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If Col. Bryan Sees a Brick House Falling in His Direction, the Colonel Has Brains Enough to Get from Under! THE TOPEKA Commencement a Blaze of Glory Western University Overshadows all Previous Efforts----Nineteenth Year Shows Rapid Strides. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a mountainous landscape with a clear sky. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. ABRAHAM GRANT HALL----GIRL'S DORMITORY Seventeenth Year. No. 27. If Col. Bryan Sees Commence a Blaze Western University Previous Efforts---N Shows Rapid Dr. H. T. Kealing and His Able Assistants Have Builded an Institution That is an Honor to Kansas and the West...Many Boys and Girls Graduated. Quindaro was at the height of her glory last week at the nineteenth annual commencement of Western University and the State Industrial Department. The students exhibited some great work not only for themselves, but for the public. The freshmen, sophomore, juniors and seniors vied with each other to make things hum and they did throughout the entire season. There were visitors from all parts of the country to witness the ceremony and they were doubly repaid for what they saw and heard. The orations, adresses, awarding of prizes and presentation of diplomas; and vocal and instrumental solos were the finest we ever heard from that site and it was conceded by all present that this was the best exercises ever held at Western University. Some of the people present had never missed a commencement since they had been instituted by the school. The following is the program: Processional at Girl's Dormitory. Religioso, "Simple Aveu," Thome Western University Band. Invocation—Rev. Peck. Chorus—'Life's Evening," Ashford. Salutatory-Oration, "Sincere Service"—Miss Jessie Agnes McWilliams, Normal.) Piano Solo, "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6"—Miss Alma Lois Bass (Music) Olathe, Kansas. Oration, "The Value of Manual Training"—Mr. Geo. H. Johnson (Industrial) Quindaro, Kansas. Oration, "System in Business"—Miss Myrtle Brown (Commercial) Ashland, Kansas. Overture, "Light Cavalry," Von Suppe—Western University Band. Oration, "The Idea of God in His Relation to Man"—Rev. T. F. Jones (Theological) Quindaro, Kansas. Vocal Solo: (a) "A Voice That Calls at Even," Dandridge; (b) "I Know a Lovely Garden"—Miss Mazie Woolson. Valedictory-Oration, "Lifting the Veil"—Miss Etta Blanche Kelly, Osawatomie, Kansas. --- Chorus, "Listen to the Lambs," Dett. March, "Thunderer," Sousa—Western University Concert Band. Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates—Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., President of the Western University Board of Trustees. Awarding of Prizes—President H. T. Kealing. Benediction. Prof. H. T. Kealing, superintendent of the Industrial Department and president Western University, deserves great credit for the manner and way in which he is building up this school, whose reputation will be on a par with any school within the next few years. He has worked hard and stayed right on the job, toiling both day and night to put this school among the foremost of the land. The Industrial Department is turning out some very fine young men and women who are going out into the world to make life what most people want it to be and that is by thrift, energy, intelligence, obedience to law and subservient to Christianity. Th different departments such as Carpentering, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Business Course, Music—instrumental and vocal; and Printing are all taught by the different heads of these departments who are well competent, qualified, active and energetic and will not pass a student until he has made good in their studies and are able to go out and perform such duties as they have learned in that school in a way that will cast no reflection upon the department from which they graduated. After the response by the different parties on the program, was an address to the graduates by State Supreintendent of Public Instruction W. D. Ross. He implored the graduates to go out in the world and make good. He spike of the great good that educational institutions are doing Kansas. The people were very much impressed with the talk that he made and felt that it did not only the students good, but those who came to witness the exercises. The exercises begun at 3 o'clock. A line was formed at the girl's dormitory, south to the Industrial building, headed by Western University Band under Capt. N. Clark Smith, followed by the trustees, faculty, guests and students. There were about two hundred in the line, a beautiful procession of young ladies TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 11, 1915. all beautifully gowned for the occasion. Those who served on the program are' to be complimented for their fine manner and coolness in which they rendered their part as it was all that could be expected of any graduating student of any institution. The Salutatory and Valedictory orations were rendered by two ladies, Miss McWilliams and Miss Kelly from the same town in Kansas. We must say it was a strange co-incident and these two young ladies are to be complimented upon the fine delivery, expression and thought given in their oration, in fact all this oration was suggested to the profession in which they would turn their attention when they go out in the world to battle for life's supremacy. Prof. Jackson, instructor of vocal and instrumental music, is to be complimented upon the good work which he is doing at that institution and his work proved out well in the chorus and piano solos by those graduating in music. The presentation of diplomas and certificates were by Bishop H. B. Parks, who delivered a fine address to the students to the effect that they should not disgrace or belittle the diplomas issued to them. There were a number of valuable prizes awarded to students for the different contests. The following are some of the medals offered: R. H. Brown medal for scholarship, won by Miss Etta Kelly. Mable B. Vaughan prize for oratory, won by Miss Eva Jesse. B. F. Watson prize for music composition, won by Miss Lena Mosely. Alumni gold prize for essay on Western University, awarded to Miss Eva Jesse. J. C. C. Owens prize for superior excellence in cooking, awarded to Miss Etta Kelly. Following are prizes offered for field day events: Winner fifty yd. dash—James Manley. Winner one half mile race—Stewart Hall. Winner high jump—James Manley Winner two hundred and twenty yd race—Fred Jackson. Winner shot put—James Manley Winner quarter mile race—Ducet Winner pole vault—Morris Howard. Winner discus throw—James Manley. Winner relay race—The team of which James Manley was Captain. James Manley twenty eight points Gold medal. Fred Jackson, fourteen, points, Pennant. Stewart Hall nine points—Ham. Those graduating are as follows: Class Roll—Fay Taylor, president; Joseph Rollins, vice-president; Susie Recolia Goodwin, secretary; Maybelle Loretta Harbert, assistant secretary; Aline Marian Graves, treasurer. Normal Class—Brinson, Ethel Claire, Rentiesville, Okla.; Brown, Ealen Clifton, Hoffman, Okla.; Dangerfield, Louise Marian, Denver, Col.; Davidson, Georgia Le Rose, Parkville, Mo.; Davis, Vassie Juanita, Denver, Colo.; Garrett, Roy Preston, PLAINDEALER Manhattan, Kansas; Graves, Aline Marian, Helena, Ark.; Harbert, May Belle Loretta, Quindaro, Kansas; Jenkins, La Motte Nathaniel, Quindaro, Kansas; Kelly, Etta Blanche, Osawatomie, Kansas; Seymore, Ruth Lange, Fort Scott, Kansas. Taylor, Fay Ewing, Trenton, Mo.; Winroe, Arthur, Quindaro, Kansas. Theological—Jones, Thomas Franklin, Quindaro, Kansas; Treadwell, Elvia Ernest, Kansas City, Kansas; Crutchfield, Philip C. Rosedale, Kansas. Commercial—Brown, Myrtle Louise, Ashland, Kansas; Goodwin, Susie Recolla, Great Bend, Kansas; Rolling, Joseph Walter, Topeka, Kansas. Domestic Science—beasley, Mattle Belle, Little Rock, Ark.; Hill, Charlemae, Beggs, Okla.; Harbert, May Belle Loretta, Quindaro, Kansas; Graves, Aline Marian, Helena, Ark.; Kelly, Etta Blanche, Osawatomie, Kansas; McWilliams, Jessie Agnes, Osawatomie, Kansas; Macklin, Gertrude, Jones City, Okla. Sewing—Harbert, May Belle, Loretta, Quindaro, Kansas; Johnson, Marie Louise, Kansas City, Kansas; Sewing and Millinery—Dangerfield Louise Marian, Denver, Colo.; Davis, Vassie Juanita, Denver, Colo.. Tailoring—Garrett, Roy P. Manhattan, Kansas; Winroe, Arthur, Quindaro, Kansas. Printing—Hutton, Clarence, Sapulpa, Okla. Agronomy—Garrard, Casper Mason, Quindaro, Kansas. Carpentry—Johnson, George H. Quindaro, Kansas. Music—Alams, Ruth Esther, Kansas City, Kansas; Bass, Alma Lois, Olathe, Kansas. Presiding Elder Owens in presenting the five dollar medal for cooking to Miss Kelly assured her that as long as she could satisfy the appetite of the human body she would always be successful. Rev. Owans is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church in this country and is presiding elder of the Omaha district. He was a soldier in the war in '64 and never a more honorable or braver man ever served in the army than he. He is an upright Christian gentleman and owns several good pieces of property to help always doing something to help build up the race enterprises. Prof. Kealing is much encouraged over the work that the Western University is doing and is looking for a large increase at the next term which begins, in September as parents as well as student are already beginning to make application for the next term. Everything is working harmoniously and he was re-elected by the new board as they have implicit confidence in him. He is given full charge and will not be hampered or interfered with in the running of this institution. The new board appointed by Gov. Capper consists of Rev. J. R. Ransom of Kans. City, Kans.; Rev. King, of Topeka, Kans., Eugene Bell of Oak Mills, Kans. and Mr. Merriam one of the biggest real estate dealer in Kansas City, a substantial business man, the only white man on the board and he has assured Prof. Kealing and the other members that he would do all in his power to make Western University one of the greatest srhools in the west. Western University has issued a paper called the "University Fun Point" and is devoted to the interest of the students and graduates and keeps in touch with them, what they are doing and where they are located They also help to secure employment for graduates. A student bank is connected with the school and they already have about $2500 on deposit. The hope of this department is to train the student of the economical use of money and the knowledge of buisness. This bank has a line of officers as any other bank and the buisness is transacted in that way. The commercial department is also growing stronger. The "University Pen Point" staff is-Geo. K. Williams, managing editor; Wm. Steel, busness manager; Eva A. Jessie and Clarence L. Hutton reporters. Mr. Geo. Williams is also registrar and Secretary of this school, and does much toward assisting Prof. Kealing. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no discernible details can be made out. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. DR. H.T. KEALING, PRESIDENT WESTERN UNIVERSITY Mr. Richard Hightower is a Credit to the City and State. Mr. Richard Hightower is one of the leading men of Topeka and is a stone mason and contractor. He was born at Nicholville, Ky., 60 years ago, came to Kansas in 1880 from Danville, Ky. He worked as an apprentice under the late John Elliott, one of the largest contractors in his day. Mr. Hightower is an upright J. MR. RICHARD HIGHTOWER, Successful Contractor and a Leader in the Circles of High Degree Masons. MR. RICHARD HIGHTOWER, Successful Contractor and a Leader in the Circles of High Degree Masons. Christian gentleman, who is successful in his business and has always been able to contract work in both winter and summer and has given his race a great deal of employment. He has completed a lot of work around Topeka and one of his first buildings was the Sells barn in the rear of the property opposite the auditorium. He also worked on the Davis Mercantile building, both times after it was destroyed by fire; the Wolfe packing house, doing all the stone and edge wood work. He belongs to the Stone Mason's Union of which he has been a member for the past fifteen years. This organization is composed of both white and colored and Mr. Hightower is one of its most progressive members. He is also prominent in lodge circles grand eminent commander of Prince Hall Grand Commandry of state of Kansas, is a 32nd degree Mason; and owns several pieces of good property. His residence is at 933 College Ave., where he enjoys the company of a good wife who makes life a pleasure to him. He has been a deacon of Shiloh Baptist church for the past thirty years. When South Topeka was a city of the second class, he was a member of the school board and served with honor and credit. Topeka and her citizens are proud of Mr. Gightower and the great work he has done. The Mills Store The Plaindealer feels safe in saying that the Mills Dry Goods, has done more for building a greater Topeka than any other concern in the city. Mr. W. W., Mills, the head of this gigantic store is not only a splendid business man, but he is thoroughly innoculated with that "get up and get" spirit, a qualification necessary in the building of great concerns. It inspires the meek and lowly and spurs them on to greater things. Mr. Mills has been a leader in everything that tends to bring prosperity and happiness to the people of not only the immediate vicinity, but the entire state. The Mills building was the first gigantic structure to be erected in Topeka and after Mr. Mills broke the ice, the Sante Fe and others followed suit. Such grand, good Christian men as Mr. W. W. Mills deserves the moral and financial support of every man, woman and child. Our only regret is that Topeka does not possess a hundred or more men of the Mills type. Mrs. Rosie Beadle and daughter, Ola, Mrs. Mozee and Luverta attended the lecture at the masoule hall Monday afternoon. Little K. Anderson is somewhat indisposed this week from teething. Cross are looking fine in this vicinity now, but you will have to hurry to get the grass boys. Rev. H. Beadle preached the missionary sermon for the sisters of Lilly Valley church, May 31st. The rally was a success. Mrs. Nancy Foster is on the sick list this week with rheumatism. Effie, the little 9 year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Milsap was accidentally shot and killed, Friday, June 4. Some time ago Mr. Milsap received notices by mail to leave his home, but as he was one of those who would stand for his bwn he supplied himself with guns and ammunition and was trying to protect himself and family. The shot gun was wired to the plow, and he and Mr. White, a friend were plowing, when he struck a stump the gun was discharged and a load of buck-shot entered the little girls shoulder above the left eye. She shot about 10 hours. The bereaved family, gave the sympathy of the entire virinity. 4245 WEST BELLE PLACE SANT LOUIS. --- MISSOURI. WE WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OXFORD SYSTEM. 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The Nancy Hall Potato is one of the sweetest, best flavored, mellowest, prettiest, best adapted to table use and best keeping Yam Potato to be had. Sets are now ready for sale and shipment. The capacity of our beds is 50 to 75 thousand weekly and we ship by express or parcel post to any part of the U. S., guaranteeing the sets to reach you in good condition. Price 30 cents per, 160; $2.50 per 1,000, F. O. B., Boley, Okla. Remittances must accompany order; Reference Farmers and Merchants Bank, Boley, Okla. Address Box 151, Boley, Okla. Farms.... For Negroes! Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —: Kansas. 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. On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McCelland Todd's hair dressing parlor will be located at 1815 Van Buren St. Phone 4484 Mack—Adv. Mrs. Anna M. Clifford of Frankfort, Ky., (the widow of a soldier who died shortly after his retirement from Co. K, 25th Infantry in the latter part of 1911) became the recipient of aid amounting to several hundred dollars from the soldiers of the 25th Infantry stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaiian Islands, through the efforts of Mrs. Mattle L. Booker, the widow of Andrew Booker, late first sergeant, company K. 25th Infantry. Mrs Booker had recently returned to Hawaii from an extended visit on the mainland and was casually informed that Mrs. Clifford's property was about to be sold for taxes. She went to work immediately and solicited the aid of the soldiers of the 25th Infantry and they responded in the most prompt and creditable manner. Mrs. Booker's standing and influence in the regiment was such that no one could doubt the sincerity of her purpose which she assumed voluntarily without being requested by Mrs. Clifford or anyone else. It is not known whether or not the money reached Mrs. Clifford in time to save her property, as the letter conveying the news of her distress was long in receipt before Mrs. Booker was informed of its contents else she would have acted sooner, but as it was she secured nearly four hundred dollars for the relief of a poor helpless widow five thousand miles away. While every organization in the regiment contributed Company "M", is especially deserving of the highest praise for the timey assistance they rendered through the discretion and direction of their popular first-sergeant Oscar Fox. Just as soon as Mrs. Booker related the circumstances to him, he did not wait for the pay day collection which was necessary in most of the other cases but had a check for $94.50 sent to Mrs. Clifford at once. The men of his company refunded the money on pay day which was two weeks afterwards. This shows what the soldiers can and will do when a cause is worthy. The highest credit is due Mrs. Booker however for assuming the initiative which no one else had offered to undertake. The matter had not received any attention beyond mere comment until Mrs. Booker heard of it. Mrs. Clifford had not appealed to the regiment nor anyone else in Hawaii for help, nor did she apprise Mrs. Booker of her distressed condition relative to her property, but had appealed to a retired army officer at Fort Thomas, Ky, as she has not been pensioned. It is to be regretted that the widow of a soldier who gave his best life to the service, should have been neglected by the Negro citizens, churches and societies of Frankfort where she has owned a home so long. It is not credible that they in her home town did not know of her distressed circumstances, her home about to be sold for taxes and they not come to her aid, but the soldiers of the 25th U. S. Infantry in far away Hawaii rallied to her aid at just one word from Mrs. Booker. Mr. James Cowdan of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chrisman last week. Mr. L.B.Thomas entertained Mr. Cowdan at breakfast June 4th and in the evening Mr. Cowdan was the guest of Mr. Thomas and Mr. J. W. Cooley for an automobile sight seeing trip over the city. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chrisman gave a surprise party for Mr. Cowdan on Friday evening of last week. As Mr. Cowdan is a great coon hunter the decorations were quite unusual. In the center of the table there was a tree with a coon in the top, with two coon dogs, "Old Troup" and "Singer" on the ground, with the coon treed. Mr. Cowdan is one of the best barbers in Kansas City. News has just reached us of the death of Mrs. Bert Patrick of Denver, Colo., June 6th. Mr. X. Runyon is home from Wilberforce, college to spend his vacation with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Runyon. At last we have one colored policeman, Mr. R. B. King. / Mrs. Amelia Vannell, president of the Brick club of the A. M. B. church, a club of members to raise money to buy brick to veneer the church, reports the club as having been successful in raising more brick than they had promised the trustees to raise. We hope that something will be done soon. Prince Hall Grand Court, Heroines of Jericho of-Kansas Jurisdiction, met in Masonic Hall June 8, 9 and 10. A public reception for the visiting delegates was held Tuesday evening and the installation of the grand officers was held on Thursday evening. Mrs. Maude Gates is very sick at Mr. L. B. Thomas has been on the sick list. The Lindell hotel cafe will soon close for the summer and there will be quite a number of waiters out of employment. Owing to the threatening weather last Sunday evening there was a small attendance at the A. M. E. church, but Rev. Runyon was feeling fine and preached a splendid sermon which was enjoyed by all. The new subscribers for The Topeka Haindealer are Mrs. Viola Stiner, Mr. Oscar Bardeau and Mr. John McCoy. Rev. Love of Vinita was in the city last week. Hon. Lewis T. Brown of Muskogee passed through the city Monday on business. Mrs. Geo. Mayfield was called to Tulsa Tuesday on account of the sickness of her mother. Mr. Clarence A. Glasse of Parsons, Kansas, was the guest of U. R. Smith last week. Mesdames Grubbs and Thurman visited out of the city last week. Mr. Chas. Nevills made a flying trip to Independence, Kansas, last Sunday. Mr. R. M. Jones of Muskogee is the new tailor at the McCoy Tailoring company. Mr. Ollie Borders is visiting with friends at Weir City, Kansas. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. annual sermon was preached at the First Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. John Claggett was here on business the first of the week. BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. Mr. E. D. Jefferson, D. G. M., of Muskogee, was in the city recently and lectured at the A. M. E. church in the interest of the Odd Fellow lodge, which he is contemplating organizing here. The plan for a number here has been on foot for some time. We all hope success in the venture. Mrs. W. M. James is on the sick list this week. Mr. Chas. Earl has returned to the city after a short visit with relatives in Kansas. He reports a very pleasant trip. Miss Lulu Austin has been out of town on account of illness, but is back at her home, 806 Johnston. Mr. Charles Davis spent Sunday in Dewey with his brother and his family. Misses Luly, Gracie and Viola Hatter, and Mrs. Anna Gravelley spent last Saturday and Sunday in Lenepah and all report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. John Haines and children and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and daughter have moved to Neloganey, Okla. Mrs. Josie Carson is on the sick list at this writing. We hope her a speedy recovery. Miss S. E. Wilson of Dewey passed through the city recently to attend the teachers' normal being held at Emporia, Kansas. Mrs. Callie Black has returned to the city after a pleasant visit out of town. Little Miss Eva Matthews is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Whitehead. Mrs. Bessie Jones of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with her husband in this city. The Carnation club met with Mrs. Florence Black recently and spent a very pleasant afternoon. A dainty two course luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. Byers June 10th. Mr. C. Gl. Reeves is recovering nicely after a painful, but not serious accident. The Carbondale High school held its annual commencement exercises May 26- in spite of the inclement weather and a large crowd was in attendance. Out of a class of fifteen which graduated one was colored, Edward S. Foster, who has won a good reputation for the school and himself in his athletic career. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster, who were formerly residents of Topeka. On Sunday, May 30, Mr. William Foster was very seriously injured by a horse while attempting to put up one of the traces. Mr. Foster's foot became entangled with a loop of baling wire, which was also about the horse's foot, and when Mr. Foster stepped forward the horse jumped, causing the accident. Dr. Herbert was called and announced it a serious case, but with care the injured man will recover. He is now resting easy. CLOSING of Negro School.—The William T. Vernon school, Odessa'a colored school, held its commencement exercises at the A, M. E. church Saturday evening, May 29. A number of the white folks attended and were surprised at and greatly pleased with the excellence of the program given. Three boys, Robert Walker, Wilburn Washington and Asbury Bannon finished the course and were awarded diplomas. Their orations were splendid and were most creditably given—word perfect and without hesitation. An address by Miss Lenora Jackson of Halifax, N. C., principal of Phyllis Wheatly school, Dalton, Mo., followed the program by the school and was a strong and earnest appeal to and for the colored race. The work of the school reflects much credit on the training and instruction of the teacher. Mrs. F. E. Th. Wassom, the capable instructor, has been employed again for next year at an increased salary. When Mrs. Wassom took charge of the school two years ago it was run down to an average of twelve in attendance, although it was an eight year graded school. The first year she brought the average up to forty and at the close the board reelected her, and increased her salary. This year the attendance has averaged 53. The exhibit work of the year was very fine. Mrs. Wassom is a teacher of wide experience, having taught in our leading universities and colleges of the West. Some years ago she had charge of the musical department of the Educational and Industrial Institute at Topeka, Kansas, and brought that department up to thirty-seven, the largest number in the history of the school at that time. The next year she was called to the chair of science at Western University at Quindaro, Kansas, which position she held for five years. While teaching there she was called to Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and resigned after three years, because the appropriation for that department ran short and was abolished for the past two years. Mrs. Wassom has had the principalship of the Odessa school since then. BURLINGAME, KANSAS. There are several of our coloreo people on the sick list at present. Mr. Joseph Perkins died at his home in Hutchinson Friday and was buried in the Burlingame cemetery on the 7th. Mrs. Clara M. Link has returned to her home in Topeka after spending a delightful month, visiting relatives and friends in our city. The Epworth League is progressing nicely among our young colored citizens. We are sorry to say that our pastor, Brother Haines has been ill recently. Grandma Shaw entertained company Friday afternoon, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Austin from Osage City. Mr. Elmer Lee will leave for Kansas City soon. Mrs. Edna Graham Hall Shaw was in our town Thursday. It is too bad that our peaches and cherries will not be very plentiful this season. Mrs. Josephine Frazier will go on a visit to her sister in Omaha in the near future. ABILENE. KANSAS* Rev. Wood of Strong City was the guest of Mr. B. F. Gary and family, Mr. Robert Warder and Ora Griffin departed for Nicodemus Thursday Rev. J. C. Rogers of Hutchinson preached two very interesting and instructive sermons, morning and evening. He has accepted the charge at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Miss Maybelle Bates of Kansas City is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Briggettas. Mrs. W. Curtis departed for Wichita where she joins her husband, Mr. W. Curtis. Little Howard and Helen Meckling of Manhattan are visiting relatives here. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer May 28, 1915.) STATE OF KANSAS, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of John Briggs, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of May, A. D. 1915, the undersigned was, by the Probate Course of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of John Brigge, late of Shawne County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly—(St.) ELVA A. DRIGGS, Administrator. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread ```markdown ``` CAPITOL BREW Jefferson',City, No. 3 ITOL BREWERY COMPANY, on'City, Missouri. No. 3363. CAPITAL, $100,000. First National Bank.. Great Bend, Kansas. DIRECTORS: BDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, Y, O. B. CHARMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, ELLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN The Oldest Bank in Pawnee County. and Surplus - $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.' TIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. Mark Krensh, A. H. Moffarles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr -John Lindas, W. W. Cett. CHAS. E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, W. TORREY, O. B. CHARMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, F. H. MILLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN, The Oldest Baulk in Pawnee County. 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Five thousand people witnessed the opening of the Tenth Annual Session of the Sunday School Congress, which was called to order in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, this city, today by Rev. C. H. Clark, D. D., of Nashville Tenn., the chairman. The formal opening took place in the afternoon, while Birmingham's welcome and cordial reception were given tonight in the presence of an audience that filled to overflowing the spacious edifice, so much so that it was evidenced in the two streets on which the church is located. Never in the history of the city has the religious fervor been at such heat as was evidenced beginning yesterday, when the first special trains began to arrive. In the language of some on the streets, "the pot boiled over" today when special after special pulled in, all of which were met by cheering crowds and enthusiastic workers bedecked in the Sunday School Congress uniform, white Congress cap with black visor, wearing badge and carrying pennant representing some of the organized classes or worded: Sunday School Congress. The finishing touches for the demonstration came when the Sunday School Congress Special arrived at the Union Station. The entire local committee, which is composed of the Baptist Minister's Conference of Jefferson County and Greater Birmingham, with the three hundred singers, making up a mammoth chorus, two brass bands and a waiting public thronged the station to greet the arrival of the Congress Special. 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Soldierly looking in their bearing, they went through the streets to the tune of "Hail the Baptist Congress." played by the National Baptist Band, of Nashville, which escorted the delegation and will remain throughout the week. "Great is the Sunday School Congress and valiant are the workers of the plan for building front-line Sunday schools" was Birmingham's verdict as enunciated by the various welcomes extended in the formal opening at the church tonight. Distinguished citizens and prominent church men participate in the local program which virtually turned the keys of the "Queen City" of the Southland over for the five remaining days which will be devoted according to the Congress Secretary to a School of Methods, with general sessions in the forenoon and departmental or sectional meetings in the afternoon. The following departmental meetings will be held: 1. The Cradie Roll and Home Departments—Their Benifits to Every Community. 2. How to secure the Co-operation of Teachers in Attracting and Keeping New Pupil's in the Sunday School. 3. The Advantages, Use and Results of Graded Classes in the Sunday School. 4. The best way to keep Pupils of the "Teens" Age in the Sunday School. 5. Winning Men to Christ and Building up the School Through the Metoka Class. 6. The Advantages Gained and Results Attained Through Teacher-Training Classes. 7. The Beginners Classes—Their Needs in Every Sunday School. 8. How the Caledon Are Building Up the Church and Sunday School Through Organized Efforts. 9. Music—Its Place in the Sunday School and Church. 10. The A. F. Cadets—How Boys Are Trained in the God-Way. 11. Negro Doll Clubs—How Little Girls Are Taught Right Thinking and Living. 12. New Ideas in Sunday School Movement Since 1914 Congress. These departments are under the supervision of able conductors selected from various states in the Union. At the general sessions there will be but twelve topics discussed, but on some of these subjects the indications are that fully one hundred papers have been written. Not over ten minutes will be given to any speaker to deliver his or her paper and not over three minutes will be allowed for open discussion. Criticisms are unknown or unheard of on the floor of the Congress, while not a motion or point of order has been made during the ten years the movement has been before the public. Four principal events will take place during the week, which however, will not detract from the general sessions. The key to the Congress, declare the officials, is the Bible Conference, which opens every morning and spends one hour and a half in the careful study of the Bible by subjects and topics. "Every delegate at the Congress to the Bible Conference with Bible in hand" is the slogan of the present session. Every Sunday school worker, old or young, big or little, man or woman, who comes with a message must be heard, is the declaration made by Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., the director of this host that has captured Birmingham. After the subjects for 1915 session have been written upon and discussed, they will be published in book form, making a volume of study for Sunday school pedagogy. These are the subjects which were read at the opening session: Missionary Conference. National Metokas. National Metabas. National Galedas. Advanced Teachers. Intermediate and Primary Teachers. Denominational Newspapers. Superintendents. Congress Exhibits and Sunday School Paraphernalia. Cradle Roll, Infant and Home Department. Bible Study. National A. F. Cadet. Publicity. Sociological. Negro Doll Clubs. There will be a Metoka and Galeda night devoted entirely to the demonstration of the organized class effort in Sunday schools. Following this there will be a Boy Cadet night. "Taking of San Juan Hill" will be graphically and picturesquely portrayed by the members of the A. F. Boy Cadets throughout the United States, representatives of which are here in the second annual encampment. Dunbar Hotel has been transformed into a barracks. The tap of the drum and the sound of the bugle, with the steady marching feet of many boys, have, brought military discipline under religious influence and leadership. The literary entertainment to be given on another night will show the talent that makes us the Sunday schools throughout the country. Glee clubs, quartets, singing associations, elocutionists, able divines and musicians of note from the United States at large will appear on the stage. Sunday, known as the Lord's Day for the Congress, will put the religious idea in the forefront of the civilized world, if demonstration and joyful noise unto the Lord can make it thus. Model and modern Sunday schools will be conducted in seventy-two Baptist churches throughout Birmingham by the workers that will be sent to take charge of these schools from the Congress, while at the general sessions the Sunday school idea as it pertains to the people of today will be taught. Special services at the eleven o'clock hour follow. Then comes the mammoth street parade that is expected to carry five thousand in line. The parade is to form at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church and march through the busy section of Birmingham on the north side to the congested section of Birmingham on the south side, where the mass meeting is to take place at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church. The sessions will close Monday, when the Congress delegates will give their farewell to this city and depart for their various homes. HIAWATHA KANS. Rev. Arthur C. Pace, a graduate of Topeka Industrial School spent Sunday May 30th and 31st with friends in this city and also while here presented two excellent students speaking at the Baptist at 11 A. M. and th. A. M. E. at 8 P. M. Rev. Pace is indeed a splendid young man. Miss Pearl Alexander and Miss Mamie Green went to the District Sunday School Convention held in Leavenworth. Mr. Rollan Whiteside of Seneca was in the city last week, the guest of his grand mother, Mrs. Bibbe, who is cooking at the Wesland Hotel. Mrs. Hattie Reed and her adopted daughter of Holton were the guests of Mrs. Etta Greer, her sister-in-law and brother Columbus Greer. Miss Mamie Greene is all smiles since her return from Atchison. Miss Pearl) Alexander spent a few days in Kansas City Kans., the guest of Mrs. Louisa Newland after spending part of the week in Leavenworth Kans. Miss Alexander is the Superintendent of the 2nd Baptist Sunday School. Miss Mary Murphy made a flying trip to Falls City this week. Two of our young men went to Atchison for Decoration and fell victims to the laws of said city, we regret this very much. Mrs G. E. Wilson of Sabetha was the guest of Miss Iris Walthal last week. Rev. J. W. Wilson of Atkinson, the moderator of the N. E. District Association, was in the city last week looking over his district. While here, he was entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at the home of Mrs. Helen Mary Alexander and Miss Pearl Alexander. Mr. Paul Harold of Sabetha was the guest of Miss Mary Murphy, one day just week. Mrs Eliza Murphy of Sabetha Kans. announce the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Murphy now of Hiawatha to Mr. Charles Johnson of St. Joe, Mo. Miss Macy Miller was elected as the Chief Preceptress of St. Marihas Tabernacle of Hiawatha, for the ensuing year. She succeeded Mrs. A. B Cheek. Mr. James Davis and Mr. Deacon Brown of Atchison were in the city to carry out the Installation of the St. Marihas Tabernacle. Rev. M. J. Smith the pastor of the second Baptist church has returned from his mission. He was waterbound and could not return to his family. Mr. G. M. Moore of Kans. City Kans. was in the city a few days this week, the guest of "Mr. Bob Swiney the Mule Buyer." The Editor of the Plaindealer was in our little city and was a pleasant caller at the home of the correspondent. We are always proud to have such a splendid man in our midst. Miss May Powers Richey spent a few days with her adopted father who lives in the country. On Wednesday night June 2nd quite a number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxey Sr. to celebrate Mrs. Maxey's birthday. She was unaware of anything taking place, as her daughter, Mrs. Louisa Newland, of K. C., made it a surprise. The colors were white and pink. Many beautiful presents were brought. Those present were Miss Perl Gieene, Miss Irene Ellington, Miss Macey Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banks, Mr. and Mrs. James Cobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker, Mrs. Amelia Maxey, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Frazier, Mrs. Belle Johnson, Mrs. Henry Greene, Mrs. Ella Stockton, Mrs. Nelson Montgomery, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Nancy Banks, Mrs Josie Kinsey, Mr. Luther Irvin, Mrs. Lulu Ellington, Mrs. Tyler Ellinton and the correspondent, Alice B. Cheek. Ice cream and cake were served and at a late hour all departed leaving Mr. Maxey all smiles. There were special "Jitney service" renedered at the party. The "Stork" has visited the home of Rev. M. J. Smith and left them another baby girl, whose nurse is Octavia May Smith. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss Mary Baker of Souix City Iowa is here visiting her father Mr. Ike Baker. Mr. George H. Turner of Portland Oregon was in the city the guest of Miss Elizabeth Baker May 20th., 1915 COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Attorney M. D. L. Cox is erecting a brick office building on South Walnut street, Mr. J. D. Chattan has the contract for the building and Henry Fowler and Lawson Duncan have been employed as masons. The Fluer De Lis Art and Literary club met at the home of Mrs. O. R. Hailey. Meeting called to order by the president. After general routine of business, an hour was spent in fancy work. A large number was present. The club was delightfully entertained by a few musical numbers. Miss Elsie Hailey gave a vocal solo; Mrs. A. D. Grant, an instrumental solo; reading, Mrs. A. Garner; vocal solo. Mrs. Gladys Grant. Mrs. Hailey served a three course lunch, which was enjoyed by all, Club be interested to meet with Mrs. P. A. Washington, May 28th. The I. S. A Art club met with Miss Ida Mee Dawson, at her home on E. New street, Wednesday afternoon June 2nd. The time was very pleasantly spent in needlework of various kind, music and conversation. After a short business session, a dainty luncheon was served, after which club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. A. Dodd, June 9th. Mrs. D. A. Elias of Pittsburg, Kansas, the Southeastern District President of the W. H. and F. M. was in the city a few days last week in the interest of the mission work. We are always glad to shake hands with her, as she is one of us and a strong devout Christian. Rev. Winston, the great evangelist of Muskogee, Okla., is conducting the big union revival of the four Baptist churches here. Murphy good in a spiritual way is being accomplished. He is an able speaker and all enjoy his discourses, his wife, Mrs. Winston arrived Monday evening and will conduct a special meeting for women Wednesday afternoon. Prof. W. A. Easter and Rev. J. D Rice attended the Commencement on Lincoln School at Nowata, Okla. Prof. Spencer and his teachers were highly commended for the excellent program rendered. Mrs. Dimple Summers is visiting home folks here this week. Mrs. D. G. Morris spent last Sunday in Oklahoma visiting relatives. Rev. Chas. Haynes left last week for Iola, Kansas where he will visit his son and friends. The Fluer De Lis met at the home of Mrs. Dr. Washington, May 25. Meeting called to order by the president, and after the regular routine of business an hour and a half was spent in needle work. Mrs. Washington served a very delicious lunch, and the club adjourned by singing the club song, to meet June 8th with Mrs. J. A. Lane. A very beautiful birthday supper was served last Monday evening in honor of Miss Lee Etta Roan at her home. The delicious birthday cake expressed the maiden to be twenty-four years of age. She received many beautiful gifts. The guests enjoyed the occasion and she was delighted with her lovely gifts. Miss Lillian Burns spent a few days visiting friends here, en route to her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Miss Beatrice Maddox has returned from K. U., and Miss Eva Jesse from W. U. Rev. L. Amerson of Claremore, Mrs. J. C. dicks of Langston, Okla., visited friends in this city a few days last week. Okla., was called here to the bedside of her son, Otto, who has been very ill, but much improved now. He is at the home of his aunt Mrs. J. D. Chattan. M. J. Dixon is the place to have that old suit look like a new one, or order your summer suit. He will assure you first class work. What's the matter you don't pay for the Plaindealer, some of you. You say you have not the money, well you better get it, or somebody is going to get you. We thank you who have paid very much. WEIR, KANSAS. Mr. J. M. and J. W. Burns arrived here on the 31st ult., from Birmingham, Ala., to make this their home. Mr. J. M. Burns has lived here before, but his brother has not. Mr. Charley Wright seems to have gotten in some trouble a few days ago. He was arrested on the 1st and is now in jail. Mrs. Emma Gunner who has been sick so long is still indisposed. Her sister arrived here on the 4th from Bessemer, Ala. Miss Emma Berry was taken very ill on the 3rd. The Weir City Concert band will give a concert at Baker's hall on the 16th. All are cordially invited. Rev. F. H. Printers and M. Lee went to Pittaburg at 3 P. M., on the 6th to help ordain a deacon at Mt. Hebron church. Mr. O. S. Stewart was taken very sick on the 3rd, but got better by the 6th and was on hand with his barbecue meat on the night of the 5th. The little Dixie band is doing fine. The Sunday School delegates with the superintendent, R. C. Chatman and pastor Rev. F. H. Printers left here on the 9th to attend the District Convention, which will convene at Cherokee on June 9-10-11. The Electric Coal Co., has struck coal and is now loading a flat and filling all custom orders promptly. Send all orders to D. L. Borders. Don't fail to read The Plaindealer. It will tell you why Negroes should no hasten to join the army. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mrs. Irene Wright of Mound City was in the city Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. Edith Downing. Miss Pearl Adams of Mound City visited her aunt, Mrs. Mattle Lacey and other relatives, here and Mr. and Mrs. Bird Fine and Miss Cordella St. Clair spent the past week in Independence, Kansas visit- ing Miss Cordela's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. White and other rela- tives. Mrs. Ada McNear of Fulton, Kansas attended the entertainment here Saturday night. Mrs. Cella Morton who has been quite ill is convalescent. Mrs. Myrtle returned to Kansas City, Tuesday after spending Decor- ation Day here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold and other relatives. Mrs. Alice Taylor of Mound City spent Monday here with her sister, Mrs. Henry Downing and other relatives. Mrs. Sophia Fuzua of Chicago is spending the summer here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Fine. Misses Easil and Evangeline Lacy and Georgia Arnold went to Fulton, Kansas to attend a birthday party for Miss Lennie McNear. Mr. Grunville Arnold visited Mr. Emmet Neves and other friends in Fulton, Monday. Miss Lizzle Carter went to La Cygne, Kansas Saturday to accompany her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Carter home. Little T. J. Pritchett who has been ill is convalescent. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS Bethlehem Baptist church now has one of the best pastors that it has had in seven years in the person of Rev. J. A. Bramlett. He is one of God's chosen ones. He has only been with us about 3 months and held one of the best rallies this church has had in years, taking in $83.95 and on June 18th will begin the 5 days and 5 nights feast in the wilderness at Logan park. We have added to the church treasury, a large sum of money since Rev. Bramlett has been with us, and have paid off all indebtedness. The church is going forward wonderfully, both financially and spiritually, under this able leader. He is going on in the footsteps of Christ. We pray the Lord will send out many such men as Rev. Bramlett for he is spending his life in the cause to uplift our race. We are glad to say Pell Wharton has a fine 90 acre wheat crop in and several head of milch cows and two fine teams. He is on a 180 acre farm and is doing good. Andrew Wheaton has purchased a 212 acre farm on Bill Hill and has moved his family out there to live. Mr. Wheaton has 5 fine boys who are a great help to their father. Mr. Charles Neal is doing good on the farm. He has a fine team of mules and has purchased a fine buggy horses for his wife's exclusive use. Mr. E. J. Kellough is one of Cherryvale's industrious and progressive men, as he has purchased the Grandview farm. Mr. Johnson Giles is farming this year. Miss Beatrice and Lela Wharton were visiting their grandparents at Grandview farm Sunday. Mr. Wendell Wilder and Miss Barba Wilder were visitors at Grandview farm Sunday and enjoyed a pleasant time with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kellough. Mrs. Lillie Neal is raising ducks and geese and we must say she is having good success. Miss Doris and Martha Giles of Parsons are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Dora West of this city. Mrs. Bessie Smith had a fine son to arrive, which she named Lewis Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wickley have a fine girl, which they have named June Elizabeth Wickley. Mr. Wickley says the Rockyfeller's fortune could not purchase his daughter. Mrs. Bettle Walker was called to Topaka last week on account of the serious illness of her only child, Mrs. Callie Duncan. Mr. Ollie Jones and Mr. Garrett Jones were down from Kansas City to visit their aged grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, who has been seriously ill. Mrs. Hattie Ferry has gone into the chicken industry. She is having good success and has over two hundred and 80 frying size chickens, all ready for market. Rev. Adam Banks has a fine home and is making good in the hedge post industry. Some nice widow would do well to meet Rev. Banks, as he has a beautiful home and plenty to make some good widow happy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brady are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine son. Mrs. Leander French and son were visiting in Cherryvale Sunday. Mrs. Emma Wheaton has gone into the poultry business and is doing it. Brother Richardson is better at this writing, also Mr. Lytle. Brought at the Postoffice at Tupoka as Second Class Mail Matter. An editor who had died of starvation was being escorted to heaven by an angel sent for that purpose. "May I look at the other place before you ascend to eternal happiness." "Easily" said the angel. So they went below and skirmished around and took in the sights. The angel lost track of the editor and went around Hades to hunt him. He found him sitting by the furnace, fanning himself and gazing with rapture upon a lot of people in the fire. There was a sign on the furnace which read: "Delinquent Subscriptor!" "Come," said the angel, "we must be going." "You go on," said the editor; "I'm not coming. This is heaven enough for me."—Exchange. WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mrs...J. W. Wood and sons Beryl and Trawane will leave on the 14th for Parsons, Kansas to make their future home. We are indeed sorry to see these good people leave our city, but we trust some day they will return for they will certainly be welcome.4. The quarterly conference is in session and the city is alive with delegates. The people of Winfield are sparing no pains to make it pleasant for them. Frank Montgomery has been on the jury for the last two weeks. The week end house party—closing function of the C. T. T. Art and Literary club, at the home of Mrs. J. R. Brown was a most enjoyable affair. Twelve ladies were encamp; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, breaking camp monday morning. The home throughout was decorated with yellow honey suckle blossoms with foliage, symbolizing the club colors—green and gold, which were also carried out in the club motto, which held a conspicuous place in one of the arches. The club ladies entertained their husbands and friends at six o'clock dinner the last evening as a crowning feature to this very pleasant party. The club members are Mrs. J. W. Wood, Mrs. J. R. Brown, Mrs. Anthony Monroe, Mrs. J. D. Banks, Mrs. Matthias Keys, Mrs. Nettie Waltion, Mrs. Andrew Charles, Mrs. George A. Nichols, Mrs. Pearl Harding, Mrs. Arthur C. Nichols, Mrs. William Hogan, Mrs. William A. Wright. Clemmons—Nichols. At the A. M. E. church Thursday evening at half past seven o'clock a pretty wedding was celebrated when Miss Omega Nichols became the bride of Mr. Edward Clemmons of Kansas City. Rev. Daniels pastor of the church officiated using the impressive ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Stella Hugan sang, "Because" accompanied by Charles Woods, who played Mendelssohn Wedding March for the entrance of the bridal party. The bridesmaids were Miss Minnie Goodwin, Miss Lilian Franklin, Miss Wertrude Nichols and Miss Josie Montgomery. They wore gowns of pink messaline and dainty pink chiffon caps and carried arm bouquets of pink roses. Mrs. Wilbur Nichols a matron of honor wore a gown of white chiffon over white silk and carried white roses. The bride entered on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage wearing a pretty bridal gown fashioned of white silk crepe de chine and full length veil of white tulle. She carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses. The groom was attended by Mr. Lawrence Brown as best man. The church was prettily decorated in pink and white spring flowers for the occasion. Following the wedding services, a large reception was held, at the home of the bride's parents, where best wishes were extended to the happy couple. Dainty refreshments were served. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols of this city and grew to womanhood here. She has been popular in colored society circles and prominent in church work. The groom is employed by the Parisian Cloak Company of Kansas City. They left on the late train for Kansas City, where they will be at home to friends after June 15th. The bride's traveling suit was a grey tailored suit with hat and gloves to match. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. Miss Elsie Lewis and Miss Fay Wilson of Ottawa, Kansas Sundayed Mrs. Mollie Stanley returned from Kansas City Saturday afternoon. She attended commencement at W. U. We are always pleased to state the success of Oceawatomie's young people and also the great success and honors they carry away and bring home from W. U. Miss Etta Kelly, formerly of this city won the highest honors, as valedictorian of her glass, and another Miss Jessie Mr. Williams next highest, salutatorian. Mr. Arthur Williams is also among them and a very brilliant young man. Mrs. Sarah Jones attended commencement at W. U., and so well pleased was she with the progressive side of life that she has not returned. Mr. Charlie Dryden went to Kansas City Saturday. Mrs. Jefferson Ross is on the sick list. Miss Maco Stanley reported on duty Sunday morning at the State Hospital, filling the vacancy of Miss Lucille Morgan of Topeka, Kansas. Miss Carleton and Miss Hardwick of the State Hospital were down town shopping, Saturday. We are very proud to say that the Osawatomle "Colored Band" is progressing nicely. Mr. Robert Shelby of Paola, Kans., in company with three others motored over Sunday. Mr. Arthur Williams of W. U. come home Saturday to spend his summer vacation. When in this city call at Mrs. Ethel Crawford's place of business for light refreshments. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church held its quarterly eeting Sunday afternoon. Rev. Smith, the presiding elder, preached. Quite a large crowd was present. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle convened at Mrs. Vandivers on Freeman Ave., and was entertained by Mrs. Maddox, the store-keepers wife. Mrs. C. Meeks presided at the piano and Mrs. M. C. Matthews gave the current events, which were complimented highly. The ladies discussed and agreed that Prof. Brink made an erroneous mistake and that the colored people are not more illiterate than they were, at the close of the Civil War. Mrs. Maddox served excellent, fairy fine pineapple sherbet and different kinds of cake, which greatly pleased the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford, Mr. James Ford, Mrs. G. Zellner, Mr. A. Lattimore and several others were witnesses in the Election Fraud Investigation held by Governor Capper, Atty. General Brewster and Asst. Atty. General, in the auditorium at City Hall Since Rev. D. A. Holmes has been here, his church members and friends have raised at his solicitation $2,000. They have paid $1,600 on material thus far and have about $500 in the bank. The windows and doors are up now and the wall of the upper story which is of fine vitrified brick is up quite high. Last Sunday at an ordinary collection $56 was raised. Mr. Henry Taylor was buried from the A. M. E. church last Saturday afternoon. Rev. Ransom officiating. He leaves several grown children and many friends who regret his decease. Mr. and Mrs. Lasley entertained Mrs. Matthews at luncheon. Then the ladies attended the Election Fraud Investigation. Some of us citizens thought the song composed by Miss Eva Jesse at Western University was sung the best of any on program. Mr. Manley is to be congratulated on receiving 4 blue ribbons and prizes. Miss Etta Kelly and Miss Jessie McWilliams of Osawatomie were the highest at W. U. and spoke well. Miss Myrtle Louise' Brown of Ashland, Kansas spoke well. Misses Culpepper of California and the other 3 Junior girls sang the newly composed song well. Miss Marie Johnson and others had some nice sewing. She made a lovely party dress. They say Sumner and the graded schools had the largest exhibit this year. Sumner High had no peers in singing. Western 11. students had the prettiest programs this year. Prof. Starnes over all colored graded schools of this city won the loving cup above the white graded schools. STATE APPROVAL Teacher's Certificates Without Examination. The Combined Normal and Industrial Department of Wilberforce University has been examined by the State Supervisor of Normal Schools and has been placed on the approved list for the training of teachers for elementary schools and special work, such as Domestic Science, Manual Training, etc. permission of Foster Education to teach to the graduates of Wilberforce who are preparing themselves to teach, as graduates from this department are entitled to a teacher's four year provisional certificate without examination. After twenty-four months of successful teaching the holder is entitled to a life certificate of the same grade, good anywhere in the state and recognised in thirty-four other states. Students who graduated prior to 1915 and who had completed a four year high school course before beginning the two year normal course of this department will, likewise, be benefited by this arrangement and many such will find that by slight additions to their professional work they may become entitled to the provisional certificate without examination. With the added facilities of gymnasium and well equipped recitation halls and shops, Wilberforce now offers splendid opportunities to perspective teachers. WHEN IN Kansas City, Mo., AND WANT GENUINE Barbecued Meat, Call on HENRY PERRY, the Barbecue King at 19th and Vine Sts., Who is endowed with the gift to cook meat. Colored Agents Wanted! LIBERAL COMMISSIONS; a postal brings particulars. THE PATRICK LEE REALTY CO., Dept. J., 2743 Welton St—DENVER, COLO. Great Radium ...Water... 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Largest wholesale importers and manufacturers of COLORED WOMEN'S HAIR "JEWEL" Straightening Comb, 50c. each "VICTOR" Straightening Comb, 75c. each "ELECTRIC" Straightening Comb, 20c. each "MAGIC" Huster, 50c. each "MAGIC" Straightening Comb, $1.90 each "MAGIC" Comb and Huster, $1.40 complete HAND MADE my specialty. The kind that will stand combing and redressing being HAND MADE enables me to guarantee perfect adhesion or money refunded. For years I have stood the test. My business being mostly wholesale, my only prize is perhaps lesser than others but superior hair. LATEST STYLES, always my aim Goods, Wigs, Plaits, Braids, Puits and Transformers will make a ball, hair tape, Straightening Combs, and Hair Dresser Tools. Also toilet articles of worth and useful and practical every last experience. A post card will bring my New Catalog FREE for the asking. PRINCE 13, Rock View, $2.24 Write Today, ROW, Agents Wanted PRINCE 19, Suite View, $2.24 GEO. B. N. BUNGAY, 28 Sd. William St., New York City Good Ice Cream or Ices and Taylor Sts. Topeka, KING... PHYSICIANS AND Cor: 4th and Taylor Sts. Topeka, Kans. General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, mase, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to 60 bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small tractors or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. I will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. I, Box 76, Plains, Kansas. THE NATIONAL OF TENNESSEE The National Life and Accident Insurance Co. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Tennessee. PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 7th Ave. and Union St., Nashville, Tennessee. Branch Office: 621' Rorabaugh-Wiley Bldg, Hutchinson, Kansas. Liabilities . . . . . $504,000.00 Cash Capital. . . . . 200,000.00 CORNELIUS A. CRAIG, President. W. RIDLEY, WILLS, Vice President. AND ERY, WOOD WORK, IRON ENCES, TAILORING, AG- BUSINESS COURSE and invocations taught. (31) graduates turned out vogue. Address— MAMS, Registrar, D, KANSAS. 13th, 1915. Human Creole Hair FREE TITFULLY STRATED BOOK Dukeens, Bank View, $2.95 DRED WOMEN'S HAIR "EWEL" Straightening Comb, $0.c. each "VICTOR" Straightening Comb, 75c. each "MAGIC" Heater, $0.c. each "MAGIC" Comb and Heater, $1.40 complete Human hair needs to be specially designed to trimming and restring HADE enables me to make this information more easy. I have need the being merely whole- ness you present lower supplier hair. We always my aim We will Oreole Hair In, Braids, Pufts and Hair in Hair, Hair Primer In, Hair Primer articles of worth and from my long experi- ence will bring my New the raising. Agents Wanted PRINCE 99. Side View, $2.24 Sd. William St., New York City WANT eam or Ices on Special Prices to Churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream and Phone 622.. Sts. Topeka, Kans. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:20 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calla Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1381 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 2 to 6 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 Gilber's Drug Store, across from Threep 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. Call on A plumber's wife once did remark: "my man, the proper type. He is no done fiend even the H. daily hits the pipe." A printer's wife once said to me: "My husband wouldn't lie. He says he's not a baker, but He makes a lot of pie." —Altoona Times. And she who wed a butcher rich Remarked in duclet bones: "He has most cutting ways, but then He sure brings home the bones." —Pantagraph. Additional Local, --- The body of Mr. William Brown, who was drown while bathing in Deer Creek, was found Wednesday afternoon after a search of almost a week. The young man was alone, and no one knows how the accident occurred. "Brownie," as his friends called him, was one of the most widely known young men in the city. Several years ago he operated a huckster wagon, and while thus engaged, made many warm friends, among both men and women. He was about 34 years of age, quiet modest and inoffensive, and always attended strictly to his own business; preferring to be alone. He was a grandson of Mrs. Warren, who resides in South Topeka, and a nephew of Mrs. James Mothel and Mr. Thomas Warren. The funeral was held Thursday. The Plaindealer extends sympathy to these bereaved. An informal dinner was given by Mr. Floyd Martin, in honor of Prof. Charles Brown, his teacher at The Topeka Industrial Institute, where he attended during the past nine months, and where he took a course in cooking. On Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, the beautiful dining room of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Roberts was arranged for the following guests: Prof. Chas. Brown of Pittsburg, Va., Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Eagleson, Mrs. Helen Floyd, Ola Martin, Mr. William Gilbert of Coffeyville, Kansas, Mr. G. Fuller of Oklahoma. The dinner was cooked and served by Mr. Floyd E. Martin in which he served everything in Irish style. The table was decorated with vases of beautiful "Seven Sisters" flowers and cut glass Mr. Martin served his guests in evening dress. The menu was as follows: halves of grapefruit on lettuce, roast chicken with Irish dressing, sweet pickles, Irish chips, Boston Green peas, fried fish, and Irish sauce, mashed potatoes, Tennessee rolls, vegetable salad, lemon pie, London Syelabub, silver cake, nabiscoos, Virginia black coffee, mints. SUNFLOWER STATE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. Meeting at Edwardsville, June 20-21. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association will hold its quarterly meeting at Edwardsville, June 20-21st. All members of the Association and families are cordially invited to be present. The Executive Committee has arranged a most helpful program. Every phase of farm life is to be discussed. Come and tell us what you are doing. At the time of the meeting the Inter-Fraternal Hall will be dedicated. Large crowds are expected from all over this and adjoining states. Hon. and Mrs. J. G. Groves will be pleased to provide accommodation for all persons in attendance whether members of the Association or not. Let every farmer in the state see the truck garden development of the Kaw bottom. Persons traveling via Santa Fe will purchase tickets to Bonner Springs, then use street car to Edwardsville. Persons traveling via Union Pacific, buy direct to Edwardsville. WILLIAM R. CARTER, Pres. J. R. ROGERS, Chm. Ex. Com. A. EMERY, Secretary. Browder's Cafe. JAMES R. BROWDER, Prop. —First Class Meals at All Hours— Short Orders a Specialty. Choice of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection. 1205 Kansas Avenue, GREAT BEND, 1:1 KANSAS. Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. Its sale day at MILK. Miss Reeves of St. Louis is in the city visiting Miss Alberta Guy. Milla is conducting the greatest and most sensational sale ever witnessed in Topeka. Manicuring and facial massage, Miss Zephyr Turner, 1315 Van Buren St., Phone 2457 White. Miss Ruby McKnight and Pearl Rhodes left Sunday to attend school at Emporia this summer. Miss Alberta Guy is home after an extended visit through the South on her way home from school. Miss Katherine Barker is home for the summer after completing the teacher's course at the Kansas State Normal. All the latest styles of Creole Hair goods, electric combs, $1.00. A. C. McClelland Todd, 1315 Van Buren St., Phone 2457 White. Mr. S. E. Carey and daughter of Russell Springs will be in the city Friday on business and for a short visit with Mrs. J. D. Barker. The Mills Dry Goods Co., is conducting a big sale. Better drop in if you want to secure the best bargains ever offered in Topeka. --- Mrs. Susie Chiles Cowan of East Hill will be married to Mr. Williams of Highland Park next Tuesday, where they will make their home. Mis. Ara Hawkins who has been teaching at Council Grove, Kansas, is home to spend her vacation. She is one of Topeka's learned and progressive educators. --- Mr.W. C. Hueston, attorney-at-law of Kansas City, Mo., was a pleasant caller at this office Monday. He had business in the state supreme court of Kansas. --- Mr. George Hamilton, who had been attending the State Normal at Emporia, during the past year, returned one day this week. He reports a successful term. Old hair goods made over and dyed equal to new. Braids made from combings. A. C. McClelland Todd, 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 2457 Whitte—Adv. Mr. Lyra Smith, who has been confined in Stormont hospital for the past two weeks, was removed to his home Monday. At this writing his condition remains unchanged. --- Card are out announcing the marriage of Miss Winifred Morton of Atchison to Mr. Woody E. Jacobs, which will be solemnized Wednesday, June 23 at high noon, Atchison, Kas. Miss Louise Dupree has been elected by the school board to teach in Oakland during the coming term. Miss Dupree is a graduate of K. U., and is well qualified for the place. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. --- Mrs. A. Hadley left Tuesday night for Caldwell, Kansas, where she will spend a few weeks. She will be joined there by her daughter Jessie, and they will go to Chickasha, Oklahoma. Miss Rose Bertha has returned to the city after attending commencement exercises at Western University of which she is a former graduate. She will be located in work there next year. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Mrs. R. C. Wright, who is visiting her mother in Parsons, has been somewhat indisposed, but we are pleased to note that she is much better. The children, Lottie and Jack are well and insist on a letter from Dr. R. C. Wright, their father, daily. --- Miss Madeline Beck was the guest of honor at a kitchen shower, Tuesday afternoon, given by Miss Kathine Barker and Mrs. Maggie Moss Gordon, at the former's residence. Many useful articles were given and congratulations were extended by all to the bride-to-be. It is astonishing, the big sacrifice the Mills Dry Goods Co., is making on all of their stock. Mrs. Mary White has returned to Kansas City, after several weeks visit to her brother, Mr. J. H. Hadley. People with a small amount of cash can make it go a long way at Mills. They are conducting a great sacrifice sale. Don't fail to attend the Children's Opera at the Metropolitan hall, on Tuesday evening, June 15; admission 10 cents. Miss Alice Taylor who is a trained nurse, formerly of Topeka has gone to Juannau, Alaska to visit and make her temporary home with her sister, Miss Daisy Nunes. The entertainment that was to be given by Washington school at Brown's Chapel this Friday evening has been postponed until Friday, June 18th. --- Mr. Harold Harris was married to Miss Mable Evans at Kansas City, Mo., May 29. Miss Evans is one of Topeka's beautiful, young ladies and was attending high school. Mr. Harris is one of our fine young men and was a student of Washburn. The Plaindealer wishes this couple a happy voyage through life. --- Mrs. Hayden of Oakland is very ill, also the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bolden. We are sorry to learn that on account of the recent rains that almost flooded that district, they and nearly all of the families of that neighborhood were forced to leave their homes and are now at the school house and at the home of Mrs. Fisher. Miss Minnie Jones, who attended the State Normal at Emporia during the past term will not spend her vacation at home, but instead, she will remain and attend summer school. Miss Jones is one of the state's brightest young ladies and by attending school instead of gadding around, she will finish next term. She is to be commended. --- Mr. L. T. Avery entertained a dinner party at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham, 1522 Quincy, Wednesday, in honor of Miss Bessie Mae Williams and Miss Mayme Lyons of Oklahoma City, Okla. Coverers were laid for Miss Ruth Tidley, Mr. Festus Duke, Miss Ione Avery, Mr. E. Cunningham, Mr. Earl Rhodes, Mr. Orlando Atkinson and Miss Beatrice Donnelly of Kansas City. --- The marriage of Miss Leola Madlene Beck to Rev. Geo. Gilbert Walker will take place Tuesday morning, June 15. Father Walker is rector of church of St. Simon, the Cyrenian and is one of the leading ministers of the city. Miss Beck is a highly polished and educated young lady, being a graduate of Emporia Normal and is one of Topeka's leading and beautiful young ladies and has a host of friends. Mr. Simeon E. McCarroll, an old time Topeka tonsorial artist, but now a resident of Chicago, spent two days in the city this week, looking after his property and renewing old acquaintances. "Mack" looked the picture of health, and said that he was feeling fine. He also reported Mrs. McCarroll, his wife, as being in the best of health. Mr. McCarroll has a good position with the Wells, Fargo Express Co., and Mrs. McCarroll makes cigars in one of the leading factories of Chicago. May their prosperity and happiness continue is the wish of a host of Topeka friends. IN MEMORIAM In sad and loving remembrance of Henrietta Sims, who died four years ago, June 10th, 1911. Four years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, God took her home, it was His will, But in our hearts she liveth still. From loving father, mother and children. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sims. CALL ON W. M. Johnson, FOR Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer in Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. 1190 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kansas. ..The Big Store's... Greatest Sale!... IS now in progress, offering values that have never been equalled in Topeka on... Merchandise of the Highest Class Our Entire. Stocks Are Included at Reduced Prices, excepting only a few contract lines. The prices throughout the store are of the most sensational kind, and of the greatest benefit to all. Please do not receive any per promptly and regularly, please write this office. --- Sunday evening, June 6th, Miss Lissie Owens, assisted by Miss Teresa Penman, made merry at her home in honor of Mrs. Mary Woldridge Mason. Those invited were Miss Ethel Woldridge, Clevert Roach, Eva Garrett, Uler Ridley, Viola Belcher, Beatrice Campbell, Keziah Wims, Bessie Haynes and Mr. George Lane. Lemon ice cream, cake and punch were the dainties served. The evening was spent in conversation and music. On leaving everyone expressed themselves as having spent a delightful time. Misses Bessie Mae Williams and Effie Evelyn Lyons delightfully entertained a number of friends at progressive whist, Monday evening, June 7th. The first prizes were won by Mr. Festus Duke and Miss Myrtle Evans of St. Joseph, Mo. The booby prize was won by Mr. Francis Odem. Those who played were Misses Elmira Troupe, Ione Avery, Flora Barker, Angie Young, Ruth Ridley, Ruby Rhodes, Myrtle Evans; Meersa, Festus Duke, Dick Bass, Francis Oden, Hildred Oden, Orlando Atkinson, Earl Rhodes, Curtis Burton, Lloyd Avery and McKinley Warfield. ..The ...Gre IS now in p never been e Merchand Our Entire. lines. The prices th tional kind, and of THE MIL Mrs. Eliza Alexander who is at St. Francis hospital is improving. Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of W. U., was a business visitor in the city Monday. Mrs. Thomas Murphy spent last Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City with friends. Chaplain Harmon Allen of Kansas Penitentiary, in the city Tuesday, called at this office. Miss Gertrude Chiles left Monday morning for Denver, to visit her sister about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Queenry spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City and report a delightful time. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Beahears was compelled to return to the hospital, Sunday. She was resting easy. Mrs. Ray Phillips and J. R. Phillips and Miss Willa Thomas spent last Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Reeves of Lawrence, Kansas. concert given by the Twelve American Beauties at Metropolitan hall last Monday, proved a success and all present enjoyed the exercises. The Senior Ladies of Highland Park will give a May Day concert, Friday, June 18th, at the Second Christian church. Everybody come out and see them. Mrs. Zack Woods and Miss Asander Bates of Independence, Kansas, stopped over and visited awhile in Topeka last week, en route from St. Joseph, Mo., where they went to bury their sister. --- Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3638. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Mr. Lyle Edmonds and Mr. Alphonso' (Punch) Jackson left Wednesday night for Omaha, Nebr., where they will be employed for several months. It is the first time these young men have ever left home for the purpose of working, but they are bound to make good. Their parents are old and highly respected citizens, and their boys have not only been well raised, but always adhere to their early teachings. The Plain-dealer along with numerous other friends wishes them health, wealth and happiness. C. G. Mentor Frank Wilson visited Newton and Hutchinson last week and reports the tabernacles and temples in fine shape. Mrs. George Payne of Newton, Kansas, Queen Mother has organized a tent House of over forty children. She is one among the best workers in the jurisdiction. Chief Grand Mentor, Wilson says he was royally received at every place he went and the colored people were glad to receive him as he is one of the foremost leaders of the race and is doing much to build them up to the highest standard of civilization. Big St latest S progress, offering equalled in Topeka rise of the High Stocks Are Included excepting throughout the store are the greatest benefit to me and Se LS DRY G The Churches ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) (By the Staff.) Services on last Sabbath were begun with prayer meeting. Only a few were in attendance, but it prepared the hearts of that few for the indwelling of God's word and spirit. The Sunday School was well attended. Both the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor sent delegates to the Convention. At 11 o'clock, a large and appreciative congregation greeted the pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown. The sermon was in keeping with the S. S. lesson. He chose for his text, "A King shall reign and prosper and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth," Jer. 23:5-6. Special stress was laid upon the subject, "Certainty of Justice." It was a message of love and mercy and was spiritual food for the many hearts that had gathered for divine worship. At the close of the sermon, one new member was added to the church roll. Special efforts are being made to increase the attendance at the evening service. The programs consist of a sermonette by the pastor, vocal and instrumental selections and reading by local talent. The pastor's subject, "Moral heroism" was chosen from Prov. 16:32. He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city. Selfishness, envy prejudice and impulsive habits, were pointed out as some of the evils to overcome in life. A clear conscience and tranquil life were given as the results of "Moral Heroism." The day being gleaning day, the amount of $50.70 was added to the amount raised at the last rally, makein the total amount raised, $451.18. Those in attendance for the Sunday School Convention at Emporia: Rev. J. M. Brown, Supt. W. W. Buckner, Lutie Hawkins, Mrs. Maude Gentry, Ara Hawkins, Mrs. Flora led to undergo another operation, Saturday, May 29, is getting along nicely. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Mr. Jos. W. Rolling, a hustling young man of the city, was one of the graduates from W. U. this year, finishing from the business course. He returned home last Sunday night, pleased with his year's work. --- Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans., is preparing to build an addition to his church, which, when completed will have a gallery on the north, south and west and a basement dining room, kitchen and Sunday School purpose; also an eight room parsonage. He says the building will be ready by the time of the conference in September. Rev. Ransom is being pushed by his many friends for bishop for the next general conference of 1916. He says he is receiving encouragement from all over the country and especially South where a large number of delegates will pledge themselves to him. The lay delegates that were elected to Ottawa at the district conference a few days ago were instructed to vote for him for bishop. store's.. sale!.. values that have on... chest Class led at Reduced Prices, only a few contract of the most sensa- all. e!. OODS CO. Abbott, Okellan Grant, Mrs. R. H. Wade, Rev. G. W. Guy and Mr. G. J. Coleman. The pastor officiated at the marriage of Mr.. Guy Gibson and Miss Mary Spires, at the home of Miss Hawkins, 1417 Jackson, Friday, June 6. Both of these young people have made excellent records for themselves since coming in our midst, and it is with our most sincere congratulations that they set out in this new phase of life's journey. You will enjoy our services; worship with us Sunday. We had a good congregation all day last Sunday. The Sunday School is growing under the leadership of Mr. H. Edmond. Lane Chapel is proud of this Christian gentleman. Mrs. W. M. Eagleson has charge of the primary department with four good teachers. As a Sunday School worker, Mrs. Eagleson is hard to beat. The pastor took for his subject at 11 o'clock, Sunday, "Resisting Otlivion," and made a great impression on his congregation. Mr. Earl R. Diton was with us and played the piano and had the congregation to help him sing one of his favorite pieces. He can't be beat. Mr. Diton's home is in Philadelphia, Pa., and he is one of the best musicians in the United States. Come and visit our Sunday School and hear our pastor. The Sewing Circle was entertained at Mrs. W. M. Eagleson on Monroe St., last Friday afternoon. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH. Sunday School was well attended. Class No. 5 received the banner for the largest attendance during the month of May. At 11 A.M., song 301; prayer by Rev. J. M. Johnson; scripture, St. John 20:1-17, read by the pastor; song. No. 29; sermon by Rev. Robt. Barton, who used as a subject, "If City Mission met at the church of the church at 2 P. M. and had a very good meeting. They sent a donation of one dollar to Mr. Orr. Mrs. Maggie Howard was selected as a representative to the Mission each meeting from Brown Chapel. A. C. E. L. led by Sister DeMoss was very interesting. At 8 P. M., song 29; prayer by Rev. A. DeMoss; song 18; sermon by pastor, subject, "Peace units you." Prayer by Brother Aaron Wilson. Prayer meeting to be led next Wednesday evening by Mrs. Jane Washington. Owing to another meeting, the Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Ella Donnelly and Mr. Aaron Green, Jr. are attending the District meeting and Sunday School Convention at $mporla. P. E. H. W. King was a pleasant caller at the parsonage Wednesday morning. Mrs. Ella Bolin of Oakland was the guest of Mrs. Washington for dinner Sunday. Remember the social also the program that will be rendered Friday evening the 8th, under the auspices of the Sewing Circle. Remember the 3rd Sunday in June will be Trustees rally. If you are in need of a place to worship, remember the pastor is glad to greet you at his services at all times. Remember you have a standing invitation. Mrs. Robt. Jordan and little daughter, Eather Lethia Mary were callers at the Plaindealer one day this week and paid her subscription to Jan. 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan own a beautiful home on Western Ave., in North Topeka, which they are now remodelling by adding two rooms and a fine front porch. --- Mrs. Geo. M. Lee, Jr., and Miss Ruth Robinson of Helena, Mont., are visiting Mrs. Lee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Washington at their home, Casa-Dora, south of this city. Mrs. Lee's many friends gladly welcomed her to her old home town. Miss Robinson has just completed the Helena High School and is a society favorite wherever she goes. En route home Mrs. Lee and Miss Robinson will visit friends and relatives in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo --- Mrs. Melissa Hadley, formerly of Wichita, who spent several days in the city with her cousin, Mrs. Harry Wells, 1432 Quincy street, and other relatives and friends, left last Saturday for Chicago, where she will reside. While in the city Mrs. Hadley was royally entertained by her friends, among them a dinner Sunday, May 30 by Mrs. Wesley Northington; dinner the following Wednesday by Mrs. Ed Drane, and breakfast on Thursday by Mrs. Ben Bufford. --- The marriage of Miss Leola Madeline Beck, daughter of Mr. Leonidas Winfield Beck of Wamego, to the Rev. Father George Gilbert Walker, M. A., G. L. G., will be solemnized Tuesday, June the 16th at 9 A. M. at S. Simon's church. The Rt. Rev. Frank R. Millspaugh, D. D., the Bishop of Kansas, will officiate and celebrate at the wedding reception at the residence of Mr. Earl Beck, 1504 Tyler street, June 15th from 8 to 10 P. M., the following will assist: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Guy, Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Martin, Mrs. Henrietta Martin; Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright, Dr. and Mrs. Caldwell of Atchison, Kansas; Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor, Mrs. Maude Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Mrs. Hester Hardiman; also the following young ladies: Miss Jaunita Griffith, Miss Tilly Jones, Miss Helen Beck, Miss Dorothy Page, Miss Castilla Reed, Miss Catherine Newman, Miss Olivia Smith. --- If you want good barbecued meat don't forget to see the barbecue king, Henry Perry, 19th and Vine street, Kansas City, Mo. He is authority on barbecued meat, and is located in one of the neatest white enameled brick buildings with a big display window loaded with barbecued meats each day. He is patronized by a large class of expert meat eaters, who come from all parts of the two cities to buy his barbecued meat. He uses only corn fed cattle and lamb and the choicest of pork. Several parties express his meat as far as Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The "King" says he has been endowed with the gift to equip and handle barbecued meats, for which he cannot understand, but this power came to him when a boy and he has always been successful. There must be something in it from the way the people crowd his place, as he usually has to close up an hour or two each day for a rest. Don't fall to see the "King." THE BEST FLOUR for family use. Insist on your Dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL and X. T. C." MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. The road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldier's Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons 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 a.m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway C Kansas City The State of Kansas is on the land Leavenworth, Kas. This unique country. It takes you Lansing, Kas., the National both the Federal and Military-seeing places. On the even hour from 6 a.m. at 11:30 p.m. except Saturday midnight. By hour on the half from 6:30 Sunday nights the last car Eastern Railway Co. FOOD FLOUR. Insist upon manufactured by Unbarger Fir Company KANSAS. Supplies me to Firm -- VE Regalia Company Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldier's Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons 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. So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company SALINA KANSAS Buy Your Lodge Supplies From the --Big Negro Firm-- THE LOVE Rega Compa So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by Mill and Elevator Company, BALINA KANSAS Buy Your Lodge Supplies -- Big Negro Firm -- GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Misso as City, Missouri 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri From Meadows of Gold Meadow Gold Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skillfully churned makes this the best of all butter, always pure sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented order proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Meadow C Butter Its flavor wine flavor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. ., Topcka, Kas. Its flavor wins flavor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. Polar Bear Thirty Years in the Milling Business... From the Ask Your Grocer for 515 South Main St. Coal and Groceries WE RAISE OUR OWN ... PRODUCE. . . 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. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mr. Joseph Perkins, one of the oldest and best citizens of the community died Thursday evening at his home on East 13th St., of a complication of diseases, of which he has been a sufferer for five months. The past life of Mr. Perkins was the quiet simple, Christian sort and was one which has caused many sinners to try to emulate and has been the means of helping many a wayward character. He sang on his deathbed, "I am going to spend eternity singing around the throne," and "I am so glad my Lord laid his hands on me," and during his severe suffering, constantly asked the Lord to do His will. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons, Leroy and Walter, and a devoted wife; funeral services were held from the Methodist church, and interment at Burlingame, Kansas. Miss Edna Harrison has tendered her resignation to the Imperial Art club and wishes to state her regrets that she cannot represent them at the state federation in Salina, as she was called to Chicago on business and will remain there permanently. The other ladies whose names have been given previously will represent the club. Miss Alice Wilson. who has been in the city on account of the illness and death of her brother has gone to Wichita. Miss Wilson manages a hair dressing parlor. Mrs. Charles Harper is visiting in Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Ben Martinez who was slightly injured in wreck has fully recovered and is able to be at his post of duty again. Mr. James Emery is visiting in the city, the guest of his son, Hosae. Miss Nellie Payton of St. Louis is visiting in the city. Mr. Maurice Jones of Wichita visited Hutchinson as District Superintendent of the Sunday Schools and lectured to the Forum on the subject, "Self Control." It was very highly appreciated. Miss Edith Eklebrett of Walla Walla, Washington is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Lenna Pope and will probably be here for the summed Dr. James Allen a very efficient minister of Alberquerque, N. M., has been called as minister of the Second Baptist church. Rev. Wells, the Colored Billy Sunday, who comes well recommended will carry on a series of meetings at the C. M. E. church. Mesdames Jefferson of Las Vegas, N. M., and Corrine Bettis Smith of Wichita gave an interesting recital here Monday evening in elocution and singing, which pleased all who were present. UNCLE SAM'S MEN GAVE HIM A RAW DEAL. Ex-Sailor Driver Says Colored Sailors Are Not Only Discriminated Against, But Cruelly Treated In U. S. Navy. TEELS JUST HOW HE WAS SEVERELY PUNISHED. Enlisted In Government Service In 1909, Former Employee On Crusier North Carolina and Now Harlem Resident, Commends News Article Expoling Caste Line and Writes Strong Letter. Sir:—Having been a constant reader of your valuable paper for at least four years and having given due notice to the grand and noble stand you take in unearthing the many injustices done our people and publishing the same, my attention was drawn to the item published in last week's edition regarding the color line drawn in the naval parade. I must confess my highest appreciation for such publication. It is sad, still none the less true, that the navy discriminates against our people in marked degrees and for no other reason than that we are colored. There was a time when a colored man could enlist in the seamen's branch of the service, in which gunnery, seamanship and wireless telegraphy are taught; in the passing, firing, etling, water-landing is learned, but in 1907 or 1908 there were no more colored men enlisted in the seamen's branch; in 1909 there were no more colored men enlisted in the engineer's branch, and in the same year our people were no longer allowed to go ashore in what is known as landing parties to drill with rifles; hence the chances of our getting gun practice on the three, five and six-inch guns, and turret guns as well, was done away with entirely, and now we are only allowed to enlist as servants in what is known as the servants' branch, holding a rate that is just a step above that of a marine which is the lowest rate to be held in any branch of the military service. Still the marine has a chance of promotion, and we have not. The rules and regulations state that a man constituting in any capacity higher than his present one, on giving satisfaction for thirty days and through the recommendation of the officer in charge of that department, should be given the rate substituted on if such vacancy prevails on the same ship, otherwise he is supposed to be given a transfer to a ship in need of such person. That, of course, is given to the other fellow. Now for a few personal injustices, or what I term raw deals, done me. I went aboard the U. S. S. North Carolina, laying in the Norfolk Navy Yard, Jan. 17, 1909, to enlist, was examined and sent below to the pantry to await the liberty party that was supposed to go ashore that night. The ship sailed the following morning for Charleston, S. C. On arriving there Saturday morning, Jan. 21, was ordered to the sick bay (hospital), to be reexamined, and having passed same the second time was taken to the executive officer's office and there sworn in, for which time I received absolutely no pay. Raw deal No. 1. After being in the service about three months the cook was taken sick. I was asked by the steward to go in the galley, since I knew how to cook; went, and was there two months and was then recommended for the rate by my caterer. The executive officer told the caterer that he would see about rating me. Was there another two months and recommended by another caterer, who was told the same thing, but I remember we were going to South America at the time and there was nothing said or done about it until we were about one day from Norfolk, homeward-bound, at which time the executive office had his messenger go to my caterer and tell him to have me come back down in the mess. He was not rating any mess-attendants. Raw deal No. 2. I right away put in for a transfer and was refused such. Then I put in for a discharge and was refused that; then I thought I should try to make the best of it. I could and went on, diligently doing the duties set before me. We went to Cuba, and on my watch was lying on deck at night, and about two o'clock was kicked in the ribs by the master-at-arms and told that ice was ready, and before going for the ice asked the master-at-arms if he had to kick a fellow in the ribs to tell him that ice was ready, whereupon he became highly indignant and started in with the blue language used so fluently among the jackies. I went for the ice, and on leaving the ice-machine met him coming in the same compartment. He politely asked me if I wanted to get a swing at him. I told him I did not; that I had only asked him not to repeat the dose, as I did not care for such. He immediately called to the man in charge of the ice-machine and deliberately gave me a left swing to the jaw, and not being accustomed to such treatment, especially from one of his race, dropped the cake of ice and got busy. He getting the receiver's end of the fracas, got his shipmates together, well armed, to do away with me, and of course I had to secure myself in an officer's room for the night. Mass (court) was held and I got the receiver's end, which was three days in the brig on bread and water. Raw deal No. 3. I next went ashore on a Monday; was sick when I left the ship and was unable to report aboard until Thursday, bringing a doctor's certificate, which is supposed to exonerate one from all punishment of the charge of overleave, but was tried by a deck court-martial and lost pay of eleven dollars, and was restricted to the ship for four months. Now if there is anything you wish to publish from this little information you may have my permission to use this and make it as strong as you like, with my name as the informer. Wishing you and your paper Godspeed and a long life, I am Yours for God and the right. JNO. A. DRIVER, 31 W. 139th St. —Amsterdam News. When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Leo nard Jackson, 146, B. 4th St. West. J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Co. 2390 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. Two Long Distance Phones in Our Office: Bell 627 Grand- Home 627 Main. Huntington, THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. 100 POSTAGE PAID SEND HONEY BY POST OFFICE HONEY ORDER Address all letters to Mask Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. 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 curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alaminaum Comb cannot failure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other bar. We advise the use of Hayro' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box $8e. Alcohol Heater, price $8e. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA ```markdown ``` Oldest Negro Regala Firm! Order of Twelve, Her tern Star, U. B. Masonic Uniforms, Books, Badge SPECIAL CATA The Moses Di and Supp 1217 Woodland Ave. The J. E. Ba Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, E tern Star, U. B. F. and S. M. T. Masonic Branches. Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supp SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! the Moses Dickson Regal and Supplies Co., 117 Woodland Ave. ansas City. the J. E. Baker Mer. 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THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are witely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, as settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they are white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Whitlock Brothers 216 EAST DOU —One of the Best Places in the REMEMBER T 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. .. THE KOPP Kansas City HOME PHONE Pure and Wholesome! "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD, Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and o 36-86 South Seventh St. THE DURLAND- FURNITURE Furniture, Planos, Vlo and Re Undertakers an 17-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. Lee-Warren SALINA, "AMERICAN EA nitlock Bros. Market 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Market. REMEMBER THE NUMBER: EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANS ...THE KOPP BAKERY ... Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brandas TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and "MONEY" Kop's Bakery is Sanitary and everything in first-class condition 68 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANS THE URLAND-SAWTEL FURNITURE COMPANY, Furniture, Planos, Victor Talking Machine and Records. Undertakers and Embalmers. WEST SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION CITY, KANS e-Warren Milling Co. SALINA, KANSAS. AMERICAN EAGLE" FLOU 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. ..THE KOPP BAKERY.. Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everything in first-class condition 36-36 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. DURLAND-SAWTELL Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. Lee-Warren Milling Co. Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. -Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka ASK YOUR, GROCER FOR I RIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO., TOPEKA, KANS ASK YOUR, GROCER FOR IT.. Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co., Topeka, Kansas. ASK YOUR, GROCER FOR IT. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. - 'Phone 52 oines of Jericho, Eas- F. and S. M. T. Branches. s, Banners and Supplies. LOGUES FREE! Jackson Regalia Supplies Co., ansas City. Mo. ORDEN CITY all know that they are when they enter our store. We make people. We appreciate your busi- lad couple of all colors in every com- promptly we run accounts with, to the case may be. Those who do not run accounts with, whether they s. Market, DUGLAS AVE. City to Do Your Marketing.— THE NUMBER: WICHITA, KANSAS. BAKERY .. , Kansas E 246 WEST. Principal Brands: "HOLSUM" and "MONEY" everything in first-class condition KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. E SAWTELL COMPANY, tor Talking Machines cords. d Embalmers. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Milling Co. KANSAS. AGLE" FLOUR, Ole sale Co., Topeka, Kansas. OCER FOR IT. RACE GLEANINGS. Picked Up In Oklahoma-Thrifty People And What They Are Doing. One of the stalwart Baptist ministers at Rentlesville is Rev. N. A. Robinson, who is the able pastor of the First Baptist church, an edifice worth $1,600, and which has a membership of 150. He has a good church at Boynton, with a live membership. For 33 years he has poured hot shot into the ranks of the devil and has fought ignorance at all times. Ten magnificent churches at different parts of the world have been erected by this God-sent man. He has a good 69 acre farm and a block and good home at Rentlesville, a place that he founded in 1903, 12 years ago. Twelve years ago Rentlesville was nothing less than a wilderness, but today, 600 happy souls reside there, some owning good homes and farms. The A. M. E. church was first started at Rentlesville 9 years ago by Rev. At first this congregation offered their prayers up to the Master in a tent, but at present they have a good church building and an able pastor in the person of Rev. R. B. Thompson, a son of thunder for 22 years. This church will take new life under such an able man. The Plaindealer, can say for the people there, that the church made no mistake in sending such a man. Mr. Thomas Hawkins who owns 40 acres of good farm land at Rentlesville, has embarked into the hograising business. This man owns a good place and will do an extensive hog business. The affairs of Uncle Sam at Tennesseville, Okla., are ably looked after by Hon. B. C. Franklin, who is making an efficient postmaster. This brilliant man is one of Blackstone's apostles and is recognized as an able lawyer. For one dozen years, he has had his shingle to the breeze, and has let the world know that he is a lawyer. His wife is also engaged in the millinery and notion business and he owns a good home, also some valuable property at Ardmore. This class of men are the ones that the Negro youth must take note of. Mr. J. H. Iverson, is a man of worth at Rentiesville. He is owner of the Iverson Hotel, the only hotel in the city. His beds are clean and his food is cooked right. In connection with same he has a grocery and confectionery business. He owns his large two-story business place, as well as other property. He is a member of the city council, and is one of the doers about Rentiesville. When you are there, see him. His wife is his able manager. Mr. Artis Bingham is serving the M. K. and T. railway at Rentiesville as agent. This young man is filling the position with credit. He has attended school at Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, and Langston College. Such young men are a credit to our race. Dr. J. J. Lowe, who is a graduate from West Tennessee University, of Memphis, class 1905, has reflected credit on that well known school. For 16 years he has followed his profession at Rentiesville, and has conducted himself in a way that every one has a good word for him. His literary touches were put on him at Branch Normal, Pine Bluff, Ark., and Dr. Lowe is some scholar. Such men of Dr. Lowe's calibre are sure to make good. It was a pleasure indeed to be in the home of Widow Lucy Jones, who at one time resided at Victoria, Tex. She owns a modern home and a 40 acre farm, one of the best at Rentlesville. Her daughter, Mrs. Lillie B. McGee is supervisor of the Industrial Departments of the colored schools of McIntosh county, and receives her salary from the Jean's Fund. This cultured little lady received her training at Agusta, Me., and is one of the race's ripe scholars, and is giving complete satisfaction. Your scribe has known her since childhood, and at one time she was taught by a member of our family. We are indeed pleased to note her record as an educator. Her husband, Mr. McGee is engaged in a confectionery business at Rentlesville. Mrs. McGee has been a teacher for seven years, and has made good. Her brother, Mr. Chas. Jones is an alderman, and a successful farmer. The scribe has been acquainted with the Jones' for many years and during the life time of Elder Jones, he was our true friend. While at Rentiesville, we visited the general merchandise store of Prof. F. P. Brinson, who carries a stock worth $1,200. For 12 years he served the race as a teacher, but 17 years ago he gave up the school room for business, at which he has been a decided success. He owns his business place—a $500 house, and four other good places with 120 town lots. An addition known as Brinson's Addition. These lots are for sale on easy terms to the race. He owns a lumber yard and stock in the steam gin, and in fact he is a live wire in that city. Miss Viola Brinson a cultured lady indeed and a teacher in the city school, is his daughter, Prof. Brinson is a member of the town council and is full of push. He has a good home presided over by an excellent wife. His family is indeed an interesting one. Such men as Prof. Brinson are compelled to succeed, Prof. Brinson boasts of having graduated five daughters, who are recognized as leaders in the educational world. Prof. W. A. Hill is at the head of the educational work at Rentlesville. The school building is a two story, 6 rooms and cost $10,000, and the enrollment is 200. Four teachers are employed. They are: Miss Viola Brinson, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Jennie M. Hill. This makes a strong faculty and the people made no mistake in selecting them. Prof. Hill is at the head of the Normal in session there, and the outlook is bright for a successful normal. There will be more than 60 in attendance. MUSKOGEE The Exchange Insurance Association has been doing business at Muskogee for two years, under a charter granted by the state of Oklahoma, which convincing proof that it is a bonafide concern. The official family consists of the following gentlemen: President, G. H. Ambrose; vice pres., C. B. Paul; see'y., and treas., S. E. Edwards, Jr.; stenographer, Mrs. H. A. Clanton. Your scribe visited the home of this notable Negro concern and found it domiciled in palatial quarters and the force was busy. They were courteous to us and allowed us to look through their books, etc. In two years, more than $1,200 has been handled, and beneficiaries have been paid $2,500. There are 3,000 members in the state of Oklahoma, and the outlook for the company is indeed promising and Manager Ambrose informed us that he intended to close the year with a membership of 8,000. Sick benefits range from $1 to $12.50 per week and the policies are written from $10 to $500 and everyone in our race who can possibly do so should be a member. Our enterprises will succeed according to the encouragement we accord them, and the colored man or colored woman who is too poor to take out insurance, should at least, say a word of praise. It is solid, otherwise the state would not allow it to operate. The above people are cultured folks and by strict business methods are pushing the Exchange Insurance Association to the front. Thirty agents are employed and some of our men and women are making lucrative salaries, and we are proud of this fact, as we, as a race must open up avenues whereby our folks will have something to do. It was a pleasure indeed to meet Mr. J. Milton Love, a real estate man of worth, dealing in farm and city property. The thing that caught our eye was the the beautiful Love Building on Second street, a two-story brick one of the best business buildings in Muskogee. The first floor is used as a cafe and loan office and the second floor is occupied by colored business and professional men—19 in all. This building is worth $25,000. It is modern and is an inspiring sight. Mr. Love owns 800 acres of fertile land, and his tenants are all colored. His home is a good one, and he owns 5 rent houses. Mr. Love is a great benefactor to the race, and many of our people are assisted by him. Mrs. G. D. Farrar, an excellent little lady of the race has recently embarked in the millinery, dressmaking and hair dressing business at 321 N. Second street, Muskogee. She has nice quarters and is an expert hatmaker. She has associated with her, Miss Belva Henry. They are enjoying a nice trade and being rare entertainers it is a pleasure to be in their presence. Having secured his education at Wiley University, Texas, and at the same time much "push", embarked in the drug business and for 10 years has succeeded in conducting Simmon's Drug Store, 225 S. Second St., Muskogee. His stock consists of everything to be found in a first-class place, and the race is taking care of this enterprise. Dr. P. S. Thomas is the pharmacists, and you'll get what you want, if you need a cold drink, cigars, etc. Call on Mr. Simmons. The Clemens Candy Co., is a wholesale concern at Muskogee and owned by Mr. S. W. Clemens. His store is out of the ordinary, and aside from being a wholesale dealer in candies, he wholesales cigars, chewing gum, paper bags, coffee tea, etc. Mr. Clemons has made a study of his business and carries a complete line. His salesman, Mr. Edward Corbin, is some hustler, and we were much inspired by our visit to this well regulated place. Mr. L. A. Kelley's Cafe at 220 N. Second St., Muskogee, is one of the best conducted places in that city. This gentleman has been in business for many years, and always strive to please the public since 1899. Mr. Kelley's policy has been to serve the best the market affords. His home-cooking has won numerous friends and no one ever has a kick coming who patronize his cafe. Such men in business succeed and we wish we had more Kelleys. He is in his own stone business house and his stock for his consumption is as large a you find in the average colored grocery store. Martin's Cafe, located at 308 N. Second St., Muskogee, is a creditable place, and the proprietor, Mr. J. H. Martin is serving the best of everything, and those who eat at the Martin get a square deal. Courteous treatment is accorded all, and if you want something good to eat and cooked right, call at this place. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Class Day exercises of the 1915 graduates of Sumner High were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The following took part in the program: Class history, Miss L. Hatcher; poem, Miss M. Lytle; oration for Temperance, Mr. B. S. Stovall; cornet solo, Mr. R. Hill; prophecy, Miss L. Watkins; gifterian, Miss L. Greene; piano solo, Miss A. Jackson; class, will, Miss Beatrice Taylor. Rev. Clay and the members of King Solomon Baptist church matched boldly through the heavy rain Sunday morning to attend and administer the holy command of Baptism. There were 15 souls immersed in the lake on Washington Blvd., & 10th street. The A. M. E. church was entertained Monday evening by the moving pictures of the Titanic. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Frye at her palatial residence on Freeman Ave. They were highly entertained and were served delicious ice cream and lovely cake by her and Misses Mary and Martha, her two daughters. Invitations are out for the Commencement exercises of Western U., which begins May 26th and ends June Srd. Mr. D. W. White is planning a large entertainment in June for his church. He is to be assisted by Messrs. Randolph, Dandridge, Booker, etc., and his secretary. Mr. Joseph Headspeth was buried Sunday by the Hod-carriers' Union. Mrs. Roy Fulcher has come from her Southern home to be with her sick husband, who is at his mother's on Washington Blvd. Mr. Blaine Lowe in Chicago is reported a little better. Mrs. Ben Thomas gave a fine reception for her son and the class of 1915 at her residence. Mr. and Mrs. Lasley and Mr. B. S. Stovall attended the Baccalaureate sermon at the Argentine High School and took dinner with Mrs. Pinkard and Miss Pinkard. Mrs. Rilla Woods has gone to Chicago. Mrs. Lyle and her niece left for St. Louis this week. Dunbar School held its closing exercise at Sumner High, Tuesday night to a large audience. Several thousand people witnessed the Corner Stone laying of the Metropolitan Baptist church last Sunday. The Odd Fellows and Patriarchs looked fine in their uniform. The Argentine band and another good band discoursed appropriate music. The old church and outside had large crowds all day. The collection was $220. The W. and E. H. of the Knights of Pythias had their annual sermon at the First Baptist church. Rev. T. S. McMorris preached it. The Court of Calanthe filled the church and a good program was rendered. The collection was over $60.00. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. Annual sermon was preached at Pleasant Green Baptist church by Rev. McNeal. A large crowd filled the church Miss Watts gave impersonations for the E. P. C. club at the Metropolitan church Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. N. Singietary expect to go away soon to spend the summer. Mrs. McFarland who went on a claim a way out West, returned home Saturday and died Sunday at 6 o'clock. Prof. Starnes won a loving cup as a prize for the highest grade in manual training work of all graded schools are colored or white at the Annual School Exhibit. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Last Sunday the services at the Warren Street Baptist church were of the usual high order. The minister Rev. G. N. Jackson preached to a large and appreciative audience. The Memorial services of the G. A. R. were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the St. Luke A. M. E. church. Rev. J. S. Payne prescheed the sermon, subject, "A Good Soldier." Mrs. Lucy Strothers of Chicago and Mrs. Lucretia Stewart of Summond are visiting in the city the guests of their sister, Miss Farinda Couch. Mr. Henry Hopkins of 832 Ohio is doing steam fitting work for Graecor Bros., at Kansas City, Mo. The Men's League of the Warren Street Baptist church met Thursday evening with Mr. David Rentz. Mr. Alexander K. McNutt died last Thursday May, 20th, at Eureka, Kansas. The remains were brought to Lawrence and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 1500 Leonard Ave. Rev. J. S. Payne of St. Luke's A. M. E. church officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The operetta that was given at St. Luke A. M. E. church, Thursday evening, May 20th, in behalf of the St. Luke A. M. E. choir and the Warren Street Baptist choir, was one of the grandest affairs of the season. Too much praise cannot be given to Prof. Theo. Copeland for the success of the evening. St. Luke was filled to overflowing with one of Lawrence's most intelligent and appreciative audiences. Rev. G. N. Jackson, pastor of the Warren Street Baptist church preached the Annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Benevolent Society at the church Sunday afternoon. Improvements will be made during the next few weeks upon the Warren Street Baptist church property, at a cost of between $1,500 and $2,000. The basement will be floored with cement and the walls plastered. An addition, two-stories high will be made to the building for dressing rooms and toilets and the cement walks will be repaired. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr. Calvin May is numbered among the sick, but at this writing he is reported better. Prof. Fugett and Mrs. Hazel Fugett arrived from Tuskegee Ajabams, Friday, June 4th and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Porter of 832 Mound St. Mrs. Fugett is the daughter of Mrs. Maud Porter, formerly Mrs. Schloss. Mr. and Mrs. Fugett were married at 1 o'clock, Wednesday, June 2, at Tuskegee, Ala. Mrs. Rev. W. H. Hill entertained the Sunflower Art club Monday, June 7 at her residence. A great many members were present and refreshments were seved by the hostess. Everyone present seemed to enjoy themselves. The Old Maid's Convention will be played at the Ebenezer Baptist church; watch for the date. GARADEN CITY, KANSAS. Green Brothers have already begun making blocks at their new plant and have several orders for splendid cement blocks, which they are turning out. Let us encourage these young men. They are enterprising, industrious and worthy. Rev. J. C. Rodgers of Hutchinson, the Moderator of the Southwestern Baptist Association preached a splendid sermon to an appreciative audience at the 2nd Baptist church, the 2nd. There was associated with him on the rostrum Revs. Jones and Adams. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, the wife of Rev. G. P. Henderson is gradually recovering his health. The delegates left for the District meeting at Winfield the 8th. Misses Ruth and Edna Brown of Topeka are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Price. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones spent Sunday at the Stewart home. Misses Nola and Guinetta Brown entertained at six o'clock dinner for Misses Edna and Ruth Brown of Topeka, and afterwards formed a line party at the Electric theater. Mrs. Chas. Price and Miss Jenna Riley entertained at cards Thursday afternoon in honor of their cousins, Misses Ruth and Edna Brown of Topeka. Miss Marguerite Gravitt entertained at six o'clock dinner Friday evening in honor of Misses Ruth and Edna Brown. In the evening a line party was formed at the Electric. But White Susprintendent Of Arkansas Branch Normal College Gift Was Insult To Miss Wade. Demanding Explanation For Alleged Inattit Which Has Caused First School Strike, Bold Youth And President Of Freshman's Class Also Accuses Principal Veigar of Whitewashing Supposed Guildy Official. Little Rock, June 1—According to "Our Review," a thoroughly reliable weekly newspaper published here and at Pine Bluff, a student of the Branch Normal College, Pine Bluff, in the person of Ophelia Wade, alleges that as she was passing the office of W. S. Harris, superintendent of the institution, on her way to school, the morning of March 15, that the superintendent handed her a pair of black silk stockings sealed up in a big envelope, bearing the names of Kastor & Bluthenthal, dry goods merchants, Pine Bluff, Ark. Miss Wade further alleges that she carried the hose home after school that day and gave them to her father, who in turn, the same afternoon or evening, carried them to Superintendent Harris' residence and in the absence of both Mr. and Mrs. Harris, the stockings were given to the cook, who was instructed to deliver them to Mrs. Harris, "Because they belong to Mr. Harris." The next morning, Miss Wade declares, that she told Principal F. T. Venegar what had passed between her and Superintendent W. S. Harris; that Mr. Venegar told her to go another way to avoid the very appearance of evil, because if you should go that way and he should say anything to you, they would go around calling you his woman." It is declared by Miss Wade and other members of the freshman class that the above is the manner in which Principal Venegar dismissed the alleged insult. Therefore, Master Horace Brownfield, president of the class called a meeting of it Sunday, March 21, when it without a dissenting voice passed a resolution to the effect that the class will not recite another lesson under Prof. Venegar, Mr. Harris or any other teacher of the faculty until the matter has been thoroughly investigated. On Monday, March 22, after the devotional exercises in the chapel were over, florace Brownfield arose, addressed Principal Venegar, the faculty, and informed them and the student body what the freshman class had adopted the day before, when the first strike known in the annals of history, where a colored student body united and centered on the moral and social uplift of the race everywhere—was on. There is no use of whipping the devil around the stump, for it does not appear that harmony and mutual respect will ever obtain between Superintendent Harris and the student body of the Branch Normal College. The act of Miss Wade, the young colored woman mentioned in the above article, is both rare and exceptional in description, but still most commendable. She did what many of our young Southern colored girls fail to do, that is while they may resent insults of this description, they fail to publicly show up their intruders. The Amsterdam News congratulates Miss Wade with the hope that other girls so insulted will follow her course—Amsterdam News OLATHE. KANSAS. Misses Ruth Holmes and Mae Ferby left Monday Morning for Emporia, Kansas, where they will attend the District A. M. E. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Convention. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Wright, June 7, a boy, mother and son are doing nicely. Messrs. Joe Manlow, Walter Rollins and Eugene Martin spent Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. The members of the A. M. E. church will give a musical entertainment at the Masonic Hall, Thursday evening for the benefit of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Robinson spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Fredericka Martin attended the Commencement exercises in Quindaro, ast week. Mrs. Millie Edwards of Kansas City was an Olathe visitor Saturday, Mrs. Samuel Dulhard of Paola visited her mother Mrs. Maria Cartwright last Saturday. PHOENIX ARIZONA. The Negroes of Phoenix have organized themselves into a league for the purpose of protecting their rights and interest. The league had not been fully organized before the people found it really a necessity. The night that the constitution and byaws were adopted, there was a committee appointed to wait on the ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, :- MISSOURL 50c Per Box. Ageots Wanted! Bell Phone West—Home Phone Worl -888-888-888 Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. 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Mr. Thomas Mitchell of Swinwilly, Pa., is now in Phoenix, and contemplates touring the state by way of the Grand Canyon, Miami, thence to Biabee, Roosevelt Dam, and the oil fields of the Tonto Basin for the purpose of prospecting. His intention is to make Phoenix and Kingman his headquarters. He has purchased license for hunting, fishing and trapping, by which means he may be able to send to some eastern friend, a mountain lion or some equally interesting specimen. Mr. Mitchell is accompanied by his faithful dog, Plos, which he considers his body guard. It will take him about six months to complete his tour, after which he will report conditions as he found them. 12 Post Cards 15c All Negro Subjects One hand colored. A money making plan for you, your church, ledge or club. Agents wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit -Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. FATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4448. 1014-16-18 South 11th St. OMARA. NEBRASKA. Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. —FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND— LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. FT. SCOTT, KASL. MRS. E. C. Johnson was a most delightful hostess to her club, The Woman's Musical and Literary club Friday afternoon, May 21st. A large number were in attendance and a beneficial meeting was experienced. Mrs. Mary A Jarrett received the prize, a lovely pitcher for rendering the best quotation. A consolation prize was also given by the hostess, to the one who had tried since January, to win a prize but failed. This prize was contested by Mesdames Ada Stephenson, Lucy Williams, Mary Foster, Eliza Stemmons and Anna Stevens. Mrs. Anna Stevens successfully won by a draw. A delicious menu was served to the visitors. Mesdame. Harry Thornton, Susie Carroll and members. Mrs. Johnson was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. S. Carroll in serving. Mrs. Anna Stevens received a lovely creamer for her prize. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, on Sherman St. Miss Ethyle Bernice Layton is now at home enjoying her vacation, after another successfully spent term at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, No. Miss Layton is looking quite fine. The closing exercises of Lincoln High and Douglas schools were excellent, as this seems to be the general expression of the large numbers in attendance, which witnessed every program and inspected each department of the work. The young men have accomplished good and valuable work under Prof. Louis H. Bustill, turning out library tables, reclining chairs, piano stools of the latest designs, pesdestals, porch swings, and every other kind of furniture, etc. The young women have been very industrious also and a splendid showing was made in beautiful and useful garments, and the preparation of food. The members of the school Board were entertained by their instructor, Miss Edythe V. Osborne and the students of the Domestic Art Department, and they were delighted with the work and reception held in their honor. The Sophmores and Juniors under the direction of Miss Marie Andrews entertained the visitors at Lincoln High with a play, "Daddy Long Legs", which was very interesting and well presented from start to finish. On Friday afternoon Miss Clara Nutall closed her room for the year, with a program and play, the room was crowded to its utmost capacity with exercises. About 3:30 o'clock the school ground was a secrete of beauty when the pupils of the rooms 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 assembled for their folk dance and May-pole drills, a like scene has never been witnessed and more than a hundred visitors enjoyed the occasion. The instructors, Prof. Chas. L. Williams, Edwina H. Smith, Clara A. Nuttall, Adah M. Fulbright, Edythe M. Young, Doris B. Cooper and Miss Grazia S. Corneal as musical director received unstinted compliments. Class day exercises and a play was presented by the Senior class at Gibson Chapel on Thursday evening to a large and appreciative audience. This was given under the instructions of Miss Mabel Andrews. So well was each part acted and so thoroughly delightful was the play, that Prof. W. H. McAdams and Miss Andrews have been earnestly requested to repeat the play. Miss Martha E. Couch was class prophet, Mr. Herbert V. Smith, class historian. Miss Eather A. Bruce, president of the class. The name of play was "His Cousin Timmy." Miss Manzaneta X. Vickers very pleasantly entertained her, the Senior class, Sunday afternoon at her home, 1228 Main St. The Baccalaureate Sermon of the Senior class of 1915 was held at the Washington Ave., Baptist church, Sunday evening, May 30. The sermon was delivered by Rev. W. H. Young, pastor of the church. The address was one of the most excellent and masterly sermons that has ever been presented to any of the graduating classes since 1888. Rev. Young held the large audience spell bound from beginning to close. The song service under the directions of Miss Grazia Corneal, musical director and Miss Mabel Andrews at the piano and students of room 6, was splendid. Closing with duet by Miss Esther A. Bruce and Mr. Ray E. Pike. The commencement exercises on the evening of Monday, May 31, at High School auditorium were "par excellent," that was the general sentiment of the large audience that went away not only well pleased but thoroughly delighted and felt that their time had been profitably and enjoyably spent. The speaker of the evening were: Martha E. Couch, oration, "True Nobility"; piano duet, "Poet and Peasant," Glenn V. McAdams and Golden Wallace; Manganetta X. Vickers, oration, "The Beauties of Nature"; oration "Alexander Hamilton," Orean H. Nearguard; oration, "Perseverance," Janet A. Stinnett; oration, "A Problem of the Times," Herbert V. Smith; oration, "The Power of Knowledge," Esther A. Bruce; music, boys glee club and girls glee club; viola solo, Miss Grazia Corneal, acc. Mabel Andrews. Superintendent W. W. Thomas in a timely, well-seasoned and eloquent address, delivered 11 diplomas to the 11 graduates, viz: Esther Adele Bruce, Helen Maa Wallace, Ardella Luella Duncan, Golden Naomi Wallace, Martha Eleanor Couch, Manzanetta Xanthia Vickers, Janet Arena Stinnett, Herbert Victor Smith, Ray Eldon Pike, Orean Hobart Nearguard and James Oliver Wilks. On the evening of May 31, a reception was held at C. P. church in honor of the graduates. At this writing Miss Adelo Johnson is not feeling so well. Mr. Millard Montgomery is reported on the sick list. Prof. H. V. Wilburn and wife of Kansas City are expected to pay parents and friends a visit next week or week of the 14th inst. The annual election of Euclid Chapter, O. E. S., resulted as follows: Bertha Fulbright, Royal Matron; I. W. Jackson, Royal Patron; Bertha B. Cooper, Associate Matron; Mary A. McKinney, Treasurer; Nancy J. Layton, Secretary; Mary Williams, Associate Conductress; Ora V. Ford, Conductress. Friday afternoon, Miss Clara Nuttall, a friend to the L. H. club was a most charming and lovely hostess, on that occasion at her beautiful rural home, east of Springfield Ave. Each member was allowed by the hostess to bring a visitor, thus an enjoyable time was experienced. The regular routine of business was conducted, pleasant conversations, and a menu, not exactly a course menu, was served, but a "feast" which can only be procured in a country home, but this was a combination of the delicacies of the rural home and the city, and those who were not there can imagine what you did not have. Well, the members and visitors were so delighted that mere words failed them to give expressions to their appreciation. The amiable Mrs. Rev. Dorsey assisted her sister in the entertaining of the L. H. club and visitors. In the prize contest which Miss Nutall had as one of the pleasant diversions, Miss Edwina Smith, won first prize, Miss Doris B. Cooper, second. Among the visitors were the Misses Andrews, Vickers, Young, and Thornton. At a late hour all departed for the city, after paying Miss Nutall many pleasing compliments for such a lovely spent afternoon. We are pleased to have Mrs. Maggie Scales with us again, even though she is here only for a few days, managing business affairs. Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, ere her departure to Grand Lodge, entertained her club, the W. Musical and Literary club on Friday afternoon, June 4th. It was a beautiful afternoon and a large number was in attendance. The afternoon was crowded with business. After three months' study of the bible the trial contest came off, who should receive the prize? Mrs. Bertha B. Cooper received first vrize for having missed only one question in the three months' study, closely followed by Mrs. Delia A.. for having missed only two, she won 2nd prize, the third in order missed ten questions and the fourth in order missed twelve and so on down. The first prize was a lovely picture, "The Gleaners," the second prize, a lovely salad bowl. These were presented by the president, Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett. The hostess, Mrs. McAdams also gave a prize for answering the largest number of questions in a flower contest, Mrs. Delia Smith securing prize, a lovely potted fern. This prize was closely contested by Mrs.. Sadie Chamberlain and Mrs. Pearl Clark. The president also gave useful prizes—shopping bags to Mesdames Lucy Williams, Ida V. McAdams and Mrs. Young who worked faithfully in the Dunbar contest. Mrs. Chamberlain also received a shopping bag as a prize for the second best quotation. The annual election of officers are as follows: Mrs. Maggie Bostic, president; Mrs. Delia A. Smith, vice president; Mrs. Priscilla Bruce, secretary and Mrs. Sadie Chamberlain succeeded herself as treasurer. Money reported in bank, $171.41, general treasury $3.95; interest to date, $5.41. After such an evening of DIAMOND BROADWAY Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS Will straighten the most kinky and stubborn hair Will dry the hair after Shampoo. Will cultivate the hair and make it grow long and beautiful. The Best and Only Solid Brass Comb Made SPECIAL PRICE COMPLETE $2.60 We are the largest Supplier and Manufacturers of Colored People's Hair Goods. Send 2c stamp for our beautiful illustrated Catalogue. THE OLD RELIABLE Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 486 - 8th Ave. o New York City Before Using After Using Continental Ice Cream.. Has Cured Thousands. Price $1.00. 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Mrs. Caroline Williams, after being indisposed for sometime and being confined to her rooms and bed for about two weeks, departed this life and was interred in Hazelwood cemetery, Saturday afternoon, June 5th. The funeral services were held at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams, 863 Summitt Ave. Rev. J. S. Dorsey delivered the eulogy over the deceased, which was sad and very impressive. Rev. W. H. Young led in prayer. A large number was present to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was an honored and respected resident. Mrs. Williams was in her 70's. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, evincing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Undertaker Campbell held the body in charge for about four days, owing to the distance her children were away. Mr. Floyd Williams came from Baltimore, Mrs. Alfred Williams from Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Hattie Williams Johnson, from Saint Louis and Miss Dovie Williams from Ohlahoma City, Ok. The family and friends have the sympathy of all. one of the best annual sermons that Euclid Chapter, O. E. S., has ever enjoyed in its history since the origin of the same, twelve or fifteen years age, was delivered Sunday afternoons at the A. M. E. church by the pastor, Dr. T. A. Harvay. The address was scholarly, masterly and lofty. The music by choir of said church was enchanting, Miss Casnie Foster at the piano, and members of the orchestra. All enjoyed the service because it was good, not long and tiresome. A large audience was assembled. O. E. S. members were accompanied by the Knights Templar, who made a splendid showing. One of the very best exercises presented was the one of Douglas school, Prof. C. H. Wilburn, tacher. It is quite a wonder and study to see how Prof. Wilburn handles his pupils so perfectly. The little tots especially received repeated encores and loud applauses. The closing exercises were held at the New Pitts chapel, Rev. John McAllister, pastor. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, who thoroughly enjoyed the splendid exercises. PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, The General Laws of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, under the direction of the Sub Committee of Management, has established and ordained in the State of Kansas, a District Grand Lodge, known as District Grand Lodge No.17, of the state of Kansas, for the purpose of diffusing the light of Odd Fellowship in said state; and. WHEREAS, in accordance with the general laws of our Order as well as the rules and regulations of the District Grand Lodge of the state of Kansas, which provides that District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the state of Kansas shall hold an annual meeting on the 3rd Tuesday in July, of each year, at such place as shall be designated by a majority vote at such annual session of said Grand Lodge, and that in accordance with said laws, rules and regulations, at a meeting held in the City of Atchison, on July 28, 1914 by a majority of votes therein, it was decided that the next Grand Lodge session should be held in the City of Salina, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the views expressed, in each of our Grand Lodge meetings to the effect that Past Grand Master's Council and Patrilarchs be encouraged to organized within said state, and to the end that this be done, the loyal support of all sultordinate Lodges be pledged; I feel it my indispensable duty to ask each and every Lodge in the jurisdiction to make some effort to enforce this idea by making a donation of the same; your donation can be sent by your delegate, and the same will be turned over to a committee appointed for that purpose. If our Order is to hold first place in this state among fraternal societies, we must contribute our SUPPORT and MEANS to this branch of our Order. Now, Therefore, I, Dorsey Green District Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the state of Kansas and jurisdiction, by virtue of the authority in me vested by said General Law and the Constitution and By-Laws of said Grand Lodge in said state, do hereby declare that the 32nd annual session of District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the State of Kansas, be held in the City of Salina, on the 21, 22 and 23 days of July 1915, beginning on the morning of the 3rd Tuesday in July. And, I do require that all lodges within the jurisdiction of the State of Kansas, pay all taxes for the District Grand Lodge to M. C. Rhoten, District Grand Secretary, at his office in Junction City, Kansas, on or before the 15th day of July, 1915. Also that all subordinate lodges mut pay all quarters due the Endowment Department to Dr. S. M. Banks, Secretary of the Endowment Department at his office in Kansas City, Kansas on or before the 15th day of July, 1915. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of May, 1915. DORSEY GREEN, D. G. M. ARE YOU GUILTY? Within a few weeks a Washington daily newspaper will publish at least from three to four thousands of dollars worth of advertisements from colored men and women in all walks of life. The rate per inch will be $4.00 Would you believe it but some of our people are taking whole pages? Now this daily (white) paper will not be read by a hundred colored people outside of Washington, and what results will the colored man gain from his advertisements in this "jim crow" special edition, for there will be a "jim crow" section in which all of the advertisements and write-ups of the colored people will appear to themselves. Now when these people do anything or think that they have some great problem to solve or when they feel that they have been injured by the white man in any way, thy will come to the colored paper for "free doings" and say "this is our paper" there should be no charge. Don't mention 50 cents per inches to them for they will say that you are robbing them for that "little old paper," and making yourself rich. How much more good would this three or four thousand dollars do those who are spending it, if it were distributed among the colored press throughout the country or in the local papers there in Washington because the colored papers fall into the hands of the majority of the colored people throughout the country who in turn would patronize them, if anybody would. And by the way, a great number of those who are buying from thirty-five to four hundred dollars spaces in this "jim-crow" Special, are some of our greatest race agitators and promoters who have hollored themselves hoarse about race promotion and race support. The Washington Bee has taken issues against this thing which of course it should. Now this brings us to another thing which is a little closer home. We have had the pleasure of meeting and talking to some printers in town, who wonder why we don't get rich off the printing which we get from our own people and when we explained that the majority of our people go to the white printing offices with their work, they were surprised. There are some people here, who when they have a little money to spend, run to the white establishments with it and when they want some free gushings they run to "our paper" and say, "since his is the only organ through which we have the opportunity to express ourselves"—you know the rest, most of you. Almost every day we have some of you run up to us, "buy a ticket, please to help the cause along." Sometimes we buy thinking that the next time we might get the work but when we were confronted with the same thing time after time, we began to think that it would be a good idea to go to those who did the work and got the money and ask them to buy and patronize them. Now this old talk about the colored enterprise charging too much is all bosh. We have a chance to go around and get prices on things from printers as well as the other folks and in most cases we find that we don't charge nearly so much as most of them do. We are not begging any body for their work for the Advocate force will manage to live some how, but we do advise all those folks who get their work done so much that you some where else, to take their free stuff there also and see how quick they can get it published. While we are at it we might as well go the rounds. Here is some of the 'ope we get when we try to collect from these folks who kick on the price: "You will have to come later, I had a lot of bills to pay today just as if ours were not a bill that had to be paid." "O, goodness a life, looks like I cannot pay that bill, I have so many others to pay, just cut that old paper off, anyway." "I'm going to pay you so quick you will be surprised," this comes after week of watchful waiting. "Will send you a check, sure, next week," but next week has never come and the bank has "busted." I suppose. "That old paper is mighty bothered about a little old fifty, cents, I guess I ain't going to leave town soon," now this is after four month's standing. We could give you a number of other samples just as good as the above. There is always a bright side to all things and so it is with this work. We have some patrons who are just as conscientious about their debts, no matter how little they are, as they can be and most of our organizations and institutions patronize "our paper" and the majority of our churches and some of our fraternal organizations give us their printing, which we greatly appreciate. We have no complaint to make about these for they not only give us work but they pay for it and pay promptly CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY Among the number of insurance companies doing business in the U. S., I believe I would make no mistake if I should say, there is none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at Jacksonville, Ill. Having $100,000 capital behind them, and doing business in the various states in the Union and with their liberal contracts, I see no reason why it should not become one of the leading companies in the United States. Not only do they do a tremendous business with the white people, I am in a position to truthfully say, that owing to their fairness, the volume of business they are doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The people of the country and especially of Saint Louis, look upon the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., as being exceptionally fair to colored men and women of ability. They have recently appointed two colored men as District Managers and one worthy colored woman as cashier; something unparalleled in the annals of insurance, so far as we have been able to learn. Their business methods in the adjustment of their claims in addition to the other features above mentioned should not only command attention, but the unswerving support of our people especially. (Signed) E. HAWKINS. District Manager of the city of St. Louis and Clerk of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. For information about our policies call on or address, E. L. Mitchell, State Agent or J. W. McGuire, General Agent, 431 New England Building, Topeka, Kansas. : WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. 13tween 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. DO YOU KNOW WHERE SHE IS? I am making inquiry about my daughter, whose name was Alice Davis. Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansas, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my oldest girl, Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I have not heard from him or the girl from that day to this. I am a widow, left alone and would like to find my daughter. My name is Celia Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, REPORTERS AND AGENTS: For the past two or three weeks, our paper has been crowded for room and all news did not appear; but do not be discouraged when this happens as it will not be often and from now on we will try to insert all correspondence. Semis ar = 2 ¢