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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER MURDERED! Brutal White Thugs at Bahalia, Miss., Murder Negro and Wife Suspected of Setting Fire to Barn! TRUE AMERICAN WHITE CIVILIZATION Such Fiendish Barbarity Worse Than Heathen Times of Witchery and Superstition. Sixteenth Year. No. 51. Start the New Year MURDE Brutal White Thugs and Murder Negro and W of Setting Fire RUE AMERICAN WHI Much Fiendish Barbarity W Times of Witchery an BYHALIA. The ingenuities of people who torture human beings to death in the United States appear to be limitless. In Byhalia, Miss., the other day, a mob overpowered a sheriff and took from him a Negro man and woman "suspected of burning a barn." The words "suspected" and "burning a barn" will be read, we think, with emphasis. Both the man and the woman were lynched—which would seem to be enough, of its kind. But in reading some of the detail we find that the Byhalia drama, enacted primarily for the entertainment of its people, was also carried to its conclusion in the presence of a 4-year old child of the couple who were being murdered. Byhalia has really hit upon a variation in its lynching which seems new. In the meantime, we have no doubt that Byhalia is doing its share toward subscribing for those funds by which missionaries to heathen lands are supported.—Exchange. MISSISSIPPI WHITE BRUTES. INDULGE ONCE MORE IN THEIR FAVORITE PASTTIME. TOO LAZY TO WORK THE WHITE FIENDS OF BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, DIVIDE THEIR TIME LIVING OUT THE LABOR OF THE NEGROES AND HANGING THEM AND BURNING THEM AT THE STAKE FOR THEIR OWN AMUSEMENT. In Byhalia, Mias., a few days ago mob composed of what, by some, are termed citizens, but which more properly are called brutes or fiends, overpowered (so it is claimed) the sheriff, doubtless a white man, and took from custody a man and woman and in usual and characteristic Mississippi style, hung them. This devilish performance was staged in the customary dramatic fashion, satisfying the fiendish desire of the Mississippiians to kill human beings, and being highly entertaining and amusing to those who witnessed the affair and read about it, but did not have a hand in it. This man, one of the best Negro citizens in the South, a man of industry and thrift, a hard working, honest man, who lived on the fruits of his own labor and not on the labor of others, together with his wife, a Christian woman and mother, were either forcibly taken by the mob from the sheriff or voluntarily surrendered to them by him, and, for the alleged suspected crime of burning a barn, were lynched. To add to the horror of the outrage they were hanged by the mob in the presence of their four year old child. Americans annually spend millions of dollars sending and maintaining foreign missionaries, and are now straining themselves to provide provisions for foreigners suffering as a result of a war in a foreign land, in which we, as a nation, have no part and in which we should not either sympathetically or otherwise participate. Why not spend less money and energy concerning things which are none of our business and devote some time and give some money to educate, civilize and Christianize the white heathenish brutes of the South and protect their own citizens and subjects? Charity not only should commence at Home, but should exclusively continue at home, so long as it is needed. Of course no one will be punished for this outrage in Bynalia. The white people of the South do not object to arrest simply have a prefence and to take, shall commit it, attending to themselves the right to rob, rage, kill and burn, but ab- jest to others doing it. How long, oh, God! will this thing continue? and how long will the people of this so-called enlightened, humane and civilized nation tolerate it? So long as these things continue we better keep our money and missionaries at home and see to it that they concentrate all their efforts in an endeavor to civilize the white people of the South. Yes, we know that is a big job, almost an impossibility to civilize such animals—human hyenas and wildcats—no matter how long in captivity are never tamed; yet vast amounts of money and time are devoted by the Ringlings and others in an effort to tame them. Perhaps these white hyenas of Mississippi never can be tamed, but it would be to the credit of our people and to our President and Congress if some effort was made with that object in view. This southern lawlessness has been going on in this country long enough and if the respectable, honest and industrious Negroes of Mississippi and other southern states can not have protection from the officers of the law whose duty it is to protect them, they better organize and prepare to protect themselves. While we do not advocate lawlessness on the part of the black people and object to it on the part of the whites, still we are of the opinion that a few hangings and burnings at the stake of white demons who rape Negro girls and then help hang Negroes auspicioned of burning a barn would have a wholesome effect on the white population of the South, and it might not be a bad idea to mob a few sheriffs and other officers who can always protect white criminals and land them safely in fail, but can not protect the black only suspected of crime. Perhaps, if a few examples were made of officers it would have the effect of gaining protection to Negro prisoners whom sheriffs in Mississippi and other southern states might have in custody. Some radical step is required and should be taken immediately by the Negroes of the South to protect themselves and secure for themselves the same protection of the law which is claimed by and is given to white men. In most towns in the South the Negro population far exceeds in numbers that of the white race, and if the block men only had confidence in themselves, and would stop being influenced and controlled by certain corrupt, and crooked would-be politicians of their own race who sacrifice their own independence and that of the people of their race for their own benefit, they would be better off and would have more of their rights respected. The Negroes of the South are, in many instances, used by these black scoundrels—leaders(?) among them—to the same end that union men, in some industrial pursuits, are used by the head of the union to enable them to blackmail the corporations for whom they are employed. With their numbers exceeding the whites in many places twenty to one and more it is their own fault that they are mobbed and murdered at will. If they like being burned at the stake, if from observing others being put to death that way they feel that it is a nice way to die and they are tired of life here, then the thing for them to do is to be cowards and tools and take their medicine; but if they are enjoying life and want to die in some natural way then it is time they get together and organize for their own protection—make it known that when any Negro is murdered by a lot of white cowards—man who have not sand enough to do anything alone—that vengeance will be swift and severe—an TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MORNING DEC. 25, 1914. Negroes Complain of the Cars! eye for an eye and a life for a life on all who are mixed up in or are in sympathy with it. In no other way can the members of the African race receive ample protection for themselves and their family and property. Wake up, Negroes you have the numbers, you have the courage, you are able, if you only have the self-confidence, you can protect yourselves if you will. WILL YOU DO IT OR WILL YOU CONTINUE INDEFINITELY TO SEE YOUR PEOPLE LYNCHED AND YOU ACT LIKE YOU LIKE IT? Your silence and inactivity in resentment of it, to a certain extent, is an approval by you of the actions of your white neighbors. Do you really like it and endorse it? If you do, then each man who does endorses it should be sent into eternity by that route and God grant that he will be and that soon. If it is a fitting manner for your brother to be deprived of his life, then it is a fitting and appropriate method to be administered unto you. You can not tell who will be the next called upon to respond to the roll call. YOU MAY BE THE NEXT VICTIM! Furnished by the National Negro Business League. The Tuskegee Octette recently made eight records for the Victor Talking Machine Co. The eight selections were Old-time Spirituals. The Richmond Planet says, "Mr. J. W. Mathews, a successful farmer, Norfolk, Va.—A delegation of prominent Negroes here in connection with the Negro State Fair, with President J. E. Dudley of, the A. & M. College for Negroes at Greenboro, called on the Corporation Commission recently to make formal complaint a to the Jim Crow service that the railroad companies are furnishing Negroes who travel. of Effingham, S. C., has stored away over a thousand pounds of meat for his own use together with an abundance of corn and potatoes." The Chicago and Kansas City papers presented last week interesting accounts of the success of the Poro College of Hair Culture, of St. Louis. Mrs. A. E. Malone, the proprietor, is said to have over 3,000 representatives using her system of hairdressing. --- Mr. J. W. Burrell, of East Orange, N. J., the National Secretary of the National Insurance League, an affiliation of the National Negro Business League, is conducting a national educational campaign for the purpose of securing sounder insurance protection for the race and a higher degree of efficiency among the colored insurance agents. The Fraternal Congress, a colored organization composed of representatives from fourteen colored fraternal orders, recently met in Houston, Texas, for the purpose of "unifying and simplifying their rules and methods of assessment." A Little Story From Life—When I entered the store at 6 p. m. on my way home, the proprietor was sound asleep. "I stopped by to get the lamp which you promised to have ready for me," I began very loudly. "Oh, yes," he replied, arising from his peat behind a desk covered with a three months' layer of dust and a hodge-podge of circulars and papers. "I er—am sorry, but I couldn't find a burner to fit the size of lamp you wanted." "Well," I said, somewhat discouraged, "that leaves me in a nice fix for tonight. No light, the stores up town all closed and Jones across the street only carries burners and chimneys." Opening his cash drawyer he picked up a nickel and handing it to a little boy who had sauntered in, said: "I am glad to see that you recu nize the importance of not disappointing your customers." I ventured as A few minutes later the phono rang and I listened to this: "Hellol" "Yesl" "What?" (ery loud); "Wait a minute." Then to me he said, "Jones wants ten cents for his burner. Are you willing to pay a nickel extra for the outfit?" "No; sir," I replied. "You promised to sell me the complete outfit for 50c and you promised to let me have it tonight and it's up to you to do it." Then over the phone he said; "Never mind, don't get it," and hung up the receiver with a bang. "Sorry, air, but I can't pay ten cents for a burner wot I can get for three cents." Stop tomorrow and I'll have it for you." As I passed out. of the door, I said, "Never mind, don't bother about getting one for me tomorrow. Good night."' Sunya time later this man was heard to say: It's a funny thing why colored folks don't patronize their own folks wot run stores." MORAL—Satisfied customers constitute the bone and sinew of every successful business. (Sequel—It developed later that even if this man had paid ten (10) cents for the burner and sold the outfit for fifty cents (50) cents he would still have made a profit of four (4) cents.) KANSANS IN THE SOUTH. Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. James Wheeler and daughter, Edna Earl, of Great Bend are making an extensive visit in the Southern states. Their principal complaint is that railroad companies use old wooden cars for the Jim Crow service and sandwiching them between the big steel airplanes and mail cars and powerful locomotives where in case of wrecks, they are smashed and the lives and limbs of the Negroes far more imperiled than any others on the train.—Virginia Pilot. They made their first visit at Padukah, Ky., and from there to Okolona, Miss., Tuskegee, Ala., Meridian, Mississippi, Memphis, Tenn., and are now planning to return home about the 20th of December. They are greatly impressed with the Tuskegee Institute. Slater For Postmaster! The Well Known Ottawa Business Man Will Land Big Job. Hen. A. H. Slater, one of the best known politicians and business men in that section of the state will no doubt be made postmaster at Ottawa. Mr. Slater is a power in Franklin county and that section of Kan. as and his splendid work during the campaign did much to bring about the election of Congrosman Taggert. The faithful should be rewarded and no man in the state is more deserving of the Ottawa postoffice than Mr. Slater. He has spent time and money to further the ends of Democracy, and for Mr. Taggert to turn him down after all this seems hardly possible. Mr. Slater has a host of warm friends throughout the state who are urging his appointment. He is a Woodrow Wilson Democrat and played a big part in swinging his county for the President two years ago. He has served as mayor of Ottawa, defeating his Republican opponent by a handsome majority. He also owns and operates one of the leading mills of the state. There is noting that will prove more satisfactory to the people of Ottawa and Franklin county in a political way than the appointment of Mr. Slater as postmaster, and we believe that Congressman Targert will comply with their wish. Judge S. T. Seaton Judge S. T. Seaton, parole clerk, to Governor Hodges is one of the most capable and efficient men that ever served Kansas in any capacity, and his dealing with prisoners is looked upon with great favor by every state in the Union, and it will not be many years before all institutions of this class will be handling their unfortunate the "Seaton Way". As Regards Husbands, That's Mrs. Christopher's General Opinion. It is letter to be single in peace than married in war. All matrimony bonds are not dividend payers. Separation may be close to hell, but wrong living together is in the midst of hell. Matrimonial ties are like corals; if too tight they hinder free development; if too loose one might as well wear none at all. A divorcee's second venture on the matrimonial real demonstrates the power of hope over experience. Wives should be fellers, not jailers. Judging from divorce records, it looks as though Huymen's torch was made of brimstone. Many a married man would never be missed if his wife didn't throw things at him. After all, Agnes, it's up to you to keep him because of the wedding certificate or in spite of it. "I'm no quitter, and if I get my divorce I'll go right out on a still hunt for a regular husband with all modern improvements," declared Mrs. Sarah W. H. Christopher as she stepped from the witness chair the other afternoon Lefore Justice Cohalan in the Supreme court. The remark was not made to the Justice, but to her attorney. Mrs. Christopher first achieved fame as New York's only woman Fire Inspector. More fame came when she wrote "The Dairy of a Grass Widow," and considerable publicity when she sold her handsome home at Kingsbridge Terrace to a Negro speculator because her neighbors complained to the board of health that she kept a loud voiced rooster. Mrs. Christopher testified that her husband deserted her in 1910 and that she wanted freedom, not alimony. Husband in the Penitentiary. After three minutes testimony her lawyers handed up affidavits showing Christopher is serving a sentence in the penitentiary at Morganstown, W. Va., for being too attentive to Miss Sue Kissner of that place. The affidavits cotained the information that Miss Kissner, whose parents thought her married to Christopher, died of mercurial poisoning a month after the couple began living together as man and wife. "Then you're going to try it all over again?" a reporter asked Mrs. He has accomplished as much in putting young men on the right track as any one man in the country. In handling the affairs of state he has been a valuable assistant to Gov. Hodges' fine administration. Judge Seaton is also a great party man, and the gallant fight made by him in the last campaign should not go without reward. He wrote more good, clean convincing campaign doctrine each week than any two newspaper men in the state. He is a classy writer, strong and forcible, and the "Seaton Letter", which appeared each week in all of the Democratic papers of the state were a power, and a strong defense of the party in state and nation. Years ago Judge Seaton conducted a Democratic paper in Johnson Co., when there were not enough Democrats in the county to wad a shot gun, and to think of electing a man on the state ticket was out of the question. But the Judge kept "up and at 'em", and today the fruits of his labor are visible on all sides. Johnson County gave Congressman Taggert a handsome majority, and it is the wish of the people of that section to see Judge Seaton made postmaster at Olathe. It would be a fitting reward for one of the most loyal and faithful Democrats in the state, and if Mr. Taggert makes the appointmnet, his stock will increase one hundred, per cent. There is no man in that section more deserving of a plum of this kind than Judge Seaton. He is a power in Johnson Price $1 50 Per Year. "Indeed I am," was the prompt reply. "It takes more than one lesson, to sour me on the sex. I'll admit though, that with the laws of this state as they are, many a Benedict is a Bluebeard at heart. "Why, you can't even get a divorce for insanity. They're much more advanced in China. There, if you, please, divorces are granted for talkativeness, jealousy, and even disobedience to mamma-in-law! In Ireland it's different, for it takes an act of Parliament to cut the bonds. No wonder the Irish are a fighting-racel Good Husbands are Dead Ones. "Now, I don't think the trouble always lies with the men, though it's a fact that good husbands, like good Indians, are generally dead ones. By and large, the men have the worst of it, for they can't wiggle off the hook, no matter how hard they try. "Just think of paying a woman's millinery bills and trying to look as if you enjoyed it, when all the time you are longing to buy her a dose of poison. You wish someone else would select her for a target of his affections and skip with her. But there's no hope. The best way I know of to reach a woman's heart is with an ax. "It's easy enough for a woman to nab a husband if she has sense enough to adopt a policy of watchful waiting and grab him when he', off his guard. I'm going to tell all about that in a book I'm writing, called the 'New Freedom.' It's a different sort of book than came from the pen of President Wilson. I 'stole his title because it's so pat, but I know he won't care. "Once a man is hooked he has no chance of escape, for the average woman will stick to him like glue so long as he proves himself a good meal ticket. The only silver lining to the cloud appears with the much derided affinity, but let me tell you that affinities are not always torpedoes under the arches. Affinities as Life Preservers. "A first-class affinity may well prove herself a life preserver to a husband, who, for fifteen years, has been tied hand and foot to a perambulating vinegar cruet. Getting rid of a wife may be like blasting the rock of ages, so my advice to men is to lock before they leap." Mrs. Christopher is really in earnest in regard to nabbing a husband "with modern improvements." She declares there are a lot of them about and that she'll have one before long. After Justice Cohalan had heard the testimony he announced he would reserve decision. County—Republicans as well as members of his own party have confidence in him and respect his judgment. Judge Seaton is a clean, honorable man, and his word is as good as gold. His square dealing in all things has made for him and crowned his every effort with success Prayer" Before Birth. 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Two Individvals walked down the railway track who seemingly mant- fested deep interest In what was go- ing on around them; but they were not artists of the brush. The citizens of the little village now crowded around the post office to get thoi papers, in order to find out how the great foct ball contest that had been going on in the city had come off. The day had been an extremely beautiful one, and if the eitizens about Oak Ridge connection had vaught during the year to be grate- lay, for which to lift in praise, their fal for, they had found much that voices to an ell-merciful Providence. Here and there were to be seen that part of the population that “works every day” wending thir steps homeward, wherein many in- stances, the fruits cf the toil, of the summer’s harvest lay spread upon the festal board, awaiting to be in- spected by the eager eyes of the “man of the house.” In fact there was something doing throughout that quiet little village that evening. At the farther end of the village could be heard the bell on the town hall, ringing out the hour of six. The church-goers of the community, had gathered at the Lit- tle church to attend the festival that was to be given by the sisters of the Home Mission circle. There had been no program ar- ranged fcr the occasion, and conse- quently there was not much stir among the assemblage; it was one that had jyst simply gathered to eat what the aisters had prepared, In order to help the church along. Brcther Green Richardson, the lead- ing deacon, and treasurer of the church, sat by the stove and enter- tained the young people with his droll stereotyped stories, which nade them feel’ that life was worth living. Preparations were hastily making in order to get things in readiness, fcr whetting their appetites, for the juxuries that were lying under the fable, so that they might be spread rpen the festal board ang given a ‘hance in the world, There were to be found all mem: berg of the feathered tribe, namely. Turkey-cobbler, roosters, guinea, s well a3 “Mistah Bob Waite,” but. nothing belonging to the quadruped family gave “Mistah *Possum.” All was in rendiress, wth the ex- eption ef the “hercafte*,” known to he outride world ng ice cream, and ‘here wag great consterration among the congregzati’n, when it was learred that Bro, Wallis Porter, had returned from the city, and forgotten to bring any ice cream with him | A gloom was cast over the con- cregution, when it was announced that there wag no possibility of the ronimittee having anything much cf an exodus towurd the table, when that fact became generallyy known, Bro, Richardson continued to amuse those present, and all decided to turn thanks to Providence {<r what they had, when they remembered that there were many wh had no rable to sit down to that evening, to pay nothing of good things to grace it with, Tre gloom was dispelled however, upon the arrival of Bro, “shed Smith, wha hal come all the way, from the city to virit Elder Dave Themes, of the Oak Ridge ecnnection. | Chuperoning “Shed,” was Danny Carson, a former resident of the Ride, w gxreat Cuvonte of the okler ast’d dig wintah.” . “Deed hit do *pear tu be jes’ a: ood as yo’ rekermend, Sistah, an’ yo eedn’t hesertat’ ‘bout givin’ 1; jlenty ca'se we's sho’ hongry dis abenin.” : To make cure that he was not de selving himself, Dannie asked the head of the committes if he had not anderstood the price of the meal to be “two-bite,” and that cfficlal re- glial in the affirmative, eo they made vo further stop for orders, because they thought # a great treat where one might partake of all they desired for the small eum of “twobits’ They were goon joined by Elder Dave ‘Themes, the leading spirit of the Oak Ridge connection, who was 3 fluent and versatile conversetionaliat, whenever there was a turkey gobbler spread wpon the boards, They conversed until a late hoor when thoes who bed not been over- come by the Goddess of Slumber, noticeg that almost everything had disappeared from the table, and the Bro. “Shed,” Elder Thomas and Dan- ny were still holding the boards. Someone remarked ¢here was nothing remaining on the table, so the crowd begun to disperse. “Ladies an’ gemmen™ yelled Elder Thomas; “hit seems tu meny ob you'ns dat dar am nvuffin’ lef’ in de hous’ ta satlefy yoah spypertites, while de table am "bout clean'd of", an’ yo’uns bein’ weerid, dar ‘am sumpfin’ lef? heah yit dat I whushes tu oxshu- near of. Hit’s sumpfin, dat yo'uns ‘aint al’ had tuda, an’ dem dat goes uhway wil’ allus blam’ demse'f’s fo’ not stayin’ —Mistah ’Possum.” After the good things were dis- posed of, Bro. Sharp, was called for, and spcke as follows: “Members, an’ fr’ens ob de Su’kle: I whoshes tu say a few wu'ds tu yo’ tunite, ubbout de watermillyon, In my roun's 'mongst de membahs ob dis su’kle, I fin’ uh pitiful stat’ ob ignorance’ p’vails, an’ I whushes tu Wrect uh few ob de errors. De gin- eral idee hab som’ how ffix’t hiteef’ In de noggin’ ob de cullud peepul, dat de watermillyen was fust located in de gharden of Eden, but doan’ yo’ bel’eve no sich fulishnis’, ca’se dar’ Wag on’y one man at dat periud, an’ he was uh whit’ man at dat periud, De cullud man didn’ mak’ his ‘pear- ane’ for morn uh hund’ud yeahs, an’ de watermillyen wu'd jes hab’ simply be’n wastin’ hita tim’ in de gharden ob Eden fo’ de lac’ ob fren’ship. “When de fus’ cullud chile com’ uhlong, his mummy fed him on agh- cake an’ yams, on’ he ‘pear'd fot an’ strong ’tel he com’ tu be nin’ yeahs ol’, when he begun tu reced’ on his diet, an’ look whroun’ fo’ sumpfin’ ta tell him had uh scul. He didn’t kno’, jes’ whut he want'd, an’ he tri’d Hub- bud squash, sugar be'ts, an’ ruta- bagus, on’y tu be dece’ved, but he helt on ‘jes de sam’ ‘tel one Sadday nite he was ‘possum huntin’ an’ walk up ughinst uh watermillyon. He was so, ober-joy’y dat he went fo” hit wid’out wastin’ 'eny tim’, an’ when he got th’ouga he lock uhroun’ fo’ mo’. Dis was de beginin.’ Natur’ had mad' de watermillyon, an’ natur’ had mail’ de cullyd boy, an’ senc’ den dey hab’ be'n one an’ inseperabl’, De white boy hab’ tri’d tu sne'k in now an’ den, an set up wh clam, but allus he hab fa’led. “De fus’ thing de cullud boy Varn is tu tre’t de watermillyon wif’ re- speck, ‘ca’se hit am de representutive ob millyong livin’, an’ millyons dead, an’ ef do watermillyon had’n com’ tu nav’ an’ tu solac’, tu inci? an’ tu upbuil’, de cullud man cb tuda’ mout hab had horns lik’uh mount’in gote, an’ chawin’ uh kud Wk? wh jack rab'it. “Mah fr’ens, com’ wif? me in de spercerit; hit am uh summah nite; Jar ‘nint no moon, an’ de stars ‘aint shinnin’ tco brit'ly. Dar am uh o gentol bre’ze, an’ de scre’ch owls am trillin? deir songs from de bushes uhlong Marshall cre’k. De chill’en rm in do bed, an’ de cl’ ‘oman am catnappin’ in de ro’kin’ cheer on de hes kotched uh a gig an’ saddel, Jest an bumble watennillyon dat serensly reposin’ In sandy, mesh, °s was transfer'd fo’ de good ob kin’, Hite missbon was tu che’r ta” eolac’ an’ content, an’ hit hab emma plished bit an’ kin be execoowed fe" oc res! ct ce gc'son, Yo" kim Jest wtp Lit right in yoah noggin’ dat fttes' mad’ no mistak’ when she eiés. at'd de cullud man an’ de wateumil- lyon in de sam’ age. Mah Sr’ens; ‘tak’ de watermillyon fo’ whut hit aus wu'th; amile upon him fo’ whot be fas ef yo' pas’ him in de sunshin’ te’k off yoah hats tu him; ef yo’ stumble scroet him in de moonlight, giv’? ise de giad han’ an’ let him kno’ he am welcum’. We ar’ ob him, an’ he am ob ue. Widout him we shu'd deg erat’ Intu savagry; widout us, be wu'd com’ an’ go, an’ die ag ¢a squash. “Lat dat’ be affiliation, umity;, equality, respect. Let one build op de odder an’ not build up deirse’ts.. Let peace pervail, an’ prosperty: relgn.” a On motion of Bro, 'Pole Smif’, a. vote of thanks was tendered Bro Sharp, for his timely information os. such an important subject. oy DENNIS 8S. THOMPSON, , ‘Bethel, Kansas, ™ inway en’ de ol';'oman is woke up. she, gases aa’ miles, an’ eimiles, an’ mses, an’ she hanle de shillen’ outer od, De husban’ an’ fadder am In w hurry. He tak’s six jminuten mo’ ta smile, he tah's ten minsten mo’ tu sharp’n de knif’, be ke’pe wife an’ chillen’ on de ragged aige whil’ he mak's moshuns wid de knéf’ an’ gur- sles in his thro't. Bime by he am al’ ready, be jes’ hols bit down wid hie freg han an’ breathes uh sort ob oh prayer ta de Lawd, an’ cuts hit th’ough de middu} an’ says, bom, yuri, as de two halves ob de red lay befo’ hin. De family gathers ’roun’ as de ecre’ch owls continue tu thrill, an’ de whipporwil's ‘to ravish de nite wid deir gof voices, dat millyon am lowly dot surely tucked uhway, tu mingle wid human sols, an’ strength’n an’ elevate dem. | “In an hour from de beginnin’ dar’s on’y uh he'p od rin’s lef. De ol’' man am satidfied down undah his vest, de ol’ °omn kin skesmly breathe fo bein’ fill’d up tu de chin, an’ de chillen crawls bac’ tu de trundle- bed tu wondah why fokes sigh fo’ riches, an’ kil’ e’'eh othah fo’ money. | “Dat’s de illustreshun, an' I kin see yosh th’oats, as yo’ behold hit. Hit aint no forchune from no rich rel- | ativ’; hit aint no policy ticket Gat, r OE ee ee The Home Natianal Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) Capital Stock. ...00ce00++$5U,000, 0 Surplus (earned).... 01. 75,000.00 Profits (earned) ......... 22,568.58 Cirealation ...sessseceess 48,500.00 Deposits ..6.0seeceeseer+879,206.66 Total. ..seeseeeees$1,019,270,22 ? : s | We Invite Your Business. A. 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For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Proscript Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President National Secretary Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTE RBREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everything in first-class condition 26.28 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. The joint Christmas was purely a success. The tree was furnished by Sam Vann and decorated by the committees appointed by the superintendent of each Sunday school and the program was furnished by the public schools. Miss Sadie B. Davis had her primary classes well drilled and the interdemiate, grammar and High school departments were intensely enthused in their parts, which made an interesting program. There were more than four hundred present and all enjoyed themselves. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams, of Halwee, were in the city Saturday evening. A New Year's tree will be given at Mrs. A. D. Johnson's Dec. 29. Rev. H. T. Borders returned Friday from Bartlesville. When in Vinita stop at the Rider Hotel, where you get first-class accommodations. Rev. T. W. Kidd, the presiding elder of Muskoges district, held his services at the Methodist church on Sunday. Two able sermons were delivered by the Reverend. Rev. H. T. Green is getting along just fine and has the work at heart. Mrs. W. H. Ventera entertained the Missionary Society Tuesday evening. A luncheon was served that was enjoyed by all, as Mrs. Venters is styled as one of the best authorities in home economics in the city. The society gave a Christmas tree. Master Louis I. Ryan, Jr., and Miss Wilda Venters were baptized Sunday at the Methodist church. It was a Telephone 45. Manhattan, Kansas. and e Orient and children, paying Partial Benefit in case of death. No benefit is without Life Insurance. ENT is duly authorized by the land is under the Superintendent officers are bonded in a reliable means to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS, Topeka, Kansas. Payment of Claims." PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary D BAKERY... City, Kansas NE 246 WEST. Principal Brands: "D," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" everything in first-class condition KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. pleasure to see the little ones come unto Him. H. C. Pack, of Muskogee, was in the city Sunday. A. Rider went to Lightening creek Saturday to spend a few days as one of the disciples of Nimrod. Haydee Finley was on the sick list last week. Dr. L. I. Ryan gave a lecture on anatomy to the seventh and eighth grade students Friday evening. It was interesting from start to finish and the students enjoyed every word that was said. Everyone present was benefitted and will be able no doubt to stand the county test to enable them for promotion. Dr. Ryan is indeed a source of information to the community and is making good. Everything should be done possible to have such men in the city. Mrs. A. H. Digga, of Parsons, Kas., passed through the city Friday from Panther Creek en route to Parsons. Rev. Pillows and wife, of Prior Creek were in the city Saturday. Sam Vann was in the city from Ketcham Thursday. W. G. Weaver, of White Oak, visited in the city Saturday. Mrs. Ruth Lynch was taken suddenly ill Saturday morning, but la better new. J. Davis came down from Welch Friday to spend two weeks holidays. His school will open Jan. 4, 1915. Mia Emma Hawkins came down Wednesday to spend the holidays with her parents. She reports that school work is good in her district. Miss Clara Williams came in Fri. day from district No.48 to spend the holidays with the home folks. She reports that school work is good and that rapid progress is being made. Paul Davis has been sick for the past week and was unable to attend school. Parents, see that your children are at school on time. The school's not an asylum for the slowthful, but a place of business where all are expected to be at their post at the proper time. So do not be alarmed when your child is late to see it coming back home to get another start that will put it there by the opening session. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Notwithstanding the severest snow of the season, the workers of the A. M. E. church made themselves felt first Sunday. The steward's club led by Brother L. B. Thomas reported $20.50; Sunday School, Miss Bernice Hawkins, Supt, $14.60; A. C. E. S., Bro. J. L. Wright, $5.00; W. M. M., Mrs. M. J. Runyon, Pres., $4.00; Stewardess Board, Mrs. Anna Bedell, pres., $3.00; Bro. H. C. Stanley (partial) $4.00; total $57.30. The marriage of Mr. C. P. Shipman and Miss Eunice B. Hawkins at the home of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Holcomb, 625 S. 20th St., at 8:30 P. M., Tuesday evening was a swell affair. The home was beautifully decorated. Miss Hazel Holcomb presided at the piano as the couple marched in. The bride on the arm of her father and the groom by his best man, Mr. E. Shipman. The bride was dressed in shadowy lace, vest, white satin, white tulle veil, wreath of orange blossoms and a boquet of white "Te" roses. The groom was neatly attired in conventional black. The pastor of the A. M. E. church officiating. All the re'atives and a few personal friends of the contracting parties were present. Mrs. Martha Smith of Omaha was an honored guest. The bride and groom will make their future home with Mr. Ord Mrs. Jack Johnson, 1420 S. 14th St. Mr. L. B. Thomas is visiting his mother in Kansas City, Mo., this week. The A. M. E. Sunday school under he young peoples' lead cleared a nice sum for the building rally. The services of the A. M. E. church pending the reopening of same, are being well attended at the Masonic hall, 143 South Eleventh street. Mr. J. F. Malone, one of our well-to-do and best known citizens and Miss Allie Richie, one of the city's most esteemed ladies, both members of the A. M. E. church, were united in holy wedlock by their pastor on Thursday evening at the parsonage. Marriagable ladies of Lincoln and vicinity need not be discouraged. Mr. Frank Chrisman, Mr. W. H. Nelson, Dr. H. A. Longdon, Mr. J. L. Wright and Rev. T. J. Porter are all bright and shinning marks. The death of Mrs. Cora Smith, daughter of Mr. D. M. Brown, 520 B street, last Wednesday was a shock to all. She lived at Deadwood, S. D. The body will be shipped to Lincoln. Mrs. Marsh, of Omaha, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. Lucy Sellers, 1944 U street. The members and friends of the A. M. E. church are all smiles over the new church surroundings and parsonage. Its all a thing of beauty. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christman entertained in honor of their tenth marriage anniversary Thursday evening. Their many friends showered them with many valuable tin utensils. The monthly program of the W. M. M. S., was excellent. Dr. Longdon and Mrs. Marsh made telling addresses. The Bible reading class, led by Mrs. Roxie Collins, met at the home of Mrs. A. J. Sellers. A goodly number attended. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. Miss Eunice Seals, of Iowa, and Mr. H. E. Nashby were united in marriage December 9th at the home of Mrs. C. M. Sharp on West La Fayette avenue. Both are very industrious young people and have the best wishes of all for a happy prosperous life. Miss Jessie Allen, bookkeeper for Mallory Bros., was in Carrolton one day last week. Allen's Improvement club gave a successful bazaar and Tennessee supper at the A. M. E. church on the 8th. Mrs. Sterling Trumbo, of Davenport, Ia., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lucinda Wright, and other relatives. Mr. Dona Palmer, of Chicago, is the guest of his wife. The Primrose club met recently with Mr. Ollie Mack on South Second street. Mr. Felix Daily, one of the packing house employees, has been quite ill but is now able to be at work. Mr. Louis Bell, who is quite ill dogs, not seem to improve. Miss Jessie Allen, bookkeeper for Mallory Broad spent December 6th in Springfield. While there she attended the New Pakin theatre, which is partly managed by Capt. Byrd. Miss Josephine Waddle is visiting her sister in Poorla. Miss Margaret Berry, of North Diamond street, who has been out of school on account of illness will return to school after the holiday. Miss Julie Berry, of North Diamond street is progressing nicely with her music. Her mother is the owner of a fine horse, very gentle. Mrs. Ada Ryan of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Smith of North Sandy street and Mrs. George Wyatt, left on the 10th for Chicago to see Mrs. Mauda Nelson, who is very ill. Read The Plaindcaler. It gives all the news. ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mr. Tony Taylor, a driver for the Darry Coal Co, fell from his wagon one day this week and as a result is suffering from a fractured ankle. Miss Stella Huff, of Topeka, is the guest of Mr. Susie Shackelford. Mr. Handy Benning, of Dos Moines, In., will spend the Christmas holidays in the city. The Zion Baptist church of which Rev. J. W. Wilson is pastor, had a Christmas box for Santa Claus to put the presents in. The Union Sunday school will have a tree New Years night at the Mount Olive Baptist church of which Rev. W. S. Blake is pastor. The sick list; Mr. Harris Washington's wife, Mr. Ben Jackson, Sr., Mrs. Bessie Morton, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Emma Morris and Mrs. Taylor's husband and Mr. Perre Allen. Start the year by paying for The Plaindealer. WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mrs. Henry Wright, whose death occurred in Wichita last Thursday was buried from the A. M. E. church Saturday, Rev. Wooten officiating. She leaves a husband and daughter, Miss Carrie Mae, a father and mother and three sisters and a host of warm friends in Wichita and Winfield. Miss Belle Mack, who had been confined in a sanitarium at Arkansas City, came home last week and is somewhat improved in health. The Carnation Embroidery club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. G. L. Johnson on East Fifth street. The evening was spent in embroidery and fancy work. A very dainty three course luncheon was served. The correspondent, Mr. Frank Montgomery has been on the sick list for the past four or five days, but is better at this writing. Our friend, Joseph Nichols, was up from Arkansas City Sunday and visited his family. We are always glad to see him. Mr. William Fornley is recovering from an attack of mumps. Bro. Thomas Campbell, who had been quite ill was able to be on the streets one day this week. We understand that wedding bells will ring three times in Winfield on Christmas. You may guess who the three lucky ones will be. Missey Lucile and Mayme Banks, of Emporia, will arrive here on the 23d for a visit with their aunt, Mrs. Squire Johnson on West Reed street. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our many friends and especially the Eastern Star sisters and brothers of Manilla Chapter No. 22 for their kindness sympathy and floral offerings in our bereavement and death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister.—H. W. Wright and Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant. SCORES MINISTERS FOR CALLING ON WIVES! Ohio Pastor Says Scriptures Make No Mention of Afternoon Visits. Cincinnati, Ohio.—Rev. Frederick Taylor, Indianapolis pastor, told ministers assembled at the interdenominational institute at the 9th St. Baptist church, "the practice of ministers going from house to house making afternoon calls on church women while their husbands are at work causes more trouble for the church than it does good. This calling business may possibly suit some men but not me," he said with much vigor. "I wish I could meet the first man who started it. There is nothing about afternoon calls in the scriptures. I go down town to see the men in their places of business. You cannot get this sort of fish with a net, you have to use a hook and line—but, when you land him, you feel that you have done something. The other way is harmful." A HOME WANTED!-For a dark colored boy of nine years. Fine disposition and excellent spirit. Apply to the Kansas Children's Home Society, 923 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Ks. THE BARRACKS SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. SAM FEWS. "The Little 2631 S. W. 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All attempts to enact laws to make people good are being advocated by a class of people who are ten-fold worse in some other way than are the people they seek to make good from error of their way. The prohibition question has waxed warm now for several years and the men and women foremost in the ranks of prohibition are first water cranks and are duping millions of dollars from the common people and are thereby enriching themselves at the expense of their victims. These people who seek to make the others good are found among the drinking class, the gambling class, the seducer class, the robbing class, the bootlegging class, the church hyprocrite; the men who think no more of destroying woman virtue than a hog does of eating corn; the women who pander virtue for the greed of financial gain; all these and more who can see no harm in their own manner of living, but have keen eyes for the fellow who cannot afford to have a well stocked cellar at home, but has to go to the saloon. If the saloon was the only evil in the land, we could say we were blessed. But the fullness of the penal institutions, the almshouses and insane asylums tend to put the lie to this claim." The land is reeking with adulterers and the slums are being increased in population each year by that class of people, who sin in secret, while in the open they are making grandstand plays to reform men and women, morally more pure than they are. In the great debate in Congress on the prohibition question, one man said; "Wherever prohibition obtained, it had multiplied insanity by driving men and women from drink to dope," and that man must have had especial reference to Kansas, for there are more crazy people in Kansas to the square foot than any other commonwealth in the nation. In Kansas there are six of the biggest foolhouses in the world and they are all crowded to the overflowing point. And Kansas is put before the world as a sample of prohibition, but there are more men robbed of their hard earned cash by police courts for drunkenness in Kansas, than in her sister state, Missouri, where saloons are plentiful. And there is enough boze shipped into Kansas every year and consumed, mostly by prohibition cranks, whose sellars are always well stocked, to float the navy of the United States. SAYS WILSON TREATED A White Woman Tells of How the President Aided Toward Them. 'When the President received a deputation of Negroes a short time ago, he became distinctly touchy and objected to their spokesman. He declared he had never before been spoken to in such a tone and with such a background of passion. "It sounded reminiscent somehow. And then we remembered. That is exactly what he said when the women suffragists waited upon him a short while ago. "So the Negroes can take heart. They at least were favored with the identical sort of reception that the first American accord to the American women. On both occasions he brought the interview to an abrupt close, complaining of their spoken mar; on both occasions he considered himself insulted and his dignity jeopardized. Indeed, if one would draw invidious distinctions the Negro came off best. For the President did condescend to explanations in a somewhat conciliatory form to them, whereas the ladies, God bless 'em, had the interesting sensation of seeing the President turn his scholastic back upon them as he brought the interview to an end by abruptly leaving the room. "And both the Negroes and the women were complaining of political discrimination against them. True, the Negro already has the vote in theory, although not exactly in practice, in the President's own Southern State. That may have accounted for the conciliatory explanations.—Alma Whittaker in the Los Angeles Times. MUST PAY FOR THE PAPER. Judge George Thomas, of Colum- bus, Neb., recently decided that if a man accepts a paper that is sent him he must pay for it. The decision was rendered in the case brought by the Columbus, (Neb.) Telegram against a man for $2.25. The Telegram had been sent to the man's home and he had accepted the paper. When called upon to pay for it he refused and suit was brought. When Judge Thomas heard the evidence he instructed the jury to bring in a verdict for the Telegram. Judge Thomas ruled that the old common law principle that what a man received and used he was bound to pay for applied in this instance. WICHITA, KANSAS. Miss Ethyl Woodard was in Winfield Sunday, the guest of her brother Ambrose, who is attending Southwestern college. Mrs. F. C. West was hostess to the Alsbie club at her home on Ohio avenue Tuesday afternoon. An interesting program was given by the members of the Dunhar Lyceum of the New Hope Baptist church. Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Penny, 1018 I. 13th street announce the birth of a son, Thursday, Nov. 26. Miss Willa Lee Long left Sunday for Shawnee, Oklahoma, where she has accepted a position to teach in the colored schools. The cantata, "Jephthah and His Daughter" given in the auditorium of L'Overaure school Monday night by the Calvary Baptist chair under the direction of Dr. A. K. Lawrence, was a decided success. Mr. S. O. Barnes as Jephthah was good and as Iphigenia, Jephthah's daughter, Mrs. Orah Carter showed ability. Mr. Arthur Woods and Miss Lela Smith were quietly married Saturday by Rev. S. B. Butler. Mr. Gordon West, who is attending the State Normal at Emporia, is the guest of his parents, Prof. and Mrs. F. C. West. The many friends of Miss Irene Bettis, formerly of this city, but now of Kansas City, Mo. will be interested in the following announcement which was received last week; Mr. W. A. Bettis announces the engagement of his daughter, Irene to Mr. Charles William Garrett, of Kansas City, Mo. The wedding to take place the latter part of January, at the Overall Studio, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. E. P. Blakemore died Thursday morning at her home on North Water street after a prolonged illness. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Landrum announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday, Dec. 15. Mrs. Laundrum before her marriage was Miss Winifred Ray. Smith's Special Sale OF Drugs, Druggists Sundries and Useful CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Pine Manure sets ... from ... $2.00 $5.00 Beautiful Gold Watch Bracelets 8.08 A good Watch for ... 1.00 One Dollar Alarm Clock ... 75 One Dollar Pocket Knives ... 90 Straightening and Drying ... Combs ... 1.00 Datham Duplex Razors Ske ... and ... 1.00 One Dollar and a Quattro ... Syringes ... 1.00 Cigars per Box ... 1.00 Vassar triple Chocolates per box ... 50e and 1.00 Twenty-five cts. Black Daught ... 15 One Dollar Wine Cardui ... 85 One Dollar Caldwell's Syrup ... We carry a full line of Mme. Walker's Hair Grower, Glossite and Shampo. 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HT 25 CENTS Plaindealer for purposes on in evidence in memorial influences produce the effect action, when used that for. We are are usually sold guarantee. WANTED! After Laleg ENING HALL & ’ eo aoa id ot aw te eet sw we hee BOE ye OH Sem - Re PON we TAK Mee ew 'Bocialand Other, etek Happehings. Mr. and Mi ir. and Mrs, Perkins on R. F. D.,'No. 2, soe Prout pares of a baby girl, born Dec. 24. — . Miss Katherine Barker, who is at- tending the Stste Normal at Eynporia is ppending Christmas holidays with her parents, —— Mr, Emery Slaughter arrived home this week from a month’s trip in the Seuth, spending most of the time ot Galveston, Texas, —— Misxes Mattie and Mollie Perkins will leave tonight for Oklahoma to apend the holidays with thelr sister, Mra, Ienac Kimbro, ? oe Mr Witham Core, city dog officer, who hasBeen on the sick list for the past several dayn, is now on the high reed to complete recovery. —o-— s . Mrs, Lucile Jordan left yesterday tor Kanras City, where she will spend two cr three weeks, visiting her niece, ‘Mrs. Arnicho'as Chiles Williams, Om Mr, A. W. Harris cf Konsar City, Mo., will spend today in the city as the guest of his ‘mother and mister, Mrs. and Miss Harris, on Taylor St. Honest selht and prompt service is making Wilson the most popular oral denter in Topeka, Call 3642 and your order will be forth coming. — ‘Miss Cassie Flemings of Cy'orado, who fs attending the State Normal nt Emporia, f< spending the holidays in Topeka, the yuest of Misa Minnie Tones. —o-- Mr. Pearl W. Mack, who has been visiting the Atchison family in Platt-burg, Mo, has returned nnd report, n most pleasant and delight- ful time. . — Misg Mary Delley of Omaha, Neb, daughter of Mrs. Pete Bradley ot this city, and Mr. Romic Scales of this citv, were joined in holy wed- Jock this week, ee Mis. Vira Bush, cn Wash"ngtor street, fs at Stormont hospital to undergo un operation for upperdici- ti, Hier many Grients hope for her speedy recovery. —o— The funeral of sMrs. Catherin= Durn Epps, who departed this hfe Tuesday wag helt yesterday after. | neon from the Third Baptist church, Rev. W. W. Ewing offieiatirs:. . oe Mr, and Mre, Richard Sheaice, Ji, are icjoiing cver the anival of a baby pr at treir home, 418 Ty Ist. St, Vern, De. 39, and “Grandpa” Skearce has a wide extended smile, ~-0— “Mies Eine Gone, our efrejent | rtenographes, left yesterday fur ‘on | home fn hawatha, where sho will, sing Christmas carols with oll Trends and eat turkey with her parents, . 0 Atty, Demis A. Jones and Hor, Reuben Smith, promirent In the busi-! nerg hfe of Leavenworth, were in| the city Wedresday on business, and | white here they made the Plaindealer | f pleasant call. 7 —O— ' Mr, Chanes Webb, a fermer Tope- ka boy, who is now railroading be- tween Lincoln, Nebr, and Denver | Co'o, an the (*. I & Q. Ry. fs epond- ing the holidays In the ely with rela- tives rnd frients, ' -1— Misg Cleo Geraldyne Morgan, one of Topcka’s porular young Indies, now one ¢f the attendants at the State hospital at Osawutomic, is spenting the Christmag holiday, with her parent, und friends at home a Miss Ola Scruggs, tencher fn the publie school of Nicodemus, Kannis js visiting her cousin, Miss Jett Hickman at 1916 Toneka Ave., white rms OF Syste ire bye Bar ares! SRE DN ed ante HERA Bg TCHAD TAR MOE SPER NT HRT Bh Rg MINS RYO EST TSR a OTD PA IN MBMORIAM., —— rained the chojr, . one ae > "I feel it my duty to say In loving memoty of our danetier ie The a hes very Pte ee eee gon [tm Dee sew Te Mb? Churches || ccm im To HAT A] Soiaider them podeend, Bilently,, alee ef the pone 2ete seomed In a te y i % ate late fe Wany Winds wnen i asenea thapamaes | | Gather, mrvund{our lonely door; | “ao ouey wy a enurca, | | ste Wesley, Ne iter areca oduve wack | Sana see wes fetes wet ce no] Cave Walton Brown, Paster)" | 3's, Wesley Nr De Miles’ Anti-ain Pills ab dear avedt foes, 837 N. Von Buren St a1 modere tongs! for ten’ ytare and will alwape tell of 5 ‘ 4 The Ladies’ Ald Soclety was en-]st Jon eek. eg bere Beak Bente, Lecturer, [Altho you're gine you're mot for} Te itty Mra Nettle alalen Ins The pastor wis ad E nei ville, i : , t “Persons who are easily excitec Neither shall your memory fade}] Friday sisttneone Mes dialer “ and Happy New and subject to nervous spells oF Loving hearts will often linger, ‘eual male it pleasant for oc-| Everyone Is wel headache after auending church Wve, where you are|easion, The Womans’ H. M. Society | christmas tree, We He eee Den Ace | {mead hewn was entertaived, by Mve. Mf. Hl. Ture| Primary departm lag, will tind Dr. Miles” Antel’ti, laid. . y Prima Ca aoe of it aS emt Mthe wera ot te Sere oui|*™* one or two tab) : 7 parse or pocket and take than ar | Father, prea islets ana ners fess ssociaiin opened. Torsday| gt, MAI Ac ae cast der flattering cireumstan a penchir your money's returnes.“" | We wish to express our heart felt evening under finttering circumstan | cizey, Wy. M. Mar FOR RENT—Nicely furnisheg rooms. Ono of the best locatons in the city, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 black, — PICTURES FRAMED—Portrait Pho- tox, For high quality and low prieon, call 2563 White,’ 1176 Lincotn Street, — Wilson sells coal cheap, Better stock up before it gets cold and the Price advances. Call 3642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. — , The Shamrock «irt cluly met last Tueaday, Dec. 17th with Mrs. Portee. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Moltie Pace, the first Tuesday in January. They will have open doors New Year's Day with Mrs. John Ed- monda, fr:m 2 o'clock to 7, P, M. ° 0 “Our Jack” Johnsen journeyed to the mouth of the Kaw to put on a boxing match with Osker Mortimer, the supposed Canadian champion, but at the sight of Jchnson and his eu- perl, fom the Canadian experienced a Canadian Wizzard in the feet and absolutely fefured to enter the ring ut the Inst moment. — , Mrs, Cheney Winburn of Park Pl. died Dec. 18. She was highly res- pected anj loved by all who knew or ee ys Nave rest tote those tn necl. She was a member of the Good Samaritans and that order wang faithful unto her to ghe end and chief among these helpers was Misa R'rdie Seztt who was ever faithful ' vr at Mr . yor S get of Tes were _o The YuoMC. A. will held the an- weal New ‘Year's recepiion on New Year’y Day from 2 to 6. M. All the men, women ard young people of Topela are very cordially invited to come and partake of refreshments which will be served. The Y. M. A. expects everybody to be preren:, and Will he mighty glad to see a’) there. Kiep in mind the reception. Atwo do not forget the dinner to be riven nt the Y. M. C. A. rooms for he benefit of the oiganization, Jan. he Tith. ae Miss Mirnie Jones, a student in the State Normal at Emprria, anived »ne day this week to spend the holi- laye with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. % W, Jores, and nlso, her risters, Mewlamew M. W. Cunningham and Preston Smith. Miss Jones waa at ine tine a member of the P'zind-al- ro fireg and we can vosch for har nving good at anything te which he sets her hand, ant her progresa | the Normal is not only comme ble, but very gratifying to a host rf sarm pergonal frienda, Mina Jones raid Tho Plaindealer force a very easant visit. Prompt Service Best Work Miss Edna Greene, Graduate Stenographer T make a specialty. of copying le- sul documenta, sermons, essays, ete. I also take dictation and will be pleate| to serve the publie at any time, I con be found daily at Tho Plaindeater office, and if you cannot enll, phone 3300, and I will give your vants prompt attention, No manu- nciipt too difficult for me to handle, no Job tov small or too large to re- celve careful attention, —_—<_<<$<—————— . ’ “The Old Reliable!” Mrs. McClelland, Phone 4484 Black. Umared for Hatr cannot be beauti- ful, There Is no part of the human makeup so revengeful as the hair? It erles out “Look at mo; care for me ot I will disgraceyou, Treat me with consideration ond I will be a giory to you.” No matter how short the hair may be it can be made long by using MeCtelland's Hale Grower. Price Twenty-Bre Cents, Scalp Treatment Free. Halr Straightening ..oeepqeore 25, Halr Shampoo sseseoeebdceere s25C, Bale on Hale Goods—Any Switch 39¢ Specls} attention to set-of-town eyders. q IN MBMORIAM.. In loving memoty of our davgtiter and slster, who passed away one year ago, Dec. 22, 1918: Bilently,, thejbhudes cf the dvening, § Gather, Scat oue lonely door; Silently, they bring before os, That dear sweet face, we' see no more; *‘ Altho you're gine you're not for- > gotten, . . Neituer shall your memory fade; Loving hearts will often linger, Around the grave, where you are Jaid. . (Signed)— Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers. CARD OF THANKS. ® We wish to express our heart felt thanks to our many friends and nelghbora for thelr sympathy and kindness, shown during ouvq over whelming sorrew at the demise of our beloved daughter and sister. Mrs, Elmedia Austin, Allen Th:mas, Mra, Hattie Saunders, Mrs. Eva Jones, Mrs. Francls Buckner, John Thomas. IN MEMORIAM. | In sod and loving memory cf our dear son and brother, David Fort- son, who died one year ago today, Dec, 23d, 1913; Just a year ago you left us, How we miss you brother dear, {As we remember all your kinitnesy ‘As we drop o silent tear. More ang ‘more each day we miss you Friend, may think thé wound has healed, But they little know the ssrrow, Licg within our hearts concealed. —Mr and Mrs. J. M. Fortson and Family, THE NEGRO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AT ASBURY! ‘The Negro Business Asociation be- gan a two nights’ session at Asbury M. E. church, Rev. Walton Brown, pastur, on Tuesday evening and a fine program was rendered each evening. Tuesday night Rev. Brown openci program with remarks touching upon the race's interest in business, In: vocation by Rev. W. M. Martin of St. Mark. Song hy the choir, Rev. B. R. Rozg epohe Interestingly and in- structive'y on “The Pastor’s Interev: in the Race’ Business.” Mr. John M. Dvisey taihed on “Printing og 0 Business,” and feing a printer his remaiks wele interesting. Mra, Jas. I. Guy read a paper on “To What Eatent Soult Women Enter Busi- ness?” and winle she maka it stron, that Woman's cilef duty wag in the home, yet shy mide It clear that the limit to business activity was bound only Ly necessity and ability withia the ¢ nfines of tespectability. Her thik way gplendul, Mrs. Del'a Smits read a literury budiet on iuce pro- fies. Mr, McKinley Warield ren dered a Lenutiful yocal solo. On Wednesday night after prayer by Rev, G. D. Olden and singing by the choir Ion. W. Herbert Jamison rpohe excellently cn “To What May the Negro Tawver Attrilute hy Suecese und How May He Assist in| Mahinsx Employment for the Race.” ion. Vf. I. Monroe delivered u sp'on® tid talk, Mr, C. A. Whitney spohz cn Insurance Business Among Que People,” and his tulk was thoroushly pnioyed. Mr, M. W, Overtun spoke interestingly on “The Opportumty of the Rave fn the Mercantite Business" ind hig talk wax much enjoyed. Ion VW. R, Russell spoyt suentifically on ‘ls ‘Ihere Opportunity for More of tuce to Enter the Dentistry?” ard lelighte] the auhence. Hen, Jno. M. Wright spoha with expatence as to ‘What the National Negro Businew enue $4 Accomplisting,” and what \e Said Way of interest to all. The, Wddresses were interspersed with in-!| trumental and vocal music by Miss ithel Woldmdye, Mies ‘Tressu bem ran and a paper on “Eesnomics” hy {iss Vasti Haynes, ang one on “Lid! ation” Ly Misa Grave Turpin, eaca ne ofwrom cu'ighted their hearers. Rev. Geo, Gilbert Walker presided nts xecond night end his prevenc2 ‘ay electrifying to the aurlence, On whole the uttet ares wax good, th. rowd on the second evening bein | bout d ubo tat of the first anil ally 2 all ihe Negro Rusiness Assovia- jon was at mtand huccces and Rev, | rown deserves great credit for the atiring effort he ma‘le to bring this pecersful end, —— Mrs. Zipporah Parks, of Denver, |: olo., the wife of Wm. Parks, cne of ur Topeka boys visited Mrs. Round- |, ree and Mrs. Lisenby Inst week. |: he retrrned to Lawrences, Sunday |. here she Fea been visiting her si- r, Mrs. Carrio Gleed. From thence | Ye expect, to visit another sister, |’ Iss Joseph in Kansas City, whence |; ¢ will return to her home, Both |{ rs. Parks and Mrs, Gleot formerlyi] |! ught school in Kansss City, f shschon sy ir a 3642 is the. sumber to call ff you | q “ s The * A|* Churches ASHBURY M, E. CHURCH, | (Ran, Walton Brown, Paster.) B37 N. Van Boren &t. The Ladies’ Ald Society was en- tortained by Mrs. Nettie Hailey last Friday afetenoon. Mra. Halley a” Veual may it pleasant for the oc- casion, The Womans’ H. M. Society es entertaited, by Mie. M. H. Tur- pin. The program of the Negro Buast- ness nrsociation opened Tuesday evening under flattering circumstan ces, The following spoke:—Mrs. J. H, Guy, Rey. B. R. Ross, Mrs, Della ‘Smith, Mr. Jchn M. Dorsey aml Rev. W. M. Martin. There were severnt musical numbers. As the notes gu to press today, we shall sny more Of the Axsoctation in the next issue of The Plainitenler, Rev. Brown seems to be keenly Interested in, the business develop: ment of his race, The pastor will preach Sunday from the subject—“The last words of ‘@ passing year." He will alm to re view the deeds of the year Just ¢ ing out and show how Got has dealt with us, etc. Watch Meeting will bs obserfed, ‘There will be a short pro- gram tendered suitable to the occa- sicn. Mrs, Alice L. Neeley left this week to join her husband at Talrbary Neb, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Neely has bees spending several weeks with her pnr- ents, Mr. und Mrsy G. 8, Turpin, 810 N. Tyler street. The pastors of the city showed # splendid interest In the opening: of the Negro Business astaciation at Asbury. Some of them from every scetion of the city were present. ‘The Christmas tree was.u splendid affair, Mr. Curtis [icks, the chair- tan deserves much credit for his splendid management of the Christ mas tree committee. Mrs, Jessie Brice 1s back from the Pittsbur State Normal spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, 1169 N. Jeffer- son strect. SAINT JON A, M. FR. CHURCIL ay The “taf7.) Sunday was one of the most dis agreeable days, ay per weather, thut we have experieniel for a lengthy season, We thought for awhile that our Sunday school as well as entire sevicea Would have to be practically ntandored. But my! what a surprise When about Fixty oF seventy Iittle folha, with eutte a number of adult, poured in at about 9:45 and 10 a.m. for Sway school. It forever et- tles the contention and confutes the putition, that our peopte canrt he tinined to holg their Sunday Schools at any carly Suntlay morning Jour, even in the Winter seassn. St. John has a tnge and whle awake Sunday School, perhaps the Lest of any among our people any- where in this part of the country, and on average attendance for all ‘seastng of the year, ruming ore hurdred and twenty-dive or more, is omething remurhuble ug well as significant. With all due respect to our able corps of officers and’ teachers, muct credit must be given oar ceteemet superiniendenf, Mr. Wns. Buchner, who is rever late, greeting all witt n smile, and 9 got Word fox every body, The [Endeavor way also we'l at tended for an inclement iid off even- fuse, Mr. Charles Brown, president, is u!so energetic, punctual and a eon . * vou man, Pastor Brown seems ta have preached Sundyy morning and even- ing to the complete xatinfuction «f all, Hix morning subject wax, “Tor- ziving and Being Forgiven,” ard evening subject, “Spiritual Rewgna ion.” The rully gleantng day fs se fr the first Sunday, when it fy hoped that ull will start a new for the com- ing year, and thore who have not Jona vo, will kindly add their names fo the rally list to be read Sunday svening, Jan, 3. Revival meetings will fellow watch mectine «eevice, Week of prayer, ay igual ant then priaching for sveral rights, Rev, F. TP. Motin, D, Dy of Sreperia wit he mrorent the even rp of the 13th and will xptak for evernl nights. Let us prepare to et the part in making this a reut| piritual avakening. Sunday, the 27th, the pastor will] jeliver the Xmas sermon at 11 A. M. nd the cheir has arranged a splen-| ig Xmas program for the evening, Next Wednesday evering, the 3th, || ‘yrene Commandry No. 3, Knights “ompler, will give an exhibition drill t the Metronolitan hall for the bene |: t cf St. John’s indebtedness and It} 5 hoped thot every ore will at least |, urghare a ticket and he'p to ‘make |, } a Fospere and, go shat much for or ; RP ” ON yt AE "MebLéan''royally enter-] | SOE PANS ORE Sen FRA, ETN St a ‘alned the cha, Wednenlay evening | Mey ahd Mra, Terry Witiame. at her very plasant:home on Wes-|tertained at dimmer, Sanday, tern avenut. The time‘was to plea-| their daughter, Mra Jno. E. Rov jantly spent until none.of the mem+|tree, who ey 1Wednepday 2etg seemed In a hurry to leave, even| Terre Haute, Ind., ta join her h it a late hour, band, who is engaged there in Mr. Wesley Northington will re-| practice of law. Covera were ! peat the same at his newly construct+ [for Mr. and Mre: Fred Roundt: ed modern bungalow, oh the evening] Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Will Parks of Jan, th, & | Denver,<Colo., Mra, Leonard Beit _ The pastor wishes all a mery Xmas | Chicago, Mr. iH. O. Abtott, Mra. J and Happy New Year. Roundtree and Mr. and Mrs. Everyone Is welcome at St. John’s | tiams, Christmas tree, with exercises by the — Primary department of the Sunday} Mrs, Clara Roundtree, one of School, most proficient manual train — teachers in the elty schools | ST. MARK A, M. E. CHURCH, Wednesday for Terra Haute. Ind. (Rev, W. M. Martin, D DD. Pastor) We thank The Plaindealer for kind mention in notes of our work. We congratulate the staff for the molting of sentiment In behalf of the race, We must keep on talking nbout segregation; do the work through tha ‘press and pulpit, for we who deal ut plain facts and “grind the corn” ag it comes to our mill, can see at a glance that segregation 1a spreading everywhere. We must keep the quill Uusy tlt public opinion sits up and takes notice. Inst Sunday was high day at St Mark, Beginning with the Sunday serool at 10 a my which was well attended and the superintendent, Mra. Fayne, evch In icwliness to render devrut service, axsisted by Ming Ethel Woldridge, the historical genius, and Miss Keziah Wims, true as stec] and ong of the best primary teachers in the city, the services were Interesting tiroughout the day. Prof. R. HL. Wate was present wita us At the IL o'tlok service the house was packed, There was nz consersion, At 3 p.m. Rev. Martia delivered the mezsoge at St. John A, Lol. thusen At b p.m. ae Caride fan Este iver was called ta order by Miss Ethel Woldridge, the president, ond the young people enjoyed a splendid ression. At 8 p. m., Rev. Martin talked from the book of Revelatirns and the Lord was in His holy temple and men and women shouted and praised Gol. Mrs, Martin has heen indisposed fov the past ten days, but Ia much improved under the care of Dr. J. 1. Ransom, Miss Miltonia Baker, daughter of Rey, Martin, is cn the sick Ist. The carnival at St. Markelnet week va one Vontinuad sound of succets, Misses Willa Mae Martin and Bou- lah Wine are makmg gowl in Tiga xchool, Mutcrial is heing put on the groud fer the new St. Mark. This Is goin to be ono of tae mort beautiful chuteh etter among our pezple in Popehi. Presiding ‘Eller King atsited us a fo day age, and our oll friend atd Inother, Dr, Barksdale of Kansas City. spent a few days with Rev Martin fast wees, Churca af S. Simon, the Cyrenian, ‘The Riv. Gea, Gitoert Walker, M. Aw Priest. The Birhop’s visitation will be on Thursday, Dee let at 7:30 2, M., at wich time the sacrament of confim- ation will be administered. Sunday, Jan, 3rd, 1915, Holy Ln- chatist, 7210 A. May Moly Enchtrist (choral mass) 11 14. M, Subject of sermon, “The Wize Men.” Vespers, 4:50 P.M. Sunday School qt i0.A. Me . Vather Walker will be absent Sune day evening. Vespers will be het] hy a supply. Byerybody fa most cordially In- vite to all these services; You are 1eally very welcome, —SPOOND BAPLIST CHURCH— (Rev. G, W, ienry, Pastor.) The Sccand Baptist church bazaar wp be Dec, 27—31, ‘Ite Laby contest will be org of the epecial features ut the Seccn | Baptist church bazaar and there witl jbe Int, 2ud and Srd prizes to the ba bles receiving the largest number of votes. e Call 46:0-Nel, and erter your hiv hy in the contast at the Second Bans tist church bazaar, Come gud en- eturnge the children, Christmas exercises of the Sun Iny School were Nee. 2h You ave ine vited ty attend, Sunday School acholary will give a program one night at the bazaar. C me and encourage the children, ‘Tha pastor end wife were aurpriced Sunday morning by reesiving a bev: tiful Xmas prevent of six goklen ouk dining room chairs, given by mem ters anit friends, Mra, A. King fu stl!! on the sick list, Come early and enjoy the #plendyd pregram each night ug the bazaar, | NURSE WANTED; A_ colored graduate nurse, whe fs able and will- Ing to do institutional work for thir ty ($30.00) dollars por month. Gaod health an essential qualifieation Adress DR. H. W. CONRAD, GUTH. wm, oxtauoma. =|! Mry and Mra. Terry Witiams ene tertained at dimmer, Sunday, for, their daughter, age E. Rounds tree, who lefy 1Wednehday for Terre Haute, Ind, ta join her hose band, who is engaged there in the, practice of law. Covers were laid ‘for Mr. and Mrs: Fred Roundtree, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Wil Parks of Denver,-Colo., Mra, Leonard Beit of Chicago, Mr. H. O. Abbott, Mrs. Jno, Roundtree and Mr. and Mrs. Wilke ams. 7 — Mrs. Clara Roundtree, one of the most proficient manual training teachers in the city schools left Wednesday for Terre Haute, Ind, om an extended visit with her husband, Attorney John E. Roundtree, and may remain permanently. She has been granted an indefinite leave of absence, She goes primarily to bb- tain a much needed rest and to re~ cuperate her health, which haa been Impalreg by her constant application to duty. Mies Willa Abe Cooper haa been selected to fill the vacancy, caused by the absences of Mrs. Round> tree andl we ‘ouch the opinion that the mantle could not have fallen om better shoulders, on é The many friends of Mrs. Sadie Webb were pained to hear of her sud- tlen death, Sunday, after a short fl- ness, over Saturday night, She was atricken with paralysis. Her home was al 1127 N. Madison St., but she died at the home of her cousin at 300 E. Ist St. The funeral was cons tlucted Wednesday at the Second (B St.) Baptist church, under the suse picles of Silver Star Lodge, No. 16, Mrs. Webb was the daughter of Mr and Mra, Washingtcn Smith, both, of whom have passod to their reward. Mrs. H. C, Smith, on Nt Taylor street, in a sister, and besides her, there are several other sisters and brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. to m.urn her demige. Wedding Anniversary. Mr. ond Mrs, John Edmonds cele brated their 25th anniversary, Dees 19, 1914. Members of the Ladies Shamrock Art club, assisted by Mins- es King, Mattie Bradshaw, Belle Mertiwenther, Mrs. Annie Butler, Mrs. Lou Saunders, locked after the entertaining and comfort of the guests, The guests began to stream In at 3 P.M. and quite a number of nice presents wet received. ‘The cut-of-town gucsta were Mr, N. Ia Edmonds, Chicago; Miss Frankie Stewntt of Lawrence, The house was beautifully decorated and musie was furnished hy a large grapho-, phine. The finest present received was from the son, Mr. Nophfiette Ie Edmonds of Chilago, which was $57. Thy son is a graduate of the Topeka High nchoz] and fg now holding a fing mechanical job in Chicago. ‘There were more than ono and fifty guests atteading. Hon. Charles Gleed, pres «gram of ccngratulations, Mrs, Edy idert of the Bell Tel. Co., sent 2 tele monds was beautifully gowned in peat] satin with pointed Tace, and. Mr. Edmonds wore the conventional full dress, St. Louls. Mo. Note.- We met Presiding Elder Sage and wife who are looking well ant doing fine, Me hag charge of that district ‘and revorts the wark in good shape MEN 7 \)e FT J Through ees hae ae America | | 9 ie. ’ Gliomas bs l WS wien! OED Expositions That'at's santa Fo (se" to bat Exjontane 1 ior ioe i® wae Gm "sue to~ Ap ar a2 | als “— sin ate fcranay Sigy Men ee The New Era Milling Ce., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, ESR “te crt “Polar 2 abs ” fsa Bear” Flour 64 Ey \ TM BEST FLOUR for SAVE . family use. Insist on your SOS A Rbk near e SES ra nike atin tants ore - Se Sa "NOXALL and X. T. G." MANUFAOTUREDr BY The New Era willing Company , PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH ROP EID DD 03 ERE, _ . 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As Mr. Saviters 4s (+ and to see the mombers of hus race ids ime, be tok gicat plassute in bu ging, “Sweet Little Rose,” by Lor- en4y Countee, 1 freshman mn ths ychcol of fine arts, who recently woo the niusle scholarship in that school. Ma. Saindess also dul hintself proud when saying, “King Charles,” hy Bhawnag. ‘dae laltle pianist, Miss abo howell ber atilty “not only as tr Wromparist Lut aso aa a # to 9% She is a South Dakota girl and at- toms K.U. and dlelucht in anaistirg her people, which privitere hag beet deed her in her nerthern home. The young people are to be commended for their talent and will ges, to he'p. Mr A. J. Taylor, }f Cheyenne, Wyoming, who is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Magule Iunter, ac- rompaniel by her spent a few days n Teavenworth, the guests of their father, Mr. Isane Taylor, Mis, Lucy Brown entertained the Sierre Leone club Tuesday. Mesure i. 3. Baker, Jn, A. 2, and Clyde Taylor and Miss Goldie Price fur- rished music. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Rev. M. C. Lewis, state Baptis: Sunday School Missionary visited ir the city Saturday and Sunday, anc held an interesting service at Moun, Zion Baptist church. Mrs. Emmett Pratt is ill at her home on South Missouri avenue. The condition of Mrs. E. A. Wat- son ig very little improved at this writing. Rev. B. J. Nelson- left Tuesday enroute to Wagoner to be in atten- dance at the executive board of the Allen Endeavor League and Home Mission and also attend the Minis- terial Council to be held there. Mra, M. L. Barker, of Wagoner, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs, Idylla Eastman, of Tulsa, made a business trip to Clarcmore Tuesday. Mrs. Queenie Smith arrived Satur- day from Minneapolis, Minn., where she spent the summer and fall. Mr, Charles Johnson entertained a number of friends at 6 o'clock din- ner in honor of hiy birthday et his home on Sixt street Monday. The dinner was quite elaborate. Covers were laid for sixteen. Mr, John E. West spent the week end with home folks. Mr. John Montague, of Incla, gpont Satunlay and Sunday in the city, Rev. J. E. Richards, of Kanoss City, Kas., has been elected as pasto: of the Mt. Zicn Raptist church. Mr. Walter J. Gilmore gave ¢ charming birthday party in Long Hil on the 8th. Christmas decoration: of red and green, together with pot tod ferns and cut flowers were de lightfully omployed. Games and mu: sic were the diversions of the even ing. Wt 30 o'cleck, the guest, wer served an elegantly appointed supper Mr. Gilmore was the recipient o! many useful and beautiful gifts, The guests departed ut a late heur vot. ing the party one of the most enjoy: able events of the season. Mr, FE. Cobb, the enterprising owner of the B. & M. bath house i: doing a rushing business. i The faculty of Lincoln school are making divers prepgrations for their {maneipation program to be held ox Jan. tet. This program hus become an annual feature during tite remme of Prof, We t and is appreciated by all, EMPORIA, KANSAS, | Editor Plaindeater; Please have ‘your quill pushers to set around the table. Tell Parsons, Wichita, Tota, Junction City, Lawrence, AY hison and a lot of Indian names that I can not prounce, that [ xeg in your paper, to yet around and give Empona cl- bow room to say a few words that might bo of interest to the readers of The Plaindealer, We ‘ecognize the fact that newspapers are great pmtiment builders but cur people read our papers so seldom and su scatteringly until it’s a hard matter for owr papers to build sentiment. Let ua tead our own papers and then encourage others to read. Listent This fs Emporia speak- ing. We are a great esfucational centre, located in a great agricul- tural belt. We took the prize for al- falfa, good horses and fine chickens BMey | Te SMF OPTERON fk Saban hate BEEF MOPS EY Toga Mae Rig ah VE ey, at the ftate Fair, Peace and har mony ‘reige ia eur community. Churches are all alive—echools ix full bloom. All schools will vaeate for Christinas on the 18th inet. The winter carnival ie now in pro- gress at the A. M. H. chitrch, Personal and Otherwise. Mias Jessle Odes made a “hit” at she 14. M. EL church Jaast Friday night with a musicale. Mr.‘Simpacn of Topeka, was her atcompaniat. They returned te Topeka ow the 2:30 train after haviag been served in a most hospitable manner at the home of Mra. Alice Reeves. The pastor and members of the A. M. HE. church will serve free dianor to all old people, cripples, blind, {a- firmed and orphass ia the basemoat of their church Doe. 20th. ‘The deacons and members of the St. Jameg Baptist church will pull oT a apleniid rally on ghe 20th. They desire a preacher. Rey. Joshua K. Miner, gradaate of the Allanta Baptist college, preached rt the A. M. E. churth Monday night to an appreclitive audience and left for Garnett Taewlay, The Normal and H'gh school etu- tents exercised their gifla in the Vitertry society each Taagreday night at the A. M. i. church. 34 ia reaily inspiring: yo meet there young people and see them conterg in oratory, musiv and art, Mr, Geo. Manulton is president of the hterary society; Miss Georgis Riche is secretury; Miss Harel Ropers is a witle-awake president of the Chriatian Endoavor; Miss Lecile Armstead iy secrotary, This is quite 2 live branch of the church. You will Bear more about these young people. Tho Christian church closed a suc- exscful revival last Friday night with thirteen ailditions to the church. Mies Ethel Jshnson joined the A. M. E. church Sunday night. This fs the fourteenth person to unite with the church since the pastorate of Dr. F, F. Moten without a revival. A series of meetings will begin watch meeting night and continue for ten jays. Rey. Wilson's first quarterly con- ference was held at Scrong City Sat- urday and Sunday and wound up ia Emporia Monday night with a suc- sess. Rev. Wilson has done a great work in the last year in the C. M. E. harch. ABILENE, KANSAS, Miss Carrie McReynolds, of Den: ver, Colo, was the guest of her sis- ter, Mrs. Cornelia Harrison Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sayers, of Nico- demus, and little Emma Williams are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs C. Bridget. Mise Bettie Tyler returned from Princeton, Ky., Friday, The Mount Zion Baptist Sunday school is preparing for sn Xmas tree. They elected officers as follows fos the ensuing yar: Mrs. D. Simpson superintendent; Mr. Amcg Tyler, as sistant superintendent; Miss Emm: Warver, secretary; Miss Dot Simp: om, assistant secretary; Mrs. A. B White, treasurer; Mr, Frank Tyler advance teacher; Sirs. C, Harrison Jr, teacher; Miss Helen Harrison infant class; Misses Jallie Hamptot and Dot Simpson, organists. Mr, Fred Helm, of Wichita, wa: here Iast week and accompanied hi mother, Mrs. Frances Lewis anc neice, Miss Myrtle Mitchell to Wichi ta Sunday where they will make thei future home. STROUD, OKLAHOMAL Rev, J. Hf. Grier, of Shawnee, has been visting friends the past week. Mis» Yeldell, who has been attend- ing schosl at Langston, returned to her home Sunday, where she will start school on Monday, Rev. Lockett was in the city, the guest of Rev. and Mn. G. W, Davis Sunday. Prof, 1. M. Jordan was the guest of Miss Era Yeldell on Sunday. Rev, J. A. Allen, of Chandler, spent a few days here. The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Burge waa held Sunday, Dec. 12 at the St. John A. M. E. church. The sermon wad delivered hy Rev. J. H. Grier and Rev, Allen, the paator. Mr, J. Brooks ,pent a fow days at Okmutyee visiting relatives. Mr, E. D, Burns made a business trp to Oklahoma City last week. A program and Christmas tree will be the attraction at the A. M. E. church om the 24th. 1% Biky, W. P, 0. Homo PhesefS¥, Farmace Heat. Efectric Lighte. Nicely Furniahed Reems. The Central Hotel, MRS. 0. E. MARSHALL, Prep. ‘W. H, H, ASHBY, Mer. Marchal Mistera Cafe in Commection. Barberubep on Third Floor. Rest Ream for Gentlemen. 442 Seuth St, Excalsler figrings, Me. | Pai Be et ; : { | oom s “ no eae a a Pe. . fd Py = ea mt ae ay a ne ae : x H ow . i oe : y BOR ees | Shek Ee, ears eo Ae Bees OREN (AR ae Pt oes baa ete fy Hh he eae eo) Mend Cera es MR. EUGENE BAKER. MR, WM, KNIGITIEN. When in Wichita, Kansas, Visit the B & K BILLIARD PARLOR S e AND SMOKE HOUSE. WM. KNNIGIITEN, Sec’y. LUGENE BAKIR, Mgr. First Class Rooms and Bath Upstairs.—Suxnessors to 8, Jacobs, 632 N. 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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! If you wish a luxurious growth of hair in six months use this remedy. Price 50c per box. Pressing Oil, $1.25 per box. A penny social was given for the benefit of the Bethel A. M. B. Sunday school last Saturday evening and quite a neat man was realized. Mr. Geo. North has returned from a week's visit with his sister, Mrs. W. Johnson, at Sentro, Ill., and reports having a nice time. Mr. Phillip Hawkins lost a valuable horse, being injured in a fall on the ice, and had to be killed. Mrs. Gertrude Day of Alton, spent a few days visiting at the home of Mr. Geo. Hindman Myers. We extend a kind invitation to remember that August is coming. INDEPENDENCE. KANSAS. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. On Sunday evening, Dec. 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fluellen on S. Eighth street, was performed a very quiet wedding when Miss Martena Fluellen, one of the best girls in the A. M. P. church, was united in the bonds of holy wedlock to Mr. Ira Fields of this city. The ring ceremony was used and Rev. G. E Pettigrew, pastor of that church, was the officiating minister. At 4 o'clock p.m., just as the minister began the solemn ceremony there was a solo sang by Miss Blanche White, "Oh, Dry Those Tears," which was very touchingly rendered and was most appropriate for this occasion. The house was beautifully decorated with evergreen wreaths and cut flowers, and right over head where the bride and groom stood was a beautiful and artistically arranged arch, carefully covered in tinsel and flowers. The rooms were lighted with candles and it afforded a charming scene. Just after the ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room where thirty or more were served, the wedding cake being cut by the bride and the ring was found by Miss Edith Fines, the youngest person in the assembly. Both the young people are well known in this community and have a host of friends who wish them unbounded success and everlasting joy on life's sea. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing O Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil is an ideal hair dressing, having properties which protect the hair from wind, weather and disease, make it soft and glossy; improves the quality of the hair and promotes straightening without irons. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50c. PER BOX Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing O Six Weeks' Make a course of treatment which will last six weeks enclosing P. O. money or by parcel post prepaid, or mation to Madam P. M. Dale HAIR PREP 1806 E. 24th St. 1914 Hair Grower. Mrs. N. C. Blair, Parsons, Kansas. Hair to Grow in Four Days. Will Used According to Directions. ALP DISEASE. Various growth of hair in six months per box. $1.25 per box. Make a course of treatment for the hair and scalp which will last six weeks. Send us an order today enclosing P. O. money order for $1.25 and receive them by parcel post prepaid, or write for literature and information to Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. 1806 E. 24th St. Dept. J. Kansas City, Mo. Rev. A. G. Ford preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday night and those who ventured out received a spiritual blessing. Miss Iva Vanderford was taken seriously ill last Saturday morning, but is reported better at this writing. HUMANSYILLE: MISSOURI Mr. John Hall died Dec. 8th, at Tulsa, Okla., and the remains were shipped here for burial, the funeral being held Dec. 12th by Rev. Harris of Springfield, Mo. Mr. Fluellen of Joplin, Mo., a cousin, Mr. James Davis, Mrs. Ben Lindley of Nevada Mo., and Mrs. Jessie Hall, his wife and her sister, of Tulsa, and Mrs. G. W. Hurt of Flagstaff, Ariz., were here attending the funeral, and will visit with friends awhile before returning to their various homes. The deceased leaves a devoted wife, an indulgent father, five loving sisters, five kind brothers, a host of other relatives and many friends to mourn his demise. PARSONS. KANSAS. Mr. Harry Hogan is home spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hogan. The Sunday school childrens of the A. M. L. church rendered their pre last night and it was enjoyed by a large number of the parents and the friends of the school. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day and Rev. J. T. Smith, the presiding elder, was in the city and preached for us, and held quarterly conference on Monday night and a very good report was sent in from Parsons. Rev. Smith left Monday night for his home in Topeka. The B. G. C. club gave a concert at the A. M. E. church last week, entitled "The Vision of Fairy Women." It proved a grand success and a very good crowd was present They will render another concert on Tuesday, Dec. 29, "The Mist'o Bough," and they promise it will far surpass any thing of this kind ever put on here. Come out, one and all. Mr. J. B. Bass of Arkansas is in the city spending t. h. holidays with his family. One jar Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower One box Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil And one bottle Madam P. M. Dabney's TESTIMONIAL "With the use of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations my hair has grown four inches in six months. I would not be without them." Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo is the best cleaner for the washing of the heads of colored people. It contains no astringents or other ingredients harmful to the scalp. It promotes hair health and vigor. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50: PER BOTTLE Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo Treatment $1.25 tury Shampoo . . ment for the hair and scalp kea. Send us an order today order for $1.25 and receive thm or write for literature and infor- Dabney's XXth Century EPARATIONS CO. Dept. J. Kansas City, Mo. been on the sick list, is improving. Mr. Finis Patcher is on the sick list. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Gayden was held at the A. M. E. church last week. She came home from Kansas City, Mo., where she had been living for some time. Mrs. D. Roan, Miss Lulu Hogue, Mrs. Bettie Amos, Mrs. Gertrude Fisher were called here to attend the funeral. Card of Thanks. We wish hereby to thank our many friends for their kindness during the illness and after the death of our beloved sister and niece, Mrs. Alice Gayden, and for the many beautiful floral offerings.-Mr. and Mrs. J. Payne, Mrs. D. Roan, Mrs L. Hogue, Mrs. G. Fisher, Mrs. Bettle Amos. PAOLA, KANSAS: Mrs. Fred Shockley entertained the Daisy Art Embroidery club, Dec. 12, at her residence on East Orange St. Refreshments were served and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mr. John Lowry and Mr. Clyde Taylor who have been in attendance at K. U., came home Sunday to spend the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Morgan Jones entertained the Woman's Mite Missionary Society at her residence on the corner of Oak and Shawnee Sts., Dec. 17. Mrs. Jones proved herself to be an interesting and pleasing hostess. Clarence Means was bound over by FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for coor red ladies, showing all lates, styles, hair. We are the largest import and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices more than any dealer, and also guarantee to be of the best quality and a sp washing and combing. Hair sold to the pound, also hair nets and toilet articles. Lowest prices. If not sat laffled, money returned. Humania Hair Co., FREE the Justice of Peace in the sum o $500.00 to await the action of the circuit court on a charge of hold up Mrs. Albert Adams entertained in a royal manner, the Dairy Art Embroidery club, Dec. 18, at her residence on East Shawnes St. Mrs. Adams knows how to make her guests feel at home. Charlie Logan who committed a criminal assault upon a small girl here some months ago was sentenced to a term in the penitentiary from to 21 years and began his term last week. School closes Dec. 24 and will be closed until Jan. 4. We are having winter weather here now and we had snow and sleet last week. Miss Beatrice Maddox who has been attending K. U. is home visiting parents during the holidays. Mr. Rufus Hunnigan of Muldrow Okla., is spending the holidays here with his children. The I. S. I. Art club met Thursday, Dec. 17, at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan. After general business, the afternoon was very pleasantly spent in needle work, after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6. Revival services is still being conducted at Sardig First church. Rev. McClendon of Okla., is here helping the pastor, Rev. P. D. Skinner. Several additions have been added to the church. Rev. McClendon is a splendid speaker and all who hear him always enjoy a treat. Mr. G. Blackwell has been reelected superintendent of the Macedonian Baptist Sunday School and the following officers and teachers were appointed Sunday: V. Supt., Mrs. Hattie Thompson; Spc'y., Miss Frankie Robertson, Asst Sec'y.; Miss Lillie Teal Treas.; Mr. N. N. Gilbert, teacher of class No. 1; Mrs. Jane Denly, class No. 2; Mrs. N. N. Gilbert, class No. 3; Mrs. Hattie Thompson, Class No. 4; Mrs. D. A. Jefferson, class No. 5; Mrs. F. B. Badger, class No. 6, Mr. G. Blackwell, temporarily The Fluer De Lia Art club met Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15, at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Washington, the usual business and art work was the feature of the afternoon and at a late hour a delicious repast was served by the hostess and all departed declaring Mrs. Washington an ideal hostess. A very beautiful play was given at the Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, entitled, "Gifts of Gifts" a Xmas mystery. The participants on program were very beautifully dressed and each played his or her part well. This program was given by Miss Ida Hunnigan for the benefit of Macedonia Baptist Aid Society and a neat sum was realized. OSWEGO, KANSAS. Rev. Piersel was here Sunday, Dec. 20 to preach, but as the weather was so bad, he could not get out. Mr. Ed Scott fell and broke his leg last Sunday. The Literary Society had a grand time here Friday, Dec. 19. The debate was, "Which was more benecial, city or country." It was decided in favor of the negatives and they also had a few other good selections and the choir sang some very beautiful songs. The Mt. Pleasant Baptist church gave a social Saturday night, Dec. 19 and had a good crowd. Mr. Will Adair was here Friday night, Dec. 18 and attended the Literary. He was on his way to Parsons, Kansas. Rev. Duncan preached a good sermon, Sunday night, Dec. 20 at the Second Baptist church, but the weather was so disagreeable that the congregation was very small. Mr. L. M. Dawson had his feet so badly frozen Sunday, Dec. 13, that he was unable to be out for several days, but is improving. Rev. Duncan preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday night. Mrs. Victoria Edmon of Chotona Mrs. Frances Strinper Johnson is now living in this city. Her son was called to Chetona on account of the death of Miss Velma Roberts. The colored schools had their Amma exercises last night and the parents and friends of the children were entertained royally and a good crowd was in attendance. The parents will do well to visit the schools oftener and see the progress being made all along the line. Mr. Clarence Minnifield is visiting with his mother and sister through the holidays. Little Martha Richardson is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Johnsen. Monsra, Pete Wilson and John Ross passed through the city this week en route to Texas on a visit with relatives. ital nurses Tuesday by paying her short visit which lasted until Wednesday morning. Mr. Cone spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. George Vann at whose home Miss Luvelia Carleton and Miss Hardwick entertained for him. The evening was pleasantly spent at whist and a candy pull. Miss Lucile Morgan, of the State Hospital made a hurried visit to Paola last week. Mrs. George Vann and Mrs. Martha Patterson spent a day in Paola last week. Mr. Richard Robinson, of the State Hospital, spent a day hunting last week, and was quite successful. Mies Lucille Morgan dined in the city one evening last week. PHONES: Home 1660 Maln----Bell 6111 Maln Larson Bros. Wholesale Grocery ...Company... 228 North James St. Everything First Class—the Best Good, at the Right Prices! KANSAS CITY. KANSAS When In Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION — Meals at All Houra. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. : NEBRASV Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. J. W. PROWELL, Prop. Show Troupes A Specialty. Electric Lights. 8 East Fifth St. Phone Main 1010. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS Pool and Billiard Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date pool and billard halls, in the country is in Claremore, Okla., owned and operated by J. A. Lewis and has also a large line of cigars and tobacco. It is also headquarters for waiters and porters and employment bureau DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSA Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave, Room 5 and 6. PHONE 3987 Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 4 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kensas Ave. Residence: 1/26 Buchanan S. Residency phone: Both phones 774 Res., Bell no. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon On 334 Kansas Ave., over Gittler Drug Store, across from Throx Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night Residence: 1525 Van Buren & First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 492 Kanuaa Avenue Phone 340 H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG, KANSA Mme. Beard's It removes dandruff and stops itching of hte scalp and takes out theink and makes the hair grow longer and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. 100 Par Box. Agents Wanted. MME. M. BEARD, 519 B. 18th St., ST. JOSHFR, M.C. Phones: Office Hour: Office 244. 11 a. m. to 22 m. Rea. 648. 2 to 5—7 to 8:30 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 102½ K. Eighth St. COFFEYVILLE --- KANSAH Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases Peculiar to Women. The Famous..... Cancer Remedy The Cancer, If Not Removed—No Fur MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN PORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WI CITY AND JOPLIN Leaves Topeka at 7:45 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. phone 871 THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Farms.... For Negroes! Colored men, why not buy a farm on a land where a man is a man here ONE crop will pay for your arm I can sell you a farm in Legend county, Kansas PRICES FROM $160 $20 per acre; easy terms, good oil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas Bell Phone West—Home Phone West —686— 686— Quantity, Quality and Price Alwava Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOR CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON. 915 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO SPRINGS. --- COLOR The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People Wet Hearty Welcome to Come in on Visit this Will Receive Courteous Treats out and Find Here Large Assorted DRY GOODS MILLINERY. FADY-TO-WEAR GAR ENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods WILSON CASH COAL CO. The Plaindealer ..The.. PLAINDEALER 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, $10.00, 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 Your attention is called to the following rules:The admission fee for old societies is $1.00; the admission fee for new societies is $1.50; societies must have held twelve meetings within the year preceding the annual session of the Association, to be eligible to membership. Each society is entitled to three delegates, one of whom may have a place on the program. All program runners and fees must be in the hands of the Committee by Dec. 1st. All productions are limited to ten minutes. For further information, write Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, Larwence, Kansas, or Mrs. E. M. Gay, 410 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. In the matte of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee Couny. Kansas. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of December, A. D., 1914, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W. HERBERT JAMISON, Administrator With Will Attached. (First published in The Topeka Plaindealer Dec. 4, 1914) Case No. 28829. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnce County, State of Kansas. G. W. EWING, MAGGIE EWING AND FRED C. BOLTZ, Defendants. By virtue of an order of Sale issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 4th day of Jan., A. D.,1915, at 2:00 o'clock p. m., of said day, at the east front door of of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate to wit: Lot 348 and the North seven feet of Lot 350 on Van Buren street City of Topeka, subject only to the mortgage and lien of The Capitol Building and Loan Association, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, G. W. Ewing and Maggie Ewing and is directed by said order of sale to be sold, and will be sold In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed in the above entitled court on the 21st day of November, 1914, her petition for an absolute divorce against you, and that unless you answer her petition on or before the 5th day of January, 1915, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according, divorcing her from you, of which you will take due notice. "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" BOTTLED IN BOND-SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. Old Fusco Whiskey Think of it, 4 full quarts of genuine "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" bottled in bond for only $3.25 express prepaid. The little green government stamp is a guarantee for purity, age and full measure. ..Interstate.. Disi. Company, 1625 W. Ninth St. KANSAS CITY. --- MISSOURI. 60 acres of good Oklahoma land, under cultivation, and located in one of the richest and most fertile sections of the state. Will trade for city property. Call or address The Topeka Plaindealer. FOR RENT-Store building. In a good location. 25 x35 with hall above. Address. J. WILSON, Manhattan, Kansas. Ohio Pastor, Says Scriptures Make No Mention of Afternoon Visits. Cincinnati, Ohio.—Rev. Frederick Taylor, Indianapolis pastor, to'd ministers assembled at the interdenominational institute at the 9th St. Baptist church, "the practice of ministers going from house to house making afternoon calls on church women while their husbands are at work causes more trouble for the church than it does good. This calling business may possibly suit some men but not me," he said with much vigor. "I wish I could meet the first man who started it. There is nothing about afternoon calls in the scriptures. I go down town to see the men in their places of business. You cannot get this sort of fish with a net, you have to use a hook and lime—but, when you land him, you feel that you have done something. The other way is harmful." A HOME WANTED!—For a dark colored boy of nine years. Fine disposition and excellent spirit. Apply to the Kansas Children's Home Society, 923 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kas. Wilson Cash Coal Co., give more good coal for $1 than any other place in the city. Phone 3612. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Office: 1244½ E. Third St.. Phones: Office 1475; Rev. 1945. -Diseases of Women a Specialty. GEM Grocery.:: Is the Place to Secure the Best in Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats For your Christmas Dinner, we would be pleased to quote you Special prices on Turkeys, Oysters and Chickens. GEM GROCERY 502-4 WEST 10TH ST. --- = S =