts of all its contestants. All societies please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Cash prizes will be awarded to the successful contestants as follows: Oratory, first $10, second $6; Declamation, first $3, second $2; Original Poetry, first $5, second $3; Original Music, first $10, second $6. All other sessions will be free. No graduate in any subject admitted to that particular contest. No paper or oration shall be more than ten minutes in length. Please bear this in mind when writing your production. A special train will carry the delegates from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. It will probably leave Des Moines sometime on Thursday morning, December 26, and it is earnestly desired that as many as can will join the party at St. Joseph, Kansas City, Lawrence, and other points along the route. For further information write Prof. Fred Roundtree, Chairman Executive Com., 1817 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan. or Mrs. G. G. Brown, Corresponding Secretary, 937 Indiana Ave., Wichita, Kan. Done by Order of Executive Committee. P. O. Box 298. Pleasure Seekers Stop at The bany Hotel," Health and Pleasur "Alban Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The "Albany Hotel," EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. This place which is celebrated for two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KIN Meat Butter is an every day can afford. A few cents a month between ordinary butter. Butter is one of the quality can have a feeling native meal, while good earn. It a different flavor is particularly enticing appeals to the m celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty miles City, Mo. D W. 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West that has meetings this can only appear on p. 1.50; for our committee on secretary by subjects of those govern themselves successful contetion, first $3, sessions will be ten minutes in from Iowa, Hing, December 14, y, Lawrence, President, 903 h chairman Executive responding Secre COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Services were good at Saint James Sunday. One united with the church. The Rev. Robinson was at his best and preached a splendid sermon. Mrs. J. P. Simpson, 507 E. Fifth street entertained the Ladies Aid Society Thursday of last week. Miss Letitta Roan is president. Rev. Brown had six invitations to Thanksgiving dinner. His capacity would not permit his filling over one. Miss Hallene Roan furnished music for Saint James on Thanksgiving. Mr. Henry Campbell's little boy Quincy, met with a painful accident one day this week. Two fingers and his thumb were blown from his right hand by a dynamic cap. Dr. Whittaker is attending him. The Mission Circle raised $141.40 instead of $141.40 instead of the amount last reported in this paper. Miss. A. Peterson, wife of Samuel Peterson, died Friday of last week at her residence on North Walnut street. The funeral was held from the Second Baptist church. The Rev. Lewis of the A. H. E. church officiated. Miss M. E. Prewitt, of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. K. A. Beasley and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Young of Kansas City, Kas, spent Thanksgiving with their sister, Mrs. Margaret Jenkins. The Sunflower Art club will meet with Mrs. James Holmes Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Lewis of the A. M. E. church preached two interesting sermons Sunday. Mrs. A. Shelton is on the sick list. Mrs. Tannie Divers, of Munsie, spent Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. K. A. Beasley. The whist club met with Mrs. Wm. Lewis Tuesday night. A very pleasant time was had. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess. 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Miss Amcha Davis, one of the teachers at Lincoln school, was called home Tuesday on account of the serious illness of her sister. OSWEGO, KANSAS. Prof Watson, of Fort Scott visited a few days with Mrs. B. C. Easter. Mr. Frank Porter, of Cheotopa, spent a few days in the city this week. Misses Lottie Washington, Bertha Anderson, and Sarah Williams were guests of Parsons friends. Thanksgiving day and report a splendid time and all hope to visit that city again soon. Mrs. Berry Thompson is in the city at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Thompson who is seriously ill. Mrs. Emma Waggener, of Kansas City spent a few days in the city with Mr. Monroe Landis and family. Mrs. Monroe Landis is reported quite all. Mrs. Irving Anderson, Mattie McBride, Henry Marion, Abram Dawson and several others spent Thanksgiving in the city. Mr. Dennis Brown and family have returned from Brush Hill where they have been picking cotton. Mr. Thomas Holmes is indisposed if etaoin etaoin etaointaoin a BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. The colored people at this place enjoyed Thanksgiving in quite a different manner than usual. Quietness prevailed throughout the day. Dinners were served in many places and a general good time was enjoyed. We are glad to know that our people are looking to make the future more bright -more of a blessing for legacy for the coming generation. Oh, for the time to come when the colored people will back up the right principle at all times and all places! We generally judge the future of what the past has been and what the present is. Then considering things in that manner, as it is at present, I am compelled to say farewell to the dorsal oblique material left of this at H. flare low; the colors, have disappeared. We have climbed to the top of the highest mountains of faith to see if her colors could be discerned but they have gone eternally. The preacher, Rev. C. H. Holmes, preyed upon the daughter of Steward John. son and then escaped to Boley, where he was arrested and held 24 hours. Johnson failed to appear against him in time and he was released and is now in the bushes hiding from the officers. On for the faith that will not sink, though pressed by every foe. Last June this same preacher tried to prey upon some of the fair sex of the church, but some of the faithful kept strict account on his every action and charges were presented against him in the District Conference and he was found guilty as charged, but possessed of the devil he went to the General Conference, and the Bishop overruled the lower decision and allowed him to remain. The officers of the church then refused to turn over to him the money, books, etc., and they were arrested, but the justice court sustained our contention and sent us back to the church, and found Holmes guilty of immoral conduct. Still, some of those who are now his enemies, stuck by him and they are now trapping their reward. Truth crushed to earth will rise again and it is true in this man's case. The right will triumph. We are now living in the sunlight of God's gospel and have the respect of the citizens who believe in fair dealing. Now that the devil has departed let us all join together and Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Praise Him above, ye Holmes host! You're respectfully, L. A. ANDERSON. The Mission Circle rendered an excellent program Thanksgiving event at the Odd Fellows' hall, entitled "Cornecha," in five acts. The hall was well filled. The circle also served dinner all day and some money was realized for the work. Mrs. Neal Pierce of Pittsburg, was in the city Thanksgiving, guest of Mrs. D. A. Jefferson. The stock visited Mr. and Mrs. Foster Williams last week and left a fine baby boy, Mother and son doing nicely. The father is passing cigars around Rev. C. Teal of Independence was in the city Sunday and assisted Rev. Jefferson in the ordination of three deacons—Gatheld Blackwell, "Bud" Dixon and Walter Longaker, Rev. P. B. Skinner and other city ministers and deacons of the city were in the council. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Nash and left a baby girl last week. Mrs. Brookins is on the sick list. She is here with her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Guy, a teacher in the city schools. Miss Queen Henry gave a party Friday night of last week and the following were present: Misses Pearl Martin, Allie Martin, Ida Hunnigan, Lilian Hunnigan, and Ruth Porter Messrs. Carter, Leonard, Evans and Edwards. The evening was spent in making and pulling candy, and in giving recipes for making candy. At a late hour all departed, declaring Miss Henry an ideal entertainer. The big rally took place Sunday at the A. M. H. church and the Mission Circle and the Auxiliary turned over their money after working faithfully for six weeks. Mrs. Haley is president of the Mission Circle and Mrs. W. E. Love is secretary, Mrs. O. J. Kidd, treasurer. Mrs. D. A. Morris is president of the Auxiliary, Miss Marie Claggett is secretary, and Mrs. Coffey, treasurer. The Mission Circle reported $141.35 and Auxiliary $138.00. The money went toward indebtedness due the pastor, Rev. McAllister. --- PAOLA, KANSAS. The Second Baptist church gave a series of entertainments last week, from which was realized a handsome sum. The A.M.E church gave a Thanksgiving dinner and supper at the K. of P. hall, which was a financial success. John Lowery and Clyde Taylor who are attending the Kansas University spent Thanksgiving at home with their parents. Mrs. Fern Montgomery of Mound Bayou, Miss, is in the city visiting her parents. Booker Ross, who has been traveling with the Patterson's show, visited his parents Rev. and Mrs. Rose, a few days ago then left for Wichita, to visit his sister, from there he will go to Chicago. G W Lowery was in Kansas City the board of control of which he is secretary. Mr William Scott and Mrs Alice Patterson were married at the A. M. K. Church Sunday night. Rev B R. Ross performing the ceremony. The bride and groom are wrong our best friends and are highly respected. Mrs. Della I were subsisted in the public schools last week for one of the teachers who was ill. Inez Duyv Peah visited her sister, Mrs. Ila Montson at Battleville, Oklahoma Thanksgiving. "Is George W. Parkins to be thrown out by the Progressives like a squeezed orange?" asks a contemporary. Not exactly. An orange is thrown out only when it has been squeezed dry. George still has plants of juice and must be squeezed again. K. C. Journal. We in this popping time of peace prosperity and great sentiment of progress, should put aside the old and young of our race against too much love of body, for riches and all other precious things, of whatever nature they be; and against too little regard for the soul, which ought to be the object of our affection. So the Negro's greatest riches should consist in his ability to live upon as little as he can with a contented mind - Nashville Clarion. Can't Find Them. Long before the Chicago convention this city was full of colored Republicans. Only three Negro Democrats could be found; Curtis, Barnes and Moore. It is as hard to find a colored Republican now as it would be to find a needle in a haystack. If you go through the public departments, colored Republicans are as scarce as hens' teeth. The Democratic party has no use for traitors any more than the Republican party. We should not deny those who have given us freedom. - Washington Bee. The admirable showing made by the Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, the St. Louis Penny Savings bank, the Southern All Society and the Richmond Beneficial Insurance company in erecting new structures and in entering the competitive field for business tell-own story. The American Beneficial Insurance company has shown progress. Add to this the Incorpor- --- --- Watt Terry, who was born in Virginia, left home some years ago for Brocton, Mass., where he became coachman. Later he became assistant janitor of the Brocton Young Men's Christian Association. Here he became interested in the night school and studied with diligence. Leaving the Young Men's Christian Association he entered the Pullman car service. Returning to Brocton he worked in a shoe factory for seven dollars per week. It was while working in the shoe factory that Terry became interested in the real estate business. Today he is worth $500,000 of the choosest real estate in Brocton. In Houston, Texas, the colored people have thirty barber shops one bank, one dry goods store, three unstaltaking establishments, two bakerys, six printing offices, forty grocers, five newspapers, twelve contractors, one brick yard nine lawns, 1 district, six district ten real estate mansions, three drug stores six notaries, public, five price officers, two carriage and wagon factories, twenty-one black-math shops thirty restaurants, four hotels, two insurance associations, one badge factory, two beauty parlors, three wives, fourteen car insurance factories, one business college one night school, two architects, fourteen trained nurses, twelve music teachers, ninety three makers, one kindergarten, sixty nine artists, two chapel oils, one veterinary surgeon, six cabinet makers, three conservators, eighton painters, three plasterers, one sign painter, one second hand store, six cement contractors, three tailor shops, four back stands, two steam laundries, and two photographers, fourteen brick mason. UNION HOTEL CAFE. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAND. 420 Kansas Ave. - Phone 4787Red PUT BUSINESS MEN IN OFFICE The people of Kansas would like to see Governor-elect Hodges appoint a good man like Mr. J. W. Bell to some responsible position. He is a splendid business man and stands high in the esteem of all who know him. Mr Bell has resided in Topeka for the past twenty-seven years, and is engaged in buying and selling horses and mules. He knows the finer points in business and would work for the interest of the people. Let everybody get behind Mr. Bell and boost him for some good appointment, and insist upon his accepting a place. (First Published in the Topeka Plain-dealer, December 6, 1912.) In the Probate Court of Shawne County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Sarah J. Eames, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT, Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 6th day of January, 1913, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the January, 1913 term, shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Sarah J. Eames, deceased CHIAS. A. MOORE, Executor. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer November 22, 1912.) NOTICE. To Oscar Wiscombe and Verla U. Wiscombe: You are hereby notified that suit has been commenced against you by Annie M. Greenwood in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and petition filed in said action and that you must answer said petition on or before the 3rd day of January, 1913, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and each of you excluding you from any right, title or interest, actual or contingent, in or to lots numbered 459-461 and the south half of 457 on Reno Avenue in John Norton's Addition to the city of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, and quieting the title of said plaintiff against you as to said real estate and decreeing that you have forfeited any right, title or interest in or to said real estate under or by virtue of a written contract executed by you and said Anna M. Greenwood on the 16th day of December, 1907. W. R. HAZEN, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest C. W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. (Seal) WHEN IN COFFEYVILLE Stop at S. W. JONES' CAFE 765 Union Ave. Phone 467. Quick Service. Sanitary Rooms in Connection. Everything First-Class. First Published in the Topeka Plain-dealer November 29, 1912 In the Probate Court of Shawne County, Kansas: In the matter of the estate of Susan Jackson, decedent. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Creditors, and all other persons incurred in the after-sale estate, are hereby notified on the 6th day of January, 1913, said day being the nast Monday or said month and the nast day of the January, 1913 term. I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Susan Jackson, deceased. H. I. MONROE, Administrator LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Miss. F. Thomas spent Thanksgiving with her children at the George R. Smith College in Sedalia. Miss Abbie Pollard, of Independence, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Ethyl Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Workcuff spent a few days visiting Mrs. Johnson's sister at Topeka, Kas. HAVE YOU WE are the turers on Also Wayy H. We of the council of diva groups. West, Data, hack or to order J. Sira, Moe The Old Rectory Mine, Dan and 6th Avenue KINGFISHER. OKLA. Mrs. L. Selectman is visiting her father-in-law this week near Okarch. 'Mother Allen is on the sick list. Rev. J. E. Douglass and boys made a flying trip to Kansas on business he returned this week. Mr. M. Reed was called to the bed side of her granddaughter in Wichita and reports she is some better. Prof. G. T. Allston was shaking hands with his friends in the city this week. A number of people visited today to hear the case of Mr. Barber the murderer of A. A. Petterson. Mrs. F. Dukes made a flying trip to Caldwell on business the other day. While there she visited a few friends in Wichita. She reports times good. Prof. M. J. Johnson reports a full attendance in High school this term. We are glad to meet our friend Miss Sulcer, in the city again and hope she will forget Kansas and stay with us. Proclamation Office of the Supreme and Grand Master of the Independent Order of Consolation in America. The second session of the I. O. B. and S. of C. met and held its grand lodge in Johnson hall, November 13, "12 at Kingfisher, Okla. After their annual sermon, that took place 2 p.m. at St. Mark A. M. E. church, with great success for the order. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. Smith, G. M. The text was, "The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: In the name of our God will hold up our banner." Psalm 20; 5. The text was handled masterly and a great impression was made on the congregation; the church being filled to its capacity and untold influence for the order and many now are anxious to become members. The table was drawn out and the Deputy Grand Master, T. N. Hayes, asked for a collection which was $8.55. The contribution was divided as follows: Officers of the Grand Lodge $2.10, trustees $3.05, Benevolence for the oldest one in the city in person of Brother Andrew W. Young $1.50. This institution is a new one in the West. It was organized in the State of Alabama thirty-nine years ago, numbering now with five Grand lodges one-half million members. We have an organization in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Oklahoma paying its obligations. This institution is colored striving to uphift the race upon all lines that we may grow stronger and the order extends its invitation to all who want to help build up the race and himself. To unite with this order it will be of benefit to you for its principles are good, grand and great and with it you cannot help but proper. We have now in this late seven local lodges, gathered within one year with but little effort. We have also been able to put a man into our fold with in the last quiet days, in the person of Rev. S. I. Jordan, who has the gift, nerve and grace and who appears to have a gift for this kind of work and a great push for the race. Since we have held hands on him and having so much influence over all he has added thirty members to this cause. The work of the grand lodge was a great success and is now under a charter of this state. This order pays sick benefits and a burial of $50, a policy of $300 with a very small endowment. We thank the city of Kingfisher for its appreciation of the Grand Lodge, the attendance at our religious service and banquet. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Grand Lodge of the I. O. B. and S. of C. Rev. S. I. Jordan, Supreme Grand Deputy of the I. O. B. and S. of C. will visit your community soon. He will talk over the matter with you and if you desire to know about this organization before he visits you drop him a card to 117 N. Main St., Kingfisher, Oklahoma and he will come and set you up a lodge. I. O. B. S. of C. BEAUTIFUL HAIR? 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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. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon. 40114 Kansas Ave. nd. phone 918. TOPEK. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 432 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1201 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: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Rec DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases.. Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 644 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Vice 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber Drug Store, across from Throat, Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Huren S. WANTED AGENTS: To write Life and Accident Insur- ance Policies for Shawnee County. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROULE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St. Topcha, Kan. State Agent, LABOR MEN'S HEADQUARTERS Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 508 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Bell Phone 2146 215 Perry St JOSHUA LOWRY, Tazidermint. MOUNTING OF BIRDS AND SMALL ANIMALS ...TANNING AND RUG MAKING... Lawrence, Kansas Stock Clean and Fresh. Phone 3493 Prompt Courteous Service. E. D. JONES. STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES. Fresh Meats, Cigars and Tobacco. J22 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas. DAVIS FUEL CO., Has All Kinds of .Coal. PHONE 1698 Additional Locals; Mrs. Diele Mosely, age 86 years, of St. Joseph, Mo., spent Thanksgiving here with her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Sime, 1814 W 10th St. Mrs. Mosely was born in Calloway Co.; Mo., in 1826, has eleven children, thirty-five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She made the trip here and return to St. Joe alone. Mr. Floyd E. Martin served a fine Thanksgiving dinner at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. W. R. Roberts, 1411 Quincy street, in honor of his friends who were visiting in the city. The honored guests were, Mrs. Steve Denery, Misses Smith, Marie Demery, all of Lawrence and Miss Staples of this city; Messrs. Luther Hayter, Winfred Anderson, Herbert Albriceen, of Lawrence, and Messrs. Willie Reams, Burdell Reams, city. They all left saying Mr. Martin was an ideal host. Among the many social functions during the week, the most unique and perhaps the most fashionable was the whist party given by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Reed, 1412 Western Ave. complimentary to Mr. H. E. Sheppard of Prescott, Ariz. Prizes were awarded as follows: First prizes Mrs. Dawley of Kansas City, Mo. and Mr. Seppard, guest of honor, a plate and ash tray; Mr. Allen Alexander the hooby, a Japanese doll. An elaborate luncheon was served, which was highly relished. We are pleased to see our old friend aloud again, Rev. J. L. Hatton, an old retired A. M. E. minister. He is eighty years of age and is doing as well under the circumstances as one could expect. On account of a dislocation of his limbs, he is compelled to walk with the aid of crutches. He resides on Kansas avenue on the north side. Rev. Hattan did a great work for the A. M. E. church. He organized the first church in Colorado Springs, also presided at Pueblo and in Kansas City, Mo. He was ordained in Maryland by Bishop Payre in 1886. He is a pioneer of the church and is always remembered substantially by the annual conference. He was a soldier of the Civil war, serving in the Fourth U. S. Colored troop, and was wounded at the battle of Fort Fischer. He has several children living all doing well, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Wm. Wims and Mr. Frank Hatton, also two little daughters and a son fourteen years of age who lives with him. He is a staunch old Christian and highly respected by all who know him. Brewer-Gray Nuptials. On Wednesday, at two o'clock p.m. Rev. C. G. Pashback performed the ceremony that united Miss Gustava Brewer and Mr. J. J. N. Gray as man and wife at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Brewer, 1164 Buchanan street. The bride were a gown of white net of a blue massaline and blue silk gloves and white shoes. The groom wore a black English walker suit. There were no attendants the affair being quiet with only a few friends and relatives present. In the dining room the table was artistically decorated with a design of pink and white with a vase of large pink roses in the center. The bride's cake was in basket shape of white and the handle of pink tied with a large pink bow of tulle. A dainty delicious two course lunch was served and each guest was given a piece of bride's cake. Mr. and Mrs. Gray left at 5 o'clock for Sidalia, Mo., where they will reside. Mrs. Gray was until Saturday a clerk in this office. She attended the Fine Art department of K. U. for a year and a half, is an industrious and courteous young lady. Mr. Gray came here from Virginia over a year ago to work in this office and from here he went to Wagoner and thence to Sedalia, Mo., where he is manager of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. Searchlight. The couple first met in this office, which resulted in the culmination of this happy event. They have the best wishes of the Plaindealer force and their many friends for success and happiness down life's surged stream. The out of town guests present were, Miss Foust of Frankfort, Mr. Noble Gray of Cherokee, brother of the groom and Mr. Kerron Brewer, brother of the bride, of Lincoln, Netr. 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. TRADE OR SALE.—A bargain on two good Pool Tables. Will trade them for lots or take cash. Here is a splendid opportunity to get two good tables cheap. Address, Mrs. Charlotte E. Giles, Manhattan, Kas. Dry and green wood $3.00 per rick if you buy from the Cash Coal Co. Mr. P. J. Stanton, of Lincoln, Neb. is in the city visiting his cousin, Mr. B. E. McFarland. Mr. William Smith entertained a few friends at a four course dinner on Sunday of last week. Better phone that order for coal to the "Cash." Prompt service, good weight and high grade coal. NOTICE: The City Mission will meet at Jane Chapel Sunday afternoon. Come out and help us. The Cash Coal Company is doing it daily. Delivering 350 pounds of good Osage City coal for $1.00. Mrs. B. E. McFarland and son, Eugene, left Monday for Atchison to visit her father, Mr. John Starks. The A. E. S. N. club met with Mrs. S. E. McCarroll last week and adjourned to meet with Mrs. L. C. Clark. Mr. Alanzo Solsburg and Mr. Henry Dantheny, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guests of Miss Smiley. Miss Percy Smith and David Barber spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City the guest of their aunt, Mrs. Mattie Hughes. Miss Condela Vandervall, of Nicodemus, is the guest of Mrs. Webster. Her father is employed at the state heating plant. Let the Cash Coal Company fill your coal house while the weather is favorable for hauling. 350 pounds of good coal $1.00. Mrs. Maude Ray, Council Grove, left Wednesday for her home after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Walker. Miss Orena Patton, who is attending normal at Emporia, spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her grandmother, Mrs. Jane Willis. Mrs. Laura Taylor of Kansas City, who spent several days in the city, guest of Mr. and Mr. James Buford, returned home yesterday. OLOF EKBERG, —ROYAL TAILORS— Registered: State of Kansas. 708 Kansas Avenue. PRICES: $20.00 to $50.00 —Every Suit Made is Guaranteed— Miss Heulah Moore, Condela Barber and Miss Cunn and Cloud, of Lawrence, spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Mrs. J. B. Pall- Miss Opeal Wilson entertained a few friends at lunchroom Friday afternoon of last week complimentary to Mr. H. H. Shoppard, of Prescott, Arizona. The Capture Art club met with Mrs. Alex Garrett, 1204 North Tyler street last week and will meet with Mrs. Roberts 1411 Quincy on the 6th inst. Mersis M. B Brooks and P. C Cotty, of Pueblo, Colorado, were in the city last week representing the Southern Land and Development company. Mr. Gale Shinn spent Thanksgiving and the latter part of last week in Hutchinson. The attraction for Mr. Shinn in the "Salt City" seems to be very great. Mrs. Lizzie Holmes and Mrs. Scott Smith and daughter, of Denver, Colo., sisters of Mrs. H. C. Wilson, arrived here Thanksgiving to remain indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith entertained at dinner Thanksgiving the following guests: Sir Knighte Clark and McPike, of Lawrence and Mosley, of Kansas City. Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, an attache of the state house, and an ardent stand patter, is numbered among the sick. John is a splendid fellow and we wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mayme White Smith who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna White for the past two weeks has returned to her home in Chicago. Her stay was one of much pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and little daughter, Miss Alice, of Lawrence, Misses Lydia Johnson and Cassie Taylor, of Council Grove, were guests of Miss Cora Bennett Thanksgiving. Mrs. Clark Fauntroy and little daughter have returned from Garden City, where they have been on a pleasure and business trip and expect to remain permanently. Her little daughter will stay with Mrs. Menaux and attend school. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met at the home of Miss Hazel Barton, 715 East Tenth street on the 29th nlt. A very pleasant time was spent after the business hour. The guests were Mrs. Gardenhire and Miss H. Hunt of Lawrence. Our esteemed friends, Hon. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent Western University and also postmaster at Quindale, and Dr. J. R. Ransom, pastor of Saint John A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kn., are reported to have been in the city one day this week. We are in receipt of the 1913 catalogue of Western University, and it is a dandy. The faculty is composed of some of the country's leading educators and we look for greater things from Western University in the future. The president and members of the city mission wish to thank the friends for their loyal support in the rally they held at Shiloh Baptist church the fourth Sunday in November. It was a success.—Mrs. Eagleson, President; Mrs. Kelly, Secretary. We are requested to announce that the marriage of Miss Anna W. Cooper to Sergeant Dorsey T. Rhodes, U. S. A., will take place at the church of the Assumption, corner Eighth and Jackson streets at 8 o'clock on Thursday morning, December 26th, 1912. Mr. W. D. Lewis, grand secretary of the G. U. O. O. F., Missouri jurisdiction, was in the city Thanksgiving day. He is a member of Ermanuel's famous drill team, and also a letter carrier at Kansas City, Mo. He is a fine young man; honest, and upright and we predict a brighter future for him. A jolly little bunch gave a line party Friday evening of last week. They attended the Majestic theatre, after which they repaired to Austin'safe where a special four course luncheon was served. The party was composed of Miss Cleo Morgan, Miss Edna Ford, Miss Jessie Merefee, Mr. Chas, Scott, Mr. Howard Logan and Mr. Clarence Beck. --- Miss Cora Bennett entertained about twenty-five girls and boys at her beautiful home on Tyler street on Saturday afternoon of last week in honor of Misses Johnson and Taylor, of Councilgrove. Music and games were the principal amusements and all report a nice time. Mr. and Mrs. "Marsh" G. Holloway and son, Master Robert, spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. A. S. Clark. Mr. Holloway is one of the best linotype machinist operators in the state, and while in the city dropped in and put us wise to a few things. He pronounced our Model 10 ns being a crackerjack. Mrs. Lee Anderson entertained at whist Friday afternoon of last week complimentary to Mrs. Mary Connelly Smith, of Chicago. Five tables participated and the first prize was awarded to Mrs. Smith which was a beautiful cut glass celery dish. The second went to Miss Hughes of Lawrence, which was a very beautiful handpainted bon bon dish. Mr. H. H. Sheppard departed Monday for his home in Prescott, Ariz. after a delightful visit with Miss Lizzie Cooper. Mr. Sheppard is engaged in mining, and also handles a little real estate as a side issue. He has several producing claims, and his numerous friends hope to learn of his making a "big strike" sometime in the close future. Tuesday evening Mesdames Geo. S. Olver, Lee Anderson and S. E. McCattoll, entertained twenty guests at the residence of Mrs. McCattoll complimentary to Mrs. Mary Connelly Smith, of Chicago. The main features of the evening were cards and music furnished by an orchestra. The guests departed at a late hour highly entertained. Miss Malinda Thompson entertained at a six course dinner on Thursday afternoon of last week in honor of Miss Mary Connelly Smith of Chicago. Covers were laid for eight ladies and all the delicacies of the season were served in the latest style. The table was decorated with American beauty roses, beautiful cut glass and handpainted china. Mr. Dwight Barton, who for the past five years had been in the employee of the E. B. Guild Music Co. has several his connections with this form and is now in the employee of the Kimball Piano Co., at 822 Kansas Ave. Mr. Barton is an industrious young man and is well versed in the art of cleaning and tuning pianos. He will be pleased to have all of his friends see him at his new location Miss Corr Bennett was hostess to a 7 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening at her beautiful and well appointed home on Tyler street in honor of Miss Lizzie Patterson, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. A. Tillery, Chicago, and Mr. H. E. Sheppard, Prescott, Azz. The decorations, while plain and simple, showed care and an excellent taste for art. After partaking of the well prepared menu, the remainder of the evening was spent in games, music and conversation. Mrs Mary Higgins has made some very fine improvements on her beautiful home at 1013 College avenue. She had two rooms handsomely papered with oat meal pulp, one of olive green and the other tan, artistically decorated with ferns on the Oriental style. She has installed city water in her home. Mr. O. H. Sanderson and Mr. Geo. I. Dinwidde, two of the best paperhangers and decorators in the city did the work. Brown's drug store was the busiest place in Topeka. Thanksgiving. It was headquarters for the 'Masons and they stormed the store in two fours and pains. It was remarkable to see how rapidly the competent corps of clerks handled the crowd Mr. Harry R. Pace and Mr. William H. Grimes are two real clever men behind a counter and they were on the spot at all times. No one had to make a long and worrisome wait before being served nor did a customer leave the store without getting what they desired. 350 Pounds Good Compare the Fall models displayed in our windows with ANY others. A shoe must be satisfying to 20,000 people every day to go in to shoe stores and ask for a particular brand by name. That is what happens to "WALK-OVER SHOES. The approval of the multitude must have a sound reason belting it WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP The M'Cleery Lumber Co., LUMBER, .. Palace Meat Market, ```markdown ``` FRANK R. WILSON, Sec Goods Good AL wered==$1. The Gobal Co., Cor. 13th and Monroe Hurisons cts. you buy intelligently ER shoes with any shoe you ever that have made WALK-OVER at our store. in our windows with ANY others. people every day to go into the name. ER SHOES. It have a sound reason belining FOOT SHOP Avenue. et & Son, General Directors. carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS the State. We never sleep. Thre used Embalure in attendance Quincy St. Phone 52 C. V. DEWAR. See'y. and Treas. Lumber Co., BER, Material at Fifth Street. TOPEKA, KANSAS Mrs. Lena Voss Kimber, is all at her home on Washington street. Mr. Joseph Lacey and wife of Leavenworth, ate Thanksgiving dinner with their mother. A ton of the best ever mined will be delivered to your door for $450 if you purchase it of the Cash Coal Company. Prof. and Mrs. W. H Dawley, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Mr. W. D Cooper and family. The Excelsior Art club met at the home of Mrs. Thos. Bell, 715 E. 11th street. yesterday. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Paris, 1020 College Avenue. DISSOLUTION We hereby announce the dissolution of the partnership of the establishment, formerly known as Stone street & Gaines Undertaking Establishment, will hereafter be known as Stone street. Our time honored friend and fellow journalist, Mr. Arthur W. Harris, spent two days in the city last week visiting his mother and sisters. Mr. Harris was employed by the Republican National Committee during the campaign, and will not complete his work before the latter part of next year. He is one of the few man of his time that can be truly classed as an all around newspaper man and we would like to see him back in the harness. Mrs. Peter Webster and husband entertained several friends at dinner Thanksgiving. The following guests were present: Rev. Fishback and wife, Rev. Hemlett, Mr. Chas. Bradshaw and wife, Wm. Bradshaw, Ms. James Edmonds, Washam, Misses Mattie Bradshaw, Madie Bradshaw, and Gertude Solomon Everyone polished the dinner and gave Mrs. Webster credit for knowing how to cook turkey, besides being an ideal entree. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon Clark, 1114 Women assume a ideal host and hostess to a progressive whist party Saturday night of last work comprimary to Mr. and Mrs. Olydo Banks of Attleboro. The evening will lightfully spent in music, who are awarded as follows: to a flower basket, Mrs. Ellen Pearson of a picture, Mr. Olydo Banks third, in a tray, Mr. H. Mott at a late hour of delicious cooked luncheon was served, out of raw ghosts were Mrs. South of Chicago, Mrs. Helen leah of Denver and Mrs. Garden- of Bridge. We are pleased to inform the many friends of Mr. Henry Johnson that he has moved to the Theatre at Columbia. Mr. Johnson is a town with a colored population of about 6,000 and this position should meet with fine success. Mr. Johnson was in the employ of the Missouri Pacific railroad for many years—twenty-two in all, and it is good that he is able to engage in business along this line and assist others as well as himself. He deserves the hearty support of the colored people of his town. He still retains his home at Neveda, Mo. Mr. Peter Spotts has returned from a trip to his old home at Roanoke, Va., where he visited his sister and other relatives whom he had not seen for forty-six years. He says the people in the mountain districts are an hundred years behind. They still use ox trains, old style wagons, beans and drink moonshine whiskey. He asks his old master's son, who is in a desperate condition. He says his old friends are still whittting dry goods boxes and chewing long-green tobacco. He also brought a number of photos of his relatives. He said he would not trade an acre of Kansas land for a thousand acres of that old Virginia mountain land. The colored people of Roanoke are in pretty good circumstances. They are enclosed in the various kinds of business. The wage scale is small, ranging from twenty-five cents to $1.25 per day. Mr. Spotts brought back several old Southern relaes among them a bottle of old corn whiskey, which he will open Christmas. J. H. Nichols, have returned to their home in Missouri. Mr. Chester Anderson of Newton, was over on a flying trip this week. Mrs. A. R. Asbury of 922 W. 10th street, pleasantly entertained at a took dinner last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Henry Brown of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Alice McAdam of Pt. D. A. Russell, Wyo. The guests were Messdames Reed, Dinney, Golte, Walley, McAdam and Brown. Miss Gussie Hardin, who has been spending the past year in Denver, do a tour of house Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Crow was hostess at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Henry Brown of Denver, Colo. and Miss. Melissa and Gussie Hardin. Mrs. Elginston of Lincoln, Neb. is the great of Miss Josephine Smith. Mrs. Henry Creew of Denver, Col. who has been spending the month post with her parent. Mr. and Mrs. Gretz Hardin returned to her home last day morning. Mrs. H. Lippon and her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle, lovingly entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, Dec. 1, and the following guests were present Rev. H. C. Duke of Topkapi, Mossy Henry Dodd, Will Linnott, Bert Allen and H. Jefferson. It was an enjoyable affair and each of the guests departed, wishing the ladies many happy Thanksgivings. To the Colored People of the South; This season of the year, for several years, I have spoken a word to you regarding the importance of building up a good, first-class school in every community. Plans are on the way by which during the third week in Oct. 1914, the colored people throughout the United States will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their actual freedom as a race. In this connection it is of the greatest importance that we be able to show to the world the progress that we have made in sustaining and building up first-class public schools, especially in the total districts. During the last fifty years we have succeeded in reducing our ignorance from 95 to 30 per cent. This is a fine showing for fifty years of freedom. We must not stop—we must go further. The greatest points of weakness just now are in the small country districts. In every case where there are already proper school facilities, the business men, together with the ministers and teachers, should appeal constantly to the public school authorities to see that better provisions are made. Unless we look out for ourselves, we cannot expect other people to do so. As an illustration of what united and constant effort can accomplish, I would state that during the last five years, the colored people in Mason county, Alabama, have contributed $12,135.05 toward the building of new schoolhouses; in addition they have contributed $14,000 toward the extension of school terms in the county. The result is that nearly every school district in Mason county has a first-class school house, well painted and well furnished; the school term has been extended from four to seven months in the year, and the people are continuing to contribute in the way of extra taxation toward the upkeep of public schools. Something of this king can be done in every county in the South where there are not satisfactory facilities. In order to indicate the problem that is before us, I understand, on good authority, that in Louisiana in one parish where there are 8,000 colored WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making early hair his smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise I. Hayes of Pineville, N.C. Try Pond's Hair Pomade for harsh stibbons and curly hair and Pond's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the completion. Ask your dermatist for them. Do care and let the gummie (Pond's) manufactured by the Ozmized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store Never before in the history of club life in Hutchinson was one ever so superbly interested as was the G. A. C. by Mrs. Geo. L. Payne, 1217 Walnut street, Newton. The Payne home was transformed into a veritable flower garden and the ladies who were highly gowned, formed a contract most beautiful to behold. The club colors—red, white and blue were afflicted through the rooms at 11 as the club opened with a national anthem, an inspiration was fondly imprinted upon our minds in memory of our honorary member. Mrs. Payne never to be forgotten. The following program was rendered as a diversion for the afternoon: Mrs. M. Wonton Mrs. H. Candler Mrs. Joe Bell Mrs. S. Carroll After the program the hostess served a portion of Thanksgiving dinner, which bespoke in itself the culinary and artistic taste of the hostess. Members present were Mrs S. Cromwell Mrs M. Woolnorth Misses Maid I. Jimmy Gladys Stevenson, Mrs Luth. Colburn. Joe Bell Mrs John McCallough; Guests of the club were Mrs. Tullon B. Smith Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Mrs. Gross, Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Reeves, Weub, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Bevclan, Mrs. Rowland and Mrs. Leon Rowland, all of whom were residents of Newton. At the appointed time, after presenting the hostess with a beautiful handpainted plate, all dithered declaring Mrs. Payne an ideal hostess. The Old Lellows banquet Thursday night was a decided success. Mr. W. L. Bell, of Newton spent two days, visiting in the city. Dr. P. L. Barnett, of Wichita, was in the city visiting relatives one day this week. Mr. Shelly Shinn, of Topeka spent Thanksgiving as the guest of Miss Grace Gothard. Miss Beulah Baugh was hostess to a pleasant house party Friday evening of last week in honor of the holiday visitors. The young mens club has planned a stag party in honor of Mr. Shelly Shinn. The Excelsior Art and Literary club met Nov. 20 with Mrs. A Lee. The response at roll call was a description of your favorite flou, and the club listened to some interest thoughts on the subject of Botany. Mrs. Delbert Harrison and Mrs. Riley Wickliffe became members of the club. Mrs. Lee served a delicious luncheon in courses and a pleasant time was spent with the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. K. Morris. On Last Wednesday evening the younger set gave a Thanksgiving ball at Broadus hall. The evening was delightfully spent Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moore, of Newton, were charming host and hostess Thanksgiving at a seven clock dinner. Covers were land for the following guests: Rev. and Mrs. L. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Bludswaw, Mrs G. Hall, Mrs. Joe Dell, Mr. J. Buckner, Mr. and Mrs. A. Simmons, and Mrs. Robert Garratt, of Wichita and Mrs. M. Wenton, Mrs. L. Calander and Mr. and Mrs. Saul Carrol, all of whom reside in Hutchinson. The arrangement committee of the Mandy Literary society have planned to give a grand Musical in the near future for the purpose of sending a delegate to the Inter-State Literary. It is earnestly hoped that everyone will assist. M. V. Plummer, Chairman emsfw The two Misses Reeves, who have been stopping with Rev. and Miss 1036 Union Avenue Home Phone West 360 people, there is no school building in the entire parish. Of course, such a condition means ignorance, and ignorance means poverty, and poverty means crime. We must not cease to agitate the question of education to keep the like people in our communities in mind of concerning our educational interests and desires. We cannot get nothing for nothing. It is only through constant effort that we shall education for our children. While in many parts of the South national opportunities are so cow that it is almost discouraging, mothers sit on the outlook is bright, for example, at a meeting of the superintendents of Alabama, called by the State Superintendent of Education, in Montgomery a few days ago, the following comment, relating to the Negro, was unanimously en- It's providing him with schools of charms instead of poison and thinking he will make a better and are a fit institution, according to one that praises it. Others expressed their opinion on the Neuroscience education and it was the mannequin that the race could be aided as much as possible by the state. It is encouraging to note, too, that in many countries in the South, the teachers are under the supervision and guidance of Dr James H Dillard, president of the Ama T. Jeanes Fund, and are doing much to improve the education of the race and to bring about better relations between black and white people. These Jeanes Fund teachers should have the constant support and co operation of our leaders wherever they are at work. In conclusion, let me urge ministers, teachers, business men, women's clubs, and all classes to unite and make this a banner year in the matter of improving the public schools for our race. BOOKER T WASHINGTON, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. November 23, 1912. CAMERON GIRL WEDS JACK JOHNSON Pugehst Gives Bride Jewels Worn By Dead Wife—Girl Hidden in Johnson's Home. Wednesday morning the press dispatches told the following story of the marriage of Jack Johnson and Lucile Cameron, a white girl, who has kept the country in an uperoar on account of her escapades with the black "pug:" "Jack Johnson the Negro pugelist, and Lucile Cameron, the Minneapolis white girl, were married late Tuesday afternoon in the home of Johnson's aged mother, 3344 South Washash avenue. "I guess this will stop all those she clasped her hands ectastatically when the ceremony was done. "I guess this will stop all those prosecutions," said the Negro rather grimly. "As soon as we can get away we will go to Paths." The marriage took place almost on the same spot in the front parlor of the Wabash avenue home, where the body of Johnson's first white wife, who died a suicide through the butterness of her lot lay only a few short weeks ago, while Johnson sobbed out his love for the dead woman. "A little later in the afternoon Johnson went to the safe where the jewels were deposited that had belonged to Etta Dutea Johnson, and taking them to Lucile Cameton, decorated her cheap white shirtwaist with the jewels the other woman had loved, which have been the lure of ```markdown ``` We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transformations, and all styles of hair that can emb the same as your own hair. We also sell straightening combs, toilet articles, hair nets, and cut hair by the pound. 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She wore a plain tailored suit of black and white check, and a large black hat. Johnson had chosen the same color scheme. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Danielson, friends of the Cameron girl, with whom she is believed to have spent most of the time since she eluded her mother at the Wellington hotel, attended the Negro and his bride with Sug Hart, who was Johnson's manager when he defeated Jefferson, and his wife and II D. Wilke; and his wife were the attendant Johnson and Lucile Cameron stood in the center of this group, the pagelist with his bride to she on his right and in mother, Mrs. Tiny Johnson on his left. the ceremony was brief in de- cence to the wishes of John in and there was a extinction or sermon of any sort. Are They Really Married? "Negro preachers today wondered who was the venerable looking white halfted, white whiskered preacher who performed the marriage ceremony yesterday uniting Jack Johnson and the 18-year-old white girl, Lutche Cameron in wedlock. We are going to have.... 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The quartette, composed of Robert Brown, Woodie Cook, James Nelson and Morris Alexander, was a credit to any community. Miss Montrula Harding of Junction City, gave a party on Saturday of last week at her beautiful home on West Jackson street. Those present from our city were Misses Daisy Hall, Sarah Richardson, Gertrude Harrison, Meurss, Jas. Nelson, Frank Vincent, Chua. Coldman, Eugene Owens and Chester Middleton, all of K. S. A. College. Mrs. Potter Harrison of Topeka, is visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wan. Cavens. Mrs. Alice Guy, formerly of Topeka, but now of this city, is visiting with her sister in Coffeyville. Mrs. Gilbert Harrison of South Pottawatomie avenue, will leave in the near future for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Walker at Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Frank Pitts, who has been seriously ill for sometime, is reported much better. We hope her a full and complete recovery. Hon. Prince Cottrell of Pueblo, Colo., is visiting relatives and friends in Manhattan. He is an old resident here and has been away for over twenty years. He brings glad tidings to friends. He is representing the Colony of Liberty, inducing the colored people to emigrate to Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross have departed for Herrington, where they expect to reside. Mrs. Chas. Jenkins visited in McCarland over Sunday. A full account of the home-coming of the Mt. Zion Baptist church to the Second Baptist church after playing the prodigal son for twenty years or more. At Rest:—Kinchen Pierce, born in Clark county, Miss., 60 odd years ago. Died in Manhattan, Kas., Nov. 24th, at 7:40 p. m. His life was that of a good and faithful christian, living the life for thirty or forty years, a member of the A. M. E. church, always faithful and dutiful to his Master's cause, ever extending a helping hand to the needy and fallen; always begging the sinner to repet. The entire community bows in sorrow at his departure. He leaves but one son, Edward, to mourn his demise, the remainder of his family having gone on before. The harships and trials of this life will fade into insignificance when the day of victory comes. All the heavy burdens of the christian will lose their weight in the light of Heaven's gate. Mr. Pierce was a noble christian, who won his way by faith, through all the sharp conflicts of life. How his heart thrilled with joy as he saw the gates of heaven opening unto him—his journey's end. Billie Baker has gone to Clay Center. Card of Thanks:We wish to thank our many friends for their kindly aid and assistance during the illness, and for the expressions of sympathy and the floral offerings in the death of our father and friend. WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mrs. A. C. Spicer of Topeka is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Feust and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cockran, of Oklahoma City, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Downing on So. Manning street. The Carnation Embroidery club entertained their husbands at the pleasant cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant Thanksgiving eve and all report a delightful time. Mrs. Caroline Foust entertained the Home Mission Circle at her home on West Eighth street Friday afternoon. After the usual opening and business, a grand paper was read by Mrs. Stella Hogan on Missions, and Mrs. A. C. Spierer of Topaka also delivered a few very encouraging remarks. James Nichols transaction business in Wichita Friday. Mrs. William Wright entertained the ladies, their husbands and their company of the C. T. T. club on Thanksgiving eve., at her cozy home on South Menor. The parlors were decorated in club colors—green and yellow and was artistically carried out through the three course menu which was served. Games and music furnished plenty of merriment for all present who declared Mr. and Mrs. Wright ideal entertainers. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nichols served Thanksgiving dinner to eight of their friends at their beautiful country home. It was a feast at for the gods. The guests were Geo. Holden, Arthur Fox, Tremaine Wood. Roy Moore, Miss Josephene Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery and Mr. J. W. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. John Barr entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tutt Whitney and six other members of the Smart Set company. A very enjoyable time is reported. Mrs. Hattie Hing and Cora Carpenter, of Arkansas City, attended the show here Saturday night. Lawrence Works and Miss Bertha Lynox, of Oxford attended the show Saturday. J. W. Jackson visited friends in Wichita the first of the week. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. The most remarkable feat that has been recorded in the history of surgery was performed by Dr. S. H. Tempkins in an abnormal operation on an eight week's old baby. The baby was the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Muse, 1112 Woodland avenue. The case, which was a private one of Dr. Howard M. Smith, was operated upon in the Perry Sanatarium; Drs. Smith and Perry assisting. This class of operation, especially on infants, is the most technical performed in human surgery, and Dr. Tompkins has received numerous congratulations from the members of his profession in both races. The baby having fully recovered, was taken to it's home this week. Farm and Garden SEED BED FOR ALFALFA. Small Seed and Delicate Nature of Plant Require Compact Soil. When alfalfa is grown on corn or potato ground the preparation of the seed leaf is a comparatively simple affair, written L. R Walton of the North Dakota experiment station. The leaf should be diskled in the spring and worked with a peg tooth harrow. After diskling and harrowing, the ground should be worked occasionally during the spring with disk and harrow, in order to conserve the moisture and to kill the young germinating weeds. Growing alfalfa after a corn or potato crop is of added advantage in ```markdown ``` Photograph by Long Island agricultural alphabet station NEEDING ALFALFA WITH HARD DRILLS that the seed bed is thin below the top, two or three inches. The small seed of the alfalfa and the delicate nature of the young plant demand a compact seed bed in comparison to what is allowable for corn or even for wheat. In an open, porous seed bed the soil is apt to dry out in the upper few inches, and if this occurs shortly after the germination of the alfalfa the young seedlings are quite liable to die through lack of moisture. If alfalfa is to be grown after a crop of small grain the land should be fall plowed. The fall plowing allows the seed bed to become more compact than spring plowing and, in addition, aids in conserving moisture. The fall plowing should be worked in the spring in much the same manner as the corn or potato ground. Alfalfa may be grown upon summer fallow, though this probably has no advantage over corn ground in most instances. Reading good farm papers never made any man a poorer farmer or a poorer man. How many do you read? SAVING THE STRAWBERRIES. Marsh Hay Is Good For Use as a Mulch—Way to Keep Colery. As soon as the ground freezes mulch the strawberries. Use a light, coarse material that will not pack down too closely and thus another the plants. Marsh hay is excellent for this purge, as it contains few seeds. Last winter I kept celery in the fruit seller nearly all winter. At harvest I dig the plants, leaving considerable soil on the roots, removed them to a dainty lighted corner of the cellar and packed them closely. A little additional soil was packed in among the roots, and the plants were then thoroughly watered taking care not to wet the tops or get any in the heart of the plant. Every three weeks during the winter it was thoroughly watered. It kept perfectly and continued to grow slowly throughout the winter - Professor Wright, Pennsylvania State College, in American Agricultural. Among the Animals. For some years past a number of dairymen in Australia have adopted the practice of blanketing cows during wet and cold weather. The results in every case are apoken of an being highly satisfactory. Keep the horseshoes well tightened on the hoofs now, as this in the time of year they are most frequently lost by being loosened in the mud or snow or because of long usage. They are too high priced to be lost, and, besides a loose shoe injures the hoof and is a hindrance to the animal in travel. When an owe drepes her lamb put her in a small pen for two or three days or until the lamb is strong enough to follow the stock. Examine the udder and tents to see that they are not fevored. If the lamb is unable to consume all the milk for a few days the ewe should be milked out at least once each day. The production of farm yard manure in this country now represents a value greater than the total value of the corn crop. The estimated annual value of farm measure produced in America is $2,333,000,000. All authorities agree that more than one-third of this material is absolutely wasted by the farm ars. Western University The Leading Hand Industrial School of the West. COURSES:—Classical, Collegiate, Preparatory, Sub- Normal, Musical, (including Pianoforte), Fine Arts, and Mechanical, Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding Business, Stenography and Typewriting, Dress Making and Plain Sewing, Tailoring, Cooking Laundering, and Gardening. 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Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Electric Phone Market 4650. 235 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Mr. Chas. W. Stevenson, a resident of Wanamaker, an old settler, met with a sad misfortune on Sunday, Nov. 17th, at 5.35 p.m., by the total destruction of his house by fire of unknown origin. When first discovered the fire was in the second story, which was all ablaze and falling in. A few of household effects were gotten out from the lower floor, among which were the piano and sewing machine. Many were the eyes in tears as they watched the house and contents go up in smoke. Rev. Pierson, the blind evangelist, preached at the Wanamaker Baptist church and all present were made to feel the power of his eloquence. Mrs. Brockaway, state president of the Home Mission circle, was entertained Sunday, Dec. 1st, by the Lincoln and Wanamaker churches at Wanamaker, and all present will long remember the occasion. The B. Y. P. U. of this place is doing nicely and a splendid work is being accomplished. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Crump of Guthrie, are spending a few days in this community. Mr. Crump reports times dull down the road. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dean of this city are employed in the commissary at Window. The young people are well liked wherever they go. A number of the young men from this part of the community left last Friday for Windrow, Okla, where they have secured employment on an extra gang. Mr. S. Grandber is the timekeeper for them. He is from Kingfisher. Mr. A. A. Peters was shot and instantly killed recently by a friend of his, Mr. Barber. Rev. Allen, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has moved to the country, where he expects to make his home this year. Mrs. Chas. Smith was visited by a number of friends on Monday night rather unexpectedly, but she managed to entertain in firstclass style. If you expect to report in the midsummer A. C. F. I. you had better be getting busy, because the other fellow is moving on rapidly. Mrs. Cora Chile is expecting to join her husband soon in Topeka, Ks. Mrs. Johnson is recovering rapidly from her recent illness. Mrs. Olive Lethermand has opened PHONES.—Bell West 1423. her school. She likes the community fine and will no doubt be successful. Rev. Bryant has started his school. This is his second term at Chapel. Prof. James King reports a full attendance in his school. C. M. Chiles, the photographer, spent Thanksgiving in this neighborhood. We are all glad to hear news that wedding bells will ring soon in this community. Mr. J. B Jackson is still on the task list. Mrs. Bette Johnson is suffering with theumatism in her hand. Her grand daughter spent Thanksgiving with her. Miss Chiles was special guest at Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mrs. R. A. Johnson. Dinner was announced promptly at 1 o'clock and Miss Chiles was escorted to the table by Mr. Carson. A 24 pound turkey gobbler, browned as only a good cook can brown, with that kind of gravy that makes one's mouth water, with seasoning of oysters, and wish numerous other vlands of lettuce, celery, tomatoes, pickles, cranberries, corn bread, potatoes, sweet potato pie and lemon cucard, chocolate cake and fruit rake with Alberta peaches, and flant. Everything was served in courses. Little Thera Boone, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Boone, 911 Oakland avenue, celebrated her birthday anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 30th. About twenty-five guests were present. The out-of-town were Misses Josephene Cunningham, of Topeka, and little Nenella Ransom, of Parsons. All of the guests were presented with pretty souvenirs bearing the little hostess' photo. They departed at 4:30 p. M. declaring there never was such a party. Miss Thera was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Mrs. N. T. Ransom and daughter spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Ola Boone-Saunders and her brother, Mr. Wm. Boone. The tacky party given by the Poinsetta club on Wednesday evening was a success. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mattie Gehring and Mrs. James Robertson as the tackiest couple. --- Residence 18. WICHITA, KANSAS. KANSAS CITY. KAS PUEBLO, COLO. The Canaion Art club gave a can social at St. Paul A. M. H. church November 28 for the benefit of the Colored Orphanage. A good crowd was in attendance and a program was reenloud. Club No 1 served refreshments. Mrs. G. Marshbank Campbell will leave in a few days for Washington. D. C. to join her husband who holds a position with the government Her many friends hate to loose her, as she had won the hearts of all by her winning wave and sweet disposition May her path be strewn with flowers. The members and well wishers of St. Paul A M H church are working hard to make the coming rally a success. A series of entertainments are being given each week, new inspiration is being added and lost confidence is being restored. Union Thanksgiving service was held at St. John A. M H church, Rev. Hamilton of Scott's chapel delivered the message. All the churches served Thanksgiving dinner with a program at night. A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Madgin W. M. Moore There is a Man in Newt Who makes absolutely no distin people, just so the party in a square courtesies extended. 'The man is your re is a in Newton. who makes absolutely no distinction wi just so the party is a square dealer and is extended. 'The man is your There is a Man in Newton... Who makes absolutely no distinction with any class of people, just so the party is a square dealer and worthy of the courtesy extended. The man is your Furniture Dealer and Undertaker. . . who wants you to come into his store and come him to the business and profession Henry J. Sp Newtons New Furniture Man and U.T. Years an Underlaker. ry J. Sprin New Furniture Man and I'Undertaker cars an Undertaker. who wants you to come into his store even if it is only to welcome him to the business and professional circles of Newton. Henry J. Sprinker. Newtons New Furniture Man and I Undertaker. Twenty-five Years an Undertaker. Gold and Pearl Handled Umbrell's Specia This We Specia This Week Umbrell's Specia This Week. $5.50 This is a special lot of Ladies' cabellas that be fortunate just in time for the Holiday selling. They are of excellent quality of shower proofs with steel frames, and in the latest approved designs of 2014 mixed with pearl receives one of these as a Christmas gift. Will surely thoughtfulness and good taste of the one who presents it only priced this week at $5.50 each. JAMES B, HAY all lot of Ladies' cabellas that he fortune for the Holiday selling. They are to shower proofs with steel frames, andoved designs of gold, mixed with pearls are as a Christmas gift will surely give good taste of the one who presents it meet at 250 each ES B. HAY This is a special lot of Lady Lalabellas that be fortunately have received just in time for the Holiday selling. They are made from an excellent quality of shower proofs with steel frames, and the handles are in the latest approved designs of gold, mixed with pearl. Any woman who receives one of these as a Christmas gift will surely appreciate the thoughtfulness and good taste of the one who presents it. They are specially priced this week at £50 each. Only the Ire Only the Iron H with an ELE Ask the w using ELEC La vener al Topo who is derfa a vetur es el presentes In Electrion bombs a the silver We will vise your home the protion, or other idiot saving elecina CALL 369. The Topeka Elison C Pittman H peka Elison Co., man Help La Voyeur at Topka who is a dealer of defrauding vehicles and the labor saving implements. In Electric Iron is a true health saver. We will visit your home the day of an iron washing machine, motor, or other labor saving electrical device. CALL 369. The Topeka Elison Co., 734 Kansas Avenue. Pittman Helps... that anything it may do with complete structures for making Last all Hot oriver and Strattener and united Active Bleach with 50% Lotion, One Night Wrinkle Rinse, Five Cools, Scrub, Paste extra fine Floral Breeze Posumes, fragrant and lasts very long easy to make satisfaction guaranteed. Money back All for 50% Seen today 11 years practically, chemistry. Address, HARWLY L. PELMAN, Manufacturing Chemist, 608 East Fifth Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota. on East Atroya Thursday afternoon from 2 until 5, in honor of Mrs. G. Marshbank Campbell, who will leave in a few days for Washington, D. C. About two hundred ladies called and many tokens were left. Unity sewing circle of St Paul A M. E. church held a bazaar on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29. A program was tendered each evening. Rev. Holmes of St. John A. M. E. church and Rev. A. H. Brooks of St Paul A. M. E. church exchanged pulpits on Sabbath November 24th Earth Street and Bethleham Baptist churches are both planning big tallies. Mt. and Mrs. Baker lost their house and contents by fire Tuesday night. H. T. GEEDER, M D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, KANSAS Office: 1214, E. Third St. Phones: Office 1175; Res. 1915. — Diseases of Women — Specialty. wton... no distinction with any class of square dealer and worthy of the n is your .... store even if it is only to wel- professional circles of Newton. Sprinker. and I Undertaker. Twenty-five handled this Week. has that it fortunately have re- relling. They are made from an ex- steel frames, and the handles are unlled with pearl. Any woman who will surely appreciate the one who presents it. They are speci- HAYDEN, Iron is Hot with an ELECTRIC Iron. Ask the women who are using ELECTRIC Irons. which one will sell you of work, and the labor saving an me, save, health save of an iron waiting machine, on Co., 734 Kansas Avenue. Christmas Shoppers = = will find complete stocks of New and Attractive HOLIDAY GOODS in all departments of the Big Store. Furs, Jewelry, Silver and Cut Glass; the Finest Gloves, Handkerchiefs and countless novelties--Full line of Plush, Cloth and Fur coats all among the special holiday attractions, all at a full range of prices to suit the convenience of all. See Our Display of Christmas Furs in the Window Tomorrow 619 Kansas Avenue CROCKETT'S THE FUR STORE Furs Make Practical Christmas Gifts. Our stock of Christmas Furs is larger, with a most varied assortment of kinds and prices varying from the cheapest up to the very best. Buy your sweetheart, mother, sister or wife a pretty set of furs if you want to please her. We'll assure you that it would be greatly appreciated. Crockett's furs are sold and guaranteed to be just what they are, no misrepresentation. $27,50, $25,00 and $30,00 Ladies' Plush Coats for ..... 18 50 $15,00 and $16,50 Women's Coats for ..... $10,85 $8,50 Women's Coats balance of week for ..... $7 85 Men's Winter Night Shirts, the $1.00 grade, tomorrow for..... 89c Men's Winter Weight 50c Under-shirts for..... 31c Ladies' $1.00 Winter Weight 2-Piece Suits, tomorrow ..... 76c The Cost of Living Can Be Reduced Only Through Your Grocer The Cornelius Grocery Co., is putting dollars into the pockets of the Working People daily by giving more and better Goods forthe money than any other store in the city. Drop in and lets get acquainted. 1135 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAS. CHRISTMAS DRESSES. A handsome dress as a Christmas present is very acceptable. Crockett's are selling beautiful, well made garments; 1-piece dresses at big discounts. $12.50 Ladies' Dresses for $5.85 $15.00 Women's Dresses for $11.85 $13.50 Party Dresses for. $8.50 $27.50, $25.00 and $30.00 Ladies $15.00 and $16.50 Women's Coats $8.50 Women's Coats balance of Floor HOSIERY On lot of children's Hose in black only. They are the regular 15c hose, Xmas special price only. 9c One lot of Men's half hose, the 25c grade of the celebrated Shaw and hose in black and colors. Christmas special price only. 12£ Men's Winter Night Shirts, 18 Men's Winter Weight 50c Unde WOMEN'S SUITS Only 2 more days remain in which to buy that pretty new tailored suit you have been talking about. Crockett is selling every women's suit in stock this week. Plush Coats for Coats for week for Christmas Spee BELTS BELTS One big lot of Ladies' Belts ranging in price up to $1.25 Choice to close. 24c JEWELRY Over 200 different articles in the lot hardly any two alike. This is the 25c Jewelry special balance of this week for...10c CHRISTMAS WAISTS We never have had such an assortment of shirt waists as we are showing this fall and today. Express brought us another lot of handsome designs, specially for Christmas buying. Call and See Them 18 50 $10.85 $7.85 Specials: FASCINATORS A big line of wool Shawls and Fascinators and squares, slightly soiled from handling. Choice tomorrow ..... 12 Price CORSETS 15 doczn new Corsetts just received as good a $1,00 corset you ever wore, choice tomorrow and Saturday ..... 68¢ 89¢ 31¢ 76¢ LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Mrs. Tannie Washington and Mr. R. H Young were married at the residence of a friend of the bride in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Wednesday of last week, Dr. J. H May, of the Mt Zion Baptist church of this city, accompanied them and officiated. Mrs. J. C. Collins, sister of the groom and Mrs. A. J. Cornen, sister-in-law of the bride, also accompanied them. The party spent the day in Omaha, at which place they were served with --- --- wedding festivities by friends, and they returned to Lincoln on a late train. They will make their home at 1315 Washington street. Miss. Emma Lyman is yet confined to her bed, but is reported on the mend. Miss. J. T. Wright is confined to her bed with lagripe this week. Mr. H. M. Williams received a telegram last Saturday announcing the death of his brother, Stokes, in Kansas City, Kas. Mr. A. L. Williams left immediately to attend the funeral, which was held Sunday. He returned Monday accompanied by Mrs. Maitha Hicklin, sister of Mr. H. M. Williams. Her home is in Springfield, Illinois. The Davis club had a very successful meeting at the home of Mrs. M. May on last Tuesday afternoon, and the club will give a Kermis at Masonic hall on Dec. 11th. The Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment given by the members of the A. M. E. church was carried out at the Masonic hall and a good attendance greeted them. Thanksgiving services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Thursday morning. Dinner was served all day, and at night a short program was rendered. The affair for the day was a success, about $2000 was raised. The Newman Methodist church had Thanksgiving services, and dinner was served, and all had a nice time. The Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance rendered a program at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Prewitt of the Newman Methodist church, preached. If the Law Will Not Protect You Protect Yourselves, If You Are Right. Springfield, Mo., Dec. 2, 1912. Editor of the Plaindealer. Dear Sir: I drop you this item for publication having sent same to one of the leading newspapers of the State of Missouri, but they are silent on the subject, for the lack of courage I presume. So I now place it with you as all Afro-American citizens should know of the outrageous murder of one of our best citizens, in the person of Calvin Higgs, on Saturday night, November 25, by three white boys, all under twenty years of age. They first attempted to rob Higgs and his companion, Higgs being slow in getting his hands up was shot to death. If a boy sixteen years old of the white race will shoot a Negro to death for nothing what may we expect from the grown ones. I would suggest that all Negroes arm themselves and go prepared for combat of defense at all times. Am not sure detecte at all times. Am very sorry that the Negro press has not the courage to speak boldly of this occurrence (I mean the Missouri Press). I place it with you knowing it will appear in the next issue of the Plain-dealer. Very truly yours, M. L. DANFORTH VICHISON, KAN. Mrs. Pierre Allen and Mrs. Stanton Roy have charge of Mrs. Arthur Lett's Hair Dressing Parlor. They ask them many friends to call and see them. Mr. Arthur Smith and Miss Maggie Hamilton were united in marriage Wednesday, November 27, at high noon on North Sixth Street. They were attended by a maid and best man. The bride wore a dress of silk tunic and to bed very pretty. Rev Hancock has been preaching at a revival and it is a mistake about him resigning the Christian church. Mr Wash Conaway departed this late December 1st. He was a man full of sunshine every time you met him. He was a true Christian gentleman and was loved by all and we do not believe he had an enemy. Please meeting was conducted by the Deacons of the church as Rev. Smothers, pastor of the Sixth Baptist church, was quite ill and as Mr. Conaway was a faithful member and a good christian. He preached his own funeral We are glad to mention a prosperous loved man in the person of Mr. Walter Taylor, who conducts a first class grocery store. He is a high type of mankind and worthy of conglation. Miss Hazel Slooss was the guest of her parents Thanksgiving until Sunday. She is attending school in Lawrence and left that afternoon to resume her studies.