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Seventeenth Year. No.11. Superintendent Patte City Campa Nearing All Candidates and The Playing Their Tru City Campaign Nearing the End! All Candidates and Their Workers are Playing Their Trump Cards. MR. C. G. BLAKELY Well Known Business Man Wants to Be Mayor. persons are a detriment to the City of Topeka. Friends, it is high time now that we awaken to the fact that our people at this time have reached the climax. It is up to us as to what the future will be. We believe that our club, "The North Topeka Original First Ward Republican club" will help you to solve the problems. At a recent election of officers, Daniel Roach was elected president of Hon. C. G. Blakely, who is making the race for mayor of Topeka has lived here for the past twenty-three years and is one of the best known business men in the city. Since the first day he landed in Topeka he has been identified with every move that would benefit mankind and build a Greater Topeka. He is one of the city's most public spirited men and while a member of the city council during Mayor Green's time, he made many important improvements and always took a stand for anything that would help the citizens. He loves Topeka and her citizens and has always given liberally of his time and money in an effort to promote factories and other enterprises that would furnish employment to labor. He was instrumental in build the F. M. C. A. and also the Y. W. the Y. M. C. A. and also the Y. W. and has done much to aid the colored people in the way of builing churches, etc., and has many friends among them. His supporters predict that he will be the next mayor of Topeka. MR. WALTER J. ARNOLD MR. WALTER J. ARNOLD, County engineer of roads and bridges has entered the race for Commissioner of Sweets and Public Works, and his friends are putting forth every effort to capture this prize for him. So far as qualifications are concerned there is not a better equipped man in Kansas for this important position than Mr. Arnold. He is a gentleman of the highest class—no swell head, just plain Walter Arnold, and you can get to him any old time. Four years ago he received 4259 male and 2007 female votes; his supporters say that these figures makes him the logical candidate. --- Mr. William L. Cummings who has announced himself as candidate for Commissioner of Poils and Public Property is a young man full of push and energy and is public spirited as well as careful honest and upright. He is a property owner and tax-payer and resides at 401 Tyler St. He is connected 1. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 2. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 3. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 with the Melntyre Mattress Mfg. Co., and says if he is elected, he will endeavor to give the City of Topeka one of the best administrations of that department ever had, and his many friends are pushing his candidacy for that office. The Colored Republican club is a permanent organization, having been organized two years. Our object and aim is to help promote the welfare of city and state government. We worked successfully in last year's county and state campaigns, and won favor with the business men of Topeka. They, have recently recommended our club to the present city candidates as being reliable and for this, we are greatly pleased. We oppose the curbstone politician and the money grafters, believing such --- Patton is Giving Toppaign ng the End! Their Workers are Trump Cards. persons are a detriment to the City of Topeka. Friends, it is high time now that we awaken to the fact that our people at this time have reached the climax. It is up to us as to what the future will be. We believe that our club, "The North Topeka Original First Ward Republican club" will help you to solve the problems. At a recent election of officers, Daniel Roach was re elected president of the organization and Walter White, secretary. The secretary makes a statement as follows: We meet Wednesday night of each week. Our club stands open to all who wish to co operate with us, and help press the battle on. Men wishing to connect themselves with this club must be sober minded, clean in every respect; must stand for the betterment of our people. Those seeking membership with us can do so by application. On Wednesday evening, Mar 10, we contemplate a big republican rally. All candidates are invited to participate. Judge W. I. Jamison and C. C. Lytle will speak in behalf of Jay E. House and Col. Norton. The doors will be open to the general public. --- W. S. HANCOCK. one of Toueha's most popular and successful real estate men, is waging a strong campaign for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. Mr. Hancock is square as you make 1930 'em, and according to his supporters, there's no way to head him off. Personally, he is pleasant; agreeable at all times, and if elected would serve the people to the best of his ability. A statement on the back of his card reads: "I have lived in Kansas thirty-three years, and in Topeka sixteen years; am thoroughly competent; have had law experience in public affairs; stand for strict law enforcement, and for anything that will make Topeka a better place in which to live. I promise I will devote my entire time and best efforts to the efficient management of my department." The colored people of Topeks and Shawnee county will welcome the announcement of G. W. Betts (Paddy) as a candidate for sheriff. Mr. Betts is known personally to many of the colored people and none of this race nor any other race have yet gone to him in vain for a deserved favor. He has made an enviable record as superintendent of the poor farm. where he has been for the last seven years and where he has shown much executive ability. He is known everywhere as a kindly, good hearted but shrewd man. G. W. Charles, a well known colored man of this city, who was a deputy on the sheriff's force when Mr. Betts was undersheriff in 1903-1904, worked with him on many criminal cases and is one of Mr. Betts' warmest admirers and supporters. Several other candidates have made their announcements and probably others will too, but the enthusiasm with which Mr. Betts' announcement is being received by everyone, it's very flattering to him. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 12, 1915. Mr. W. H. Porter, Commissioner of Parks and Public Property is candidate for re-election for second term and says that the city is free from pestilence and disease and that he has done his duty toward giving the people good parks and has kept them in first class order. He has served the public faithfully and asks for re-election upon the merits and service that he has performed. Mr. W. G. Tandy, Commissioner of Streets and Walka is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Tandy says that he has filled the office and is not ashamed of any acts of his since he has been a servant of the city of Topeka. In conversation with Mr. Tandy he says that people think there is nothing to do in the office but to oversee a few of the hands, but the public is mistaken, for it is at his office where more money is expended than in all the other offices combined and nearly a half million dollars of business passed through his department in the last year. All the improvement bonds have to go through his department; all the state improvements such as paving, sewers and engineering. It is here that complications of all kinds arise out of these departments between the city and the tax payer, which requires a great deal of time and attention. In the last year he has constructed several miles of sewerage in the western part of the city which was a very difficult proposition to carry out, but he succeeded in doing this without the least friction between the people who were connected with this proposition and the city. Heretofore there were great scandals in the building of sewers and the city is now tied up in litigation which involves several thousand dollars. Everything that is done in this department is open to inspection. Mr. Tandy has no enemies to avenge and no friends to award. He is simply an agent and servant of the citizens of Topeka and is doing his duty as he was sworn to do. He says that he saved the city thousands of dollars for not allowing inferior brick to be put into the paving of Topeka; that it was he who put the brick fitting tester in existence in Topeka, whereby thousands of dollars have been saved by keeping inferior brick out of the city. Mr. W. H. Wasson who is now serving as City Auditor is candidate for Commissioner of Finance and Revenue. He is an old citizen of Topkha and for several years one of the leading teachers of Shawnee county. He is a highly educated gentleman, and is well versed with the duties of the office as he is acquainted with it and believes in the rule to promote a servant when he has performed his duty well. His slogan is that 'man with the experience should be promoted.' Mr. F. M. Newland is the candidate for re election for second term for Commissioner of Water and Lights. Mr. Newland is one of Topleka's leading business men and was called by the people to fill this position at the last election. He has made great improvements along all lines in both departments and has surrounded himself with a class of men who are efficient and intelligent and highly capable of performing the duties allotted them. He has reduced the water rates for consumers and has made improvements by extending the water line to dry districts of the city where it was badly needed, thereby reducing the insurance rates on the property belonging to many poor people who are now enjoying that money by using it and paying their taxes and for their homes. Mr. Newland says that his office and books are open for inspection of the public and he is not ashamed of the record he has made during the short time he has been in the office and if elected will continue to improve along all lines as fast as revenue of the city will permit. LA JUNTA. COLORADO. We are having lots of snow and plenty of mud, but the farmers are wearing a smile for he knows it is all right. Little Mildred Carney is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Maita, a sister of Mrs. Z. Bedgett, left for her home in Washington, Iowa, after an extended visit with her sister and other relatives. Mrs. James Scott of 601 E. 1st St SQUARE DEAL CANDIDATE M. H. MR. JAY F. HCUSE. Well Known and Popular Newspaper Man Who Wants to Be Mayor of Topeka. House Has Only One Face and Win or Lose. You'll Always Find Him Strictly on the Square is under the care of the doctor. Rev. Anderson of Cheyenne stop Rev J. Reeves just closed a ten pad with us for a short stay. He days meeting. Several were reclaim-preached at the Mt. Zion Bapti-ted and there one or two converts. church, Sunday morning and aft i We have had a mild winter. Wheat noon. He left Monday for his home looks good. Sorry we haven't more in Chicago, being called there on ac Negro farmers. count of the illness of his wife. Our people here are quiet and re- Mrs. Brianum, the wife of Rev. Branum, ex pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, who moved to Canon City, Colorado a short time ago hurried back to La Junta. This must be a mighty good place to live. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mills of Littleton, Co'o., arrived in our city, Sunday to visit relatives. The Forum meets every Tuesday evening. Their last program was very interesting. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E church is progressing nicely, under the direction of Mrs. Reaves. The A. M. E. church will give a musical concert at Harway Hall on the 16th. THE, JITNEYS ARE DOOMED! Fine Street Car Service Killing the Business in Topeka. The City Railway Company of Topeka is giving the citizens first class service and it the duty of the citizens to reciprocate by ignoring the jitneys. The jitneys are now becoming to be a laughing stock as many people are stopping owners of Ford cars taking them for jitneys and it is causing considerable annoyance for which reason a movement is now on foot to have the jitneys painted red or some other color so that they may be easily distinguished and will appear more as a joke than for real service. The solid citizens of Topeka are not paying any attention to the jitney service but are going along using street cars which gives them service that is necessary and is convenient and comfortable. The jitneys are not doing very much at present and when this great snow was on they were like the ground hog—in the hole, so that people have found that the jitney is not to benefit the citizens of Topeka, but only to the business of a few who want to grab up a few nickels. The sad is about worn off and everybody is coming down to sober thoughts and good judgment. Rev J. Reeves just closed a ten days meeting. Several were reclaimed and there one or two converts. We have had a mild winter. Wheat looks good. Sorry we haven't more Negro farmers. Our people here are quiet and religious and as harmless as doves. The average good Negro only asks for Jesus. EDWARDSVILLE KANSAS Rev. Nichols held his first quarterly meeting, Sunday at, the A. M. E. church. Mr. Errest Hayden has been disposed for a few days with a cold. Mr. George Brown of Bonner Springs, Kansas visited friends in Edwardville, Wednesday. Mr. W. J. Bennett, Leonard and Ophelia made a business trip to Kansas City, Monday. Miss Maggie Thompson and Miss Ophell Bennett visited Mrs. William Groves, Sunday evening. Anyone who wishes to subscribe for the Plaindealer, please call at the residence of Miss Ophelia Bennett. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS The funeral of Mr. Isaac Drake, who has been sick about three years, took place at the A. M. E. church Wednesday at 2:30 p. m., Rev Ransom officiating and assisted by Dr. Horsey and Rev. Owens. The deceased had been a member of the A. M. E. church since 1912. He belonged to Widow's Son Lodge, A. F. & A. M. which had charge of the body. He leaves a wife, a daughter, three brothers and many relatives and friends. His wife has the sympathy of all. At this writing Mr. C. A. Long is very sick at his home with bronchitis contracted a few weeks ago while in Chicago. The funeral of Mrs. Woodson took place at Rev. Ferguson's church on Thursday afternoon. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle convened with Mr. and Mrs. James Ford on Virginia avenue. Those present were served to a regular 6 o'clock dinner consisting of baked chickn, oyster dressing, potato salad, chicken, oyster dressing, potatoes, corn, tea, apple pie a la mode, ice cream and cake. The Rev. D. A. Holmes and wife, Mrs. M. C. Matthhews, the vice president, Mrs. Howard and others say it was a very enjoyable meeting, although the weatlier was very inclement with a fourteen inch snow. The closing exercises of the Summer night school, crowded the white High school auditorium clear into the streets. I, some people are glad to see older ones...enlarging their education. The admission was free. Rev. George H. Burke, D.D., native of Johnson County, Kentucky, aged 67 years, departed this life March 2d at the home of his brother Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., Iola. After a brief song and prayer service March 3d, Rev. Greene, Sr., and wife accompanied the remaine to Watarloe, Ia., for burial. Rev. Burke came to Iola from his late home in Waterloo, Ia., Feb. 9th to visit his brother, Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., pastor of the A. M. E. church and assist him in conducting a series of meetings for the salvation of souls. Feb. 15th Rev. Burks and Greene, Sr., came to Parsons to assist Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., was conducting revival meetings. Together the three labored against sin, and many marveled over the pastor being enabled to have his father and uncle in the rostum allied with God against sin with him. Rev. Burks remained the following week. His vitality seemed to return; the mild climate seemed to agree with him. He remarked that his health had not been better in years. Side by side we labored during the last week in February. He insisted on preaching every night. His last sermon was preached from the 119th Psalm and 59th verse: "I thought on my ways and turned my feet into thy testimonies." His words burned into the hearts of his hearers, and it will long be remembered by those who heard it. Saturday evening Fe. 27th, he had an attack of asthma. Sunday morning he arose in the usual good spirit, attended the 11 o'clock service, assisted in inviting sinners to the altar, during which service, two souls were happily converted. Rev. Burks was to preach at 8 p.m. About five minutes to eight he informed me that he could not breathe sufficient to preach. We closed the revival with twenty-one converts and one buck-slider reclaimed. As we closed, Rev. Burks led hymn No. 756 A. M. E. Ilymnal, "Denominational Loyalty." Shortly after entering the parsonage he had a severe chill. Dr. R. E. Smith was called. After working with him for more than an hour, his suffering was relieved, and he rested very well during the night. He had promised to go to Iola Monday March 1st and preach for his brother and insisted on going to fill his appointment. As we neared Iola his one desire was to be able to preach that night but when Iola was reached we carried him to a waiting cab than to his brother's home. Rev. Dr. J. S. Bass was called and remained almost constantly by his side until the end. Tuesday morning Dr. R. N. McMillen was called in consultation, and these two physicians used all their skill and science against the unseen hand. Loving hands administered all possible comfort that could be given. Aboht 3 p.m. March 2d he began to sink; fortitude rallied the remaining strength and he remained conscious until 4 p.m. when apparently he went to sleep. Fifteen minutes later the silver broke and he entered the rest that remainth for the final faithful. To know Rev. Burks was to love him. He was a member of the West Kentucky conference, having spent forty years in the itinerate ministry; pastoring successfully some of the largest churches in his conference also presiding elder for a number of years and a delegate to several sessions of the general conference, and held high positions in the church at various times. Feeling his work was almost ended at the last session of his conference he asked to be superanuated, which relation was given him. And timely can we say a great man has passed on. He leaves a loving wife and daughter, who reside in Waterloo, Ia., a son in Paducah, Ky., a sister, Mrs. H. C. Ashley, of Riverton, New Jersey, a brother, Rev T. W. Greene, Sr., Iola, Kansas and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his demise. RDV. T. W. GREENE, Jr. Pastor A. M. E. church, Parsons, Kansas. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Mrs. Mary Banks is reported very ill. Mr. Sylvester Mack is also very ill. Mrs. Ella Myers is very ill, also professed a hope in Christ. She is a very aged lady, about 83 years of age. Miss Hazel Horn the grand daugh- ter of Mrs. Myers also professed re- ligion. i . ‘Be : 4 z ved leet ec tien Bane 4 ef Har Culture “6, Re , 421) WEST BULLE PLA SAINT LOUIS, —!-- MOSObERE YF WILL PAY YOU TO INVEST- ‘GATE THE OXFCRD SYSTEM, . 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CAREY, Atterney st Law, Russell Sprtan Kansss. > Fee RIE NY reeapreya wart VOTE FOR J. E. Patton, CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner of Strests. Bxperience makes efficiency, I am competent to fil the place, Primaries March 29, 1975. KANGAS CITY, —-!— KANSAS, i VOTE FOR— Geo. C. Newland, CANDIDATE FOR Commiasioner of Streets. Primaries March 19,' 191s. KANSAS CITY, —!-- KANSAS, yore FOR— Gerard B. Little, CANDIDATE FoR Commissioner of Finance and Revenue. ‘Thirteen (13) years experience Ia Munleipal work, Primaries March 29, 1915. \ KANSAS CITY, —1-4, KANSAS. ——— BUILD UP KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, BY VOTING FOR Dr. J. A. Fulton, CANDIDATE FOR Mayor of Kansas City, Primaries March 29, 1915. Blection April 6, v91s. KANSAS CITY, —i— KANSAS, YOTE FOR— Otto Anderson, CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner of Parks and Public Property. Primaries March 29, t9z3. Election April 6, 1915. KANSAS CITY, —:— KANSAS, yore ror— " dames L. Beggs, Candidate for Ne-Election as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements Primaries March 29th, 1915. Election April Gtb, 1913. /KANSAS CITY, —:— KANBAS, VOTC FOR J. E. Caton, CANDIDATE FOR Mayor of Kansas City. Four Years’ Experience as Finance Commissionel, Primaries March 20th, 1925, Election April 6th, 1915, * KANSAS CITY, —:-—- KANSAS, ———_—_———_$_—— VOTE FOR— 1 9 J. T. (Jack) O'Leary, CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner of Finance and Revenue. Primarics March 29, 1915, see Election April 6, KANSAS CITY, —i!— KANSAS, VOTE FOR— . Lou H. Chapman, CANDIDA FOR Commissioner of Water and Lights. Vilinirfes Vir hao, tts, wee Tecthion April b, WRANSAS CLES, -— IKANSAS, «Lower Taxes... 0.4. BENTLEY, (ASDIDALE Lon Mayor of Wichita. Vramanies Mar 2) 1915, Dietion Spud is COME TO ILXAS, sure 10,00 por wonth, Buy a det in a fiet giowlag rallread city of 7,000 qeople and firty acren of land for ¥ 100,00, 1000 mortlly payments, without Interest, Dept, 8 FRANK C, BENNETT & COMPANY, Dallas, Texas, "EE letior—Beoeet: Muptielas 51% On the night of Feb, 20, 1918, Mrs, Mary Miller and Mr. Jamea Boose were united in marriage, The mar- riage ceremony was performed by Rey, D. B, Jackson at the beautiful home of Mr, and Mrs. Shirley Brown at 932 Greely. It wan one of the grandest affairs ever in Kansas City, it being a pink and white wedding, The bridesmaid was Mrs, C. W. White of St. Joseph, Mo, The bride was robed in s gown of white satin overlaid with shadow lace, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid’s gown was of white silk overtald with shadow lace and her flowers were pink carnations, Covera were laid for 200 guests. All Baptists will pleaso note the announcement of Rev. J, H. Van Leu in this issue of ‘Ihe Plaindealer. FT. SCOTT, KANSAS, air, Kiem Silier jg Teporeu’ OM again after a few days illness, ‘Mr. J, H, Brown hag been confined to his bed for-a few days. Mrs, Mary Banks {3 reported as convalescent, Mine A, Fleming, the son of M, B. Henderson, has been confined to hl, bed, but is out again. Mr, Jerry Greene died at his home Monday afternoon of last week and the funeral was held Wednesday af- ternoon, conducted by Rev, C. W. Ross, pastor of Shiloh, He leaves to mourn his demise a mother, other relatives and a host of friends. Mr, Sylvester Mack made a busi. ‘eas trip to Kansas City, Mv., last week. - Mr, Chas, Astwood of Topeka was here recently in the interest of an jnsurance concern and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Flem Miller, | At the Shilch Baptist church on Feb. 28 the audience in the afternoon was treated to a fine lecture and at night Lawyer John H, Crider made & brilliant address, full of good cheer, after which » special sacred program was rendered by the Shiloh choir, On Wednesday night of last week at prayer meeting was witnesged the largest crowd that has assembled fox quite awhile. In fact all the meet. ings are improving in the matter of attendance, and it is hoped that thi, interest will continue, Misses Cora Parks and Beatrice Reeves were hostesses for the 0. H O. club on Thursday afternoon of las week, After the business a dainty luncheon was eerved, Mrs, Mattie Bruce was hostess tc the Modern Priscilla club on Wednes day of last weck at her home, 75! Lowman. After business a daint; luncheon was served and all presen reported a delightful meeting. Thi next meeting will be held with Mrs J. H. Brown at her home, 1303 Eas Elm street, March 18th, ‘The Household of Ruth met ot Tuesday of last week am! after th. routine of business the order in 1 body carried out a surprse on Mrs Eliza Lock in a nature of a liner shower, which was greatly appreci: ated by her. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Let in this issue of The Plaindealer, COFFEYVILLE, K.ANSAS,. The Fluer de Lis Art and Literary club met at the home of Mrs, Gladys Grant Feb, 23. After the general business an hour was devoted to the usual work. The weather was very disagreeable and only a few members were present, but they thoroughly enjoyed the meeting, Mrs. Grant is an adept in the culinary art and had prepared an excellent luncheon, The club adjourned to meet with Mrs, N, N. Gilbert. Rev. Pettigrew of In'lependence assisted Rev, H, H. McAllister in his quarterly meeting services and he rengered a most soul stirring sér- mon for that occasion. Mrs, Hf. Moore, who has been very il, is ablevto be out again, The People’s Forum met ar tia Sardis Virst Baptist church and an excellent program was renterol ag follows: Cyrrent events, Mr, Dean John-on; paper, “Kelley Maller," by Misa Jennie McClain; quartette, Rev, Rico, Mr. G. Rogers, Misses Laird and Hailey; comments by the preel- ert; the caltle, Mr, Garret, Rowers, Is well fitted for the places Atturney M, 1h 1. Cox Is able ta be at Surines, again after a few daye nese, Ms divin McCain and Mr fra Da: vis of Inte,endence spent San biy ty the ats, ‘Voge Wieur Ce Lay Att and Tfterary clob met at the home of Mix, N. 3 Gilbert on Tuexday of last werk ane the mnceting was called to ovter dy the preenegt. A most pro tial twe hourg were spent by the lade in needle work, Mae, Gilbery verse. a most elaborate Lancheon and at 2 late hour the club adjourned to mee! shine home of Mrs, A. Garner Mar sth. Mra, Jas, Smith is able to be ou again after a severe short illness, ead Neng trhags 3 int, afverioen Witty’ Brey (DM 18.41 Cox’at her heme on Kant Fifth. \The general routine of work and busi- ness was followed by @ folly social hour during which luncheon was served. The club adjourned to moet March 9 with Miss Ida Mse Dawson, Mrs. W, Longaker, Mre. 0. Neely and Mrs, Jas, Thurman are on the sick List, The Carnation Art and Literary club met on Thursday of last week at the home of Miss Lillie Hunnigan. This being Nterary day a very ex: cellent program was renlered and after the program and the general general routine of business a dainty lunch wag perved by the hostess, as- sisted by Mrs, J. B, Hunnigan, The club adjourned to meet March 11th with Migs Edwina Pierce. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J, H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer, Fd DEORE 0 1 SECS , 6. 8 OW” 8 PCG UVa a 9 TAY *" Sademfestured by Mra, i, clined wig 2024 Morgen Ave. Parsons, Kana, Removes Dandruff; Starta the Hair te Grow im Four Days. Will Grew Hair on Bald Heads if Used According to Directions, . CURES ANY SCALP DISEASE, LADIRS! 2f you ‘ish a Jaxurious growth of hair In six months use this remedy. Price 80c per box, | Pressing Oil, $1.25 par Loz. - . Ready-to- : Ladies Weare... Shoes Ce, “a nail . Na rep — 4 pees SUCHIVEI = ween. RCANTILE . elem DRY GOODS MILLINERYue LARNED, KANSAS. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, There was a delightful surprise patty given Monday evening on Mra. Halley Wadley in honor of her birth, day. The color scheme was pink and white. The evening was spent in whist, other games and music. A number of useful and beautiful pres- ents was received by Mra. Wadley. The guests consisted of the young married friends of the honoree and members of the younger set. At the close of the evening a two course luncheon, consisting of salmon salad on lettuce leaves and pink and white cake and cream wag served, Mr, Bruce Copeland, who has been quite i! at his home, is speedily re- covering. Mrs, Callie Thomas who has been quite sick, is better at this writing. The Rho Megas entertained last Saturday evening with a formal par- ty at Smith’s hall. The souvenirs given to the ladies were shepherless baskets with the programs attached, The affair was classy in every and all respects, Dr. J, H. Young is on the list of the indisposed this week, Mrs. Lena Brooks of Baldwin was a recent visitor in the city, guest of Miss R, Laurie. Mrs, Corinne Copeland entertained with a six course dinner Sunday in honor of her husband's 20th birthday anniversary. The older people were served at 3 o'clock and the younger eet came later. Mr, Copeland was the recipient of many useful and beautiful presents. The dinner was very elaborate aml enjoyed by every one. The reception followed in the evening and was a success in every way and was enjoyed thoroughly. Everyone went to their respective homes wishing such birthday dinners would occur oftener. Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Ewing very delightfully entertained Mr. and Mrs, Steve Dimery last Monday evening with an after tea supper at Allen’, restaurant, The menu was: Small Porterhouse steaks, champegnon’s and bordelaise lettuce and green olives, apple pie ala mode en glaca, demi tessee, cigars, All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu In this issue of The Plaindealer. EEE ne e The Home Natianal Bank ys Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) . "Capital Stock. ....000000+$50,000.00 Surplus (earned).... 400. 75,000.60 Profits (earned) ......... 22,583.88 Circulation .esssecevesces $8,500.60 Deposita secsecrescecrees828,206.66 Totalssseeeeseeess$1,019,270.28 | Ve Invite Your Business. | A.W. DENTON, President, GEO. D, ORMISTON, Vice Pres. |W. SMITH, Ast Cashier, R.A. BROWN, Cashier, | "The Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. | Capital and Surplus - $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.’ LARNED, KANSAS. JMB: Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H, Moffharles, H. T, Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. WW. Cett. oe We Pay * Prompt and 0 Personals service extended by this bank is 0 evidence of its desireto promote a lasting and friendly relation- On Savings. ship with all of its patrons. Emporia State Bank. ‘EMPORIA, KANSAS. | VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Dr. W. &, Sudduth and Ll, &. sud, duth were in Muskogee Wednesday. AB. Jackson was off of his run Thursday of last week, ‘W, M. Barker has been on the sick list, but is much better, Messrs, Walker of Oklahoma City and Anderson of Luther are writing insurance for somg of our citizens, Landrum Bean of Ketchum wa, in the city Monday, Mrs. W, W. Williamson of Hulwee was in the city Tuesday, Rev. A, E, Hubbard of Boley was ‘visiting with Rev, R. T. Green on Tuesday of last week. Rev, Borders of Hartshorn was sisiting his son, Rev. H, T, Borders, last Monday, Adam Davis and wife were in the city Monday from Kelso, Revs, Stuart of Chicago, Walker of Ohlahoma City and H, T, Boiders sivited the schools Thursday of last week, Dr, W, E, Sudluth will locate in Muskogee in the pear futuure, Mrs, John Wallace of Byz Cabin waa in the city Miiday of last week. Roy Jackson of Pittsburg. Kansas was o Surday sivitor In the ety. The parents should sce to it thot their childiet attend school regular), Mis, Thod:pton was called te On were, Kansas, ovirg to the fines: of her daughter, ' A. Rider spent a few days in Cof fvyville, Kaneas, returning the firs’ of the weeh. Mre, Willam Hnndrick t able te ty up again after several weeks o iness, E, EB. (McDaniel of McAlester wai In the ely Monday attending court He {a a contractor ani rungs a rocl crusher at Oil City, Messis, ILI and McDaniels wer visitors ut the schools Monday, _ Of Wellington, Kansas. A Good Place to Bank, Capital Sack $50,00008. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Departmsat. We Poy Interest oa all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED 18 A PEN- NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a geod place to Bank. £. B. ROSER, Pres. HM. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres, OMAS. P, HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Aas't. Cashler 1872, 1914. : | : e s | First National | | Dank... ! ‘ WINFIELD, KANSAS. | ) Capita and Surplus - - $200,000.00 | wen W. C. ROBINSON, President. J. E. DUNN, Vice President. R, H. BRADLEY, Cashier, i. FE. COOPER, Ass't Cashier, — 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas, A SAS Ad I aE Nt i ee sic J coer ~ ae te « nk wl Ca a pene] a W I Cc H I T , MAKING READY FOR re le the importance of working : d \ sama date, and getting an early part witht] eenonl Cenol Renn tCataloruecf the’ Dr. Raymond C. Candidate for MAYOR OF WICHTA! Harmony! Decency! Prosperity! Favors Bonding of Policemen, Manufacture of Raw Material in the Southwest. This means Factories and labor demanding enter- prises, which in turn will furnish employment to the idle, stimulate real estate, make more business for the merchant, furnish the full dinner pail to the working man. PROGARINS MARCI £9, 1915. BELECVION APRIL 6, 1015, Wren Leaving a Street Car —Wait Until the Car Stops. Do not cross in front of the car, Do not cross behind the car without looking to see whether a car is coming on the other track. A moment's wait may save you from a serious accident. _The street railway management and employes are using all means to eliminate accidents, and will appreciate the co- operation of patrons. ‘ - Wichita Railroad & Light COMPANY. e e es Why Not Live Happily in e A Well Lighted House? . ‘ YOU WANT ELECTRIC LIGHT ITS CLEAN AND COOL ALL SUMMER. Ovr new wrinkle plan will help you to electric service. Get any reliable contractor to wire your home. We will pay him the cash and you pay us in 12 monthly payments. . You can enjoy electric service for as little as $1.00 per month. Fussier fixtures if you wish, but the wiring is the same. Call Market 4650 and let our sales department tell yon about it a Kansas Gas & Electric Co. . WICHITA, —— -—— -—— KANSAS. rn e Whitlock Bros. Market, ———————— SS —— 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. —One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. -- REMEMBER THE NUMBER: . 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE, WICHITA, KANSAS. WHOS. B. KENNEDY, President, W. F. MYUER, Cashier, SAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F, A. DURAND, Asst, Cashier, — : ' First National Bank, | irst National Dank, | ! JUNCTION CITY, -:- KANSAS, is 1 Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 |: UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY, 4 a ee SP OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. ‘ ae! o« - ‘ MAKING READY FOR THE SPRING WORK A Short Talk With Our Farm and Suberban Neighbors, The time has come when us farm folks have begun to think and talk about the spring work. As I write thla, without are fifteen inched of enow on the ground and the okies look cokd and gray, while a atiff breeze is coming down from the north-west, which gives dissatisfied people more ground for complaint, and an excuse for them to predict a late spring. However, I am under the Impression that by the time you read this, the weather will be fit to do much that needs to be done at this season of the year. Since the advent of the new year some of you no doubt have been busy; studying the geed catalogs; making your selection of seeds; planning for the spring and summer work; what, and how much you are going to plant and where you ghall plant it, March {6 well along now, and this preparatory work is very necessary. I would remind you not to worry about the late spring, as no season tz ever late, but there are times when the weather is not suitable for doing all kinds of work, Every farmer or gardener, must realize by this time, that there is a great deal of work that is not done In the ground, the most important of which ig taat done in the atill room of our minds; the shaping of plana and the solution of many problem, connected with the organization of our outloor work. This is the work with which we have to deal when the weather is unfit for work in the ground, March is the month that we begin to study about stirring in the dirt, in this part of the world, and just ag goon as there are a few warm days, the people begin to get fidgety, and take the spring fever, and every fel- low wants to get his crop planted before his neighbor does, But I would alvise you to wait; don’t be in too big a hurry to get to planting, there will be ample time for everybody to plant; wait until the ground drie’ out enough ,o work nicely andl the soil is warm enough to germinate the seel, The thing to do new, Is to prepare, so that you may be ready when the weather, and 501 conditions are right for planting. While you are making preparations toy the field and garden work, do noy forget the women folk at the house; give them a day or two helping with the house cleaning, and after that is done, help them to clean up the [n- cubator, get them to going, so there will be some early chicks to market, After the incubators have been gtart- ed, the next thing jn erler ig the re. noyat.ng of the chicken houses, which should be fumigated and then white- washed, Tear out all nest boxes, burn all litter. and spray the wall, ant roosts with a golution of oil of sassafras and water before white- washing; two ounceg oil of sassafras to each gallon of water, Oh yes, I almost forgot! The cho, ,ime you are about the house, do not forget to help the women clean up he yard and spade up some ground so they can have a few bed, of flo- wers. You know women sre fond of flowers and they will like you too, ¢ you will prepare the ground so they can make the flower gardens, March fs the month to plant sweet yeas, The ground is prepared by paling a trench one foot deep, and ne fovt wide, working in a liberal upply of well rotted stable manure, n the bottom of the trench, Sow ind cover the seed one inch deep and fter they begin to grow fill in tae rench gradually with gvod soil, The rench I have mentioned will accomo- late two rows of peas, which snould planted north and south, Make a beral sowing of sweey peas ag there s alway, a brisk market for god} lossoms, You will not need to sow any other lower seed out of dovrs this month, ut you may sow in the house In]! oxes, to be transplanted ater, riut trees, berry bushes and shrub: enon exnennn Gis: eek cam TO the swmnccmal'. 4 Mines, 6 the Emporvance Of Working the ground at the earllest possthle date, and getting an early start with the crop. Oats may be seeded during Mareh, aleo alfalfa, red clover and timothy the latter part of the month it the weather is favorable. Now bet us talk about the garde, and truck patch, There are some vegetable sced that I know you have planted before this time, that class that require a long season of growth, but cannot stand the exceasive heat, such ag early cabbage and caulj- flower and required to be started under glass, ‘Your mango peppers, egg plant end early tomato plants noed to be start- ed under glass thiy month alsd, As soon as he soll is fit to work, the first early garden peas need to be planted, also onion sets may he put out. Wood ashes applisd at the rate of one bushel to the gquare rod makes a good fertilizer for the onion field; another fertillzer consists of a mix- ture of nitrate of soda 200 Ibs,, sul. phate of potash 400 lbs, and acid phosphate 400 Ibs per acre. The ground for onions cannot be made too rich, The Prigetaker and Red We- therefield ate the leading main crop varities of the Middle West. The onion ig a crop that if planted early, and given the proper care, matures st a time when prices are good and will pay the grower well for all the extra work he may care to give to them in the way of tillage and fer- tilizing, For the early garden, the first day that the soil and conditions are fa- vorable, sow mustard, lettuce, beets, parsnips ant radish, I will not need to tell you what varieties, but consult your seed catalog, and each variety that fs listed first, are for early aow- ing. ‘Remember to sow each variety in its season, and bear In mind that succesg can only be had through the selection of goot eced together with thorough tillage ond sensible man- agement of the soil. Too many far- mers have a habit of sighing their work by shallow plowing and my management of soils, The successful farmer plows h't Bround deep aml works it down thor oughly in orler to secure a compact seed bed, he plants the best seed he can get, which when given the right care bring, good results. Vion the time comes to cultivate the crop, cultivation should be shal- Jow but thorough, which should be done with a view to keeping a dust mulch wich will conserve and insure an even distribution of moisture when the diy renson comes on, ‘Thete are g0 many things that can not be talhed about this month, but jo not forget, there is plenty of head work 10 be tlone, But whatever you do, do not crowd the senson, but heep a cool head, and Jet your plans be deliberate, so when the time comes, the season will not crowl you, DENNIS S. THOMPSON, Bethel, Kansas THE NEGRO, All the world i, talking about the Ne. gro race of late, And some are even wondering whal wil be Fis fate, If law, continue to be made against him, Au they are in most every state. Rut for the future of the Negro, I have not the sligatest doubt, And it Is useless for us to vit and bow our heads in, sorrow, Tor the strony man of today may le the wenk tomorrow, You may search history’s pages, Search the back as well as the fore, But you'll never find where Negro immigrants, Ever left old Africa's shore. The Negro way decoyedjstolen and and irought here, And thus by the white man’s stealth; He wag bound in chains of slavery, ‘To increase the white man’s wealth, The South has tuken away our vote, But that should not alarm us, For votes will no, buy houses ang land, Ard thee aie to be the making ¢ of the colored man, Now my advite to young Loy. young irl, I, to try and own something in this world. Suse your earnings and buy a place, And you'll be the making of this vrand old race The Negro has been whipped and beaten, And now bearg many scars; But he’s never failed to shed his blood, s In all this countr}*s wars, Attucky shed hig blood on Boston Plain. Thus creating the Negso ie fame; ° Catalogue ef the’ Free! Free! Free! fstiosestt: AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE MAR, ae a : ———— ——. Ses Fe . ~- aa 2 a ce > a a on — en . : on ' i. | ra” oe rn . i“ u ae We tho Targeet dealers = Crecle Hatz Gowan Rew Hae rae 7 e ay the poand; Klovtric Combs, oe AGED ‘ic. 2 thle counter. We show ek Te Mee ecee of sinned eae a than any other mantfactarer bein - in the United States. Write or ‘ Cor Catalogs. iT IS PRES! BAM WILLER, P.O. Box 298, | HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO, 30 neh Crocle Switches te Shreveport, La. Rach; 24 Inch Ste Mach. “ILL H. WITTIG, President and Menager. 7 Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store Mail Urders Prompily Attended. Opposite Waldng Room 4b the Bost Brand of Wiiskey—netied in Bona 1036 Union Aveave SANBAS CITY, MISSOUR! dome Phone Waet 360 Pell Phone West son meni .- THE KOPP BAKERY.. Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 268 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: “TIP TOP,” “BUTTER BREAD," “HOLSUM" an@ “HONEY” Kopp’s Bakery is Sanitary and everytthing im first-class conditwe 96-38 Bouth Seventh St. KANSAS €ITY, KANSAS, Thirty Years in the - Milling Business... . Be we think we know how te make GOOD FLOUR. Insist apos having the BEST. Manufactured by The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company, SALINA - - _- KANSAS. No, 3363, CAPITAL, - - $100,000. | First National Bank.. | Great Bend, Kansas. . | . DIRECTORS; CHAS. E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, ~f W. TORREY, O. B. CHAPMAN, FV. RUSSEL. POH. MILLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINEMAN, } Then follow me on to 1812, Here history does not record hoy many black men fell, But the Negro helped roll those cot ton bales, And Jackson and his men go behind ’m, And Jackson won the Lattle of Nev Orleans, Because the British could not find them, I hnow you remember San Juan Hill Roosevelt has not forgotten it and never will, How he and the Reugh Riders his men, Were saved by cavalry Nine and Ten. The Negro rising fiom an humble xlave, Ifag olways heen true as well os brave; For he has carried the Stars and Stripes, To his grave, What he has tone in fifty years? There's no race on earth that can boast on our piers, And any race or people who put their trust in God in Heaven, Try to keep them down if you will but they will rise up ike leaven, We have lawyers, doctors, dentist, and teachers too, Pharmacists, preachers, and the like, and bishops we have a few; An there is no trade or profession In this whole wide world, That hag not been mastered by Some Negro boy or girl, Let us look in the grandest old book in the land, For there's something in it about the Negro man, Sheba wa, a dusky queen, And Solomon the wisest man the world has seen, «- eet And hey one whose praises the whole worl! sing, Yet lum tolg thet he was a, Negro king, Brother, there's not a position in the Tand, That cannot be filled hy a Negro man, Nearly every mun remembers about elsty-five, When the Negroes came out of sluvery Ihe bees from a hive; We had mayors, judges, statesmen, too, And all these men weie Negroes the hkes of me,and you, So in conclusion let me hindly say, we may never again reach those halls of fame, But we can live for the right and have a gool name; We can follow the paths of that our Sorefathers trod, Turn our backs to the world and our faces to God. —Thos, J, Frasier, Lake Arthur, La. 5 er, Coates tag Piast th ‘ seeks, ny fi, "" et tet 25h AS Jee: ‘yy Aydh’ 19 bine) it raf he *4 Per eign ey Ten ee rs ai SS in ey Oe RRR PASE i ee nO Tg ay SLT PARES CN Saas GATES URGE Se RE Ee ms — a a a PS EE SPA A As nee start Th . ts re yt = “ee - ED BE, dasconrBflech tng 4. atbnaaudir deeds ede aware ttt, Reset sous... natn HRSA BED GE eh pad oun tine et Fact cetiua Mg! conate va ee ea ‘the.Ti fopeka Plaindeeler L 7 btiabed ox 1000, eae pace CHILES, .....sce0000 Editor mill ec i. _ SURBCREPTION. RATES. 300 Yoativrccccsieseccvse se S160 Lame Monthesccrevecccesenes oe 100 i Mereat Months. sseseseeese no eee ieee savertiang Rates Per Month 2200 7 Per Inch. ic ns ‘Watered at the Postoffice at Topeka ns Second Claas Mail Matter, Sint eee net NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS! Furnished by thes National Negro . Business League. | \Local NQgzro Business League: have been organized In Camden, N J., Cleburne, Texas, Springfield, Mo, Anderton, S, C., Brinson, Ga., Ra: mer,‘Ala, Staunton, Va. Gainesville Texas, and Mason, Tenn, ee ‘The Oklahoma State Negro Bar Ansociation met recently in Musko- gee. E, L. Sadler was clected pres: Went for the current year. eee It ig reported that N, H. Jeltz, a colored farmer of Abbyville, Kans., harvested 6,000 bushels of wheat fast year and sold 4,200 bushels at $1.54 per bushel. eee The Tallors and Consumers’ Co- Operative Company has been organ- fixed at Mound Bayou, Miss. Tais company proposes to conduct a gar- meny manufacturing business, eee A Negro Commercial Museum has been established ot Wilberforce University, eee The late William Harmon of Hag- erstown, Md., left an estate valued at $75,000.00. He began as a Pullman porter. eee To praserve the history of the Negro race and present it in a nat- fonal and systematic manner is the purpore of the Afro-American His- tory Story-Telling Association very recently organized in Washington. see The stockholders of the Kaw Vsl- fey Truck Farm Company hel their annual meeting recently, The com- pany owns 105 acres of land near Kansas City, Kansas, and according to H. P, Ewing, the promoter and manager, its object is to furnish productive employment to the Ne- gree, who wish to leave the con: gested city contitions. eee . * The Union Mutual Association with home office at Atlanta, Ga., has been combined with and absorbed by the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association, of which A. F, Herndon ig president, and T, K. Gibson, sec retary. These two companies are among the oldest and largest jn the atate and the combined organization will represent one of the strongest enterprises conducte? by the race, MISSOURI-KANSAS . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEET The executive committee of the Missouri-Kansas Knights Templar Association, an organization com: posed of Commandries from Eastern Ktnsas and Western Missouri, will hold {te session {n the Asylum of Mt, Oread Commandery No, 6, Lawrence, Kansas, Sugday, March 14 at 1:30 p. m. This Association hag existed for nearly a quarter of a century and the organization is preparing to celebrate its silver jubilee in the near future, If present plang are carrieg out a three or four days tournament will be held either in Kansas City, Saint Joseph or Topeka, This tournament will not only embrace all of the fea- tareq of military display such as natarally accompany these occasions, but q fair in connection therewith which will demonstrate the progress of the Negroes especially of Western sion at Lawrence will not only em- Kansas ard Missourl have made in the last twenty-five years, The ses: sion at Lawrence will be the most important one in the history of the Avsociation and a large delegation is exyecitd to be present, MANHATTAN, KANSAS, The Sccard) M, E. church of Man- hattan, Kansas, the working church hag organized {wo clubs for raising money for confererce expenres, ‘Ite Strikers club on the ith evening of March, invitel Rev, S. A, Stripling, district superintendent of the Topeka district to Le presert on that evening to glve one of hig gieat lectures, Me wag present ant the eubject of his discourse was, “The measure of man.” He said there were four stan: @ards by which the world measured aman: Tirst, the physical standard, second, the commercial standard, third, intellectual gtartard and fuurt hig conduct, yey, Striping Is a pulpit orater ant all present went away well pleated and said It was one of the best they had ever heard, We are proud of our district officer, Rev, S, A. Stripling. 3 FOR MAYOR OF KANSAS CY! ‘The most logical candidate for mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, 5, Hon, J, T, Caton, the people's choico who are showing wisdom in rallying to hig support. ‘Mr, Caton js not an experiment.: He hag served, the peo- ple for the part four years In the responsible positlon of Commissioner of Finance, where he made goo! and won the vonddence and respect of all citizens, Mr, Caton has don engaged fn miuniclpal wo.k for sthe past twenty two years, knows che wants and neecs of the people of the city and will supply their wants and necus. We have known Mr. Caton for many years, and found him to te a man whose wont fs his bord, cne who haa an} will fulfill every promise to the people. Mr, Caton is the logical man for mayor of Kansa3 City—no better’ man can be nominated for this important office, and say what you will the people know q friend and will stand by him Loth at the primary Marci: 29th an! election April 6th. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, Word wag received here by Mrs. Leon Johnson of the cleath of her mother in law at Danville, Illino's. She attendel the funeral. Mrs, Della Harris of Chicago, Iil., Is here on accoynt of her mother's illness, Messra. Elmer Jones and Ulysess Campbell of Chicago, Il, are the guests In our city, iMr, Charley Foley of Hannibal, Mo., spent February 28th in our city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rhodes of S. West St. The Friday Art club met Felnuary 26th with Mra. Lydia Moore, The ‘Allen's Improvement club met February 25th with Miss Ivy Porte. on S, Church St, o° One of the most successful ol! folk's concerts given in our city wag given February 25th for the fourth ward club at the Secon.j Baptit: church, under the auspices of Mrs. C, M. Sharp. Among the numbers on the program were funny speeches and songs by the old ladies, Two pickaninies were seen in the corners of the cotton field, which was beaure ful. A good sermon was ably de- livered by Mrs. L, Lafayette, The pianist for all mugical numbers was Mrs, Cleoaa Bradford. An excellent bone solo was rendered by Mr. Chas. Reed, piano accompanist, My, C. Bradford and vocal accompnist, Mr. C. Mosley. A choras of 9 sang ex- cellently the song, “Old Black Joe.” and “Roll On Jordan,” leader, Mr. C, Mosley, The vocal solo, “Silver Threads Among the Gold” wag well rendered by Mrs. Leon Johnson; vo- cal solo, Mrs, Ida Guthrie; vocal solo, “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep” Mr. 8. Spencer; vocal solo, “Tony the Organ Man,” Elnora Lafayette; re- citation, "Farmer Bee,” Mrs. Julia Curry; vocal solo, “J Am As Happy at I Can Be,” Mrs, J. Curry, The last part was a watermelon contest, then tne song, “I Atn Going Down to the Cotton Field,” which wag very impressive, Mr: C, H. Freeman wag ticket collector, On February 28th a meeting was held at the A. M. E. cnurch, under the auspices of the Jacksonville Civic League and was well attended, Mrs, Mary Gibbs Colling Hubbard, formerly of this city died at her home in Logan, Mfontana. Mr, Esquire McQuarters of Had-| ley, Ill, an uncle of Mrs. Nettle Branum of S. Fayette St., died re- cently. Mr, T, Mcintyre died recently in ‘St. Louis, Mo, He was the husband of Mrs, Della Lynch iclntyze, The Needle Craft club met Feb Tuary 26th at the residence of Mrs, Medorg Bryant and wag royally en- tertained by Mrs. Elnora Mitcherson. The meeting was held March 5th wish Mrs, Medora Bryant, on S. Lurton St. ‘The Primrose club met March 4 at. the home of Mrs, J, MeCree. | Third Word ciub of which Ifra. N,. J, Blue ig president gave a success: ful supper, Maicn dth ut tne Second Baptet quurch, The Universal club of which Mrs, M. C. Clark is president also gave a successful supper, March sta at the church, Mr, Albert M, Dunham of Ch.cage, DL, wa, ia the erty ascently at tae Mawuy other's store tahing onlers, Ig tece’vud a number of unlers, dove Mteast wan head Match Sth ay the A, M. B, canem and quarterly meeting wag he'd banday March ita atthe Ab 3h EB, cura, ! Olver DB. Pyles hay a postin as an apprentice under J. G, Reynolls, the urdurlaher, learsing undertaning ard ¢rbalning. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, Che fire, meeting of the month of tha Women’s Mu.ical nnd J iterery vlub wag he'd at the hospitable sesi- lence of ‘Mrs, Witua 1 Bruce, 1032 Sunmitt Ase, Friday afternoon, March 5th, In spite of the cold and disagreeable weather, there was a ‘arge number present, who enjoyed partaking of the good things th hostess had previously prepared fo1 her guests, The president, Mrs Mary A Jarratt has so systematic ally arranged the study of the Lif and Works of our famous Negro poet Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, fhat év en now, aftér having’studfed him for months, the members grow so en thused in bringing out his beautiful und wonderful works by answering question, from previously specified chapters, by delsing fer the best quotations and 11 dition of the bes! stlections on plograms, that the presilent has to turn the “damper’ as one might germ it, yet the meet ngs are all delightful und instruc: live. + Thank, to our escellent presi dent, . The devotionals wete led by music, “irs, Delia A. Smith at the plano, and Hlayer hy Mrs, Red, Boatner, At the close of the contest on quota tions, Mis, Mary A. Jarrett scored for first prize and (Mrs. Delia A. Smith and Mrs, Bertha B. Cooper tying on second score, Mrs, Smith winning by drawing the highest nune ber, Mre, Emma C. Johnson and Mrs, D, As Smith contested on re’ citing the greatest number of bible verces, Mrs. Johnson Leing ye auc cessful competitor, All prizes being beautiful pfeces of rare china, pre sente! by Mrs, Bruce, hostess. A splendid program was rendered by the Smithsonian division. The critic, Mrs, Maggie Bostic, after repeatedly criticising the membans for thelr negilgence for not wearing the club colors, at this meeting presented each member with a beautiful made bow of the club's colors. The club's coors were carried out in yhe lovely brick, heart shaped ice cream, cahes, etc. Mrs, Bruce was graciously assisted by her most amiable daughters, Misses Thelma and Esterfel} Bruce in serv: ing g dainty repast to the visitors, namely, Misg Payne of Topeka, Kan sas, Mrs. Boatner, Mrs, J. M, Harris, Mrs, Macbell Bruce Cobb and mem” bers, \Mrs. Archie B, Hall was pre- sent who had again returned to her club and the members were rejoice! to see her. Beautiful souvenir post cards were received by all, After a tare afternoon of pleasure and pro- fit, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Pearl~ Clark on Washington Ave., March 19th, The 7th chapter of Dunbar will be the study, Per- serverance Division will render the program, On Saturday afternoon, at 300 State street was the occasion of the assembling together of the L. H. club Mis, Ig Andrews being a most de- lightful and interesting littie enter- tainer, She was splentlidly assisted by her sister, Miss Marie F', Andrew, who 1s also an honorary member of the club. Miss Vickers, the presi- dent, insisted that the usual time be strictly applied to need’e work, not- withstanding, the temptation to con- verse and entertain a “special” gen- tleman guest wio was present. In the social! hour, the game contest in writing, so intricately arranged by the hostess came off, resulting in Misg Dorig B, Cooper winning first prize, a lovely Iace collar and cuff set, and Miss Edyth iM, Young and Mid; Edwina H Smith tying tor second honor, Mis, Young winning oy a draw, a beautiful design in car- yed wood, Covers were lald on the enutifully appointed tables of car: ations, ete., for Miss Marie Vickers of Kansas City, Mo. who graduated 1s a trained nurse from that place snd who is now paying a brief visit o parents and friends; Mr, Roscoe >. Wilks, a very “special royal guest” particularly 0, to the honorary mem- or at any rate, and for the mem: ers. A dainty three course menu was served and heartily telished Mr, Wilks, also presented everyone present with a gift, At the next neeting, Miss Marie Vickers of Kan- as City will entertain the club at he home of her parents, 1228 N. Main St, March 12h, instead of her ister, Miss Geneva, Me Robert Danforth suatained a PAOLA, KANSAS, The membet» ant filenda of the Secord Beptist church tendered Rev, H.C, Johnyon, a surprise, We Inosday evening, Mar. 3 Rev. Johreon ex ptesre| his appreciation of thi. gokep of frerdship anil good will and ex tends a cordial invitatlon for them tu cone again, Miss Zola 3, Lowry, towsher at Ho'hday spent Sunday at howe with parents, et The protracteg meeting a¢ the A M. E, church continues with un: abate! interest, Tey, F. F. Moter has had twenty conversions up tc date and a large number yet at the anxious seat, Among these conver sions are men 73 years old on down to youthful age, Rev.,Moten will ae i TT LLL et | i % o ; | Foe) oe pipe conga db i cm j | ) HL Rom | Pee en P| | MUNN = ar | . ° The Eurka Comb ? > Soft, Silky Strands Is fulfilling its mission ‘a tush of growth, so by decidedly causing much so, the EUREKA | * pint cane siatitt car COMB, a favorite and a oF, e: 1 Hai - Needed Device. air. Why 50, the demand of the device fs sufficient to warrant us, that It is the best COMB for purposes on the market, when used, never to be without the splendid device. They are marvelously in Evidence fo thousands of hames throughout the country, and all are favorably impressed with the beneficial influences derived therefrom Why 0, a combination of metals assimilated, and when Heated will produce the effect so Much desited.. Understand the EUREKA COMB Is mad, by professionsl efforts, so a, to give satisfaction, when used as to direction, of which every COMB used goes with it instructions, how to wae, and what for, We are Particularly anzious, to bring to notice and in short, they will be used by every one. They are usually sold t each, complete 7 Hoping this will convey to you why the EUREKA COMB Is preferable. With our guarantee. For further information write: EUREKA COMB CO, Chattanooga, Tenn. AGENTS WANTED! p aX =e ee ee 1% Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone?57 Fornace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms, The Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H, H, ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection. Barbershop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs, Me. ————ee go from Paola to Coffeyville, He is a genuine Christian gentleman and has the welfare of his race at heart. His genial nature, sincerity and hon- esty has won him hosts of friends here among all denominations, white and colored. He has proven that he {s the sinner’s frien and is trusted and respected by them. Notice to the Baptists of Kansas. Topeka, Kansas, March 8th, 1915. To the Churches, Sunday Schools, B. Y¥. P. U's and Mission Circles of the State of Kansas, this comes Greeting:— - At the State Board meeting held at Wichita in February it was unan- imously voted to send the General Missionary, Rev, J. H. Van Leu, to the Northem Baptist convention at Los Angeles, Calif, May 17 25.. Our State Missionary has served over 17 years and we ought to send him to ‘this great convention, and to do this every Church, Sunday School, B, Y, P_U, and Mission Circle must help —do their best. Let each of these divisions of the Baptist work take an offering and send to Rev. J, H. Van Leu, 680 N, Water St., Wichita, Kansas, before the above date, W, A. BOWREN, President. Cc, G, FISHBACK, Cor. Sec (Firct Published ia The Topeka Plain- dealer February 19, 1015.) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas in the matter of the Estate of Thomas Smith, deceaned, NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT, Creditors and all other persone in- terested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the Sth day of April, 1915, sald day being the first Monday of sald month and the first day of the April, 1915 term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Oourt fisding and adjudging who are the the helrs of Thomas Smith, deceased, SAMUEL S SMITH, Executor v M7) a ares Tae ee LS Let A i fg eee aan ot me ea ens se ye CAP RE I Jehan Tan en latest Reet Pr POSE ee ule ad AR RAL es UR tg UCU eer aL Oe kL g POURS Se RCL CE) ra pc Ne Ler ce ULUGEG Dept. F. beer When in Umahe THE: PATTON : HOTEL N. 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It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas,, the National Soldiers’ Home, Fr, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places, Cars leave Kansag City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m- to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p, m. except Satur- day night, last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, Carg leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m, to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, “ . The Kansas City-Westem Railway Co je The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas. + THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make ao distinction between white and black people, We apreciate your bush ness and want, There are good and bad eople of ul colors in every com munity. Thote who pay their bills promptly we run aceounts with, to de acttled every week or jwonth as the case may be, Those who do not psy promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they tre white or colored, rich or poor, * The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. THE OO DURLAND - SAWTELL | FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records, Undertakers and Embalmers, ' 117-119 WEST SEVENTH 8TREFT, JUNCTION CITY, XANSAR a a . ay eae le K. KING eee General Farming and Stock Raising. ‘“ 99 Back to the Farm LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kaneas land for wheat, haffir corn, mare, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well, Wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre, This land can be bought at the right price in amall tracks or large ones, with emall payments Titles are good and terms are easy, I will be glad to bear from you in regard to this land, while it fs cheap and wait- ing for you. Write 1, K, King for further iaformation, R, F, D. 1, Rox 76, Plains, Kansas, ES | 3642 is the number to call if you ‘want good eoal, PIOTURES FRAMED—Portralt Pho- toe, For gh quality and low prices, call 2553 White, 1170 Lincoln Street, —o Wilson Cash Coal Co., gives more good coal for $1 than any other place in the city. Phone 3642, Union Coal and —————= Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B.N,ROOKS. ff” * Bell Phone Weat 3436. 1839 Quindaro Bivd., KANSAS CITY, —:— KANSAS . Great Radium | «Water... God’s Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth —the greatest germasiter that's known. The diseased germa are busy tearing }down the tissues of the body, Come to Claremore, Okle., and batbe fa the “Fountain of Health,” Stop at Cobt’e Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable, CLAREMORE, OXLAHOMA, If you will constantly read The To- peha Plaladealer you will become ee accustomed to it that it will soon be & household nevessity. --- Mrs. Lucy Chiles is improving. Mrs. Morton of 17th and Fimore ill at her residence. Mrs. T. P. Martin who is on the sick list is improving. Mr. (Bud) Prioleu of the 24th Infantry, Datangas, P. I., writes that he likes the country fine. Miss Jessie Hadley was called to Kansas City on business. Miss A. Hadley accompanied her there. Mrs. Ada Coulter who is employed at the State House has been very sick, but is able to be up again. Mrs Lillian Jordan has been in Kansas City, Kansas for a week at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Bryant who is very ill. The Senior Literary Society of Calvary Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward Greer, March 15th. Rev. H. H. Wells preached at Calvary Presbyterian church, Sunday morning with a large and appreciative audience present. The Young Matrons Study club was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. P. Smith. Next meeting will be with Mrs. C. C. Lyle. Mrs. Simon Saunders of Independence, Kansas is here attending Mrs. Sarah Brown, who has been quite ill, but is convalescent at present. The Joyance club met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Smith and a very nice program was rendered. The next meeting will be with Miss Bessie Bennett. Mr. Mary Young entertained the Mother's Congress last Tuesday afternoon. When the ladies of the Mother's Congress call at your door, help them. --- We advise the farmers of Kansas to sow Sudan seed which can be harvested twice a year and makes fine hay. Parties desiring this grass seed write C. E. White, Plainview, Texas. The City Mission will meet Sunday, March 14 with the Second Baptist church, Cor. 3rd and Quincy. All churches are asked to be present by order of the president, Mrs. P. Eagleson. Mrs. Pope of Hutchinson, Kansas, formerly of Topeka is in the city, visiting her brother, Mr. Robinson, who is an employee of the Senate, also visiting other friends and relatives. --- Mrs. Arnicholas Chiles Williams of Kansas City, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Lucile Jordan, who spent several weeks in Kansas City arrived Monday night on a visit with Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles. Helen Forbes, one of Topeka's most popular young ladies, who graduate this week was entertained by Misses Edna and Ruth Brown last Thursday at a thimble party, complimentary to her graduation. --- The East Hill H. W. Art club was entertained at the residence of Mrs Harris, Wednesday afternoon, after which a two course lunch was served. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Susie Cowan on Wednesday, March 17th on Belview Avenue. --- The Joyous Ten organized last month at the home of Francis Hayes. The following officers were elected: Francis Hayes, president, Margaret Mallory, Secretary; Dorothy Odell, treasurer; and Thelma Chiles, reporter. The members are Sylvia Newman, Eva Barker, Margaret Mallory, Francis Hayes, Josephine Cunningham, Thelma Chiles, Dorothy Odell, Elma Roberts and Katherine Newman. 0 Mrs. James Moore of 1247 Harrison St, entertained in honor of her husband, Mr. James Moore* 39th birthday anniversary on Monday evening, March 1st, 1915. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. L, C. Clark, Mrs. H. Harmen, mr. and Mrs. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lytle, Mrs. A. L. Wood, Mr. S. B. Shields and Mrs. J. C. Clark, Mrs. Crowder of Oklahoma and Mr. F. M. Harris. Music was furnished by Mr. F. M. Harris. A number of friends remembered Mr. Moore with presents. A very elaborate three course luncheon was attended. Every one departed declaring their hostess very entertaining. "My Wife Took the Grippe, With Pains In Back and head. She schod all over. It be pain in the morning the moon she was in bed and began taking Dr. Miles' Nervine And Anti-Kala Pills are recommended in a day or two the very well. I we re sure that if she had taken Dr. Miles' nervine at the very first spingion could have presented the nitrate lew, K. B Blade, Manhattan, Kan LaGripe usually leaves its visions in a weakened condition be fever and pains quickly up suddenly. To enable the nervine am to recover from this de- sion remedy is better than the usual Nervine. Sold under a guarantee assuring the in of the price of the first box it fails to Lenex. At all Drugs Truth, Though Crushed To Earth Will Rise Again! "Be sure your sins will find you out." I suppose the readers of the Topeka Daily Capital read the article, "Honeymoon marred by babe's untimely advent." That baby will be one year old the 29th of this month, and I am sure Mr. Wolfork knew about the baby before he married. However we hope this will be a lesson to our girls and boys. The Crittenton Home is not a dumping place. The donation that we receive from the state and our friends is to help poor, homeless and friendless girls and women, not girls who have parents and good homes, although we often take others. We have eighteen rules governing the home. In rule 8, it says: Women leaving to go out to work must take their babies with them, or must bear the expenses of their board and care in the home. I am indeed sorry to find one of our young women so unkind as to close the door on her own child. I hope that this will learn our well raised girls not to manage in a way they will have to come to the Crittenton Home. It is not to indulge our young women in their immorality, it is to lift the girls who have not had the opportunity and have not had the proper training. My advice is to those who have good homes and parents to live such lives that you will not have to come to the Crittenton Home for refuge and if you should happen to be overcome by the great tempter, don't forget true motherhood. MRS. S. F. MALONE. HON. C. G. BLAKELY. On last Tuesday evening the Hon. C. G. Blakely, candidate for mayor, was at the Brown Chapel A. M. E. church, 12th and Washington Sts. He was cordially received and was called on for a short talk. Among other things he said: "If I am elected mayor I do not know what I shall do; but I will try to make Topeka a better city to live in." We understand that Mr. Blakely's supporters were very much pleased with the reception accorded him, and are confident of his nomination and election. After the meeting at the Methodist church was over Mr. Blakely was invited to the Third Baptist church where an entertainment was given, Mr. Blakely spared no pains in making it pleasant for each and every one present. The ladies appreciated his kindness and will be glad to welcome him back at any time. Mr. Blakely is a business man of much practical experience and knows the needs of Topeka and will labor incessantly for the things that will make a greater Topeka. J. A. C. HON. W. G. TANDY FOR COM MISSIONER OF STREETS, ETC. Hon. W. G. Tandy, candidate for re-election as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements, has filled that position with dignity and honor during the past five years and if re-elected will continue to give the city of Topeka the same excellent service. "There is no question," says Mr. Tandy, "as to what I will do if I am the recipient of the suffrage of a majority of the citizens in the ensuing primaries and election, as I am standing on my record of the past five years, which is as an open book before the voters of this city." We should sit up and take due notice of our friend's. Mr. Tandy has proven that he is a friend of our people and a large number of colored men are employed upon the city works, and while things are in good condition we can see no real sense in swapping horses in the middle of a race. We are of the opinion that as long as a man is competent and efficient in an office of such importance as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements he should be continued in office. The colored people have all to lose and nothing to gain by the defeat of Mr. Tandy. Therefore, stick close to your friends. The man of promises is good, but the man who does things has him lested.—J. A. C. When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Leonard Jackson, 146, 4th St., West. Mr. Nowling, an attache of the house of representatives spent the week end in Atchison. Mr. Thomas Richard, of Kansas City was the guest of Mr. Fred Ware and also his sister, Mrs. Henry Edmonds. Miss Hortense Olimpia, daughter of our time honored friend, Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, is quite ill at her home on College avenue. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary club met on March 5th with Mrs. A. I. Patton. The next meeting will be held March 12th with Mrs. G. Thompson. --- Mr. Iwin Giccione has returned from Iola, where he was called to attend the funeral of his uncle, Rev. G. H. Burks. The remains were sent to Waterloo, Iowa, where the wife and daughter of the deceased reside. Mr. Robert Kennedy, aged 26 years departed this life last Sunday morning at his late home, 820 Clay street. The funeral was held Tuesday from the chapel of Stoneestreet and son, Interment at Mt. Auburn. --- Miss Charlotte Mac Hall, book keeper and clerk at the Harris Laundry, is absent from her post of duty this week on account of illness. Her obliging manner has made her many warm friends, among the patrons, and she is greatly missed by them. --- Rev. J. H. Van Leu, general missionary of Kansas was a caller at the office one day this week. He is en route to his home in Wichita after attending the district board meeting at Paxico and Kansas City. On Sunday, he preached for Rev. C. G. Fishback at Shilop Baptist church. --- There was an informal musical en- tertainment given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stewart, 329 Liberty St., by Henrietta Stewart in honor of Miss Nora Hyder. Wash- burn, Dougherty's business college and Carter's Institute were well re- presented. The guest listened first to a trio by Messrs Earnie McCord and Henry Forte with violin and Wm. Gilbert with cornet and Miss Delina Stoner at the piano. The second was a violin duett, Mr. McCord and Mr. Forte; a bass solo was then rendered by the famous Mr. Campbell, "Good- bye, sweet heart, good bye"; Miss Bessie Mae Williams played several selected solos. The guests then marched in the dining room where they were served the following menu. Sardines and sweet pickles on lettuce, hot society biscuits and butto- and coffee. The toast master was then questioned if he had enough toasts for the guest present, he was found lacking and was under obliga- tion to the speaker, which created much laughter, while punch and ice cream and wafers were served. Miss Henrietta Stewart presided at the piano while the guests marched from he dining room. Miss Stewart sang, "Island of Dreams," Mr. McCord officiated with the violin. She then sang, "Hold thou my hand," and Mr. Gilbert officiated with the cornet. Another bass solo was rendered by Mr. Campbell. "The big bass viol." This was appreciated very much by the guests. He was requested to sing it over again, Miss Stoner ac- companist. The farewell piece was "Wooing," which took the place of "Home, Sweet Home." Mr. Forte and Earl Rhodes with violin and Miss Stewart at the piano. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart enjoyed the musical and cordially invited the young people to visit their home again. The guests departed announcing Miss Stewart an ideal hostess. The New Racket Store 921 Kansas Avenue. Eyes Tested and Glasses Ditted Accurately at Reasonable Prices. G. E. BURNAM FOR Commissioner of Water and Lights SEE CARDS. (Advertisement.) ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. Walton Brown, Pastor.) 837 N. Van Buren St. The Steward's Excelior club was entertained Thursday evening at the parsonage by Mr. Sam Taylor. Mr. Taylor spared no pain in making it pleasant for the guest. Mrs. Nettie Hally was called to Kansas City last week to see her sister who was sick. Mrs. Hally entertained the Ladies Aid Society last Friday afternoon. The afternoon was spent most profitable and on the socialological idea. Mrs. Smith, the president is to be congratulated upon having made the Ladies All one of the most social-religious function of the city The Steward Board feels hopeful of being able to meet the claims in full of the ministry. Mrs. Rutherford, the treasurer of the Board is of the opinion that they will realize no difficulty in the claim. Under the pastorate of the present incumbent, Asbury has drawn to its various services and public exercises men and women of every walk of life and most representative of the race, namely; Hon. Jas, H. Guy, a famous and leading lawyer of the middle west; Hon. John M. Wright, a county official and one of the vice presidents of the National Negro Business League; Prof. W. E. Guy, principal of City school at Leavenworth, Kansas, who delivered a series of scientific lectures during the Asbury Chautauqua; Hon. Nick Chiles, publisher and editor of the Topeka Plaindealer; Mrs. Jas. H. Guy, manager of the Ladies of Protection, an insurance company; Mr. W. M. Overton, a leapling merchant of our race and many others of similar reputation. Father G. G. Walker, Priest of the Episcopal church has worshipped with us several times and also has delivered special sermons and lectures. Dr. Walker is one of the best educated men in this section of the country. On the fourth Sunday there will be a closing program of the first magnitude. You will see the program in a few days. In connection with the best talent of the church, some of the best talent of the city will also appear. You will note also that on the 3rd Sunday in the afternoon, there will be special services, Rev. Dr. J. M. Brown in charge; address on "Church Federation" by Rev. B. R. Ross, sermon by Rev. Martin. The Literary is doing well on Wednesday evenings. Rev. S. A. Stripling is holding his quarterly conference in Colorado. He is making the final run before the annual conference. The pastor will preach Sunday from the topic, "God's Provisions For His People," and at the evening service on, "A Caller From Heaven." Madam Rutherford and others are getting up a special play for the last Friday evening in this month. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. R. R. Ross, Pastor.) Sunday School was well attended. A. C. L. class No. 7, taught by Mrs. Ross presented the Sunday School with a new collection banner. This class is still holding the blue ribbon as the class having the largest number on time each Sunday morning. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. A. DeMoss preached, using as a subject, "Let us therefore cast off the work of dullness and let us put on the amour of light," text, Rom 1: 12. This being our sacrament day, he was assisted by Revs. R. Barton and Guy. Despite the dreary weather, the attendance was good. Junior Erdowen at 9 P. M. president Mrs. Alen Tutt. A. C. E. L. at 6:20 P. M. led by Aaron Greene, St. At 8 o'clock the Gospel team of the Y. M. C. A. took charge of the meeting with Mr. Page as leader. Some very interesting talks were made; servant prayers were offered for the unsaved and some very interesting songs were sung. Several came forward for prayer and showed by this act they wanted to know Christ as their Savior. This led to a very young team, although a very strong team and there is a great work for them to do and we predict for them a great harvest and a great reward in the end. ```markdown ``` $10.00-$4.60 down and $1 a month for 6 months you can have your kitchen wired, for electric light, with a two-outlet wall bracket, and a six pound electric iron complete with cord and plug. This is your chance to get electric light into your house at a very small cost, besides the use of an electric iron. Don't forget the trustee rally on the second Sunday in April. Mrs. Emmaine Walker met with a very painful accident by falling out of the door and training her ankle last week. Remember the date of the week of Jubilee begins March 22nd and closes the 20th. We hope to see you and your friends, present each night. The Sewing Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Nellie Hall, Friday afternoon. We are glad to know that Mrs. Sadie Stains who was thrusfered with pneumonia is able to be out again. Mrs. Abecp of Abilene has taken up eighty acres of land near Hugo. Mrs. H. Bradshaw, 723 Locust St. has been numbered among the sick. WANTED: Trained nurses at the Old General Hospital, 22nd and Holmes Kansas City, Mo. This is a splendid opportunity for young ladies desiring to enter this profession. Write Dr. W J. Themjkins for particulars. Mrs. Abe Ellis, wife of our esteemed friend and fellow townsman, Mr. Abe Ellis, left yesterday for Sa't Lake City, Utah, where she was called to be at the bedside of her brother who is seriously ill. Mrs. Ellis will remain about two months. AGENTS WANTED.—First class educated men of good address. A money making proposition for active and energetic people. Salary or commission, agreeable work. Only above described people need apply. Address "Position," 'czro of the Plaindealer. Mrs. Benj. Burton proved a charming hostess to the ladies Shamrock club one afternoon this week. After partaking of a delicious luncheon, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Burns on Western avenue, on the 17th, at which time they will celebrate St. Patrick's day. --- Miss Francis F. Kealing, the daughter of Prof. H. T. Kealing of Western University is making an exceptional record in mathematics at the Kansas State University. She has become the first colored member of the mathematic club. We are proud to note this fact and venture the assertion that Miss Kealing is to be one of the coming young ladies of this country. Sunday March 7th, upon invitation of the Gospel Team, the Brown's Chapel quartette composed of the following members: Mrs. Ella Donnelly, spornoe; Mrs. Hene Davison, alto; Mr. Agon Green, tenor; Mr. Aaron Wilson, bass; Miss Lumberson, plant; rendered some excellent number, and surprised upon the Buddin's Men's Bible class, of the First Method in church. These splendid singers were then shown the $50,000 Sublath School temple, noted as being the first equipped in the United States and in company with Mr. John Hiber as guide, they visited the various galeel Sunday School classes, and the work being done was fully explained. Mr. J. V. Abrams, the Superintendent of the school of eight hundred in attendance, called on the quartette for a song and the encore was responded to with vigor and pleasing effect, resulting in an invitation to come again. CO.,, PHONE 4090. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Our friend, James Nichols was from Arkansas City last Sunday to eat chicken with his parents and children. Mrs. Willbur Nichols was taken to the Winfield Hospital last Wednesday. She is reported to be quite sick but we trust that she will soon be out again. Mrs. E. M. Wright of Independence stopped last Tuesday on her way to Great Bend to visit Mrs. N. A. Sinipson. She will soon start on Seattle, where she will spend two or three months. Whilst in Winfield she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. Montgomery. The Kowpie club met with Miss Ethel Hall on Saturday afternoon. The afternoon was spent at whist. Afterwards delicious lunch was served, consisting of wieners, pickles, bread and butter sandwiches and coffee. The Carnation Embroidery club met with Miss Ethel Hall. The afternoon was spent in sewing and conversation, after which a lunch was served. The C. C. T. club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Wood on West 12th Ave. A very nice lunch was served and the program was exceptionally good. Mrs. Pearl Harding, reading, "Trouble in the Amen Corner," paper by Mrs. Anthony Monroe. Mrs. Adaline Allen was called to Winfield from Topeka last Friday on the account of the death of her brother, A. B. Smith. John Neidens and Son, Grocers. Staple and Fancy Groceries and Meats: We visited the corner grocery of John Niedens and son, Mr. Niedens is one of Topeka's most substantial young business men, now located at 322 E. St., phone 3049. He is doing a fine business and has a first class line of groceries and meat. He is one of the best meat cutters in Topeka and delights in waiting on his trade and gives the best prices to be found anywhere. He sells for cash and anyone trading with him can save money by ordering or telephoning the store. Mr. Niedens conducted a meat wagon for a long time and made a success and afterwards decided to go into the grocery business and deserves to have his friends call and give him a trial. Miss Edna Greene, Graduate Stenographer I make a specialty of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone $300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. COME TO TEXAS, save $10,00 per month. Buy a lot in a fast growing railroad city of 7,000 people and forty acres of land for $300,00, $10,00 monthly payments, without interest. Dept., FRANK C. BENNETT & COMPANY, Dallas, Texas. Polar Bear MANUFAOTU The New Era Mill PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE BEAUTIFUL 20 I We will send by Parc choice of a black, brown or either Creole, Wavy, Crinne stems, 20 inches long. You p satisfactory. Send No Money FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of little more. This switch sells for $2.00 think you are getting a bargain, return send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG stuffs, Wigs and high grade HAIR GRE OHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH We will send by Parcel Post C. O. D., for a choice of a black, brown or dark brown swine either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight ranch systems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, just ME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matching use. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and are getting a bargain, return same and get your ALLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids. Switches and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMAHS BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury Cres PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH choice of a black, brown or dark brown switch made of either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight natural hair, 3 stems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your Postoffice, if satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, just send your FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matching. Odd shades a little more. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and if you do not think you are getting a bargain, return same and get your money. Send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids, Switches, Pompa, Puffs, Wigs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMADES, ETC. JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass. Home Phone 5394 Main. Friedman Wholesale and Ret 542 MAIN ST Your Lodge Supplier From Big Negro Fine The Love Regalia C EO. W. K. LOVE, President Nora Avenue. Kansas City, From Meadows of Gold Meadow Gold Butter rest of cream, carefully selected, t only pasteurized, skilfully churned m the best of all butter, always p t and good. packed fresh from the churns in pate proof packages to preserve all its g for you. Ask Your Grocer for Kansas City, Buy Your Lodge From Big Negr The Love Re GEO. W. K. LOVE 418 Flora Avenue. From Meadows Meadow Butter Purest of cream, careful oughly pasteurized, skilful this the best of all but sweet and good. Packed fresh from the cl odor proof packages to pre ness for you. Ask, Your Gro Buy Your Lodge Supplies ..Big Negro Firm.. The Love Regalia Co., GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. T Meadow Gold Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of all butter, always pure sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Meadow Gold Butter Its flavor wins favor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka Its flavor wins favor. Cinental Creamery Co., Topeka, From THE BEST FLOUR for family use. Insist on your Dealer giving you the best that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL and X. T. C." BY ing Company THE $1.00 FOR THIS SWITCH SWITCH All Post C. O. D., your dark brown switch made of ray or Straight natural hair, pay for switch at your Postoffice, with your letter, just send your hair for matching. Odd shade everywhere and if you do not name and get your money. of Braids. Switches. Pompoms. POWERS, POMADES, ETC. St., Rozbury Crossing, Mass. Bell Phone 657 Main. Bros. Mail Groceries. Supplies o Firm. galia Co., President. nsas City, Missouri of Gold ow old y selected, thor- y churned makes ter, always pure. urns in patented serve all its good- er for o., Topeka, Kas. Missouri. The Civic League met Thursday evening in an especial interesting meeting which gives inspiration along every line from time to time. The president, Attorney W. C. Madison exercise every energy to make this august body a grand success. His speech, "Circumstantial Evidence," portrayed all his merits as a "young practicing lawyer," which no doubt along with his other genteel qualities account for the rapid success of the league. The following program was rendered: Address, Mr. Amos Newkirk, "Unity in the race"; original poem, Mr. E. H. Moss; reading, Mr. J. Freeman; oration, Mr. LeRoy Perkins, "Eugenics"; remarks, Mr. L. McGuire, "An aim in life"; original music, Miss Thekma Broadus; address, Presiding Elder Jacobs. Miss Plummer was officially appointed as city reporter to the Topeka Plain-dealer. All write ups, advertising matter, subscriptions, want ads, cuts, obituaries, cards of thanks, etc., will receive careful consideration. The Peerless Orchestra composed of Messrs. Joe Bell, Ed Owens, Clarence Phillips and Harry Thomas appeared at St. John, Kansas in concert. Tuesday evening, March 2nd, at the residence of Misses Bessie and Inez Johnson, a number of the younger set met and organized a weekly social club. Miss Analgell Adams of Pratt spent a few days visiting with Mr.' and Miss. W. E. Owens. Mr. Willie Robinson of Great Bend who for the past month visited in Kansas City. Mo., spent the week end renewing acquaintances and with friends. Mrs. B. Raddick is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Mr. Frank Harris spent Thursday in Sterling at his sunutuan home and reports having spent a delightful time. Mr. Amos Newkirk, formerly of Wichita will spend two weeks here en route to Kansas City in the interest of photography business. Mr. Riley Wickliffe who has been quite ill is convalescent. Mr. E. D. Moore who spent several weeks on business in Osage City and Burlingame was called home on account of the illness and death of his four months old son. We now have the opportunity to again hear the Madam Gadshi of our race in the person of Madame Anita Patti Browne of Chicago who sings beautifully and enchants her audience from beginning to end and we again have the pleasing privilege to hear Prof. H. T. Kealing of Western University, in lecture, who is without fear of successful contradiction, one of the most brilliant educators of our race. These numbers will appear under the auspices of the church. Prof. M. B. Brook $ _{5} $ delivered a very excellent and fitting lecture to the Cooper Forum at Sterling, Kansas, Sunday. A packed house gave much appreciation and invited the lecturer to come again. A charming hospitality was extended to twenty-five of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Moss, when they entertained in honor of the towner's birthday. Conversation, amusements and an impromptu programme helped to form a very delightful evening. A delicious two course lunch was served to the following guests: Judge and Mrs. W. C. Madison, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Harris, Mrs. J. H. Taylor, Mrs. Paul Perkinson and son, Paul Jr., Mrs. Annie Carter, Mrs. R. B. Petkinson, Mrs. J. W. Davis, Mrs. B. Jackson, Mrs. H. Broadus, Misses Mabel, Bessie and Bertha Plummer and Fern Brooks of Paola. Dr. G. W. Allison, Rev. A. D. Wilson and Prof. L. McGuire of Des Moine, Iowa. All left at a late hour with many congratulations for the host and hostess. The Imperial Art club met at the home of Mrs. R. B. Perkinson last Thursday evening. The evening was spent in needle work and conversation, after which a dainty lunch was served, and the club adjourned to hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. M. P. Johnson. Mrs. Delbert Harrison read a beautiful paper on "Alice Wheatley" which was discussed and enjoyed by all. Mrs. S. L. Collins will be hostess at the next meeting. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plainlealer. IOLA. KANSAS All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. The funeral of Mrs. Rosa McColor was held at the First A. M. E. church. Tuesday afternoon, March 2, under the auspices of Golden Tabernacle, No. 2. Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo., assisted by Rev. T. W. Green of Parsons, Kansas delivered a beautiful tribute to her memory. Resolutions from Golden Tabernacle were read by Mrs. J. W. Gordon and from the Second Baptist church by Mrs. W. O. Flippins. The floral tributes were beautiful and she was loved and highly esteemed by all who know her. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, sister, brother, mother and a host of other relatives and friends. Rev. G. H. Burks, D. D. of Waterloo, Iowa, a brother of Rev. T. W. Green, Sr., who came to Iola Feb. 9, to visit his brother and assisted in a series of meetings, died last Tuesday, Mar. 2, with a very severe attack of asthma. A short, but impressive service was held from the parsonage on E. Lincoln St., Wednesday, Mar. 3, by Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo. The deceased was a 33rd degree Mason and was only sick five days. The remain were taken to Waterloo, Iowa, accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Green, Sr. The revival meeting which had been in progress for the past week at the 1st A. M. E. church closed last Tuesday night, on account of the death of Rev. Green's brother, Rev. G. H. Burks, D. D., of Waterloo, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drake of Fort Scott and Mr. E. G. Green of Topeka were called to Iola last Wednesday on account of the death of their uncle, Rev. G. H. Burks. Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo, who was called home, Mar. 2, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rosa McColors returned to his field of labor last Saturday, after visiting a few days with Madam J. W. Gordon. Mrs. Celeste Steward Morton spent last Saturday and Sunday in Fort Scott, the guest of her husband, Mr. Harry Morton. Wudam J. W. Gordon entertained Mrs. H. W. Grubbs and Mrs. Frank Weston for 10 o'clock breakfast on last Thursday morning in honor of Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carter entertained on last Sunday for 5 o'clock dinner at their beautiful home on S. 2nd St. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Grubbs and Mrs. J. W. Gordon. Mrs Carter is an ideal hostess. We wish to thank the many friends and the Daughters of the Tabernacle for their kindness rendered during the illness and death of our wife and sister, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. L. Newman Mrs. Jennings DEATH OF REV. GEO. BURKS. Rev. George H. Burks, D. D., colored, aged 66. a native of Johnson county, Kentucky, died yesterday afternoon at the home of Rev. T. W. Green, following a severe attack of illness. A brief prayer service will be held at the Green home tonight and the body will be shipped to Waterloo, Ia., for burial. Rev. Green gave the Register for publication this afternoon the following statement of Dr. Burk's illness and death: Rev. G. H. Burks, D. D., of Water loo, Ia., came to this city February 9th to visit his brother, Rev. T. W. Green, Sr., pastor of the A. M. E. church and to assist in conducting a series of meetings at his church here. He remained here until February 15, going to Parsons to assist his nephew Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., pastor of the A. M. E. church there in conducting a series of meetings, remaining there for two weeks, fighting against sin and satan, receiving for their labors there 21 souls for the Master's Kingdom. Saturday evening February 27th Rev. Burks suffered a very severe at tack of asthma, growing steadily worse until Monday, when his nephew brought him here. Dr. J. S. Bass was called and remained almost constantly by his side until the end. Dr. R. N. McMillen was called in consultation. Loving hagds tried to the ut most but the foe could not be driven back. Rev. Burks was a member of the West Kentucky conference, having spent 40 years in the ministry and holding at various times high positions in the church. He leaves a loving wife and daughter who reside in Waterloo, Ia., a son in Paducah Ky., a sister, Mrs. H. C. Ashley, of Riverton, N. J., and a brother, Rev. T. W. Green of this city, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his demise. First class meats of all kinds at money-saving prices. Eggs, oysters and pure lard. White House Meat Markets Phones: 1422 Grand- 58 Main. Kansas City, Missouri. J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Co. 2300 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURL Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. Two Long Distance Phones in Our Office! Bell 627 Grand— Home 627 Main. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF BAIR IS A LADYE CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb can not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the prices of Raye' Hair Pomade, Beat on the market. Price per box. $5c. Alcohol Heater, price $5c. Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` Mme. T. D. SCIENTIFIC SC 4630 W. 35th Ave. Madam F. D. Perkins, of Denver study of the scalp, is now interesting of the hair and scalp. No matter how matchless scalp preparations and sc vating, beautifying and growing the physical alliment to prevent. Her t all others have failed. 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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emery entertained several friends on Tuesday evening of last week complimentary to Sergeant and Mrs. Williams, who left last Friday for Douglas, Ariz., where Sergt. Williams is stationed. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emery entrained several friends on Tuesday evening of last week complimentary to Sergeant and Mrs. Williams, who left last Friday for Douglas, Ariz., where Sergt. Williams is stationed. Joseph Barton, a pupil in the sin grade at Lincoln School, was the only person to have a drawing in the last issue of the Schoolmate, the a great deal. school paper which is distributed each quarter. The picture is a cartoon of the war now going on in the for East and is called "The Hatvester of the War." Miss Lowery, his drawing teacher, is very grateful to Miss Cassidy, the supervisor of drawing, for having Joseph's work printed, because he is very fond of drawing and should be encouraged along that line. Joseph's work in drawing is always very commendable and a little encouragement helps last issue of the Schoolmate, the a great deal. The South Side Mite Missionary society was entertained on Tuesday afternoon of last week by Mrs. Hen. --- --- KANSAS CITY, 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 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. along that line. Joseph's work in drawing is always very commendable and a little encouragement helps a great deal. The South Side Mite Missionary society was entertained on Tuesday afternoon of last week by Mrs. Hen. 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. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo 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 50c. PER BOTTLE Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo 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 XXth Century Shampoo . ry Johnson. The Trustees Helpers were entertained on Tuesday evening of last week by Mrs. Nowlin. Miss Lowery spent last Saturday in Kansas City. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school is continuing to improve and it is hoped that the members will continue to be interested. Father Geo. Gilbert Walker conducted services at St. Paul's Episcopal church last Sunday evening. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. LEXINGTON, MO. Mrs. Julius Ray and Mrs. Cross left last Saturday for their homes in Kansas City, Kansas, and Macon, Mo., after a pleasant visit in this city with their mother, Mrs. Ray, and other relatives. Mrs. Amelia Johnson Ridge of Omaha, Neb., has been sick there at her home for a month. She passed from labor to reward on Thursday of last week. Her mother, Mrs. John Johnson, from here, was present with her daughter when death came. Mrs. Johnson had been out there for two weeks. Mrs. Ridge was a former resident here. She was always very pleasant and had a sweet disposition. Her father left last Saturday morning to accompany the remains and his wife back home. Mrs. Ridge is FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion look for co- readies, showing all latex, style 1 hair. We are the largest import and manufactures of this style which is sold by us at prices less than any dealer, and also guaranteed to be of the best quality and in washing and combing. Hair sold by the pound, also hair nets and to let articles lowest prices. If not car isfied, money returned. MISSOURI. 23 Duane Street, New York. two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her deformity. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. ST. JOSEPH, MO. The St. Luke M. E. church has just closed an eight days' meeting in which sixteen persons united with the churches of the city, twelve of whom joined St. Luke. Rev. F. D. Douglas assisted in the meeting who is a great power in the cause of the Master. Rev. W. J. DeBoe, the pastor, is closing his year's work and getting ready for the conference to convene at Louisiana April 7th. CHETOPA. KANSAS. Prof. J. T. Finley of Vinitu, Okla. came home Friday night of last week and did his part in entertaining teachers, who held their association at the Chetopa opera house last Saturday. The sessions were splendidly manifested. Mr. W. Culbertson of Dallas, Tex., visited recently with his wife and little son, T. R. Rev. J. S. King of Coffeyville was in the city a few days last week. Prof. W. A. Easter of Coffeyville and Prof. Johnson and B. Easter of Oswego, Prof. King of Weir City and many of their assistants were in attendance upon the session of the Teachers' association. Mr. Paul Pointer came home last Sunday from Kansas City, accompanied by his brother. Paul, who has been ill, was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, where he died a short time after arrival. Many friends extend their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Chaundey Pointer, his parents, who live in Timber Hill, Oklahoma. Mrs. F. Johnson of Oswego, and Messrs. R. Stringer and L. Holmes were recent visitors in the city. Mrs. C. A. Glasse and son, and Miss Ruth Roberts came down from Parsons Sunday, guests of their parents. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. TIMBER HILL, OKLAHOMA At Separate School District No.16 preparations are being made for the arrangement of a program for the closing exercises at 7:30 on Friday evening, March 19th. Civil Actions or Conduct Are a Blessing to a Country or Community or a City, Much Less to a Church The Contrary is a Curse. Since our city, Atchison, reveals much of the spirit of contrariness it might be well to show room for an improvement. This spirit is evident and that to our shame. When taken into account that our city has a population of 16,000, and one fourth of that colored, and the most common gospel is preached we ought to get together, but the contrary is evident. A part (and that part under name of the church) seems doomed to failure in the effort to cement peace and unity. The very name itself means a body that stands as an example of peace, unity and charity, and yet of this 4000 souls there are four factions of the same faith and order that prey upon the public sympathy and charity for support. It is well known that the church is a public institution and its failure is a reflection upon the high standing of any people, but with these factions and their internal strife, from which they spring, creating and leaving a life long hatred and bursting asunder that churchhood family relation and neighborly intercourse, which are essential to the success to the church, to say nothing about the guidance of the Holy Spirit, one is made to ask: What do you mean, Paul, in Eph. 4:3 when you speak about "unity in the bond of peace?" In fact, the exhortation in the whole chapter hints along this line. Some of the results: 1.—The reflection upon the high standard of the church to the effect that all of the colored churches are classed alike and looked upon as poor examples of Christian unity by the world and the outside races. 2.—With the church command violated and hobbled it forms, an impression that the race is like possile and unreliable and hence cannot be trusted; and only do we so much for the church because of these fictions, and I answer, because the church stands, for the highest order of morals as well as reit must be and the faction spoken of in contradiction to both. And professionally the colored hatches are losing in force and less pert because of latravel consideration and cuffed invariably—internally for the want of concentration of their means with church house half glashed. Half cared for and a little ing the same Christian name and professing the same faith and appealing to the public for sympathy and aid. The old men among us might ask is this the character of the freedom they fought for; are these the kind of doings that tends to uplift the race and bring it together socially, religiously and financially? What is wrong. Is it a greed for political and financial domination? or improper education or the lack of the spirit of mockness? To say the least, proper leadership in some respects is badly lacking and one dislikes to be looked upon as a medler, and also to be taunted by some of leaders of the opposite race, saying: "You colored people and churches are great fighters and beggars." Yet Atchison has some as good people as it is possible to find anywhere and these hope to see a change for the better. J. W. LEWIS, Atchison, Kansas, March 9th, 1915 ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. M. Gibson and Mr. A. B. White attended the Smoky Hill District board meeting at Paxico, Kan., on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, returning Saturday, reporting a good session. Mrs. C. Bridget is on the sick list this week. Rev. G. W. Perkins was visiting friends here Thursday of last week en route to his home in Arkansas City. He had been assisting Rev. W. F. Warder in a revival meeting at Nicodemus. He reports a great success there, there being many reclaimed and converts added to the church. On Thursday evening of last week at 8 o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Simpson was the scene of a very attractive party given by some of Ablene's most popular young ladies and their gentleman friends. The parlor and dining room were decorated for the occasion and the young ladies were dressed in Japanese costumes. Everybody enjoyed the treat in playing games and in music. At 10:30 a two course Japanese luncheon was served and at a late hour all departed, wishing that they will soon meet in such another pleasant occasion. Those present: Misses Frances Tyler, Helen Harrison, Laura Smith, Darthula Simpson, Lena Smith, Messrs, Emmett Williams, William Harrison, Amos Tyler and Ora Williams. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev, J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. The Anderson Concert Co. of Kansas City rendered a musical concert at the A. M. E. church on Monday night of last week and those present enjoyed the program and wished for another such treat. Mrs. Willa B. Majors has been on the sick list, but is improved. Mr. L. C. Van and Miss Arrie Lewis who have been confined to their respective homes for the past week are able to be out again. Mrs. P. M. Dryden, who has been ill for some time, is improving. Mr. W. B. Turner made a flying trip to Kansas City last Friday. "The New Family" will be re dered at the Second Baptist church St. Patrick's Day. All are invited. Mrs. Susan Linville is seriously ill at this writing. We hope her a speedy and complete recovery. Mr.. John Turner spent one day last week in Kansas City attending to business matters. Rev.. F. F. Moten, who is conducting meetings in Panola, and Rev. H. M. Davis spent one day last week in this city. Mr. George Turner was in Kansas City one day last week. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev, J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS Miss Inez Thomas a graduate of the January class of the Emporia High School spent a few days in the city, the guest of her nunt, Georgia Hawthorne. Mrs. Sara Flehter and Jess Settler spent a few days in Emporia. The revival services at the A. M. E. church is in wonderful progress. There has already been a number of additions to the church. The meetings are being carried on by R. Merriott and his popelangers. If you want to hear good praising and singing, come out. Mrs. Hannah Merriott has gone to Emporia to spend a few days. 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Lewis and has also a large line of cigars and tobacco it is also headquarters for waiters and porters and employment bureau (J. T. Smith. D. D., P. E ) Mr. Editor: We are closing upon our second quarter for this conference year. The work accomplished thus far is all that could be desired. Collections good considering the times and revivals have been held in nearly all of the churches with great success. We began our second quarter Jan. 8th at Galena, the Empire C.ty, Rev. T. Eatman has charge of this work. He has accomplished much for the cause of African Methodism. The church has been greatly revived, debts canceled and quite a number converted and added to the roll. The quarterly reports were good. Rev. Eatman is a safe leader. We attended the Presiding Elder's council which convened in St. Louis at Saint Paul and Saint James A. M. E. churches. We hold in our hearts the profoundest reverence for historic Saint Paul. She is the mother of all Western African Methodism. As it was my first time to meet in council with the presiding elders of the grand old Fifth District, I sat quietly to observe and gather needed information for running of our district. One could not help being impressed in being at a meeting where our distinguished, broad hearted, dignified and scholarly prelate, Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., presided. He has inspired and cheered the hearts of his men along moral, social, intellectual, financial and spiritual lines as never before. Last year more than $18,000 was raised for the rebuilding and completion of Ward Hall at Western University. Douglass Hospital stands forth with new life. The purchasing of Wayman chapel, A. M. E. church at Saint Louis, Mo., on 23d and Washington streets at a cost of $13,500 is but another star added to the visions of this gifted leader in extending the borders of the kingdom of God and African Methodism. The strong traits of character and efficiency is seen at a glance in those men who composed the council. At the opening of the new church on Sunday it was a source of pleasure to note with interest the determined look in the countenance of the vast throng who were there to encourage and assist him in the great work begun and listen to the able sermon delivered by the Bishop which was profound and inspiring. The writer preached in the afternoon. We returned to our district rejoicing in the fact that the star of African Methodism which phone so dimly had arisen and is fast becoming one of the great lights in the firmament of our great church. Back to our district our next point was Columbus. We have a splendid class of people here and I think if we had the right man now he could lead them on to victory. Rev. R. C. Davis, Weir City, is pastor of our church here and is doing nicely. He in many respects may be called the little giant. Rev. J. W. Williams is pastor at Pittsburg. This church was completed last year. Rev. Williams seems to be master of the situation. Collections were good. Over twenty three persons were converted and brought into the church. Girard and Yale, Rev. E. P. Smith is holding forth, though quiet and unassuming, he is succeeding nicely. Pleasanton and Mound City, Rev. J. W. Gillispie is succeeding in leading his little flock to victory along all lines. Lacygne, Rev. H. M. Davis seems to have his work well in hand. Ft. Scott, Rev. P. D. Davis is in the hearts of his people and enjoys their confidence. The people are loyal to every interest. This charge is second in the district, spiritually and financially. They are well up to the standard. Rev. T. W. Greene is pastor at You Vote Will be Appreciated By C. G. BLAKELY Candidate For MAY0R Iola. He is a great worker and al most everywhere he goes if needs be, will build a church and strive to pay for it. Chanute, pastored by Rev. J. J. Watson. The people are loyal to every interest, the church well organized and in a good healthy condition. Rev. J. W. Johnson is holding forth at Cheriyale and Oswego. Rev. Johnson is a good preacher, a good singer and looks after every interest of his work. Independence: Rev. G. E. Pittigrew is pastor. The church is well organized and is doing good work. He has set the pace in trying to pay the church extension note and I hope others will follow. Three circles have been organized which report quarterly. Through these organizations they hope to pay at least $100 in church extension loan by conference. Coffeyville, Kansas; Rev. H. H. McAllister is pastor here and we have the finest church building in the conference and a splendid membership. Everyone occupies a place in the church in which to work and they are doing effective work along all lines. They are striving to raise $3,000; they have a promise of $1,500 if they will raise the balance to liquidate the entire debt. Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., as pastor of our church at Parsons. He is keeping the banner of African Methodism afloat. The much needed repairs and money due the church extension is being looked after in a systematic way. The First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas is being pastored by that Prince of Pastors, Rev. J. R. Ransom, D. D. The church is blessed as never before in its history, both spiritually and financially. Standing room is at a premium each Sunday and people are turned away. He is preparing to enlarge the church, to make it modern and build a parsonage. I know of no church in the district that is non progressive. Churches are well organized for the work and effective services being rendered along all lines of Christian endeavor. Rev. J. R. Ransom for the Bishop ric, ha become the slogan of the conference and not only of Kansas, but of the grand old fifth district. Why Ransom for the Bishopric? Because he measures up to the Pauline definition of a Bishop and the idea advanced by the leaders of the church in discussing the qualities that go to make a good Bishop. We are asking the connection to support us in this worthy cause. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. The Autumn Leaf and Literary club met at Mrs. Pearl Thomason. Opened with song and prayer, after which the roll was called and each responded with a quotation. After the general routine of business, a luncheon was served in buffet style. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Stella, Thomas. "Jim, I want you to get me a divorce," he said at last. "What?" "A divorce. Edith and I can't get on together any longer." "Whose fault is it?" asked Jim. "Whose fault is it? Why, it certainly isn't mine. The truth is Edith is continually making mountains out of molehills." The lawyer looked grave and said: "The smaller affaire of life are more in keeping with a woman's nature than a man's. How do you know that you're not making molehills out of mountains?" "Why, it's quite likely that you have very important faults that you do not consider at all. Perhaps you are unconscious of them, and yet they may be breaking up your home. Now, this is a good time to remedy them. The new year is at hand, when we all expect to take a fresh start. New Year's resolutions are in order. I will give you a rule of action for the next twelve months, and if you adhere to it you won't want me to secure a divorce for you." Plaindealer... "What is it?" Instead of replying the lawyer wrote something on a bit of paper, put it in an envelope, sealed it and wrote on it "To be opened New Year's morning." Then he handed it to Gooding. The next morning Mrs Gooding appeared at the law office. She did not know of her husband's appearance there the day before, and Olcott did not mention it. "Jim," she said "it's all up between Tom and me. I want you to get me a divorce." "Is there any special accusation you have to make against Tom?" "Only that he rubs me the wrong way all the time." Olcott looked up at the ceiling. "How long will it take to separate us?" she asked. "No time at all. All you have to do is not to go back to the house." "I mean legally." "Oh! You wish to marry again?" "No such thing. Why do you say that?" "Because I see no other advantage in your case in a legal separation. Do you still love your husband?" "Of course I do! It's on his—" "Never mind his faults. Would you prefer to keep your home as it is if you could get on together?" "Certainly." "Edith," said the lawyer after a pause, "tomorrow will begin the new year. I will give you a rule for your guidance, and if you will follow it I guarantee that you won't need a divorce." "What is it?" Olcott wrote a few words on a bit of paper and, after sealing and addressing it as he had in the case of her husband, handed it to her, saying: "Take that, and, as the doctors say when they give you a prescription, if it doesn't cure you let me know and I'll begin divorce proceedings." New Year's morning was pleasant, and after breakfast Tom Gooding said to his wife: "Sweetheart, don't you think, this being a holiday, we'd better make some sort of a trip?" "The very thing. Holidays are best utilized. To sit around at home doing nothing is depressing." So they arrived for an outing. The next day when the husband was about to go to business his wife asked him if he would go to a dry goods store, six blocks out of his way, and buy her a spool of thread of a certain hue. He bristled up, but suddenly surprised her by very affably agreeing to oblige her. But he was too late. With a kiss she said that she had no bum neat to trouble him with such small matters when he had no many big ones on his mind. She was going to the shopping district anyway and would attend to the matter herself. These are samples of many such instances by which petty quarrels were avoided, and every day showed an improvement in the couple's domestic relations. Often when they bristled at some fancied cause for dispute one or the other would suddenly stop as if having remembered something and swing around like a weather cock from the bitter north to the balmy south Scarcely a month passed before one day Mrs. Gooding put her arm about her husband's neck and said: "Tom, I've a confession to make." "What is it, sweetheart?" "Last December I gave up trying to live with you and went to Jim Olcott for a divorce. He wrote me a prescription. I began to practice it on New Year's day. It has shown me that our troubles were all my fault." "What was the prescription?" asked the husband, opening his eyes very wide. "Look within yourself." "Tom flooding's only reply was a bug filled kisses. Not a word about having received the same prescription himself. And yet there are those who claim that man is the public animal. Sosa ie oe