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Seventeenth Year. No. 24. St. Mark Lays Cornerstone Ceremony Was Grand and Impressive. The corner stone was laid at St. Mark A. M. E. church on the North side last Sunday by Deputy Grand Master, H. I. Monroe, assisted by Kaw Valley, No. 18, Mt. Morish, No. 5, and Euclid No. 2; Mt. Oread Commandery of Lawrence and Cyrene Commandery of Topeka. The exercises were opened with prayer, Rev. Martin, Master of Ceremonies. Rev. H. W. White of the Central Baptist church on the North side represented Governor Capper and delivered the address of the occasion eulogizing the work of the church, its members and the pastor and the work they are A. B. carrying on, and also the great progress that is being made by the race as a whole and the Masonic bodies. Rev. White is one of the best pulpit orators of the West and, his speech for fifteen minutes was one of the best or racial and religious lines that has been heard on such an occasion for a long time. The Commanderies and lodges assembled at the Masonic Temple at 404 Kansas avenue, headed by Jackson's Military band, under the escort of Mt. Oread Commandery, under Captain James Bowers, followed by Cyrene Commandery, Will Williams, Captain, and the three blue lodges of Topeka, Deputy Grand Master, H. I. Monroe and the grand officers. The line of march was from Kansas Avenue to North Topeka, then west to Harrison and Norris St., to St. Mark church. Sir H. I. Monroe, D, G. M., is being congratulated upon the manner and way in which he conducted the ceremony and the laying of the stone. His assistants who aided in the work are being complimented upon the way in which the effect and solemn duties were imposed upon them and how masterly they were carried out. Deputy Grand Master Monroe is a 33rd Mason and is also captain of Cyrene Commandery and has led this commandery for several years to victory in competitive drills. After he pronounced the corner stone lain in due and ancient form according to Masonic rites, he delivered an oration commending and thanking those who assisted in the work; and also commending the work of Rev. Martin and the members of St. Mark church and asked that everybody assist in completing the building of the church. Mr. Monroe has been Deputy Grand Master for several years and his relation to the fraternity is of the very best type and according to masonic rules; and when Grand Master Hawkins retires, Mr. Monroe is expected to succeed him. The Mt. Oread Commandery of Lawrence is one of the best drilled and finest looking commanderies in the West. Their uniforms are unique and the men are handsome and their department is of the very best and they have won several prizes in competitive drills. They were met at the depot by a committee of the Cyrene Commandery who entertained them at dinner and refreshments while in the city. They were the center of attraction whilst here and the people were glad to see and welcome them. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE. The George R. Smith College or Bedalis Mo., has just closed a very successful Commencement season. On Sunday morning, May 9th, Dr. I. TOPEKA PLAIN TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 21, 1915. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati, one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid Society, delivered the baccalaureate sermon before a crowded house. He showed in a masterly way that humility was the basis of service, and urged the graduates to do well whatever task lay before them instead of waiting for something better, that promotion would come to the deserving, and that only as they were meek and approachable could they be of service to humanity. The sermon was eloquent and full of common sense and was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the entire audience. The music was of a high order, and the Infirmammatus, rendered by the college Choral Circle under the direction of Miss M. Minniolla Jackson was especially fine, the solo parts being taken by her sister, Miss Viola Willene Jackson. In the afternoon, the Rev. H. T. Reeses, of Columbia, Mo., an alumnus of the College, delivered the annual address to the Religious Societies on "The Wonderful Book," which was both interesting and instructive. At night Dr. W. H. Wheeler, superintendent of the Kansas City District, gave the annual lecture, the subject of which was "A Symmetrical Life." It was a thoughtful and earnest presentation of the truth, and following it Dr. Wheeler's daughter, Miss Gertrude, delighted the audience with one of her beautiful solos. one of her heroes. On Monday night the Annual Oratological contest was held, four members of the College Department participating. Miss Aurora Smith of Seda'ia was the successful contestant and the prize a gold medal. and the prize On Tuesday the Domestic Science and Art Departments gave an exhibit of their work, and at night there was a recital by the Music Department. The rendition of the Sextette, "What for Vengence" was especially fine and received an enthusiastic endorse. On Wednesday afternoon President and Mrs. Evans held a general reception, assisted by the Faculty, and at night the Commencement Exercises proper took place. Orations were delivered by several members of the graduating classes, the valedictory being given to Miss Ora Anna DeMoss of Topeka, Kansas. The address to the graduates was delivered by Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer, D. D., pastor of the First Christian church of Sedalis, and was eloquent and inspiring. At the close, the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on Miss Ora Anna DeMoes of Topeka, Kansas, and Miss Hazel Valeria Smith of Lexington, Mo., and diplomas and ce tificates given to the graduates of the Nerima, College Preparatory and Commerceal Departments. Prizes were distributed for excellency in oratory, housekeeping, and needlework. The weather throughout the Commencement week was ideal, the audiences large and appreciative, and interest in the school was evident everywhere. The year just closed has been a succe ful one and greater things are being planned for the future. THE LESSON CHINA TEACHES Final settlement of the Chinese situation, thereby averting a crisis that threatened alarming results, has given Japan an overwhelming influence in the celestial nation, the outcome of which remains for future generations to witness. For under the arrangement made no nation can hope with reasonable certainty to shake the shadow of the Mikado from China. Despite the announcement of the Japanese embassy in Washington that Japan "receded" from its most important demands, it was agreed to "keep on record" all these supposedly objectionable demands. Keeping on record in this case means they will stand! And what ar t these proposals which are to be "kept on record?" Read them as they come from the Jana nase embassy; The Chinese government will, in case it is deemed necessary in the future, employ Japanese advisers; in case Japanese subjects desire to lease or purchase land for the purpose of building schools or hospitals in the interior, the Chinese government will permit them to do so; the Chinese government will, some day in the future, send its military officers to Japan in order to make arrangements directly with the Jap- The Neglected Grave of Bishop Grant Last Resting Place of Noted Churchman and Leader is Hidden by Weeds and Brush. J anese military authorities for the purchase of arms from Japan or for establishing an arsenal in China under Japanese and Chinese management; the Chinese government engages not to grant any other power concessions to build shipyards, naval or military establishments or invest capitol in Euklen province. There can be no question about the EFFECT of these matters of record. They will give Japan a predominating influence in the internal affairs of China to the subordination of the Chinese in the affairs of their own government—and to the exclusion of every civilized nation in the world. The Chinese are the reverse of the Japanese in many ways. Where the Chinese are slow, conservative, peaceable, the Japanese are makers of history, inclined to be radical and dominating. This is not to say the Chinese would not fight if properly organized, disciplined and equipped With the influence of Japan hang- The Neglect of Bisc Last Resting Place man and Leade Weeds are We note a photo of a man in the Crisis standing on the sunken grave of the late Bishop Abram Grant at San Antonio, Texas. The grave is all covered with weeds and underbrush where the moles, owls and rattle snakes are making their home. Oh, where is the man upon whom he cast his mantel? His former associates of the Bishops Council that are living! Oh, where is the property he left? Oh, where is those benefitted by his will? Oh, where is all those ministers he has worked with and helped for a half century? Are they dead? We think not! It is a shame and an everlasting disgrace not only to the African Methodist church, her bishops, ministers and laymen, but to the entire race to allow such a stigma as the neglecting of Bishop Grant's grave to rest upon the race. If the great host of men who claimed his personal friendship don't take up the matter, The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurry background. let some outsider see to it. The late Bishop Grant did so much for his church and race, and now to neglect to pay homage to his memory is a calamity. There is a move on foot among several of the general officers and bishops to erase his name from all the good things he started. Ignoring laws passed at the last general conference and by those who profess to have been his best friends. First they are trying to wreck the Ministers' Home purchased at Colorado Springs by the late Bishop Grant with forty thousand dollars. They are trying to starve the old veteran ministers and drive them from the home by refusing to pay them money out of a fund appropriated at the last general conference. This old veteran and his wife are trying to ing over them they probably will develop into just that kind of a nation—battlers for Japan! China is a great country with undeveloped resources. Japan has a surplus of population. An influx of Japanese means development of manufactures and expansion of Japanese commerce in China. Japan aspires to be a product of iron and machinery; to produce cotton goods on a large scale; to create other industrials that will aid in gathering a big portion of the world commerce. But Japan is short of raw materials. She has no iron ore, no coking coal, no raw cotton, while China has ALL of these. Listen to this part of the agreement: 'China is to consult Japan first before either contracting railway loans or loans to be secured by taxes." China is borrowing and will continue to borrow large sums of money, but these loans MUST have the ted Grave shop Grant e of Nuted Church- er is Hidden by nd Brush. carry out the late Bishop's plan to provide a home for the old and infirm ministers, but the gang of fixers and interpreters of law have blocked it by saying the law is not explicit enough. Oh, what a shame for men who claim to be the followers of Christ resorting to such methods. Let us here say to those fellows that all the money handled by the financial secretary is charity finances secured from hard working people through the poor, hard working ministers and no soft-handed scabrat should try to withhold it from where it justly belongs. This is only one of many things they are trying to destroy to build themselves up. The Bishops good works will live on after this class are dead and forgotten. Bishop Grant built the John Brown monument at Quindaro on the grounds where stands Western University, but he never lived to see it unvalled. He was not selfish, but ```markdown ``` like his Saviour, went about doing good things. He put Douglass hospital upon its feet, yet they are not doing for that institution what they should do. We think it high time to get rid of the Negro fake. He has fooled the public long enough! If the A. M. E. Bishop's council don't take steps to erect a monument or tombstone at the head of the late Bishop Grant's grave, we shall appeal to the Governor of Texas, calling his attention that one of his state's grandest sons has fallen and his grave is being neglected by those whom he most benefitted. Now let Texas pay honor to whom honor is due and show the world that the name of such an illustrious man shall never die. NICK CHILES, ```markdown ``` Prof. Joseph E. Hereford on 11th and Campbell St., Kansas City, Mo., is also manufacturer of the Moses-Dickson Regalia Co., located at 1217 Woodland, where he manufactures the goods and also has his residence and general office. He has been connected with the Lincoln High School for several years and has under his supervision 700 children and a corp of fourteen teachers. He also has a kindergarten in connection and has a first class training department of Domestic Science. He has the only first class cafe in the West connected with a colored school where ninety per cent of the students patronize. His school was the only one of the many located at Kansas City that was selected by the board to experiment on the us$_0$ of paper towels; and so well and so economically has it proven to the board by Prof. Hereford's skillful management that it will be installed in all the schools the next term. He is past Grand Mentor of the State of Missouri, where he served the Knights and Daughters of Tabor for sixteen years. He brought APPROVAL of Japan! The story of Egypt and Persia may be repeated—and Japan will become absolute ruler of the greatest nation of the Eastern Sun. And remember, too, the signed stipulation provides China is NOT to "alienate or least to another power ANY territory or island!" In many projects, railway extension, establishment of industries., China and Japan agree to go in on a partnership basis—and a partnership basis in every instance means Japanese CONTROL! Japanese are given power to buy land for buildings and commercial purposes and industrial uses or agricultural pursuits; to travel and reside and conduct business. In Manchuria, even the Japanese courts are to handle cases where Japanese are defendants and pass upon taxation matters. This is Japanese rule outright. These are the rights which China has signed away—signed away while other great powers were busy elsewhere—and under which Japan has entrenched herself no doubt the destiny of a nation with unlimited resources, obtaining for Japan national industry and strength, be coming to China what England is to India and Egypt, as well as the establishment of a new Asiatic Monroe doctrine. And there was nothing else for China—China, a helpless nation with millions of people, the most wonderful resources on the face of the globe, to do but agree to the covenant. FOR CHINA-GREAT CHINA HAS NO ARMIES, NO NAVY, NO MUNITIONS OF WAR, NO MILITARY LEADER SHIP, NO FRIENDS IN FACT. What a lesson this new covenant should teach to the other world nations!-Kansas City Post. NEW TRUSTEES FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY. A new board of trustees for the Western University, state school for colored boys and girls, was named by the order up to where it now stands, as one of the foremost orders from a financial and business basis. Mr. Hereford was born at Chillicothe, Mo. He has a son serving in the army and is making good. Prof. Hereford is being urged by his many friends to give his consent to serve as Grand Master of the great state of Missouri at the expiration of the term of Nelson Crews, who has another year to serve. The time has now come that men of our race are being recognized as men of ability, honor, trust and worth. Mr. Hereford merits the support of not only the members of the various organizations of which he is a member; but by the entire colored population of Missouri and elsewhere. He has worked hard to attain the standing he has in the West and is an honorable, upright Christian gentleman; and it is the duty of the rank and file of the race to keep such as he in the front. Let us get out of that joyous habit of putting men in positions because we are prejudiced to the success of one who is more worthy and better qualified. Governor Capper this week. The trustees are: Willard Merriam, Kansas City, Kansas, the Rev. J. R. Rappom, Kansas City, Kans., the Rev. H. W. King, Topeka, and Eugene L. Bell Atchison County. All of the appointees are colored men except Mr. Merriam. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. G. A. Nichols is the guest of Mrs. Frank Montgomery and will attend the High School exercise at Island Park. Mrs. Nichols is much improved. Roy Moore went to Wichita to represent Southwestern at the track meet, which was held last Friday. Charles T. Wood accompanied Moore to see that he did his duty. Charles T. Wood, Clarence From, Lawrence Brown took an active part at the High School track meet at the fair ground last Friday. Lawrence Brown won a gold medal for the broad jump. J. W. Jackson went to Salina to visit his brother, S. C. Jackson and to see his best girl. Jackson may put the renter out of his home sound of these days. Monro Garner, Ivan Sawyer, Ed Brunce, Green Sawyer, Edith West, Helen West were guests of Josiah Montgomery last Friday and to attend the track meet. Oscar Brown and Beryle Brown are much improved and are able to be up and around. Rev. Daniels and his wife from Lawrence have taken charge of the A. M. E. church. Rev. M. Woten went to Newton where we trust he will do well. The conference will meet here in the early part of next month. Mr. Thomas Cottom, who is the best cement builder in this part of the country is putting in a big job on College Hill. The C. C. T. club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lula Brown. The pleasant hour club met with Mrs. A. L. Nichols at the home of Mrs. D. E. Douglas on Main street. PAS Ts be OT tied 98s boo Ae te) atireteyien’ * at pM ie ~ BR ANd gif - t ye wy! eve i ated rr AGS te Oger? Pass Se ee ene eee eee eee eee Een eee ee eee ee eee eee ne Ee EE RES REST : . | Te Ta —_— MAPLE Rit, KANSAS! an old and respected citizen, who pas-| the second hour by Miss Myrtle Ev-‘den Baker was charming in lavender | handsome in an empire gown of yel-| some beeutlfal muse and wo te Rev. Gentry and oters of his| sed Monday between 12 and 1 o'clock,/ans and Miss Agnes Wheatly, Mrs, brocaded satin; Mrs. ery Halm | low pussy willow, over which white} them second to none. The mee church were up from Topeka nd hed| She is surrived by Mr. Henry Wal-| Perkins was tovely in black chantilly was handsome in wistaria crepe-de-| marquesette was draped, Eighty-| adjourned to meet in Enrporia, sa ‘a basket dinner with Sister Dicie| ker, Miss Kittle Walker, Mra, M.| lace over allk; Mra, Thos. Cook was chine, with gold lace trimmings; Mra.| three invited guests werp present, August, 1915. “ORR Boot Bunday. Johnson, Mrs, Liztle Brown and| graceful in shirred battle ship grey George Hendetaon was lovely in blue ———e ay & ‘The secial at the church Saturday] Mrs, Smith and other children and|charmuese, with van-dyke lace bo- brocaded pusry willow. Each wore GODFREY, ILLINOIS. ——_—_—_. a night was quite # success and s neat | relatives. dice; Mrs. Samuel Montgomery was corsage boquets of sweet peas. Mise| Mother's Day was observed and a] WM. GRIZZARD hae opened’ a} um was cleared. ‘At the annual public school exhibit] pretty In imported black satin with Myrtle Stone was beautiful in green| nice program, was rendered by tho| buffet on 18th St. between Highland Mrs. Thomas Bolton and Velmer | in the old Masonic hall on Minnesota,| fine crepe<te-chine blouse; Mrs. Jo- charmuese; Miss Ada Wheatly was Sunday choo! pupils, Rey. J. W./and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, were in Paxico, Sunday, Earl Thomas of Sumner High, made| seph Henderson wag elaborate in pretty in figured satin; Miss Myrtle/ Clover, District Superintendent de-| Missouri, where he will sereds) Sdise Lavera Farrar of Topeka, | the largest and best cedar chest and| green silk poplin, with lace and em- Evans graceful in pand colored taf-|liveryd the Boies Day cton ne coke e the ae ‘This is the di Sundayed here with her aunt, Mrs.j@ rosewood dressing table. Prof. . x text John 19:26-27, It was once tet time that a colo mag wes ‘Wen, Davis. Wilburn’s bth grade had tovely qraw-| UT2!Gered chiffon trimmings; Mra, Al- feta and Mire Agnes Wheatly #8] the ost notable days in our Sunday jever permitted to open a drinking, Mra, Litele Davis was a Topeka| ings, as did also Mise Saunders and | Soren | School, AN enjoyed the services, Place in this district—Adv, , A caller Thursday and Friday, Miss Jackson's Sth grades, Two girls |. cane eS, A, Many Altcntons came out to be _ ‘ai Dan Weet of Paxico made a busi-| from Miss Harlan’s 8th grade haa present at the Mother's Day services.) MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine, f ness trip here this week. special good sewing and crochet. F ’ F e! Fre PCatalogueof the || Among thoe who came were Mr.|St» Kansas City, Mo. Bell rion K. D. Officer and son Walter of| Miss E. Robinson's grades in drawing reet ree. Ch ratest Styler of ioe, Miles “ family, Mr. Arthur - pattems Ee ae La Paxico were here on business one} were good. There were othe: jer with his camera took many in place iy 4 day last week. ’ in seeing and drawing, but ae aes AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR pletures of different scenes, among | candies, fruit, lee crear and soe} Y ———y not their names, The visitor did not 23N - them being the church house and the water, Give this place » eall-—Adv. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, see any {ron pattern works from the _—_— or Ly 4 congregation. | ———a f at mn the ae eet ‘cin Se We oe Be ee ee epeeaene ge mS Program will not soon be forgotten, also that the classical music and cur- rent discussions were very intylli- gently arranged by Mrs. M. C. Mat- thews, the directress, The first night at Sumner dfigh School, Wes- tern University singers, under Prof. R. G. Jackson came at the invitation of Rev. ®. A. Holmes and sang on the Ghautauqua date. The soprano solo, “Ae Bawning” was fine, also the comic solo, “Three Little Chest- nuts,” the trit, “Father Lead Me,” and the bass solo were very fine. ‘The scle ‘and chorus, “Little Brown Baby,” received an ovation. There are many good voices in the W. U. Chorvs. ¥ ‘The Missien Circle under Mrs. F. Dorris served dinner Wednesday and Thureseg. Om Friday, Mra. F. A. Calaway, president of the Sewing Cirele led the ladies in serving the finest dimer of the week. They had a Japanese booth decorated with Japancac banners, etc., and had con- fetti and ice tea. Their tables had Japanese decorations, etc. The prin- ciple featare of their program were paper, “Club Wemen” by Mrs. J. F, Bradley, which was a fine rendition. ‘The Indies also discussed “National Prohibition Ia Necessary;” the me- jority were for it. Temperance quotations were given and suitable music was rendered. Mrs. Cline of St. Losis, made appropriate remarks. Mesdames R. Dickerson and Lyle ‘were present. Miss Mary Thomas was sick and the spelling contest could net be had. On children's Day, Mrs. Matthews addressed the children and Miss Ol- fle Henderson’s pupils sang and re- cited and Little Miss Willa Dwig- gins rendered a ptetty piano solo. Monday orening the Kings Daugh- ters with Mrs, J. J. Lewis as presi- dent, entertained with a May Queen Drill, directed by Mrs. Celesta Meeks. ‘The cbibiren drilled we'l. There were alse two tableaux, A good crowd wag present, There were only twe pay eights during the whole Chautauqua. Mr. D. W. White work- ed to héip maake it s success and Mrs. Gfatthews has been asked to arrange similar programs for other churches amg was asked to have the same one extended or repeated, Pret. @rishemn showed his appre- ciation by seading written regrets that his iimess prevented his atten- danee, Pref, Gregg also wanted te appear en another night. Judge Bradléy was present, also Prof. Rey: nolds, whe is a fiine singer and a very trvthfe] geatleman. The same officers ave asking to have one or two nights’ pregram about June 20th, Mrs, Rodgers, the new president of Bxesior club is a fine worker, Mrs. B. W. White is ill, Mrs, Sephia FineShelby of Chi. cago passed through and visited Miss Lawrence, her aunt, en route te Pleasanton, where ahe wil! remain Some of the A. M. E. church mem. bers sey they realized over $4000.06 at the rally at their church, May 16 Mrs. Maggie Merritt of Chicago is bere and will visit her relative about 6 weeks. My. ‘Albert Burdette, of Cahfornis Js here on a visit. Rev. Melleatbo preacked Sunday night st Metropolitan church. He {; freq British Centra’ Africa. Rev Hommes in the ordinary collectior raped 900.00. Miss Wattie Walton, a teacher [1 Kansas @ity, Mo., Is stopping at Mrs Runnells. Bubop Parks of Chicago preachec &@ fine sermon Sunday morning at th A. MB. church, Revs. T. S, McMorria, J. R. Rich ardson, B. B. Jackson and G, Me: Noal attended the Chautauqua. ‘Mr, and Mrs, Day at 608 Northrup entertained at dinner recently, Mis: Myrtle Brown, a senior at W. U. Miss Geek, Mr. 0, Smith and Mes: dames M. C, Matthews and Rhodes Bir, Stella Hayden is somewha Se tat ace l an old and respected citizen, who pas- sed Monday between 12 and 1 o'clock, She je surrived by Mr, Henry Wal- ker, Miss Kittle Walker, Mra, M. Johnson, Mrs, Listle Brown and Mrs, Smith and other children and relatives. At the annua! public school exhibit in the old Masonic hall on Minnesota, Earl Thomas of Sumner High, made the largest and best cedar chest and & rosewood dressing table. Prof. ‘Wilburn’s 6th grade had 'ovely draw- ings, as did also Miss Saunders and Miss Jackson's 5th grades, Two girls from Miss Harlan’s 8th grade hac special good sewing and crochet. Miss E. Robinson's grades in drawing were good, There were others good in sewing and drawing, but we have not their names, The visitor did not see any iron pattern works from the ‘colored schools. The white High Schoo! had gasoline engines, etc. . Bishop Parke and Rev. Ransom left together for Atlanta, Georgia to attend the funeral of Bishop If. M. Turner. The Chautaugua had longer pro- gram, which we could not speak of at it would take too much space. They are having good revivals at King So'omon Baptist church. Mrs. Cline of St. Louls is visiting at the beautiful home of Mrs. I. F. Bradley at 400 Haskell Avenue. Rew, T. S. McMorris has a bulletin printed for the 9th Street M. E. church. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. Mias Myrt’e Reed of Colorado Springs, is expected in the city soon to wisit the Misses Ruth and Zelma Endicott. - Mr, Jerry Grider who was shot a few weeks ago by one of his wards, is stoly intproving, Excelsior Springs, Friday, return- Ing Sunday, Quite » bunch hired jitneys to El- wood, Kansas last Thursday evening to attend the graduating exercises. Mrs, Dr, George Mason of Chata- nooga, Tenn. is visiting her slater, Mis. tr \Carrior Miss Maybe'le Henderson of Par- sons, Kansas is visiting her sister, Mra, Harty Bell. Mrs. Thomas Cook and Mrs. Prof, B. T. Perkins entertained with a wask end house party last week for five ladies from Leavenworth, Kan- Bas. Mr, and Mrs. Carriger have opened a first class restaurant on Edmond strqet and are doing a fine business. | Sunday was men's day at Ebene- zer Methodist church. A nice pro- realized. Twenty four yoang ladies enter- tained with a dance party at Ma- sonic ha'l last Friday evening for Mrs. Trof. B. T. Perkins and Mrs, | Thomas Cook’s house guests. The favored dance number of the evening was Vernen Castles’ famous one- step and lame duck castle walk. Ev- eryone was in evening dress and the ladies made it a very pretty scene, Dame Rumor has it that two of our most poplsr teachers will be led o the alter very soon, ‘The colored jitney service is doing nicely and gives first class satisfac- tion, Mra. Thomas Cook ia indisposed. Mir, Samue’ Heawon, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy a few weeks age 5a convalescing. The Hon. Nick Chiles of Topeka, Kansae was in our city = few days Jast weeh. At the lovely home of Mrs, and Prof. B. T. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas Cook and Mrs. Perkins asked about 80 guests for ‘ast Thursday after- noon, from four until six,*to meet their house guests, Mrs. Alice Baker, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Mont. gomery, Henry Haim, and George Henderson, all of Leavenworth, Kan- sas, Pink and white was the coler | creation, both in the decoration and |xefreshments, Jn the parlor, hidden behind huge palms and ferns the Dix- tie Cabaret Orchestra were seated doing the nrusic honors, singing and | playing from the most didicult grand opera to the daily popular airs. Se gorgeous wero the decorations that Jone could but believe they hed ea- tered a garden of flowers. In the living room, in every nook and cor- ner, bunches of pink and white flo- wers were placed. The grill was | latthced with fragrant locust bios- soms, interwoven with pink and white sweet peas; the fame hanging in showera from the massive inverted, lighted dome. In the spacious din. ing room, the table decorations were ws cluny face cover on which the cen- ter piece, a white cheperdess basket, filled with pink and white snap-dra- gons, was placed. On four tiny cluny { lace cavers, crystal holders, tied with tapers were placed. Little Dorothy ‘January, in a dainty white embroid- ery frock received at the door, while in the receiving line were the hos- teases, Mra. B. T. Perkins and Mrs ‘Thomas Cook and the honor gussts, Miss Myrtle Stone passed ssled and Miss Ads Wheatly poured during the first hour, their: places being takes Catalogue of the Free! Free! Freelisarsete cf AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR 4 bs So Te a ee aoe TS on } B as CG le le A a o 7S oo a la eae poo SFE Peto aa ew ra ne” eae (Rage Se . wf , aa aed ~ Cr. eam rae) an) we 1 ay ere 7 by the pound; Electric Combs, cil et a tes in Golem ue shen ' el - larger a jes ant FeAl ae bal fore Foe Cceole ‘Wigs . = = -~ an of fact ee in the United States. Weite 3 = for Catalogue, IT 18 FREE! BAM WILLER, F.C. Boneh, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO, 20 Inch Creole Switches 26¢ Shreveport, La. Each; 26 Ineh 50e Each, . 7 THE DURLAND - SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY, Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. Undertakers and Embalmers. 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET, - _ JUNCTION CITY, KANSAD Lee-Warren Milling Co. SALINA, -:- KANSAS. “AMERICAN EAGLE” FLOUR, Manufactured Bepecialy for the Highest —Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas.— ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. 7 \ Radford-Powell. Shoe Company, 1123 MAIN STREET, WILL MOVE TO THEIR NEW STORE 1122 Walnut dtreet. 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. mcmama acca Oldest Negro Regala Firm! Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eas- tern Star, U. 8 F. and S. M. T. Massenic Branches. Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supplies. SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! The Moses Dickson Regalia | and Supplies Co., 1217 Nordland Ave. ansas City. Mo. les’ Milli Sayles’ Millinery, ... THE HOME OF PRETTY HATS!—Ratging io Prices from 50¢ to $10.00, A large and well selected stock of Up-te-Date Hats, fo $10.00. A eres oMhich will pleate the most festidieus, Yeu can be pleased, av my prices are cheaper than the cheapest. Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Proprietress, Boley, - - Oklahoma. Ny on ttre. ciylycdbagah, 2a oy. em wae the second hour by Mites Myrtle Ev. ans and Miss Agnes Wheatly, Mrs, Perkins was lovely in black chantilly lace over silk; Mrs, Thos. Cook was grtacefal in shirred battle ship grey charmuese, with van-dyke lace bo- dice; Mrs. Samuel Montgomery was pretty In imported black satin with fine crepe~te-chine blouse; Mrs. Jo- seph Henderson wag elaborate in green silk poplin, with lace and em- brofdered chiffon trimmings; Mrs. Al- den Baker was charming in lavender brocaded satin; Mrs. Hpary Halm was handsome in wistaria crepe-de- chine, with gold lace trimmings; Mra. George Henderson was lovely in blue brocaded pusry willow. Each wore corsage boquets of sweet pens, Miss Mprtle Stone was beautiful in green charmuese; Miss Ada Wheatly was pwetty in figured satin; Miss Myrtle ‘Evans graceful in gand colored taf- feta and Miss Agnes Wheatly was handtome in an empire gown of yel- low pussy willow, over which white Mmarquesette was draped, Elghty- three invited guests werg present, GODFREY, ILLINOIS. Mother’s Day was observed and a nice program, was rendered by the Sunmlay Bchool pupils, Rey. J. W. Clover, District Superintendent de- Hvergd the Mothers Day setmon, text John 10:26-27. It was onc of the most notable days in our Sunday School. Al) enjoyed the services, Many Alicnions came out to be present at the Mother's Day serviccs, Among those who came were Mr. Joe Miller ant famity. Mr. Arther Miller with his camera took many pletures of different scenes, among them being the church house and the congregation, Mrs, Eliza Darbey of Alton was the guest of Mr, George Hindman Myers und family Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Jackson of Alton were the guests of Mrs. B. Matlock last Sunday. Rev. Charles Young and wife spent Sunday, the 36th, the guests of their daughter, Mrs, Mary Thompson of Wood River. Mr. Edward Swanson and Misses Edna Swanson and Lena Hawkins of Alton were Sunday callers at the home of Miss Ethel Cannon. FORT SCOTT. KANSAS, Mr. Dan Smith, an old resident of this city died en last Monday, May 10th. The funeral was held at the Shitoh Baptist church on Thursday, conducted by Rev. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. church, He leaves to mourn his joss, relatives and friends. Mr. General English died sudd.n- ly in Coffeyville, May 11. The fu- neral was held at the C. M, E, church of this city, Rev. N. Herold oficiating, To mourn his loss he leaves a host of relatives and num- berless friends. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth held their annual sermon at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on last Sun- day, celebrating thelr 72nd anniver- ‘sory. Music was tendered by the Shiloh Baptist choir. Thanksgiving acrmon by Rev, N, L. Smith of Pitts- burg, Kansas, which was very inter: esting, It aroused and atirred the souts of every man and woman pre- sent, It was well accepted and a large crowd attended. The Autumn Leat and Snow club were highly entertained at Mrs. D. Bruce's on last Thursday, May 7th The ladies of the club entertained their husbands and sweethearts, and lunch was served in buffet style and a goot time was witnessed by al present. Grand Most Noble Governor of the (Household of Ruth stopped here and was entertained by the sisters, PHRORRIX. ARIZONA. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nesbitt of 1904 W. Washington street Jost their only child who was drowned in an irmgation diteh, May 13. It is sup- posed it fell into the ditch while playing en the bank, Funeral ser- viees were conducted by Rev. A. J. Norris, May 15. Mr, Anderson Morrison of 1002 Sth avenue is om the sick list. Mr. J. 0. Culberson who at one time eonducted an undertaker's pat- lor in Daas, Texas, ia here for his health, but doesn’t seem to be im- proving very fastly. ‘The Phoenix Forum celebrated mo- ther's Day at the A. M. E, church. The program was eatried out with crewt. Papers written by Mra. Geo. White, Mrs. Rev, Jones and Mrs, Stanzel were exceptionally good. Room No. 2 of Douglas school had its closing exercises May 14, Every- one present enjoyed the exercises, Mra, E. L. Clayton is the teacher of the grade. The ether rooms will have their exercises Muy 21st and we have every reason to believe that ‘they will be goed, fer Pref, Landry, Mrs, Clayton and Mrs, Marconey have put ferth every effort to make this term a suecesr. Mrs. Henderson of Santa Barbara, ‘Cahl., is visiting her brother, S. W. ‘Thompson ef 527 E. Jefferson street, whom she has not seem for 29 years. | ‘The Odd Fellows aznval sermon was preached by Rev. Herring at the ‘A.M. E. church, Sunday night, May 9. The house was crowded and a good collection was takea, When wanting some mews call at 428 FE. Jefferson street or Phone 1552. STRONG CIFY, KANSAS, ‘The ministers and deacoas union of the Smokey Hill River Baptist Association, convened with the Sec- ond Baptist chureh of Strong City, May 5-6-7-. Owing to the inclemeacy of the weather, there wan not many pre- sent, nevertheless the epirit of God seemed to exist among us, There were several sovl stirring sermons delivered and # ehoir of soprano girls fivem the ages of 12 te 15 rendered some beautifol muse and we thing, them second to none. The miebany adjourned to meet in Envporia. Sas August, 1915. ae WM. GRIZZARD hae opened’ & buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kineas City, Missouri, where he will serrd, fine drinks to the public. This is the. first time that _ colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking’ piace in this district—Adv, , MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4218 Mast. Thin is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice creom ard soda water, Give this place a eall—Adv. . Hews of Hutchinson ‘The pulpit at the Secone Baptiss church was ably and elequently fil- led Sunlay morning asd evening by Rey. Robert Cox of Salina, whe; preached at both times te a well crowded house, All present felt the spirit which was manifested all through the day. ‘ The Annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Odd Fellows and Househeld ef: Ruth was delivered Sunday afters! noon at the C. M. E. chureh in charge of Rev. Cox of Satina whe tock his: text from the second chapter of Rath’ and pictured it in m very elaborate’ manner to ® packed house. A leve- ly chelr of 26 voices did their best.: The day was a complete success and the collection war $25.00. The Delicatessen clue met this time with Mr. and Mra. Joe Bell as pleasant host and hostess. The prin- cipal busine, of the evening wae the organization of # standing quar-. tette, After having apent « delight-| ful evening, we adjourned at the. ual tre. 7 | Miss Daisy Smith is visiting in Chicago and will be joinel dy her} slater, Miss, Viola. } Mr, Taaae Butler, Jr, raade a flying business trip to Wichits and’ Oklahoma City. . Mrs. Josephine Wickliffe visited’ her mother in Kinsley and reperta 8: very pleasant time. ‘ ‘Mra, Adams of Pratt is in the ofty’ visiting her daughter, Mrs, William Wickliffe, 4 Mr, Otis M. Anthony met witha. very painful accident by spilling acid in hia eyes, rendering his eye- sight poor but there is a,chanee fer the gradual cure of his eyes. : Mrs. Bessie Cunningham entertala- ed the following gueats Sanday tes two course dinner, Mra, A. Beise tow of Great Bend; @r, Lerey, Knox, Messrs. J. McCook and Buddy Coleman of Newton. All enjoyed themselves immensely. ” Mrs. Banks and daughter, Miles Nellie and Mr, Banks of Pretty Pral- rie were in the city Sumday im’ atten- dance to the annual sermoea. ‘Mr, W. W. Shobe aed Mr. Hudson of Salina metored te the elty. Mrs. Sarah Chiom and Mrs. Bers Tipps of Wichita have susscedeg im setting up the 8. M. T. ledge'and a large number pledged themselves to atick to the Order and, from all appearance the lodge will be suc- cessfully carried on. | Phewe 280, I. Buti —L Butler, : 815 South Mala St. Coal and Groceries | WE RAISE OUR OWN = Y «+ PRODUCE... y HUTCHINSON, —:~ KANSAS’ BON TON BAKERY E. POEHLER, Prop. WITH A COMPLETE LINE.@F ICE / CREAM, ICES AND SUNBAES. Party Work a Specialty. Everything First Clase. 15 North Mein 6t, HUTCHINSON, —:; KANSAS, Isaac Butler, Jr., 515 South Main &t., -Public Stenographer.. | WISHES A CLASS IN STBNOG- RAPHY AND SHORTHANS. Valuable service for dfctation work and other business lines. HUTCHINSON, —i—- KANSAS nn PEERLESS “Gertie Garden AND CREENHOUSE. Direct from Grower te Consumer, —Full line on hand always.— Popular Prices, 601 WEST 19TH ST. : RUTCHINSON, —i— KANSAS, in : CAN ‘ea ab aad ms GRTILRB, oo cceesceeee Baldor BAUGMAN, Traveling Agent i va SUBSCRIPTION RATES. = Year ri ssecscesecseres 8150 Perse “Momtha.csseceiversseees 80 \advertiaing Rates Per Month $2.00 eer Per Inch. .—$<—< $< $___— Gintared ot the Postofiies at Topeka as Ys Second Class Mail Matter. ‘Gdktor The Topeka Plaindealer, Bir: r J wish to urge our people every- where to “take time by the forelock” .and adopt in advance, such measures ‘ag wijt prevent the production of the photeolay, “THE BIRTH OF A NA- TION® ia any community, North or Gouth. It will be a serious and grave mistake to wait until the pictures \are actually being exhibited in these eities and then atternpt to close them up. The weakness of this plan has Deen “clearly demonstrated in New ‘York and Boston. Another and more important rea- son for taking preventative measures is that once the play has been put on in a city, the managers encourage and even skillfully initiate opposi- tion on account of the advertising the play receives when attempts are made to stop it. The people in Chi- cago are acting very wisely in fore- stalling its appearance; and this is the policy which it would be well for every community to pursue, } In each town where there is 5 pos- ‘sibility of this play being put en, it would be well to have a committee of citizens representing the churches, the schools and the business men to take the initiative in lodging a suit- able objection. The play is fundamentally wrong in that it attempts to deal with the development of America since the abolition of sinvery by ignoring the substantial progress of the Negro race and emphasizing the cruel mis- understandings of tne readjustment period in which unfortunate indivi- duals of both races figure. No mat- ter how many other artistic and his- torie features the piny may have, ite ultimate result will be to intensify race prejudice and thereby do great and lasting harm to both races. (signed) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Toakegee, Alabama. NICODEMUS, KANSAS. ~ We are having a yery late spring this year and everybody is wonder- ing if we will really have summer ‘weather. We had a light snow the first of the week and the frost visits us fre- quently these cool mornings. * Mr, William Kirk of Downe, Kans., ‘was a pleasant visitor of Miss Mona Griff Sunday, The stork saw fit to calt on Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wharton and leave at thelr door a jittle girl. Mother and infant are doing nicely. Rev. Warder is still in the pou!try Dusinees and he has been successful in bringing off about one hundred and forty little chicks and prospects are good for about twice that many from about twenty-four hens in all, Rey. G. W. Perkins of Arkansas City, is visiting friends here. He preached three nobje sermons all day Sunday to a crowded house, Rev. Warder baptized eight can- didates on Sunday and the remain- ing candidates will be baptized on next Sunday. Rey. W. F. Warder is conducting @ meeting across the river and has already added to the cause of Christ, two back-sliders and five conversions. We pray for his further success, A large crowd witnessed the bap- tism on last Sunday, including visi. tors from Logan, Hoxie, Hitt City, Bogue, Plainville, Damar, Stockton and Zurich, Mrs. Nealy Wilhams 1s stil! very low, but is Improving slowly. Mrs. Mattle Bibbs has taken Mre Wiliams little son ot four months tc care for him through Mrs, Walllams sickness, We hope for her grea -sueeess In caring for the chi'd, wh 4s also ailing from o deep cold, The new restaurant owned by Mr and Mrs. Cralg Is proving very suc cessful, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, ‘The Masonic Fraternity will give @ grand entertainment with a good program, Tuesday evening, April 18, all are invited to help a worthy cause, While the entertainment of the Eastern Star, given rome time ago was quite successful, the Jadies would Mike stil! better results and will give a repetition of the one given re- cently, Watch for the date! ey Iee cream, ices, ebdas, sundaes at BISHOP’ HE" Me "TURNER DEAD! 2 ENRY McNEAL TURNER, ‘enlor ‘He bishop of the African Methodist > Eplacopal Church, departed this life Saturday noon, May 8, at Windsor, Ontario, Canada, whither he had gone in response to acall for his official service as bishop at that place, Bishop Turner was eighty-four yeara old'at the time of his death, and had been a member of the A. M. E. church for more than fifty years, His life has been one of the most eventful of great American lives. He was born in Abbeville, South Caro- lina, a free man, his mother being descended from an African prince. He was a carpen- ter by trade and applied himself to that call- ing for a long number of years. Soon after entering the Christian ministry he was com- missioner a chaplain in the United States Army by President Lincoln and was recom- missioned by President Johnson. He was for several terms a member of both branch- es of the Georgia legislature, an active mem- ber of the Georgia Constitutional Conven- tion, and came within five votes of being elected a United States Senator from Geor- gia; for four years he was the efficient post master at Macon, Ga. After serving out this term he addressed his great genius and ability to the cause of Christianity in gen- eral and the advancement of the A, M. E. church in particular and was its first pre siding elder in the state of Georgia. During his ministerial life.he has per- sonally taken into the church more than 100,000 souls; he established the African Methodist Episcopal church in West and South Africa with his own hands and vis- ited the dark continent upward of six times, He has been g bishop in the A. M. E, church for thirty-five years, having been elected in Saint Louis, Mo., in 1880; he was the bishop of the Georgia diccese for twelve consecu- tive years, and at the time of his death was the bishop of the Fifteenth Episcopal Dis- trict, including Canada and Michigan, Early after focusing his attention up on his church work he devcted his heart and soul to the education of his people, and there are hundreds and hundreds of poor boys and poor girls whom the good Bishop has been instrumental in educating. He addressed himself heroically to the rehabilitation and permanent establishment of Morris Brown Universty and for a number of years was Chancellor of the University, the main building, and the Theological Department bearing his name. The travail of his people always ap- pealed to Bishop Turner and the lamen- tations of the Negro always found in him an abundant sympathizer and a moat dis- tinguished advocate. On the lecture plat- form, in the public forum, in magazines, in Kennedy's a first class and sanitary place. Subscribe for the Plaindealer, the Peer of Race Journals, YALE. KANSAS. Mrs. B. F. Dewberry who has been on the sick list for the past week, we are pleased to say, is some better, Mrs, L, G. Cooper of Pittsburg, was in Yale for the past few days visiting her sister, Mrs, B, F, Dew- berry, during her illness, Mrs, H. White and Mrs, C, Lewis attedned the great Intellectual and musical feast at the Auditorium on Tuesday night in Pittsburg. Yale Tigers vs. Pittsburg Greys played Sunday May 16 in Pittsburg, scores 10 to 2 in favor of the Tigers. The exercises at the closing of school were appreciated by everyone and the rendition of the program by Prof, Riece was simply grand, Ma- |ny out-o-f-town people from Crowe. burg, Pittsburg and Weir were in attendance, Rev. Prentice from Atlanta deliv. ered a sermon on Monday night at Mt, Hebron Haptist church, subpect “Seek a Resting Place.” Theme, “O, had I the wings of a dove, I'd fly away,” Naomi Temple 1s sapidly growing with new members, They met to day and report a good meeting. PRATT, KANSAS, Mrs, Kimbrough and gun are visit- ing her mother st Kinsley, Kansas, We wish them a p'easant stay, Last Monday evening the teachers and officers of the Second Baptist Sunday School were entertained hy Rev, and Mis. N, J, Stokes, Light refreshments were served and at a jate hour all departed, «leclaring they had had a delightful time. Sunday afternoon, Prof, Brooks gave us one of his soul inspiring newspapers, indeed everywhere, Bishop .Turnek has beought to bear all of his great learning, research, heart and soul for the advancement and edification of the Negro the world over. In the days thet tried men’s souls immediately after the war, when the Ku Klux Klan and like conspiracies threatened the very existence of the Negro in the South, Bishop Turner stood as some strong oak defying tempest aud storm, de- fending and leading his people through it all. He'was an omnivoreus reader, a deep and hard student of the arts, sciences and literature. His love for history amounted well-nigh to passion, and his magnificent Hi- brary of many thousand volumes was a work shop wherein he was found night and day preparing his defense for his people and pleading for thelr full and complete man- hood right as citizens and as men. $ His conception of the Christian minis- try was not that he should merely exhort in his church at regular intervals, nor did he feel that, as an evangelist, he should be confined to the walls of his church; he went out into the highways and hedges, into the dark places where the despised and sinful were,,and no man nor woman was too de- graded for this generous man to strike on the shoulder and bid them look up, and see their God. He early realized that public sentiment was the greatest factcr affecting the Negro race and he so addressed himself that his words and defense would reach the public, Le known to ail peuple, white and black, to the end that public sentiment might be soft- ened toward black folk in America, And he succeeded wonderfully, He is survived by a devoted wife, Mrs, Laura L. Turner, two sons, Dr. John P. Tur- ner, of Washington, D. C., and Mr, David M. Turner, of Philadelphia, and four grand- daughters; and last he is survived by a grateful citizenry who moan the dimming of the brightest star in their racial constel- lation. He was respected by white men ev- erywhere for his eminent ability and his kingly bearing. Many are the tears tHat have come to millions of black folks when the tiding came: Bishop Turner is dead. His bedy will rest at his home, 30 Young street, until Tuesday, May 18, at 10 o'clock, at which time the remains will be carried to Big Bethel church and there lie in state until Wednesday morning, May 19, when the formal funeral ceremonies will be had. It will look strange when Negroes meet to pray, and to petition, and to demand that they be treated as men made in the image of God, and not see the stalwart form, and hear the ringing voice of Bishop ‘Turner. He has fought a good fight and he lives al- ways “in that hcme, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” —HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON, lectures, subject, “If every member wag like me, what would this church be.” How vividly’ he showed the progressive and digressive side of church life and make each one ask himself which side am I on. He left the thought that the church is just what the members make it. Then let us all bear it in mind and make our churches just what they ought to be, The Second Baptist church, Sunday evening observed Mcther's Day. On account of the rain Sunday before last, the program was postponed un- til last Sunday, A good crowd ga- tkpred and listened to a wel) rendsr- ed program. I¢ consisted of readings, poems, solos, quartettes, duetts and choruses. Special features of the evening were an original poem sent by Miss Daisy Peaks of Paola, sub- ‘eet. “A Tribute to Mother”; a solo Ly Misg Jaunita Wi'liams and talks by Dr, Allison and Pyof, Brooks, ‘They admonished all not to forset mother who has done so much for you, We who have living mothers rhoull try to make them happier. We who have mothers, who have crossed death's sea should cherish fond recollections of her. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. The fureral of Mrs, Fannie Jack- son Diaz took place at the Second Baptist church on the 16th at three o'clock, #, My Rev. E. H. Adams of- ficiating, Interment in the Garden City cemetery, The deceared was the daughter of Mrs, Lillie Smith of Kunsag City, Mo. and the grand- daughter of Mr. Wash Jachson of this city. She appeared resigned to her fate and prayed Incessantly, er sister, Miss Edith Jackson lives at Sweet Spiings, Mo. The re'atives of the deceased are very grateful to the friends who helped so much be- fore and during their hours of be- reavement. Mrs, Sarah Henderson, the ami- alle compaion of Rev. G. P, Hender- son remains very ill, Rev. M. S. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist church was not in the city on the 16th or 16th, to the great disappointment of his congre- gation. Mrs. Lillie Smith*of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Philips, an insurance agent from Topeka and Mr. Simmons are among our visitors. . Mr, George C. Pennington, our wide awake real estate agent has purchased the splendid Breese pro- perty and will soon move his family therein. | Nearly all of our people here own their own homes, Some own a great deal of other property, besides their immediate residence. Among those who are in business tre Ws h Jackson, gardener; James Gceolwin, horse-trader; E. H, Pitts, tonsorlal artist; J. i, Brown, shoe- maher; and assistant marshall, Fa- ‘ther Hill, Justice of Peace; Mrs. F. 'C, and Mrs. L. M. Pennington and Mr, W. J. Hart, truck gardeners; G. J. Brown, pantatorium; Jack Faun- troy, the sweet potato king; John Hart, the house-mover, while 3en- derson, Jones and Adams look after tho spiritual interest of the people. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice Cream, Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel. 3640. 23rd gng Lincoln Sts. ¢, Ward td = . Tres Lee ce Mpls iE AUS page went m wy 4 Hair Goods Are the* @Reaeey * eens Best Made. Real Hand Made Human Creole Halr . = 1 We guarantee them to COMB and rittest Bizies altay® WASH and for the CRIMP to remala Seite Betas” Puls ee raids, s, U sedhrtornatent’ MME, BAUW'S HAIR EMPORIUM Hee, gettichterinr «8¢—tth Ave, NEW YORK CITY. Combs, toilet articles, Send 2¢ stamp tuday for Catalogue. iat et SEY PLEASANTON, KANSAS. a K. KING...| Misg Daisy Smith left Sunday for ‘ Kansas City to spend the summer a | with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Re General Farming and 1 ees Tos pale eee . irs, Cora 2 jaughter, Stock Raising, | ane recently visited with Mra. 1 0 Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark. 6“ jand other relatives at Galena. Back to the Farm Mr, Ernest Fine of Carthage, Mo., LOOK! STOP! READ! Ce ee eee eee Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maze, barley, oats, eorn, almost any thing planted grows and does well, Wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre This laad ean be bought at the right price in small tracks or large ones, with small payments Titles are good and terme are easy, 1 will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it Is cheap and wait- ing for you. Write T. K, King for further information, R, F, D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kansas, 1% Blka, W. P. 0. Home Phone757 Futnace Heat, Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. The Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H, H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barbershop on Third Floor, Rest Room for Gentlemen, 402 South St. Excelsior Springs. io Commercial Cafew FIFTS & BROADWAY FIRST CLASS MEALS TO ALL. T. A. BERRY, Propr. Hamburger, Chili, Ice Cream, Ices, Soft Drinks and Sundaes. STERLING, - KANSAS. Miss Edna Greene, Graduate Stenographer I make a specialty of copying le- gal documents, sermons, essays, ete. I also take dictation and will be pleaseg to serve the public at any ttme, I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manu- script too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to re- velve careful attention. U nion Coal and aoe Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Suppliés. B. N, ROOKS, Bet Phone West 3436. 1889 Quindaro Bivd., KANSAS CITY, —:— KANSAS ———<—— Whea In Omehs THE: PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So, of Union Stetion.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meale at All Hours. Phona Douglas 4445. 1014 26-18 South 11th St, OMARA, 1 « NEBRASEA RS Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. —FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND— LICENSED EMBALMERS, GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. «PT. SCOTT, KAS fhe ha al char ++) CALL ON. W. M. Johnson, —F 0 R— Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer in Srrond Hand Clothes and Shoes, 1190 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kans. ‘When in Salt Lake City and want s nice place to eat and rest, otop at Leo nard Jackson, 146, 8, 4th St. West | PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Misg Daisy Smith left Sunday for Kansas City to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B, Bellamy. Mrs, Cora Smith and daughter, Marie, recently visited with Mra. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark. and other relatives at Galena. Mr, Ernest Fine of Carthage, Mo., visited his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine and other relatives in the city, Thursday and Friday. He visited relatives in Mound City also, Messrs, Mont and John McNear and Emmett Neves attended the car- nival here last week. Miss Georgia Arnold spent Sunday afternoon in Fort Scott. Rev, John Sullivan was in the city ‘Thursday, en route to Olathe. | Mrs, Mattle Lacey recently visited her mother, Mra. Matilda Walker at Mound City. : | Mr. and Mrs, Frea Wilson of La Cygne, Kansag arrived here Sunday te attend the funeral of Mrs, Wil- son’s brother, Mr, Mark Morton, Mrs. Mary Smith {s alightly iit. Miss Alice Harrington of Mound City was in the city Monday on busi- ness. Mark Morton, gon of Mra, Celia Morton of this place, died at Marion, Towa, Saturday, May 8, of catarrh of the brain. His brothter John, who with Mark worked in the Chicago, Biilwaukee and St. Paul round house in that place, accompanied the re- mains home, arriving here Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, Wednesday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Gillspie, after which the re- mains were tenderly laid to reat. Deceased was born in Kansas City, January 9, 1885. He was the second son of a famity of seven chlidren and when about fifteen years of age he with his elder brother took the place of father at the head of the family, He moved to this place about fifteen years ago. He was an honorable young man and his demise {s a cad blow to his aged mother. Great Radium "i eee Wa te Tees God’s Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth —the greatest germasiter that’s knows, The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body, Came to Claremore, Okla, and betdie is the “Fountain of Health,” Stop at Cobd/s Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, —————— PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M, JAMISON—827 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959, OFFICE HOURS: . 9am. to 12 m 2 p. m. to 6:30 p. m, 7 p. m. to 8:80 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, . Calls Answered at Night. Office 720° Kansas Ave.—TI, 3987, Res. 1382 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. —$—$——— (ree hours: 9:80 to 19:80: 8 tre DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kensas Ave. | Residence; 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2, nee ‘Tel, 776 Rea—774 Ring 2. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Office; 334 Kansas Av., over Gibler’s Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give « +» Satisfaction... , 832 Kansas Av. Phone 1822. --- Mrs. Mary Bennett, on West 8th street, is still, on the sick list. Mr. R. S. Sims is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Cantrell Winston of Kansas City, was in the city a few days visiting relatives and friends. Be sure and go to Wilson's Summer garden, May 30th, and enjoy a pleasant time. See Dr. Wright at the Peoples' Drug store and he will tell you how to secure a beautiful oil painting, free of charge. He has twelve beautiful designs from which to select. Remember the barbecue at Wilson's cool summer garden on Decoration Day, May 30th. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Mattle Brown is able to be out once more and we will be glad to have her presence at church once again. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Eliza Alexander is improving so nicely at St. Francis hospital and we hope to have her home soon to her husband and friends. Mrh. Will Ransom and children arrived here from Kansas City, one day this week. They were accompanied by Mrs. J. R. Ransom, who will remain until after Sunday. --- We are glad to hear that Mrs. Annie Garrett, 1315 Highland, Kansas City, Mo., is able to be up after a serious illness. Mrs. Melissa Wright is the guest of relatives in the city, while en route to her home in Los Angeles, Calif., from Kansas City, Mo. Barbecue all day May 30 at Wilson's summer garden. Good music at night. Mr. Jno. M. Dorsey, member of the Plaindealer force, left Thursday for Parsons, Kansas, where he will visit his mother and attend the commencement exercises, as his daughter is a member of the graduating class. We are proud to say that Mrs. Adeline McNeal did not forget her church, but sent in her part for the rally. This is the sort of members that are always a blessing to the church. --- 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 4464 Black—Adv. Need Money; for yourself, church or club? Send us 15 cents in stamps for samples and agent's offer. Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. 5th St. Topeka, Kansas. --- Mr. Verge Warder of Kansas City, who has been visiting relatives in Abilene stopped a day last week in Topeka with his aunt, Mrs. Amanda King, who is afflicted with rheumatism. 1 It has been requested that The Old Dairy Homestead play, be once more in Topeka. Those who have not seen it, watch for the date. Played by some of the best talents in the city; be on watch. --- Miss Inez McCoy of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Beatrice Martin of Leavenworth attended the Spring-Makle' party, the guests of Miss Ruth Ilaynes. The beautiful home of Miss Bertha Enix, 1024 Washington street, was a delightful scene of mirth and merriment last Saturday evening, May 15th, when she entertained a number of friends in honor of her birthday. It was grand indeed. The lawn was lined with Japanese lanterns, while within the profusion of plants and cut flowers and beautiful gowns of the ladies made a very pretty and attractive scene. Behind clump of palms, which graced the reception room, was the Owl Orchestra, which rendered beautiful music throughout the entire evening. In the three spacious rooms, tables were arranged, at which the guests enjoyed themselves at whist; later they were favored with some very beautiful solos by the hostess, after which a delicious two course buffet luncheon was served. The tables were then cleared away and the jolly couples danced to the beautiful strains of the orchestra, until the wee hours of morn, when they all departed for their respective homes, elated over the hospitality of Miss Enix. Mrs. R. C. Wright, daughter and son, Miss Lottle and Master Jack, left one day last week for several weeks visit with relatives and friends in Parsons. Wilson's famous barbecue needs no introduction to the people. May 30 all day and good music at night. The subscribers will please watch and be ready to meet Mrs. Smith, our collector as she will be knocking at you door very soon. 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. --- Mrs. N. L. Smith and son, N. L. Jr., left last Thursday for a two month visit with relatives at Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky. They will also attend Fisk Commencement. 1 The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary met on May 14th with Mrs. Pearl Raynor. The next meeting will be held May 21st with Mrs. James Martin at the home of Mrs. M. F. Clark, 115 Lane St. --- The Sewing Circle of the Third Baptist church postponed their quilt contest until Tuesday, May 25. These ladies are in the contest. Refreshments served; admission free. --- Mayor J. E. House has made permanent the temporary appointment of Mrs. S. F. Malone as assistant welfare worker. Mrs. Malone has made good in this work and the colored people are glad to know that Mayor House has recognized her ability. --- Mrs. Fortner and son, D. W. Fortner of Eudora, were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stewart, 329 Liberty St., Sunday, May 16. Miss Henrietta Stewart gave Mrs. Fortner a view of the city. Several visitors helped to entertain her and Mrs. Fortner reports a very pleasant time. She will leave May 26th for Cleveland, Ohio, where she will visit her son. --- ...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. Mrs. S. W. Thompson on Emmett St., and grandson, Edward Nelson visited in Maple Hill and attended church at that place last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Ann Hedge, who has been very sick with rheumatism at her home 312 E. 1st St., is convalescent and hopes to be able in the next two or three months to go to her daughter in California. Miss Ora DeMoss of North Topeka, graduated from George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., and has gone to attend the wedding of Miss Hattie Smith at Lexington, Mo. She will arrive home next Friday, May 21st. Boys and Girls—can earn some vacation money easy, selling our post cards; send 15 cents for samples and agent's offer. Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. 5th St., Topeka, Kansas. --- TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF TOPEKA; Those who are carrying accident insurance policies will do well to cancel old policies by which they are being held up; and take out policies in the Clover Leaf Casualty Company, Rm., 431 New England Bldg., 5th and Kansas Ave. Mr. J. W. McGurie, the agent will give you a policy that you can afford to carry and you will get your money when due and they will give you the same courteous and polite treatment that they are are giving the white people. If the laboring men and women want to get a good policy that will pay them a decent amount when they are sick or disabled, they had better take up a policy with this company and cancel their others. This company will pay you in accordance to your position and will pay you well. ALL KINDS of FLOWER PLANTS For Cemetery and Boxes or Your Front Yard Cheap at ED. BASS' Greenhouse HANGING BASKETS AT COST 809 E. 131th St. Phone 3000. Mrs. Lucy Stevenson Greenway, 314 E. 1st street, owns two fine houses and a beautiful home. Her husband is employed at the Santa Fe store house. They are very industrious people and are doing well. Mr. K. W. Kerchelval, 1316 Van Buren, North Topeka, who has been quite sick is improving. He is an employee of the R. I. Railroad, where he has been serving for several years. He is one of the most worthy trusted employees and runs from Kansas City to Caldwell. --- Mr. William Brooks is up and able to be out again after being laid up for ten days from a kick from a cow. It is reported he will lead a comely widow to the altar soon. SPRING MAIDS' PARTY. Music hall was the scene of the prettiest dancing party of the season on the evening of May 7th. The party was given by fourteen girls, known as "The Spring Maids" and it was their first annual spring party. Beauty and splendor adorned the hall, which was very effective as a palm garden. The most attractive feature of the decoration was the "Centerpiece" formed by the use of a large palm tree, around which was built a flower bed of sod and blooming plants in oblong shape. Around the hall were large baskets of sweet peas that sat on high pedentals which added greatly to the beauty of the hall. The one popular feature of the evening was The Spring Malds' favor dance, "The Moonlight Waltz" during which time the lights were turned out of the hall and all that was left were the soft rays of moonlight. During the evening the Malds carried May baskets filled with lavender sweet peas and pink roses. Violet ice was served the guest by Misses Faye Schuck, Emma Haynes, Marguerite Oden and Annabel Odell. About one hundred and seventy-five guests were in attendance and among the out-of-town guests were Misses Rose Bertha of Chicago, Marie Elliott of Emporia, Florence Williams, Burlingame; Claudia Quarles, Blanch Quarles, Dovie Murray, Inez McCoy and Messrs. Edgar S. Williams, Eugene Mott, James Blake, Charles Greene, Raufel, Carter, Herbert Smith, Clyde Williams, of Kansas City; Miss Carrie Davis, Miss Katherine Grant, Miss Allena Smith, Miss Cordela Baker, Mr. John Lowry, Mr. Manuel Mearle, Mr. William Harrison, Mr. Robert Jackson, Mr. Leonard Sayles, and Mr. Clyde Taylor of Lawrence; Miss Cassie Fleming, Miss Minnie Jones of Emporia; Miss Beatrice Martin of Leavenworth Editorial Observation. We hope the several states in the United States where there are colored people will recognize them by passing an act to appropriate money to organize a colored state militia and equip them for any emergency that might arise. We hope the white man will forget his prejudice long enough to do this. --- Mr. J. H. Kelly, a colored man, is chief train dispatcher of the Illinois Central railroad at Carbondale, Ill. This is one of the most responsible positions in railroad work as, Mr. Kelly employs something near two hundred telegraph operators on his division and issues orders for the movement of all trains. The telegraph business is something that few colored people have taken hold of, but Mr. Kelly's success indicates that they will be heard from in this branch of industry in the future. --- Mr. Theodore Baughman is traveling agent for The Topeka Plaindealer. --- Mr. Mack Harrison of Hutchinson, Kansas, is in the city this week and will attend the exercises at The Topeka Industrial Institute, where he has a son in the graduating class. Mr. Harrison is one of the leading citizens of Hutchinson and is engaged in the baling of papers. He is also Grand Treasurer of the G. U. O. of O. F. of Kansas. His many friends here were g'dl to meet and make it pleasant for him. Mr. M. J. Dixon of Coffeyville, Kansas, is conducting a fine tailoring shop in that city and is doing well. Mrs. F. J. Weaver, the florist has purchased a fine automobile of the latest model. She is the only colored woman in Kansas City, who can operate one. 0 0 0 The many readers of the Plaindealer will watch next week's paper for Mr. Theodore Baughman con- tended to write of Oklahoma as a rentier for this week's paper was delayed through the mail and therefore we were unable to produce the good things he is saying about Oklahoma. He is one of the best newspaper writers in the United states and is also a leader of his race and is doing much for their uplift. He is now in Oklahoma traveling in the interest of this paper and his acquaintances are unlimited. ```markdown ``` TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, REPORTERS AND AGENTS: For the past two or three weeks, our paper has been crowded for room and all news did not appear; but do not be discouraged when this happens as it will not be often and from now on we will try to insert all correspondence. --- Any ladies who wish a position in one of the state hospitals as a nurse will write to this office and we will send them an application blank that can be filled out and filed with the superintendent; but we wish to have the application sent to this office for the reason that we have been asked to recommend only those who have a fairly good education, or are graduates of some institution or have attended some educational institution—ladies of a good standing, honest, upright, truthful and conscientious and will take a pleasure in the work. We shall recommend the names of parties of this class and it will be left to the superintendent as to whom he will select. We shall not recommend any one particular party unless it is absolutely necessary. We want to same time be able to recommend such be fair with everybody and at the ladies as any one selected will be competent to meet the above requirements. The following is the ware schedule: nurses and women are paid, male: $22 to $34 per month, according to position, experience and quality of service rendered; females $19 to $30 on basis of above conditions. Domestic and laundreses are paid $15 to $22 per month, on conditions licited. --- Mr. E. E. McDaniel, railroad contractor who has built several railroads through contracts such as grading, surfacing and track laying has now resumed the operation of his stone crusher and is turning out ballasts for railroads at Avant, Okla. Part of his camp was burned out, but Phoenix-like he soon restored everything and now things are in much better shape. Mr. McDaniel is one of the most successful contractors in the West. He is trusted and highly honored by the officials of several roads, of which he has had business dealings. His home is at McAlester, Okla., where he owns a fine residence and his wife is one of the leading ladies of Oklahoma and was an educator and instructor in the public schools. He has a son in the employ of the railroad mail service and has been promoted until he is now occupying one of the best positions on the road. His daughter will graduate from K. U. this June. She is a fine cultured young lady and stands high in her class. She has a host of friends and is a beautiful as well as cultured young lady and is the pride of the family. Being a graduate from Kansas University, which is one of the foremost educational institutions of this country, speaks in the very highest terms for her. Mr. McDaniels is a gentleman who is kind, courteous and polite and has always been successful as a business man, for the reasons just stated and it is a source of pleasure to meet him. --- We are in receipt of a book just issued by Rev. W. Sampson Brooks of St. Louis, Mo. The title of the book is "What a Black Man Saw in a White Man's Country," or "The Footprints of a Black Man in the Holy Land." This Look is neatly bound and the print is first class and we highly recommend it not only to the ministers but to the public in general, especially those who wish to be enlightened on Jerusalem and her population. Mr. Brooks gives a detailed account of his trip from the time he left home throughout the entire trip and the return. The book is very interesting and when once read, it is bound to be re-read, as it grows more interesting each time. Mr. Brooks is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church of this country as well as one of the most successful ones. He is now pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, 15 N. Leffingwell, one of the leading churches of the 5th Episcopal district. He has been urged by his many friends to become candidate for Bishop at the general conference in 1910 and he has so consented. His many friends predict his elevation. We ask the public to buy and read his book. --- Chaplain Anderson and wife of the United States Army were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Mrs. back. A reception was delivered in their honor, by the Sewing Circle of Shiloh Baptist church last Monday afterthoI at the residence of Mrs. Hadback and a very pleasant time was had. Chaplain Anderson delivered a short address at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday morning and Mrs. Anderson at Shiloh, and in the evening, Mrs. Anderson lectured at St. John and the Chaplain at Shiloh. Chaplain Anderson has retired from the service of the army on account of health. They have traveled around the world and have made a special study of all the different churches and denominations of Asia and Europe. It is a pleasure to hear them talk and discuss the religion and different creeds of the people of the countries where they visited, and it is certainly a treat to hear them describe the Holy Land. They made a tour of Jerusalem and visited nearly all the spots where the Saviour was wont to tread and to the place where he was crucified and buried. One can imagine himself right in Jerusalem, even behold the transfiguration and all the events leading up to that time when they hear these two people talk. They are both highly educated and polished as well as dignified Christian people. They left last Wednesday for the Pacific coast where they will attend the Fair at Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mr. Anderson is in search of health and his many friends are hoping for his speedy recovery. Those who heard them will be glad at any time to welcome them here again that they may hear more of their travels. HLAWATHA, KANSAS. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Mabel Banks, Friday, May 7, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxey, Jr., are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl, this is their fourth child. Mrs. Louise Newland arrived today, May 10th to spend a while with her mother, who is down with rheumatism. The Knights of Tabor and Daughters of Tabernacle will hold a public installation at the postoffice hall May 25, admission 10 cents, supper and ice cream will be served. A short program was rendered at the Second Baptist church, Sunday in honor of Mothers Day. Carnations were seen on many as a token of their sainted mothers. The entertainments given by the newly organized clubs at the Second Baptist church are meeting with great success. Mr. Cumillous Powers who like the Prodigical, went away but returned home last week after being away one year and eleven months, is home again with his mother, Mrs. A. B. Cheek. He left her while she and Rev. Cheek were in Pine Bluff, Ark., with their Gospel service. Mr. George Goins, who shot the three boys of this place in January, was found guilty by the jurors of assault and battery, with intent to kill. Earnest Wells of Horton was also found guilty of man-laughter in the second degree, for killing his brother-in-law, Albert Enyard, both of Horton and had families. Mrs.*A. B. Cheek spent Sunday in Atchison, Kansas, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown, members of Elenezer Baptist church. She was elated with the splendid and well disciplined Sunday School. She was introduced to the school, her remarks being short and just keeping in line with the lesson, "Friendship of David and Jonothan," and while their pastor ask could any child tell him what Friendship meant, and a dear little girl arose and her age being about 8 or 10 years spoke distinctly and said, "Friendship is one who knows all about you and loves you still." Indeed her words sank into the hearts of many, to know that such a small child could see so deep. After Sunday School came the great feast. It was Mother's Day, and the ladies wore pink and white carnations and the men small pieces of silbon. The white ones were placed on the ladies whose mothers had passed to the great beyond, and when the dear little girl asked me, "Is your mother dead," I replied "Yes", and she put a white carnation on my left breast and it melted my heart to tears. At the 11 o'clock services, the Rev. H. W. Illl delivered great thoughts to the congregation. The thought he said of our painted mothers, no greater nor sweeter words in the English language, than mother. He pictured it to beautifully. HAIR... TREATMENTS—Pressing and Sca'p Treatment—Oils and Tonics for the HAIR—Transformations and and Braids and Hair Switches made to adren. Call, Phone or address 849 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Phone West230 Bell Phone West 2569—Office Bell Phone West 3098—Res. 920 N 3d St. — Kansas City, Kas CONTINENTAL MARBLE AND MARBLE COMPANY, of Canton Georgia GRANITE AND MARBLE. Monuments & Markers and Memorials. The home of quality. Mr. Simon Wyatt, Manager of the undertaking company of Wyatt and Randolph, the Kansas representative and has the Branch office where all the latest colors and styles can be had at reasonable prices-Call address or phone Bell Phone West 2569 Office Bell Phone Weht 3008 Res. Office 920 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kau Millinery School PRIVATE—Pupils and Classes. All the Latest and Shortest Branches Taught Hats Made to Order In All Styles and Prices H. I. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG. — KANSAL Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Rec. 1945. —Diseases of Women a Specialty. COMMENCEMENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Annual Commencement exercises of Western University will begin May 26th at Quindaro, Kawasaki. The new board will organize June 1st. The Superintendent of Public Instruction will deliver the graduating address. On Sunday May 30th the baccalaurate sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. C. Anderson of Paul Quinn Chapel of Chicago. At 4 P. M., address by Prof. Frank L. Williams, principal of Sumner there and come on time. This will be one of the greatest events in the history of the Institution. President Kealing is sparing no pains to make this occasion one to be remembered in years to come. Everybody is invited to attend the exercises. Everybody Invited To Be present. The Trustees, Faculty and students of Toreka 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. Pa-geant. 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 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. Bell Phone West—Home Phone West -686- -686- Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plastes, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK IN COUNTRY. MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK ON WOODLAND AVE. NEAR 19TH ST. KANSAS CITY MO. ON M. DANIEL ST. Notice. Notice to the pastors and visitors, contemplating on attending the Kansas District Sunday School convention at Larned, Kansas, would do me quite a favor to drop me a card and let me know how many you are expecting to bring with you; July 13th, 1915. We are expecting Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D., and J. A. Hamlett, D. D., with us. We can care for all who come, but can do so conveniently by so doing, J. W. Jacobs, P. E. Adress Rev. C. H. Anderson, 1012 Johnson street, Larned, Kansas. STERLING. KANSAS. The Jubilee troupe of the A. M. E. church get results. They are playing in the cities and the surrounding towns and every engagement calls for another. At this writing the farmers in and around the community of Sterling are busy getting in their crops, which we are pleased to announce bids fair. Mr. Neil White, a very prosperous and successful farmer has 100 hens setting and 500 already off. He has wheat, oats, corn and all other kinds of vegetables by the acre. Mr. White makes a specialty of raising and selling plants and other farm products. Give your patronage to him. Mr. Noble Taylor of Lyons was a recent visitor in the city. Mr. George Strader spent a few days visiting with his relatives in Lyons. Miss Cera Bradshaw who has been in the city for some time has gone to her home at Jetmore. Mrs. E. A. Boyston is suffering from an ulcerated tooth which seems quite painful. The Olympic Ball Team is in good practice and is making great preparations for the seasons work. The Commercial Cafe-A place for first class treatment and quick service. Miss Margaret Dulley returned home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams have returned to Larned. Miss Clara Newsome visited in Kinsley Saturday. A number of the young people entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox, Tuesday evening at whist, in honor of the Misses Roberts of St. John. There were about eighteen guests present. The house was beautifully decorated in yellow and green. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Pearl Sowell and Lucile Shepherd. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the Misses Roberts and Miss Pearl Sowell. At a late hour, the guests departed declaring Mrs. Fox an ideal hostess. ELLSWORTH, KANSAS. The young co'ored people will give a concert next Monday night. Mr. Lewis Grimes is able to go back to his work. Brew Luther Franklin and Rev. B. Cox were up to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Bell. Mr. Ld Keene was up Sunday for a short stay. Mr. Solomon Gaston is at home with a sprained back. Mr. Mitchell Gaston was up from Wichita for a few days. Willie Nelson has been on the sick list but at this writing is better. Mrs. Ed Williams is getting better. GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA. Mrs. Amanda Young is visiting her son in her former home at Wathena, Kansas. Rev. Young is on the sick list. Mrs. Palmer is improving in health Rev. Holmes, the M. E. Conference Evangelist will be with us to hold a series of meetings to start June 6th and last until the 15th. Mr. James Wilson is running an auto livery and is doing well. Thursday, May 13th, the Masonic Lodge had their monthly meeting. A large number was present. HASTINGS, NEBRASKA. The members and friends of the M. E. church gave a reception in honor of the return to the church of Rev. William Young. They gave the pastor a new suit of clothes and gave his wife a fine dress. The ladies served a most delightful three course menu. About 60 people were present Mr. Tennie Camper is still on the sick list. Mrs. Annie Daugherty is able to be up again. It would pay a few widows to visit Hastings, two or three widowers being without a help-mate. SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. On last Sunday Miss. Ed. Bedell entertaine with a lovely dinner in honor of Miss Carle Foster. Miss Mamie Scott passed through the city en route to Iowa. Mrs. C. M. Young departed for Kansas City to attend the musical recital of her daughter, Miss Cleo Young. Mrs. Mary Jane Marley, who unfortunately sustained a broken arm is doing nicely under the care of Dr. E. A. Harris. Mrs. Porter of Georgia, an aunt of Dr. Harris, while passing through the city spent a few days with Dr. and Mrs. Harris. Quite a few callers had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Porter while in the city. A most excellent program or drama called, "The Living Pictures" was presented at the A. M. E. church under the directions of Miss Grazia S. Corneal by some of the students of her room and in the interest for said church. This entertainment was out of the ordinary and the large audience that witnessed it was loud in its praise and encores. The finance went to the trustee helpers of said church of which Mrs. Henry Bedell is president. The members of Gibson chapel are preparing for an elaborate reception in honor of Rev. Rankin, their new pastor. Miss Pansy Leachman after a short illness passed away and was interred Thursday afternoon, services at the M. E. church, Rev. McAllister officiating. The family and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The Teachers of Lincoln High are preparing their exhibit work for the close of school. The public is invited to inspect the work which will be wholly commendable. A large and enjoyable meeting of The Woman's Musical and Literary Good Ice Cream or Ices club was the one held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Hardrick. Mrs. Hardrick was a most delightful hostess. Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett, president called the club to order with Mrs. Clark at the Piano and Mrs. E C. Johnson leading in prayer. Mrs. Hattle Abernathy conducted the program which was very good indeed for the Smithsonian division. Mrs. Abernathy received the prize, a beautiful plant in bloom, for rendering the best number on program. For the best quotation, Mrs. B. B. Cooper received the president's prize, a beautiful lamp to light her pathway, also the prize given by the hostess. Mrs. Hardrick, which was a beautiful plant in bloom. Very pleasing and encouraging remarks were made by the visitors who were Mrs. Stockard Coleman of St. Louis. Mo., who was house guest of Mrs. Hardrick, having come to attend this meeting at Mrs. Hardrick's; Mrs. Lottie Fullbright, Mrs. Hardary, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. W. H. Young, Mrs. T. A. Harvey and others. Miss Osen gravely assisted the hostess in entertaining and serving an elegant course menu. Rare and exquisite music was intermingled throughout the afternoon by one of the very best victrolas, using the best selections known. At a late hour the club adjourned, after expressing their pleasure and appreciation for such a delightfully spent afternoon. The next meeting with Mrs. E. C. Johnson on Washington avenue; study, Poue and the fourth chapter of Matthew. Mrs. Pearl Thomason on St. Louis street entertained with a 1 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Eunice Coleman of St. Louis, Mo. Around the beautiful appointed table, place cards were found for the honoree guests, Mesdames E. Coleman, Lucy Williams, Bertha Fulbright, Hattie Abernathy, Leon Thornton and B.' B. Cooper. Mrs. Thomason is simply unexcelled when it comes to the preparation of food, and the G course dinner was a veritable, beautiful feast. Between the courses was a studying contest which afforded much merriment. This game was closely contested, Mrs. Fulbright finally winning, who graciously presented it to Mrs. Coleman, who was next in pursuit. The prize was a lovely vise by the hosters. As this was a fastidious drawn out affair, which took several hours to serve, and after interesting conversation and pleasing jokes, it was late when Mrs. Thomason's guests hade her good-bye. Miss Ida Androws of 300 State St. was an ideal little hostess to her L. H. club and visitors who were Mrs. Porter of Georgian, Mrs. Viola Harris, Mrs. Leon Thornton, Mraletta Fulright, Mrs. Pearl Thomason, Mrs. Estella Brady. The afternoon was passed in about two hours of needle all on Commercial Cor. 4th and Taylor work and other pleasant amusements. In the guessing contest, Miss E. M. Young won first prize and Miss E. H. Smith, second prize. In the game contest, Miss D. B. Cooper won first prize and Mrs. E. Brady, consolation. At a late hour and before the club adjourned to meet with Miss E. Smith at the next meeting. Miss M. W. Andrews assisted the hostess in serving the season dainty refreshments. Little Master Howell Bostie who is very ambitious called his teacher my phone saying he would have to be out of school for 2 or 3 days on account of his eyes, but did not want to go to the foot of his class as he nearly always stood at the head. What a powerful race we would be, if all were ambitious to do or be something—to live up to our capabilities. Mrs. S. Coleman is looking quite grand and not a day older, one is always pleased to see her smiling face and grasp an old friend's hand. If you have toiled well, teachers and pupils are entitled to a three months vacation, and no one envy them the rest. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. NOTICE. Special Session of State Baptist Convention. The members of the State Baptist Convention are called in special session 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. 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 50 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. WANT ream or Ices on Special Prices to Churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream and Phone 622. Sts. Topcka, Kans. "Lincoln Highway!" Kansas City, Mo. May 16th, 1915. In reality, Saturday and Sunday, May 16th 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 Acme of Music. Walt 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 oicture show. The Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round are the finest money can buy. Subscribers in the following towns look out for representative of The Praindealer and have your money ready for subscription: Hutchinson, Newton, Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Independence, Fort Scott, Parsons, Baxter Springs, Osage City, Burlingame, Pittsburg, Weir City, Croweburg, Girard, Joplin, Mo., and other towns. (First published in The Topeka Praindealer, May 7, 1915.) ...In Re the application of John Mittonberger for a Pardon. To all whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that John Miltonberger did on the 7th day of May, 1915 file his application with the Governor of Kansas, asking for a pardon from the State Reformatory at Hutchinson, and that a hearing on said application will be had at the office of the said Governor on Saturday, May 22nd, 1915, at 2 o'clock P. M. All persons interested therein will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for John Miltonoerger. Topeka, Kansas, May 6th, 1915. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Grace Wallace, Plaintiff. Andrew J. Wallace, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS The State of Kansas to Andrew J. Wallace, Greeting! You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action in said Court against you asking for divorce, for the return of her malden name and for all such other relief as she may be entitled to in equity. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer the allegations of the said petition herein filed on or before the 4th day of June A. D. 1915 that all the allegations of the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her as prayed for in her petition. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk of District Court. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Metta Murrell, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,401 James Murrell, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to James Murrell, Greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action against you in said Court asking for a divorce from you, for the custody of your minor child and for such other relief as she may be in equity entitled to. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer her petition filed herein on or before the 16th day of June, 1915, that the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her divoreing her from you, granting her the custody of said child and for all other just and equitable relief. METTA MURRELL. By Arthur J. Bolinger, Attent: Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER, Clerk. (Scal.) ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the blink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, -: MISSOURL 306 Per Box. Agents Want Bell Phone West—Home Phone West —686— 686— Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS WHEN IN COLORADO SPRING —and want a— MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 815 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO Springs, --- COL The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. MATINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People Most Hearty Welcome to Come and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY TO WEAR GAMMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to THE BULKLEY DRY GOODS COMPANY. WE PAY POSTAGE CALL FOR THE BAPTIST STATE SUN. SCHOOL CONVENTION. The Baptist Sunday schools of Kansas will take notice that the Convention will convene with the Mt. Hebron Sunday school of Pittsburgh, Kansas, June 24-25, of this year, and they will please elect their program delegate and send the name and address to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. L. Harper, 539 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas. The Sunday schools should elect on the first Sunday in May and send names at once to Mrs. Harper. We also request you to begin to plan now for the raising of your finances for this session, that promises to be the best yet held. Many of the schools have entered the contest for the banner now held by the Shiloh Sunday school of Topeka. We are planning to have a noted foreign speaker for each day. The program will be full of good addresses and the singing will be the best we have had. The Round Table discussions will be very instructive and interesting for the Sunday school workers. We hope that each Sunday school in the state will make an effort. Programs and letter will be mailed you later. Yours for a great convention. Yours for a Great Convention, II. I. MONROE, President. MRS, J. L. HARPER, Cor. Sec. ANNOUNCEMENT. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE KINGFISHER COUNTY NORMAL (SEPARATE) will be held during the June period, 1915, at Kingfisher, Okla. This is one of the largest and best tutored Normals in the State. Special work in the new branches. Special attention given to the needs of the rural teacher. Excellent accommodations at moderate terms. For further information address, Mrs. Sarah Liston, superintendent, Kingfisher, Okla., or Prof. E. H. Hall, Conductor, Hennessey, Okla. Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. --- WR EALTSE AUC are MBAS ahh AUS aS EN ll) PO a eli a a me Sa s. 7 ano | BURLINGAME, KANSAS. Rain, rain, we ste having more than we need. Mr, Wesley Williams took a car Yoad of stock and farming imple- ments to Akron, Colorado, thelr new ‘home, yesterday. Mr. Eldridge Link of Topeka speng a tew'éays visiting his wife and mo- ther this’ week and while enjoying the racation, Mr. Link and wife with sévera) others took a fishing trip to the Dragoon, catching all the fish they could eat, Mr, Elmet Lee of Kansas City is at home on a visit, also to be present at the commencement exercises of his brother, who graduates from the high «choot of Burlingame. We understand that Mrs, Ford's brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph Perkina is very Jow at his home in Hutchinzon Mrs, Peart Gregg and two children have just returned from a visit to her !other, Mr. Perry Johnson of Topeka. Miss Nacmi Ford will soon leave for Hutchinson, to be at the bedside of her uncle, Mr. Perkins, who is very sick. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Rov, J. C, Broadnax officiated at the Annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Odd Fellows, May 9th. The pro- gram of the lodge and the Household ef Kath was grand, Abraham Robert Asbury was bor in Washington, Washington County, Pa., Dec. 13th, 1854; died May 6th, 1915, The eartier part of his lite was spent in Pennsylvania, He came to Junction City in January 1888 and has since made it his home. Ile was married twice and leaves to mourn his Joss, a wife, and two sons, one son by his former wife, a brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at the A. M. E. church, Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Broadnax officiating. Ih- torment at Highland cemetery. Mr. Oliver Crews, son of Mr. and Mrs, L. H. Crews was converted last week and baptized last Friday, May Tth at the Second Baptist church. Mr. Oliver Crews is suffering with tuberculosis and his many friends extend he and family their heartfelt sympathy, Rev, J, A, Broadnax held his an- nual rally, May 9th at the A. M, E. church, The proceeds were $54.25. The rally will continue until May 36th. ldrs. Angie DePriest of Topeka spent Friday and Saturday in the eity. She was called here on accoun, of the death of Mr. A. Asbury. Mrs. Dora I. Burnside wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Martha Marie to Mr. Jas. A. Garfield McGee of Ohio. The wedding will occur in June. ‘Mrs, Sarah Haytman, daughter of Mrs, Clara Williams arrived here trom jhe Philippine Islands jast week to spend the summer with her mo- ther and daughter, Ruth Williams. Wet, Haytman’s husband, Sergeant Haytman retires in September and will join his wife. Mrs, Rogers gave » birthday par- ty Friday, April 30th at the home of her parents, Mr, ani Mrs. A. L. Petty em S, Wahhington St, About forty guests were present. The evening was delightfully spent in games ar, social recreation. The guest of honor was Mr. Marsha!l Rogers of Kansas City, Mo, son of Mrs, Rogers and grandzon of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Petty; A dainty two course Junch ‘Was selved and all departed declaring the hostess and idea! entertainer, Mrs. McAlester received a letter from Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Perkins of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. OMr, and Mrs. Perkins are delighted with Oklahoma elimate and as fishing is good they enjoy many fishing excursions, Mrz, James Bruster sustained in- fares from a fall. She is much im- proved as her condition was not sere ious. ‘Mrs, Nellie Wilkes spent several days of Jast week in Clay Center, Kansas, Her daughter Ernell, ace companied her, Mrs, Smith had a musical entertainment at Clay Cen ter. VINITA, OKLAHOMA, H.C. Pack of Muskogee was in the tity Saturday en route to Nowata. W. Davis of Chetopa was in the eity Tuesday. Mrs. A. Rider returned from Ligttening Creek Saturday, where she has been visiting her parents. Mesdames John Davis, Oscar and Altha Moore served lunch Thursday evening in honor of the graduates and teachers, Everything was ar- Qistleally arranged and decorated ‘The guests cf honor were Meure Ew nese Barker, Perry Hardrick, Mable enters; receiver, Miss Mae Davis. Prof. King of Weir, Kansas left Thursday for his home, He tikes Oklahoma and perhaps may be & eitizen some day. J. T. Williams and J. E. Finley attended the closing exarcises of Miss Clara N. Williams in district 48, Jt Mre, A. H. Diggs passed through the city from Chelsea en route to Pargons, Friday. ' , Mrs, Purnie Young, Misses Louise and Anva Morgan of Tulsa passed through the city Monday from Che- topa, en route home. Miss Alice Ac Walton left for her home in Cannon City, Saturday. She ‘was accompanied as far as Parsons by Miss Eva M. Venters, Prof, J. T. A. West of Claremore was in the city Saturday, The Electorial coilege of the A. M. E. church will meet In Tulsa, June 16th. Mra, Virgie Thomp-on of Oswego came down Wednesday for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Homer Newman of Chetopa passed through the city Wednesday, en toute to Tulsa. | R, Curls of Chelsea was in the city Friday. Messrs. Webber and John Bowl- den of Prior were in the city Friday. | The Eighth grade commencement was excellent, everything was car- red out In an interesting manner, Mesdames B. A. Dial, Helene E, Smith, T. James Finley of Chetopa, Mrs. Birdie L. Lynch, Miss Mrtle Cotten of Tulsa were among the out- of-town guests, Miss Clara N. Williams came ir Triday from near Chelsea; her school closed, May 14th, Misses Alice A, Watton and Eva M. Venters accompanied Mrs. A. HH. Diggs to Parsons Friday and report an enjoyable time at the carnival. J.T. Willams, while out fishing Tuesday got a nice wetting. W. H. Venters, W. W. Williamson and wife, W. H. Martin, Altha ang Oscar Moore and theie wives, Mi-s Sadie 18. Daviy, Mrs. James Davis, J.T. Williams attended the Odd Fel- lows’ Annual sermon in Chetopa, last. Sunday, | Tuewday, Dr, L. I, Ryan hired & gentleman to hoe hls garden, after a shott while he discovered the Jaborer was blind, | Sam Rogers returned from Chels:a Wednesday, | The Tulsa ball team was forced to xive up ghe game scheduled for last Thuredoy with the White Socks on account of rain, B, Reede of Cheropa was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. A. D. Johnson is getting along nicely. ' The school children did a very nice plecz of work in horticulture Mon- day. The summer schools are at the fo]- lowing places: Langston, Muskogee, McAlester and Ardmore. | A. Rider returned from his farm Wednesday. Mesdames W, H. Venters, Lee Wi- | iams and T. H. Finley gave an eight clock dinner at the beautiful home of Mrs. Lee Williams cn North Vann to the eighth grade graduates, who are as fol!ows: ‘usses Haydee C. Finley, Lucine L. Henry, Severa Bean, Josephine L. Lynch and Mate tere Carl Davis, Olif Venters, Philip Pichett. The school faculty, Misses Sadie B. Davis, Eva M. Venters, Alice A. Walton and J. E. Finley were present. The guest of honors were Miss Mabe] Venters, Messrs, J, T, Williams and E. A, Venters; re- celver, Miss Wilda Venters; chaperom, Mra, J. R. Reede, The class colors are pink and white. The rooms were beautifully decorated with the class co'ors, daisies, palms, carnations, sweet peas ang dianthuses, ‘Lhe guests gathered long before the ap- pointed hour and bathed their sou's in solos, duets and trios, The guests were promptly called In at the set | hour and partooh of the following menu; Faint cocktuil in orange cups; chicken, Okla style, new Potatoes, peas, butter Lalls, hot rolls, Ice tea; pea sn'ad and wafers; pink and white | se cream; coffee, pink and white mints. The hostesses need not in troduction as to their culinary art, for they are known the state ver| CARD OF THANKS, We wish to express our thanks to our many friends who so faithfully assisted us in the loss of our hus- band and brother, Jerry I, Hazle- wood, who died suddenly in Lang- ston, Okla., and was buried In Hen- derson, Ky. May 7, 1915. Strx, Elizabeth Hatchett, Mrs, Sallie Walker Mr. Robert jfazlewood Mr, James Hazlewood LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, Rev, J. C. C, Qwens is in the city, to hold quarterly meting and quar- ‘hnetact. Mr. C. M, Rivers of New Orleans, All live here premanenty ' Mother’s Day was observed Sun- day at the A M.E, church with a well rendered progiam. Rov. N. H. Jeltz is wmakliy govd o4 pastor cf the chutch and ¢ to be rommendes tor his good efforts, since this is his first year as a minister. He {s not dependent upon the ministry for s living as he owxs one of the largest farms and taises youre wheat chou Vany farte* tn the middle west. 19 Is claseed a8 a modien farmer minis. ter. } Mr. C. A. Gulliford operates a first class shining parlor for ladies and gents and has a growing busi. ness, He fs also manager of the Olymple ball club and wishes to make engagements with any amateur lea. gue. | Miss Pauline Coleman $s very il at this writing. | Miss Lumas Adaine entertained a [few of her friends, Thursday at an all day house party in honor of vi- siting ladies, All present spent a delightful time. Mrs. Ben Rollins fs {ndisposed, Mrs, Mary Kerns is the first cas ‘teress of the city and makes party engagements, | Mr. Harry MeNutt of Las Vegas, 'N. My $s a pleasant visitor in the city, Mr. Neil White is engaged in the .poultry business and out of this he makes quite an industry, together with many other successes along the farm line, being considered yery pros- perous. Anyone having items for publica- tion, please give them to Miss Lumae Adams, City corretpondent, Phone Ms Ex The Sunshine club met in regular session, Tuesday afternoon and busi- ness of importance wes transacted, This club grows in interest from time to time. Subscribe for the Pla‘ndeater, the Rientest Negro Defender published. Mr. Carl White motored to Hutch. insen Thureduy to see the carnival, | WELLINGTON, KANSAS. Wheat is looking some better after the big bug scare. | Edward Thompson, Bessis McCline rand Joe Teal took in the races at Winfield, Thursday. | A certain club is to give a big blov out at Alma Hall on the 2tst. One dollar per plate is to strong for me, boys. | Francis Roberts and Kattie Brows are among the Sumner County High School pupils to finish this term. “ Grant Bass has returned from Omaha, where he was called on ac- count of the death of a brother. Dad Davis has a fine mule colt. Lawrence Work of Oxford is + business caller this week. The train porters claim tat thev have discovered the meanest man on earth, who go married, bought a box of cigarettes and set up his friends. The Wellington Star base bal] team goes to Newton Sunday, The Stars are among the best colored teams in Kansas and Oklahoma. We are al- ways ready to match a game, Tope- ka, Oklahoma City or Kansas City preferred. Any team wanting dates, write to P, Pollard, manager, Wel- lington, Kansas, ONY Ee OUR ESA EIN AE Ne Mr. Jack Douglas of Tulsa was in town Sunday. Blind Wesley was at the A. M. E. church, Saturday night. Mrs. Retecea Flannigan of Fort Smith is visiting Mra. Geo. Craig. Miss Nancy Atkins one of the wealthiest young ladies in the Creek Nation is visiting H. A, Ridgeway and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bouldin. Mr. John A, Turk spent Saturday in Coffeyville, The 333 and 777 installation was held at Anderson Hall, Tuesday ew ening. ¢ Mr. Riley Curls of Chelsea was in town Thursday, Circulars are out announcing the Mayflower Ball at Anderson Hall, Nay 25th, under the auspices of the Hote} Campbell Waiters, | Miss Mary Campbell is visiting her j brother, George Campbell for a few days, Gylvested Foreman spent a few days in Lenapsh last week, Prof, Grubbs was in Muskogee on business last Thursday, The entertainment that was given Friday was very successful, Mr, Eugene Jones was shot accl- dentally by Walter Colbert. They were trying to unload the gun when it was discharged and shot him in the foot. The wound is not serious, Mrs, T, D. Bradford was in Nowa: ta on business Thursday, ‘The Postofiice is going to move soon, Miss Francis Bradford was in Cof. ferly conference. Rev. C. R. Runyon contemplates visiting his daughter and son-n- Taw, Rev. and Mrs, C. L. Harper of Beatrice, Nebry, 4 1 ‘ Mev and “Mrs, Mason Todd of N. Lath St. will njove to White Cloud, 12th, Mr.and Mrs, Told have re. sidéd in Lincotd quite awhile and We regret very much to have them move away, C. W. Bryan, bother of W. J, Bryan, Secretary of State, has been chosen Mayor of this city. Before the election he promised to give the colored voters something, so now we are waiting on the,anxious seat to see what the result will be. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooley of 826 S. 11th St. have purchased a love- ly seven passenger Studebaker aatsn obl'e. Mother's Day was observed at the A. M. E. church, Sunday with a ovely program, both morning ana evening services were observed with fitting programs. Mr. J. Mayes of Independence, Mo. united with the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Thompzon will leave May 17 for Chicago for an extended visit to her daughter, Mr.- Wm. Woods, 650 S. 20th St., is confined to his home with a sprain- ed ankle, = * Mr, Milton Ohoran 826 C. St. {a on the sick lst, Mr, Horace Colley of Co. M, 24th Infantry, Camp Eldridge Laguna, P. L, is in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Colley and other relatives. He has been away five years, and all old friends are glad to see him, TLYWOOD. KANSAS. Mrs. Dent, wife of Rev, H. H. Dent has returned home from Junction City, Kansas, The Sunshine club is preparing to ‘give a program, Rev. H. IL, Dent will finish his the- ological course In this month; he will he awarded his diploma on May 30th, The good sisters of the Baptist ani | Methodi~t churches will give a re- ception in Rev, Dent's honor on Sat: [urday night before the graduation. The Elwood band will fu'nish the music, ‘Everybody is invited to at. tend, | The commencement exercises of the colored high school will be Thur?- day evening, May 13th. School will close on May 1th. We wish the children a joyous vacation, _ We wish Miss Quinnie Walker, a graduate of the class of 1915, future reve in whatever course she takes up. The newly organized “Girls’ team” will play the “Boys’ ball team? Sat- urday, May 15. We are sorry to depart from our teacher, Mrs. L. M. Webster and Miss L. McCurry. We thank them for their efforts towards and for the bet terment of our community. Master Hamilton Brown is greatly improving as a baritone player. The Elwocd colored band will give an entertainment in Wathena, Fri- day, May 2let, The young base ball team played the old men’s team Sunday with Clarence Lamaster as umpire. The band furnished ¢he music. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. | aif. and Sirs, Elmer Kennedy, have installed a large soda fountain in their place and will please thelr pa- trons with a new line of drinks, ire cream, ices ani sundaes, The cafe- taria in the rear also draws attention ‘They solicit the patronage of the public. The Masonic Fraternity gave an J entertainment at Broadus Hall, on Tuesday evening a very fine program was rendered, - | Miss Selma Taylor visited in Kan- sas City and has returned home. | Miss Bessie Richardson and bro- ther, Willie, visited in Topeka and | Kenies City, Subscrite and pay for the Plain- dealer; ycu get value recelyed. The sick list continues to grow larger from day to day and disease ; hae within its throes the following: Mra, Jerry Taylor, Mr. Sam Williams Mr, Joe Perkins, Mr. M. P, Johnson, Mr, Blackburn, Mage Phillips; all of these are quite serious and we wish for them a speedy recovery, |" “Quarterly meeting wan held Sun- day at the C, M. E. church, in charge of Presiding Elder Jacobs, In spite of the Inclement weather a good ate tendance was evident. The Delicatessen club met at the usual time of meeting. after the ren- dition of a very good program, Jp was then deciled to have a pienle at Riverside park for which invitations have been Issued. The clul will then adjourn for the «eason to convene in October, Miss Thelma Broadus delightfully entertained a number of her friends at an evening party. Music was the diversion of the evening and al! pre- ‘ont spent £ very delightful time and announced Miss Proadus a pleasant SARA, LE TER ENT FO the a Sa pice A, 4 TOI DVT ae Wb 2 STERLING, RANSAS. NOXIE. OKLAHOMA. Continental Ice Cream.. In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.... Dainty and we Shipped...... Delicious. Everywhere Beatrice Creamery Co., _ TOPEKA, a KANSAS. The Topeka Pure Milk Co. Established 1903. Wholssale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. Phones 537-141}. Topeka, Kansas. SPEND YOUR ‘ TIME ON THE ... SALAD! Save it on the Dressing By Using the Famous... St, real, | Made without Olive Oll— " BRAND Pure, SALAD DRESSING ®#=s MANUFACTURED BY qe. itoRlichneye an 0 preséPVG, mcurt TOPEKA KANSAS Look For the Label on Your Food Producte— An Absolute Guarantee of Purity. Otto ‘Kuehne Preserving Co. 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Look out for the “Noxly Tigers”. ny Miss Jennetta Bradford and Mrs. Dora Vann are in Deering, Kansae on business, - A big fishing trip is being planned by the following: Mrs, Bradford and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vann, Mr. Chas, Downing, Mrs. Downing, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, A jolly time is expected and they will be gone about one week, For ball games, see the Noxfe Ti- gers, 1D. W. Bradford, captain and Curtis Smith, manager. Intermarriage Bilt at Springfield, MN, ceceeseese eeseneee sateen sees Through his own efforts alone, it Is sald, and by his logical and elo- quent presentation of the case the Rey. A. J. Carey, D. D. pastor of [the Institutional A. M. E, church, Chicago, defeated the bill recently offered by Senator Coleman of the ‘Hiinois state senate to prohibit the intermarriage of white and cotored Americans. The bitl had been refered to the committee of the whole and the Rev Mr. Catey, who happened to be in Springfield, was invited by Senator Maily of Peorta to make a speech against the bill, Mr. Carey had'no time for preparation, but as he ls always ready to speak against ins Justice he hurried to the’ senate chamber and made one of the most. masterly addresses ever delivered before the Illinois legislature, | ‘The bill was defeated by a unani+ mous vote of the senators present, the author of the same having gone out of the hall before the vote was taken, Dr. Carey ts not only well known as a minister, but is very popular with the masses of our people on account of his loyalty to ‘the best interests of the race along all lines, DIAMOND Bottling... Works Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. ” & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St, TOPEKA, KAS, Sig eo ae are SESE =3E TheNeeglected Grave |. 5S of Binhop Grants SE eee S| aescemieeeneaase sae fB