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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Seventeenth Year. No. 23. Oklahoma and Her People CLEARVIEW, OKLAHOMA. A Negro Town, Where Rapid Program Is Being Made By Our Race —The Scribe Receives a Warm Welcome—What Some of Our Readers Are Doing To Help Make History. Just eight years ago, the first effort to build Clearview, a solely Negro town, was made, and this town has grown almost by magic. Hon. J. E. Thompson, the founder secured 1800 acres and commenced advertising Clearview, and up-to-date, he has expended $50,000. Numerous men of our race have been assisted in securing homes and farms. Today there are 10 good business and mercantile establishments, two good steam cotton gins, cigar factory, four churches, one good brick school, four teachers, and an enrollment of 275, U. S. postoffice, two hotels, one Negro physician, Negro drug store, a mayor and guard of aldermen, one college in course of construction, numerous good homes, a happy and contented people. In last Clearview is quite a place and is destined to be a great town, since it is surrounded with many good farmers, who own their farms. The soil is black sandy loam. The leading spirit is Mr. J. E. Thompson, who now owns 900 acres, 700 acres being under cultivation. There are 50 to 100 good lots that the race can secure from him on easy payment, and there is plenty farm land that the race can secure. This gentleman was serving the state as Land and Timber Inspector of Oklahoma and after serving 5 years, became imbued with the spirit to help the race, and today every one is praising his wise judgment in starting Clearview. He is a native of Alabama, and is one of the race's solid men. The scribe visited Clearview and can say that those who desire to live in a strictly Negro town should correspond with Mr. Thompson. His residence is a two-story brick, and he employs 35 families. He is truly a Moses for our people. Dr. J. H. C. Lucas, is the popular physician at Clearview, where he has practiced medicine with success for 10 years. He is from Meharry Medical college, class 1905; his literary training was received at Springfield, Tenn. Being a prepared man, and on the broad-gauge, where he is compelled to succeed. The Oliver Grocery Co., is one of the successful firms at Clearview. His stock is worth $600, and he is doing nicely. His clerk, Miss M. L. Walter. Mr. H. M. Oliver, the proprietor is also a successful farmer, owning some valuable town property also. He is helping to make history for the race. Mr. Joe Reynolds is perhaps one of the strongest men at Clearview. His farm consists of more than 500 acres. He is one of the oldest citizens at Clearview, and was one of the first men on the ground. Mr. Reynolds has worked hard to make Clearview go, and the people have implicit faith in him. The Alkens Hotel is a nice place for the race at Clearview. Good beds and good meals are what you get. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Alkens. These people will treat you right. Mr. Wm. Irving is a successful merchant at Clearview. He is an extensive dry goods and grocery dealer, the stock being worth $2,000. His store is a good one and he enjoys a nice trade. Hona. N. H. Starks, ex-postmaster at Clearview, is W. M. of the Masona, is also notary public. This gentleman is a leading man in his town and is a farmer of note. Such men are a credit to our race. Mr. M. C. Alfred, a graduate pharmacist, is succeeding in the drug business at Cleaver. His stock is complete and the people are making his business go. He has been doing engineering years. He is a Meharyale and is living up to the standard that well known institution has set. Ray M. L. Conn, a veteran in the ministry, having been a preacher 35 years, is still firing hot shots at the devil. He is engaged in the grocery business and his stock is a nice one, representing $600. Brother Conn is not a "hot air" worker, but has spent a long life doing good. W. and M. J. Blanks are progressive merchants at Clearview. They have a $1,000 stock of dry goods and groceries and are doing well. They are among the leaders at that place. A dry goods, crockery and grocery store, and serving as U. S. postmistress at Clearview, are among the things Mrs. M. E. Doggett does. She is a pleasing lady and doing nicely. She is courteous and the people like her. Mr. R. D. Johnson is succeeding at Clearview as a barber. He does work right and is also an expert watchmaker. Mr. P. J. Simmons is Uncle Sam's rural carrier at Clearview, on Route 1. He is a Mason and owns some valuable property. This man is one of our leaders. --- BOLEY, OKLAHOMA. One of the progressive spills at Boley, Oklahoma, who is helping to make history for the race, is Mr. S. J. King, the proprietor of one of Boley's modern steam gins. This gin is a 4-70 concern, and turns out 40 hales of cotton aday. This man stands for race advancement, and is the owner of 280 acres of good farm land in Oklahoma and Texas. By following the Golden Rule and practicing economy, the Lord has blessed him. He owns town property and his life is worthy of the young Negro imitating. The race gives Mr. King all he can do, during the ginning season, and he is a man that the entire race should feel proud of. He is one of the leading veterinarians in the state of Oklahoma and is kept busy. We had the pleasure of calling at the palatial home of Mrs. C. W. Perry, one of Boley's foremost citizens. This lady, with her two daughters, Misses Alma and Herize, own interest in two of Boley's steam gins. Miss Herize is a popular school teacher and Miss Alma is a music teacher of note. She received her musical training at Bishop College, Marshall, Texas; Langston, College and the University of New Orleans. She is recognized as one of our best music teachers. The following are the efficient Cit officers of Boley: Mayor, Dr. I. W. Young; Aldermen, C. P. Young, W. C. Owens, D. J. Turner, W. E. Rainwater; Clerk, J W. Holloway; City Justice, W. A. E. Balle; Marshall, John Owens. ```markdown ``` Dunbar High School. Easily the most popular place in Okmulgee, the Queen City of the Southwest, is Dunbar High School, where more than five hundred children assemble daily for the purpose of satisfying their thirst for knowledge. From the Primary department all through the High school, one finds the atmosphere charged and surcharged with the quiet dignity and intense enthualism of the consecrated teaching force, carefully selected by the board from the best schools in the country, only college or normal graduates being permitted to teach. Prof. W. H. Fort, Vice President of the State Teachers' Association, is at the head of affairs and presides in a way to make the visitor feel at ease and the teachers know that a friend and brother is at the helm. Prof. Fort is ably assisted in the High school department by Miss Halle C. Forl, in charge of History and Literature; Miss Emma E. White, Latin and Science; Mr. S. G. Johns, Manual Training and Mrs. Mauu Johnson, charge of Domestic Science. Misses Doulah Roberts and Ruth Wilkins have charge of the Fifth and Fourth grades respectively. While Misses Jessie Woodson, Lillian Christmas and Flotha Nance look after the Primary department. The High School department is not more than seven years old, but so TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 14, 1915. WHAT CAN UNCLE SAM EXPECT OF NEGROES? much of the fire of enthusiasm has been put into the work that, not only has a goodly number been graduated, but six are now waiting for the commencement season to usher in the day of all days for them. Manual Training and Domestic Science have been established only two years, yet so well has the board cared for these departments that already boys and girls are being divorced from the giant "Dependence" and are making themselves fajt in their own homes as well as in the schoolroom. If one wishes to be put in touch with real college atmosphere in a high school, let him drop in on Dunbar at the devotion period, hear the rapturous music, the earnest responsively, the entrancing chants—then pass from room to room and note the manly and womanly bearing of the young people—note all these and more—and you will have enough of that peculiar inspiration found in school to last a lifetime. We found the citizens engaged in the laudable work of assisting the teachers in impressing upon the school authorities the necessity of giving more room and a larger number of teachers. Judging from the amount of interest it seems that victory is going to perch upon their banner. --- SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA. One good sister of our race caused The Plaindealer's scribe worlds of trouble at Oklahoma City, by taking (through mistake) all of his papers, stationery, and valuable recommendations, etc., thinking the package hers. She almost put us off watch. We invaded Shawnee and after atiring about we found out the following about our race: Mr. H. C. Provo, an experienced hotel man, who owns and conducts a swell place for the race, is one of the solid men of our race at Shawnee. His hotel is first class and in his cafe you get the best, and he also conducts a pool hall, a complete line of domestic and imported cigars are on sale. Being a shrewd business man and by treating the public right, he has built up a nice patronage. This gentleman has the assistance of an experienced and courteous manager in the person of Mr. George Butler. When you are in Shawnee, call at the Provo place of business. B. J. Childs has invested considerable money in giving the race a swell tonsorial parlor at Shawnee, where the race gets the best along the barber line. In connection with his shop, he feeds the public when they WHAT CAN UI EXPECT We understand from press reports that Uncle Sam is sending a note to Germany calling their attention to violations of the rules of war by the sinking of the Lusitania and other vessels with Americans aboard, and such a note is brief and commandatory. We wish to say to our Old Uncle that he is only bluffing. He knows that he cannot offer any resistance to Germany for the simple reason that he has ignored five million colored Americars who are ready to help him and have always responded to his cry from '12 to '98, but our Uncle has failed to prepare these five million colored nephews so they could oppose an offending foo. He has failed to organize them into military forces or equip them for such emergencies. Now Germany has twenty million fighters and sympathizers in the domain of our Uncle who would not fight for him, but instead, would fight for Germany. Now Uncle Sam, be fair. You have done nothing but fight your colored cousins, outraged, burned, robbed them, drove them from their farms and city homes by mob violence which is all the preparation you have made for us since the war of are hungry and sells them drinks, ice cream, etc., when they are thirsty. He also conducts a smokehouse where he sells all kind of cigars. Demonstrating that a man with push can succeed in the insurance business, Mr. H. E. Brown, a representative young colored man, has built up a lucrative business at Shawnee. He is the representative of the Exchange Insurance Co., a strictly Negro concern of Muskogee, the only licensed and chartered Negro Insurance company in the state of Oklahoma. These men made no mistake in entrusting their business in the hands of Mr. Brown. He is one of Booker Washington's students and lives up, to the teaching received at that well known institution. Dr. E. B. Brooks, who finished at the Louisville National Medical College, class 1908, has successfully practiced at Shawnee, Okla., since his graduation. Dr. Brooks received his literary teaching at Paducah, and is recognized as one of the race's best men. Being thoroughly prepared, his success comes easy. Though a comparatively young man, he is an authority on medicine. Rev. S. C. Davis is not only a successful pastor and church builder, but he's a successful grocery man at Shawnee. We called at his place and found him conducting a nice store. He erected the stone A. M. E. church at Shawnee and is successfully pastoring at Earlborough circuit. The Pleasant Hill Baptist church, worth $2,000, ably pastored by one of the race's polished men, a theologian of the first rank, is the best colored church at Shawnee. It is cleared of debt, and the pastor, Dr. J. B. Stanning has 180 members some of the best men and women of our race being connected with same. Fourteen years this eminent man has been a minister and in that length of time has erected and paid for three churches and has material on the ground to build the fourth. For more than 17 years he has encouraged our people and is truly a leader, working in and out of season to uplift our race. He owns a three story brick building at Oklahoma City, for which he refused $24,000, at one time. The only colored tailoring establishment at Shawnee is the one conducted by Mr. H. C. Bille, an experienced workman. He cleans, presser and makes clothes, and he does his work right. For nine yearn he has followed his trade, and is a workman 'worth his hire." Mr. S. Robinson has recently embarked in the ice cream, cold drink UNCLE SAM OF NEGROES? the sixties except a few Spaniards and your colored brothers did the most of that. Now Uncle, quit your bluffing! stop your white Christian hypocrites from sending missionaries into foreign countries to bring the heathen to Christ. Let them start in America where thousands of his colored brothers are barred from earning a livelihood, outraged and deprived from the advantages of all trades whereby they could earn a decent living. You will need them sooner than you think. For God's sake stop abusing the colored brother. He has fought for his country and is willing to do so again, but he is getting awful impatient! Open your stores, trades, public positions, etc., to him and make him feel that he is your brother, that you want and will help him. Kill those who are opposing his onward march, for they would be the last to answer the call of our own America. We say Uncle Sam, quit your bluffing. Get your colored brother in accord with you. This government can't expect much of the colored fighters if they don't prepare them. Every state in the Union ought to have a colored militia officered by colored men, HON. J. E. THOMPSON and confectionery business at Shawnee. He has fixed up a nice place, and the race is invited to spend their evenings at his parlor. He will treat you right. The Cash Grocery's home is a two-story 30x45 building. The first floor is occupied by the store and in addition to same, there an up-to-date ice cream parlor. The upper floor is occupied by the different secret societies, etc. The owner, Mr. S. F. Scales has been in business for 8 years. In a rock stone house, worth $1200 and owned by him, Mr. William Suggs, a colored business man has a $1,000 stock of fresh groceries. In connection, he operates a meat market and he is doing a nice business. His home is a good one, and he is striving to help in the solution of the race problem. Mr. Suggs is ably assisted by Mrs. Suggs. Rev. H. T. Allston is successfully pastoring the A. M. E. church at Shawnee. This Christian soldier has toiled in the Master's vineyard 19 years and is not tired yet. Rev. Allston has accomplished a great work for the race and is still waging war on ignorance and sin. Mr. C. C. Yarbrough, a thrifty man of our race at Shawnee, is not only conducting a 14 room sleeping place, but is also owner of a pool hall for our people. Yarbrough sleeping apartments are neat and one receives the best. This gentleman has been in business for seven years and has won the respect of all. He is ably visited by his life, who is a pleasing lady. When you visit Shawnee, see him. The Yarbrough cafe serves the best of meals and short orders. On the leading street of Shawnee, Mr. Ben Franklin, a tonsorial artist of note, is conducting a swell place. Two hydraulic chairs and expert workmen. His shop is clean, and he strives to give the public the best along his line. See him when you are at Shawnee. BROOKVILLE. OKLAHOMA. Memories of by-gone days, when ye scribe and one Prof. L. S. Simmons figured it down that Texas belonged to us, caused us to "meander" into this thriving place to see our old chum of happy days long ago, and to shake his hand, and to have him know that there is still a very warm place in our hearts for a chap of his elk. Lee has always been a fellow of large ideas, and never found it a task to do a friendly turn for a friend. A teacher of years' standing, in which he has done more than his part in "learning the young how to shoot" and many a boy and girl in the Lone Star State give this pedagogue credit for their making. He was active in Republican politics and played a conspicuous part in secret societies and at one time was Keeper of Records and Seals of the K. of P. of Texas and Assistant Sec- Price $1.50 Per Year. retary of the U. B. F. He played his part well. We are indeed glad he is doing his share in the uplift of our people in the state of Oklahoma. Lee is a successful glunar, owning a 4-70 gin stand, steam concern and a merchant of some note, having a store that will reflect credit on the race. We are putting it mildly when we say he is doing well, and if a liberal hearted fellow is entitled to succeed, Prof. Simmons will make it His business house is a two-story rock building. The low floor is occupied as a general merchandise store, in which $2,000 stock is carried. The upper floor is occupied as a residence. The building is worth $5,000. Prof. Simmons owns another business house. His gin is a modern one and worth $6,000, and more than 700 bales were ginned last season. The Simmons concrete plant is another enterprise that is a credit to the race. Prof. Simmons has let the contract to erect another stone building. This gentleman, aside from several valuable city lots owns a 160 acre farm, improved. Brooksville is one of the many colored towns in Oklahoma, and although only seven years old, is rapidly forging to the front. It is beautifully located in a valley, and surrounded by about 800 Negro farmers, who own all the land for a radius of four miles. There are two churches—the Baptist and A. M. E. The Plaindealer secured several readers, and before long we hope to reach many of the homes of our people. Mr. Frank Sypert is possibly the largest land owner and Mrs. Jeffries a close second. A magnificent stone school building (two-story), 6 room edifice; and worth $2,500 is what the race has at Brooksville. This school is under te principalship of that scholarly gentleman, Prof. P. K. Taylor, who has, in two years, made it one of the best in the state. He is assisted by that cultured lady, Mrs. E. McKnight and Prof. E. L. Chesnut. There is an enrollment of more than 100 students, and the educational interest of our race is in safe hands. The principal owns a beautiful home and other valuable property. He is a former Texan and we are proud of his success. Mr. C. H. Mellines, the assistant postmaster at Brooksville, is also a merchant, and his stock is fully worth $1,500. A good home and a modern farm of 80 acres are among the things he owns. Mr. Mellines is also conducting a modern hotel. Mr. C. H. Mellines, Jr., is serving as agent for the Santa Fe railroad company at Brooksville, during the illness of Mr. W. M. Brooks, who is in the hospital at Temple, Texas. This young man is making an acceptable agent. WE WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OXFORD SYSTEM. We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. One thousand more towns to be taken—Will you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach others to grow hair and beautify the skin. C $25.00 Home Training Course Free! Earn from $15.00 to $25.00 per week—at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYS-TEM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality. OXFORD COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE, W. L. MAJORS, President. 6246 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Farms.... Q For Negroesl Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law. Russell Springs, —— Kansas. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG. ------------ KANSA$^a$ Office: 124 1/2 E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. -Diseases of Women a Specialty KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Watkins returned from Texas last week and both are looking fine. They are at home, 2212 Michigan Ave., Kansas City, Mo., where they will be glad to see their many friends. The many friends of Mrs. Isabelle Doughtery formerly of 807 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo., but for several years have made their home in Chicago, Ill., will regret to learn that Mr. Doughtery died in Chicago, Ill., last Saturday May 1st, 1915. He, for many years has been a cook on the Rock Island Railroad, for the president's special year. Mr. Harry Cohran who shot his wife and then himself on April 20th, died at the hospital last week. The remains were shipped to his former home, Pleasant Hill, Mo., for interment. It is reported that his wife will recover. She was Miss Grace Saunders before her marriage. Her father, James Saunders, works for the N. P. Railroad Co., and both are members of the A. M. E. church. He is a nephew of Rev. E. M. Cohran of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Mary Cornell, 947 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, who had her foot amputated last week is at home and doing nicely. OLATHE, KANSAS. The wedding of Miss Ethel Beatrice Cartwright and Mr. Samuel T. Dillard of Paola, Kansas took place Wednesday April 28, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Maria Cartwright. The Rev. Wm. Jackson of Paola, an uncle of the groom of aciated. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The color scheme being pink and white. The bride wore a lovely gown of white crepe de chine and point lace, trimmed with pearls and carried a shower bouquet of pink and white roses. The groom wore the conventional black. Miss Lora Page, an aunt of the bride as maid of honor. Many beautiful and useful presents were received from both white and colored friends. After the ceremony, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Cartwright was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. O. McCullough and sister Miss Lora Page. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sponable, Mrs. Burton (white), Misses Linnis and Stella Dillard, Miss Tille Wellings, Mrs. Howard, Messrs. Fred Dillard and Washington of Paola, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cartwright of Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard left on 12:17 train for their future home in Paola. Congratulations and best wishes attend this happy pair. Mrs. Geo. Williams entertained at 10 o'clock luncheon, Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cartwright of Kansas City and Mrs. Ollie McCullough. The Third Quarterly meeting of the Neosho Valley District will meet at the Second Baptist church, May 18 and 14th. The Musical concert given at the Masonic hall last Thursday night by the Ferby family was indeed a treat, it was well attended. Mrs. Margaret Jenkins of Kansas City spent Thursday and Friday in Olathe, the guest of Mrs. C. I. Sanders. Mrs. Susie J. Booker of Atchison was a visitor in Olathe, Friday and Saturday. Quite a few out of town visitors witnessed the baptising at the 2nd Baptist church, Sunday. Mrs. Gordon and Miss Beacham of Liberty, Mo., visited the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beacham. Mrs. Ellen Crump entertained Mrs. Williams and Miss Minnie Jackson of Kansas City for dinner, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beacham entertained for Sunday dinner, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson, Rev. Montgomery and Mr. Jackson, Prof. P. G. Porter and Mrs. Gordon of Liberty, Mo. Albert Lewis came home from Topeka Friday to work in his father's barber shop, as his father is on the May term of court jury. Mr. Harry Hayes met with a very painful accident Thursday, playing ball. Mr. Langum of Kansas City is working in his place at Andy Williams's shop. Miss Rosa Brown is convalescent. Mrs. Mary Hegwood, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Benjamin Belt died at his home, 8 miles west of Olathe Sunday morning May 2nd, 1915, age 73 years. Mr. Belt came to Johnson county more than thirty years ago and was one of the most prosperous colored farmers in the county. At the time of his death he had one of the best farms in the western part of the county, comprising more than two hundred and fifty acres. He was a member of Franklin Post, No. 84, G. A. R. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow four sons and five grandchildren. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the Christian church, De Sota, of which he was a member. Interment in De Sota cemetery. Roy Brown was in Kansas City, Thursday on business. 1 Rev. S. Robinson was called to Paris, Mo., on account of the serious illness of his mother. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. G. P. Henderson and Miss Fanny Jackson are on the sick list. Mrs. Jennie Green has been quite sick, but is improving. The Lucas sisters and George and Lucile Adams excel in rapidity in finding Bible references. Misses Jennie Riley, M. V. Alams, Hortense Russell and the Lucas sisters are the pianists who respond promptly when called upon. Mrs. Hettie Hanchin has taken a flying trip to the East. Mr. E. H. Pitts is among one of the lateent subscribers to The Topeka Plaindealer. All the churches observed Sunday in memory of Mother's Day. The business appearance of the city has brought a merry-go-round to town. Mrs. Lena M. Pennington, a faithful Christian, who is also a paid-up subscriber to The Plaindealer, was so indisposed recently that she was unable to attend church May 2. YALE KANSAS. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Baptist State Missionary, preached at Mt. Hebron Baptist church on Wednesday night, April 28, and delivered a soul stirring sermon from the theme: "I am with you to the end." Mr. Arthur Jackson, from Radley, was in the city May 5th on business. The structure being erected for the city hall, we are glad to say, is being rapidly completed, and we hope it will be ready for the closing exercises on May 14th. The work is being done by Mr. Freeman, carpenter from Cherokee. Mrs. C. Lewis attended the revival meeting at Weir City and was accompanied by Miss Ethel Subett, assistant teacher here. Rev. A. G. Beaton spent Tuesday of last week in Pittsburg with his daughter, Mrs. L. G. Cooper, located at 1103 S. Bldv. Mrs. H. White, late widow of Mr. G. W. White, and Mr. Wm. Moore were in Girard on business on last Saturday, May 1. NICODEMUS. KANSAS. We had a good soaking rain a few days ago and it was gladly welcomed by the farmers. Mr. Virgil Warder of Kansas City visited with his brother, Rev. W. F. Warder, recently. Mr. Warder is professional mason. Mr. C. Bibb and Mr. J. DePrad have put in telephones. Mrs. S. M., Lee is the possessor of two fine colts. A number of our boys and girls attended a box supper at Hill City recently and report a fine time. Mrs. Nealy Williams is still on the list of the sick, but her friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Baxter is reported as doing very fine at the hospital at Kansas City after undergoing an operation. Salma where she spent the winter. Mis Ethel Sayres, who is attending High school at Hill City, spent Sunday, May 2, with her parents here. Her father, Mr. Geo. Sayres, is running a dry goods and grocery store here. Rev. Warder, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached a powerful sermon on Sunday, May 2 on the subject of "Sanctification." Mr. Charles Vaughn is erecting a nice home on a three acre tract of land he recently purchased. Mrs. Austin Smith continues on the sick list. Mrs. W. F. Warder has received the news that her sister, Mrs. Ida Brown, of Salina, was very sick. Last Sunday at the First Baptist church there were fifteen candidates baptized. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vaughn are the proud parents of a fine boy. Rev. W. F. Warder preached to a large and enthusiastic congregation last Sunday morning. He is a deep scriptural thinker and his sermons are always enjoyed. The young people gave a very pretty concert on Saturday night, May 1. The fancy military drill by the boys and girls was especially a feature of the affair. The costumes worn represented the "Flag of the Nation." A large crowd witnessed the concert, which proved a financial success. Mrs. Sadler of Bogue, and Mrs. Rosa Clark were pleasant visitors of Mrs. W. F. Warder May 2. Rev. W. F. Warder is running a revival across the river and great results are expected. Since the election of new officers for the First Baptist Sunday school a new interest is manifested. The superintendent and teachers are in earnest in the work. Messrs. Andrew and Jephtha Moore were pleasant visitors with their parents Sunday, May 2. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The Alpha Art club met at the country home of Mrs. Eliza LeMay on Friday, April 30, 1915. Members present 24. The Rural Art club was the guest of honor; among the guest present were; Miss Anna J. French, Miss' Rosa Smith, Miss Myrtle French, Mrs. Belle Smith. A very elaborate three course luncheon was served, after which they all departed for home declaring Mrs. LaMay an excellent hostess. Rev. D. B. Jackson of the 8th St. Baptist church baptized over 10 converts in the lake on Washington Blvd., Sunday afternoon. The largest congregation ever seen on its banks of both white and colored were there. He was assisted by Rev. Hayden of Oklahoma. The 22nd annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Knights of Pythias and order of Calanthe, was held Sunday, May 2, at the Metropolitan Baptist church. Mr. N. Thatcher acted as Master of Ceremonies. The principle features of the program were music by the choir; paper, Mrs. N. Kelly; address, Dr. S. M. Thompson, G. C. of Kansas; sermon, Rev. D. A. Holmes. The collection was $50.00. The funeral of Mr. Motely was held Sunday at 2 P. M. from the A. M. E. church, Rev. Ransom officiating. The Masonic Fraternity turned out in a body and the church was crowded. Rev. Adams, the evangelist assistel Rev. Ransom in his services, Sunday. Messrs. Brady and Ewing our efficient carpenters, have secured the contract for putting in the steel and laying the floor of the new Metropo- Itan church. They began work last Wednesday. Miss Ollie Henderson, our experienced primary teacher will have her pupils in a chorus at the chantanqua. The other division of the Knights of Pythias will have their annual sermon at the First Baptist church on the fourth Sunday and Rev. T. S. McMorris will preach. The Odd Fellows held their annual sermon May 9, preached by Rev. D. A. Holmes. The funeral of Mr. Bibbs, who was shot in Rosedale, was held at the Ninth street A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Morris officiated. He leaves a wife and several children. We regret to hear that Mrs. J. J. Lewis is sick in bed from a fall she sustained while cleaning house. Rev. Alonzo Morgan, who fell from a window while cleaning it, is reported some better. The fourth Sunday in May will be the corner-stone laying at the Metropolitan church. The Odd Fellows and all secret societies are invited to turn out that day. Mrs. Blake, of Atchison, visited here this week and was given a reception by the Masonic courts. She is Grand Matron of Kansas. Mrs. A. Williams and Mrs. Bradford entertained Mrs. M. C. Matthhews at dinner Monday. STOCKTON, KANSAS. Mrs. Stella Lewis royally entertained at her home April 25 a number of friends in honor of her niece Miss Udell Johnson's 16th birthday. The rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers. At a late hour the guests were seated in the dining room to partake of a bouhtiful supper All declared Mrs. Lewis a brilliant entertainer. She was assisted by Miss Myrtle Stewart. The Baptist church served supper last Tuesday night after the bible reading. Although the crowd was small, the net profit was $7.50. Saturday night the Sunday School rendered a May Day program. After the program all went to the home of Mrs. D. J. Green, where ice cream and cake was served. Sunday, May 2, being the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington, their daughter, Myrtle, planned a surprise for the occasion. In the afternoon several auto loads went to the home of Mr. Washington and enjoyed the afternoon in conversation. Light refreshments were served. Our minsiter, Rev. Harrison left last Friday for Mount of Oliver, where he was to preach the following Sunday. He will not be with us again until May 16th. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. "Go to Church Sunday" was quite well observed in Cluremore at all churches. Miss Reanna Wright returned last week from Meharry Medical College at Nashville, Tenn., where she finished a course in pharmacy. Little Miss Maggie Wall came up from Chelsea last Wednesday to take the county eighth grade examination. Prof. J. W. Hughes and Hon. Freeman L. Martin, both of Tulsa, were in the city transacting business last Saturday. Miss Mabel Vaughn and Prof. West spent Saturday and Sunday in Tulsa. Rev. H. C. Rowles of Nowata, Oklahoma, preached at the A. M. E. church on last Sunday night. Rev. Noah Moore of Haskell ably filling the pulpit at the morning services. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rainey and Miss Zephyr Bryan spent Sunday afternoon in Chelsea, the guests of Mrs. J. N. B. Wall. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Mrs. Delphia Walkerson, a well known lady of this city died at her home on last Friday. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Phillips of Kansas City, Mo., officiating. She leaves to mourn her loss a host of relatives and friends. Miss Anna Parks and Mies Beulah Davis made a brief visit on last Sunday to Fulton, Kansas. Mrs. Goldie Lynch of Coffeyville is here visiting, also on some very important business. At the Shiloh Baptist church on last Sunday, Rev. J. H. Van Leu rendered two excellent sermons. A good crowd attended both morning an evening. Mr. J. H. Brown has been very ill, but is reported to be convalescent at this writing. We were very proud of the coming of the young mep from the Philippine Islands, and whom we have not seen for three years. Those who returned with good reports were Mr. Walter Donaldson, Ernest Smith, Clennie Parks, Loyd Richie and Lowell Brown. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. Jordan, Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR Landauer MERCANTILE GO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE PHONE 27. BREWERY COMPANY, Missouri. Bauk in Pawnee County. Surplus - $60,000.00. FETT BROS.' ONAL BANK ARNED, KANSAS. A. B. Moffarles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr a, W. W. Cett. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Cett. service extended by this bank is evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly relationship with all of its patrons. a State Bank. KANSAS. 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. 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. DRY GOODS LARNED. COFFEE CAPITOL BREW Jefferson City, The Oldest Bank Capital and Surplus MOFFET NATIONAL LARNED, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. M. DIRECTORS:—John Gindas, W. W. We Pay 4% On Savings. Emporia EMPORIA, MILLINERY KANSAS. For the Household. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Grocerlen. Moerschel's— "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUENCHENER STYLE." Prompt and Personal Mr. Baughman at Okmulgee, Okla. A Colored Man Owns 8 Buildings, All Brick—23 In All Ate Owned By Negroes—The Race Is Busy Along All Links and Making Wonderful Showing. Okmulgee is a thriving little city of about 12,000 inhabitants and nearly one-third of them are colored. The colored people have a nice city school with about 600 pupils enrolled, with ten teachers; one drug store, one hair parlor, one milliner, 3 blacksmith shops, 2 general merchandise stores, one dry goods stores, 9 grocery stores, 3 meat markets, a great number of barber shops and pool halls, 4 cleaning shops, one tailoring shop, 5 medical doctors, 7 lawyers, 4 hotels, a number of rooming houses and restaurant, one dentist, one broom factory. There are 28 brick buildings owned by Negroes and the majority of them being two story. The most of the colored people own their own homes. The town of Okmulgee is surrounded by energetic colored farmers and a great many of them own their farms. It has several colored schools near the city and 10 teachers, who reside in the town and teach these schools. Among the leading colored farmers may be found: Lemuel Jackson, Louis Luckey, Sam Williams, Bill Loman, F. W. Heygood, Farner Washington, Lewis Brooks, Henry McMilton, Andrew Smith, Rev. F. N. Bockem, Morris Rentle, Arta Sneed, David Colbert, Wm. Hadley, Heywood Thomas. There are scores of other men who are succeeding in glass factories, oil refineries, etc. More than 300 colored men are given employment. Churches. There are six colored churches at Okmulgee, and our people will not go hungry, so far as spiritual food is concerned. The pastors are able men and are laboring hard to make our people better. There are also numerous secret societies, and the most of them own their own property. There are two excellent halls, owned by the Masons and one by the K. of P. This is one of the go-ahead towns of Oklahoma, in which the man of our race is taking a part in the material advancement of the place. ```markdown ``` He is in business, and is striving to do like other folks. By perusing this write-up, the general public will be able to glean a faint idea about the race's progress at Okmulgee. The O. K. Cafe, Mr. Chas. Woods, proprietor, is still doing a thriving business and the reason is easy; he aerves the best and treat the public right. Years in business has given him the experience required to successfully run such a place. Jackson's Grocery and Meat Market, Mr. H. W. Jackson, proprietor, is a striving Negro enterprise. Three men are employed and Mr. E. H. Holmes is the chief butcher. Such places are a credit to any race. Johnson and Hoard opened up a first class grocery store and meat market at Okmulgee and by putting attrict business methods into their business, they are succeeding. They are representative men. They own their own business house and will, this fall erect a new brick business house. This is the kind of push we need. The Eureka Undertaking Co., of Okmulgee is a Negro concern, that is equipped with everything carried by a first class undertaker. The president is J. H. Hoard; secretary, D. J. Wallace; A. J. Wallace, treasurer. This is the only colored undertaking establishment in the city. A three chair tonsorial parlor with modern furniture and first class workman is the kind of business Mr. R. L. McGianthling at Okmulgee is conducting on North Muskogee St. He also conducts a grocery store and his clerks are his wife and daughter. This man is full of push and his success is due to the fact that he treats the public right. King and Williams are tailors at Okmulgee and they are doing al. right, because they do work right. When its come to doing tailoring of a high order, see them. Ye scribe called at the law offices of Wallace and Stephens and found two excellent gentlemen. Mr. Wallace is an ex-legislator of Oklahoma and for six years was a successful teacher in Texas and was admitted to the bar while teaching at Palestine, Texas. He owns a large two story brick business house, the first floor of which is used by his son, Dr. A. J. Wallace, who conducts a modern drug store and the second floor is occupied by the professional men. Two magnificent brick business houses that are indeed a credit to Okmulgee are the ones owned by W. S. and A. Sneed, successful race men. They only have 500 acres in cultivation and 900 in the oil fields. These gentlemen though among the best fixed men are very modest and do not like to speak of what they are doing. We wish we had more Sneeds. The Sneed brothers also own 10 good rent houses and are firm believers in education. They own, perhaps some of the best horses in the state of Oklahoma, as the Sneed animals have proven their worth. Mr. A. Sneed is one of the men who helped to build Langston, as well as many other towns. These brothers are broad-guaged men and are true leaders. One of the successful Negro attorneys at Okmulguee is Hon. A. W. Whitefield, who is one of the brilliant legal lights of the race. He has been practicing law eleven years and we feel proud of him. The only Negro dentist at Okmulguee is Dr. A. M. Carpenter, who is the product of Howard University. He is doing nicely, because he does work right. In a magnificent brick business house, Mr. N. Malbrow, a comparatively young man, conducts a $5,000 grocery store. His stock is complete and the public likes to trade with him, because he treats them right. He has five good rent houses and a 80 acre farm. A successful physician of the race at Okmulgee is Dr. J. M. White, who is one of the leading men of that prosperous city. He is the product of Shaw University and is demonstrating his worth as a medical man. A rooming house where you get clean beds and receive first class service is the Canton, 423 N. 5th. Mrs. Ethel Sherrell is the proprietress. When at Okmulgee, see her. A man who is recognized as a live wire at Okmulgee, is Mr. James Thomas, a great many style him, "Big Tom." His farming interests consists of 800 acres of fertile soil, and 10 tenants, white and colored make their homes on this excellent farm. Thomas' addition to Okmulgee is an ideal resident section, costing him from $2,500 to $10,000. When this gentleman first offered these lots for sale there were more than 300, but he's sold all but 60; eight of the beautiful bungalows belong to him. The city ball park is also Mr. Thomas'. He also owns some valuable rent property in the heart of the city. In Oklahoma City, he owns $30,000 worth of rent property, two flats of 12 and 16 rooms and six other rent houses, all modern. The scribe had the pleasure of calling at his palatial home, located in a strictly white section, he being the only colored man in that part of the city. The meat market and grocery store at Braggs bearing his name, is also his property. Mr. Thomas is a pioneer of Oklahoma and though one of the wealthiest men in Okmulgee, his wealth being estimated at $200,000, he is courteous and willing to assist every move that will help the race. Mr. Thomas is one of our older men, but he has managed wisely, and today is one of our best fixed. He is a firm believer in education, and at present has a son and daughter at Langston, Airbore being one of this year's graduates. This gentleman is a staunch member of the A. M. E. church and his life is worthy for the young Negro to imitate. Teamer's Broom factory is a Negro concern at Okmulgee, where the best brooms the market affords are found. Mr Monroe Teamer is the owner and he is assisted by a brother. Howard University has not turned out a brighter light in the legal world than Hon. R. S. Gamble, who is successfully practicing law at Okmulgee. The scribe had the pleasure of visiting his office and found it a complete law office. He is a Fiskite and one of the race's strongest men. He is rapidly winning his way to the front in his profession. Hon. J. C. Evans is one of the progressive Negro attorneys at Okmulguee. For 12 years his shingle has been hanging out and he is recognized as one of the strong apostles of Blackstone. His literary training at Western College,, Macon, Mo., and graduated from Chicago Law school. He is a ripe scholar and is making good. Mrs. Carrie E. Burnett, a popular business lady, has an up-to-date millinery, in which she carries hats and goods to be found in a first class place. We found Miss L. C. Lynch in charge. This lady is an expert along her line and comes from St. Louis each season to help out the business. The Fountain Hotel, owned by Hudames Mitchell and Templepiling, two excellent ladies. They serve the best of meals, and their beds are clean. If you want good treatment along this line, see them when you are in Okmulgos. The Furrie restaurant is owned by Ms. Jos. Furrie, an expert cafe man. When you want something good to eat see him. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Anderson are doing well in the restaurant business. The secret of their success is they serve it right. When you are in Okmulgue see these good people. They can be found at 617 E. 5th St. The Eagle cafe owned by Miss Lola Simpson is a nice place where you can always secure something good to eat. When you are in Okmulgue, stop at the Eagle Cafe. Mr. W. E. Erskin is the popular chef at this place. Hon. J. A. Calloway, an eminent Negro attorney at Okmulguee, has one of the best fitted offices that it has been our pleasure to visit. Mr. Calloway has plenty of books on his shelves and a great deal of them, he has crowded into his head. This gentleman is a product of the State University of Kansas, and is making good. Such men help the uplift of our race. Miss Pearl Ruby Perdeau, the stenographer, is a cultured lady and has been in the office five years. It was our pleasure to meet Grand P. M. Delaney of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. He informed us that the order was in a flourishing condition. He has been at the head for 10 years and he as 87 lodges and 100 temples, 30 juvenile departments, representing a membership of 5,000. The property is valued at $25,000. This man has accomplished great things for the race and is truly a Moses for our people. He is the general manager of the Lantern, official organ. House and son are doing a nice restaurant business. They win their friends by feeding well and treating the public right. If its something good to eat and cooked right, see these gentlemen. Mr. E. Flynn, an expert tailor, enjoys a nice patronage at Okmulgee. The cause for this is, he does his work right. Patton and Haggood are conducting a creditable store at Okmulgee, in which they carry a complete line of dry goods, hats, shoes, crockery, etc. The proprietors are full of push and by square dealing and selling the best for the least, have built up a large patronage. Mr. J. C. McGee is an extensive dealer in dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, cold drinks, etc., and he is pleasing the public and the public is making the business a success. In his own business house, Mr. W. M. Collins is conducting a first class grocery store and an up-to-date meat market. His stock represents an out-lay of $1,000. He has 14 rent houses at Okmulgee and 2 in Tulsa. Such men will make any old town go. Mr. Austin Suggs, a progressive colored citizen of Okmulgee is engaged in the grocery and meat business. He has spent much money to fix up a nice place and the race is making his business a success. He is succeeding because he sells an cheap as the cheapest. He has 8 rent houses. In a nice business house, Mr. B. H. Mann, a comparatively young man of our race, has pocketed $2,000 worth of groceries, candies, meats, etc. In fact it is one of the best stocked grocery stores at Okmulgee. He owns three houses in a row and is demonstrating that he is some business man. He is one of Okmulgee's leading citizens. One of the best regulated colored hotels at Okmulgee is the Boyd Hotel owned by that Christian lady, Mrs. Jennie Boyd. The rooms are clean and she sets a table that will please the gods. This lady strives to conduct a place where you will be treated right. In the class of 1913, Howard University, a young man, A. M. Carpenter finished, as a dentist, and his record since graduating reflects credit on that well known school. He spent a short time at Detroit, Mich., and then moved to Okmulgee, where he maintains modern offices, and enjoys a lucrative practice. The people are liberal toward him because he is one of the race's best dentists, and does his work right. He is the son of Virginia, and secured his literary training at Lynchburg and at Pittsburg, Pa. Davis and Hines' rooming house is located in the Sneed building. There are 12 rooms, neatly furnished with baths and modern conveniences. These ladies strive to please the public, and when in Okmulgee, call and see them. The First Methodist church (white) of Okmulgee, when they erected that magnificent structure, borrowed $10,000 from a colored girl of Muskogee. business houses (eight in number) and occupied by white merchants, with one exception, is the property of J. B. Key, a colored man of Okmulgee. The valuation of this property alone is worth $110,000. These buildings are red pressed brick, goothic posts, etc., and are in the heart of Okmulgee. Mr. Key occupies one as a general merchandise store, in which he carries a $6,000 stock of dry goods, shoes, hats and groceries. He has 17 rent houses, all occupied by white renters. These houses and lots are worth $30,000 and in addition to these houses, Mr. Key owns 20 vacant lots and this gentleman said he'd begin building more houses before long. He has Key's addition to Okmulgee, a pretty place indeed. He has 320 acres of farm land, and owns interest in 80 acres of oil land. He owns a string of fine horses, among them "Hal Brooks." This is one of the finest horses in the state of Oklahoma. Mr. Key's home is a lovely one, and he carries his people about in a high class automobile. For 30 years he has been a business man, and has amassed his fortune by treating the public square. He is one of Okmulgee's best fixed men, and stands for everything that means true manhood. He is easily worth $200,000, and is worthy of the young Negro imitating. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN The above is the likeness of the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Okmulgee, Okla. He is a son of Jefferson City, Mo., and finished from Lincoln Institute, as well as several other high class institutions of learning. He is not only an eloquent and forceful speaker, but a sweet singer and has won his way into the hearts of the people of Okmulgee. He is thoroughly trained. Two enterprises at Okmulgee that employ Negroes are the Baker Bros. Glass Faitory and Skelton Glass Factory. The first named gives about 10 colored men employment and the latter about 200 Negroes. These men receive on average about $17.00 per visit. There are also about 10 colored men employed at the Graham Bros.' Bottle Factory. Some of these men receive as much as $25.00 per week. Through the kindness of Mr. J. B. Key, we had an opportunity to witness the making of glass, etc. This gentleman in his Studebaker, high-priced car, showed us all places of interest in Okmulgee. This gentleman was indeed courteous to your scribe, and left nothing undone to let us know that he lived in one of the liveliest towns in Oklahoma. On our tour over the city, Mr. A. C. Childs, who owns an excellent residence, located on an acre of land in the city, also a member of the party. He is a staunch farmer, and owns 240 acres of farm land. This gentleman recently owned some valuable oil land but disposed of it before oil was struck on same. One feature about Okmulgee, Negroes own more rent houses than white people and a great many whites rent from our people. A pleasant feeling exists between races, and all in all, Okmulgee is one of the fairest towns in the state of Oklahoma. There are numerous thrifty Negroes at Okmulgee, and we regret, we are not able to mention all of them. Hon. D. J. Wallace helped us very much. He and his partner, Attorney J. H. Stephens, own the Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Wallace also owns three good farms, consisting of 360 acres, and 9 rent houses. He has graduated four of his sons, two of them pharmacists. After their graduation, he's started both the pharmacists off by giving each of them a drug store. The scribe secured many readers and each one had a word of praise for The Plaindealer. Our old friend, Melvin J. Chisolm, is at the head of the Okmulgee Light, and he will no doubt give the race a strong paper. One of the men who has done more than his part to make Fifth street, of Okmulgee, the leading Negro business street, is Mr. J. E. Harrison, who has just completed a magnif- -Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topelta, Kansas. ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. 1123 MAIN STREET, WILL MOVE TO THEIR NEW STORE 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 new address—1122 Walnut Street. Radford-Powell Shoe Co., 1122 WALNUT STREET, KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI. Oldest Negro Regala Firm! Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eastern Star, U. B. F. and S. M. T. Masonic Branches. Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supplies. SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co., 1217 Woodland Ave. ansas City, Mo. Sayles' Millinery,.. TILE HOME OF PRETTY HATS!—Ranging in Prices from 50c to $10.00. A large and well selected stock of Up-to-Date Hats, Millinery Goods, Etc., which will please the most fastidious. You can be pleased, as my prices are cheaper than the cheapest. Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Proprietress. THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. THE DURLAND- FURNITURE Furniture, Pianos, Victory and Rec Undertakers and 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. Lee-Warren SALINA. "AMERICAN EAST" Manufactured Especial Class of Fam -Distributed by the Chase Who ASK YOUR. GRO Radford- Shoe Cor 1123 MAIN WILL MOVE TO THE 1122 Walnut WE will carry the game High past and would be pleased to see o new address—1122 Walnut Street Radford-Powell 1122 WALNUT KANSAS CITY. Oldest Negro R Order of Twelve, Heroin tern Star, U. B. I Masonic Br Uniforms, Books, Badges, SPECIAL CATALOG The Moses Dick and Supply 1217 Woodland Ave. Sayles' Millin THE HOME OF PRETTY HATSE to $10.00. A large and well selected Millinery Goods, Etc., which will plea can be pleased, as my prices are ch Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Boley, cent two story, brick business house, 50x60, with a roof garden. There are three business apartments on the first floor; these places are 17x17, and are ideal places. The second floor contains 15 rooms, baths, etc. The first seven rooms are offices and the remainder has been converted into a flat. The feature of the building is the roof garden, which will be equipped to make it a haven of pleasure. This place is easily worth $12,000. Mr. Harrison owns another building, two-story and a lovely home ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Wrists for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! P. O. Box 298, 20 Inch Creole Switches 260 Each; 24 Inch 190 Each. THE SAWTELL COMPANY, Victor Talking Machines Records. and Embalmers. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Milling Co. KANSAS. "AGLE" FLOUR, Specially for the Highest Family Trade. Wholesale Co., Topelka, Kansas. PROCER FOR IT. Powell Company, N STREET, THEIR NEW STORE Snut Street. High Grade Footwear as in the see our friends and patrons at our Street. Shoe Co., SNUT STREET, MISSOURI Regala Firm! Oines of Jericho, Eas- P. F. and S. M. T. Branches. Banners and Supplies. ALOGUES FREE! Jackson Regalia Supplies Co., ansas City, Mo. inery,... ATS!—Ranging in Prices from 50c selected stock of Up-to-Date Hats, please the most fastidious. You a cheaper than the cheapest. es, Proprietress. Oklahoma. equipped in modern style, presided over by a cultured lady. He is a general contractor, owning many teams, (15 good mules,) and employing many of our people. Such men are the ones who help to give the race standing. He has 15 good rent houses, some of the best in Okraudges. He makes a special effort to employ large numbers of our people and his pay roll runs more than $125.00 each week. He's not only living for himself, but the race. BARK GILLES.....Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES New Year.....$1.50 Bir Month.....$1.00 Five Months.....$50 Advertising Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch. Entered at the Postoffice at Topaka as Second Class Mail Matter. Hon. Walter L. Payne For State Treasurer. Hon. Walter L. Payne, who is president of Kansas Day club and who was assistant treasurer for ten years under the late Mark Tully is a candidate for state treasurer. We were at Burlingame the other day and we find that he is receiving universal support from the Republicans all over the state of Kansas. His many friends say there is no doubt about his nomination. He is a Kansan by birth and will be the first native Kansan to serve in this capacity. He is a loyal republican and will be endorsed by the party leaders all over the state. He was born on a farm and his father was a Unior soldier. OF THE GENUS MEPHITIS! OF THE GENUS MEMPHISI "COLORED PEOPLE NOT ALLOWED TO TRY ON HATS" is the conspicuous sign that befalls the human eye as the store of one Snediker in North Topoka is entered. This genus conepatus was a candidate for member of the board of education at the recent election, and we now realize why he was at the tail-end of nowhere in the game. Such a disreputable heas has no place on earth outside of the jungle, where his pestiferous odor will not mingle with decency and civilization. Any colored man or woman caught going to that store ought to be tarred and feathered and run out of town as a disgrace to the race. We hope the colored women who are entitled to pensions all over this state will apply to the county commissioners for some; and it is the duty of the ministers of the churches and the good people of the community to see to it that women who need support are provided for. The following is a clipping of what Shawnee County did last week. There is no excuse for widows who have children to suffer. TWO MOTHERS GRANTED PENSIONS. Shawnee County Commissioners Are Acting Very Conservatively In Applying New Law. The Shawnee county commissioners are not inclined to grant pensions to mothers, without first making the most thorough investigations. A law enaced by the 1915 legislature provides for the payment of pensions to needy mothers and their children. The commissioners granted pensions to two mothers yesterday and held up action on applications for pensions for three other mothers, until further investigation is made of their claims to benefits under the new law. The commissioners appointed as investigators of the applications presented yesterday, Mrs. C. B. Thomas, Mrs. Kate Pierson and Miss Gwen Godard. These women have been doing some hard work in ascertaining the conditions in the homes from which have come applications for county aid. The women do not receive a cent for their work, as the law makes the work a charity. Yesterday one mother's pension for $16 was granted by the board. This mother has four children. Another pension was granted for $8 a month, provided the husband, who is an epileptic is sent to the state institution at Parsons. This mother has two children. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Miss Bessie Anderson of Wichita and Mr. James Collins of Kansas City, were married, April 21st at the home of the bride, by Rev. Derls and Jeft at once for their future home, 1401 N. 10th St., Kansas City, Kas. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones of Kansas City, Kansas are now located at Mill, Wisconsin. Mrs. Birdie Haynes of Quitdare, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Fulbright, 2109 N. 3rd St., last week. Mr. Tilford Davis, 1116 Washington Blvd., a mail carrier is indisposed this week. Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Wichita was the guest of Mrs. Bettie Lee, while here on her annual visit to the Household' of Ruth. --- Mrs. Fred Trent. and daughter. Miss Gladys, entertained about fifty young people Monday night at their home. 215 Greely, complimentary to cards, and which a messenger boy arrived bearing a telegram for each guest. The telegrams created quite a stir and excitement and, when opened, were found to contain announcements of Miss Morton's approaching marriage to Mr. Woody E. Jacobs. Little cards were then passed and the time sped merrily while the guests wrote prophecies and wishes for the happy couple. A dainty two course luncheon was then served and pretty little souvenirs, tied with wedding bells, were given each person. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing much happiness to the prospective bride and groom. The Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe of Kansas City, Kansas held their annual Thanksgiving services at the Metropolitan Baptist church, Sunday afternoon; sermon by Rev. D. A. Holmes, Mrs. Cox, G. W. C., of Wichita and Dr. S. H. Thompson, D. G. C., delivered fine addresses, also solos by Mrs. D. A. Holmes and Mrs. Tilford Davis. The Missouri Uniform Rank and Melford's band of Missouri, headed the line of march and several hundred marched and the best showing they ever had in this city. Collection was $55.00. The funeral of Mr. Geo. W. Motley, 730 Nebraska Ave., was held Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church, of which he was a member; services conducted by pastor, Rev. J. R. Kansom, who paid a high tribute to his memory. It was held under the auspices of the Masonic Prudence Lodge, No. 6. Resolutions and floral tributes were many and beautiful. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, three sisters, relatives and friends. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many friends of both Kansas Cities, for their beautiful floral offerings and the many kind acts and the sympathy extended us during the illness and death of our beloved husband. Mrs. Jennie L. Motley. The Churches ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) (By the Staff.) This was another splendid day at St. John. It was "Mother's Day," and was liberally recognized and carried out. The young people tried to show their respect to their mothers and the mothers, as well as fathers, seemed to appreciate the honors shown them. Large boquets were in evidence and nearly everyone wore a carnation or rose in honor of mothers living or dead. Carnations and boquets were sent to sick and shut-ins at the close of the day and all were made to feel that they had experienced a real Mothers' Day. Pastor Brown's sermon at 11 A.M., on the subject, "A Mother's Tender Care," was so appropriate for the occasion, that many could see the beauty and fitness of such a day as never before. In this reminiscent references, we were all carried back to days of our childhood and made to see the tender hand again that rocked the cradle and even today ruling the world. He showed that those were our best friends and the real heroines of many a battle field and struggle. "To observe the day," he said, "ennobles one to more self respect and pride, as well as respect for others. In keeping the day, we also do great honor to the father. Indirectly, it is father's day. The individual that will honor mother, will never forget the real bread winners of the home. Father is not forgotten by any means." This care of mother is a type of God's care, as was so beautifully brought out in the text, "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you," Is. 60:13. He closed with the thought that this honor should not stop with flowers alone, but we should reciprocate her comfort and support in tangible comfort and support in her old age and days of need. In writing her many good words, do not always stop with a lot of beautiful platitudes, but enclose a dollar or two that she may, when the carnations fade, get some FLOUR' that will stand the test. After all, God will wonderfully remember us for time and eternity. Then the pastor sweetly sang, "The Half Has Never Been Told, etc." Several were received and one infant baptized. Little Wilmer Porte Sunday School and Endeavors were just grand. Juniors had installation services at 4 P. M., and Seniors had special Mother's Day program at 7 P. M. The evening services were also interesting and well attended. Captains met at the church Monday evening and renewed their plea. M is our grand rally for the winter, for the balance of church debt. We trust no member or friend will find an excuse whatever, for not helping out in this worthy effort. The pledges are so small, so one can find ground for complaint. The Rev. Dr. Cox of Atlanta, Ga., the new pastor for Aburry M. E. church, will preach at 3 P. M. Dr./Cox is a graduate of Gammon School of Theology and a splendid speaker. Let all turn out and hear him. Your presence will be highly appreciated at all of our services. In the early dawn of Sunday morning the clouds gathered thickly, followed with a refreshing shower. For awhile it appeared as if the services for the day would be materially interrupted, but as the sun gradually ascended above the eastern horizon, the clouds began slowly to break, the mist finally disappeared, and the beautiful rays of sunshine gave brightness to all nature and a most spring-like day greeted the many anxious Sunday School and church goers. The Sunday School number was slightly affected by the early rain, but not enough to be overly noticeable. Supt. Buckner was there, with his usual happy mood and all was interesting and wholesome. An appreciative and large audience gathered for the morning services, which were to be terminated, as usual on morning of the first Sunday, with the administration of the Lord Supper. The pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown, in his usual zealous and happy way, delivered a very profitable and practical sermon, on the subject, "An Heir to a Rich Estate," Text, Col. 1:12. At the close of the service, quite a few came forward for membership. Thirteen were received into full membership and seven on probation. One hundred and fifty three communed. The offertory was good and another great service for the first Sunday morning was closed at old St. John. One of the most interesting and pleasant meetings held for some time was held by the bright boys and girls of the Junior Endeavor at 4 P. M., Mrs. Wade instructing and Miss Johnson auperintending. More mothers should see to it that their children should get the benefit of this helpful service for their children. They should not simply send them, but quite often, at least, sould come along with them. This they should also do, in the Sunday School. The indifferences of parents, is something apalling, when it comes to the various schools and organizations that have to do with the training and fitting of their own dear ones for real life. The home must cooperate, if the best results are to be realized. The Senior Endeavor at 6:45 P. M., had also a most interesting meeting. They also held an early morning prayer service, which, though only a few present, was good. Similar meetings will be held on mornings of first Sundays for the summer. Rev. G. W. Guy, one of our old standbys, delivered a very helpful and practical discourse in the evening at 8 o'clock. The choir sang beautifully. Miss Hortense Taylor gave a very appropriate reading. A liberal offering was taken and a great day for Christ and His cause was closed at St. John. The denominational rally with Brown's Chapel, Lane's Chapel, C. M. E., and St. John participating was held Tuesday evening. An interesting Sunday School conference was held, with good singing led by Prof. Wade. All followed with a fellowship luncheon in the basement with good round table talks. Miss Malinda Thompson, on quick call, favored us at the fellowship services, with one of her favorite Dunbar readings. Kindly keep in mind the coming of Mrs. Cora Merritt Evans of Kansas City, for the night of the 27th in recital at St. John. She will be assisted by Mme. Corinne Betties Smith, dramatic reader. This will undoubtedly be one of the greatest musical and dramatic treats of the season. Thursday evening, the 27th of May. Take the Plaindealer and keep up. The Sewing Circle was royally entertained, Wednesday by Mrs. D. C. Scott. Grand Rally Sunday, the 16th. Let everyone do his whole duty. Your presence at our services Sunday, will be highly appreciated. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH. (Rev. B. R. Ross, Pastor.) (Left over last week.) 1 Sunday morning proved to be an ideal morning for Sunday School. After the shower, the sun 'phone bright and Sunday School was well attended. Promptly at 11 A. M. song 261; prayer by Rev. Anderson; scripture lesson, Heb. 12:1-14; read as plainly how the old things were passing by in this life and new things taking their places. Each day of our lives. He certainly did justice to the sermon. At 7:30 P. M. the A. C. E. L. lesson was lead by father Donnelley. 8 P. M., song 377; prayer by pastor; song 108; scripture lesson, 74th Psalm, 1-5, read by pastor; sermon by Rev. Anderson, using as a subject, "The Crying Mountain." Our quarterly meeting will be the 5th Sunday in this month, which will be the 30th. Everybody come and be with us. The funeral services of Brother Damon Donnelly was held at the church Sunday afternoon at 3 P. M. Services were conducted by Rev. Ross. Stone street and Son had charge of the funeral. The remaina were laid to rest in Mount Auburn cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mrs. Martha Christian was called to Kansas City, Mo. Thursday where her husband met with a very serious accident, while working for the Harvey company. Remember our next quarterly meeting will be the 5th Sunday in this month, which will be on the 30th so come on and help us. Hear the Macedonian Cry and help us. We are glad indeed to note the fact that Miss Rebecca Jackson is herself again, after a long sick spell. Mr. Harry Chiles is much improvised. James Jackson met with a very serious accident while playing ball the other day. He narrowly escaped losing an eye. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Metta Murrell, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,401 James Murrell, Defendant. Shawnee County, as. 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. METTA MURRELL. By Arthur J. Bolinger, Attest: Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER, Clerk. (Seal.) 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 Phone751 Furnace Hest. Electric Lights. Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barbershop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs. 60 Commercial Cafe FIRST CLASS MEALS TO ALL T. A. BERRY, Propr. 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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: 334 Kansas Av. over Gilber's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, D E N T I S T: All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Av. Phone 1422. When in Salt Lake City and want a also place to eat and rest, stop at Leav- nard Jackson, 146. S. 4th St., West. Barberde all day May 30 at Wilson's summer garden. Good music at night. Miss Emile Morgan, head nurse at the hospital at Osawatomie, was a visitor here last week. Mrs. Eliza Alexander, who had a successful operation performed, is doing nicely at this time. We are glad to know that Mrs. Mary Young, who has been quite sick, is able to be up again. Mrs. James Brown has returned from Wichita where she visited with her husband, Jas. W. Brown. Wilson's famous barbecue needs no introduction to the people. May 30 all day and good music at night. Mrs. Edw. Greer was called to Kansas City this week to the bedside of her nephew, Mr. Edward Robinson. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the Kansas City district of the A. M. E. church, was in the city on Wednesday and yesterday. Mrs. Bell entertained her art club on Wednesday evening at the East Hill Baptist church. Lunch was served and all enjoyed themselves. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Beasley of Alma, Kansas, spent the week end in the city, guests of their daughters Mrs. W. Tyler and Miss Otto Beasley. Mr. James Scott, a farmer who lives south of town, is happy over sixteen pigs by his Duroc Jersey. Mr. Scott is one of the most active farmers in the state. NEW LOCATION-On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's Hair Dressing Parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 4484 Black-Adv. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary club met last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Dwight Burton. The next meeting will be held this afternoon with Miss Pearl Raynor. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Woody and Miss Carrie Davis of Lawrence and Mr. Herbert Smith of Kansas City, Mo., attended the Spring Maids' party and were guests of Miss Izene Smith while here. ```markdown ``` Mr. Will Ransom, son of the Rev. J. R. Ransom, who has been living at Kansas City for the past several years, has moved back to Topeka, and is now employed at the Stat heating plant. His many friends gladly welcome his return. The Polnsettia Art club met on Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Austin on Washington street and enjoyed a very interesting session. The next meeting will be May 20th with Miss Anna Aflord, 115 Harrison street. The Ladies Society of St. John A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Mary Woods last Friday and after the regular routine of business the club listened to a pleasing and appropriate talk by Rev. J. M. Brown, and after a nice luncheon the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. William Payne May 21, 912 N. Topeka Ave. Mrs. W. M. Johnson, Reporter. Mr. Benj. F. Gaines, who is now in the hospital, is improving. This is his third operation. We hope he will be restored to health, as he is one of our active young men. We extend our sympathy to his wife, who is a teacher in the public school, and to his mother, Mrs. E. Gaines, who is grand preceptress of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, and a great church worker. A NEW LOCATION! On and after May 22 Madam A C: McClelland Todd's hair dressing parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren St. Phone 4484 black—Adv. THE FINAL CORPORATION MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK ON WOODLAND AVE. NEAR 19TH ST. KANSAS CITY MO. QHM. PARK DRAWN ON. ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE! The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth held their annual Thanksgiving service at Lane Chapel church on last Sunday in celebration of their 72nd anniversary. This was one of the best services held here for some time. The three lodges met at the Metropolitan hall where they formed the procession headed by Jackson's 23rd Reg. band, escorted by the Patriarchs, who were beautifully uniformed and well drilled, followed by the subordinate lodges. The line of march was from the hall on Kansas avenue south to 10th, west on 10th to Van Buren, and south on Van Buren to the church, 14th and Van Buren, where the three Household of Ruth lodges and the Juveniles were waiting. They were received by the lodges in open order and uncovered heads and brazen swords, while the band played "Onward Christian Soldier." They marched into the church where the following interesting program was rendered: Song, Juvenile choir; Invocation by Rev. N. L. Smith; song by Juvenile choir; paper-slected, Miss Willa A. Cooper; music by Jackson's band; oration, Mr. Roger Campbell; vocal solo, Mrs. Amelia Tolbert; Thanks giving sermon, Rev. W. W. Ewing We must say that the oration by Mr. Roger Campbell was one of the finest ever heard and Mr. Campoell is undoubtedly a fine speaker and all who heard him enjoyed the oration, which was elevating and inspiring and also pathetic. "The Poet's View" by Mr. Campbell, was rendered after the dirge was played between the oration and the reciting of the poem. Rev. W. W. Ewing of the Third Baptist church preached the sermon and we are compelled to say that it was very interesting and elevating and stirred the very souls of men and women. He was the proper man for the place, for the reason that he had been an Odd Fellow for thirty-one years and a member of the church that long, and has been a minister for several years and his comparisons on Friendship Love and Truth were well exemplified, so that htat everyone could thoroughly understand it. His lecture to the order was well received There were over one thousand people in attendance. Mrs. Emma Gaines of this city, grand preceptress of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, while in Leavenworth recently, was royally entertained by Mrs. Mrs. Alberta Traverse. A delightful luncheon and reception was held, at which over fifty guests were present. The decorations were white and pink car nations, filled with palms. Music was furnished by one of the leading musicians of that city. Mrs. Traverse was formerly Miss Alberta Poland of this city. She and husband are among the most progressive and highly respected citizens of Leavenworth. Mrs. Gaines was presented with a beautiful pair of silk gloves, and says she was never better entertained than on that occasion by Mrs. Traverse. NEW LOCATION-On and after May 22, Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's Hair Dressing Parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 4484 Black-Adv. Remember the barbecue at Wilson's cool summer garden on Decoration Day, May 30th. The electoral college of the A. M. E. church of Kansas for the election of lay delegates to the next general conference to be held next year at Philadelphia, Pa., convened Wednesday at Ottawa, and resulted in the selection of Hon. T. W. Ganoway of Pratt, and Dr. S. H. Thompson of Kansas City as delegates; and Dr. J. L. Ransom of Topeka, and Hon. P. E. Robertson of Parson, as alternates. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Manufacturers of High Grade SODA WATER Tel. 3640. 23rd and Lincoln Sts. Mrs. Sarah J. Parks, of Kansas City, M. W. G. Princess of the S. M. T. of Kansas and jurisdiction, visited in the city on Tuesday of last week on her annual inspection tour and visited Silver Star Temple No. 16. While here a dinner in honor of Mrs. Parks and others was given by Mrs. Anna Howard, M. W. P. of Silver Star Temple, at her residence on E. Fourteenth street. Besides the honoree were Mrs. R. J. Jackson of Manhattan, Mrs. L. S. Gunther of Manhattan, Mrs. Richard Cook of Des Moines, Ia., Mrs. N. Mitchell of Manhattan, Mrs. P. C. Thomas of Topeka. The lecture by Mrs. Parks was highly received at the Temple meeting and was much enjoyed. The Willing Workers' club royally entertained last Friday evening on the occasion of the closing of school. They were assisted by some of their best white neighbors. After the program and exercises, ice cream and cake was served. Everybody enjoyed themselves. The Willing Worker's' club will meet with Mrs. Ella Bolden, May 13. May 18-19-20 will be celebrated with a May fesetival at Lane Chapel, 14th and Van Buren, by the German club, admission; Henry Limonds, captain. DIAMOND Bottling... Works Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., MAKING PROGRESS. Among the number of Insurance Companies doing business in the U. S., I believe I would make no mistake if I should say, there is none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at acksonville, Ill. Having $100,000 capital behind them, and doing business in the various states in the Union and with their liberal contracts, I see no reason why it should not become one of the leading companies in the United States. Not only do they do a tremendous business with the white people, I am in a position to truthfully say, that owing to their fairness, the volume of business they are doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The people of the country and especially of Saint Louis, look upon the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., as being exceptionally fair to colored men and women of ability. They have recently appointed two colored men as District Managers and one worthy colored woman as cashier; something unparalleled in the annals of insurance, so far as we have been able to learn. Their business methods in the adjustment of their claims in addition to the other features above mentioned, should not only command attention but the unswerving support of our people especially. (Signed:) E. HAWKINS. District Manager of the City of St. Louis and Clerk of St. Pauls A. M. E. Church. For information about our policies call on or address, E. I. Mitchell, State Agent, or J. W. Metisire, Gen. Agt., 431 New England Building, Topeka, Kansas. W. E. HERBERT, GROWER OF POTATO SETS—NANCY HALLS A SPECIALTY. The Nancy Hall Potato is one of the sweetest, best flavored, mellowest, prettiest, best adapted to table use and best keeping Yam Potato to be had. Sets are now ready for sale and shipment. The capacity of our beds is 60 to 75 thousand weekly and we ship by express or parcel post to any part of the U. S., guaranteeing the sets to reach you in good condition. Price 30 cents per 100; $2.50 per 1,000, F. O. B., Boley, Okla. Remittances must accompany order; Reference Farmers and Merchants Bank, Boley, Okla. Address Box 151, Boley, Okla. The St. Simons' Girl Militants met Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Valeria Griffith, 1330 N. Kansas Ave. with Mrs. E. M. Guy in charge of the program. Those who took part in the program were Miss Tilly Joner, Miss Hazel Griffith, Miss Madeline Beck, Miss Jaunita Griffith, Miss Dorothy Page. Mr. Charles Smith, who has been to Las Vegas, N. M., for the past 12 months for his health, returned home to his family, accompanied by Jaunita Black, who is visiting them. They are now keeping house at 1157 Clay St. Mrs. Alice Craycraft, after visiting Mrs. Matley for 10 days left for Chicago for an indefinitely stay. Cor. 4th and Taylor Sts. Topeka, Kans. Continental Ice Cream.. Commercial Buttermilk. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear sister, Betty Pennington, who died two years ago, May 12th: Of all the beautiful pictures, That hang on memory's wall. There is one of my dear sister, To me reems the dearest of all. At night when I lay on my pillow, Your dear sweet form I can see, And there among the angels, I know you must be. MRS. M. D. JONES. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Everybody Invited To Be present. The Trustees, Faculty and students of Topeka Industrial Institute, extend the general public a cordial invitation to be present at the annual Commencement Exercises beginning Sunday, May 23rd. The Commencement announcements follow: Sunday, May 23, 2:30 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J. A. Bray, A. M., Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Education, Colored Episcopal church. 8 P. M., exercises Religious Organizations. Monday, May 24, 10 to 12 A. M.—Examinations. 3 P. M.—Field sports 8 P. M.—Recital Musical Dept. Tuesday, May 25, 10 to 12 A. M.—Exercises, Examinations and Industrial Exhibits. 2 P. M.—Class Day exercises. 4 P. M.—May Queen Pageant. 8 P. M.—Senior Class Play. Wednesday, May 26, 10 A.M. Meeting Alumni Association. 2 P. M. Commencement Exercises. Address, Rev. L. G. Jordan, L. L. D. Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary Foreign Mission Board, National Baptist Convention. Principal Carter and his teachers Kansas' City, Mo. May 16th, 1915. In reality, Saturday and Sunday, May 15th and 16th will be the two opening days, as one day will not be sufficient to care for those wishing to participate in this grand opening. If you want the finest treat of your life, COME! Capt. Smith's Lincoln Park Band every night, which means the Amee of Music. Want until you see the dance orchestra! The management is too busy fitting concessions and attractions for this beautiful park to write lengthy advertisements. Just come and see! Adults 10c; children 5c. Free high class picture show. The Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round are the finest money can buy. WANT team or Ices on Special Prices to Churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream and Phone 622. will be pleased to provide accommodation and entertainment to all persons of various sections of the state. This is our institution. Let every parent in the state see the work and see the progress that is being made by our boys and girls. NOTICE Special Session of State Baptist Convention. The members of the State Baptist Convention are called in special reason to be held at Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Wednesday, May 26th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Dr. L. G. Jordan, Secretary of Foreign Mission Board, National Baptist Convention, brings a special message to every member of the Convention. You are urged to be present. Notify Principal W. R. Carter, Industrial Institute, of the time of your arrival and how many delegates you will bring with you. (Signed) W. A. Bowren, Pres. C. G. Fishback, C. S. The Twenty-Fourth Annual Commencement (1915) of Edwards, Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida, begins Monday, May 17th and closes Thursday, May 27th. To all of these functions you are cordially invited; John A. Gregg, B. A., President. ATCHISON, KANSAS Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Morton, an announce the engagement of their daughter, Winifred, to Mr. Woody E. Jacobs of Kansas City, the wedding to take place in June. Kansas Baptist churches are urgently requested to notice the appear in behalf of Rev. J. H. Van Leu. ental Cream.. Polar Bear Trolley To K One of the most delightful rides in TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City roads runs through beautiful and pictures by the door of the State Penitentiary and Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and prisons and many other important signs. Carr leave Kansas City every hour to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City night, last car leaves at 12 o'clock. Carr leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-West Home Phone 5394 Main. Friedman Wholesale and Retail 512 MAIN ST Kansas City. Buy Your Lodge From -- Big Negro THE LOVE GEO. W. K. LOVE 18 Flora Avenue. From Meadows Meadow Butter Purest of cream, carefully pasteurized, skilfully this the best of all butter sweet and good. Packed fresh from the chic odor proof packages to press neat for you. Ask Your Grocer OLLEY TO KANSAS of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas. 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The repot, which takes in the Negro problem from all angles, is admittedly one of the most interesting yet submitted on that subject and is of peculiar interest because of the high standing of Dr. Brough among Southern educators. "In the Southern States," says Dr Brough, "there are today no points of social contact whatever where the two races meet and exchange ideas. Seperate schools, seperate churches, seperate telephones, the 'Jim Crow' car, restrictions of ballot, not to mention violent anti-Negro political agitation in at least two of the states, have produced an alienation of the two races without a parallel Everywhere in throughout the south despite political contact in a business way, the two people live and move in totally different worlds of thought and feeling." Important to White. The effect of this social isolation of the Negro says Dr. Brough, is of the greatest importance to the white as well as the black man, and in a note of warning he adds that 'the closing the door of equality of opportunity to the Negro and his persistent intellectual and moral pauperization must in the end react upon the civilization of the white.' "in my humble opinion," he continues, it is better to admit the Negro to all the stimulus and the inspiration of the white's social heritage, so far as it applies to economic equality of opportunity given through industrial education, in so far as it does not endanger the integrity of the social heritage itself than to encourage an ignorant and debased citizenship by his neglect and repression. It is, of course, plain that every murder, or lynching, or cowardly terrorizing of a weaker race sets in motion subtle education forces which react upon both groups. It furnishes 'social copy' for the rising generation of blacks, brutalizing barbarizing their own souls and ultimately cheapening the whole tone of the civilization of the future. "In a far deeper and more tragic sense however, does the repressed and isolated Negro become the Nemesis of the white. For by being a winning partner in a process of repression the white voluntarily surrounds himself with a group of lower economic efficiency, less exacting moral standards, insanitary homes, and an outlook of human life devoid of the stimulus of hope and the good of ambition. Lower the tone of the environment and it become an easy matter to take a 'moral holiday' without any 'moral insurance.' Murphy 'in The Basis of Race Ascendancy pnt this argument very strongly when he says that to say that the stronger tends to become more brutal because the weak is brutal, or slovenly because the weak is sloven, is to touch the process only on its surface. "The deeper fact is not that of imitation nor yet that of contagion It is that traegdy of recurrent accommodations of habitual self-adjustment to lower conceptions of life and to feebler notions of excellence, which is nothing less than education in its descending and contractive forms." "The south feels, however, that race intergration and solidarity in a social sense are absolutely necessary to promote the best interest of both races. While willing to concede equality of opportunity in an economic sense she is unalterably opposed the miscegenation of the races, and veils with genuine alarm the increase in the number of mulattoes from 1,132,000, or 15.2 per cent., in 1899, to 2,050,686, or 20.9 per cent., in 1910. The fundamentally incompatibilities of racial temperment and tradition which operates to make the great majority of actual unions between the two groups unhappy, and the fact that many of those who do enter upon these unions belong to the criminal or anti-social elements of both groups, would seem to indicate that the condemnation of such unions by the better elements of both races has a substantial basis. Following a laudatory reference to the economic progress of the blacks of the south since the civil war, a progress that Dr. Brough describes as both commendable and rapid, the educational progress of the race is described as remarkable. Morally and religiously they have also made progress, says Dr. Brough "yet in both these respects," he says, "they are still lamentably weak." "Criminal statistics," he says, "for the Negro are not very reassuring. In 1890 the number of Negro prisoners per 100,000 of the population was 325; in1904, 277; in 1910, 378. There is a much higher rate of crime amoung the Negroes in the north than in the south. This is to north live in India and are the age when persons have the most tendency to crime. It is interesting, however, to find that the Negro has a relatively lower percent of crime than the immigrant races which are now coming to the United States. The commitments to the prisons in 1902 per 1000 of certain nationalities were: Mexican, 4.7; Italian,4.4; Austrians, 3.6; French 3.4; Canadian, 3; Russians, 2.8; Poles, 2.7; Negroes 27. Much should and can be done, says Dr. Brough, in improving the character of the average Negro preacher off the south. He refers to the great influence of these men over the Negroes and deplores the fact that the average black preacher is "selfish, avaricious, and ignorant to an unbearable degree." "In practically every community, says Dr.Brough, "he is recognized as the leader of his race, so that his education and moral training are of vital importance in any plan looking to the betterment of the Negroes." WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. SCRAMBLED EGGS! Love's young dream ended in a nightmare for a 20 year old colored youth and his 16 year old intended bride in probate court Wednesday evening when the issuance of a marriage license to the couple was forbidden by the irate father of the boy, in a telephone message from Guthrie, Oklahoma. The two appeared at the Cupid clerk's desk ani requested a license. The girl said she was 19 and looked it. Judge MacFarland appraised the youth with a glance and doubted that he was 21. Cross-questioning corroborated the judge's doubts. The prospective bridegrom was handed a parents permit and told to get his fathers signature and approval. A doubtful expression spread over the youth's face but he put in a long distant call for his father, who lives in Guthrie. The father forbade the wedding. Then it was ascertained that the girl was only 16. Her mother when telephoned to approved the marriage and signed a minor's permit. The youth took another look at his intended bride and again telephoned the Guthrie parent. The father roared a couple of vehement negatives over the wire and slammed up the receiver. "Aw what's the use of trying to sell a license," pouted the Cupid clerk. NIGHT RIDERS MURDER 12- YEAR OLD COLORED GIRL! Shot Fired Into Country Home by White Prowlers Causes Instant Death Of 12 Year Old Girl. OFFICERS FAIL TO FIND A CLUE Prescott.—Unidentified white men went to the home of Smith Briley, Negro, four miles from here late Sunday night Apr. 26, took Briley's wife out and gave her a severe beating with a buggy whip and tugs Upon leaving the crowd fired several shots into the house, one shot striking a 12 year old Negro girl, daughter of Briley, in the head, killing her instantly. About six weeks ago Briley and his wife were given a hearing here before Justice John B Shers on charges of cruelly beating their children and were fined $10 and $60 respectively. They had just-paid their fines and had returned home a day or two ago. It is thought the men who gave the Briley's wife a whipping thought the punishment of a fine was not sufficient. The sheriff's deputies have been unable to obtain a clue. The Negroes are unable to tell who was in the party that visited them.—Royal Meesenger (Hclena, Ark.) Captain Theodore Baughman the high class traveling agent for Topaka Plaindealer is in the city and doing a much deserved good line of business. The Plaindealer is the greatest Negro paper in the west and its Editor Hon. Nick Childs had many friends here, before the coming of Captain Baughman, but now they have many more both friends and subscribers. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leo in this issue of The Plaindealer. 2300 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI. Large Stock. Highest Grader. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. Two Long Distance Phones in Our Office: Bell 827 Grand— Home 827 Mala. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. 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Fy * 3 a ’ Ps a Ae | | MRM SRUIPE WEE Sp NISR Es LTBI sh From a religious standpoint, the vace at Oklahoma City, is making‘a commendable showing, and of the progressive ministers, Rev, W. P, Pipkin, of the C. M. E. church, takes front rank. The edifice’ of which he fa pastor ie a rock building worth $10,000 and the members are among the best men and women of Okla- fhoma City. For 10 years he has pas- tered and can look back over a long fe of usefulness and ply influence for good is being felt. Or accepting the pastorage of the church, « year exo, there was an incumbency of $708.00, but in une rally, Rev, Pipkin raised $830,109. This eminent man is a doer, and his ministerial career has Leen indeed a successful one. The colored man at Oklahoma City who is making great strides in| business wad onc who f, conducting an up-to-date grocery is Mr, Sam]. Pation, Sth and Delaware atreets.| His stock 1s complete, consisting of everything the public needs. Mr, rage ie sreving “God under his ‘own and fig tree,” because his Susizlegs house is his own, He haa]: AMA, my iL a vam fF & a We Gee cea ua wha ty ete ee ee old be th, Leen ‘going five ycars aud, hie trate is gradually on the increase: In his own bullding, a good busi- ness house, at 2121 E. 5th St., Ok- Luho ge? Mr, A. J. Leath; a man of our raidendyctings grocery store, Cee eee cles Lie carriés a tice stock and ve doing very well. Ne is gradually growing in busi« neas and we wheh we hod more Teaths, Meszrs. W. M. Morris and Scn of Oklahoma City, during our recent visit launched a new enterprise at 612 N, Nebraska St., they have open- ed a neat grocery store, and tn cons nection with seme will operate a res- & s , 4 t et tos ey 3 Bas. on a ica gt g ‘ a: f eg thee .ife . Ries he oe ag ae ee Bs. Were’ fa abe » ey a ", ; ‘ s | aod pe cai a _ ee DR. ISAAC W. YOUNG, ,. Mayor of Boley, taurant. Mr, Morrig informéd us that he hoped to build up a nice busi- ness. He is a progressive man, and has the correct idea of the solution of ,the race problem. The Cheap Grocery Store fs ont of the Lest stocked Negro stores at Oklahoma City. The owner, Mr. J. C. Carter, has carefully selected his stock to meet the demands of the public, in fact he carries a little of everything. He owns his business noure and may te found at 521 Ne Draske St, Thin gentleman Is de- monstrating that if the colored man will do business, he can succeed, He also conducts a meat market in con- nection with hia grocery store. (First published in The Topeka Plaindealer, May 7, 1916.) «.In Re the applicatlon of John Mit- tonberger for a Pardon. Notice. * To all whom it may concen: You afe.hereby notified that John Milton- berger did on the 7th day of May, 1915 file his application with the Governor of Kansas, asking for. pardon from the State Reformatory at Hutchinson, and that a hearing on anid application will be had at the office of the sald Governor on Satur day, May 22nd, 1915, at 2 o'clock P. M. All persons Interested thereia will take due notice and gopern themselves accordingly. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Johu Miltonbereer, Topeka; Kaseas, May éth, 1915, Se ee Se eee Grace Wallace, Plaintiff, | va, “Andrew J, Wallace, Defendant, PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee Sounty, SS The State of Kansus to Andrew J, Wallace, Greeting! You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff las commenced hey action in said Court against you asking for divorce, for the return of her maiden name and for all such other relief gs 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 ith day of June A. D. 1915 that all the allegations of the said petition will be taken as true and Judgment rendered uccordingly agaiast you and for her as prayed for in her pe- tition. = ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintift. Attest: C. W, Bowers, Clerk of District Court, (Seal) News of Hutchinson. Phote 280. lL Butler, Gaal eral Groceries We A EOF HUTCHINSON, —:— KANSAS BON TON. BAKERY E. POEH! ER, Prop. WITH A COMPLETE LINE OF ICE CREAM, IGES AND SUNDAES. Party Work a Specialty, . Everything Firet Class. 15 North Main St. HUTCHINSON, -—:; KANSAS. pa cn Isaac Butler, Jr., | 515 South Main St., -Public Stenographer.. 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We will pay him the cash and you pay us jn.J2 monthly payments, You can enjoy, electric. ‘service for as little as $1.00 per month. Fuasier fixtagse if you wish, but the wiring is the same, | Call Market 4650 and Jet our sales department tell you abeut {t * a iy ore ‘Kansas Gas & Electric’ Cd...” 7 : : ay wegen The Meme oe xhnsda, : ey ye w . ’ “3 . % 6 YS Bat Caet atin pa mR REEL te Biba Mar ataety oo Bucuiintte, ter A correction from Hutchinson, fantas, From an article which ap- aared in the Hutch’: son Blade, Sat- urday morning, May 8: “Mise Mabel Plunmer has been expelled from “Bethe! A. M. E. charch and kas no sight to solicit aid for ruch church, J. H. Snowden, E litor cf Dlade.” 1, Matel Plummer wish to state that the above article which appear- ed in the columns of the Hutchinson D'ace it yery remotseful and humi- Vating to me. Duting my 12 years evre fence in Hutchinson, I Pava al- ways tried to conduct myself as a wdy in caurch, lodge and chb cir- ssa and this article is unspeakably vYrful to me and the man who wots it ls a coward. Ne ee In reference to tte Plummer mat- ter, I think the editor of the Blade |made a glaring mistake in parading a church fight by publishing a false Statement concerning Miss Plummer, She 1s a hard church worker and iz she has been unjustly dealt with by some of the officers of the church ‘through gpite work, her dismissal from the church would not be tegal; and from what we glean the public will not yivg credence to such matter. We have some particulara concern- ing this matter which we might pub- lish, but we do not care to air trou- ble of that sort unless necessary. — Editor, The funeral of the late Bushop H. M. Turner was held Thursday at At- lanta, Ga. Bishop H. B. Parks of the Bth district wag en route to at- tend the funeral and was taken very sick at Kaneas City and wag gnable to continue the journey.