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Fifteen Hundred Topekans Hear th Man Who Took a Bold Stand for His People's Rights. Brilliant Boston Editor Graphically Portrays the Interview That Peeved President Wilson. Bopeka was favored with one of the largest gathering of colored people ever held in the city to hear the editor of the Boston (Mass.) Guardian, William Monroe Trotter, Wednesday evening at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. The subject was an explanation of of what he said to President Wilson in reference to the segregation of colored employees in the various departments at Washington. It is the consensus of opinion of those who heard him that it was the greatest speech ever delivered in Topeka and by one of the most valiant colored men in the United States. There were over fifteen hundred people present. THE MUSIC OF THE MUSIC OF THE MUSIC G. EISHBACK M., B. D. Field Secretary Foreign Mission Board National Baptist Convention Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas to meet him a second time, they at last gained an audience with Mr. Wilson, and his attention was called to his failure to keep his promise. It was then that the President admitted that segregation was the beat for both races and became highly incensed at Mr. Trotter for the intelligent and dignified manner in which he answered him on every proposition laid down to the delegation, and because Mr. Trotter took issue with him in a different way to what he thought should have been used, Mr. Wilson became incensed and told the delegation that they were hurting their cause by having such a man as Mr. Trotter lead them and the newspapers throughout the nation published the report that Mr. Trotter was insolent to the President and hurt the cause of his race. Upon A. WILLIAM MORROE TROTTER this proposition, Mr. Trotter is now taking the rostum and telling the people just what he said to the President and what the President said to him and the delegation. Mr. Trotter has visited several cities: Chicago, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Louis, Springfield, Ill. Wichita, Kansas City and from the latter city he goes to Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Trotter has addressed several thousand people and it is their opinion that what he said to the president was in a manly and dignified manner and was in the best language and that he was courteous and polite and that no one could see where Mr. Wilson or even the Saviour could have taken umbrage at what was said by Mr. Trotter or the delegation. Mr. Trotter also quoted editorials from different Democratic newspapers that supports his contention that what he said was right and proper and that the President was wrong. We hope Mr. Trotter will continue his lectures until he has made every city and town in the Northern and Western states, also Oklahoma, parts of North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. It is the duty of the colored people in these various towns to invite him to address them on this subject. It was the finest talk that was ever delivered by a colored man on this subject and well worth anybody's dollar. He only asks for a collection after his talk and is not trying to graft or make money out of the proposition, but merely wants to encourage his race to stand up for their rights, demanding them through petitions and at the ballot. He has sacrificed his hard earnings and property in a movement to fight segregation, black laws and other outrages perpetrated upon the race. Mr. Trotter is also head of the National Independent Equal Rights League who are organizing branches throughout the country to fight all legislation that discriminates against colored citizens. These organizations are requested to send resolutions to their respective representatives in Congress protesting against any bill which may come up affecting the rights of the races. At these places he is organizing local branches of the league. The one here of which Mr. Fred Ware was elected president, The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with indistinct shapes and forms. Rev. L. K. Williams, Brilliant Texas Divine. Who is Conduct of a Series of Meetings at Shiloh Baptist Church. G. W. Hamilton, vice-president; Mrs. knee. Now the inmates are peace-Emma Galnes, treasurer; Fred Stone fully inclined." street, secretary; R. E. Bell, chair, executive committee; Rev. C. G. ted jail deliveries at seven different Fliback, chaplain. The following times, At one time an inmate who resolution were adopted by the local league and telegraphed to the two had broken every jail in which he had ever been confined was under his United States Senators from Kansas: This man, Charles Trude by Resolved; That House Bill penalizing mixed marriages, voice.] race hatred and places stigma upon colorado citizens. National legislation discriminating against no race nationality but the Afro-American, constitutes taint of blood by federal law, making colored citizens social and moral out-laws and outcasts. Places premium upon illicit miscegenation, destroys the safeguard of womanhood of this race and places all colored citizens in the same class with diotic, diseased and degenerate. A resolution protesting against the full crew bill, was also adopted and sent to the Kansas legislature. This bill, if enacted into law would practically eliminate colored men from railroad service. While here Mr. Trotter called on Governor Capper and implored him to fight against all discriminatory laws. TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS IN COUNTY'S SERVICE! Ike Johnson, Well Known Colored Man Has Served Douglas County, Faithfully and Well. Lawrence, January 21.—Twenty-seven years ago today the keys of the jail of Doug'ass county were turned over to Ike Johnson by Sheriff James Love. With the exception of three terms Ike has held the position of deputy sheriff and jailer without interruption. It was through the exercising, of his good humour that brought this place to Mr. Johnson. In 1888 when 'ame, Love was elected Ike laughingly suggested that he and Mr. Love's son be made deputies. To his surprise soon after he received this appointment. For fifty-three years Ike has been in Lawrence and has seen the city grow from a village of log cabins. In fact he came to this community transported by an ox team and "prairie Schooner" after gaining his freedom from slavery. "The jail business has changed since I first was connected with it," says Mr. Johnson. "In the old days we occasionally had a bully to contend with who objected to being locked in a cell. It was that these sary to beat him with a blunt or my knee. Now the inmates are peacefully inclined." Ike has, by his able work, prevented jail deliveries at seven different times. At one time an inmate who had broken every jail in which he had ever been confined was under his cars. This man, Charles Trude, by nams, declared that he could see a lock in his sleep and then make a key to fit it. He was a source of great annoyance to Mr. Johnson, especially after he had nearly been successful in gaining freedom by breaking a lock. Ike exercised some of his own ideas on criminology in the way of solitary confinement and had no further trouble with him. Mr. Johnson's long association with the study of crime has given him a few ideas of his own on the subject of prevention. says that when he first started children were kept in the same jail. Now the children are turned over to the juvenile court. If a child is kept in jail for any length of time he will lose his fear for the law, but if he is kept in a night or two and then paroled he will remember for a long time according to Mr. Johnson. Another Worthy Gentleman Heary H. Gillum, who was appointed janitor of the court house by the board of county commissioners yesterday afternoon, is another county employee who has had long service. He has held his present job for seventeen years, and it is his record for efficiency and commendation that has brought him repeated appointments. And by the way, Mr. Gillum's official designation is that of "Custodian." Lawrence Local Noten. Mrs. John Clark visited in Leavenworth last week, the guest of her father, Mr. Taylor. The Queen Esther Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church meet Tuesday evening with Miss Birdse Ellis. The funeral of Mrs. Roy Brown was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Warren Street Baptist church. Rev. G. N. Jackson officiated. Mias Gussie Susan Easley, aged 27 years, died Sunday, Jan. 10th at the home of her father, Mr. Henry Easley, 805 Pennsylvania street. Funeral services were held from the the residence Tuesday afternoon January 12th. Rev. Payne officiated. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral of Mr. Cheater, Connelly was held Thursday afternoon from the home. Rev. G. N. Jackson officiated. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Payne, pastor of Saint Luke A. M. E. church is ill at this writing. The Mission Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church met, Thursday evening with Mrs. Mary Anderson. KANSAN WRITES AN INTERESTING BOOK We are in receipt of a book written by the Hon. Geo. W. Ellis, Secretary of Legation at Liberia. 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Wilson, who organized the People's Forum when here at the Metropolitan church, would have smiled had he been at its last meeting, Jan. 9th. After having one of the finest papers ever read there by Prof. J. D. Bowser on Optimism and listening to the discussions and the praise given by Prof. Davis, Mr. Frye, Prof. King, Mrs. Gaines, Prof. Porter, Atty. Shackleford and Rev. Albert Brown and the beautiful instrumental solos by Miss Bolden, one did not expect to find the political dead-lock to follow such great intelligence. It was caused by the assembly attempting to elect new officers for the ensuing year. Mr. J. J. Thomas gave the majority report of the committee and Mrs. Dickerson gave a minority report. The former wanted Mr. John French for president and the latter wanted Mr. D. W. White. Some had entirely different persons in view and motions piled on motions much to the dismay of the acting president. As there seemed no parliamentary way to get the nominating committees' report adopted, Mr. O. B. Johnson moved for adjournment. Maybe new officers will be elected next meeting. No harshness was indulged in. The members of the A. M. E. church and Rev. Ransom have succeeded in getting 7 or 8 souls in their 10 days meeting. Rev. D. A. Holmes began his meeting this week. He seems to have a larger crowd at weekly meetings than has been at the Metropolitan church for a long while. He and Rev. Ransom and other ministers preach against dancing, etc. Mr. Motley on Nebraska Ave., is still sick. Mr. B. J. Washington on Washington Blvd., is sick. Mrs. Rudolph Stuart is said to be very sick at Mrs. Miller's on Freeman Ave. Mrs. Mattle Oliver on Winona is still sick. Mrs. Colling on Nebraska Ave., is better. Mrs. Elvira Banks is getting along nicely. Mrs. Lyle's mother on Nebraska is said to be sick. Mrs. Wesley Lewis in Quindaro is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Lulu Brown Kennedy of Quindaro was visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Johnson and Miss Marie Johnson, recently. We are pleased to know that Mrs. P. C. Long, one of our best citizens, was invited to a white Evangelistic Mission on 12th St., and while there accepted Christ. Miss Orpheus Scott gave a successful and delightful Watch party, New Year's Eve night. Mr. Joseph Truman has gone to South Carolina to visit his sick brother. A Brotherhood was organized by Rev. Holmes, at his church. Prof. J. D. Bowser's beautiful and intelligent paper on "Optimism" shows the superiority of age and experiences over youth and inexperience EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. Mrs. Pearl Childs entertained a number of friends last Tuesday evening. Watch meeting was held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Groves entertained a number of friends, Friday night. Mr. Willis Webster, Jr., of Tonganoxie has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Webster. Miss Parthena Webster left for Topeka, Sunday. Miss Bertha Groves and Miss Ophelia Bennett visited Mrs. James Adcox of Bonner Springs, Sunday. Miss Mildred Nichol of Bonner Springs spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Phelli and Beatrice Hayden. Miss Maggie Moore and Mr. Derward Hayden, Miss Elnora Francis and Mr. Bolslen Sales and Jasper Francis attended church in Bonner Springs, Sunday night. Miss May Divers and Mr. Allen of Kansas City visited Mrs. Effa Austin, Sunday. JETMORE. KANSAS. The Christmas tree at the First Missionary Baptist church was well attended on Christmas Eve and an interesting program was rendered by the young people. Several of the young men went to Kirsley on the 23rd of December to attend the big party that was given by Mr. Roger Bradley. All report a grand time. Miss Cora Bradshaw of Sterling spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Miss Carrie Burney and Mrs. E. H. Lee left for Hutchinson on Xmas morning to visit relatives and friends. All the young men of our vicinity attended a social given at Garden City on New Year evening. Every one reported a fine time. One of the most pleasant events of the holidays was a party given in honor, of Miss Cora Bardshaw of Sterling by her brothers, Messrs. Ralph and Jerry Bradshaw: The evening was spent in games and music. At a late hour a three course lunch was served by Miss Stella Bradshaw and all departed, decalring themselves royally entertained. Mrs. Ester Steamer of Larned is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Board during the holidays. Mr. Sam Wood of Garfield was here a few days last week looking after his land interests. Mrs. Losson Reed entertained Mr. and Mrs. Carey Gill and Mr. Simon Gill to a five course dinner at five o'clock last Sunday evening. Mrs. Luella Mills has been quite ill for the past week. NEWTON, KANSAS. The N. U. G. club met Monday afternoon at the home of Miss Lauder Smith, South of Newton. The ladies drove out in the Roach wagonette Roll was called and the members present answered to it with quotations from Holmes. The lesson, "How to keep children at home," was led by Mrs. S. Dickerson in a very pleasing manner and discussed by several of the members. The amusement for the afternoon was a question box. Mrs. John Jackson was awarded the first prize, a lovely cup and saucer. A very elaborate three course luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Smith proved to be such a charming hostess that is was far past the hour of adjournment, when the ladies departed for their homes. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Geo. Payne.. The Excelsior Art and Study club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. U. S. Rickman. The scripture lesson was read by the Chaplain, Mrs. Sims, the Lord's prayer was repeated in concert. The usual routine of business for this following month and closed by reading the Club Women's Creed responsively. The hostess served a very enjoyable three course luncheon, and adjourned to meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. T. Bell. Miss Flora Young left Tuesday night for her home in Kentucky. While she has been in the city, she has made many friends who are sorry to see her leave and hope she may visit us again soon. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ramey are contemplating a trip to Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida some time in the near future. We wish them a very pleasant trip. Chas. W. French was called to St. Louis, Tuesday on account of the serious illness of his daughter, Miss Edna French. Mrs. Sophia Douglass spent a few hours in the city Tuesday afternoon. She was en route from Sherman, Tex. to Trinidad, Colo. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Chas. W. French. Mr. Geo. Payne made a business trip to Topeka, Tuesday and reports a very pleasant time in the Capitol city. Phone all news to 1150 before Tuesday night. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Watch meeting was held at most all the churches. At the A. M. E., Rev. Ransom had Rev. Owens preach. His text was, "What have I done?" He preached in a beautiful spiritual way. Several united with the church and revival began that night to last ten days. Rev. Holme observed Watch meeting at his church and will probably begin revival, Jan. 10th. He called all the female members of his church together and organized the first King's Daughter Society that has been among our people in this city. Mrs. J. J. Lewis was made president The men organized the King's Sons on Friday night. The ordinary collection at Metropolitan church was over $40.00. Mrs. Talliaferro Brummell of Fulton, Mo., visited her sister, Mrs. Pauline Freeman during the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carter of Parkville, Mo., spent Xmas week in our city. Albert Neely came from the University of Minnesota to visit his parents. Some say he will remain here. Some will be surprised to hear of the marriage of Mrs. Ella Stovall Hampton to Mr. Lowls Lasley on Jan. 5th. Judge Sims performed the ceremony. Her friends wish her happiness. Mrs. II. Dwiggling gave a glowing report of the Inter-State to the Forum, Sunday. Prof. Porter also gave a good report. Prof. T. Davls said he told them, "The poetry entered for prizes was not true-poetry." They gave the prize to the person whose treatise was the nearest like The Home National Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) Capital Stock.....$50,000.00 Surplus (earned).....75,000.60 Profits (earned).....22,563.58 Circulation .....48,500.00 Deposits .....823,206.64 Total.....$1,019,270.22 We Invite Your Business. A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W. F. MILLER, Cashier. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. First National Bank JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. The Bank of Commerce A Good Place to Bank. 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They say the National Newspaper has changed hands again. Why don't our people decorate with flags and have patriotic entertainments on Jan. 1st, Emancipation Day? Mrs. T. Davis was a visitor at Lawrence during the Inter-State. MARION, KANSAS. Miss Gladys Patterson spent last week in Marion, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jack Holder and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Beesle Butler is reported better at this writing. Mrs. Walter Patterson has been on the sick list, but is able to be up again. Mr. Ralph Smith spent Saturday and Sunday in Marion the guest of "Little Alberta" Holder. Mr. Smith's trip are short, but frequent. Mr. Albert Holder, Sr., is attending the Legislature in Topeka this week. Miss Lizzle Holder who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Shinn in Topeka is expected to return soon. Hon. E. Scott is expected to be in the city this week on business, where he has several cases. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Mr. Ben James who died at his home in Maple Hill, Kansas was a Mason and a prosperous farmer; one of, Knasas best citizens. Miss Ruth Gardenshire of Abma spent the week end with Miss Velma Bolton. A large crowd attended the funeral here Friday. Miss Bessie Boot and cousin, Norman Oliver returned from Manhattan Monday morning where they have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. Charley Howe. I I a : oe tT ab anit Eh al i Mamkeal Hand Made Human € air’ "ADA Same Sy ‘ ‘ } “FREE ig 7 is > ne BEAUTIFULLY fh ILLUSTRATED * Stee trevor, 4208 BOOK Seren, test vis, tts i. Seat whe , i nrzecize 7-4 COLORED WOMEN’S HAIR org ‘Siralehtening cate t HAS Cai 0 pa | Saas Oo PreRetee ed ; Peco ere wey » Snopes fer 5 UMBGRI RTite, 1224 wine Tose. tow heer wentee ERUTESS See Yo BLY EO. B. N. BUNGAY, 28 So. 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L, Sanders; fible class No, 2, Mrs. Barnett, ine (termedia' te elass, Miss Mag Ferby; \grimary class, Mrs. Rebecca Shelton; jovganist, Miss Mac Ferby. The Progressive Literary Society ‘doing picely; Officers were clocted , Teersday night for the next ‘menths, Prof, P, G, Porter bg Fe-elected president. Mis, Mag; - BS + e 4 bah” co tcceuntas #y TMA SA Se be Shee ote lel Mads ache Ed other ate Ferby re-elected secrétary, A Mission Band, known as the “Willing Workers,” was organized by the children of the 2nd Baptist chure! and the following officers were elect- ed: Predident, Miss Maude Baker; vice president, Miss Anna Harrison; secretary, Misa Mae Pratly; treas., Miss Bertha Pratt; Chaplain, Miss Ruby Walker; organist, Miss Lucile Baker; Misg Lida Crump is super- visor, Mrm Bettle Sublett jg on the sick list, . Star Lodge, No, 29, U. B. F. and Sunflower Temple, No, 18, 8S. M. T. will have installation of officers and a supper at their hall, Thursday, Jan, 28th. Messrs, Eari Suell and Sylvester Carr of Spring Hill spent Sunday af- terncon in Olathe, | ‘The Eastern Star Chapter will give. et a Oe Oe ie 8 AUR a boffen. eocial i Tuseday“ evening’ ‘at the residenes of Mrs, Geo. Williams on N. Chestnut st. ’ “LA JUNTA, COLORADO. The unton revival services will be gin Monday night fy full blast and the present prospects point to grea! success, : We are having fine weather an plenty of sunshine. Services at the A, M. E. chore) were well attended all day last Sun day. The Juvenile choir still holds the fort. 7 Glady, Garth, the little girl oper ated on some weeks ago for appen: icitis wag Out last night to chured for the first time since the operation. New Year, day was truly a day for dinner parties and the national bird suffered greatly, (Mr, ang Mrs, Nealy, 312 West St. had for thel: guest, at six o'clock dinner: Rev, and Mrs, Reaves ang daughters, Irene and Jaunita and Mr, Gordon. Mrs. Nealy was assisted by her sister Miss Narrell, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Hayse enter tained a number of frieeds at a din- her party and luncheon {n honor of Mrs, Hayse’ mother, Mrs, Clardy. Those present at the party were Mr. and Mra, G. McKinney, Mr, and Mrs, E. Saunders, Mr, and Mrs, G. W. Grant, Mr, und Mra. M» Ray, Mrs. Duncan, Miss B. Young. Those present at the luncheon were: Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Smith, Mr, and Mrs. Jno, Marshall, Mr, and Mrs. Jame, Scott, Miss Irene Reaves served her first meal cooked all by herself Friday. She had for her guest, Miss Bessiv Sharp. The members of the A. M. Ek. church delightfully entertained their pastor and his family at a dinner party, Mr. and Mrs, C. Carney had ‘them for dinner Xmag Day. | Mrs, Patton of Trinidad, our Dis- ‘trict superintendent spent last Tues day with us, We regret very much that she could not gtay longer as nelther party wag benefitted very much by her coming, She gave a concert while here, assisted by local talent,which was very much appre- ciated by the large audience present. Why not get a farm in Colorado where you can be independent and happy. There is lots of land out here that ig yet owned by the govern- ment that can be taken a, home- stead and you can raise corn, wheat, sugar beets, hogs and cattle in abun- dance. Try the West awiille, LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. | Rev, W. A, Brooks, pastor of Zim A. M. E, church carnied on reviva Imeeting last week, and much goo was accomplished. Rev. Reynolil, o Sedalia, Mo, assisted him, Rev Reynolds is a most instructive speak: er, They had five 1» unite with the chureh, The meeting ig to be con. tinued this ‘week. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Lacy and their infant daughter, Grace spent the week end in the city, visiting their parents and friends, They Seft Sun- day mornirg for their home In Cen- tarville, Iowa, Mis, Rosa Carter hag returned to her home, after spending a few weeks out of the city, Cupid has been very busy in our homes. Last Saturday evening there wag a double wedding at the home of Mrs, Malinda Linsday on N, 9th St. Her (daugther, Miag Elizabeth Lins- day was united in marriage to Mr. Irg Shelby. Mrs. Daisy Bowler wis married to Mr, Albert Jackson, We wish bota couples a happy journey through life. Rev. W, A. Brooks foined the happy couples together, Mr, Robert Douglass gnd Mr. Ir- vin Hawking who have been very sick ve better, . . Mr, Herbert Jackson Is reported aick at thig writing. OLATHE, KANSAS, Notes from St, Paul A. M. F. Churey Under the pascorate of Rev. & Robinson, our church has taken or new hfe, o We have succeeded in remodeling and beautifying the Interior, by plas- tering, papering, painting; building a new cholr gtand, and new pews. Our second quarterly meeting was i Sunday Jan, 8, It was a splen- did success, At the close of the evening service, Presiding Elder King extended the Invitation and Messers Joe Fanon and J. H, Allen came forward and united with tho church, The Progressive Literary society with Prof, P. G. Porter ag president, «ith his yplendid asslstante, is doing, a great work, Very Interesting and instructive programs ere rendered exch Thuraday evening. The Sunday school held its election Monday evening, Mrs. B, P, Bar- nett dectining re-election, Mr. J. H, Alien was elected euperintendent, The A, C. E. L, with Mrs, Barnett preaident, meets each Sunday at 6:30 » m. The members are, full of en- thesiastn‘and very. tateresting tect Ingy" are held. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mis, Unico Gossit, of Pratt, is the guert of Mis, Minnie Goodwin. Misa Amerka Hurley is visitisg her grandperents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Campbell. The former is slowly im- proving after » severe sick ppeil, Mrs. Herry Nichols was in the city a few day, visiting her parents, Mr, ang Mra. Thos, Campbell. Misg Ona Moore ang Mr, 5S, M. Teal ate in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr, Thomas Baldwin has returned fram big long visit down East. Th, Bachelors club gave @ grand ball Friday night, January 16th and everybody enjoyed a pleasant even- Ing, Music was furnished by the Woode & Fox orchestra. There were guests from Arkansay City, Wichita, ang Weellington, The members of the club are Mr. Laurence Brown, president; Mr. Arthur Palmer, vice- president; Mr. Charley Franklin, secretary; Mr. Oscar Brown, gtsis- tant secretary; Mr. Erneat R, Camp- bell, manager; Mr, Claude Brown, as- sistant manager; Mr. Ralph Frank- lin, treasurer; Mr. Perry Waldron, chairman of trustees; Mr. Archie Brown, Mr, Earl Saunders, Mr. Fay North, Mr. Douglag Nichols,Mr, Har- ‘ry Nichols, trustees. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Misa Louise Vincent spent the week end at Independence visitin, Rev. and Mrs, Cabbell. Miss R. Wright, of Wichita, is here visiting her niece, Mrs, May tell Grant, Rev. H. H. McAllister is having a success in his revival meeting, The Fleu de Lis Art club met a: the home.of Mra, Jen, Brown Tues gay afternoon, Two hourg was profitably spent in needle work and current events. Mrs, D. Summers, of Oklahoma City, was a guest of the club. She gave us an yxcellen. talk on ort. Mn Badger, a new member wag present, which was g delight to each one. The hostess served a dainty Junch.on. The club adjourned to meet et the home of Mrs, A. Grant Tuesday. The Peoples’ Forum met at the A. M. E. church Sundgy, Business only was conducted, Misg Brownlec Baird was e'ecteg president, Queen Henry, secretary and Mr, Garnet. Rogers was appointed} critic, Mrs. Hattie Martin, treasurer. Rev, Britt Dodd departed this life Jan, 1301, Funeral servicer! were held at Macedonia Baptist church, conducteg by Rev, Fairfax, of Par- sons, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Jefferson, Rev. R. R. Cartwright of 'Parsons, Rev, T, J, Elias, of DPitts- burg, Rev, Dedd wags a strong Chris- tlan and a straightforward, upright man. He entered into the ministry when a young man and wag still in the work up until the time of his illness. He leaves a wife, other rel- atives and a host of friends to mourn h’s demise. Mrs, W. E, Love is on the sick Net. Rev, H, T. S, Johnsen, of Mus- hogee, Okla, the district superinten- tendent, was in the city Sunay hold- tng communion services at St, Jumes M. E, church, Rev. J. D, Rice, pastor, A splendiq service was held. The members and friends are always glad to shake hand, with Rey. Johnson. Mrs, T. A. Ingram deligh‘fully en- tertaineg the I, S. I. Art eluls Wed- neaday afternoon, Twelve members were present and a sociable after- noon was spent. This being hiter- ary day, a ‘$plendid program was rendered, after which a very delicious luncheon wag served by the hostess. Mrs, D, Summers and Mra, J, HL Dawson were guesta of the club. Adjourned to meet Wednesday after- nom at the home of Mrs. Frank Jenkins, Cleveland Scheol Notes, Mrs, John Claggett and little Alice Morris were visitors te the school Wednesday, On Friday afternven the members if the Eighth grade oho graduated vere royally entertained by the 7th] 4 ang 8th B in the Elghth grade], oom, The room was beautifully), lecorated with flowers, ferns ana lage. Those to graduate were Ro-| ert, Goldeaby, Herbert Haskell, Ol-| , te Page, Percy Daws. We hope hat these young people will continue | heir education through the Higa chool. 1 Mrs, Wiley Dixon and Mrs, Hawk- |; 1g were visitors to the kindergarten |, huraday afternoon, i Mrs, George Stoneking, one of the embers of the echool beard was aj jsitor to our school. | The Cleveland school wag burned metime early Monday tmorning, ipposed to be the work of incen- ' irfes. It was one of the finest in eo city. 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WILL H. WITTIG, President and Mavager. te. —_ Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Stor Mail O-ders Prompily Attended, Opposite Waiting Room, ores 7 ol the Best Brand of Whiskey—Butied tm Bond ~ £936 Union Avense , KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI tome Prams Woat 368 Pell Phone Waar ae tr i neuen Te eter alee eur te | Pool and Billiard other rooms, ' Denelena Bs AV Eat WAIENPE EE, A AWOAD, Mra, America Countee and Mra Emma Maxwell, who have been or the sick list were able to attend ser. vices Sunday. Misg Harriet Walton, of Kansas City, spent the week en! with her mother, Mra. A. H, Walton, Mrs, John Clark and daughter Alice, of Lawronce, apent the week end with Mrs, Clark’, siater, Mrs. Beatrice Parker. The Sunday schoot at the Kansag State Protective Home is petting along nicely, They have four en- fthusiattic teachers who are deing much for the little folks. Miss Beker of New Orleans, La., is visiting Mra, Joseph Venderson, Mrs, Henderson and Miss Baker spent Monday in Kanaas Gtty, The Civic League was entertained by Mra, Wm, Norman Tuesday after- noon, Dr. Roane, of Kansas City, Mo. wag the guest of Miss Pansy Yoak- um Tuesday evening. Dr, Caston, of St, Louis, Mo, and Attorney Calloway, of Kansas City, spent a few hour, here on business ong day last week. Mr, Lawrence Walton, of Kansas) City, spent » few days with he mother, Mrs, N. B. Walton. Miss Edgerine Walton, whe has been quite ili ig improving. This being the reason Sor revivala, Leavenworth fa doing her part try- ng to build up a standard ef Chris- ianity, Interesting meetings are be- ng held at the A. M. E. and Inde- yendent Baptist cherches. H. T. 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FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND" LICENSED EMBALMERS, GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mee, s Telephone 174, 15 Wall St, PT. SCOTT, KA8, FOR RENT—Store building. im a ood lecation, $5 x35 with ball above, Addresa, H. J, WILSON, Manhattan, Kansas, --- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:—Mr. Thee Baughman is the authorized solicitor and traveling agent for the Topeka Plaindealer. We beg the public to give him their support as he is a man who is interested in the uplift of the race and will call on you not only to subscribe for the paper, but will interview you for write ups on leading men and women of our race, also cuts of prominent people and their homes in the various portions of the. United States—Nick Chiles, Editor and Owner of the Topeka Plaindealer. KANS.—KANSAS CITY—MO. (By Eva P. Washington.) Prof. J. Dallas Bowser, Kansas City, Mo., delivered a fine paper at the Forum Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Baptist church in Kansas City, Ks. Rev. T. S. McMorris, pastor of the M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas, returned home from Topeka last week where he conducted a revival. Mrs. Tillie Moss, 2051 N. Water street, Kansas City, Kansas, entertained in honor of Mrs. Beulah Woodson, of Harrisonville, Mo., with a seven course dinner. Covers were laid for twenty. Miss Kathryn M. Johnson, who is national field agent for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was in the city last week, the guest of her brother and family. Miss Glena Adel Wright, 1314 La Fayette street, Kansas City, Kansas, returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Missouri City, Mo. Rev. D. A. Holmes, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas, is conducting successful revival at his church. Household of Ruth No. 267 installed their officers Monday afternoon. Mrs. James Woods, 2900 North Sherman avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is much improved after an illness of several days. Mrs. W. W. Penn, 3010 Summitt street, Kansas City, Mo., who had been ill for several weeks, is up and out again to the delight of her many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. L. J. Maddox, 849 Freeman ave., Kansas City, Kansas, is much improved after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Willa Dwiggans, 852 Oakland ave., Kansas City, Kans., is able to be out again after several weeks of illness. Prof. and Mrs. J. M. Marquess, 2010 N. 6th St., Kansas City, Kas. are the proud parents of a fine baby daughter. Rev. J. R. Ransom returned home last week and is conducting a revival at the A. M. E. church. Miss Winnefred Moten, teacher at Summer High school, is able to be up again after a severe illness. Mrs. Nannie Phillips, 827 Freeman ave., Kansas City, Kans., has recovered from her recent illness. The funeral of Mr. Chas. Edward, who formerly lived at 612 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kans., and came here Sept. 11, 1914 from Omaha, Neb., and who died at 2209 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo., wa, held from the Morning Star Baptist church last Friday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. G. M. Daniels, officiating, who pals a glowing aribute to the memory of the deceased. Floral tributes, were many and beautiful. He leaves to mourn his demise a devoted wife, father and mother, four brothers and one sister. Automobile corgege conveyed the remains to Woodland cemetery for interment, C. H. Contee funeral director. Mrs. Bettie Lee and Mrs. Tilford Davis of Kansas City, Kansa., made a flying trip to Ienvenworth last week to install officers of the Court of Calanthe. Mrs. John W. Jones, 440 State ave., Kansas City, Kansa., wife of our popular undertaker, writes that she is having a delightful time at Los Angeles, Calif., where she is the guest of her aunt, whom she had not seen for twenty-five years. Her father is also out there. Rev. S. W. Bacote, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., is conducting a revival at his church, beginning Jan. 10, and up to last Sunday night fifty had joined the church. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mrs. George Dunn has been the guest of her sister in law, Mrs. Ida Mae Smith, in Kansas City, Mo., for several days past. 'J. H. Carter, was on a business trip to Da'i Moines, Ia., and other points in that state last week. Mr. Samuel Walker, and Jeff Griggsby, were in Kansas City, Saturday on business. Miss Annie Hovay, is spending a few days with friends, at Vinewood. Mr. Wade Scott transacted business in Kansas City Saturday. A number, of friends from Kansas City, gave Mrs. Pernina Thompson a pleasant surprise on Wednesday afternoon, presenting her with a shower of china and granite ware. At four course dinner was served and covers were laid for eight. Among those present were! Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver Thompson; Misses Emma Garwin; Christina and Gussie Roller; Messrs Carter Ozan, Sam Hunley and Arthur Johnson. After dinner, several hours were spent in games and other amusements. BEATRICE. NEBRASKA. Miss Loretta R. Martin has returned from a visit with her mo.her in Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Holt, of Oklahoma City, Okla., have moved here to make their future home. Mr. Lon Burt was a passenger to Omaha on business. Mr. Frank Carter, who had been on the sick list is able to be out. Saint Paul A. M. E Church News. The Daughter of Saint Paul— Mrs. L. J. Gordon, president; met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles McCaw. After a short business session, an interesting program was rendered. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. This club does a great work for the church. It, steps in and aids various departments in time of need. The Sunday school is progressing nicely under the superintendency of Miss N. Scott. The following program was rendered Sunday evening: Selection—Choir. Invocation—Rev. Harper. Selection—Choir. Reading—Mrs. L. J. Gordon. Reading—Mrs. L. J. Gordon. Instrumental Solo—Miss Nondas Scott. Recitation—Jewel Casem. Mandolin Solo—Mr. Emmet Garvin. Recitation—Mrs. Ed. Camper. Vocal Solo—Dorris Casem. Trio—Mr. Newton, Mr. Robert Scott and Mr. L. J. Gordon. Vocal Solo—Miss Mabel Scott. Reading—Mis. L. R. Martin. Selection—Choir. OSAWATOMIE. KANSAS Miss Ruth Holmes of Olathe spent the week end with her father, Rev, James Holmes, and while in the city was the guest of Mrs. Willa Majors. The home of Mr. Thomas Martin was destroyed by fire Monday evening. Miss Blanche Stanley of Kansas City is visiting her mother and sisters here this week. Mrs. Willa Majors, Misses Ruth Holmes and Hazel Lewis were the guests of Miss Maggie Dryden on Monday afternoon to a delightful drive over the city. Rev. Holmes closed a very successful series of meetings last Sunday evening.. Mr. John Stutley and Mrs. Susan Linville are on the sick list. Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Davis and Mrs. Sallie Robinson of Paola spent Sunday in the city and they were pleasant visitors at the A. M. E. church Mrs. Willa Majors, Misses Hazel Lewij and Maggie Drydin entertained for Miss Ruth Holmes at the home of the former on Pacific Ave., Monday evening. In the weight contest a beautiful bouquet of flowers was presented to Miss Holmes. Mrs. Ethel Vain receiving the consolation prize, a cup and saucer. About twenty guests were present. Rev. Holmes was tendered a surprise Monday evening by the members of the A. M. E. church. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Among the many who attended the fine large reception at the Y. M. C. A. on the Paseo for the Hon. Mr. J. E. Spingarn of New York were: Prof. J. M. Marquess Dr. S. H. Thompson, Prof and Mrs. Buster, Miss Buster, Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Mrs. A. J. Neely, W. Neely, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Smith, Miss E. Bradford. Gertie Jenkins Dr. Anthony Prof. Kealing Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Harry White, Jae Clayborne, Geo. Kine, Geo. K. Williams, Rev. Geo. McNeal, Prof. W. Jacobs and mother, Prof. Reynolds, Mr. Mat- thews and many others. It was a brilliant affair. Those who spoke while waiting for our benefactor were Miss Anna Jones, Mrs. Crossthwaite, Prof. J. D. Bower, Mrs. Jacobson (white), and Prof. H. T. Kealing. A vocal solo was rendered by a very popular Kansas City, Mo., young lady and Prof. Reynolds. Prof. Reynolds received a double encore, and sang and played his own selections very beautifully. Prof. W. Jacobson escorted Mr. Spingarn from the depot and a the philanthropist enforced he received a great ovation. He told of the work this new abolition society is doing for the colored people; and how thus far it has prevented the passage of the African immigration bill, etc. He certainly has a philanthropic heart. The vast multitude at the reception congratulated him and did not retire until after midnight to dream of the very pleasant assemblage and the new friends God has raised up for us. Revs. Bowren, Jackson, Richardson and McNeal attended the revival at Rev. Holmes' church. There have been several conversions there. Rev. Wiseman of Muskogee, Ok., preached at the A. M. E. church on last Sunday night. Prof. N. Clark Smith and Mrs. Summers had the choir sing most beautifully. Mr. Thomas Napper l$_{8}$ elected a special missionary and will be installed by a white Baptist and some of the colored ministers. Mrs. P. C. Long is a new convert to the cause of Christ. We regret that Mr. I. B. Blackburn took a shot at Mr. Dickerson at the Orphans' Home last Friday night. It is not serious. Mr. Wm. Green, on 8th St., is still on the sick list. He is the father of Attorney Green.' Hon. William Monroe Trotter of Boston, editor of the Boston Guardian, will be at the A. M. E. church Thursday night. Rev. Ransom has recently returned from a trip to St. Louis. Mis$_{s}$ E. Hancock is sick. Mrs. Rudolph Stewart i$_{s}$ sick. Mr. and Mr$_{s}$ Thomas of Texarkana, Tex., are stopping with Mrs. O. B. Johnson. Mrs. Thompson of Virginia, is in the city, guest of her son, Dr. S. H. Thompson. Mr. John French has been elected president of the Forum. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. A pleasant surprise party was given, Jan. 12, at the home of Mrs. Alice Hill in honor of Mrs. A. Wade. It was planned by Miss Bessie Johnson who was ably assisted by Mrs. Hill. All were found and heard singing, "Honey Suckle Vine." She was completely surprised. About twelve young people were present. Praying, speaking and singing were enjoyed by all. Each one was asked to say a toast before being served. Excellent refreshments were served. Pleasant surprises were also given Jan. 16, by a number of friends at the home of Mrs. A. Hill and a number of little girls also had a pleasant surprise at Mrs. Alice Hill's on January 17. The Young Married Peoples' club met recently with Mrs. W. Patterson on W. Morgan St. Domestic Science Social club met Jan. 15, with Mrs. W. M. Hamilton. Those who assisted in entertaining were Mesdames M. Spencer, Lena Mitchell and Rosa Parker. The Twilight club gave a successful box social at Mt. Emery Baptist church. Revival meeting at the Bethel A. M. E. church closed January 17, with 13 additions to the church and much success. Mrs. Wade left for Springfield, "11, and from there will go to Peoria, Illinois. Members of Mt Emery Baptist church sent flowers for Dr. Scruggs' wife at Monmouth, Ill. Mr. Frank Mallory and Rev. Muse attended Mrs.' Scruggs' funeral at Monmouth, Ill. A grand minstrel was given recently by Ralph Brinkman, Earl Carpenter, George Miller and George Butler. Word was received by Mrs. Mattle Carpenter that Mr. Lafayette Rice will be home next month. Rev. S. S. 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Mrs. Stewart was unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. A. Johnson of S. West St., is on the sick list. The funeral services of Mrs. Minnie Glass were held January 18, at Mt. Emery Baptist church, Rev. DeWilt officiating. He took his text from 2nd Corinthians, 2nd chapter Music was by the church choir, and among the hymn sung were, "Neuer My God to These", "Jesus Lovr of My Soul", "It is Well With My Soul" and "I Surrender All." The funeral was largely attended and the foral-offerings were many and beautiful. Her last words were, "As I walk through the shadow and valley of death, I fear no evil." At 12 o'clock the Angel of Heaven came to bear her spirit home. The floral offerings were cared for by Mesdames Ed Harmon, L. Nelson and F. Cowns. Interment in the East cemetery. Mrs. Nashby of Decatur, Ill returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Cooper of N. Cox St. Mrs. G. W. Cooper is much better at this writing. 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Car₆ leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Denver about four months ago for treatment for the rheumatism was taken to Wellington last Wednesday. He is not much better. Miss Gossett of Parsons, Kansas spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Minnie Goodwin. The Kewple club met with Miss Minnie Goodwin at her home on Menor St., with Miss Gosset as guest. After an hour of sewing and conversation a delightful lunch was served, consisting of veal loaf, potato salad, bread and butter sandwiches and coffee. They all departed declaring Miss Goodwin an ideal hostess. The Carnation embroidery club met with Miss Stella Saunders. After an hour of sewing a lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Berl Brown. Wilson Cash Coal Co., gives more good coal for $1 than any other slavery, but who knows how to stand place in the city. 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Union Coal and Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N. ROOKS. Bell Phone West 3436. 1839 Quindaro Blvd. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Through Ancient America to California's 1915 Expositions That's the Santa Fe way—the only line to both Expositions. Pueblo Indians, petrified forests, painted deserts for you to see en route. And the Grand Canyon of Arizona, earth's scenic marvel. Reduced forces during Exposition period. Ask for illustrated folders about California, the Expositions and what one on the way. Santa Fe T. L. King C. P. & T. A., Phone 8682. WHO WILL HAVE HIM? Afine colored boy baby, two month old, Inquire of The Kansas Children Home Society, 923 Kansas Ave Topeka, Kansas. After Using Messrs. John H. Simms, John E. Lowry and Wm. D. Harrison of K. U., made this office a pleasant call Wednesday. They were in the city attending the Legislature. Messrs. Geo. Payne and Matthew Faulkner, employees of the Santa Fe, and Mr. McDonald of the Union Pacific Ry., attended the Legislature during the past week. Mrs. Vina Bush, on Washington street, who was at Stormont hospital nearly three weeks for an operation, is at home and is slowly but steadily improving. Mrs. Edward Drane entertained a few guests at her home on Buchanan street last Saturday afternoon at thimbles in honor of Mrs. J. M. Rivers of Jackson, Tenn, and Mrs. Lulu Thompson of Chicago, Ill. Dr. O. A. Taylor had the misfortune one day this week to break his thumb while cranking his car, and while the injury is not so serious it is quite painful and irconvenient for the man of medicine. The City Mission met at Mount Carmel Baptist the second Sunday in this month and it was a soul stirring meeting and everybody present enjoyed the meeting. The Mission sent, out twenty-one baskets to the poor and needy during Christmas, which shows that the Mission is still alive. The next meeting will be Sunday at Lane Chapel—Mrs. W. S. Eagleson, president. Rev. B. Morris of Wichita, Mr. Ellis Hunt of Salina, Mr. S. C. Walker of Kansas City, Mr. Samuel Garland of Downs, and Mr. F. L. West of Arkansas City, here attending the Legislature, were pleasant callers at this office last Saturday. Rev. L. K. Williams of Texas, will conduct a ten days series of meetings at Shiloh Baptist church, commencing next week. Rev. Williams was here last year and is well remembered and his return is heralded with much joy at Shiloh. Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins entertained a few friends at a New Year's dinner at their home, 957 College av., in honor of Mrs. Moore of Wichita. Those present were Mrs. Harris' of Topeka, Mrs. Harris of Carbondale, and Messrs. Brown of Topeka and West of Emporia. Mr. M. Duncan, employee of the Santa Fe, has returned from a five days' trip to Chicago and Kansas City. He is one of Topeka's most industrious men and owns property. He is one of the leading Masons of the city and is a member of Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18. Mrs. Nannle Barker, 907 N. Taylor street, very pleasantly entertained a few friends in honor of Mrs. J. M. Rivers of Jackson, Tenn. Those enjoying the hospitality of Mrs. Barker besides the honorees were Rev. and Mrs. N. L. Smith, Mrs. Hayden Edmonds, and Mrs. Belle Porter. St. John's Whosoever Bible class gave a flower shower.. Mrs. Coleman, who has been sick for a few days, was not able to be present, but those out were Mrs. Reed, president; Mrs. R. H. Wade, Mrs. Charles, Jenkins, Mrs. Eagleton, Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Dyer. A lovely time was reported by all. Rev. N. L. Smith was a pleasant caller at this office one day this week and paid for a year's subscription to The Plaindealer. Topeka has just cause to be proud of Rev. Smith who since his appointment to the pastorate of Lane Chapel, C. M. E. church, in October, has done much good. Sixty members have been added to the church, over $500 have been raised and he has a Sunday school with an attendance of over one hundred and thirty. Prior to his coming here he spent ten years in Texas, six at Ft. Worth and four in the city of Houston. C. A. Whitney Real Estate, Loans Insurance, Rentals. PHONE 1422. 832 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA, KAS. "The Old Reliable!" Mrs. McClelland. 113 WEST TENTH STREET. Phone 4484 Black. Uncared for Hair cannot be benautiful. There is no part of the human makeup so revengeful as the hair. It cries out "Look at me; care for me or I will disgrace you. Treat me with consideration and I will be a glory to you." No matter how short the hair may be it can be made long by using McClelland's Hair Grower. Price Twenty-five Cents. Scalp Treatment Free. Hair Straightening .....25c Hair Shampoo .....25c Sale on Hair Goods—Any Switch 39c Special attention to out-of-town orders. The Churches Services at St. John were well attended morning and evening in spite of the fact that the ground was covered with snow. At 11. A. M., Rev. Motin, D. D., of Emporia, Kansas, who is conducting the series of meetings preached an excellent sermon from the theme, "Singing." Rev. Motin is an excellent speaker and delighted his hearers, making everyone feel it was good to be present. Pastor Brown preached a soul stirring sermon at 7:30 P. M. from the subject, "Saving Men." The Mite Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at 3 P. M., at the residence of Mrs. Rosa Jackson, 129 N. Van Buren St. Mrs. Ellen Rolling presided and a profitable meeting was held. The series of meetings are still in progress, and a goodly number of persons are availing themselves of the opportunity to hear Rev. Motin and several have been converted. The meetings will continue a week longer. Come and invite your frinDS especially those who are unsaved and make the meeting mean something to you and accomplish its real purpose—the saving of souls for Christ. Sabbath School was well attended. Rev. Motin made an address to the scholars. The Endeavor lesson was interestingly lead by Mr. Gibson. The League continues to grow under the leadership of Mr. Chas. Brown. Numbered among the sick are: Mrs. Nancy Coleman, Hattle Brashears, Mary Bennett, Mr. Tolliver Byrd and others. The Junior Stewardess Board, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Pres., will bake pies, Friday, Jan. 29th. Get your order in early. Delicious pies will be sold for 15 cents. LANE CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. N. L. Smith, Pastor.) LANECHAPEL NOTES. Rev. R. W. Wells delivered two very excellent sermons Sunday. The morning subject: "I Indeed Baptize You With Water Unto Repentance," found in St. Matt. 3-11. Evening subject, "Four Grades of Christians—Namely: Ankle Deep, Knee Deep, Waist Deep and Swimming Christians," found in Ezekiel. Large crowds attended both services. Nineteen persons were baptized at the morning service. The Sunday school has taken on new life. About fifty were out and raised $11.81. The Auxiliary Board met at Mrs. W. R. Roberta', 1411 Quincy street today. The Sewing circle will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. Essie Clark, 1414 Western avenue. Mrs. Page and Mr. D. Daniels are slowly improving. Carrie Fisher is on the sick list. The Missionary society will have a specially effort the fifth Sunday in this month to raise their assessment. IDA STEWART, Reporter. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. B. R. Ross, Faster.) Seemingly everyone took advantage of the bright sunshine, Sunday morning and were at services on time Sunday School was well attended at 11 A. M. Selection by choir; prayer by Rev. A. DeMoss; scripture lesson, 2nd Psalms, read by Rev. A. DeMoss, after which the pastor used as a subject, "The spirit of the Lord God is upon me" Isa. 61:1. He was at his best Sunday and delivered a fine sermon, as he can do at all times. Two united with the church, Mrs. Cora Barton and Miss Pearl Greigs. Both were assigned to class No. 5 At 3. P. M., the gospel team was organized with Mr. Aaron Greene, Sr., capt. Mr. Arthur Biggers, secretary, with an enrollment of nine members. Our A. C. E. L. was very interestingly led by Mrs. Elizabeth Donnelly; a few timely remarks by the pastor and then about ten minutes were allowed to prayer and song service by the gospel team. Aga'n the pastor using as a subject, "Be strong, equip yourselves like men," displayed his ability to deliver us a grand sermon We are starting in a series of interesting meetings. Preaching on Thursday evenings by Rev. Chisolm. We will be glad to see you in our midst and to know you are worshipping with us as you may rest assured that the pastor will be glad to shake hands with you, so come and be with us and also our second quarterly meeting will be held the first. Sunday in February. Remember you are invited and also your Friend, so we will look for you and yours. We are glad to note that Willie Fisher of Pierce's Addition, who has been suffering with rheumatism is much improved at this writing. Mr. Thos. Glover of Widgita was a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Rose, for lunchon Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bush who underwent an operation at Stormont Hospital is doing nically at her home on the corner of Washington and Center Sts. There will be a dinner at the home of Mrs. Jane Green, Jan. 29, at 816 Center St., to aid the District Steward in raising the P. E. assessment. We are glad to see Mrs. Tooly out on the streets, altrr being confined to her room for about three weeks with a severe cold. THE CROWNING OF KANSAS Guess Who the Queen Is? January 29, 1915 is the fifty-fourth anniversary of the State of Kansas and the twenty-sixth of the Coterie. The members of the club will celebrate the occasion with an imposing ceremony, "The Crowning of KANSAS" at the Second Baptist church, corner of Third and Quincy streets, Jan 29th. The ladies will be pleased to have you witness the homage paid to Kansas by representatives from the cardinal points of the compass. The Queen will be surrounded by sunflowers and any mother or friend who desires their little ones to be sunflowers will kindly telephone Mrs. V. E. Guy, 4223 Red or Mrs. D. H. Watkins, 4019 black at once. At the close of the program there will be a parade in which all native Kansans are invited to take part. Like Topeka appreciate the efforts of the Coterie to assist the Orphans' Home and Crittenden Home. Admission 10 cents. Remember the date, January 29th, at the Second Baptist church. One of the prettiest affairs of the season was the reception given by the Young Matrons' Study club yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas. C. Lytle, 1719 Harrison street, celebrating its first anniversary.. The house was beautifully decorated with the club colors of yellow and white, which were carried out in the lighting of the front and back parlor and also in the dining room, where the menu of yellow and white was served in excellent buffet style. Punch was served in the back parlor by Miss Josephine Cunningham and Mi$ Corine Shields. The receiving line was made up of members of the club only, namely: Mrs. A. S. Clark, Mrs. Wm. R. Russell, Mrs. W. F. Stonestreet, Mrs. C. Harris, Mrs. F. Buckner, Mrs. H. Evans, Mrs. John Kelley, Mrs. C. C. Lytle, Mrs. H. Langford, Mrs. M. L. Ross, Mrs. J. P. Smith, Mrs. Carl Spear and Mrs. Frank Wilson. The ladies were met at the door by Mr. Frank Kellay, who introduced them to the receiving line. About one hundred and twenty-five ladies called during the afternoon. The Shamrock Art club met with Mrs. Byrd on Woodland Ave., Tuesday, Jan. 19. After the routine of business a four course luncheon was served, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Atchison, Feb., Feb. 2. Mr. Geo, W. Smith, guardian of the City Auditorium, who underwent an operation at Christ hospital is able to be out again, but has on a sign: "Handle With Care." Honest weight and prompt service is making Wilson the most popular coal dealer in Topeka. Call 3642 and your order will be forth coming. FROM THE NORTH SIDE. Social and Other Notes Gleaned by Our Special Scribe. The Non-Producing Att club met with Mrs. Willa Overton Friday afternoon. The roll call showed the following members present: Mrs. Isabelle Walker, Callie High, Willa Overton, Dolla Jones, Genasa Lecenberry, Analana Birdwhistle, Nanne Payne Laura McLain, Iirzie Wirs, Ethel Payre, Florence Smith and Anra Then porn. Inmediately after the approval of the Minutee, Mrs. Florence Smith arose to a question of privilege. She said she did not wish to be removed, nor to cast reflections upon any person, but she wished to inquire how under the constitution could Mrs. James and Mrs. Walker be members of the club. This inquiry brought forth a lengthy discussion, all the members participating, the personal friends of Mrs. James and Mrs. Walker defending them as being members prior to the adoption of the constitution and they did not believe it right that they should be legislated out of the club. The other this contended for what was at attention. One lady remarked during the argument, "We had just as well tear up the constitution, knock down the bars to all producers, as to permit these ladies' names to remain on your roll." After quite a stormy scene in which much bad temper was shown, it was agreed that the ladies' names would remain on the roll with the promise that they would not violate the constitution in the future. Miss Nellie Ellis//and Mrs. Heater Hardlinan, teachers in the McKinley school were invited guests at the meeting of the club. After the regular business of the evening these ladies asked to say something for the good of the order, whereupon Miss Ellis said: I don't want you to think it personal or selfish on my part to discontance the spirit of your club; while it is true that my room at school might be emptied and I out of a job, yet it is not on that account that I protest, but because of its non Christian like attitude, trying to make popular a feeling that is in direct conflict with the Holy Writ, which says: "Go forth and repleinish the earth." Miss Ellis discovered a whispered conversation going the rounds while she was talking which soon convinced her that she was in the wrong church, took her seat. Mrs. Hardiman perceiving the iceberg air that had surrounded Miss Ellis, declined to have anything to say. On motion of Mrs. Florence Smith, a committee of five were appointed to solicit members. After appointing the committee that consisted of the following ladies: Mrs. Florence Smith, chairman; Mrs. Nannie Payne, Willa Overton, Lizzie Wims and Anneline Birdwhistle; the Prudent admoinished them not to embarras the club nor prospective members by presenting the names of people who were ineligible to membership; whereupon the committee asked members of the club to suggest the names of some of their friends that could pass muster. The following persons were suggested as being available timber: Mrs. Emma Buchanan, Anna Bell, Susie Robinson, Hester Tuck, Ida M. Jordan, Rebecca Lisemby, Eliza Lyman, Mamie Revely, Mrs. Poynter, Sallie Barker Frasier, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Jerry High and Josie Ewing. After serving the Non Producers' favorite refreshments, strong lemon sherbet, the club adjourned to meet Friday with Mrs. Lizzie Wims. (Signed) CLUB REPORTER. Lane Chapel, C. M. E. Church Scene of one of the Most Enthusiastic Religious Gatherings Ever Witnessed in Topeka. Rev. Dr. Wells, the evangelist, who is styled the "colored Billy Sunday" has been conducting a meeting at Lane's chapel, C. M. E. church, for twenty six nights. It has been given up by some of the old citizens to be one of the best meetings in point of attendance and interest, that has been held in many years—conversions and accessions having numbered eighty-three. Standing room was at a premium. The meeting was interesting from start to finish. The meeting not only helped the C. M. E. church, but was a help to the entire city. The evangelist is now at a meeting at Mount Olive, M. E. church and is still drawing an overflow congregation. He is a great wonder and a success in this wonderful work. --- Dots from the Pen of the Second Billy Sunday. Editor Piaindealer; Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a few words of commendation to the good people of Topeka. First, I wish to congratulate you upon having such a splendid newspaper. I have noticed carefully its column a and editorials, and must confess that it is one of the best Negro journals in the country, and should be read in every colored home. For the past twenty-eight days I have conducting a series of meetings, in this city, visiting different homes of the good citizens, and carefully noted the conditions of our people, and leisure to take this medium to say a few words of commendation to the public. Topaka stands out prominently with other large cities in industrialism, intelligence, Christianity and education. She has some splendid church buildings, some able pastors in the persons of Rev. N. L. Smith, D. D., the newly appointed pastor of Lane Chapel, C. M. E. church, who is doing a fine work and starts off with the promise of great success. The Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of, Saint John's A. M. E. church, who is now serving his second year in this church but who has been prominently associ Topkis. For about twenty years, and is still popular in the city very active in all lines for the betterment of the people. The Rev. C. G. Flaherty, M. D. D. pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, who has been serving the congregation twelve years, and is the secretary of the State Association and Field Society of the National Baptist Association, he is one of the busiest pastors in the city. Rev.G.W. Henry,pastor of the Second Baptist church, who is one of the best church financiers in the West, is a hustler from the word go, broad and liberal in his religious views. Rev. Dr. Terrill, pastor of Mount Olive M. E. church is a splendid character, a good church organiser, and has the promise of doing a great work in the city. There are other pastors in the city who are doing splendid work, whom I have not been able to meet in the persons of Rev. G. G. Walker, of the Episcopal church, Rev. Ross of Brown; chapel, Rev. Craggett of the Christian church, Rev. G. D. Olden, of B Street Baptist church and others. The Presbyterian church, which is now without a pastor, has a splendid set of people. Topeka has seven colored physicians, Dr. J. M. Jamison being the o'deat in point of service, Dr. I. A. Shields, Dr. O. A. Taylor, Dr. W. E. Jackson, Dr. T. P. Martin, Dr. M. L. Rosn and Dr. J. Lewis Ransom, all having splendid practices and a credit to the city. The colored lawyers are: Judge W. I. Jamison, J. H. Guy, A. M. Thomas and W. Herbert Jamison, whose work and influence is felt throughout the state among our people. We have six graded schools with a splendid set of able teachers, who are a credit to the race as well as themselves. The principals of said schools are Profs. F. Roundtrie, J. L. Harrison, N. Sawyer, R. H. Wade, and S. G. Watkins. Business Enterprises: J. M. "Ferguson & Son, E. W. Beck, M. W. Overton, W. B. Brown and Nick Wright. These men are operating fine groceries, having their own clerks and service wagons, which shows thrift and industry. Two colored laundries owned and managed by Rev. Geo. D. Olden and Mr. Albert Hall, doing first-class work and employing a large number of helpers. One motion picture show owned and operated by colored men. Two drug stores, each having first-class drugs and an efficient pharmacist. Three first-class barber shops owned by Chas, Lytle, M. W. Cunningham, and W. E. Stewart, with a set of good barbers in each. All of the above enterprises are the things that will help to solve this great problem of purs. The colored people own and live in some of the nicest homes that are to be found anywhere in the West. I take pleasure in mentioning some of the homes I have had, the pleasure of visiting: Mr. El Grear, B. G. Williams, Henry Edmonds, Dr. I. A. Shields, Hayden Edmonds, John W. Edmonds, Chas. G. Lytle, Fred Ware, N. Sawyer, Chas. Pillow, W. D. Cooper, James Temple, F. Roundtree, G. W. Burns, A. P. Smith and a number of other whose homes are a credit to our race and city. The good women of Topeka are actively engaged in a number of charitable and social service work. The Y. M. C. A. is now entering upon a campaign to renew interest in the work. This to my mind is a great field for the real consecrated ministry to advance the cause of Christ, and to lift up fallen humanity. There is nothing greater than church expansion. Everyone should be a church Christianizer. It should be the motto of every leader, to wear the three "C's"—Consecration, Co-Operation and Concentration. With this motto great good can be accomplished. 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Jesse Briggans, Charles and Eugene Wesley attended lodge at Independence, Thursday night. Mr. David McFarland visited in Cofeyville New Year's Day. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Treece and family were in Cofeyville, Jan. 2. Miss Lou McFarland visited in Independence Saturday and Sunday. Misses Partina Wesley and Ethel Wesley and Messrs. Jesse Briggans and Eugene Wesley were visiting with Mr. John Wesley and Mr. Edward Wesley and their families in Independence, Sunday. Mr. Marion Briggans visited Mr. David McFarland and other friends at Sandy Ridge, Sunday. Miss Sallie Booker visited at her home, Jan. 2 and 3. Mr. Charles Wesley spent an enjoyable visit in Sedan the latter part of the week. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Saraha Chapter, No. 28, O. E. S. duly installed their officers for the ensuing year as follows: Mrs. Cora Reddick, W. M.; Mrs. Eliza Goodwin, A. M.; Mr. J. W, Pierce, W P; Mrs. Leatha Hopkins, Sec'y.; Mrs. Emma Cole, Treas.; Mrs. Martha James, Conductress; Mrs. J. D. Alexander, Asst. 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Webber, arrangement committee deserve much praise and credit for their excellent arranging. This club was organized May, 1914 and gave their first party, May 23. Miss Beatrice Maddox who has been visiting relatives here has returned to K. U. to take up music and other studies. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Woods have as their house guest for the week, Mrs. Lillian Merzill and daughter from French Lake, Indiana. Rev. Britt Dodd who was strickes with a paralitic stroke some time ago is gradually growing worse and cannot speak a word now. The Macedonia Baptist choir is furnishing some very sweet singing un- FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for co. re- adies, showing all latest, styles i. hair. We are the largest impo- tors and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices less than any dealer, and also unrans- so be of the best quality and is in washing and combing. Hair sold he pound, also hair note and tale articles. Lowest prices. If not sat sold, money returned. AGENTS WANT D. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humanla Hair Co., DEPT. F. 23 Duane Street, New York. for the instructions of Dr. F. B. Badger, who knows every rudiment of music and demonstrates the same. He also has a very melodious voice and it is a treat to hear him sing. Dr. Badger is our new dentist and will appreciate your patronage. To you who are interested and have news or money for the Plain-dealer, please phone 1746 or call at 404 E. 4th St. Mr. S. W. Jones the great cook on Union St., will appreciate your patronage. Remember the big Easter rally at Bethel A. M. E. church. The citizen's Forum met last Sunday afternoon at Sardis Baptist. After the opening, the members responded to roll call with quotations. After discussion a very excellent program was rendered, which was enjoyed by all present. The Comedy entitled, "The Lonelyville Social Club," which was produced by the ladies of I. S. L. Art club on Wednesday Eve., Dec. 31, at Bethel A. M. E. church before a very large and appreciative audience was a success in every way, and won much applause throughout the evening. The Ladies are to be highly commended for the very able manner in which each one handled her part. There has been many requests for a reproduction of the play. CHETOPA. KANSAS. Mr. Arthur Bradley of Coffeyville visited a few days in Chetopa, the guest of his son, Harold and Rev, and Mrs. Claridy. Rev. Tutt of Oswego filled the appointment for Rev. Madden at St. Paul Chapel, Sunday. Mrs. Melvina Reede and daughter have moved to their new home on West Locust St. Mr. and Mrs. Bolden Reede are appreciating a visit from Mr. Reede's brother. A number of young mqi spent Sunday in Oswego. Mr. Walton of Parsons was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. P. H. Bassett. Messrs. B. A. Dial, J. E. Patterson and U. R. Smith went hunting last Wednesday night. The game was enormous. Mr. C. Pointer of Timber Hill accompanied his son Paul to Kansas City, who will enter the hospital for treatment. We hope him success. Mrs. Daisy Culberson of Dallas, Tex., will remain in the city for a while, to be home with her mother, Mrs. Reede and sister, Corrine. Mrs. Julia Webb of Oswego is home visiting her parents, who live at Timber Hill. Some of the scholars of District, No 16, at Timber Hill school, surprised their teacher, Mrs. Smith with a birthday shower last week. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. Abraham Gaines who has been on the sick list for some time is slowly improving. Mr. Geo, White i on the sick list. Rev. A. G. Beaton has a sudden attack of la grippe. The supper given by the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the church was quite a success. Quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church will be held Tuesday by Rev. Smith, the pastor. Mr. Arthur Hubert of California has returned to Yale, his old home to visit h's aunt, Mrs. Sarah White. Mrs. Laura Cobb and daughter waig in Yale visiting on Sunday. Mr. Geo. Shanks who has been absent for some time returned from Kansas City, Mo., on last week and spent a few days with friends. Mrs. Kincho and son from Franklin spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennl. Hudson. Miss Dora Crockett, grand daughter of Mr. Baker spent a few days with her grandmother during her illness. GODFREY, ILLINOIS. We are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our highly respected young ladies, Miss Eva Dimple Cannon, who died Jan. 5, 1915. She was buried from the A. M. I. church, Jan. 7, Rev. J. W. Tuff officiating. She was 17 years old and is survived by her father, mother, two sisters and two brothers. Her funeral was largely attended by both colored and white friends. The floral offerings were beautiful. Mr. Geo Myers met with quite a serious accident on Jan. 1, when he slipped and fell at the rolling mall. The second quarterly meeting will be held at Bachel A. M. I. church Jan. 17, Rev. J W. Tuff, pastor. Mis. Louise Hindman Myers entrained the W. M. B. club, Jan. 7 Mrs. T. H. Harris and daughter, Mis. Alice and Mrs. Geo. Matlock, Mis. Della Holbert was guest of Miss Louise Hindman Myers, Jan. 5. Mrs. Jennie Bonner who came here about three months ago from Birmingham, Ala., to make her home with her son, Rev. Edd Eatman, died on Jan. 6, at the age of 53 years. She had been a Christian for many years. She was only sick a few days. She leaves two sons and one daughter. Rev. Davis held the funeral services from his church on the 8th. Rev. F. II. Printers who was later called to pastor St. John Baptist church will be installed on the 4th Sunday in Jan. All neighboring churches are invited. Rev. B. F. Berry left here on the 12th for Sedan, Kansas to carry on a meeting. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyler are the proud parents of a baby boy. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Broadnax of Junction City is in charge during the absence of Presiding Elder, King. Miss Leta Woods left Sunday for a visit in Kansas City. Miss Fannie McClowry, after spending a week with relatives left Monday for Emporia. Mrs. Lena Bardeau was called to Junction City on account of the serious illness of her aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Johnson. Word was received that 'on account of 'old age, recovery was impossible. Leskerlee Hunt returned from Dunlap to attend school in the Grove. There will be a social at the home of Etta Moore, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harden of Rock Creek spent Monday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. John McHenry spent Friday and Saturday in the Grove on business. Mrs. Leonard Bell of Chicago spent one day last week in the city, the guest of her sister Ara Hawkins. Mrs. Maude Ray of Omaha spent the week in the Grove, the guest of the Woods family. The Post Office box held Xmas Eve at the Baptist church was a real success. The mask social, Xmas night was largely attended and prizes were given to the nearest and the tackiest dressed. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Frye of Topeka also Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Frye of Weir City spent Xmas with their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Jefferson are residing with Mr. Jefferson's father on Lord St. Watch meeting was conducted by Rev. R. Cox. The Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. church preached two very able sermons, Saturday night and Sunday morning. Rev. Dorson held service at the Little Zion M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10. The Baptist Sunday School will give a concert, Saturday night, Jan. 16, and a well prepared program will be rendered and all are invited to attend. The invitations are out for the Jolly Fellows banquet to be held at the Odd Fellows hall, Jan. 23, 1915. 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. 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Eighth St. COFFEERVILLE. ------------ KANSAS Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Encema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases Peculiar to Women. The Famous..... Cancer Remedy The Cancer, If Not Removed—No Pain MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN MISWREN TOPEKA AND FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WHEN CITY AND JOPLIN Leaves Topeka at 7:45 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 871. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Farms.... Colored man, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Legend county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $20 TO $30 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY. Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street, KANSAS CITY. KANSAS WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. Q. E. BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfane St. COLORADO SPRINGS, --- COLOR The Bulkley Dry Goods Company EXTENDS to the Colored People Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE The Negro Insurance Alliance, an organization composed of the colored insurance agents, of St. Louis, recently held a worker and banquet Among the subjects discussed were: "The Relation of the Agent, to the Client," "Future of the Negro in the Insurance Fields," Payment of Claims, and "How to Hold Your Business." The colored Odd Follows are erecting a $75,000 building in St. Paul, Minn. ```markdown ``` A thought for the week.—In urging the colored people of Dayton, Ohio, to organize and support Negro business enterprises, the Lexington (Ky.) Weekly News says: "We have the money and our population is sufficient, but we lack the principal thing—race pride. * * * In all more than $2,000,000 is spent by the race for the necessities of life, and barely three per cent of this amount is spent with members of the race. The word 'Negro' will be synonymous with 'poverty' so long as we spent 97 per cent of our earnings with other people." --- Charles Banks, cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, which some time ago closed its doors, is giving stockholders and depositors the equivalent of their bank holdings in stock of the Mound Bayou Oll Mill, a successful enterprise of which he is the managing director. --- Invitations were recently extended to V. H. Tulane, cashier of the Mo gomery Branch of the Alabama Penny Saving Bank, and J. O. Diffay, president of the Alabama Penny Saving Bank, at Birmingham, to attend the meeting of the Alabama State Bankers Association which convened in the State Capitol at Montgomery. Every courtesy was extended to these well known colored bankers and they entered, heartily into the deliberations of that progressive body. ```markdown ``` Local Negro Business Leagues have been or are being organized in the following cities: Springfield, M., Binghampton, N. Y., Champaign, Ill., Rockville, Ind., and St. Paul, Minn. Joseph Douglass, grandson of the late Frederick, Douglass, an eminent American violinist, has been engaged by the Victor Talking Machine Company to produce for them a series of records. ```markdown ``` The Progressive Manufacturing Company is the name of a hosiery mill soon to be established at Burlington, N. C. It is reported that prominent and influential colored people are behind the movement and that much of the stock has been placed. ```markdown ``` Dr. Matilda A. Evans, of Columbia S. C., who probably has the largest practice of ny colored physician in the State, has recently erected a hospital in that city. The opening of the hospital celebrated her seventeenth anniversary as a practicing physician. ```markdown ``` J. H. Anderson $ ^{4}$ & Son, successful contractors and builders of Piqua, Ohio, have been awarded the contract for building Centdal Hall, the new $ 20,000 building of the Curry Institute at Urbana, Ohio. --- The Newport News Star is "boosting" the Local Negro Business League. An enthusiastic League meeting was recently held in that city and a large number of new members were enrolled. Getting down to active business for community uplift and racial unity is the slogan of the organization. Boston Clay, of Muscatine, Iowa, has invented a triple button cutting machine. It has been patented and is now handled by an eastern syndicate. --- It is reportel that S. H. Dudley, the famous comedian and theatrical booking agent, will put a mammoth tent show next season which will employ over a hundred colored people. ```markdown ``` The New York Medical Journal recently awarded the first prize, $25 in gold, to Dr. S. C. Downing, a graduate of the Howard Medical School, for the best essay on "The Treatment of Alcohol. Cirhoal. of the Liver. I will be here to help you. the most successful man to reach the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel of the United States Army. Charlie H. Watkins, a young colored man, is said to be one of the best salesmen employed by the Story and Clark Piano Company of St. Louis. His sales for this year will exceed $80,000 and entitles him to the annual bonus of $150.00 offered by his company. --- Within five years since its organization, The Royal Circle of Friends of Helena, Arkansas, has enrolled a membership of 30,000 in nine States and paid out to the beneficiaries of their deceased over $200,000. Dr. R. A. Williams is Supreme President. J. Andrews of Denver, Colorado, conducts a large and successful truck garden and hog ranch. According to the Colorado Statesman Mr. Andrews finds little of the "color line" in his business. ```markdown ``` The Colored Federated Charities of Houston, Texas, were donated the use of the City Auditorium for the Christmas tree for poor colored children. --- According to the New Age of Los Angeles, California, Ellis Warren of that city has supervision over the hauling and shipping department of C. Leonardt, Contractor. The fact that this firm has erected most of the sky-scrapers in Los Angeles, emphasizes the importance of Mr. Warren's position. --- Mr. Ira T. Brayant has been elected President of the Nashville Board of Trade. The University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania has added a large collections of curios from Central Africa. It includes war weapons, ornaments for men and women, baskets and cloth. According to the Philadelphia Tribune, the collection is very unique and shows "that these primitives were skillful workers and had considerable sense of beauty." * * * The Colored Farmers' Club of Orangeburg, South Carolina, are loud in their praise of the results obtained from following the instructions of their Agricultural Demonstration Agent. In a letter to the People's Record they say "our garden is far better and our exhibits at the County Fair received much favorable comment." --- Reverends C. W. Barton and L. W. West, of Macon, Georgia, have organized a Charity League. The Bank Porters' and Janitors' Association is a colored organization of Baltimore, Maryland. Its object is to see that all its members are employed and to render financial aid to their dependency once duping sickness and at death. --- The Negro Organization Society of Virginia is selling Red Cross Christmas seals. The proceeds will go towards a fund for the erection of a Fuberculosis Sanitarium for colored people. ```markdown ``` The Christmas number of the Nashville Globe was a very creditable issue of 32 pages and briskful of interesting news and information. They used about 84 half tones exclusive of those in the advertisements and carried 15,600 lines of advertising. In speaking of the success of the Mabry Brothers Tailoring and Haberdashery establishment, Birmingham, Alabama, the Voice of the People says: "We (the race) can build up and should build up a profitable and magnificent business for ourselves in the haberdashery line through the efforts of the Mabry Brothers, Mr. Mabry is clever, and the Voice of the People believes that is the verdict of this community that there is no man doing business here who strives more earnestly to cater to the wishes of his customers than 'Bob' Mabry." The Mabry Brothers are graduates of the Tailoring Department of Tuckeee Institute. Bourne's Pharmacy, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, was one of the prize-winners in the contest recently conducted by the Welch Grape Juice Company for the best window display. --- The League Enterprise, of Kansas City, Missouri, is doing a splendid local and mail order business this season. They are "disseminators of Negro Art and Literature" and have extensively advertised their goods as suitable and appropriate. Christmas gifts. New Monrovia, a suburb of West Mr. Hugh Hughowery, formerly steward and chef of the Fassadens club, has opened a entering establishment in Los Angeles, Calif. He is reported to have installed a very fine equipment. --- The Colored Citizens' Association, of Helena, Arkansas, held a "Get-to-Gether" Smoker recently. Nearly two hundred of Helena's representative colored men were present. Mrs. Sophia P. Craig, of Danville, Kentucky, recently received a certificate from the Kentucky Board of Education empowering her to teach any where in the state without license or examination. This comes as a reward for many years of efficient service.—Danville (Ky.) Torchlight . . . The Colored Graduate Nurses of Indianapolis, Indiana, have organized and perfected a system of city service by which they supply nurses on an hour's notice. Mrs. E. P. Sykes is president of the Association. --- A Christmas fund of $20,000 was drawn out by nearly 1,000 depositors of the Brown Savings Bank of Norfolk, Virginia. The bank is managed by colored men. The Clof club of New York City has donated $75.00 to charitable organizations in Philadelphia. Prof. Edgar H. Webster of Atlanta University is contributing a series of articles to the Savannah (Georgia) Tribune. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Revival services at both churches in our city continue to be a spiritual success and all acknowledge the fact that there has been a wonderful change over the sinner element. At Bethel church 27 have been converted and added to the church, while a choir of 35 voices has been furnishing music appropriate for the occasion. On Friday afternoon, from 2 to 6, lunch was served in the basement of the church for the choir members, ushers and others who assisted with the revival, which will continue until the first Sunday in February, quarterly meeting. Mrs. E. H. Lee of Jetmore, Kansas is visiting her sister, Mrs. Belle Bennet and has been the honoree at several social affairs. Mr. L. Berry of Hoisington, Kansas is temporarily located in the city. The grocery store of Mr. I. Butler is running successfully. Patronage of all solicited. "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" BOTTLED IN BOND—SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. YY OLD STYLE Old Fashion SOLAR MASH Whiskey Bourne Distilling $3.25 ..Interstate.. Dist. Company, 1623 W. Ninth St. KANSAS CITY. --- MISSOUR and Carriage Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. FT. SCOTT, KAS FOR RENT—Store building, in a good location. 25 x35 with hall above. Address. H. J. WILSON, Manhattan. Kalamaz. A man who could invest a quarter and get back a dollar and a half would think he had struck a good thing. That is about what a farmer can do in the handling of maize. Twenty-five cents worth of acid phosphates added to the stable maize will return 100 cents worth of crops. The Ohio experiment station has proved it, many farmers have found it to be so, and yet most of us fail to invest the quarter or make the worse mistake of failing to care for the maize at all.—National Stockman and Farmer. FOUR SPUD CROPS A YEAR Spaniard's Methods May Be Good For Others to Imitate. From Spain comes the report of a spanard who grew four crops of potatoes, on the same land in twelve months. The potatoes were grown under ordinary conditions, and the ground was fertilized with horse manure. First crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Aug. 22 and dug Nov. 9, 1911, fair size, firm and good quality; second crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Nov. 9, 1911, and dug Feb. 19, 1912, fair size and very good quality; third crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Feb. 21 and dug May 19, 1912, large size and much better than those of preceding crops; fourth crop, Spanish seed potatoes, planted May 22 and dug Aug. 19, 1912, poor yield and potatoes small. The grower attributes the poor quality of the last crop to inferior seed, lack of water for irrigation and to several very hot winds that prevailed in July; but, as in other years, the crop of this same period has been a good one, the low yield of 1912 does not detract from the feasibility of the plan.—Rural New Yorker. FOES OF THE ROSEBUD. Get After the Fly and the Slug if You Want to Save Your Flowers. To destroy the green fly, colonies of which congregate on the young growth of the rosebushes and suck the juices of the plant, and other insect pests, we spray the bushes with tobacco dust after wetting them so the dust will adhere. We have also found fresh white hellebore dusted on the bushes a very good remedy. A sifter can be made by punching the cover of a baking powder can full of small holes and using the can in the same manner as a salt or pepper shaker. The rose slug, a light green worm that eats the leaves, may be controlled by applying whale oil soap, one-half pound dissolved in four gallons of water. The rose bug, a hard shell beetle that eats the leaves and blossoms and greatly damages the roses, is best controlled by hand picking or knocking off on a sheet in the early morning. Rosebushes can be kept quite free of insects, however, by liberally and frequently sprinkling with tobacco dust - Rural Life. Keep the Calves "Coming." The calves must be kept "coming," whether they suck the cows or are hand fed. Skimmilk calves grow strong and thrifty if given a chance. Their milk has to be clean and enough of it. With it they need something to take the place of the cream that is gone. Corn is a good substitute. Oats help also. Ground flaxseed in the milk is fine, but it costs too much these days. For cheapness and results corn and oats crushed together or just plain corn coarsely ground and fed dry are hard to bent—Iowa Homestead. Hand or Power Spraying? Hand spraying is more expensive than power spraying. The cost varies much in different cases, depending on the efficiency of labor, convenience and other essentials, and much depends on the apparatus used. The pump should have capacity to maintain high pressure, and the nozzle must throw a fine spray. The requirements are the same for every kind of spraying.—Farm Progress Handy Tranch Cleaner. Handy Trench Cleaner. To a short piece of half round post securely tack on the curved side with shingle nails a sheet of heavy galvanized iron about fifteen inches long. Bore a hole in the block at an angle of about forty-five degrees deep single handle a sheet of heavy galvanized iron about fifteen inches long. Bore a hole in the block at an angle of about forty-five degrees, deep enough to receive a long handle. This works very satisfactorily.—Farm and Fireside "GOING TO LAW." A conveyance of land described as running with the inunders of a non-navigable stream gives title to the thread of the stream in the absence of a contrary intention shown by the deed—Robinson Versus Wella, Ky., 135 O. W. 317. In selling personal property the general rules is that where no misrepresentation are made by the seller in respect to the quality or condition of the property the purchaser buys at his own risk and cannot recover damages on account of defects or unsoundness but where animals or articles are sold for food the law implies that warranty on the first of the buyer that each provision are wholesome and it to eat; and the rule of the buyer does not apply. WILSON CASH COAL CO. Per Rick $2.90; Kindling I bundle 25c, 5 bundles $1. Wilson'sCashCoalCo. 421 Holiday 'Phone 3642 Plaindealer $1.50 NEGRO MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GIVE CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THEIR ORPHANS. The Negro Masons of Advance Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M., of Oklahoma City have found a new and unique way of bringing sunshine and happiness to the Widows and Orphans in their city. In previous years, the Lodge has shown its charitable side to those of near kin to the Lodge, from time to time, in the way of gifts and money, but this year, they succeeded in introducing a new feature which proved to be a most popular plan. The Masons met Before Christmas and decided to have a public Christmas Tree on the Municipal plan and present each orphan child some practical and useful gift. A committee of Masons and Eastern Star Ladies were appointed to take the matter of arrangement in hand. They went to a large Department Store where they bought stockings stocking caps, clothing and everything of comfort they could get. A thing worthy of mention in connection with the purchase is that the white merchants from whom they ONE The Dleine bought the presents announced to that committee that he too was a Mason and asked them to accept from him something for the children. His gifts in clothing and other useful presents amounted to more than twenty-five dollars. A beautiful tree was set up and nicely decorated in the Masonic hall. When the hour came, then were men women and children present, all happy aid eagler to take part in the exercises. Brother Isaac Kimbro, Grand Senior Warden of Oklahoma, had charge of the program, assisted by Brother Smalls, Brother A. Baxter Whitby, District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma was introduced as $_{a}$ the principle speaker of the evening. Brother Whitby spoke at length upon the charitable side of the Institution. His remarks to the children were touching, $_{a}$ he endeavored to impress upon them the importance of cherishing their gifts $_{a}$ coming from a great institution. Brother T. S. Smith, Worshipful Master also made appropriate remarks and thanked the committee for their splendid effort. T. S. SMITH, W. M., C. J. FOSTER, Secy. =o rr aS i a