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The J fn the middte west, We devs} x ~ ° Oklahoma City, and la owned by Mr, large ,three story brick buikling at LINCOLN “ ELECTRIC abiding faith in the Eni, sos ‘< aug man In WM, Daniels, In connection with} 14 W,.California atreet, is owned by and enterprise of thé Negroes the hotel he rons a confectionery} Messrs. Traylor and Caruthers. The « » Kansas City; and believe they 1 tr and cold drink ‘business, He also| Traylor flets, a two story 18 room | * leave nd stone unturned to mi : has @ tonsorlal parlor in: hie hotel, | building, it ‘one of the swell rooming * Lincoly Electric Park the joy s a oma This gentleman is a Christien and] places for the race. Aside from the ¢ of the great West. conducts a clean place. His wife 1,| shove’ named business houses, he = i ‘The Convention Thoster wilt h Anteresting Jots Gleaned from the Note Book of The Plaindealer’s ? Special Scribe. ~ Flashes About the Race, ‘Theo, Baughman, our special rep-' resentative, invades Oklahoma City and tells aboyt some of the doings of the race, . A dozen churches and ome of the best achosls in Dixie land are among the things the race can boast of at Oklaboma City. Oklahoma City fs some town—the largest in all the state of Oklahoma: and when the promoters in the very early life of the place were laying off the streets, etc. there was much taste exercised and the city contains many beautiful buildings. Some of the things the colored man is doing there'will be found below: eee -~ ‘The “Keystone,” one of the largest sand best conducted Negro hotels in the South or West, is ably managed by Mr. T. W. Willis, a hotel man of vyears of experience, The “Key- stone” has 25 rooms, modern equip- ment. The building is a three story brick, with bath room on each floor. ‘The grill room is a place where you get the beat to eat—cooked right. ‘The hotel is located at No. 7 West Grand avenue. eee ‘The R. J, Fernandez Cigar factory is one of the foremost enterprises of the kind in the country and is anx- fous to secure Cuban cigar makers. Only Cubans will be employed— “Write'to R. J. Fernandes. 122 West California street, or phone Walnut 6033. , eee ‘ Conducting the swellest as well as oldest tonsorial business in Oklo- oma City is what Mr. E. W. Ca- xuthers, a man of our race, is doing. ‘His business, “The Palace,” is for ‘white trade and gix high class artists are used. He owns eight city lots and is recognized as one of ae solid men of the city. - eee ‘A successful baggageman at Okla- home City Is Mr, L. D. Minor, a thrifty man, who has been in this line of business for four years. He has duilt up s lucrative trade and swe found him full of push. : eee We had the pleastré of meeting Mr, Wiley H. Stran, a young man we've known since childhood. He has, up to recently, been employed in the postoffice at Oklahoma City as special delivery.man. There are sixteen special delivery men(colored) employed. eee The Crown Barbershop, located ‘at 15 W. California street, Oklahoma City, is # five chair place, run and operated by Mr. J. J. Cotton, a very abrewd businese man. In connection with his, shop he conducts a 6-table poot hall. The Crown Is easily the best conducted colored shop in that city. eee ; We had the pleasure of meeting Mr, G. W. F, Sawner, an expert cot- ton man, who for 18 years has been a cotton broker in Oklahoma, having handled thousands of bales. His fields of Isbor are Chandler and Bo- ley, and he purchases cotton in large lomps. This gentleman was at one time a teacher in Texas for a num ber of years, but on moving to Ok- lahoma he followed the practice of law, establishing the first law office in Guthrie. His wife, Mrs. H. L Sawner, fs a cultured woman and one of the leading educators of the state, having the distinction of be- ing the only lady principal in the state, and her school at Chandler fa recognized ag one of the best in the gtate, She has four assistant teach- ers, and hae an enrollment of 200, ‘This schoo! tukes front rank, ‘The Sawner residence is edslly worth $10,000, These good people about 500 acres of rich farm GATTO BRUT R PRCA oe PLO eer I MR 8 OOS Chg ae | , BNSC SN SR! ese anges tore OR Sates 1 Be AE ate, CERES : 4 CE og 2 fre bh ane “RN siti S, ek, vf, Aris nde TNS Ms My Prat, sta Re at gui ee Paya Be BNP N RS Be oe SAP CAS RMA Mle wept Ss - gai My ta RR oe Siena. Pt 2 foe beeen ty pO ai Ns Pees 1h Ng BR RPE Sa "H ca a a . Ey Gog aback Arh beng are ds ry) as. stam, mt ot ¥e Aaa ay | 7 5 ws nA . ies takes tae eee om POMEL ee ene aad K as , pees s A ; < . Hi . renee, sae x ae a i i em: ty ead iat} Hl x H ra 7 rates A . Nos te : oe fe res ot 7 , ; ec ek : ys > > oe He. ght 2 Arena nn AS oC eer eet eee oe ae i - awd, per Ona Se oy a x Se ae sa Spe “ - ars Eh is Pt : _ omer Se ; a, ee: . 1s taf i oa A RS a ot * : itn tae oka te wae oe lao Uy ty bie Sanathe! © only thing the colored man has to do js to get upand push. eee | The Jeter Drug Store is the oldest drug store established in Oklahoma City. Bight years ago Mrs, Jeter launched out in’ the drug business and has succeeded. Dr, Jeter is the first colored physician to. locate in Oklahoma and has won @rst place in the medica! world, Dr. and Mrs. Jeter own their own business houee, and both are full of push. ‘Dr. Jeter has the distinction of being the only physiclan in his clty who can cure pelagra. He fs the man who put up such a strong fight agaist “Jim Crowism.” he eee | A young man who, is 9 successful truck farmer at Oklahoma City i» Mr, Roscoe Dunjee, who owns 40 acreg of rich land adjoining the city, which at one time he was offered $20,000 for aame. This young man is also popular in secret society cir- cles, having served as grand lecturer of the K. of P, lodge of that state. He is a credit to cur race and we would be a much ‘better race if more of our men were on Dunjee's calibre. ‘ eee Dr. J, Harrol Hatcher is in the drug business, 209 E. First street, Oklahoma City. This gentleman carries a line of drugs, sundries, ete He is a pharmacist of long standing and has been in the drug bdusiness at different places for twenty years and is well versed in medicine. Dr Hatcher has been in the drug busi- ness in Virginia, and at Ardmore, in Oklaboma, and ls the discoverer of numerous remedies. He has done much to help the race. eee R. Le Barnes, the expert tailor, whose place It located at 201 East First street, Oklahoma City, is one of the scribe’s old time Texas friends, We called and found him doing high class tailoring. This young man is a product of Tuskeges and is living up to the teachings he received fn that well known infi- tution, He is succeeding and has invested in real estate In Oklahoma. eee The Bush Tailor Shop, located at 224 B. First street, Ollahoma City, ig owned by Mr, L. C, Bush, swho does all kind of tailoring and does it right, This is substantiated by the fact that he is kept busy at all times, toes The Acme Hotel, a 16-room house: neatly furnished from top to bottom, a "= _ GIRL’ DORMITORY ME Seen Girls! Doriitory.ab.the Deaf, Dumb ang Blind Institute at Taft, Okla, of *PNis yh, which Prof. J, BR. Johnson'ts Supt. and who is brlaging things about, is totated at €06 East First street, Oklahoma City, and le owned by Mr, W: M, Daniels, In connection with the hotel he runs a confectionery and cold drink ‘business, He also has a tonaorial parlor in: his hotel, This gentlemen is a Christin and conducts clean place. His wite {, an expert in the hair business and deals extensively in gamé. She knows that line of business rom a to s They informed ug that they were doing well. tee | Mr. James Kidd, at 323 B. Second street, is engaged In the barber and cleaning and pressing business. Hig work is his strongest recommenda- tion and many of our people ens courage him. He is one of the bust= ness men who subscribed for Thé Topeka Plaindealer. eon F Ye scribe visited the dental part fara of Dr. A. B. Whitty, located at 315% E. Second atreet, Oklahoma City, and found reception room: full of patients waiting to be ‘treated. Hie fixtures are modern and his work above criticism, which, counts for his success, This gentleman .ig g graduate of Fisk and the- Illinois Dental college and is demonstrating his worth. We received « warm re- ception by Dr, Whitty ag well as some financial encouragement, He {s on the broad guaged plan, see One of the attractive drug stores at Oklahoma City will be found at 325 E, Second e.reet, known as the Cove Pharmacy, Mrs. W. H. Slaugh- ter being the owner. Druggist W, W. Randolph, a cultured young man. is in charge and informed us that the place was doing a nice business. The store is neatly arranged and the soda fountain a high priced one. Dr, Slaughter is an eminent phyt- {cian and is*able to boast of a large practice. This store will compare favorably with any to be found, eee One young colored physician Is rapidly winning’ his way into the front ranks in, the medical world Dr, William J, Harvey, located af 200%. E, First street, Oklahors City, is the young man‘we are: talk- ing about. He finished from the Atlanta Baptist college, having beer daubed “A. B.” and finished from the medical department of Howarg University, class 1910. He practiced continuously at Oklahoma City ever since his graduation, He is. truly a prepared man and will succeed. We visited his offices and, found them equipped with modern apparatus. eee One of The~’Plaindesler's true friends at Oklahoma City is the Seales family, who are’in the gro- cery and meat business at 329 East First street. Mr, C, E. Scales, a ton of the elder Scales, is the read- er. His parents are doing nicely. They own some valuable property. eee Mrs. H. Hudson is one of our go~ ahead women in Oklahoma City. She has had erected a neat business house at 430 E. Second atreet. In which she conducts an up ‘to date confectionery, cold drinka, ete. Thi, lady owns also a good hoime. ees Mr, T. H. Traylor, a successful real estate dealer at Oklahoma City ls one of the go-ahead men. The large three story brick bulking at 14 W,.California atreet, is owned by Messrs. Traylor and Caruthers. The Traylor flats, a two story 18 room building, 18 ‘one of the awell rooming places for the race. Aside from the tbhove named business houses, he owns five rent houses. He also has charge of number of rent houses, and other collections for the public, "Maree, ONDE , heat met st ; “4 % re : a ’ E Rot ¥ atin 9 aa Sis 4 Lena “a Kae : ese a. ig ee 3 Fi Sa? hate ed eee an ’ ites : PROP. J. R. JOHSNON, The above is the true likeness of Prof. Johnson, superintendent of the Deaf, Damb and Blind Institute, lo- eated at Taft, Okla, He is the man of the hour, and ts a recognized race jeader, bringing things about, He is a “prepared man” and has the happy faculty of making each one his friend, _ While in the Capito! city—Okle— homa—it was our pleasure to meet that distinguished educator, Prof. J, R. Johnson, superintendent of the State Institution for Deaf, Dumb, Blind and orphan children’ at Taft. (Okla., an exclusive colored, town, where 213 children are being thor- oughly trained in literary and in- dustrja) pursuits that will fit them for useful citizenship. The legis lature outdid itself in its liberality toward this institution at its recent session. having appropriated” $10,000 for’ salaries and $10,000 for main- ‘tenance, being $7,000 more than ever tefore. The report of the board of affairs to the governor, brought out the fact taat is:it the busiest little achool In the state. There are four buildings, worrh $76,000; eleven per- sons are employed, wee Twenty years:in the mercantile business is Mr. C, F. Talliaferro’s record; and after that long period he has won numerous friends amang white and colored, The store is a general merchandise concern, in which you can find from a tack up, representing an outley of $5,000, ‘The building is a brick, two-story worth additional $12,000, including the frame building which is used as a store house. Mr, Tallaferro in- formed us that te bought everything over his immense stock and holdings, he is about sight, He owns « good home and three rent houses, This gentleman is » business man, a scho- jar, and a devout Christian and the young Negro who shapes his lite after him will make no mistake, ao} 1 | « ’ + ¢ — ‘Kansas City Negfoes Will Open a $60,000 Park In A Bhort Time— Mr, Earl S. Ridge Comes t Ree- ete Of Blacks With $30,000—Hes Faith In The Race And Believes They Should Have A Place Of Amusement, (By A, D, GRIFFIN) “The Negroes of Kansas City are entitled to and should have a first class electric amusement park,” sald Mr.’ Eatl S, Ridge to a reporter for The Topeka Plaindesler, who hep= pened to be In Kansas City between trains, and a@ @ guarantee of good feith and loyalty to a.down trodden pegple, he haa dug down into his pockets and put $30,000 Into what is to be known as Lincoln Electric Park. \ The colored” people have ralseg $30,000 In cold cash, and the park is not an idle dream on paper, but « realty, All is in regdinesa save a few minor fixturer, when the open- ing date will be announced. A ten year lease has been secured on the grounds located between Woodland avenue, Euclid avenue, Mayfield avenue and the Kansas City Terminal Railway right of, way. This plece or ground haa a frontage on Woodland avenuo of 150 feet and about 750 feet In length, Beyond all success ful contraiiction, it is one of the most beautiful spots in all Kansas City, and the handsome theatre, dance pavilion etc., the like has never ‘been equalled by our people in any state, and they are = credit to Kan: eas City and the poeple of the entite West. In looking over these beautiful grounds, buildings, etc., the writer's heart swelled with pride, We were filled with joy and hopefas we beheld the golden tints of a new sun, shed. ding her tender ray in what had seemed the far off future, but now s stern, realty. , Our people, the Ne: groes, at Iahj, have-a’placg of, high- class amusement—a place where Jim Crow, Segregation and all kindrec evils dare not show their poisonous heads. Our wives, mothers, sisters sweethearts and children can enjoy themselves In a modern park, the ‘best money can secure, and be free from all taunts, insults, etc., that are heaped upon a Negro in Missouri when he does what the prejudice whites call “getting out of his place,” which is nothing more nor less than viaiting a white man’s park. The colored people of both Kansas Cities are longing for the hour of the opening, which will be ushered in with thankegiving and at doy, It will be the grandest event ever wit- nessed Jn the West among the colored people. Not only Missouri, but every village and hamlet in Kansas, where resides one of more Negroes will be represented. Now that the way has been opened to supply = long felt want, the Ne- groes of Kansas.City should not be backward In coming to the front with their dollars and lending every ald to make it the finest amusement park in the middle west, We bavéjan, abiding faith in the elt venatey and enterprise of thé Negroes (of Kansas City; and believe they will leave nd stone unturned to make’ Lincoly Electric Park the joy apet of the great West. "The Convention Thoater will have a seating capacity of one thousand, The Dancing Pavillion will accomo~ date more than one bundred couples at one time, The varlous other ton~ cession space, being over 8,000 square’ feet, will provide for the, various at- tractive amusements suitable for such apark. A cholce reservation ts made for the Merry-Go-Round, that king, of entertainers for old @s well as young. ‘ eh The entire Park, Theater, Dence Pavillion and concessions will be con ducted at all times in a law-abididg,, orderly manner, (At no time will Mquor be permitted on the' premises, and rowdyism will not be tolerated.’ ‘This sketch would be far from. complete should we fail to mention) the men who are behind the gua, They are believers in the race, which they are showing by putting up thet ‘dollars: at | Mr, Geo. H. Siedhoff, prealdent, ‘te @ thorough business man, and stands high with the men who are building a greater Kansas City. a3 Mr. Louis Hector, vice president, is ag familiar figure in the business: circles of Kansas City, and all who know or have heard of him, give it to him as being strictly “on the square,” 4 Mr, Earl S. Ridge, presy treasurer, ia the big man behind thy: proposition. ie is one of tho beat known and most successful business. men and financiers in the West. Mr, Ridge {s careful, painstaking ang’ far-sighted and nothing to which be has ever set his hand has met with failure, He ts a prominent factor, tn {Kensas City’s business circles, Hon. David M, Proctor, attorney, is one of the best known lawyers ‘in Kansas City. He is honest, reliable and a sane, eafe man in whose hands to entrust any business propositiqn, N. 8 BLITZ, POPULAR BAKER | MOVES TO FINE QUARTERS ome” Oe ptt So | “The Plaindeslor taken “gréut ‘pete? in eaying, a word of commendation™ for a nian and citizen who is worktg:| and conducts a ‘nice clean busknna, Nad who also ig a booster for Topelap; ‘The Blitz Bakery, formerly locateg| at 710 Kansas avenue, hae recoovpd to 1810 Kansas avenues; a pice, nest, modern new building where they can‘ better supply their large snd ine? creasing trade, a Mr. N, 8. Blitz is one of the known men of dis profession in’ ¢hq city, Years ago he was located” East Sixth street, where be the reputation of being a leader the baking businese. Mr, Biits nede, no Introduction to the colored of Topeka, Ue has sold them pies, cakes, ete for years, and, A have , christened his product, Bread Ever.” The Plaindealer takes, pleasure in making this sannounsd~y ment in order that cur peopte:1 know where they will not only the beat to be obtained along this ling, but at the same time be thelr hard eamed dollars with’ an who is their friend nd. will g them a fair, square deal at all Mr. Blltz is one of the finest. we ever met. He is a cultured refined businets man and a tried, friend of those who toll. The of our race will make no mi in patronizing this enterprise they will receive the benefit of quik ty, quality and price. They are open for business, ann Along, the ~% ng. § 9 ty Color Line . ye 6 {By THEO, BAUGHMAN) aN The Keystone Tonsorial Fart located at Gth W, California st is a swell place owned by Mr, land. It is a four chair shop and he employes four expert a He owns a good home and has fn one place for 13 years. He» treating the public tight and hi built up a iarge patronage, ra see Be Mr, W, F, Edwards ts condu & grocery store at 422 N. steet, Oklahoma City, in whet, carries a complete line of ft groceries, country produce, ete. ,' = 7 a (Continued on Page N48 4244 WEST BELLE PLACE SAINT LOUIS, --- MISSOURI WE WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OXFORD SYSTEM. We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. One thousand more towns to be taken—Will you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach others to grow hair and beautify the skin. B $25.00 Home Training Course Free! Bara from $15.00 to $25.00 per week— at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYS- TEM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality. OXFORD COLLEGE OF OXFORD COLLEGE OF W. L. MAJORS, President. 4846 W. Bella Place St. Louis, Mo. [ For Negroes ] Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $30 TO $36 per acre; easy terms, good sell, best climate. If you mean bus neon, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Runsell Spring Kansas H. T. GEEDER, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG. KANSAS Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Rec. 1845. Diseases of Women a Specialty JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. The citizens of Jefferson City, Mo. were given a rare and highly inspirational musical treat on Easter Sunday night in the cantata, "The Seven Lost Words of Christ," rendered by the Lincoln Institute Choral Society, with orchestral accompaniment. As soon as the chorus of fifty voices appeared in the processional, "Materna" it won the favor of the audience. The orchestral number "Ave Maria" was beautifully and impressively rendered. The articulation throughout was perfect. The new baritone soloist, Mr. J. I. Johnson, is a rising star as a singer; and the new soprano soloists, Misses Mattle Wright and Ollie Hancock were also well received by the audience. The well known soloists, Mersers, O. Henley and M. Holmcs, and Misses E. Layton and B. Ellis rendered their parts creditably. The mellifluous and melodious voice of Miss Bernice Ellis, clear 'and sweet as the song of the lark, held her audience enraptured and added new laurels to those already won. So well done was the work of the chorus that you could see the hostile mob as it cried: "He is death guilty, take Him, etc.," or as they exclaimed, "Ah thou wouldst fain destroy the temple, etc." It was the crucifixion depicted in song; an artistic delight to the lover of music, and a sermon in song for the religious enthusiast. The Jubilee Song, "He Arose," tran scribed by J. Rosamond Johnson, which was given as a recessional, formed a fit conclusion to the evening's program. Dr. B. F. Allen gave a short and timely address on the place of the Music Department in the life of the school, and the ever widening influ- Rev, E. H. Lee left April 2nd for Akron, Ohio, where he was called to the bedside of his sister who is very ill. Miss Carrie Burney and Miss Estella Bradshaw left Saturday morning for Hutchinson. A large crowd attended the Easter program that was given by the young people of the church and Sunday School last Sunday evening. The small children rendered good receptions and the good selections by the choir were also enjoyed by all who attended. A number of the young people attended the farewell party last Friday evening given in honor of Miss Carrie Burney at the residence of Mrs. Ralph and Jerry Bradshaw. A two course lunch was served and all departed at a late hour declaring the evening well spent. Miss Carrie Burney's school closed last Friday. A fine program was rendered by the pupils of the district. After the program, a fine lunch was served which was enjoyed by all. The school in district 18 closed Friday. A nice program was rendered by the pupils. The patrons of the district surprised the teacher with an old fashion basket dinner, of which a large crowd was present to enjoy. In conclusion a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Brown for his faithful interest shown to his pupils during his term of school. 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. Tiffi, the pastor in charge. Mrs. Emly Darbey, Jane Green Florence Cannon, Martha Green and Misses Clara Green and C. Morris, Rev. J. Comely, Wm. Bevnew, 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. Meersrs. John Matlock and Melissa Eaker are numbered among the sick. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA A splendid audience witnessed the Millinery display and graduating exercise of Miss Nellie Opal Kelles' millinery class, at the Newman M. E. church, 12th and J street. The following program was rendered, Mr. G. L. Maston, officiating as Master of Ceremonies; Organ selection, "The Midnight Fire Alarm," by Miss Nellie Opal Kelles; prayer, Rev. Talbot; paper, "The Practical Woman of Today," Mr. Geo. B. Evans; Organ Voluntary, Miss Kelles; reading, "The Party" Mr. Dakota Talbot; song, "The Children's Hosannah," by Miss Cordia Mills; paper, "Industry of Milliners," Mr. A. Patrich; essay, "The 20th Century Negro Woman," Miss Cordia Mills; demonstration, making wire and buckram frames, Mrs. D. J. Wilson; address, "The Wonders of the Use of the Soul Touch of the Milliner in the Making of Hats," Mr. G. L. Maston; class song; awarding of diplomas. The officers and members of the A. M. E. church are delighted to have services in their church in the new location. Res. A. W. Talbot has gone to the annual conference which meets in Coffeyville, April 7th. It is hoped that he will return to Lincoln for another year. BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS. To the Editor of the Topeka Plain-dealer; This will inform you and many of our western friends that I have not forgotten the kind friends we left behind when we came to this section of the country. I am now turning into my fourth year as pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church of the city of Bloomington, Illinois. I am sure that much of our history would be of interest to many of your readers, and I have just arranged to have weekly reports to your great paper and several have promised to subscribe for the Plain-lealer, among them Dr. E. G. Covington, the only practice, not only of his own race, but of all races, of which there are many in the city of Bloomington. If one would go through the various sections of the city, and listen to the jabbering of many strange tongues, it would be as though we were in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Sweden, Austria-France, Switzerland, Spain, Assyria, or really anywhere else. After leaving Kansas for this point one of the strange things that presented itself, was the wide open saloon, 80 in number. This month, one year ago, the churches rose up in their might and banished the saloon from the city, and at the same election adopted the Commission form of government. The first election held under this form of government took place here Tuesday the 6th in the primary; there were 49 candidates for the office of Commissioners and four for Mayor, among the 49 was one colored man, Dr. E. G. Covington. Notwithstanding his popularity, and the fact that a large number of the white votes supported his candidacy, he failed of the nomination, but the splendid support given him by all races was only a fairer test of the high esteem in which he is held by all classes of our citizenship. I am very glad to say, so far as relate to our race, that the colored people of this community are prosperous and availing themselves of every opportunity to better their condition. All the churches of the different denominations of this city are doing fairly well, as for myself and church, I am very glad to say, that we are in peace and happiness and doing well. The Springfield District Conference of the A. M. E. church closed a very successful District Conference here today, Rev. A. J. Jackson, P. E., presiding. All churches had splendid Easter program and large attendance. Dr. Booker T. Washinton delivered an address for the colored people at our church here last Friday, the 2nd inst., at 2 P. M., and addressed the State Teachers Central Association at the State Normal University at 3:30 P. M. This Association is comprised of 1600 teachers, but I am quite sure that there was at least 2500 who filled every available space at the auditorium of the State Normal University, at Normal Illinois, while many who found it impossible to get on the inside, remained on the campus, to see the Great Teacher of the colored race. His talk to the colored people was timely and we called a mass meeting for Friday night. Although Dr. Washington had left the city, we had an overflow meeting and organized a Colored Men's Business League of 41 members with Dr. E. G. Covington as president. Some lady in California, seeing my last contribution to your paper, wrote me a letter asking my help to find a lost daughter. I had some of the friends here to assist me and if possible, to help locate her daughter, but when I found myself ready to write the lady in question, I found that I had misplaced her letter and hence was unable to address the letter. Should your California reader see this article, I hope she will write again, giving her full address, etc. Look out for news from this city with some subscribers. Yours for the race, S. H. GIBSON. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newton returned to their home in Iola, Saturday, after spending the winter here with Mrs. Newton's father, Rev. A. J. King. Mr. Mont and Portland McNear and Mr. Emmet Neves of Fulton, Kansas visited friends here Sunday. Mr. William Dabbes of La Cygne, Kansas was here Sunday visiting friends. Miss Daisy Smith is slightly ill. Mrs. William Adams and children of Mound City, visited her uncle, Henry Downing and wife and other relatives here Wednesday. The A. M. E. Sunday School gave a program Sunday night at the church. There was a good many present and all seemed well pleased with the program. Mr. Reddin of Independence was here Wednesday on business. Miss Alice Harrington of Mound City was here Thursday on business A number of young people were up from Salina last Sunday. Mr. Virgil Warder of Kansas City stopped over with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Warder on Friday of last week. He was en route to Nicodemus. Mr. Robert Warder of Nicodemu, was here on busints last Saturday. Mrs. F. Smith, who has been ill for some time, is improving. Is he who pays, it can't be done. In solemn pride he stands aloof, And greets each venture with reproof Had he the power, he'd offace The history of the human race; We'd have no steam nor trolley cars, No streets lit by electric, stars; No telegraph nor telephone. We'd linger in the age of stone, Where when some keen barbary brains Of life's condition dared complain, And planned a wheel on which to roll That ever scoffs at what is new. The load his arms could not control Sneers rose from the mighty crew The world would sleep if things were run By men who say, "It can't be done!" Leather Workers' Journal. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. There was baptizing at the Second Baptist church, last Sunday. Miss Betty Stockton is home again after being in the hospital for one month. She is feeling fine and we are all proud of her recovery. Mr. Milton Ellington, father of Mrs. Stanley Miller and Mr. Jesse Ellington, died March 27. He was a charter member of the Second Bap. tist church. He was 83 years old. Mrs. Charles Lankford of Saint Joseph, Mo., was a recent visitor in the city, guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Hughes. Mr. Ed Lanier of St. Joe, Mo., was a recent visitor in the city. The Easter services at both of the churches were grand and very large audiences greeted both. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church and Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder, was with us. An outpouring of the Spirit was manifested. Miss Charity Frazier of Ellsworth visited her parents here, Rev. and Mrs. Frazier of the A. M. E. church. Mr. James Robertson of St. Joe, Mo., was a recent business visitor in the city and to see his mother. Mrs. Louise Newland of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Easter in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxey, Sr. Mr. Fleming and Clarence Hughes of Horton were in the city recently. Mrs. Mildred Gaston Thomas of Humboldt, Kas., was a recent visitor in the city, guest of Mrs. A. B. Cheek. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller received the sad news from Moline, Ill., of the serious illness of their son, William. Mrs. Stanley Miller has moved back to her old home since the death of her father on Iowa street. Mrs. A. B. Cheek made a flying trip recently to Maysville, Mo., to visit with Mrs. Arthur Haskell Sims and her brother, Mr. Frank Haskell. She reports a splendid visit. The High school colored boys gave musical feast at the Armory on Saturday night, April 10, and also rendered a sacred concert at the Second Baptist church on Sunday evening and it was much enjoyed. EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. Rev. Shannon preached at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Sunday April 11th. Miss Sophia Divers of Kansts City visited her mother. Mrs. Divers, on Sunday, April 11th. Mrs. Capitola Stanford visited at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Hayden Saturday, the 10th. Miss Ophelia Bennett visited with friends at Bethel, Kansas, Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11th Mrs. Harriet Ross of Topeka, was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennet last week. Mrs. Clarence Groves of Kansas City, Mo., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groves on Sunday of last week. PAOLA. KANSAS. Miss Daisy Peak visited recently in Bartlesville, Okla., with her sister, Mrs. Henry Morrison. Prof. James B. Cooper, teacher at La Cygne, visited in Paola recently and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lowry Mrs. R. M. Taylor, District Supt. of the A. M. E. Sunday school, was in Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11. in the interest of the Sunday school work. Prof. G. W. Lowry spent April 10 and 11 in Kansas City on business. Mrs. Ferne Brooks, who has been employed in Hutchinson as stenographer for several months, has returned home Hon. R. M. Shelby and Rev. H. M. Davis of this city, have been appointed by Gov. Capper as delegates to the Farmers' Congress which will convene in California. Ask Your Grocer For "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit Bakery on College Hill." G. L. Jordan, PROPRIETOR. Ladies Ready-to- Wear.... Shoes Landauer MERCANTILE CO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE DRY GOODS LARNED. MILLINERY KANSAS. M. H. H. H. CAPITOL BREW Jefferson'City, The Oldest Bank in Capital and Surplus MOFFETT NATIONAL LARNED, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Mo DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. The Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. Capital and Surplus $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.' NATIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Cett. service extended by this bank is evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly relationship with all of its patrons. Emporia St EMPORIA, Emporia State Bank. The Bank of Commerce The Bank of Commerce A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER: A PENNY SAVED IS A FENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. First National ...Bank... WINFIELD, KANSAS. Capita and Surplus $200,000.00 W. C. ROBINSON, President. J. E. DUNN, Vice President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cashier. H. E. COOPER, Ass't Cashier. 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. We Pay 4% On Savings. 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LAWRENCE, KANSAS { Woods; vocal solo, Miss Marjorie The Easter exercises at the War- ren St, Baptist church were a decid- @d euecess under the auspices of the Sanday acbool and conducted by Mr. William H, Harvey, supt. Rev. G. NN. Jackson preached a powerful eermon in the morning on “The Resurrection.” The Sewing circle of the Warren St, Baptist church will hold a busi- gneag meeting Friday, April 23, at the home of Mrs. M, J, Martin. The Queen Esther Gifls of the (Warren St, Baptist church met last Muesday evening with Miss Elsie Baroum Mrs. Johnson Smothers enter- talned the Ladies Auxiliary of the Warren St. Baptist church on Thur- day afternoon of last week at her fhome, 1244 New Jersey srtect, Mr. L, V, Brown, of Canada, is wisiting in the elty, guest of hia mother and sister, Mre. Lizzie Brown ard Mrs, Salena Holmes. after an absence of 17 years. Mr, Brown {s ery much pleased with the growth of the city. The following program wags ret- dered at the Warren St, Forum last Bunday, Lawrence High achool day: Nocal volo, Miss Minnle Hughes; “The Value of Scitnce in L. H, 3." Mr. H.C. Riggs; “The Value of Literature in J. H. S.,” Miss Lou- went Kiser; original story, Misa Blanche Patterson; inst, solo, Miss Begtrice Maddox; “High School ‘education’. jn. General,” Mise Marcia BNA CIS singing cpa MY | Woods; vocal solo, Miss Marjorie Tucker; reading, Miss Edna Me~- Nutt; poper, “Girls Basket Ball.” Miss Lols Johnson; inst, solo, Miss Beatrice Anderson, ' The moving picture entertainment given at the Warren St, Baptist church on Thursday night of Jast week was largely attended, All the clubs of the Warren Street Baptist church will give a grand entertainment April 30th. All are cordially invited to attend, The Queen Eather Girls of the Warren St. Baptist church were entertained April 13th by Miss Irene G. Bartleson, with Miss Birdie Ellis president, in the chair, The minutet of the last meeting were read and approved, Twelve members and ten guests were present, Guests: Miss Frances Shaw, Miss Mittie Byrd, Miss Esther Byrd, Mrs. Sewall, Mrs. Baker, Mrs, Drisdom, Mrs, G. N, Jackson, Little Thelma Jackson, and Bernice Weat. iAfter a pleasant evening spent in a social way, the hostess served a dainty Juncheon, The club adjourned to meet with Miss Elsle Brown, ° Ar, W, W. Montgomery and baby Marjorie, of Kansae City, are in the clty visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, G, T. Miller. The Mission circle of the Warren St. Baptiet church met Tuesday at the church, . An entertainment was give April 16th atsthe Warren Street Baptist church by the Queen Esther Girls of ne gine Page & the church, The entertainment ton- sisted of a play, followed by singing moving pictures, The evening was considereg highly successful and a large crowd attended, ‘Miss Biinche Lyndelle Patterson spent the week end in Kansae City, Mo, guest of her unele and sunt, Mr. and Mrs, W, W Lynn. Miss Myrtle B. Craig and Miss Emma Z. Pendleton of Kansas City High school, attended the Teachers’ amociation here. While here they svere guests of Misg Farinda Crouch. Prof, J. C. Winston of Kansts City, Mo, spent Easter in the city with his mother, Mra. H. Bartleson. Mr, Pete Woodside of, Omaha, Neb, was a recent visitor in the city, the gest of hig mother, Mrs, -Marthe Woodside, “ Mrs, Thomas Drisdom entertamed the Ladies Auxiliary of the Warren Bt, Baptist church April 8th at the home of: Mrs. Salena K: Holmes, 300 Arkansa¥ street, ‘The afternoon was very profitably spent in piecing quilt. Mrs, Lena Hines, guest of the club, gave a very interesting talk, after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess and’ the glub adjourned to rheet April 22nd with Mrs, Johnton Smothers. Mrs. Salena K. Holmes, Pres.. Mrs, A, E. Coleman, Secretary, Rev. G N. Jackson, pastor of the Warren St. Baptist church, has been on the sick list, Mrs. E. Hagan, 1746 Tennessee street, ip numbered with the afck. There was baptizing at the War- ren St, Baptist church last Sunday. The house was crowded to its fullest capacity, LEAVENWORTH. KANSAS. One hundred of Leavenworth'’s best were guests at the "Akhenseum Friday evening, April 16, from 8 to 11 o'clock. The Masonic hall ban- quet room was becomingly decorated in the club's colors—green and white —and this color scheme was unique- ly carried out in every detail. Ole- anders and pot flowers in bloom en- livened the scene. A conversation party was the chief feature of the avening, followed by dainty refresh- ments, music, etc. In the receiving line were the members of the club and Rev. and Mrs, G. W. Guy of Topeka, the latter being out of town quests of the club. The Athenaeum ls a study club which qccasionally holds a social meeting. W. E. Guy, president; Miss Eunice Diemer, vice president; Misg Blanche Muller, ree. sec'y; Miss Naomi Haworth, cor. sec’y; Miss Myrtle Johnson, treas.; Messrs, Harold Brown and Robert River and Misses Edna Miller, Ruth and Emma Haworth and Miss Ethel Jonnson complete the membership. Rev, and Mrs. G, W. Guy and Mr. and Mrs, J. G, Bowers were guests of Mr, Harold Brown for the social affair by the Athenzeum las Satur- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller and Miss Blanche entertained Rev, aaa Mrs. G. W. Guy, Mr. and Mrs, J. G, Bowers and Prof. W. E. Guy at tuncheon last Monday evening. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. The Wednesday Afternoon club was entertained last week by Miss Annle L, Pease at her residence, 41% N, Pine etrett, A neat sum was realized on “Thanks Offering” day at the tea given by the Mite Missionary siciety of Payne A. M. E. church. Prepa- arations are rupidiy going forward for the Fair to be given by this so- ciety in the near future, The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission society was entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Julia Scott, East Monument St, The s0- clety bas taken on new life under the efficient leadership of Mrs, Eliz- abeth Jones, Mr. and Mra, Jas. B. Garrett are now domiciled in their new home on E, Morena Ave., and will be pleased to nee their many friends, Rev. Dr, DeClaybrook of Omaha, ‘Neb., is in the city and will occupy the pulpit at St. John Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. Dr, DeClaybrook comes to our city highly recommended and it is to be hoped that large congregations will greet him, Rev, S. C. Jones of Mississippi. who has! conducted fervice for the past three weeks at Zion Baptist church, Denver, spent several day* In the city sight seeing, the guest of Mr, and Mre. W. H. Bers, Rev. Jones preached two strong sermons at St. John Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Rev, Jones left Monday morning for the Pacific coast, ‘Mr, and Mys. E, B, Fleming were guests of Mrs. Eugent Fort at tea Sunday afternoon. Mra. Elizebtth Green continues to femprove under the excellent care of Dr, Grast, ; = TP uF ye « Ga COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS, If those who owe for The Topeka Plaindealer. want to do the <ditor a favor they will call at 404 E. 4th St, and pay the reporter what they owe. The debate between Parsone and Coffeyville High school students was very commendable to each ,peaker An unusual amount of talent wag shown by exh and their delivery was excellent: “Resolved, That every state in the United states chould adopt woman suffrage,” being the question. A, G, Rogers aut A We Fitz, Coffeyville, afirmat've, and C, Roberts and Marvin Carl, Parsons, negative. The judges decided for the home team, Ong hundred and three persons came from Parson, Ttents for this paper should be as concise ag possible and as varied as it can be possible to attain. Mrs. D, G. Morris was hostess on Wednesday afternoon, April 7, to the 1, 8. 1, Art club, the occasion being thely regular literary program. The meeting opened with prayer, roll call following, with current events, The program was as follows: Vocal solo, Mrs. D. G. Morris; humorous reading by Mrs. Paul Grant; inst. solo, Mrs. R, S. Whittaker; reading from Duw bar, Mra. J. A. Dodd; inat, solo, Mrs, Frank Jenkins, After the program a chapter was read from Riddell’s “Psychology of Success,” and ably discussed by the members. The club hopea to derive much good from these lectures, Jt has been planned to read the entire set of lectures and everyone seems deeply pleased and interested In this new feature of the ‘ork. Mrs. Morris served a dainty uncheon as usual, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. lrank Jenkins April 21. Mrs. Frances Colton js spending « few days here visiting her mother. Misses Iva and Anna Vanderford, Mrs, S. Peoples, Rev. and Mrs. Tew and others attended the «debate be- tween Pareons and Coffiyville. Rev, W. S. Wells, noted evangelist ig doing a great work at the A. M. E. church Soulg are being saved at every meeting. The 1. S. 1, Art club entertained informally at an afternoon party at the home of Mrs P. G. Grant on E, Sth street from 2 to 5. All of the ladies were leautifully gowned and conversation and games, Interspersed with music, were features of the af- ternoon’s pleasure. Prizes were won by Mrs, M. D, L- Cox and Mrs, L. S. Shepard. The following friends were guests; Mrs, W. A. Carter, Mrs. J. H. Dawson, Mrs, Isabelle Rodgers, Miss Linnette Dawson and Miss Cherokee Johnron of Deer Lodge, Mont. At & o'clock a two course luncheon was served, consist- | ing of chicken sandwiches, coffee, ice cream, assorted cakes, A picture of the club members and visitors was taken by the president, Mre. J, L. Gilbert, a8 a memento of the occa- gion, . ‘The Fluer de Lis Art and Literary club met at the home of Mrs. R. D. Grant and the meeting was called to order by the president. After the general routine of business the la- ‘dies spent two hours on their most excellent work, For lack of time the program was sufpended until the next meeting, Mre, Harry awkin® and Mrs. S, W. Jones were pleasant visitors, After a two course menu’ the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Jess Brown. Miss Frankie Hailey experienced a painful but not serious fatl last week at Odd Fellows hall. She fell about seven steps. Little Eugene Guy is visiting his mother, Mrs. B. A. Guy. Mrs, Etta Brooks of Independence was in the city last Sunday, OLATHE. KANSAS. | Last Sunday a B. Y. P, U.. was organized by the young people of the Second Baptist church and Mr. Ernest Mack was elected president. and Mr, Chas, Walker, secretary. Mra, Isaac Manlove of Argentine pent Friday of last week with Mr. Hanlove's mother, Mra. Josephine Manlove, Mr, M. Ferby, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Miss Rosa Brown of Kansas City is very sick at the home of her aunt, Sra, Ellen Crump, Mrs. Ovcar McCullough visited in Kansas City on Friday of Jast week. Mrs, Maria Cartwright and her daughter, Miss Ethel, very delight- fully entertained a few friends at whist on Thursday evening of last week, at which time Mrs.Cartwright announced the approaching marriage of Miss Ethel to Mr, Samuel Ditlard of Paola, The wedding will be at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening, April 29 at the family home on N. Walnut treet, Mr. M, E. Ross who has been very sick for the past month, is much better and I, able to be out again. ‘wtrea Pauline Blackwell of Kansts Catalogue of the Free! Free! Free! fitiessst* AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR i: ap 7 hae - x ds Ca — 4 os vi A 7 dames ama, ae Ca i ' ne Sure ww baal 4 ‘i aa a) * ~ 2 3 : ‘ Co an ‘ od ave CU ae me (ae L I, tics eine | ws. * ‘ ay the posnd; Electric Combe, ea f e ‘ in thie country. We show CL AE ee & Jarger variety af stytes ond or , = aa ad food a ae cine rte iia |: 7 in the United Btates, write ON ei Cor Catalogue, IT 13 FREE! SAM WILLER, P.O. 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Get, « any reliable contractor to wire your home, We will pay him 4 the cash and you pay us in 12 monthly payments. 4 You can enjoy electric service for as little as $1.00 per if ‘month, Fussler fixtures if you wish, but the wiring is the same, ;¢ | Call Market 4650 and let our sales department tell you about it ‘ } 7 +6 Kansas Gas & Electric Co. * WICHITA, = —i— tC KANSAS. t elle a Lee-Warren Milling Co. ' SALINA, -: KANSAS. : 99 % “AMERICAN EAGLE” FLOUR, ‘ he Highest % menaced rca ae Met —Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas.— +( ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. a ee ee ca AL HL ERAS SERS. Pap Mickioen’ @heretat: City, Mo., spent last Saturday with Mrs. Geo, Williams, Eugene Martin spent Jest Sunday in Kansas City, 7 Mr, and Mrs, Tom Rich left Wed~ nesday night for Michigan where’ they will spend the summer, : Mr, Thomas Simpson of Ottawa. stopped over in Olathe last Monday’ enroute from Kansas City, 4 Mr. and Mrs. R. Travis have returned from Kansas City. Mr. Chas. Harrison is putting a new, addition to his home. The Mount Zion Baptist Sunday school rendered a splendid program on Easter. Rev. Kay of Russell preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on last Sunday morning and again in the evening and the services were well attended. Misses Hattie and Mildred Bell and Rosella Patterson spent Easter at Manhattan. CHETOPA, KANSAS Mrs. George Roberts went to Parsons last Saturday, accompanied by little Clarence Glasse, Jr., who has been attending school here. His little schoolmates will miss him. Mesdames Bedell and Holmes of Oswego were in the city last Friday. Mrs. Melvina Reede, after a long illness, passed away on Friday of last week. Her remains were interred at Oak Hill cemetery Sunday. She leaves three daughters, one son, seven grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her demise. Rev. King officiated. We realize that our loss is heaven's gain. Mr. and Mrs. James Reede of Vinita, Olda, attended the funeral of Mrs. Reede lasa Sunday. Mrs. F. Johnson of Parsons was in the city last Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Reede. Mr. Rider of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed through the city from Coffeyville, on route home. Mr. Rider purchased a very fine soda fountain on his trip. Pay the correspondent for your paper and help the editor. FORT SCOTT. KANSAS. Mr. Joe Mullen celebrated his 32nd Birthday, Monday April 12, 1916, at his home 624 Burke St. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. P. D. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Collins, Mr. and Mrs. John Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Lame, Mr. Allen Davis, Miss Lottle and Erwin McAtiams, Miss Geneva and Mr. John Daniels. At a clock a delicious two course lunch was served by his mother and three sisters, Miss Mattle and Miss Maggie Mullen and Mrs. Georgie Daniels. The color scheme was pink and white. All departed at a late hour wishing Mr. Mullen many more happy birthdays. A number of useful presents were received. Obituary. Mrs. Mary B. Banks of Ft. Scott, Kansas, departed this life April 5, 1915, at the age of 63 years, 3 months and five days. She leaves a husband and five children, Mrs. Minnie Page of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Nellie Harrison of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Gertie Broomfield of De Sota, Wisconsin, Mr. Willie Banks of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Robert Banks, place unknown. Funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, Rev. Davis, officiating. Our loss is heaven's gain, as she lived a devout Christian. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. A high day in Zlon at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Brooks preached three able sermons to a large and appreciative audience so that the pastor was happy and inspired all day long. Quarterly conference was held the following Monday night, the 19th inst., and all reports were good, notwithstanding the cry of hard times. Elder Brooks domiciled with Rev. G. P. Henderson and family, old acquaintances of his. Miss Hortense Russell of Clav Center is domiciled at the A. M. E. parsonage. Four jersons in Garden City are contemplating teaching school. If the Plaindealer will help them into jobs, they will in turn help the Plain dealer wherever they may teach. The mock trial at the Forum drew a large crowd. All played their parts well and at times it seemed more like Judge Downer holding district court than it did like a mock trial. The counsel for the plaintiff pleaded manfully but that for the defendant outgeneralled them so that the jury declared the two young culprits not guilty of robbing the First National Bank. You need not be surprised to bes two new law firms, namely, Brown & Pennington and Brown & Price, while Mr. James Frants will probably be our next candidate for district judge. "Grace Wallace, Plaintiff. Andrew J. Wallace, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE." State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS The State of Kansas to Andrew J. Wallace, Greeting! You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action in said Court against you asking for divorce, for the return of her malden name and for all such other relief as she may be entitled to in equity. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer the allegations of the said petition herein filed on or before the 4th day of June A. D. 1915 that all the allegations of the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her as prayed for in her petition. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk of District Court. (Seal) FOR SALE: 4 room cottage by owner $800.00; well, cistern, pavement, 323 Klein St., shop district; rent at $10.00; call or write F. J. Buckner, 1427 Quincy St., Topeka. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. News of Hutchinson. Phone 851. Leading Planist of the City. Res.—901 East Fifth St. UTCHINSON, -:— KANSASHL Amos Newkirk, With his ever ready camera, makes single or group pictures and insures quick service and prompt delivery. Studio-East Main Street. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Civic League met Thursday evening of last week and the same amount of enthusiasm was displayed and a good program was rendered. Last Friday evening the literary and musical recital was carried out according to plans and was a complete success. The hall was appropriately decorated for the occasion and presented a pleasing scene to the audience, while any amount of interest was shown in appreciation of the program. Rev.Hilton of Oklahoma preached two wonderful sermons at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. The morning subject was "Need of a True Friend" and the evening was "Perseverance." Large crowds were present to hear him. Mrs. S. Collins who was recently called to Dunlap on account of the death of her uncle has returned. Mr. J. Pope of Ave. G East is very ill at this writing. Rew C. O. Smith of Cheyenne, Wyo., who visited with his family here received many compliments in the way of entertaining. With Mr. LeRoy Perkins as president elect of the People's Forum, a literary organization among young people of the city, his term promises to be very successful and with the Forum expects to make history. The following out of town guests were present at the musical on April 16; Mr. Charles Adams of Garden City; Miss M. Browne, Mr. C. White. Mr. Oral Stewart and Arthur Stewart of Sterling; Mr. Hammond Johnson and Mr. John Harold of Newton; Mr. Wm. Johnson and Mr. Alonzo Shannon of Burlingame; Mr. Eddie Walker of Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. Jake Vick and Miss Browne of Wichita; the Misses Taylor of Pratt; Miss Bessie Williams and the Misses Pope of Topeka; Miss Julla Smith of Kansas City; Mr. Harold Davis of Emporia. Mrs. Isaac Butler, after a long illness, died at her home last Sunday morning at 3 a.m. Her life was a quiet Christian one and she leaves to mourn her demise a husband, two sons, a daughter, two sisters—Mrs. Farinda Crouch of Coffeyville and Mrs. Fuller of Wichita. The funeral services, were held from Bethel A. M. E. schulich at which the floral orferings were many and beautiful. Interment was at Eastside. Mrs. Elmoa Carlie of Chicago, Ill. left for her home Monday. Rev. Thomas of St. John, Kansas, gave a lecture at the Second Baptist church on Thursday evening of last week and a good crowd heard him. Rev. Hogan of Oklahoma is in the city, and prescheduled a very touching sermon Sunday evening at the 2nd Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Knox were host and hostess to a seven o'clock dinner to which they invited quite a number of friends who spent a most delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kennedy conduct a first class ice cream parlor and cafe. When in the city call on them for good service. If you want to get what you want you want to advertise your wants in The Plaindealer. WINFIELD, KANSAS The Bachelor club gave a grand Easter dance at Rifle hall on April 9th. The hall was beautifully and elaborately decorated in the colors of the club, tango yellow and blue. Each lady was presented with a beautiful carnation. The out of town guests were Miss Geneva Johnson and Mrs. Mettie Walton' of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. James North, Miss Nellie Wright, Mrs. Hattie King, Mr. Robert Wright and Mr. Sam Billing of Arkansas City. Everyone enjoyed the affair immensely until a late hour and on leaving declared the Bachelors ideal entertainers. CROWBURG. KANSAS. On Sunday April 11th, was pastor's day at St. John Baptist church, which proved to be a great success. Rev. S. A. Williams of Pittsburgh preached at 11 a.m. and his subject was "Why Colored People Are in the World." Rev. F. H. Prentice of Weir preached in the afternoon and his theme was "Sound Doctrine." The house was crowded from the pulpit to the door and all present felt that it was good to have been there. At night Rev. C. H. Gunner of Weir preached a soul stirring sermon and his theme was "Be Ready." It was thoroughly enjoyed. The day's collection was forty dollars. Rev. L. G. Cooper, a worthy pastor and church builder, who brought the members out of an old shacky school house into a splendid church, gracefully accepted this neat sum. District Sunday School Convention Presiding Elder J: T. Smith of the Kansas City district of the A. M. E. church announces that the District Conference, Sunday School Convention and Allen Endeavor League will meet at Iola, Kansas., on June 22nd. Please notify Rev. W. T. Greene, Sr., as to the number of delegates. (REV.) J. T. SMITH, P. E. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Rev. H. T. Borders visited at Hulwee last Monday. Literary at the Methodist church on Thursday night of last week was quite a treat to all present. Rev. R. L. Green attended his wife's school closing exercises near Boynton on Friday of last week and returned last Saturday. Mr. Adams of Bacumont, Texas, has concluded to remain here. Mr. Foster of Pensaco'a spent a few days in the city attending the Sunday School convention. Rev. Henry, district missionary of the Colgate association preached at the Sunrise Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Wright, secretary of the Sunday School district meeting, was in the city to the meeting. Mr. and Mrs.J.R.Reede attended the funeral of Mrs. Molvina Reede last Sunday at Chetopa. Kansas. Mr. N. Moore of Ketchum, was in the city on Friday of last week. Mrs. Owens of Tulsa attended the Sunday School convention of the Colgate Baptist association, which was in session the latter part of last week. Jesse Rowe of Ketchum was in the city last Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Phillips came over from Sapulpa last Sunday. J. Martin and son of Blue Jacket were in the city last Saturday. Mrs. W. J. Morgan of Chetopa, Kansas, was in the city last Sunday to meet her father, Mr. R. Curtis, from Tulsa, who will spend the summer with her. Rev. J. E. Woods of Tulsa filled the stand at the First Baptist church last Sunday in the absence of Rev. H. T. Borders who was at Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. A. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Davis of Kelso, were in the city last Saturday. W. W. Williamson and wife of Hulwee were in the city Sunday. Miss Gertrude Argueene Fisher of Parsons, Kansas, gave a recital at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday of last week. It was fine. [Rev. L. W. M. Terrell, Pastor.] The membership, is much pleased to have our pastor, Rev. Terrell, returned to us for another conference year. The church is taking on new life and are hoping to do a great work this year. Rev. Terrell reports that the conference recently held at Coffeyville was the most successful in the history of the district. The Ladies Aid society was very royally entertained on Thursday of last week at the parsonage by Mrs. G. Yose and Mrs. C. C. Daniels. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. F. Clark, 1155 Lane street. A very cordial invitation is extended to all ladies to attend. An interesting program was rendered on Thursday evening of last week by the literary. This society will continue through the summer and the president, Miss Margaret Payne, has promised to make it very interesting. You are invited. Rev. I. W. H. Terrell is suffering from a very severe cold, as also is his daughter, Tulip. Splendid services were held at the church last Sunday. Rev. Terrell preached two able sermons and a good congregation was present at each service. A reception was tendered to the members of the church on Friday evening of last week. The Plaindealer wishes to say that in the loss of Colonel W. R. Nelson, editor and owner of the Kansas City Star and Times, the American people have lost a Moses. He was a benefactor not only to Kansas City and the West, but to the entire country. Through the columns of his papers many a soul has been made happy and cheered on the road to prosperity, as well as heaven. James Davis made a trip to Kansas City last Sunday. T. J. Mayhue of Chetopa, Kans., was in the city on Thursday of last week. N. Owens left Friday of last week for Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Vann of Ketchum were in the city last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Watson spent last Sunday at Timber Hill visiting the Martin family. Mother Williamson returned last Saturday from Pittsburg, Kans. Mrs. Jeff Simms of Yale, Kans., is visiting relatives in the city Mrs. Louise Poynter left Monday for Redding, Calif., to visit with her sister. Mrs. Alice Davis Baskins. The Lincoln school parent-teachers' association gave a competitive drill and souvenir luncheon Friday evening, April 9th. Both teams did well, but the girls' team, with Maud Easter as captain, won. The Bee Hive club gave a very interesting concert on Thursday evening of last week at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. G. W. Guy of Topeka filled the pulpit at the Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday. Editor Nick Chiles of the Plain-dealer was in the city last week. Mrs. Harry Pace of Topeka is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Sampson. Mr. D. L. Lowery spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City visiting friends. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Guy of Topeka visited a few days with their son, Prof. W. E. Guy. Miss Harriette Walton of Kansas City, Mo., spent the week end visiting her mother, Mrs. N. Walton. Miss Eleanor Green spent the week end visiting her mother, Mrs. Fulton. Miss Edna Miller, who is attending school at the State University, Lawrence, spent the week end with her parents. Miss Louise Bruce, who has been attending school at Ann Arbor, Mch., spent her spring vacation at home visiting her parents, Prof. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce. Miss Edna Greene, I make a specialty of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. 0 WANTED: Trained nurses at the Old General Hospital, 22nd and Holmes, Kansas City, Mo. This is a splendid opportunity for young ladies desiring to enter this profession. Write Dr. W. J. Thomjkins for particulars. Kansas Baptist churches are urgently requested to notice the appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu. Mine, Baum's Own Idea Patented SHAMPOO, DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB Famed April, 1914 Will straighten on the most jinky and stiffborn hair Will dry the hair after Shampoo. Will cultivate the hair and make it grow long and beautiful. 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Our State Missionary has served over 17 years and we ought to send him to this great convention, and to do this every Church, Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and Mission Circle must help do their best. Let each of these divisions of the Baptist work take an offering and send to Rev. J. H. Van Leu, 630 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas, before the above date. W. A. BOWREN, President. C. G. FISHBACK, Co., Sec ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kafir corn, maze, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small tracks or large once, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. I will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kansas. GOOD COMPETENT WOMAN TO CARE FOR INVALID LADY; WANTED: A competent lady to take care of a lady who is almost an invalid. This is a splendid home and the party will have time to earn extra money. Salary from $18.00 to $20.00 per month; good reference must be furnished. This is a splendid opportunity for the right party. For particulars, address, Mrs. G. I. Martin, 1791 Norton St., Great Bend, Kansas. THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAPS IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4415. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. : : NEBRASKA. Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth — the greatest germasiter that's known. The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body. Come to Claremore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Cobbs Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. 1½ Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone757. Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. The Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barbershop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs, la NOTICE FOR PARDON. Notice is hereby given that I, C. I. Saum, will apply to the Governor, on Tuesday, the 27th day of April, 1915 at Topeka, Kansas, at 10 A. M. of that day for a full pardon from the conviction for incest committed on the person of my daughter on the grounds and for the reason that I am innocent of such crime and said conviction was had on or about August 15, 1913 in the District Court of Shawnee county. All persons will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Done at Topeka, Kansas this sixth day of April, 1915 (Signed) MRS. MARY SAUM Petitioner Union Coal and Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N. BOOKS 12 Post Cards Left Negro Subjects 15c 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 credit—Afro-American Novelty. Co. 119 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. Dwight Burton was in Paxico Sunday. --- Mr. Ralph Smith spent Saturday and Sunday in Marion, the guest of Miss Alberta Holder. Mrs. Mattie Brown is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Thompson, 146 Emmett St. Mrs. C. B. Reynolds and children are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Lusella Link, at Oklahoma City, Ok. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spalding are the proud parents of a son, born on April 10. He was given the name of Virgil LeRoy. The Dumas Art club will meet on May 1st with Mrs. Connelly on Clay street. She will be assisted by Miss Mattle Goodpasture. Old hair dyed or bleached and made over equal to new at Madam McClelland's Hair Parlor, 113 West Tenth street.—Adv. Mart Ogelsvie and Dick Porter opened the fishing season Sunday. Their trip was more for the purpose of locating a spot for the erection of a fishing camp. Mrs. J. W. Cowden, 1617 E. 12th street, is seriously sick and has been so for the past eight weeks. Her many friends hope for her speedy and complete recovery. --- Hon. Dorsey Green of Kansas City was in the city yesterday on legal business and was the guest while in the city of his cousin, Mrs. Josephine Carleton on Lawrence. Miss Edna Greene, our efficient stenographer and bookkeeper, spent a few days with home folks at Hinawatha last week, returning Tuesday and reports a very pleasant trip. Rev. W. M. Martin, pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. church. N. Topeka, is excavating and getting everything ready for the new building, and says all will be ready by Sept. 1. --- Under auspices of the Crittenden Home Benefit club a fine program and entertainment was given on Wednesday evening at the Pierce Addition school house and it was quite a success. What's new? All the newest styles of colored hair goods, Wairwell hair nets, electric straightening combs. Out of town orders promptly filled. Mrs. A. C. McClelland, 113 W. 10th St. Phone 4484 Black—Adv. WANTED. Live agents wanted to handle our high-grade toilet preparations; large commission; for particular write—G. McCutchen Toilet Co., 2405 Elston Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Miss Rose Bertha of Chicago, arrived in the city last Saturday for a few days visit. She is looking fine and says that while she likes Chicago, she always has that hankering to see Topeka friends. Rev. Mr. Broadnax of Junction City, one of the leading ministers of the West, is holding a ten days' meeting at St. Mark A. M. E. church for Rev. Martin and reports that he is getting along fine at Junction City and has had thirty added to the church under his administration. --- The Ladies Shamrock 'club met with Mrs. Cooper, 17th and Fillmore, and after the regular business a three course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D. Phillips of North Topeka. Club ladies will meet at Stonestreet's undertaking parlor at 10 o'clock on May 4th. --- Master Ray McCombs, a bright boy of 18 years, who has been left alone in the world, is being reared and educated by Scott Brothers, the ice cream manufacturers. Ray has been with the Scotts four years and attends Sumner school. The Scotts give Ray the same advantage they would a white boy, they feed, clothes and house him and say that Ray can always have a home with them. The boy is polite and gentlemanly; and if he continues as he has started, he will develop into a useful man. The colored people feel grateful to such local white people as the Scott Bros. The ladies of Topeka enlist their personal charm by the use of Madam McClelland's Hair Grower. Price 25c. 113 W. 10th St. Av. The Child's Welfare League was highly entertained at the home of Mrs. Scales last week and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Theo. Paes next. The Class de La Art club met last Friday, Mgr. 16th, with Mrs. J. High. The next meeting will be this afternoon with Mrs. C. Bledsoe on North Clay street. Mr. and Mrs. Tilford White of Kansas City, Mo., are the happy parents of a baby girl whom they have named Dorothy Viola. She is nambed for her aunt, Miss Viola Scott. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream' and soda water. Give this place a call. Adv. Mrs. S. F. Malone spoke before the student body of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute at the school last Sunday, using as her subject: "Self Reliance, Gratitude and Beauty." Her discourse was timely and was thoroughly enjoyed by those who heard it. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. Mr. N. W. Sadler, assistant quartermaster of the army, and wife are visiting in Topeka. He is on leave making Topeka his home. The people here will gladly welcome them in their midst. Mr. Sadler has been in the service for a number of years and is now holding a position of responsibility. --- Mrs. Lacey Fisher, of Parsons, mother of Mrs. Ethel Wright, wife of Dr. Wright, the popular druggist, spent Easter in the city with her daughter and grandchildren. Young Jack Wright is contemplating going to Parsons to visit with his grandmother. He is a favorite both in Topeka and Parsons. 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, $1.00 per thousand. Plants ready after April 20. Address D. Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. --- CARD OF THANKS.—To the citizens of Topeka, members of the various fraternal orders, and the many friends, who were so kind and sympathetic toward us during the illness and death of our husband and father, we take this method of extending our most sincere thanks. BUCKNER'S JUBILEE SINGERS. W. C. Buckner's Jubilee Singers will appear at the Auditorium on Thursday evening, April 29th, in one of the greatest recitals ever staged in Topeka. The Buckners are the ideals of Europe and America, and those who love good, pure, rich, inspiring music should not fail to hear them. Tickets can be secured of agents or at the People's drug store-Benefit of Shilloh and Second Baptist churches.-Adv. --- Prof. B. K. Bruce, one of the best educators and leading men of the West, is principal of the Douglass school, So. Leavenworth, and also teaches at the night school where he instructs young men for naval academy and West Point. He is also treasurer of the U. B. F. Grand Lodge of Missouri, where he handles over $50,000 a year. He gives bond of $20,000 in one of the best surety companies in the United States. We shall have something to say later on about his school and what he has done for Kansas. --- The Plaindealer is proud to note the fact that all Missouri and the West can be proud of Prof. B. F. Allen, president of Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. So well has he done his work in conducting that great institution that the legislature of that state appropriated $121,000 for maintenance and large amount for improvements! We are glad that the white people of Missouri are waiting up to the interest of educating the colored people and are showing that they have implicit confidence in the president of this institution, Prof. B. F. Allen. He merits this honor and has undertaken to make this institution the equal to any in the country. We had the pleasure of visiting the Lincoln school of Leavenworth, on Dakota street, which was our first visit. This school is conducted on a first class order and a nice building, well ventilated, with first class sanitary conditions and everything orderly. Prof. W. E. Guy, principal, is assisted by Misses Martin, Lowery and Walton. These ladies are among the best teachers in the West. They have organized a parent-teacher association which is doing much for the uplift and education of the youth of Leavenworth. --- INFORMATION WANTED. Any information concerning the.whereabouts of one D. K. Echols will be rewarded. Write or write this office. He is a brown skin man, with flat nose and large lips and is very talkative. His occupation is that of getting out advertising pamphlets for different towns and cities. His weight is between 160 and 185 pounds and is slew footed. He has been doing business for this paper without authority. Send information to The Topoka Plaindealer. (Signed:)—NICK CHILES. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA; KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice Cream, Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel. 3640. 23rd and Lincoln Sts. Several days ago we had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful and well appointed home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, 1021 Boswell avenue Since coming here some twelve years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have made many warm friends and are prominent in religious and social circles. They have a bright little daughter, Miss Etolia and though but ten years of age, she reads music and executes on the piano like a girl of sixteen She is an ideal entertainer and the life and pride of the Miller home. --- The Plaindealer is always glad to herald the name of some of the progressive women of our race who are doing business along dry goods and mercantile lines, as well as in hair dressing and like employments. In Mrs. H. Abernathy, 2413 Vine St. Kansas City, Mo., we find a lady who is conducting a gents furnishing establishment and she also carries ladies' notions. She has a full line of ready-made dresses and aprons and everything that is necessary in and around a home. We predict for her a success as she is strictly for business from the start. --- FOR SALE-A SNAP. Here is an opportunity to invest a small sum of money in a good paying restaurant, lunch counter, soda 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. --- Mr. Hiram C. McComb was found dead in his garden at his home, 112 Harrison street, Saturday, March 31. He was born in Hopkinsville, Ken., and was about 81 years of age. He came to Kansas 23 years go and was a member of the Baptist church for many years. He leaves a wife, four boys and one daughter to mourn his demise. He was a veteran of the late war and mustered out with honors. He was a member of Fort Pillow Post No. 54. Burial was at Mr. Auburn cemetery. His son, Mr. Walter McComb, and wife of Kansas City, were here to attend the funeral. All the children were present at the last and rites. DIAMOND Bottling... Works Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 201 Lincoln St. TOPEKA, KAS Church Industrial Fair Work. ```markdown ``` The Churches ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) Mr. Tolliver Bird, step-father to Pastor Brown, one of the charter members of St. John, died at his home 1015 Woodward Ave., last Thursday April 15, at 2:40 P. M. Father Bird had been in poor health for more than two years. He had served, in nearly every capacity of the church, being for twenty years leader of class No. 8. In his death, St. John has lost one of its most venerable fathers, the city a patriotic citizen, and the fraternities a loyal member and safe counselor. The wife, and family have the utmost sympathy of all. Funeral was held from the church Saturday, Rev. Dr. Ransom of Kansas City officiating. Sunday was indeed another fine day with St. John. Rev. Ransom of Kansas City preached a great sermon. The pastor talked about ten minutes at 11 A. M., upon the subject of "Oneness In Christ," and turned the meeting into a general talking meeting with Messrs. Coleman and Williams conductors. It was a happy thought for the time, and people whom we have never heard had something to say and many others would have talked had the time permitted. It was simply a spiritual feast, coming by way of surprise. We are convinced more and more, that such meetings do real good. Church In PLANTING GARDEN. The Church Industrial Fair has began its work in earnest for this year's crop. Fourteen children were busy planting and covering potatoes The Sunday School and Endcavors were all good and largely attended. Preparation is being made for a grand Sunday School rally during the Kansas Semi Centennial Convention meeting in the city, May 4, 5 and 6, for Tuesday evening, the 4th. A congregation of two hundred or more greeted Prof. Carter and the Institute Chorus at St. John Sunday evening. Dr. Carter preached a very practical sermon and the young people's singing was simply grand. They are singing now as never before. An after offering was given them for the proposed sidewalk on the Institute grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant and other relatives and friends were up from Perry to attend the funeral of Father Bird, also Mr. Wallace from Eakridge, Kansas. Rev. Dr. Kealing of Quindaro, the great educator and lecturer, will deliver one of his new lectures at St. John Friday evening, May 7th. His subject will be "The Value of Second Hand Things." As a man on the rostrum, he needs no comment, but simply the mere annuouncement. Kindly do not lose sight of our grand rally for the third Sunday in May. Let every captain do his best and every member be loyal. Another treat is coming! Mrs. Cora Merritt Evans of Kansas City, one of our own home girls, will appear in musical recital at St. John the evening of May 27th. It goes without saying, that she will be greeted with a full house in her home town. The choir is preparing to put on one of its cantata treats in the near future. The Aid was royally entertained at Mrs. Martha Wades on West St. last Friday. Same afternoon, Junior Stewardess were likewise entertained at the home of Mrs. Rosa Jackson, N. Van Buren St. Senior Stewardess served dinner Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter! Mite Mission will serve luncheon at the home of Mrs. Julia Roundtree, 1917 Van Buren St., this Friday aftercon and evening. Mr. Taylor Reed, Mrs. Mattle Brown, Mrs. Tillman, with several others, have been among the new ones IF YOU WANT Good Ice Cream or Ices Call on Continental Ice Cream... In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs... Dainty and Delicious. Shipped.... Everywhere Beatrice Creamery Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS. added to our sick list. A number of probationers will be admitted to full membership morning of first Sunday in May. This will be followed with great communion service. Special musical numbers every Sunday evening. We shall be glad to see you present at all of our meetings. The funeral of Matt Clark, who died at Kansas City was held from Shillon Baptist church. He was one of Topeka's old citizens and lived here for more than thirty years. He died of pneumonia April 10 and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the G. U. O. of O. F. Shawnee Lodge 1923. He was born at Harrisburg, Ky. He was a hard working man and leaves a host of friends in Topeka. He had only recently moved to Kansas City to make his home. Burial was made in Richie cemetery. Mrs. Clark and children wish to thank the members of Shawnee Lodge and also their many friends and neighbors both at Kansas City and ndustrial Fa and other product. The good work will.continue. We have about one acre of potatoes to plant. The children and parents are elated with the great work. A picture of the children was taken Friday and it will Topeka for their kindness shown the hour of berecalvement. --- Mr. George Heggs of Abingdon, Va, and Miss Aurora Ford of this city were united in holy bonds of wedlock at the parlors of the Priest of the Church of Assumption Just Wednesday afternoon. Miss Ford is one of Topeka's most highly respected young ladies and very popular among the younger set. Mr. Heggs came to us a few years ago from Virginia and his gentlemanly conduct and pleasant ways has won for him many friends in Topeka and we wish them success along their journey together. "May heaven bless them with many joys. And fill their arms with girls and boys.' Mrs. Hazel Waters, assisted by Mrs. Cora Finney and Mrs. Lizzie Cooley, entertained on Friday night of last week thirty guests at a reception for Mrs. Lola Fisher Cushingberry, whose marriage to Mr. Ernest Cushingberry took place on Thursday evening of last week at 8:30. The guest were close friends Contine Ice C Special Prices to churches in any quantity; also High Grade. Milk, Cream and Phone 622. Sts. Topcke, Kens. and schoolmates of the bride and the groom. Little Miss Viglet Hilton, niece of the groom, and little Miss Vira. May Williams received the guests at the door and they were introduced to the bride and groom by Mrs. Hazel Waters. A dalty lunch was served, after which dancing and social conversation were the features of the evening. At a late hour all departed for their homes, declaring Mrs. Waters and assisting friends royal entertainers and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Cushingberry many conglatulations. The happy couple left last Saturday morning for their home in Western Kansas. Mr. Preston M. Phillips, the black policy king (not the three number kind) of Kansas, stopped over in the city yesterday en route West, to look over some of his real estate deals. He paid this office a call and conversed with us for awhile on general matters, especially as to Hon. A. D. Griffin and the Recordership of the District of Columbia and thinks he is the only man in the race that can land the blum. In regards fo' the air Work. appear in the Plaindealer. This will be to arouse the usefulness of the children, as they are paid ten cents an hour after school hours. Rev. H. W. White, pres.; Miss Alta Jones, secretary. news from Manhattan Mr. Phillips wants it understood that while he occasionally writes that all the news does not come from his pen and on having his notice called to an article in a recent issue in regards to a minister there he wants it known that he si not the author and on going through "dead copy" found that said article was typewritten and unsigned, but he has an idea that he knows the writer and thinks that one Christian should not fight another through the press. Phillips is in the insurance business and makes good at his calling. Miss Hayes, one of the popular teachers of Wendell Phillip school, Kansas City, Mo. is one of the most wealthy lady teachers in the city and is pushing her way to the front. She is now learning Spanish. Word has been received in Topeka of the death of John Penman, who died at Salt Lake City. He was born in 1872 and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cartwright. Read The Plaindealer. ental cream.. 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Mclermed.... i SO. MAIN ST., Groceries and Coal A Fresh Line of , Groceries . Alwayg on Hand. Polite Service Rendered to All. HUTCHINSON, —:— KANSAS. Home Phone 5394 Mein. Bell Phone 657 Main. Friedman Bros. | Wholesale and Retail Groceries. $32 MAIN STREET, Kansas City, Missoyri. ~—ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED— +. + ROOMS... 6. 6 ” Elmwood Place, MRS. MARY COLE GRAYSON, Proptietress. —With New Modern Conveniences.— 127 Avenue E. East, IUTCHINSON, -—:: KANSAS. Buy Your Lodge Supplies Big Negro Firm.. The Love Regalia Co, ee ee Dr, H. T. Kealing, President of Western University, Quindaro, was @ recent visitor in the city, bringing ieepleadion slong educational and literary lines. He delivered an ex- ‘cellent sermon on Easter mor at Bethel A. M. E. church which was a mastrpiece in dvery wfnner. He selected his text from John 12:32: “It I be lifted up, 1 will draw all men unto me.”, The discourse was thoroughly enjoyed by all present, The W. U. Choral club is a band of sweet singers and they made a tremendous hit in and around the city when they were here recently with Dr. H, T. Kealing. Prof. R. B. Jackson and Wiss Beulah Douglas deserve much credit for the great succesg of this club, Madame Anita Patti Brown, one of the greatest singers of the race, was a recent visitor in the city, and sang at the Firs, Methodist church. While in the city she was the guest of Mra, H. Broadus, who entertained very elaborately for her. Mr. Frank. Fleming of Pratt was a recent vieitor in the city. Resolution —Whereas, God has 80 willed that we have the honor to own in our own race young people who possess such artistic temperament and skillful hands, be it RESOLVED, That honorable men~ tion, be given those who so beauti- fully decorated the church, Bloom- Ing flowers, the own thought of God for the laws of nature, are thoughts of God. Pink, meaning chastity; white, purity; and purple, royalty, We say as we have said before, the church is more beautifully decorated than any other in the city and ought to be an inspiration to all. Respectfully submitted, THE COMMITTEE — ‘ad & . , At ) e . 7 ahd doe NN a — es = ry sae a = ce eee — S= No Mess ee RP fe Peecemmmenl AP From Meadows of Gold Butter ‘Purest of cream, Carefully selectod, thor @ughly pasteurized, skilfully chumed makes’ this the best of all butter, always pura sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve ull its good- , Ress for you. Ask Your Grocer for SSS aN me - Jem (ge aoe ’ \ nl as i f - ‘ dita flevor wins favor. - Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas, ee Ot wef ig & & RY o ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. Joseph Alexander, No. 1025 Spring street, was on the sick list, but is reported detter, The Sunflower Art club met April 12th with Mrs. Alexander Claggett. ‘There were over twenty members in attendance and four visitors: SMrs. L. Fleming of Chicago, Ill; Mra. B. Johnton of Kansas City, Kansas; Mra. N. Kener of Omaha, Neb.; and| Mrs, G. Moore of Atchlion, After: ‘business the club was most royally ‘entertained with Instrumental and ween muste by Miss Ruth Anderson ‘and Miss Gladious Claggett, after whlch the hostess served a fine two course luncheon and all departed in a happy frame of mind, to meet next with Mra: Stanton Waters, at 3200 Division street,’ as The Bheverer Baptist, shure end entrees le «pt see ey ESal she 7 progress aince Rey, W. H, Hill, ha, become the pastor, Sunday, Apr. 4 Epeneser hopes to have 300 childrer on Children's Day. Collection raised on Easter was $11.45, At 11 o'clock Rev. Jill preached # soul stirring sermon to'a large congregation and the collection wag $23.10. Misg Gladons Miles of Kansas City wae the guest Easter Sunday of her sister, Mre, W. Hf, Hill. Mrs. Sarah Scott, who has been sick, {s much improved. Mra, G. S. Powell of Horton, was a recent visitor in the city, guest of her mother, Mrs, Scott, 1026 N, 7th. Mrs. Sarah Scott entertained the Christian Culture club on Monday, April 12, A, program was rendered. Two visitor, were present: Miss Lewls of St. Louls and Mrs, Mat- thews of St. Joe, Mo. After business a two course menu was served, The next meeting will be with Mrs. Effie Cluke on Atchison street. CHANUTE, KANSAS, ‘There was g lovely party given at the home of Mr, and Mrs. D. S. Sim- mors, 304 S. Malcoml gtreet Monday evening, April 5th, The party was composed of four young ladies and two young men: Miss Lacie Brigham, of Galens, Kantas; Miss Gertrude Balley of Sedalik, Mo.; Miss Beulah Gaston of Chanute Mr, Green Gas- ton, Chanute and Mr. Caprea Bunch, of Independence, After the party a fine lunch was served, consisting, of five courses. Everybody seemed to have spent a pleasant time and went home at a late hour rejoicing. WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mr. Richard Works, who resided on a farm south of the city, died Tuesday of last week at St. Mary's hospital from stomach trouble. The funeral was held from the Kyger untertaking pattors on Thuraday of last week at 8 o'clock and burial way at Arkansas City, He leaves , wife and several grown children te mourn his demise, Berye Bren lost his big toe on Saturday night, April 10th, in an attempt to jump on to a baggage motor truck with a chain drive, In some way his foot was caught in the chai, and several of his toes were badly hurt and the big toe cut off. We are pleased to say that he is getting along nicely and pill soon be out again. Mre. Chas. Walton of Wichita was a recent visitor in the city. Clarence Lewis went to Welling- ton last week on business in regards to the death of hia sister, wno died there about a month ago. James Nichols was a yecent visitor at Peabody with friends, Mr, Thomas Cottom is going a big cement job in Oxford. He is a first class workman. Mrs. Miller of Wichita, wife or Dr. F, OHara Miller, visited at the A. M. E, Sunday school on the 11th. She is a great Sunday school worker. The Carnation Embroidery (cub met with Miss Belle Saunders and a pleasant hour was spent in sewing, after which a dainty luncheon was setved. The club adjourned to meet next with Miss Stella Saunders, The Kewple club met with Miss Lillian Franklin, A pleasant hour was spent at cards, after which luncheon was‘served, consisting of variou fruits, . Hall-Hayden. Miss Ethel J, Hall of this city and Mr. Verletta P. Hay- den of Winfield were married at the A.M, E. church on Wednesday night of last week by Rew Everett. after the ceremony the wedding party went to the home of Mrs, Harper on N. Fuller street. where a splendid supper was served and an enjoyable socia) time was spent. The couple will reside here. Their friends hope them much happinesa and prosperity in thelr wedded journey through lift. Mrs, Nellie Willlams of Kansag City was visiting between trains on Tuesday of last week, She is « sister of Roy Willlams of the Bret- tun hotel. 5 COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. Mrs, Hannah Merritt spent a fow days in Strong City visiting with her sister. ‘Miss Lutie Hawkins of Topeka, spent a few days in the city visiting hor sister, Miss Ara Hawkins. She returned home last Sunday, spending a few hours at Emporia. Birs, Sarah Fisher spent a few days in Empoia last week, goest of her brother and sister, Martin and Violet: Hooker, Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Hooker of the Cottage house are visiting with relatives in Ottawa and Emporia, Misses Ara Hawkins, Fannie Me- Clory and Mr. Guy Robing enter- tained a few friends at the home of the latter's aunt, Mrs. Lillle Majors, in honor of Mite Lutie Hawkins of Topeka, The vt oar wea in ponversation.end games, wiles rs, Teh ing raty ode" St Ck s Beale NT sethet PAR ed ol a refreshments: were derved" and‘ &!! departed for their homes, declaring they had spent a very pleasant time, Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M.E. rhurch on the 16th by the presiding elder, Rev, H, W., King. Rev, Merritt.hsd 9 good report for this quarter, spiritually and finan- clalty, & A number of rouncll Grove people epent the afternoon in Dunlap be- tween trains last Sunday. Lindoln achool is preparing for its exhibit and closing exercises, Mr. Walter Moore spent Sunday in the elty visiting hiscwife., —_— « WINFIELD. KANSAS. Rev. C. R. Bruster of Coffeyville was in our city severarl days and he made a favorable impression upon our people. Hemet with A. F, & A. M, lodge on the 15th with greetings from Coffeyville A. F. & A. M, No, 70, and a nice time was enjoyed, ang at 9:30 the aame evening he was royally entertained by the young people of thé A. M. E. church.at a J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Co. 210 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURL Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber,Line. Two Long Distance Phones in Our Office: Bell 827 Grand— > Home 827 Mala, Renting Be UP Placac teQuses eT reer. 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Word has been received here of the sudden death of Mrs. Sarah Preston Anderson on April 8th at Kansas City, Mo. It was a great shock to her brother and sister and many friends here. Mrs. Anderson was an old resident here, moving to Kansas City about a year ago. She was sick about eight hours. Mr. H. Cox and Mrs. G. Lee, her brother and sister, went to Kansas City, and after a largely attended funeral there they brought the remains here for burial, FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for colored ladies, showing all latex, styles in hair. We are the largest impo tion and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices lower than any dealer, and also guaranteed to be of the best quality and stain washing and combing. Hair sold by the pound, also hair net and toilet articles. Lowest prices. If not satisfied, money returned. AGENTS WANTS D. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Hair Co., DEPT. F. 23 Duane Street. New York. Rev. J. Jenkins of Kansas City accompanying the remains here and conducted a short funeral service at the Second Baptist church. Floral offerings were very beautiful and most profuse. Mrs. Sarah Preston Anderson was born Dec. 1866 in the city of Hopkinsville, Ky. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the Baptist church at the age of 15 and lived a consistent Christian ever afterwards.. Her husband preceded her in death more than two years ago. Sunday, April 11, was a high day in the C. M. E. church and the rally was a grand success. Rev. J. W. Wilson,, the pastor, is a pulpit orator of ability and he preached as he never did before. Rev. J. Jenkins of Kansas City, Mo., preached at the Baptist church on Tuesday night of last week and led the people to a throne of grace. Mr. J. Lawrence of Arizona, has moved with his family to Strong City and has taken a position as a porter at the Bank Hotel. Miss Mabel Harris was organist for the choir at the funeral of Mrs. Preston Anderson. Among the out of town persons who attended the funeral of Mrs. Preston Anderson were Mrs. H. Merritt of Council Grove, Miss M. McCluny of Emporia, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown of Cottonwood Falls. Mrs. B. F. Falling was on the sick last week, but is better. JUNCTION CITY. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Miller gave a family dinner on Sunday, April 11 at their country home west of town complimentary to their daughter, Mrs. H. H. Dent who is visiting from Ellwodd. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilkes and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Miller and Celestine, Marion, Frances and Dean F. Miller, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jos. C. Miller and son, Burrell, and Mrs. Esther Carrol, Mr. and Mrs. Julius A.. Miller and Mrs. H. H. Dent. It has been seven years since the family had been together. A bountiful four course dinner was served and thoroughly enjoyed. FT. SCOTT. KANSAS. The funeral of Mrs. Ella Myers was held at Shiloh Baptist church on April 8, Rev. P. D. Davis of the A. M. E. church officiating. She was one of the oldest residents of this city. The funeral was largely attended and the floral tributes were beautiful and most profuse. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Banks was held Friday, April 9, at the A. M. E. church, Rev. P. D. Davis, the pastor, officiating. She was a member of two secret orders and both the lodges turned out, making a large concourse at the funeral. She leaves a husband, three daughters and two sons to mourn her demise. Though death is not a welcome visitor it came into our midst and took from us one of our loved young friends. Miss Thelma Tidwell, aged 16 years, daughter of Mrs. John Tidwell, on S. Little street. She died April 8. The funeral was held at Shiloh Baptist church on Sunday following and a large concourse of sorrowing friends attended. Those to mourn her demise are a mother and father, sister and brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted by Rev. P. D. Davis of the A. M. E. church. Miss Jaunita Fleming has returned from Kansas City, Mo., for a few days visit. CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO. Mrs. A. B. Broadus spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm. Jones and daughter, Earcell. The Modern Priscilla Art and Literary club met with Mrs. J. W. Kimbling, Wednesday, April 7, and business was the feature, and the club adjourned for three months on account of the illness of the president. A delicious luncheon was enjoyed at the conclusion of business. Mrs. G. W. Colwell had a luncheon on Thursday, April 8th, for Mrs. Jones and daughter. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Klimbling, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hardiman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner, Mrs. A. B. Broadus and Mrs. Albert Stewart. Mrs. A. H. Waddy and Mrs. S. C. Waddy had Mrs. Jones and daughter at breakfast on Thursday morning, April 8th. Mrs. Broadus of 348 Warren St. had a farewell luncheon on Friday, April 9th. in honor of Mrs. William Jones and daughter, Earcell, who have gone to Denver to reside. We regret very much to lose these good people after being with us for a year but trust that Mr. Jones will regain his health at Denver. Mrs. J. W. Kimbling is visiting for two months in Denver. Mother Scott is quite feeble again. PUEBLO, COLORADO. On Friday evening, April 9, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris, 308 South Victoria avenue, entertained royally the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Hockady, Mr. and Mrs. Murril, Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Mabney. A very elaborate dinner was served. ATCHISON. KANSAS. One of the first and most successful] rallies was held in Atchison on Sunday, April 11, at the St. Paul Baptist church. Rev. H. W. White, pastor, appointed captains and these selected the members. A partial report was made Sunday morning and at 3 o'clock, which amounted to the sum of $206.70. The captains then reported in full at night: Captain A—Mr. Ed Sloan, $155.00 Captain B—Mrs. Pitts..... 40.60 Captain C—Mrs. Butler..... 40.00 Captain D—Mrs. Carter..... 31.80 Evening's collection..... 1.50 Progressive club..... 4.10 Rev. H. W White (donated by friends).....100.00 Total at night.....$373.09 Reported in the morning..206.72 Total for the day.....$579.81 Rev. Wilson and Mr. Kelley, his deacon, and other members took an active part in the services. We very cordially thank those who helped in this financial effort.—Mrs. Ed Sloan. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev, J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. My visit to the South has been very helpful indeed, but the fare I had to take on the train was very humiliating. A great crowd of colored passengers just jammed into the "Jim Crow" cars and the lowest class of poor whites are permitted to come in among our best women and smoke, swear and raise Satan generally. Even the Negro porter smokes among our women. It is bad enough for the whites to do this, but to see a Negro porter doing it is very discouraging. When I see a Negro man falling to respect the women and children of his own race I am ready to class him with the brute creation. They should be driven out from the sunlight of creation to take a place with the cattle, as did Nebuchadnezzar. Now, I had an idea that I knew something of the "Jim Crow" system in the South and thought perhaps that things had improved some, but we are getting the worst of the deal as time passes. The conductor and brakeman are no better and show no more raising in respect to our women than the Negro porter. Any man who has no respect for a woman, be he white or black, has no respect for his mother; and a railroad that will retain such a crew ought to be compelled to go out of business. (REV.) J. W. CLAY, Kansas City, Kansas. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. One of the swellest affairs of the season was given April 5th at the beautiful home of Mrs. Henson by Miss Letitia Jackson complimentary to Miss Ethel Johnson, whose marriage to Mr. Milton Moore occurred on Wednesday evening of last week. The house was profusely decorated with Cupids and cut flowers. During the afternoon Miss Johnson received many useful as well as beautiful and costly presents. In the evening progressive whist was played. Mrs. Myrtle Dimery won first ladies prize, a doll dressed as a bride, the second prize was carried off by Mrs. Leona Jordan. Mr. Leonard Sayles won gents' first prize and Mr. Ernest Anderson second prize. The refreshment scene was also very' pretty the cream being moulded with an egg in the center. The out of town visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Stonestreet of Topeka. During the afternoon and evening Miss Jackson was assisted by Mrs. Leona Jordan, Mrs. Henson, Miss Hackworth and Mrs. Katherine Grant. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KANSAS. Mrs. Joe Barker and Mrs. Mack Harrison of Hutchinson, who spent a few days, in the city, spent Monday of last week in Kingman. Miss Florence Barker has returned home from a recent trip to Hutchinson and spent a pleasant time. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stains, barking of hte scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. Joe Per Box. Agents Wanted. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th 54, ST. JOSPHM, MN. Bell Phone West—Home Phone West —486— 486— Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 918 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO SPRINGS The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People & Most Hearty Welcome to Come In is a neatly kept place, and receives a liberal patronage. He has a nice residence and also owns a business house. He is conducting a high-class tonsqrial parlor for white trade. ```markdown ``` The Golden Rule Hat Shop at 200 W. Walnut street, Oklahoma City, is clothing less than a place where swell hats are kept. We visited same and found Mrs. Lydia R. Buchanan, the polite owner busy showing our ladies one of the swellest lines of hats that's its been our good luck to see. Considerable money has been spent in fixing up the place, a commendable millinery. Not only hats but every thing to be found in modern places is kept by Mrs. Buchanan, and our people should see to it that her business grows. --- The O. K. Barber shop is a modern two-chair place located at 202 N. Walnut street, Oklahoma City. This gentleman has spent considerable money, to give the race a clean, up-to-date shop, where the best of workmanship can be had. The proprietor, Mr. G. L. McGee is a courteous gentleman and invites the public to call again. * * * Mr. R. L. Hill. an old time friend of ye, special scrite, is in the tonsorial business in the, Bentley Flats. He informed us that he was doing a nice business in Oklahoma City. 1. 2. 3. The Tonsorial Cafe at 11 W. California Ave., Oklahoma City, is owned and operated by Messrs. W. D. Fuller, and E. W. Gist. These young men make a specialty of serving the best of everything. When you are hungry and want something good to eat, call on them. --- Mr. P. W. Winslett, a progresive young man of our race, is in the tailoring business at 13 W. California Ave., Oklahoma City. He also conducts a three chair 'barber shop, shining parlor, cigars, tobacco, etc. Tallor Winslett informed us that he was doing a nice business. --- Rev. William Leonidor Bethel, an honorably retired minister of the Presbyterian church is engaged in the grocery business at 131 South Klein street. The store is ably looked after by Mrs. Annie L. Bethel, who is the owner. She owns the place in which the business is conducted and her stock is carefully selected. More than $1,000 is invested and both races trade at the Bethel grocery. Everything to be found at this place. Rev Bethel owns' three excellent rent houses and Mrs. and Miss Bethel, a popular teacher owns six other lots. A son of Rev. Bethel is a physician, a pharmacist and a minister and a daughter is a teacher. This is one of the best families we have in Oklahoma City and are helping to make history for our race. . . . . Mr. G. G. Koss at 724 E. First street, Oklahoma City, is conducting a grocery store, meat market and restaurant. He carries a nice stock and our people are liberal toward him He owns his business house and we found him full of push. --- Yale Theater, the only colored play house, in Oklahoma City, will be found at 215-217 E. First street. The place is a large airy one, and the latest pictures and high-class vaudeville are to be seen nightly. The owners, Messrs. W.T. Cook and A. P. Bethel, have spent considerable money to give the race a creditable play house and our people are showing the appreciation by turning out in large numbers. The latest pictures are shown and the best order maintained. If you desire to spend a pleasant evening drop in at the Yale. --- Mrs. Mayme Garrett is in business at Perry, Okla, conducting a cafe, where the best to eat is served. This lady is also an expert seamstress and sews for both races. We called and found this lady doing well and secured her as a reader to The Plain-dealer. --- Mr. T. E. Works is one of the goahead spirits at Perry. He is janitor at the Court House, a position he has held for 2 years. He owns some valuable city property, two houses and five lots. He owns an excellent orchard and is some hog raiser. Mr. Works says he is willing to give his wife credit for whatever success he has had. He is an ardent church man and is doing his part in making our people a race. --- Another colored citizen at Perry, Okla, who gave $1.50 for a year subscription, was Mn A. M. Capera, who resides on Route 6, Box 57, on 160 acre farm, all his own. This gentleman has served as Justice of Peace for his precinct for 18 years. Several good people at Perry joined our list as readers. Miss Mary F. Crowell, one of the lady teachers in the Perry, (Okla.) City school, was one among the first to enroll as a subscriber on our visit there recently. This young lady is the product of Turner College, Shelbyville, Tenn., and has for 18 years, worked continuously in the school room. She is a primary teacher of note. Miss Crowell has a nice farm of 80 acres, improved. AT PERRY, OK Rev. G. W. Burnett This Baptist divine helped us very much on our visit to Perry, Okla. and even carried us to his home, Dots From the "Billy Su Rev. G. W. Burnett This Baptist divine helped us very more. Aside from being pastor of much on our visit to Perry, Okla. the First Baptist church, he and his and even carried us to his home, wife own a farm of 180 acres. Please allow space for a few dots from Atchison. Monday, March 15th we boarded the northbound train over the Santa Fe Railroad for the above named city. There we were met by Master John Taylor and carried over to the parsonage of the A. M. E. church, where we were greeted by Rev. J. F. Cook Taylor, D. D., the popular pastor of Campbell chapel. A large audience greeted us on the first night of our service. There we began battling against Satan and his force for nearly three weeks. We conducted a successful meeting. Large congregations greeted us at each service. The meeting closed a splendid success. Atchison is a fine little city, near the Missouri boundary; though hilly with plenty good water. There is between six and seven hundred colored people in this city, and all seem very thrifty and industrious. Campbell chapel is located at 717 Atchison street, and is a splendid two story brick structure, being remodeled under the pastorate of Rev --- THE MUSIC OF THE MUSIC OF THE MUSIC Editor Plaindealer: One of the men of the race who has made good and helped to make history for our race is Mr. S. M. Caruthers. He exercised wise judgment and is a man of health. He is a retired capitalist, and has seven rent, houses and numerous city, lota, which he is selling to the public. Mr. Caruthers says he is in the market at all times when it comes to buying or selling land. For sixteen years he has toiled to help our race. His property is all first class and we are pleased to know that the race has such a worthy man. Mr. Caruthers wants business men and prospective land buyers to see him. KLAHOMA. Jeio he fed is until we wanted no more. Aside from being pastor of the First Baptist church, he and his wife own a farm of 180 acres. Colored Sunday's" Pen. companion in him. the adults, a brother, and the aged'a kindly son. He is a man of 'good habits, and gentle breeding, a man who knows how to handle men, jovial and lively, clean in dress, upright in carriage. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of Howard University, and a preacher of the gospel. Unlike most men who enter the ministry in their early days, but rather in his latter days, and for sixteen years' he has made good. He is now serving his second year at Campbell chapel. He has paid the church out-of debt during this time, and his people are standing by him like heroes. Mrs. E. I. Taylor is a typical preacher's wife, modest, earnest in working hand in hand for the good of the church. She is a class leader and president of the Mite Missionary society. She is a great mixer in the community in which she lives. They have three nice children, two boys and one girl, who are kept under perfect control. There are to be found many good strong members in this church. There are aplendid schools. Proof COOK TAYLOR, ch, Atchison, Kansas. Gray is principal of the Atchison St. school, and in this school are some strong lady teachers. Miss Nannle Parrott, who is a very accomplished woman, a great church worker, is one among them; also 1123. MAIN STREET. WILL MOVE TO THEIR NEW STORE 1122 Walnut Street. WE will carry the same High Grade Footwear ha. in the past and would be pleased to see our friends and patrons at our new address—1122 Walnut Street. Wholssale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. Look For the Label on Your Food Products An Absolute Guarantee of Purity. Otto Kuehne Preserving Co. her niece. another. Miss Ingram is another accomplished teacher, and a diligent church worker; and a few others whose names I don't call to mind at this writing. Only Miss Thornton, whose very soul and heart seems to be in her work. She is one of those ideal teachers whose life seems to be consecrated in the cause of Christ. Atchison is blessed with two medical doctors (colored.) Dr. W. W. Caldwell, who is a graduate of Washburn College, and is thoroughly competent to compete with any of the doctors of his day. He has a first class office, reception room, operating room, surgical instruments and everything up to the minute—with a splendid practice. Mrs. Caldwell and her three little children (all girls) are regularly seen coming down the hilly streets of Atchison on Sundays and everyone knows they are making their way to church, riding their new automobile. Dr. Pearl, though young, has opened an office in this city, and is making great headway as a successful doctor. This young man has everything before him to be proud of. He is quiet, unassuming and yet genteel and peasant to meet. He united with the Campbell chapel church during our meeting, as the church of his choice was not in that city (Episcopal.) Dr. Williams is the only dentist in the town. He comes from the state of Pennsylvania, highly recommended and well qualified and knows his business. He has been thoroughly tried since being in Atchison and has proven himself to be the man of the hour, knowing the dental work from A to Z. He is not only an honor to the people of Atchison, but to the race. He, too, united with the Ai M. E. church during our meeting. There are three colored barber shops in the town, owned and controlled by first class workmen. Atchison has four colored Baptist churches, pastored by Rev. Blake, Rev. Hill, Rev. Wilson and Rev. H. W. White. Two colored men work in the postoffice. We visited some splendid homes while in the city. The home of Rev. J. W. Lewis, a retired minister of his church, is a splendid one. He is a great character and has a loving wife. We took dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dale. Mrs. Dale is an accomplished woman ESSING Pure, Delicious BY MADE RIGHT— line RESERVING Co. AS SOLD RIGHT! In Your Food Products— guarantee of Purity. Preserving Co. ard a good entertainer. They own their home and are engaged in the poultry business. She is a very pleasant woman to meet. We also spent a few minutes in the home of Mrs. Ethel Roy, a young lady who is very accomplished and had the pleasure of shaking hands with her mother, Mrs. Porter. Then we spent a few moments at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Porter, who also own a nice home and are a credit to the city of Atchison. We also took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. C George. 612 N. 8th street. The union of this home is blessed with a sweet little boy. We attended the Mite Missionary society and were royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Taylor. Here we met a fine set of people:—Mr. and Mrs. Pettis, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. Cook, acting secretary of the meeting Mrs. King, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Claggett, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Jackson and at this writing we can not recall the treasurer's name. One of the happy features of the meeting was the splendid Bible class taught by the Rev. Dr. Taylor. We also had the pleasure of visiting a few hours in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Claggett. This is a lovely couple and they own a nice home. Both are members of the choir, and have a sweet little daughter, Gladys, who is the idol of the home. Little Gladys embraced religion and united with the church during our meeting. We called to see Mr. Andrew Willis, a man of 72 years, who has been a great character, and a blessing to his home, but now in his declining days. He is almost at the margin, but only waiting for the boatman to come for him. He is the father of seven children, among them Mr. Ralph Willis, Miss Cathrine and Mrs. G. Lee Kenner, who is visiting at home on account of her father's illness. We also took dinner with a barber —Mr. Denny and wife, who made it very pleasant for us. We met in this home Mrs. A. C. Terrell and several others whose names we can not recall Mrs. Winfrey, who is conducting a splendid restaurant, was very kind to us and extended us a broad invitation to her place of business and we had the pleasure of putting our feet under her table. Atchison is a great place, possessing some great people. AT NEWTON. this writing we have just closed a meeting at Newton, Kendall with Rev. J. S. Jackson, D. D.; the pastor of the C. M. E. church, who has his work well in band, and is a consecrated Christian brother, good preacher, splendid education and is largely interested in his work. This brother is a real model and a type of a gospel minister. He is restoring confidence back to the church and people that was once lost. The people all love, Rev. Jackson and have very much confidence in him as a Christian. Here during the meeting standing room was at a premium. Here we met the Rev. Dr. Garnett, the able pastor of the, Baptist church. He and his good people rendered us very much assistance while in Newton. Rev. Garnett impressed us as an earnest gospel preacher, and a great lover of his church and people. Here we found some of as fine a people as we've found anywhere in Kansas. Here we visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French. Anyone would feel themselves honored and happy in the presence of these good people—broad gugged and liberal—sociable and pleasant at entertaining. Mr. French is a chef on a private car of the Santa Fe, and also conducts a pool parlor and barber shop. His wife is a very accomplished and intelligent woman, and is a jewel in a house. We also visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Ford. where we took supper and spent the night, being royally entertained. We then visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tandy. These people spared no pains in making it pleasant for us. They have a nice family and Mr. and Mrs. Tandy are strong workers in the C. M. E. church. Geel plenty of good buttermilk; so you know they have a fine cow. We had the pleasure of calling at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gross, where we ate from a table loaded with the dainties of the season. Mr. Gross and wife are both very affable, both work willingly in unison. One of the things going to make the home happy and pleasant is the presence of the son, Carl. He is attending school and is expecting to finish the business course this year. Carl is a fine boy and a staunch little Christian of the C. M. E. church. At the home of Mrs. Mayfield and daughter we took dinner and were pleasantly entertained by this good woman. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lepiege we were introduced to their table on Sunday evening, which was very much burdened with the weight, and was groaning beneath the load of big Plymouth rocks and other dainties of the season, which wouldn't take a hungry man long to tell that the master of the kitchen was in this home. Our happiest moment was when we were eulogizing the big chicken that was placed before us. Mrs. Lepiege is from Chattanooga, our old home and, she is a splendid woman, has a loving husband, a nice home, raising a nice garden and plenty of chickens. Our next stop was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Payne, whose home compares with any that we have had the pleasure of visiting in a long time. Here the Rev. Dr. C. A. Williams, of Wichita. Rev. Jackson and the writer were invited to remain for supper with this good family, and while Mrs. Payne was preparing the vlands, Mr. Payne was showing us over the farm. He has everything that goes to make up a good farm—horses, cows and chickens. He is one of those men who is solving this great problem by tangible work. He has three horses, of full blood race stock, one valued at $500 and the others still higher. He is an honorably discharged soldier, having served in the highest rank as an officer, and is now in the service of the Santa Fe railway. He has two fine sons, and indeed this is a great family. They are the real life of the A. M. E. church in Newton. We had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Lulu Miller, who lost her husband about a year ago, leaving one little daughter and a nice home. Mrs. Miller is a very affable and congenial woman. We took several meals with Mrs. Wm. Slaughter. This good woman's husband is sick in the hospital at Topeka, but she is conducting a very nice restaurant and needs only the encouragement of her own race. In my travels I am talking of The Topeka Plaindealer and encouraging the people to read it and pay for it. I am now in Independence and am conducting a meeting for Rev. G.E. Pettigrew, D. D., pastor of the Ai. M. E. church (Quinn Chapel.) The spiritual enthusiasm is very high. f. When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Lean nard Jackson, 148, S. 4th St. West. = =e = ‘=e ie ae es 2S