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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER WATCHMAN RETURNS TO THE TOWER! the Plaindealer Editor Makes Some Very Interesting Observations in Missouri and Illinois. Historical Society State House 191C Sixteenth Year. No. 49. With Our Own Cities WATCHMAN RI TO THE The Plaindealer Edit Very Interesting U Missouri and We wish to announce to the readers of The Plaindale that the watchman on the tower has been out for several days on business at Excelsior Springs, Jefferson City, Saint Louis, Carrollton, Lexington, Mo., and Alton and Godfrey, Ill. Whilst away the paper has been a little lax and cool but for the next few weeks we will try to put a little fire into it and warn the people what is going on in their interests and would like for them to read, act and reflect. ' EXCELSIOR STRINGS. We visited Excelsior Springs and must say that the colored people are holding their own in this popular health resort. They are operating four first-class bath houses and are doing a good business. In fact, they have the reputation of giving the best service of any houses conducted by people of other races in the city. Mr. W. A. Doxey, Dr. Harris and Dr. Elliott are among the oldest firms in the city and they are enjoying a good business. The Albany hotel, conducted by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. White, is a large commodious brick and frame structure; has a barbershop and pool hall in connection and is doing a fine business. A new hotel has also been opened up by the Marshall siaters, W. H. Ashby, manager. This is called the Central Hotel and has a barbershop, electric lights, phone and cafe in connection. The eclored people of Excelsior Springs are doing exceedingly well and have nice homes but there is much room for improvement. There are several young men employed as waiters at the New Elm hotel, of which Mr. McKnight is head waiter. From the looks of things, we believe there could be much improvement made upon these waiters. They should devote considerable time in a literary club at least once a week and a night school should be established among them. They should save their earnings and invest them in something that would be of benefit to them in old age. We found among them several men who travel from town to city in order to just make a few dollars by working a few months to get a little stake, a suit of clothes and a good time and they are off to the next place. This is the reason why so many colored men lose out in these large hotels. So many are not neat nor particular as to their sanitary condition and wearing apparel. They do not read enough to become intelligent upon the topics of the day nor do a majority of them care. The sooner the hotel men get down to business the more benefit it will be to them and their employers. There is room for improvements on the waiters at the Elm Hotel at Excelsior Springs. We were glad to meet one of our old subscribers, the widow, Mrs. Wyclif Miller, who has lived at the Springs for a considerable time and is an industrious woman who is saving her money and can boast of a nice bank account. Her late husband was one among the best bath house men at the Springs. We are proud to say that our old friend, Prof. L. W. Johnson is doing fine and is associated with the Harris Bath House. Dr. Clark, the chiropodist, is a man who has all the work he can do and also has calls from surrounding towns which keeps him on the jump. T. M. Marshall is still a famous bath house man. We met Mr. W. D. Jones, one of Kansas City's business men and is connected with his brother in the barber and pool business in Kansas City, Ms. Mr. Jones is a very fine young man and made a host of warm friends, while at Excelsior. We were glad to meet Mr. Martin, one of the best hotel men in the country, who is now at the Elm Hotel. He was formerly at St. Paul, Minn. and Oklahoma City, Okla. and has many friends and is an honest, and upright gentleman. young man and is coming to the front. JEFFERSON CITY. Our next stop was at Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, and where is located the state penitentiary and the Lincoln State Industrial school for colored of which B. F. Allen is the president. The school has over five hundred students and is sending out graduates throughout the United States, who are making good. At the penitentiary we have a few subscribers and we found the institution in good condition. One of the inmates, Kit Nevels, who has been in the institution several years and has no friends on the outside to push his cause. It would be well for some charitably disposed person to write to the pardon board of Missouri to intercede in his behalf. We visited the State Capitol and were pleased to meet one of Mis souri's substantial men, Mr. Alex Slater, who is employed there in the auditor's department. Mr. Slater is quite influential and a politician of considerable note. We also met C. B. Love, who is employed in the secretary of state's department and also Mr. George W. Dupee, who is one of the employees in the State Capitol and one of the leading Masons of Missouri. Of course we shall write under another head about, the individuals and the business concerns of the town. SAINT LOUIS. Our next stop was at St. Louis. We must say that on Market Street, between twenty and thirty of the colored people are not holding their own in the restaurant and confectionary business. It seems that the Greeks and other foreigners are making inroads on the business and it will only be a question of time until the colored people will be out of business entirely on that street; and the city is now prepared to turn that portion of the city into boulevards and parks. The colored people are successful in church and lodge work. They have just recently purchased two churches, the A. M. E. church which cost $14,000 and the A. M. E. Zion at a cost of $40,000. St. Paul is the leading colored church of the city. Rev. Samson Brocks is the pastor and is one of the leading ministers in the West. He has made success by hard, untiring efforts of which we shall speak in another topic. Rev. Gilbert, pastor of the Saint James church is also making success and Presiding Elder Sage says the district is doing fine. We also visited Poro College, which is doing fine also Mr. W. I. Majors, West Bell Place. He is doing a fine business which is rapidly growing. While in the city we were the guest of Rev. Davis and wife, 224 S. Leffingwell. Mrs Davis was at one time connected with The Topeka Plaindealer, and also taught in the public schools of Topeka. She was Miss Henrietta Jackson. We also met A. A. Brcoks, who is conducting a pool and billiard repsir shop on Chystnut street at 2216. His boyhood days were spent in Holton, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nevers, of St. Louis are conducting a first-class grocery store on Newstead street. They own a fine brick building, two stories with flats above with a two hundred foot front. We had the pleasure of eating dinner with the mother of the late Jesper H. Childers, the first eldor of The Topeka Plaindealer. Despite her advanced years she is enjoying the sport of health. Mr. C. K. Robinson, past Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, K. of P., her one of the best job printing offices in the West. He has installed a linetype machine and a new pony job cylinder press. We visited Alton and Godfrey, Ill., and was on the farm of our old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gez. Hindman four miles east of Godfrey, where we spent-Thanksgiving and had a nice TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 11, 1914 time with the family. From Godfrey we returned to Saint Louis, where we finished up our work, and the next stop was at Carroillon, Mo., where we found many of our colored friends who seemed to be doing well. Our friend, Arthur Sanford, the contractor and builder, has set a pace for all other young men. He is one of the best brick and stone masons found anywhere and has made a success. He can do anything there is to be accomplished in brick or stone and gets all the work he can do. We visited the school and was delighted at the entertainment given us by the little pupils in the first, and second grades, which are taught by Mrs. Looti Fields. We must confess that Mrs. Fields is a first-class educator and teacher, and there are no better to be found anywhere in the country. Her pupils are as fine as can be and they love her and she loves them. We were delighted by the little drill team who went through the company drill, and must say that Uncle Sam would be proud of these little fellows if he could but see them in action. Mrs. Fields has the kindergarten class also, who are very sweet little tots, very patient and never break a rule or make a move unless they have permission. The parents of the children are so much in love with Mrs. Fields that they will not let her resign. She and her husband have a valuable farm east of Topeka, where they would like to come and reside. At the waterworks, we found Mr. David Cleveland. He is fireman and has been there for several years. Mr. and Mrs. L. Crutcher are doing fine and have a responsible position with one of the wealthiest families in the town. Rev. L. W. Harris, pastor of the Baptist church is doing nicely and is moderator of that district. Unfortunately he has an invalid child which he has taken to Kansas City, Our next stop was at Camden, and we were the guest of Mr. Claude Riffe and family. He's a fine Christian young man and is one of the leading men of the community. It is through him that the colored people have such a good standing in the community. AT LEXINGTON. which is a mining town, everybody seems to be busy at this season of the year. We met our friend, C. W. Holme, who owns good property and has money in the bank; in fact he is one of the leading young men of Missouri. He is an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Miss Mary Harper is still engaged in dress making. Miss Glover Hawkins, our correspondent, is one of the leading educators of the city. Any one having business or news for The Plaindealer will do well to see her. Miss Pearl Akers, who is one of the best domestic science cooks in the country, is employed at the Academy and draws a good salary. She owns fine property and is doing fine. The Lexington Brewng Co., is one of the most substantial business concerns in the state. They bear the reputation of brewing the finest beer in the state of Missouri. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. Mr. Frank Mallory royally entertained a company of fourteen friends on the 4th at the Robinson cafe. An enjoyable time was had by all. There is considerable sickness in the city and among them are: Lewis Bell, Jesse Mounts, Naomia Johnson and Mrs. Sallie Jones Rice. The Friday Art club met on the 4th at Mrs. Mary Bank's on North D'amond street. The Needle Craft club met on the 2d with Mrs. George Harris on East Chamber street. Miss Helen Johnson was given a very pleasant surprise party at her home on South Fayette street on the 4th inst. Mrs. Charles Reed gave a very do lightful surprise party at her home recently on West Anna street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor were royally entertained November 29th at an excellent dinner at Mrs. Alice Early's home. Mrs. Katie Rhodes, 650 South West street is somewhat indisposed with rheumatism. Mrs. Virgil Kuechler, 500 South Clay avenue is now at her home much improved in health. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reed and family recently. Mrs. W. M. Wright, of North Cox street, has a neat carpet weaving apartment. The C. W. B. M. met December 3 at the home of Mrs. Alice Dabney. The Wednesday Art club met on the 2d with Mrs. George Florence on Ashland avenue. Mrs. Lydia Coffman's Sunday school class gave a successful supper on the 3d at the Mount E. B. church. Mrs. Samuel Mitcherson is now residing on West Merton avenue. Mrs. Guszie Scott, of Peoria, Ill., returned home after visiting her mother and other relatives. Mr. Lounie Hall, formerly of this city, but now a table waiter at Litchfield, was recently married to Miss Mabel Clay Pool at that place. He will reside in that city. Mr. Burl, of North Sandy street, who has been quite ill is able to be at work. Mr. Maddox was in Chicago recently. Mias Clara Davis, of South Koseinako street royally entertained the Primrose club in honor of her 27th birthday on the 2d at an excellent dinner. Mrs. Liazle Hansbrough, who underwent an operation recently is slowly improving. Chief, Grand Mentor Finnie, of Carlo, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jones recently. Mrs. John Norton royally entertained the Young Married People's club at the residence of Mrs. Walter Patterson on West Morgan street or the 2d. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor. One of the most successful revival meetings that we have witnessed in Jacksonville for years has been in progress at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Dewitt was ably assisted by Rev. W. W. Russell, of Tepeeka, Kansas. TEXAS LOWEST IN EDUCATION! Lone Star State is the Center of Illiteracy... Blacks Fartherest Advanced. (By W. F. Doughty, State Superin tendent of Public Instruction.) Austin, Texas, Nov. 28.—For a number of years it has been well understood, both in the State and out of it, that education in Texas was not and is not yet by far as universa and efficient as would become a great commonwealth, and the purpose of this article is to present to a thoughtful people the educational situation just as it is in Texas today, and without coloring whatever, in an effort to secure unstinted co-operation in a vigorous campaign against illiteracy and for the spread of education generally within the metes and bounds of Texas. How Texas Ranks Educationally. Reports of the United States Bureau of Education, the United States Census Bureau, and the division of education, Russell Sage Foundation indicate Texas as ranking thirty-eighth in general educational efficiency among the other States of the Nation. A certain encyclopedia, now out of date in most respects, is responsible for the statement that Texas has the largest permanent school fund and poorest school system of any State in the Union. This statement, however, corrected to date, would read as follows: "Texas has the largest permanent school fund of any State in the Union and ranks thirty-eighth in educational efficiency among her sister States." When it is taken into consideration that in 1910 there were in Texas 182901 people ten years of age and over unable to read and write, 175,855 of whom are white people, we are forced to admit that the State's system of education is badly deficient somewhere in its organization and administration. Game Recent Statistics. Statistics just compiled at the State Department of Education based on enumeration reports from City and County Superintendents give a total enrollment as 1,433,476. scholastics, 7 to 21 years of age and further investigation of the same records indicated that 87 per cent of the scholastic children in the State were enrolled in public school last year. Thirteen per cent of 1,433,476, the total enumeration for the State, gives us an alarming product of 186,351 children within scholastic age who did not attend the public schools a single day last year; and by deducting 20,000 as every liberal allowance for those who graduated within scholastic age and for those who attended private and parochial schools, we are still confronted with 166,351 children within scholastic age who should have been in school, but failed to darken the doors of any schoolhouse during the whole session of 1913-14. The records also indicate that the children who did enroll in the public schools made an attendance record slightly less than 66 per cent; and 66 per cent of 87 gives 57 per cent as the average daily attendance, which means that 43 children of every 100 scholastics were cut of school daily last year. The average school term for the year 1913-14 was slightly above 6 months, which was of course, only 66 2.3 per cent or two thirds of what it could have been; and, by taking 66 2.3 per cent, or two thirds of 57, we find that the average daily attendance for the nine months was approximately 38 children, which means that only 38 children of every 100 scho- lastics attended school daily during the session of nine months last year. Negro Not Wholly to Plains. The Negro has for more than a generation been our scapegoat for backwardness in educational statistics. But no longer can this old excuse do service in face of the facts. The same records above referred to show that in Texas there are 275,346 Negro children within the scholastic age, 7 to 21 years. Last year 162,000 of these Negro children enrolled in the public schools of the State, and their attendance record was 57 per cent, compared with 66 per cent for the white children of the State. The United States census report of 1910 shows that Negro illiteracy in Texas decreased during the decade 1900-1910 by 42,250 persons, while the same report shows that illiteracy among the whites increased by 11,299 souls. At first sight these figures surprised us and in a sense tend to humiliate our spirit, for they show in round numbers that illiteracy among white people is on the increase in Texas. while Negro illiteracy is on the decrease, but, on account of the general increase of population during the period, the percentages for the two races, taken together or separately, are a bit more encouraging; for the same report shows that in percentage illiteracy was on the decrease in Texas during the decade 1900-1917). In other figures, combined for both races, illiteracy in Texas decreased during the period under consideration from 14.5 per cent to 9.9 per cent. Or, stating it separately, the decrease among the Negrces was 13.6 per cent against 1.8 per cent for white people, all of which indicates wholly unsatisfactory progress for Texas. The Rural School Situation. A careful investigation of the situation makes it clear to the student that the backwardness of Texas in educational matters is due largely to rural school conditions, which schools constitute by far the larger part of the State's educational system. The schools of the towns and cities of Texas are classed with the very best of their kind anywhere established, and yet the State as a whole ranks in general educational efficiency far down the line from first place. Statistics just compiled at the State Department of Education show that approximately 912,212 scholastics are residing in rural school districts, with the privilege of attending public school from two to seven months in the year. In general, rural schools are conducted by inexperienced teachers under very unfavorable conditions. Often these teachers are young women from the towns and cities who come with little knowledge of rural conditions and without special training for the work under hand. Judging from the progress we are now making, one is made to wonder if we shall ever entirely eradicate illiteracy in Texas. Immediate Action Necessary. The fact that many of the leading Nations of the world are now engaged in disastrous war has ser- Price $1.50 Per Year. ved to delay for a time much constructive work in various lines of industry and to unsettle financial matters as well, but it should be remembered that the preservation of our social, civic and economic interests is wholly dependent upon an enlightened citizenship; and, although business interests are suffering a partial suspense, it is none the less important that we look cautiously to the proper education of all the people in order that we shall make secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. It is an easy matter to defer action on any arduous and trailing proposition to a more opportune day, but can Texans afford to delay this important work longer when illiteracy is so prevalent in our midst? Children by the tens of thousands are coming within scholastic age yearly, and something like 80,000 school children are rounding into manhood and wcmanhood and are becoming citizens of Texas annually, many of whom are unable to read and write. In my opinion, now is the accepted time to take definite steps toward the elimination of illiteracy in Texas, and in line with the duties of my position, I am going to the people with the problems that beset us in making the precious heritage of an education possible for all the children of all the people. PAOLA. KANASAS. Willis Moore, an old and respected citizen, died very suddenly Friday night, Dec. 4. He was out with John Robinson after a load of trees and on the way home was strickened and fell from the wagon. Help was summoned and he was carried to his home on East Main street, where he died at 10:30 p.m. Mr. Moore came to Paola 44 years ago and has resided here every since. He was twice married, his first wife having died here years ago. He was married to his surviving wife 39 years ago. His two daughters by his first wife redead. He is survived by his aged wife, and two nieces, Mrs. U. S. Alexander and Mrs. Nathan Smith, of Paola. He was a brother of the late Rakard Moore, of Emporia. He was industrious, honest and law abiding. He had the respect of all classes of citizens and will be greatly missed. His funeral was held at the Second Baptist church and Rev. H. M. Davis officiated. A large crowd was present, composed of white and colored. His remains were laid to rest in Paola cemetery. Mrs. Reed M. Taylor entertained the Daisy Art Embroidery club Saturday afternoon at her residence on East Shawnee St. Mrs. Shepherd of Garnett and Mrs. La Rue of Maryland were the guests of honor. Mrs. K. P. Bond entertained the Woman's Mite Missionary Society on Thursday afternoon at the parsonage. Rev. K. P. Bond is on a two weeks vacation. Mrs. John Lang of Kansas City, Mo., attended the funeral of Mrs. Tabitha Miller. NOTICE The Inter-State Literary Association will hold its 24th annual session at Lawrence, Kansas, Dec. 28th, 29th and 30th, 1914. The special feature of the program will be the contests in oratory, declamation, original poetry and original music on the night of the 30th. At the close of the contest, cash prizes will be awarded as follows: first prize in oratory, $10.09, second prize, $5.00; first prize in declamation, $3.00, second prize, $2.00; first prize in original poetry, $4.00, second, $2.00; first prize in original music, $10.00, second, $5.00. Anyone may enter these contests, except persons graduated in either of the branches above mentioned. 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Glover has returned from a business trip to Kansas City and Topeka. Mr. Wm. Howard was host to a number of his young men friends on last Sunday with an old fashion opossum dinner, which included a long list of delicacies and edibles, and was a feast highly enjoyed and long to be remembered by those present, who were: Messrs. Maurice Jones, Homer Perry, John D. Jones, Irvin Shane, Wesley Rawles, Fay Anderson, Wm. Howard. A jolly party responded to the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Georgia Bayne of Newton to a dinner on last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day at their home. They left on the 11 o'clock Santa Fe, returning home that evening via the Interurban. The decorations were beautiful in the arrangements. A sumptuous repast was served. Those present were Misses Ernestine Whitman, Mattie Scott, Virgin Fauson, Esther Hurst, Georgia Penny, Edna Schweich, Lois Wilson, Mrs. Glover; Messrs. LeRoy Huff, Homer Perry, Robert Johnston and John D. Jones. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. Services were well attended at the A. M. E. church, Sunday.* Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunt and daughter, Liskerlee will leave Council Grove soon. They will be greatly missed in the community and church Mrs. Sarah Fisher has just return ed from a weeks visit in Emporia. Mr. Louis Taylor has returned to our city after several months absence. Miss Leta Woods i$_g$ indisposed at this writing. Miss Violet Hooker spent Thanksgiving with her father, Mike Hooker. The rally at the A. M. E. church among the women was a grand success, men get busy. Mr. Louis Smith of Skidjie spent a few days in Council Grove, the guest of N. Campbell. Mr. Smith is a bachelor and is engaged in looking around at the ladies of our city. Little Helen Meckling of Manhattan is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Matthews. Rev. Licely of Dunlap preached two soul stirring sermons at the Baptist a J Methodist churches last week. Mrs. Cooper of Pittsburg spent several days in Yale on visiting her old home. Mrs. H. T. Geeder was in the city on business, Monday. Miss Esther Beaton was in Pittsburg on business, Monday. The entertainment given on Nov. 26, Thanksgiving night by Milt. Collins Lodge, No. 88, Franklin, Kans., was quite a success and many Yale-lites attending. The order of the Bethlehem Chapter, No. 53, O. L. S., met Thursday, for installation and appoint'l for matron for the ensuing year, Mrs Ella Map'es and for Associate Matron, Mrs. Miley Cain. Mrs. Minnie Thompson, Mrs. Ella Maples and II. White attended the meeting of the Calanthe lodge at Crowebburg, Tuesday. The young men of Yale did a very nice act and manly deed, when on Thursday night, they called the burrows and wagons together and took a five mile drive to Crowebburg to visit their old friend, Mr. Sylvester Thurman, whom we are very sorry to say, is dangerously ill. Mrs. Lucy Murdock was in Crowebburg to attend the hand concert on Monday night. Miss Eula Crawford and her mother, Mrs. A. L. Graves of Shawnee spent the past week visiting relatives and friends. Mrs H. W. Fowler and Miss Maybelle Powler spent Saturday and Sunday in Davenport, the guest of Mrs. C. L. Palmer and Mrs. C. Daniels. Miss Jessie Napler of Tulsa spent a few days visiting Mrs. Minnie Brooks. Rev. G. W. Davis spent several days in Coyle on business. Rev. Allen of Chandler was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Yeldell at dinner Saturday. Mrs. Martha Napier of Tulsa was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Minnie Brooks last week. The entertainment given on Thursday, Nov. 26, at the M. L. Hall, by the A. M. E. club was indeed a success. on Wednesday evening, Dec. 2nd. The evening was spent in music and menu was served. The guests departed at a late hour, declaring the hostess an ideal entertainer. Mrs. Laura Todd accompanied her mother, Mrs. J. Henbeck to Chickasha last week. Mr. L. L. Tennyson and Mr. Dillard Tennyson spent a few days in Tulsa visiting friends. Mr. T. H. Davis and Miss Eula Ray were united in holy bonds of matrimony, Saturday, Nov. 28. They will make their future home in Key West. We wish the young couple great success. Mrs. H. W. Fowler and Miss Helena Fowler was delightfully entertained with dinner on Sunday evening, Nov. 29 at the residence of Mr. and Mra. H. S. Boones. The members of the St. John A. M. E. church are very proud of their new pastor, Rev. Allen and they are trying all they can to make it pleasant for him and family. Rev. C. K. Anderson, pastor of the Second Baptist church preached a soul stirring sermon, Sunday, Nov. 29. Mr. F. C. Wine of Bristow was in the city on business this week. Misses Nadean, Lula and Beulah Lucas of Boley are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Katie Brooks.. Miss Emma C. Carroll will take her school in charge, Dec. 7th in District No. 53. On Friday, Nov. 27, Mrs. Phillips, delightfully entertained her daughter and other friends at dinner. Mrs. Julia Brooks is visiting in Okmulgee this week. Mrs. Vernon was taken to the hospital last week, and it is thought she will have to undergo an operation. Little Gladys Garth was operated on for appendicitis and is doing nicely and will be able to go home in a few days. Wedding bells are ringing. Can you guess who will be the next? Rev. Reaves will assist Rev. Biggers in a series of meetings. He will leave for Pueblo, Tuesday morning. The snow has been falling all day, but it has melted as fast as it falls. Why not read the Plaindealer? You get all the news and actual doings of our people over the country. Services were well attended at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, being the first Sunday. There was an old fashion speaking meeting held, which was enjoyed by all. All were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. H. B. Owens of Hutchinson, Kansas. He was at one time a resident of our city. Announcements have been made for the organization of a literary society at the A. M. E. church. Don't you think it would look more like business if you would take some of the money paid to the moving picture man and lay it aside for a rainy day. The boys are working hard to get the Masonic lodge in operation in La Junta. We wish them success. JOLA. KANSAS. Mrs. Lula Davis, of Seattle, Wash., and little son, William, who had been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Geo Bell, for the past three weeks, leaves on Saturday for Independence, where she will visit relatives. Mr. Harry Rogers, of Topeka, was in the city a few days Thanksgiving week. The young ladies of the H. T. G. M. Art club met at the home of Miss Lillian Bass Thanksgiving day and was much surprised at it being the announcement of her engagement to Mr. Geo. Lucas, of Chanute. She is to be married Dec. 31st and reside in Chanute. Miss Celeste Stewart spent her Thanksgiving in Fort Scott. Mrs. John Bass is in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Victoria Carter has been on the sick list, but is some better. Miss Celeste Stewart delightfully entertained at 6 o'c'ock dinner Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Lula Davis, of Seattle and Mrs. Geo. Bell. The B. B. club recently purchased a swell new piano for their club room. They are contemplating on making things merry during the holidays. The ladies of the A. M. E. church opened their bazaar Tuesday night, lasting three nights and are doing wonderfully well and many beautiful things are on exhibition. Mrs. Rev Groomer delightfully entertained the H. T. G. M. club Dec. 3d at the B. B. hall. Mrs. Lula Davis and Mrs. Tom Owens were the invited guests. The mock campaign at the A. M. E. church that has been going on for the past three weeks was a grand success having realized quite a nice sum. The candidates for governor were Mr. Wendley Harold, Democrat and Mr. Roy Groomer, Republican. Mr. Harold was elected. We hope the newly elected governor will prove himself worthy of the office. Mme. 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Thomas of Parsons was in the city Sunday, The program rendered at Rider's hall in honor of Rev. H. T. Border’s church anniversary was well atten: ded and the whole affair was @ suc- cess, . . Mrs, Alta Jacobs left Tuesday for Richmond after a visit of two weeks with her relatives and friends. prs, Berry Thompson returntd on Thursday from Oswego, Kas., where she was talled 4o the bedside of her sick daughter. Attorney McRea of Muskogee, for merly of this elty, died Wednesday, Dr, W. E. Sudduth has established an officg on North Firat street. Mr, and Mra. R, Hubbard, of Lightening creek, was in the city on Thursday. Rev, Johnson, of Oklahoma City, was here Wednesday, M. G. Weaver, of White Oak, was in the eity Saturday and reports that achool work ts good. (Mrs, Hattle A. Patterson, of Tul: oe, passed through the city Satur day en route to Kinnison to take charge of her school in Distri No, 6. J. Davis was in the city from Dis trict 15 Saturday, and Miss Haw | king from District 21, both returne: to thelr work Sunday. Rey, Jerome E. W. Williams lef | Monday for Boynton, his new charge | Rev, E. Hudley preached at Tim ber Hill Sunday. ‘The rally at the Frat Baptis church wag @ success. ‘ra. A..Ri der won the prize. A. Rider spent the week in th country” on hie farm. || Dave Woody waa in the city Sat urday from Lightening creek. Mrs. Blue Thompson and grand son, Carrington, of Iola, Kas., spen several days in the city the fore pat of the week, Carrington is looking well. He has just finished his thre years service in the army. Mrs. Amanda Hill was numbere: among the elck this week, but shi ts improving rapidly. Mrs, and Dr. L, 1. Ryan are mor fubliant thon ever over L. £, Ryan ‘ide. We are glad to see pirents 6: ,| fond cf their children, Rey, Whittaker, of Tul.a preache at the First Baptist church Thurs ddy night. Chlora Townsend passed throug! the city Saturday en route to Tuls to spend a few days with her uncles Victor and Hanibal Rankin, W. WH. Venters and wife, J. 0 Reede and wife, Mrs. Lee William: Mrs, Alta Jacobs of Richmond; Miss ea Alice A, Walton, Eva M. Venter: Alfred Venters, Jchn Beane spen Sunday in Big Cabin visiting th 2} Wallace family. CHETOPA, KANSAS. Mr. W. C. Murray, of Vinita Ok!ahoma, spent a few days in the city. Quite a number of visitors from Oswego were in the city Sunday. Mra, Nell Cheatam Roberts, f Muskogee, was in the city last week Rev. H. H. Curtis, of Vinita, pas- seq through Chetopa en route to Os: wego last week. Mrs, John Newman Is attending the bedside of her sister, Mrs, Pen. ny Greet, who is ill at her son’s, Mr, Aaron Green of Oswego. Prof. J. E. Finley reports an ex: cellent session of the Northeast Dis. trict Asaociation of teachers which convened at Okmulgee, Okla.,, Jas month. “Mrs. Jamea Rankins and gaughtar Hortense, who visited = few days in Parsons ang returned Saturday, Special arrangements are being made for the annual ball Christmas night, Mrs. George Adams snd scn re turned form Springfield, Moy Jas! week, 4A good Christmas gift would be a subscription to The Plaindealer, COFFPEYVILLE, KANSAS. | Yeur Plaindealer is atill coming. Kindly call at 404 East Fourth and pay what you owe for it, Unfortunately, the 8-months old baby cf Mr, and Mrs. T. Pursley caught on fire lart week and died trom-the effect of the burns, Revival services were started at Sardis Firrt Baptist church Sunday evering conducted by the pastor, the Rev, P. D. Skinner, Much success is hoped for jn the way of saving sin- ners. Mr, and Mrs. Chester Harris, of Independence, spent the week end in the city weitleg home folks, The Ieop'es’ Forum met at the C. M. EL church Sunday; an interest- figg wegst n vas hell, A votal roto by Mrs, Cince Stout was well ren deed, Mr. MeCatn, of Indepen- dence pave the Forum sone en- covraging reaths, ‘The next mect ing will be hetd at St, John Baptist church December 12th. Mrs, Jennie Osby. of Independence fe in the clty visiting Miss Anna Carter and having, s:me dental work dore. |. Rte Addie Deniey bao been Con fined to her bed for the’ past woelt w.in la grippe. We hope for her a epeedy recovery, The Thanksgiving program at tho A. M, EB, church was a sucess fin- anclally, A play, “Mra Black's tea Varty” pleased the bourse. The chorch ia rallying to raize $150.00 by Easter. Flu De Lis Art and Literary club met with Mrs. F. Donley, Tuesday Dec. ist, Called te order by the president, Opened by repeating th, Lord’a Prayer in ooacert, After the general routine of business, the la- dies rendered an excelleat program as follows: * Life of Phillie Wheatly—Mrs. 0. R. Halley. Instrumental aolo—Mids Ln Viry vent. The hostess served a very dainty luncheon, after which the club ad. \journed to meet December 7th with | Mrs. D. Washington, The 1, S. I. Art club met with {Miss Ida Mae Dawson on December 2d. There wae no ert lesson as it |was thd monthly literary day. The | program rendered was as follows: Vocot solo—Mre. D, G, Morris. | Current Evente—Mre. M. E | Woods. |} Instrumental salo—Mre, Fran) Jenkins, ; ;| After the rendition of the pro .] gram, the ladies then had a rehersa -Jof the drama which they expect t produce In a few weeks, Mies Daw :]scn made quite a charming heetes -|and eerved a very dainty luncheon after which the club adjourned t :| meet with Mrs. J. A. Dodd, Dec. 9 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Mrs, Morrison, of Macon, Mo., and Mrs, Adems are visiting their nephew, Mr. Patterson thie week. Mrs, Harper and the Reverend spent last week in the city visiting thelr parents and friends, They are pleased with their new horre at.Be- atrice and are .succeeding. 1 Mr. J. R. Kelley, of Atchison, is taking a medical course in the No braska University and Mr. L. If. Baker is taking a ccurse In the agri- cultural department, |} Mr, and Mrs, C. M. Johnson, of Denver, Colo, arrved here fast week and will make Lincoln thelr future home, We we'come them. Lebanon Lodge, No. 126 A. F. & A. M, turned out Sunday in force and lald the corner stcne for the A.M. E. church, Ninth and C streets tn dug and ancient form—completing vhe basement walls, The church was adjusted Monday and presents 2 much tmproved appearance. Sir HW A. Longdon, W. M., Sir Re H, Young, 1D. G. My Sir A, I. Williams, D. Dr G, M. Sir Charles Haynes and Sir ohn Galbreiti, shilfally performed the ceremonies duly aasisted by all the c1aftemen. The A.M, E. church will spend Christmas in her new and etter home. Rov, B. Hillman, Mt. Zizn Baptist church; Rev, A, W, Tal ‘tort, Nowman M. 2K. chureh with heir ywembers and congregations “ent aid to the corner stone laying. Mr, Clyde: Ma'one after a year spény in Denver, Colo. returned homs ‘o the Joy of his parents and many “nerds. Mr, H.C. Stanley ix the latest to unite with the A. M, E. church by profession of faith, Mr, B, ¥F, Penister kepy up the carpenter work in good shape on the parsonage and basement of the A. M.tE, church, Mr. J. L, Wright looked after the financial out go and Mr. J, C. Colljna kept the plumbers straight. | KINGMAN, KANSAS. | Mrs, Bessie Porter spent Thanks ving at Anthony with relatives, | Mr. Edgar Wells was out from Wichita in a car Sunday visiting his slater, Mra, Bessie Porter and tther friends. . Mr. John Vaugh disposed of a few of his hogs at = fancy price, Mr, Bert James and wifg and Eva Jenes cf Pratt spent a day in King- man with their friends, They were en route to Wichita, Whitewater and Newton in Mr, James’ car. Mr, George Floyd visited in Wichi ta, and Hutchinson last week. He accompanied Mr. James in his car, Mr, 8. O, Barnes is in Wichita re- herning for the cantata that is to be xhven st that place soon by some of the beat talent in Wichita. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. | Condolence, Pittsbury Lodge Nv. 108, Morning Star Coirt ef Cutanthes | Whereaw the Tord in Jila wisdom having remaved from among ua by oath ou Nov, 9%, 191 at Mount Carme) hoxnital eup be'avel sister. Jernle Walker, we reulize wo have lost a true and tret mentor ¢f our ‘lodge, She was ever u lover of the Craternity, and whllg we mourm her departure, her death means our lose, ‘but hesven's gain. f MARY JONES, W, C. Eraat Eroal Eraalstslorscot the! r atalogue : Free! Free! Free!iarssin't . AGENTS WANTED! 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The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Della Elisa, 103 W Adams. A two course lunchqan was served, after which the guests departed declaring Mrs. Bowling an ideal hostess. Mrs. J. D. Stanley is on the sick Hist. Mra. Willis James dieq Nov. 28th at the heme of her sister, Mrs. J. D. Alexander cn West Eleventh street. Her remaing were taken to Oswego for interment. She waa loved by all who knew her, and was a» faithful) member of the church. She has left |’ ue dot our lors is heaven’s gain. The || floral offerings were many and b:au- |: tifol. Mrs. Henry Goodwin, Mrs. J, Edmonds, Mrs. John Bowling. Rev.| Etias, Rev. Williams, Mr. Randal [! Heath and Mrs, James accompanied |* the remaing to Oswego. Mrs. Mary Holt, of Kansas City, | Mo. is visiting her sister on West Eleventh atreet. 1 Rey. Williams, pastor =f the New|} Hope Baptist church gave an open-| 5 ing Tuesday night. The house was|! crowded. The address of we'come|h was delivered by Mr. John Edmonds | U and was highly enjoyed. He fs alt bright young man and a leader for pur boys, so fall in line, boys and} F" follow. b Mrz, King. of Weir City, was in the city Sunday all day and attented| S tharch. : Prof. Watson, of Kansas City, was| > a visitor in our city last week. ¥ Miss Dillon, our school teacher is] ¢ making her home at present on W.|K Eleventh stree. Miss Bertha Williams has retur-| ¢e rod to her post of duty at schoo} | Ur fter a short visit with her parents | n Fort Scott. The night schcol is getting along ine. It is open to c2lored and white n Eighta and Broadway. Those of | Su olor enrolled are Mr, John E. Elias, | of irs. Cain, Mrs. Joe Pierce, Mrs. J. | fo! pwiing, Mrs. Lucile Glass and there , plenty of rsom for more. wa Mrs, “eil Pierce, of West Forrest; thi venue is on the sick list. Do Mrs. Jessie Kidd, of Coffeyville,| | | At at the home of her sister, Mrs. | cor mma Isaac on Second street. 30, ATCHISON. KANSAS. The newly elected officerg for th mext ensuing year of Estella Chay ter, No. 4, 0. E, S., are as f2low: Mrs, Tinnie Blake, matron; Mr, | Colbert, patron; Mrs, Florence Dale associate matron; Mrs. Annie Belt Gray, treasurer; Miss Maybelle Bar nett, secretary; Mrs, Mollie Brown conductress; Mrs, Clara B, Long, ns sotiate ¢-nductress. Mrs, Blake ha: preeidel we'l for two success years ang al) the members of th Chapter were +o highly pleaved witt her work that she way g.ven uw thin, tem, : Mr, Ruben Carson spent Thanks rving with his daughter and son-in Jaw, Mr, und Mrs, Clifford Ho-ker, Mrs, James Qusly, on § uth Eighth tlreet continses very i. . Mra, Anme Allen fx on the sick list, * Mr. Moses Vanmeter ls improving In health. * eAdrain and Frank Holbert, the lit te rons of Mr, and Mrs. John Elo’- lort have been indispered, but at this writing ure very much improved Walter ang Victop Gray, little ony «f Prof, and Mrs, Gray, whe are on the sic list are on the tuad to 1¢ sovery, Mrs, Nora Bocker, of Trent n, Mo, was the xuest of her son and Samity, Mr, and Mrx, W. T, Booher Thanha- wiving, Mr, Minor Robinson ia very {il He way stricken on the ,treeta and had to ba carried h me.* Mrs, Brown, ¢f Chillicothe, Mo, *? the guest of her daughter and son imtaw, Mr, and Mra, George Ker ford, Jr. Mr. George Washington Kerford dic at his home, 929 South Fourth mee§Q Dees @ at 4:30 p. en, of Bright's dirzass and other compli- cations, He was 654 years old and one of the best men in the town, He "id a rvert di-mostiu,2and wae eter known to become-angry, bat rivers bat iw mfeacunt<antile, He wos honsst, hard wdtSihz/antfalways eo oe ee ee ee He Was‘en upright" Obristiin man and was'siwny,s trylitgrto-de ne thing for the uplift of fallen:homan2 ity. Mr, Kerford was mmiried jhree thmes, hie first wife having | died ubout ‘sixteen’ years ‘ago, leaving him with three‘ children, which’ ‘hq Bue, ceeded in raising and keeping: boge- ther, His second: wife died edvern) years "ago and he Was married to Miss Carcls Smith a texcher of the Douglas schoo! on last New Years’, day. We feel that Atchison has lost & great man among the cobored peo- Ple and was held in high respect among the white people of this city. He was a member of the Travelers’ Sanctum, No: 1 of the True Eleven and was made chief, which is next to the highest office in the Sanctum, He was also a member of the A. F.] & A. M., No. 63, His funeral waz preached at the Pbenez{r Baptist | burch by Rev. W. H. Hill of which || ¢@ was a member and was also al: leacon.© He leaves a wife, three|! ons, George, Lloyd and Clarence, a[t ether and mother, Mr. and Mra,|! jbraham Kerford, three sisters, brea brothers and a host of friends | 7 » mourn his loss. He was a suc-| saful business man and gave em- oyment to a large number cf men | lt hig quarry. He came to Atchison | G hen he was sixteen years old and orked as a plasterer and later run | PI \grocery store. The funeral pro- ssion was led by the men emphy- in hig quarry, followed by the A. and A. M, No. 63 and Mary's! ° mple, No, 1. The floral offerings | Ta re profuse and teputifis. The | A! mains were laid to rest in Mt. Ver. | 1m n cemetery. pr Mrs. Ruth Jett is very much im: | 8? ved at this writing. Re Ruth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.| W vid Smart, died at the home cf| thi parents on fourth and M. St., of | H. mchiat and Pneumonia, Monday, | 5°? » 7% The funeral services were | *®! d at the Smart home, Wednesday, | the » 0; interment at Oak Hill ceme-| of r. pre ev. Bayless on North 7th St., still aing on the sick lst, but is ree} ted some better at this writing.) ' irs, Henry Brown on North Bth| 74¥ is 1 at this writing, N he U. B. F. and S. M. T. Ouder is | 2¢t ding up very fast. They have|'s | 2d a hal! over the Philips Butch-| ! shop at the corner of 9th and) fou mey St. fub lease be ready when Mrs. Long | 's # s at your home, because it is verj Mr. leasant under foot and If you| equ t News pay for the paper. of | LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mra, L. Copeland gave a dinner Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6, in hono of her birthday; covers were lak for sixteen. Lawrence boys became sog infat uated with the Topeka girls tha they escorted tiem back to Tcpeka Do the Lawrence girls hke this? Interstate Literary socicty wil convene in Luwrence, Dec, 28, 29 uni 30, at the Warren St. Baptist church. Rev. J. Vaughy -f W. U., lectured at St. Luke A. M. E. church, Priday evening, Dec, 4, The Kewpies met Tuesday nfter- noon at their elu’ rooms, The following had w line purty, Friday evening to the “Red Widcew" at Bewersuck Opera house: Missex Copeland, Mayberry, Abbott; Messrs. Earl Young, Chas. Penvell, Elmo Ccpeland and 1. Browne. L. B.S. G. girls met with Miss Ozell ‘Richardyon, Friday evening. Mr, Budd Logan is sutfering from injuries receiveg in the football game between T peky and Lawrence, Mr. G, Keith spent the week end in Toveka, the guest of Me and Mrs. Holsey Hendrickeon. Mv. enc Mis, A. Johneen are the proul parerts of a son, born, Dec. 3. She was formerly Mir, Olda Ane jernon. The five act drama, entitied, “To. WV, the evnvict™ wns piven at the 91 Me Baptiot church, Friday evenine Je de The charneters vere Arthur Sampson, Geo. King, Edward S. Hike t, Jr. Edgar Salisbury, C. B, Ven. rable, We Ey Wright, thot Johneon. 3ertha Brewa, Carrio Davis ant on Jordan, Tha star chatacters sere Mexsrs, Sampton and Baker, the play was rendered ton full housy nl was onJoyat by everyone. | PARSONS, KANSAS, The Ladier’ Art club met ut th, residenre of Mrs, T. W, Greere, “lan day evenirg; rell callel and twelve members reaporded. A very apps Uzing menu way serve! Mrs. Robert Cart diel at her hume on East Broudway 'ast Tuesthiy morming. Mrs. Carl was a member of the A, M. EB. chur" and sho w'tl be missed by Sst many friends. * Mrs. Elmine McCu"len of Indepen- lence, Kanes was cr!’od here on the senount of thy sick ~s3 anj death of her mzther, Mrs, Cart, Mr, Charlle Cari of Deg Moines, lows wag here attending the funeral of: ble mother, Sirs. Carl. He re- turned home: Sundsy morning. OG ie LO SS OS ey Se their kindness and sssigibnee foaeee boantifal fiogel oferioe he itinesp "and 4 hog [ loved wifG, and mohitr, rt. Cat} Ur. Robert Gurl kad. fanny Mey and YM MeCuenyi 5 The Gleaner club will give a baby concert at ithe: A.M. E. church, on Thureday evening and it promises to be a treat t> all, “4 Mrs, D. Bradley is very ill at hes home on W. Appleton St. | Those on the aick list are Mra, J. H. Henderson, Mrs. (A. Gaston, Miss Corine Bradley, Mre. W. &. Roberts. We wsih then a speedy recovery. ‘Mrs. B. Brown has been on the sick list but is improving. The A. M. E. Sunday Schoo! ban- quet will be Tuesday night and one hundred and sixty guests are invited, Rey. T. W. Greene, Sr, of Iola, Kansas spent Sunday jn our city, he guest of his son, T. W. Greene, fr, and assisted him in his rally. Je preached two soul etirring ser- nons, which were enjoyed by all. le returned home Monday, The outcome of the rally was very vod, taking in $89.00 and we intent > end ft with $100.09, Mr. Turner of Kansas City, Kans., visiting his daughter, Mrs. T, W. reene, Jr. Phine all news to 1492, Bell tete one, f CARBONDALE, KANSAS. Mission Rally, ‘The Baptist church held a missior rally Sunday, the 20th. Mrs. R. A Allen of Emporia was present, ‘ani many from Osage city. Mrs. White presided. A very Interesting’ pro- gtam was rendered ag follows: Reading, Noah McAdoo; Paper, Mrs. Woodson; Remarks; Brother Crisel; the principal address was made by H. I. Monroe of Topeka. Rev. Wood- pon, the pastor preached the mission sermon, at the clese of which, Bro- her Crisel perfected the organization of a B. Y. P. U., with Mrs. Woodson president. . GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Winter seems to be making it: advent, We have six sp’endid young tadies attending High schcol, zne of whox *s taking a post graduate course, Mr. Robert Pennington on Star route from this place to Sublette i: Jubilant over his fine automcbdile. H, is getting a salary of $1400 per ycar. Mr. Charles W. Adama also seems equally jubilant cn route No. 1, out of Holcomb, at a salary of $1200 per year, Charles seems tobe settling down to business and will probably purchase him a car beforé tang. Miss Jennie Riley does not pro- fess Christianity, but it weuld do your soul good to see her earnest work in the Sabbath school a-J th+ Endeaver of which she iz Supt., an! vice president. Verily sha {is vot far from the kingdom, The Garden City Tzrum has a very fine corps of officers and with tte accomplished Miss Deborah Stewart as president, betokens splendid work thiq reason, Miss Marraret Win. chester makes a sprondid secretary, Mig Riley Le‘ongs $ the class which vraduates in 1915 and Miss Stenait fo that of 1916, Swall pox in this vicinity: seems ts he decreasing as few cases are now tle repor i. Work is being rapidly advanced on the new U.S. Post Office building, The following prize: ara offered sy .cush new yearly subzeribers to he Hlaindenter: For five cash yout y subscribers, one ¢ py of B lly San- fay'x Sermons, or one copy of Pro- tress of a Race, showing the 1e- narhable advancement of tie c.lor- “1 people cr one copy of Floyd’: tory Book for colored children, be ides numerzus prizes such us book, int pictures ready framed of noted olcred men and women, bibles, and ible stories, ate, For further in- |, ormation Phone 5982, 2, O. Box 317, | arden City, Kansas, j WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mrs, Jack Dixon of Chanute |i: visiting her son and family, Mr, Will Mogan at their home near Mockney. She will stay twu or three weeks. Brother Thomas Camy hall fa quite sick at his home on S$ uth Manning St. He is one of the best krown [and bes: infumet Masons in this Part of the country, We hope for he, epee ly recovery, Mios Lthet Wosdurd pf Wichita spent last Sunday visitirg her Inu ther, who Ix attending Southwestz University, She was the guest >¢ Miss Joste Muntgonery, 521 West toe Se The C. T. Ty club met We Inesday sfterneon, Nov, ¥5, at the howe uf Mrs, Jesse Banks, Rall enll waa ree vponded by quotations from Shnte pearz A shetch of the life of Aicx- ander Detnag wse given by Mrv. Are ‘pur Nichsls and comments on the Ruropean war was given by Vie, Anthony Monroe. 14 dainty Junheor ws sorved by+ the hostese and the club adjourned to meet with ure, Pearl ‘Herding, -Deez/2. 96" ane, Ay oe Aa te aS: =| am able Aa ‘a : wa a. wie Ge yd MT. ee alegre ea |S ermpeatnyy Ee,” Ni nibeter a | BIG. -SALE Sisites:dec “tot ~? , 1 OS Sati crowds ofziz: a SATISFIED BUYERS.2 00s - y ' tng /Our Sale of Dry Goods and: : 4 ‘ as ai 3 | Ready-to-Wear Garments.s: i Will Last 19 Days. =. 3 . . Buy where your dollar wit; Big Reductious! go the farthest. All good have been re-tagged and great reductions in every depart ment, , see ‘ $50,000 STOCK: % | 9 an: Of Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Gariments 2 On Sale for 19 days, Ending Dec. 31, 5 : ¢ --New Years... | % i 4 = .CROCKETT’S... ' 629 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas, “s THE FAIR... 1S..... OF.... THE Toy Store TosEKK 618 Kansas Avenue. 833 N. Kansas Avenue. Less Price---More Variety. » The only merchants between Kansas City and Denver buying Toys in car lots. Buy Your Christmas at THE FAIR Additional Locals. {?%o,°" pend vometine with her best service at the People’s Drug store. Dr. Wrght, the popular manazer of the Pecple’s Drug store wos an agreeable Ptaindealer visitor one day this week. He is an interesting sonversationalist, und everytime we ect in his presence we regret when the time arriv:s to part, Among other things in speaking about bus- ness: “Let me ke your druggist, is all I ask 2f-the peeople who need things alcng this line.” -~o Born, reared and educated in a state where "possums are almost ay thick as Sparrows, and to have never gazed upon the grinning c:untenance of one of there critters,‘sounds hke u fairy tale. And then too, the city where sail person was reared has a population of about 500. Well, the young lady naw regides In Topeka, and rather than print her name, we prefer showing her to you. Drop into The Plalniealer office, and we'll point her out to you. : —— Mrs, Lucile Jordan, who arelved here several days aga from her home in Colorado Springs, Colo., for a prief visit with her sister, Mrs. Min- nie Chiles, was taken suddenly ill, one day thia weok and haa been un- der the care of a physician for a fay or two. However, at this writ- ing we are pleased to repzrt that she, js greatly improved and able to be about the house. Before returning ‘o the Jand of mountain scenery, Mrs. Jorden’ wil! virit Chicago~ands San Francisco, Call, arid sat! the jlatter place will speng sometime with her brother, Mr. Prafeau (Bud) Sau.h, who Is a musician in the United States Army, and is in Frisco await- ing orders to sail for the far off Philippines. Mrs. Jordan says that her sister, Miss Willa L. Smith, wh: had been in poor hesith for the past two or three years, is losking hxe a fresh blown rose, and feeling in the best of health; that she celsbra- ted her birthday last month in gran| atyle, and her only al:ment now i3 1 longing for Kansas and the pleas- antries in days gone by. Miss Smith. has many warm, personal friendg all over the state who will be delighted to know that she “has come back” and will accord her warm welcomo any time she may choose to return. 1% Blks, W, P,Q. Herne Phone757 Furnace Heat, Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms, | The Central -Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H, H, ASHBY, Mer, Masshal) Sistcsu-Cafe if Connection. Barbershop on Third Flogr. Rest Room for Gentlemen, 402 South St. Excelsior Springs, Mo. rar cree Miss Jessie Bailey of 1707 E, 13th St. of Kansas City, Mo, has o nica buffet fat anil is doing nicely. VOR SALE OR TRADE 80 acres of good Okishoma Isnd, under cultivation, and located in -one of the richest and most fertile see- thous of thee states: Will trade for city property, -Call or address Tie Topeka Plaindealer, digs: Sms Speci Sle Drugs, Drugoists Sun- dries and Useful ; CHRISTMAS GIFTS: sine Maincure sets ...sseeecers LOM verseeeses $2.00 to $5.08 Deautiful Gold Watch Bravelets 8.98 A good Watch for csscerees, 1,00 One Dollar Alarm Click »..6.- 76 One Dallar Pocket Knives .... 90 Straightening and Drying ...... Combs syessesereceerenee 106 Durham Duplex Razors 3c .... ANd seceeveceversereeees 1,00 One Dollar and a Quarter ,,.065 +e Syringes ssesecsseesseres 1,00 Cigars per Box sesesseseeees 1,00 } Vassar triple Chocolates per .... box sesesevevees SOC and 1.00 Twenty-five cis. Black Draught .15 One Dollar Wine Cardui....., 85 One Dollar Caldwell’s Syrup .... . cf Pepsin cesseecesesers +86. We carry a full line of Mme. Walk- er’a Hair Grower, Gicesine and Sham- poo. White's Specific Face Cream Palmer’s Skin Success Ointment and Soap, High Brown Powder, Ada and Elite Pomade, Ford’s Royal White Skin Lotion far the face, Ford's Hair Pcmade, Human Hair goods, Switeh- es, Bangs, Tiansformations, Braids and Wigs. Mail ar Phone orders promptly filled. Write or Phono us today, Send United States Money Orders o” Stamps. ‘You can save money by buying Xmas gifts or anything in the Drug ine from u3. ‘We are supplying hundreds of peo- le throughcut, Missouri,,Kansag and Iklahoma, THEO. SMITH’S, DRUG STORE, Boutheast Cor 18th and"Traey ; KANSAS: CITY, Mon 4 ese hee Le elit Poe eens 1 moi Fat, Cpl’ Ca iby mar 5004, 008] far, 44,,,than,, aay othr pase ta the elty, fia aes, 0 > . . 8 & °* te TB eee a EE ecw =o hae owe eae) aa Oia | Topeka. Happenings. want goed coal, - 2 -—— 94 ‘Ehe Second Baptist church will : Pats "ba > Jae pdaale isp heke names yer aan Mey 26 patter , E. Spottaville of Garnett took ire | prise on seed corm at.the Iniechate. aa ~ be Mr, Robert Perkins is spending « few days in the city this week, the ¢ guest of his sisters, — Mr. Henry E. Baugherty of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Miss Ines Barns, Sunday. fe > eg ttioee A" Md, Betsie “Hewkins Bell of Chi- cago ty visiting her sister, Mra. Har- dimen, 1407 Jackeon. oo Mere. Victoria M. Perry, 1634 West street, who has been very sick for the past two weeke {s convaleacent. a? om ‘The trustees’ annual dinner of the » s'Secend Baptist church will be Thurs- Urey. Der. 17, We inyite our friends "to attend . ’ ‘ 0 ? The Second Baptist church will have a Christmas bazaar, Monday, after “Christmas. The public fs in- vited to attend, —— Mre, R. B. Brown :f Bonner Springs was hete at the Agricultural Wssociation and made an excellent talk on poultry raising. t oo Miss Izma S'mington of Atchis:n fg an assistant teacher and is also taking up domestic eclence and ag- Hleotture at the Industrial Institute. sages Mr. E. L. Boll of Oak Mill, Kans., was in the city, attending the Far- mere’ Institution and also Mr. Pryos Dickey of Oak Mills, after which he “left for Oklahoma to look after land deal. oo Rev. I. C. Nicholson has resigned the pest:rate of the Preabyterian church and has gone to Muskogee, « Oklahoma. He has been transferred » to the C. M. E. church, We hope him success in his new field. aa Mr, Joseph Harris wishes to an- mounce to his frieids and especially, the Masons of Kenses and jurisdic 3, tion that he has been liberated from Lti prigon at Canyon Citys-Colos and will issue a book for the public soon. ’ -o The Ng Plus Ultra: Art ang Liter- ary club met on Des. 4, with Mrs, ‘Ama Bookey, The next meeting wan held, Dec. 11, with Mrs, J. M. Wright and the next meeting will be held with Mrs, M. S. Clark, Dec. 18. —o NURSE WANTED: A_ cclored graduate nurse, wio is able and wall- Ing to do Institutional work for thir “ty ($30.00) dollars per montt. Good health an essential qualification. , Adress DR. H, W. CONRAD, GUTH- RIE, OKLAHOMA. oO . The Oriental Art club met at the home of Mrs, E. Et Hickerson at 2:45. P, M. The club was opened with prayer led by the president and the report cf the ccamittee, Roll call and the ladies responded with quota- fiona from the bible and other au- thors, after which a dainty lunche n was rerved by the hostess. The club reyaated the closing ofe, to meet with Miss L. B. Harris, 315 Toylor St., Dec, 10th, 1914 ot the hcur of 2:30 P. M., Mrs. G. W. Graham, Pres. —o Rev. B. J. Bell of Ottawa, Kanza3, pastor of the 3rd Baptist church wae in the city on special business and visited friends, He also attended the Farmers’ League, which was held at the Industrial and Eduestional Jn- stitut? He also preached at his dla church, 11th and Washington on Mr, and Mrs, Henry Edmonds en- tertained a number of young folks at their hems on Late St, Saturday evening, Nov, 28th, n honor of their nephew, Mr. Wm. ‘Richards cf Kan- pny City, Mo. Those present were: Misses Ruth Ridley, Edna Jefferson, Effie Lyons, Byssie Mae Williams, Abe Coover, Mamie antl Lcxsle Wil- liars, Orena Patton, Helen Forbes, Nervinta Wells, ‘Millred MeKnight, Vatherine Reeves, Eilna Ware and Hortense ,, Ridley; Messrs. Festus Bee higneets Dackpor" Lyle Ed- spans, Shariea J mith Orvile Aus- ti, rt n, Clinton Duke ‘end? Pi Theol 10+ Adalightful dedulny Was topeit Hivplaying vari- ‘Gag -geaaell NUD Ad) g 9. 1y MGosby & 5 tit buval “ J oh Bppetdane recente uy Useful Gifts.This'Veer:" até They will be appreciated a'erout deal’ wiote''that” bbidething that! has no practicat value. You Will find thin stord\wiled with gift sure gestions that are useful as well as -ornamental o Our. salespeople will give you valvable service in selecting gifts if you are in doubt about, what is appropriate, In the ligt below we give you a few speciats , from {various departments. | Hosiery and Umbrellas For Christmas - In this department will be:found a most e:rnplete line of Men's, ‘Women’s and Children’s Hoalery in all colors, sizes, wees and fab- rica at prices that are moderate fy comparissn with @ ity. MEN'S PURE SILK HOSE, in black ang colors. ‘Regular 35¢ val- wes 4 pairs in nent box.esecececcsccccceueseeeseeseccsecces $100 CHRIBTMAS "UMBRELLAS for’ men''and’ women! ‘aigitsh faney handles and good rain-proof covers. $10 ones pt $5; $6 ones $3.50; $4 ones $3; $2 and the $2.25 nes at $1.50. | Why Not Give: Gloves This Time? | Hundreds of pairs of gloves in every color, style and price you de- | aire. If the gift in for cher” gloves will be ture to please, | KAYSER'S CASHMERE GLOVES’ silk lined, all sizes; an excel- lent glove for cold weather. Special price, pale gveneccccccccces dete HAMOISETTE GLOVES in tan, gray, chamois, black an4q wh ts. | An extra weight for winter. palt.siseccseseseressccererscerses BOC. dewelry and Toilet Articles Gifts of pretty jewelry are in gcod taste at all times and the «aint, toliet sete and accessories wil solve many a diMuit eiftaiving sok. Tem. Lack of space will not permit, us going into deta‘is: but rest assured that among the scores of beautiful articles in this depart- ment ye will find what you want. LA VALLIERES—An _asecrtment of theca beautiful little neck or — Maments jugt received, «These are all the rage and every weman wants one. Made cf 12k top gold in various dainty d%signs. Priced | from $5 down toceriessseceserssesscssscseeeeceesseeserecens SOC | Handkerchiefs For Men and Women Our stock of handkerchiefs is the ‘largest and mst complete we | have ever shown. Thousands of hendkerchifs in ailk an‘ Hnen; plaln and fancy initials and borders. Put up in fancy Christmas Boxes and leather folders. Prices that will meet with your approval. ~ .Men’s and Women’s Neckwear MEN’S BILK TIES—Four-in-hand styles; latest popular colors and yen “Priced at $1, G5c, 5Ocy and sserscssscesevssrenereesns 25% 'OMEN’S NECKWEAR—An especially, strong shiwing of raw novelties in two popular priced neckwear at Oe and..sieeesees 252 Women's and Children's Furs Where is the woman who doesn’t care for nice, warm furs? With the coldest weather yet to come they will be doubly welcome. And the little t:ts should be warmly ¢ 9 hed everv time they go outdoors, Our fut department offers a range of selection and prices that is un- excelled. Shoes For Women end Children Dpring cold weather especial attention shculd be given to choosing b roper shces. Our shoes combine atv’e and durability in every way. P DORQTHY DODD AND GOLD MEDAL SIIOES for w.men in all leathers, also leather and fabric combinations, Stylish and gervice- able, A palr from $6 GWM t0.... svecsessserencescrtrseess $2 50 NINE O'CLOCK SCHOOL SHOES for boys and girls are une- qualled for wear, fit and style. Pair from $3 down to........ $1 5% CHILDREN’S SHOES priced at, pair $1.69, $1.39, $1 and..,. 75¢ Hundreds of Books For Christmas CHILDREN'S BOOKS—Mother Goose Stories, Rhymes and Fa- BEE csercesevecsssesenesssceess ciesiacssesescncececens OO: 00 25€ BETTER BOOKS WITH HEAVY COVERS—Christmas Treo Se- ries, Peter Rabbit Series, Furry Folks Series, Young Folks Hibents, ach cccsessecccsvsscvnrovsvececveseberecsssnsescsserseserens SC "Witard of Oz, Sunny Hour Sturv Book, Denslow Story Bioks, Bed Tima Stories, ete. Priced at, each—69c, SOc and...scseceerees 35C BOYS’ BOOKS—Daro Boys. Motorcycle Series, Boy Scouts, Com- ardes Series, Motor Rangers. Boy Aviators, BunPalow Boys, each. .25¢ BOYS’ BOOKS AT 50c—Big Weague'Ser'es, by Burt L. Standizh; Big Geme Series: From Log Cabin to/White House, etc. Each, .5fe ~ GIRLS’ BOOKR—Mrades books jaleg,Amy Blanchard books, ea. 2%¢ *Mctor Maid’asSerich, Omch...ocssssupssocsacnessiosersececes 23 Molly Brown Series and Aunt Jane’s Nieces, each............ 5€e Dolls Are On the Third Floor the re f doll, on display you can choose rome- eneeettnat wll eatlaty any child.” Bringr the children here and. let them. pick cut what they fancy. UNBREAKABLE DOLLS priced at...sesssseeeeees SCC bo $3.00 TEDDY BEARS from.ecssecesseccersvenreeveeveres OMe tO $1,983 a RAINT JOHN A, M. E. CHURCH * (By The Staff) While the weather was inciement, ‘ast Sunday was a day of unusual interest at St. J.hn, Pastor Bitswn presched at 11 A. M., upon the sub- tect of “Do'ng Gocd Work” to the very plevary and satisfaction of all. ‘The day was set apart for our first financial apeeial c'lzciion £2 the church debt, When all glean ‘ngs are in, we think the collection will ke in the re'ghorhood of $400.09. It ty now between three and foar hundred. No gtop should take place here, Every member shculd doub'e his energy and never st p until every vista of Incumbrance will hive b2e9 removed and the way paved for our auditorium, which is more an} mor in demand. We feel much en-orpa'yd from the good sentimert row prevaiiny and the happy "rd of all. The four epptains, Mrs, Alies Willams, Mr. Earl Beck, Miss Zepha Tern2r und Mr, 1D, F. Mal'ory arg to be ean- gratulated upon ti Interest erch manifested undzr some advers cir cumstarces to do so we'l In 80 shor time. Tho rally will close the evens Ing ef the 3rd Sunday and they should be asked to conthue thie “ub organization until the Just do’ lar fs paid, Sunday School and Endeavor were we'll atterd-d ant more than Inter asting. Rev. Wat, Martin of St Mark preacied on excellent sermon at 3 PLM, and ths evening f:llow- Ing a ver interesting sermon by the paste, Jstge Cary de'ivered a vary timely address to our people. Misa Bessie Mae Williams beautifully perofrmed at the piano and Mrs, Mary Young gave an excellent read- ing short, though sweet.1,;, Sunday wil be ove first, quarterly meeting ‘far the, conference | year. RE: EE, BRS oh OO “I would bein my grave b: for Dr. Miles’ Heart Rem 1 could not walk eros the House 8: the doctord 1 had told my husband” haa:conmusption. A lady told me th Dr.Miles’ Heart Remedy Trent and got 2500 worth and 1 get Detter, I weighed 116 poundx. I now weigh 380, and f owe my health to ‘De, Remedies" a to Mre, Fred WAtee, RF, D. No 13, Ais i EiMost, people who use Dr. Miles’ Ltianeses have thé same: ex- perience Mrs, Wiltse had, they get tter.+.A medicine that enables a \weak Heart to regain toct strength without depressing effecta is the best to use. . ‘The first bottle ts guarantesd to seme er your drugglet gives bak the ern _ The first bottle ts guarantesd to benefit er your drugglet gives back the price. es ‘That coal question? Better talic it over with Wilson, Phone 3642, ag The Monday Evening Reading club met with Miss Ada Upshaw the 7th. —— FOR RENT—Nicely furnisheg rooms. One of the best locatona in the city, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 black, — Mr. A. R. Thompson arrived in the city a few deys ago from Chicago and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Crockett. \ mcg The‘Secong Baptist Sunday school children will have a Christmas play on December 24th in the lecture rozm of the church, —— Wilson sells coal cheap. Better stock up before it gets cold and the Price advances. Call 3642 and all orders will-receive prompt attention. —_ | Mrs. Charles H. Lewis and chil- dren, Elizabeth and Eugene, cf Bay City, Mich. are In the city visiting thee parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crockatt. ‘aeiiocs Beautiful hand made Braids. All sizes, 39, 50 and $1 will make nice Christmas presents.—Mrs. A. C. Me- Clelland, 113 W. Tenth street, 448f black. — *Rev. W. W. Ewing of the Third Baptist church fg stepping proud in a new pair of shoes, the gift ¢f mem- bers of his congtegation. Of*courae they wear bgffeh and Tookipeter Po Rok Eve 5 The Poinsettia Embroidery club met at the residence of Mrs. M. H. Han- ter, 1801 Quiney street December 3d. ‘The next meeting will be held with ‘Mrs. B. C, Daniels, Tuesday Dec. 17, jat 1927 Clay gtreet. —— | ‘The Odd Fellows lodge have bar: gained*for a piece of Topeka prop- erty valued at $4,000, This shtws that there fs an awakening all alone the line of property owning, not culy by individuals but by the various secret organizations. tm Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Jordan en- tertained at diner Sunday, czmpli- mentary to their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lacile Jordan, of Col:rado Springs, Colo, Covers were oid for Mr. A. D. Gnffin and Mrs. Minnie Chiles and daughter, Mias Thelma. —o— Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Kansag City. transacted business in the city cne day this week. Waile he failed to lift our latch-stiing, those wh3 were fortunate enough to get a slimpro of ‘’m say that he looks as thouch Lo is being well cared for at the Mouth ef the Kaw. —o— | Under the auspices cf the Sewing Circlee of the Third Baptist church the drama, “The Minister's Wife,'” will be presented wt that church on Ehratng night. It is a good play and well worth the dime admiselon 'fee.—Mrs. S. F, Malone, president; Mrs, P. C, Thomas, secretary. =o | There will be a mask entertain- ment at Saint Mark A.-M. E, church, ee North Harrison street, Thurs- day evening Dec. 17. First prize, |nack of White Loaf Flour; second, five ptunds of bacon; third, 60¢ worth of sugar, The committes will mek» it pleasant for all who attend. Ad- mission 10c, “The Old Reliable!” Mrs. McClelland. 123: WEST TENTH STREET. Phone 4484 Black, Umared for Wulr cannot be beauti- ful. There is no part of the human makeup 60 revengetul as the hair, Tt cries out “Look at me; care for me or I will disgrace you. Treat me with consideration and I will be a glory to yu.” No matter how short the hair may be it can be made long by using McClelland’s Halr Grower. sf 640 eice Twenty-Bve Cents, ott Bealp ‘Treatment Free. Har Btraightening ...+00+0+c0+25e, Haik Shampoo ...+0seserees see Rber Sale'on Male Geods—Any Gwitch 99¢ « Roecial Jettention' to out-of-town orders. a9 ol gq The- Churches It is tr he hoped that ro memter of St. John will fail to tuke communion et 3 POM. Prestding Elder King sill picach morning and evening, and Rev. N. L. Smith, the new pastor of Tare Chevel, CoM. E. church wil ‘prench the communion rermon, The pastsrs and members of all si-ter shurche, ate a*rdially invited to wor- ship with vs at 3 P.M. Frignds o! city, strangers are always we'come Cyrene Cormmantry, No. 3, of the Masonic order, have kindly consents to enntribute a sp'endid drill fr the Lenefit of St. John's indebtedness at the Metu potitan hall, Wednesday evening, Dec. 30. We hope to mak this morg than a successful occasion Let all keep it in mind and clear the date as far cs possible for th’'s wr thy entertulnment, Sundey Ssheot {is preparing have a” Literesting Curistmas exer cise, Christm2s tree, ete, on Chilst mas Eve. Revival meetirgs will open wite? ~meotiyg night. Let al pray th Master's Messines on our Kpec'a evarsetieal effurty for thig yer ‘Every member of St. John, e>pecitl ly sYiould feel thot he Pans a part tc ntuy im this spesiet eTort an} niriv’ to be instrementnt in eusine are ony at least, Will you strive t2 do this" The pastor, in order to succeed, must have your co-operation. The Wilson—Slaughter dinner was ancther brilliant svecess, These splendid mothery certainly know hos to wet up pood dinners, satiete ‘o>, to all. ASHBURY M. F. CHURCH. (Rev, Walton Brown, Pastor.) 837 N. Van Buren St. The Negro Business Associntion, which is to ba heli at Actriew Dacom: ber, Tuezlay and Welnextoy aver ine, the 2298 and 23rd, is receivine the most favorable comment. The vercons who ore pnpearineg “pn the rogram Fre gite ‘andene fa tneinen and the professionst world, {Also of large experience, We shall alsa hive Bnecial, music byaths young peop'e of the Institute ar.tmohestras 15 | 7 SRrvices | Were’ well attended | iua- Ady, empecially the’ morning services. ‘Shoopentor delivered his first sermon Invataeries of four sermons on the MAsevat of Christ.” . iniTba Sunday School is making pre- peration, for a, big. Christmas, FY. Mrs. Jzate Taylor is chairman of the committee, shies Ms oe Mrs. Della Smith, 926 N. Madisda St, entertained the Ladies’ Ald So- chety,:Friday afternoon, December 8 with a.two course lunch, Nu 4 At the Leaders and Stewards meeting Monday evening, Mrs. 8. A. five wag banner. After several days illness, we are glad to see Mrs, Lovie Chambers up again, In the Thanksgiving offering, N. Topcka ranked second. ‘This {s thought to be xecellent, when It fs considered onty three of the churche, united in the Union serviaes, As- bury, B Strét and Saing Mark. | Our friends are urged to read the program’of' the Negro Business As: sociation, which appeared fn the past Issue cf the Plaindealer in the As: bury notes. Read It through and see if the main things for the progres: of the race are not being tochel. NoTES OF ‘THE THIRD RAPTIS CHURCH, ‘ Excellent rermons were ably de ivered on last Sunday morning and evening, by the pustor to an appre: siative audience, The B. Y, P. U, lesson wag e:n- lueted by Mr. Kinney, who recently moved from Oklehema. Sunday School had an attendance “f sixty-two. On last Friday afternoon the Sew: ‘ng Circle met with Misa Nellie Ma von 01 Chand'er St, at which time they planned a dinner ty be given at the heme of Mrs. John Dandridge o~ “Bast 8th St. next Friday, the pro- seeds from which will be used to ‘velp meet the expenses of the church A nice little sum was netted from > 7 cts, entertainment given by the ‘RB. Y. P. Us at Mrs. Join Dandridge last Friday evening. Rev. B. J. Bell of Ottawa, Kans., an ex-pastor of the Thrd Baptist burch preached for us, Wednenday night, Dec, 9. We are sorry to state that Mr. Floyd Ewing, eldest son of our pas- tor and a atudent dt Topeka Indus- trial Institute is very il! ag his hon? Cor. 10th and Haneock Sts, We hope for him a speedy recovery. Miss Marjorie Malone has return- ed from Kansas City, where she has been visiting. FAREWELL RECEPTION TO REV. 1. C. NICHOLSON, ‘The'Y. M.C. A. and the ministerial ‘ergre hold n farewe'l recepti>y, he nplinentary te Rev, and Mra, J ‘>, Nicolson, Tuesday evening, Dec. tet, at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, The “unct'cn was one rf the most suc- cessful of its hind ever held in To- peka. A large number of friend: were present and a thoroughty cn Jryed evening: way spent. ‘The reveiving Hee contained ths fall wings Vather Walker, Worx Beck, Dr Jackson, Mra. Hale, The Rev. Mr Nichols n, Mrs. 1. C. Nicho'ron, Te Rev. and Mra, N. L. Smith, The R v. and Mre. L We HoTerrell, Dr. Tuy lor. Dy, and Mir. Martin, Prof, Rou ul tree, Min. Dr, Ra-s and Mra, J, M Brown. The followit ¢ ladies presided nt the refreshment table: Mrs, S, G. Watkins, Mra, E.R ley, Miss Ruth Ridley, Misx Joffer san, Ming Barter, Misa Annabel Saw- yer. 5 Masie wos furniched by thy or- chestra urlder the direction of afr Hany Tecguson, The ladves ef the Y. M,C, A, aanthary had charge of the efiestrrents, wiih consisted of ‘ce cream, orange and pineapple 'e> cake, coffee and aandwichet The "lor ¢ nevittze Waa campone ! of the foll wng: ‘The Rev. Mr. tons, Mr. J, WG wy, Mr. A.M, Thornas and Prof. E, Rd- fey. At the close af the recention + short prartum was carried out, a the en cf which the Rev, I. C. NE cho'scn I) a few well ch sen wor ts axmentcd hig appredation pnd grail ‘ude, ard n surel the Ye MG 4 be fenpue ant the peonts of Tapet: af the warm ples in his hear: the sor'd alvage a. vpn. The Rev. J, M. Brown read tes ‘utions cf app (ciation of the Rov 1. (, Nichotcon, on heha'f of sh ministerfal league of which Rev, Ni sho'son in president. The entirs ar rangements were under the contre! of the Rev, Father Walker of S. Si- mon’s church. The affair will Jing be remembered by all who attended, as one of the most happy farewo!' receptions ver tenderdd a distine guished citizen. Father Walker wishes to thank through the columns cf the Plain- dealerrall those who by donatioxs recelving,. service, furnishing. of mt ale, or, orthermdae, co-operated w/th cee ye ep orgy cece! e ge RS Resotutions- ef Respect for Raw. 1. C, Nickolsonsbyi (thes Ministerial League of -Topetan Kansss. i Whereas, Ber be » whe for the past elg! castings ably pastired the yteriem church of this who fg at Prestnt: the sveey effisigntr president of this .“dtdisestial League, hes re- nigned the pastorate of said charch to! tike: pero in a mrofe'eftensive Aetaagh >! Whereas, though with much re- tuctance"we feslen ourselves to the cireumbtinces which take'him from Us, we'appreciate the fact that it js but selfishneas upon cur patt to with to retain him; therefore, be' it Resolved, that thie relattonship ta severed with the decQest! sadness ‘pon the part of tha members of the League, which relationship has been of the most profitable and’ cordial nature. : s Reaclved that ‘the teight* years spent fn our midst haVe.’not only been a blessing to Calvary "Presby- terlan church, but a benediction of good witt and Christian felfowzhip among all races and people. Resolved that for hie falthtalnte, In getving the pecple of this com- munity in @ social inteflectaal, moral and religious way; for his’ care- proachabie, dignified, and exemplary life, it owes to him a debt of good will and gratitude which tt can never repay. . Resolved that cur prayers and best wishes, for himself and dear family, will over attend him, and te most ‘eartily commend him to all those of whatever fie'd hie lot may fai, \s one fully competent and worthy sf thy w'most onfidence and deepest espect, Resolved that a copy of these re- solutions be spread upon our mim- ‘tes. a copy sent t: the’ Plaindeater of th's city, and a copy given to the Brother Nicholson, Committee: “J. M. BROWN..." I, W. H. TERRELL, N. L. SMITH, TWO FINE STORES: Hotz Brothera Own and Operate Two of the Best Grocery Stores In the City. Froth now until after the holidays the numerous lotiges, churches, schools and individuals among our people will hold many socia! func> tions, hence the all important ques- tion before them is, “where can we purchase our warea and do the best?” The Plaindealer takes ploa- sure in recommending ¢o out large family of readers, the Hotz Brothers, who conduct two nice, neat, clean, well stocked grocery stores,"one at the corner of 12th and Kansas '‘avente and the cther at 1201 East 6th St. They are fine young men, courteous, kind and polite, and a child re-efves the same careful attention at their stores as a grown person. They have many good, warm, personal friends among the colcred people, who have traded with them for a long time and all are loud in their praise of Hotz brothers, and their goods. They will be pleased t: quote special prices on groceries, teats, etc, to lodges churches, scho:ls and restaurants at any gme. They are tern, heneruble, upraht business men who want and appreciate your patronage end The Plaindealer takes pleasure in recommending these young men as some members ‘f our force does business with them daily, and we know they are square, A DOLLAR SAVED IS A DOLLAR EARNED? We would not be performing .our whole duty If we did not call expecta’ ntte-Hon to Crockétt’s great offer 'n th's leave cf Tae Topeka Plain- i ‘cater, leeauvs st means a‘blgi rave | iw to 't se who ore In need of drz 'gools und ready-to-wear garments, Crockett's Big Sale in Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Garirents began yeuterdey und will continue until New Years. | ‘This etore hus as its motto: “Quiek Sales and Smull Profit,” which hus ‘built up a fing grade, thus firmly ew- ‘tablishing this business >in «Topeka. Under ordinary circumstances their prices are so low that we cannot see how their prices can be reduced, but they now are offering thelr $50,008 stock of Dry Gords and Ready-fo- Wear Garments at great reductions. {f you ufe short on Christmas money and Want first clasg goods I= their Ine, it will pay ycu to visit Crockett's, ‘They have a corps of clerks that are proficient in handling crowds, p:lite and affable, and sre ust as happy to show goods to pre spective buyers au If they had made a sale, for they realize thet onre they get a chance to show you, thet they will socn havea customvr, If our readers will be wise, they will take advantage of this nineteen days” pate,and prodtthereby, un uv = ee NE SRE VS ?' eye Mes THEME Pe OM tee STs la. eT ae js * a OTM fee © ee aes Se BNI OE Sine by eh oe ait nm ah: ; . ree a ERS Ee REL RS, o PF ee eh Ashe 843 AT Gh ahs BR Log m on PM RDS pe Ps, ie eh ; RPA AR TSS oe VARI Be TA a = Ys Fhe wee mie Tre ce WY, rns - - Pe TT : You Should Use z ‘ ee | 7 TESTIMONIAL ’ Madam P. M. Dabney's —_— 5 “With the use of Madam P, M. XXTH CENTU RY Dubney‘s XXth Century Hair Prep- HAI Pp erations my hair has grown four Y inches in atx months, I would not R REPARATIONS be without them.” Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave. Kansas City, Mo, And Have Good Hair — ‘ Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme, P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century Hair Grower} XXth Centuty Pressing Oi] XXth Century Shampoo Madam P.M. Dabney's XXth f ModamP.M. Dabney's XXth [stad Pp, M. Dabney’s XXth a Century Pressing Oil is an cee ee eee of | tdeat hair dressing, having Se Ee pe ee halr, stops falling out and Properties which protect the bead wf Jored, pat tt Par Ie ot hale, removes’ | hair from wind, weather and 8 OF COO iecinit. oc sree ocd relleveeltching | disease, make It soft and | Sn ty dente. harmful to of scalp. 1¢ will make YOUR sony improves the quality | the scalp. it pecmctse halt ; e if and promotes » pe For. woman, ran straightening without irons. health and ae For! wom= PRICE S0c. PER JAR For woman, man or child, PRICE, oF chil * PRICE 89:. PER BOX PRICE, S0c: PER BOTTLE Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M, Daboey’s Mme. P. M. Daboey’s XXth Century Hair Grower] XXth Century Pressing Oil XXth Century Shampoo TESTIMONIAL Six Weeks’ Treatment $1.25 — _ One jar Madam P. M. Dabney's a XXth Century Hair Grower Mikes pepeied iecarpeetenl One box Madam P. M. Dabney's Pp, and Itching of the sca:p until prac- 7 — pom Pressing Oil tically bald, tryirg many remedies an ono bottle Madam P. M. but of no avail. About six months Xt C ee Fe ago 1 began to use Madam P.M. | ae. x nectiesottends Shampov . . See rum Comrg Ine Gone | MARE aes of omtrnont far, the Beir and scaly er, the results up to date are pleas- | enclosing P. O. money order for $1.25 and receive the ing. Dandruff removed, itching | by parcel post prepald, or write for literature and infor- stopped, good growth of halr start- | mation to | ed. The remedy is O. K. Yours for Madam P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century | seooee et See ce HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. me ™ | 1806 E. 24th St. Dt% Kansas City, Mo. Lee-Warren Milling Co. SALINA, -:- KANSAS. “AMERICAN EAGLE” FLOUR, Manufactured Especially for the Highest * Class of Family Trade. —Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas.— ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. Mme. Blair’s 1914 Hair Grower. Manufactured by Mra, N. C. Blalr, 2024 Morgan Ave., Parsons, Kans. Removes Dandruff; Starts the Hair to Grow in Four Days, Will Grow Hair on Bald Heads if Used According to Directions, CURES ANY SCALP DISEASE, ° - LADIES! Jf you wish a luxurious growth of halr in six months use this remedy. Price 50¢ per box. Pressing Oil, $1.25 per box, s The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., _ Garden City, Kansas, THE COLORED PEOPIE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politcly und pronptly waited vpon when they enter our store. We make no distinstion Letween white and black people. We apreciate your bus) ners and want, There are goud and bad eople of al colors In every com munity, Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, t be settled every weck or ‘Lonth as the case may be. Those who do ne pay promptly 28 agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether the. eye white or colored, rich or puor, . 3 a, § RFR Rabae« Afavcranktiia Ca MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Mr, Robert Bradley of Paxico, Kaneas spent a ehert time in our ty, Saturday, Mr, Bradley ‘leaves in a few days for the Southland to visit his old home and various other pola, of interest, He {s one of the stale’ leading farmers living In Wa- beansee county. He tells us a yery Intesscting stery of several years fiving alone on the farm and his sis- tev being kind enough to keep house for hun, thus the strain of years was too much for her and she consented to share l'fe, or nm ther was persuad: ed to by o young prosperous far- mer by the name uf Mr, Guy Alle, thus, why Mr, Prudiey hurried South to try to ill the vueancy before crop times comes nzain, The Taantazivi.g entertainmen. given a Peak’s hall wav much of a eoccess. It will be repeated Christ: yas and Paxico, Wamego and June: tion City will try and see who will Saurnish tha largest visiting, crowd. Cs Bév, H.W, White.ef Topeka, one Jof Kansas Baptists’ wheel horses, preached st Mt. Zon church, Thurs day evening. He preached a legice! as well as epiritual sermon that wil long Le remembered by his avdfence Quite a number at this writing be sick, but net serious, William Cavens of Compact Ma sonary fume fg busy these days, 50- liiting candidates fcr membership. | Giles Cooper, the new patroknan hag just about ridden the etty of un demrables and liquor vendors, ay well ag stopping the traffic of white men of “prominence” visiting among colored wemen, Rev. Sanford of the A. M. E church U2 offering a special invits- tion ¢> the young folks to take par: In the literary exercises, Mrs, Edward Geeter of East Pvtt. avenue bas gone to Oklahcms to visit her daughter and son, Mr, and Mra. Irving. Manhattan ie full of bachelors, who are worth mentioning to the fairer nex: You tnight etart at Gil- whedeeer Se TU aby eis EL eS Oy bert brothers’ tonsorial parlors, one of the finest in the state and you will find three there and their. wealth rung from the hundreds to the thou- sands and among others are Taylor, Pierce and the Alexanders. We are tired of seeing you boys drooping around. In the death list of whites in our city, Mr. Kimble and Judge Hunter, ete of Manhattan, the colored citi- zens have lost two staunch friends. It will be cnly a matter of time until the beavtiful farm of Chas, Howell near Rock Hill Addition wil. be cut up into fine resident plots. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS, Miss Grace Staniey who hag been sick for the past month is better. Mrs. James Bluford of McFarland Is here visiting relatives, Mrs, Martin Stanley made a tual. ness trip to Paxico last Tuesday and returned cn No, 12. Mrs, Thomas Belton and Mr, and Mrs, M, Stanley ang Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wallace attended the funeral of their uncle, Joseph Simpson of Alma, who was killed Saturday by a train, = (A neat sum was realized at the church Thanksgiving night. James Nichols of Paxico was a caller here Sunday evening. Clarence James of Omata, Nebr. is here visiting friends, = FREE q \g \ oe SN | cr F 3 Ne i a! 3 vm ie R Gece Bis Sana ae E ae Tee F E “¥, Le Py E i hr hc ial Nai Benutiful ‘ishtan took for co re adieg, sarwirg cll lates style 4 valr, We me the ‘urges? impo te, and manufacturers of this style «> shich ‘a sold by us at prires seve han any dealer, and also -uaran’s> o he of the best quality ane eo or cashing and combing. Helr ucla + he pound, .Jso halr nete and tile articles Lowest prices. {f not so: \sfied, morey returned. AGENTS WANT! D, Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humanta Hair Co.. DEPT F. £8 Duane Street, New Yorn, t Prag Oe Syn OR pe Pee, we te POR p | _ KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, By-request of cther persons, this original poem wag dedicated by Mer- garet Calaway Matthews to Rev, and | | Mra, D. A. Holmes at thelr second reception in Kaneas City, Kansas: True Greatness, Some start out on life’s rugged sea with the thought Of what |p true greatnese and how wit is sought. And stme, who with a few more talents are blessed, Imagine they wll outstrip all the rests Never once thinking that naught can be done Lest we ask ald of God’s only dear eon. Some wicked ones seem to gain in thelr way. But time will cause all their gain to decay. Those who wish true greatness, which can be kept, Must firat cf God's holy free love accept, . If thou would then be indeed truly great | Thou must not put cff until it’s too late, Seek ye God's kingdom of heaven st true And then alt things shall be added to you, God's, love's true greatness and al- ways will last When all the follies of this world are past. Each one of us must a gotd work | achieve So that God’, blessings we'll freely receive, | Some may be thinking, “What if 1, do sin?” My great profession will sure let me! win.” Some think that their wealth will, bring great control; And never think of their pcor dying soul. Then others born of 3 more humble birth Oft think their lot is the worst upor earth, Tho’ our lot in life we cannot choose, a All have some talents which we Bhould each use. Zealously working each day in God's name tn the end gives us the greatest of ef fame. Thus our race Jeaders in earth's greatest fight Must ever lead all the people aright. The first great leader that dwells on earth's sod, ‘Is the troe minister sent out by God, He in the greatest in earth's pon: derous work And fri his mission He must never shirk, * furist avs “For me you must trials erdure, And preach my gospel free unto the poor.” "Go ye therefore into all the world; There let My banner be ever un- furled,” He, that for this blessed gospel hath eraved, “If he believeth, the same shall bg saved." Every itu Christian is sent out by Gt Se-t to obey His chastening rod. Then fet our Christian radiance rhed Helping our leader the gosyyl to spread, If we cannot like God's angels speak, We can be Christians no matter how meek, We, like old Aaron need have no alarms; But can help hold up our dear shep- herd’s aima, ‘Tall to this shepherd, now new to his flock, Who stands so firmly on Christ's solid rock! May ytu, With your many seimons so Krand, Ever for Citiat iptain your bold | stand, Taking the city, the nation ang state, . PHONES: Home 1660 Main——Bell 6111 Main. » Wholesale Grocery «Company... 228 Nerth James St. Everything First Class—the Beat Good, at tho Right Prices. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, CG . Whea ia Omaha THE: PAITUN : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So, of Union Btstioa.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION — Meale at All Hours Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St OMARA . ” NERRAG Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs, J. W. PROWELL, Prop, Show Troupes A Specialty. Electric Lights. 8 East Fifth St. Phone Main tose, COFFEYVILLE, -t- KANSA? Pool and Billiard Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date poo! and billard halls in the country {? In Claremore, Okla., owned and oper ated by J. A. Lewis and has alse & large line of cigars and tohacco Tt is also headquarters for waiters ana portera and employment burean PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M, JAMISON—327 Madizon St. Special diseases, Phone 959, * CS eee OFFICE HOURS: 9 a m. to 12 m. |B p.m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DRM. L ROSS Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office anc Residence 720 Kansas Ave., Room: 6 and 6, PHONE 3987 eT (rtfice hours: 9:30 to 10:80; B to & Bell phone 901, IR. THADDEUS P. MARTI Phystelan ad Surgeon 832 Krasoe Ave. Residence: } 26 Buchanan R. Renit.ace phones: tell 90)-%, Ind. 2P%9 Re Both phonics 774 Res. Beit o~ OLIVER A, TAYLOR, M. tb Physician aud Surgeon ‘Mea SH4 Kankun Ave, over Giles Vrug Store, acrova from Thee Hotel. Calle Anewered bay and Night Keane ree, (a5 Van Buren Firat Class Accommodations. Het ,and Cold Baths DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction @82 Kansan Avenue, - Phone vee H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 2ITTSBURG, ies = KANSAL Office 1244, K. Third Bt, Phaneas Othee 1475; Res, 1948, =Diseases of Women q Specialty = ————, | —THi and Carriage Co. —FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND- LICENSED EMBALMERS, GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall Rt. PT. RCOTT, KAS SO FOR RENT—Ntore butidiag, Jn a ood loration, 25 23h with hal shove. Address, II, 3, WILRON, Manhattan Keness, el “YE i en a . er nr a eae os C e rr , + * ena a J a wae 4 9 Mme. Beard’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Tt removes dandruff and steps tds ing of hte scalp and takes ont ms kink end makes the hair grow long. soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. Ste Per Bex. Agents Wanted, MME. M. BEARD, 519 8. 16th 8, ST. JOSEPH, mo, ES Phones: Office Hours: Ofice 244. 11. me te 18 my Res. C465, 2 to S—7 08:90 pa, e RS. Whittaker, MB. Office: 102% BE. Eighth a. COFFEYVILLE, —.. KANSAS, Special attention given te the treatment” of Cancer, Ecseme, Drepsy, Bright's Disease, Paral- yas, and Diseasea Pecuilar te Wonca. 1 The Famous.... . Cancer .Remedy ‘The Cancer, if Net Remeved—No Pag: ee : Seley vila a (e & | reli we _ vA TOPEZA . = AND— ' FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WRew CITY AND JOPLIN Leaves Topska at 7:45 a. me F. E, NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 871. THROUGH TRAIN SERYICR Farms.... @ For Negroes! Colored men, why not buy s faomy a 0 fend where @ maenis o mom where ONE erop will pay for yous ‘arm, I can eel) you a farm in Legag cosnty, Kansas. PRICES FROM 60@ TO 820 per acre; easy terms, good coll,’ best climate, If you mean baat seas, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney ot Law, Russell Springn, Wanasa ‘Bell Phone Weat—Home Phone Weal —s36— 86 Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Weod, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster,— Lime, Comeal, Sarid and Brick, 2076 Nerth 18th Street, , ‘ KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. yr WIEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a— . FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS, t. FE, BRAXTON, 915 E. Huérfano 8t., COLORANO SPRINGS, —:— COLO, The Bulkley cover, V Company, SALINA, KANSAS, EXTENDS to the Colored Peopla @ Most Hearty Welcome te Come te and Visit *hly . * Youll Recelve Courteous Treas ment end Find Here Large Assert ments af oRY EOOne, MILLINERY, RRADY-TO-WEAR GAR- MENTS, SHOES AND AC CESSORIES, ‘ ——Send Your Mall Ordere to—— The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY Postage. } oj _ ‘ ae EE RE LIA ah EE RT IE Be SS ALD OED ELE | pene NE Op ee SY BAS a SEE fae Om re ME OER MGT ee ee Reishee PLD LE EASE TS AEE Ae A a Yah FAS dts SR TIE TE Sy Oe SMD LT WOPE OS Daw BNE 7 Ry PEE we ice ee 2 , ae “* 7 5 s ‘ se ¥ }t @Petnt' published in The Topeka ‘S$ Ptaindenler Dée, 4, 1914) ¥ Gang Mo, 20029. ' *SERRIFFS SALE, + far the District Court .of Shawnee 3 @uuaty, Btete of Kansas, 318M, L. ARMSTRONG, Piaintift, » ° 4 G, W. EWING, MAGGIE’ EWING ‘AMD FRED C, BOLTZ, Defendants. + “By virtue of an order of Bale is- 1.Wued fe me, out of said District , Gourt, In the above-entitled action, I witl!en Monday, the 4th day of Jan, 1+ & D.i915, at 2:00 o'clock p, m. of arb day, ut the east front door of °@f the Court House in the City of Megeks, in the County of Shawnee, fe the Hate of Kansas, offer at pub- Me sale, and sell to the highest and 1 beet Didder, for cash in hand, all the sfellowing Uascribed real estate to- ‘wit: Lot 348 and the North soven | Seek of: Lot'350 on Van Buren street \ Gity of Topeka, subject only to the aoe! and lien cf The Capitol * , ypnd Loan Association, lying ‘ead ‘situate in tha County of Shaw- mee in the State of Kansas, “The above described real estate is taken aa the property of said defen- @ats, G.W, Ewing and Maggie Ewing and is directed by said order ef sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy taid exder of sale, a L. L, KIENE, Sherlff of Shawnee County, Kan- as. : D. R, HITE, Attorney. Mate of Kansas, . , Shawnce County, as. tm the matter of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee Coun- ty, Eansas. Notice of Appointment, Notice is hereby given that on the Ye. dor, of December, A. D., 1914, undersigned was, by the Pro- Bate Court of Shawnee County, Kan. tas, duly appointed Administrator with' will annexed of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee Coun- ty, @eceased, All parties interested fa> sald estate will take notice and weve themseves accordingly. “ W. HERBERT JAMISON, Administrator With will ‘Attached. C, 4. E. CONFERENCE a IN OKLAHOMA Ed:tor Plaindealer: I am instruc- tad’ by our beloved Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D, to send you a ayntpsis of the Oklahome [Mission eonference. * We are indeeg glad to know and oonfess that God {s etill with us; and under the grand old C. M. E. banner {is still leading us on ¢0 vic- tory, The C, M. E, annual confer- ence met with Belee Chaps!, C, M E. church Nov. 18 to 22, 1914, at McAtester. Qn tht evening of Nav. 17 the Rt. a, M, F, Jamison, D. D., presiding op of the Fifth episcopal district gud party were invited to attend a meeting which proved to be the test of its kind ever held in the SS of McAlester. Some of the best tigpined.'Negroes of Southeastern Qklahtma were on duty. Speeches and addresses of welcome ware given fy, such an oratorical flow that they mmde the whole welkin ring. The melodious songs caused s:me sf the tired and worn ministers to f:rget the hardships of their year's work, ‘and of course kept the Bishop smil- fg. Desters, lawysvs, ainistors. professors, merchants and citizers, ‘foleced in, giving the conference a tearty , welcome to the city and ¢o their hamen, Quite a fitting response oa the part of the conference by Dr. WPeckins. of Oklahoma City, and ethegt i The occasion was a literary eat” conference wheel to rolling. Wednesday dawned bright and @ear. .Promptly at 10 o'clock the gsrel Yell. Bishop Jamison seemed te be at his best self, Rev, J, B, Brooks conducted ¢ivine services. Bev. J, W, Robinson preached an @equen; introductory sermon, after which the Bishop organized the ecn- ference and get the great C. M. E. ganval confertnce wheel to rolling. ‘The reports showed that much untir- fag effort was being put forth. The Oklahoma Mission conference is fast /peablngy toward the front. ¢ (The ministers and laymen in ut- ‘wodance at this conferencs furnished @ fair type of the average Oklaho- waan. 5 ‘We’ are disciples of the opinion thet-the church is putting forth wtronger efforts than ever befrre. Never‘before in the history cf this éonference have s:. many cf the Gen- eral conference officers bleessod v4 with thelr presence, viz: Rev, J, [. BSterks, »Sedalle, Mo; Rev. R. S. Seusrt, ‘Pine? Bluffs, Ark: Rev, J. BH, Méorey Helly Springs, Mise; Rev, J. A, Bray: Birmingham, iAta; Rev, A, eR! CathounsePine Bluffs, Arh; Bov, T. ‘At! Bowers, [Paxjcd, Kansas, Theassrecneathod) aed dani nant preached- until - Utey--havey stampa thaly cause irdelibly on obr hearts. ive go from this sonference with Cee Me 6a atronger geterminations to organise and operate all the auxilaries of ouc great church, The noble little city of McAlester fs loud tm her praise of the Hon. Bishop Jamiacn, D. D., and his loyal preachers. During the entire setting the Bish- op remained “sweet” yet he ruled with such ‘irmmess as would have caused the “iron heel” to stop and think before treadirg on a pitiless worm, We cannot close this brief sy.op- aie without saying a word of Rev. W. L, Brewer, the pastor and his loyal members and friends. They were toyal in the way of caring for the ecnference. As we leave, with our oar windgws raised we hear gushing from their throats, “Long: Jive, Bish- op Jamison and the C. M, E. church." Freen our car they hear these part: ing words, “Great is McAlester.” W2 are sorry that we did not ger a slate of the sppcintments, Will bring thein out later. (REY.).J. S. WHITE, Reporter. SALINA, KANSAS. Rev. Banka, of Saint John Baptist church, Is having a very successfu' revival meeting. He has been a. sic. ted by Rev. C. P, Morrow, of Abi lene and expects Rev. Blake of Atei- son next wek. Rev. Broadenax, cf Junction City, asaized in the rally at the A. M, E. church Sunday. The N. U, G. Art club met Thurs: day afternoon at the residence £ Mrs. Robert Cox, and it being te- ception day a number of guests were present. Roll call was from Africa and some very instructive and in- teresting thoughts were brought out. A very interesing program was ren- dered and, the taiks given by both Rev. Banka ang Rev, ‘Morraw werz very good and enjoyed by all. The hostesses of the evening were Mrs. Robery Cox, Mrs. John McGee, Mrs. Franklin, Miss Kthhryn Hill and Mrs, Perry and they served a very elaborate luncheon. The f-llowing guests were present: Mrs, Harry Anderson, of Solomon; ‘Mrs. Ridley, formerly of Topeka; Mrs. Johnson, Mra, Ovelia Hayes, Mrs. Wesley W. Shcbe, Mrs, Henry Jcrdan, Mra. Liz- ws Hayes, Mrs, Joseph Eliza, of Be'lville; Rev. W. P. Banks and Rev. C, P. Morrow, of Abilene, Miss Jennie ‘Roswell has heen in- disposed, but at this writing is much {mproveg in health, Messr; Lither Jordan, Geo, Hud- son and McKinley Thompson, spent Thanksgiving in Tcpeka. Mrs, Grace Groene spent Thanks: giving in Topeka at the Western Tuskegee with her sistet-in law, Miss Bessie Greene, ‘The little boys’ badd recently or ganized by ‘Mr. "W. C. ‘Woodley are Progressing nicely and expect to ren- der theif ‘first’ ‘concert in the near future. (Fizst published in phe Topeka Main- deater, Dec. “4, 1914.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. No, 29,122, In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. FANNIE BROWN, Plaintiff, ve. WILLIAM BROWN, Defendant. The State of Kansag te William Brown, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the ubove named plaintiff has filed in the above entitled court on the 2lat day of November, 1914, her petition for nn abaclute divorce against yor, 6 | ‘Old Fashion Sour 99 Mash Whiskey BOTTLED IN BOND—SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE, Think of it, 4 full quarts of genuine “Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey", bot- tled in tend for only $3.25 expresn —prepald.—- The hele green m7 overrmen' stamp nan ei 5 euarantes Fit SS url a Adee Rt Mensur 2 SEN ES It fan't safe to Oe a buy anv other whis- TVS wet key, Order imune- oo ae diately. Remerter “Old s Fashion.” the whis- key with the velvet « taxte for family , # and medical v3. Ao free whiskey ram and — cork: screw, ..AInterstate.. . no \» Dist.“Company, J 1625 W, Ninth St. -ManSAaS CITY, —:— MISSOURI end that, unlees you anewer her pr tition on or before the Eth day of January, 1916, sald petition will be taken as true and judgment render- ed aconfling, divoreing her from Hong of which you will take due no- 1. ALFRED B. CROSSLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Notify Elisha Scott) Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk, By Florpnee F. Scott, Deputy. (eal) Beautiful weather? Better let the Cash Coal Co., fill your order row. : * “Topekate Favorite Specialty Store’ + x , = FURS ~ wet, for Christmas \ J $1.95 and buy in pretty them , Christmas = - 707 Kansas Avenue. < bores. A Wonderful Sale of 6 Beautiful.Dresses_ 5.00 and $9.95 | at $5.00 an : Up to $9.75 Dresses, t extraordi: $ ee 5 schema”. B90) A) aa oF | wearer mine ocemss | Cy CRN @fe many fine combinations of serges and satin y and cmbroidered eergesin a score of splendid i\ Dew effecta—one style sketched, These Dresers LA , ‘ have been regulariy prictd up to €8,05, now " apeolal at $5.08, . Hint : Up to $25 Dresses, ‘ ' | “a ondersul $. ¥ reyuenderst $9.95 i \ : Peautital Drewes for ritect, afternom, party \ am) sivien ta te ehokcew oO end woot waeteeta mt II i a Ss ‘ae dr sestarema oe cece, — MUNIN bincd ta ununvally attractive atyles,- Regolar - & G tp up to $25 Dreercs now 89.85, * $9.95 $5.00 $9.95 Nearly every woman in Topeka wants || a COAT- -Look at These Values 7 Regular $15 Mixture Coats at], $15.00, Matalama Ccats at Ha"Mitare Canta of are: | gba * ra pian er af me 1 Grammars |° 7.95 | Zeca | 99.95 | Regular $19.95 Coats at Coats--Extra Special at | | Seu centncaz | EE) og | | Beeee= | $15.00] BoSHe) $19.95 | | | 137 Suits, were: Oo @ EE | | $17.50, $20 and $25," it : aay | On Special Sale at... fe ew” © Go Cad? | short new trom regular stecks, tt the styles are fost re Panutitut wed pew at te mateaia’s ae wile : | wearing ard fhe eppearing, Yards oths, Cheviot, Gsherdines, bhorkekin re tre cit oe wea ur fomed wht | ) peetd ambiental Naat 1 Fb NPON Dire ipo: cxerar riba y werll, forsee Wiegtea oh AER alinaNe: EDWARDSVILLE, KAMSAS. Mr. and Mra, C. A, Austin visited friends and relatives in Kansas City Saturday. Rev, W, B, Nichols held quarterly meeting at the A. M, E, church Sun- day. Miss Jennie Strong, of Bonner Springs, visited her sister, Mrs, W. L. Groves on Saturday evening. Miss Mildred Nichcls, of Bonner Springs, visited Miss Phillis and Be- atrice Hayden Sunday, Miss Lophelia Divers, who has been staying in the city, visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Divers on Sun- day afternocn, PIOTURES FRAMED — Portrait Pho- to, For high quality sad lew prices, eal 2558 White, 1176 Lineela street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, (4he volly Gitte ciub of 1914 gave a select party at Garrison Square, Friday evening, Dec. 8. The young ladies were chaperoned by Miss Ma- bel Wilson and Miss Janet Greene. About 125 young ladies and gentle. men attended from this side and 25 Persons from Kansas City, Mo., aug: mented the attendance of the scra- sion, A most del:ghtful time was spent and music and convyrsation enlivened the affair, Most delicious cherry punch was served and about 11330 they departed for their homes. Some of the many pretty costumes win were: Misses Leona Green, blue silk and fur with natura! chrys- anthemums; Eva Howell, black satin and blue with ‘mums; Bertha Green, blue £Jk with black velvet and’ na- tural flowers; Ruby Hill, pale pink silk crepe and lace; Corine Light: body, blue silk piped with pink and slippers; E.*Grant, accordion plaited p'nk silk embcssed with flowers;"Ar- lene Jackson, pink silk: The séven young ladies already mentioned were the hostesses ang all wore natural yellzw chrysanthemums, Miss Marie Johnson wore white lace, Miss. E, Hancock, maroon serge; Miss Odessa Pinkard, lavender satin wih Per- sian silk; Misa Gladys Trert, white lace; Mics Hazel Capps, black vel- vst trimmed with Astrakhan, Some guests frcm Kansas City, MMo., were Misses Ethel Donelly, Da'sy Cdwards and Bridie Barnett. The yourg men were atrayed in full evening dress. All guests praised the club for its orderly and enjoyable evening. Mrs. Cetesta Meeks, who as been in Colorado Springs several months, hag returned. We hope she ig im- proved. Mr, ard Mrs, Rogan cf 956 Wash- ington Blvd, expects to go to Mus- kogee. Okla. the 20th inst., to re- main until after the holidays. Mr, Essex will go to San Antonio, Tex., socn to regain his health. Mr. Otis Oliver is a student at Western University. 2 The children cf the Orphans’ Home were tendered a Thankagivirg dinner by the following gentlemen: Mesars, A, Plough, L, McDonald, H. A. How- and, W, Maddux, D, Edwards, 1. Frarklin, J, Jones, Dr, J, F. Wilson and Wvandotte Lodge, 8487, G. U. O. of O, F.. thrcugh the efforts of Mr. MecD:nald at 9th and Everett. Eigh- teen little ones were served the fol: lowing: menu: Roast Turkey, brown gravy, cranberrizs, peas, ercam po- tatoes, celery, apple ple, ice cream. candy and fruits. Dr. Wilson assist- ed Mrs, Washingten, the matron in serving, The gentlenen wish to thank Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Posey, her assistant for their excel “ent preparation of the dinner, Newg reaches us that Mr. Andrew Wilson hag been quite sick, Mr, and Mrs, C. A, Long made a visit to Ft. Scott the past werk, ~Misseg Irva French and Janle Hut were visiors at the Jelly Girls' party. Rev, Van Lue was a p'carant visit: or in our clty recently, He is i Bap- tls State Missionary, Rev, E, A, Wilson wis o pleasant Visitor in our ¢ity recently, Mrs. Caldwell of Tongonoxle maj; a ; ‘EWILSON }/ — 2 ===~CASH COAL CO. Sxl ‘iA La: KP aol BR 9) OR ip aa DP = 2 — SM Se UE Best Burlingame Lump . - $4.15 , Best Osage City Lump . ® . 4.40 Semi-Anthercite a e s « 7.00 Weir City Limp - ' ~ 4.50 r Weir City Nut. . . « - 4.25 Pennsylvania , +» + «© =» 12.00 : SPOVEWGOD AND KINDLING: : Per Rick $2.90; Kindling | bundle 25c, 5 ‘ bundles $1. ' ir —___ “HG | Is * * oe 9 =) i Wilson’sCashCaéalCo. | . 421 Holiday "Phone 8642.» ||, Ss me : =a — i ae A “ | . READ - te OP ll ‘fg | epee om eet ot ; AGENTS| Male or female-100 per 2%! cent profit to gell 12K. MIN> EX NGSCa Inclose EARONIES Oe Write Loday $0 een acer een we ee te Di. N. G. Minton Mfg, Chemist, BR, 812 Hallad=v St. JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.