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hy . - 3 geclelY s —_— twA R hey ; « a WoO E = ODEKA DIEAINE if jor ‘ . = : : ve " Fo" A PUA LER =. : - ' ‘ sg : i % * . al ———— Seventeenth Year. No. 25._ _ TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING may 28, 1915, Price $1.58 Per Year.4 onday, a Grateful Nation Will Garland the Graves of Her Departed Heroes and Luved Ones With Beautiful Flowers! , t P - “a aawt os fat Se beat ere ee ee Oktawals ; james ral ston; Pe autiful le in, im, \e fo An Editorial Peep ‘Attendance. ‘Annual Awards, Miss winking the prise for bxlng the elean-| on "ie tirthday trem the Horton ‘wa 8 M Pe. Edna Whitney, County Superintane eat city of the ae os = ii High Behe! with hia [ttle eleter, La Ss Dumping vo e dent; Plantation Melodies, Glee Club; state of Kansas, py have Rue. ey will graduate at the same é of a | time. looked " at Our Neighbors} tiem’ resis tenaiih Site e's, GaSe "ner itt Grounds! tion, Rev, H, H. Dent. Musle by clean, Lawns are well kept. Her/it. Eugene hes also been Initiated in th — Glee Club from Western University, citizens are industrious and we must|the Masonic lodge, following in the —— xf * The Colored People in Other Citles are|ji sensi. Num Gems |intr in i omms ” ” "Lee htton Inthe sity Sune «| gq nezor Replies to the ; ; editor of ty Sun,"| Mr. ° cs oe a use ~ Making Commendable Strides essa’ Massie at thisenacl Hastale| lathes ‘sisaneg sacthiahonest So il baling Trench “ie Fete and Filth Is Dumped Observes Editor Chiles. Jerlediction. = sia owns an automobile: and Anej thelr shop with four good workmen! 1 AL ne oy ae ‘We waited St. Joseph, Mo., Elwood, ‘Wathene, Troy, Hiawatha, Horton and Holton, Kansas. The colored people of St. Joceph are improving wonderfully. They are building new homes which are beautiful residences and are paying for them, The more industrious and enterprising citizens are coming to the front.. Dr, 3. R. A. Crossland is undoubt- edly one of the most energetic and progressive colored men of the race and ranke almost In a class to him- self in these United States, He en- Joys a large practice, has a fine au- tomobdile, built especially for a phy- alcian and one of the finest in St. Joseph. We would like to see the Republican party of that district name Dr. Crossland a8 one of the delegates to the National Conven- tion. He is a man that knows how to defend the race in any proposition that he takes hold of and has no fear of doing what is right always; never sleeps on the job, will not be com- promised or bought off. Mme, M. Beard who makes a spe- cialty of hair growing and making of switches; and also has a celebrated remedy to’ stop itching and causes the halr to grow. Peolpe desiring treatment of this kind or any of her goods will do well to write her at 519 B. 16th St., St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. and Mrs, Beard are among the lead- ing families of St. Joseph. Mr. Beard is connected with the mail service department of St. Joseph. - a | 3 . ) | re ) | He “ f ~ Pa et rents ras Fenfihieae a es bk et Sina ary me AUS ha Mr, G. W, Watker conducts a res- taurant and confectlonery counter, and is doing fine. Rev. Buren is doing well in the work of the church, ‘Mr, Jas. Gordan, 44 1-2 S. 17th St: has recently completed his fine two .story double flat at a cost of $5,000. ‘The lots are beautiful and are valued fat $2,000. ‘Mr. Gordan Is one of St. Joseph's old reliable and highly re- mpected business men, having come there in 1847. He is 4 native of that state and js a 32 degree Mason; has had charge of one of the largest busi- neas buildings of St, Joseph for 11 years} looks after the entire building, both the rent and repairs, Mr. Gor- dan was married in the past year tu Miss E, B. Durke of Huntsville, Ala. She is domestic science teacher of the High School there and is one of the dest teachers of that kind in the United States, She Is a highly cule tured, educated lady and is from ong of the best families of Alabama, ‘They occupy the second flat of six large rooms, all beautifully furnishey with fine tapestry and draping. Mr, and Mrs, Gordan are among the hap- piest couples and are enjoying ev- erything that Hfe could wish. Mr. Gordan yas well impressed with the Bouth since he made his first trip to Huntsville Ala., Jast year to secure “hie bride, He ghinks the colored people are doing and applying them- sselves to most anything they can do. Dr. C.'S. Wheatley and son are SHSeS SS Ce Sey. 6ST Se tae only colored men we have found that are making a success of this busi- ness; and they are men who really know the business. They are locateg in a first class building and all their patrons are first class people, anc they give satisfaction to everybody. Their patrons are among the most wealthy white people of St. Joseph and they also enjoy a practice from surrounding towns and cities, Dr, Wheatley is a fine industrious busl- hefs man, owns goo) property and has reared a fine family of boys and girls who are making good. He also has a line of goods that he uses in keeping the feet and ankles in good thape, thereby giving ~hem strength, He handles these goods in larga quantities. Mr. Thomas Cook and wife, for- merly of Leavenworth, Kansas are making money and banking it. Mr. Cook is chauffeur for one of the larg- est furniture companies in St. Jo- seph. He understands the business thoroughly, is a dignified young man and highly respected by al) who know him. Mr, T, Thomas, 1508 S. 6th St. is condudting a first class pool hall, barber shop and handles cigars and soft drinks. He is a progressive young man, fast coming to the front, enjoys the company of his beautiful wife who is a fins housekeeper and dress maker; and they are making rood, St. Joseph has two dentists, several doctors, one drug store, one ‘under- taker, several schools with good teachers, two restaurants, one sec- ond hand store and three or four sa- loons. Charles Phelps has opened up a #atoon and is also conducting a mow ing picture show. Mr. A. D. Butler has installed some of the most beautiful electric lights in his new bungalow to be seen any- where. He is a leading Mason and alvo eminent Grand Commander of the state of Missouri, Knights of Templar. He is. employed in the government service as a mail carrier. eee Elwood, Kansas, | This was our first stop at Elwood, Kansas, and we enjoyed the visit very much from the fact that we attend- ed the graduating exercises of the Elwood colored High School on Thursday evening, May 13th at the A.M. E, church. Mrs. M. A. Weds ster ts principal of the school and Leona McCurry Is assistant This will be the Jast session of this high school. Theere w.re over Sve hun Ired people attending the exercises, ad- mission 25 cents, which everybody was giad 10 pay, as they were highly entertained. Prof, Jackson of Wes- tern University with his quartett filled a place on the program with severa] classical songs and melodies, Mr, Nelson Crews, Grand Master of Missouri Masonic Jodge delivered the graduating address, Rey. H. HH. Dent, pastor of this church did much to make It pleasant for the visitors, There were several automobile Joads from St. Joseph, Mo., and Troy, Kas, The Elwood! band entertained with music, Much praise and credit {ia due Mra, Webster who fs a fine edu. cator and ore who loves to teach and understands the work, We would like to see her engaged in some of the leading schools or colleges of this country as she 1a thoroughly competent and capable. Mrs, Webs tter's two smal children gave a yocal duet, which was the finest we ever heard from two jittle tots who tooked tho angels as they were only three and four years old. The following Is he rrogram; Piano Solo, Prof R. G, Jackson; Invocation, Rev, N. C, Bue ren; Music, Glee Club; Vocal Duet, Lillian and Florence Webster; Ora- ion, “We Bulld the Ladder By Which We Rise,” Quinnie Etta Walker; Vo- al Solo, Miss Leonétta Mosely; Ad- dress, Nelson Crews; Duet, Mes- dames Howard and Gaston; Perfect Attendance Annual Awards, Miss Edna Whitney, County Superinten- dent; Plantation Melodies, Glee Club; Diploma Presentation, Miss Sabina Roberts; Music, Glee Club; Benedic- tion, Rev. H. H. Dent. Music by Glee Club from Western University of Quindgro, Kansas, Prof. R. G. Jackson, director, Nelson C, Crews, orator, editor of “Kansas City Sun,” Grand Master of Missourl Masonic furlediction. ANE ES eat S| OAR. | gatatll IR t aa us ee FDR ote ots gt: oS : | ore Fo gah sy F ‘eet 3 ll ae: pin : "xa se i. ~ * x ae rook ‘tate Js) hae | oo Be ebay < Pa 1 St bine fii aoe. | Bae Sachs Scat fe RR eo <tisastt GORY OSL woe RESIDENCE. OF JOHN HUGHES. Elwood is a gown where most of its colored inhabitants work in St. Joseph and if it was not for the tol? over the bridge, Elwood-would be a fine place for our people to live and work in St. Joseph. There ought to be something done through legisla- tive bodies to fix this bridge toll so the poor people could live in Elwood without being taxed to death. We found two young ladies, the daughtres of Wyatt‘ Hughes, who are growing alfalfa and when asked what they were going to do when school was out, said they had already se- cured @ job from their father at $1.00 per day and board for assisting him in stack’ng and bsling alfalfa, This sounded good to us; and if the young men would make the same lete..nu.a+ tien as these young girls, ghey would find enough work to do and get through school much eatier tran depending always upon “the old man and woman.” After the commencement exerciads were over, we boarded an auto truck which was retuining with a }oad of visitors to Troy, Kansas. We left at nearly 12 o’clovk at night and ata little after 1 o'clock we were at Troy where we stopped with our old friend Chas, Shumaker and the next morn- ing took breakfast at the home of Mr, and Mra. Lair. Mr. Shumaker is husy preparing ten acres of land for straw berries for this season, Trey can boast of her Lenutiful teacher, Misa Lair, who is not only beautiful but accomplished and is; instructor cf the colored schools at this place and has made wonderfu) success. She is industrious and has a ban!: account and has been instru.t ed by her mother how to preside over a home and when the times comes that a successful one may win her, he rr ere ei Et a e f “ > Ewe Scan WANTS GA: Loman e y: aa we mith ~ Ta RRrfrieras erry gh 4 Eg , thee peg of + pe tak MISS ELSIE LAIR. whi fint a cultured ang retives lady, not only in books but in domestic science, who will be able to start right off In tahing care of a home, She will visit the two world fairs at San Diego and San Fiavcisco this summer, Sire, Lair conducts a nice clothes cleaning establishment anil Mr, Lair a fine first class barber shop Mr, Morris Snoddy ia stil] emp'oy- sd at the High Sctool as janitor, The colored people here all own their homes and are industrious. eee Hiawatha, Kansas, Our next stop was at Hiawaths, Kanras, the home of dius Edna Greene, the stenographer and book. keeper of this office. Hiawathe is a beautiful city and came second in winning the prize for being yhe clean- eat city of:the secénd class in the state of Kansas, They have the fin- est library tu the city of the second class, beautiful stores and everything clean, Lawns are well kept, Her citizens are industrious and we must aay that we never found a cotored loafer in the town, Mr. John Hughes conducts a nice clothes cleaning establishment ang also owns an automobile and fine residence and haa a lovely wife and two chidiren, His macijrcry for c’eaning clothes {s jocated In the rem of his lot in a galvanized ircn build- ing and the machinery is worth seve- ral hundred dollars, His location on Main street is in the main thorough. fare of the city. He is the leading man in the c.ty in that business and has lived in that town al! his live. He Is highly respected by everybody and is = good Business man. We enjoyed the trip with him and his family in-their automobile to Horton. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Ma- tle Hawk‘ns, and was fcr some time a resident of Boston, Mats, and at- tended schoo! in that city. She has traveled abroad and is highly edu- cated and cultured. They have two children, a boy, Vernon H., named for Prof, Verncn and a girl. She is a graduate of the High Schoo! of fum- boldt, Nebr ’ While in Hiawatha, we were the guest of Mr. and: Mrs. H. C. Greene and fami'y of bright, healthy, chil- dren, Mr, Greene is emptoyed as cock In one of the leading cafes of of the ci.y, and owns a nice home and we enjoyed one of the best meals of our trip at this home. They are noe happy over the birth of a fine baby gri, Emily Jane, who is six months o'd. Mrs. A. B, Cheek, our ¢otrespon- dent ia a dressmaker, She has, an incubator and is having wonderful success in-growing chickens, Mr. A. S, Miller also conducts a clothes cleaning establishment ang is one of Hiawatha's substantial citi- zens and js making good. Mr, John Miller is a etcne and brick mason and js one of the town’s | most substantia: citizens. Rev, Frazier Is pastor of the A, M. E. church and ta do'ng nicely. He cays many of the colcred people are leaving that town and going to other cities, Since he has been pas- tor he hus had several membern to Lnite with the church, At present he j# enjoying a visit from his daugh- er of Garden City, Kansas ang Ells- worth, Kansas. Ie and his wife are enjoying health and are well liked by the people of that town, Mr. Wm, Brunt is a native of Hia- vatha. was born there in 1872 He wns his home and has a fine family sf seven children, Mr. Chas. Graven and son conduct 1 fine barber shop ani are deing a rood bus'nest, Mr, Wm. Stockton conducts a first lors restaurant and is doing well, nf enjoys the trade and patronage f rome of the wealthiest people of he city, Mr, Otis Graves is employe! as nail carrier, which position he has eld for years, Horton, Kansas, Our nest ttop waa at Horton, Kan- as, This was cur first trip to this own xince the ceath of our old friend |. 1. Fleming, who was one of the eadinge men of this town and ttate nt his death was'a ga'amity to alt vho bnew him. We were guerts of his widow and hildren and sister-in-law, an} must ay they are conducting hie basinesr nd it is run as it was when he Jived, fuch eredit Is due his son, Eugene. yho is conducting his father's busi. ess and managing it in a straight. je praising him. He will graduat, on hie birthday frem the Horton High Schoo! with hia little eleter, La Rue. They will graduate at the same time. Their fether had long looked to this day but did not live to witness it, Eugene hes also been Initisted in. the Masonic lodge, following in the footsteps of his father kho was a lead- ing Mason in the state, being a 32 degree Mason. They own a two story brick’ building in which is located their shop with four good workmen and own a beautiful home and seve- ral lots. Mr. Marsh Holloway is employed on the Horton Headlight and is a linotype operator, one of ‘the beat in’ this country, We enjoyed a fine. lunch at his home. They are among the most progrersive citizens of Hor: ton. They have a beautiful home, garien, chickens and hogs. Hia wife was formerly Misa Alice Keith and is among the leading ladies of Hor- ten and is doing much in church and, social work among her people, ~ have two fine chilren whose company they enjoy. Mr. W. J. Irving who is employed In the mail service owns a nice home and {s enjoying his honeymoon, hav- ing recently married the davghtcr of Mr. Plum, one of the most progres- tive farrrers of Kansas, Mr. Irving runs frem Horton to Fairbury, Nebr, in the railvay mail service, Mr. J. W. Brooks one of Horton's ‘eading citizens 1s employed in the Hock Istand Railway Company and sin the master mehcanics, where he has been emp'cyed for the past ten years. He cwns good property ang Is one of the most substantia) citi- zens of the town. Me. J. Henilerson and wife are also among Horton's leading citizens and he is corre«pcndent for the Plaindeal- er. Parties having news will do well to see him, Horton |s putting on a new front, putting in several miles of paving, sewers and many other improve- ments, Qne thing we can say the white people are not prejudiced to colored people as much as we find in other cities to which we go. All seem | to be living in peace and harmony. ‘We met one of our old friends who was born in South Carolina and fs now employed in the barber shop, doing a gcsod business. He started Here again we found no loafers or bad characters. They are not allow- ed in the town for the moment one lands, the police are notified and they are urLered away, eee Holton, Kansas, We stopped over at Holton for a few hours with our friend B, Riley and wife, where we took dinner and our friend King May is still running his carpet weaving establishment and doing a good busintss, He started this business a few years ago and has worked up to @ paying business, He has a fine family, al! making goal, The boys are educated and are out in the world doing well. The cclored people own j20d property, They have one lawjit, Mr. A. G, Martin, who js also in the realty | THE MIGHTY HATI FALLEN, Cyrus Lindell, Once a Leader of Kan- | sas’ Negro Democracy, is Ped- dling Pies in fowa, , In loking over the Buxton (Ja. Bulletin, the following item attrac- ted our attention: “Mr, Cyrus Lindell, formerly chief at Boyson Soda Grill is making and delivering some first-class pies. Any- one wishing some real pies, tha kind like mother used to make will do well to cal cn him at 544 H Street West.” Lindell, eloquent orator and at one time a big mitt at Western Univer. rity, will be remembered by everys body in Kansas, fe Moomed and flourished In the land of sunflowers hke a flower, fut soon fated away, —— JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. | Card of Thanks. To our many frients of Junction City and officers of Ft. Riley who were so kind and tympathetic towards us during the illness and death of our mother; We take this method of extending our most sincere thanks, Edward Veil, Sittle Veile, Lulu McElroy, Archle McElroy, z Haze} Ellis, James Ellis. 3! oF Ottawa's i * Dumping Grounds! TheMayorRepliestothe Charge Thet Refuse and Filth Is Dumped in a Neighbohoo#. In- habited, by Colored People. ie We are in receipt of a latter from the Mayor cf Ottawa in antwer to our complaint about the dumping of refuse and filth near the. residences of our people there , We alsa have a letter from the Board of Health. I hope the colored citizens of Ottawa wills to the matter that what'these gentlemen say is carried outs, Fol- lowing are the letters: A, Tepeka, Kantas, April 30, 2918, Mr. Nick Chiles, f Topeka, Kansas, be Dear Sir:— ’ t have received yours ctype 29th and in reply will say that I have tak- en the matter of which you write op with the City of Ottawa, and’have re- ferred the same to the Engineering Department for investigation dt their earliest convenience, Yours very truly,/, S.J. CRUMBINE, Seerétary. eae Ottawa, Kansas, Muy 1st/1916, Topeka Plaindealer, "4 Topeka, Kansas. 4 Dear Sirs: I have your letter of April 29th , and note what you say. There are some lots in the Ear part of this clty along the bank of the Marais Des Cygnes Rivér which have been used for a dumping place for a great many years. ?/There are Some colored people who live in the vicinity of these lots, but as far as I personally tuinew remember, none of them have ever protested to me concerning the maintenanee, of ‘this dumping place, or requested "kal tf: be changed, and so far b I' know, none of them now desire (p have aay change made, Dg ‘This is in the most sparsely settied location In this pare of this city, and | there are very few familles "who. live s near the place. I have ‘endeavored to recure the man who lives near this place to act as dumping master of superintend in the unlcading of, the trash at this place, Buy nq, yeh have heen unable to make’ arrange- ments with him, aa: So far as I have heard, no cases of sickness or unhealthy, conditions have ever arisen on account of this * place, and I do not believa’that they have occurred, at Jeast J have never heard of them. rg Very truly, F. M. HARRIS, Mayor. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Several trees were blown down at the home of Mrs. A, M. Moore dur ing the storm Wednesday.’ Mr. J, T, Williams visited friends in Chanute, Kans., Sunday. - Messrs, John Davis, A’, Moore and ©. Moore entertained the teachers and graduates of school”A to a fine course Junchecn. h Miss Alice A. Walton left for her home in Colorado recent}y: Mr. Joseph Davia returned from a trip at the World's Falr at San Francisco recently. f The Missicnary society met at the home of Mrs, W. H. Venters and « very dainty two course luncheon was served to the delight of all. Mr, Jokn Buford died at hia home on North Van street recently, Mrs, Fowler of Iola, Kans. spent several days in the city, Mra, A. D, Johnson, who has been. on the sick list with a crushed foot from the fall of a piano; {s nicely improving, Mrs, Enoch Hawkins has heen in the city several] days visiting with relatives and friends, Mr. Nelson Grubbs of Nowats, visited in the city on Wednesday and Thureday of last week, Mrs, O, Moore entertained Mrs. Fow'er of lola, Kansas, at’dinner re- cently. Those present pere Mlas Sadie Davis, Miss Eva Venters, Mrs, John Davis and Mrs, Altha Moore, t ° vd , . % wif = ) t a" wage yo Fall Fore! . Oxtord Coleg af fair Culture 4246 WEST BELLE @4INT LOUIS, —!— Pe beR ‘Wie PAY YoU 70 mvzszI- GATE THE OXFCRD SYSTEX, ft dale al Senetlting the at ee ‘Ona thousand more towns to be tak- —Will you help ust ‘ $e will teach yon to treat and tench Others to grow hair and beautify the i.? ees « i. . ” i Se ey NEY $2500 Home Training Course Free! Eara from #1500 to $25.00 per weck— at home. Diploma given, Write today to our Mome Traming Department, “Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season, Kind foths, take advantage of this Srortunity. let the OXFORD 815- M protect you, Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare It with all others. You will be coavinced that OXFORD fe unexcelled in quality, OxtoRe COLLEGE OF CULTURE, ‘W. L. MAJORS, President, 4246 W. Belle Place St, Louis, Mo, GOOD COMPETENT WOMAN TO CARE FOR INVALID LADY; WANTED: A competent lady to take care of a lady who js almost an invalid. This is o splendid home and the party will have time té earn extra money, Salary from $18.00 to $20.00 per month; good reference must be furnished. This is a splen- did opportunity for the right party. For perticulars; address, Mrs, G. 1. Martin, 1791 Morton St., Great Bend, Kaneas, ig Notice. Notice to the pastors and visitors, contemplating on attening the Kan- sas District Sunday School conven- tion at Larned, Kansas, would do me quite a favor to drop me a card and let me know how many you are ex- pecting to bring with you; July 13th, 1915. We are eapecting Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D., and J, A, Ham- lett, D. D., with us. We can care for all who come, but can do so conven- iently by so doing, J. W. Jacobs, P, E. Adress Rev. C. Hf. Anderson, 1032 Jehnson street, Larned, Kansas. NOTICE. Special Session of State Baptist C8nvention, The members of the State Baptist Convention are called in special sese‘on to be held at To- peka Industria! and Educational In- stitute, Wednesday, May 26th, at 10 o’clack, A. M. Dr. L. G. Jordan, Sec+ retary of Foreign Mission Boar:l, Na- tional Baptist Convention, brings a special message to every member of the Convention. You are urged to be present. Notify Principal W. R. Carter, Jn- dustrial Institute, of the time of your arrival and how many delegates you will bring with you. (Signed) ‘W. A. Bowren, Pres, Cc. G. Fishback, C. S. We Fe SSEEPEENe, Sater Sere UE POTATO SETS--NANCY HALLS A SPECIALTY, The Nancy Hall Potato ig one of the sweetest, best flayored, mellow. est, 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 {s 50 to 75 thousand weekly and we ship by expresa or parcel post to any part of the U. S., guar- anteeing the sets to reach you in good condition. Price’30 cents per 100; $2.60 per 1,000, F, O. B., Boley, Okla. Remittanses must oecompany order; Reference Farmers and Mer- chants Bank, Boley, Okla, Address Box 151, Boley, Okla, When In Salt Lake City and want > nice place to eat and reet, stop at Leo nerd Jacksoa, 246, 8. 4th St, West. Tn Viewed | Oklahoma Towns eames BEGGS, OKLAHOMA. | me. W. L. Hughes {s the owner. Your traveling man, some days aga stopped at the above place, and found sevzral of the race doing business. Adam Bros. are dealers in general merchanilise is a brick building, they own. Mr. Thos. Adams owns 1600 acres of fertile land. Mrs, E, E. Wade, an excellent wi- dow conducts the Peoples’ Cafe; she also carsies a complete line of groceries, candies, soft drinks, ete. Her place is a creditable one, and she is assisted by Miss A. B, Evetheart, Bn expert seamstress, Dr. DuBose, a graduate of Me- harry college is the physician at that place; he enjoys a nice patronage. Mr, Wilbert Bee is conducting a tonsorial partor and doing nicely. Mr, M. A. Wade is a cafe man and a real estate dealer, The #chool is an excellent one, the principal being Prof. John Q. Evans; he Is assisted ‘by his excellent wife and Mrs, J. E. ‘Porter. Mr. T. J. Handy ts the colored shoemaker, and does work tight, Lincoln Reed is doing nicely In the taitoring business and his father 1s a real estate dealer, Mr. Sam James iy the successful poo! hall man, Mr. Il. Thompson is making good as a chiropodist. There are one ot two good churches, and though the colored population is small, hey lose the dear old Plaindecaler, SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA, This {3 another town that the col- ored man is making a showing in; he has good churches, an excellent schoo! and tome are in business, The “Save A Dollar” barber ehop, owned hy Mr. Phillips, enjoys a nice trade, Mr, H. T, Hutton conducts a $2,000 grocery store. He is a Plaindesler admirer. Dr . W. B. Humphrey is succeed- ing as a physician and Lawyer Chap- pell ts not doing bad as an attorney. Prof. W. E. Day is principal of the ee Fb Ot 1 ae, it + ai UBER RS fas Bo EREDAR AN ba ge TAPES RCS ee at % He aile a = Ge oo “ oe. ey ‘ . , > "£ f re hah * , 1h ; rhs EE “eR ee : — eS ics bon a 4 Wea ne jatar OF a a “ ae a A Sgt eer tl p23! : o od - | neal : 7 a as < > sa “erat Pr oe ° . ‘ oy a : Se € + gfe * vA iv > AR... boa dk Ae je £ KS ae at's es Se S Bee vy, Am a. T we : as ci tas tW ’ % i ; "Sa SE a CX \ os Sa ig q to Be A ‘ "e rn a PROF, W. E. DAY. An eminent educator, principal of Sapu'pa Colored City School, city schoo’, assisted hy an excellent faculty. One of his teachers, Mlas Uhderwool, an excellent litte lady ig one of our annual subscribers, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Jotnecn are feeding and eleeping the public, Mr, KE, A. Etter is also in a similar business and doing nice.y. Mr, Tom Carter Js doing nicely a» a restaurant man, Mr. and Mr, Jolly are conducting an eace,lent con. fectionery and ice cream yurlor. Mr, John Summers is stud holding his own as o barber, Mr, Edt Glass ix the transfer man, and conducts the Great Western Hotel, His wife daa teacher in the eity rcool, | Mr, Isaac Clardy conducts a $1,200 /Rrocery and meat market, and hus six buabhngs. The Brooklyn Hotel i< owned by Mr. W, HH, Little, who is uno an ex- pert tailor, He has a nice buhiness, Mr, M.S, Woods by mating good as an insurance man, The Bagsty Bros, ary conducting the Ideal Cafe, and doing nicely, Mr, Jos, McNeal is an expert ton- rerlal artist and making good, In the rear of his piace, Mr, A. P. Pare ker J ocnducting an up-to-date tai- Joring establishment, The Peoples’ Drug store is a col- ored enterprise worthy of mention. Mr, W. L. Hughes is the owner. He Is assisted by Miss Dollie O. Simmons. The stock reptesents an outlay of ‘$3,000. Mr. W. A. Baker, a man of our tacg te conducting a general mer- chandive store at Sapulps, and one at Oilton, The stock is a Sarge one and this gentleman ie doing nicely. The Royal Orchestra is a high class musical organization at Sapul- pa. Mr, Marshall Royal is the lead- er, The Plaindealer will visit numer- ous homes hereafter, and the praises fcr Editor Chiles and his paper could be heard on every hand. One of the popular citizens of that place is Dr. E. E. McCoy-Johnson, a noted lady teacher. Her cut and write up ap- pears el*ewhere, eve HOLDENVILLE, OKLAHOMA One of the well conducted cafes at which you can secure what you want to vat and cooked right is that of Mv. James Redd st Holdenville, Okla, [ce conducts x clean place and the public «ll not tegict visiting him A the table billiard hall and a two chair tonsorial pai'er and shoe- renahing department and an up-to- fate enfe are among the things Mr. Mattan W'tson owns ¢* Holdenville, Oka He is what yeu may call a sucvetsCal man. He nay the happy faculiy cf be'ng y‘casant and has aAutieous friends, Dr. ‘fT. H. West, # live wire in te medical as well a3 educational world, hag recently closed a successful tetp, of school at Holdenville. He has built up a large practice in that city. Ife is the product of Western Univer- sity of Tennessee of Memphis and re- ceived his literary training at Rust University of Molly Springs, Miss, He is one of the race's strong men. eae PORTER, OKLAHOMA, Dr. R. B. Surratt, a son of Mehar, ry, clasa 1905, is doing nicely at Porter, and has a lucratice practice. Such men help to make the racz a strong one, His literary training was secured at Philander Smith Col- lege, Lattle Rock, Ark., class 1901, Being a prepared man he is compel- tad to succeed, Mr. J. E. Branhan fs condu.ting the only grocery, confectionery, cafe and soft drink business at Porter, Ola, for the race, Iis place is a well hept one, und he is doing well, aes TULLAMHASSEE, OKLAHOMA, The Tul’ohassa> Manufacty-Ing Co., is one of the improtant enter- prises at Tullahassee, which js des- tired to do great things, They have a griet rail! in connection and meal, chops, etr., are furnished the public. A general canning business js con- ducted in which fruit, yebetabses, etc. are put in cans, This company also manufactures sorghum. The com- pany 18 located in their own build. ing and it is fitted up with sufficient machinery to’do everything along the'r line, The members of the com: pany are J. E. Whitfield, an expert a‘ong his jine; W. E, McIntoeh and J, W. Moran, Mr, McIntosh owns 600 acres of land . These men are full of push and the company will be @ great success, Mrs, W. R. Redies is ong of the business women of our race in the ‘+, Always Ask Your Grocer For’ ©" {5 “Klean Maid” College Hill Bread.# 9, di 4 , _ ‘ face on College Mina, L.,Jordan, ; e dy-to- Ladies Worn v Shoes Ci el pom bs LOTIQAINE! | Pm EE RCANTILE Go Una DRY GOODS» MILLINERY. LARNED, KANSAS. state of Oklshorsa. Bhe {8 conduct ing as dry goods and grocery store ang her stock represents $5,000, con- sisting of everything to be found ir @ moder store, as care has beer exercised in selecting the stock. The building she owns is a two-story, the upper floor being used as a hall, coating $6,000. Her home is a good one and she has an ‘excellent resi: dence at Muskogee, a brick business house, ning rent houses and a wagon yard. This cultured little widow owns more but was too modest to tell your scribe. We can say for her, sire ia some business woman. The Peoples’ Drug store at Tulla- hassee, Okla. is the property of Dr. George W. Minor, a popular young physician. He is a graduate of the Louisville National Medical College and {s fast winning his way into, the front ranks of hie profession. Dr. Minor is blessed with an excellent wife, who is one of the State's teach- ers, The store carries a complets line of drugs, sundries, etc. He has been in busitvess for five years, Mason Bros., former Texans, are thowing the business world in Okla- homa that they know a few things. J. W. Mason is the postmaster at Tullahagsee, and a member of the firm bearing that name. The other brother is A. J, Mason, These men have a well stocked store of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats, notions, groceries, country produc, etc., and they have $3,000 invested. They have a stone building and they are in businers to stay. These men at one ylme .*zsided at Navasota, Texas, and since locating at Tullahassee, they own 600 acres of rich land, Seve en colored families are tenants on their farm and they hays made a record that anyone might feel proud of. | ug! EES ES AT Sida For the Household, Sy uty ‘ CaN LAL Delivered to Your Kitehen it rare SHTML Door Like Groceries, BAS ey Moerschel’s— aah x ots “THE PALE LAGER,” “HUB \Y, ent? © RNC)Y/ cIry BREW,” and the MUEN- | ( Ar MEE CHENER STYLE.” a as $e PHONE 27. _ CAPITOL BREWERY COMPANY, Jefferson’ City, Missouri. HORTON, KANSAS. Mra. John Irving entertained the Imperial Art club on Thursday of last week. Those present were Mrs. James Henderson, Mrs. C. B. Wil clams, Mrs, Frank Hawkins, Sirs. N, A. Clay, Mrs. A, Marshall, Mrs. A. Gamble. After lunch at a late hour the members departed, all declaring the hostess a royal entertamer, Rev. McTassel] went to Sabetha last Saturday. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. made ample preparation for their annual sermon lart Sunday and when Rey, Weaver of Troy failed to arrive to preach for them, Rev. A. Gamble kindly consented to deliver the ser- mon and It would be putting it very mild to say that he did honor to the occasion, The line of march was formed at the ha'l thence north to Front street, one block, then west one block to Main street, north two blocks to Vera street, then west one- half block to the A. M. E. church, where a targe crowd swaited. The orders were in ful] regalia and the scene presented was very beautiful, A collection of $12 was taken up, Mr. Ernest Clayton of Chicago, IIL, died in Topeka and the remains were brought here and buried Tues- day. Mrs. LeRoy Johnson was in town last week on buhiness, Mrs, Mary Madison was the guest of Mra. A. Gamble for some time, but has returned’ to her home at Notborn. Mo, The Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. Capital and Surplus”. $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.’ ~~" EARNED, KANSAS, J, B, Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H, Mofharles, I. T, ‘Waylor, A. A, Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Oett. We Pay Prompt and 0 Personal service extended by this bank is 0 evidence of its desireto promote alasting and friendly rilation- On Savings, *hip with all of its patrons. Emporia State Bank. | EMPORIA, KANSAS, | LAWRENCE, KANSAS, EE Of Wellington, Kansas, A Good Place to Bank, Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN. NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, s good place to Rank. E. B, ROSER, Pres. H. T, HARBAUGH, V-Pres. | OHAS. P, HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashier 4 ‘ane Japanese operetta given last Thursday, May 20, under direction of Mr, Theodore Copeland, was in- deed a grand success in spite of the inclemeny weather, St. Luke A, M. E. church was crowded. Mr, Bruce Copelang as “Emperor,” was indeed grand. Mr, Clarence Pierson reach- e2 perfection as “Prince So ‘I'ru. Mr, Elmo Copeland as “Prince So Sli” could not have (been better, Miss Frances Kealing as the “Prin- cess,” played her part very good. Mr, Sampson, the wiaard cat, was indeed grand and brought down the applause of the house upon each ap- pearance upon the stage, Mr, Guy Booker, the court chamberlain, was very good and his part was long, bu; well committed. Miss Amelia Gleed, the fuiry god mother, with a train of eight fairies, was the most beau- tifu} scene of the entire play. Miss Gleed, who js known for her sweet singing and dramatic ability, both played her part to perfection ana looked the part of a real fairy god mother, Her fair complexion and ‘dark brown hair, under jhe colored lights, blended beautifully with her robe of golden trimmings. She de- serves much credit for the splendid training she had given the little ones as fairies. The chorus sang beauti- fully and everyone regretted to hear the good night chorus. 1872, te. e e First National . Dank... : WINFIELD, KANSAS, Capital and Surplus - - $200,000.00 W. C. KOBINSON, President. J. E. DUNN, Vice President, R. H. BRADLEY, Cashier. H. E. COOPER, Ass’t Cashier, iS ees 42 Years Successful Business in | . Winfield, Kansas, Commercial Cafes FIFTS & BROADWAY FIRST CLASS MEALS TO ALL. T. A. BERRY, Propr, Hamburger, Chili, Ice Cream, Ices, Soft Drinks and Susdaes, STERLING, —— KANSAS. --- ```markdown ``` SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. THE DURLAND - FURNITURE Furniture, Pianos, Victu- and Rec Undertakers and 17-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. Lee-Warren SALIÑA, -: 'AMERICAN EA THE ORLAND-SAWTEE FURNITURE COMPANY, Store, Pianos, Victor Talking Ma- and Records. Undertakers and Embalmer ST SEVENTH STREET. JUNCTION CITY Warren Milling SALINA, KANSAS. ERICAN EAGLE" FL Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR I Radford=Powe ASK YOUR GROCER FOR I dford=Powe Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas. ASK YOUR. GROCER FOR IT. 1123 MAIN STREET, WILL MOVE TO THEIR NEW STORE 1122 Walnut Street. WE will carry the same High Grade Footwear as in the past and would be pleased to see our friends and patrons at our new address—1122 Walnut Street. Oldest Negro Regala Firm! Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eastern Star, U. B. F. and S. M. T. Masonic Branches. Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supplies. SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co., 1217 Woodland Ave. ansas City. Mo. THE HOME OF PRETTY HATS!—Ranging in Prices from 50c to $10.00. A large and well selected stock of Up-to-Date Hats, Millinery Goods, Etc., which will please the most fastidious. You can be pleased, as my prices are cheaper than the cheapest. Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Proprietress. The Topeka Pure Milk Co. Established 1903. Wholssale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. Phones 537.1411. Topeka, Kansas. T We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combe, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Switchon 25c Each; 24 Inch 50c Each. THE SAWTELL COMPANY, for Talking Machines records. and Embalmers. JUNCTION CITY, KANNA Milling Co KANSAS. GLE" FLOUR Walesale Co., Topeka, Kansas OCER FOR IT. Powell. Red Bird, Ok. The public schools have closed and the children are already preparing picnics, fishing trips and other outings that they were debarred from while in school. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Noland are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and son are doing very nicely. Mr. Amos Waterhouse, who has been very ill for some time, died on Tuesday night of last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Waterhouse. The funeral was held at the Macedonia Baptist church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. P. D. Skinner officiating. His body was laid to rest in Fair View cemetery. He leaves to mourn his demise a father, mother, many other relatives and a host of friends. Miss Lydia Counce, accompanied by Mr. Calhoun, visited friends in Independence last week. Mrs. M. D. L. Cox is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cartwright delightfully entertained at six o'clock dinner on Thursday evening of last week at their suburban home on East Fifth street, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fuller of Wichita, and Mrs. Merandia Crouch of this city. A very pleasant evening was spent. Rev. J. T. Ellias of Pittsburg, attended the funeral of his nephew This is another town in Oklahoma, where our people have everything in their own hands and are making good. The Plaindealer's scribe had many encouraging words showered upon him and some money was given him to support the paper. A great many enterprises the race has there are not mentioned in this article; you know why. Red Bird, the solely Negro town has been going for 15 years and has made a wonderful showing. It has been corporated four years and has for its officials, R. A. Burt, Mayor; W. C. B. Lewis, clerk; C. J. Johnson, treasurer; J. M. Jackson, city marshal; E. L. Barbour, I. W. Lane and N. J. Edwards, Aldermen. The Commercial Club is using the following on its stationery: RED BIRD: A farming and business town in the fertile Arkansas valley on the "Katy" railroad with a population of 600, strictly first class colored citizens. Has a bottling works, drug store, 2 two-story stone buildings, 1 mill and elevator, 2 gins, 7 grocery stores, 1 machine shop, telephone exchange, broom factory 2 hotels, 4 restaurants, splendid water, good drainage, oil and gas field nearby. It's really a first class place to make your home. For further information write Secretary of Commercial club, Red Bird, Okla. There's a $2,000 school building with an enrollment of more than 200 students. The principal is Prof. A. C. Boone, who has for his assistants, Miss Willie McGown. These people are doing a faithful work, and educationally, Red Bird will compare favorably with any other town in Oklahoma. There are four churches two Baptist, A. M. E. and C. M. E. churches, ably pastored. One of the popular families of Red Bird is the McGowan. Mrs. C. McGowan has served the people of Red Bird as postmistress for six years and has made an excellent official. Prof. J. I. McGowan, her husband has been a teacher for 32 years and her accomplished daughter, Miss Willie, is a teacher in the Red Bird city school. A son, J. C., is a so a teacher and a married daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Burney is a teacher in Texas. Two of the McGowan girls are students at Langston. They own a nice farm. Rev. J. P. Davis, a divine, connected with the Baptist church has been firing shots at the devil and ignorance for 23 years and during that time has accomplished much good for the race. At present he is pastoring at Choska, and doing good work. His people at Choska and Mayflower love him because he is the right man. The Shiloh Mercantile Co., is an incorporated concern of our race at Red Bird, the manager, Rev. J. T. Hale, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church. This is as it should be; every Negro minister should mix business and religion together as its a compound that is good for the race. The stock has been carefully selected, consisting of what the public needs along the dry goods and grocery jine. The store is in its own building. The saleslady is Miss L. J. Grover. The race must tip its hat to the Shiloh Baptist church and its abysis pastor. Rev. Hale has been feeding his flock for six years and he is truly a safe shepherd. Other Negro ministers should pattern after this man. The special program rendered at St. James M. E. church last Sunday afternoon in honor of the graduates of the public and High schools was carried out most excellently. The speakers of the afternoon were Prof. W. A. Easter, principal of Cleveland school, A. A. Hughart, superintendent of the city schools, Prof. Kennedy, principal of the High school. Music was furnished by the Cleveland graduates. Instrumental solo, Miss Lennie Dawson, one of the High school graduates. Rev J. D. Rice made a splendid talk also. Rev. R. A. Cartwright of Parsons was in the city last week. The Clover Leaf club threw its doors open to the Pullman porters and waiters of the Kansas City, Mo., boosters special on Thursday night of last week at their club rooms in the Odd Fellow hall, and gave them a royal reception. Many of the gentlemen said toarts before the delicious spread was laid. Among the favorites were Mesurs. Gilmore and Hall of Chicago. Mr. Hall said he felt proud of the occasion, because he was Kansas born. After meeting Mr. Dennis Hunnigan and brothers he felt more at home, for the reason that William Hunnigan of the big city, was a personal friend of his. The men expressed their heartfelt gratitude toward the Clover Leaf club. Mr. Baughman Sees a Bright Future for Red Bird. Mr. H. L. Johnson, a worthy man of the race is an extensive dealer in dry goods, hoots, shoes, hats, caps, groceries, etc., and has $2,500 invested. He does business in this own building, and is doing well. Six years ago he started business with $400 but today $3,000 wouldn't cover what he owns. He owns a good residence and is what you may call a live business man. He is a strong man in the Baptist church, and is a true leader. He is assisted by his excellent wife. Mr. J. E. Oliver is not only a successful farmer, controlling 240 acres of land, but he is conducting a grocery store in his own building at Red Bird. He has a nice stock, and is a go-ahead man in his town. In connection with his store he owns a barber shop and is the blacksmith at Lot Bud. The successful ginner at Red Bird is Mr. I. W. Lane, who owns a modern gin. The scribe had the pleasure of being a guest at his residence when he is remodeling. This worthy man is a member of the City Council, and is an unceasing worker for the advancement of Red Bird, as well as a member of the school board. He is a representative man and has an interesting family. He has been engaged in the undertaking business and is a successful farmer. Mr. W. C. Lewis is the market man and the owner of the telephone system at Red Bird. He carries a choice of meat and conducts the only market in town. His wife is the telephone operator. The pretty part is, these people belong to our race. A great number of our people are patrons of the telephone system. Mr. Lewis is the town clerk and is a real doer, a man who made good in Vicksburg. Miss., and who is doing the same at Red Bird. He is a looter for his town and has great hope in the future of Red Bird. He is Secretary of the Commercial club, whose president is Mr. F. D. Murphy. This club is striving to have more people to locate in that town. A lady of our race who takes front rank as a pharmacist is Mrs. L. J. Shallowhorne, who finished at Fling Medical College, class 1912. She owns a modern drug store at Red Bird, Okla., in which she carries a complete line of drugs, sundries, etc. In connection with her store she carries a high-class soda fountain, and dispenses soft drinks. Such women as Mrs. Shallowhorne is helping to make history for the race. She is ably assisted by Mr. J. C. Whiteside. Her place of business is a creditable one. The S. B. Bradley Co., are extensive dealer in dry goods, groceries, confectioneries, etc., and this store is liberally patronized. The stock is worth $1,000 or more. Mrs. Bradley is this courteous saleswoman. The Red Bird Bottling works are also owned and operated by this firm and they make all kind of soft drinks. It is a representative concern, helping to give the race some standing. Mr. Bradley is a member of the firm of Lane and Bradley, who operate a modern gun, 3-stand 80, with a capacity of 20 bales each day, it being the only gun that is operated regularly in that town. A grocery, confectionery and cafe are some of the things Mr. T. W. Walker conducts at Red Bud. He carries a nice stock and is in his own who are intelligent, smart people helping in the solution of the race problem. Mr. F. D. Murphy is engaged in the dry goods and grocery business at Red Bird. His stock is easily worth $2,500, and he carries a little of everything. By strict business methods has built up a nice trade. The success of this young man can't go to him alone, as his excellent wife is the "main spoke in the wheel" and assists greatly in pushing the enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy own 180 acres of fertile land. Mr. N. J. Edwards is one of the successful grocery men at Red Bird and for four years he has been in business. His stock is a nice one and he owns two houses and 10 lots. He is a live wire around Red Bird and is helping in the moral uplift of our people. Barnes and Son are conducting a shoe repairing, second-hand shoes and clothes, etc., and are doing real well. Mr. S. Barnes owns a magnifi- Taft, Okla Taft, Okla. As Pictured by Mr. Theo. Baughman. --- TAFT—THE NEGRO TOWN. Since the above town was first named, we've been reading about it and nursing a desire to visit said place, and only the past week, we were able to realize our dream. Named in honor of one of America's greatest men and inhabited by a citizenship full of push, and possessing numerous inducements, Taft is destined to grow. Your scribe busied himself and after prowling about a bit, gleaned the following facts about the race: Mr. A. Burnett, a comparatively young man is at the head of a store that would do honor to a much larger place. The stock consists of dry good, shoes, clothing, hardware, The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but the details are not clear. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. M. H. H. HON. JACOB J. JONES, soda fountain, etc., representing $15,000, and what we are talking about the goods are there to learn out what we say. Mr. Burnett has been in business four years, and is succeeding. He also owns the Taft Mill, consisting of modern machinery, etc. This mill turns out meal, chops, etc. This enterprise is worth $3,000. Mr. Burnett has some valuable property at Muskogee and belongs to that crowd of men who are making history for our rule. Mr. Wm. Sanders is manager of the lumber yard at Taft. For years he has been engaged in lumber business and is recognized as an expert along his line. This gentleman is a contractor and builder, and the better buildings at Taft are his handiwork. Mr. Sanders is an ex-teacher, having secured his education at the Prairie State Normal and Industrial College, Texas. He taught for 20 years and is one of the race's strongest men. The colored City school at Tuft is an good as can be found in Oklahoma, all things considered. The building is a three-story brick, located on a mountain, and has an enrollment of 201. There are 5 teachers and Prof. N. J. Tucker is the able principal. He and his faculty have given the school their best service and the educational interest of the race will not suffer in the hands of such able educators. They were preparing for the closing, after a successful session. The teachers, Prof. C. G. Noble, Miss Lillian Burns, Mrs. Carrie A. Tucker, Mrs. Claud M. Jackson. This school . Prof. E. M. Barnes is another manual training at Wichtin, Kansas. His business at Porter is in a nourishing condition and he has hopes for even dong more. They will add groceries in the near future. Rev. E. L. Barber is the foremost minister at Red Bird, and the churches there, stand there as a monument to his worth. He is the pastor of Oak Ridge and Happy Home Baptist churches, where he has a membership of 300. The church edifices are worth $2,000. One of the churches is located at Red Bird and one at Gateaville, Okla. He is vice president of the Creek District Academy and corresponding secretary of the Creek District Association. This man is a power in the uplift of our race and we regret that more of our ministers cannot measure up to his standard. He is a member of the City Council of his city and joins in every move which means race elevation. As Pictured by Mr. Theo. Baughman. enjoys a full 9 month session. Jackson and Sons are dealers in hardware and furniture and carry a general line. They have been in business five years and are doing nicely. We had the pleasure of meeting Prof. W. R. Jackson, who is a successful teacher. These people own two large farms in the state of Texas and are among the race's thrifty men. They are a credit to Taft. Taft is officered by the following men; J. C. Spring, Mayor; A. S. Williams and Jeff Lowe, Aldermen; C. G. Noble, city clerk; J. C. Springs is also Justice of Peace; City Marshall, James Hargrove. The school board consists of the following: Rev J. W. King, director; Charles Ford, clerk; W. M. Grimmett. There are 1. two steam cotton gins; six churches, many good homes and 100 inhabitants. There are two meat markets, 7 grocery stores, 2 hardware stores, one drug store, one grist mill, one colored physician, two confectioneries, one lumber yard. Mr. Grimmett has more than 1,000 acres and a three story residence. He is one of the best fixed men. This is also the home of Sarah Rector, the 11 year o'd colored girl who is worth more than a million dollars. She has just recently returned from Tuskegee. A colored youth, Morrison, is also a resident of Taft, is worth $100,000 and Miss Estella Manuel, a colored girl, 15 years old and whose home in Taft is worth $50,000. There are four people of the race who own automobiles at Taft, Dr. T. W. Kyle, Mr. S. H. Russell, Dove Lee, and Redfield Richards. Hon. J. J. Jones is a lawyer at Taft, and is the postmaster for that town. He is the Midland Valley's attorney and is a live wire about Taft. We called at his palatial residence, and also had a chance to see more than 500 white Leghorn chickens, as he is making a specialty of raising single combed white Leghorn chickens. He is attempting to ingest the race in raising poultry, and is setting the example. Lawyer Jones is from Tuskegee and Howard University and is full of push. He was appointed postmaster, and is making an exceptionally good postmaster. As a lawyer, he takes first (Continued on page four.) INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Washington relatives and immediate friends assembled at the Washington residence on Wednesday evening to witness the marriage of Miss Bertha Washington to Mr. Alvah Knox. The bridal party was composed of Rev. Pettigrew, followed by Miss Frances Washington, the bridesmaid, then Mr. Knox, and then the bride and Mr. Earl Sevier, the best man. Mrs. W. E. Love of Coffeyville played the wedding march as the bridal party took places under a lovely arch of flowers of purest white. Despite the inclement weather there were only a few absent guests while those present were arrayed as if the weather was ideal. The bride was arrayed in lovely white, trimmed with dainty lace, with wide satin ribbon finishing the dainty bodice. The bridal veil hung to the floor, being draped backward from the head, falling gracefully around the shoulders of the pretty bride, a wreath of roses adorning the veil where it fitted over the bride's head. She carried a lovely bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The groom and his best man were dressed in conventional black. The bridesmaid wore a lovely gown of pale blue silk, cut full and trimmed with white net and lace. Mrs. W. E. Love wore a charming blue evening gown, cut low and trimmed in sparkling medallions! Mrs. Dimple Summers was a charming usher, in pale blue silk and jet trimmings. Mrs. Edw. Weasley, a sister of the bride, was arrayed in pale pink satin and shadow lace. Mrs. Pettigrew gave dignity to the occasion by wearing royal purple and black. Mrs. Etta J. Brooks' gown was an imitation of the tea rose, with delicate tints of cream and pale pink. Miss Ranche White was charmingly gowned in a gray and white net. Mrs. Carl Everett wore a cream and pale yellow combination, made of embroidered lace. Miss Clyda Bradford was charmingly arraye in blue satin and white net, cut full an' shirred at the waist line, while the vest effect of the waist made other trimming unnecessary. The bride and groom left over the interurban for their future home, at Cherryvale, Kansas. We all wish the well known couple luck, long life and prosperity. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Prince Umfraena Kaba Rega, a grand illustrated lecturer, had entertainments at the Ebenezer Baptist church on Monday and Tuesday nights, Rev. W. H. Hill pastor. Mrs. Ben Jackson, Sr., is numbered among the sick. Mrs. Susie King still remains on the sick list. Don't forget, that you owe for The Plaindealer and that the agent will be around to see you. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hill and Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson, Mrs. Chas. Bratton, Mrs. James Brown, Miss Maybelle Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hickey, Mrs. Cliff Barnes, Mrs. Clara McAllister, and Mrs. John Davis attended the Northeastern District Baptist convention at Leavenworth May 19-21 and report a grand time PARSONS, KANSAS. Mr. P. R. Hogan, a pioneer of this city, has recovered from serious injuries sustained by the falling of an elevator in the Strasburger store a few weeks ago. The elevator fell four floors with Mr. Hogan. He had a narrow escape from instant death. Mr. N. T. Ransom is home from the Sedalia, Mo., hospital, but is far from recovered from the terrible scalding received some weeks ago at the "Katy" roundhouse, when a plug blew out on an engine on which he and a companion were working. His right arm and hand are in bad shape and his eyes are affected. His many friends hope for his ultimate recovery. In the rally at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, $126 was the sum realized. Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., of Iola, assisted his son, Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., in this great rally. Mr. John M. Dorsey, printer-pressman on The Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kanras, spent several days in the city this and last week, visiting with his mother, Mrs. Adelaide Dorey and daughters, Miss Aritha and attended the graduation of his eldest daughter, Florence Aritha Dorsey, from the Parsons High school. He left Tuesday for St. Joseph, Mo., to visit his sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Knaves. Mrs. N. C. Blair transacted business in Chanute and Garnett this week. Misses Opaline Bradley and Florence Aritha Dorsey were the colored graduates from the Parsons High school in a class of forty-three. The exercises were held last Friday night at the Elk's Theatre. Prof. H. B. Wilson, superintendent of the Topeka city schools was the speaker of the evening and delivered a very fine address. In "The Parsonian", the High School manual, one of the finest publications in the state, these two young ladies have their cuts with the class, and the Parsons Sun had all the cuts of the class in its issue of last Friday. Miss Bradley and Miss Dorsey received many valuable presents from admiring friends and relatives, which were highly appreciated. These young ladies will spend several years more in their thirst for knowledge and will enter the State Normal at Emporia next season. Mr. J. W. French is spending a pleasant visit with his son and family at Newton, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French. Mr. Grant Smith, who has been in the undertaking business at St. Louis, Mo., was brought home recently very sick with an attack of appendicitis. Dr. Robert E. Smith, his brother, brought him home and treated him. He is now improving rapidly. Mr. Wm. A. McClelland of Lowell, Kansas, who spent a week in the city visiting with his grand daughter, Misses Aritha and Lucile Dorsey, and guest of Mrs. Adelaide Dorsey, 2313 Grand avenue, returned home last Saturday morning. CHETOPA. KAN3AS. Commencement Week Exercises at ..Chetopa, Labette County, Kans... The commencement exercises of the Chetopa public schools opened last Sunday with the baccalaureate services conducted by Rev. S. F. Wishard, and on Tuesday evening, May 25th, the junior-senior banquet took place in the hall of the S. and D. of J. On Thursday evening, the 27th, the class day exercises were held at the opera house at 8 o'clock. Tonight the commencement exercises proper will take place at the opera house and the speaker of the evening will be Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of Topeka, the most renowned authoress and lecturer of Kansas. She comes to Chetopa with a message that our people can not afford to miss. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gleed are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mr. Bruce Copeland of Kansas City spent the week-end in the city. Tau Eta Beta sorority met with Miss Frankie Walker last Saturday evening and after the routine of business was finished a delightful luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Brown of Kansas City, are here to attend the funeral of their father, Mr. A. R. McNutt. Miss Frankie Walker, a teacher of Oklahoma, will attend summer school at the University of Kansas. Sunday will be senior day at the Forum. Miss Hazel McDaniel will spend the week-end in Kansas City visiting with relatives and friends. Mr. C. B. Venerable has been added to the teaching staff of the Lincoln school. NOWATA, OKLAHOMA. The dedication services of the new bell that was donated by the C. S. cult was held last Sunday at the First Baptist church. The Afro-American band marched the club to the church where the C. S. quartet rendered a selection and Mr. U. R. Smith presented the bell to the church. Rev. W. H. Hamakson delivered a noble sermon on the subject; "Hang Out the Sign." Members of the C. S. club are: Harvey Bouldin, Dr. Peppers, Jas. Askins, Willis and John Turk, Henry Brown, Delmas Groomer, Sylvester Foreman, Eugene Counteo, G. D. Griffith and T. C. Sanders. Mr. John Madden of Hayden was in town Tuesday. Mr. Sylvester Foreman went to Bartiesville last Friday. Miss Della Hill of Vinita is here visiting with friends. Mrs. Cinda Thompkins of Tulsa is here visiting with friends. Rev. Davis of the A. M. E. church is on the sick list. Prof. Grubbs returned Monday from Vinita. Mr. Homer Thompkins of Spring- YALE KANSAS Mrs. H. White, Mrs. Lucy Merdock and Miss Esther, Beaton attended the closing exercises of school at Crownburg on Friday of last week. Mrs. Lucy Murdock attended the commencement excursions at Douglas school in Pittsburg. Miss Beaton will go to Pittsburg today on a visit with her sister, Mrs. L. G. Cooper, for a short time. The annual sermon of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. was preached last Sunday by Rev. John W. Williams of Pittsburg. There was a large attendance. His theme was: "When the ear heard me then it blessed me and when the eye saw me it gave witness to me." -Job 29:11. Mrs. Sarah White was the guest of friends last Sunday. Mrs. Spencer Walker is on the sick list. Little Clarence Bonwell is on the sick list; also little Blanche Felton. Rev. J. W. Williams preached at the A. M. E. church on last Sunday night from the text: "If we are children then heirs of God joint with Christ." 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. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Memorial services I honor of the late Bishop Turner were held all day Sunday at the A. M. E. church. An appropriate program was carried out, at each of the three services. Mr. Cecil Harold graduated Thursday vening with honors from a class of seventy-five from the Hutchinson High school. He will take up college work later.. The Delicatessen club met Monday evening in a very interesting session. A good program was rended. Mr. Dave Sturmon, 306 E. Second street was seriously injured Tuesday evening by an engine. He was removed to Welsh hospital, where he is in a fair way to recover. PERPETUAL BONDAGE A Mrs. Henry Peck—I rule my house absolutely. When I am at home Mr Peck minds me implicitly. Mrs. Herdsо—What does he do when you are away? Mrs. Pech—When I am not at home he minds the baby WANTED SOMETHING, TOO A Little Mabel—Say, mamma, what did you buy Willie for a birthday present? Her Mother—A wagon and some soldiers. Little Mabel—Well, mamma, what did you buy me 'cause it ain't my birthday? Deadly Evidence. A Louisville business man was rum- maging through his pockets, He turned to his wife with, "You never put anything where it belongs." "Why are you scolding me now?" asked the wife, mystified. "What have I done that's wrong?" "Well, you see," he replied, coolly, "on several occasions I have found my knife and my keys in my right hip pocket; why don't you learn that I wear them on the left side?" And his wife has wondered ever since just how much he knows.—Louisville Times. place and Blackstone has no more faithful sportle. Possessing a ripe litin, and being full of push, he is bringing things about. Mrs. Jones is a graduate from the school of which Prof. W. H. Council so long was the head. one of the race's brilliant attorneys, located at Taft. The Midland Valley railroad, recognizing his ability, has employed him as its attorney and he is serving the government as postmaster at Taft. Mr. S. Dunwiddie owns two excellent rock buildings with brick fronts 50x40. In one he conducts an up-to-date grocery store, and his stock is complete, representing an outlay of $1,500. He employs two people of the race. He owns 9 lots at Taft, and is a firm believer in the future of his town. Mr. Dinwiddie is a firm believer in the Golden Rule — "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Your scribe was indeed impressed with the arrangement of his place of business. In the other part of the building, Rockwell and Dinwiddie conduct a hardware store, in which one can find anything desired along that line. More than $1,000 have been invested and these men are striving to keep what the public needs. Mr. J. D. Rockwell a'so owns 300 acres of rich land. Dr. T. W. Kyle is conducting an up-to-date drug store. The local and long distance offices are in this store and Miss Gertie Smith is the efficient operator. FOR SALE-A SNAP. Here is an opportunity to invest a small sum of money in a good paying restaurant, lunch counter, soda water fountain and ice cream parlor in Leavenworth, Kansas, on the main business street and it is the only place that serves both white and colored. An old established business with first class standing; for particulars write B. F. Samuels, 220 Delaware street, Leavenworth, Kansas, for now is the time, as the business season is opening up; can be bought on reasonable terms. Ill health cause for selling. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call.—Adv. 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 maiden name and for all such other relief as she may be entitled to in equity. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer the allegations of the said petition herein filed on or before the 4th day of June A. D. 1915 that all the allegations of the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her as prayed for in her petition. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bowers. Clerk of District Court. (Seal) When in Omaha THE: PATTON: HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So, of Union Station.) —CAFS IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMARA, : NEBRASKA Baughman Brothers, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice Cream, Manufacturers of High Grade SODA WATER. Good Ice Cream or Ices Call on Cor. 4th and Taylor Sts. Topeka, Kans. Miss Edna Greene, I make a specialty of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3800, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. Union Coal and Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N. ROOKS. Bell Phone West 3436. 1839 Quindaro Blvd.. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 1 1/2 Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone 757 Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barberahop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelcil Springs. Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. PT. SCOTT, KAS Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth —the greatest germsiter that's known The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body. Come to Claremore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Cobb's Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Special Prices to Churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream and Phone 622. Sts. Topeka, Kans. ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maze, barley, oats, corn almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small tracks or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. B will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kansas. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. J. M. JAMISON-327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1381 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30: 8 to 9 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 2. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office: 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 1422 --- Barbecue all day May 30 at Wilson's summer garden. Good music at night. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. Wilson's famous barbecue needs no introduction to the people. May 30 all day and good music at night. Mrs. Sadie McLean, teacher at Buchanan school is erecting a fine two-story residence on Western avenue. Mosroe School will give a play, "Cinderella in Flowerland," at the C. M. E. church, Tuesday night, June 1, 1915. Mr. Ralph Smith spent Sunday in Marion, Kansas with Miss Alberta Holder. Mr. Smith's trips are quite frequent. We are in receipt of a notice of the Commencement exercises at Tuskegee, which will begin May 23rd and last until the 27th. Little Mary Louis Oden, daughter of Mr. Comodore Oden, who has been quite ill at her home on Lane St., is much improved. The subscribers will please watch and be ready to meet Mrs. Smith, our collector as she will be knocking at you door very soon. We are in receipt of an invitation to the Commencement exercises at Jefferson City, June 1 to 10. This is the 43rd Commencement. Reward: For information of Brindle, English Bull Terrier, answers to the name "Fat." Phone 2736 or 550. We are in receipt of a beautiful program of the Commencement exercises of Blain School of Perry, Okla. of which Lewis J. Umstead is principal. Mr. Ed Connelly, 1159 Buchanan St., has installed electric lights into his home. Mrs. Connelly is one among the finest housekeepers in this city. 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. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 oclock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Dr. J. A. Bray of Birmingham, Ala., Commissicator of Education of the C. M. E. church preached the Baccalaureate sermon at the Topeka Industrial Institute last Sunday, May 23rd. He is a fine pulpit orator and there were over 500 people present, who enjoyed the sermon very much. Mr. E. C. Malone, Jr., and brother, R. E. Malone, superintendent of agriculture at The Topeka Industrial Institute, have purchased an automobile and will go into the jitney business in a few days. This will be the first colored firm that has started a business of this kind. Miss Essie Holman, one of Topeka's accomplished young ladies was elected May Queen at the Topeka Industrial Institute. Every year one young women is selected from the senior class for Queen of the May Pageant. 'This honor being conferred upon Miss Holman by the student body shows that she has made many friends while attending the Institute. The U. E. F. annual sermon was preached at Shi'oh Baptist church last Sunday by Rev. Ewing of the Third Baptist church. The procession was formed at the hall, 404 Kansas Ave., headed by Jackson's military band. There were over one hundred and fifty in the line. The Sisters of the Mysterious Ten assembled at the church and were escorted in. CALL ON W. M. Johnson, FOR Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer In Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. 2190 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kans. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of Minor C. Small, who entered life eternal, May 26, 1913. "Swift glide the years, yet time is naught. For love of golden links is wrought Within its circle memory dear, Forever feels the absent near. Although a veil there lies between This world of our and his, I ween, Our loving thoughts beneath it rise To where he waits—in Paradise. MERIT RECOGNIZED! We wish to congratulate Mayor House on the appointment of Mrs. S. F. Melone as a member of the Welfare board. This is a just recognition of the colored people and if other officials, both in county and state government would follow the same example and recognize our race on meritorious lines as well as qualification, they would be carrying out the Golden Rule, as exemplified by our Saviour, while on earth. It is time the colored voters of Kansas ```markdown ``` MRS. S. F. MALONE. and the United States were awakening to their sense of duty as to their rights to hold office and dictate the policies of this government as other races. They are voters and tax-payers and are entitled to all the rights and benefits under this flag as any other human being. Mrs. Malone's appointment is good and she is the right woman for the place. COMING! JUNE 4TH. Mr. Carl R. Diton, who will appear in piano recital at Lane Chapel June 4th, is a young man of unusual musical talent. He has had rare opportunities for cultivating his talent in the best schools of our country and in Germany, where he spent two ears as winner in a scholarship contest. Mr. Diton is undoubtedly master of the piano, playing the best productions of the great composers with an ease and accuracy that is marvelous. You can't afford to miss hearing this distinguished young man of the race. BAPTISTS OF KAW VALLEY! LOOK! READ! COME!! The Kaw Valley District B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention will hold their eleventh annual session with the First Baptist church, Eudora, June 9 to 11, 1915. Come and help make this the best session ever held. Splendid papers, good debates, excellent sermons, good tingling, earnest prayers and a demonstratoin B. Y. P. U. will be special features of the Convention. Come to the first session on Wednesday afternoon and stay through the last session Friday night. Also Bible Institute will be conducted by one especially prepared for the work. Miss M. L. Bradshaw, President B. Y. P. U. Convention. Mrs. E. Herrington, Corresponding Secretary. Miss G. B. Solomon, President Sunday School Convention. Mrs. R. L. Jones, Corresponding Secretary. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer May 28, 1915.) STATE OF KANSAS, Slawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estates of John Briggs, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of May, A. D. 1015, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of John Briggs, late of Shawne County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly.—(3t.) ELVA A. BRIGGS, Administrator. 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 4494 Black.—Adv. Be sure and go to Wisea's Bemmel garden, May 30th, and enjoy a pleasing time now! 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. Mrs. G. W. Hamilton was suddenly called to Omaha on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Patton, who died from the effects of an operation. They passed through Tepeka on the Santa Fe Tuesday en route to Wichita where the remains will be interred. Mr. Hamilton joined his wife at this place and accompanied the funeral party to Wichita. Mr. John M. Dorsey, a member of the force of The Plaindealer, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in St. Joseph, Mo., with his sister, Mrs. M. A. Knaves, and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Beard, 519 S. 161h street and was royally entertained by them. Mr. C. H. Knaves, who is in the state hospital there, is on the road to recovery and is looking fine, but says he would prefer to be in California at this season of the year. We have received information that Dr. J. Arthur Hammett, Editor of the Christian Index, Jackson, Tenn., is doing great work for his people, the church and the race. I am glad to note that he is awakening the Negro of the South up to his sense of duty that they should read colored literature, magazines and newspapers, published by men of their own race. We have got to get busy to let our people know that if they wish to rise in this world, they must read literature of their own race. --- Bishop Parks preached for St. Mark, A. M. E. church last Sunday at Luken's opera house. St. John and Brown Chapel closed their churches and their congregations attended the services. Bishop Parks came to help Rev. Martin in his rally to raise money to complete his church He preached a fine sermon. Everybody who heard it said that he is stronger and mightier in the pulpit than ever. Something near $50.00 was raised in the collection. He was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Payne, while in the city. A club known as the American Beauty club has been formed by 12 of the St. John Sunday School girls, with Mrs. Farris as director and Miss Eva Phillips as pianist. This club is presenting a May-pole drill and a pantomine at the Metropolitan hall, Monday night, May 31. The members of this club are: Sylvia Newman, Gladys Beck, Lena Smiley, Mildred Parker, Dorothy Odell, Helen Beck, Ima and Pansy Grant, Thelma Chiles, Katherine Newman, Frances Hays and Josephine Cunningham. The price of admission is only 15 cents, money being raised for the benefit of St. John. Tickets may be obtained from any of the members of the club or from Mrs. Farris. We desire everyone to be present. Mr. Henry Taylor was married to Mrs. Marie Chiles, daughter of Mr. Susie Chiles Cowan. Her father, Mr. Callie Chiles died when she was an infant. They were married by Rev. Davidson, at the home of the bride's mother at East Hill, last Thursday evening. A large number of friends were present and they were the recipients of several nice presents and hearty congratulations. Miss Chiles is an industrious young lady and very popular among her friends. Mr. Taylor is an employee of the street car company, which position he has held for several years. He is an industrious young man, saves his money and they will purchase a home soon, as they are both energetic and we predict great things for this young couple in the future. Deputy Chief Grand Mentor W. M. Buffington has just completed setting up a Temple for the Knights and Daughters of Tabor—777-333. It is said to be one of the strongest Temples in the jurisdiction. Since they have organized, they have taken in an additional class of thirteen. Mr. Buffington is one of the strongest lodge men and best organizers in the jurisdiction. He will also organize a Tabernacle June 1st. The annual sermon will be delivered on the third Sunday in June at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. The procession will form at the Temple building. Thirteenth and Quincy streets and march to the avenue, thence east to the church, where the sermon will be preached by the Rev. C. G. Fishback, of the Shiloh Baptist church. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Remember the barbecue at Wil- ton's cool summer garden on Deco- cation Day, May 30th. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH. (Rev. B. R. Roam. Pastor.) Dedicate the rain last Sunday the Sunday school was well attended. Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Donnelly were elected as delegates to the Sunday school convention which will convene at Emporia June 11th. There was no service in the morning owing to the fact that Bishop H. B. Parks held services in North Topeka for Rev. Martin of the St. Mark A. M. E. church. At 7:30 p. m. the A. C. E. L. lesson was led by Rev. A. DeMoss, which was very interesting. Mrs. Donnelly was elected as a delegate to the convention. At 8 p. m. prayer was offered by Rev. A. DeMoss, who also read the scripture lesson from 90th Psalms. The pastor used as a subject "Christ is all and in all." Text Col. 3:11. Today will be fast day and general class meeting tonight and love fast. Sunday will be quarterly meeting. The pastor and wife were out to the T. I. L. I. last Sunday. The Sewing Circle will meet at the church this afternoon and lunch will be served. We are glad indeed to see Miss Mary Woods so anxious to take a course in nursing that she told us goodbye six months ere she took her departure for Kansas City to enter Douglass hospital. Mr. Mack Harrison of Hutchinson was the guest of Rev. Ross on Friday of last week to the dinner given by Mrs. Luella Johnson for the benefit of Lano Chapel. Remember, the pastor is always glad to see new faces in his congregation at each service. So, let him see you at least once a month, and you may be sure you are a welcome guest. Come often. Master Harry Chiles is still confined to his bed with typhoid fever. The marriage of Mr. F. R. Baker to Miss Lolina Ramey was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ramey, 416 Fillmore street. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Carter and daughter, Mr. Dan Thompson and Miss Eva Crider. The evening was a grand one. On the following evening the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Baker were: Mr. Dan Thompson and Eva Crider, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rainer, Mrs. Harrison Williams, Mr. W. B. Payne, Mr. Fred Martin, Wm. Jackson, Wm. Cowans and Mr. E. G. Baker, Mrs. Clarence Odum, Miss Heater Thompson and sister, Miss Pearl Stephenson and Miss Betsie McClelland, Mrs. Samuel Robinson, Misses Elizabeth and Lucy Baker. The guests enjoyed among other things, a vocal solo by Mr. Dan Thompson and Mr. Fred Martin, and music by Mrs. Rainer. Mrs. Baker was born at Nowata, Okla., and Mr. Baker at Topeka. He is an industrious young man and they will be at home to their friends at 1813 N. Jefferson street. The Plaindealer wishes this couple a happy voyage through life. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) (By the Staff.) Another beautiful Sunday greeted us and one of the most appreciative audiences gathered at St. John that we have seen upon ordinary occasions. It was rally day and as a rule that is a day when fewer people seem to find it convenient to attend church. But last Sunday morning was an exception to the rule. Owing to the weather conditions, the Sunday school people gathered a little slow'y, but finally made up the average and a splendid lesson study and service were he'd. The pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown delivered a very interesting discourse upon the subject: "Persevering Prayer." After listening to this practical and much needed subject discussed, we were persuaded to renew our old time belief in and practice of prevailing and fervent prayer. The words ask, seek and knock were beautifully emphasized and explained, as showing the sense of want, loss and earnestness. One must realize and feel these before he can properly pray in the Master's sense. The answer of sinners' prayers and how a sinner could pray that God would hear him, was also another interesting point brought out in the sermon. The idea was conveyed that no sinner could prevail miraculously in prayer or bring about any wonderful work for others through special favor with God, for no sinner is in favor with God; but the same sinner has a perfect right, and is commanded, for the pardon of his own sins, to pray for and prevail with God in faith and humble prayer. No man can pray: God be merciful to me, a sinner, when deeply and conscientiously moved, without receiving and without finding an open welcome to the great favor of the Master. Dr. H. T. Anderson of Wilberforce, Ohio, brother-in-law of Dr. C. G. Fishback, and a retired A. M. E. minister and an army chaplain, worshiped with us and made one of the most interesting fifteen minute addresses that it has been our good pleasure to listen to for some time. He, with Mrs. Anderson, has traveled around the world, visiting all of the oriental countries, including Palestine. In the most non-ostensible and non-pretentious, but simple way he held the great audience spellbound, while he spoke of scenes and incidents he and Mrs. Anderson witnessed in the Holy Land and other countries. Were very sorry when he stopped. To all Topekans it was gratifying to have him bring the words of praise for two young men, Revs. R. S. Brown and Garfield Grant, sent out from this church to Wilberforce to be educated for the ministry. Rev. Brown's home has been principally with the doctor and Mrs. Anderson ever since he has been at Wilberforce. The doctor has added much and principally to making his way there possible. He will graduate this month. Rev. Grant is making it equally as fine and will make good. A large number of Masons, up from Lawrence to attend the corner stone laying of St. Mark, was present and contributed freely to our cause. At 3 p. m. the Rev. Dr. Cox, the pastor of Ashbury M. E. church, broke the bread of life to a large number of ministers and an interesting audience. He spoke upon the subject: "Ye are the salt of the earth." To say that the sermon was practical, interesting, logical, etc., is simply putting it mildly, for it was an unusual message, apparently coming right from the throne. It gave to every one his portion. This was a real helpful service. The Endeavor meeting, conducted by Mrs. Clay Odell, was more than interesting. The Juniors made sunshine trips to several shut-ins. The evening service had been planned with a sacred program, and was partially carried out. But we had another of the agreeable morning surprises. Mrs. Anderson, wife of Dr. Anderson, and her sister, Miss Woodson, worshiped with us, and everyone was delighted to have Pastor Brown pass up several numbers and listen to an informal address by Mrs. Anderson. My friends you should have heard it! It was one of the richest treats we have ever had. The doctor's morning address was so grand that we thought there could be nothing better; humyl when she got through with us, we hardly knew whether we were in America or in Palestine, China, Japan or some other oriental country. Accompanying her descriptions she referred to scripture and song. She also interspersed her address with singing. Anyone wishing to listen to lectures delivered on the old countries by persons fully competent from experience and intelligence should avail themselves of any opportunity they might have to hear Dr. and Mrs. Anderson. The audience Sunday evening was another large one for evening, and collections for the day were closed with an approximate amount of $400.00. Dr. O. A. Taylor came forward and led in an extra appeal for a round $400, and it was soon made up. The pledges for the week will doubtedly bring the rally up to more than $500. This is not what we had expected, but when all things are considered it is real creditable and St. John will soon be out of debt again. Matters are coming along so nicely, if all would just try to see it in that light and patch in and help. There are always dark sides and a bright side, too, if all wanted and would try to see it. If you did not pay do not think it is too late. We shall be cleaning up until the first Sunday in June. Let all get in by that time. The Missionary ladies had an interesting meeting Friday with Miss Lyga Baker on Clay street. The same evening the Junior Stewartess had a grand luncheon at Miss Phillips, on West Eighth street. Pastor Brown went to Lawrence Monday to see Sev. Simon Barker who is reported seriously ill. The rainy weather interfered with the trial sermon for Mr. Warner Tyler last Tuesday evening, but it will be held Friday evening of this week. He is fine young man and should be encouraged by all. He is well educated and a Christian gentleman. A NEW LOCATION! On and after May 22 Madam A C. McCleland Todd's hair dressing parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren St. Phone 4454 black—Adv. 515 South Main St. Coal and Grocerles WE RAISE OUR OWN PRODUCE. HUTCHINSON, --- KANSAS BON TON BAKERY E. POEHIER, Prop. WITH A COMPLETE LINE OF ICE CREAM, ICES AND SUNDABS. Party Work a Specialty. Everything First Class. 15 North Main St. HUTCHINSON, --- KANSAS Isaac Butler, Jr., 515 South Main St., Public Stenographer. WISHES A CLASS IN STENOGRAPHY AND SHORTHAND. Valuable service for dictation work and other business lines. HUTCHINSON, ------------ KANSAS PEERLESS Truck Garden AND GREENHOUSE. Direct from Grower to Consumer. —Full line on hand always— Popular Prices. 601 WEST 19TH ST. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. Mr. Ben Martinez is critically ill at this writing from the result of an accident, and for several day it was thought that he could not recover, but his condition is improving. Mr. John E. Lewis of Wichita was in the city two days last week and delivered an interesting lecture to a good audience. Mrs. Martha Barton has returned from an extended trip to the world's fair at San Francisco and other sections of California, reporting a very fine trip. A number of the young people attended a basket meeting at Sterling last Sunday and spent a pleasant time. Misaes Daisy Harrison, Thelma Broadus, Flora Mason and Etta, and Messrs. Lew Henderson and Clyde Broadus made up the visitors. Rev. J. C. Rogers spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. N. O. Berry, Miss Cordella Berry and Buster have returned home from Des Molnes, Iowa, where they have been for several months. Mr. N. E. Preston of Arkansas Mr. N. E. Preston of Arkansas City, Kans., is in the city. HAIR... TREATMENTS—Pressing and Scalp Treatment—Oils and Toes for the HAIR—Transformations and Braids and Hair Switches made to odrvr. Call, Phone or address 849 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Phone West238 Wyatt & Randolph. Funeral Directors Oldest Negro Licensed Embalmers in Kansas. Best service—prompt and courteous treatment to all. Calls answered anywhere; day or night LOWEST TO THE HIGHEST PRICE CASKETS. 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It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military wives and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night. last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car. leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves, at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri From Meadows of Gold Meadow Gold Butter Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of all butter, always pure, sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Ask Your Grocer for Meadow Gold Butter Its flavor wins favor. Continental Creamery Co., Topcka, Kas. O Kane soul rides in the S Kansas City and the and picturesque citentiary at Lan worth, and both the important eight-seek every hour on the Kansas City at at 12 o'clock mid Kansas, every ho Saturday and Sun ht. Y-Western nan and Retail MAIN STREET dge Su egro Eva P. Washington, Representative, (Twin Cities.) Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Adkins are now located at 2427 Vine street, in Kansas City, Mo. Patriarchs, Odd Fellows and the Houheholds of Ruth of the two Kansas Cities attended the Thanksgiving services with the Independence, Mo., lodge on Sunday, May 16, at the A. M. E. church there. The Odd Fellows choir of Kansas City, Mo., sang and Rev. T. A. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., delivered an eloquent sermon. The program was good, Dr. Phoenix being master of ceremonies. Hon. Dorsey Green, D. G. M. of Kansas, delivered an address, as did also Hon. Chas. Lewis, D. G. M. of Missouri. The collection was raised by Mr. Hudgins, Miss Maud Olden and Rev. O. A. Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. F. B. Jones, Mr. Turner of Independence and Miss Eva P. Washington of Kansas City, Kansas. All visiting members of the orders left, saying they were royally entertained by the people of Independence. The funeral of Mrs. Tyler Jackson was held Wednesday of last week at the Ebenezer A. M. E. church, of which she was a member. Services were under the auspices of Zorah Chapter No. 25 O. E. S., and Vinita Court, H. of J. A high tribute was paid to her memory. Sermon by the Rev. Gilbert of St. Louis, Mo., who was ably assisted by the pastor, the Rev. W. C: Williams. Floral offerings and resolutions were many and beautiful. She leaves to mourn her demise a husband, four sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Automobile cortege conveyed the remains to Highland cemetery for interment. Watkins Bros., funeral directors. A large crowd attended the opening of the Lincoln Electric park on Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16, in Kansas City, Mo., and all say it was a grand affair. Mr. Chas. H. Adkins, treasurer of the Colored People's Investment Co., has bought a Duplex at 1014 Woodland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., and paid $5000 for same. It is now filled with white people, but will be ordered vacant by Sept. 1st, and will be for rent to colored people. Mrs. Corinne Lester of Kansas City, Mo., selected as first soprano singer for the Buckner Jubilee Singers, left for Chicago Sunday, May 23rd, where she will join the company in a ten days' engagement, after which they go to the Pacific sung with that choir for several coast. Mrs. Lester is a member of the Second Baptist church and has years. One of the best programs rendered by a grade school was that of the Wendell Phillips school pupils at the Central High school building last week, Prof. R. W. Foster, principal. Everyone is looking forward to the closing of the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas this week. Wedding bells will ring lively in the month of June. The funeral of Mr. Leonard McDonald, 142 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kans., was held at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. S. McMorris. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. The remains, accompanied by the relatives and Rev. McMorris., were shipped to Clyde, Kansas for burial. Wyatt & Randolph were the funeral directors. The Plaindealer extends sympaty. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Quite a delegation from Kansas City was up Tuesday of last week to attend the dance at the Collisseum. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor gave their opening picnic at their park on Monday of last week. Quite a large crowd attended. Miss Morgan of the State hospital at Osawatomie was visiting with Miss Beatrice Martin last week. Mish Eleanor Green spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Fulton. The members of the Social club, Detachment No. 2, Army Service schools, gave a social entertainment at their barracks last Saturday evening. An elaborate two course luncheon was served and dancing was the chief amusement. The following ladies attended the reception in St. Joseph, Mo., given by Mrs. Jessie Cook:—Mrs. Henry Halm, Mrs. Samuel Montgomery, Mrs. Joseph Henderson, Mrs. Aldon Baker, Mrs. James Crawford, and Mrs. M. Henderson. Mrs. Harold J. Townsend of Chicago, but formerly a teacher at the Lincoln school here, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Holloway Mrs. Alice Lawson, who has been ill for several weeks, is very much improved. The heart of every one present at Bethel A. M. E. church was touched Sunday morning when Mr. C. B. Carter, joined church. He has been ill for some time and every one was glad to see him out. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Page of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city visiting with friends. Miss Beatrice Fieldhit spent last Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Georgia Holloway, who has been ill for several weeks, passed away last Saturday. She attended Summer school and was a member of the eighth grade. Miss O. J. Martin and Miss Beatrice Martin left last Saturday for Garnett, Kansas, to be present at the graduation of their sister, Miss Reba Martin. The Independent Order of the Benevolent Society had their annual sermon at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. A. C. Terrell delivered the sermon. The Bible school and B. Y. P. U. convention of the Northeastern District Baptist Association opened in this city on Wednesday of last week when the delegates were called to order by the president. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. Lulu Porter of Atchison, her subject being "The Advantages Gained by Mothers' Influence and Attendance at Bible Schools." An instrumental solo was rendered by Miss Ruth Hunt of this city. Rev. W. A. Bowren, of Kansas City, Kas., president of the Kansas State Baptist convention, was the speaker of the evening and delivered an interesting address, his subject being "Go Preach the Gospel." Mrs. Cora James of Tonganoxie, read a paper on "Do Not Gather Stones Instead of Pearls." The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Rev. J. D. Hunt, of this city, president; Mrs. Cora James of Tonganoxie, vice president; B. J. Washington of this city, recording secretary; Miss Maybelle Barnett of Atchison, corresponding secretary; P. W. Barnett, Atchison, treasurer; Mrs. W. H. Hill of Atchison, statistician; Mrs. J. W. Wilson of Atchison; Miss Mamie Green of Hiawatha, and Mrs. Lulu Porter of Atchison, additional board members. On Thursday the delegates were called to order by the president, Mrs. L. V. Halm of this city. Ira Hickey of Atchison, read an interesting paper on "The B. Y. P. U. and What It Stands For." Rev. W. P. White, formerly of Easton, preached the morning sermon, on "True Love." At 2 o'clock the messengers reassembled. Rev. J. W. Hays of this city conducted the Bible institute on the subject "How to Study the Bible." Master Carl Shackelford of Atchison read a paper on "The Necessity of a Junior B. Y. P. U." The fact that the composer is a junior and president of his local B. Y. P. U. made the paper doubly interesting. Rev. Wm. Alford delivered the temperance sermon. CHETOPA, KANSAS. Mrs. Bedell and Miss Williams of Oswego were in the city one day last week. Mrs. Hayes passed away Sunday morning. She leaves a host of relieves and friends to mourn her demise. She was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. We extend our sympathy to Mr. F. Caldwell and Mr. Webb and family in the death of the former's wife. Chetopa needs a kindergarten school for the tots and a night school for the elder persons. Let's push this matter until something is done. Talk it among your friends., and a few cents a week financially to help out will not hurt. Mr. Gales, general salesman for the High Brown Mfg. Co. of Chicago, of which ye correspondent is the Chetopa agent, passed through the city last week en route to Muskogee. This is a first class firm, owned and operated by colored men. Please pay the correspondent the amount of your subscription. After spending a few weeks at home Prof. J. E. Finley, teacher at Vinita, Okla, will leave soon for Langston, Okla, where he will resume his duties as an instructor at the summer normal. This is his second year at this famous institution. Mesdames P. H. Bassett, M. Harvee, Verna Jackson and Mr. T. Mayhew attended the funeral of a relative at Kinnison last Saturday. Prof. Holder visited in Parsons recently. Rev. King of Coffeyville visited in the city last week. We are always glad to have him in our midst. Mrs. H. L. Edmonds left Friday of last week for Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Geo. Adams of Welch, Okla., left Saturday for Missouri to attend the closing exercises of the school in which her daughter has studied. Parents should encourage their children to keep up with their books. Prejudice is strong, but press them onward in the upward way. J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Co. 2300 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. Two Long Distance Phones in Our Office: Bell 827 Grand— Home 827 Main. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is nerve heated but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Famille. Best on the market. Price per box. $50. Alcohol Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIQ, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` No. CAPITAL, ..First Nation Great Ben DIRECTOR CHAS E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMM, W. TORREY, O. B. CIN, F. H. MILLER, PETER The J. E. Bake Garden C THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GATES politely and promptly waited upon as distinction between white and black goss and want. There are good and munity. Those who pay their bills stated every week or month as promotely as agreed, we decline some or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Bake Whitlock Bro 216 EAST D One of the Best Places in the REMEMBER 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. First Nation JUNCTION CITY Capital and Sur- UNITED STAT OLDEST, LARGEST BA ..THE KOP No. 3363. HIPITAL, . . $100,000. E. National Bank Great Bend, Kansas. DIRECTORS: BILL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVEN O. B. CHAPMAN, F. V. B. PETER BLACK, CHA E. Baker Merchant Garden City, Kansas. PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all kindly waited upon when they enter on white and black people. We are good and bad eople of all color pay their bills promptly we run back or month as the case may be. We decline to run accounts rich or poor. E. Baker Mercantile Jack Bros. Maid 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. Great Places in the City to Do You Remember THE NUMBER DOUGLAS AVE. WICK DY, President. W. F. MILLER. KEY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND. National Bank FUNCTION CITY, ::- KANSAS Grand Surplus, - $1,000,000. UNITED STATES DEPOSITOR. LARGEST BANK IN GEARY E. KOPP BAKE CHAS E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, W. TORREY, O. B. CHAPMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, F. H. MILLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS V. BRINKMAN The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want. There are good and bad eople of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to meet every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether the store or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER: 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W. F. MILLER, Cashier. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. First National Bank, JUNCTION CITY, -:- KANSAS. Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! "TIP TOP." "BUTTER BREA Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and 36-38 South Seventh St. Thirty Years in the Milling Business... Wholesome! Principa BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" an Sanitary and everytthing in firs enth St. KANSAS rs in the business... know how to make GOOD FLOU Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everything in first-class condition 36-38 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by We carry one of the finest larks UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State We never sleep. The Licensed Embalmer in attendance and Quincy St. 'Phone $100,000. National Bank.. Ind, Kansas. VOTORS: BALTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH. CAPMAN, F. V. RUSSELL. BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN Baker Mer. Co., City, Kansas. GARDEN CITY all know that they are when they enter our store. We make black people. We appreciate your bust-bad eople of all colors in every compromptly we run accounts with, to the case may be. Those who do not to run accounts with, whether the Mercantile Co. Pos. Market, DOUGLAS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER: WICHITA, KANSAS. W. F. MILLER, Cashier. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. National Bank, Y, -: KANSAS. Plus, - $175,000 DEPOSITORY. BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. P BAKERY.. Principal Brands: D," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" everything in first-class condition KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. eA gat ae RH A RHC TIS ear GUS PURE TLIAL PET ESE RN OHY Daneh ROE N GI cout rl bicelles A, biti sudo aan S auaitencili Sl eae re ‘0 - 5 : y| breakfast ty Mrs, 1. H. Montgoméry, | race fa’ Mr) &. A} Wateon, the expert| slze dealer In {nipintéd tnd domestic | a oOfe cues iho Perain \: kl a hom a wet A Sawn st Negra tis propritons of thy ter tats af loi wip cont ey tiaie ce lara nee ne vte,, Thi gentle. : nterprise in ti tua. She and her interesting} class work. He owns his business| man is a veteran business man, and f see: Land of Promise, | davghters are rare entertainers and| house, @ modern two-story residence | is able to atay in erred because he 3 . they possess the happy faculty of] and 120 acres of good tand. He is ajtreats the public right. Mr. Lewis ! By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Seribe. knowing how to be pleasant. good man, and the one thing which {is one of the fixtures atund Clare- ' TULSA, OKLAHOMA. — fowner. Her husband je a live wire | Pccoemceeremecmemen, [tC needs to make the journey thru’}more, This is perhaps one of the busiest towns in Oklahoma and the colored man ja not asleep along any line. ‘There are seven good churches, and the schools are among the best in the state. Numerous rent houses are owned by the race, and they are in- deed excellent ones, Many, brick buildings, and business enterprises ate owned by the race, There are abou, 4,000 colored citizens, and all in all we are pushing ahead, The scribe decided to be a dude and pur- chase him a loud hat, etc. but some low-down “scalawag” spoiled his plan, by stealing his head-gear, We hope all the righteous indignation of a Just Gol will be poured out on such @ heartless wretch. The leaders are tolling to help uplift the race and the Tulsa Star, the colored sheet, is des- tined to take front rank in the jour- a tlt Pee ry ce ‘Bee 439 7 Sa Rouge or ae / sant ] By i” Riye ; Sig ‘ Res fae ia : eps Sa ty ek ¥ Paper a ok Rie wi met a Lk ee at yy or ; PROF. J. W. HUGHES. nalistic field. The push was kind to your scribe. Mr. W. D. Woods is makirig him- self felt; he owns a two-story brick building avd other property. Rev. W. H. Woods, an eminent Baptist divine, owns an excellent brick business house, There are three stores in the first floor and on the second floor there are offices and Rey. Woods has living quarters. This man of God owns 5 other busi- ness houses, Mr, L. McGregor has a grocery, meat math.t, restaurant and room- ing house. He is well-fixed, Al E. lloyd, Jr whom we have known for numerous years, is owner of the Cczy Cafe. He serves the best. Mr, James Cherry, an Afro-Amer- ican at Tulsa, owns 13 rent houses. His home ix a good one, and he Is an expert p’ur ber, He has a grocery store that bis wife manages. Mr, J. H, Goodwin is doing nicely as a grecer and meat market busi- ness, Several thousand dollars are invested, and he enjoys a nice trade. Hon. Freeman L, Martin, the Ne- gro attorney encouraged us. Dr. J. J, McKeever, jhe colored dentist, hac modern oTices and many people en courage yim, Hon, HH, A. Guess is a successful colored attorney at Tulsa. id : cael a a aie H e ‘3 | Ree : J BR She om: Pt oe Pe PERE: 20 as eee. Blackstone has no more faithful an apostie than this brilliant young man and for 13 years he has been a barrister as an authority on law; the race haa no one that ranks ahead of him, He caters to probate and civil practice and is making good. The Palace Cate is heing success- fully conducted by Mr. A. Carr, His wife is at the head of the Alexander Hotel, ‘The Gurtey hotel {s one of the best places at Tulsa, Mrs. O. W, Gurley, SRT hh Steals AMC SEN ne eh caters See? Rae come Eo tke RL owner, Her husband is a live wire and owns 16 rent houses, Rev. W. L. Anderson, a popular Baptist divine, is also an expert watchmaker. He is a workman of the first order, _ A.J, Douglass ts one of the popu- lar barbers of Tulsa, He has a good shop and a nice trade, ~Mre. Lillie Johnson is the owner of the Liberty Cafe, 16 W. Cincin- nati St. Yeu can secure what you want to eat at her place, W. B. Johnson js a tailor who is doing well. Miss Meller MeTire is doing nicely in confectionery, cold drinks and cl- gar business. She fs full of push. L. C. Anderson is conducting a $1,500 grocery store and meat mar- ket in the Cherry-Cleaver Lrick hall at Tulsa, He is some business man, The Home Undertaking Co., a branch house for the house at Mus- kogee, is a modernly equipped enter- prise at Tulsa. W. M. Ragsdale, Jr. Is the manager. | One of the popular eating place: jat Tulsa is the Bell and Little Cafe, at 106 N. Greenwood St. The cook. Ing is above criticism and you ate treated right. Mr, Thos. R. Gentry is owner, of “The Oquawaka,” a modern pool hall. The Gentry Hotel is owned by his wife, Mrs. L. E. Gentry. This is a modern place, and these good people are among the go-ahead people at Tulsa. Dr. D. W. Bryant is successfully conducting the Peoples’ Drug store. He is ably assisted by his cultured wife, Mr. O, W. Gurley is manager. This is one of the creditable enter- prises at Tulsa, Howard's barber shop, 107 W. Greenwood St., is a good place when you want good barbering. The scribe, while at Tulsa, had the pleasure to meet an old time friend in the person of Hon, Frank R. Wil- liams, who at one time was quite a factor in Republican politics in Texas and a leading man. He has male good In many ways and today he is one of the leading factors in Okla- homa. For years he was a success- ful business man, a peace officer, (chief of Little Africa) and proved his worth. He exercised good judg- ment and today he is one of the best fixed men of the race, He has ning ‘Rool house-—two being rock and brick, and in connection with this, Mr, Williams owns valuable proper- ‘ty at Vinita and Muskogee. The scribe has always known this excels Tent man to be full of push and his numerous friends are indeed proud of his success, not only along finan. cial ne, but in the betterment of our people, We at one time, owned the best business houses at Tulsa, He wore a smile that wouldn't come off and had us to know that he haa passed the want line, and has fea- thered his nest, He says his old Texas friends should come Wert and grcw up with the country. Mr. Wile liams did all he could to make the scribe feel at home. He will leave In a few weeks and will visit many Texas towns and while at Victoria will have a re-union of his interest. ing family. Dr. R. T. Bridgwater, a Meharry- nite, class 1905, owns $16,000 worth of rent houses—exce'lent ones—10 in all, He is a great factor in the betterment of the condition of om race, He is not only a successful shysician, but a devout church man, Your scribe was entertained at wide CO, ee ade | SEAL, “« 2 3 breakfast by Mrs, 1. H. Montgomery, the proprietress of the Star Cafe at Tulsa, She and her interesting daughters are rare entertainers and they possess the happy faculty of knowing how to be pivasant. | | r i F i ys , j S ra | be cull? % Gorey, Fhe ta wee Ne Greece af eet i an 35 2 | MRS. J. W. HUGHES. The average “big’’ Negro can tell you of the wonderful things he has done and fs still doing, but he is just gone when It comeh to encouraging the Negro newspaper. Loosen up, Budt ‘5 A $5,000 brick church edifice is what the A. M. E.'s have at Tulsa, and in the person of Rev. J, H. John- son, they have an able pastor, The congregation is large representins, tome of our best people. This able principal of Dunbar school of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has 16 teachers under him and has been a pedagogue for 33 years, during which time he has done an untold good for the race. There are domertic science and manual training departments. There are four good buildings and more than 600 students. There have been 40 graduates since he has been principal. Prof. Hughes has 5 good rent houses, Wife of Prof. Hughes and teacher of the primary department of the Tula school. She is a recognized educator and hke her husband, ‘is a graduate of Fisk University. This lady is one of culture and refinement and for seven years was at the head ef the Primary Department at Ok- mulgee. The race could well afford to have more women of her calibre, The Tutha Star, the ably edited Journal of Tulsa, In a recent issue eald: "Mr. Theo, Baughman of, the *Plaindealer,' Topeka’s great news paper dropped in on the Star force, Thursday morning. Mr. Baughman is indeed a newspaper man.” Yes, we yisited the Star office, and found several of our people employed, Tulsa has a colored population ot about 4,000 and they own several brick buildingq, numerous good homes, several modern churches and are going head long into the busi- ness world . They are a hive bunch. A nice stone building in which she conducts a restaurant and sells soft drinks, is the property of Mrs. Emma Swinger, a lady of our race. It is an excetlent business place and you get home cooking. Mrs. Swinger makes a special effort to please the patrons who frequent her place. We with we were able to boast of many more such excellent women. Baptist Divine. Rev, C. L. Neth- erland, a Baptist minister at Tulsa, is one who believes in mixing relig jon and business, and owns the New Stute barbershop, 2414 N. Boston street, a three chair tonsoriul par- lor, where he conducts a clean place, In fact, he’s “a barber for your whiskers.” This excellent man has devoted his life to the betterment of our race and is a true standard- benter for the race and the scribe only wishes more of our ministers gould measure up to his cahbre. He is atsisted by Messrs. J, B, Beoson and J. R, Bell, Hotel Man, Mr. H. T, Wilson, a wteran hotel man, {3 still conduct. ing the “Wilson Hotel,” at 120 East Archer street, Tulea, and he has 12 good rooms and serves regular meals and’ short orders that would please ye gods. There, too, you can get something good to eat at any hour of the day, For thirty-five years he has been in business, starting as a rook, and during that long time he has tried to treat every one right, By strict business methods and by practicing economy Mr, Wilson owns much yaluable property aml can oust of a snug bank account. eee CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, The Great Health Resort—Some of the Things Our People Are Doing. The scribe visited this tewn in a down po.r of rain, but our people were Joyal to The Plaindealer, Mr, Cobb took snrcial interest ur, and showed us every place of interest, and used his influencd in inducing others to become subscribers, Below we mention some of the live wires of Claremore: Expert Tailor, A solid man of the race ie Mri &. Ay Wateon, the exper! tallot, who does all kinds of -high- class work. He owns his business house, @ modern two-story residence and 120 acres of good land. He is s good man, and the one thing which te needs to make the journey thru life Is @ good helpmeet, and rome of our good women should not overlook the fact that he ts in shape to make some woman indeed happy. He, le full of push, and we are glad that he belongs to our race. He ja president of the Colored Protective League. Only Vhysiclan. The only ‘colored physician at Claremore, the grea, health resort, is Dr. W. M. Lee, of Weatcrn University of Tennessee, lorated at Memphis. Very few men have left this well known institution who have excelled Ir. e's recori as a physician, Since his gradua- tlon nine years ago Dr. Lec has been gradually winning his way into the front rank of the medical profess: lon. His hterary training wea se- cured at Lane College and he Is a truly prepared man. Those wha visit Claremore in seatch of hea'th will find in him a physician of abili- ty. He owns 160 acres of rich land in Oklahoma, as wel! as a good home at Claremore. Such men are indeed he'pful in the betterment of our race in this wonderful country. The Lang. The Lang Hotel has sixteen morletnly equipped rooms, and cn visiting Claremore you will not find a better place to rtop. The lady, Mrs, N. A. Perking, puts forth pizry effort te make her guests fee} perfectly at home. Miecalth sacekers who are going to visit Claremore should call and sce het. She is an expert hotel lady and you will be pleased with her treatment. A. M. E. Divine, Rev. B. J. Nel- son, OMe of the veterans in the A, M. E. church, is making good at Claremore, and is excelling his first year's recotd. He has a good edifice, with a membership of Afty active workers. For thirty-three years he nas been making an increasing war- fare on sin and ignorance, and stated hag he was nof tired yet. A great many people have been converted ty his preaching, and he has erected four good churches. He is a solid man and joined our list of readers. Mr. and Mrs. L. UD. Pratt are en- gaged in the bathing house business at Clatemore, having fitted up a nice place for our people. They are also conducting two rooming houses, which are under the management of his wife, Mr, Pratt is a trusty em- ploye at one of the white bath houses, These good people are prepared to accommodate those who visit this great resort. The principal of the colored high school of Claremore, is that popular young educator, Prof. J. T. A. West, the product of Walden University. He has an enrollment of 99 pupils, ind since he has been at the head of he school, 17 young men and wo- nen have graduated, He ia ably as- isted by Miss Mable B. Vaughn of Kansas City, Kansas, and Miss Ze- hyr M. Bryan of Galena, Kansas. There people go 40 make up a strong aculty and take front rank as edu- ators. The educational interest of ur race is in safe hands in that re- ort. One of the palatial homes at Clare- nore js that of Mrs. Amanda Ed- vards, He excellent daughter, Mrs, ‘annie Stephens has for 32 years ecn an attendant at one of the eading white bath houses at that ell known health resort, She knows er business from A to Z, and these eople are among the so'id citizens. hey are true friends of the Plain. caler, Rev, J. E. Richard, one of the’ ace's brilliant young munisters, is uccessfully pastoring the First Bap- ist church at Claremore, Okla., un difice which cost more than $5,000 nd has a memberthip of 100 ywo- Ge en ee a ee en. Mee site deal ler in inipinléd ‘and domestic cigars, soft drinks, ete., This gentle- men is a veteran business man, and in able to stay in business because he treats the public right. Mr. Lewis is one of the fixtures atound Clare- more, ‘The ecribe visited the Wright Ho- tel, a magnificent two-story brick building, owned and operated by Mr, und Mrs. M. A.:Wright, The first Fe are occupied as business places and the second floor is the’hotel pro- per. The rooms ard neat ones, and these excellent people have felther "pared money ‘or time in giving th. race the best. « The place is modern and easily worth’$10,000. These ex- cellent people own;more than ‘a do- zen good rent houses, and ’409 acres of rich farm land, near Brokenit‘Ar- row. They are frugal and full of business and the raca should fee} Proud of such people, as they are truly @ credit ta us. Such men and women as Mr, and Mra. Wright are great factors in helping to give us ‘some standing in the world. | A swell pool patior at Claremore is the one owned by Mensa, Allen and Burley. It Ss located in the Wright building, and has three tables There gentlemen also carry all] kind of clgarr, tobacco, etc, and enjoy & nice patronage. When you desire to spend a reas evening, call on them. Mr. Burley |s the son-in-law of Mr, and Mrs, Wright. Jones and Robinson are conducting a swell 3 chair tensorial parlor—one of the bet at Cluremore. The fur- niture is the latest and the shop would be a credit to a much larger place, Mr A. W. Robinson has been at his trade 19 years and Mr, T. G. W. Jones has been barbering for 7 years and they are both attists. This is some place. Rev. L. Amerson, a veteran M. E, pastor Is, in connection with his ex- cellent wife, condu: ing a cafe and tooming house. These good people have pent a long life of usefulness and we were pleased to meet them while at Claremore. One of the placee of the race at Claremore is Washington Hotel and bath house, owned and «perated by Mr, and Mrs, George Washington. These good people go wut of the way to give their guests a‘l thelr money calls for, They guarantes the hest of accarouation and when you visit this health rercrt, see them, Peoples’ Cafe, a high-class eating house at Claremore, is owned by Mr. H. Ford. The public will find at all hours, the best of everything and it will be cooked right, Mr. Ford has many years of experience and he {is ably assisted by his wife. When in Claremore, see him. Mr, W. M. Rainty, an expert sani- tarium man has charge of the white sanitarium at Claremore, a place where the leading whites frequent. This gentleman holds his position because he is recognized as one of the best men for the position, He has given satisfaction and is one of Claremore's Jeading colored citizens, He has been at his present job for seven years, Among the large number of grad- uates from Meharry recently, Miss Reanna Wright, a very popular young lady of Claremore, Okla., was in that number, The race is indeed blessed with having in it such an ac- complished young woman. She re- ceived her literary training at Lang- rten college and Quindaro Univer- yity and graduated with high honors from the pharmaceutical department at Meharry und at: present she ia holding a lucrative position at Eu- fau'a, Okla, Miss Wright Is the (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. BM. A. Wright of Claremore, and it is with plearure we make mention of such a lady. [ arms.... @ For Negroes: Colored Mea, why not buy a farm in a Jand where a man is a man— where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm jn Lo- gan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—casy terms, fine soil, bent chmate. If you mean bus|- ness, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —:— Kansas, (First published in The Topeka Plaindealer, May: 7 1935.) +10 Ste the application of John Mi» tonberger for » Pardon. Notice’ To all whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that John Milton: berger did on the 7th day of May, 1916+ file his application with the Governor of Kansas, asking for a pardon from the State Reformatory at Jlutchinson, and that a hearing un sald application will be had at the office of the xaid Governor on Satur. day, May 22nd, 101K. at 2 acleck B Mi. All persons interested therein will take due notice and gowern hemselves accordingly. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for John Miltonberger, Topeka, Ketsas, May 6th, 1915. so —_ Pe ee _ e 9, M™<. Beard’s: WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER: € Tt removes dandruff and atone bie, ing of the scalp and takes out the. kink and makes the hair grow leng, soft and beautiful. c° Send stamp for Pamphlet,“ , © MME. M. BEARD, , 519 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, -:- MISSOURL 50c Per Box. Agents Wantety, Bell Phone West—Home Phone Waal 18 —- =~ Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. a C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Weod, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plastesee . Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. ‘ 2076 North 131h Street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, —_——— WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a— FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOR CALL ON MRS, @ EB BRAXTON, , 915 E. Huerfano 8¢, ® COLORADO SPRINGS, —~+— COMB, The Bulkley cor y Company, SALINA, KANSAS, EXTENDS to thi He People Most Heart; Welcome to Come s and Visit le 7 You'll Receive Courteous Treat ment and Find Here Large Asscu@e mente of BRY. Soong. MILLINERY, READYIT'G-WHAR GABe MENTS, SHOES AND As | CESSORIES, ama Your Mail Orders to—— THE BULKLEY DRY GO®DS . .. COMPANY... . WE PAY POSTAGE. CALL FOR THE BAPTIST STATR SUN. SCHOOL CONVENTION. The Baptist Sunday scheols Kansas will take notice that the Convention will convene with the Mt. Hebron Sunday school of Pitts burg, Kansse, June 24-25, of this year, and they will please elect thele program delegate and send the nease and address to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. L, Harper, 530 BG Water St, Wichita, Kansas, ‘Fhe Sunday schoola should elect om ¢he first Sunday in May and send name at once te Mrs. Harper, ’ We also request you to begin te plan now for the raising of your & nances for this session, that prem ises to be the best yet held. Mpag of the schools have entered the com test for the banner now held by the Shiloh Sunday schoo] of Topeka. We are pianning to have = setell foreign speaker for ‘each day. The program will be full of geed aé- dresses 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 ached in the state will make an effort. Programs and letter will be malted you later. Yours for a great convention, H. I. MONROE, Presideat MRS, J, L. HARPER, Cor, Sec. — ANNOUNCEMENT. ' THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SES- SION OF THE KINGFISUEE COUNTY NORMAL (SEPARATIQ, will be held during the June ‘ported, 1915, at Kingfisher, Okla. This is one of the largest and best tutereg Normals in the State. Special werk in the new branches, Special atte tion given to the needs of the rorat teacher, Excellent accomodations af moderate terms. For further information address, Mra, Sarah Liston, superintendest, Kingfisher, Okla., or Prof. E. ML, Hall, Conductor, Hentessey, Okla. Ay person writing this office fer Information will please send stampa, if an answer is expected, hee 8 5 ee ees ae. a oe ————— : Rie PREMOe Sy he} AMI -t at week VM eenyeyy 2 PL ® * 7 Bho of ar ? a A hs TA ‘ OKRA’ Baughman Tells ee ee a s J V ; 9 : e of the People. report to Governor Willian S, ° > "Egret L Be oe 4 vey ag fake 4 NE) det A Ae por Be ee ay . ‘ aS Ne re _ ee oe ey I 3, te Te PY Serge i Coes ease s y eS ie Bit pelican Bets. A ¢ . , @ : rs : a Z a hte pin ae ~ eo eee A A oR 5, 7a rece ea? a a Ba Pee ee am a . ey ey PRY Sate - 4 oe w 7" A. F, AND A.M. HALL. The abaye Is the Lome of the coligyle Blece of property is owned by ated Masons at Coweta, This valu-MrsC/M, Nichols, * | we hh Me Gia ath 5 pele uBR ad ee ARM! 0 otbbabdae tae. SUES oe aa en ge ee ee me peemaleted of two_ wr, three smal a anes and today‘}te a live tow eh.sereral hundred modérn busines: ‘ hierar ‘and namerout pelatial -real: danect:, A colored quan has the dis tection of naming the, place, ané . * ” ee “Coweta,” meaning “a ge: 2 place.” Tust-man was Hon 5. W. Simmons, who served as the yarst postmaster of the town, hold. pig the position’ for 1% years and, re. N signing after baing re-appointed. He Fetiadectod the first store ever oper: “ated at Coweta and in that store the ifrst bank of the town found quar- ‘vars, Mr. Simmons has toiled un- epasingly in the material advance- great of the town and new there are ¥3800 people residing there. In a 6,000 brick business house he s con- idecting a general merchandise store, ‘ave more than $5,000 Invested *in ‘@ry goods, boots, shoes, hats, no- ‘tions, groceries, etc. He also owns ‘ancther brick worth $3,000. He has @ modern residence, many actes of ‘rich land. No one is more entitled to the honor of making Coweta a} eity than Mr. Simmons. There are two gcod churches, Baptist and A. M. E.—both ably pastored and one brick school building for colored with an enrollment of 135 and two teach- ers—Mesdames L. C. Clemmons and Vatsle Marsh. There are six secre; erganizations and only one hull. There are about 300 colored citizens and the majority cf them own their hones. There are two colored phy- sicians, one colored lawyer anil, the town is surrounded by several heavy colcred land owners, ‘The feeling between the races is amicable and Coweta is indeed a desirable place to teside in. Dr. L. H. Johnson, a colored physician is conducting a sanitarium. eee Et was our pleasure to visit the magnificent grocety store of C. M. Nichols and Co., where everything imaginable is hept, as several thou- sand dollars have been invested. The building is also the property of Mr. Nichols, and pis place is a creditable one indeed. Aside from staple and fancy groceries, soft drinks, etc., are served. The Nichols hotel is taz enly place for the race at Coweta and the beds are clean and the rooms sanitary, The very best of every- thing to eat is served and home cook- ing has won many patrons for the house. Mr, Nichols’ business build- ing is the home of almost every Ne- gro business enterprise in the city. The grocery store, hotel, tailoring estallishment, tonsorial parlor, and effce of physician have homes in ame. The Masonic hall, a two story structure is owned by him. He is a power for good and,is Worshipful Master of the Masonic lodge. Mr. Nichols is blessed with an excellent wife, who Is, to large degree, Te- sponsible for his success. She is Matron of the Eastern Star and is wa ardent worker in the church and lor the betterment of Negro woman- yood. These good people have the onfidence and respect of all classes ind they have a kind word for the Maindealer. eee 8 Rev, Wm. B. Marsh was for years} t mptoyed by J. W. Simmons & Co, i 2 salesman, afterwards Lecoming | he bookkeeper of the firm. He had) f he full confidence of his employers | nd remained with them until thejs ear 1909. During this year he en-/t ered the governmental mail service, | c asing out-distanced all his competi-( # ors in a civil tervice examination. ¢ Mr. Marsh mariied the daughter of tev. Louis LeSeurs, a beautiful and ¢ complished lady, with whem he is ¢ iving very happily, During the present year he was t rdained by the Mt. Rose Baptist | hurch as a minister of che Gospel 1 ind has since been called as the pas- i tor of the Fountain Grove Baptist charch. Rev, Marsh hes erected a j , ; | 4 a s 7 eee vate woe | wis REV. WM. B. MARSH. two-story building en North Broad- way, next door to C. M. Nichols & Co. Baughman at Taft. FOR DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND AT TAFT, OKLAHOMA, Amazed At The Great Work Being Accomplisied By Prof. Johnson— ‘This Is One Of Tie Greatest In- atitutions Of Its Kind In The World. Of the many ; laces of interest thag your scribe has visited «during his tour of Oklahoma, none has appealed to him more forcibly than Taft, and etpecia‘ly the Deaf, Dumb and ™:,* Institution tocated there, and which that scholarly man, Prof. J. R. John- son is superintendent, and hia ad- ministration of affairs bears out the fact that the Board made no mis- take in p'acing this man at the head On entering upon the duties of su- perintendent, Prof. Johnson found things in chaotic condition, but the revelation, since he assumed control is nothng fess than startling, and on every han, you note impravercent, ow . . : ; ce 8% s {34 . a aa _ 3 ee ; ‘SN ar: ave A _ ‘ y ‘ ff H a 3 i , : Be _ PROF. J. R. JOHNSON. and the 180 children who are students there are being thoroughly trained in literary and industrial p<rauita, and they are truly being prepared for future usefulners, Your scribe visited the four buildings on the grounds, and found them In a sani- tary condition, aad everythng going on In a clock-like precision, and the emaliest detail has not been overlook. ed to make tife worth while. Eleven persona are employed, and one can- not appreciate the great wotk beng done unless he visits the school, The last legislature appreciating the great efforts of Prof, Johnson and his co-workers, appropriated $7,000 more than has ever been given this institution. $10,000 were given for Continental Ice Cream.. In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.... Dai ipped...... Salioae ae eae Beatrice Creamery Co., TOPEKA, - KANSAS. SPEND YOUR time on THE... SALAD! Save it on the Dressing By Using the Famous... ° Sit real ‘Made without Olive Oil— . BRAND Pare; SALAD DRESSING °*== Ottofied oy a ours 1G OteKechingye sas TOPEKA KANSAS Look For the Label on Your Food Products— An Absolute Guarantee of Purity. Otto ‘Auehne Preserving Co. 2 “> A MEDICAL RECEIPT. Has Cured Thousands. Price $1.00. , For Men and Women’ Suffering from Unnatural Lischarges, Gleet, Chronic Gonorrhea, Stricture and all Urinary Troubles, J will send a Recelpt and Directions for curing ‘any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment srives great relief and if continued will cure forever ‘BETTER THAN DOCTORS OR HOT SPRINGS S. D. LYONS, 310 E. 2d St. _ Oklahoma City, Okla, Coyne ae SR OM See fds. ted ee a ee aes walartes, and #20000" fee mainton ance, and the Board of Affairs in it roel. to Governor Williams wen so far as to say that Sts ene of th busiest schools in the state of Ok lahoma, an honor indeed. The Su porintendent Is vtilising every avail abie piece of ground, in planting truck,etc, in effort to make the im stitution self-sustaining, end there are more than 40 acres planted fr vegetables, etc. and all deing car- ried on by student labor. The chil- dren ate neatly dressed and made to go clean, and their sleeping, spart- ments are al! that could be expected ‘and Superintendent Johnson! has his heart in the work, and is not there for money only, but is doing more than his duty to prepare these un- fortunate children and if their pa- rents realty know just what this good man is doing, they would send him @ vote of thanks. wrof Johnson has always been at. unceasing worker for the betterment of our race and has always proven his worth even when the clouds have heen heavy over his head, and The Plaindealer is proud that he now holds @ position that he can fully do philanthropic work for our’ people. He is of the turn of mind tone go0a for evil, and when men would revile him, he would praice them, ‘and be- ing an able man, he is compelled to mak3 good. It was no surprise to us to ste the wonderful showing that is being made under Johnson's guiding hand, knowing him as we do, and since a meie Loy, he has always strived to do his best whenever any- thing was entrusted to him, He has surrounded himse'f yith an able fa- culty and we are Indeed glad to see the great work being aceomplished. When positions of trust are given to men of Johnson's calibre, it is a bles- ring to our race, because they are al- ways faithfully looked after, We went from builling to building, and if we used qir entire paper, ye would not be able to properly describe what our opinion of that institution is. The main building, is a three story wh Bee 9 ss gt 8% tee g* Yelek, white stone trimmings.” {It fe weed as the ‘grils dormitory, dining hall and elass rooms, and it is » real bee hive of activity. It contains an auditorium, unsurpassed in the state for space and comport. We were struck by the motto over the arch of the stage, containing the signifi- cant eentence: “Deeds, not Words.” In these words we find thé key to the superintendent’s‘ career, The boy's dornitory—a three-story frame 40160, -containiag 30 xpoms, y The superintendent's office ls in this bulld- ing. It has been repaired and re- novated ty Mr. Johnson. From a shack to a modern building, is what the superintendent has made. The power house {a installed with dynamo of the latest pattern, boilers, etc., from which the schoo! Is lighted and heated. A $2,100 cistern has been built under the present system, con- taining 100,000 galons of water. There are plans on foot to ~rect a superintendent's residence at a cost of $2,600 and a barn to cost $3,000. We had a chance to see the 30 head of Jersey cows, which furnish butter and milk for every child, The horses are slick and fat and they are some among the best in Oklahoma. School being closed the teachers had departed for their respective homes, but the girls’ building was presided over by that excellent tady, Mrs. Hattie E. Henderson, who Is » fixture at the school, She is a Chris- tidn lady and is an honor to her po- sition. The matron for the boys is Mrs. Jennie E. Ingram, who ike the superintendent, Johnson, hails from Georgia. The cleanliness about the dormitory bespeaks her worth. Her husband, Prof. Ingram has been a teacher of deaf mutes since the school was founded. He is a recognized authority along this line. The inspiring scene at the schoal was 36 boys working in the truck patch and eserylody and everything seemed to have been full of giee and happiness. Prof, Johnson hae been re-appointed ant his numerous friends are indeed glad. ee Le CT Aa a ae Be i ates ta hide Saad 2 SPELLS eee he, Ne bee etn Det at Dane ya rreee my al ae ie oe ny : fan ae as - z it * Za . 4 so ad ae, So * ve , < cy | 2. 7 ie { ” | | os . ™ : MR. AND MRS. C. M. NICHOLS. , The above is that of two of the Okla. They were among the first leading people of our race at Coweta, settlers of that thriving town. Hl AMONG Bottling... Works srr Cries re: - a ” Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St. TOPEKA, KAS, oO SS DO YOU KNOW WHERE SHE IS? I am making inquiry about my daughter, whose name was Alice Davie. Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansaz, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my ofde‘t sir', Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I hase nt keard from him or the girl tron; that day to this. Tam a widow, e¥t w’one and would like to find my ‘auehter. My name is Celia Ann Davis ard you will find me by writ- aq to the Pla'ndea’er. C *RDEN CITY, KANSAS. e's boy rainfalls occurring at -eg' ‘er intervals bespeaks bountiful torvests this year in this part of the tres, The co’or line in our high school rere appears ,o be Iceing Its sizni- ficance uniler the present administra- tlon and the able superintendency of Prof. E. J, Dumond. As we notice the picture of the beautiful and ac- comp'ishe! Miss Jenna Elizabeth Ri- ley, along with the other twenty-nine members of the graduating class, we see the passing of the color line. Mirs Riley is the sister of Mre. Ag- nes Price, the amicabie companion of Prof. Chas, R. Rice. Miss M. V. Adams who has been taking a post graduate courre in the High School dit well in all her studies, but excel- led In stencgraphy and typewriting, for which excellence, her certificate is prima facie evidence. The Lucas sisters, also Miss Gra- vette and Miss Stewart all have done aplendid high school work this year and are candidates for graduation ancther year, The Baccalaureate sermon was ‘de- livered at the M. E. church, the 29rd inst., and commencement exercises will be at the same place, The ministers of the city were cor- diatly Invited to attend the memor- jal services at the opera house. Rev, M.S, Jones was present, read th. scripture lesson and addressed the old soldiers, together with the vast audience assembled. Among the new comers ta Garden City are the McPherson brothers, the older of whom is accompanied by his wife, The three form an important adjunct to the populace here, but you dught to see the girls peering and siniling at the younger and unmar- ried Lrother, The untimely death of the older rqn of Mr. and Mrs, Carson of the Home Bakery, shocked everyone and filled their hearts with sadness for the fate of the child and sympathy for the bereaved parents, especially when they learned that.he was run down by a fast freight, while making deliverjes for the bakery, TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, RE- PORTERS 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 wil try to Inbert all correspon- dence. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Charles T. Wood and Arthur B. Fox graduated from the High School last Thursday with high honors. We are proud of this kind of young men. We have from one to three to gradue ate from the High School for the next ten years. We are well repre- sented in the city schools, and we trust the young people will make good by all means. We aleg have bright students in Southwestern Uni-+ versity, who will graduate in a few years. We are proud of all who are trying to make the race better by doing their duty. We need all ‘who can help, because we are being watch- ed closely. Mr. W. M. Wright and daughter, ‘Miss Beatrice, Charles I. Wood, Ar- thur B. Fox, went to Wellington last Friday to attend a banquet at that place, They furnished the music for the banquet. Mr. Thomas Cottam is doing ce- ment work in el] parts of the country. He went to Oxford last Monday to put in a big job, (Mrs. Pearl Nichols gave a towel shower last Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Omega Nichols, who is to ve married to Mr. Ed Clen.mons of Kan- sas City, next June S14. ‘The dride- to-be received many beautiful towels. Mr, Edward Thompson and Miss Gladys McClarn of Wellington were in Winfield last Thursday to attend the automobile races. Roy Moore, Clarence Foust, haw- rence Brown, high school boys, were in Wichita last week visiting the Wichita schools, Rev. R. C. Lee was surprised by a number of hia friends last Monday evening. The event was a birthday surprise on Rev. Lee, He received a handsome shaving set as a birth- day present. Rev, Lee made a spien- did talk, also did H. G. Holden, Rev, Lee was 65 years old, H. G, Holden was in Wichita las Friday to visit Ambrose Woodward and see how the Wichita schools arg progressing. The A. M. E. church is making nice preparations to entertain the District conference, which will convene here on June 9th, 10th and ilth, nev. Daniels who has just taken charge of the church is doing good work. Mrs, Andy Charles gave a miscel- laneous shower in honor of Mies Omega Nichols, who’ to be married to Mr, Edgar Clemmons on the ard of June, The bride-to-be received many valuable presents. The house was beautifully decorated and a very rare program ws rendered. HH. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, AITISRURG, i KANSAD Gthee, 124), E Third st, Phones: Office 1475; Hea, 1948. PDiseanes of Women @ Specialty. For Sale Cheap! .. ALL KINDS of FLOWER PLANTS For Cometery and . Boxes or Your Front Yard Chesp at ED. BASS’ Greenhouse. HANGING BASKETS AT Coat!’ 809 E. 15th St. Phone 2008, ao zee ==