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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Geo. Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, Greatest of all Americans, Were Born in February. John A. Gregg, Eloquent Divine and Brilliant Educator, Tells an Interesting Story About Our People 'Way Down in Florida. Historical Society State House nineteenth Year. No. 8. Geo. Washington, A KANSAN IN THE S John A. Gregg, Eloq Brilliant Educator, esting Story Abo ple 'Way Down Litor Plantation:—According to promise I am writing you something of my work here and my impressions of this part of the Southland. As you know, I finished up my year's work at Saint Joseph, Mo., on the night of the 29th of September, and since our school opened here on the last of October, I was compelled to hurry here without getting to visit my conference. I sent in my claims which were all that we could have hoped for, having closed up the most successful year of my five years' stay at Saint Joseph. I arrived here on Wednesday morning the 1st and found the men of Florida coming in from all parts of the state for the great Educational Rally that was on for the opening of the school year. At 10 o'clock we met at Edward Waters College, where the student body was drawn up to greet us, and the teachers were at their posts. Many of the patrons, as well as the visiting ministers were at the school, and a great opening was had. Thus the work started most propitiously. But the great meeting was reserved for the night. At 7 o'clock, Mount Zion church, the largest in Florida, and of which the Rev. D. M. Baxter is pastor, was the scene of the greatest Educational Rally that it has ever been my privilege to see. Edward Waters college was under $12000.00 mortgage, and Bishop Hurst had asked the "Florida Regulars" to rid the school of the entire debt. Many said it could not be done, and the "Thomases" were there ready to say, "I told you so," but they were doomed to disappointment, for when the money was placed on the table, (and it was money too, for these was not a dollar in subscription, or personal checks, but all in hard cash) when this money was placed or the table and counted, (and I helped count it too,) they had the handsome sum of $13000.00. Did you get it? For fear that some may think I mean thirteen hundred. I want you to write it in full—THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. It was the greatest thing of its kind I have seen. As a result Edward Waters college is now out of debt. The second Sunday that I was here I had the privilege of attending an old fashioned camp meeting. The people gathered from far and near at Greenland for the purpose. They had been there for a week and Prof. Bowlar, our music director and I want over on Sunday. The piny wools were alive with our people, and "crackers," as they call white folk here. You speak about your Arkansas rail splitter. They have a hog here, called the piny woods' hog, and he is a remarkable creature. He has a long nose, so pointed that I believe he can spear an apple. They were around everywhere, under feet and even in the buildings. And they can run like race horses. When we got there, the meeting was warmed up, for the "rousements" were on. Just as we stepped in the door, the preacher, who had them shouting already, said, "And now let us take a look into speculative Theology." It was too much, and the storm broke. As soon as one would begin to take the place, some loved one would carry him outside where he could have plenty of room, or when one floated as a lady did, her friends carried her out and laid her in the sand. Prof. Bowlar and I then went over to the lunch stand to get something to eat. While they were frying some chicken for us, a fight occurred in the back of the house where we were and they all came hurling out the front way, and we left Prof. Bowlar is from Cairo. I end of course it was as much a novelty to him as to me. State coming down here, I have had the pleasure of getting about quite a deal, in connection with my work. I have attended conferences at Quincy, Apalachicola, and here. Have visited Palatka, and some of the smaller places in interest of the school. I spent a very profitable and interesting week at Tampa at the State Teachers Association, which body I addressed on the subject, "New Men and New Ideas for a New Empire" The teachers of the state treated me royally. At Apalachicola I had the pleasure of watching the men dregging for oysters. Our people have all this work, and I am told that they make from three to six dollars a day at dregging. They own their own boats and doing a very florishing business. Then too the men who "husk" oysters are our own people, and even the boys make as much as six and eight dollars a week. Quincey is in the heart of the great tobacco district, and some of our people own large tobacco plantations, and are wealthy. It was a happy sight to me to see great throngs of our people coming out of those factories, very much as the whites do from the large factories in Saint Joseph, Dr. Stevens, a well-to-do practicing physician at this place, took me out in his auto to see these sights and I enjoyed the trip much. At Tampa, I was gratified to see a large business concern in the hands of my good friend, Dr. Attaway, getting well under way. It is a great meat market and general store, and is being installed with the latest and best conveniences. The business bids fair to be successful, for he has launched and is now maintaining one across the bay at Saint Petersburg, which went far beyond his greatest hopes, and is proving a great boon to him and the people of that city. Dr. Attaway still lives here in Jacksonville and is very wealthy. Edward Waters college had enrolled before Christmas 403 students, and some eight or ten new ones have come in since that time. We expect more as they tell me so many remain home until after the holidays, as they are needed to help in the gathering of the orange crops. Right around Jacksonville, one sees but few more oranges than up that way. Around Palatka, which is only forty miles from here, there are plenty of them, and some of the finest grape-fruit I have ever seen. Between here and Tampa I saw great groves of all manner of fruit, and it was a pretty eight to see the trees absolutely loaded down with oranges. I like my work very much and think that it will grow more and more pleasant as time goes on. I have sixteen teachers, a matron, a chef, a secretary and a watchman. I was very much pleased to receive a visit from Dr. Johnson, who was at one time Dean of Theology at Western University. He is president of the Hungerford school at Eatonville. It was a surprise and a pleasure to see him. I have noticed but little difference in here and there, only when one gets on the train or street cars however, there is no difference. There are many other matters that I wish to tell you of, but will do so at a subsequent writing. With kindest re- thanks to all friends I am. (REV.) JOHN A. GREGG P. S.-Dr. S. S. Long, one of our pastors, at Tampa, is arranging for me to be with him after the third Sunday. During that week he is going to take a party of us for a hunt on an island in Lake Okochobee, the largest lake in Florida. He prom- ses me shots at deer, wild turkey and bear. The deer and turkey I TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 20, 1914 NEGRO ASSAULT STORY FALSE! White Girl Who' Claimed to Have Been Twice Assaul ted Had Never Been Molested. The Splendid Work of Under Sheriff Hugh Larimer Clears a Mystery That Might Have Cost Some Negro His Life. shall be glad to shoot, but I shall only shot at Mr. Bruin when I find that I cannot get around him any other way. He tells me that I shall get tired of shooting at quills and ducks. That is one kind of fatigue that I have never yet experienced, and I think I shall enjoy going to bed tired from that kind of sport. Will let you know later how the hunt turns out. J. A. G. NEGROLS IN BUSINESS. A local Negro Business League was recently organized at Paducah, Ky. with seventy-five members. Every business man in the city became a member. A. W. Watkins, the undertaker there was unanimously elected president. A colored man in Paducah by the name of Lee has just equipped a fine, large shoe shining parlor in that city. It is thoroughly up-to-date, elegant in its appointments, and unequaled for equipment and service by any place south of New York. J. E. Roberts of this place, conducts the only electric shoe repair shops in the city, and employs five persons. So great is the amount of work coming to his shop that he is forced to work a night shift One of the most successful real estate dealers in Indianapolis, is J. Walter Hodge. Mr. Hodge's office is right down to date, and the volume of business annually transacted by him runs up into the hundred thousands.—Tuskegee Student. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. An Evening With Lincoln An Evening With Lincoln. We the colored People of Arkansas City paid homage to Lincoln at the NEGRO ASSA White Girl Wh Have Been Tw ted Had Ne Moles The Splendid Work Hugh Larimer CL That Might Have Negro Hx BELIEVE AMY RICKER WAS NOT ATTACED BY NEGRO. Relatives and Officers Think Girl Needs Medical Attention. Exhaustive investigation by Sheriff L. L. Kiene's force has resulted in an expression by relatives of Miss Amie Riker, 16 years old, who claimed that she was attacked while in her home southwest of Topeka, that the girl inflicted the score or more scratches on her neck and arm which she stated had resulted from attacks by a Negro on last Monday. The concerns informed the girl's father and other relatives that they did not believe Miss Riker had been so attacked by any man, and the majority of the farmers in the neighborhood of Mr. Riker's home, became convinced that it was possible the young woman had inflicted the cuts or scratches upon her own person. Miss Riker was brought to Topeka so by relatives yesterday and, after in an examination by Dr. W. A. Wehe, at the family physician, it was decided to leave the young woman in Topeka under his care. Miss Riker main-tained to the last that she was at-macked by a Negro. It is claimed he that a certain illness caused her to by believe all that she related of the ex-attack upon herself, and that abso-plete quiet and medical attention will K. P. Hall under the direction of the Watson Mite Missionary Sewing circle on the evening of the 12th. It was an evening to be long remembered. Every phase of Lincoln's life, from childhood to the grave, was touched upon. All present were pleased with the condition of the program. Persons that were here during Lincoln's time, were present and caused to recall incidents of that time. We had visitors from Winfield, Newkirk, Oxford, Ashton and Hackney, and also a number of our white friends. This celebration was well attended. The following is the program: Song—"There'll Be Your Banner Invocation—Irev. R. S. Everett. Floating High," Junior Choir. Song—"My Old Kentucky Home," Junior Choir. Epigrams of Lincoln. Epigrams of Lincoln. Crowning Lincoln—Four Little Girls. "Lincoln's Early Life,"—Mr. William Harvey. Patriotic Drill—Seven Small Boys. "Lincoln, the Statesman,"—Miss Laura Work, of Ashton. "Lincoln, the Emancipator,"—Mr. Homer Holden, of S. W. U., Winfield. "The Flag"—Junior Choir. Remnaks—By Old Soldiers. Rending—"When' Lincoln Died.' Miss C. R. Carpenter. Oration—"Eulogy On Lincoln," Mrs. W. G. West, B. S. D. Song—"Marching Thro' Georgia," Junior Choir and Audience. FAULT TORY FALSE! Who' Claimed to Twice Assaul- lever Been tested. K of Under Sheriff Clears a Mystery ave Cost Some His Life. eventually restore her to her normal mind. Sheriff Kient made a statement to The Daily Capital last night concerning the alleged attack, which follows: "I have not personally investigated the alleged assault on Miss Amie Riker, but my undersheriff, Hugh Larimer, and field Deputy, Ed Caver, who are reliable and trustworthy men, have done so, and have made reports to me. I am satisfied that Miss Riker requires the service of a physician rather than a detective. "The family. I understand, has also taken this view of the case, and the young woman has been placed in the care of their family physician in Topeka. The case is not a new one to physicians, and the young woman will no doubt soon be well. She, I am satisfied, was never assaulted nor injured by any colored or white man. So far as this office is concerned, the incident is closed, and the less said about it, the better for all concerned." The above article is a clipping from the Daily Capital of an imaginary outrage suppose to have been committed upon a white girl by a Negro, showing the animus that exists in a certain class of white people against the colored people. The presses of the country have pa- ruded and misrepresented to the public that nothing but colored people resort to such outrages and has been published and talked of so constant, that many innocent men have been burned and lynched because of this agitation, which has been kept up to the extent that it is easy to find some white girl who imagines she has been outraged and lays it to some colored person. This imaginary outrage should be an everlasting lesson to the white face and they should be careful from now on, of accusing colored men of outrages until the affair has been thoroughly investigated. Had this happened in the Southland, no doubt there would have been two or three colored men burned and lynched by this time, but it happened in Kansas, where the law is equal in force. Ninety per cent of the population of this state is intelligent and have a fair liberty training and also respect for the Bible and teachings of the Savior. The officers and men who are fair, will not stand for a job to be put up on any one, whether white or black. Mr. Hugh Larimer, Deputy Sheriff, deserves great credit for running this matter down and giving it a thorough investigation. Had he been one of those prejudiced white men, he would have accepted the girl's statement as true and would not have investigated it, but the supposed crime looked impossible to him and he began to take the girl through a thorough investigation and had her parents to bring her to town, where a more thorough investigation could be made. This should be a good lesson to that class of white people who are always ready to charge every crime to a member of the colored race. BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. The rally at the New Hope Baptist church was a grand success. Rev. McCain, of Nowata, preached an able aermon, Sunday evening to a packed house. A neat sum of $16.00 was raised during the day. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, died Sunday morning. Mrs. Robinson, of Parsons, Kans., was a pleasant visitor in Bartlesville last week. Mr. J. D. Burdon has returned from points in Texas, where he spent several weeks on business. Rev. A. Jones, of Nowata, is among the weeks visitors. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Robinson are among the sick. Mrs. Wm. James is able to be out again, after a weeks illness. Mrs. Lula Gardenhigh, of Wichita, Kansas, is visiting her niece, Mrs. Lam Newton. Mrs. I. B. Dixon and little daughter, of Cherryville, are visiting Mrs. Charles Reeves, of Dewey. Rev. Wesson, of Muskogee is a visitor in the city. The Carnation Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. Lula Hatcher, Thursday afternoon. The usual time was spent in embroidery, after which a dainty three course luncheon was served. The meeting closed with telling funny tales in which Mrs. Frank Morrison won the honor. Tales that would have made the King of England blush were told. All members left declaring Mrs. Hatcher an ideal hostess. The members of the Bethel A. M. E. church feel slighted at the hand of Rev. McCain, one of our noble D. Ds., of Nowata, being in town two days and could not spare a sermon. We will excuse him this time, but hope when he goes visiting again, he will not forget to come home. The president of the H. M. Turner Literary Society, is very sorry to say that some of the members brought their feelings with them, which was their toes and got them stripped on last meeting night. It is always best for those who can't able to stay out of the race. Little mary Moss is among the sick. Presiding Elder Washington held his quarterly meeting last Sunday inthecteoin shrdlu cmfwy vbkgq mff Dewey. A grand time was reported. Rev. J. N. B. Wall, pastor of the A. M. E. church has returned home. The Allen Christian Endeavor League of the A. M. F. church, gave a beautiful reception to its members and all well wishers at the home of Price $1 50 Per Year. His president, Miss Hazel Rogers, 514 Congress St. The evening was delightfully spent in conversation, games and music. An address of welcome was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. T. W. Greene, which was loyally responded to by Dr. W. E. Strain. An elegant lunch-on was served by a committee, consisting of Mrs. Loalsa Harris, Mrs. Peter Harris, Miss Hazel Rogers, Mr. Frank Rogers and Mrs. Ida Walker. Miss Esther Carothers, of Oklahoma City, who has been attending the Normal, has returned to her home to teach in the public schools. Miss Louise Vincent was in the city last week enroute to her home in Kansas City. Miss Artilla Elliott is up again, after a months sickness. The Sigma Zett Chis will be entertained at the home of Miss Elsie Cutter, Friday evening. Miss Elsie Cutter spent the week end at Kansas City, visiting her sister. Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Greene, are entertaining with a valentine social this evening at the church. Miss Alice Carter has returned from an extended visit in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Evans have moved to their farm, three miles East of town. Messra Ed Staley and Bert Rich gave a play Monday night in the American Opra House. The C. M. E church opened a revival Tuesday night. They have a new pastor. Mr. Blackwell, of Strong City, is here taking treatment under an eye specialist. He has a very bad eye, as the results of a pice of coal lodging in it. The Federation of Womens' Clubs is holding a charity social in the parlors of the First Christian church, corner 8th Ave and Congress St. BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. Rev. J. N. B. Wall returned to his home in Chelsa after spending Sunday here. The meeting in "Little Africa" on Sunday was quite a success from every standpoint. Programs have been sent out announcing a big time at the Baptist church Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Finis Boyd, of Chetopa, Kansas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Nettie Morrison. Mr. Robert Todd was called to his home in Texas by the serious illness of his father. Mr. Charles Davis, one of Bartlesville's best colored citizens was taken back to Florida to answer a charge of murder that was committed twelve years ago. Both white and black will miss a good citizen and a true Christian gentleman. Mr. Holley, of Denver, Colo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. The Carnation Embroidery club met with Mrs. Manning Gaylord Thursday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served and all enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Edwing and little son are spending the week in Kansas City, the guest of her sister. Mrs. Beck is still on the sick list. Mrs. James Jones and little daughter returned one day this week after spending several days with her mother at independence. Mrs. Ella Thompson made a business trip to Coffeyville. LENN HOU, MISSOURI Mt. Isaac Jones, who has been ill for more than a month, passed quietly out of this world to the one he loved on Monday morning. He was a blacksmith by trade and conducted a shop at one of the company coal mines. He leaves a wife, son and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His presence in the community will be greatly missed. Mrs. Francis Brooks, of Kansas City, Kansas visited her husband. Rev. Brooks last week. She returned home Sunday right. Miss Ethel Henderson, who has been sick over a month, is able to be at her post of duty as teacher in the Douglass school. Those on the sick list are: Mr. William Schaffer, Mr. Charles Curtis and Mrs. Emline Davis. THRE NECESSITY OF PROGRESS- IVHNESS AMONG NEGRO CHURCHES, Miss Ida M. Hunnigan. Ween 1 Survey the magnitude of the Christianity of a race, of peopl that has been free no more than ¢ half century; a race of peopte that bes made such rapid strides in suct a short time, 1 can see nothing nore than needs of progressiveness in out eburches. Some one may ask the question “Why we need Progress: ivenese jn our churches?” [ will an swer by raying first, because a pro: gressive church makes a progress ive Christian; second, it will teach them the right way to heaven, the way that Christ has made simple and man's way; because it takes Jong and weary years to root out of a nation, evils that have become fixed in its nature. But there 4s much to be deplored a to the Laxily in morals among the masees, There has been constant and steady Im: provement in this regard = We un- hentatingly afirm that fndividuality of our race has risen tu ns true and as high a station as has mankind anywhere and although we know and confess that the masses of our race have not yet come up to the genuine standard of the new Festament. Christianity, even in apprehension, yet it must be observed that our tes ligion contaoins many featues that are highly commendable, The only way to constiain the Negro to the New ‘Testament Christiamty, ix to Deong him aut fren among the non- Progressive Inte a progressive church and this we can net do with corrupt and literate pulpit. To have a progressive charch. we muet have upreht, harmless, hind. hearted, modest, breadininded, new bem, intelligent: and industrious ministers to lead this great army ns aw race, Those who can climb the moral ladder and stand on the rounds of temperaree, with the Tove of God shed abroad in their souls, with in- tellhxence in one hand and truth in the other and to have themselves to becume more acquainted with the Bible. The Rible is the book of books. The Bible fx the gruiding star, The Bible is the compas and the consti- tution of Heaven. God has never said. go and preach the laws of science, nor the laws of the heathen philosopher, but preach the Gospel, and the gospel js to be found no where but in the Bible. (The ministers of the 5th District, as good as he knows how to be, he sometimes plunges headlong into the ditch of shame because his spiritual adviser and instructor is aos the bhnd leading the bind. This is a bright day, another nge, one that demands improvement ulong all lines, and especially in the pulpits of our race, The pen is advancing the Sunday School and Home Mission So- eiety is advancing, hence, the pulpit must move on, The key to the situ- ation then, is nothing more than a mere consecrated and intelligent and Christian ministry for our race. Throughout the length and breadth of this land and country, we ure hope ful for the mgn of the times, point- img to the coming of better things, Already bright stripes of gray, high upon the Eastern horizon, herald the dawn of a new and brighter day and every branch of the church and other organisations of our race are putting forth every effort to supply the pulpits of the race with better and more competent ministers. Let thas glorious day be hastened and reon we wil] have progressive church es throughout the Iand and Etheepia will stretch out her hands to God, (he above paper was read at the Macedonia Baptist church, Coffeyville Wansns, Sunday evening, Feb. 2, in the BLY. PU. £ MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Mrs, Shelby Ohver is able to sit up a little at present. Mrs, Joe Page, of Eskridge, is here visting her aunt, Mrs, Die Hooth and other relatives. Sherman Davis, of Kansas City, Js here visiting hos nunt, Mrs, ‘fT, Hol- ton, Marry Hall hae beyan working: on has house that he jx building in the North end of town, Those who attended the funciat al Me, Jim Driver, of Alma, Saturday, were Mra, T, Rolton and Mrs. M. Wallace, FLIENO, WANS AS, A Welcome Visiter, Mrs. Mae Caesar Porter, of Wane tas Culy, sany here Last nyrht at the AMON, church, under the austen ef the deat and Readhay lub, hough Mrs, Procter has been ab- vent for sevcrad years, we mre glad to say that she hax improved her voice, whith was much enjoyed in her youth, She sany to the appre: elative applause of all who heard her The people of ElReno welcome her return at any time. She is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E, T. Barlow, OSAWATOMIE. KANSAS. Mrs. Susan Linville and Mrs. Soss, who have heen ill for several days, are improving. Mr, and Mes. Patterson, of Omaha, Neb, are visiting Mrs, Patterson's brothers, Ward and Dave Kemper. Mr. Patterson spent ao pleassp! wetk In Ottawa visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mra. John Stutley, ure suffering from an uttact of La Grippe ‘The Household of Ruth has beer organized in support of the Odd Fellows, They mcet every Tuesday afternoon at the Odd Tellows hal) ad the Odd Fellows mect every Tues: day night. ‘The lodge is progressing nicely. The Trustee Board of the A. M. E, church will serve light refreshments Thursday night. Me, Frank Lapsey, of Paola, was a plensant caller at the home of Misa Iva Hollins, Sunday. Mes, Maude Chaptmun is on the sick list. Rev. Wallace returned from Kun- sna City, Monday. Rev, Nichols has just closed a thie weeks revival, which was a spititual Suetees, His father, the Rev. J. IL, Nichols, of Ottawa, nobly assisted him. Res. Smuth, of Lawrence, Kans preached an uble sermon Monday night and Rev, Holmes of Ottawa, preached three splendid — sermons Sundar, Sunday. Onwatonie wes truly Vlessed with good sermons, Mes Wallace whe wae indisposcd, is much Letter at present. Mis, 2 AL Davis is our Inte sub- sctiher for the Plaindealer, . Mrs. Stulley, Mrs. Davis and the Misses Dewis, were plensant visitors Tuesday, on the Roxas und Stanley family, Mero d. I. Vise is indisposed, Tawrence Elbert Nichols is now eating: three times a day, or as many more times az Rev, N, Caw finds eatables for him. Mr. Wm. Davis, one of our pros- perous 1ural families, is selling out and are preparing to move to Colora- do Springs, Colo, Messrs Loyd and Buell Davis, of Toledo, Ohio, are visiting their par- ents, Mr, and IMrs. William Davis, on rural route No. 2. Mrs, Archie Majors and Miss Nazet Lewis spent one day last week in Paola, visiting friends, Rev. Nicholas left for Garnett, Mon day night, to hold a revival meeting He contemplates a grent success, Mr, and Mrs. Al Tonsend, of Otta- wa, have moved on the ranch of Sid- ney Duncan, south of town. Mrs. ‘Thousand was formally an Osawato- mie girl | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, Mesdames, Lula Hornbeak, Sadie Rurt, May Buford, Gertie Davis, ‘Lizzie Davidson ana Dyson, members of the Athenian Art Club, were the hostesses for an afternoon reception, given at the residence of Mrs. J. B. McLendon, 442 Haskell Ave., Feb. 11, 1914, complimentary to the club and friends, About sixty-five beautifully gowned and refined ladies were de. lightfully served between the hours of two and five o'clock. The Athenian Ait Club is progressing nicely. It is a young ¢lub, having only been ar. ganized about five months ago by Mesdames J. W. Jacobs and Lizzie Davidson, The president of the club is, Mrs, Lula Hombeck, LAWRENCE KANSAS. Rev. G. N, Jackson, pastor of the Warren St, Baptist Church, left Fri- day for Kansas City, Kansas, to at- tend the Kaw Valley District Board _ Mes. Frank German is much better ‘at this writing. Mrs, Mary Tydings, who has been sue i, is able to be up again, | Mr, Louls Overstreet Is improving in health, Mrs, Helle Overton entertained the Ladies Sewing Circle of the War, ren Street Baptist church, Friday afternoon and the meeting was well attended and much enjoyed. Mrs. G. N. Jackson, who has beer quite itt at her home, 901 Missouri St, is much improved at this writing There will be a play given at the Warren Street Baptist church, Fri; diy, Feb, 27th, under the auspices o! the Green Ksther Girls, The citizens of Lawrence met ai the Warren Street Baptist church Foday Feb. 20, for a conference, te discuss xome very Important ques, tions, such as the Commission forn of povcrnment ete. ‘Te funeral of Mr, Jesse Tarper was held at 2:30 Monday afternoon from thy St. Luke A, M. B. church Kev. J.T, Smith officiated, assiote by Rev. G. N, Jackson. Vv Mra, Mattie Boker royally enter tained the Ladies Auxiliary Board o the Warren Street Baptist churc! | tost Thursday afternoon at her hom in N, Lawrence. The L. H. S, Midgets met with Mr Chas, Pennell Feb, 22. Mr. Leonard Clark has returned to L, H. 8. The boys of the Lawrence High school played the “¥” team of To- peku, Feb. 19, at Topeka, The Serra Leon Club met last week with Mrs. Maria Henson. The following officers were elected: Mrs. C. C. James, president; Mra. R. L. King, vice president; Mrs, Lou Ver- der, secretary; Mrs. Maria Henson, treasurer, Mes. Corinne Stuart Davis, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. C. C, James. | Mr. Bud Logan and Chuck Vennetl have recovered from their Injuries land reported to practice Saturday. Any tean in which are located schvol boys, desiring a basket ball game with the Lnwrence Furie, please write to Charles Pennell, 101° Deleware St, Lawrence, Kane, or bell phone 1816, home 217, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Niath Street Biphee chareh, on ner Ninth aul Ofe Sty Boy a V dachson, pastor, 11:00 A. M., preach ing dw the pastors 12:40 Sunday School, John Anderson, superintend ent: fd P.M. Korum: 645 P.M. BY. PU. 8.00 P.M. preaching by the pastor, All are invited, St Luke A. M. E. church, corner Mth and New Yorh Sts, Rev. J.T. Smith, pastor, The ith anniversary of the organization of the Allen Christian Endeavar Teague, wad held with appeopriate services, Sunday School at 70 A. M, Mes. Dillan Carter, superintendent, A cordail in- Vilation ia extended to all. | Rew, We TE Botte returncd to das home at Pattshurg, Ma, Saturday, He has been asadding Rev. G. Nv Jacke ton in his mvceting The Imperial Art Club met last week, with Mrs, Addie White. It will meet this weeh with Mises Ame. lia and Mable Gleed. Mrs. Dan Baher delightfully en- lertained the Ladies Auxihariary of the Warren St. Baptist church, Tues- day afternoon, at her home in N. Law renee. Mrs, Bettie McCloud is still on the sick list. ° The ho Omeyas have issued invi- tations for a party, to be given Feb. 13th, Mrs. Bettie McCloud has sold her restaurant at 10 West 9th St.,. te Mrs. C. C. Coleman. The S. I, S. Midgets held a meet- Ing at John Clark’s Sunday. Mr. Earl Young was the guest of Mr. Chas, Pennell, at dinner Sunday. Mr. Chas. Coleman and Mr. John Clark spent last Sunday in Topeka Mr. Bud Logan was chosen Cap- tain of the L, Hf. S. Basket Ball team Bud Logan and Bull Wright are showing up good at forward, while Earl young alone at center, Percy Young and Chuck Pennell at guard. Bud Logan and Chluck Pennell are laid up after practice. Chuck and Bud, colided together, Bud being: ai- most knocked senzeless and Chuck, with a black eye and twisted ankle. Revival meetings are still under progress at the Ninth Street Baptist church, corner Ninth and Ohio Sts, Mrs Cordelia Baker went to To- ptka Friday, to attend the High school commencement. Mr, Robert Jackeon went to Kan- sas City, Mo, Wednesday, to attend the A. and B, Club girls’ dance, Mr. Leonard Sayles has gone to Kangas City, to see the preformance of the Imperial Russian Dancers, at the Convention hall, (he Forum met Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Ninth Street Baptist church, with the president in the chair. Prayer was offered by Rey. G. N. Jackson; quotations general; current events led by Mr. W. D. Harrison; paper, “Woman Suffrage,” Miss Olga Anderson; paner open for discv ion, Jed by Mrs. G. N. Jackson, fa"o aed by Mr, Kitchen, Dr, F. D. G. Harvey, Miss Eva Carter, Mr, Seyrrme Wil- tiams, Mr. W. C. Brown, Mi. Blyden Yates and pres. Baker, The Forum dismissed by Rev, G. N, Jackson, SEEDING AT ALLAVSWORTHL 0, O. Overr came up from Allens- worth this morning on business. He states that the colored colonista are now busy preparing to put in their ‘crops. Mr, Over is himself prepare Inge 200 acres for seeding, We vill re 200 acres to oats amt 100 ncies to barley, Mr, Overr’x tract Is the largest in the colony, Many: smaller - are being steded, FOR SALE... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... “eree miter from iwicidemus, Ken lie crea in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-failing water sup ny. $30 per acre—one-half cash. | Address, THE PLAINDEALER MRS, LUCILE SMITIT'S FASHIONABLE ROOMING HOUSE. Neatly Furnished Rooms | Clean Beds 1027 KANAS AVENUE —o— | Mrs. Lucile Smith has just openea up a first-clace Rooming Houre at 1027 Kansas Avenue. The building has been newly papered and furnished from tep te bottom, She desires the patronage of the public, TheblingeDoor $ = Er Silos DPR iscra terre rere tare ete (Ne. Ea eotetad eendin, magic, Neues tor n i “itadeds taneat orcas Hey tiirted ate pl bend your name as ao [E=a Lansing il tale ou “Silos ne oa I Tf The ene) itn Pt ti sti (Sat eens ce Tabet sso Bala (Nien on Peete besa "ants i IRE rare, PUTRI Deve cena ee erie, ec RR aire Mitaead 109 EORTC CONDENSED STATEMENT OF ry SAVINGS BANK Leavenworth, Kansay At the Close of Busuinesy December 4, 1913 RESOURCES . Loans and Discounts ....172,256 97 Overbrafts w.reccccsseeseees BI230 Puimture ond Fixtures ....4,100 00 Bonds and Warrants .... .2,00000 Guarantee lund with State Treas, .. tees neeteees worenneees 0040500 00 Cach and Siybt Exchange . .54,598.33 Total ...e66 004 e$233,967,00 LIBILITIES Capital Stock .....05066 25,000.00 Surplug Fund .......2++++ 4,000.00 Interest wseccacccccveeseee 1.20992 Deposity ..ee seeeeecesere 203,763.08 Total ...010+6$293,967 00 The ubove statement iy correct. T. I, MAINS, Vice-President. ¢. Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers. ‘ — Roach Building 141-143 So, Santa Fe SALINA, WINDOO SALVE, JUST ARRIVED—the World Won- der, HINDOO SALVE, used by the Hindoos to cure Dandruff. Prevents the hair from falling out, or breaking off and gives it a glossy appearance. Enclose 10c in stamps for sample. Price 50c per jar. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906 Serial No. 55666, HINDOO SALVE COMPAXY, 2645 Lawton Ave, St, Louis, Mo. —FOR—. SALE OR TRADE For Kansas City property, a 3 room Houre with three lots; 2 room house wath two totn; 10 room huse with three lots locacted in Atchison, Kan- sas and now renting for $50 per months, Three blocks from the busi. hers center of Atchison, Pre $5,500, Addrexs ROSA BENNING, 3935 Nd St, —~ Kansae City, Kas, J. J. and W. F. MUENZENMAYER, LOR HARDWARE, COOK or HPAUNG SLOVES and GAS RANGES, Call and tee cur warer, We cat eatlsfy you “QUALITY ALWAYS,” JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. W. ©, ROBINSON, President. \ R. 1. BRADLEY, Cshr. J. E, DUNN, V. Pres. M. E. COOPER, Asst. Cobr, CONDENSED STATEMENT OF e ° . othe First National Bank... OF WINFIELD, KANSAS, At the close of businesa August 9th, 1933, LIABILINES, RESOURCES. —_—— Loans and discounts, «...$614,507.68 Capital atock...ee+e+4e++$200,000.00 Overdrafts ...sccceseees 2,972.36 Surplus funthesssseeeees 209,000.00 U, S. bonds at par.sesss 16,837.29 Undivided prefitsscsseees 16,837.29 Banking house, furniture, Circulatlon cecceeserseee 100,008.00 and fixtures..csecreeee 40,000.00 Deposit, crececcseceeces 699,780.72 Cash and sight exchange, 259,138.00 Total ceccesecececee oo $1,O16,018,02 Total csssseeveeceesees $1,016,618. 02 "The above is correct. R, H. BRADLEY, Cashler, THE DURLAND - SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines” and Records, Undertakers and Embalmers. TAZ-1Y WEST SEVENTH SIRENS, JUNCTION CITT, NANSAB, The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas, THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY sll know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store, We make no distinction between White and black people, We apreciate your busi- aese and want, There are good and Lad ¢ople of all colors in every: come munity, Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every weck or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they are white or colored, rich or poor, . The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co.: Thirty Years in the Milling Business... So we think we knew how te make GOOD FLOUR. [Insist upen iaving the BEST, Manufactured by The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company, | SALINAs - _- - KANSAS, “HE ONE PRICE CASH STORE.” VAN LEEUWEN BROS., “BETTER MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY.” UP<TO-DATE—HIGH GRADE High Grade Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings for Men, Boys, Children. “LADIES' SHOES AND HOSIERY A SPECIALTY,” Junction City, Has. - Wag crer.Ckle. “4 Ty Nada IRON: MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND— FORE SCOrr, PITTSBURG, WEB) CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka af 9:00 a. m F. & NIPPS, Ticket Agent Phone 371. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICF H. T. GEEDER, M. D. H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, i KANSAS Offices 32414 E, Third St, Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. —Diseasea of Women g Specisity— ———————— D.W. HAINER, DRUGGIST. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Tollet and Fancy Articles, Fine Perfumery, Booka and Station ery, Cigars, Tobacco and Pipes, NYAL‘'S FAMILY MEDICIN@S. 603 Commercial St., Phone 326, EMPORIA, KAN ECKE’S @OMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. 943-945-947 Massachusetts St, FURNITURE, RUGS, LINEOLUMS, SHADEES, HARDWARE—in fact Almost Everything. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, ee) Eat or Sleep? then... When in Kanses City and want first class service and a fine place to stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daves, 317 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, | Kansas. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a— FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS, CG E, BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfano 8t., COLORADO SPRINGS, —:— COLO, —FOn—- Sale or Trade 100-Acres Farm in Stephens County, 8 miles Northe weat of Hugoton, Will trade for Kane sas City, Kansas property, Address, (MISS) I. A, WILLIS 1935 N.3d8t, — Mansas City,Kas, Capital Stock ..... $60,000.00 Surplus (earned) ..... 75,000.00 Profit (earned) ..... 22,563.58 Circulation ..... 48,500.00 Deposits ..... 821,206.61 Total ..... $1,019,270.22 We Invite A. H. DENTON, President. W. H. SMITH, Art Cashier. The New Era ARKANSAS Manufactures of 66 The Celebrated THE BEST FLOUR FOR Dealer giving you the best excellent brands are "THE MANU The New Era The Bank The Invite Your Business N, President. GEO. D. ORMISTO Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Ca New Era Milling ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Pictures of Celebrated "Polar Bear" BEST FLOUR FOR FAMILY USE ing you the best—that is "POLAR lands are "THE NOXALL," and "X. T. MANUFACTURED BY New Era Milling Com Bank of Comm We Invite Your Business. A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. Manufacturegs of "Polar Bear" Flour The Celebrated THE BEST FLOUR FOR FAMILY USE Insist on your Dealer giving you the best - that is "POLAR BEAR. Other excellent brands are "THE NONALL" and "N. T. C." MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company The Bank of Commerce Of Wellington, Kans. A Good Place to Bank. C Staits an Account in Our on all Savings REMEM NY EARNED—START N good place, to Bank. E. B. ROSER, Pres. CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier A Splendid Opportun Stock For Kaw Valley T (INC. Growers and Shippers tables, Sweet Potato per and Cabbage and W References: Commercial National Commercial Nation re to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000,000 account in Our Savings Department. W ings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVE D—START NOW AT BANK OF O o Bank. A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Staats an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. Opportunity For Stock For Sale in the Valley Truck FO (INCORPORATED.) and Shippers of Early G sweet Potato Plants, Tom and Cabbage Plants, Potato and Watermelons. Commercial National Bank, Independence, Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, K A Splendid Opportunity For Investment Growers and Shippers of Early Garden Vegetables, Sweet Potato Plants, Tomato, Pepper and Cabbage Plants, Potatoes and Watermelons. References: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kansas. Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS General Offices: 117 West Sixth Agents: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 REV. G. T. MOSBY, 2 Free! Free! AGENTS WANTED! West Sixth Street-H. P. EWING, YNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. Free! Free! Catal Lates S WANTED! FINE CREOLE General Offices: 117 West Sixth Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Agents: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone East 2330. REV, G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR L. O. Huy. 299 PAY AT YOUR POSTO BEAUTIFUL 20 We will send by choice of a black, bro either Greole, Wayv OUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 F IFUL 20 INCH SW e will send by Parcel Post C O D. of a black, brown or dark Brown re Creole, Wavy, Grimpy or Straight PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH We will send by Parcel Post C O D., your choice of a black, brown or dark brown switch made of either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight satin stems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, just send you FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matching. Old shirts a little more. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and if you think you are getting a bargain, return same and get your money. Send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids, Switches, Pemps, Puffs, Wigs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMADES, ETC. JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass. Send Your Name To- Day Your Business. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. ra Milling Co., S CITY, KANSAS. Polar Bear" Flour FOR FAMILY USE Insist on your r-that is "POLAR DEAR. Other E NOXALL" and "X. T. C." FACTURED BY Milling Company of Commerce Capital Sack $50,000,00. One Dollar Savings Department. We Pay Interest BER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE. a H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Aas't. Cashier unity For Investment For Sale in the Fruck F0rm Co. (CORPORATED.) Srs of Early Garden Vege- to Plants, Tomato, Pep- age Plants, Potatoes watermelons. Bank, Independence, Kansas. Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. F. A. Robinson, President. W. R. Carter, Vice President. W. C. Hueston, Treasurer. H. P. Ewing, Secretary. Robt. Turner, Assistant Treasurer. George McNeal, Assistant Secretary D. B. Jackson, Auditor. Nick Chiles, Assistant Auditor. C. H. Calloway, Attorney. Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Vine Street, Bell Phone East 2330. 04 Highland Avenue. Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Ivaw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Ete., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. OFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS 0 INCH SWITCH Parcel Post C O D. your own or dark brown switch made of Crimpy or Straight and of Lace. GREAT BEND, KANSAS. The farmers of Barton county are feeling good at the prospect of a good wheat crop this year. Son Buchanan and family have arrived here and will take charge of his uncle's farm. Mr. A. Fox's wife will be home in a few days The A. M. E. church has organized a junior choir. The A. M. E. Sunday school is growing in attendance. The Battist church is still conducting a revival. Rev Harris is assisting in the work. Mr. Preston Phillips, of Manhattan, the insurance agent, wrote up a number of our people here last week. Mr. Dock Lewis is still on the sick list and continues to grow worse. Mr. Hutley Rodlett and bride arrived here from Kansas City a few weeks ago and went to the country and are still out there, dodging the boys. However, we all wish them joy and happiness. Mr. Moon and wife of Oklahoma, are the guests of Mrs. George Booken in South Dend Mr. Kattie Brooks, who has been ill is much better at this writing. Mr George Downey has in between four and five hundred acres of wheat and it looks good. Mr. Johnson has fifty head of cattle turned in on his wheat field and they can't keep it down. The people of this section were pried to learn of the death of Rev. S. W. Alexander, which occurred at Paula. He pastored the church in this city five years. His wife has the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Jess Howard has returned after a two weeks' visit with relatives in Oklahoma. VICCHISON, KANSAS. Obituary. Rev. William Smothers died Tuesday February 10 at 9:58 at his residence, 1014 North Tenth street, of tuberculosis, from which he has suffered for six years. He was fifty-eight years old and was more than thirty-one years pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church. Rev. Smothers responded to his church until about two years ago, when he had Rev. H. W White of Topeka to come over and fill his pulpit. Less than a year ago Rev. H. W. White became pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church. Rev. Smothers was born in Jefferson county, Ky., at Sulphur Springs. His father was sold into slavery when he was an infant and his mother married again. The father of Rev. Smothers drifted to Natchez, Miss., after the war and it was here where Rev. Smothers located him and prevailed upon him to come to Atchison on three different occasions and make him a visit. His father was also a minister, and was in the service for more than fifty years; holding services among his fellow slave for many years before the war. Rev Smothers attended the common schools at Sulphur Springs but received the most of his education in the home of Thomas Butler, where he was employed; he worked all day and the children in the family taught him at night. R.V. Smothers professed home in Christ and was called to the ministry at the only age of 11 years one numbered among his converts was his mother. He a membered distinctly his first son and tool on his text, "God so loved the world," and the "his favorite text." He as sixteen when he did his first baptism and the climax of his exhortations upon that occasion, he baptised seven converts. When he was 18 he went to Nashville, Tennessee, where he attended Roger-Williams University, conducted by the American Home Mission Board of New York. He attended the college three years, preaching and working at odd times to pay his way through school. In 1877 he conducted a colony of 400 Kentucky boys seekers to Kansas, locating them at Ottawa, Lawrence, Nileomus and Topeka. He received a call to Fort Scott and stopped in Ottawa over night on his way to accept it and was asked to conduct services. He found fourteen people struggling to organize a Baptist church and he consented to conduct a revival to help them. This revival resulted in seventeen conversions and of the thirty-one member of the church only seven were men. They refused to let him go and he remained there three years preaching and attending the Baptist University on the side. He built a church, increased the member in fact seven to 200 and then started back to Kentucky. The high water bent him a prisoner in Atchison on the way and he got a call here which he accepted Aug. 17, 1881. When Rev Smothers came to Atchison, the membership of the Ebenezer was worshipping in a very poor building. The brick edifice of Sixth and Santa Fe streets, burned nearly to the ground in 1911 at the time of the Clement & Bechtet fire, was built through his efforts and was a rather imposing two story building, containing an eighteen hundred dollar pipe organ. When Rev. Smothers came to Atchison, the Ebenezer church had a membership of 170 and he increased it to 1,175, but that was before so many members of his church went from Atchison to Oklahoma. The church now has a membership of 300. After the burning of the church at Sixth and Santa Fe streets, Rev. Smothers started and planned on a $10,000 church on Raleigh street between Eighth and Ninth streets and if all health had not over taken him, probably would have had the edifice completed by this time, as he was a justler. As the Ebenezer Baptist Church stands today $16,000 has been expended. Running out of funds, the high basement was roofed and services are being held there. When the members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church can see them way clear, they will start work on the Auditorium. In the long pastime of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Smothers baptised more than 1,200 converts and he had the record of Baptizing one thousand one hundred and ninety two converts from sixteen years up until he was taken too ill to perform his duties as a minister. It was his custom to hold a revival every winter and at one time eighty-six converts were baptized. He has performed about 250 marriage ceremonies since coming to Atchison. Notwithstanding his peaceful calling, he has not at all times had sun shine, the way was very, very dark at times. He had been married three times, the last time to Miss Anna Moore of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, whose devotion shown to her husband through his long illness needs to be complimented. She never left him a moment unless she had to go on an errand. Rev Smothers also had a nephew who assisted his wife in caring for him and also contributed to his support. We are told that he was always good and kind to his uncle. Not only was Mr. Samuel Overstreet good when his uncle was upon his feet but he remembered him in illness. Words cannot be written to express all the kindness shown towards Rev. Smothers by his beloved wife and nephew, Mr. Samuel Overstreet and there are a great many compliments passed on Mrs. Smothers and Mr. Overstreet. Rev. Smothers is survived by his third wife, Mrs. Anna Smothers and two children by his former marriage one sister, Mrs. Latta Overstreet, of Denver, Colo., Miss Tressy Smothers, of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Kittie Clem, of Chanute, Mr. John Smothers of Lawrence and Mr. Joseph Smothers, of Brooklyn, New York and a nephew, Mr. Samuel Overstreet, Mrs. Rachael Covington, of Omaha, Neh., was entertained by Mrs. Wilma Kelly Mrs. Ben Jackson Mrs. Vannerten, Mrs. Covington left for England on the 8th inst. Mr. Perry Allen visited his wife of daughter Saturday and Sunday. The Sunflower Art club met with Mrs. Alexander Clagrett Monday. A two course lunch was served and sightly enjoyed. The next meeting will be with Miss Vesta Cook on Mon- t. Fri. 20. 00 Please be ready when Mrs. Long calls at your residence to collect for the Toona Plantation. Mr. and Mr. Junn Wilson's baby has five grandchildren: Mrs. Cottie Wil- son, Mr. Anna Dysart, Mrs. M. Murray, Baird, great grandmother and mother and Mrs. Cynne Wilson, great grandmother. Rey Harris is all miles this week, over the successful banquet of the Sunday school on last Thursday evening. All the little folks and a good number of grown ups were present and it was tainly an inspiration to see how they enjoyed themselves and the bonautous feast. Rey Harris and his class of girls were the honored guests and were served by Dr. Porter Davis and his class of boys. The A. M. E. Sunday school is woke-awake the days. The Willing Workers club of the Second Baptist church were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Minnie Bar-nes on Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Alex Harris is quite seriously ill at his home in Payne's Addition. Mr. Guss Strickland, who was injured at the Santa Fe is slowly recovering. Mrs. Rosetta Nicky has been con- tured to her bed for the past two weeks. Mrs. C. Brown, of Salina, was a guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Harrison Sunday. Rev. C. P. Morrow went to Junction City Tuesday and returned Thursday. Rev. W. F. Warder, of Junction City, was here Saturday on business. A wire from our store to your home connects us so closely that you practically have a drug store right at your door. Phone your order and if you are in the city, the goods will be delivered promptly by messenger. If you live on a rural route, you will Receive Goods by Parcel Post by next mail. When you want drugs of quality at common drug prices, remember your phone, our store, and our quick, free delivery. T. W. CARLIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. Phone 16. Salina, Kansas THE NEGRO FARMER Something New: Something Needed A Paper That Helps People to Become Better Farmers is an Aid to the Church, the School and to the Secular and Religious Papers It has been decided to publish at Tuskegee Institute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for the present, a national farm paper to be known as THE NEGRO FARMER. It will be published in the interest of Negro landowners, tenant farmers and of those who employ Negro labor. There is no other strictly farm newspaper in the world devoted to the interest of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspapers enjoy huge circulations and there is no reason why a farm paper in the interest of Negroes should not prove equally successful. In fact, occupying an exclusive field it should enjoy a success far beyond that of the usual farm publication. It is proposed to circulate this paper among the 2,000,000 black farmers of the United States. The paper will be eight pages, of about the size of "The Country Gentleman." DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATES: The Tuskegee Institute has this new publication, but some are interested in its success and complish great good but will be backed by a strong organization advance to assure its publication. NEGRO FARMER have made the success of this project sensible lines upon which it will all the capital stock has been invested. The subscription price is $ vertisements are invited. Club papers will be arranged for one ready to receive Subscriptions. The first issue of the paper. Address all communications to: THE NEGRO TUSKEGEE I The Puskeegee Institute has no financial interest in this new publication, but some of the active officers are interested in its success and believe that it will complish great good but will be a paying investment is hacked by a strong organization and funds have advance to assure its publication. Those in active NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and — BOOKER T. W. The success of this project is assured because lines upon which it is being laid out. All the capital stock has been subscribed for. The subscription price is $100 a year and Sugements are invited. Clubbing rates with impressions will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis to receive Subscriptions and Advertisement. The first issue of the paper will appear Feb. 1st. Access all communications to: THE NEGRO FARM TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, A The Puskegee Institute has no financial interest or control over this new publication, but some of the active officers of the institution are interested in its success and believe that it will not only accomplish great good but will be a paying investment. The paper is backed by a strong organization and funds have been provided in advance to assure its publication. Those in active control of THE NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good will. —BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The success of this project is assured because of the solid and sensible lines upon which it is being laid out. The subscription price is $100 a year and Subscriptions and Advertisements are invited. Clubbing rates with important Negro newspapers will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis. We are now ready to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements. The first issue of the paper will appear February first, 1914. Address all communications to: THE NEGRO FARMER TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. Fritz J. Leuenberger T. E. Leuenberger Grocery and Cheapest an in Cite 502-504 WEST TENTH AVE. C. H. CA Midland M All Kinds of Meat GEM grocery and Meat Cheapest and Best in City Trade 04 WEST TENTH AVE. C. H. CAMPBEL dland Meat M All Kinds of Meat at the Best All Kinds of Meat at the Best Prices. Phone: Old 136-New 1. LEAVENWORTH, K A.0. RORABAUGH Farms... A. O. RORABAUGH Farm Dry Goods Company EMPORIA, KANSAS. EVERYTHING IN Colored men. LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, MILLINERY, CARPETS AND SHOES Reliable Merchamse at reliabel, prices. Courteous treatment to everyone. —Satisfaction or Your Money Back.— no financial interest or control, over of the active officers of the institution will believe that it will not only ac- cede a paying investment. The paper automation and funds have been provided in union. Those in active control of THE require confidence and good will. —BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. It is assured because of the solid and being laid out. Been subscribed for. 100 a year and Subscriptions and Ad- ing rates with important Negro news- satisfactory basis. We are now and Advertisements. We will appear February first, 1914. PRO FARMER INSTITUTE, ALA. EM Meat Market Best Place Trade AMPBELL. Great Market at the Best Prices. Farms.... For Negroes. Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in law county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 $20 per acre. easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean our grass, write S. E. CAREY. attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. H. E. Leuenberger H. L. Klopfer. PHONE 310 LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS The Topeka Plaindealer Established in 1899 NICK CHILES.....Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$1.60 Mix Months.....1.00 Three Months......60 advertising Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch. *entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. A GENTLEMAN. "There is something in the world above fixed rules and the logic of right and wrong, and there is some which may be called works of super-regation. Wendell Phillips, James Monroe and William White were all ways dear to me for then now feeling at this point. I have known James Monroe to pull his coat about him and crawl upon the cotton hales between decks and pass the night with me, without a murmur. Wendell Phillips would never go into a first-class car while I was forced into what was called the Jim Crow car. True men they were, who could accept welcome at no man's table where I was refused."—Douglass' Left and Times, written by himself. The Missouri and Kansas penitentiaries are about on a par. Both are in horrible conditions and call loudly for new buildings or letter sanitary conditions. There are entirely too many break laws in Kansas. Most did better work with a small stone-ten laws and a little common sense. --- HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Beautiful because of its marked simplicity was the marriage of Miss May North and Mr. Lee Walker, when Rev. Hughes in the presence of the immediate families read the impressive ceremony making them husband and wife. The home looked especially attractive for this occasion and an excellent menu had been prepared. The life of Mrs. Walker has been a beautiful one, she possesses an affable disposition and wears a smile that is won for her the adoration and high respect of all who are fortunate enough to have won her acquaintance. For sometime she has been an elocationist and masseur of merit. The groom is of one of the oldest families and possesses more wealth than any other Negro family in the city. He owns a large stock in the A & A drug store and buy his grugality has amassed a large bank account. At the conclusion of the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for their home; a beautiful cottage that had been richly prepared, and they are now at home to their friends. May successatter them and may all their obstacles be little ones. The city contest which has been previously announced embracing vocal and instrumental music and oratory, the details of which have been formally given will be at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening at 8.00 p.m., Saint Patrick's Day. The church will be appropriately decorated for the occasion and the proceeds are to be applied to the church building fund. Admission, ten and fifteen cents to all. Free list positively suspended. The corner stone laying of Bethel church will be the first Sunday in May. This promises to be a grand affair, as many distinguished visitors from out of town will be in attendance. The Forum met Sunday afternoon at the usual time. The gathering was spirited and highly instructive. FRANKFORT, KANSAS. Mr. Roy Sizemore has gone to Michigan City Ind. Miss Lola Potter is still on the sick list. The Holsey chapel choir read and excellent music Sunday. Rev. J. H. North, the pastor has the respect of the entire community. Mr. Walter Smith expects to visit Topkau next week. Mrs. Green Clay is a great cheer worker and it is a pleasure to meet her. Mr. Rebecca Coffey and Mr. Relt, Potter attend I the valentine social at Holly chapel. Mayor Peter are among Purplefoot's most progris sive and entropic ladies. The choicest Meats, Fish, Game and Oysters, Vegetalles, etc., are found at Mullen's Market, 110 West Eighth street. Phones 3735 or 3736, and your order will receive prompt service.—Adv. Up-Town Merchants The advertising manager of The Topeka Plaindealer has personally called upon the following up-town merchants and recommends them to be courteous, honest and reliable business men. And it shall be his duty hereafter to keep you posted at all times as to where you will obtain the most and the best in values Prompt service and kindest treatment. HOWARD B. BARDEAU, Ad. Manager The Topeka Plaindealer. Every Time 100 CENTS WORTH OF SHOP SATISFACTION When You Buy Them at A. W. VOGEL, Cleaning and Repair Work. 820 KANSAS AVE Phone 957 W. Work Called for and Delivered. Indies' and Gent's Clothing Cleaned and Pressed Equal to New Puckett-Patterson Ladies Hat Shop All the Newest and Latest Styles in Vogue for Spring Are Now on Display at $19----KANSAS AVENUE----19 Phone 3892. TOPEKA. KANSAS A Gage of Your Progress... Of Your Achievement in Getting Ahead in the World is a GROWING BANK ACCOUNT A cordial invitation is extended to you to come in and open an account with ...THE... Farmers' National ...Bank... TOPEKA, KANSAS. Look For the Big Spex Sign.... It Hangs Over the Sidewalk. GOOD JEWELRY AT ...RIGHT PRICES.... —Glasses Made to Fit Your Eyes— The Place is— 809 KANSAS AVENUE. The Man is— W. J. LEWIS, JEWELER. OPTICIAN. Women's Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Furs. We Solicit the Colored People's Patronage and Assure you the Best Service and Lowest Prices in Existence on First Class —WOMEN'S CLOTHING.— Berkson Bros. Art Hargis The Druggist RIGHT ON THE CORNER.— EVERYTHING RIGHT. 937 Kansas Ave. Phone 1447. TOPEKA. KANSAS J. Van Houton Wall Paper... and Painting 906 KANSAS AVE. Phone 590. TOPEKA. KANSAS D. H. Forbes Hardware, Stoves and Furnaces Tin Work 716 KANAS AVENUE LOPENA, KANSAS If the Best Little Ste What They all Say Abou THE NEW The Gerstley Crawford SHOE CO. HOME OF GOOD SHOES Grant, The Cleaner. The Man Dye For That will You Phone 3395. 921 KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA. KANSAS You will . . . Always find THE NEWEST STYLES AND BEST VALUES IN THE BEST MERCHANDISE VT ...THE... Mills Dry Goods Co. H. B. Howard Co., ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT:— House Wiring and Fixtures For Every Purpose. THE NEW STORE. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT:— Attention, Men and Boys. We Have the Goods for Atheletes. 716 KANSAS AVE. THE GIBBS CLOTHING COMPANY Welcomes your patronage and will give you the best of service and lowest prices to be found in the city of Topeka. The Gibbs Clothing 131-133 Kansas Avenue. TOPEKA. KANSAS ALEX T. Gibler, Ph. G., Prescription Druggist The most reasonable and reliable drug store in the city. Corner Fourth and Kansas Ave. Opposite Throop Hotel. Free delivery to all parts of the city. Ralph R. Peterson, Twenty-four years Square Dealing in the Jewelry Business, in the city of Topeka. 100 West Eighth Street (Opposite Transfer Station.) Clothes Made.. Just as You Want Them Try Us YOU'LL BE SATISFIED. W. M. Kling & Son, 10812-110 W. Fifth St Brunt Drug Co. The Busy Drug Store Prescriptions at Reasonable Prices. Pure Drugs FIUTH AND KANSAS AVENUE. ...THE... German-American STATE BANK Third & Kansas Ave. Store in Topeka. That's out TOGGERY 820 Kansas Ave. We Are Always Ready To Please You Our prices and treatment the same to all. Give our store a personal visit. Yours for Good Treatment and Business. 1403 KANSAS AVENUE. NOMIE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. Mahel Vann and family have moved to Battleville. Mrs. Emmy Rous, who had been visiting her brother, Mr. J. C. Colbert at Novie, has returned to her home in Nowata. M. and Mrs. Motton are on the sick list. Mr. Jerry Riley recently conducted a social for the benefit of the church. Mrs. W. E. Miller and family and her sister, Miss Francis Bradford, of Coffeyville, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Bradford. Mr. Johnny Vann is visiting his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. Chas. Vann. Mrs. Jane Dickson, of Coffeyville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Woods. Mr. Mick Miller has returned from a visit to Nowata. the Sunday school recently organized is meeting with the success. Large gray wolves are getting to Mr. T. D. Bradford is in Parsons, Kansas, attending a meeting of the African club. The High school is doign nicely. Mrs. Lizzie Brown made a short call at Dr. Kazobo's and Mrs. Mahssa Garcia's residence. Rev. Davis of Pawhuska, preached here one day last week. PETISBURG, KANSAS. The Mount Hebron Baptist Mission circle met last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Mason. 4:16 North Smith. Subject of the lesson, "How prayer Meetings Build Up."—Mark 1:14-45. The lesson was taught by Pastor J. T. Ellis and was very interesting. Mrs. D. A. Ellis, Mrs. J. W. Pierce and Mrs. L. Starkey talked on the subject. Twenty persons were present and the meeting proved one of pleasure and profit. The Mount Hebron Baptist Aid Society met with Mrs. H. H. Hopkins last Friday. The weather being very bad, there were only ten persons present. They were highly entertained. After the regular order of business a two course lunch was served and funds raised to help build up the treasure. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Roapur, 426 West Eighth street. The Senior Union meets every Sunday at 6 o'clock at the Mount Hebron Baptist church. Everyone is welcome. Judge A. J. Lee, a resident of this city for eighteen years, died Saturday at his residence, 304 North Elm street. He was sixty-two year so age and a native of Tennessee. He was a lender among his race in politics and religion. About twenty-five years ago when conditions along the Kansas-Oklahoma border were in a chaotic state, so far as law and order were concerned, Judge Lee served as police judge at Baxter Springs, thereby earning the title that since has been prefixed to his name and also a reputation for dealing out summary justice to offenders. He had a horde of drunken Indians and bad white men to deal with, but alwyns meted out the portion that in his opinion they deserved without fear or favor. Members of his race who faced him were shown no favors. Judge Lee was a man of religious convictions, a faithful church attendant and a member of the board of the Mount Hebron Baptist church at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and three children Mrs. Georgia Davison, 294 North Elm; Mrs. Jessie Haynes, 906 North Elm steer and Adam Lee, of St. Joseph, Mo. The funeral was held at the Mount Hebron Baptist church conducted by Rev. J. T. Elias. First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths. Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. J. W. PROWFELL, Prop. Show Group A Specialty. Electric Lights. Fox Fifth St. Phone Main 1978. WANTED: Two first-class barber, who must be able to pass the ex- amination, at 327 Kansans Ave. Write T. W. Troupe. WHITE MAN PLEADS FOR HIS BLACK BROTHER! A Few Short Flights by That Grand Old Man, Dr. G. R. Nunnally. HARRIS LAUNDRY Saves Money and Clothing... All Family Washings... 5c Per Pound All Flat Work Mangled...We Call for and Deliver Anywhere in the City, and by bring- ing in your bundle and calling for some you can get the following reduced prices on Men's bundle work—a saving of 33 per cent: All Shirts 10c; Union Suits 12c Collars 2c; Under Shirts 5c Cuffs 4c; Drawers 5c Sox 3c; Handkerchiefs 10c Overalls 10c. All work guaranteed to be satisfactory... High polish or domestic finish Harris Laundry, A. HALL, Owner. 1123 Kansas Ave., Ironton 3027 He that is the means of lifting one fellow creature to a higher life and station is a god. There is no need of sending missionaries abroad. We have an almost inexhaustible field of labor right at home. 112 No Negro today can invest fifty cents with more credit and worth to himself and family than for reading material. Take the paper of your race, for your race and by your race. There should be no disgard nor fault-finding in the House of Hum or in the tents of Africa. If man could work himself down to live and fatten on wind, some one would get up a trust on me. There are over five hundred Newspapers in in the United States, besides innumerable periodicals. They are neatly printed, ably edited and are a credit to the country and those who edit them. + + Every individual is entitled to full pay, respect and encouragement for services faithfully performed, therefore, tender unto the Negro his just reward—an opportunity and a free enter in the competitive race of life. Christ wrote but one line, He wrote it in the dust of earth, but it gave a fallen woman a passport to the realms of purity. How many of you are writing a line that will give your black brother a ticket of admission to an equal chance in the race of man? † † † This is the country and home of the black race. He wants no other land. Here his children were born and under one common flag, he has erected schools, churches, social systems and layed the foundation for his future prosperity and happiness. He developed the colonial states, enriched the world, and turned loose without a dollar and no insignia of position save the seats of the cruel lash or fang-pins of the blood-hounds, he has proven to the white man his worth as a citizen and a defender of the flag. 1 2 3 As the government is in the agonies of a pension patrocinism, why not give the old slave a few dollars to lighten his pathway down the declining lane of life. ```markdown ``` As the Negro's bravery was recognized upon the battle fields of the civil war in defense of our flag and country, so his ability and devotion to country should be appreciated at this day without a single line of segregation or mark of discrimination. 111 The United States has no truer or more patriotic and devoted friend than the Negro. Stoleen, and brought here in chains, he was made a slave that the cotton and tobacco fields of the South might enrich their owners. This too under a constitution recognizing all men as free and equal. There are a number of good counties in Missouri, especially in the northwest, where the Negro is re- HER! I Mun, ceived and treated with some sensible consideration. The little town of Graham, in Nodaway county is a prosperous place and composed almost entirely of Negroes. How many ever dreamed fifty years ago that the abused and shackled slave would have progressed to the present point he has attained. He has given to his white brother a demonstration of what patience, fortitude, courage and manhood can do even though it be hidden by a black skin. It will be long years before race will assimilate race, before the crucible of humanity pours forth the mixture. It is the work of evolution and the processes are slow. And now the races are far apart and it will require centuries to bring them together. Nations will have melted away, and worlds that now glitter in the etherial depths of immensity will change positions and may cease to exist before this assimilation takes place. At the polls and in the voting precincts there is no segregation, so in all common avenues of life there should be no distinction on account of previous conditions or servitude. It is the duty of every white man to lend a hand to his black brother and friend. He is striving to make of himself a worthy man. Give him a boost. Jackson county, Mo, has expended $25,000 in an attempt to hang a cold blooded murderer who set lives. In many places they shoot, hang and burn innocent Negroes by mob and nothing is ever said or done to bring the prepertrators to justice. Because I happened to be born white, I believe in fair play to all men. Lets give the black man the same show that the white man already has. (First Published in The Topcka Plain. dealer February 20, 1914. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. intiff, 28261. er, fendan*, ICE Flossie Spencer, Plaintiff No. 90970 To Lawrence H. Spencer, greet, go You are hereby notified that you are being sued for divorce and alimony in the above entitled cause, and that the petition was filed in the District Court on the 25th day of Aug. 1913. And that unless you answer said petition on or before the 2d day of April 1914, the same will be taken as true and a judgement rendered against you for a divorce and alimony. W. HERBENT JAMISON. Atty. for Plaintiff. (Attest.) A true Copy. C. W. BOWEP. It's worth your while to see the new freezing process installed in Mullin's Meat Market, 110 West Eighth St. Everything is pure and fresh. The price is reasonable and you can find everything kept in a first-class and up-to-now market. Phone 3735 or 3736.—Adv. nd $$ \pm \pm $$ 1 1 1 4 4 4 \ wo. . sud. f\ |. _. ake The Knights and Ladies of the Ori _adies of the Orient A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will tssue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Stch, Puneral, aad Death Benedts in case of death, Mo home-loving mien cae afford tse without Life Insurarie ‘ME KNIGHT AND ORIENT ts duly authorized by the laus of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superinterdent of Irsurane of Kansas, Ite officera are bonded in a retiable sSerety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information audtese NATIONAL HE ADQUARERRS, R19 Kansas Avenue, . Topeka, Kansae UUR MOTIO!: @Proapt Payment of Claim.” JOHN M, WRIGHT PEARL MeNEAL National President. National Secretary Cle Ce 9 e Da a tall Colored People’s Hair.. see WIGS ee We Sell More CREOLE If re tone ay than any other store in the Unit ay aI Slates—Wigs, Plaits, Braids, Trans: LG, formations, Puffs, Ete, at shades t AS teed to wash and comb, 3 xuurantees 4 A tne Phe L All Kinds ef Stretehtening Combs, 5 rs se i 5 lon ades, and Skin Preparations Fives od we nm j pear 25 Meise) i Lar aoe fear scorn nae Our Specialts. » Send two cent stamp for FRONT Paki om Mile eaha part in the New 1913 Catalogue coer Sig ee Vw oyaed age Wie THE OLD » . . Teuuane Mme. Baum’s Hair Emporium, $86 8th Ave, Bt. Sth and 35th Ste, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. e Trolley To Kansas City Care leave Third and Delaware every hour on the half ‘ from 6:30 A.M. to 10:50 P.M. on Munday, Tuesday, Wednes- day Thursday and Friday nights. Saturday and Sunday nights lact car leaves 12 o'clock midnight. Cars leave Tenth and Main, Kansas City, every hour on the even hour from 6 A. M. to 10 P.M, theatre car 11:20 P. M on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ‘ nights. Saturday and Sunday nights theatre car leaves at ‘ 11 P.M, last car leaves 22 o'stach midnight. . ° The Kansas Cily-Westem Railway Co ‘ — a) rs a F a S ¢ le ere SSNS Sa = 7 a Pe RSS =>. ree Y =i ey foo [\ As A NS a SSS OR ES From Meadows of Gold in Gold Biurtier Purest of cream, carefully selected, thor oughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of al! butter, always pure, Sweet and good. ‘ Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its good- ness for you. Ask Your Grocer for Ny a =F yew eg ae 1a) } 2CZ Gola) S60i( pstters 5 ’ dts flavor wins favor, Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. NOTES ON NEGHO PROGRESS, Furaished by the National Nagro Business Leagve. Savings Bank, at Birmingham, Ah Dor, LU. G. Mason was elected presi: dent and W. W, Hadnot casner, ‘Lhe financial comhtlon of the bank wa: so eacellent that a Inigo wioch of unsold stock was quickly taken, The Vrudcnthal fs one of the most con- seivatively conducted Negro bunks in the county, these Is a big revival of interest m the hansus City Local League, and seventy five new members is the tesuit. ISS, Weaver, the president, fargely alleibutes the Incteneed mem betatap ard incrensed internist to the recent visit of the National Organi nw Anew colored theatre haw been open in Washington, D.C, it bene the Majestic. at the corner of Ninth wid Ponsylvanin Avenue. Ht ia under the management of Prank Brown, a colored man, Thi gives: Washing: ten two large modern saudeyile theaties, operated by and fur colored people. Nernon, Ohtahoma fs the latest ex- clusively colored town in Oklahoma, Th has a) population of moe than three hundred. and is naaed after tie WoL Vernon, former Repister of the ‘Treaswiy, but now president of Caupbell College at Jackson, Missix, ppi. Ont of the most successful gimers jes in Canton, Mississippi. whethet corducted by white or colored, is the. Andetson grocery, conducted by 0] colored man, and located In the very | hemt of the business district of the town, | W. S. Madden conducts one of the most up-to-date mcetchant talloring cotublshments to be found In Boley, Oklahoma, and W. E. Clarke at Little Roch, Atk, has also demon- strated that a colored mun can be successful in the tutoring: business | when he gives service, style and! tyuality. ‘ ! | R. oD. Taborn conducts the’ only: diy woods and notion store in Tulsa, Okla, owned by a colored man. Mr. Faborn is a former Tuskegee student, ‘and has introduced the Tuskegee payitit in Tulsa, G. Gage Young, a colored mechani- cal engineer, is in charge of the in- tricate and extensive electrical plant of the fort Smith Ark, post office. He Is also custodian of the building. Whe Metropolitan Mutuul Benefit Assocition at Newark, N. J, of which H.W. Barnett is president and weneral munager, is doing a very exe cellent business, and paying claims piumpuly, One of the lanjrest gatages in Tulsa Ohla., is the East End Garage, owned and conducted by J. W. Willams, a colored man, Mr, Willams’ wife conducts a lurge and successful del- icutessant and fruit stand, und from the profits she has made out of the busmeos she has erected a three-story brick business block, which i4 yrelding her a fine revenue. Mra, Willams is regarded as one of the most pro- gtessive colored business Women in the Southwest. J. Vinley Wilson, formerly connect ed with The Baltimore, Mab, Times, | 4a managing editor, is now in charge of the advertising department of Ths| Advocate-Verdict at Harrisburg, Pa. Rochelle I, Smith, who recently en- gaged in the transfer, picking and stoning husiness at Lousvill , Kv. is maknug such a great success that he hig, iv a short time, outgrewn his yurtters, Prior to engaging an the Inisinens for himself, he wis a mem. ber of the fitm of Guy W. Smith ind Sons, ‘ Micenan L. Martin, of Tutsi, Ohla, president of the Oklahoma State Col. orm Par Assocnition, is taking steps te nak the meeting of the National Har Association in Mushogee. nt the time of the mevting of the National Nena Busine x league a very great nUCLERR, \ colored = omhool teachen, Mr, Jonson, of neu Guthrie, Ohlahoma, revently refund an offer of $100,000 for ao picee of land that did not cost and is doing a splendid business. Mr. Douglass alao conducts a sign painting shop and paints most of the best signs painted In that section, LUS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Mrs. Jennie Bauman, member o: Wesley chapel, has been confined te het home on East Twenty-third St. for ry namicr of days on account of illness, Mr. Ihe Jefferson, 1346 Lawrence Is conhned to his bed, Miss Stella Mond is on the sick list, | Phe Missouri-Kansas club held ar inteyesting imecting: on the 17th, the first session of the Baptist Sunday School Union was held Sun- day in Boyle Metghts. A goo time wad had by atl present. Miss Nettle Bond is visiting in Roverstde, Call, Teo, WOM. H. Dickerson, of Taber: nade Baptist church was examined Veoh. the Sth for ordination and was ordained on the Mth, He ls a new comer in eur midts and formerly lived tn Atlanta, Ga. Los Angeles is preparing for a big thne when Hooker T. Washington visita hae next month. Mra S. BR. Strieklin, president of the Womans' Home and Moreygn Mase sion Society, $s suffering trom a very painful wound on het finger, caused by the prick of a needle. We ate glad to say at this writing thit three homes have just been purchased by colarcd people in Watts, Own your own home is vetting to be the slogan around here. HMVIUCIINSON., KANSAS. | Revs, TL OB. Dray, J.C. Rogers aod Hon. We. W Evans left on the evening of the llth for Topekn to attend the Kansas Lincoln Day club's annual celebration. An excellent ad. dees was delivered by Rev. Bray. The two ministers returned while Mr. Evans will tuke a trip to Kansas City and Emporia before returning, Mis, Delbert Harrison left on Wed- nesday for a ten days’ visit toa Kan. ane City, Mo, The Womens Study and Art club met this week at the residence of the Missea Saunders on West Fifth ‘venue, This roved a very interest. ing meeting nv an addiess was de- livered by Mra, W. Y. Morgan, wife of Editor Morgan, of the lWutchincon News. Mr. GG, Bowen and N, Snawden hase dissolved paitnership and gone inta septiate business, Mi. Bowen is in the transfer business, The following are the people who are to take part in the contest March i Piano Solo—Miss Hessie Bell. Mano SoloT—helma Broadus. Original Music—AMh, Clyde Hervert, Piano Solo—Miss Viola Suundeis Vocal Contest. SoloSelected—Mis, H. Wicblite deio—Miss Edith Staten. Solo—Mr. Harry Thomas, Solo—Mts. S. Collins. Oratorical Contest, QOtation—Mr, LeRoy Perkins, | (Mation—Mr, Ben Butler. Reading—Mi, Lsune Butler, Reuding—Mis, Lee Walker. p oCKB shrd shid shrd cnfuy Kutes Governing Content, Each person is privileged to select thes own composition as the grading ut pane muste wall be rated—touch, technique and harmony, Vocal music—enunesation, harmony and rythan, Oratorical contest-—-delivery and exprension, fthe judges for yusic ares Mrs. EL E. Mornis, Miss Lorana Saunders, Mii. 1. Cunningham.—tnsttamental. Mts, Mattie Smith, Mt, Zack John- son, Mis, Claude Hones hues,—Voeat, Mi. Vern Watts, Mrs. Moxs, Mrs. Joe Davis, Mi, Walter W, Evans.— Oratory, Au admimssion fee of te nand ff. teen cents to all ax no complimen-. tary tickets will be given. Ushers—Chyde Broadus, Lyle Pope Persisal. Decroating Committee—Mies Ber- tha Plummet, Matral Fife and Clare eme Reeves, Mune will he furnished by the Sun. flower orchestra best in the city, Mrs. Istea Rowen, of Saint Jahn, epent Sanday in the eity, The Household of Ruth met Uhurs- day wfternoon with M,N. G, in the chait, In spite ef the inclement weather a large number was present, ‘the Order astern Star did not meet Pilday, but will meet on the fourth Vriday instead. Mr, i. W. Dranet, of Kansas City, Mo, is tn the ety for an indefinate period, — TORTY ACRES of coud sweet pe Bieta Rytat wee ee ep Re ee ew TORTY ACRES of coud sweet pe atee and watermeion tund, iocate ‘one miles from Topeka FOR SALE This land will produce from 150 t& 300 bushelg of potatoes per acre ane from $75 U0 to $100 00 worth of mel ma per acre. Addrese, THE PLAINDEALER, There is No Substitute Inthe World for for Pure, Wholesome Pastry Cooking Substitutes are always advertied “as good as lurd’ thereby acknowledging the superiority of lurd. Good, pure lard must be used to insure good cooking or biking. 0, K.’ Lard ts made from relests huuswe fed fat, little pire, under federal tuepection, rendered in open hetttes and carefully packed in our patented, air-tight, odor-proof pails. . K. Lard is used by thousands of the best families who aay it's the best lard that money ean buy. Don’t accept a substitute, Order today from your grocer or butcher. He hae It. * ° The Chas. 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NEBRASKA DESIGNS, $.150 and upwards We Please the People Both in Price and Quality. Flowers Cut Fresh Every Day. Lodge Emrlems and FUNERAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY Wednesday for Chicago to attend the golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haynes. Mr. Geo. Cisco was called to Jerseyville, Ill., Monday on account of the illness of Mrs. G. W. Cisco. Her many friends are praying for her speedy recovery. Everyone is very glad to learn that little Helen Smith is much better and is recovering nicely from her recent illness. The Nickle Club met with with Amelia Kiser last Monday, Feb. 9. The Sierra Leone met with Mrs. Fannie Dillard, 512 Louisiana Street, Tuesday, Feb. 10th. Mr. Joseph Hughes, manager of the Palace Theater, entertained the Nicle Club Girls with a line party, Thurs. Jan. 29th. Mr. Grant Moore of Kansas City, Mo. spent the week end in Lawrence, the guest of Miss Catherine Grant. Mr. W. H. Maddox, student of K. U., has gone to Rosedale to finish his course in medicine. His many friends regret his departure very much. An excellent musical program was rendered at St. Luke's A. M. E. Church last Sunday night. One of the most excellent numbers rendered was a vocal solo, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," by Miss Amelia Good, a fine art student at K. U. The Stewardess board was here entertained by Mrs. Fred Glad at beautiful and spacious home. Mass St. Mrs Leon Hines assisted the Misses Clouds in serving Miss Edna Miller entertained on Torpshorean Club Saturday night Miss Nellie Crutchfield was an out of town guest COLLEGE MUSEUM KANS. We are still looking for a doe The people's Forum met last Sunday afternoon at the Sandis First Baptist Church, a good attendance war present, members to be dotted to Mrs. Anna Drew, travelling in the interest of Mission Work, stopped over in Osage three days and attended the revival meetings. Lawyeis Jamison and Scott of Topeka were in town a few days on business. Mr. John Jefferson with his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Allen are spending a few days in Kansaas City with relatives and friends. Mrs. Stella Ray of Emporia spent Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 with her sister, Mrs. William Austin. The Children's Band met at the home of Mrs. James Orenduff, Saturday., Jan. 31, with Miss Myrtle Hanks, Pres., and John Hardy, Sec. The children are now being interested in art work. One of the best revival meetings of the Winbly Chapel Baptist Church is now going on. Its success and influence on the people of this city is far reaching and much good is being done. Thus far, there has been 10 conversions and 5 added to the church. The meeting is conducted by Rev. R. Cox. Rev. Chism, pastor of the A. M. E. Church preached two very able sermons, Sunday, Jan. 25 to the old folks. The meetings were well attended. Miss Mary Gainett is still on the sick list. Any young lady of good moral character, wishing to get married on or before the 28th of April, 1914, will please communicate with Mr. Thomas Clark, after this day no lady need apply. Address all mail to Mr. Thomas Clark, Qsage City, Kans. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. The box social that was to be held at the hall was postponed on account of the internet weather. Mrs. M. J Smith is somewhat indisposed. The correspondent was a pleasant caller at Mrs. Harvey Seruggs, Mrs. Arthur Sims and Mrs. H. C. Green, Tuesday. The Literary Society opened Feb. 4th at the 2nd Baptist Church at its usual hour, 8 o'clock. Business was transacted and the new officers were installed. They are as follows: Pres., Mr. H. C. Greene; Vice Pres., Mrs. Minnie Miller; Sec'y., Miss Maycie Miller; Asst. Sec'y., Miss Pearl Alexandria; Treas., Mrs. Ella Stockton; Organist, Miss Blanche Lanier; Libraian, Miss Bertha Taylor; Asst. Liberian, Miss Rachel Greene; Editor Miss Mayme Greene; Critic, Mrs. Sadie Lanier. The Society heard the Secretary's report, and was very much pleased and was indeed surprised at the amount of money that was in the treasure. The program was rendered to a large and appreciative audience. The debate for the evening being. "Should capital punishment be abolished in the United States?" The negative won getting 5 points and the affirmative 3. Both sides did well. They are young and practice makes perfect. Meeting then adourned to meet Feb. 11th and render a Lincoln Day program. The sewing circle was to have been held at Mrs. Mabel Banks, but was postponed on account of the freezing weather. Mr. and Mrs. Lonie Suggs spent a few days with his mother and father in the country last week. The Literary Society held its Lincoln Day Program, Feb. 11th at the 2nd Baptist Church. The members of the Society took an active part, although the night was stormy and hindered the crowd, the program started at 8 o'clock. May this Society live long so as to train the minds of the young people as well as the old. Mrs. Hazel Ray of Chicago is in the city visiting Mr. Wm. Beck. Miss Grace Gordon entertained her Sunday School class of little folks at her home, Saturday afternoon from two until five o'clock. The afternoon was spent in music and games after which a three course luncheon was served. Those present were Evedna, Genevia, Arnett, Rosetta, Montruta, Leona Berry, Doras, Jewel, (Mar) Thomas, Margret Casmom, Lucile Bloss, Master Henry Scott. A number of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Ida Berry to help her celebrate her birthday. The evening was spent in cards and music, after which refreshments were served. Mrs. Berry was recipient of many useful presents. Mr. Charles Scott has been on the sick list for a few days. Mr. Wm. Lock and Mrs. Harel Ray were visitors in Lincoln labs week. Mrs. I R. Smith was called to the city Wednesday morning on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. McCaw. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Scott will leave COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as A SLEEPING CAR AND TRAIN PORTERS. No experience necessary Positions pay $65 to $100 a month. Steady work Kansas roads. Passes and uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. OR TELEGRAPH 00 LAWRENCE, KANSAS. roll call with quotations. Miss Myrtle Rucker favored the audience with an excellent reading, "Betsy and I are out," Miss Mable Fuller and Glena Roan a duet. The I. S. I. Art Club met with Mrs. M. E. Woods last Wednesday, the 11th from 2 o'clock to 4 P. M. The evening was spent in art work and after the general business a dainty luncheon was served. Quite a few members were present and enjoyed the repast. The club will meet at Mrs. N. L. Cox's residence next Wednesday evening. Mr. J. J. Adams of Independence, Kansas, was in the city Sunday of last week. The service is still going on at the Macdonna Baptist Church, Rev. H. R. Wilson of Aldmore, Okla., is helping the pastor, Rev. D. A. Jefferson conduct the service. A great spiritual reviving of the church is expected and much good in the way of bringing souls to Christ. Mrs. Ella Thompson of Battlesville, Okla., was in the city last week visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. R. Moreland. The Ileu De Lis Art Club met last week at the residence of Mrs. Maybelle Grant. A nice program was rendered. Instrumental solo, Mrs. W. E. Love; current events, Mrs. A. Garner; oration, Mrs. Paul Grant; reading, Mrs. W. M. Donely; general discussed by all present. A delicious repast was served and relished by all and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Morris next week. Kans ...: Abgkqj bgk jqfwbgk Rev. Chas Toul of Independence Kans, was in the city on business one day last week. Miss Mary B. Whittaker who is teaching school in Nowata, Okla, was visiting her parents here a few days last week. Rev. J. D. Rice has returned from an extended visit in Colorado and reports a splendid trip. His members are all in smiles since his return. Rev. Robert Hopson departed this life Monday morning, Feb 16. He has been quite all for some time and was getting along in years. The funeral services was held from Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M., Rev. J. S. King officiating. Rev. Hopson leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Mt. Wells Ingram left Sunday evening, Feb. 10th for Rosalec, Kans, to remain permanently. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. The Aid Society, of Mt. Hebron church, met last week, at the home of Mrs. Delia Roberts, 809 W. 3rd St. After the usual business was transacted, a delicate luncheon was served by the hostess. All enjoyed a most enjoyable evening. The people of Pittsburg would like to know what became of the news sent the Plaindealer last week and week before last, as it failed to appear in the paper? LOST. Mr. Herbert Alexander, Grant Cain, George Dismuke, Amelie Pierce, James Webber, Johnny Pierce and Herbert Wilson, attended a party in Weir, Feb. 11, and report a most enjoyable time. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is in Springfield. Mrs. D. R. Jones and daughter, Wenona, spent Sunday in Joplin, the guests of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Essie Wilson gave a valentine party Friday, Feb. 13. Although the weather was very bad, quite a crowd was present. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. The services at Mt. Hebron, Sunday, were very impressive. The pastor preached a very instructive sermon Sunday morning, theme: "The victory over death and the grave." Rev. L. G. Cooper Allied the pulpit at 3 o'clock and preached a very soul stirring sermon, theme: "Prove yourself a workman." The pastor's theme Sunday night was: "Work and you will be rewarded." The revival is now on at Mt. Hobson and we desire to make this one of the greatest revivals ever held in Pittsburg. The cottage prayer meetings are being held. Pray that you may be renewed, for we know there is a great work to be done. By the help of God, we expect to do our best for we know that He is a captain that never lost a battle. We know that our leader and pastor, Brother Ellias is a man sent from God and we feel that he is doing a great work. Mr. E. W. C. C. of Tulsa Okla. is here visiting. In at Key and Mrs. H. H. Goodwin The Mission Circle of Mt Hebron church met last week at the home of Mrs Corn Alexand r, 414 West 6th St. An excellent meeting was reported. Phone all rows to 95° All those wishing to pay their subscriptions please notify me I will be very glad to call and see you. AFTER THE wonderful new dressing for kinky or curly hair. Its use makes stubborn, harsh hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and put up in any style the length will permit. 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Cornices, Sky Lights, Slate Roofing, Furnace and Blow Pipe Work. 447 MINNESOTA AVE., KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People in Moat Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. C. Cooke, Prescription Druggist... Stationery, Toilet Articles, Sick Room Supplies... 13th and Quindaro Elvd. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. SPECIAL NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "yesterday," "today" or "tomorrow" in writing, but always give the date; and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper. More About the Ministers' Home In the Issue of the Christian Recorder of Dec. 25, I notice an article by the Rev. J. G. Robinson D. D. in which he refers to conditions making it necessary for an old worn out preacher to be placed in the County poor house; he also referred to the struggle being made by the writer and Dr. Wingfield, of Georgia, to establish Homes for worn out preachers. Now I wish to let the people generally and the ministers in particular know that we have made the struggle in the West and have succeeded in obtaining a home in Colorado Springs, Colo. For several years, we labored by direction of the General Conference of 1904, which accepted grounds reported by me, and by direction of Bishop Grant, of saluted memory, to obtain a suitable building. This resulted by the assistance of the ministers and people in the A. M. R. church, U. S. A., owning a property in every way suitable of delightful location and surroundings valued at $20,000.00, free of debt, but without support. The General Conference of 1912 voted to maintain it at a cost of $20,900.00 annually, from the Financial Department, but this bill, so far as referring to homes for preachers, was "doctored" and "referred." I know of scores of men, some Bishops who were members of that General Conference, who say they will make affidavit that this bill was passed and was not referred. If as claimed the bill did not meet why was the indebtedness of $960.31, as provided for that bill, paid at the close of the Conference. I wish here to give the bill as passed and "doctored: COPY OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS. Read at the General Conference Sitting in Kansas City, Mo., and the Action of the General Conference upon the Same. Kansas City, Mo, May 1913. Greetings:—Wa the Committee on Benevolent Institutions, beg to report as follows: Whereas, at the General Conference in Norfork, in May, 1912, (see minutes page 264,) a donation of a site in Colorado Springs, for the erection of a Home for Superannuated Preachers was reported by Rev. J. W. Braxton, and accepted with the condition that a Commission be elected and that efforts be made for the establishment of such home within twelve months, and: WHEREAS, the Rev. J. W. Bruxton was appointed secretary by the late Bishop Grant, and a building and location in every suitable way, valued at more than $20,000.00 has been secured and furnished almost completely by donations, and is ready for occupancy, being sufficient to accommodate, at present, about thirty persons, and: WHEREAS, there are a number of applications for admission to the same, we therefore recommend that this General Conference provides for the maintenance of this home, by the election of the secretary or Commissioner, whose salary shall be Twelve Hundred Dollars per month to be paid by the Financial Department, and the appropriation of $2010,00 annually for the expense and maintenance, until other plans are made. We further recommend that the present indebtedness of $80,000 be reported by the secretary, be paid at once. We also recommend the adoption of a constitution as per law adopted by the last General Conference. The proposition presented by A. L. J. Meriwether has been referred back to the General Conference for action for the reason that the matter presented, did not come within the jurisdiction of the Committee. We recommend that $1,000.00 be appropriated annually for building and maintaining a Home on the land donated by Rev. U. P. Tolbert, in the State of Georgia, for superannuated ministers, widows and orphans, and that this and the Home in Colorado Springs be placed under the supervision of a Board of Directors, composed of one member from each contiguous annual Conference. The Superanquated Preachers and Orphan Home, at Jackson, Michigan, has presented before us a detailed report of every phase of the institution's condition, and we are very glad to report it to this body that the condition is very flattering. We recommend an appropriation of Members of the Trustee Board of Douglas Hospital, appeared before us and gave us a clear statement of its condition, after careful consideration the same, we recommend that an appropriation of $500,00 be made this Institution. In the City of Baltimore, Maryland, there is located what is known as the Old Folks' Home, with valuable property deeded to the Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church. This is maintained for the special purpose of caring for superannuated ministers, orphans, widows and aged members. We find this institution is being conducted in a very business-like manner and in consequence is in a most excellent condition. Signed: Rev. F. R. Sims moved to adopt Prof. J. R. Hawkins moved an amendment that the part of the report referring to the Home for Superannuated Ministers be referred to the Financial Department. The amendment prevailed, and the report was adopted as amended. 4 4 4 And why shut out the preachers Homes while Douglas Hospital and other Institutions are paid as provid ed in the same bill. Why should the Financial Secretary, after having it referred to his Board, recommend that the Board "no" to this Home, when the treasury had a surplus of $31,000 00? Why this prejudice against establishing and maintaining a home for the men who raise the dollar money and who make this surplus possible? How long must the old worn out preachers be inmates of the County Farms and beggars on the streets when a home has been provided for them? Now, more as to this home. After the use of the General Conference in 1912 and knowing that the Home had been provided for, the opening was held in June 11, 1912, by the Bishop of the 5th District, Rt Rev. H. B Parks and from that day, inmates were received. Rev. Geo Dardis, of Nashville, Tenn., aged 88, John J. Plensant, Kansas. D. A. Walker, Oklahoma. C. H. Clews Missouri, Mrs. M. J. Dove, Iowa and Eliza Rite, Colorado Springs. We now have ten applications but have been compelled to say "no." Will the preachers of our great church allow one man to close the doors of this home, now free of debt and fully furnished, ready for the occupancy of at least thirty persons? I ask, must it be closed? Must we do as advised and turn the aged widow of the Rev. Wm. A. Dove, of blessed memory, a woman who has given more than sixty years labor to our church, shall we repeat turn her and others out of doors? Shall we be compelled to continue to say "no" to the aged destitute and worn out preachers, who have given years of service to our connection and who are now in County Poor Houses or begging their livelihood from the hard working members of our church, while thousands of dollars of the dollar money is held as a surplus? Do the preachers say close? Do the members say close? I have labored nearly three years without one dollar salary, while Mrs. thaxton has cooked, laundered for and nursed the aged, sick and dying thereby sustaining her health. More than five hundred persons, representing nearly every state in the Union, have visited this home and all were loud in their praises on its beauty and convenience and for its location, but also were they loud in condemning the church for failing to provide for its support. of all receipts and expenditures and sent an annual report for two years, to each Bishop and each Annual Conference in the United States, making earnest appeals for a small donation. Last year I had replies and help from Bishops Lee, Hurst and Coppin, but so far, have received nothing for 1913. I went to Wilberforce last June at my own expense, to make report as provided by the General Conference in 1908, when the proposition was accepted, but my report was not heard and my plea for help not accepted. And now I ask what must be done with the National Preachers' Home, which has been accepted by the General Conference of 1912, by paying off the indebtedness and making provisions for its maintenance: Prior to the Financial Board meeting, I sent a personal letter to every member of the Board with reports etc. and begging their help in obtaining the appropriation and my salary. I also wrote the Financial Secretary. Now I make a public appeal to the secretary and Financial Board, to have the courage to say "yes" to this most worthy and needy cause. I also made appeal to every Miss- slonary Society of our connection, to accept this Home as their special work, and raise some money for it, that we may receive the helpless and destitute ones and provide for them. Will the pastors of our churches take this matter up with their congregations and send a donation that we may receive the applicants, two of which came in last week? Will the presiding Elders and ministers of Arkansas take a small sum of money and send to me and take Father Ingraham from the County Four House and send him here? In God's name, let us provide a home for ourselves. The above article appeared in the Christian Reeder, Jan. 29, and we are at a loss to know what the great A. M. E. church, its Bishops, General Officers, Presiding Elders and pastors are going to do about this finely situated and excellent property, which has been secured through the efforts mainly of Rev. J. W. Bryant who has given several years of hard work without a dollar salary. We had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful home and it is without a doubt, the biggest thing in the way of property, that has been given to the A. M. E. church, and to my mind, for the greatest purpose. The church is raising and expanding thousands of dollars for education for missions, for the support of Dishops and General Officers, while the indigent and aged ministers are being neglected, and in many instances sent to County Poor Houses. The ministers of the 5th District. we understand, many of them have done nobly by this Home and we believe if they were given the encouragement that should be given by the head of the District, they would live in their strength and raise money from the people, to support this home. May I ask why is the Bishop of the District silent on the worthy cause. Why does Prof. J. R. Hawkins oppose the Home? Why did he oppose it on the General Conference floor and continue so to do. Of course, he is not a minister and can never谋 it, but why do not the ministers who may need it sooner than they think, take care of this home for themselves? Why allow it to be neglected, closed and in the end, revert to the donors? One dollar a year from each pastor in our connection would amply provide for it. Men of the 5th District, arouse from your slumber, I beseech you, and take care of this beautiful home, which is free of debt, furnished and ready for a home for all who are without support. Let each pastor ask the peoples' aid and send some money at once to care for those already there, and provide for the applicants, that they be received. NICK CHILES. (First Published in The Topeka Plain-dealer February 20, 1914.) SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE (Sale on Execution.) SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas C. J. Whitlow and H. A. Whitlow. Defendants. By virtue of an Execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Tuesday, the 21th day of March, A. D. 1914, at 2.00 o'clock p. m., of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the follow-er-described real estate, to wit: The south half of Lot 290 (S. 12), Lot 292 291, 296 400, 102, 404, 406 108, 410 112, 114, 416 418, 420 and 429 on Dune street in Washburn Mace Addition, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, and is directed by said execution to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. L. I. KIENE. Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. GARVER & GARVER, Attorneys. nit) for The Negro! No Capital Required. Mr. Howard B. Bardau, the "play site," and only recognized colored authority on motion picture plays, has established a school in Topera to teach this pleasant and most profitable profession, through a mail order correspondence. "In this way." Come Early Tomorrow If you were one of the disappointed patrons who failed to get waited on since the Final Administrator's Sale started at the Gibbs Clothing Co., we surely beg your pardon. We did all we could to wait on you. An extra sales force of 15 to 20 people have been completely overwhelmed. The public was quick to respond to the truthful, straight-from-the-shoulder advertising of the past week and responded in such a way that completely overwhelmed us. Doors Open Again at 8 A.M. Tomorrow. The store scarcely shows the effect of the ruinous selling. There are hundreds-yes, stacks of $25 and $22.50 Suits and Overcoats at $9.97 in all new spring shades and fabrics, for which this store was so noted. The majority of these suits are W. S. Peck's make. said Mr. Bardeau, "I can handle the largest amount of scholars giving the same satisfaction to each and all alike. I am first, last and always interested in the progress of my race and my heart beats with pain, when I observe the thousands of colored boys and girls bring annually educated from our public schools and colleges, only to become porters, washwomen and house servants; this fact alone prompts me to share with them my profession, which will give each of them an opportunity to demand from $75 to $150 a month. have also arranged for that class of scholars who may not have the $10^o$ hand to complete the course of lessons to that so that they may take one lesson a week at $1 per lesson, costing them twelve dollars to complete the course at only two dollars difference from those who pay in advance." At this point the professor was asked what first prompted him to enter into this profession, "Love of literature," was his prompt reply, and after some hesitation continued, "There comes a time in every man's life when a little selfpraise is pardonable, when a man has taken $10, ten little silver dollars saved from a hotel porter's job, and by hard work and close scheming cleared over $4000 in a year, the world will overlook him telling how he did it. Two years ago after a long seize of hard-luck, over which I had no control, I found myself penniless. Many a good man has found himself in the same prediciment and gone down and out for good, but I had considerable experience and a natural love for literature, I secured a hotel job, earned ten dollars, invested the ten in a photo play school and since that time have easily cleared over $8000, and it is the same opportunity that I offer to my schol. as "who are willing to work for it." But professor, someone interrupted, "suppose the scholar fails?" "But I won't let them" eh replied. Not where the scholar shows a least touch of originality I myself shall correct their plays putting them into a salable condition. Besides giving them a long list of buyers who pay from $25 to $100 per copy. Every colored school teacher, professional man, housewife and all others should grasp this opportunity to make profit out of spare time. If you miss this opportunity you can never say again "I never had a chance." If you can read, write and think you can master this profession, and your first play will over pay for all cost of your learning. If there is anyone in Tampa who would rather be taught by the Professor in their homes, he will be able to handle a few such scholars at $1.50 per lesson. All out of town scholars of course will have to be taught by mail. And if you please Address all business matters to the "Tonka Motion Picture School" in use of Tonka Plaindealer.—Adv (First Published in The Topeka Plain dealer January 30, 1913.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of William Shanks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of January A. D., 1914, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator with will annexed of the estate of William Shanks, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interester in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W. HERBERT JAMISON, Administrator With Will Annexed. 413 KANSAS AVENUE. LARNED. KANSAS. Miss. Bettie Perry, of this place, who had been visiting her sisters in Dodge City for the past two months has returned to her home. Miss Ella Perry, of Larned, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Wichita, has returned to her home. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. Mrs. Clara Jackson entertained at her home Feb. 15 with a valentine dinner patty. A four course dinner was served. The place cards were dainty valentines, and the color arrangement was carried out in pink and white. Those present were: Mesdames Maria Henson, Bertha Brown and Lena Hines; Misses Hazel McDaniels, Bertie Jackson, Francis Kealing and Bertie Ellis; Messrs W. C. Brown, John Simms, Blyden Yates, Clyde Taylor, Edward Baker and Grant Moore of Kansas City. The Forum met as usual Sunday afternoon at the Warren Street Baptist church. The meeting was both profitable and interesting. Mrs. Eliza Barker and Mrs. Cora White are on the sick list. SPECIAL NOTICE . . . TO CORRESPONDENTS. It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "yesterday." "today" or "tomorrow" in writing, but always give the date; and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. C. Cooke, Supplies. 13th and Quindaro Blvd. KANSAB CITY. —:— KANSAS. 431-433 Kansas Av. Topeka, Kansas. ALONS..... carpets, Mattings, Pictures, Etc. LADIES and GENTS:—This is to notify you that we especially solicit your trade. Your credit is good here. Our line is complete of New and Second Hand Goods and we take the money. In the Installment Plan to Suit You. PHONE 1724. The Renick Drug Co. S. E. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Home Phone 232; Bell 748 We carry an up-to-date line of high grade Cigars, and Tobaccos, School Supplies, Stationery, Candies —All Kinds of Drugs, Prescriptions given special attention and delivered free. Your patronage kindly solicited. The Renick Drug Co. Phones: Office Hours: Office 244. 11 a. m. to 12 m. Res. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 102½ E. Eighth St. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases Peculiar to Women. The Famous..... Cancer Remedy The Cancer, if Not Removed—No Pay DR. J. W. BROWN. ```markdown ``` VETERINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST, 14 MARMONTON AVE. FORT SCOTT. KANSAS. Phone 586-Home 1756 Calls Answered Day or Night. Out-of-Town Calls a Specialty. Consulting Membership in American Technical Society. Authorized Live Stock Inspector. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. 217 West Fifth Street AS. Phone 1394 Topeka, Kana. oc ee SmI “Ino. Had » Me nT ever 4 std. 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