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ear. No.19. the Seve Along C highman, The tibe Tells o ent in Okla Along the Color Line Mr. Theo. Baughman, The Plaindealer's Globe. Trotting Scribe Tells of Negro Advancement in Oklahoma. LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA. Below we are giving a few mentions of the colored town, Langston, Oklahoma. There are four or five good churches, excellent residences, places of business, all owned by Negroes. We were indeed impressed with our progress at this place. The race has the spirit to do and great things may be expected from this thriving place. Mr. E. Brooks, a comparatively young man, is in the grocery and meat market business at Langston, Okla. He carries a nice stock and the people will eat his beef or none, as he has the only market in the city. He owns 40 acres of rich land as well as other property. Stocked with all kinds of groceries, country produce, etc., is the grocery store of Mr. E. Suttle, a thrifty business man. He has about $1500 invested in groceries and owns two farm, 80 acres in each. He is formerly of Tennessee and is a solid citizen. He is a leading spirit at Langston. Sargeant A. Bennett, an ex-United States soldier, 9th cavalry, owns a good home at Langston and an 80 acre farm. We found him well versed on topics touching the race. He was a good soldier and one of Uncle Sam's best, and he is as good a citizen. A magnificent $2,000 residence, furnished in modern style is what Mr. G. B. Smith owns at Langston. He has resided there for 25 years and is one of the old land marks. He also owns a confessionary store that would be a credit to a larger city; he has a $1,000 stock of everything to be found in a first-class place. The Pioneer Telephone Company's interest for 15 years has been looked after by Mr. Smith. Is a magnificent stone building worth $3,000, Mr. G. A. Hazelwood, a colored citizen is conducting a large dry goods store. We are indeed surprised to see such a well selected stock of up-to-date goods, hats shoes etc., worth $5,000 and Mrs. Mary Hazelwood is the manager. For 18 years he has been in the dry goods business and for 17 years he served the U. S. government as postmaster at Larameton. Dealing in dry goods, groceries, hardware, etc., are some of the things that Mr. C. B. Black does. He has a well stocked place of business, well managed. He owns his business house and a farm of 320 acres. The Black family has resided at Langston for 22 years. The Black residence is a two story and he owns 20 lots in the city of Langston. They are prepared to live. Stationery store, confectionery store and the post office are the things that require the time of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Jordan at Langaton. These people own 160 acres and are recognized workers in the uplift of our people. They are lovers of the Flaindealer. Mr. Jordan has been serving as postmaster only six months, having been appointed in September by President Wilson. The G. W. Mack and Son Hotel at Langston is a place where the race receives the best accomodation. The building is two story and there are seven neatly kept rooms. Sister Mack is some cook. The First Baptist; church, a rock structure worth $2,000 is ally pastored at Langston by Rev. C. A. Hamilton. This polished young man is at Langston college, pursuing a C. A. & N. UNI HOLY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA classical college course. Mr. J. McMullian, who is at the head of the foundry at Langston, is one of the old Plaindealer friends, who helped us financially during our visit to Langston. THE GREATEST NEGRO STATE SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES IS LANGSTON COLLEGE. From a one room church to a plant Worth $500,000 Is What That Eminent Educator, Prof. I. E. Page Has Built Up—Seventeen Years Of Untiring Labor For The Betterment Of The Negro Race. At Langston, the Negro race has the greatest Negro Stal. Institution in the world, a school that cannot be excelled by a similar institution of learning. The history of Langston college is like a romance and demonstrates the ability of a grand man; who possesses a master mind. In 1897 this now famous institution of learning was organized, and since its incipiency that ripe scholar and cultured gentleman, Prof. I. E. Page, has been its President and has wisely managed the affairs of the school, and to him, more than any other living man, must the credit go for the race being able to boast of such a magnificent school. Seventeen years of sacrificing—working in season and out of season—this God-sent man has waged war against ignorance and toiled for an institution in which Negro youths could be trained. During this long time, he has not had the co-operation of some of our people that he is entitled to and many little knockers have tried to impede his progress; but he has been equal to every emergency and having right on his side, has successfully marched on. Prof. Page is a graduate of Brown University of Rhode Island, one of America's foremost colleges, and our race has few men who are equal in the educational world. Eighteen years of his life was spent as president of the State University of Missouri, where his work soon caused him to be looked on as a safe leader. He brought to Langston college, a ripe brain that from the very beginning, was destined to make the school famous. From a one-room, frame church building, with four poorly paid teachers to a plant worth $600,000, modern in every respect, with 35 well paid instructors, is what President Page has brought about, and instead of "little fellows" barking at him and trying to besmirch his good name, should be singing his praises. He has done his work well, which is one of his strongest recommendations to hold the presidency until he dies. (Page's Cut) An Exchange touching the above gentleman says: Thirty-eight years in the schoolroom training boys and girls, with hundreds of graduates from his school all over the United States, some filling positions of honor and trust, others ranking high in the professions and trades, is the record of Professor Inman E. Page, president of Langaton University. Professor Page is one of the best trained men of the race, as well as one of the best known educators in the United States. He was born in Warrenton, Fauquier county, Va., Dec. 29, 1853. His early education was begun in TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 16, 1915. THE NEW YORK TIMES a private school in Washington, taught by George F. T. Cook, the son of the most noted educator in his day and the man who really started the first school for the race in Washington, which was destroyed and the teacher forced to flee to Pennsylvania for safety, but returned after a year and started his school on a larger scale. It was in this school, although private, that young Page got his first taste of education. In the fall of 1868 he entered Howard University, where he soon began to realize the importance of his undertaking. He had learned that in order to become educated he would have to study diligently. He did not have wealthy parents to meet all his bills when due, so he had to do some hard work to earn enough money to pay his school hills. He had heard of Yale and Harvard and of Brown University, at Providence, R. I., and decided to continue his education at Brown, which he entered in the fall of 1873. He had decided before going to Providence that he was going to remain there until he had finished his work. He carried out his resolution to the letter, graduating in 1877. Now, with his diploma—and not only the diploma, but a well trained mind—he decided to enter the busy world, with a view of serving humanity. Gradpating from a college in Rhode Island, he felt that his duty was to go where he was most needed, so he accepted a position in the Natchez seminary, Natches, Miss., in the fall of 1877: As a teacher he made a good record, and it is not surprising that he was elected vice president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., the following fall. It was in this position that his ability as a leader, as a school president, as a leader of men, manifested itself, and it was at the close of the second year as vice president that he was elected president of Lincoln Institute. It was then that Lincoln took on new life. It was then that the growth of the institution started. It was then that it became known outside of Missouri. In this position of president he served until 1898, when he resigned to accept the presidency of the Colored Agricultural and Normal University, called Langston University. The school was then young and needed such a man as President Page to build it up, and this he has done. Of course the school had been voted into life by the legislature of Oklahoma, and in the fall of 1898 it was opened by the new president with his faculty and forty students. It now has an enrollment of 628, with good buildings and a well trained faculty. It has required the work of a master mind to build the school up to where it is. Brown University conferred on him the degree of master of arts because of the literary work he had done, and several years ago the faculty and trustees of Howard University recognized his worth and ability and learning by conferring on him the degree of LL. D., and the same honor was conferred upon him by Wilberforce University. He is ac- tive in the State Teachers' association, as well as the National Association of Teachers of Colored Youth. His wife, Mrs. Inman E. Page, takes great interest in his work and has been of much assistance to him. She is a graduate of Wilberforce University. The special scribe was almost lifted off of his feet as he was carried from one department to another, and as he beheld the many pictures of inspiration, could not refrain from crying aloud, "God be praised." The main building is easily worth $100,000 and nothing has been left undone to make it a complete school building. It is fire proof and a thing of beauty. There are two magnificent dormitories for the girls, worth $20,000 and one for the boys that cost $8,000. The buildings, in which the machine shop, blacksmith shop, foundry, etc., are located has been carefully erected and cost $16,000. The barn is one of the attractive buildings at Langston and cost $3,000. The hospital is a frame building, well equipped. There is the farmer's home and sheds for all implements, tools, etc., the poultry and swine department, in fact no detail has been overlooked and everything moves with clock-like precision. The president's home is, an attractive building, having cost $3,000 or more. In this the Sage of Langaton, Prof. Page resides. There are quite a few teacher's cottages in which the faculty resides. Everything about the college has the appearance of careful attention and the departments of the 600 or more students is all one could expect. The beautiful campus contains 320 acres and the United States was liberal and Langston college has an endowment of 100,000 acres of rich land. (Cut of School buildings) .. The state of Oklahoma is also very liberal toward the school and donates $40,000 annually for the maintenance of same. At the present session, the legislature aside from the regular annual appropriation gave $20,000 to install a modern water work system. The school is lighted by electricity, and too, Langston shares in the Morrill fund, receiving handsome sums each year. The college is nothing short than a good size of an educational turn, and behind all the hard work of Prof. Page, shows up very conspicuously. Real educational work is being carried on and the young men and young women there are being thoroughly drilled along all lines, preparing them to take their stand among men and women. The scholars who are graduating from Langston are taking front rank along all lines, convincing all that they have been properly trained. The success of Langston, to a large extent, is due to the fact that President Page is a man with a "backbone" and allows no one to "pull the string and he'll jump," but being a prepared man, knowing his duty, then does it, in fact he hews to the line and allows the chips to fall where they may. It is impossible to properly describe the school, but it is some school, then more, we were * * * ushered through the recitation rooms, etc., and will bear pleasant memories of what our gaze met, for many moons to come. Every courtesy was shown us, and from the faculty down, seemingly found pleasure in explain- ing to us. The faculty will be found below: C. A. and N. University Faculty. Imman Edward Page, A. M., LL. D.—Brown University, Providence, R. I., President. Luther Lincoln Henderson, B. S. D., Ph. B—Drake University, Des Moines, Ia., Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo.; Psychology and Pedagogy. Mary Lee McCrary, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., Vienna Institute, New York; Domestic Science. Edward A. Ward. A. B.—Western College, Macon, Mo.; Sociology, Economics. Joseph Arnett Bailey—Packard Business College, New York; Commercial Department. Zella Page-Breaux, B. S. D.—Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Emil Liebling's school of Music, Chicago, Ill.; Directress Department of Music. S. Rufus Youngblood, A. M.—Caffin University, Orangeburg, S. C. English. Henry Seward Estelle—Dairie View college, Prairie View, Tex.; Agriculture. Horace F. Mitchell, A. B., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.; Mathematics. Edward M. Watson, B. S., B.shop College. Marshall, Tex.; Physical and Natural Sciences. P. W. Watman, B. S., LL. B. University West Tenn., Memphis, Tenn.; Languages. J. R. Hogan, Paul Quinn College. Waco. Tex; History, Political Science William Wilberg Pearson, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Blacksmithing. Nelson A. Jones, C. A. and N. Unoiversity, Langston, Okla.; Machine Work. Alva D). Oden, C. A. and N. University, Langston, Okla.; Woodworking. Jasper McMullen, Foundry. Daisy Toombs, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark.; Geography, Writing, Drawing. F. J. Hilburn, A. B., Tillotson College, Austin, Tex.; Zoology. Virgia Smith, B. S. D., C. A. and N. University, Langaton, Okla.; Assistant Domestic Science. Mary Jaunita McClain, B. S. D., C. A. and N. University, Langaton, Oklahoma; Assistant English. Samuel Levi Sadler, B. S., C. A. and N. University, Langston, Okla.; Assistant English. Joseph Roberts, B. S., C. A. and N. University, Langston, Okla.; Assistant Mathematics. Bessie Clark. Oberlin Conservatory MR. GRI IS THE The Plaindealer Man port of all the Ka for Recorder o trict of C MR. 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Did for the Mayor! untiring efforts of Mrs. Zella Breaux, the accomplished daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Page. Mrs. Breaux is no- thing less than a musical wonder, playing with proficiency almost every known instrument. The band and orchestra at Langston are perhaps, the best musical organizations to be found in any of our colleges. Mrs. Breaux has charge of the musical department and is responsible for the music at the school. (Cut of Girls' Dormitory) The greatest treat of our visit was the rendition of several high class (Continued on Page Eight.) THE BEATRICE CREAMERY COMPANY. Great Kansas Institution Continues To lead the World—"Continental Ice Cream"—Best That Can Be Obtained. The products of the Beatries Creamery have become a household word throughout the country, and each day adds to their rapidly growing popularity. The name stands for the best that can be produced, and once a user, always. "Meadow Gold Butter" is recog nized throughout the nation as the height of perfection. It is produced from the richest, purest cream of the land, and the most scientific methods, known to butter making are employed in making "Meadow Gold Butter." This week at the Auditorium, "Meadow Gold Butter" is being demonstrated by Mrs. Vaughn, the lecturer, who is conducting a Free School of Home Economics for the Topeka Daily Capital. "Continental Ice Cream" has become the favorite of all others. It is pure, sweet and wholesome. In its manufacture, great care is used in selecting the best material, and the method is the best known to modern science. "Continental Ice Cream" can be had in bulk, bricks or fancy designs. It is dainty and delicious. Now that the season for picnics, lawn socials, church and other entertainments has arrived, The Plain dealer takes pleasure in recommending "Continental Ice Cream" to our friends and readers, and we assure them that they will never regret either quantity, quality or price. Mr. S. C. 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Colored men, why not buy a farm a land where a man is a man have ONE crop will pay for you own. I can sell you a farm in Lone unity, Kansas. PRICES FROM $1 $10 per acre; easy terms, good ill, hot climate. If you mean bus es, write 8. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas Mrs. Matilda Webb is spending a few days in Bartlesville, visiting her son, Mr. Wm. L. Webb, and other relatives and friends. The entertainment given Friday night of last week at the Morris school house for the benefit of the A. M. E. church was well attended. Mr. Grant Thompson and Miss Emma Love were quietly married Thursday night of last week at Lanepah. Prof. A. J. Holloway, teacher of the Morris school, is preparing for Ms. closing exercises on Friday night April'30. His motto is: "Let every body come." Rev. E. P. Blakemore, pastor of the M. E. church, preached his farewell pormon Easter Sunday night. Miss Louise Morris of Coffeyville, Kans., is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. James Campbell and family. Mrs. J. A. G. Lane spent Easter Sunday at Coffeyville, Kansas, with friends. Mrs. L. C. Talliferor has returned to her home at Omaha, Neb., after visiting her mother, Mrs. C. C. Smith, for long awhile. Miss Myrtle Naves and Miss Maeel Vann attended the entertainment given Friday, April 2, at the Morrif school house. Little Clara Morris and Ola Webb Brown Lees Mines, New and Grass Campbell, Lillia Teay and Mr. Clarence Morris attended the Easter program at Lenepah and all report an excellent time. After so much bad weather Mr. Cleave Morris and sons, Clarence and David, are busy sowing oats. DODGE CITY, KANSAS. The Mission Circle of the Second Baptist church held their first annual sermon Sunday, March 28. The program follows: Song by the Mission Circle choir, "God will take care of you;" prayer, Mr. Wm. McGary; song, "I want to go there;" prayer, Mrs. Gardy; sermon subject, "In the hands of a woman common things used at the right time and the right place for God."—Judges 4:21. Mrs. Millson, President. Mrs. Ollie Jackson, Secretary. Mrs. Ollie Jackson left March 29 for La Junta, Colo., for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Hall. Mrs. Wm. Byrd left Thursday of last week for a visit with her parents at Macksville, Kansas. Rev. Hilson, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is progressing nicely. Since he has been in our city he has done much in adding members to the church. The Mission circle of the Second Baptist church, met Monday, March 29, at the beautiful home of Mrs. Sadie Graves, at 2:30 p. m., with the president in the chair. After devotionals and business the hostess served a two course luncheon, which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Wm. McGary. Mr. Stephen Burney has returned from a trip to Topeka. Mr. Henry Johnson of Gt. Bend was a recent visitor in the city and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson. Mrs. Albert Jordan has moved to So. Seventh Ave., from Ave. H. Mrs. Alfred Johnson expects to leave soon for Gt. Bend to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson. Mr. Edward McCowan is sick in bed with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennett and daughtere, Alpha and Jessie attended the Easter program in Bonner Springs, Sunday. Mrs. Adam Young visited friends in Kansas City, Sunday. Miss Maggie Moore spent Saturday and Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Hodges of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Wilson Hickman is visiting his brother, Mr. Anthony Hickman of Bonner Springs this week. Miss Ophelia Bennett and brother, Leonard visited friend₃ in Kansas City, Sunday evening. Mr. Thomas Goodin spent Easter in Kanecas City with friends. PAOLA, KANSAS. Mr. John Payton has recovered from his recent illness and is back to the Paola Lumber Co. Each church had very pretty Easter programs and the young folks were laden with eggs. Mr. John E. Lowry, student of K. U., spent Easter at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lowry. "Health Week" was brought to a close Friday night. Dr. Brooking was present and delivered an excellent address along sanitary lines. Miss Zola B. Lowry, teacher at Holliday spent Easter at home with her parents. Rev. H. C. Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist church tendered his resignation to the church Friday evening. The church has not accepted it yet. Jack Johnson will now be permitted to return to the United States and live in peace. He ceases to be a thorn in the white man's flesh. Mr. Newton Wilhoit of Hot Springs, Ark., arrived in the city Friday night to spend the Easter holidays with his sister, Mrs. B. V. Wilson and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilhoit. Mr. Edward Jones left Friday night for Guthrie, Okla., to visit his sister, Mrs. Geo. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilhoit held a family reunion at their country home, four miles north of town, Sunday. All of their children which consist of eleven and seven grand children were present. Covers were laid for twenty. Other guests were Mrs. John Harris, Mr. Will McGrew, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Robinson and children. Miss Emma Reddins and brothers entertained Misses Anna Wilson, Parthina and Ethel Wesley and Messrs. Eugene and Charley Wesley at their home Wednesday night, March 31. Mr. Clarence Briggans was kicked quite seriously by a mule. His in- Mends at their hospital home near Dearing to a sumptuous Easter dinner. Mrs. McFarland must be given special credit as she is an excellent cook. In the evening all had a nice social enjoyment, departing for their homes at sundown with hearts full of joy. Mr. O. W. Reddins is spending a business trip in Northern eastern Kansas, leaving here Wednesday, March 31. Rev. S. Coleman spent Sunday, April 4th at Timber Hill, Oklahoma. Mrs. O. W. Reddins has been having excellent luck with her leghorns. She sold thirty-two dozen last week. "Notice to Kansas Baptists" an appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu, should be looked after now. PRATT. KANSAS Easter was a great day with us. The Sunday school was at its beg with forty members answering roll call at 10 a.m. Many others came later. Banner class was Mrs. Mac Buckner's. Collection $1.37. At 11 o'clock the service was all that could be expected. At 3:30 p.m. the pastor preached an Easter sermon. At 9 p.m. the service was the crowning event of the day. The Easter program was under the direction of the Sunday school. The church was very beautifully decorated. In the center of the rostrum stood a large silver cross with a white back ground and just above the cross was inscribed in large silver letters "Jesus Lives." Purple and white formed the border. The program consisted of recitations, dialogues, duetts, solos, a drill and a tableau. At the usual hour all took their departure, declaring it was a splendid program and indeed we feel very grateful to Mrs. N. J. Stokes and her co-workers for their great efforts for this success. The A. M. E. church also gave an Easter program which was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cabbell have returned from Mexico and running a rooming and boarding house. Mrs. Smith was in Hutchinson recently attending grand opera. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dandridge of Topeka were recent visitors in the city guests of relatives.. "Notice to Kansas Baptists" an appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu, should be looked after now. HILWATHA, KANSAS. The Easter services at the Second Baptist church were well attended. Those who attended the morning services listened to a very inspiring sermon by Rev. M. J. Smith, pastor, relative to the life and resurrection of Christ. Some very beautiful parables were drawn from the "Seed sown in good ground," bringing out the thought that it must first die and then spring up out of the earth, bringing us a bountiful harvest. In the afternoon the serive was given over to communion. The evening was given over to the Sunday school and a most delightful Easter program was rendered. Strains of very beautiful music filled the air and a flag drill was rendered by little girls and there were songs, recitals, duets, both instrumental and vocal. Little Margaret Greene, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Greene, rendered a very good piano solo, entitled "Evening Song." A vocal solo by Miss Marie Ellington, entitled "Glad News of Easter;" a vocal solo by Miss Octavia Maxie, entitled "Resurrection and Life." The primary class did exceedingly well. A piano duet by Miss Blanche and Robert Lennear was good. A liberal offering was taken. Much credit is due to the promoters of the programme. "Notice to Kansas Baptists" an appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu, should be looked after now. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The young men of the First Baptist church gave a fine Easter program at 7 o'clock, which was greatly enjoyed by a good congregation. The Forum had a large crowd and an interesting program on Sunday, April 4th, the special features being current events by Miss Jackson, a vocal solo, and a paper, "Something is Wrong," by Mr. Swansea. All the churches had good Easter programs. The Metropolitan had live rabbits and birds. Easter eggs were given to the Sunday school scholars. There was baptism at the Metropolitan Baptist church Easter Sunday and the crowd extended into the street. The ordinary collection was $47.75. "The Minister's Wife," a one-act drama, was presented recently by No longer must most members of their tables and tables 962. No program was rendered. The young ladies, club of the Metropolitan Baptist church, chaperoned by Mrs. D. A. Holmes, are taking long hikes like the Camp Fire Girls. The Acqilian Quartett, with Mrs. D. A. Holmes as soprano, V. Matthews, contralto, Mr. J. Holloway, tenor, and Mr. C. White, basso, will sing for the Chautauqua about May 3rd to May 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Mimms entertained the sewing circle at their pretty home, 2025 N. 6th St., on Friday afternoon, March 26th. Delightful frozen dainties were served with delicious cake and all enjoyed it. Mrs. J. J. Thomas gave a birthday party at her pretty home on N. 8th street for her little daughter, and the little folks had a fine time. Mrs. Milligan of the First Baptist church and Mrs. Lottie Williams of the A. M. E church sang nice solos at the recent program rendered by the Court. The sewing circle of the Metropolitan Baptist church will give a "Parcela Post" social on Tuesday evening, April 20. A good program has been arranged for the occasion by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. All are cordially invited to attend. "Notice to Kansas Baptists" an appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu, should be looked after now. FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. Mrs. Harrison Thomason was a recent guest of Mrs. Henry Bassett. Miss. Harrison Thomasson and Miss Blanche Bassett spent a few days in Girard, Kansas, recently, and on the 29th ult., were called to Parsons on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Stell Williams there. Mrs. Harry Martin spent Easter Sunday with her mother, Mrs. C. W. Curtis. Mrs. Mary Banks died at her late home on Monday night of last week. She leaves to mourn her loss a dear husband, children and many friends. Mrs. Ella Myers died at her home on Tuesday evening of last week. She leaves to mourn her loss many relatives and a host of friends. Rev. Harrold, pastor of the C. M. E. church, is very ill. Mrs. Harriet Bryant was reported convalescent at last accounts. Rev. C. W. Ross, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church left mysteriously two weeks ago and his whereabouts yet retrains unknown. Brother Simon Thomas will act as supply pastor. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville, preached a wonderful sermon at the Shiloh Baptist church on Easter Sunday and in the afternoon the children of the Sunday school rendered their Easter program, which was fine. At the A. M. E. church on Easter Sunday a special good program was rendered Sunday night and the anthems by the choir were the splendid parts of the exercises. Mr. Norman Langford and Miss Sophia Coates were united in the bonds of holy wedlock at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Coates, on Wednesday evening, March 31. The happy couple have the wishes of a host of friends for prosperous and long voyage on life's sea. Blind Wesley entertained the people of this city on Wednesday and Thursday nights of last week at the A. M. E. church on the piano. We were favored with wonderful music. At the C. M. E. church on Tuesday April 6, an especially good program was rendered, the main feature being the Black Patti quartett, composed of four young ladies—Misses Edna Davis, Isa Collier, Octava and Otilee Harris; Miss Dorothy Thomas, as pianist. "Notice to Kansas Baptista" an appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu, should be looked after now. The Knights of Pythias of Huntington, Arkansas held their annual sermon at the Morging Star Baptist church on the 28th of March and had a large attendance, conducted by Rev E. A. Bean of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Among the visitors were H. C. Beasley, Presiding Elder of this district and Rev. H. A. Pettes, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Huntington. A grand lecture by J. A. Waterford. C. W. Jones of this place is a visitor in Oklahoma this week at Sutter and Wilburton, Okla., also Oklahoma City. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev, J, H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. 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We Pay Interest MEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN- T NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a Emporia EMPORIA, The Bank of Of Wellington A Good Place to Bank. Capital Starts an Account in Our Savings on all Savings REMEMBER- NY EARNED—START NOW good place to Bank. The Bank of Commerce A Good Place to Bank. Capital Rack $50,000.00. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. 1914 National Bank 1872. First N Ra 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. DRY GOODS LARNED. We Pay 4% On Savings. EMPORIA, E. B. ROSER, Pres. CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier MILLINERY KANSAS. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Groceries. Moerschel's "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUENCHENER STYLE." Prompt and KANSAS. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Asst't. Cashier 1914 CHAS, E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, W. TORREY, O. B. CHAPMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, F. H. MILLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF politely and promptly waited up no distinction between white and ness and want. There are good a munity. Those who pay their b be settled every week or month pay promptly as agreed, we dee are white or colored, rich or poor The J. E. Bak Whitlock Br 216 EAST —One of the Best Places in REMEMBER 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVENUE OS. B. KENNEDY, President J. A. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. First Nat JUNCTION CITY Capital and Su UNITED STAT OLDEST, LARGEST B CRYSTAL WHITE CRYSTAL WHITE CRYSTAL WHITE "THE BILLION- BUBBLE SOAP" "No mo' st back-achin Pure White, For wash exact Post Bro KANSAS .. THE KOPP Kansas C HOME PH Pure and Wholesome! "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREA Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and 36-38 South Seventh St. PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all tightly waited upon when they enter green white and black people. We there are good and bad cople of all no pay their bills promptly we run week or month as the case may be greed, we decline to run accounts rich or poor. E. Baker Mercant Black Bros. Ma 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. Best Places in the City to Do Y REMEMBER THE NUMBER DOUGLAS AVE. WIC DY, President. W. F. MILLER. EY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND National B FUNCTION CITY, KANSAS and Surplus, - $1 UNITED STATES DEPOSITOR LARGEST BANK IN GEARY STAL WHITE STAUBLE WET TIME mo' steamin', big black-achin' Mondays White, Crystal White For washing clothes exactly right. Post Bros. Mfg. Co. KANSAS CITY, U.S.A. E KOPP BAKER Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Wholesome! Principal BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and Sanitary and everytthing in first St. KANSAS C THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want. There are good and bad cople of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, they settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they are white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Whitlock 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, KANSAS. OS. B. KENNEDY. President. W. F. MILLER. Cashier. J.B. V. HUMPHREY. Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND. Asst. Cashier. First National Bank, First National Bank, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. CRYSTAL WHITE CRYSTAL WHITE LUNCH SOAP CRYSTAL WHITE ATWEET TANKS "THE BILLION- BUBBLE SOAP" "No mo' steamin', bilin' back-achin' Mondays" Pure White, Crystal White For washing clothes exactly right. Peet Bros. Mfg. Co. KANSAS CITY, U.S.A. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitery and everything in first-class condition 36-38 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Thirty Years in the Milling Business.... Be we think we know how to having the BEST. The Shel Mill and Elev know how to make GOOD FLOUR using the BEST. Manufactured by Shellabar Elevator Co Be we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. The XII club of girls gave an informal dance March 30 at Masonic Temple which was much enjoyed. Mr. Clarence Beck of Topeka, Ks., is making his home here. Miss Opal Lee of this city, and Mr. M. R. Lewis of Atchison, Kans., were quietly married last week by Rev. G. L. Prince of the Francis St. Baptist church. A party of tourists from this city toured Atchison, Kans., Easter Sunday, composed of Misses Nettle Allen, Elisie Allen, Myrtle Smith, Ruth Endicott, Dorothy Watkins, Mossrs. Robert Sweeney, Alonzo Allen, Jas, Gordon, John Williams, and C. O. Fountain of Kansas City. Mrs. Mary Powell, aged 93. years, died recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattle Lewis, 1803 Mulberry street, and the burial was at Ashland cemetery. Mrs. Nettle Miller, aged 28 years, died at a local hospital March 16th. The remains were shipped to Tonganoxie, Kansas, for burial. Mrs. Daisy Gully, aged 22 years, died March 25th, at 202 Iowa Ave. Burial in the city cemetery. Mrs. Mary Morris, aged 89 years, died March 31 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Scott, at 2203 Sylvanie street. Burial at Ashland cemetery. Mrs. Ida B. Smith, aged 22 years, died at Peoria, Ill., March 31. Her remains were shipped here for interment. The Masons held their annual sermon on Easter Sunday at the Francis St. Baptist church, Rev. G. L. Prince preaching the sermon. The church choir rendered music. The choir of the Francis St. Baptist church rendered a very excelleht Easter program at the church in the evening. Mr. Howard Johnson died Thursday of last and the funeral was held at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. D. Lawrie. He is survived by two sisters. Burial at Ashland cemetery. DUNLAP, KANSAS Obituary. Mr. Elijah Bartlett of Morris county, departed this life on Tuesday of last week. He was born in Morgan county, Alabama, March 18, 1848, aged 67 years, 10 days at death. He leaves a wife, two sons, four daughters, a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his demise. He professed a hope in Christ when 17 years of age and united with the Baptist church and was baptized by the Rev. Wallace Shelby and lived a true Christian to the end of his time. His suffering in the last days was great, but he bore it with fortitude and his daily talk was of heaven and heavenly things. He said time and again that heaven was his home. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father and much devoted to his family, and he was respected by all who knew him. May his memory keep-them close at the foot of the cross, and may the God of mercy bind up the bleeding hearts of his loved ones left behind. After the funeral obsequies the body was quietly laid to rest in the presence of his relatives and many kind friends. Mr. Walter Bartlett of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Willis Bartlett of Wichita, Kans., Mrs. Lulu Collins on Hutchinson, Kans., Miss Lulu Bartlett of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Gertrude Bridges of Junction City, Ke., were called to Morris county to attend the funeral of their father, Mr. Elijah Bartlett. BETHEL. KANSAS Rev. C. E. Enyard of Kansas City passed through the city last Sunday morning en route to Horaniff, where he filled an appointment at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Al Rogers is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver Thompson, Mrs. Stella Walker and daughter, Miss Myrtle, Mrs. Emma Thompson and Miss Ruth Thompson attended church services at Horaniff Sunday. Mrs. Ida Mae Smith of Kansas City, Mo., was a Sunday guest of her sister-In-law, Mrs. Geo. Dunn. Mr. Thomas Crockett and Miss Ida Porter of Loma Vista were united in marriage on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Jennie Robinson of Kansas City was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver Thompson, on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Mildred Porter and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson were the guests of Miss Anna H. Jones at Kansas City, Mo., last Sunday. Mr. Allen Thompson. who has been indisposed for two weeks, is much better at this writing. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. A party was given at the home of Mrs. A. J. Lee, 304 North Elm street, on Friday evening of last week, in honor of her son, Mr. Adam Lee, of Bethany, Mo. Everybody in attendance had a jolly good time. The Pittsburgh string band furnished music while all enjoyed themselves. The tables were spread at 10:30 in the evening and just fairly grouped under the weight of the good things to eat. Those present were Meadames Birdie Taylor, E. T. Bell, Rosa Glasse, Jessie Haynes, Georgia Davison, Diana Haynes, Irane Baker, Daisy Thomas, Nannie Holmes, Miss Geraldine Foster, Miss Ella Berry, Miss Louise Foster, Mrs. Jessie J. Brice, Messrs. John Pierce, J. D. Stanley, Edward King, Herbert Alexander, George Dismuke, Will Thomas, George Taylor, Robert Baker, Ernest Oates, Gilbert Taylor, James Haynes, Adam Lee and Mr. Ridley. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS Mrs. Paul Grant was hostess to the I. S. I. club on March 31, at her beautiful home on East 5th St. The ladies were busily engaged in many kinds of needlecraft. Music made the afternoon pass quickly. Everyone had a jolly social time and enjoyed the delicious two course lunch which was served at 5 P. M. The club adjourned to meet April 7th with Mrs. D. G. Morris. Mrs. Hattie Thompson and niece, Miss Nora Morrison attended an April 1st at the home of Miss Morrison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Morrison. They also remained over Easter Mr. Brooks and Mr. Summer Hughes passed through this city Monday 4th from Oklahoma, en route to Horton, Kansas and was a pleasant caller of Miss Lillian Hunnigan. Mrs. J. E. Gilbert very pleasantly entertained the I. S. I. Art club at her home on west 10th St., on Wednesday afternoon, March 24. The time was spent in needle work, conversation and music. A short business meeting was also held. At 5' M., the hostess served dainty refreshments. After the social hour he club adjourned to meet March 1st. Mr. Grant Cain visited relatives in Pittsburg, Easter Sunday. Miss Clydia Bradford who is attending high school in Independence was a pleasant visitor later Sunday. Mr. J. B. Hunnigan has moved from 509 E. 4th St., to 606/ Spring street. Mrs. J. C. Hicks and children of Langston, Okla., who have been here for several weeks, visiting her sister, Mrs. J. D. Chattan and other relatives have returned to her home. On Tuhrsday evening, Mar. 26, the I. S. I. Art club enjoyed the pleasure of carrying cheer and comforts to Mr. James Thurman, who has been a patient sufferer from illness for sometime. The ladies met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Dawson and went to the Thurman home in a body, carrying well filled baskets of foods of all kinds. Mr. Thurman and family were so pleased with the visit and the kindness of the ladies that it seemed to the club, truly it is more blessed to give than to receive. MAPLE HILL KANSAS. Miss Mamie Teynie Oliver as born in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, July 2nd, 1884, and was 30 years of age, 8 mos. and 28 days, when she died at Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas on the 30th day of March at the hour of 5:15 P. M. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, a father, mother, five brothers and three sisters. Rev. Wilson of Paxico preached the funeral on the 1st day of April. Miss Velma Bolton is very sick at her home with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Wallace attended the Easter program in Paxico Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James DePrice of Keen Sundayed with her mother, Mrs. A. Wallace. Miss Amandy Oliver of Topeka Sundayed at the home of her mother, Mrs. Harriet Oliver. Everyone is busy planting potatoes and sowing oats. Miss Amandy Oliver, Mr. Horace Oliver and Mrs. George Oliver of Topeka attended the funeral of Miss Mamie Oliver Just Wednesday. Mrs. Jennie Goodpasture of Alma attended the funeral here Wednesday. LA JUNTA. COLORADO- The Easter program rendered at the Baptist church was a grand success and well attended and enjoyed by all. Some of the features were an instrumental solo, Mrs. Jackson; a paper on Easter, Mrs. West Wilson and a vocal solo, Mrs. Matthew Williams. The children rendered their part well and deserve much praise and encouragement. The choir is also to be commended on the way they had prepared and sang their beautiful songs. We are also proud of the new chairs, as they are the result of the rally on last Sunday. The Dorcas Missionary Society met with Mrs. Willis Jones and Mrs. E. Williamson. The roll call was responded to with bible verses, after which the bible study was lead by Mrs. Albert Render. After a light lunch they adjourned to meet with Mrs. B. H. Render. C We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combe, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Switches 26e Each; 24 Inch 50e Each. THE DURLAND-SAWTH FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking M and Records. Undertakers and Embalm 17-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. 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THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. Do not cross in front of the car. Eee RRS TIERCE a ERC. NR RE TS ME ORR Te MET Re ae ey be TREE IY nee LT NES Ble UE ee PO ee. Ne ee Me Nett eee ad ‘Thd Topeka Pelndealer , . fopeka we 1808 1 és cca eae ae, OF paton ~* SUBSCRIPTION BATRA. = Hest socsssseneseasconec¥ ite arch Mentha soos are re @ntered at the v Treata Cheat ML Barter ‘What in the world is the matte with the colored people of Emporia} ‘There are more murders in this town ‘1a proportion to the colored people than any other one in the United States, Where are the churches and school houses? They will be consid sred ag phe savages in the jungles of Africa is a stop is not put to these Gutrages. We note the killing of Miss Jessie Lesly who was acciden* tally killed by Johnnie Lewis who wag shooting at Freddy Richardson, Sie was acting ag peace maker when she received the fatal ball that was in- tended for nother, The Ploindealer will in s short while visit Emporia and see if we can't find out why these outragts are permitted and if a stop | cannot be put to them. The better class of colored people of Emporia had better get together and redeem their good name, At one time Em” poria was one of the most peaceful cities in the state, but ls now becom- ing to be one of the worst on the map. TOPEXA PURE MILK COMPANY LEADS—OTHERS FOLLOW, The Pure Milk Co., is an institution of which the men, women and chil- ‘dren of Topeka should well feel proud, Their products are the clean. est, purest and best that science and money can produce. The name Heinz on an ice cream gign stands for the ‘dest to be had, Now that the season of church so- clals, lawn parties, picnics, etc., has opened up, the Plaindealer takes pleasure in commending the Topeka Pure Milk Co., to our people and we feel safe in assuring them tat they will not only receive the best in ice cream; but alsq prompt, ‘accurate and polite ser,ice. Mr, L. R. Manley, the manager is a business man of the highest class. He is educated, caltured and refined and while he possesses these qualifications (and knows, it) he is no swell head, and the humblest citizess can approach him and receive careful considera, tion. It's a pleasure for members of our race to do business with a firm whose chief executive Is made of this kind of material and we serve ‘notice on them now to use cream froni our friend, The Topeka Pure Milk Company? EDITOR HAMLETT, FAMOUS WRITER MAKES ELOQUENT ADDRESS TO CITIZNNS OF CHATTANOOGA, Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 6, 1915—/The people of Chattanooga, feel indebted to Rev, I, H. Jones of the C, M. E. church for bringing to this city, Dr, J, Arthur Hamlett, Editor of the Christian Index, Jack- son, Tenn., who delivered such an able and inspiring lecture on Monday night, ilpril bth, His new and fascine ating way of discussing “Race Loyal- ty” made a lasting impression upon the people of Cuattanooga, He is a gifted orator; he has a message and knows how to deliver ft, By special request he has promised to return oon Bnd deliver his famous lecture on “Racial Peaks,” WEIR. KANSAS. Mr, James Anderson has leased his mine, formerly operated by the Eagle Coal company, to a new company. They are getting out three and four flats a week. Mr, George Jackson has remodeled his building on West Main street and will open up g 5 and 10 cent store, with miner’s supplies, Rev, Smith, the Presiding Elde, of the A, M.E. church held his quar. terly meeting here on the 11th, Rev, F. H, Printers, pastor of St. John started a 10 days meeting on the 11th. He is looking for his fa. ther from Alabama this week to help him in his meeting. R&. 8, A, Wilhams of Pittsburg preached at St, John on the 12th. ‘2 Rqv. F, H, Printers and M. Lec went to Crowegurg on the ith at % P.M. to help ordain Edd Brown, ‘Myx. Dollie Carter took very sict on the 12th and since then she ha: been unable to speak, She has on daughter here, Sirs. Mattie Star.. She is about 80 years of age, ~ Mrs. M, Lee, who has been sick x Jorg is gtill sick»! a ‘Mp, James Aciilerson has torg, dove tis building‘on Main street ¢ ne, moved it to his faryy where ¢ wil build @ wheat din, ‘sg ke hae abou 70 acres of wheat, a ‘Mr,’ Ben ‘Hoghes has bought the thouge af lot just north of the Bap- tist chureb, . « Mi, 0.,8, Stewart is fixing.to een Sp ih the ‘building yubt rast ef the Frisco main line on main street. He will operate a tunch counter, D, L, Borders and J. 8, Berry, are doing fine, sinking} tBely new, shat, three miles north of Weir... They gre down about 20 feet and the shaft hag to go 39 feet to the coal, Mr. Arthur Bayne, formerly of St, Louis, but now located in Kansas City, was in the city Sunday, in the interest of the Clover Leaf Accident and Life Insurance company, He was the guest of Miss Ethel Hen- derson, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel McCorkle re- turned Monday morning from Louls. fana, Mo., where they attended thel; conference, They report having had o pleasant time. Mr. Willie Ray, spent Sunday in Mayview, Mo. visiting his wife, Mrs, Willie Ray, who ix sick there with her parents Mrs, Josephine Bates accompanied her brother, Mr. Willie Ray. Miss Rosa Carter is very sick at this writing, We hope she will soon recover, Mies Eva Hunter spent Easter in Kansas City, Mo, visiting her friends Mrs, Edward Neely, of Kansas City, Mo, spent Easter here ia her friends and relatives. | Mrs. Emma Isaac of Pittsburg, is in the city visiting relatives ana friends, To you who would ike to send in items for the paper: Please make them short urd give them to the re- porter hefcre Tuesday of each week. The following are those who con- tributed liberally in the Sunday School rally at the Macedonia church on Easter Sunday: Prof, M. Penn, $2.00; Messrs, W, Maddox. $1.50; N,N. Gilbert, 31 50; S. H. Yauncy, $1.00, for which we thank them very much and alec thank others that gave the widows, mite, Cleveland school is progressing nicely under the management of Prof, W. A. Easter who has been re- elected for the coming year, ° The school was visited by a com- mittee sent by the Lincoln confer. ence, Committee as follows: Dr. Logan of Omaha, Nebr., Dr. MeMor. ris, Kansas City, Kansas; Rev. Young of Lincoln, Nebr,; Rev. Norris, Mus. kogee, Okla.; ard our good Rev, Rice. Dr. McMorris yse the prime speaker and hia theme wae “Watch,” which was instructive and entertaining. His conclusion wag a German song, “Psalms of Life.” The other mem- bers made timely remarks, all of which weie a delight to the childrep and no doubt the reporter has else. where in her news the committee's report on tht,pregtess and work of the school. It is hoped that these visiting ministers will inspire our ministers and laymen to visit more, The Cleveland school chorus sung desutifully Wednesday evening at the First M. E, .aurh, Mrs, B. H, Guy, dire:tress lisg Wi jams has resumed work In the kinde'gertin Mies Williams is doing good work in this depart. ment and tl3 chiliren gre delighted with thelr opportunities, The teachers are beginning to think of the long hot sumer they are to spend in school shortly, Yet gome will breathe the fresh air from Lake Michigan while attending Chi- cago University. Since the exhibit, the citizens are taking o new interest In their 'school- This is to the delight of both teachers and pupils, It is the beginning of great things in our beautiful little, city, she Mothers’ Jub met Friday at 4 1. M. and was addressed by Dr, Logan of Omaha, Nebr. His theme was “The Glorious Motherhood,” Prof, Easter will leave Friday, the 30th for Cnetopa to address the graduating class Pro%. Easter taught in this city (Chetopa) before coming to this place and he always’ receives cords] welcome un his re- turn, He was loved by both pupil, aNd patrons while there and doubles, will speak to a crowded auditorium, People from Coffeyville have a cor- dial invitation to attend the occasfon- The Mothers’ club is progressing nicely, Mothers should show thelr lovg for their children by afhliating with organizatiors that are destined to help them, Come out Friday week, Mrs, Haskell, preoident, Uur principal was all emiles the past week, Ilis mother gnd sis- ters presence of course produced the unusual expression above stated. Thore who visited the Cleveland achocl from the Lincotn Conference were Mrs, MeMorrls of Kansas City, Mrs, No th of Tepeha, Rev, Kirk. patrick, Winnewooi, Okla: Rev. G. & Cooper, Mound Clty, Kansas; Rev ao Shaw, Hennessey, Okla; Mrs. finnefeld ard Mra, Mary Easter, aateze. (Kansas, we Na eek OAC LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. 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Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5 a very brilliant banquet was tendered Prof. Hf. T. Kealing, chee Beulah Douglass, Prof. R. B. Jackson and the other members of the W. U, Glee club at the church and @ pleasant time was indulged, i" Miss Beulah Baugh and Mr, Frank Taylor were quietly merried at the home of the bride on Thursday of last week, RevJ.C. Rogers officiatt- ing. Only immediate relatives were present, Mis« Florerce Banks of Psitty Praine was a recent visitor here, Mrs, Mattle Radford has returned from a visit at Indianapolis. Ind. Little Misg Novella Kennedy, who has been tick, is much better. Mrs, Elnora Carter of Chicago, is visiting with friends in the city. Miss Carrie Burney was a recent sisitor in the city. Mr, Jesse Robinson of Gt. Bend was a recent visitor in the city, Mrs, Farinda Crouch of Coffey~ ville is in the city at the bedside of her sister, who is quite ill, “Mr, Fred Saunders left for his home at Abilene, and will soon leave there for Minneapolis, Minn, GARDEN CITY, KANSAS, Easter was appropriately celebrat ed at the Second Baptist church af 3 o'clock and at the A. M, E. church at 8 o'clock, Easter Sunday. A vas! and appreciative audience attended both churches and all appeared de. lighted with what they raw ait heard, All who were on the program played the part well and too«much praise cannot be given to Miss Lu- venia McPherson, our talented elo. cutionist, who prepared the progzam practiced the performers, preside: a! the ogan and conducted the exercises at the Second Baptist church, waile Mrs, Jennie Green, the sweet singer of Israel, the lover of children ang great church worker, performed similar service at the A, M. E. church with the exception of Miss M. V, Adams presiding at the plano. 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M., of that day for a full pardon from the conviction for incest committed on the perton of my daughter on the grounds and for the reason that am innocent of such crime and said conviction was had on or about Au- gust 15, 1913 in the District Court of Shawnee county. All persons will take notice and govern themselves ac- cordingly, Done at Topeka, Kansas. this sixth day of April, 1915 . (Signed) MRS, MARY SAUM, ‘ Petitioner, _—_— : All Baptists will please, note, the announcement of, Rey,,J..H. Van Leo in this issue of The Plaindealerr-' ion 9 we Read ‘Thé Plaindesler. 434 44; 4J --- One hand colored. A money making plan for you, your church, lodge or club. Agents Wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit. Afro-American Novelty Co. 119 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. A. P. Smith is also on the sick list. Miss Liela Graham spent Sunday in Kansas City, visiting her sister. Grandmother Page entertained the Pew club at her home, 914 Clay St. Mrs. Sizemore is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Barber, north of Topeka. Mrs. Karl Spear was hostess for the Young Matrons' Study club on March 24th. Mrs. Mattie Brown is ill at theuture of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Thomas on Emmett St. Miss Eva Elliott of Emporia was the guest of Mrs. Mattie Scott, 1224 Buchannan street, last week. Mrs. S. E. White, of Carbondale, was a visitor in the city last week and was a caller at this office. Miss L. Jordan has returned home after a six weeks stay in Kansas City, Kansas, at the bedside of her sister. Mr. George Slaughter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slaughter, 23rd and Madison has been ill for the past two weeks. The Senior Literary club of Calvary Presbyterian church met with Mrs. Ethel Johnson, 2006 Kansas avenue, April 11. Misses Gaynell Johnson and Mel line Minor of Kansas City attended the Kewpie party and were the guest of Miss Ruth Haynes. Miss Eva Grant of Kansas City visited her grandmother in Topeka last week and was also a guest at the Kewpie party, April 9th, Miss Edna Green, the proficient stenographer at this office will spend the week end at her home in Hiawatha, visiting relatives and old friends. The "Joyance" held its last meeting at the home of Miss Bessie Bennett. The next meeting will be with Miss Emmaline Cooper, 1413 Jackson street. The Fleur De Lis Art club met last Friday, April 9th with Mrs. H. Norman. The next meeting will be April 16 with Mrs. J. High on North Polk street. Miss Mary Thomas of Kansas City spent the week end in Topska the guest of Miss Era McAdoo and was also a guest at the Kewpie party last Friday evening. Mrs. Preston Phillips who has been here several days' visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Lamberson, returned to her home in Manhattan, Monday, April 12. The members of the Goldenleaf society will meet with Mr. J. Jones, 1190 Buchanan street, next week. The last meeting was with Mrs. O. Taylor, 626 Fillmore street. --- The Ladies Aid Society of Saint John A. M. E. church held its last meeting with Mrs. W. M. Johnson. 1316 W 12th St., instead of with Mrs. Wright as was last announced. Mrs. H. S. Smith of Kansas City, formerly of Manhattan, was in the city last week en route to Manhattan. She was at one time one of the most popular business women of that city. FOR SALE: 4 room cottage by owner $800.00; well, cistem, pavement, 323 Klein St., shop district; rent at $10.00; call or write F. J. Buckner, 1427 Quincy St., Topeka. Miss Fay Slaughter, a graduate of Topeka High school, class 1915, now attending the State Normal at Emporia visited her parents last week and attended the Kewpie ball last Friday. Mrs. Aaron Campbell entertained the Ladies Aid Society of Calvary Presbyterian church at her home on Wednesday afternoon of last week. A delicious luncheon was served and the ladies all expressed themselves in having been romally entertained. Mr. Chas. Smith has recently returned from East Las Vegas, N. M. where he had been for more than a year. He is looking. He and his family and friends gladly welcome his return to Topeka. [Live agents wanted to handle our high-grade toilet preparations; large scale installations for particular write—G. McCutchen Toilet Co., 2405 Elston Avenue, Chicago, Ill. --- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Porter, Jr., have returned from Oklahoma where they spent several months. After remaining here for awhile they will go to Colorado Springs, Colo, where they will reside. --- The Young Matrona' Study club met at the home of Mrs. Wilbur F. Stonestreet on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs.. Lanford, near Washburn college. --- Mr. Clarence Beck who has been in St. Joseph, Mo, for several weeks visited relatives and friends in Topeka last week. Mr. Jack Gassoway of St. Joseph accompanied him home. They were guests at the Kewpie party Friday evening. --- Miss Luvenia Carleton, an attendant at the State hospital visited her parents in Topeka last week. Miss Carltton was formerly employed as clerk in this office and the Plaindealer force as well as her many friends were glad to see her. ---0--- Mrs. Jamison, primary teacher at Washington school, had charge of a number of her little tots in the rendition of a very nice program at the Third Baptist church on Friday evening of last week and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. --- Mr. John H. Fields of Carrollton, Mo., is spending a few days in the city. Mr. Fields is in search of aprincipal for the colored schools at Carrollton, as the man who has had charge there for some time, died last Sunday. --- Mr. Joseph W. Rollins, one of Topeka's popular young men, now in his senior year at Western University, spent the week end in Topeka visiting friends and relatives. He was also a guest at the spring party of the Kewpie Klub. --- Mr. Clead Oglevie who has been in Kansas City for the past few months is spending a short vacation with parents and old time friends in Topeka. Mr. Oglevie formerly was chauffeur for Governor Hodges and is employed in the same trade in Kansas City. Miss Cleo Morgan, one of Topeka's most popular young ladies and an attendant at the State Hospital at Osawatomie spent a few days vacation with her parents in Topeka this week and visiting other relatives and friends. Her many friends were glad to see her. The Y. M. C. A. gospel team, colored department, was at the Second ("B" St.) Baptist church last Sunday and rendered excellent service. This team has canvassed the entire city in its efforts to bring souls to Christ. They will be at St. Mark A. M. E. church next Sunday. The Poinsettia Embroidery and Art club met with Mrs. John Spaulding, 1810 Fillmore street, on Thursday of last week, with a large attendance and one visitor. A delicious lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ida Stewart, 1827 Van Buren street, April 22. Rev. Allen of Louisville, Ky., spent a few days in the city last week and neared last Sunday at the Calvary Preebyterian church. Rev. Allen made many friends and met some old ones while here. He is a man of unusual ability and has been in the church for over twenty years. Mr. Harry Pope of Kansas City, Mo., formerly one of Topeka's popular young men spent the week end in Topeka visiting friends and relatives, also to attend the Kewpie ball. Mr. Pope is employed in an establishment on 12th and Vine Sts., Kansas City, Mo., known as "My Candy Shop." --- The land intelligence has come to us of the death of Mrs. Rose E Moore of Colorado Springs. Colo She died April 3, after an illness of only a few days. The funeral was held April 5th, Rev. J. W. Braxton officiating. She had been housekeeper at one place for thirty years, and was a fine, cultured woman, loved by everyone. Besides her mother she leaves many friends to mourn her demise. We trust that our love is heaven's gain, as she lived a consistent Christian life. TOLLIVER BIRD, COLORED Tolliver Bird, one of the oldest colored residents of Topeka, died last night at his home, 1015 Woodward avenue. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Bird started to Topeka, the morning of Quantrell's raid upon Lawrence, almost fifty two years ago, and has been a resident of Topeka ever since. He had been living in Lawrence for a few months, after his escape from slavery in Missouri during the Civil war. Quantrell's gang swooped down upon the abolition of Lawrence early one August morning, shooting every man they could find, and being especially eager to kill every colored man and Union soldier. Bird and his wife left hurriedly, taking with them only a little pack of their possessions, which he carried upon his back. Born in slavery in Clay county, Missouri, Tolliver Bird was a boyhood neighbor and playmate of the afterward, notorious James boys. Many times he went swimming with the two boys who later became the desperate bandits. After the war started he was freed by the Union soldiers, who were operating in Missouri, and he came to Lawrence to live. The two James' boys, Jesse and Frank, were members of Quan'trell's gang. Bird had nothing to fear from them, but he did not know they were with the murderous gang of border ruffians, and even if the James' boys had tried to protect him the other members of Quantrell's party might have killed him. Mr. Bird is survived by his wife and three step children, one of whom is the Rev. John M. Brown, pastor of St. John's (A. M. E. church. The funeral will be held from this church at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Topeka cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, 316 Saywell Ave., very royally entertained Rev. Walton Brown on Wednesday evening in a farewell reception. Rev. Brown left last evening for Guthrie, Okla., his new charge. It was with much regret that these friends bade Rev. Brown farewell, but, all joined in in making this last meeting a jolly one. --- Miss Zenola D. Jackson, noted pianist, scored another hit for herself at the Grand Theatre on Thursday evening of last week. She showed to the audience that the success of the Ladies' Minstrels depended-very largely upon her. Those taking part in the show had the utmost confidence in her ability at the piano. Miss Jackson is the first colored lady that ever played at the Grand, leading a white orchestra, reading their music at sight and successfully conducting them through the entire program of the evening. FOR SALE-A SNAP. Here is an opportunity to invest a small sum of money in a good paying restaurant, lunch counter, sofa water fountain and ice cream parlor in Leavenworth, Kansas, on the main business street and it is the only place that serves both white and colored. An old established business with first class standing; for particulars write B. F. Samuels, 220 Delaware street, Leavenworth, Kansas, for now is the time, as the business season is opening up; can be bought on reasonable terms. Ill health cause for selling. --- St. Simon's Girls Militans.—The regular meeting of the St. Simon's Girls Militans was held on Friday afternoon of last week with Miss Madeline Beck, 1504 Tyler street. A program was rendered under the president, Mrs. E. M. Guy. Miss Dorothy Page gave a piano solo; Miss Hazel Griffith a recitation; Miss Tilly Jones a piano solo; Miss Jaunita Griffith a selection by Henry Van Dyke, "A Handful of Clay;" Miss Capitola Jones a vocal solo. "A Garden of Roses;" and Miss Valeris Griffith gave a short address. The other members of the club that were present were Miss Rose Page, Miss Clifford Roach and Miss Frances Campbell. THE DIAMOND WORK 9201 Lincoln St. (Rev. B. R. Bess, Pastor.) ' Sunday was indeed a nice day. The Sunday School was well attended; lesson reviewed by Miss L. Dupree. 11 A. M., selection by the choir; prayer by Rev. A. DeMoss; scripture lesson, Romans 8:1-27, lead by Rev. A. DeMoss; sermon by the pastor, subject, "In all these things we are more than conquer, through him who cares for us" text Romans 8:27. At 3 P. M., Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of St. John delivered one of his able sermons, using as a subject, "What must I do to be saved," text Act 16:30. He plainly showed us our duty as a Christian and what and how we should do to let our lives prove our Christianity At 7:30 P. M., song and prayer services. Then Brother Lyons made a splendid talk on the Golden Rule. This was trustee rally day. The rally is still open for a short season, then the final report will be made. Rev. B. R. Rosa made a business trip to Nicodemus Tuesday, returning home Friday afternoon. We are glad to know that Sister Lizzle Moss is able to be at home again from the hospital, where she underwent an operation. Aunt Lucy Chiles is slowly im proving. Damon Donnelly is about the same at this writing and is still confined to his bed There is some talk of electric lights being installed in several homes on this side; if so, what an improvement. On account of a lame ankle, Mrs. W. W. Ruseell was unable to attend church Sunday. Mrs. Harriett Ross, mother of Rev, Ross went to Edwardaville Monday afternoon for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Mattle Brown is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mable Thompson in Oakland on Emmett St. The Plaindealer is pleased to note that the Rev. J. L. Delk, who was recently arrested on a serious charge in connection with a young lady, was one day this week freed by the courts, the county attorney ordering the case dismissed for lack of grounds for prosecution. Rev. Delk is a clean, upright Christian gentleman, and it is a shame for a man who has accomplished so much good in this community to be dragged into court on such a charge. He stands for the uplift of mankind and has done much to assist the colored people along moral and spiritual lines, and he has their admiration, love and respect. Rev. Delk will leave shortly for Kentucky where he will locate, and we take pleasure in commending him to the people of that state. He is a clean young man, and will do them great good. Rev. Delk has never served a day in jail in Topeka on any of these charges, and when he heard of the warrant, he came here on his own accord with his family, and found many friends who were glad to sign bonds for any amount required. Mr. Delk has a wife and two children and they will depart soon for Science Hill, Ky, their future home. We wish them well. --- The Rev. I. B. Chiles announces his third quarterly meeting which will be held in Rock Valley on the fourth Sunday in April. Presiding Elder King will preach at 11 A. M., and 3 P. M., when he will go to Lakeview, where he will preach at 8 P. M. The members and friends of the church are looking forward to a grand time on this date and cordially invite everybody to attend. Rev Chiles has served the people of Rock Valley and Lakeview going on five years. He has made good for them both in a spiritual and financial way. Rev. Chiles believes in mixing business with religion, hence his success as a pastor and leader. Rev. Chiles says that his Easter collection was simply grand—the best he has ever raised since taking charge of the work. When pressed to answer how much, he replied, "Well that's all right, we are all highly elated over it. Mrs. A. B. Carter and brother were called to Kansas City, Mo., last week to be at the bedside of their father, Mr. Matt, Clark, who died there last Saturday. The body was brought to Topeka and the funeral was held Monday afternoon from Shlioh Baptist church, Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating. Burial was at Ritchie's. PLANTS FOR SALE. Cabbage and tomato plant, 25 cents per hundred, $2.00 per thousand; sweet potato plants—Southern Queen and Bermuda, $1.25 per thousand; Yellow Jersey and other varieties, $100 per thousand. Plants ready after April 20. Addrera D Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. Continental Ice Cream... In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs..... Dainty and Shipped..... Delicious. Everywhere Beatrice Creamery Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS. The people of Topeka will b very sorry indeed to lose Rev. Walton Brown, former pastor of Asbury M. E. church. He has returned from annual conference at Coffeyville and has been transferred to Guthrie, Ok. He was a friend of The Plaindealer and gave us all of the job printing of his church and recognized us to be fullest extent, and we hope he will be successful wherever he goes, as he certainly is an upright, true Christian gentleman and believed in building up the race. He made great in provements on the moral and religious side of the church while here. Miss L. M. Robinson of Dallas. Texas. entertained her brother. Mr. Monroe Robinson, with a birthday party on Thursday evening of last week. The callers were met at the door by Mrs. Belle Crist and were introduced to the receiving line by Miss Bertha Enochs and Miss Mary Watts. The table was attractively decorated with red shaded candles. The centerpiece was of little green clover leaves and a basket of very beautiful red roses. The guests were Misses Annie Gay, Helen Floyd, Continental Ice C In Bulk, Fancy D Dainty and Delicious.. Beatrice Cr TOPEKA, Belle Crist, Mary Watts, Bertha Enochs, Captonia Cherry, Odessa Cherry of Des Moines, Iowa, Edith Seymour of Lawrence; Messia, P. Moody, who was tourmaster, Geo. Howell, who led the program. Later in the evening an automobile party was followed by the jolly girls and boys. THE COLLEGE HILL BAKERY. It has always been the custom of The Topeka Plaindealer to boost home enterprises, when found worthy and along this line we know of none more worthy than the College Hill Bakery. Their products "Kleen Maid or College Hill Bread" are the best that can be obtained anywhere. The College Hill Bakery uses every appliance known to modern breadmaking. The College Hill Bakery is one of the best equipped plants in the middle west, and they employ the best and most scientific bakers money can secure. When we speak of College Hill bread, and say that there is none better, we know where of we speak, as we have tested the good, thoroughly, and like all others, who have tread the same path, nothing but the College Hill products will keep peace in our household. The delicious bread, etc., turned out by the College Hill Bakery, are a fitting example of what money, science, brawn, brain and muscle can produce when properly applied, and a trial will convince the most skeptical person on earth that these feeble lines are far from doing the institution justice. Mr. G. L. Jordan, the proprietor is one of the best and most thorough business men in all Kansas. He believes in home industry, and is liberal when it comes to spending his dollars where they will boost Topeka and bring prosperity and happiness to all of her citizens, regardless of creed, color or religion, and Mr. Jordan deserves the hearty support of our citizens. To the colored people he is kind and considerate—no swell head, as he is too broad and liberal to surrender to such nonsense. 'His friend among the colored people are legends, and all we have come in contact with, have a kind word for Special Prices to churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream andhoze 622. Mr. Jordan and a big boost for the products of the College Hill Bakery. The Kewpies Were Royal Topeka's young bloods—the Kewpie club, danced at Music Hall on the evening of April 9th. Truly, it was the swellest event that ever happened in the "cut glass" circles of Topeka. The array of gowns were most beautiful to behold, and the gallant youngsters arrayed in spike tail coats, silk tiles and carrying fancy canes, rtminded one of a scene at the inauguration of a president. It was grand. Yes a social treat, but when one reflects a moment, it arouses this question: Is the Race Drifting Backward? It seems solly we had assembled under one roof, the offsprings of the greatest men and women that ever lived. These old people have paved the way and made name and fame for the race, and their strides for a foothold in the world are indeed to be com- ental Cream.. Bricks or designs.... Shipped..... Everywhere creamery Co., KANSAS. memoried. It's pity that after all of these years of toil and worry to educate their children, they are compelled to see them drifting backward. The Kewpies is an organization of youngsters who furnished the "joy" at an expense of one hundred dollars or more, but they forgot their race from every angle of the square, save their guests. Here is how it happened: Music Hall, owned and controlled by a white man was used instead of the spacious hall owned by members of their race and for which they had made a contract, but they backed up when a hard up white man consented after much pleading to permit them to dance in his hall. They were too "sporty" to use a colored man's hack, and talk about an orchestra—colored? No, never! Well, to a man up a tree it looks as thug.1 the youngsters are dragging the race backward or in other words tearing down that which, their ancestors purchased with the richest and best blood of their lives, especially when "Gospel Teamsters," Y. M. C. A., workers, etc. plead with tear stained faces to the "unsaved" to come into the fold on Sunday and operate dances during the week. We feel safe in confessing that the race is drifting backward. No harm to dance one might plead! Then why not give the hall rent to the church or the "Y" by dancing in these places when there's nothing doing? Washburn College, an institution whose doors will ever swing outward for the Negro is asking the people for $200,000. Would it not have been a "big hit" had this club donated their $100.00 to Washburn? Assemble them, on the morrow and inform them that you desire one hundred plunks for Washburn and you would not receive ten cents. Are we not drifting backward? When in Topeka Stop at The SHERWOOD HOUSE 501 Kansas Ave. Tel. 2011 Reg. 5. a3 Sv f lan “ ¥ Letslueha CID pt : Ki as So fife a at = = me is “ Beet j » aie 7 . f. Sp 7 , . e, : a . rr eran 2 FF ) a eemniinmmaan | OLATHE. KANSAS. T ‘yaw should hace teen ont gunday| . The lates of ad 40 Mikal Gc a Ak Fr The New Era Milling Ce., ARKANSAS CITY, KANBAS, a ae wares “Polar f ferme? Bear” Flour Us 1 Pee, THE BEST FLOUR for | ne, GARE . family use. Insist on your * Uy fe Sy Dealer giving you the best eeteag aT Se 3 HEY ris WNOXALL and X.T. Go MANUFAOTURER BY” The New Era Milling Company SE tn ME ge gee, ee ee ee, ee ee | was rendered by the A. M. E. Sun day School, 7 Sunday was quarterly meeting a the A, M. E, church. The Presid ing Elder, Rev, King was present and preached a very interesting and In structive sermon, @unday evening. Miss Ethel Cartwright spent Eas. ter in Paola. Mr, and Mrs, Whitfield Ross and little daughter, Margaret of Kansas city, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Ross of Omaha, Nebr., spent Easter Sunday with thelr parents, Mr,sand Mrs, Whitflell Ross, Sr. Rev, Robinson preached in Hills: dale, Sunday, Mr. Beacham entertained with a» birthday dinner Sunday, Covers were laid for the following: Rev. Wm Jackson, Messrs. Levels and Johnton and Miss Frederica Martin and Lida Crump, Blind Wesley, a cousin of Blind Boone, played at the 2nd Daptiet church, Tuexday night, Mar 24th and at the First Baptist church, Fris day night.of the same wech, Blind Wesley, is indeed q musical prodiy and everybody ghouid hear alin, Mof, BP. G, Porter spent Easter in Oswego, Katsas, hig home and ate tendal the wedding of his aister, who was married on that day, HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI, Rey, H, Green who has been ser. iously Hl for the past few weeks i+ able to te out again, Mrs, Goldie ‘rant, his daughter of Kaneas City is here axsieting Mrs, Green to care for him, Mescts, Williams, Meadows ang Isadore Worhcuff spent Easter in Sa! daha, ‘Mis. Cy La. Jackson spent the week ent in Kansas City, Mo,, the guest of Mrs. Ben Brown, She was ac- companied by her neice, little Dorothy Brown, Mrs, Caleb Jach+on spent the wech end in Marshall with her daughter, Mi@, Cornelius Bell. Douglas school was agreeably sur- prised last week when they were ine formed of some additional industrial worth, Sewing was Installed for the girls and wood work for the boys. All the neceesary articles and materials are furnishel by the Board of Fdu- cation. Miss Anna Britt and Mrs, D. Johnson have charge of the sew- ing and Prof. Hobbs has charge of the boys, Douglas school is being improved along with the white schools and that is the point we ap- preciate so highly. Tion. A. W. Lloyd mavle an officias visit go Abram Grant Lodge. He was a welcome visitor at Douglas »cHool and made a yery interesting and practical talk to the pupils of each room, Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Groves gave 1 paity Saturday, April 3rd In honor of their little daughter, ‘Minnie Lee. Houts were from 2to5 P, M. The children all report having spent a very pleasant time, Miss Gussie Bly of Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs, Hattie Bly, Trolley To Kansas City One of the most dehghtful rides in the State of Kansas Ig on the TROLLEY LINE between Kanens City ang Leavenworth, Kas. This yoad runs through beautiful and pleturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas, the National Soldiers’ Home, Mt, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military prisons and many bther important sight-seeing places, Cary leave Kansag City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p, m. except Satur- day nights last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, Carg leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 & m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car leave, at 12 o'clock midnight, ’ . The Kansas City-Western Railway Co, *. Heme Phone 5394 Main. Rell Phone 657 Main. Friedman. Bros. Wholesale and Retail Groceries. 5432 MAIN STREET, Kansas City, Missouri. Buy Your Lodge Supplies | From . .-Big Negro Firm.. The Love Regal Co, GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas®City, Missourl LAWRENCE, KANSAS, . D A ty Hy e Z ie —" —_ Ber. ae . & oT SS See 4 Ke re ‘ N52. Sey ‘; TT. a) } SOAS From Méadows of Gold Bitter “Purest of cream, Carefully selected, thors @ughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of al! butter, always pura sweet and good. 5 Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve ull its good- , Bees for you. Ask Your Grocer for ees 5G 1m : 7 * dita flavor wins favor, Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. @.. ‘ ea Miss Frankie Walker who has been teaching in Oklahoma is now at home os her gchool is ont, Mrs, R. L, King is sisiting In Kanras City, the guest of her son, Prof. J, P, King on Nebraska Ave, Misy Blanche Patterson spent Eas- ter in Kansas City, ‘A Pantomine entitled, “The Gol- den Gate’ was rendered Sunday ev. ening at 9th street Baptint churen by Misa R. Maddox, assisted by Mis. rea dlelen M, Clark, Ruth E, Pen- nell, Ruth I. Clark and Beatrice Madox at the piano, Misy Katherine G, Grant is visit- ing in Kanaaz City, the guest of her sister Mrs, M, Jackson, Mizz Cordelin Baker spent several day's in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs, M, Jackson, Mr, Columbus Hagan and Earl Danforth of Topeka and Rev, Albert Browne of Kanses City, Kansas spent Easter here, guests of Misses Clark and Pennell. Queen Esther Ciicle was royally entertained Tuesday evening by Misa Farinda Crouch, The evening was spent in crocheting and knitting. After the routine of business a de- licious luncheon was served. Mr, Green Kieth who has been ill at his home on Elm St. for sometime remains unchanged, The Theta Jota Betas are planning for a camping expidition soon, The Camp Fire Girl’e club has just been organized ang Is promising to be a great success, Miss June Crutchfield of Garnett spent the week end here the guest of hey alsters, Mesdames Brown and Maron, KINSLEY, KANSAS, Rev, 0. W, Freeman and family are well and able to be out again after a long quarintine and he has again sssumed his pastorial work in Larned and the flock was certain- ly glad of the return of the shepherd, fs uty thetans el tberwente it +} Clty the*lany of: the: An FU Sya RE Shh, ag Lett demo Sh? teas aah ee Ge se] Ub WN eR HA You should have been ont Sunday to tho children’s Easter entertain. ment, directed by Mry, Pearl Free. man and Mra. Myrtle Jacobs, The Thomas babies are home agair from a long visit in the country with their grandmother, ' Mr, Henry Sellers 13 again in town. ‘Miss L, Scott is here again. Rew, Freemen left foy Larned the end of the week. e The Baptists are giving a rally and say everybody is welcome, A good time is expected as they have called a new pastor and feel greatly encouraged, Mr. S. Martin is with us again. Miss Rosa Caldwell is In town, sisting friends, The Easter program at the Church of God wag certainly a grand success and the children’s flag drill, led by ‘Marlon and Orion Freeman was the delight of everybody, It was per- fectly grand and the little ones never made a break, The choir rendered gome beautiful selections, ‘Mr, F. By Minnis, the young bass singer, cer. tainly did fine, Miss Ida Winchester the organist was quite faithful. The closing address by Mr. S. ‘Martin was certainly fine urd xo interesting that you could hear a pin fall, The grand pally spohen of by the presiding off. cer, Mr. C. E, Minnic will jot be until juct Lefore Children’s Day, " Mrs, Pearl Freeman was v pleasant visitor of Mrs, Jucobs all day Sun- day, Misses Hunt and Johnson were plearant visitors of Mrs. Thomas, MANIATTAN, KANSAS All of the churches were well at. tended on Enster Sunday, as the day was fair and the sunshine bright. I made many think that the winter Was over. Mr. Terry Pitts has been on the sick list for three weeks, but he is improving nicely, We hope to sec him out on the streets in a few more aye, ‘The members of the Second Baptist church are without a hou-e of ‘wor- ship. By some meuns they let the pastor, W. C, Garrett tear down the olg building that they have done se tush ood ganging Lit for thirty yeurg in order to build a new one, but he did not think to count up the cort and now ¢imes are hard and ae money fs gore and the church Is out of w house to serve God in and it will not be yery long before the picacher will be gone. Mr, Wilbur Pitts und wife and hittle boy called to ree ‘Mr, T. Pitty last. week. Mrs. J. Collins and Mra. T. J. Collins went to Kanous City last week and we wisn them u happy siny | Mrs, Moody Jones went to Dunlap, Kansae to spend the Easter wita her parents, Mr, Thomas Turner and wife, Mrs, J. C, Walker spent the af- ‘ternoon with Mrs, Etta Wilson and they had a jolly time. Those who called on Mr, Mont- gomery Sunday were H. Wilson, I. Fox, Rev. R, W. Watson, . The Rev. Mr. Donley will leave for conference thi2 week, which will meet in Coffeyville, LA JUNTA, COLORADO, ‘Mr. Archie James received a tele gram Sunday evening, stating the critical illness of his father, He left Monday morning for Missouri. Mra, Jumes Scott who has been vonfined to her bed for several weeks with pneumonia is able to be up again. We are having fine weather now and everyone seems to be afflicted with gardening fever, Easter will be remembered . long ‘time in La Junta for several reasons: It was an ideal day; the Sunday “Schools were well attended, The morning services were all that could be expected. The crowds were atten. tive and the pastor was at his best. The exercises given at the Baptiss church in the afternoon were fine and were well attended with good collec. tion, fThe Easter services were held at the iA. M, FE, church and there was a splendid crowd which gave a splen- did collection, ‘Mr, Hunter, father of Mr, Archie Jones is in our city, called here on account of the illness of his daugh- ter, She is improving very nicely. Mr, Hunter will probably return to hie home in Missouri sometime this week, Mr, Claud Tyler who was threaten. ed with typhoid fever Ia out again, ‘The oncoming spring election al- ways brings your best frienda(?) to your door, hut when the election is over they disappear, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Rev, J.D, McLendon, Baptist State Field ‘Missionary, was in the city Saturday and Sunday and held in- teresting services on Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Mrs, Cora Montague of Inola spent Saturday and Sunday with her ,ls- ter, Misa Nora Andrews of this city, ' Prof, J, 0. Spencer of Nowate pas- aed through the city Fridey en route ty Oelgboma'City, FS Mas, The ladies of the A. M, B. Misston Clrete, assisted by Mra, A, E. Alston, president of the Baptist Home Mic- sion Society, gave a pleasing enter. tainment In the way of an “Old Folk’, Concert,” on Friday eventing, which furnished much amutement for the large number present. Prof, J, E, West has returned to hig home here, after closing a very successful school at Catoosa, Okla. The Sunday School pupils of the A. ME, church rendered a splendid program on Easter night, The ho@ke was crowded and $10.75 wag raised for mission purposes. Miss Zephyr Bryan, who is superintendetn, and Misg Mabel Vaughn, the organist re- ceived many compliments for the ex. cellent training shown by the pupils. The guest list at the Cobb Bath House Ia quite large this week. The Sunday School at Mt. Zion Baptist church rendered its Eaeter program on Sunday afternoon, A large number were present and §5.25 was raised for the cause of missions, C, J. Waterfield, the superintendent was not present, J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Do. 2300 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURL Large Stock. 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Prive por box, 60, Alcohol IMeater, price be, Literul termes tungents a Wate for literature today. MAGIC SIIAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers ¢nd Funeral Directors. Pe mids, We carry oun of the finest lass Iw | sa UNDERTAKING GOODB oS SPR 10 the State. We never sleep. Thee ae SAI) Licensed Embeluers ta attendenet ny \ Mey 636 Quincy St. " ‘fm o Mme. T. D2 PERKIN, e s e SCIENTIFIC SCALP SPECIALIST ® 4630 W. 35th Avenue, Denver, Colo. Madam 'f. D, Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all aver the globe in the care of the hair and scalp, No matter how dark your skin is, Madam Perkins’ matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatinent for culti- vating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your bair if there is no physical ailment to prevent. Her treatmgnts have been cuceessful where all others have falled. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair Uke her own, write her to-day, Be sure to enclose a 4ceot stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business, ad 1 0 accel ceaama ea Ey ari 3 ae ca Roy 1 on is P ; eae: aed a | qi ak ead ‘i wed be, a Pa aT) eam I e ree < rs A par tee es on fd Cnr. , the a ip ba aN Stan Lg he Bo ayes ees y Sea oa cm Son on ss ee ae ie aaa ee F rs wo 5 ne ie EEE ATE ES PST Ryaae ; . BLA Bae EI YRS: cage ETT FATE kM Peers epee are 2 GEE ASE OMEN, STOP, WAIT, LISTEN, READ! If a Woman have long bar, {t 1s a Glory to Her: 2 Cor., 11-18, Zvery Woman Can Have that Glory If 8he Wishes it. ni tn hic oe Ee LE Cae tg ee ae | i 3 Lats Y ad f a ae be ladam Perning Before } reatmen and acalp scurf, causes th no matter how harsh; thic! Ro matter bow kinky, Fil Do not wait If you are | ver the United States by m ing the care of the hair, an when @ 4-cent stamp is en nal history of your hair and answered when a ¢cent 5 Pong hadgy) bee today wi was when ! frat began tres You can secure these iq in the world. The T ina, alone, oy falling hair or break M4éam Perning Before treatment ing ‘om, cures split ends, removes dandruff and scalp scurf, causes the hair to grow long, no matter how sbort; soft, no matter how harsh; thick, no matter how thin; straight from the bulbs, no matter bow kinky, First treatment will show wonderful improvement. Do not wait If you are interested io your hair. I give treatments all over the United States by mail. Write me at once, 1 send booklet concerning the care of the hair, and testimonials of those taking my treatments when a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I do pot have seeetts if Deed @ personal history of your hair and acalp and your physical cont ion, @ All mall prompiiy, answered when a ¢cont stamp is enclosed. J am the only woman of the race growing Bate today who can show the putlio the real length my hair was rhea 3 began treating it. Bend for book lot if yom mean business. You cam cogere teens, vreparetioes saly from me Uke then mace work, The Tr . Scieatiig Sealy Deenaration Madem Parkins anle arent. Ee gee ee oe oe mn a Sa a es BAP ty eee ‘This {= for you. but soft, long, beau not be put on the Do you want this write for particulars kins, the Scientific Denver, Colo, who world with her wos hair, My own heat fs ment. With these grew 17 foches ia mained one length years, What I did doing for hundreds do for you with my Scalp Preparations, watline Mite aa tumaete Misa Vesta Gultle, accompanied by? Mr. John Justice/left Saturday motne’ ing to spend Easter with home folks at Haskell, Okla, STOCKTON, KANSAS, Rev, Wm. Harrison preached a strong and instructive Easter sermon Sunday morning. Sunday Schoo! 1s progressing nice= ly. Attendance for last Sunday was 25 and collection $1.10. Sunday afternoon, Miss Myrtle Stewart entertained her Sunjay School class, Ice cream and cake wag served and ench reported an ens Joyable time, A beautiful Easter program was rendered Sunday evening at the church to a‘ large and appreciative audience. Sunday School class No. 2 gave the program under the in- structions of Miss Myrtle Stewart. Sunday there was a rally at the church by both saints and sinners. The collection ralsed by the saints was $8,0) and the sinners raised $6.50, a total of $14.51, No more froned halr, titul hair that need dresser on retiring. kind of hair? If so, to Madam T. D. Per. Scalp Specialist of is setonishing the derful art of growing my dest. advertise- treatments PL pe two years, It had re- (four faches) for 18 for my hair f am of others, and will Matchigas Sclentifie My treatment stons THE MUSEUM GIRLS NEW DORNTOEY. LANG STON. OKLAHOMA. Macle, Oberlin, Ohio; Assistant The above named educators are demonstrating their worth at Langston, and seemingly each one is attempting to excel the other. They go about their work full of enthusiasm, and from their store house of knowledge are faithfully shaping the minds of our boys and girls for future usefulness. Langston is one inspiring scene and the race should feel proud of the great work that Prof. Page and his co-workers are doing. When such scholarly men as Prof. Page are at the head of our institutions, they should be maintained and everything done to make their administrations successful. Seemingly that Plain's words: "Its better to be unborn, than unaught. for ignorance is the mother of misfortune," have aroused everyone at Langston and an unceasing warfare is being waged against ignorbance. Our visit was indeed a treat, and we only wish that every Negro in the South could visit the school once a year, as we are confident it would inspire them, and we, as a race would take new hope. The students are living examples of what proper training will do for the race. The scene at the dining room where more than 600 were being fed at once, will not pass from us lightly. Mrs. Zelia Robeshure Page, wife of Prof. Page, has this department up to the highest standard of proficiency. She is matron for the girls, which means they are in safe hands. By courteous treatment and amicable disposition, she has won the love and respect of all. The boys, who are a gentlemanly set are carefully looked after by Mrs. A. E. Ward, who strictly enforces rules, regarding cleanlines and sanitation in the building "Music has charms to soothe the savage beast," and music aglore is what Langston has. This department is exceedingly strong and the high state of efficiency is due to the selections by both the band and orchestra, in honor of The Plaindealer man's visit. The execution of the most difficult pieces of music seemingly nothing more than child's play for these organizations. These high class musical organizations have toured Texas and Oklahoma, captivating all who were fortunate enough to hear them. Mrs. Breaux has had the advantage of being under some of Germany's leading masters. The reception given us will long linger with us and make us know that something good can come out of Ethiopia. The young men and young women are enthusiastic over their instructor and one tries to excel the other. Miss Bessie Clark, the vocal and harmony teacher must not be overlooked as she is also a jewel along her line. Below we give names of those who are members of the band and orchestra: Rand. Mrs. Zelia Page Breaux, Directress; J. D. Elsberry, H. B. Hardee, Miss Parthena Meeks, Cornets; Alexander Morris, L. W. Presley, Wm. Taree, Clarinets; E. W. Clarke, Saxophone; Quincy Powdrill, Charles Meeks, N. A. Debose, W. H. Tuggle, Altos; H. A. Haywood, P. W. Millapp, Tenors; A. L. Lewis, Jax. Lawson, Trombones; N. S. Hudson, Baritone; M. D. Lawson, Bass; George Young. C. C. Byrd, Drums. Orchestra. Mr. Zelia Page Breaux, Directress; M. D. Lawson, Miss Bernice Guess, Delos Sparks, Violins; J. D. Elberry, Miss Parthenia Meeks, Coffnets; A. L. Lewis, Flute; Alexander Morris, L. W, Presley, Wm. Taree, Clarinets; Miss Helen Whitlow, Piano; Jas. Lawson, Trombone; Quincy Powdrill, French Horn; F..E. Whitlow, Bass Viol; N. S. Hudson, Traps. One of the departments which attracted us was the Domestic Art department, under Miss Mary Lee McCray, assisted by Miss Mary McCain. We were astonished by the many excellent pieces of high classed work that the girls had turned out. Everything the girls wear, at Langston are made by the students in this department. These young women are truly making good. The Domestic Science department, under Miss Virgie Smith is also doing a great work. 200 acres of the land at Langston College is cultivated by students, and they raise wheat, oats, corn, vegetable tables, etc. This is one of the departments destined to do a great work for the boy students at Langston. Krof, Estelle will no doubt in short time, make the agriculture feature one of the foremost at the college. The race is blessed with such an excellent institution, and may it continue to go on doing good. Mrs. Ella Williams is an extensive hair dealer at Guthrie, Okla. She is an expert along this line and her patrons are among both races, in fact she has more white trade than colored. Mr. Williams, her husband, is a successful farmer and the William's home is a good one. Mrs. Winam also fills mail orders. The address is 1101 W. Noble. At staunch Plaindealer friend is Mrs. Lue Matthews, who is in the cafe business at Guthrie. She has been in Oklahoma ever since the opening and reared a large and interesting family. She owns some valuable property and is a woman full of push. Mr. Matthews is a successful tonsorial artist and conducts a shop in that city. These people started business with scarcely anything and today are worth several thousand dollars. For 10 years, Mr. R. A. Pruitt, one of the foremost colored men at Guthrie, has held a lucrative position with the W. D. Packer Implement Co., one of the largest of the kind in Oklahoma. We also had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Pruitt's home, which is one of the best colored homes in that city. YINITA, OKLAHOMA Mcculames J. Davis, J. L. Davis and Misses Thelma and Mae Davis attended the closing exercises of Mr. J. Davis' school in district No. 15. A successful term of seven months closed Friday. The patrons are pleased with Mr. Davis. Mrs. Eliza Johnson preached at the Methodist church, Sunday. Mr. W. W. Williamson and wife were in the city Sunday from Hulwee. Prof. N. Grubbs of Nowata was transacting business in the city Saturday. Landum Bean of Ketchum was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Mollie Motley of Parsons passed through the city Saturday from McAlester. W. H. Martin visited the Rev. J. E. W. Williams in Boynton, Sunday. Misses Anna and Louise Morgan passed through the city Saturday en route to Tulsa from Chetopa. Nick Macer and wife passed through the city Friday, en route to Chelsea from Welch. Miss Georgia Adams who has been visiting her parents returned to Nowata, Tuesday. Rev. Thomas of Parsons passed through the city Saturday en route to points South. Rev. C. J. Jennings came in from Bartlesville. Friday. LAWRENCE KANSAS8. Winter is gone at last and we have the coming spring with gladness. Sunday was an ideal day and all the churches were well filled. Rev J. S. Payne of St Luke A. M. E. church preached an eloquent sermon and he seems to be the right man in the right place. Madame Patti, the greatest singer among our race, sang to a crowded house on Friday night at St Luke. Her airing was highly appreciated. Mrs. R. J. King has just returned from Kansas City, where she spent A. M. E. Chapel last Sunday. Rev. S. H. Barker is seriously ill at his home on New Jersey street. Mrs. Callie Thomas is entertaining her brother from Texas, who she had not seen for fifty years. They wore separated by their master in the dark days of slavery. We praise God to know that those days are over. Mrs. J. D. Powell and family are contemplating moving back to their home in Savannah, Mo., in the near future. We are very sorry indeed to have them go, for Mrs. Powell has done some good work for the church here and will not be forgotten soon by the members of St. Luke. She is now president of the "Whatsoever Society." We wish for her and family a happy and successful life. GODFREY, ILLINOIS. Easter services were appropriately observed to the occasion Sunday. Special programs for the church were rendered Everyone present enjoyed the program and everyone was cordially invited by the superintendent to partake of the bountiful dinner and Easter egg festival, which was donated by the families of the community and was enjoyed by everyone present. The quarterly meeting at Bethel Chapel ended the third quarter's work this year. The services during the day were well attended and interesting. The morning and afternoon services were preached by the Rev. J. W. Tiff, the pastor in charge. Mrs. Emly Darbey, Jane Green Florence Cannol. Martha Green and Missee Clara Green and C. Morris, Rev. J. Comely, Wm. Bevenow, all of Alton attended services at Bethel Mr. Geo. Myers and Mrs. Lelia Myers of Terre Haute, Ind., came down to be present at the Easter services. Mrs. Myers spent a week the guest of relatives and returned to Terre Haute on the 10th. Mrs. Myers is the guest of friends and relatives and expects to make an extended visit. Mrs. John Bates of Piso. Ill., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. K. S. North. Messrs. John Matlock and Melissa Father are numbered among the sick. BAUGHMAN BROTHERS SPREADING OUT. State: Most Famous Ice Cream Manufacturers Add Large Soda Water Plant To Their Business. Baughman Brothers, the famous ice cream manufacturers, are always doing something that's different from all others. They are keen, farsighted business men and take deep interest in promoting the growth and business activities of the city and state. They have long been recognised as leaders in the manufacture of ice cream, and their name and fame extends throughout the state. To their fine ice cream plant, they have added a large plant for the manufacture of soda water, and as in all other things, they are bound to succeed and excel. The soda water plant is not only the largest concern of the kind in the West, but is equipped with all of the modern appliances employed in the manufacture of soda water. In this they have invested an immense sum of money and will give the best product and service to be obtained. Baughman Brothers need no introduction to our readers, and we feel sure that their business will be more than doubled this year. A PROMINENT LODGE. WOMAN Mrs. Ida Briggs Tutt of Hennessey, Okla., one of the most prominent business women of that state and also a lady of national reputation as one of the greatest lodge and church workers in this country. She is returning from a three months visit at St. Louis, Monmouth and Chicago, Ill, Topeka and Wellington, Kansas. The first stop was at St. Louis, where she was the guest of her step daughter. She was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Robert Tutt. They visited for four weeks, arriving there in December. They were royally entertained by several old acquaintances and friends. The seven Eastern Star chapters of St. Louis and Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, grand royal matron of the state of Missouri, gave Mrs. Tutt a grand reception as Mrs. Tutt is recognized as a great lodge woman. She is a prominent member of the following lodges, having held offices; P, P, Jno. Brown, W, R. C., No 4; P, S. G., Lecturer, O E. S. of U. S.; S, P. C. C. Lady Elliott Circle, No. 199, A. O. F, P, G. Matron, Okla. It was certainly an honor to the members of the Eastern Star and those of other orders to pay homage and respect to so distinguished a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Tutt attended "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L Jordan, Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR. IDA BRID The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale image with no discernible content. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a white outline of a figure lying on a surface. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. IDA BRIGGS TUTT the different churches and were introduced to congregations at St. Paul A. M. E. church, at St. Louis. Rev. Samson Brooks, pastor. He took great pleasure in introducing them as he was an old acquaintance of ```markdown ``` Mrs. Tutt. He spoke in glowing terms of her estimable husband. After their visit at St. Louis, Mr. Tutt departed for California, where he has longed to visit a year—Los Angeles, Frisco, the World's Fair and other place and the guest of Mrs. Mattle F. Baker where she had a pleasant stay of three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are among the leading families of Monmouth and own one of the most beautiful homes in the town. Her next stop was at the windy city of Chicago, which was at one time her home. She arrived here Feb. 7 and was the guest of Mrs. Eva Carter, 3600 Prairie Ave., who owns a palatial home and it is one among the finest residences owned by colored people in Cooke County, Mrs. Tutt was elated over the reception given her by her many friends and old acquaintances. She was for years a great worker in Quinn Chapel, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Edwards who own a fine automobile garage made it pleasant for her while in Chicago and always had an automobile at her disposal, for sight seeing and joy riding in company with many ladies and members of the different orders. A reception was held in her honor by Elliott Circle, No. 99, A. O. F., of which she is a charter member, which has been in existence for twenty years or more. This order has a membership of over three hundred and there are only a few charter members left. Mrs. Tutt was the only one present at the reception. This organization was first started in Canada and was known as 123. Mrs. Tutt arrived in Topeka April 9 and was the guest of Mrs. John Simms, 1223 Buchanan, one of her old friends, who formerly lived in Oklahoma. While here she received many calls from former Oklahoma and Ohio friends who were glad to make it pleasant for her, but sorry she could remain for so short a stay as they had planned to give her a nice reception but she could only stay a short while. She left here last Monday for Wellington, Kansas, where she will visit at the home of Prof. Edward Thompson until April 17, when she will go back to Hennessee to look after some business preparatory to joining Mr. Tutt in California. Mr. Robert Tutt was formerly of Oberlin, Kansas and was married to Mrs. Ida Briggs in Chicago in 1902. He was one of Kansas' pioneer farmers. They moved to Oklahoma and settled near Hennessey where he engaged in farming on a large scale until he accumulated and now owns nearly one thousand acres of valuable land of which he owns one-half section in Kansas. He is with no exception one of the wealthiest farmers in Kingfisher County. He is well liked by his neighbors and has saved the farms of many colored men of that community from being sold from under them, by loaning them money to tide them over until times were better. He has loaned thousands of dollars and has outstilling nearly $1,000 in notes, cattle and other personal property. He makes a business of loaning money and discounting notes also. Mrs. Tutt is the bookkeeper and finance engine and banker and she is the most valuable asset of the Tutt holdings as she can place her hand on every note and paper that belongs to them. The Plaindealer wishes Mr. and Mrs. Tutt continued success and we only wish we had many more people like them. 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The Scott Brothers are staunch friends of the race—and have a large number of friends among our people, and included in that number can be counted The Topeka Plaindealer. Scott Brothers' cream is the purest, sweetest and best in the state, and this season will find them with more business than ever before They have a nice, well equipped, modern plant, and manufacture ice cream the scientific way. Let Scott Brothers furnish the cream for your next party or social event and you will be satisfied with quality, quantity and price. When is Salt Lake City, and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Leonard Square, 12th & 13th St. West. Ses