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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. "naan A ne on ee MN GAAIE, 6.60031 oos Mlew 2 SUUSCRIPTION RATES. Cems Lenz. cys vocrsesccreesse 6150 Gin Mebthessccccessessceens 100 oaregpiias Rates Por Meath 3 Per: Tach, “ toheate at the Postedice at Topeka 2s \. , Metond Class Mail Matter, i _'*” BEAVEN ENOUGH! - AB editor who had died of atarva- tite tone being escorted to heaven by aa‘ange! sent for that purpose. “May, 1 look at the other place be- seed ascend to eternsl happi- noes’ “Easily” said the angel. Bo they, wen, below and okirmished around and took in the sights. The ange} lost track of the editor and went around Hades to hunt him. He found him aitting by the furnac, fanning himaelf and gazing with rapture upon a lot of prople in the fire, There was a sign on the fur- nace whieh read: “Delinquent Sub- acribéte!” “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, ,RANSAS, Mrs..J. W. Wood and sons Bery and Trawaae will leave on the 14t for Parsons, Kansas to make thel foture home. We are indeed sor; to see’ these good people leave ow city, but we trust some day they wil return for they will certainly be wel: come, 4. . The quarterly conference is in ses ston and the city is alive with dele gates, The people of Winfield are eparing-no pains to make it pleasant for them. ‘ Frank Montgomery has been or the jury for the last two weeks. The week end house party—clos- ing fonction of the C. T, T, Art anc Literary club, at the home of Mrs J. R. Brown was a most enjoyable affair, Twelve ladies were encamp; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, break- ing camp Monday morning. The home throughout was decorated with yellow honey suckle blossoms with foliage, symbolizing the club colors— green and gol, which were also carried out in the club motto, which held a conspicuous place in one of the arches. The club ladies enter- tained their husbands and friends at aix o'clock dinner the last evening ag a crowning feature to this very plea- sant:party, The club members are Mrs, J. W. Wood, Mrs. J, R. Brown, Mra, Anthony Monroe, Mrs. J. D. Banks, 3ira, Matthias Keys, Mrs. Nettie Walton, Mra. Andrew Charles, Mra. George A, Nichols, Mrs. Pear! Harding, Mrs. Arthur C, Nichols, Mrs. William Hogan, Mrs, William A. Wright. Glewimons—Nichols. ‘Ag the A.M, E. church Thursday evening at half past seven o'clock & 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. Stel- la Hogan sang, “Because” accom- panied by Charles Woods, who played Mendelssohn Wedding March for the entrance ‘of the bridal party. The pridesmaids were Miss Minnie Good- win, Misg Lillian Franklin, Miss Ger- trude Nichols and Miss Josie Mont- gomery., They wore gowns of pink mesealine and dainty pink chiffon caps and carried arm bouquets of pink roses, Mrs, Wilbur Nichols ag matron of honor wore a gown of white chiffon over white silk and car ried white roses, The bride enterea ‘on the atm of her father who gave her in martiage wearing a pretty bridal ggwn fashioned of white sill 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 pretti- ty decorated in pink and white spring flowers for the occasion. Following the wedding services, a large recep- ticn waa’ held, at the home of the bride’, parents, where best wishes were extended to the happy couple. Deinty refreshments were served. The bride is the only daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John Nichols of this city anid grew to womanhood here. She has been popular in colored so- elety circles and prominent in church work, The groom is employed by the Parisian Cloak Company of Kan- sas 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, e QSAWATOMIE, KANSAS, Ming Elsie Jewis and Miss Fay ‘Wilson of Ottaws, Kansas Sundayed nn a, rr re” ie, |) Tae oa a RO Ce a ee +, Mra Mollie” Stanley Yeturaed from Kansas‘ City’ Saterday’: afternoon. She attneded couimencement at W, U. We are always pleased to state the Buceesy of Osawatomie’s young peo- ple and also the great success and honors they carry away and bring home from W. U, Miss Etta Kelly, formerly of this city wort the high? est honors, as valedictorian of he giass, and another Mizs Jessie Me. Williams next highest, salutatorian. Mr, Arthur Williams is also among them and a very brilliant young man. . ‘Mra, Sarah Jones attended com- mencement st W. U., and so well pleased was she with the progres Alve side of life that she has not yeturfed. . Mr. Charlie Dryden went to Kan- gas City Saturday, . Mrs. Jefferson Ross is on the sick Jist. . Miss Maco Stanley reported on duty Sunday morning at the State Hospital, filling the vacancy of Miss Lucile Morgan of Topeka, Kansas. Miss Carleton and Misa: Hardwick of the State Hospital were down town shopping, Saturday. , We are’ very proud to say that the Osawatomle “Colored Band” Is pro- greseing nicely, . Mr, Robert Shelby of Paota, Kans., in company with three others motored over Sunday. Mr. Arthur Williams of W, U. come nome Saturday to spend his summer racation. When in this city call at Mrs. sthel Crawford's place of business or light refreshments. F KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church held its quar- terly eeting Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bmith, the presiding elder, preached. Quite » large crowd was present. The Metropolitan Sewing Cirde convened at Mrs. Vandivers on Free- man 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 compli- mented highly, The ladies discus- sed and agteed that Prof, Brink made an erroneous mistake and that the colored people are not more il- literate than they were, at the close of the, Civil War. Mrs. Maddox served excellent, fairy fine pineapple aherbet and different kinds of cake, which greatly pleased the guests. Mr, and Mrs, Stefford, Mr. Jame, Ford, Mrs. G, Zellner, Mr. A, Lat- timore and several others were wit- nesses in the Election Fraud inves- tigation held by Governor Capper, Atty, General Brewster and Asst. 1 Atty, General, in the auditorium a, 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 thug 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 vitsified brick ja 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, Rey, 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 Indies 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 go be congratulated on receiving 4 blue ribbons and priz- es, . Miss Etta Kelly and Miss Jessie McWilliams of Osawatomie were the highest at W, U. and spoke well, Miss Myrtle Louise’Brown of Ash- land, 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 exhibity this year, Sumner High had no peers in singing. ‘Weitern YW. students nad sta pret. tlest programs this year, Prof, Starnes over all colored grad- ed schools of this city won the lov- ing cup above the white graded schools, STATE APPROVAL. Teacter's Certificates Without 'Ex- amination, The Combined Normal and Indus- trial Department of Wilberforce Uni- versity 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, em’ pureeah ‘of Pattie HEEINCn HEED tabeh tothe gteduates’ ot Wither. foree who are preparing themselves to teach,'as graduates from this de- partment are entitled to a teachers four year provisional certificate with- out examination, Aftes twenty-four months of successful teaching the holder is entitled to a life certificate of the same grade, geod 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 be- ginning the two year norma] course of this department will, likewise, be benefitted by this arrangement and many such will find that by slight additions to their professional work they may become entitled to the, pro- visional certificate without examina- tion, = With the added facilities of gym- nasium and well equipped recitation halls and shops, Wilberforce now of- fere splendid opportunities to per- spective teache’s. ——WHEN IN———— HKensas 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; postal brings particulars. THE PATRICK LEE REALTY C0,, Dept. J., 2743 Welton St—DENVER, COLO. | e Great Radium ..Water«. God’s Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth ai meat gyrmaaiter thave nova down the tutes of the body. Oomat to Claremore, Okla, and bathe ia the “Fountain of Health.” Btop at Oobd’s Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, ci Baughman brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice Cream, Manvfacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel, 2640. 28rd ang Lincoln Sts, HAIR... | TREATMENTS—Pressing and Scalp Treatment—Oile and Tonics for the HAIR—Transformations and and Braids and Hair Switches made to odrer. Call, Phone or address $49 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Phone West230 Wyatt & Randolph, Funeral Directors Oldast Negro Licensed Embalmers in Kansas. Best servico—prompt and courteous treatment to all. Calls answered anywhere; day or night LOWEST,TO THE HIGHEST PRICE CASKETS. Bell Phone West 2569—Offica Bel} Phone West 3098—Res. 920NSd St. — Kansas City, Kas CONTINENTAL MARBLE AND GRANITE COMPANY, of Canton Georgia GRANITE AND MARBLE, Monuments & Markers and Memorials, The home of quall- tly. Mr, Simon Wyatt, Manager ef the undertaking company of Wyatt and Randolph, the Kansas represen- tative and has the Branch @ice where all the latest colors and styles can be had at reasonable prices—Call address or phone Belt Phone West 2569 Office Bell Phone Weht 3098 Ree, Office 920 N. $d St. Kansas City,Kas. es The subscribers will please watch and be ready to meet Mrs. Smith, our collector as she will be knocking at you door very soon, ane ee a ae eee ee —AN Ds am State Industrial Department, - QUINDARO, KANSAS, A school for the training of young men and women in Business, Industries, Agriculture and Music. . A full Faculty, Brick Buildings, Stdam Heat, Electric Lights, a Fine Library. Literary, Normal and Theological Courses, ‘* EXPENSES LOW! Careful! attention given to character building. Come here and Learn a Trade That Will Make You Independent SEWING, MILLINERY, WOOD WORK, IRON WORK, DOMESTIC SCIENCES, TAILORING, AG- RICULTURE, ,PRINTING, BUSINESS COURSE and MUSIC are some of the vocations taught, A class of thirty-one (31) graduates turned out this year. . Write early for Catalogue. Address— _ GEO. K. WILLIAMS, Registrar, QUINDARO, KANSAS. School opens September 138th, 1915. e Real Hand Made Human Creole Hair| BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED Dies freeview, 3295 = BOOK =—Desbon,_tenk vw, 42.85 settee Lee cssinate COLORED WOMEN’S HAIR 4 “*JEWEL Straightening Comb, S0c. exch , P, aN _““VICTOR” Straightening Comp, 75e. coc “magic” Sesnieg Ceti ae cet Smale” Cede, 1.48 compl ane ce Pe LATEST STMLES, tres etc, { Fert eet ria cares beth. Halehets . Suabive easue o ne PRENCESS, Posh View, $9.2f wrne Today, ow, Aeoue Wented PRINCESS Sus Virw, $8.14 O. B. N. BUNGAY, 28 So. William St., New York Cit IF YOU WANT Good Ice Cream or Ices Call on Special Prices to Church Scott Bros. 223 gay ucts Commercial Buttermilk. Phone 622, ° Cor. 4th and Taylor Sts. Topeka, Kans. ecole K. KING eco General Farming and Stock Raising. 66) 99 Back to the Farm LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, mase, barley, cats, sors, almost any thing planted grows amd does well, Whest yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre, Thie laad can be bought at the right price in small tracks or large ones,: with emal] payment, Titles are good and terms are easy, J will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and walt- ing for you. Write T, K, King for further iaformation, R, F, D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kanase, THE NATIONAL OF TENNESSEE The National Life and Accident Insurance Co. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Tennespee, PRINCIPAL OFFICE; 7th Ave. and Union St., Nashville, Tena, Branch Office: 621° Rorabaugh-Wiley Bldg., Hutchinson, Kansas. Lisbilities . . 4.» + « $504,000.00 Cavh Capital,. .... . 200,000.00 CORNELIUS A. CRAIG, President, W. RIDLEY, WILLS, Vice President, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONB. —_— DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madiscs St. Special diseases, Phone 959, —$— OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m 2 p. m. to 5:80 p. m. Tp. m. to 8:38 p. m. Senday by Appointmest. DR. M. L, ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Call, Answered at Night. Offke 720 Kansas Ave-—Tl. 3987, Res. 1881 Monroe St—Tel. 3987 R. 2. es Ofice hours: 9:80 to 10:80; 3 to @ DR TS PDEUS, i MARTIN, nm an co) Phone 3608. ms 832 Kensas Ave, Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3606 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res —176 Ring 2 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office: 334 Kansas Av. over Cibler’s Drug Store, across from Threep Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day-—Res, 1535 Van Buren St. See DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL," DENTIST, ' All Work Guaranteed to Give + +» Satisfaction... 832 Kanses Av. Phone 1422. | rm eine 14, 4p mmr Th deg rars At ptamber's. wife’ coca aide fesse My’ shan'g the proper type} « He.is no dope fiend event tho He dally hits the pipe.” . —Allentown Democrat. A printers wife once ‘said to met \ “My husband wouldn't lie» ‘He says he's not a baker, but { He makes alot of'pla.” ° > aEN + —Altoona Times, 1 A jealous man’s wite told me once ‘With a dejected mien; , “My husbende not a paloter, But he often makes a scene.” Houston Post. : 4 And she who wed a butcher rich Rematked in dulcet tones; “He has most cutting ways, but then He sure brings home the bones.” —Pantagraph. Additional Local, The body of Mr. Willlam Brown, who was drown while bathing in Deer Creek, was found Wednesday after- noon after a search of almost a week, The young man was alone, and No one knows how the accident occured. “Brownie,” ag his friends called him, was one of the most widely known young men in the city. Severa) years ago he operated a ‘huckster wagon, and while thus en- }gaged, 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 busines®; prefering to ba alone, He was a grandson of Birs. Warren, who re- aldes in South Topeka, and a nephew of Mrs. James Mothe] and Mr. Tho- mas Warren. The funeral was held Thursday. The Plaindealer extends sympathy to these bereaved. . ~~ An informal dinner was given b> 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 Mra. 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 Okahoma. The dinner gas cooked and served by Mr. Floyd E. Mertin in which he served every~ thing in Irish style. The table was decorated with veses of beautiful “Seven Sisters” flowers and cut glass Mr, Martin served his guests in ev- ening dress. The monu wag as fol- lows; halves of grapefruit on let- tuce, roast chicken with Irish dress- ing, sweet pickles, Irish chips, Bos- ton Green peas, fried fish, and Irish sauce, mashed potatoes, Tennessee rolls, vegetable salad, Jemon pie, Lone don Syelabub, ailver cake, nabiscos, Virginia black coffee, mints. SUNFLOWER STATE AGRICUL- TURAL 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 Associa tion and families are cordially in- vited to be present. The Executive Committee has arranged a most help- ful program. Every phase of farm life is to be discussed. Come and tel! ug 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 accomodation for all persons in attendance whe- ther 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 Bi- wardsville. Persons trayeling via Union Pacific, buy direct to Edwards- ville. WILLIAM R. CARTER, Pres. J. R. ROGERS, Chm, Ex. Com, A. EMERY. Secretary. Browder’s Cafe,* JAMES R. BROWDER, Prop. —First Claes Meals at All Hours— Short Orders a Specialty. Choicest of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection, 3205 Kansas Avenve, GREAT BEND, —::~ KANSAS, SS Avy person writing this office for* Information will please send stamps, e $€ an anawor fe Orpected cuts 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. C Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eastern Star, U. B. F. and S. M. T. Masonic Branches. Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supplies. SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co., 1217 Woodland Ave. ansas City. Mo. The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GA witely and promptly waited upon a distinction between white and bla ean and want. There are good and unity. Those who pay their bills settled every week or month as may promptly as agreed, we decline are white or colored, rich or poor. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they pay and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your and want. There are good and bad cople of all colors in every v. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts we cled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether white or colored, rich or poor. 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. BPRENOFTELD, MissoURi \ riday afternoon, May Zist. A larg { member ware in attendance and , benwiicla] meeting was experience , Mra. Mary A Jarrett received th , Brine, a lovely pitcher for renderin * Wee” best quotation, A consolatlo peize was also given by the hostes: to the one who had tried since Jaz wary, to win a prise but failed. Thi prise was contested by Mesdsme Adg Sephenson, Lucy Williams, Ma ry. Foster, Eliza Stemmons and Ann ' Btavens, Mrs. Anna Stevens success faJly won by a draw, A deliciow meny wad served to the visitors Mesdame. Harry Thornton, Susie Catroll and members, Mrs. Johnaor was areisted by her daughter, Mrs. 5. Carrol] 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, Mo. Miss Layton is looking quite fine. The closing exercises of Lincoln High and Dovglas schools were ex- cellent, ag this seems to be the gene- ral expression of the large numbers ‘4m attendance, which witnessed every ,Program and Inspected each depart- ment of the work. The young men have accomplished good and valu- able work unler Prof, Louis H. Bus- till, turning out library tables, re- clining chairs, piano stools of the latest designs, pesdestals, porch swings, and every other kind of fur- niture, etc. The young women have been very, industrious also and a splendid showing was made in beau- tifal and useful garments, and the preparation of food. The members of the schoo] Board were entertained by their instructor, Miss Edythe V. Osborne and the students of the Domestic Art Department, and they were deligited with the work and ‘reception held in their honot. Tho Sophmores and Juniors under the direction of Miss Marie Andrews en- tertained the visitors at Lincoln High with a play, “Daddy Long Legs”, which was very interesting and well prezented from start to finish, On Friday afternoon Miss Clara Nutal) 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 schoo] ground was a secene 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}: scone 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| ind Miss Grazia S, Corneal as musi- } al director received unstinted com- iments, Class day exercises and ‘ } play was presented by the Senior lass at Gibson Chapel on Thursday t wening to a large and appreciative| udience, This was given under the § astroctions of Miss Mabel Andrews. |. lo well was each part acted and so t horoughly delightful was the play,|° hat Prof. W. H, McAdams and Miss & \ndrews have beca earnestly re- uested to repeat the play. Mise|® fartha E, Couch was class prophet, s ir. Herbert V. Smith, class histor-|* an, Miss Eather A. Bruce, presl-| 2 ent of the class. The name of a lay was “His Cousin Timmy.” ‘ Mis, Manzaneta X. Vickers very|” jeatantly entertained her, the Senior | P lass, Sunday afternoon at her home, 228 Main St, x The Baccalaureate Sermon of the! © enjor class of 1915 was held at the| ¢ jachington Ave. Baptist church, | © onday evening, May 30. Thé ger- jon was delivered by Rev. W. H.| y oung, pastor of the church, The ¥ idress was one of the most excellent D nd masterly sermons that has ever a) em presented to any of the gradu- . ‘ing classes since 1888. Rev. Younc| = “The Power of Kaowledgs,” Eath t] A. Bruce; musle, boys give club an »| girls glee club; violin solo, Miss Gre ,| ia Corneal, ace, Mabel Andrew ,| Superintendent W. W, Thomas in | |] timely, well-eeasoned and eloquen | address, delivered 11 diplomas ¢ | the 11 gradnates, vis: Esther Adel | Bruce, Helen Mae Wallace, Ardell: | Loella Duncan, Golden Naomi Wal lace, Martha Eleanor Couch, Manze netta Xanthia Vickers, Janet Areni Stinnett, Herbert Victor Smith, Ray Eldon Pike, Orean Hobart Nearguar¢ and James Oliver Wilks, On the evening of May 31, a re. ception was held at C, P. church ir honor of the graduates, At this writing Miss Adelo John. son is not feeling 80 well. Mr, Millard Montgomery ia report- ed 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 annyal election of Euclid Chapter, O. E. 8, resulted as fol- lows: Bertha Fulbright, Royal Ma- tron; I. W. Jackson, Royal Patron; Bertha B, Cooper, Associate Matron; Mary A. McKinney, Treasurer; Nan- cy J. Layton, Secretary; Mary Wil- liams, Associate Conductress; Ora V. Ford, Conductress, Friday afternoon, Miss Clata Nut- tall, 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 con- Jucted, pleasant conversations, and a menu, not exactly a course menu, was served, but a “feast” which can ynly be procured in a country home, put this was a combination of the lelicacies of the rural home and the ‘ity, and those who wefe not there ‘an imagine what you did not have. Vell, the members and visitors weru 0 delighted that mere words failed hem to give expressions to their| ppreciation. The amiable Mrs, Rev. Dorsey assisted her sister in the en- ertaining of the L. H. club and isitors. In the prize contest which fiss Nutall had as one of the plea- ant diversions, Miss Edwina S.nity, yon first prize, Miss Doris B, Coop- «, second. Among the visitors wero} | he Misses Andrews, Vickers, Young, nd Thornton, At a late hour all). eparted for the city, after paying |. fiss Nutall many pleasing compli- aents for such a lovely spent after~ oon. We ate pleased to have Mrs, Mag- | ie Scales with us again, even though he is here only for a few days, man- ging business affairs. Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, ere her de-| arture to Grand Lodge, entertaines or club, the W, Musical and Literary ub on Friday afternoon, June 4th. | | | was @ beautiful afternoon and a rge number was in attendance, The 'ternoon was crowded with business, fter three months study of the bible @ trial contest came off, who should ceive the prize? Mrs, Bertha B. oper received first ¥rize for hav- g missed only one question in the ree months’ study, closely follow- by Mrs. Delia A.. for having mis- d only ¢wo, she won 2nd prize, the rd in order missed ten questions] * d the fourth in order missed twelve dso on down. The first prize Was | a lovely picture, “The Gleaners,” the | ax ‘ond prize, » lovely salad bowl, ese were presented by the presi nt, Mra, Mary A. Jarrett, The stess, Mrs. McAdams also gave a ze for answering the largest num- + of questions in a flower contest, s, Delia Smith securing prize, a ely potted fern. This prize was sely contested by Mrs. Sadie amberlain and Mrs, Pearl Clatk. DIAMOND Bottling... | Works orn. 03 qe aM Phone 3178. ‘Baughman Bros, /,.,.& Legge, 2201 Lincola St, TOPEKA, KAS p] tedious laber, all greatly enjoyed th i} sppeticing course menu of salad, wa -{fers, pickles, cakes, cream, mints .jete, She was graciously assisted b \] Mrs. Adah Stephenson, Mrs. Ells }} Stemmons and her daughter, litt) | Miss Vale McAdams, The next plac |; of meeting at Mra. Mary A, Jarrett || Weaver St. The next course of worl {has not been outlined by the nev | president as yet, Mrs. Mary A. Jatrety has merite: all kinds of lofty praise for her tw years of excellent, noble service, which she rendered the club whil, she was president, It takes work and study to handje 30 of the best women of Springfield, who are thinkers, Mrs. Caroline Williams, after be- Ing indisposed for sometime and be- ing confined to her rooms and bed for about two weeks, departed this life and was interred in Hazelwood cemetery, Saturday afternoon, Jung bth, The funeral services were held at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Sirs, Fred Williams, 863 Summitt Ave, Rev. J, 5S. Dorsey delivered the eulogy over the deceased, which was gad and very impressive, Rev. W. H. Young ted in prayer. A large number was pre- sent to pay their last tribute of re- spect to oft, who was an honored and respected resident, Mrs. Williama was in her 70's. The floral tribute, were many and beautiful, evincing the high esteem in which the de- ceased was held, Undertaker Camp- bell heid the body in charge for about four days, owing to the distance her children were away. Mr. Floyd Wil- liams came from Baltimore, Mrs. Al- fred Williams from Cleveland, Ohfo, Mrs, Hattie Wiliams Johnion, from Saint Louis and Miss Dovie Williams from Oklahoma City, Ok. The fam- ly and friends have the sympathy of all. one of the best annual sermons that Euclid Chapter, O, E. S., has ever snjoyed in Its history since the orizin of the same, twelve or fifteen years For Sale Cheap! . .. ALL KINDS of FLOWER PLANTS For Cemetery and Boxes or Your Front Yard, Cheap at ED. BASS’ Greenhouse HANGING BASKETS AT COST B09 E. 15th St, Phone 3000. i H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PRYSICLAN AND me PITTSBURG, = —:— SAS @@eo: 1244, K. Third Phones: Office 1475; Rea | Diseases of Wameg Speciaity— Mme. Baum'é Own idea Patented SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB Patented Agel 1, 18 . i Lio I ) ” Wy) yy Wik ebralahton the most kinky and stubborn hale WG dry Une hale efter Shampoo. Wit cuntvaia “ Lo femieetetioes 2c atame Md, * THE OLD REWARLE : 4 . \ Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium ‘ Sis tine 486 - Sth Ave. @ New York City ‘See iiie Continental - Ice Cream.. in Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs... Hears | ae Bln p thaw Beatrice Creamery Co., TOPEKA, # KANSAS. ~~ A MEDICAL RECEIPT, Has Cured Thousands. Price $1.00. For Ben and Women Suffering from Unnatural Discharges, Gleet,| Chronic Gonorrhea, Stricture and all Urinary Troubles. I will send a Recelpt and Directions for curing any Case In 1 to 3 days, The first treatment gives greaterelief and if continued will cure forever BETTER THAN DOCTO RS OR HOT SPRINGS S. D. LYONS, 310 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla, ‘= tt = 2 tS © @© ¥ Age, was delivered Sandsy afternecs at the A. M. B. church by'the pastor Dr. T. A. Harvsy, The address wat scholarly, masterly and loftly. The ‘tausle by choir of said church was enchanting, Miss Cassie Foster at the piano, and members of the or- chestra, All enjoyed the service be- cause it was good, not long and tiresome. A large audience was as- sembled. O. E. 8S. members wore accompanied by the Knights Tem- plar, who made a splendid showing. One of the very best exercises pre- ented was the one of Dougiass school, Prof, C. H. Wilburn, tacher. It is quite a wonder and study to see how Prof, Wilburn handles his pupils so petfectly, The little tots especially received repeated encores and loud applauses. The closing ex. rcises were held at the New Pitts hapel, Rev, John McAllister, pastor, The church was crowded to its utmost apacity, who thoroughly enjoyed the plendid exercises, PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, The General Laws o the Grand United Order of Odd Fel lows in America, under the directior of the Sub Committee of Manage: ment, 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 Nght of Odd Fellowshio in said ‘tate; 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 provider that Dis- trict Grand Lodge No. 17, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the state of Kanaus shall hold an annual meeting on the Srd 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, ruJes and regulations, at a meeting held in the City of Atchison, on July 28, 1914 by @ ma- jority of votes therein, it wag de- cided 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 Pattiarchs be encouraged to or- ganized within said atate, and to the end that this he done, the loyal sup- pert of all sutordinate Lodges be plalged; I feel it my indispensable duty’ to ask cach and every Lodge in the jurisdiction to make some efor, to enforce this idea by making a do- pation of the same; your donation i ~@ % ”* ee « « ™ * gt * s Oe ee can te sent by your delegate, ‘an, the same will be turned over to 1 committee appointed for that pur pose. If our Order is to hold ‘firs Place in this state among fraternal societiog, we must contribute cor SUPPORT and MEANS to this branch of our Order, Now, Therefore, 1, Dorsey Green, District Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the G. U. O. of 0. F. of the state of Kansas and Jurisdiction, by virtue of the author- ity in me vested by said General Law and the Cosstitution and By-Laws of sald Grand Lodge in said state, do hereby declare that the $2nd an- nual session of District Grand Lodge No. 27, of the State of Kansas, be held in the City of Salina, on the 21, 22 and 23 days of July 1915, begin- ning on the morning of the Srd Tues- day in July. And, I do require thay 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 lodg- ps mut pay all quarters due the En. fowment Department to Dr. S. M. Banks, Secretary of the Endowment Department at his office in Kansas sity, Kansas on or before the 15th lay of July, 1915. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have ereunto set my hand this 16th day f May, 1915. DORSEY GREEN, D. G. M. ARE YOU GUILTY? Within a few weeks a Washingtor daily newspaper will publish ai Teast from three to four thousand: of dollars worth of advertisement: from colored men and women in al walks of life. The rate per inct will be $4.00 Would you believe it but some of our people ate 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 wil} 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 Pegr, ple 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 60 cents per inches to them for they will say that you are robbing them for that “little old paper,” and making your. ‘self rich. How ‘much more good would this three or four thousand dollars do those who sre spending it, if it were, distributed among the colored press throughout the country or in the lo- cal papers there in Washington be- cause the colored papers fall into the hands of the majority of the col- ored people throughout the country who in turn would patronize them, if anybody would, And by the way, @ 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 them- selves hoarse about race promotion and race support. The Washington Bee has taken issues against this hing which of course it should. Now this brings us to another hing which is a little closer home. We have had the pleasure of meeting nd talking to some printers in town, | vho wonder why we don't get rich || ff the printing which we get from |: ur own people and when we explain- | d that the majority of our people o to the white printing offices with heir work, they were surprised, || There sre some people here, who!’ rhen they have a little money to|’ pend, run to the white establish-| ents with it and when hey want | ' ome free gushings they run to “our aper” and say, “since his is the}! nly organ through which we have he opportunity to express ourselves” | « -you know the rest, moat of you, |! most every day we have some of | t ou run up to us, “buy a ticket, please | 3 > help the cause along.” Sometimes} e buy thinking that the next time|1 eo might get the work but when we | ere confrontel with the same thing | me after tinte, we began to think |! hat it would te a good {dea to go|f » those who did the work and got/l ne money and ask them to buy and| c atronize them. ‘on Now this old talk about the color- | i i enterprise, charging too much ia Il bosh. We have a chance to go round and get prices on things from | F rinters as’ we)] as the other folks! y nd in most cases we find that we | h n't charge nearly so much as most] n tf them do. We are not begging any | d ody for their work for the Advocate | v ree will menage to tive some how, | y it we do advise all those folks whg jd 5% their work dene se much cheaper tome where else, to take their free staff 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 ‘fhe price: “You will have to come: later, I had a lot of bills to pay today just as if ours were not « bill that had to be paid.’ “0, goodness a life, looks Ike I cannot pay that bill, I have so many others to pay, just cut that old paper off, anyway.” “Vm going to pay you so quick you will be surprised,” this comes after weeks of watchful waiting. “Will send you a check, sure, next week,” but next week has never come and the bank das “busted,” I suppose, “That old paper is mighty bothered about a little old fifty, cents, I guess I ain't going to leave town goon,” now this is after four month's stand- ing. We could, give you a number of other samples just as good as the above. . There jg always as bright side to ull ghings and so it is with this work, We have some patrons who are jus, 1s conscientious about their debts, no matter how little they are, as hey can be and moat of our organ: zations and institutions patronize ‘our paper” and the majority of our huches and some of our fraternal rganizations give us their printing, vhich we greatly appreciate. We ave Ro complaint to make about hese for they not only give us work ut ghey pay for :t and pay promptly CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., MAKING PROGRESS. Among the number of insurance companies doing business in the U. S., 1 believe I would make no mis- take if F should say, there is none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at Jacksonville, Il. - Having $100,000 capital behind them, and doing business in the varl- ous states in the Union and witn their liberal contracts, I see no rea- ton why it should not become one of the leading companies in the United States. Not only do they do a tre: }mendious business with the white people, I am in a position to truth- fully say, that owing to their fair- ness, the volume of business they arg doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The people of the country and es- pecially of Saint Louls, look upon the Clover Leaf Casualty Co, as being exceptionally falr 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, s0 far as we have been able to learn. Their business methods in the ad- justment of their claims in addition to the other features above mentioned should not only command attention, but the unswerving support of ou: people especially, (Signed) E. HAWKINS, District Manager of the city of St. Louis and Clerk of St. Paul's A. M. S. Church. For information about our policies ‘all on or address, E. L. Mitchell, state Agent or J. W. McGuire, Gen- ral Agent, 431 New England Build- ng, Topeka, Kansas. WM. GRIZZARD has opened buffet on 18th St. Latween Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that » colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this distriet.—Adv, MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vino St, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 Hast. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call—Adv. BO TOU KNOW WHERE SHE IST Iam 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 {rom 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 writ- ing to the Plaindealer, TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, RE- PORTERS AND AGENTS; For the past two or three weeks, out paper has been crowded for room and all news did not appear; but do not be discouraged when this happens as it will not be often’ and from now on we wil try to'incert*all correspon. dence. Semis ar = 2 ¢