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Seventeenth Year. No.22. We visited Salina and must say that all west of the U. P. R. R., the country is looking fine. Everybody seemed to be busy and well contented. There were no soup houses, tramps or beggars upon the U. P. this winter. The farmers have plenty to eat and laboring men plenty to do. We never saw a finer country in our life than is on the U. P. west of Toneka. Hallina is a growing town and one of the best in the state. They are completing the new union depot, paving and rebuilding, painting and in fact everybody can find something to do. Any industrious young woman who wants to work can find plenty of house work to do and any middle aged man or woman can find work in these small towns if they will work. Here we found the colored people busy and doing well. Most of them own homes which are nice. Here you will find the first-class set of white people who are cordial and treat the colored people as well if not better than any, city in Kansas. There was a statement sent out from here that the colored people were ordered to leave which was a lie and refuted by the best people of both races. It was probably started by someone who hates to see the two races getting along so nicely. Mr. W. W. Shobe is making money handling automobiles and is having all the work he can do. This would be a good field for some colored man to open up an auto repair shop, as there is no doubt that he would make money. Mr. Shobe is a money maker and if one could catch on to his secrets or get him to assist them, they could do well. The Knights of Tabor own a fine home which cost several thousand dollars and they have sold an adjoining wall for $900. They are getting $50 per month for the building which is in the main part of the city. Dr. H. H. Wilson is the only colored physician in town. He owns an automobile and enjoys the confidence and respect of the people. The colored people here are making great preparations to entertain three grand bodies. The first will be the Federation of Colored Women's clubs, which will hold their annual session in June at the court house, and to every home you go, you find the people busy house-cleaning and preparing to entertain this great body. Next comes the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in July. Following in the same month is the Odd Fellows. Salina has two successful restaurants—one conducted by Mrs. Rosa Smith at 412 North Santa Fe and the other by Mrs. E. W. Rosemond at 340 Santa Fe. These places are first-class in every appointment and are doing well. Mrs. Rosemond is a widow and some good man who could cook and was a business man would not injure himself by calling at Salina. The young girls of the race who want work could find it at any of these restaurants by writing and applying for a job. Mr. Ed. Hudson and Mr. C. A. Beed are the two grocers. They are succeeding and doing well. This is a splendid place for some colored man to open up a shop for cleaning and repairing clothes. Mr. and Mrs. DePriest are still conducting a successful doxy and furnish clean, sanitary milk which is in great demand. The colored people own some fine homes here, one being that of Mr. A. D. Hine, grand treasurer of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. It is modern in every respect and complete from basement to garret. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings own a fine piece of property, which is growing in value every day. They are a progressive young couple. Mrs. Eva Brick Jennings, as she is known, is a good church worker as well as at her home, where she is growing a fine truck garden. Her husband is employed in the baggage department of the U. P. Mrs. Fanny Hurston, of Salina, is enjoying a visit from her mother, of Davon, Ohio. Mrs. Calvin Ridley has opened a fine dressmaking school at 126 N. Santa Fe. She has a fine suite of rooms and is beginning to have a good business. She is one of the finest dressmakers in the West and her system cannot be excelled. Mr. Ridley is employed at one of the local hotels. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wigley are erecting a fine bungalow, the only one owned by colored people west of Topeka and east of Denver. It will be modern throughout. ELLSWORTIL. We next visited Ellsworth, which is one of the most prosperous little towns in the West. There are more wealthy farmers and successful business men around Ellsworth than any town of its size in the state as well as the fine first-class lot of people. Here you will find the good slave of Christians, honest, upright, business men. The white people are doing much to assist the colored people and among them is Mr. George W. Brown president of the Central National Baby. He is a dignified, Christian gentleman whose Chester- Editor Chiles Notes Commendable Progress Among Kansas Colored People.... fieldian looks will attract anybody. His bank is one of the most prominent financial concerns in the state and has nearly $100,000 in deposits. The bank has just erected a five-two-story re-enforced steel and concrete building which makes it one of the finest bank buildings east of Denver. Mr. Tremble is highly respected and loved by everybody in that community and adjoining counties; and it is through his honest business integrity that this bank has grown so wonderfully in the past few years. He is a friend of the colored people and is doing all he can to help them advance their cause. Here we met Arthur Nelson, a progressive young colored man, who with his father owns 400 acres of land close to Ellsworth. His father, homesteaded for the first eighty and still lives upon it; and has added four eighties besides. He has lived in the county forty years. Young Nelson is a splendid type of man; twenty-six years of age and is hanging on the farm. We are proud to see this and if more young men would do like Nelson, the race would be better off. Mr. Milton Brown has lived in Ellsworth for the past forty years and owns a quarter of a block and he and his wife are among the most progressive and leading citizens of the town. E. R. Raudolph, the old veteran barber, is still on deck and doing business. Mrs. Bell Grimes and family own a nice home and are progressing. She is to be commended for through her hard work and perseverance, she has succeeded in raising a fine family of children. The Smith Bros., are conducting a second-hand furniture store and are doing a big business. Mr. Earl Smith, homesteaded one hundred and twenty acres and has three hundred and twenty acres of land in Gove county of which one hundred and sixty has already been proved up on. These young men are full of push; and also own seven acres which is for homestead right in the town of Ellaworth. There is plenty of room for young men out West and as Horace Greeley said they should go West and grow up with the country. There are all together too many loafers around the cities. Mrs. Ed. Keesee owns a nice piece of property and her daughter is to be the correspondent for The Plain-dealer. We found our friend, William Gaston still on deck and says that he is too old to "come back." We expect great things from Gaston during the next few years. ABILENE. At Abilene we stopped a few hours and found some of the best water in the state—98 and 99 per cent pure. Here the colored people own homes and are doing fairly well. We took dinner with our old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis. He is a leading citizen and barber of Abilene and his wife is a fine housekeeper and we enjoyed our dinner so much we over taxed our stomach. Sergeant Gibson and wife are among Abilene's leading people and are doing fine. JUNCTION CITY. At Junction City where is situated Foot Riley, there is a detachment of colored soldiers; and a great many of them are married and doing well. There is a good class of progressive citizens at Junction, but no farmers or truck growers which retards their progress somewhat. Rev. Broadnax, pastor of the A. M. E. church is a great race leader and loved by the people of that town. He is doing much for the upbuilding of the race. We enjoyed a nice breakfast with his family, and baby and a lady who is to be a June bride. We will not call any name at this time, however. Colored people own a nice hotel which is well furnished. It has recently changed hands. They have a cigar stand and chill counter. The biggest thing in Junction City among the colored people which took our attention is the U. S. Shoe shop. This is a business recently opened up by Mr. James Counts, a soldier, who bought his time from the government. He was an enlisted man and had been in the service sixteen years. He was born at Newburg County, S. C., and enlisted in Company C, 25th Inft. He learned the repair business in the service of the government and was doing work at the fort and his business increased to such an extent that he bought his time and went into business for himself. He now has a shop with a complete outfit of machinery with all the electrical equipments that are to be found in the largest repair shops anywhere. He has secured the service of Mr. Harrison Finch, a graduate of shoe-making at Tuskegee and a fine mechanic who is making good. Mr. Counts is a gentleman who is highly respected and his word is taken anywhere and is worth one hundred cents on a dollar at Junction City. He has a delivery wagon which is one of the clearest little wagons we ever saw and he has a very unique way of advertising his business. When he purchased this machinery. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 14, 1915. which was worth $800, he bought it on credit—the firm having explicit confidence in his honesty and ability and it was a very short time until he had the last dollar paid. His store and business is worth at least $1,500. He also employs two boys who are apprentices and go to school. Mr. Counts is a race man and he stands in the foremost place as such. The Plaindealer is always glad to welcome and honor such upright men as he. Mr. N. B., Aldridge, one of the foremost and leading citizens of the town is employed at the postoffice and has a candy kitchen adjoining the postoffice. He is all pure gold and Kansas has no better citizen or industrious man than he. Mr. B. R. Nelson of Ellsworth, Kansas, is a young man who has bought a piece of land near Ellsworth. He is raising chickens and hogs and has a fine lot of young chickens and has hens setting; a fine garden and is enjoying the company of his wife and making good. We had the pleasure of meeting Judge Chase who has been Probate Judge for twenty-four years. He was an old soldier, mustered into 5th N. Y. Regiment, is a stand pat republican and has had no opposition for the office which he has held for the past five years. He is an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Although a way up in age he is an active as a man of forty and is loved and respected by the citizens of that county and all wish him to live to be as old as Methusael. In the past several days we have visited Lawrence. Ottawa, Osawatomile, Leavenworth, Abilene, Paola, Salina, Ellsworth, Junction City and Manhattan. At Lawrence the colored people are doing fairly well. Brown's Pan-titiorium is one of the leading business firms there and is doing quite a business. Of course there is room for improvement at Lawrence. Mr. Snowden and Cloud conduct a successful blacksmith shop and are doing all kind of wagon repair and horse shoeing business. Curtis Stone and Nick Allen are the successful restaurant men and have a fine business. The largest thing that we ran across and the most successful is the poultry business conducted by Mr. Fred Gleed & Son at 23rd and Lawrence. This is one of the largest poultry and shipping houses in Kansas. They ship eggs and poultry in car lots. Mr. H. J. Gleed, the junior member of the firm and son, has erected a fine bungalow near his commission house. His father has lived in Kansas for the last forty years and was for several years a successful cattle dealer and was the first colored man to take car lots of cattle into Kansas City and Chicago. This is the only colored firm that know of in the United States that is doing such an enormous and successful business and they are paying top notch for all produce and all the farmers who come within a radius of three miles of the place will go out of the way to haul their produce to this place. They are honorable upright, business men and are doing the square thing and are succeeding. This can be done by other colored men in the U. S. if they so apply themselves. Lawrence is a school town and the race is getting along on peaceful terms with the other races, while the colored people are moving along fairly well in the farm business they could do more. Lawrence has a large number of successful farmers and truck gardeners. One of the leading truck gardeners there is Mr. R. H. Rodgers on the North side. He is one of the most successful gardeners in the state and is the first man to have products put upon the market, his were the earliest in the season. He has a fine family of children who though attending school and the University are a great deal of help to their father upon the farm. They are thrifty and industrious and are bound to make their mark in the world. Mr. Rodgers is also assistant in the county treasurer's office during tax-paying time. AT OTTAWA we found the colored people trying to do something and one of the most progressive business men is Mr. Thomas Simpson, who is conducting a clothes cleaning and tailoring shop and also handles second-hand clothing and shoes. He is doing a fine business; has just purchased a new typewriter and safe and has a neat little office. He is an industrious Christian gentleman and is president of the Neosho Sunday School Convention and was a candidate for member of the school board at the last election and received a large number of votes. Another man who is making a success and doing a good business in Mr. J. H. Wilton, who is conducting a large horse shoeing and wagon repairing business. His shop is located on North Main street. He employees from three to four young colored men who have already learned the trade in the shop and he also has apprentices. His shop is over run with work. He owns a beautiful home on North Main street and has a fine wife and children whose company he enjoys. As Mr. Wilton I doing at Ottawa, other colored men could do at other places. Colleagues should get together and do something. Nearly all of the colored people 0' Ottawa own their homes and are improving along that line. Mr. Ross White is a successful farmer and teamster; has a large acreage of wheat this year and a nice home. His wife is a great poultry raiser. Mr. Julia Wiley, mother of Mrs. Esther Wright, has purchased a nice home on Cypress street and is doing fine. She is one of Ottawa's most progressive women. While in Ottawa we were the guest of Rev. Bell, pastor of the Baptist church and although he is a widower we must say he is as fine a housekeeper as any woman we ever met and when it comes to making biscuits, he has no equal. They are as light as a feather and are as palatable and delicious as any we ever ate. Rev. Bell is an honest, upright gentleman and is doing well. Mr. W. H. Morehead has opened a restaurant and ice cream parlor at 118 Popular street and is doing fine. The colored people should get together—both churches and ministers and stand up for the protection of their rights, because if they don't no one else will. The fact of allowing all this dumping of refuse near their homes is because they do not protest for their rights. Let them get busy and kick a little. AT OSAWATOMIE. We stopped over Sunday with Mr. S. M. Lays, our old friend. He is still with the Missouri Pacific. His daughter keeps house for him. She is a great church worker. This is the place where four colored girls are employed at the State Hospital and are making good. Miss Mac Stanley, our correspondent, and her mother are doing nicely. People having news or subscriptions for The Plain talk will do well to see her. AT PAOLA we had a short stop and found our old friend, Robert Allen, who conducts a fugue barber shop, doing well ducts a fine barber shop, doing well The great excitement of the city is the fine baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shelby. This baby is the talk of the town and is a fine, healthy little girl and in our opinion, is entitled to the blue ribbon and if entered in a contest, we know there would be no doubt as to the result. We must compliment Mr. and Mrs. Shelby. All of their spare time is devoted to the baby and their outside friends have very little show. The colored people have a restaurant here and we found a colored blacksmith employed in a white shop, so doubt if he was encouraged by some colored men he could open a shop for himself. They have two churches here Rev. Bond is pastor of the A. M. E. church. OLATHE. We only stopped here for an hour. They have two colored barber shops and that is about all. This is a splendid field for colored enterprises were it not so near Kansas City. It seems that in any town that is near saloons the colored people are less progressive. There are some fair homes owned by colored people. There is not a restaurant or ice cream parlor in which to entertain the race and they are like a lot of wandering Arabs when on the public streets. They have no place for recreation. AT LEAVENWORTH AT LEAVENWORTH. they have a progressive class of colored people who are doing fairly well. Nearly all own their homes and are improving them. They have two good restaurants and rooming houses; two lawyers, Bell and Jones and two fine practicing physicians, Dr. Moates and Dr. Jackson. A colored man has lately opened up an automobile repair and supply shop and is doing fine. This is a new venture which both white and black predicted would be a failure because it was conducted by a colored man; but the man happens to be a professional in the business and has demonstrated to the public at Leavenworth that he knows all about any make of automobile. His main supplies are tires and inner tubes, which he sells. He is said to be one of the best workmen in the state and is patronized by the wealthiest class of people and his business is growing rapidly. The colored people of Leavenworth should get together and encourage other enterprises such as clothes cleaning, shoe making, etc.; in fact they would find themselves far better off if they could be induced to activate the get together spirit. Mr. W. B. Carter and Mr. O. H. are still connected with the bank. They are among Leavenworth's most progressive citizens and can be found always in the front rank, fighting for the ruce. Dr. C. M. Moates is a very wealthy physician and has made his mark and can retire and live comfortable and happy off his income. Dr. A. N. Jackson, a young physician, and a Leavenworth boy, is making his way to the front and is also one of the leading physicians of the state. His wife is one of the best trained nurses of the West. They are saving their earnings and are beginning to invest in real estate. We predict great things for this young couple in the close future. Mr. B. F. Samuel conducts an ice cream patrol and restaurant on Main street, rear Third and Delaware and does a first-class business. He is a bachelor and probably some good widow or old mald might interest him if she possesses good business Mr. Baughman at Boley, Okla. qualifications and a loving disposition. It would be no harm to write B. F. Samuels at Leavenworth. Mr. James A. B. Cone and wife are conducting a fine restaurant at Third and Klowa and are doing well. PATTERSON RETIRES! Gallant Sergeant Completes 30 Years In Uncle Sam's Army. We had the pleasure of visiting one of the biggest events ever pulled off anywhere which was at Fort Leavenworth on Wednesday evening in honor of Sergeant William Patterson, first sergeant of the detachment school at Fort Leavenworth. SERGEANT WM. PATTERSON He retired from the detachment service of the Army School after having served in the army in straight service for twenty-eight years and two years foreign service. He was born in Raleigh, N. C., in 1868, attended the grade schools and Mr. Baugh at Bo Through the kindness of Mr. L. L. Dolphin, Secretary of the school board, we visited the high school of Boley. This young man is a member of the firm of Dolphin and Watson, and manager of the business. He and his father own 960 acres of rich land and prospects for oil on this property is very bright. This tract of land is under cultivation and there are 30 tenants on this farm. These gentlemen own good stock and implements of every description. Mr Dolphin's home is one of the swellest in Boley, also the senior Dolphin's residence is a thing of beauty. Secretary Dolphin carried us from room to room, and the high school of Boley will compare favorably with that of any town in Oklahoma, all things considered. The Dolphin family are real doers and are doing more than their part to help the rare and especially Boley. The Elcastro Cigar Factory, a strictly Negro concern, located at Clearview, Okla., is demonstrating that if the colored man is capable and will do things as well as the other fellow, he can succeed. The proprietor, Mr. S. B. Brooks, an expert cigar maker, has been doing business for four months and makes some of the leading brands of cigars in the state of Oklahoma. He is a Spanish worker and makes high-grade cigars. Brooks' P. C. Special is a head-liner, and is winning friends for the factory; the MajorBrooks Favorite is another good seller (10c); Fireman's Heart, the Tampa Smoker, the Oklahoma Special, are among some of the brands that are making the world know that Clearview, the solely Negro town, is on the map. This factory is destined to do much for our race. Mr. Geo. Marvin Herod, a graduate of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute of Autin, Texas, class of 1906, is operating a successful broom factory at Boley, Okla., and his brooms are in great demand, all the stores of Boley are his patrons. His shipping trade is growing rapidly. The sergee called and witnessed the making of brooms by Mr. Herod and he is indeed a marvel at the trade. Mr. C. F. Dillohunt is a successful jeweler at Boley. He carries a nice stock and is an expert workman. He owns 320 acres in North Dakota. He is a shrewd business man. Mr. A. A. Dancy is operating a grocery business at Boley. He carries a nice stock and our people are liberal toward him. The store is known as "the old soldier's grocery." By strict business methods and by treating the public right he has built up a nice trade. He is assisted by Price $1.50 Per Year. Haute Won't Be In It enlisted in the Ninth Cavalry in 1864 at Cincinnati, Ohio and was assigned to I Troop at Fort Niobrata, Nebr. He was in several campaigns following the Indians in the Sioux campaign and that of Wounded Knee and also was at the Mission at Pine Ridge Agency. He fought in Wyoming and Idaho and was also at Butte, Montana, where they were called to settle the strike in 1894, and marched from Fort Robinson, Nebr. He served in the Spanish-American war in 1898 going to Cuba with G Troops. He was in the battle of Santiago Sergeant Patterson spent fifty-four days in Cuba and went from the island to the Philippines in 1900 landing at Southern Luson, where he fought Aguinaldo, who carried on a "bush whacking" campaign for some time. He returned from the islands and was stationed at Walla Walla, Wash., for two years and was then assigned to the detachment service at Fort Leavenworth in 1904 where he served with honor and credit until he was retired last week upon a pension of $69.60 per month as long as he lives. He will visit his old home in Greensboro, N. C., where his aged parents reside, and after a few months visit will return to Kansas where it is rumoured that Cupid's arrow has pierced his heart and wounded it as never before. Sargeant Patterson is a fine looking man, well built, has a fine manners and is well polished and makes friends with everybody and it is through his ability as an officer, and a man that the Detachment Service at Fort Leavenworth has held a high record for doing things for the elevation of the young soldiers. The banquet was served by the comrades of the Detachment Service and over 250 covers were laid. All sat down and enjoyed one of the finest repasts that we ever witnessed. The bill of fare consisted of all the choice of meals, dressings, cheese, bread, cake, ice cream, cider, celery, pickles, onions, sandwiches and cigars and cigarettes. Special papers and resolutions were read and a great ovation was given Sargentant Patterson which showed the high esteem in which he is held by is comrades. After the banquet and speeches, they retired to the large dancing pavilion where the young couples danced till a late hour. Al present felt that they had enjoyed themselves and paid honor to a man who deserved it. 11 w-2 H . . . Miss Sarah Wells. The Fishers Hotel is located on the Main street of Boley. It is a well conducted place where you find the best of rooms and home cooking is served. The proprietress is Mrs. R. B. Owens and her husband, Mr. John Owens, whom we have known since we were mere tots, are prospective citizens. He is the city Marshall and street commissioner. They are property owners. The Sayles Millinery on Main St. Boley, is a place where all upbring date hats are found, as well as millinery goods of every description. The proprietress is an expert milliner and our people are liberal in their patronage. The Sayles home is a modern two-story stone building and Mr. Sayles is a successful farmer. The lady who is responsible for this excellent place is Mrs. C. E. Sayles. W. S. Madden, the inbandarah and tailor, is one of the live men at Boley. He has been in business four years, and enjoys a large trade. His affairs are looked after by Mr. N. E. Carr, who does first class work. Mr. S. L. Morris is in the blacksmith and wheelwright business and has a large shop at Boley. He is doing a nice business. He does all kind of work and does it right. Mrs. Elizabeth Mickles, a lady weve known since childhood, is in the grocery business at Boley. She has a good home, a business house, and other property. Her father was one of the veteran ministers of the Baptist church and for years wielded a great influence for good in Wharron county, Texas. We were indeed pleased to meet this excellent woman. MASONIC TEMPLE. This beautiful building, costing $50,000, is located at Boley. It is one of the best buildings owned by the race. In a magnificent two-story residence, Mr. J. C. McReilley, Sr., resides. This home is presided over by a cultured little lady, who is one of the city teachers. Mr. McReilley own 340 acres of land and cultivates 450 acres. He is proprietor of the Boley Lumber Yard, which carries all kind of lumber and this gentleman has built every school house in the immediate district, which are valued at $3,000,000 and more than two-thirds of the residences at Boley were erected by Mr. McReilley. He has a stock and poultry farm on which he raises all kinds of Jersey and high-class cattle, as well as poultry of every description. 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PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —— Kansas. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG. —— KANSAF Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. —Discusses of Women a Specialty— COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Mrs. Frank Jenkins was hostess to I. S. I. Art club on Wednesday afternoon at her home on E. 9th St. All the members were present and enjoyed a pleasant meeting. Mrs. Charles P. Washington was a visitor. A short business meeting was held. After partaking of a dainty luncheon the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. L. S. Seegard. The Macedonia Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. elected the following delegates last Sunday for the district and state convention. District Sunday School; Misses Ruby White and Edwina Pierce; state Sunday School; Miss Lillian Teal; B. Y. P. U.; Miss Hannah Coleman and the superintendent and president, Mrs. G. Blackwell and pastor, Rev. D. A. Jefferson. Mrs. Louise Fields, an old lady who has been very ill for some time, passed away last week. Mrs. Mary Hunnigan has left for Medicine Lodge, Kansas, where she will stay permanently. Rev. J. S. King of M. Cunnan Baptist church preached two splendid sermons at his church last Sunday. Rev. Wells who has been conducting revival services for Rev. H. H. McAllister of Bethel A. M. E. church has returned to his home. While here he delivered/some very eloquent sermons. Rev. R. A. Cartwright of Parsons, Kas, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church changed pulpits with Rev. D. A. Jefferson last Sunday all day. Rev. J. D. Rice has been assigned to St. James M. E. church for one or more years to the joy of his royal members and friends. Rev Rice is a fine man and all round business man. You that owe for the Plaindealer and have paid part, better finish settling with the collector here. The sister will pick up with you deliquent subscribens. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Sardis First Baptist church held excellent services last Sunday for the weather to be so inclement. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. The Fourth District Sunday School Teachers' Institute of which Mrs. Laura Lafayette is president held a two days' session on April 15 and 16 at the Second Baptist church with a full attendance and excellent program each night. Among the numbers on the program, April 15th was the welcome address and an able address by Dr. Borden of East St. Louis, Superintendent of Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Hood of Vermont, Ill, are pleasantly domiciled at the home of Mrs. W. H. Parish, 429 S. West St. He is employed at Gray's Barber shop on West State St. Mr. Williams of St. Louis visited Mrs. A. J. Jones recently. Mrs. Erwin Harvey, sister of Mr. James Brown died here recently. Mr. Samuel Rhodes of 650 S. West St., is on the sick list, also Mrs. Blue on N. West St. Election dinners and suppers were held April 20th at Mt. Emery and the Second Baptist churches. Both were successful. Mrs. John King of W. College St., royally entertained at an excellent supper April 16th, Mrs. Cousins of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Laura Lafayette of this city. Mrs. Thomas Grand and family are residing in Alton, Ill. Mrs. Fred Samuels of S. West St. was seriously burned recently. W. H. Carter, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, Springfield, Ill., was present at the Fourth District Sunday School Teachers' Institute here. The North End Social club met on April 21st with Mrs. Ada Cooper on N. Cox St., with a pleasant meeting and a good attendance. The guests of the club were Mesdames Martha Stewart, Esther Brown of the Needle Craft club and Miss Nellie Early, our reporter. In the guessing contest, Mrs. B. Mounts received the prize. The program was excellent. Sunday School of the Christian church gave a successful supper, on April 22nd at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Davis are living on S. West St. Miss Jennie Halthman will graduate this year from the High School. She is the only colored student. The Helping Hand Society of Mt. Emery Baptist church gave a successful supper, April 22nd at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor are residing at 565 Sharp St. Those on the sick list are Mesdames Emma Florence, Alice Early, I. Davis and Messrs. M. Ross and Rhodes. The Needle Craft club met recently with Mrs. G. Harris. The Civic League met recently at McCabe church on N. Cox St., with a good program. The Literary of Mt. Emery Baptist church meets every Friday night at the church. Edward Timberlick is one of the brightest students of the Eighth grade. Miss Jessie Allen and Chestine Mason rendered an excellent vocal duett. April 18th at the Second Baptist church. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, there was a fair attendance at the various churches Sunday. The Dixie Jubilee singers gave a beautiful musicale at the High school auditorium the 26th. Mr. J. W. Green has been elected delegate to the Electoral College, which meets at Ottawa, Kansas, May 12th. Mrs. G. P. Henderson is on the sick list. Mrs. N. H. Washington has been ailing, but is much better at present. Mr. R. W. Ford has returned to the city. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Groves of Groves Center passed through Bethel Sunday. Mrs. Pernilla Thompson was in Edwardsville Monday on business. Mr. Frank Sharp is confined to his home with a severe attack of rheumatism. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission Circle of the Oak Ridge Baptist church, met with Mrs. Delilah Thompson, Wednesday. Mrs. George Dunn is president. Mrs. Julia Agard of Kansas City, Mo., was a guest of Mrs. Denn's S. Thompson, Friday. Mrs. Al Rodgers visited friends in Kansas City, Sunday. The Misses Scott entertained Misses Mabel and Myrtle Walker, Sunday. Mrs. Mary Graves was the guest of friends at Wolcott, Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hovey attended church service at Kansas City, Sunday! Mrs. Floyd Snyder visited relatives at Merriam last week. Mr. Wade Scott was in Kansas City, Sunday. ELWOOD. KANSAS. Rev. H. H. Dent, the pastor filled the rostrum at 11 A. M. He chose for a text, "Never a man spake like this man," John 7:46. He used for a subject, "Christ, the Great Teacher," from which he delivered an able sermon. Miss Quinnie Walker is soon to be one of our High School graduates. She is one of our great church workers. Rev. H. H. Dent, our pastor, who has been a student of Princeton University for some time will also graduate on the 5th of this month. The church is moving along nicely under his leadership and he is now planning for his graduating exercises, which will be the 5th Sunday in May. We, the members and friends of Elwood are glad to welcome Mrs. H. Dent, who is back with us again, after spending seven weeks, visiting her parents and friends in Junction City. The Captain and members of the Blue Ribbon club will give an entertainment at the U. B. F. hall, May 8th. IOLA. KANSAS. The rally at the 1st A. M. E. church on last Sunday was quite a success. There were two clubs, Joshua and Gideon. Mr. Bill Fields was Captain of the Gideon club, No. 1, and Mr. North, Captain of the Joshua club, No. 2. They having the largest amount of money, received the prize, which was a $5.00 Stetson hat. Something, like $100.00 was realized. Mrs. Sarah Groomer and little daughter of Kansas City is the guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Green. Mrs. J. W. Gordon, in company with Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo., returned home last Monday from Kansas City, having been called there to attend the funeral of Mr. Joseph Stevens, the stepfather of Rev. Gordon. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Bertha Frazier of Bassett still remain very sick. The special meetings at the Second Baptist church, that was conducted by Rev. Dr. J. W. Gordon of Fayette has closed and those who missed hearing him, certainly missed a treat. He returned to his field of labor last Saturday. Rev. Gordon is ex-pastor of the Second Baptist church and we feel that our church has been greatly benefitted by his coming to us. Mrs. G. W. Lucas of Mildred, Kansas is in the city, the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Bass. The Mission Circle of the Second Baptist church had a very pleasant meeting last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Weston on N. Buckeye. Rev. J. W. Gordon of Fayette, Mo., was a most welcome visitor at the Circle. After the regular routine of business, the meeting adjourned to meet Tuesday, May 4th at the home of Mrs. Lilly Joutes. The Ladies of the Mission Circle, under the management of Mrs. J. W. Gordon are rehearsing for a one act drama, "The Bachelor Maids' Reunion," which is to be given in the very near future for the benefit of the church. The Second Sunday in May will be quarterly meeting at the First A. M. E. church. The pastor, Rev. T. W. Green desires to see all the members and friends out to meet the Presiding Elder, Rev. Smith and make that a great day in Zion. The Odd Fellows Lodge will hold their annual Thanksgiving sermon, Sunday, May 9th, at the G. A. R. hall. The Ladies of the Eastern Star Lodge will have an entertainment, Wednesday night, May 5th, at the Young Men's club hall on South St. Everyone is cordially invited to attend, as the ladies will have plenty of good things to eat. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Miss Hazel Crane, formerly of De Soto, is now residing here, where she will make her future home. The play titled, "The Vertal Virginia" was staged Thursday evening at the 9th Street Baptist church by nine of the most talented Lawrence girls. The costumes were beautiful, as well as the characters. It was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Tleta Iota Beta girls were entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Esterius Copeland. After routine of business a program was rendered. At the close of the evening a delicious two course luncheon, consisting of orange salad, wafers, maple mouset, marble cake, was served. About 20 members and friends were present. Mr. Chas, Pennell returned to Troy Kansas, after spending the week end with parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. Ne nell. Messars, Drugs Moss and Albert Pottinger of Topeka spent Sunday in Lawrence visiting girl friends. Mr. Bruce Copeland returned to Kansas City, where he is making his home. Friday night Whist club was delightfully entertained Saturday evening by Miss Margaret Abbott. The evening was spent in whist and "Five Hundred!" Scores were made by Young and Copeland, Macey and Pennell. At close of evening, an appearing two course luncheon, consisting ofwaldorf salad and wafers, orange blanc mange and maple cake was served. There were twelve present. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. The Matron's club gave a dance at Masonic Annex last Thursday. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. James Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Lowery and Mr. Frank Green. Music was furnished by the De Luxe orchestra. The Young Men's social club gave its annual party last Friday evening. Punch was served throughout the evening and a dainty 2 course lunch was served. Mrs. Harry Pace of Topeka has returned home after an extended visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Sampson. Rev. Wells is assisting Rev. A. C. Terrell in a revival at Bethel A. M. E. church. Several persons have joined the church within the past week. The members of Detachment No. 2, Army Service school gave a reception last Tuesday evening, April 27th, in honor of 1st Sergeant Patterson who retired from service. Sergeant Patterson was loved and respected by all of his men, who regretted to see him leave. Several persons from the city were present and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Sergeant Harris is now 1st Sergeant The Daughters of Bethel gave their 30th anniversary Thursday evening, at the Masonic Annex. A large crowd was present. Music was furnished by the De Luxe orchestra. The Lincoln School Parent-Teachers' Association met in the auditorium of Morris school Friday evening and a splendid program was rendered. Miss Fletcher of Pittsburg, Kansas spent a few days visiting with Miss Blanch Miller. .. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis of Atchison spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Taylor, formerly of the city, now of Atchison spent Sunday visiting friends. Mrs. Jessie Cook of St. Joseph spent a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. Colbert. PARSONS. KANSAS. In Memoriam. And whether it be my mother or yours now crossing into the undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns, we bow our heads in severest silence while the passing cortege bears the sacred dust to its present rest, and our hearts swell with sympathy and a new sense of fellowship for all who have followed a like procession and suffered a like sorrow. Grandma Wallace, mother of Mrs. N. C. Blair, of this city, passed to her Maker last Sunday, April 25th. A short funeral service was held at the residence, conducted by Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., after which the remains were taken to Garnett, Kans., for interment. Mrs. N. C. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton, Mrs. Victoria Turner, Mr. Edgar Wallace and Mrs. P. R. Hogan accompanied the remains to Garnett. Rev. J. W. Williams of Pittsburg officiated at Garnett and the deceased was buried from the church which she helped to organize. Mr. J. Wilson of Kansas City came down to attend the funeral. Card of Thanks.—We wish to sincerely thank our friends for their kindness and floral offerings during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. N. C. Blair, Mr. Edgar Wallace. Mr. Harry Ayers of Kansas City. Mo., passed through the city recently and stopped over here a few hours with his school friend, Harry Hogan. He is a mute and attended school at Olathe. Mrs. R. T. Miller has been on the sick list. Mrs. Harrison White, who was on the sick list, is much improved. Miss Edna Williams, who has been quite sick for some time, was recently taken to her home at Kansas City, Mo. Scalded.-Mr. N. T. Ransom and Mr. Theodore Miller, employees at the Katy round house, who were recently severely scalded by escaping steam from an engine, were taken to the hospital at Sedalia, Mo., and are doing nicely. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread For the Household. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Groceries. Moerschel's— "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUEN- CHENER STYLE." PHONE 27. CAPITOL BREWERY COMPANY, Jefferson City, Missouri. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffarles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Oett. 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 PENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. W. C. ROBINSON, President. J. E. DUNN, Vice President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cashier. H. E. COOPER, Aaa't Cashier. 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. DRY GOODS LARNED, CAPITOL BRI Jefferson City, The Oldest Ba Capital and Surp MOFFE NATION LARNE J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W We Pay 4% On Savings. Emporia EMPORIA, The Bank Of Welll A Good Place to Bank. O Starts an 'Account in Our on all Savings REMEM NY EARNED—START N good place to Bank. E. B. ROSER, Pres. CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier 1872. First MILLINERY KANSAS. For the Household. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Grocerlen. Moerschel's— "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUEN- CHENER STYLE." PHONE 27. BREWERY COMPANY, Missouri. Bauk in Pawnee County. Surplus - $60,000.00. FETT BROS.' ONAL BANK ARNED, KANSAS. A. H. Moffbarles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr, W. W. Oett. Prompt and service extended by this bank is evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly relationship with all of its patrons. State Bank. KANSAS. k of Commerce Wellington, Kansas. k, Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest MEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN- AT NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashier 1914. : ’ oe G pt eee o ve D Oo ey;: H a.; Baughman. ee ee ee ee ee, oe eee deserved recognition of the many constant readers that The Plaindeal- er bas in our town,—Boley Prat Yes, we were there, and were star-| tled at the progress that that Negro town has miade; cement side walks In all parts of the citys the city light- ed by electricity furnished by ao Negro-owned electric light plant; a telepnone Sxchel ge owned by the race and onere by Negroes; the ice piss? that will furnish the city ice [x rearing completion; scores of stone business houses, numerous beautifal residences and the town is gurfounded by a progressive set of Negro farmers, who cultivate thd richest soi! in Oklahoma, are there, and some more too, Boley demonstrated the colored man’s capability of self-government, and Aer rapid strides In Erowine: into a city of large proportions, has at- tracted the attention of the world, ‘The founders planted well, and their hopes are being realized to a large degree, and the futute promises even greater things. Boleys commercial lub will do much to make the town grow. The stinephers around this egro town, seemingly, contains {n- epiration, and one cannot hang about there unless a feeling of “Do” over- comes him. The scribe has rof a long time de sired to visit Boley, where he would have an opportunity to see Jost how our folks conduct a town of Boley's posnitude, and they are doing equal- ly a well or better than the white man, About the only thing the white man does there, ia to come on one train, sell his wares and hike, as its Negro tule from top to Lotton. Yes, we hed an opportunity to see Negro thoughts put into action, and he must say he found more than he had figure ed £5, finding. The city is beautiful- ly lald eff, and the municipal affairs are solely controlled by men of our race, and the officials faithfully per= form their duties. ‘The educational interest of the race has been carefully looked after and nice buildings and able instruc- tors have been the slogav. As in almest all other parts of the world, the religious progress has been won- derful, and there are four or five good churches, aoe The Bank. The Farmers and Merchants’ Bank of Boley, has a capital stock of $10,- 000 and has for its president, Hon. T. M. Haynes; D. J. Turner, vice president and cashier. The «directors are T. M, Haynes, D, J. Turner and ‘Wilbert Wallace. This bank has been In operation since 1906 and has done a great good for the race and the development of Boley, The bank owns its building, valued at $3,000. ‘The home of the bank has been fur- nished off jn excellent style and it is indeed a creditable enterprise, Tais banking institution is operated under the Guaranty Law of Oklahoma, att No one runs the least bit of risk in doing business with the bank, We gleaned the following from the last report submitted to the bark com- enissioners on March 4th: Loans and discounts, $22,987.34; bonds and ‘warrants, $2,278.60; banking house, furniture , and fixtures, $3,120.64; due from banks, $17,543.50; checks ‘and other cash items, $320.36; billa of exchange, $2,152.29; cash in bank, $5514.09; security with state bank board, $1,027.53; capital surplus and undivided profits, $12,298.99; depo- sits, $42,526.43, ° The bank during the cotton season, paid out for cotton and other pro- ducts, more than $400,000. The men sho go to make up their banking in- stitution are the real promos of Boley, and have worked unceasingly to develop this—the greatest Negro town In America and we ate indeed eased to note that they have the Fropliclt faith of all. ‘The efictent Dookkeeper, Mr. W. E. Hebert, at one time served the city of Boley as clerk. This bank has the distinction ‘of being the only Negro bank in the State of Oktahoma. The race is rallying to the bank and the bank has been a great factor in helping the race, eee ‘One of the commendable organiza. tions in the Boley Potato club. It bs planting more than 150 acres of land in potatoes. The club has for ite present, Mr. J. He McRelll and has a membetship of 12 men. Mr, T.. M. Haynes, president of the Farmers’ and Merebants? bank fa also am extensive real estate dealer. ‘We called at his offices and found them one of the best registered land offices it bas been our pleasure to wisit, He has helped many of our of averything to be found in a first class place; sundries, novelties, etc, are to be seen in all parts of the spacious building, athich is_a brick and owned Wg Mr. Tumer. The soda fountain and soft drink department is as good as can be found anywhere, This well regulated Bie is under the management of Mies C. M. Tay- lor, a graduate pharmacists, havin, finished trom Hyland Park School of Pharmacy of Des Moines, Ia. This pleasing liltle lady knows how to conduct such an enterprise, hence the place enjoys a large patronage. This is one of the best enterprises in the city of Boley, Miss Taylor in- formed us that the cription de- Partment enjoyed a Vealthy payee age, atd in fact, she had no kick to make against the encouragement, the race accords the place, In a $20,000 two-story brick build- ing, containing 7 rooms and two ad- ditional frame buildings, located o; a block, Prof, S. L. Hatgrove, and Has sive, able neaetante nare thorouggh- y training 469 Negro boys and giris, and in the high school oper there are 50 students, The bat dings are equipped with all modern apparatus and are sanitary, and nothing has been left undotte to make it a strong school. Prof. Hargrove is ably as- sisted by the followig efficient edu- cators: Prof, T. M. White, assistant principal; Mrs. E, E. Eubanks, 12th and 13th grades; Mrs. L. C. Tatum, 8th grade; Mra, E. L. Person, 6th and 7th grades; Miss Hattie Boyers, ath grade; Mra. G. P. Balley, ond and Srd grades; Mrs. M. P. McReil- fey, primary department. Miss Lil- lian Pruitt, domestic sclence; Mra. J. O. Marrow, assistant primary teacher, The trustees have fe the race a strong faculty and the educational Interest will not suffer in the hands of such met. The pie- sident of the board is Mr. A. E. (Hogue; secretary, Mr. L. L. Dolphin and attorney, W. M. S. Peters, The magnificent school building was erected 1910, and the race should feel proud of this building. The scribe was tendered every, courtesy and each one seemingly was proud to show us the work being accomplish- ¢d. The gesalon will come to a close, May 25 and preparations are being mane to make the closing a memor- able one, By ~ 1 OEE CI E 4 i a a 4 ch OR Bi fe iota bs ae! L coal ” 3 | A a ae ; | Wi s % a i : | ig. ’ a | a By ti nea a ee or CAESAR F. SIMMONS. The above cut is that of Boley’s obliging postmaster. He is a great factor in helping to make the race better. Poatoffice. In a brick building, Boley’s excel- lent postoffice is located, and post- master, C. F. Simmons is ‘conducting things in a clock-like spredision. His assistants are Mrs, Lula E. Simmons and Messrs, James A. Burrows and A. H, Simmons are mailing clerks, There is a epecial delivery clerk in the persou of Bennie Simmons and the general delivery cletk ia L. O. C, Lamar Simmons, It was indeed for ua to meet our old friend, as in eazly days in Texas. This man Sim- mons worked in season and out of season to better the condition of the Negro race, having spent 33 years in the school room as ao teacher, Eight, years he taught in Alabama aml Ml jaatssippl, nineteen years in Texas and six years in Oklahoma. He wag appointed postmaster, Feb. 15, 1915 and there's no doubt he will make an exceptionally yvaod post master, At the time of his appoint- ment, Prof, Simmons was at the head of Department of Science at Langston University, and he has ser- ved the pee as railroad mail clerk. fe owns 100 acres of rich land valued at $5,000, and this lund is some of the best in Oklahoma. The seribe vomambera well the long life of uxefulress of Prof, Sim- mons, and his ability is recognized by all who know him, His appoint- ment a8 postmaster at Boley came unsolicited and the government has made no mistake in tendering him this appointment. He ix solely re- erontibly for the State Reformatory arhool for colareg youths. The Col- ored Teachers’ Association apnointed him to push the matter and after sactificing and spending much mo- ney, the school will be located st Mc- ‘ ‘pigeter: “G5 000 ‘and Zyyp bites ‘et a d Jahd | were donated -by, the ‘recent State ‘Legislature, 7 * Mr. L. C, Taylor, who at ore time was a student at Paul Quinn ‘Col- lege, Waco, Texas, in the successful manager of the Dolphin & Watson store at Boley, He is a practical, business man, and hee a lovely home, presided over by a cuftured lady, the daughter of Mr. E. W. Watson, one of the strong men of the race, who has a 200 acre farm and much town Eee He also has 500 acres of ease land. These people ate repre- sentatives of the progressive Negro, and tolling to raise the standard of Negro citizenship. One of the Wat- sons, Prof. E. M. Is teacher of Brience at, Langston; Rev. S. E. J. Watson, pastor of Macedonia Baptist church, Dallas, and Rev. E. W. Wat- son, a retired minister and his busi- ness interest Is in the hands of his son, Jchn Bs who is bookkeeper at Dolphin-Watson store. MR. C. L. WHITE. This cut represents the hardware dealer at Boley. He is ong of the race's best fixed amen. : eee Mr. Creed Taylor, one of the sales- men at Dolphin & Watson's mam- moth store at Boley, is a young man of worth. He has some good pro- pery and is a stock holde: in Boley ight and Power Co., that hax about completed un ice plant. He, unsoli- cited, subsenbed for the Plaindealer snd we found him full of pat He has attended school at Tuskegee and Branch Normal, a state college at Pine Bluff. Mr, W. H. McClead, who at one time served as Mayo of Boley, serv- ing four years, and giving ‘the city a” progressive. udminiatration, ‘re. ceutly launched a confectionery and ice cream lus‘ness, Hell keep the best of every thing and invites the patie to visit him. He owns a brick usiess house, a frame business house and a good home. His pro- perty ia easily worth $4,000. Mr, McClea:l has worked hard for Boley’s advancement and is still of the belief that it is the greatest place on the earth, see . The City Meat Market not only keeps all the meat to be found in a first-clasa place, but in addition car: rv a lire of staple and fancy proce. ner, The pioprietors, Mr, FE. 1. Grodty and Mr. W. S. Garrett are live business men and are being pa- tranized lecause they treat the pub- he right. They buy chickens, exzs and in fact all the country produce ‘The Mathontca Variety store, con- ducted by Mra, M. M. Mathonica | carries a comnlete line of novelties ete, Her husband, a tonsoria] ar- tiat, conducts a three chair place. wheta you get what you walt along the barber line, These people are frienis of The Plaindeater, and are firm believers in rare elevation They own a brick business nouse and other geal estate, We called on ther and fount them doing nicely. ° Hon, W, Tau Jones, ex-pcatmaster of Boley, who cave the town on offi | cient postmaster, is now a thrifts farmer mening RN spree of viet land. Including bis lease land he is farming 228 acres, atd he informed cfop.+ His home js one of the best tt Boley, and since his arrival in that city has worked to make Boley grow. He has resided at Boley aig rad and has been a live. wire, ‘ben Jones resided in Texas, he was recognized as one of the Lone Star states strong. newspaper men, We have known him for years and he has alwaya been a fellow whos pushed and ttled to help the race. Farmer Jones will embark im the molasses business and will install a molasses mill of the best kind. He will be an éxtensive dealer in fatm products, doing business on the wholesale acale. Mr. M. L. Donaldson, a steam gin owner, who owns a modern gin, four miles from Boley, is a thrifty man. Ne is recognized as a successful far- mer and cultivates 160 acres. His gin, located at Childsville, is a 4- stand concern and does its part of ginning {n his county. He also owns a food blacksmith shop and a saw mill, Mr. Doaldaon is also conduct- ing a grist mill, The E. C. Cozine Dry Goods and pebpiot A store . one of ie cacitae enterpsites of Boley, fully $1, being’ invested. ‘This gentleman ts a heavy land owner, his farm con- sisting of 600 acres of tand, and five tenants are employed. His business house, m concrete, fs owned by him, ‘His home is a beautiful place and pretty, flowers are seen everywhere. jis daughters, Mies Lula and Mise Annie, are the ones who make the business go. The Peoples'Drug store located on the main street ot Boley, has been fitted up in modern style, and carty a compete line of ilroga, sundries, ete. The fountain is # high-priced one, and roft drinks, etc, are dis- pensed. Pharmacist Thomas is the product of Flim Medical College, class 1911, He is ably assisted by his wife, a very pleasing little lady, Dv. G. B. Thomas is one of the pro- gressive men of Boley. Stephenson Grocery and Millinery at Boley is one of the best regulated business enterprises. Mr. James Stephenson, the proprieto!, is one of the best known men in the state of Oklahoma, having served for two ,ears as Distreit Grand Secretary of vue District Graud Lodge of District No. 35, G. U. O. of O. F. This Ne- gro organization has a membership in Oklahoma of 2363 unl cwns pro FEY, valued at $10,250.37, Mr, itephenson js also Graml Auditor of the K. of P. of that stute, and ha an interest in the Springvale Ou and Gas Co. This man is always ready to take hold of any move whic means race elevation, and his mag- nificent store is conducted in ala own business house, The stock has been carefully selected and carries every- thing. ‘The Millnery department ie a thing of beauty and contains num- erous ‘beautiful hats, The "otions ate maty und you are able to select wnat you need. Mr. Stephenson owns hale ‘dozen dusiness lots. at Boley. He enjoys a good trade, how- ever, the success of the business must be given credit to his wife, who is the real “hoss." Mrs. Ste- plemens father, Mr. Sumuel Callta- an, who ix recognized as one of the wealthiest men in Oklahoma, owns 760 acres of land and has in his carge more than 1,400 acres of land, He's a solid man, The Boley Daily Market and Gro- -ery Is a modern place, stocked from at to deme. Meat of every descrip- tion ig sold. and the line of grocer- les is complete. Mr. W. Harel, who is serving Boley us City Treasurer, is the proprietor, His store house is valued at $2,000, and he has $3,600 stock. (Mn Hazel is not only a threwd business man, but a success- way arene os ounce farm is adjoinin, 1 city o ley. He has foue of the sacs emplayel, ‘There are three steam gins at Boley; two of the best in that Negro oWn are owned by Mr. C. P, Young. One gin is 2 3-80 Munger system, and the other is 8-70 steel Murray system. The latest machinery, etc. that the Mungers have, are installed and Mr. Young Is overhauling and installing the other gin with Mur- ray'’s Peesmetie fim: 1915 inventions. It will be a brushless outfit, the first to be installed in the county. Eigh- teen men are used ad more than $20,000 has been invested to make these gins modern. He owns a mod- ern home, valuable property in the city of Boley, five rent houses at Marshall, Tex., and one at Park. Mr. Young also has four rent houses at Donaldsonville, La, Mr. Young is a progressive man, with a spirit of do, and is bringing things about. He also is a stockholder in a gin at Childsville, four miles from Boley, This gin Is o 4-65 Murray system. SRS Sen SB Se SOTTO? Bron ed ER NP Te MPAPAL, VINE ey) aN eur 2 Catalogue of Free! Free! Freetincrssiner: AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAI * 3 yy) i pO ae Ca a . a Bey . . a? Sanaa enna heal 7g : {> \ eee a ™ 4 : Ld Bs eee, Ge Vi ind eae ah ’ Ww 1 deal . allel creche Bites Cotaat deatere ie : . : yi by the pound; Electric Combe, 4 Ss \Ete., in this country. We show ais (a4 a larger variety of otytes and aS a. aell more Fine le Wige as NE aie \ — ane Ahan eny other manufacturer oli ad is in the United States. Writ wea Cor Catalogue, AT 13 FREE SAM WILLER, F.0. Dox 298, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO, 20 Inch Creele Switches B5e Shreveport. La. Each; 24 Inch B0c Each, THE -_ FURNITURE COMPANY 7. Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines ‘ L and Records, | A Undertakers and Embalmers. 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAB | Lee-Warren Milling Co. | Z SALINA, +: KANSAS. “AMERICAN EAGLE” FLOUR,- Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. | —Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas. — | ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. , Radford-Powell.# Shoe Company, , 1123 MAIN STREET, . . WILL MOVE TO THEIR NEW STORE at 1122 Walnut Street. WE will carry the same High Grade Footwear as in the, past and would be pleased to see our friends and patrons at our aew address—1122 Walnut Street. - Radford-Powell Shoe Co., 1122 WALNUT STREET, KANSAS CITY, —— MISSOURL | Oldest Negro Regala .Firm! Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eas- | tern Star, U. B. F. and S. M. T. Masonic Branches, Uniforms, Books, Badges, Bannera and Supplies. P SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE}! The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co., 1217 Woodland Ave. ansas City. Mo, | Sayles’ Millinery, . . 9e@@ @ THE HOME OF PRETTY HATS!—Ri i to $1000. A large Bnd well selected stock oe! Ue pao Millinery Goods, Ete, which will please the most fastidious. “We can be pleased, as my prices are cheaper than the cheapest, ou Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Proprietress, Boley, - + Oklahoma. Fee Sa Seopa: ————————— gentlemen sell imported and domes- = tle cigars, soft Sinks, ete, They U ‘ ater oat duit, “Say eoe (UNION poet ~ jots a ree business houses | eereunmceeswener on, Main street, The alder McCor- ced Lo. owns 19 acres in of Boley. Aan, T a also ovina’ 120 coe. Feed and... acres, ye setlor mic) as Ia city lots and Mr. Hubbard Me- oultry Supplies. Cormick has 350 acres of rich land, B. N, ROOKS, . Par fenaly itor a aold basta and — i is fa} one of them, after telling us about Bett Phone Weet 3436. 16 residence tlt eave (epics faith 1838 Quindare poor, js family have implicit fa! ro Bird, In Boley and thev built the first gro- : aly More in Boley. KANSAS CITY, —>- KANSAS. 1 Coal: and Union Fey ce Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N, ROOKS, 1 Belt Phone West 3436. 1838 Quindaro Bird, KANSAS CITY, — KANSAS, covered at the Postoffice at Topeka an Second Class Mail Matter.} We are at a loss to know how the federal Grand Jury or Court can convict the whole body of city officers of Terre Haute and also the county officials for election fraud, and could not convict the Ku Klux and bull dozers in the southern states such as Alabama, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, for disfranchising, bulldozing and driving the colored people from the registration booths and polls on election day. We have always contended that the government had the right to control the election of the congressmen, senators and the like and everybody should be allowed to cast that vote without being molested so long as they complied with the regulations that are laid down by the several states. It is the duty of the government to see to it that every citizen is allowed to cast his vote as he chooses without being molested or intimidated. If a man can be convicted and sent to the penitentiary for defrauding in election, why couldn't a man in South Carolina or Georgia be sent as well. It is the duty of all parties concerned to see to it that honest methods are followed in the election machinery of the government, whether national state or county. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Eliza Sawyer was called to Winfield last week on account of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Nichols. Mrs. Roy Robinson is the star athlete of the Arkansas City High school. At a recent inter-class track meet in this city, he carried away seven first place and three seconds. He broks the former record as the highest individual scorer this high school has ever had. Mrs. I. H. Perkins left recently for her home in Chicago. Mrs. Mollie Cox, G. W. C. of Wichita is expected here May 4th, for a visit with Queen Esther Court. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams left recently for Topeka, where they will spend the summer in the country, for Mr. Williams's health. Andrew Higgins, a little fourth grade student of the Fourth Ward proved to be the greatest athlete of his size in this city and easily carried away the banner for his school with a high score. Mr. W. G. West of Rose Lane Berry farm reports that prospects are much better for a large crop of berries this year than has been for many years. ANNOUNCEMENT. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE KINGFISHER COUNTY NORMAL (SEPARATE), will be held during the June period, 1915, at Kingfisher, Okla. This is one of the largest and best tutored Normals in the State. Special work in the new branches. Special attention given to the needs of the rural teacher. Excellent accommodations at moderate terms. For further information address, Mrs. Sarah Liston, superintendent, Kingfisher, Okla., or Prof. E. H. Hall, Conductor, Hennessey, Okla. CALL FOR THE BAPTIST STATE HIGH SCHOOL CONVENTION SUN. SCHOOL. CONVENTION. The Baptist Sunday schools of Kansas will take notice that the Convention will convene with the Mt. Hebron Sunday school of Pittsburgh, Kansas, June 24-25, of this year, and they will please elect their program delegate and send the name and address to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. L. Harper, 539 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas. The Sunday schools should elect on the first Sunday in May and send name at once to Mrs. Harper. We also request you to begin to plan now for the raising of your finances for this session, that promises to be the best yet held. Many of the schools have entered the contest for the banner now held by the Shiloh Sunday school of Topeka. We are planning to have a noted foreign speaker for each day. The program will be full of good addresses and the singing will be the best we have had. The Round Table discussions will be very instructive and interesting for the Sunday school workers. We hope that each Sunday school in the state will make an effort. Programs and letter will be mailed you later. Yourn for a great convention, H. I. MONROE. President. MRS. J. L. HARPER, Cor. Sec. LAIIE CHAPEL Bolsey Orla Rt. LY Byrne-Pace In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Grace Wallace, Plaintiff. vs. 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 maiden 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, In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Metta Murrell, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,401 James Murrell, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to James Murrell, Greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action against you in said Court asking for a divorce from you, for the custody of your minor child and for such other relief as she may be in equity entitled to. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer her petition filed herein on or before the 10th day of June, 1915, that the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her, divorcing her from you, granting her the custody of said child and for all other just and equitable relief. By Arthur J. Bolinger, Attest: Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER, Clerk. (Seal.) THE HOME OF THE HERITAGE CENTER Boley, Okla., Dr. W. A. Paxton, who finished at the University of Western Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn., class 1907 and has been successfully practicing medicine at Boley ever since. He has a magnificent two-story stone residence, worth $2,000 and a farm of 80 acres. He is a true type of Negro manhood, and has generally won his war into the hearts of the people. He is prepared to live. The Oklahoma Normal and Industrial Institute of Boley, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Normal and Industrial Institute of Boley, Okla., was established in the year 1906 by the Colored Methodist Episcopal church. The work was begun with two teachers, Prof. W. H. Peters, an alumnus of Paine College and his wife Mrs. Annie Peters, an alumnus of A. and M. College of Alabama. It was the aim of the founders to plant in the little city of Boley a school that should adequately provide a Christian training for the young Negroes of the West. Such progress has been made that the faculty has increased from two members to seven, representing such institutions as Baker University, Fish, Paine and Columbia University, of N. Y. city. The class room work is conducted in a commodious two story building, in the Lugrand addition, from which location one has a commanding view of the town. Large interests are now being centered upon this institution and it is hoped that within the near future the influence of this school will be felt throughout the West. The president, Rev. Levi Franklin Byron, A. B., an alumnus of Baker University of Baldwin, Kansas, is a progressive man of "broad vision, possessed with high moral ideals and splendid oratorical ability. He has been acting as president only a short while, yet his influence is being felt through the state. Special mention should be made of Mr. E. L. Lugrand, chairman of the The faculty of Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute a few days ago selected the honor students of the present graduating class. The following honors have been conferred. Miss Bessie G. Frame, Wichita, first honor. Miss Isma Simington, Atchison, Kansas, Second honor. Miss Bessie Greene, Salina, Kansas, Third honor. Mr. Arthur A. Pace, Nicodemus, Kansas, Fourth honor. The present graduating class is one of the largest in the history of the Institution, and every member of same is a Kansas. The Baccalaureate Sermon is to be preached by Dr. J. L. Bray, Commissioner of Education of C. M. E. church, Birmingham, Alabama, on May 23rd. The Commencement address will be delivered by Dr. L. G. Jordan, Secretary of Foreign Mission Board, Philadelphia, on May 26. Arrangements have been made to entertain all persons who desire to attend the exercises. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons interested in the education of the youth of the race. GROVES GIVES FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Helps Sunflower State Agriculturists The Executive Board of the State Sunflower Agricultural Association held its quarterly meeting at the palatial home of Honorable and Mrs. J. G. Groves, Edwarlsville, Kansas, Thursday, May 6th. Encouraging reports were made by the several members of the Committee from the various sections of the state. Many plans were inaugurated to help the colored farmers throughout the Sunflower State. Arrangements are being perfected to hold a number of Institutes and Conferences; these special meetings to be under the supervision of Negro agricultural experts. The first of these meetings will be held in Edwardsville, June 20-21st. The Edwardsville meeting will afford the colored farmers the opportunity of LAHIE C BOLLY Rav Lly Dyf As Seen by Theo. Baughman. finance committee, without whose financial assistance the school would have been forced to shut down. Mr. Lugrand can truly be called a "Negro Philanthropist." Prof. W. H. Peters, the founder of the school is yet a member of the faculty, his heart is in the work, and he might rightly be called a missionary and his labor and that of his wife, Mrs. Peters has certainly had a telling effect upon the colored people of the country. The music department is under the supervision of Mrs. F. B. Jones, a cultured and refined woman, whose rare ability as an artist has been duly demonstrated. The department of mathematics is under Mr. C. L. McKissack, a product of Fisk and Columbia. The kindergarten department is in the charge of Miss Willie McLeod, whose tender care and attention given the little ones has won the admiration of many. The school has carefully defined limits. It does not attempt to do college work. It proposes to do only high grade preparatory work and upon completion of its course as outlined in catalogue, your boy or girl is prepared to enter any first class college or university in the South or to teach in the public high schools. Boley is an ideal sight for a school of this kind and the moral atmosphere is as pure as any in America. Mrs. Anna Cowan is assistant in the Normal department and Miss Maude Smith has charge of Rhetoricals. As Seen by the Editor. AS SEEN BY THE EDITOR. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Carey, of Russell Springs, are the happy parents of a fine baby girl. Mrs. John Barker, of this city, mother of Mrs. Carey has been with them for the past month. Mr. Carey is a graduate of the Washburn School of Law and is also the newly elected county attorney of Logan county. This is their second child. We met Mr. J. A. Griffin of Be- liven to growing, potato raising, and general farming on the largest scale in the state. Honorable J. t. Groves, who is ever ready to help the farmers, has instructed the Executive Committee to draw on him for five hundred dollars for the immediate promotion of the activities of the Association. In speaking of Mr. Groves' gift, President William H. Carter, says "This gift will do more to stimulate confidence, to promote interest, and to advance the cause of agriculture among Negro farmers than anything that has ever been done in the past. Mr. Groves is a man of the largest sympathies possible, and is ever ready to give a helping hand to those who deserve it. The association appreciates this gift and will use it in the wisest manner possible. It is hoped that the farmers throughout the state will prevail themselves of the hospitality of Honorable and Mrs. Groves, and that they will plan to attend the June meeting in large numbers. 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. Subscribers in the following towns look out for representative of The Plaindealer and have your money ready for subscription: Hutchinson, Newton, Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Independence, Fort Scott, Parsons, Baxter Springs, Osage City, Burlingame, Pittsburg, Weir City, Croweburg, Girard, Joplin, Mo., and other towns. We are glad to know that little Wynola Ridley is convalescent. CHAPEL 7 OAK YORK-PARK loit, who has lived fifteen years in that town. His wife was formerly Miss Lanora Irving. They own a fine home and are the only colored citizens in that town. He is employed on the U. P. R. R., which position he has held for the last sixteen years. 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. 1½ Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone757 Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. 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. 102 South St. Excelsior Springs, 40 Commercial Cafe FIFTS & BROADWAY FIRST CLASS MEALS TO ALL. T. A. BERRY, Propr. Hamburger, Chili, Ice Cream, Ices, Soft Drinks and Sundries. 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 8300, and I will give you wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. SHAMPOO DERM AND HAIR STAINING CORP. Printed Aug. 22, 1914 Will straighten the most kinky and stubborn hair will dry the hair after Shampoo. Will cultivate the hair and make it grow long and beautiful. The Poet and Only Solid Brass Come Made by Quigley, Only Solid Brass Come Made We are the largest importers and manufacturers of Colored People's Hair Goods. Send 2c stampo for our beautiful illustrated Catalogue. THE OLD RELIABLE Mme. Baum's, Hair Emporium 488 - 8th Ave. a New York City Before Using After Using CRYSTAL WHITE CRYSTAL WHITE LUNG SOAP CRYSTAL WHITE A PERFECT FAMILY “THE BILLION- BUBBLE SOAP” “No mo’ steamin’, bilin’ back-achin’ Mondays” Pure White, Crystal White For washing clothes exactly right. Poet Broa, Mfg. Co. KANSAS CITY, U.S.A. Notice to the Baptists of Kansas. Topeka, Kansas, March 8th, 1915. To the Churches, Sunday Schools, B. Y. P. U.'s and Mission Circle of the State of Kansas, this comes Greeting:— At the State Board meeting held at Wichita in February it was unanimously voted to send the General Missionary, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, to the Northern Baptist convention at Los Angeles, Calif., May 17-25. Our State Missionary has served over 17 years and we ought to send him to this great convention, and 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, Col. Jec ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir 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 ones, 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, 1701 Morton St., Great Bend Kansas. Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. -FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND- LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2) Blocks So. of Union Station. CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 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 germaniter 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 Ooble Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1331 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30: 44 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 2. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Office: 834 Kansas Av., over Gibler's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Av. Phone 1422. When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Leonard Jackson, 146, S. 41K St., West. Ferny eg Seda "Topeka Happenings. \ pt ate, & Pr i 12 nears fe AC alGRegro Subjects ful “One | ‘oloreds A mohey pak. 08, Lt re] 108, Pion Atte Wanted everywhere! fend ite today in stamps of coin for eatdt—sAfre- American Novelty Co+ ui9 Wr Fifth St. Topeka, Karsas, Se gee Se ce ee F oy , Any} person writing this office for {information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. | —e: Mesdames’Mitchell, Jackson and Gunther of Manhattan were callers at this office one day this week. oe Old hair dyed or bleached and made over equal to new at Madam DcClelicnd'’s Halr Parlor, 113 West ‘Tenth street-—Adv, oo ‘The Ladies Aid of Calvary Pres- byterian church was entettained by Mrs, M. W. Jones, 1331 Monroe St. last Wednesday afternoon. — The ladics of Topeka enhance their perconal charm by the use of Madam McCletland’s Hair Grower. Price 2e. 113 W. 10th St—Adv, oo The Fleur De Lis Art club met with Mrs. Reevely last Friday. The next meetiug will ke with Mrs. L. Joynter, Moy % on North Taylor. oo The “Joyance met at the residence ef Miss Marguerite Foster and was royally entertained. The next meet- ing will be with Miss Jessie Oden. oo Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw, 414 Locust entertained Mr. Henry Fortner, Mr. Dodd of Chicago and Mrs, Henrietta Stewart. The guests report a pleasant time. _o Mrs. Nick Mitchell of Manhattan, Kansas was a pleasant caller at thin office on Wednesday. She was her] visiting the S. M. T. Temple anc while here was the guest of Mrs. Howard. it ~ What's new? All the newest styles of coloreg hair goods, Wairwell har nets, electric straightening combs. Out of town orders promptly filled. Mrs. A. C. McClelland. 113 W. 10th Bt—Phone 4484 Black.—Adv. —~ Proft.-Gregg,instrugpr of mathe: matics ot Western University {s Iq the city attending the Sunday School Convention. There are three other men in the city in this capacity: Rev. Vaughn, Thomas and Ganaway of Pratt, Kansas, —o we Rev. Wm. Young of Grand Island, Nebr., who attended the M. E. con- ference at Coffeyville, recently ‘was returned to his charge, and en route, stopped over in Topeka on 8 short visit with his many friends. Rev. Young js making good. — WANTED, Live agents wanted to handle our nigh-grade toilet preparations; large somroission; for particulars write— G. McCutchen Toilet Co., 2405 Elston Avenue, Chicago, Jl], to St. Simon church are remodelling the rectory which ir costing about $1,000. It will be completed in four or five weeks and will then be mod- ern in every respect, Mr. Thomas Bright of North Topeka has the con- Tact, — Bishop W. Johnson, the voted treet evangelist, lectured at Pierce Addition school house, Thurstay |’ ight on the subject of “Charity,”| ind delighted hin udience, Elshop| johnson will talk tonight at Maple iil, — ! Mr, John E. Lewis, wife and daughe} : er, have returned from an extended | isit to Mr, Lewis’ boyhood home,| | forant Bay, Jamica, and are now| | omfortably domiciled at thelr home || 57 Eagle street, Wichita, Mr. Le-}' ig js Past Grand Chancellorof Sune | | lower Grand Lodge, Knights of Py-|‘ hias, and also secretary of the Bap-| | ist State Convention, The many |‘ rlends of the Lewis family through-| ° ut the state are glad to welcome | e+e CALL ONG W. M. Johnson, —F 0 R— 7 Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT : AND SOLD. mae —_— Dealer in Second Hand Clothes a wae and Shoes, hl — 3196 Lipegjn St. Topeka, Kans. ) ae 5 tet 3 Sere ce 4 pene Q PS UE Cree SN re) Sere : a Pad aby de Pav QGr7 Pete, PORE Ls «: tet ie RE PB 7: pt wee ‘ ae a i; oes fae te ERS Ps Pee BS TN Maange a ee re 6 ; g ae Se ‘4 ext ae ahah waete a &, ecg. te ix? : ete sid I 5 le My er se PE gfe Ae | gate Cte | Rae ae, St, ape gk coe BESO Bin ee ae ty Vote S: z 3 a "pd ed a oe is 4 aes Ae. . a By ae Sam YorRid ; Rg NF 7 Een ae My ae es Yr ro, & pty * Re)! . aay +p ry 3 Seay z ae) ara Bi 2t ver: | rier, | enV by eas _. a ite SA een & b H see a eae eget PN Coy ek ee PPR ae NA Oe ee VP an 8 oe es Fe) oe Bont ree a ee eaT pri en err 7a Ro Ae oe Si sir aceweeeess fb rc | A cert eee ae ort one a Rt ore: Lat Aig se aiaciininiaainia ied coe oe P| Lae Ni \ ee Coma pA a pe ae. SRA anes ead ae % area) ast Roe He a-tnl U A at cP ge ee arena eames | Dg P| a a ine kee heed ara es et eg a esa aS) cs F “Dhhe e tbe OEE oT erie he! Fs Mes iM ras cos a A a » Te ee lee sae Pet ten eR eS een prin Carat ee ee eee besos Ene OR Soe cree Bae Reva eae Le Pere sae at DR cee ie aan Bee BESS Rea AM ng Seg'8 SP ee a) EAB tad ar a SGA ERY ee Wpatwee. tty se Oa my Sanaa Suara teatod gaia ose UA EN pee Ca soesse Sarees Pre ey oe POURS Bara ste UM ne Bae RES CITY MO ea CoRR Seco aie ALL aed ne SU ite Tet Oe a £ Se Rete NERS ah Te eh tae 3 PSU UeAriC IN Ca Se BTHE.TINCOLN. BLEGIRIG, PARK Sacre SEES Pe OTTO EE Ee ee ON WOO ES ws A eae SS AM Maoh UNE oo EE COUNT RN scree poe 8 RDU INES Mean 79 TH 9p) reese ie ee Sed FOS Sas Peers ee NA oo eee.” a ges Mrs, Abe Ellis has returned after @ weeks stay in SaloLake City, be- {tg at the bedside of her brother, _ Our friend and nieghbor, Mr. W. D, Cooper, who has been “off his feet” for several days, is agaln able to answer “mess” call three times daily, and also fill his port of duty at the general offices of the great Santa Fe. x — t The Odd Fellow lodges and House- hold of Ruth have everything in yeadiness for their annual Thanks- giving <ervices, Sunday afternoon at Lane Chapel. Rev. W. W. Ewing, pastor of thy Tnird Baptist church will preach the annual sermon, —o— The Young Matrons’ Study club met fast Wedneeday afternoon at the residence of Mra, Preston Smith, with Mrs. Langford as hostess. Af- ter the business was transacted, we were served a dainty luncheon, after which motion for adjournment car- ried to meet with Mrs. Frank Wil- son. a Mr. Wm. Webb of Newton, Kansas has Leen in the city for a few days at the Santa Fe Hospital. having his eye treated. It was affected by @ cinder, but he is getting along nicely and is now able to We around. He Is @ prosperous citizen of Newton and we ate glad to know that he js snot PLANTS FOR SALE. Cabbage and tomato plant, 2! cents per hundred, $2.00 per thou and; sweet potato plants—Southerr Queen and Bermuda, $1.25 per thou sand; Yellow Jersey and other var feties, $1.00 per thousand. Plant: ready after April 20, Address D Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. — Mrs. Sata J. Parks, Grand Prin- cess of U. B. F, and S, M. T. lod. ges of Kansas is visiting the differ. ent temples. She says she is finding them in good condition and all doing well, The members are showing her a royal time wherever she visits, She will be visiting on and up to the Grand session in September, She is one of Kansas’ foremost ladies and is doing great work for the order. ‘ —— Mr. J, W. McGuire, general agent, for the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. of Jacksonville, Ill., 1s comfortably tu cated at 431 New Engand building, where he is doing a large and in- creasing business. This company makes no discrimination between the white and colored people and they are giving the hest thirg in the way of insurance ¢cver presented to the people of Topeka. The Plaindea'e: takes pleasure in recommending both Mr, McGuire and hia company to the public. — The Young Matron’s Study clu! entertainel their husbands last Fri- day evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs, Karl Spear, 816 Morrlr Ave. Excellent music was furrisheo by Mrs, Gaines and music was thr main efature of the evening. A sumptucus luncheon was served af- ter jwhich a shert talk was enjoyed ry Dr, M, L, Ross. On the wholt { wos a most congenial gathering the members and all present went nome conscious of having spent at njeyable evening. . The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Liter- ary club met on April 30th with Mrs. M.S. Clark. The next meeting will ve held May 7th with Mrs. Dwight Burton, on Dinner will be served at St, John A. M. E. church, Thursday, May 18, by Mra. Ellen Slaughter and Mrs, Angeline Williams. Same is for the benefit of the Daughters of Liberty. All are Invited. —o Miss Corine Brown and sister left Monday afternoon for Lawrence to attend the wedding of their brother, Mr. Roy Brown, to Miss Lillian Owen, which took place at Lawrence Monday evening, stream Baughman Brothers TOPEKA, KANSAS, Wholesale and Retail Deaters in Ice Cream, Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel, 3640. 23rd and Lincoln Sts. We are pleased to 'eport’ that our time-honored friend, Mr. R. S. Sims, who has been seriously ill, is greatly improved at this writing. Mr. Sims is a veteran railroad man, having been in the service of the Santa Fe for years, eu Last Saturday, Mr. William Brooks of 901 Buchanan street, the popular horse trainer and driver, was kicked on the knee by a cow. While the in- jury is not serious, Mr. Brooks is confined to his bed, under the care of Dr. T. P, Martin, —o Mrs. Clara Williams Roundtree of Terre Haute, Ind. who is spending some time in the city with her pat- ents, Mr, and Mrs. T, W. Williams, was a pleasant caller at this office last Saturday. She has about fully recovered from her recent illness, -—o The cornerstone of St. Mark, A. M. E. church, Cor, Norris and Har- rison Sts. North Topeka, will be laid by Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. 'M., assisted by several subor- | dinate Masoule lodges, Sunday, May 16. Governor Capper and several other officiala will deliver addresses, All aie cardially invited to attend, DIAMOND Bottling... Works ete as <a Phone 3178, Baughman Bros, & Legge, | 2201 Lincoln St. TOPEKA, - —————X——__—- The appeal of the Kansas Baptists In behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu needs the urgent attettion of every Baptist church In Kansas. é —o We have a letter from Texas, stat. ing that Rev. and Mrs, J. E. Edwards are doing well, Mre, Edwards is back to her old position as organist, having served jn that capacity at the Easter program. We are glad to know that the is able to take an ac- tive part in the church once more as in days-past. — Mr. H. B. Pierce, former private secretary to Congressman George A. Neeley, has associated himself with Mr. J..W. Slawson and will launch the’ Osawatomfe- News.’ Mr. Pierce fs a wide-awake Democrat and a progressive, dignified young map and we wish him success in his new field of labor. < —o— Mrs, Henry Martin, of New Yorh, mother of Dr. T. P. Martin, is here to make this her home, We are al- ways fyraud to welcome such people as her to,our city, as she is of the best class and formerly lived in To- peka, She has many friends atid ac- quaititances who are glad to see her once more, — Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Wichita, D. G. M. N. G. of the Household of Ruth of Kansas, yas the guest of Mrs, T, J. Williams while in the city last week on offictal lodge business. Mrs. Harper is on her annual tou of inspection and is meeting with ges, cordial receptions in her visits over the state, She reports the order in good condition, —o The Oriental Art club met Thurr- day afternoon of last week at the home of Miss Ida Taylor, 932 Col- legt Ave. The club was called to order by the president, Mrs. R. S. Sims. After the general routine of business a dainty lunch was served, after which the club adjourned to meet yesterday at the home of Mrs. Williams on Garfield Ave. —o Last Sunday afternoon, at her nome, 1309 Chaniller street, Miss Nelle E, Mason very pleasantly en- ertained a few friends. Ice cream, ake and candy were on the me'tu, Those enjoying the treat were Rev. ind Mre. W. W. Ewing, Mra. S. PF. Malone, Miss Edith Blue, Mr, Samuel Mason and J. M. Dorsey. Just prior o church time the guests departe!, leclaring Miss Mason a mot gen- al hostess, —o— Died}—Mr, John Penman of Phot-| Ix, Ariz, died in Salt Lake City, Stah, April 19th, at the home of ni| inter, Mra, Jamen Cartuticht. Boy uneral services were held at the! ‘alvary Baptist church, under nace] fees of the Masonie lodze, the Rev. | ir. Wilkerron officiating. Mr. Fre] Villiams, former'y of Topeha, and Irs, McSwine of Salt Jate City enderel two solo tumbers vey! weetly and imptensively, Mr, Pene lan was the son Mr, Wm. Penman, nib the brother of Mrs, Ale Ellis id Mr, Albert Penman of this citys e was a rucceseful atber for years hich tride he followed until the me of his illness. He leaves a ther, three sisters and two broth: * and a host of friends to mourn s demise, '" 1F YOU WANT a Good Ice Cream or Ices . Call on Special Prices to Churches Scott Bros. ity sisi ani Commercial Buttermilk. Phoue 622. : Cor. 4thi and Taylor Sts. Topeka, Kans, « e rr Continental Ice Cream.. In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.... Dainty and ae —-Shipped....., ! Delicious. ea Everywhere Beatrice Creamery Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS, CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., MAKING PROGRESS. | Among the number of Insurance Companies doing business in the U. S. I beliewe 1 would make no mis- take if I should say, there js none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at ‘achsonville, 2t. Having $100,000 capital behing them, and doing business {n the vati- ous states In the Union and with their liberal contracts, I see no rea- /son why it should not become one of the leading companies in the Unite! States. Not only do they do a tre- mendious business with the white people, 1 om in a position to truth fully ray, that owing to thelr faire ness, the vulume of business they are doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The peaple of the country and especially of Saint Louis, look upou the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., as be- ing exceptionally fair to colored men and women of ability, They have recently appoitited two colored men as District Managers and one worthy colored woman Ra cashier; something unparalleled in the annals of insurance, so fat as we have been able to learn. 'Thelr business methods In the ad- justment of their claims in addition to the other features above men- tioned, should not only command at- tention but the unswerving support of our people especially, (Signed:) E, HAWKINS, District Manager of the City of St. Louls and Clerk of St. Paul's A, M. E. Church. For information about our policies call on or address, E. L. Mitchell, re nme .. cee Hi hW vk? 0 Ways: ” “GRAND ‘OPENING Lincoln Elec Patk Kansas City, Mo. May 1/6th, 1915. In reality, Saturday and Sun- day, May 15th and 16th will be the two opening days, as one day WHI Hot be sunicient to care for thowe wishing to participate Sq tha grand opening. If you want the finest treat of jour life, COME! Capt. Smith's jducoln Park Band every night, Which means the Acme of Music. Wait until ae seo the dance or- chestral The management in tow Luray fitting concessions ang at- tractlors for this beautiful park to write lengthy advertisements, Just come and scel Adults 10¢3 children Se, Free high class olc- ture show. The Ferris Wheel atd Merry-Go-Round are the finest money can buy. SEAMNY SERISHAN CHURCH, Rev. C. E. Craggett, Pastor, The Annual Baraat given by the Ladies Aid Soclety at the Metro~ Politan hall was a financial succeesd Rev. C. E, Craggett left Thore day of last week for Martinsville, Virginia for a visit to his relatives. He will return about June Ist with his wife who has been attending the Martinsville Christian College. Rev. B, C. Duke is confined to his home in Buchanan street. Dr. O. A. Taylor his attending physiciag thinks it will be several weeks before he will have thoroughly recovered. Mr. ad Mrs. Carl W. Sharp of Smithville, Missouri ate in the city, for an imlefinite stay, The Junior Lengue club gave an entertainment on Thursday of last week at the home of Miss Goldle Duke, | The two hundred dollar rally last week was a success. The clubs did | well and turned In $156.00. Rev. Be C. Duke succeeded in soliciting over $200.00, which was indeed valuable ‘In helping to pay off church indebt%de ness, _— y The P. J. L. Society met with Mr Noward Clark at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Lemon Clark, 1414 Wes- tern Ave. The business was carrieg on in the usual way, after this the Pretty songs. A three course lunch was rerved. The girls stole away one by one into the millinery rooms. to view the splendid line of summer hats for sale there. At ten-thirty oll departed declaring Mr. Howard Clark an Ideal entertainer. , &. ‘ ye * x ‘ %, = + yatmay wk sed wae we « beoebcn BE» Me oo & Sok OB ME oh wg Hd MS te phe nye & Oo. 2D Rae pe isd ee pee We So eae oe ve OO % oy we * SARK ANSAS CITY, KANSAS, . — Manofactorers of 66 . “ <r; The Cadet’ POlar Bear’’ Flour , THE BEST FLOUR for . family use. Insist on your —— Dealer giving you the best 4 —that is “POLAR BEAR.” Se Other excellent brands are 4 “NOXALL and X. T. C.” MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas f, on the TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City ang Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas. the National Soldiers’ Home, Ft, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Miltary prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Cary leave Kansag City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m3 last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p, m. except Satur- day night, last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Carg leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car feaves at 12 o'clock midnight, ° . The Kansas Cily-Westem Railway Co P e Wome Phone 5394 Main, Bell Phone 657 Main. Friedman Bros. . Wholesale and Retail Groceries, ; 5:2 MAIN STREET, Kansas City. Missouri. Buy Your Lodge Supplies From the a --Big Negro Firm -- fr ee » THE | OVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri p a Ny . ) e peas: d “S oy i % _— x a S\N — - ee) iA Se) = Se — — on Se z & Swi A Ves —i S AA Sy ’ From Meadows of Gold Butter ‘Purest of cream, Carefully selected, thory @ughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes! this the best of all butter, always pure, sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve ull its good> ness for you. Ask Your Grocer for L me Joe an aor . ey se dts flaver wins favor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Has. = vere ie ee Phone 280. I. Butler, 315 South Main St. Coal and Groceries WE RAISE OUR OWN » «+ PRODUCE... s HUTCHINSON, —:— KANSAS BON TON BAKERY E. POEHTER, Prop. WITH A COMPLETE LINE OF ICE CREAM, ICES AND SUNDAES. Party Work a Specialty, Everything First Class. 13 North Main St. HUTCHINSON, —:: KANSAS. truthfully said that the West, as weil as the East really loves what is best. This fact is further substantiated by the large crowds which reached the thousand mark in attendance to the annual spring festival, held at the Convention hall, Musical artists who sang in Ftetch, German, Spanish, Dutch, English and Russian, graced the beautiful stage. The Minneapo- lis Symphony Orchestra adde! to this a fitting Anishing touch. About 3,009 people cousisting of both white and colored were in attendance. Rev. A. D. Wilson of the C. M. E. church who visited with his family at Leavenworth, returned to his post of duty. During Rev. Wilson's pas- torate here in the past two years, he has completely paid the church oyt of debt, although the membership is small. The work in the past hus been very commendable and they are a faithful bund of Christian workers, tu structure the C. M. E. church is beautiful and the unique arrange. ment of seats draw attention, A very successful revival has teached its close, Rev. N. H. Jeltz and wife of Sterl- ing were agreeable visitors in the city and left to spetid some time on therr beautiful fatm before returning to their work. Mrs. Jerry Taylor is somewhat in- disposed at this writing. Mr, aid Mis. Geo: ge Durbrige have remodeled their home on Avenue E Enot, which is a credit to any com- munity. both interior and exterjor, ownitg n beautiful bungalow home. The Imperial Art club was enter- tained this time by Miss Mattyl Fife, After dispensing with the usual rou- tine of business a pood program was reudeted and a very delicious lunch served. The following were elected to represent at the State Federation, which meets at Salina: President, Mrs. Delbert Harrison, Mra. R, B, Perkingon and Miss Bessie Bell. Af- ter having spent a very delightful time, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs, M. P, Johnson. Mr, Albert Watts who for the past ten weeks visited at nis former home it St. Loius, also spending some time ut Decatur, Ill, has returned home und i4 again at his place of business, Mr. Effie Walker of Memphis, Tenn. who visited in the city has 'e- turned home, Mr. Jeff Smith, ex-director of the band has become a member of the Alabama Minstrel show. Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks is in the city visiting with his wife aud friends, He is carrying on quarterly meeting, Misa Athunae Thomas leaves for St. Louis to join ner mother and sis- ters, who are at present making their home in that place. Mr, Henry Jackson of Sterling rpent the day visiting In the city. Mra, M. P, Johnson who has been very much indisposed for several weehs is able to be out again and everyone is glad to see her. Rev. J, T. Cox of Salina preached the annual sermon of the Odd Fel- lows and Household of Ruth, Sunday ut the C. M. E, church. This spa- cious church was crowded for the af- fair and the day was a success, Mra, Anna Riding returned from Atchison upon being called there on account of the severe illuess of her mother, Mr. Ralph Crooms of Denver is at present visiting in the city. Mr, Hosezae Emery of Great Bend is a pleasant visitor here. A delightful three course dinner which was beautifully arranged, de- corations and appoi.tments well car- ried out was given with Rev, aud Mra. H. F. Bray as host and hostess at otte o'clock Sunday with Presiding Elder and Mra. A, H. Brooks and | Miss Plummer as guests, Rev, Bray left for Wichita at which place he preached the annual sermov of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth and reports having spent a very de- lightful time. a BR Ss Bike ee eee aint aoe - # we they” on ye, wre Mrs, E. A. Boyston Is indlsposed at this writing, ‘The farmera are all jubilant over the prospective good crops. Wheat and all other farm preducts are look- ing good. Mr, Carl White has moved to the city of Hutchinson. Miss Lumse Taylor is visiting in Hutchinson and is spending a lovely time. A large number witnessed the spring festival at Hutchinson this voek. OLATHE. KANSAS. Mr. Oscar McCullough left last week for Minneapolis, Minn. ta spend the symmer. , Mrs, McCul- lough will join him tater, Mrs. Amelia Tolbert and Mrs, Min. nie White of Topeka spent Wednes- day with their nephew and brother, Mr. William Lewis and family. Miss Jeanette Sarders of Kansas “ty spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Rosa Brown, Claude Lewis is visiting his gtand- mother jn ‘Topeka, Kansas. ‘Mra. Richard Lewis of Pleasant View is on the sick list. Rev. Jas. Wilton of Ottawa spent Sunday in Olathe and preached Sun- day night at the Baptist church. Mrs. D. W. Oakes has returned from a seven weeks trip throughout the state. She visited her/nephew at Manhattan and Wamego. The Ferby family will give one of their famous concerts at the Masonic halt on Thursday night for the bene- fit of the A. M. E. church. One of the prettiest affais of the season was the Cafeteria luncheon given ut the A. M. E. church on Fri- day night by the Allen Christian En- deavor league to its members. The church was beautifully decorated with the League colors, plants and cut flowers. A delightful threo course lunch was served. Thirty-one memLers responded to the invita- tions and the evening was very plea- suntly spent. Much praise is given the social committee of which Miss Ruth Ethel Holmes was the chairman Services were very well attended at the A. M. E. church all day Sun- day, At seven o'clock a large crowd was in the Christian Endeavor and a very interesting meeting was held. Promptly at 8 o'clock, evening ser- vices began. Rev. Sandets of Ton- ganoxie preached for Rev. Robinson. Ie delivered o \ery inspiring ser mon, At the close of the setvices, Rev, S, Robinson udministered the lites of Laptism to Miss Alma Lole Bass. Immediately after she and Mr. Joseph Fanon were read inte full membership. A very pretty Iittle party wae giv. en last Wednesday evening by Mrs. William Lewis in honor of Miss Ethe’ Cartwright, whose wedding took place Wednesday wight, the 28th. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and games. The out-of-town guests were Mrs, Tolbert and Mrs. White of Topeka. Hon. Nick Chiles of Topeka was in town Monday on business. Measrs. Albert Lewis and Arba Glover visited in Topeka Sunday. Rev. J. W. Alten preached in Osa- watomie Gunday. Mr. Ertiest Mach visited Rev. Bur- nett in Osawutomie, VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Rev. Johnson of McAlester was doing insurance work in the city, Friday. Rev. Johnson, Prending Elder of the M. E. church ot Muskogee pas- sed through the city Wednesday from Chetopa, en route home, | Mrs. A. HL. Diggs passed through the city Sunday en route to Chelsea from Parsons. | A, Ventera was out Friday, ex- tracting the finny tribe. | Mrs. Chloru Johnson of Checotah jcame up Tuesday for uo visit with relatives, Mrs. Owens of Lightening died Tuesday. N. Owens attended the funeral Wednesday, Mrs. Jonn Wallace of Big Cabin attended the Carnival Wednesday, The Rev. H. T. Borders left Mon- lay for Oklahoma City, , W. H. Venters, section foreman, M. K. & T. took his crew to Parsons Saturday on the supply train. Mother Williamson Jeft Sunday for Arcadia for a visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs, John Williamson accompanied Mother Willlamson as far as Par- sons, Sunday. Clarlsy Young left Sunday for Muskogee for a visit with relatives, Mrs. A. D. Johnsor, while cleaning house accidentally tipped the piano over on her foot and was bruised, but not severely, It indeed was a narrow escape, Elian and Walter Adams were in the clty Sunday from Welch. Mra. Lettie Brown left for Joplin Sunday, Do not miss the Elghth grade com- mentement, May 12. gull Sctnddy. Mar a Lumber COs" yy 2800 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY ’AusgouRi, ©"! Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service, Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. 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Directors, = gr rt al in the State We sever sleep, Thre® Licenaed Embal..ere in attendames 626 Quincey Rt "Phone @ No. 3363, | CAPITAL, - - $100,000. | | First National Bank... Great Bend, Kansas. | DIRECTORS: CHAS. E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLBIGH, W. TORREY, 0. B. CHAPMAN, F, V. RUSSELL, F. H. MILLER, PBTER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN, aD The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., | Garden City, Kansas. ‘WK COLORED PEOPLE WF GARDEN CITY x know that they are witely and promptly waited upon when they ente? our store. We make tietinetion between white and black penple. We apreciate your bus ee und want, There ure oud and bad eople of ali colors in every com- oity thoxe who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with. setited every week of Month a8 the case may be. Those who do nw y promptly 4s ‘agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they © white ar colored, rich oF poor, The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. ss Whitlock B k itlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE, —One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER: 16 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. nn re pg THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W, F, MILLER, Cashier. 1A8. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst, Cashier. irst National Bank First National Bank, JUNCTION CITY, -:- KANSAS. : Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. SE .. THE KOPP BAKERY .. Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands; “TIP TOP,” “BUTTER BREAD,” “HOLSUM” and “HONEY” Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everytthing im first-class condita , 36-88 Beuth Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, — Thirty Years in the Milling Business... having the BEST, Denufscured yy _ The Shellabarger Mil and’ Elevator Company, e Any Women Gant ‘Easily ’ Make from $18 fo $3: a Week, solttayg , DR. SCOTT'S iM) Sappertiog Bock ¥ 4 \ Seine = S| {ja Perfect Figure PR \- snd Pectect Hoakh , y i ia No more back-| r AY [\ H Niyoaweer Dr seott N le ive| Nps\lP ete PARCW Bee See cut Hoes bores Money, Talks Big, Erol fer Ye sctenteose a Sroomitaness er are faa fegarsad i hie terete es Pau Mal Elocbis Con 128 Wy Bah Bty Now York, PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Presiding Elder Smith of the A, M. E. church held quarterly meeting Sunday morning, April 23th. An entertainment was given at the A. M. E. church on Saturday bight, April 24th, by the Endeavor League and it wat enjoyed. Mrs, T. J. Pritchett and little gon of Denver, Colo. recently arrived in the city to spend the summer with her mother-in-law, Mrs, Nancy Prit- chett. Mr. Earl Arnold has returned to the city from Kansas City, where he spent some time visiting with his sister, Mrs, Myrtle Carter, Mrs, Ella Fine and hittle grand- son, H, K. Fouzan, recently visited with Mrs. Edward White and other friends at Butler, Mo. Mr. Perey Salisbury of Mound City was a recent visitor in the city e@sroute to La Cygne. Messrs. Mont and John McNear ang Emthett Neves of Fulton, Kas., were recent visitors in the city. Mra, Armita Johnson of Mound City attended quarterly meeting at the A, M. E. church on April 26th. Mr. Green Wilson of La Cygne, was a recent guest of the Arnolds. S'ALINA, KANSAS. The N. U. G. Art club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. R, C. Jackson on So. College Ave. It was sewing day for the club, The hostesses were Mrs. R. C. Jackson, Mrs. Jas. DePriest, Mrs. A. Young, Mrs. Henry Haynes and Miss Jen- tie Boswell The house was beauti- fully arranged. The president open- ed the meeting in the usual form. A plogram was rendered and at the conclusion’ \of same the visitors and club members, marched into the din- ing room where a delicious luncheon was served, after which the Indies departed, declaring themselves as having been highly entertained. The City Federation is making great preparations for the entertain- ment of the State Federation of Col- ored Women’s clubs'to be held here in June, hoping to make this one of the most successful meetings in the history of the organization. St. John Baptist Sunday school is progressing nicely and the attend- ance is about sixty pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell are remodeling their residence on South ‘Third street. ‘The N. U. G. Art club was 80 well pleased with its president, Mrs. Jas. DePriest, that she was recently te- elected for another year. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wigley are remodeling their home on N. Second street, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Austin are the proud parents of a baby boy. ‘Mr. and Mrs, C. A. Reed are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mrs. J. C. Brown was on the list of the sick. PEATRICE. NEBRASKA. Mrs, Chas. McCaw entertained the D. S, P, at her home on Thursday evening, April 22 aud after the reg: ular routine of business a literary program was rendered by members and friends of the club as follows: Inst. solo, “Be'leve Me,” (for left hand only), Miss Nondus Scott; s reading, “How Can the Members Help the Pastor Increase the Con- gregation?” Mrs. Geo. Robinson; a vocal solo, Mr, Leonard Gotdon; a reading, “Unele Ned's Defense,” hy Miss Martin; music by mined quar- tet. At the close of the meeting it was decided that there should be a club song and It was decided that Miss Loretta Martin write the song and Mies Nondus Scott set it to mu- sic, The hostess served a dainty three course luncheon, Mrs, 1. B. Smith of Lincoln spent Sunday, April 25, with her sister, Mrs. McCaw. Mr. Geo Claco, whe was called to Jerseyville, IL, by the sudden death of his mother, has yeturned. Mr, Geo, Robinson has been very seriously {ll at his home on S. 21th. Mr, Robert Scott has moved his barbershop from N. Sixth street to 503 Ella street, larger quarters. Mr, David Arnett who was quite seriously ill is much improved. Miss Mabel Scott was the only student in the Certral school that was awatded the gold button from the Palmer Method Co. in pe»man: ship. Miss Mabel is now writing for her diploma. CHETOPA, KANSAS. The second annual commencement of the Douglass school was held ‘n the opera house on Friday evening of last week, with the largest grad- uating class in the history of the school, An excellent program was ‘rendeted by members of the class. “Mr. Jas. Hudson, one of our best ‘business men and an_enthustastic ‘Bupporter of our school, introduced Prof.' W. A. Easter, supervisor of the Coffeyville school, who delivered the class address, Br. Easter spoke ‘on the subject “The Four Little Things.” The manner in which he ‘presetted the subject left an ever- lasting impression on his audience. ‘Too much cannot be said of the abil- Ity of Prof. Easter,' and Chetops feels proud of him, as he was at one time principal of Douglass school, and we recognize him aa a leader among the leaders of the Negro in the educational world. Supt. D. E. Connor presented the diplomas to the class, commending them upon their progress and urg ing them to complete their educa- tion. Much credit 1s due to Prof. J. A. ‘Holder, who labored In our school for four years and has steadily ad- vanced its standing until it ranks among thf best schools in southeas tern Kansas. The members of the class are Clara Lydle, Vertella Bar- ton, Ruby Jackson, Clarence Waixer, Clifford Dial, Bloda Morison and Reuben Powell, Miss Victory Nestfield, one of the Douglass teachers, was suddenly called away on account of the death of her brother. The Coffeyville school boys beat the Chetopa boys in the closing ball game to the tune of 14 to 11, Prof. W. A. Easter was taken ill suddenly last Friday, but was able to fill his appointment, A lesson from Prof, Easter’s ad- dress may be found the statement: “Watch the little things in life, for they grow to be great things—as » little tree grows into a giant tree.” ‘The appeal of the Kansas Baptists in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu reds the urgent attention of every Baptist church in Kansas. ABILENE, KANSAS, Mr. T. Williams of Salina was the guest of Mr. H. Monroe last Friday. Mrs. M. Gibson returned from het visit at Manhattan and Junction City Monday, Mra, J. L. Harper, of Wichita, D. G. M. N. G. of the Household of Ruth, visited with the local Ruthites of No, 725 last week and beautifully addressed them, Rev, C. P. Morrow returned from Emporia on Wednesday of last week to move his family, They departed last Saturday morning for Emporia, where they will make their home, Mr. Verge Warder has returned from Salina, OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS, | Hon, Nick Chiles was in the city Inet Saturday smd Sunday on a business mission and shaking» hands with friends. The M. M. delightfully entertained en Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. W. B. Majors, Rev, Burnett of the Second Bap- tist church haz, on behalf of the chureh, invited the general public to a concert, ineluding special fetes, conducted by imself and his brother- in-law. The program will be some time In this month, date to be given later, Mrs, Jefferson: Road’ ts “giok in , defterson: Beet em ‘alek Through the kindness of Mra. W, B, Majora the A. M. E. charch is toon to be papered, ‘Mr. Henry Davis, who was badly burt in a runaway, is very much improved. . Mrs. C. A. Wallace, who bas been visiting here with her adughter, Mra. J. T. Hughes, is now spending a few weeks in Oklahoma, guest of another daughter, Mra, J. Stevenson. Spring $s here in all its splendor’ Read The Plaindealer and be wise! Mrs, Mary Morgan Davis, of 2060 Kansas Ave., Topeka, pent a short while here Wednesday on her way home from a visit at Kansas City, Miss Loucille Morgan, her niece Miss Cleo Morgan, Miss Luve%ts Carleton and Miss Lillian Hardwick attended the catnival at Paola o, Wednesday and Thursday nights. motoring over. Misa Lilllan Hardwick had dinner with the Vanns ou half day off duty from the hospital. Miss Loucille Morgan, one of the nurses appointed a year ago to th: State hospital, is the first to leave on her two weeks’ yacation. She will go to her home at Topeka tc apend the time with relatives ani friends, Mr. Richard Robinson made a fly: ing trip to Kansas City last week, Mra, Martha Kemper left this week for Ohio to be away severa months. Several Paola young men spent lost Synday fn the city. WVINITA, OKLATIOMA., Mrs. John Wallace of Big Cabin was a visitor Ssturday. The eighth grade examination that was held the 15th and 16th ly the County Superintendent, the follow- ing received certificates: Haydee C. Finley, Luce Henry, Olif Venters, Severa Bean, Carl Davis and Philip Pickett. One student failed in one branch and will be given another trial on May 18th and 1th. The reporter is sure that they will re- ceive a certificate and be allowed to graduate from the grade work. A reception will be given the class by their friends. Mrs. A. R. Clardy of Chetopa pas- ted through the city Friday en route to Tulca. Marriage license were issued last Wednesday to Dr. J. E. Holt of Reqvesville and Florence Edmonle Braden of Wagoner. a. W. Wright of Claremore was in the city Friday. A. B. Jackson came down from Kansas Cicy, Friday to spend a few days with his family; he runs now from Kansas City to Virginia, Nebr, H. Martin of Ketchum was in the city Tuesday, Landrum Besn of Ketchum was in the elty Wednesday. J. Bean of Big Cabin visited the city, Wednesday. Miss Braden of Wagoner passed through the city Wednesday en route to Claremore. Rev. R. L. Green and wife left Monday for Oklahoma City to attend the Presiding Elder's Council. J, Davis left Wednesday night for San Francisco to attend the Fair. Freeman L. Martin of Tulsa was In the city Wednesday on business, He is the popular aspirant for the Superintendency of the Reform School for Negro Bogs to be located at McAlester. For efficiency in mor- als, education and a general ensight to business, the executive can make no mistake in appointing Lawyer Martin, W. Davis of Chetopa was in the city Wednesday. N, Owens returned from Kansas City, Tuesday, ns F Ph . F R ae ee R —E E E Ve E NX 4 “he, a | CT a Beautiful fushion book for eot -rec tadias, showing all lates, styles u halt, We are the largest impo ta> and manufacturers of this style r* which {6 xold by us at prices inwe than any dealer, and also suaran’re® ‘© be of the best quality anc 3 1p washing and combing. Hair sold », the pound, ulso hair nets and toile! articles. Lowest prices. Uf not sat \sfied, money returned, AGENTS WANTED, Bend 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Haif Co., DEPT, &. i 23 Duane Street, New York, FN Fy Dkr ee ae Beare erg oe a Hon. Wilham= Harrison?” oo Oe A Noted Negro Lawyer. By | eRe > NE So, Sym f a Beira | , Saat 1k x oe Thy a Pes ; . 1, Sed IS sa ve ’ os oud ty 4 potas Sh AR ‘id ; fer F et AN ek WA fa ae : Sf ed ow, ke ee a ad Bs 4 Ret: 3 be ; a < were “f ° a | Hon. William Harrison, the gifted colored attorney, whose recor! as a lawyer is unexcelled by any attorney of his age, maintalna offices in per- haps the best white office building in Oklahoma City, The only way one could tell that the offices are those of a colored man, would be by his color, as they ate equipped with modern furniture and law books upon law books. His ability in recognized by all classes and this brilliant at- torney finds only a few moments that he can spare. as his services, from a legal standpoint are almost complete- ly taken up. America has only a few men who can excel Mr, Harrison as an orator, ang his eloquence has cep tivated Immense crowds In many of the larger cities of the Unite States Possessing much natural ability, he has also thoroughly trained himself and he is one of our ’trongest men, being a man of a ripe brain and a true heart, the public haa Implicit faith in the advice he gives. The brilliant achievements of Attorney Harrieon ghould stimulate every Ne- Mr, Frank Allen who has been very sick for the past two months died Wednesday and was buried Friday. Mrs. Altha Moore who has been visiting in Chanute ia expected home soon, Mother Williamson spent several days with hér son at Hulwee, Mrs, John Williamson is home from Bartlesville. Mrs, Altha Moore returned from Chanute Saturday, Dr, L. I. Ryan was elected by the church as delegate to the electorial council to meet in Tulsa, the first of Mey. Lucile Huff has recovered entirely from her broken leg. Dr. L. I. Rya® has taken her off of crutches snd there appears no lameness or short- ening of the limb. Elghth grade graduating program, May 12, 1915, commencing at 8:15 P. M. was as follows: Song, “Se- lected” primary; invocation, Rev. R. L. Green; song, “Moonlight on the River Gleaming” chorus; oratlon, Lucile Henry; class lecture, Prof. W. F, King; duett, “Larboard Watch,’ Dr. L, 1. Ryan and W. H. Martiv; “Education a Life Work," Supt., Tb W. Smith, presentation of diplomas, J, T. Williams; song, “Lullabye”; Doxclogy, Rev. C. J. Jennings, BAUGHMAN'S BRIEFS. The wew champion prize-fighter ts destined to hecome very popular with the South, ax he recently declared he'd never fight another Negro; that {t will be a white man’s gamo from now on. Willard has found out that about the otly thing one in the South haa to go to Le popular js to scream “Nigger!” eee Every Negro should feel a keen interest in doing something to make Negro newspaper a success, because they are true exponents of the race's cause, eee The Negto must quit grinning and xaying, “yes sar, Loss, “every time some one hicks him about, Just as long as you are willing to stand to be kicked, just so Jong will someone kick you, see Employment for our youths should be provided and let our parente seo Rro youth and we regret that more of our men cannot measure up to him, He is truly « great 4actor in the betterment of our race, The only favorable opinion secured from the Supreme Court of the United jain for all the Negroes was the ond that Attorney Harrison secured in the “Jim Crow" car case from the state of Oklahoma. For the part he has played in this case should forever endear him to the Negroes of the United States. The opinion carried with {t that the colored man must have the same accomodations on all railroads, and if denied may properly complain that his conatitional rights have been invaded, His classical education was secured at Roger William University and he specialized in mathematics in the Chicago University and finished the Taw course at Walden University This young man is accorded every courtesy that any white lawyer is and is recognized as the most successful advocator of any of the 350 other attorneys of the Oklahoma City bar | to it that on completion of thelr edu gation, a job awaits them, A loaf. ing: people are never looked on set- iously, eee Mr. Cortie Tate, the efficient ste- wart at the Elk’s club, Shawnee, Okla. is a jolly fellow, well met, and carries uround a bundle of aunshine. He has held his position for 13 years and owns four rent houses and js one of our solid men, PAOLA, KANSAS. Mr. Clyde Taylor of K. U., paid hia parents a hasty visit, the first of the week, Miss Zola B. Lowry, who has been teaching at Holliday closed he. school last week and js at home. She had a very successful elgnt month school and was re-elected for another year, | Miuses Lottie and Crissie Smith of La Cygne were in the city last week the guests of Miss Irene Brad- ley. They were pleasant visitors at school Friday. Mr, Samuel Dillard of Paola and Mias Ethel Cartwright of Olathe were united in the bonds of holy matrimony in Olathe at the home of tho bride's parents, Aptil 28 by Rev. Wm, Jackson of Paola, Mr, Dillard fs a splendid young man, industrious, ecovomical and steady in his habits and he |s from a good family, His bride comes highly recommended and their friends wieh them great suc- cess In life. ‘There was x lively contest at the rally at the A. M. E, church, Sunday, Letween the ladies and «entleme. The women held forth at 3 P. Ma and rendered a fine program, The collection was $9.40, The men held forth at 8 P, M. and also rendered a program; collection $10.00, The judges decided the women had tae better program by vote of 4 to 3,an! while the men were rejoicing over the financial victory, Miss Peak got busy and made the collection for the women $10,05, thus winniig Loth honors by a mete scratch. Tota’ collection was $22.05. Miss Dalsy Peak, Miss Zola Lowry and Mr. Clyde Taylor presided at the piano. A feature of the contest was two choirs, one composed ef ladies and one of men. The singing was ex- rellent, Many members of the Sec- ond Baptist church were in the choirs Rees Bry a TS Oe ; . ys e 7 ee 8 ie hal Pn i orn 5 Me. Beard’s WONDERFUL HALR GROWER: It removes dandruff and stops iteh- ing of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S, 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, -:- MISSOURL SOc Der Box. Agetts Wanted! 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Tae officers were as follows: Corine Donell, pre sident; Ella Goodrum, treas.; Delsie Smith, sec'y.; Stella Harris, yice pre sident; Elsie Smith, manager, Lily Noland, asst, sec'y, , The school base ball team played thelr opening game in Chetops, last Saturday, May 1, and won by a score of 11 to 4 The Executive Committee of the Mothers’ club met in a business sese alon in the principal's room last Thureday, | Mr. Smith of Chetopa, Kansas, spent a few moments visiting at the Bldg. last week, The Mother's club serves lunci: or ery Friday at 12 o'clock at the Bldg. Rev. J.D. Rice in on the sick list. Mr. James Thurman, who has been ML almost all winter is able to get out a little. Mra, Jane Donley ia on the sick list, The Forum met last Sutday st Sardis First Baptist church. Mra. Brookins of McAlester, Oklay ia in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. I. Guy, The IS. 1. Art club met with Mra L. S. Shepard on Wednesday April 28th, There were eleven members present atid one wisitor, Miss Chere. kee Johnson of Deer Lodge, Mont. Each lady is working hard as the year’s wotk yill soon come to @ close and all are deslrous of finishing every piece that has been starteg the past year. After business meet~ ing Mrs. Shepard served some very deliclous refreshments. The club ad- fourned at 5 P. M. to meet with Mrs. R. S, Whittaker on May Sth. WM. GRIZZARUV has opened & 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 2 colored man wae ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district—Adv, MASONIC TEMPLE, BOLEY. Mr., Baughman Boley, Okla. (Concluded from Page One.) two lots and a business house on Main st.. are some of the things he owns. This family is among the leaders of Boley. Mr. H. C. Cavil, who at one time served as Justice of Peace of Boley, is one of the solid men of that city. He has 200 acre farm, one-half milly from Boley and in the bottom, one of the best at Boley and a stone building on Main street, worth $3000. He has 20 lots and other valuable property. This gentleman is a firm believer in education and his three daughters, Misses Willie, Pearlie and Eunice are all teachers, and are cultured women. A son, Mr. E. R. Cavil is station agent for the Fort Smith and Western Railway. A son at Topeka, attending a business college. This is one of the representative families and are a credit to the race. In a brick business house, worth $2,000, Mr. S. W. Williams is conducting a $1,500 grocery store. He owns a farm, 40 acres, and a good home. Mr. Williams has been in business seven years and is proving that if a man will treat the public right, the public will treat him right. He has the confidence and respect of all. Mr. E. L. Lugrand is perhaps one of the best fixed citizens of Boley and is sacrificing both his time and money to make Boley, and to help the race. An ardent church man, a member of the C. M. E. church and is truly styled a doing Christian. He is a pillar of the Oklahoma Normal and Industrial college that is destined to make Boley great. He is a liberal donor and his influence has helped the school to live. The Lugrand residence is the best at Boley and is worth $6,000. It is a modern residence and would reflect credit on a larger city. His farm, an improved one consisting of 280 acres, and he is a truly successful farmer. His two-story rock business house on Main street, worth $5,000.00. His four rent houses are as good as any other rent houses in Boley. He stands for Negro manhood and should style Negro Philanthropists, because every worthy cause receives his help. Mr. Lugrand is a Mason and is on the "Square." One of our old friends is Mr. J. G. McFall, who owns a 40 acre farm at Boley. He also owns and operates a grocery store at Cleveland, Oklahoma, in which he carries $1,000 stock. This gentleman is a race leader and works for the betterment of our people. A tonsorial parlor that is the right kind of tonsorial parlor, is the one that Messrs. J. A. Jefferson and Dennis Haynes owns at Boley. It is a three chair shop, and these men have baths in connection, also a shining parlor. This shop has been going for three years and you can get what you want along the barber line. Wallace and Watson are the proprietors of a three table pool hall at Boley, that they conduct in a bulding of their own. The pool halls in Boley differ from pool halls in many places. The loud-mouthed, vulgar Negio is conspicuous for his absence at Boley. The above gentlemen conduct a clean place. Mrs. Wm. Romby, who is an experienced hotel lady and who has won the distinction of being one of the best cooks in our race, is conducting a cafe at Boley. The scribe can bear witness that she's some cook, and will always succeed along her line. Her place is neatly kept and she serves the best of everything. The Temple Tonsorial Parlor, located in the $35,000 Masonic Temple, at Boley, and owned by Mr. L. C. Eubanks. It has three chairs, and his workmen are artists. You are given the best service and no one is allowed to leave without being given perfect satisfaction. Mr. Eubanks is blessed with a cultured woman as a helpmate. Mrs. Eubanks being a ripe scholar is a member of the faculty of Boley's high school. Such people are a credit to the race. E. L. Arrington's pool hall, located in the Masonic Temple at Boley, has three high priced tables and his patrons are among Boley's best people. This gentleman is also some farmer, owning 80 acres of good farm land. Attorney W. A. E. Bailey, one of Howard University graduates, is winning his way into the front ranks of the legal profession, and filmed vice along legal lines carry weight with it. The young man was recently elected Justice of the Peace of Boiley and bears the distinction of being the youngest man ever elected to that once. Lawyer Bailey is all right and is destined to do great things. His wife is one of the teachers in the Boiley high school and is looked on as a cultured woman, and a teacher of the first kind. "These young people are feathering their nest and are now owners of 80 acres of good land. The Edward Grocery, in a magnificent stone building at Boley, isably managed by Miss Angie Edward, a daughter of the proprietor, Mr. D. Edward. He also carries dry goods, shoes, etc., and the store enjoys a healthy trade. Mr. Edward's 52 acre farm is a good one, and this gentleman is a good citizen and the head of an interesting family. Shaw's Restaurant at Boley is the kind of place that's entitled to encouragement. It is clean and food is cooked in a way that pleases the public. The proprietor, Mr. C. B. Shaw, has his job down fine, as he has been cooking for 20 years, and is recognized as being at the head or his class. His wife is an expert teamstress. In her own brick business house, Mrs. H. Daniels, a lady of our race is conducting a grocery store, in which she carries a nice stock and is liberally patronized. Mrs. Daniels is an excellent lady and we are glad of her success. Rev. A. E. Hubbard is the able pastor of Wards Chapel A. M. E. church at Boley. This edifice is worth $2,000 and has a membership of 120. Rev. Hubbard's administration is proving a success and the people seem to like him, yet, in fact they they him. He has been a son of thunder for 30 long years and can look back over a long and useful life. He has lived a life that should be imitated. The Foster Hotel, one of the places that accompanies the public at Boole, is a 12 room place and the beds are clean, and the meals are good. The proprietor, Rev. L. P. Foster is one of the veteran ministers of the race, identified with the Baptist church. He owns a nice farm close to Boole and has worked hard to help in the uplift of our people. Mr. Bell Subject is an extensive dealer in furniture, undertaker goods hardware, groceries, etc. He is in his own building and is doing a nice business. His stock consists of everything and he is a leading man. Mrs. M. L. Robinson and Miss E. O. Robinson, two excellent ladies at Boley, are in the dry goods, groceries and novelty business and the stock is well selected and represents an outlay of $1,500. They own their own business house, a farm of 160 acres, and a palatial home. The mother and daughter have the respect of all and are admired for their thrift. These people are natives of Texas, and Miss Robinson is graduate of Houston College, Houston, Texas, and is a pleasing lady. She possesses the ability to succeed in business. Dr. L. H. Henry, M. D., a graduate of Western Tennessee College, Memphis, Tenn., class 1905, is convincing the world that he knows something about medicine. For 10 years he has been performing cures and winning his way to the front of the profession. Dr. Henry received his literary training at the University of New Orleans, and being on the broad-guage is succeeding. He has a 80 acre farm in Carter county and a good home in Boley. We wish we colloid boast of more such men. Mrs. L. A. McGlory is conducting a cafe that serves good things to eat, and also carries a nice stock or groceries. She is a business woman and helping to make history for the race at Boley. We called at her place and found it well arranged. A modern drug store is what Mr. T. E. Jacobs owns and operates at Boley. The stock has been carefully selected, representing an outlay of $1,500. He has been at Boley one year and by courteous treatment, and selling the best, he has built up a large patronage. Mr. Jacobs is a pharmacist and a man of worth. His farm of 40 acres is a good one and he has a good home and other property. His wife is a cultured little lady and one of our best pharmacists, having attended school at Fremont, Nebr. These people are progressive citizens and help to make Boley go. Mr. Jesse Owens, an expert blacksmith, has a nice shop at Boley, and is kept busy. He employs three workmen, and can do anything with iron and wood that any one else can The Topeka Pure Milk Co. Established 1903. Wholssale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. Phones 537-1411. Topeka, Kansas. SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE . . . SALAD! Save it on the Dressing By Using the Famous... Silver Leaf BRAND SALAD DRESSING MANUFACTURED BY Otto Kuehne PRESERVING CO. TOPEKA KANSAS Made without Olive Oil— Pure, Delicious MADE RIGHT— SOLD RIGHT! Look For the Label on Your Food Products— An Absolute Guarantee of Purity. Otto Kuehne Preserving Co. A MEDICAL RECEIPT. Has Cured Thousands. Price $1.00. For Men and Women from Unnatural iDscharges, Gleek, Chronic Gonorrhea, Stricure, and all Urinary Troubles. I will send a Receipt and Directions for curing any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment gives great relief and if continued will cure forever BETTER THAN DOCTORS OR HOT SPRINGS S. D. LYONS, 310 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. Jie is a workman of the first order. The Boley Progress is the only paper published in that city and is going much to help develop the place. The plant is a good one and three young men of our race are employed. The foreman, Reuben Tyler is some printer and who has Messrs. Harold Blackburn and W. I. Trotter under him. "These gentlemen are not only getting out a clean sheet, but do artistic job printing. The paper is edited by Dr. Isaac W. Young. We had the pleasure of recently meeting Hor. G. I. Currin, Grand Master of the colored Masons of Oklahoma, and found him an enthusiastic business man; he was on his annual visit to the lodge at Bbley, where the order maintains a magnificent temple costing $50,000. It is a three story brick, 50x30. The first floor is used by business men; the second floor is the home of the Eastern Stur and the third floor is occupied by Masons. This building stands as a monument, to the worth of Grand Master Currin and his coworkers, and not only the colored Masons, but the race, are proud of such a building. This Masonic Moses is serving his 15th term and starting with a mere handful of members, under the able leadership of Grand Master Currin, it has now more than 4,000 strong men, and 2,000 Stars. In various parts of Oklahoma, the order owns valuable property—there being fully 35 halls, ranging in valuation from $500 to $5,000. The Grand Master is an apostle of business and never glasses up an opportunity to inject business into the membership, and the fruits of his efforts are being felt. He says, "To the winds," with so much regalia, grips, signs, etc., but the head must mix business. There are two bodies in Oklahoma, and the outlook for masonry was never brighter; he has a set of live officials, they are: Deputy Grand Master, W. S. Woold, Assistant Grand Secretary, F. F. Bailey, Hennessy; Grand Treasurer, R. I. Watkins, Enterprise; Secretary and areshearer, T. C. Amarina, Reery; Secy. of the N. B. A., Dr. Isaac W. Young, Boley; Treasurer of the N. B. A., E. E. McCannies, McAster; Secretary and Treasurer of Burial department, W. H. Swine, Muskogee. Being surrounded with oceans of a progressive spirit, the lodge is compelled to grow. About $110,000 have been paid to windows and orphans during the Currituck administration. Theasonic Temple, which is a credit to the Negroes of America, the contract calling for $60,000, has an indebtedness of $2,000, and the Grand master informed us that he had that ready, only waiting for the day that the amount is due. The order in Oklahoma has gathered some of the best men and women, representing the leaders of the race. The building is the product of Negro brain, a man of the race having erected the same. Mr. F. E. Culberson, a young man at Boley, is a practical shoe maker. He does all kind of repair work and is doing nicely. Justice of Peace, O. H. Bradley, who has served Boley five years, is also an undertaker and embalmer and carries a nice line of caskets, burial goods, two hearses, good horses, etc., in fact he has invested considerable money to give the race the best along this line. He has 140 acres of land and is a successful farmer, one of the best at Boley. He also owns a home and other city property. He is one of the factors that has made Boley go. Mr. Bradley, has the distinction of having published the first Negro newspaper at Boley, and has worked unceasingly to build a strong Negro town. Being a man of worth and a real doer, is competent to fill any position that may be tendered him. The Negro race need more such strong men. Mr. W. C. Love, after five years is still doing a creditable grocery business, stock representing an outlay of $1,000. He owns some good property and is truly a business man. By treating all right, he's won numerous friends. Such men are a blessing to humanity. He joins every good move and is a worthy citizen. A young Negro making harness, and shoes is one of the inspiring scenes at Boley. This man—Frank A. Anderson, is recognized as one of the best workmen along his line, and doing work that is indeed a credit to our race. He secured his training at Trairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Texas, and has been conducting a factory for 5 years. Mr. Anderson is also author of the "Lead-Facts 'About the American Negro," a book that he has a copyright on and which is being extensively read. The scribe called and was indeed pleased at all he saw. Mr. W. A. Alexander, a jeweler and a grocery man, is one of the fixtures at Boley and by push, is mak- business man and by push is doing well. We found him well posted and one who is striving to make the race a better people. He also carries a nice line of crockery, novelties, at One, of the men of our race at Boley, who is helping to make history for the race is Dr. Isaac W. Young, the product of Flint Medical College, class, 1900. He received his literary training at the New Orleans University. This gentleman is not only an author in the medical world, but a ripe scholar and a safe leader. He has been located at Boley for four years and before coming to Boley he successfully practiced at Alexandria, La. He is an ardent worker in the church and has been a member of the General Conference of the M. E. church. Dr. Young is the brilliant editor of the Boley Progress and is doing his part in the solution of the race problem. Dr. Isaac W. Young was recently elected Mayor of Boley, by the city council, having received a solid vote. This gentleman resumed his duties May 3, and will, no doubt prove to be one of the best Mayors the city has ever had. Dr. Young is secretary of the Endowment Department of the Masonic Lodge, handling more than $10,000 annually. ```markdown ``` REV. LEVI FRANKLIN BYRON. The above cut is that of a worker for race elevation, a ripe scholar and a forceful preacher. B. Oliver, is one of the successful merchants at Boley. He is an extensive dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, groceries, feed, etc. His store is in his own brick building, valued at $1,000 and his stock represents $2,500. He has two people employed and he has built up a nice patronage. Eight years this man of our race has been conducting business and he is recognized as one of the solid men at Boley. The Boley Carbonating Works are owned and operated by Mr. G. D. Washington. This enterprise turns out soft drinks, ice cream, etc. The scribe visited the plant and found it modernly equipped. The proprietor is in his own building and knows his business thoroughly. Mr. Wasnington is an expert photographer and does all kind of art work. He own a good home and is helping to make Boley go. One of the neatly kept grocery stores at Boley is that of Garner and Son. They carry a stock of $1,000 their own business house. Mr. F. W. Garner is ably managing the store. Mr. T. L. Woods has the largest mercantile establishment at Boley, consisting of general furnishings. The building is a large one 50x100 and owned by Mr. Woods. It is easily worth $20,000 and there's fully $20,000 worth of dry goods, shoes hats, etc. He employs 12 clerks and on Saturdays, 25 clerks. Six years or more this gentleman has conducted this excellent store and it is a credit to our race. This gentleman is a practical business man and by courteous treatment and selling goods as cheap as any one, he's built up a large trade. The M. J. Kennedy Grocery Co. carries a $1,000 stock of staple and fancy groceries and they are doing nicely. This firm has been doing business for two years and is destined to keep going. They sell the best and as cheap as can be found anywhere. Mrs. Nadie E. Tienel is the owner of a high class millinery store at Boley, where there's a large display of pretty hats. She has been in business for six years and informed us that she was doing well. Her hats had been carefully selected and her place is an imposing one. A former Texas farmer, Mr. L. L. Bright, is conducting a general merchandise store, four miles from Boley. He has a $1,500 stock and his residence is worth $500. He is one of our progressive men and full of push. The scribe has known Mr. Bright for years and always found him full of energy. Bright is a doer. A place of business at Bolev that reflects credit on the race is the hardware store owned and operated by Mr. C. L. White, a colored business man. He carries every thing to be found in a first class store, and enjoys a large trade. He has invested about $3,000. The scribe called and found Mr. and Mrs. White pleasing people. They own 100 acres of land in Oklahoma and more than 50 acres in Texas. They are solid people. They own a palatial residence, one of the best at Bolev. The C. W. Kelly dry goods store is one that gives inspiration to every Negro who visits it. In his own brick building that cost him $2,500 he has a stock worth $7,000, of dry goods, hats, shoes, boots and fact merchandise of all kinds. This is his fourth year and from the books of his store, he is there to stay. Mr. Kelly hails from Mississippi, where he spent his life in the moral uplift of our race and we are glad to see him doing his part in the solution of the race problem. cary and correctionary stores. With his, good wife handles notions, best goods, etc. They are in their own business house and are doing well. We called at their place and found them doing nicely. They are among the best people of Boley. C. W. Roberts' Bakery and Coffee House is one of the inspiring places of business of our race at Boley. The proprietor is an expert baker and has spent much money to give the race a nice place. He owns his business house and is a live wire at Boley. Dolphin-Watson Mercantile Co., is one of the largest establishments owned and operated by the race at Boley. They carry a complete line of dry goods, shoes, clothing, groceries, hardware, implements, etc. The scribe visited this magnificent store, and was indeed surprised at the stock carried. Five persons are employed and the stock represents an outlay of $25,000. They sell for both cash and credit and help a large number of farmers. Hon William S. Peters is perhaps one of the best colored attorneys in the South, and his seven years at the bar has demonstrated that he is one of Blackstones gifted sons. He is a graduate of Walden University and that school has not turned out a brighter scholar. After finishing school he hung out his shingle at Boley and steadily won his way into the hearts of the people. His farm of 85 acres is an improved one, and one of the best in the country. He owns one of the best business lots in Boley, as well as other valuable property. His home is a good one, and this gentleman has lived a life worthy of every young Negro imitating. Hon. J. S. Manning is one of the brilliant attorneys at Boley, and is a partner of the firm of Jones and Manning, Attorneys-at-Law. This gentleman is a legal light, who is rapidly winning his way into the front ranks of his profession. These men make a strong team. Mr. Manning is the product of that well-known institution, Howard University. Hon. E. O. Tyler is one of the successful attorneys at Boley. After 24 years of continuous practice, this gentleman is authority on law and Blackstone has no more faithful student than he. Having secured a thorough literary training, having graduated from LeMoyne Normal Institute, Memphis Teen, and is recognized as one of the best scholarate "turned out" of that well known institution of learning. He has been a busy man, having served as alderman of Kingfisher for two years, the first and only colored man, ever to occupy that position. He was also member of the school board of that city for five years and at one time was president of the board. For 9 years Lawyer Tyler was a member of the Board of Regent of Laugston University, acting as secretary during the entire time. His services were with three of the governors of Oklahoma. He is city attorney of Boley and a leading spirit in Massive circles, being a 33 degree Mason and at present a member of the Temple commission. His legal services are sought by numerous persons and Attorney Tyler enjoys a lucrative practice. The race has no stronger apostle of Negro manhood and race elevation. (First published in The Tope'a Plaindealer, May 7, 1915.) PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals will be received by the Trustees of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, at Topeka, Kansas, until 12 o'clock, noon, Tuesday, May 11th, 1915, for all necessary labor for the installation of a septic tank sewage disposal plant. (All materials to be furnished by the State.) Bids to be addressed to W. R. Carter and filed with the State Architect. Plans and specifications may be seen on file at the office of the Institution and in the State Architect's office of Topeka. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for five (5) per cent of the amount bid. Said check to be made payable to J. Newel Abrams, Treasurer, and the same shall be forfeited to the State in case the successful bidder falls for ten days to enter into contract and furnish the required bond prescribed by law. A ten-award of contract has been made. The attention of bidders is called to Chapter 114, Session Laws of 1991 with which they must comply. this is commonly known as the "eight hour law." The right is reserved by the Trustees to reject any or all bids if it is deemed to be to the State's interest to do so. TRUSTFES TOPEKA INDIG TRIAL & EDUCATIONAL IN STITUTE. Kansas Baptist churches are urgently requested to notice the appeal in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu. (First published in The Topeka Plaindealer, May 7, 1915.) ...In Re the application of John Miltonberger for Pardon. To all whom it may concern, You are hereby notified that John Milton, herder did on the 9th day of May, 1915 Able his application with the Governor of Kansas, asking for a random from the State Reformations at Hutchinson, and that a hearing on valid application will be at the office of the said Governor on Saturday, May 20nd, 1915, at 9 o'clock P. M. All persons interested therein will take due notice and modern themselves accordingly. TOPEKA, KANSAS, MAY 6TH, 1918 All Rantials will please note the announcement of Rev. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. eee peers Bs oe eee Se eeeS = Sg se = HS Se Rese an ce Fy ree ee = = ae = ar a