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Along the Color Line Mr. Theo. Baugman, Special Plaindealer Scribe Presents Some Interesting Jots About the Race. Seventeenth Year: No.14. NOTES OF RACIAL PROGRESS IN OKLAHOMA. EL RENO, OKLAHOMA. We dropped in at Mrs. A.J. Joseph's restaurant, 419 N. Admire St. and found a nicely kept place. She serves the best of everything and the public will make no mistake to visit her. She owns her own place of business, a valuable piece of property. The school is an excellent one, under the able principalship of Prof. J. F. Ellison, a product of Fisk. He has an enrollment of 120 and is assisted by three teachers, Mrs. E. C. Ellison, Mrs. Dalsy Merchant and Miss Willie Mae Parks. The building is a fairly good one, but educationally El Reno will compare favorably with any other town. Prof. Ellison owns a modern residence. Mr. Luke Hodgkins, who owns the largest colored home in El Reno is steward at the Elk's club rooms. He has a spacious residence and it is headquarters for the colored dining car men on the Rock Island railroad. He owns valuable rent property including a business house. For several years, he has been the trusty steward at the Elk's club and he has the confidence and respect of all. Strugther and Nicholson are thrifty colored business men at El Reno and they carry a stock of groceries worth $1,000. This enterprise has been going about two years and the gentlemen informed us that they enjoyed an excellent trade. They have free delivery and we found them full of push. Both own good homes. Mr. B. F. Hayes, a former Texan is conducting a tonsorial parlor, consisting of two chairs and other modern furniture; baths, electric massage, etc. Mr. Hayes is an old time friend of the Plaindealer's traveling men and we spent pleasant times chatting about Texas. He is making good. One of the men of our race who "joined the number" as a reader of The Plaindealer was Mr. L. W. May, who served his Uncle Samuel as a soldier in the 9th Cavalry. He was like the average Negro soldier, full of race love and posted on the leading topics. The Farmers' Care, located at 401 N. Admire St., is owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Clouston. These people make a special effort to serve everything the market affords, and to serve it right. By treating the public right they have built up a nice trade. Hon. P. P. Duffy, the popular mayor of El Reno, who has served this city a second term, will no doubt be re-elected. He has faithfully discharged the duties of the office of mayor and though a Democrat, he has been an officer for all the people and his friends are legions in the Republican party and Mr. Duffy is one of the best liked men in El Reno. He is never too busy to speak a kind word to all and he has every colored man in his town as a friend. He is a broad-gauged, chivalrous white man, who places duty ahead of everything else. The people of the State of Oklahoma have honored him with several offices of trust and at one time he was secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of that state. He is fully competent and the citizens of El Reno are going to retain him at the head of the municipal affairs of that progressive city. One of the race's efficient musicians is Prof. R. B. Ellison, who finished at Fisk, class of 1908 and also Music of Chicago. The writer knew this gifted young man when he was teacher at Central Texas College, at Waco, Texas College, Tyler, Texas and at Paris, Texas. He is recognized as a man of rare ability and assisted us much at El Reno. Mr. John Moore is in the tonsorial business at El Reno, Okla. He has been a "knight of the razor and strap" for 33 years and know all the in and outs of the profession. Mr. Moore is a native of Kentucky and we found him full of push. For 30 years, Mr. Porter Dixon has followed the trade of shoemaking and his place at Watonga, Okla., is a neatly fitted up one and he is assisted by his son. They do work for both race and their workmanship is above criticism. He owns his business house and his residence consists of one-fourth of a block. He is respected by the people of his town and it is inspiring to visit his place of business. One of the men of our race who is making good in the commercial world is Mr. H. S. McGee at Watonga, Oklahoma. He owns a large two-story spacious building, the lower floor of which is occupied by him as a grocery store, in which he carries a complete line of groceries. The upper floor is used by secret societies, etc. His wife is one of the leading teachers of Oklahoma and is engaged as teacher at Ferguson. They own a palatial residence and we were much impressed with Mr. McGee's business methods. We called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nicholson and found a vary pleasing lady presiding. Mr. Nicholson is an expert chef and is employed at the leading white hotel in his city. These people are readers of The Plaindealer. Messrs. Scott and Richardson, two expert colored blacksmiths at Geary, Okla., are conducting the only colored blacksmith shop in that town. They do all kind of work and do it right. These men own good homes and are well liked by both races. The Harris Place of which Mr. Scott Harris is proprietor, serves the best the market affords, and when you visit Watonga, Okla., and want something good to eat, visit his restaurant. Chickasha, Okla., is a city of about 12,000 and about 2,000 colored. The BATES-5 5 mmk. city school is under the principalship of Prof. Pyrette who is ably assisted by seven teachers. There are three buildings and an enrollment of 400. The race has five churches and Rev. Jones of the Baptist church; Rev. Reeze of the A. M. E. church can boast of the largest congregations. There are some few of our people in business and quite a few own homes. The Plaindealer found many friends and the paper will go into a large number of homes from now on. One of the true friends is Mr. Ed Williams, a successful farmer and hog raiser. He has 120 acres of rich land and 40 fine hogs. All the old readers helped us by praising the Plaindealer for its propensity and excellent reading matter. Many compliments were paid the Editor, Mr. Chiles for his fearless manner in dealing with race questions. While in Chickasha we were domiciled at the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Williams who are succeeding in the grocery business. They carry a large and well-selected stock and by courteous treatment to all, enjoy a large trade. The William's property is valuable and Rev. Williams though a strict business man is a devout Christian gentleman and a leading man in his church. He believes in the Golden Rule and the race has no worthier man. He is abreast with the times and is a safe leader. Dr. T. W. Thompson a product of Meharry Medical College was the first man to subscribe for the Plain-dealer during our recent visit to Chickasha, Okla. He informed us that the race treated him very nice in giving him patronage. Mr. T, J. Orange, who holds down a position with the oil mill has some nice property at Chickasha and his wife looks after their grocery store. They were former Texans and are making good. The "Farmers' Cafe" a place where you get the best of home cooking is located at 601 S. 2nd St., Chickasha, Okla. It is owned by Mrs. Glinner Jones, a very pleasing little lady. Her place is a neatly kept one, and she enjoys an excellent patronage. Mrs. Roberta Moore at Chickasha, Okla. In the Worthy Princess of the S. M. T. of that city. She has a large and enthualastic temple, composed of some of the best ladies of that WHY WE ARE FOR JAY E. HOUSE city. Her husband is employed at the flour mill. Mrs. Moore informed us that she had about 50 members representing the "cream of her city." The above cut represents two leading people at Chickasha, Okla., at whose palatial home the Topeka "Globe Trotter" had quarters, while in that city. These good people never do too much to make one feel at home. Besides being well posted on the scriptures, Mr. Williams keeps abreast on all current events. For eight year$^a$ he has been a trusty employee of two of the leading banks of the city. These financial institutions have implicit confidence in him. The Reed Rooming Apartments, located at 528 S. Second St., Chickasha, Okla., is a 16 room place and the rooms are first class, as Mrs. Reed has spared neither time nor money to make them comfortable. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Reed owns the building, a two-story and two other business houses—one of them is used as a pool hall, tonsorial parlor, shining 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. REV. AND MRS. H. H. WILLIAMS. parlor, etc., which is very valuable and the occupants are strictly business people. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd, thrifty colored citizens of Chickasha, have exercised wise judgment and are conducting an up-to-date grocery store, consisting of every conceivable thing and representing an outlay of $1,000. They own the building and land, which is worth $3,000. They are full of push and are connected with every What has come over the good, Christian people of Topeka? They are blackmailing Jay E. House because he is poor, honest, and tolls daily for his bread. Why assail a poor young man—a fellow who has come by the way of the cross, lived a life that is a credit to the citizenship of Kansas and should be pointed to with a finger of pride and set up as an example to be followed by the youngaters who on tomorrow will be called upon to fill the places left vacant by those who blamed the way through poverty, grasshoppers, hot winds, Populism, etc., and made our own fair Kansas blossom as the rose. Jay House is an execlary young man; he has fought his own way to the front. He is a credit to any state or clime, and in cities and states where brain, thrift, energy and honest intentions predominate over prohibition (a question settled in Kansas over thirty years ago Jay House would receive the honor, credit and respect that he has fought for and won unaided. According to some of these so-called Christians, it is disreputable to be poor, and if you win your bread by tolling honestly for the "other fellow," one should not seek to gain higher ground in the battle for a foothold in the world. Jay House has accomplished more in life than the preacher who seeks to drag him down and cast a stigma upon a name and reputation he has guarded more closely than the man does his gold. It is his all in all and why villify, and place this young man in the category of criminals and law-brakers? It's wrong to do such a thing, and the name of Jay E. House will live long after those who employ such methods to tear him down are dead, damned and in hell. The life of Jay E. House if put in print would read like a romance. We move which means race elevation. One of the thrifty business men of the race at Chickasha is Mr. W. G. Carter. He is ably assisted by his wife, who has been a reader of the Plaindealer for five years. These people are full of push and helped the reporter with both promises and money. We called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fisher and found it a modern one. We were agreeably prised to see six compositions of Mr. Fisher, one of them "President Wilson's Inauguration March." This lady is a musician of note and recognized as one of the foremost lady teachers in Oklahoma. Mr. Fisher is employed at the Kress Store in Chickasha. We called at the place of Mr. Henry Blackhall, who has been a reader of the Plaindealer for five years. He is conducting a confectionery business. He owns a good home and informed us that he was doing all right. The Man for Mayor of Hutchinson Hon. J. P. Harsha, candidate for Mayor of Hutchinson, promises to serve the people of that city with an eye singled to the best interests of all, regardless of condition in life. He promises a square deal to all, rich or poor, white or colored. It is an established fact that Mr. Harsha does not believe in promising one thing and doing another. In the past years, Mr. Harsha has demonstrated that he is too blue, knows his friends and sands by them, and $ \mathrm{l}_{5} $ generous to those who are opposed to him. He stands for advancement along business, educational, social, moral and religious lines, and his chief desire $ \mathrm{l}_{5} $ to see Hutchinson and her citizens stand before the world as examples worthy of emulation. Again, Mr. Harsha $ \mathrm{l}_{5} $ that type of man who belives in going ahead and inviting others to follow and for that reason looks ahead carefully before advancing into the untried future Such a man is safe and safe to follow. A vote next Tuesday, April 6, for J. P. Harsha for Mayor is a vote for the right man and will be greatly appreciated. have watched Jay House since the day he, left his home at Erie Kansas and took charge of a "little paper in a border village on the Missouri side. His mother was left a widow with several daughters, and it was up to Jay to keep the family together and support them. He never whined or flinched, but like the manly man that he is he took hold and filled his father's shoes—never asking for nothing but a chance to work and earn an honest dollar in order to keep the family together and educate his sisters as his father would have done. In this, Mr. House succeeded admirably well, and in doing so he has reached the highest rank in the journalistic world. "On Second Thought," column edited by him in The Topeka Daily Capital the sayings therein are equal to the Proverbs in the holy writ. They are highly instructive and if heeded would guide many wanderers into the path of rectitude and right. Those who oppose Mr. House are not using reputable methods. Mr. House has made public his platform which is a plain, bold manly declaration to uphold and defend all that is clean, upright and honorable. He will enforce every law and ordinance if elected and a saint could do no more. Mr. House should be treated fair by these so-called Christians who pose as sponsors for all of the people of Topeka. The method they are using on Jay is an old gag they work on any candidate who will not let them dictate the appointments and run things as "they" see them." This Jay will not stand for, preferring to go in as mayor unpledged save one thing and that is to enforce the law. This paper is for Mr. House for 1. Jay is poor and work daily 2. He is honest, fair and impartial. 3. He will not be dictated to by any clique or clan. 4. We want to encourage thrift, energy and enterprise, and to accomplish this we believe that it can only be done by putting forward young men who are capable and ambitious and worthy. 5. He has the brain and executive ability to manage the affairs of this city in a way that all will justly feel proud. 6. He is being maligned and claused with lawbreakers because he is not rich and would give the poor man or woman an equal break with the rich. Think it over, then look at your own condition, and we feel that you will join The Plaindealer in giving Jay a boost on next Tuesday. It is seldom that The Plaindealer supports a candidate editorially, because we believe that the people can judge for themselves, but when the public is being hoodwinked and the name of a clean, upright, honorable man is being draggal through the slime pit, we feel it our duty to warn the people. Therefore we are for Jay E. House and our readers will make no mistake in supporting him. Give Our Firemen a Little Time at Home Effort is being put forth by the many friends of the city's fire fighters to adapt the double platoon system. This means additional cost to the city for fire protection, but the general feeling seems to be that the fire fighting boys deserve this consideration, regardless of cost. The police have an occasional chance to enjoy a hot meal and a soft bed and their lot is bad enough; but their's is a paradise when compared to the fire fighting craft, whose men are constantly on duty, ready at a moment's notice to risk their lives to save the lives or property of the citizens. At every call death looks them in the face, and we do not believe that there is a man or woman in Kansas who will begrudge the extra expense entailed in the change to the double platoon system, giving our fire laddies twelve hours work and twelve hours at home. TOPEKA POLITICS. C. G. Blakely who was also candidate for mayor was nominated last Monday and his friends say that they expect to elect him by a good margin. They have confidence in their candidate and predict his election. His organization claims to be very strong and lose little time in seeing the voters before next Tuesday. --- J. E. House led the ticket by nearly one thousand and his friends say that his election is assured; that the fight made on him by Rev. Gordon has made him very popular as the people are tired of one or two individuals assuming the responsibility of all the people of Topeka by selecting candidates for office and if some particular candidate does not suit their fancy, he is blackmailed and held up to ridicule before the public. Mr. House's friends are moving heaven and earth to elect him next Tuesday. --- It is the duty of the voters of Topeka to vote for John M. Wright for a member of the school board. Mr. Wright was city treasurer for a long time and had charge of the school funds of Topeka which he handled in a business like manner and every penny was accounted for and the different funds properly adjusted. He was highly complimented by the school board for his honest dealing and he was always cheerful and kind in performing his duties pertaining to that office. We hope the people of Topeka will give Mr. Wright their undisided support. It is nothing more than fair that they should under the circumstances as all should have a square deal in the race of life. Now show your appreciation and Christian spirit by voting for John Wrght as a member of the school board. Mr. W. S. Hancock, candidate for commissioner of streets and public improvements, $ _{1} $ a well known and popular business man and thoroughly competent to discharge any duty imposed upon him. He is cleak, right and honest, and if honored by the people promises to give them the best thore i in him. In the round we find many colored people who are actively supporting him. They say that he is a staunch friend of the race and that if elected they will receive more recognition than they have ever had in this department. Mr. Hancock also desires The Plaintiffer to thank those who so loyally stood by him in the princiaries, and figures them to stay with him to the vnish which will be Tuesday. Adv. MR. FRANK B. SIMMS candidate for Commissioner of Water and Electric Lights, is one of the best known business men in the City of Topeka. For years he has owned and operated the Gem Laundry, in North Topeka, and with his dollars he has strained himself in order to boost the richest, and most Sirtle secton of Shawnee county. As county commissioner, he made good, and if the statement of his supporters are correct, these acts alone will elect Mr. Simms. One regrettable feature of the campaign, even by his opponents, is that Mr. Simms has been confined to his room on account of illness, thus handicaping him in making a campaign. However we take pleasure in presenting to our readers the promise of Mr. Simms and his supporters, which is as follows: "I SAY, IF ELECTED COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND LIGHTS THE WATER CONSUMERS OF TOPEKA WILL HAVE THE MONTHLY MINIMUM RATE CUT FROM 40 TO 25 CENTS. FROM FIGURES AT HAND I FEEL JUSTIFIED IN MAKING THIS ASSERTION. 66 PER CENT PRESENT WASTE AND 34 PER CENT USED WILL BE REVERSED." ATCHISON WILL DEFEAT ALLAMAN. The best white citizens of Atchison — those who love law and order have joined hands with the colorful people to defeat one Dr. Allaman for mayor of that city. Allaman as a Democrat represented Atchison county in the state legislature several years ago and by introducing a Jim Crow bill in the legislature and thereby heaped a disgrace upon the city and Atchison county. Now the white and colored citizens are going to join hands and resent this insult by defeating Allaman for mayor. When he was elected to the legislature, he was a Democrat, and like a tadpole, he has changed his political hide and sailing under the guise of a Republican. Vote by all means and skin this political acrobat. JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. The Court of Calanthe had their annual services Sunday, which was quite a success, also the splendid program rendered proved to be very interesting. Mrs. Thomas M. Bryan has returned to her home in St. Louis after a few weeks visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Josephine Bennett spent a few days last week in New Bloomfield visiting relatives and friends. The pastor and members of the A. M. E. church are contemplating a great rally. Let everybody help to make it a success. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Maggie Davis on Miller St., are reported to be improving slowly. The Unity League which was organized for the purpose of making a better Jefferson City, is speaking for itself. It has a total of nearly two hundred members, fifteen of whom joined Sunday. If you are a Jeffersonian and not a member of this league, it is your duty to get busy. This league stands on a foundation, led by such broad minded men as Rev. Henlev, our most worthy, president and Rev. Bell—men who are so broad that they forget all about deamination and work hand in hand. These kind of men are the men that will be called on to deal with the important questions that are inevitable. An important question brought before this body Sunday by George Holmes which was later discussed by Digge, Bell, Rannavalona, Dr. Johnson and others, who made splendid talks and suggestions. To the readers who are not members, we want you, if you believe in doing right and are willing to help these who cannot help themselves. See the Lockout Committee r ni : . A. : . | a ; 45. ¢@h & Ot willis ) av . 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Phone 371 THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Farms.... G For Negroes! * Colored seen, why not buy « te» fn a land where s man fs mas where ONE crop will pay for yoo farm, J can sell you a farm in Loge: eceaty, Kansas, PRICES FROM 5) TO $20 per acre; easy terms, gee soll, best climate. {f you mean due Bees, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Resell Spring Kansan HANS—KANSAS CITY—MO. (Notes of the Tuin Cities by Eya P, Washington, Staff Cor.) One of the swellest cvents here this season was the Knife and Fork banquet at the Tirst A. M. E. church at 8th unl Nebrasha ave. Rev. J. R, Ransom, pastor, Dr. S. I, Thomp- son, master of ceremonies, It wag the opening of the financial cam. paign for yemodeling and enlarging the church and building o parsonage. ‘This was given by all auxiliaties of the churea, Mra. J, E, Patterson ay president, VDrogram; Invention by Rev, J. 2, Ransom; “Holy City,” by W. U, orchestras yymposium; Racial Devclopment—t Womanhood” Miss Edna Cooh; “Ethnology,” Miss Annu Jqnes of Kang City, May “Busi: ness,” Mr, C, A. Frunkiln of Karaa, City, Mo, aml Prof, J, 0, Hereforil prinecHal of Lincetn school, Kansas City; Mo.; “School, Prot, J, B, Bus. ter, Sumner Tligh school; “Church,’ Prof, J. P, King, of Sumner Hig school; "Negro Mayoralty,” Mr, Na! Singletary; melocy, Tirst A. M. E cholr and orchestras cornet duct Mr, Richard Allen and Purcell Baugh; soprano solo, “Goot Bye,” Mrs, Coit Evang and orchestra; “The Palnis,’ W, U, orchestra; solo, sclected, Miss Mabe! Jackson; anthem, “In Icho- vah's Courts,” cholr and orchestra. With church and tebles beautifully | 08S Prevent and all reported # ‘nos delightful time! Mrs, Alice Mlaz assisted by Mre, Mary Francis, wa cateress ard deserve great praise fo the axeellect and pleasing manne »fin watch they handled the crowd, I yas the pleasure of the representa "| tive of The Plaindealer for the Twit Cities to be present and extends t. }] the ome thousand or more citizens o' the Twin Cities for having attended {and made it @ success. | Ming Mamie Brown, 2614 N. 6th | street, Kanaas City, Kansas, ie the guest of Mr, and Mre. Ed Salisbury at Huntsville, Mo. She writes that che is having a delightful time, The Postal Clerks’ Alliance and its auxiliary were royally entertained on Tuesday night of Jast week at the beautiful home of Mr, and Mre. W. W. Penn, 3010 Summitt St, Kansas City, Mo. Music and games were the features of the evening. Mr. W. R, Lewis won first prize; Mrs, Anna Pepps, booby. Dainty refreshments were served and all left,/declaring Mr. and Mrs. Penn charming host and hostess. Mrs. Wm, R, Lewis is president of the Alliance. Householl of Ruth No, 3669 of Kansas City, Kansas, met with suc- cess with their entertainment given at M, and ©, hall on Monday night of last week. Total amount raised, $65.00. Mrs. Daisy Reynolds sold 823.25 worth of tickets nnd won the first prize, a diamond ring; Mrs, C. Davis rold $11.25 worth of tickets and won secant prize, a shirtwaist; Mrs, Minnie Ford sold $9.75 worth of tickets, and won third prize. Mrs. Sarah Burnell, of Nebrasha City, Neb. grandmother of Mra. M,| Penn, 359 Rowland avenue, Kansas City. Kanaas, who has spent three months here waiting, left last week for Carthae, Mo. to visit another granddaughter for an indefinite stay. Sho male many friends while here and reports a pleasant time while jn our midst, Mra, Jane Hill gted at her home in New Orleans, La. recently. She wus the mother of Mr, A. J. Hill, 1057 Freoman, Kansas City, Kans, Mrs. S. McDonald, 142 S. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo., who owns some of the most valuable property jn Kan- sas City, Kans. is expecting Rev. S, Davis and family as her guests soon from Colorado, Rev. D, «A. Holmes, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, has his forces lined up and Is bringing forth results ag never before. They have plans and material ready to begin erecting their new churca May Ist, 1915. It is the pleasure of ye scribe to know Rev. Holmes and family, visiting his church when he pastored in Missouri. His wife is also an ex- cellent Christian lady, highly music- al and works In all tae departments of the church, They can be spoken of only in the highest terms. They are loved by all who know them far and near. We hope for them great success in our city, Mrs, G. F. Porter, 720 Everette, Kansas City, Kansas, is seriouly ill at her home and her husband and relatives from Oklahoma are at her bedside. All is being done for her that money and friends can do, Mrs. Al Bryant, 2061 N, 3rd St. Kansas City, Kansas, president of the A. M, E. church sewing circle, is slowly recovering from her recent iness, . Mrs, Geo. Jones, 910 Nebrasha Av., Kansas City, Kansas, jis out again after a few weehs’ illness. Mrs, Anlrew Washington.t22 La- fayette Av., Kansas City, Kansas, ig slowly improving. Mrs. Maud Plummer, 646 Troup Av., Kansas City, Kan., entertained the Adelphia Art club on Wednesday afternoon of last week, Dainty re- freshments were Fetved and a de- ightful time was had by all present. —Mrs, A. Crump, president. Night school closed on Tuesday night of last week with a fine pre tram qerderet by the pupils at the Gelikecbais GRC. Chee SRR cone a Clty, Kansas, ty Me, ,A F,' Wileon, opened' with’ sermon b: Mra. Etta Scott-Curry of the Un denominational church, She had | large audience which enjoyed th sermon in the highest. They an getting ready for their annual con ference, which convenes at Coffey ville, Kansas, April 7th, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, forraerl; of 1242 Grandview Blvd, Kansa: City, Kansas, have moved to Kansa; City, Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whitmore, 92! Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, have moved to their new home recently purchased at 1704 E, 28th St., Kan- sas City, Mo. It is a very pretty angalow, Mr. and Mrs. Joa Rhode, have re- cently purchased a neat cottage at 942 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, and are now located in their new home, Sumner Night wag observed last Friday night with a fine program. The welcome address was by Mr. B, S. Stovall and was a masterpiece, lion, M, E. Peargon, superintendent of schools, delivered the best address ever heard in school circles, Hon. A. F, Wilson, Negro clerk for the street commissioner, delivered g fine address and the invocation was by Rev, J. W. Clay of the King Solomon Baptist church. Prof, J. M, Mar- ques also delivered ao fine adress, After the program the public viewed the work on exhibit done by pupils. It was grand and The Plalndealer seribe gays that the large amount of work done by Carl Thomas cannot be surpassed. The numlers given by the chorus and glee club were fine; ang the orchestra gave some very fine selections, Prof, Reynolls was muxical director, 249 pupils were, enrolled, with fourteen well prepared tnnchers to look after them, Sumner Graduates. The graduates of Sumner High school are making good, Six are now in college and making good records—Messrs. Tow- ers and Ransom, class of 1914, are Joing first and second work at the University of Kansrg and Miss Eva Overton, class of 1911, has been granted the Charles 1. Smiley schol- arship at the University of Chicago, for high scholarship in Latin and Greek. This is pleasing news to her many friends, The question i+ often asked why more of our graduates io not attend college; but a large number, expecialiy girls enter the normal training departments and at the enl of two years receive employ- ment in our own system and to their credit are among its best teachers, We are proud indeed of the grand work done by faculty and pupils in| Sumner High school—J, M. Mar- ques, principal; Prof. J. J, Lewis, poutataat. i Miag Helen E, Hagan, planist, a graduate of Yale Coxservutory of Music, und recently frons Pails, ac- -ompanied by Miss Effie Grant teach- 'r in vocal music at W, U., attenled he anniversary exercises of Rev. S. Vv. Bacote’s church, the Second Map- ist church of Kansas City, Mo. It sas his twentieth year, March 1915. 4 fine program was rendered and by equest Miss Hagan rendered a fine election on the piano. Misses Ha- ‘an and Grant were entertained by rot, and Mra, J. D, Bowser on last sunday afternoon at their beautiful ome, 2400 Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. They received several calls during he day and were royally entertaineg PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Misg Georgia Arnold spent Sun- inv {n Fulton. Kans... visiting with ee rey ote: See re on pees Misg Georgia Arnold spent Sun- day in Fulton, Kans., visiting with the Neves family. Mr, Walter Lacey returred on the 24th from Kansas City, where he ‘ad been for several days caring for hi, father, who was quite all. Mrs, Jane Frock has been slightly indispose!, but {s better, Mrs. Belle Downey of Mourd City attended services nere last Sanday. Mr. Granville Arnold, Jr. who hig been confined to his bed with rheu- matism, ig convalescent, Mrs. Cora Brown of Kansas City wos here inst wech sisilirge with her parents, Mr, and Mis, Robert Bass, Mr. and Mrs. E, W. Dine, who have been HL are rapt ily improving. ‘The resklence of Mrs, Maty Smith wos slightly damaged by fie las weeh, Misses Dalay Smith and Contelia St, Clair were in Green Valhy dias iret last week visiting with thel, aunt, Mrs, N. J. Pritchette. WINTIELD, BANS AS, The Orphean Trio, which will be venrd here in concert April ith, is composed of thre of the best col. ored musicians In Winfield. The pi. unist, Miss Beatrice Wright, is one of the coming pianists of the colored ace, She Js the possssor of u fine touch and ghe displays a fine tech- ique. At present she fs studyine t the Southwestern Consertutory of “fusic. Mr, Chas, T. Wood, violin. ' t, ia a musician of rare ability ang ad m cere a ° PP Mieatactared by Mr ea, eS 2084 Mergen, Ave, Parsons, Kens. Remeves Dandruff; Starts the Hatr te Grow in Four Days, WH Grew Hair on Bald Heads if Used According to Directlens, CURBS ANY SCALP DISEASE, LADIES! If you wish a Inxurious growth of hair in six months wee this remedy. Price B0c per box, : Pressing Oil, $1.35 per bez. J ef Coch | PRPC. *; ite bad : com poved several pleces and Is studying piano at present at Southwestern Conservatory, of Music and takes violin Instructinos in private, Mr, Arthur B, Fox, cellist, with hig chos- en instrumsnt, is proving himreif to be a master of the cello. He is at present studying under a cellist of the Winfield Symphony Orchestra. He Je the possestor of a tone that {s full, round and sonorous. The trio, having made a successful tour last peason, hag now planned an ex- tenalve tour of the western states, The Camation Embroidery club met with Miss Omega Nichols at her home, 1618 8. Mansfield street. The hours were spent in sewing and in conversation, after which a dainty luncheon was served, | The Kewpies met with Miss Awil- da Brown and the afternoon was spent at cards, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Miss Minnle Goodwin entertained a few friends on Tuesday evening of last week, The C. T. T. club met at the home of Mrs. J, W. Wood, with Mls, Peari Harding as hostess. Roll call was responded to by quotations from Dunbar, The following program wag rendered: “Where is a Women’s Place?" by Mrs. W. A. Wright; “Poison Monger,” Mrs. J. W. Wood. These paperg wera very interesting. After the program needle work wag taken up, after which the hostess served a tlainty luncheon. The club’, guests were Mrs. Ethel Hall, Mrs, John Bradfonl, Miss Belle Saunders, The club adjourned to meet on last Wednesday, March 24, with Mrs. Will Hurhes, * Ready-to- = Ladies Wear....a Shoes C. re -y BGS OLLIEV EN ~ 3 eG FLO EE oP, ERCANTILE GO 7 po DRY GOODSs - MILLINERY LARNED, KANSAS, ; | es The Home Natianal Bank | Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.)” Capital Stock..... eee ee 6 $50,000.00 Surplus (earned).....e+. 75,000.00 Profita (earned) ......066 22,689.58 Circulation ..secssssseess 48,500.00 . Deposits ..ecseceressees o828,208.64 Total... cescccesese$2,019,270.22 We Invite Your Business. A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pree. W. H, SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. meer ener. =. A. BROWN, Cashier, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Profs. J. M, Marquess, J. J. Lewis, G. B. Buster, J, P. King, J. A. Nodge, Reynolds, Moberly and oth- erg of Kansas City, were guests of Mra. R. L. King and Mes. J, Pennell, 10th and Delaware, while attending: the Teachers’ Association at K. U. Miss Ednah MeNutt hag returned from Kansas City where she spent the week-end, Misg Oral Carter of Kansas City has returned home after spending the week-end here, Misses B. E, Burke, Craig and Morton spent the week-end here at- tending the Teachers’ Assoclution at K. U. The members of the Friday Night Whist club were delightfully enter- tained last Friday night by Msg Ernestine H. Copeland, The evening wag spent in games, whist and mus- fe. At the cloce of the evening o tno-course luncheon, consisting of celery and almond salad, with wa- fers and French Ice cream and Gen- noise cake, wag served. ‘Mr, Bruce Copeland, who has been indisposed for sevetal weeks, is able to be out again, Miss Jessie Hadley spent a few hour, in the city recently enroute from Kensas City to her home 1. Topeka. The L. H. Basketball team will play their first public game Friday night against the Central School team, > Miss Helen M, Clark has returned from Kansas City where she spent several weekg visiting. She report, a splendid time. It Is rumored that Chuck Pennell has turned Into a farmer because he Ig soon to be married to a handsome Lawrence girl, Wonder whe? A prize was awarded to the Misees Ruth Clark, Ernestine Copeland ang Ruth Pennell for thelr skill in dodg- Ing classes, The Theta Iota Beta club of L. H, S. Initiated three new members at its meeting on Welneslay of last week. The club met with the president and a program followed the initiation— Instrumental solo, Miss Ernestine Copeland; reading. Ruth Pennell; yor cal svlo, Helen Clark; cornet soto, Bruce Copelgnd; inst. solo, Mr, Earl Young. Miss Blanche Patterron was critle, This is a new club, composed of junioy and senior girls of the L. I, S. It hag a Greek name, but no charter, At the close of the evening a two course luncheon was served. The Rho Megaa are planning for their annual spring party which will occur April 16th. Mr. Roy Gillam hag returned from Selatin, Mo., where he had been at- tending Geo, R. Smith college. Mizg Mamie Hagan, a student at ‘the Topekn Industrial Institute, was called home en account of the serloug itinee, af her mother. | Miss Nellie Peterson has been out of school reveral days on account of itlness, | Misa Blanche Patterson has been GM at her home, 10th and Mis« The Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. Capital and Surplus - $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.’ . LARNED, KANSAS. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. ‘Waylor, A. A, Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Cott, We Pay Prempt-and - 0 Personal. service extended;by this bank is O evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly rclation- On Savings. ship with all ef its patrons. e ' Emporia State ‘Bank. EMPORIA, ‘ KANSAS, nk of Commerce Of Wellington, Kansas, A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,00000, One Dellar Starts an Account in Our Savings Departmest. We Pay Interest én all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN. NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a geod place to Bank, £. B. ROSER, Pres. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. OAS, P, HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't, Cashie | he SE Ne | 1872, 1914. | e e - First National | : | ...bDank.... WINFIELD, KANSAS, Capita and Surplus - - $200,000.00 W. C. ROBINSON, President. 43. E, DUNN, Vice President, R. H. BRADLEY, Cashier, it. E, COOPER, Aos’t Cashler, | 42 Years Successful Business in | Winfield, Kansas, H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, —i— KANSAt Office: 1244, E Third St, Phones; Office 1675; Res. 1945. —Diseases of Women o Specialty.— PE TEER SS SRE BS, Be! eg 7S) BOE ae Ra Ee ES 8 Hoe e eae eee nnn es Ee EE eR OP AP ES i‘ (i ane ; Pe RRR CRP AR TTS NORGE) ald a : a eae a iS Sn it at sree a Srey, 5 k No. 3363, SPRINGFIELD, MIssOURT. |S, Hardrick; a reci a KE aS Uy remo ate ae ns 2 — : The initial opening of the Royal | Thor 3 a recital, Mrs, Harrison bake Po, CAPI s ows club way given on Friday even-| ens was so ae hostess, Mrs, Steph. —, et TAL, - - $100,000. Ing Feb, 12th at the residence of Mr.| ing rat so laborate in her entertain. F ? ! » — ti Ea Bid oF ot (SS a etieny ieareee|| | PEE. FPCES Freel isiztore ct the ee Fi ° which has been. giver Intel” Tee] mondade, Te nena’ oars BA: AGENTS WANTED! ‘| .First National Bank.. |" se aa ee vote mean nae 3 ome ef Mr, and Mra, nol eo P 6 ee Hardy, always form an artistic ack: bincutta, clean Tite tee, == ( ih F) Tt! o reat Bend, Kansas, et a fez ony state sires there, | colors of lavendar and Tle essen ‘ig a j a : —= anes | ae . i at received » souvent; a ate ete : DIRECTO! e predominating colors were pur-| Afte . @ souvenir card. r arenes YP cuss. F,,LOBDELL, R, 1. HA a Fle uid erae Chak estore, skies | Competent ant ie fern cne Pare Se a r W. TORREY, -& HAMILTON, E. 3. EVERLBIGH, Covered the entire celling in many de-|tation, a beautif Prize for best quo- Pet an an ; \~ a . mH. MLLER, PETER BLACK, “cHiAs Vv BREN tient. From each comer of the room | Burnett Clerk wor becoed ‘seize c ree x ~ : » CHAS. V. BRINKMAN | Were extsoded many red hearts, ar-| beautiful cup and. sau cond priv: A them y ’ - a t r. i 7 a 's Bnd gollen darts and ecupide.| present were Vir. est... Vieitors a ¥ a — The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas, THE COLORED PROPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they ar politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We mah ‘ae distipetion between white and black people. We apreciate your bunt , mee and want. There are good and bad eople of all colors in every con : - munity. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, t be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do m Dey promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether the. are white or colored, rich er poor. . . The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Sees Whi itlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. —One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER: 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, K'ANSAS. re res, B. KENNEDY, President. W,. F, MYLLER, Cashier. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F, A, DURAND, Asst. Cashier, irst National Bank First National Bank, { JUNCTION CITY, -:- KANSAS, Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 s UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. > SS OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. ie S&F i , Zag ge es — | ‘ “THE mane! Ni i Eee ‘« f sunsie soap” WME Yo AA a ondays XK .- THE KOPP BAKERY .. é Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: “TIP TOP,” “BUTTER BREAD,” “HOLSUM” and “HONEY" Kepp’s Bakery is Sanitery and everytthing in firat-clase condita 26-38 Boath Beventh Bt. KANSAS €ITY, KANSAS. | ee Se Thirty Years in the Milfing Business... Be we think we know how te make GOOD FLOUR, Inolst apoa having the BEST, Manofactured by The Shellabarger .MHl and Elevator Company, Bean GALINA: - - — , KANSAS: REO ou. «4 a te~ww © eee. too. - ch Bs omg 0H ED were, cs = @ey WE » eo! SPRINGrIFLD. MISROURI. Owls’ club way given on Friday even: ing Feb, 12th at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. T. 8, Hardy, Of all the social affairs this far eclipses any which hag deen giver lately, Tue magnificence of the furnishings of the eurburban bome ef Mr, and Mrs. Hardy, always form an artistic back: ground for any affair given there, and an added touch of beauty em- beltished the rooms on this occasion. The predominating colors were pur- Fle sid gray, club colors, #hiee covered the entire ceiling in many de- signs. From each corner of the room were extended many red hearts, ar- rows and gollen darts and cupids, while the light, were entwined in streams of purple and grey crepe cord. Place cards of valentines, each bearing a fate or fortune were along side of the walls, while above them decorated valentine ciepe paper were hung upon the lace curtaing at the windows and doors. The piano also wag beautifully decorated with can- dies, a mounted owl with club colors around him. A large cartoon waa suspended in the door stating to the L. Hi, club that the Royal Owl, were there, which was admired by many. Two mounted, lighted owls kept strict vigilence at the main entrance di- reting the arriving guests and to note that none but the Royal Owls, the In- vited filends and the member, of the L. H, club, ont} were permitted to enter. Little Miss Willie Blanch Moss, who presided at the punch bowl, was beautifully dressed in Roy- al Owl colors. On entering the pa- latial home and viewing the artisti- cally decorated rooms and the charm- ing young ladies with their gorgeous gown, of the finest materials and the young men with their suits of proadctoth, which blended greatly with the skillful decorations, gave ne a scene of grandeure and beau- 'y. The decorations was under the upervision of Dr. E. L, Cobb, chair- nan and his skillful assistant, Mr. H. M, Moss. The menu committee de- ervey sjecial croflit us Mr. James Andrew, jr., chairman, assisted by thers, with the excellent service of dr, Norris B. Wilburn, known hroughout ag “Chef” Wilburn with- ut & peer. Menu: Chicken salud 02 lettuce eaf; potato chips, olives, bread and utter sandwiches; Royal Owl chcese, vafera, mints, punch. The Royal Owls were distingyished rom thelr guests by wearing red ammations while the others wore vhite carnations, In behal€ of the lub, the president, Prof. Charles L. Villiams wita an elegant speech pre- ented Mrs. T, S, Hardy with a gilver poon for the use of her lovely home. fusic was furnishel by the Profs. of te cub, Messrs Ruy Pike and Clif. ord Carter. The charter moraine aro ag fol- ows: President Charles L. William,; jee treet W. P. Campbell; Sec- etary Nérris B. Wilburn; Treasurer awrence E. Hogan; Earnest Cobb, hairman decorating committee; Jas. ndrews, chairman of social com- ulttee, Other members—Cecil Lo- an, Ellis Massey, Eldon D. Marley, jelson B, Howard, Louise H, Buatill, larry L. Thornton, Stewarf Ful- right and W. R. Wilks, (Those in attendance were: Mes- ames C. Mitchell, A, Cobb, B. very, L. Pitts; Misses Doris B. ooper, Edwina H. Smith, Manza- etta Vickers, Geneva Vickers, Thel- a Bruce, Ida |Andrews, Estella ruce, Jeanette Stinnette, Georgia obberson, Grazia Corneal, Mabelle nderson, Alda Johnson, Cassie Fos- r, Witie Banche Meus, Beatrice ardy and Mr. and Mrs, T, S, Hardy; |. egsrs Benjamin Avery, Clarence |; itchell, Arthur Cobb, Marion Whit- || ck, Wayman Higgs, Cassiua Grey,| | Brown. After participating in| e usual amusements until a late |: ur, tho automobiles drew up and|) | departed having enjoyed them-]1 ves immensely.n. The Royal Owls| 1 serve much credit as it was the/; st of its kind given in the city for|o ee ee ee ee ens was sodlaboratein her entertain- ing It ceamed like Christmas times. She wag graciously assisted by Mrs, John Haywood and Mrs, Nellie Ed- mondeon. The mena consisted of frult salad on lettuce leaf, salmon croquetta, olives, pickles, butter, hot biscuits, brick cream carrying club colors of lavendar and white, carmel and chocolate cakes, coffee and candy. Each guest received @ souventr card. After votes were casted Mrs, B. B, Cooper won tirst prize for best quo- tation, a beautiful set of plates; Mrs. Burnett Clark won second prize, a beautiful cup and saucer. Visitors preeent were Mrs, Ef. Thomason, Mrs, J, S. Hardrick, Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Massey. After Iading the hos. tess with extravagant yet sincere compliments for furnishing auch an adorable afternoon free from care or toil, they all proceeded homeward to meet again with Mrs, Willlam Bruce on Summitt avenue the first Friday in March, the sixth chapter of Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar's work to be the study, ‘Miss Mamie Scott, of Lebanon, made a flying trip up Sunday visit- Ing relatives and returned Sunday night. Mis, Rachel North, who has been teaching at Hartville, en route to Jefferson City to attend Lincoln In+ stitute, stopped over and made her aister, Mrs, Sam Burnette a pleasant visit. Mrs. George Fields, 2821 Arthur Place, Seattle, Washington, at her ‘eautiful home, entertained with a sncheon Monday afternoon from 3) 2 5 o'clock complimentary to Mrs. « A. Ryan, of Pasadena, California, sho is visitingsher sister, Mrs, [. 1. falker of Kirkland, Covery were aid for 16 and a splendid afternoon vas enjoyed. The Thimble Society met at the tome of Mrs. A. S. Riley, 128 24th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, Friday afternoon, A full member- ship was present. D..miera uy greatly {nterested and working fo, the great June rally. After a two course luncheon wax served the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. T, Forte, 1616 Howell street, Seatlle, Washington, Rey, and Mrs, M, C. Knight, ot Brewerton, spent a few days last week in the city, Seattle, The different clule of the A, M. E. church under the S.adership of the pastor, Rev. H. M. Mickens, are pre- paring for the big June rally, which Is experted to be grand success, Se- ttle, Washington. Wonderland entertainment by slub No. 7 was a grand success, Mrs, Coleman, captain, Seattle, Washing- ton. The Ladies Musical and Literary club enjoyed one ot its best meet- Dr. Burnett Clark on ‘Vashington avenue, city, Mrs. Clark provel her self a charming and ideal hostess ings of the year at the home of Mrs, She was splendidly assited in serving by Mrs. Mery Duffy, The meeting was very interesting from start to finish. Opening, music by Mra. N. J Layton; prayer by Mrs, Sadie Chamberlain, Roll was called and members responded to quotations from Paul Laurence Dunbar. By individual votes of members, Mra, B. B. Cooper won the prize for the best quotation, a beautiful cut glass dish prevented by the hostess; Mrs. Clark, Mrs. J, M. Harris received honor for} he best quotation of the visitors, A zood program waa rendered by per- everance division, subjects take: | rom Dunbar, Mrs. Maggie Bostic || eceived a priza, a beautiful linen] owel for the best Irish joke, which | roved @ good one, ag many jntereat- |! ng ones were given by most all resent. After contesting for about | ‘ hree months on questions from the|-< everal chaptera, the final test which | ¢ ras closely waged, was pulled off,|' esulting as follows: First prize,|? irs. B. B, Cooper, an exqusite hand- | f ainted leather pillow cover, valued |! t $10; second prize by Mrs. D. S.J 0 ee ee a eg a Catalogue of the’ Free! Free! Free! fsizesest: AGENTS WANTED! PINE CREOLE MADR = ee —_ ~ a ; ome ear oeeen Pat a ae ies bs “ ny cn Cer) Nee! oe <a rate malt Ste See a a Boe in tite Sh + Ne ew ee es pre Sp | poke ® AY Sets. more Fire | Sees Se Cor Catalogue. iT 33 f BAM WILLER, P.O. Box 298, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. 30 Iaah Crosle Buitehes 250 Bhreveport, La. Rach; 24 Inch Ste Bach. THE DURLAND - SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines | and Records, Undertakers and Embalmers. 119-119 WEST SEVENTH SERED ET, JUNCTION CITY, KANBAP for membersh'p. For next study, the Arst chapter of Matthew will be con: sidered; quotations from Nunbar, The next place of meeting with Mrs, Nancy J. Liyton, E. Mill street, Miss Edy.h M, Young was hostess ‘o her L, if. club on Saturday after. noon, Mar. 20. An Interesting mect- Ing wags enjoyed from opening to stesing. In gzme contet, Miry [la Andrews was victorious fur first hon- or, a lovely vase; Miss Edwina H. Smith and Miss Doris B. Cooper tying for second favor, Miss Cooper win- Ing a lovely’ jewelry box of carved wood. After partaking of a dainty course menu, and @ general pleasant afternoon, all adjourned to meet with Miss Edwina H. Smith, Saturday af- ternoon, March 27th. On Friday evening March 19 Miss Doris B, Cuoper wag strictly and pleasantly surprised by some of her friends that being her birthday. Aside from the packages filled with lovely fruits, she also received sever- al gifts. After an evening of pleas- ure, all departed wishing her many happy returng of the day. About forty-two were present at the Parent-Teachers meeting Tues- dsy afternoon, The president, Mrs. William Bruce presiding, ‘The meet- ings are growing in interest and profit. A good program was ren- dered, New members were added to the roll who were: Mrs, Julla Burns, Mrs. Emma Greer, Mrs. Angeline Duncan, Mrs, Cora Hardy, Mrs. Mrs, Mary Foster and others, We regret to note that Mrs. Ar- thur Cobb is again reported on the indisposed list. We trust for not long, that she may soon be out. On last Thursday morning Mr, Darwin J. M, Cooper enjoyed a good breakfast and spent several pleasant hours with his cousin, Mrs, Maude Smith Townsend in Seattle, Wash: ington, The W. C. T, U. which was re- ently organized with Mrs. E. C. Johnson &, a most excellent presi- lent, Ig growing in interest and good work, good members are being en- olled. A, splendid program consist- ng of several numbers from white tiends was rendered at Gibson chap !, C. P, church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W, R. Fulbright continues on he sick ist. Mrs, McDowell, the Most Ancient 1 jatron of the local Queen City Court ‘0, 6¢ le in the city in the interest I the order, The members of said ourt will entertain in honor of thelr . Av M, Wednesday afternoon at| hich time she will address the court, | | ll members are requested to be} esent. ; Mre, McDowell is the house guest | * Mrs, Nelle Hall on Summitt ave-| e, while in the city. E The court just mayle two good | = mbers in the personages of Mrs. | 4 seph Thompson and Mrs, Bettie] # ed. Vv le a YINITA, OKLAHOMA, Mother WilHamson left Thuraday for Pittsburg to visit her daughter, Mrs, T, H. Findlay wes called to Salpulpa Thursday to serve a party. R, Curls, of Chelsea, was in the city Thuraday. The Juvenile Missionaries met at the home of Mrs, Cells Daniels, Wed- nesday, Charley Styles left the city Wed. nesday for parts unk: own. Mrs. W, H. Venters and daughter, Wilda, were in Cietops Saturday. Clifford Moore of Caetopa, Kanaa,, was In the city Thuraday, Rev. R. T. Green and Mra, A. D. Johnson were in Muskogee on church business. Mr, Moore of Ketchum way in the city Monday. Watch for the program of the cormmencement exercises. Rev, T. W. Kidd, of Muskogee, held his quarterly services Sunday, Rev, Kidd Is one of the leading pre elding eldera of Oklahoma. . Literary Thursday night was ex- ceptionally good, if the ladies keep it up, they will develop into excellent debatore, Come out and hear them. J. Davis returned Sunday to his school at Welch. Mrs. Will Murray, of Big Cabia was in the city Friday, Mrs, Moses Webber, of Coffeyville, spent a few days in the city the first of the week, Perry Hardrick was at his farm Sunday, near Keleo, Mrs, Sadie Chinneth died Satar- day and was buried Sunday, Dad Nickols was sent to the Katy hospital in Sedalia, Craman Suddeth and wife will move to their home on North Second street soon. W, Davis and B, Horton of Chetepa were in the city Friday. Rosetta Macer left Thursday for a visit with relatives in the north part of the county. : Mesdameg L. I, Ryan, H. F. Wat- son, E, Hudley, the babe of Mise Willie Bunch and Misg Josephine Lynch are on the sick Hat. Mrs. H. T, Borders was called te Keokuk Monday owing to the sudden death of her sister, Mis, Clara N, Williams was in Friday from, District No, 48 and ye ports school work good. M. G. Weaver was in from White Oak Saturday, Notice to the Baptists of Kansas. Topeka, Kansas, March 8th, 1916, To the Churches, Sunday Schools, B, Y. P, Uls and Mission Circles of the State of Kansas, this comes Greeting:— At the State Board meeting held at Wichita in February it wag unan- imously voted to send the General Missionary, Rev, J. H. Van Leu, to the Northern 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 ¢o do this every Church, Sunday School, B, Y, P, U, and Missfon Circle must help —do thelr best. Let each of these divisiona of the Baptist work take an offering and send to Rev. J, H. Van Leu, 630 N, Water St., Wichita, Kansas, before the atcve date, W, A. BOWREN, President. C, G, FISHBACK, Ca, Jec | AGENTS WANTED,—First class educated men of good address, A money making proposition for active and energetic people, Salary or com. mission, agrreable work, Only ares described people neeq apply. * dress “Position,” ‘care of the Plaine dealer, is The Topcka Plaindcaler Established in 1890. NICK CHILES, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES. New Year. $1.50 Mrs. Months. 1.00 Miss Months. 6.00 Advertising Mates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch. Entered at the Postoffice at Topcka as Second Class Mail Matter. into storage Sarah is compelled to oke up her existence on $94,000 a year. The problem of living in Oklahoma is beset by many difficulties. Sarah is, at present, a student at Tuskegee Institute, and those who have her vast interest in charge will, no doubt, keep her in school until she finishes her education. Some of our leaders are loud in encouraging Negro enterprise when it only requires the mouth to do so. It is an entirely different thing when it comes to separating them from the state of Rev. C. R. Staunch, upright man and dearly hearted Christians. HORTON, Miss Martha I City, Mo., has been the past ten days' sister, Mrs. Jess I. The revival men been going on at the for the past ten night of last week converts, but the n STATEMENT of the ownership, management, circulation, required by act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912, of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas: Editor. Nick Chiles. No Corporation. Nick. Chiles, owner. Known bondholders, none. Sworn to by NICK CHILES. ROY W. PALMATIER, Notary Public. (Commission expires Feb. 14, 1916.) RACE NOTES (By Theo. Baugman, Special Staff Correspondent.) D. L. F. Banks, Esq. is a colored attorney at Enid, Okla., and wears the distinction of being the oldest lawyer in that city. Aside from practicing law, he's a loan agent. --- In the majority of colored homes there are two or three white newspapers. If our people are able to read that many journals of the other race, it does strike us that we should have, at least one Negro paper. Mrs. Katie Burkley's rooming house, located at 204 6 E. Main St., Enid, Okla., is a place that is largely patronized. She keeps good beds, and serves short orders of every description. Morris & Son, is the only colored grocery store at Enid, Okla. The business is managed by Mr. J. E. Morris. They are also the producers of a kidney and liver tonic. They own, also the two-story building, they occupy. --- ```markdown ``` One of the interesting, as well as best home, at Enid, Okla., is that of Mr. H. F. Washam. This gentleman has a little blue hen that for three years, has been laying eggs on which appear the picture, of the Saviour, that of Abe Lincoln, kings, lions and various other things. The scribe scrutinized a large number of them and is still in a state of amazement. Large numbers of white and colored people frequent this home to behold the wonderful sight. Teach the Negro boy business; then help him embark into some kind. Mixing religion and business is what Presiding Elder L. J. Johnson is doing at Enid. He has spent 25 years in the ministerial harness of the A. M. E. church and at present he's elder of the Guthrie district. He owns and operates a tonsorial parlor in his city for white people. His shop is a nice one, and his patrons consist of the best whites. His better-half is employed as a teacher at Perry, Oklahoma. Mrs. Johnson has labored 21 years in the school room. These good people own a good home and other valuable property. --- Three hundred and thirty-four acres of rich farm land, and one of the best colored homes in Enid, Ohlna.. is what Mrs. Eliza Batty, a popular widow owns. She is one of the race's solid women. --- The fearless manner in which Editor Nick Chiles defends Negro womanhood, should cause every race loving Negro to subscribe for The Plaindcaler. He's truly an exponent of our women, and speaks out in the meeting allowing the chips to fall where they may. Leaders of his calibro are entitled to the admiration of our race. --- The band from Langston College recently serenaded Governor Williams and the people of Oklahoma City in appreciation of the liberal donations accorded that well known Negro institution of learning. The legislature not only allowed the regular donation but set aside more than $25,000 with which to install sewer system, etc., at that college. An Oklahoma daily paper in a recent issue, said: "Sarah Rector, the little Negro girl whose allotment is producing 12,000 barrels of crude oil a day, is in hard straits, because, of an overproduction in the oil fields. At thirty-five cents a barrel, her income would be $188,000 a year, but inasmuch as about half her oil is going into storage, Sarah is compelled to ekra out her distends on $94,000 a year. The problem of living in Oklahoma is beset by many difficulties." Sarah is, at present, a student at Tuskegee Institute, and those who have her yeast interest in charge will, no doubt, keep her in school until the finished her education. Some of our leaders are loud in encouraging Negro enterprise when it only requires the mouth to do so. It is an entirely different thing when it comes to separating them from their money. ```markdown ``` Negro women cannot spend too much time making their homes havens of pleasure. --- A recent dispatch from Oklahoma City says: "Postmaster-General Burleson owes an apology to L. D. Simmons, an Oklahoma City Negro, for an error he made in the selection of a Negro for postmaster at Boley, Okla., one of the important Negro towns of the state. "When Burleson recommended that President Wilson appoint Caesar Simmons for the Boley postoffice, he honestly thought that he was appointing L. D. Simmons. He thought he was doing a favor to a man who was one of his warmest and most ardent supporters for Congress, in the Ninth District of Texas, in several campaigns, and one of the leading Negro educators of Texns for 20 years. But he appointed a Simmons he had never known and who had never done a favor for the Postmaster General. "L. D. Simmons sent his application to Washington. The story goes that Caesar Simmons had a friend in Dorset Carter, a lawyer of Purcell, and that recently, when Carter was in Washington, he called on Burleson in behalf of this Negro. "I have already made up my mind to appoint Simmons," said Burleson, speaking of course, of Texas Simmons who had been his political friend. That endel Carter's mission The appointment was made that day, and in due time confirmed by the Senate." The special scribe had been rejoicing over the fact that our friend L. D. had landed a plum, and this is indeed distressing news to us. Prof. Simmons is a wheel horse and made himself felt in Texas, along educational and political lines. --- Mr. Pete Oden $ _{i} $ the only gentleman of our race who is engaged in the tonsorial business $ _{i} $ at Enid, Okla. for our people. His shop is located at 212 E. Main street and he enjoys a nice patronage. In connection with his shop he has neatly fixed-up bath rooms, and you get all your money buys at his place. He is a jolly fellow well met, and when you are in Enid call and see him. 0 Mr. Charles McGee, an aged and highly respected colored citizen, of Dayton, Ohio, is visiting his niece, Mrs. L. J. Johnson of Enid, Okla. He is much impressed with Oklahoma but says he prefers residing in Ohio. BAXTER SPRINGS. KANSAS. Sunday, March 21, was a glorious day at the Mt. Olive Baptist church. The pastor, Rev. C. R. Bruster, was at his post, filled with the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. He delivered two soul-stirring sermons, taking for his morning subject, "Power."—Math. 15, showing many points of the omnipotent power of the Most High. At 8 p. m. he took for his subject, "The Argument."—Isaiah 28:18-20, from which he stirred the souls of all present. The W. W. U. met at 7:30 p. m with Mrs. Ophelia Estes presiding. After the rendition of a splendid program the pastor addressed the Union with encouraging remarks of their splendid progress and good work. The following persons on the sick list were visited by Rev. C. R. Bruster, pastor of Mt. Olive; Deacon W. M. Moore, Bro. King Wright, and Mrs. Vina Owens and Mrs. Eliza Poynter. Mrs. Mary E. Clark and daughter, Viola Ahmeta, of near St. Louis, Mo., are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bunn. Mrs. Sarah Dowdy visited with her piece, Mrs. Mettie Lockhart at Pittsburg, Kansas, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, returning to her home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. David Benton made a flying trip to Joplin, Mo., on last Saturday evening. Miss Mary Andrews, daughter of Mrs. John Watson, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Rev. C. R. Bruster took dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bunn March 22 before returning to his home at Coffeyville. All Kansas Baptists are urgently requested to respond to the appeal of the Executive Board. The Mt. Olive Baptist church is progressing nicely under the pastor- --- ate of Rev. C. R. Broster, who is a staunch, upright Christian gentleman and dearly beloved by all true hearted Christians. HORTON, KANSAS. Miss Martha Rollins of Kansas City, Mo., has been in the city for the past ten days visiting with her sister, Mrs. Jess Evans. The revival meetings which have been going on at the A. M. E. church for the past ten days closed Friday night of last week. There were no converts, but the meetings were very largely attended and the spiritual and soul-stirring sermons preached by Rev. Dent of Elwood were enjoyed by all. The O. E. S. held their first meeting since this organization on Thursday night, March 18th. The Jolly Entertainers gave an entertainment Tuesday night, March 24, at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. G. S. Powell entertained a number of young people with a "bridge" party on Thursday night of last week in honor of Miss Miss Rollins of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Dent, wife of Rev. Dent of Elwood, who conducted a revival in our city for ten days, lent able assistance in the services. Misg Martha Rollins says the is being so royally entertained that she has already stayed overtime. Besides the "bridge" given by Mrs. G. G. Powell the following ladies have entertained Misg Rollins; Misg Ethel Masterson with tea Wednesday of last week; Mrs. Ed Lewis six o'clock dinner on Wednesday of last week; Mrs. Jas.. Henderson two o'clock luncheon on last Friday; Mrs. Jes Evans one o'clock dinner Sunday; Misg Virginia and Matletta Hayes 5 o'clock tea Sunday; Misg Geraldine Williams five o'clock tea Monday, Mrs. Kieth of Topeka is here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Marsh G. Holloway. All Kanas Baptists are urgently requested to respond to the appeal of the Executive Board. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The drama, "Al Suffragette Baby, rendered at the Metropolitan church on Monday evening of last week was a grand success and a large audience was present. The special features were the instrumental duet, "The Witches Flight," by Mrs. C. Meeks and Miss M. Ford; original poem, "A Dream," by Mrs. M. C. Matthews; Mrs. Pearl Tiomas, Mrs. H. Patterson, Mrs. Lulu Thomas and Mrs. A. Pleasant did well; Mrs. F. Roberts as "Widow McGinnis," and Mrs. J. T. Roberts, as "Arna Spence," deserve special mention. The ladies did fire, as they had only three weeks of practice. Their receipts were between $20 and $30 at a dime admission fee. The Forum was entertained by the Sumner High school students at its last meeting. The program was as follows:—Quotations; chorus, "Thy Sacrifice, O God;" paper, "The Negro's Politics," Prof. Curry; songs, "Way in the South," and "Kentucky Babe;" chorus, "Listen to the Lambs." They were encored. Mrs. Georgia Freeman Johnson has been sick over a week. Mr. Castelon, an old soldier, was buried from the A. M. E. church last Sunday. He leaves a wife to grieve for him. Prof. Porter's wife, on Everett Av., has been very sick. We are glad to know that Mr. C. A. Long, on Everett, is much improved in health. Mr. Calloway, on Walker, is much improved. Mrs. J. T. Roberts left Tuesday for Chicago to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law. She will return in about two weeks. She will also visit her daughter at Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Rilla Woods has gone to Chicago. We are glad to know that Mr. Ball, on Freeman, is better. The A. M. E. church Knife and Fork banquet receipts were $179.00, with some tickets still out. Mrs. Bibbs of Centrallla visited in the city recently, guest of Mrs. Rice on N. 5th street. The teachers of Sumner High school attended a conference in the city of Lawrence last week. Mit. Laura Harlan has been indisposed a few days. Mr. Nick Chiles, our editor, was a recent visitor in the city. The funeral of Mr. McGee was held Tuesday of last week at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Ransom officiating. Rev. D. A. Holmes preached two true gospel sermons last Sunday to large congregations. The ordinary collection was $32. Miss Cook of Chicago, who is now leader of the Y. W. C. A., addressed the Metronolitan Mission circle at its last meeting. The First Baptist church is carrying on a revival. Mr. Charles Long, Jr., of Chicago is in the city visiting his ack father. 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Miss Marie Johnson has been sick, but is up again. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have gone to Ft. Scott to remain awhile. All Kansa3 Baptists are urgently requested to respond to the appeal of the Executive Board.. WEIR, KANSAS Mrs. M. Lee who has been sick so long is still sick. She has changed doctors and is now under the care of Dr. Busa of Pittsburg. Mrs. Emma Gunner is some better. Mr. Willie Johnson has opened up a blacksmith shop and is doing such work a shoeing horses and general custom work and the people are invited to call on him. The district annual sermon of the K. of P. lodge was attended here on the 28th and was delivered by Rev. J. W. Hurse, pastor of St. Steven's Baptist church of Kansas City, Mo. The following program was rendered at the opera house at 2:30 P. M., where they had to hold their services: The services were called to order by district chairman, Sir. Chas. Finney; song, by lodges and courts; invocation, Rev. F. H. Printers; song, Junior choir of St. John church; reading, supreme proclamation, by district secretary, Mrs. Letha Hopkins; "Growth of the order since last session" by Sir J. W. Reece; welcome address, Mrs. Ollie Hamilton; response, Sir George Reed; Rev. Hurse delivered one of the best annual sermons that has ever been delivered in the city. Rev. J. W. Hurse preached at St. John Baptist church at 8 P. M. and left on the 29th for Pittsburg. The K. of P. lodges and Courts entertained the lodges at dinner at Jackson building and the following lodges were present: Pittsburg, No. 6 and Courts, Cherokee No. 19 and Courts, Weir No. 25 and Courts, Girard, No. 12 and Courts, Croweburg No. 18 and Courts, Galena No. 28 and Courts. One of the largest gatherings for many months attended the services. The Queen Esther Temple, No. 21, S. M. T. paid off the death claim of Mrs. Lillie Shaw on the 28th at St. John church. Rev. S. A. Williams preached at St. John church at 11 A. M. on the 28th. FREE! 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Madame Anita Patti Brown always pleases. Be sure to hear her Wednesday evening. Tuesday evening at the election of trustees, the old board was unanimously retained. Everybody must hear Madame Brown at the Industrial Institute, Wednesday evening. Queen of the two hemispheres, Madame Brown sings at the Industrial Institute, Wednesday. Ben Gaines who was operated on at Christ's hospital by Dr. O. A. Taylor is gaining strength every day. Mrs. II. L. Jordan of K. U., was visiting Mr. Thos. Harvey at 1720 Filmore street, Wednesday, the 24th. Old hair dye or bleached and made over equal to new at Madam McClelland's Hair Parlor, 113 West 10th street. Mr. Victor Washington who spent last week in Topeka visiting his wife has returned to Kansas City to finish his work. A vote for John M. Wright for Member of the Board of Education is a vote for the right man in the right place. Mrs. A. Small and her sister, Jessie Bailey were called home on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Lucy Chiles. Madame Anita Patti Brown, the leading soloist of the race, at the Industrial Institute Wednesday evening. Hear her- --- At this meeting two lay delegates are chosen to represent this conference in the General conference at Philadelphia, May, 1916. Mrs. S. F. Malone addressed the W. C. T. U. ladies on the subject of Police Woman's work at 834 Jefferson, Thursday, March 25. The lad'es of Topcka enhance their personal charm by the use of Madam McClelland's hair grower; price 25 cents; 113 West 10th street. Show your race pride now by voting for John M. Wright, candidate for Member of the Board of Education. He $l_{3}$ ocompetent and capable and deserves your vote. Tuesday evening at the trustee election, Dr. J. Lewis Ransom was elected to represent St. John at Ottawa in May in Electorial College for the Kansas Conference. The K. of P. and Court of Calantha had their annual sermon, Sunday, Mar. 28 at St. John A. M. E. church Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating. A large crowd was present. To the members of the Golden Leaf club: On account of dissatisfaction among the members, there will be no report until later. The Fluer De Lis Art club met last Thursday, Mar. 25 with Mrs. Wm. Wjms, 1834 N. Kansas Ave. The next meeting will be April 9th with Mrs. H. Norman on N. Filmore St. Prof. J. F. Brock was called to Lafayette, Ala., last week on account of the death of his mother. She had been buried, however, when he arrived. Prof. Brock returned Tuesday. --- Mrs. Ida Brown left for her home in Chicago Thursday, April 1. She was here to attend the funeral of her uncle, Shaulrick Mimmg and while in the city was the guest of Mrs. M. Chiles. What's New? All the latest styles of colored hair goods, Wearwell hair nets, electric straightening combs. Out of town orders promptly filled. Mrs. A. C. McClellan, 113 West 10th street, phone 4484 Black. --- Mrs. Harry Pace entertained the ladies of the Carnation Art club on March 21th at her home 1021 Woodward Ave. Instead of Mrs. Jack Pace, a was reported in last week's issue. The ladies all enjoyed a pleasant meeting, after which a two course lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet March 31 with Mr. J. Lewis, 1412 Van Buren. Remember to mark a cross after the name of Mr. John Wright, candidate for Member of the Board of Education on next Tuesday, April 8. He is competent and capable and deserves your support. Mrs. J. H. Hayden has returned to her home in Hennessey, Okla., after spending several days in Topeka, visiting friends and looking after her business interests. Mrs. Hayden is a very prosperous and industrious widow. --- The last meeting of the Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. Paul Jones, 1709 Filmore street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Stella Ogelavie at 1148 Grand Ave., Mrs. Ed Drane, president, Mrs. Forbes, see'y.; Mrs. Paul Jones, reporter. Prof. John L. Harrison, principal of Washington school has returned from New York where he was called owing to the illness and death of his brother. Mr. Harrison has the sympathy of his many friends in this big hour of bereavement. --- The East Hill H. W. Art club was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Gurden, Wednesday afternoon and a four course lunch was served and everyone had a grand time. Mrs. Maud Harrison had an excellent paper, subject, "Woman." The Poinsetta Embroidery club met with Mrs. North at 1827 Van Buren street, Thursday, March 25th. A two course lunch was served and five visitors were present. The next meeting will be with Carrie Fouts at 1827 Van Buren, Thursday, April 8th, Callie Carter, reporter. 0 Mrs. Clara Roundtree, who arrived Sunday from Terre Haute, Ind., is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. Williams. An operation was performed Wednesday and at this writing she is resting well. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Dr. O. A. Taylor performed the operation. CARD OF THANKS. To Euclid Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M., friends and neighbors: We wish to extend heartfelt thanks in being so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear husband and uncle, also the beautiful floral offerings. Blanche R. Mimins --- Mr. John Gentiy of Huntington, Ark., died Mar. 16, after an illness since Jan. 1. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church at 2 o'clock March 19. He was a member of the K. of P. and K. of T., in good standing in both lodges. He was a law abiding citizen and true to his orders. Besides a wife, son and daughter, he leaves many friends to mourn his loss. -0- W. L. Porter who has been renominated for Commissioner, of Parks is a young man who has worked his way up the ladder and has grown very popular among the people of Topeka. He is an upright, honest, conscientious gentleman whom the public has the most profound confidence in and they predict that in a future day he will be intrusted with some of the most responsible positions of Kansas. He is a young man who is doing his duty and making good. Mr. James P. Kelly, aged 84, father of our popular townman, Mr. John Kelly, was killed by Santa Fe train, No. 5, about 11:30 Monday morning at 20th and Kansas Ave. Mr. Kelly was crossing the bridge when struck. His skull was fractured and was otherwise injured about the body. The funeral was held Wednesday from Shellabarger's undertailing parlors and only immediate relatives were in attendance. One daughter and four sons survive him. 0 Hiram Davis, age 37 years died in Denver, Colorado, March 21, after 8 days' illness. He is survived by his father, four brothers, Wilford Davis of Chicago, Finus Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, Bert Davis of Kansas City, Mo., James Davis of Topeka, and two sisters, Mrs. Cattle Hughes of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Charles Lytle of Topeka. He was buried in Denver, Wednesday, March 31st, Rev. David Overy conducted the funeral ceremonies by special request of the family. The nominees to be voted for at next Tuesday election for city offices, are the following: For mayor, J. E. House, C. G. Blakely; for finance, W. II. Waeson, Col. J. D. Notton; for water and light, Frank Newland, F. B. Sinims; for streets and public improvements, W. G. Tandy, W. S. Harcock; for parks, W. L. Porter, Richard Wilson; Board of Education, John M. Wright, W. E. Atchison, Mru, C. J. Evans, L. M. Penwell, James Mullen, J. C. Snedler. There are three members of the school board to be elected. "IN MEMORIAM." In loving memory of our beloved son and brother, B. R. Ross, Jr., who passed away just six months ago. He is gone yet, but not forgotten. Silently the shades of night come Your loving face we miss so much, We miss your loving kindness as we all sit here. sit in silence here, Friends may think our wound is healed; But they little know our grief and sorrow. While in badness here we sit Though we know he's gone forever, Yet we miss him, how we miss him, God alone can tell od alone can tell. Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross, Espanola Ross. The Senior Literary club of the Calvary Presbyterian church gave an afternoon program at the church, Sunday, March 28th. The following program was given: Song, congregation; invocation, Rqv. Craggett; song, congregation; introduction, Prof. N. Sawyer; paper, Miss Mayme Williams; violin solo, Mr. Lathean Johnson; reading, Miss Estola Jones; paper, Miss Ruth Ridley; vocal solo, Miss Edn Jefferson; paper, Mr. Harold Harris; piano solo, Miss Bossie Mae Williams; vocal solo, Mr. Smith Moody; closing remarks, Rev. C. B. Allen of Lexington, Ky. The afternoon programs are proving a great success. The next will be given during May. Everyone is cordially invited. --- Miss Ethel Bell of Chicago, daughter of Rev. Bell of Ottawa, Kansas was entertained by Mrs. Chas. Mayhew at her home on Western Ave., last Monday night; by Mrs. Mary Luscoe, Highland Park on Thursday night and by Mrs. Frank Graves, 14th and Chandler, Wednesday at dinner. Miss Bell returning for home will stop at Kansas City, Independence and Ottawa. She is quite a singer and is engaged to sing at some of the leading churches all over the country and also travels in special concert companies. Her many friends were glad to see her and made it very pleasant for her while in Topeka. This was her former home as Rev. Bell was formerly pastor of the Thirth Baptist church. He is one of Kansas leading ministers. One of the prettiest and most comfortable homes in the city is hat of Mr. L. Nelson, 1037 Woodward. His house is a modern two story structure with electric lights, gas, bath, etc. The basement is used by Mr. Nelson for his cleaning, pressing and repairing business, and he handles clothing for some of the most fashionable men and women in the city. His wife is a splendid specimen of the best there is in womanhood. She is educated, cultured and refined and has a disposition as kind and sweet as that of a child. Two happy children bless this home, Master Dean Edward and little Miss Eva Lorine. The decorations for the Easter opening at the Shawnee drug store are all arranged, and a nicer display has never been witnessed in Topeka. Palms, ferns, potted plants, cut flowers and song birds make up the decorations and when you step inside the place the scene is like entering a wooded dell on a bright spring day. The opening will take place Sunday evening from 7:30 till the guests desire to sing Home Sweet Home. Mrs. Malinda Joyace has returned from an extended visit to her old home in Clarksville, Tenn., and reports a very pleasant time. She and her son, Bishop Joyace were royally ente-tained at the home of Miss Bettie Brown one evening last week. The New Racket Store Ginghams, Laces, Ribbons will be sold on these sale days, and everything in this store at greatly reduced prices on these two days only. Eyes Tented and Glasses Fitted Accurately at Reasonable Prices. ST. JOHN A. M. R. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) Sunday the 21st of March was indeed one of great interest at St. John and a, we failed to report last week, we thought it not out of place to speak a word of the service for that lay. The Rev. Mr. Armstrong, evangelist of the Methodist conference, preached at 11 A. M., one of the most spiritual and practical sermons we have listened to for some time. He has being doing evangelistic work in California for the last four years, however, a member of the Kansas M. E. conference. He is now in a great evangelistic campaign in St Joseph, Mo. Some of the men of the opposite race, while addressing our people, convinced us that they are strictly conscientious in what they say, Mr. Armstrong is one of those. After service he repaired to the parsonage, took dinner and spent more than an hour with the pastor, as he would with and Christian minister. The special health program in the evening was much in advance of all expectation. Drew Ross and Martin covered themselves with glory in discussion upon the great subject of health. Mr. Clarence Bradshaw, the quartette and others sang most beautifully. All services were interesting and the day well spent. Sunday morning, the 28th, the pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown stood before a crowded house at 11 A. M., and delivered a very fitting discourse upon the subject, "Palm Sunday—Its Spiritual Significance." Two joined the church. The decorations were fine and much suited to the occasion. At 3 P. M., while the congregation was not large, owing to the quarterly meeting at St. Mark A. M. E. church, Flying Squadron at the Auditorium, Y. M. C. A. service, etc., the Pythlina held a most splendid service, Rev. C. G. Fishback preaching the sermon, with complete satisfaction to all. We do hope so much that some time we may be able to give to these splendid order turnouts, the respect and attention they deserve. In the evening Pastor Brown delivered another very profitable and practical discourse on "Sabbath Observance." The sermon was short, as the evening discourses usually are, and was followed with several special musical numbers. Mr. Jenkins and Mrs. Gentry both sang very appropriate solos and Mr. Clifford Sharpe's instrumental was simply fine. The offertory for the day was above the average. The Sunday School was large and appreciative. Same with Endeavors. It was something unusual not to see Mrs. Wade leading her Bible class, though she waws present. She has been very much indisposed for some days, but is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. Bird is very ill. Mesdames Mosg and Sarah Brown are both doing fine at the hospital. Quite a few others are still ill, but improving. Superintendent Buckner and Pastor Brown are talking of merging the Sunday School with the morning church services, if better order is not observed during the five or ten minutes between the two. In many of the very largest and best churches in this country this is done with very wholesome effect upon young and old. The second service of course be shortened from its usual length. The end of all Sunday School, Endeavor or other special work, is to bring the youth and old into active church relationship and to establish them in the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Don't fail to worship with us Easter all day. ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH. Sunday March 28th was general closing day for the conference. Sunday March 28th was general closing day for the conference. There will be three great services. The public has a corral invitation. The ministers with their congregation invited who will worship with us at 3 P. M., the Union Service are: Revs. G, W. Henry, N. L. Smith, G, D. Olden, W. W. Ewing, C. E. Craggett, G. G. Walker and Henry DeMorg. One of the most distinguished Negroes ever invited to Topeka was Dr. I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati, Ohio, Secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. H. Shaugh. Dr. Jean is the highest civil Negro official in the United States. His work is among white and colored people. He has direct oversight over our twenty two colleges and univer sities. The Ladies' Aid Society was entertained at the church Friday afternoon. A program was rendered also. The Gospel Team was a live wire Sunday evening at Asbury. The FREE vehicles will meet 7:28 and 7:48 Cemetery Cars. Don't fail to hear this Natural Goddess of Soul Expression! team is made up of some of the best citizens of the city. The Woman's Home Missionary Society met with Mrs. H. M. Turpin, Wednesday afternoon. creation last Wednesday; at this writing she is doing nicely. Damon Donnelly is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Martha Christian and daugh- The Steward and class leaders are closing up their affairs in nice shape. The programs for the closing day Sunday, the 28th are being referred to with the most favorable comment. The St. Luke Temple of which Rev. Brown is a member is furnishing a speaker for the program and many of the Sir Knights will attend the services. The Excelsior club entertained on Wednesday evening this week instead of Thursday evening. The club met at the church and served during the Literary. The program of the Literary was quite profitable. The Sunday School was addressed last Sunday by Mr. A. Huyes of Kansas City and Mrs. S. H. Sauners of Independence, Kansas. There were three great services held at Ashbury last Sunday. At 11 A. M., the pastor preached a forceful and helpful sermon. At 3 P. M., Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor of Lane Chapel preached a logical sermon accompanied with great power. Rev. Smith was master of the situation and handled the large crowd at will. His Junior choir in charge of his wife, Madame Smith sang for the service. The Junior chair is to be congratulated for its excellent music. At 8 P. M., the house was full to capacity and for two hours the people sat and listened with the most intense interest to one of the best programs rendered in North Topeka. Rev. Brown, the pastor has received many compliments of his good work done in Topeka. As the conference has been changed to a week later, the pastor will be here for Easter services. He will deliver the special Easter sermon at 11 A. M. The Easter program will be rendered at the evening service at 8 P. M. Rev. Dr. Olden, pastor of B St. Baptist church was present and took part in the afternoon service and also closed and early evening service so as to be at the closing of the program. Rev. I. W. H. Terrell was in attendance at the afternoon service. Some of the congregation of nearly every church in the city joined in the big Union services. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. B. R. Roan, Pastor.) Sunday was a spring day for sure. Sunday School was well attended and each case is busy trying to make the Easter program n success. At 11 A. M., a selection by the choir; prayer by Rev. DeMors; solin 're lesson, Heb. 1, 1 to 24, lead by Brother DeMors; sermon by the pastor, subject, "The progressive stages of faith," text Heb. 11:24. Junior Endenyor n 3,30 P. M., Mrs. Olive Tutt, president. The A. C. P. L., lesson was very interesting and was led by Mrs. Ross, the lesson for next Sunday will be led by Mr. Smith Duford. At 8 P. M., selection by the choir; prayer by Brother J. S. Chiles; sermon by the pastor, subject, "Patience," text Psalms 22:14. Aunt Lucy Chiles is still on the sick list. S. S. class No. 7 will tender a program Friday evening at the church. There will be an egg hurt also, admission adults 3 cents and children 7 cents. Mrs. Minnie Chiles visited with Mrs. Ros Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Moss is at Christ hospital where she underwent an op- eration last Wednesday; at this writi ing she is doing nicely. Damon Donnelly is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Martha Christian and daugh ter, Fredda spent Saturday and Sund day in Kansas City, Mo., the guest of her husband. Rev. B. R. Ross went to Wichita Tuesday evening on business. Mrs. Ross, mother of Rev. Ross la suffering with la grippe. WEEK AT THE APEX. Mr. H. O. Abbott, manager of the Apex theatre announces that their program for next week is one of the best all round programs they have ever offered. On Monday, April 5th he announces that Warren Kerrigan, the daring hero of many a fascinating story, will appear as Terence O'Rourke, Gentleman Adventurer in A CAPTAIN OF VILLAINY. The picturesque scene in Northern Africa and the many remarkable feats will prove of unusual charm and interest. Besides this picture, King Baggot will appear in THREE TIMES AND OUT. He too, is a very capable actor and has many admirers. On Tuesday, Grace Cunard, the handsomest and best dressed girl in the movies appears, more alluring than ever in THE MYSTERY OF THE THRONE ROOM, the greatest of that wonderful "My Lady Raffles" series that rivals "Lucille Love." Francis Ford assists her in this remarkable production in which one keeps guessing until the final scene. Murdock McQuarrie appears in HIS LAST PERFORMANCE, a heart interest story of an old hypnotist. ELDIE Lyons and Victoria Forde in FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE, a Newlywed-Mother-In-Law comedy, offer the hottest comedy imaginable. On Wednesday, THE MASTER KEY will be shown. This serial is i$_s$ proving finer each week and the preliminaries are all out of the way and the cream of the series is at hand. The management is especially anxious that as many as can will see Wednesday's show not alone for THE MASTER KEY, but partially on account of the fact that Billie Ritchie makes his initial appearance. He is the funniest comedian in the pictures and i$_s$ even better than our old standby, Ford Sterling. Thursday's show will start at 6:45 so that all who desire can see the complete performance before going to the ladies' minstrel at the Grand. ON DESERT SANDS'15 the feature for the day and it is one of those old time Western pictures, full of punch and thrill and life. You'll like it. Ben Wilson and Francis Nelson appear. Also a Sterling comedy. On Friday THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY will be given. This too is proving very popular and is increasing in interest each week. In addition Violet Merserau appears in SHE WAS HIS MOTHER, a big three part heart interest drama with a wonderfully touching appeal. The count room scene rivals in path that famous scene in "MADAM X." On Saturday, CUSTER'S LAST SCOUT, an original 101 Bison featuring Scout Chapman, the only surviving witness of Custer's historic fight. Gallantry, heroism, bravery and almost superhuman endurance characterize this great story of the Indian troubles. The price of admission all week will be only Five cents and a better show than any one of this week's can hardly be found. Dame Rumor has a nice romance for next issue. , , Sea nae KANT . PTE STE es BRE NIE EDN ae EMOTE eR RATS Te EK UT OME SHEN ELIE eepe UR AS OTL SH Ty Un Pee NOR aT en a she he Fea ee hele t atte {evtt 8 a ethane ark vy Roe scandy he News of Hutchinson, Rooming House. Second and Maple Bts, Mrs. Mattie Curtis Radford PROPRIETRESS. EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS Polite and Courteous Treatment to All, Give her a call. HUTCHINSON, —:— KANSAS. Jones & Son, Exclusive Designs in... High Grade Fuotwear. | NO. 1¢ N, MAIN ST. : MUTCHINSON, —:— KANSAS et The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 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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, Pomps, Puffs, Wigs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMADES, ETC. + JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass. which is to remain In the loca treasury for the entertainment o! the Interstate which promises t& eclipse any in past history. Cireu: lars are being sent to surrounding towns who always respond to ap: peals for assistance from Hutchinson. An excellent program will be ar- ranged and appear at a later date, Everything will also be carried out in first-class style. Admission 10c A fifteen-cent banquet will also be served. Misses Della Bland and Leitha M. Steward of Sterling Kansas were pleasant visitors in the city. Mr, Chas, Scott, of Denver, Colo,, spent the day in the city en route to his former home at Topeka. Mrs. Frank Harris, who has been quite ill js able to be up. Mrs. Morris Tyler is very ill at this writing. The Allen Christian Endeavor gave a very brilliant entertainment at the church Tuesday evening, A aplen- did program wag ren‘lered which was witnessed by a large crowd. Father Henry Thomas, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his home Tuesday evening at 11 o'clock, after a continued jllness, Mr. Thom- as wa, highly respected by everyone emd hved a concith and devoteg Christian of the Second Baptist church, being a member of the dea- con board. The funeral was the largest ever held in the history of the city with Rev, J, C, Rogers, who eloquently pictured the besutiful and composed Ife of the deceased. Words cannot be found to pay trib- ute but we have the assurance that he is numbered among the countless millions who are at the feet of the Lort, the only perfect interpretation of immortal living. Mrs, E. A. Shakelford, a davehter, Mr, Harry Thomas and John Thomas, a loving and devoted wife are left to mourn his demise, also a number of other relatives who were not present and a host of friends, Peace be to his ashes, ! The Sunday school of the Second Baptist church is preparing for an elaborate Easter exercise, with Mr, William Pope superintendent and Miss Bessie Johnson, secretary, and a number of competent teachers, The school Is in a splendid condition. Eleven o'clock services were very impressive with Rev, F. F, Motin, of Waco, Texas in charge, who spent the week in the city en :oute to Los Angles, Cali. The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias was held at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday evening at 7:30 with the Rev. F, F, Motin in charge. Attorney W. C, Madison deserves much credit, who is the chancellor commander for the lodge being in as high class condition as it is. The success of the Sunday services bear it out. The church was crowded from the choir loft through the auditorium to the Sunday school room. Special resolutions were tendered the choir for the very excellent music which brought the nudience to its feet. Twenty-five dollars was raised for this occasion. The sermon was elo- quent and goul stirring. The beau- tiful rcane of Damon and Pythias— suspension of the Damoclean sword on» very thin screen was elaborate- ly portrayed, Such was the amount of enthusiasm until Rev, Motin was said to pierce the ether and talk to people of other worlds. Let the good work go on. % Monday evening by request, a special sermon was delivered by Rev, F, F, Motin at Bethel church to a spell bound packed audience. This time the lovely choir again cleaned house. Let The Ptaindesler do your adver~ tising. The Civic League met Thursday evening at the usual place of mest- ing In a very splendid session. ‘Tee - 7 Home Phone 5394 Main. 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With the appointment of a committee of three, who will make investigations regarding civic affairs and give a report of same and after the rendition of a good program, the meeting closed to meet next Thurs- day night. The Peoples’ Forum met Sundsy afternoon at Bethel church with an unusually good attendance. An ex- cellent program was rendered which was well received by all, After the reception of a report of the board of Current Literature, adjournment was made until next time of meeting. Mr, P. H, Cheatum, of Columbia, | Ky., Is at present connected with the Butler Grocery gtore. Mhe Imperial Art and Study club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs, Benj. Butler with the vice- president, Mrs, R. B, Perkerson in the ghair, Opened with an instru- mental solo by Miss Thelma Broadus, and after business had been disposed of social conversation was indulgeg in, A vety interesting paper was read by Mrs. Florence Peaches, who wag taken In a full member of the club. A lovely two course luncheon was enjoyed by all. The club ad- journed to meet next Thursday even- ing at the home of Mrs, Florence Crow. A program will be rendered, The club left very much pleased and jeclared Mrs. Butler an ideal hostess, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. We are sorry to note the sudder death of Mrs, Lucy Sellars, 1944 U street, who died Sunday morning March 28 after an illness of about two hours, She was a member of the A. M. E, church, a teacher in the Sunday school and an active worker in the Davis club. She was highly respected and well liked by all who knew her, Mr. Otis Murray, of Minneapolis, Minn,, and Mrs, Goldie Dickinson and little son, Theodore, of DesMoines, Ta, are wsiting their parents, Mr, and Mrs, P. Murray, 1201 South Seventh street. Rev. C. R. Runyon, pastor of the A.M, E, church, reports that the con- gregation will hold their first ser- vice in their new church at C and Ninth streets April 4th. The C. B.C. entertained the B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening, March 2ist with a splendid program. Rev, Hil- man gave them worls of encourage- ment and advice. The primary election will be held April 6th and let every Negro go \0 the poll, and vote against 0, J. King, who said he had nothing for the Ne- gro to do on the police department. Let us support C, E. Comstock, who says he will help us. Let us try him, he can't treat us any worse than we have been treated. Mr, John Cooley has returned from Topeka, Kansas, where he hss been on business. An interesting debate was held at the Baptist church March 18th. Sub- ject, “Resolved, That Labor Unions Ahe Inimical to the United States.” The subject was ably discussed by genticmen on both sides. The judges rendered decision in favor of the affirmative. Palm Sunday was fittingly obser- ved by Magnolia Court, Sunday, March 28th, The hall was beauti- fully decorated with palms, and ferns an cut flowers. The choir rendered some excellent music and the pro- gram was very nice, CHEROKEBD, KANSAS, Mias Nellie Lindey of the Baptist and Miss Bertha Doster nf the Meth- odist churches have been appointed reporters and you will receive all the news from this time on. The Knights of Pythlaz and the Court of Calanthe chartered a street car and turned out to the annual ser- mon preached at Wier by the Rev, Hurst of Kansa, City, A great time was had. Rev. Goodall, pastor of the A, M. E. church, is progressing nicely with his congregation. Appropriate Easter services will be held at both churches Sunday, The pastors and their congregations are in thorough harmony and the programs will be conducted so that they will be able to visit and help each other, We hope to secure many more new subscribers for The Grand Old Plain- dealer in the future, FORT SCOTT. KANSAS. Mrs, Edna Wilkerson and Mis, Eva Wilkerson have returned from Saint Louis, Mo. and report a pleasant time. * Rev, Betty is on the sick list and also his son. The ball team boys are getting ready for warm weather to start the Grat game, MAPLE HILL, KANSAS, Mrs. Herry Hall ig visiting with her nephew in Atchison for a few days. Mrs, M, Stanley and family and Mrs, M. Wallace and family atten- ded the funeral of thelr mother In ‘Alma Tuesday. Miss M, Oliver ig very sick at this writing. Mrs. A. Wallace and son, John are on the sick list. Grandma Boat is quité sick, Mra. H. Oliver and Mrs, T. Bolton attended the funeral of Mrs. U, Simp- ton at Alma Tuesday. The Christian church will bold their Easter program April 11th at 7:30. Everyone ig invited to attend, Card of Thanks:—We wish to thank our friends and neighbors of Alma for thelr kindness and sym- pathy during the sickness of our dear mother.—Mra. M. Stanley, Mrs. M. Wallace, Maple Hi; Mr. Arthur Simpson, Emporia; Mr. Ben Simpson, Olathe; Mrs. W, Robinson, Strong City; Mr. Clarence Simpson, Marion, Mrs. D. West and daughter, Mrs. James Officer of Paxico, were here Sunday and attended church and vis- ited the sick, Mr, and Mrs, K. D. Officer, of J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Do. 2800 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI. Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. 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High Grade Footwear as in the see our friends and patrons at our reet. Shoe Co., OUT STREET. Great preparations have been arranged for the Easter program at the M. E. church. Miss. Berry Thompson of Vinita, Okla., passed through the city last Sunday. EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. Mrs. Harry Lee of Bonner Springs visited with her brother, Rev. Alex Hayden, on Tuesday. Miss Lophelia Divers and Miss Elnora Francis attended the literary at Bonner Springs last Friday right. --- 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 MISSOURI. "With the use of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations my hair has grown four inches in six months. I would not be without them." Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo is the best cleaner for the washing of the heads of colored people. It contains no astringents or other ingredients harmful to the scalp. 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Zion church by the students of Lincoln Institute for the benefit of the church of which Rev. Henley is pastor on Wednesday evening. The feature of the program was listening to the lovely voice of Mias Bernice Ellis of St. Charles, Mo. Her sweet, tender voice won the applause at the Capitol concert recently. There $ _{8} $ one bill that the members of the legislature did not speak of and that was the so-called Jim Crow bill. It was the first time in years that that bill has been overlooked. Mr. Herman Burgett is very low FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for co. ladies, showing all latest, stylish hair. We are the largest impo tion and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices lower than any dealer, and also guarantee to be of the best quality and a top washing and combing. Hair sold by the pound, also hair nots and toilet articles. Lowest prices. If not sailed, morey returned. AGENTS WANTED. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Hair Co., DEPT. F. 29 Duane Street New York. Neal W. Monroe Troster address last evening was much enjoyed. He is editor of the Boston Empire. He left here to address an audience at Sedalla, Mo. The Unity League will have their weekly meeting Sunday 28th at 8 P. M. An interesting program has been arranged under the guidance of Dr. J. W. Henley, president in connection with their work. They have the civil improvement work from April 1st to 16th and will be clean up days in an effort to make a greater Jefferson City. The city is divided by wards and the wards will report July 20th. We offer prizes to the persons keeping the cleanest yards; first prize $5.00 in gold; second prize, $3.00 and third prize, $2.00 The membership is 160 and all visitors are invited. Mr. Henry Howard and wife are to spend Easter in California, Mo Miss Alberta Rankins, a very admirable young lady of this city is the expected Valedictorian at Lincoln Institute this year. She will be the first Jeffersonian to graduate there with such honors. Miss Nellie Burns, a student at Lincoln Institute was the speaker at the Capitol concert last evening. Col. A. I. Thomas, the great Negro politician and orator was elected as a delegate by the Republicans last Friday to look after the financial part of the coming election. Many pool workers have applied for jobs from him. Prof. John Howard is building a large business in this city with the Plaindealer. Wherever you see Mary, you see Aline and wherever you see Alline you see Charlie; it is a continual search night and day. Subscribe for the Plaindealer; see John Howard. Prof. Romeo West, manager of the Lincoln Institute Tigers, states that they will begin practicing very soon. They have a large number of games this year. Among the window shoppers, last Thursday night was Alline Thompson and Mary Wallace, "lookin for Cha1ley" but Charley could not be found high or low. It is thought that the New Square Deal organization will begin on the opern "Jim Crow." They say that among the guest at a party last evening was Aline and Mary. Who bought their stools? Looking for Charley, but Charley didn't go. A Square Deal organization was organized here Monday night. Dr. Johnson, president; Mrs. Diggs, vice president; Prof. Long, secretary; Charles Hardiman, chairman; Mr. Franklin, treasurer. After an address by Hon. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian the meeting adjourned. Read the Plain lealer. MANHATTAN, KANSAS. The public schools will have two days vacation, Thursday and Friday before Easter. There will be a play given in the near future entitled, "Maidens Forlorn," for the benefit of the Masons. Misses Grace Middleton, Geneva Wilson and Mr. Wilburn Johnson left for Kansas City Wednesday, where they will spend a short vacation and return to K. S. A. C. Mr. Jack Ilart, a former student of the State Agricultural college, and who has been attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, stopped over a few days en route to Wichita. A rally will be held at the M. E. church Sunday and the clubs, Lone Star and Strikers will turn in their money. Eevryone is anxious to know who will be the winner. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Hanks' home was a source of pleasure on 904 Riley street Wednesday evening when they celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary. The dining room was beautifully decorated in pink and white curtains and streamers in keeping with the color scheme. There were about fifty guests present. A daunty three course luncheon was served. A large number of beautiful presents of linen, silk and money were received. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Mr. and Mrs. Hanks delightful entertainers and wishing them many happy returns, of the day. Miss Claimia Alexander, of 408 Pott. street, left Today for Simporia, where she expects to enter the State Normal. She has the best wishes of her many friends. The Progressive Literary society will be entertained by the High school students Friday evening. A good program is expected. Miss M. B. Carter, primary teacher at Douglas school will spend Easter at her home in Eshridge. OLATHE, KANSAS. Mrs. William Caldwell, of Carrollton, Mo, left for her home Sunday after a two weeks' visit with her son, Mr. Lawrence Caldwell. Mrs. Sutie Gravesy of Kansas City Mr. Myrtle Harrison of Centrals is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs G. Harrison on North Willis street Mr. Lawrence Caldwell invited the following ladies to spend the evening Saturday: Meodames Hays, Coleman, Burdette, Fanion and Miss Lida Crump. A very pleasant evening was spent. Light refreshments were served at a late hour. Miss Ethel Cartwright came home Sunday from Edwardville, where she has been visiting for the past ten days. Miss Dora Page of Kansas City, will make her home in Olathe with her father, Mr. David Page in East Olathe. Miriam Chapter, No. 11, O. E. S, gave another one of those charming coffee socials at the residence of Mrs. C. L. Sander last Tuesday night. An enjoyable time was spent. Mr. Jesse McCullough, of Kansas City, was in town Tuesday on business. --- WEIR CITF. KANSAS: Mrs. Emmy Blankenship, who has been sick the last three years, died March 15th, and buried the next day. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church of which she was a member, Rev. R. C. Davis officiating. The Eagle Coal Co. has sold their mines, but there is another company organized by the name of the Electric Coal Co., which will sink a shaft on land three miles north of Weir. Mr. George Jackson has organized a kill band, to be known as "Little Divie." They are doing fine. Mr. D. W. Livingston, formerly of this city, now living at Columbus, was in the city recently. Mrs. M. Lee $ _{3} $ still on the sick list; also Mrs. J. H. Gunner. Mr. Wiley Johnson $ _{5} $ opened up a custom blacksmith shop. Mr. A. Dillard is still rich. All Kansas Baptists are urgently requested to respond to the appeal of the Executive Board. PAOLA, KANSAS Rev. James Moore, of Oklahoma, preached last Sunday and Monday night at the Second Baptist church Rev. Moore was pastor of this church forty years ago and on his return, after an absence of thirty-nine years finds only a few old acquaintances here. Rev. K. P. Bond of the A. M. E. church preached the annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias at 4 p.m. last Sunday. Rev. Bond's sermon was well received and appreciated Mrs. Edward Webb, Worthy Counsellor, and G. W. Lowry made short addresses. The lodge made a good showing. Sir Brooks Lane, Special Grand Chancellor, of Iola, made an annual visit to Rising Star Lodge No. 19, K. of P., March 24th. He found the lodge in good working order and enthusiastic. Mr. Lane's remarks to the lodge were to the point and very encouraging. "Health Week" is being observed at the A. M. E. church this week. Special meeting was held Monday evening at which time a very able paper was read by Miss Daisy Peak, teacher in the schools here, and addresses were made by G. W. Lowry, Aaron Peak, Lewis Tennyson, Mrs. K. P. Bond, Rev. Bond and Alex Floyd. Tuesday evening there was a lecture by Dr. J. D. Walthall, who delivered a fine discourse. Thursday evening Dr. J. H. Halderman lectured and his remarks were much enjoyed. Mr. Alex Joplin was in the city the first of the week visiting with relatives and friends. All Kansas Baptists are urgently requested to respond to the appeal of the Executive Board. TONGANOXIE, KANSAS. We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Nettie Miller, who died at the St. Joseph hospital March 16th, after undergoing an operation. She was born in this city and was the daughter of a respectable family. She was a faithful member of the South St. Joseph church. In her quiet way she did much good and there are many who will mourn her loss. A husband, father, mother, three sisters and five brothers survive her. They are Mr. L. Miller, Sallie and Harry Carter of St. Joseph, Mo. William, of Omaha, New Herbert, a soldier at Jefferson Bartacks, St. Louls, Mo. and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter of this city, and Andy, Dennis, Lucile and Lucilla also of this city. Rev. Harris affiliated at the funeral, interment at Tonganoxie cemetery. Pool and Billiard Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date poo and billard halls in the country is in Claremore, Okla. owned and operated by J. A. Lewis and has alar a large line of cigars and tobacco It is also headquarters for writers and porters and emp'yment bureau 1. Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops blem ing of hte scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long soft and beautiful. 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Your family wants a Negro Bowl, the beauty of modern invention. Sand & events for reply to inquiry and catalog. NATIONAL NEGRO DOLL COMPANY. 914 Kannus Ave. N. Nantucket, Tern --- We allow me space in your winged messenger to pen a few lines across the fields of Kansas from the city of Wichita. Sunday, Feb. 14, found me in the great progressive, industrial city of Wichita. Here we were met by that grand and most excellent preacher, in the person of Rev. Charley A. Willingham, D. D., the popular pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church. At 7 o'clock, we found ourselves in the splendid church, and we were greeted with a great congregation, which compared to any of our large cities. Here we started in a great battle for the Master. The meeting was a success from the start. The spiritual enthusiasm was high. Old and young were seen winding their way to this meeting long before the hour of preaching service. Every night some one claimed Jesus. We attribute the success of the meeting largely to the pastor's great influence in the city. He had it well worked up. Dr. Williams has made himself known throughout the City of Wichita, with all denominations, regardless of color or creed. He is a great organizer and hustler and a maneuverer from the word go. He has outdone the expectation of many who thought otherwise against the success. He has a great mammoth structure in the course of erection, which, when completed will be one of the neatest and finest church edifices in the connection. Its plan calls for the very latest modern ideas of today. Dr. Williams has a lovely family, only seven children. Mrs. Williams is a very companionable wife and a splendid housekeeper and lends much help and inspiration to her husband. She is a great church worker. Two young Misses about grown, Misses Eva and Gladys and a son large enough to render valuable service, in fact all are large enough to be in school. Dr. Williams is serving now his fourth year with these people and they love him dearly. Great is Williams, he is the man for the place. He has purchased a very nice home on one of the prominent streets. This to my mind is a capital idea and all ministers should look out for a rainy day. In this church is to be found some of the best and wealthiest members of any church there. A splendid board of trustees, stewards and leaders. The person of R. Curtis, John Chin-moth, M. J. Dancy, Alex Paul, J. E. Reeves, and a host of other good men who are standing by the pastor with their might and energy and money to see that he succeeds. A host of strong women who are a credit to the church. This church has a splendid choir. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with Mr. Thos. H. Glover who is considered one of the founders of the old church. He and his wife are still holding on as soldiers of the cross. The ministers of the city worked faithfully and especially the Rev. Dr. Pisback, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, and he enjoys the pleasure of being the senior pastor in the city. He has been with his congregation seven years, and is more popular today than nev. r before. Dr. Fishback is broad, liberal and intelligent, and has a great heart. He has a splendid little wife. He was kind to us while in the city and especially did we enjoy riding in his buggy, which is consecrated to the Baptist church, but drawn by a Methodist horse, because the horse is afraid of water, which the Baptists do not fear. Ha-Ha! Rev. Dr. Derians of the M. E. church rendered valuable service to the meeting but was taken ill before its close. He impressed us as a Christian brother. The Rev. Branham, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church also rendered excellent service. He being a new man was quite busy with his church work. The Rev. Butler, pastor of Calvary Baptist church was with us one night during our meeting and I am told he was called out of the city to conduct a revival elsewhere. He too has a great church. Mrs. Vina A. Taylor, the singing evangelist, the mocking bird of the C. M. E. church of Fort Scott rendered us most valuable service during the meeting. While in the City of Wichita we visited so many nice homes, and they fed us till we wanted no more. Morning, noon, night and midnight. Some of the greatest hearts and the most accommodating to be found anywhere in the works are in Wichita. We domiciled ourselves in the home of Mr. W. H. Jones and wife, Mrs. Emma Jones. They have a splendid home, that anyone should be proud of. Mr. Jones is serving his 10th year with the fire department. His wife is a noted caterer. Her daughter, Miss Lillie is a splendid must. This city has between 5 and 6 thousand colored people. The colored people are thrifty and thriving. One colored drug store, owned and controlled by Mr. Charley Morris, and managed by Dr. J. W. Brown. One boarding house on Main street, operated by Mr. Webber. Four colored physicians, Dr. F. O. Miller, Dr. G. G. Bown, Dr. A. K. Lawrence and Dr. F. F. Farmer. All seem to be doing fairly well in their line of business and are a fine set of men to deal with and I am sure the people are proud of them. One dentist, Dr. C. A. Price, a fine young man, and is making a splendid headway. Two lawyers, Hon. Fred C. Helm, and the Hon. Mr. Blakemore, both are competent and a credit to their people. Mr. Charles B. Patton, cleaning and pressing; Wichita's only colored tailor; Captain John D. Jones, electrician; Prince J. E. Edwards, the greatest horse racer and trainer in the country; Wichita's best equipped Negro barbershop, the latest improved service, baths, electric massage, sanitary in every detail. They make hair cutting a specialty, pimples, blackheads and ingrowing beard are destroyed at once. The barbers are courteous and polite and know how to keep a fellow asleep while having his work done and treats him so that he desires to come again. While in Wichita, see Mr. James R. Johnson, the proprietor of gold shop; hats and clothes cleaned while you wait and a big cigar can be found inside the shop and all other good things necessary. Mr. Thos. Hackley, Mr. Lichardson and Mr. Bettis will serve you nicely as they are first class barbers. Mr. John Bennett is operating a nice barber shop, 507 N. Main St. Mr. Chav. S. Bettis, author of the Afro-American directory, and publisher of a neat little journal is a very pleasant fellow to meet. Mr. P. J. Coleman's news stand, barbershop and headquarters for waiters, pullman porters and automobile chauffeurs. Office of colored branch of the Y. M. C. A.; Dr. C. R. Price; president; J. L. Scott, vice president; Matthew Bell, secretary. Right here is a splendid field for service. Mr. Belt is a young man and needs encouragement in order that he might foster this great work. Mr. G. L. Scott is one of he greatest and best entertainers in Kansas. He is a pleasant companion to pal with. He is always on the sunny side of life. A dear good wife as great a is Scott. Mr. Wm. H. Clark is another one of those great characters with whom you become impressed after meeting him. He has been working at one place for 25 years, and has been playing in the choir for a number of years. He was one of our converts during our stay. Mr. R. Ralston and wife were two characters you would learn to love at first sight. Prof. West is principal of L'Overture school. Thirteen teachers in all. Three men and ten lady teachers. Prof. West to my mind is an ideal teacher. I like his manner and style in systematising his school. Dr. F. L. Barnett is principal of Douglas school and has three teachers operating with him: Miss Laura Edwards, Miss Myrtle Hurst and Miss Pansy Cox. Dr. Barnett is another one of those great characters, broad gauged, affable and sociable. He I, doing a great work in Wichita. The Grand street school is operated by a lady whose name I do not recall at this time. The Rev. J. II. Van Leu, D. D., State Missionary of the Baptist church rendered us yoeman service and worked side by side with us when he was at home. Dr. Van Leu is solving this great problem by getting hold of some of the world's goods. He has a splendid family, an intelligent wife, good property and knows the banker and plenty of children. He is a fine Christian gentleman to deal with. Now, Editor, I close these dots by saying more to follow. I am In Achison this week with Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, the popular pastor of Campbell Chapel A. M. E. church and a great meeting is in progress. Yours for the Redeemers Kingdom From the "Colored Billy Sunday's" pen. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE KINGFISHER COUNTY NORMAL (SEPARATE), will be held during the June period, 1915, at Kingfisher, Okla. This is one of the largest and best tutored Normals in the State. Special work in the new branches. Special attention given to the needs of the rural It seems that some of the colorag people, especially the church following, have gone "hog wild" over the candidacy of Hon. C. G. Blakely for Mayor or Topeka. It seems that this mad rush is on because of the fact that Candidate Blakely has recently acquired a habit of attending colored churches and making pleasant little speeches, in which his favorite expression is: "We are all brothers and sisters, and as such all are entitled to a fair and impartial consideration in the race of life—socially, religiously and politically." Of course this statement is made to colored people only and was not intended for publication, as Candidate Blakely's campaign managers deemed it unwise to flaunt such a statement before the general public It further seems a fact that Candidate Blakely has had a change of heart from Citizen Blakely. Some years ago, reports say, when citizen Blakely was not long from Kentucky where whiskers grow long and the grass grows green, he was performing a duty that citizens are sometimes called upon to perform—serving on a jury—and was asked if he could give the same impartial consideration to a colored man as to a white man, and, with a twist of the neck and a stroke of the whiskers, Citizen Blakely replied "No." Probably Candidate Blakely will be so used to visiting colored churches before April 6th that he will become an habitual worshipper with our people. Common sense will teach us that no white man of slave owing extraction is honest in such doings or sayings and all favor curried under such conditions is obtained under false pretense and any man who obtains office under such false pretenses can't be honest in that office. Men are wanted in office who are fair and square at all times and with all people. Mr. J. E. House has been in our midst many years and has written for the daily press all these years and it has never been proven that anything he might say in private he is ashamed of in public. He has at all times taken sides with justice and airplay with reference to our people in all matter of public concern and his opinions have been read by thousands. As in several past campaigns, the Rev. Robert Gordon has injected the prohibition question into this campaign, and he has lined up with Mrs Blakely; but we trust, however, that should Mr. Blakely win in the present contest that his administration will prove more of a success in putting a ban on dispensers of booze than has Mayor Cofran, whose cause was espoused two years ago by Rev. Gordon. Mayor Cofran is so disgusted with his efforts that he didn't have the courage to seek a renomination and Rev. Gordon has not the heart to set up the record of his choice as an example before the people, but prefers to assail Mr. House and endeavor to stigmatize him by placing him in the category of criminals and as allied with the brewery interests and with bootleggers. Despite the avowed purpose of Mayor Cofran, bootleggers have waxed thick in Topeka as is evidenced by the record of County Attorney W. E. Atchison, which has been achieved through the prosecution of bootleggers, and yet there is room for more work along this line. Neither Mr. House nor Mr. Blakely, if elected to the office of Mayor of Topeka would dare permit boot-leggers to conduct their nefarious trade openly. Prohibition has been established in Kansas and what is wanted is a man who will enforce the law, regardless of the standing of the violators. Arrests are going to be made and conviction secured where possible, and justice meted out to the guilty culprits, no matter whether it is House or Blakely. Therefore, it seems queer why so many of our people have joined hands with Rev. Gordon, who left a splendid field to battle against the rum demon to come to a dry state to wage war. If we look under the surface we might see cause for a pause before hopping pell melt into the Blakely wagon Mutual Literary Society has been postponed on account of revival and bad weather. The society will meet Tuesday evening. A good program is promised. Rev. Jacobs, Presiding Elder of the C. M. E. church spent 3 nights Mr. Floyd Brown is very busy spading gardens and doing chores after school hours. Mr. Browne will graduate from the eighth grade this year. Mr. and Mrs. James Scarce and Mrs. M. Reynolds were called to St. John on account of the death of their sister-in-law. Mrs. Iras Patterson, Miss Josephine and Ollie Brown and Miss Jeannette Easter attended "The Spoilers" at the Gem theater last Wednesday night. Miss Golda Reynolda has returned to Kansas City. Miss Viola Holbrook has returned from a several weeks visit with relatives and friends in Sedalla, Mo. Rev Lillard and family went to Marlon Tuesday. CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO. Mrs. J. W. Kimbling of West Bennett Ave., who has been very sick of heart troubles is able to be sitting up a little each day. Rev. Ward our Presiding Elder was up from Denver on the 27th to 29th. Being quarterly meeting day, there was good attendance at church and we are always glad to have the Presiding Elder with us. Mr. Payne of North Crystal St. is sick again of la grippe, but is better at this writing. Mr. Wm. Jones left yesterday for Denver to reside permanently and hope the change will help him, as he has been sick much of late. -Mrs. Jones and daughter will go later. The Modern Priscilla Art and Literary club did not meet at Mrs. Hardimans on the 25th owing to the seven illners of her sister, Mrs. Kimbling. Mrs. A. B. Broadus had as her guest for dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter; Mr. J. C. Cantley and Mrs. Cotwell and Mrs. Wagner of Victor, Colo. Mrs. J. C. Cantley who left a few weeks ago for the South is now in Hot Springs, Ark., and glad to say she is much better. Mrs. Wm. Jones extended her hospitalities to breakfast on Monday morning in honor of Rev. A. M. Ward and those invited to meet him were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cotwell of Victor and Mrs. Broadus. Mrs. G. W. Cotwell of Victor had luncheon for Rev. Ward. We are having some lovely snow again. We are glad to see the children taking such an interest in Sunday School. Good for Rev. and Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Carter is making great preparation for Easter exercises. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. We regret that so many Republicans running for the nomination of mayor that the Democratic nominee ran so far ahead. The last social meeting of the Metropolitan Sewing Circle was held at Mrs. Poenix's. She served excellent ice cream and cake in abundance to a large crowd. Mrs. Mae Porter who has been very sick is better. Her mother and slater and brother came from Oklahoma. Prof. Caesar, her brother, and her siated returned home but her mother is still here. The older set of Campfire girls at Sumner High had a nice program, Sunday at the Forum. A very large crowd was present and the order was very good. Miss Pendleton of Sumner High made a practical extemporaneous talk at the Forum. Mesdames Dickerson, Hayden, Curry, Gregory, Davis and many others were getting voters on Primary Day. The A. M. E. church have dinner election day. Mrs. Lyle's mother was buried from the A. M. E. church, Sunday, Rev. Ransom officiating. The Courts of the Heroine of Jericho held thei annual program at the Metropolitan church. The church was beautifully decorated with natural palms and the lodge's colors. The best features of the program were reading by Mrs. Manlove; paper by Mrs. Logan and extemporaneous talk by Mrs. Beck. Rev. Holmes also made an appropriate invocation and an impromptu talk. The collection was $23.00. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Blanche Dudby Mimm's husband in Typha. Mrs. Lewis Oliver on Everett is suffering from an ulcer on her ankle. PRATT. KANSAS. Victory Lodge No. 11, K. of P. had their annual thanksgiving sermon, which was preached by Rev. M. J. Stokes last Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, subject "Miserable Comforters." A soul stirring sermon was preached and the people of Pratt feel proud of the order and its brave Knights. Mrs. Luline Kimbrough sang one of her sweet solos, which was enjoyed by all. Rev. M. S. Jones left last Friday for Garden City; during his stay he made many friends and we welcome him again in Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith entertained at 5 o'clock dinner, Rev. M. S. Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Frank Scott, Rev. and Mrs. N. J. Stokes and Mr. Pickett. A three course dinner was served and all declared Mrs Smith a delightful hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon elaborately entertained Rev. Jones, Rev. Stokes and Mr. Henry Graves at 2 o'clock dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alexander nicely entertained Rev. Jones, Rev. N. J. Stokes and family last Sunday. Indeed Mrs. Alexander cannot be excelled as an entertainer. The Second Baptist Sunay School is doing good work under the leadership of Mrs. Mattie Murray. Mrs. Buckner's class received the banner last Sunday, but they sure will have to hurry if they receive it next Sunday. "A word to the wise is sufficient." A storm party was given on Rev. and Mrs. N. J. Stokes last Saturday evening and indeed it was an agreeable surprise. Even though the weather was unfavorable, it did not prevent the good people from carrying out their plans. They received money and lots of good things to eat and the family declare they are "Living on the Hallelujah side." Mr. Moses Johnson is visiting various points in Missouri. He is expected home this week. The many things that transpired last week at St. Mark are as follows: Monday night board meeting and all the officers were present and they arranged for the second quarterly meeting. It was a very encouraging meeting and the officers reported harmony with all. The church is at its apex now. Tuesday night, the pastor called a spiritual mass meeting for all North Topeka, to bring together all affections and to unify the people in general which was much needed. All the candidates who are aspiring for the different offices of the city were present and delivered interesting talks and to our surprise there was scarcely standing room for the people present. Wednesday evening we were invited over to Brown's Chapel and Brother Ross had a great meeting. The Rev. and his wife made things pleasant for us. However, they entertained $u_{3}$ royally. 'A severe chill sleeps me and I have been in bed every since. I was unable to attend all of the services on Sunday, but the Rev. Chisolm of Osage preached two excellent sermons. With the assistance of the officers all the departments of the church were kept up to the standard. The choir rendered good service, better than any service rendered since I have been here. I could only lie in bed and listen to the sweet melody as it rang out and touched my heart while lying home in misery. The Literary on Friday night rendered an excellent program and credit to themselves by having such an eminent gentleman as Lawyer J. H. Guy who delivered an address that will bear fruits in the future. Rev. J. M. Brown of St. John and Dr. Russell also made short talks. Mr. Aaron Douglas, president of the Society is becoming a great factor among the people of the church as a leader. Mr. Walter White the cool headed Moses among the young people deserves much credit in the work he has undertaken. The Master has higher and better things in store for him if he will only take advantage of them. The business man and his wife, and wom feaver with the menunite They really don't need any mention for what they possess speaks for the ability and high character of this distinguished man and wife. Next Sunday is quarterly conference at St. Mark and all of Kansas has its eyes on this meeting as well as the Bishop of Chicago, therefore we ask all of our friends to assist in making this a great meeting. We extend a special invitation to the Editor and readers of this paper to be present with us and dine with the pastor and his wife. The pastor also extends his thanks and good wishes to all of the young people who expressed sympathy and spoke-consoling during his recent illness. Those who visited the great leader were Misses Kiziah Wimms, McCord, Beulah Wimms, Mr. Ben Spotta, Victor Anderson, Archie James, Louis Napue, and many others who are interested in our welfare. I Pray God's blessing upon these young people, that they may have work here in this world and a home in glory. (First published in the Topeka PlaIndealer, March 19, 1915.) 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