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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Seventeenth Year. No. 33. The Season for TABORIANS GRAND S Annual Meeting of C Discloses Wealth, a able Progress---H vailed Thro Enthusiasm Reigned Su lutions Were Passed Co cision of the United St on the "Grand Father to Chief Justice White. TABORIANS MAKE GRAND SHOWING! Annual Meeting of Great Race Order Discloses Wealth, and Commendable Progress----Harmony Prevailed Throughout. Enthusiasm Reigned Supreme When Resolutions Were Passed Commending the Decision of the United States Supreme Court on the "Grand Father Clause" and Wired to Chief Justice White. The Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was held at Salina, Kana, last week and is admitted by all that it was one of the grandest in the history of the order. The reports of the Chief Grand Mentor and Chief Grand Perceptress, Treasurer and the other grand officers showed that all the Temples, Tabernacles and Tents were in a flourishing condition and that the financial and business departments of the grand officers were growing and in healthy condition. The reports showed that J. H. the grand body had collected and paid out $100,000 since 1891 and from 1914 have collected over $13000 The reports showed a balance of cash on hand, loans and discounts to the amount of $8000. The session opened on Tuesday morning in the new building of the U. K T. hall on the main thouroughfare and business center of Salina, Kans., and is a two story building of buff brick, modern and up-to-date being erected at a cost of over $5000 The lower part of the hall is rented out to a substantial automobile firm at a rental of $50 per month while the meetings of the order are held up stairs. The room was comfort- [Image of a person with a cat-like face] THE DTR, EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. ably fitted with seats and electric fans with the thought of making it pleasant for everyone present. The various committees appointed by the Chief Grand Mentor performed their duties with ease and promptness and their reports proved that the grand officers had been diligent in performing their duties as well as the subordinate officers of the different temples, tabernacles and tents. This is the only order that is taking the surplus money and using it to build halls and improve the different organizations in the several cities and towns where they are located. Salina is a place where the Knights and Daughters are full of push and vim, where they secured $4000 to erect this building. The money was borrowed from the grand body at a low rate of interest; and the building has just been completed within the last six months and they have reduced the mortgage and interest to $3200. This speaks well for the colored people of Salina and shows that they are progressive and catching on to business methods. They have set the pace for other towns and cities which we hope will become imbibed with that same spirit of progressiven.ss. The grand session was made up of over two hundred members from various parts of Nebraska and Kans A great deal of new legislation was authorized. One was that they increase the endowment from $150.00 to $160 without increasing the dues. This will take effect sixty days after the grand session. They also are extending the burial proposition which will make it much easier on those who participate in it. It is a move that has been inaugurated and its rapidly gaining in popularity. The annual sermon was preached by the Chief Grand Orator, Rev. M. Wooten at the auditorium in the city park. The procession was formed at the hall on Main St. where the Sir Knights marched in their beautiful uniforms, and regalias led by the Salina silver cornet band which is composed of juveniles [Image of a woman with long hair and a serious expression]. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JULY 23, 1915. and must say it is a splendid band and was just recently organised. They marched to the park where the Tabernacle ladies, beautifully gowned in their regalias stood in line. The Sir Knights marched into the auditorium keeping step with the sweet strains of music of the band. A song by the choir then the introduction by Chief Grand Mentor Wilson, Invocation by Rev. Banks, then followed the sermon by Rev. Wooten which was very good and instructive, his subject having to do with Taborianism and its usefulness. A collection of $20 was taken up which was voted the next day to be Given to the Chief Grand Orator. On Tuesday afternoon through the efforts of Sir Dan Taylor, who is one of Salina's active citizens and judge members, the Commercial Club and buisiness men gave an automobile ride to the visiting members of the Grand body. They were driven through the main buisiness and residence centers of Salina; and there was over twenty automobiles in line. Much praise is to be given to the white people of Salina who are fair, impartial and generous and take pains in treating the grand sessions that meet at Salisa as they do those of their own race. Salina is a beautiful city and has the best class of white people in it as inhabit any part of the globe. We hope they will continue in the best relations with the colored people. On Friday, the last day of the session was concluded by a grand street parade of automobiles, hacks, and wagonets which paraded ```markdown ``` The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurred or pixelated appearance. SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. through the thouroughfare of Salina headed by the Ft. Riley band and followed by beautiful uniformed Sir Knights of the Pallatium. Guard and members from various cities who were escorted by Morton Pallatium Guards of Parsons, Kansas under the command of Capt. Jones, a very young man who is an excellent drill master and had his men under good command. They marched to the park where dinner was served, base ball played and a general outing had. At night the installation was held at Holquest Hall. Sir Bardelte of Leavenworth was the installing officer. He performed the duty in a dignified manner which made the ceremony very impressive. The Grand march Before the installatio was very impressive under Sir Harold, Grand Marshal of Omaha. The Knights and Daughters joined in this grand parade and there were over two hundred in line, and all admit it was the best yet. After the installation, Chief Grand Menter Wilson said he had some very important news and lulness to impart to the audience and called Sir Harold of Omaha and Daughter Johnson of Atchison and Sir Washington of Witchita and presented each with $150 to be paid to the beneficiaries of the recently deceased members of the temple and tabernacle. He (Continued on Page Eight) The Editor's Note Book Short Stories Gleaned Among People in Other Towns. We visited Garnett, Iola, Chanute, Cherryvale and Independence, Kans. We found the colored people at Garnett all seemingly to be busy. The population is not growing any, but seems to be on a stand-still. Mrs. B. M. Tolson will represent the Plaindealer and have copies for sale. There are ht very many young people here and the older people have seen their best days and so are not expected to be very active. Our next stop was Iola, where we found things very quiet from the fact that the cement work is closed down and it was there that most of our people found work. At the smelter the poor white people seem to have monopolized the work and colored people are not being hired. If the colored people would write to the stock holders they might get this work open to them. We found Mr. Banks, one of Iola's oldest citizens, very sick and growing feeble. We dined with our friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields, who are among the most prosperous people in that vicinity, own a nice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. home, and conduct one of the best second hand clothing establishments in the state. We spent a pleasant time at their home and shall never forget the fine meal served us, as the taste never leaves our mouths. Rev. Gordon of Fayette, Mo., have been called to take the Baptist church here but he has not decided whether he will accept it or not. G. R. Richardson, 316 N. Chestnut is our correspondent and agent and will send in all news of lola, also have copies of the paper on sale at five cents each. Our next stop was at Chanute, Kansas, which is a very active town and the colored people have a hustle on them and all seem progressive. Mr. N. H. Campbell of 301 N. Malcolm is our correspondent and will have papers on sale and also solicit subscriptions. He is a young graduate of Western University and we will watch and see how successful he can make the Plaindealer by soliciting subscriptions and selling copies. The colored young men have a fine club nicely furnished and have fire rooms in connection where they hold lycum meetings and entertain visitors. They are employed in the Cement Works and have other good jobs, several are employed at the Santa Fe round house. They are building nice homes and are raising hogs and chickens on the suburbs of Chanute [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] SLR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. town—are making hay while the sun shines. Our friend, Milton Gaston is still on the job at the mill, turning out bread for a living. When we arrived in Chanute on Friday evening we were agreeably surprised to hear that Grand Master Hawkins of Prince Hall Grand Lodge was on his annual visit to Blue Eagle No. 12. All the members were present, except one who was out of town. The lodge is in fine condition. Mr. Wm. Taylor is Worshipful Master. The Grand Master gave the lodge some good and wholesome instructions which were well received He was highly entertained while at Chanute and was the guest of Mr. Taylor who drove him around town. Several entertainments were given in his honor. He stayed over until Sunday morning. There seems to be some attraction at Chanute for the Grand Master and it is whispered among some of the brethern in very low tone of voice that he is liable to be in Chanute several times before the year is out. They said they did not know what excuse he would offer unless it is that the lodge would need several lectures during the year or there might be some beautiful lady that divides h's attention. He had an engagement to lay a corner stone at Kansas City, Kansas, and if it had not been for that, we do not know when he would have left Chanute. He reports the jurisdiction in fine condition and everything moving along nicely. We found our friend, Hon. Anahony Ray and wife enjoying life. He is champion runner of Kansas and is a substantial, upright young man. He makes money and knows how to take care of it. He is a graduate of the law department of K. U., but does not practice the profession; is engaged in contract work, which he preferred. He is healthy and from his-looks will to see four score years and ten. He enjoys life and is not being bothered by filing law suits and other battles as worry a man of his brain. Cherryvale. Our next visit was at Cherryvale, a progressive town where several colored people are employed in the brick plant and are doing well. The Robinson Brothers are conducting a successful grocery store and restaurant, have a big business are courteous and polite and enjoy the confidence of everybody in that vicinity. They have many contracts for supplying institutions and ninety percent of the trade is among white people. The elder brother, J. L. Robinson was born in Hopkin County, Kentucky, October 2, 1962. He first settled in Paola twenty-seven years ago, came to Cherryvale about fourteen years ago. He manages the Coffeyville brick company at this place. He has been with this company six years and for several years was superintendent at Neodesha and had under his management about 56 white and colored men. He first learned the business in Paola, Kansas and has continued for all these years. This company burns several million brick and furnish brick all over the country. They make tiles also. Mr. Robinson owns three houses and other property, has a wife and seven children. He is a trustee and steward of the A. M. E. church and is Price $1.50 Per Year. a Mason; and a member of the Robinson grocery company. Mr. A. M. Robinson, his brother, is a politician and business man and has great influence. He has a wife and children; owns good property, besides his interest in the grocery store; and stands well in the community. We met our friend, Prof. A. F. Green who is employed in the mail service and is not making good, but has made good. He is one of the (Continued on Page Eight) Pythians to Leavenworth! "Brave Men" Will Meet in Annual Session Tuesday. The meeting of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge which will convene in Leavenworth Tuesday will be the grandest and best in the history of the order. Dr. S. H. Thompson, grand chancellor has been a faithful worker and his efforts have borne fine fruit. He has placed Pythianism on a higher plane in Kansas than ever before. The order has taken on new life, and the members who heretofore have been sleeping are now alive and doing. Watch for the annual report of the Doctor's stewardship and also that of his co-workers in the next issue of this paper. NOTICE. The Topeka Plaindealer was made official organ for the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Salina and we request that each Tabernacle, Temple and Tent forward to the office $1.50 for subscription and the paper will be sent to the Queen Mother, Chief Mentor and Perceptress. The paper is payable in advance and we will be glad to receive the subscription at the earliest convenience. It is optional with the different temples, tabernacles and tents to go into the directory which will be run the year round for $1.50. Those wishing to go into it will send the name of the Chief Mentor, Queen Mother or Chief Perceptress and the Scribe, the post-office, street address, time and place of meeting. We will have a standing card in the paper which will be a benefit to all members of the jurisdiction, especially to visiting members, as they would know if they happened to be in a city on the night for the meeting of the order. We would be glad if the Chief Deputy Mentor would arrange in the different cities where there are two or more tabernacles, temples and tents to have someone to get the news of what is going on among the order and send it to the paper and same will be given special consideration. We will from time to time write personal letters and get cuts of different officers and run them; and do anything for the upbuilding of the local and grand body. --- Topeka Industrial & Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christian Culture! Houkland Hall Boys Dormitory McHullen Hall Boys Industries Girls Industrial Hall J.B. Larimer Hall Girls Dormitory Bradford Miller Hall Academic Administration PANORAMIC VIEW OF PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS. Buildings are modern in every respectsteam heated, eletric lighted, hot and cold water on evsry floor. Pupils' health safeguarded by every convenience. Trades Taught: Carpentry, Painting, Gardening, Printing and Binding, Tailoring, Plain Sewing, Dressmaking, Domestic Science and Millinery, Road Building and Concrete Work. Advantages. High Moral Tone. Competent Teachers. Library and Reading Room. Modern Buildings. Splendid Equipment. Expenses Reasonable. Every student learns a trade. Self-help encouraged. Exceptional musical opportunities. Special rates to Kansas students. Endorsed by State Board of Education. Warm rooms. Good board. School Opens Tuesday, Sept. 7. Be present opeding day. Send for Catalog. Wm. R. Carter, A. M., Prin. M. W. Freeman, Ass't. THE MISSING MAN IN THE MACHINE SHOP. One of the few opportunities for colored boys to learn to operate machinery, Carpentry and bench work in connection. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD A GROUP OF YOUNG COOKS. All students learn to do by doing. A GROUP OF YOUNG COOKS. All students learn to do by doing. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a forest scene with dense trees and foliage. SCHOOL GARDEN. Every student has a garden. Delightful, helpful work in connection with class-room theory. Farm of 110 acres. 16 acres of truck for canning. We operate our own canning plant. SCHOOL GARDEN. Every student has a garden. Delightful, helpful work in connection with class-room theory. Farm of 110 acres. 16 acres of truck for canning. We operate our own canning plant. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S LITERATURE CHEMICAL LABORATORY. Making Negro scientists. Physics and Soil laboratory also maintained. cs tA ay « f v 5 “ ‘ . Sa fern ecpetacey Lwo vast oe ae ratete “lsattes str ad Gow hme wates bez .en cantly fe ae << we } 3 | eae Okahomans ef Note! . ei Casi i. wf | | te, Be PT ae: f weed Be? Patsy? CLF “eo pe eo eee : : aad Rca ag oS” GER Fo RY | : MR. J. F. DAVIS. ‘The sbove cut is that of one of the race's leading young business men at Vinita, Oklahoma where he is successfully managing the excel- lent fonsorial parlor, owned by his mother. It js not only the best equipped shop, but the oldest in that town, and is patronized by the best whites, - a a ‘The above is the likeness of Mr. L. W. Christian, a noble citizen of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Mr, Chris- tian is one who commands the re- pect of all. He is widely known throughout the Southwest as a busi- ness man; ote who can be depended ‘upon and a man who holds his word and promise as sacred, He possesses that bull dog tenacity, which has -won for himself a place in annals of history of the colored race, which cannot be effaced by them. Mr, Ghristian is a live wire in fraternal circles, was made a Mason in 1885 in the city of Shreveport, La. Now he is a 32 degree Mason and mercber of Great Western Temple of the State ‘ef Oklahoma; Ex. Dep. Grand Chan- oeRor of the K. of P. of Texas, representative of above named or- der in 1898; U. B, F, Senior Mar- hall and trustee of Chickasha Ladge No, 7 of which he has twice been ropresentative, Present representa- tive to National Grand Lodge of U, B, F., whith convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, July 25. Mr, Chris- tian has heen a cotton ralser for 32 years and owns considerable proper- ty and ix proprietor of the Elite Con- fectionery store. tet i - i Fee | NG ow | ig polis i Bre siknas | S07 fi ! i y f (i ee L. L. RYAN, M. D. The above cut is that of one of our physicians, who enjoy a lucra- tive practice among both races, He aa located at Vinita, Okla., where the people have implicit confidence in him as a man and a physician, Dr. Ryun iv also one of our foremost surgeons, and Is shown every cour. teay by white physicians, Iis ht- eraty training was secured at Walden ‘University, graduating class 1909 und finished Meharry college, class 1919, Ie is w ripe scholar and an excellent man, S oT M Bats ef io Whe tor t. Joe, Mo. scatter By THEO. BAUGHMAN. Traveling Agent. There ate a dozen modern rooms, and the tables are laden, each meal, with every concelvable thing good to eat. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Smith are the polite owners and they are not afraid they'll do too much to make their guests feel at home, Baths, hot and cold, in fact you get every convenience. Those who visit St Joe will find it an ideal place. One of the tonsorial parlors that are conducted right Is the one that is operated at 320 W. Missourl Ave , St. Joseph, Mo. The owner is Mri A. HH, Hines, a tonsorlat artist of 80 yeats experiencé and one who does! work right. He owns a good home, | and fs also a good man, He also 3 conducts a 10 room sleeping place. See him when you are in St. Joe. The Sanitary Cafe, located at 226 W. Missouri Ave., St. Joe, is a neatly kept eating place where the owners, Mrs. Alice Tucker and Mts. James Anderson atrive to please, They serve everything gocd to eat, and serve it right. They own a good home and are among the lead- ing people of South St. Joe. We called at their place and were in- formed that they were enjoying a nice trade. They do home cooking. Dr, Fenton N, Goodson who In 1911 completed his medical education at Meharry Medical College, has steadily won his way in his profes sion. He maintains two offices at St. Joe, one being located at 318 W. Missourl Ave., and the other 405% Felix street, These places ale mod- ern and by performing, seemingly in- curab'e cures Dr. Goodson has built up a lucrative practice, one of the best In the city. dle is a cultured Christian gentleman and received his literary touches at Lincoln School, Carrollton, Mo. He also had some training at Walden University. He looks after his practice in an auto- mobile and is kept on the jump. Dr, Goodson's calibre of men are the ones who are wivning recognition for | the race. He has a good home, and we feel proud of him. At 223 Missouri Ave., St. Joe, Mo., Messrs. Hughes and Thomas, two progtessive men of the race are operating a three table poo! parlor. They have a modern place, The up- per floor is used as a club, that has a large membership. The best of order is maintained and many plea- sant hours are whiled away, The sdribe called at this number and, found it a well-regulated place of business. | The Jitney Cafe, is a thriving res-| taurant in which large numbers are fed, It is located at 311 W. Mis- souri, and Is owned by Mrs, Annie Howard, a popular widow. This lady Is an expert cook which is large- ly responsible for the large patron- age she enjoys. When you are in St. Joe, call on her. A popular visitor to St. Joe, Mo. is Miss Myrtle Reed of Colorado Springs, Colorado, This young wo- man is one of the race's best elocu- tionists and before leaving the city, she will give a recital, which pro- mises to eclipse asything of the kind ever witnessed in St. Joe, Miss Reed possesses rare ability as q read~ er and wherever she has appeared has captivated her audience, Mrs. Ibbie Payne, aged 86 years, died at Leavenworth, Kanous, recent~ ly and her husband Benjamin Mayne aged 80, died five days later from grief, These excellent people were popular in their home town, Their grand daughter, Mrs, Thos, Cook, had scarcely returned to St, Joe from Mrs, Payne's funeral, when she was called to attend Mr, Payne's funeral, We called at the Endicott home located 628 Pendleton street, St, Joe, Mo., and found it one of our best and a real intereotiog family. Prof, Endicott is one of the teach- ers, and his family are firm believers in education, A daughter Miss Ruth fg one of the Face’s ripe scho'ars, This gentleman Is not only a strov,, man educationally, but some truck grower, as he is kept busy ducing vacation in hig garden, Such fami. ing. He was president of the Mis- sourl State Convention for 14 years, giving entire satisfaction, the work being fn Its infancy, but under his administration, ‘t's growth was won- derful, At present he has charge of Misstonary and Educational Sec. retary's duties of Missouri, a position that he fs filling with credit, is duties are to help ministers in their various fields, in fact to stimulate all efforts for good in the ranks of the Baptists and the race. He in. formed us that his work was in a progressive condition, and that his co-workers are always willing to lend him encouragement. He in- formed us that there were 350 Bap- tist churches and the membership was 35,000 in Missouri. There fy lone Baptiat college, located at Ma. ae Rs eae a R ae a, Teen : we S enn ih: ee tet vi oy xs > 2. ee agg oh Peet: = ee tae Bie re Be Oe Seneca aa Wie 2 spd co Been a8 ae Mae oS am Legs Sd aa mat | ik sis fi te pe eat 12 hie aan: BOSE BRN Rage ons aig tT) 51" ety canes a2 : . ] A a] | o n ca p a a , ; ® ee ~ ~ .& MRS. LENORA BELLE JORDAN, 701 S, 22nd street, St. Joe. The above cut represents that of the country. Sho one of the race’, leading musicians, pone of her a . limited number of a laay of rare attainments, She fi. scribe called at th nished her musical education under S47, and Mrs. Joh that master, Prof. Carl Rieman of it one of the best Chicago, Mrs. Jordan is recognized furnished in mode as one of the leading musicians in Jordan {fs an excel nn : ae e a 2 ar oe 1 ee Bay MRS, S. ANNA ARMSTRONG. The above cut Is that of Mrs. S, Anna Armstrong of St. Joe, Mo. the lady orator, For 10 years the haa captivated people with her elo- ‘quence, Many souls have accepted the Savior through her preaching. Mrs. S, Antia Armatrong, an evan- gelist. who by her eloquent appeals, has won many sou's for the Master's kingdom, haa just returned from Texas, where ste conducted revivals in San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth, She caused a great enthu. The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star of Missouri convened in St, Louis, Mo., thia week, This body iy 4 representative set of our best women, St, Joe sent a degree team of ten, They were Mesduines Ella elise Charles Cleveland Rosa Witney, A. If Hines, Essex Allon, ‘Louis Smith Elizabeth Ward, George Walker and Mesors, J, H, Sims and Thomas Morris, The meeting at St. Louis is the 25th sesaion and the Grand Jubilee will be celebrated with pomp and splendor, Perhaps one of the best homes jn St, Joe, Mo., is that of Mr, and Mra, Essex Allen, It is modern, fwntahed in the latest style and presided over by a cultured lady, Mir, Allen has held one position with con, Mo, Eight teachers are em. ployed and the enrotiment te about 160, The educational property fs worth $35000. ‘This eminent man informed us that the outlook for the Baptist folka in the state was indeed Promising, There is as effort to secure an endowment which will put the school on a solid basis and we are glad to say that the white Baptist, look on same In a favorable light. A plan to raise $15,000 at the atate convention at St. Louls in October ts on foot, and every lover of Negro education $s asked to contribute at least $1. Your scribe called at the palatial home and found an interest. Ing family of ning children—two of ‘the girts, after finishing high school at St, Joe, graduated from Spell. |man Seminary, and a boy graduated from Moorehouse college, Atlante, Ga., and the next son completed the high school at St. Joe Inst May. ‘This ts one of our best families anc |we were indeed glad to be a visitor to the Cohron home. the country. Sho is giving the race benefit of her ability by teaching a limited number of our people. Your scribe called at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs, John Jordan and found it one of the best in St, Joe, It is furnished in modern gtyle and Mrs, Jordan {fs an excellent housewife. siasm in religious circles in the Lone Star state. More than 118 persons were converted and many returned to the church, Mrs. Armstrong wade numcrous friends and in a “mixcel- laneous showe:" Ucfore she left San Antonio, they gave her more than $100 worth of presents, For twelve years this gifted woman hax been preaching und has accomplished a great work, ne jz one of the popu. Tur ladies af St. Joe, Mo., and is a soht fo our tnee, Burns National Banh of St. Joe for 37 years and has the confidence and respect of all, His wife is an elo- cutionist and her readings have al- ways won for her favorable com. ment. Sho Is an ardent member of the A. M, KE, church and a member of the choir, Her daughter, Miss Nettie B.. is a graduate of the high school and serves as organist, This excellent young lady js employe in the Maclean Corset shop and the son of Mr, and Mrs, Allen, who Is also 4 graduate of the city school is mes. sehger of the Bank of Buchanan, This is one of tke representative families of St. Joe, and we are glad to make mention of them, St, Joe, Mo,,'s “colorea pope,” Thompson was pent to the land of went oe Bad yt MM 4 ae ghe wprands thay? Gream in the jig time of one round by the “Boston Tar Baby"—Sam Langford—last Friday at Deever, Colorado, The colored elitizens had hopes that Jack would have made a better showing, but all hopes were shattered by that “mean man, Sam”, Mr, Matt Evans, a colored busi- ness man of St. Joe witnessed the fight. Mr. James F. Coleman {s not ov'y conducting one of the best tailoring businesses in St. Joe, but enjoys a nice patronage, Several of the race ate given employment and the en- terprise 1a a cteditable one. A doz- en years Mr. Coleman hae been at his trade, and by delivering the gools has won many customers. ttt : Your scribe had the pleasure of calling at the home of Prof, W. Il, Jones, who is the able princiyal of the Bartlett High School of St. Joe, Mo. The enrollment is 830 and mucit good work is being accomplished. The trilding Is @ three s.aty br'ek, and worth §20,000. For 38 years Prof. Jones has deen teaching “the young ides how to shoot,” and more than 250 young Negroes have $ta duated under him, He has 13 teach- erg under him, viz; Profs, J. H. ‘Coleman, 3S. F. McGee and Misses Tsar Garr€tt, Blanch K. Morrison, Miss Kelley. In the grammar de- partment: Prof, J, A. Endicott, Miss Mae Johnson, Miss Mayme Hundley, Miss Ethel Gross, Miss Sadie Oglesby and another teacher will be assigned. The board wil spend $5000 improving the building before the next session. The manual training and Domestic Science de- partments ate as good a8 cun be excellent work is being done, Th library consists of 1,000 books and every opportunity given the Negrc youth to make good. Prof. Jone: ww a safe leader and one of the ripe scholars of the rice; a man who ha: and is doing untold good for th race, One of the men of our race who |: rapidly winning his way Into th front ranks of the medical profes. sion is Dr. E. Young Strawn, who f located at 1923 Mensanie street, St. Joe, Mo. H¢ in not only a good phy sician, Lut js a fine mixer and has the happy faculty of winning friends, His hterary training, In part, wai secured at Lincoln University an Howard is the place where he ac quired a great deal of his knowledg about medicine. Dr, Strawn’s of fices which are modern, are ornamen ted with many diplomas, which bes out the fact that he is a capabl man, and his successful practice o medicine is causing many to seek hi advice, Dr, Strawn has performe some successful operations since h located at St. Joe, which soon con vineed the citizens that he was | maater of his profession. We four him unassuming and he said: “th best recommendation one can offer iy to deliver the goods,” and that i what he is doing. Your senbe while in St. Joe calles at the residence of Mrs. Emily John son and secured her as a subscriter, Ths lady‘s daugh'er, Miss Mayme is teacher of the Sth and 6th grade: in the city schoo, At present x7 is parsuing a special course in Co. lumbia University, New York. We had the pleasure of visiting the palatial home of Mr. and -15. R. I. Scott at St. Joe, Mo, Mr, Scott is a meut inspector, one of y su; Uncle Sumuel's best men. Ie ha: been 10 yeary or moro and his service is his strongest recommendation. For 21 years he was a pedagogue and 16 years of that time he was ¢ teacher in St. Joo schoola, His wif ix also an ex-teacher and these people are among the most cultured we have in that city, ‘Their home is one of the best ard they rre both able tc jook back over a lorg life of useful ness in helping us to be a better people, ttt SAVANNAH, MISSOURI, the above place, and while there are not many of our race there, those we met were full of admiration for the Plaindealer, und several were enrolled as regular subscribers. Be- low we ate mentioning a few that it was our good luck to meet, What few of us who reside there are treat. ed all right and jt would not be bad If more would cast their Jots at Su- vanngh, Savannah, Mo,, is @ promising town of about 2000 and our folks numbet about 75, There has never been but one teacher there and that gentleman is Prof, E, W. Bayles, the product of Lincoln Institute, class 1910, This bnitiant young man has rapidly won ground jn the edu. cational world and has been princi. pal of the school of Savannah since 1912, and In that length of time seven graduates have heen turned out, The school has only 17 scholars, but they are bright students, The tuild. ing ju easily worth $2,000 and it Is a Fea) nice one considering the smal! enrol!zent, We found Prof, Buy- less @ bright young man who is des. Lea} tined to do much along the like of! Tace elevation, We vistted the home of Mr. and ‘Mrs, Samuel Powell, leading gitl- zens of Savannah, Mo. They own & good home and two farms, one of 40 acres and another of 80 acres, These farms are very valoable. This fami. ly ia one of the interesting ones of Missourl, Two girls finished the high school of St. Joe and Savannah and two sons finished at Savamnah and the oldest C. Quinn completed the courte at Lincoln Institute. They are staunch members of the A, M, E, church and are real doers when it comes to race elevation. Among the heavy property ownotg of the race at Savannah, Mo., are Mr. and Mes. Moses T. Gray, whose home is an ideal one, furnished in exquisite style and presided over by a cultured woman. They own five valuable rent houses which are oc- cupled by both white and celered. Mr, Gray fe an expert concrete work~ er and many of the best Jobs in that city go to his credit, is polished wife fs a gtaduate of Western Unt. versity, and in them we have folks who reflect credit on us, They bave three interesting children. Str, and Mrs. Fred Ransome own a lovely home at Savannah, Me. For yeats Mr, Ransome was an ex- pert chef, but at present is doing Janitor work, looking after several offices in his city, His home (s fur- nished in excellent style and these good people are among our leaders. They are full of push and Army be- lieverg in the race doing something, Mrs, Ransome is on untiring werker in the A, M. E. church, serving as a missionary. She will represent our people at Savannah and will not only contribute weekly write-ups, but will attempt to sell the paper. Give her your news and get a copy of the Plaindealer. A man of out race who is making good a8 a contractor and plasterer is Mr, J. D. Powell of Savannah, No, Me is kept busy doing concrete work. These people, beside a good home, own several pioces of valuable city property. Such people who possess 80 much push ate groat factors in tace elevation, They have an in- teresting family. The Carter home fs one of the in. teresting homes at Savannah, Mo. | There are two excellent girls, Misses | Alma Lee and Margaret, who are | graduates from the city high school, |The father is a widower, with six | children, Ile owns # good home and |is.what you may style a successful || farmer. } Mrs, William Gray, an aged lady )] of the race at Savannah, Mo., owns }| an excolient home, a valuable piece | of property and on same she is grow- Jing every conceivable thing, She has other rent property. This lady | was in Savannah before it was a | town and has seen it grow to a mage | nificent city of more than 2,000. Ske hag an excellent daughter, Miss Mary E. Gray. These people are among the best we have, ( Mr, and Mrs, W. M, Gill, whose home is a good one has resided at Savannah, Mo., for 60 years and 46 in their present home. They ate stautich members of the A. M. E. church and believe in the Negro do- Ing something, By their walks they try to lead lives that our young men and women may imtate. We were not alle to meet all, but Mrs. Ran- some will represent our paper, $tt A Negro over in Louisiana, after being kicked about by a “cow,” mus- tered up enough courage to resent the imposition, and his bravery cost him his hfe, An officer by the name of W. C. Townsend, in arresting the Negro, was wounded, and 3 mob lynched the colored man, whose names was Thomag Collins, This diaboli- cal deed occurred at a place called Bunkie, La., a place we hope God will bee fit to frown on, ttt ‘The Plainjealer will grow and glretch out in accordance with the being kicked about by a “cow,” mus- tered up enough courage to resent the imposition, and his bravery cost ‘him his hfe, An officer by the name of W. C. Townsend, in arresting the Negro, was wounded, and a mob lynched the colored man, whose name was Thomag Collins, This diaboli- cal deed occurred at a placo called Bunkie, La., a place we hope God will bee fit to frown on, ttt ‘The Plainjealer will grow and stretch out In accordance with the support you give jt. Put some mo- ney into it, and watch the paper grow, ttt Well conducted places of business by coloted men will succeed, Too many of us expect our enterprises to run themselves, ttt Preparation along all lines should be the cglored man's watch word. ttt Missouri, our sister state has been in the throes of a flood which great- ly hindered our special agent, Theo, Baughman from getting over that state; however, he will be in your town in due time. ttt The Georgia Senate recently pas- sed unanimously a bill to probilit white persons from teaching in Ne~ gro schools and Negroes from teaching in white schools, The law simkes at private as well as public Institutions, In the face of recent events, and Georgia's past record, no one will be astonished at anything the state does. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. Jordan Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR. Lee Pure Food Products ASK FOR LEE BRAND EXTRA FANCY GRADE— "SUMMER GIRL"—"NOTHER GOOSE"—Extra Standard Grade. 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Kansas City, Missouri "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter It's a Guide to Pure Foods ...at Your Grocers... IF YOU WILL FIND THIS MARK ON ALL Sold by Your Grocer. Lee HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Masonic fraternity held public installation, after which refreshments were served to their friends and was a very enjoyable affair. The following delegates attended the Grand Lodge of the Household of Ruth and Odd Fellows, which convened in Salina: Messrs. G. M. Harrison, M. Stevonson, Mrs. Bessle Cunningham and Geo. Harrison. Miss Olivia Porter, Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star paid her annual visit to the Chapter and lectured brilliantly upon the secret work and other technicalities. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. M. Plummer and daughter for a couple of days. The Lone Star club met in regular session Thursday evening with all the members present. A pleasant time was spent with music and conversation, after which light refreshments were served. The evening was well spent. Mrs. J. Pope is somewhat improved and will return to Denver with her daughter, Mrs. John Edward Russell, where it is hoped she will recover. Presiding Elder, A. H. Brooks is ill with diabetes. Mrs. Mollie May when returning to work Thursday was accidentally shot by a policeman, while firing at hoboes on a Missouri Pacific freight train. The bullet was located by an X_rRay, and her condition is not serious and she is doing nicely at this writing. Phone your news to 2043 J. Misses Athumae and Chrystal Thomas who spent the spring in St. Louis have returned. Mrs. Florence Peachers has opened a first class hair dressing parlor. The patronage of all is solicited. HOLTON. KANSAS. Rev. J. C. C. Owens held quarterly meeting last week. Mr. Eugene Fleming and his sister, Miss La Rue, returned last week from a visit with friends at Topeka and reported a pleasant time. Mr. Ed Lewis and wife returned last week from St. Joseph, Mo., where they visited with Mr. Lewis' brother. Rev. J. W. Wilson of Atchison, was in town last week on business. Mrs. John Young of Falls City, Nebr., is visiting with her mother and sister, Mrs. Taylor Brooks and Mrs. C. B. Williams. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Williams died on Wednesday of last week and was buried Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Irving are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Miss Ethel Valuzette of Effingham is visiting her brother, Mr. A. Valuzette. Mr. and Mrs. C. Plum of Circleville, Kas., are visiting with Mrs. W. J. Irving. Mrs. M. G. Holloway returned home on Friday of last week from a visit at Topeka with her mother, Mrs. Kieth. The S. M. T.'s gave a delightful entertainment on last Friday night, and it proved a financial success. The Second Baptist church will have a grand rally and baptizing Sunday, Rev. J. W. Wilson of Atshison officiating. The mebers of the Second Baptist church are preparing for the District Association which meets here in August. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. The Christian church had their Children's Day program last Sunday and raised a neat sum for missionary Rev. Gentry and other members were up from Topeka, Sunday and had church. Mrs. Wm. Davis is in Kansas City transacting business. Richard Wallace Sundayed in Paxico. There is so much rain here that the farmers cannot cut their oats and wheat. Marion Wallace and family and Mrs. E. Anderson Sundayed on Mission Creek with James De Priest and family. Harry, Eugene, Theodore and Luciel Stanley Sundayed in Alma with their grandfather. Miss Zola Bedell of Lincoln, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Roland Harper. Rev. R. S. Brown spent Wednesday of last week in the city with friends while en route to his new field of labor at Butte, Mont. Miss Nondus Scott entertained a number of friends at her home on Thursday evening of last week at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Zola Bedell of Lincoln. The dining room was beautifully decorated with red roses. The centerpiece was a huge basket of red roses. After a four course dinner was served the evening was spent in music and in games. Sunday evening, July 11th, Miss Zola Bedell sang a very beautiful solo, "A Perfect Days" by Carrie Jacob Bond, at St. Paul A. M. E. church. She was accompanied on the piano by Miss Nondus Scott. Miss Nondus Scott has returned from a visit with friends at Leavenworth and Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Vernon Wilkinson of Fairbury spent the week end in the city with friends. Mr. Max Camper of Omaha is in the city visiting his uncle, Mr. Ed. Camper. Mr. Robert Scott was appointed by Gov. Moreland as a delegate to the National Negro Congress at San Francisco next month. NOWATA. OKLAHOMA. Mr. Fred Miller and wife of San Antonio, Texas are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Neal Stiner. The Baptist Sunday School Association was at the 1st Baptist church three days last week and many delegates were here. Mr. Geo. Chapman of Coffeyville is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wesson left for Kansas City, Sunday night. Nowata beat Dewey here Sunday, 10 to 4. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bouldin have gone to Cushing, Okla. Prof. and Mrs. Spencer are out in California. Mr. Harve Portwood passed through the city Saturday, en route for Coffeyville. Mr. Wm. Upshaw is back from Tulsa. Mrs. Cinda Lee returned from Tulsa last week. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS Mr. Dennis M. Hunnigan left last Sunday morning for Denver, Colo., in a big Winton (six) with Mr. Litman, who owns the Palace Clothing store here of which Mr. Hunnigan is Ass't. manager. They will be gone for a few weeks vacation. The C. M. E. conference convenes here this week with Rev. Graves and his congregation. Mrs. W. A. Longaker, her two little girls and her sister, Miss Mattie Anderson are visiting relatives in different parts of Oklahoma. A literary society was organized at the Macedonia Baptist church last Sunday afternoon by members of the church. Officers as follows: President, Mrs. J. A. G. Blackwell; vice president, Mr. A. G. Rogers, sec'y., Miss Ruby White; ass't. sec'y., Mr. Clifford Buckner; treas., Mrs. N. Gilbert; program committee, chairman, Mrs. J. Donley, Misses Lillian Hunnigan, Beatrice Maddox and J. A. G. Blackwell. The Literary will meet at the church and render programs every Friday evening. OLATHE. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis and son, Wm., Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cross spent Sunday in Topeka, the guest of Mr. Lewis' aunt, Mrs. Amelia Tolbert. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hays visited in Warrensburg, Mo., Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Hays parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fanon, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell, motored to Kansas City, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Walter Rollins attended the funeral of Mr. Tobe Philips in Emporia last Tuesday. Miss Fredericka M. Martin left Saturday evening for Kansas City to stay indefinitely. The Silver Leaf club will give a big celebration, Aug. 4, at the City Park. A program will be rendered at night in Grange hall; music furnished by Ferby Orchestra. Joseph Tonoda, who has been sick for the past few months is convalescent and will go to the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth, Thursday. Mrs. Otis Levels, who was taken to the hospital in Rosedale last week is reported better. Miss Helen Williams is on the sick list. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindcaler July 16, 1916.) 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CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —:— Kansas. WHO KNOWS HER? I am making inquiry about my daughter, whose name was Alice Davis. Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansas, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my oldest girl, Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I have not heard from him or the girl from that day to this. I am a widow, left alone and would like to find my daughter. My name is Celia Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, $32 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve two drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. DIAMOND Bottling... Works THE DIAMOND BOTTLEIN WORKS Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS When in Salt Lake City and want; nice place to eat and rest, stop at Loward Jackson, 164, St. 64th St., Wash. The Light Of Odd Fellowship Held High in Osage City. Osage City Lodge No. 2185, G. U. O. of O. F. refreshened the memories of P. G. M. Peter Ogden, the founder of the order in America, at their hall on Market street, July 12. A four course banquet was served. The table was arranged in the form of the letter T, indicating Truth, and was handsomely decorated with the various emblems of the order and flowers. The subordinate Lodge, No. 218b accompanied by the Household of Ruth, No. 371 were beautifully regaled and marched into the banquet hall, where the following program was rendered. The opening song was announced, "Blessed Be The Tie," Brother J. Fizer, N. 'G.; prayer, Sister C. Hibbs, W. P.; scripture reading, Rev. Wilson; Words of welcome, Brother C. Austin; response, Rev. P. Jackson. Brother C. Williams acting as toastmaster, delivered a short but interesting and edifying address on the founder of the order, P. G. M., Peter Ogden. Toasts to the success of Odd Fellowship by all. Brother Sam Lyons, one of the founders of Lodge No. 2185 made a few interesting points on Friendship, Love and Truth. Rev. J. Moten made a very amusing talk on the subject "The Live Odd Fellow and the dead one." Brother I. Hibbs made a very touching request to the Christians, asking them to pray that he may become a Christian, enabling him to carry out all of the most sacred duties of his office as Noble Father. Others made very interesting sacred and encouraging talks to the order. All present expressed themselves as having a very delightful evening. GREAT BEND. KANSAS The Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday was quite a success. P. E., A. H. Brooks was not in the best mood, yet he preached three able sermons. Everybody who heard him enjoyed his preaching and one united with the church. The choir sang some of their beautiful anthems, which seemed to fill the people with joy. Rev. Ramsey was in the best of mood and seemed to be enjoying the services in the fullest sense of the word. We are sorry to say at this writing, that P. E., Brooks has been advised by one of the doctors of Great Bend to stop his work and keep off his feet and take medical treatment for a few weeks. So Rev. Brooks has decided to go to the hospital and will leave soon. Rev. and Mrs. Ramsey and the members will look after Rev. Brooks and keep his friends informed as to his condition. The bretherm will keep up the work for the P. E., and Rev. Ramsey will go to Garden City and hold the quarterly meeting for Rev. Adams, Sunday. The colored farmers of Great Bend are very busy in their harvest and say that the wheat is fine and they are expecting a heavy crop. BARTLESVILLE OKLAHOMA Rev. Jennings of the Baptist church is having quite a success with his meeting, there was 12 baptized Sunday. We are glad to say that Mrs. Joe Slaughter is better at this writing. Miss Daisy Peak of Pnola is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. H. Morrison. The Carnation club met with Mrs. Brice last Thursday and a two course lunch was served. All reported a nice time. The Presiding Elder preached last Sunday night. A good crowd attended. Mrs. Lula Brown passed through the city en route to Independence. She was visiting her mother, Mrs. Reeves in Dewey. Mr. L. Little and Miss Fannie Harden were united in marriage, on July 8th. They have the best wishes of all. A goodly number will leave tomorrow for Tulsa to attend the banquet, Wednesday night. ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS A most enjoyable evening was spent at the country home of Mr. George Works, when a party of young people motored to the farm. Refreshments were served and at a late hour they returned. Those present were: Gustee Burnett S. J. Kirk, Myrtle Kirk, Sam Billingslew, Nora Warren, Mrs. Wilbur Nichols Garrett Dell, Ivah Sawyer, William Warren, Georgia Drumgould Joel Hawkins, Grant Whitfield, William Harvey, Helen West, Jaunita Andrews, Francis Andrews, Alex Hawkins, Andrew Doty, Edith West, Clara Drumgould. Murrel Garner, Cora B. Carpenter, Edward Bronaugh, Helen Logan, Glen Sawyer. Mrs. Wilbur Nichols was down to our city for a short visit with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Sawyer. Cora B. Carpenter is spending the week in the country with Misses Helen and Edith West. Mrs. F. L. West, Georgia and Clara Drumgould, Ivah Sawyer, Bertha West, Earl Williams and Ernest Sawyer went on a fishing party, Thursday. The young people are planing to go on a picnic at the form of Mr. P. B. Andrews, Friday. WINFIELD, KANSAS Miss Gertrude Nichols was hostess of a two course one o'clock dinner in honor of her seventeenth birthday. Garden roses formed the table centre piece. Covers were laid for Miss Beatrice Wright, Miss Edna Hogan, Miss Lillian Franklin, Miss Awilda Brown, Miss Minnie Goodwin, Miss Josie Montgomery, Miss Dorothy North, Miss Gertrude Nichols. Mrs. John Nichols was hostess of a five o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Alonza Monroe. A three course dinner was served by Mrs. Wilbur Nichols. Covers were laid for Mrs. Monroe, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Wm. Brown, and Mrs. John Nichols. The Kewpie club met at Miss Gertrude Nichols, Saturday afternoon was spent in conversation and sewing, after which a two course lunch was served. They last met with Mrs. Wilbur Nichols, Saturday, July 17th. Mr. Bert McCormick of Chanute, Kansas was in Winfield visiting at the home of Mr. Will Hogan. PARSONS. KANSAS. Miss Adele Coker of Springfield arrived in the city last week to be the guest of Miss Lillian Womick. The infant child of Mr. Fred Williams died Sunday and was buried Monday in Oak Wood. Mrs. Lillian Christian left for St. Louis to spend two weeks. Mrs. Rob Willis left for Salina. She is a delegate from the H. of R. 340. Mrs. Willie Butler left for Salina. She is a delegate from H. of R. 1108. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Dickerson very pleasantly entertained Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Jack Payne and daughter, Mr. Davis and Mr. Foster, last Tuesday evening from 8 to 11 o'clock Mr. Claude Lewis spent the week end in Kansas City. Mrs. Duncan spent 10 days in Kansas City visiting her husband, Mr. Geo. Duncan. Mrs. Beatrice Howard was called to Junction City on account of the illness of her mother. The Clover Leaf met with Mrs. Walker and will meet once a month until September. McALESTER, OKLAHOMA Mrs. E. A. McDaniel and daughters, Misses Hazel and Blanche are at home again to their many friends, after visiting in Kansas City and other places. Mrs. A. B. Wortham is at home on business from Oklahoma City, but will leave in short to attend the Grand Lodge of Court of Calanthe at Tulsa. The members and friends of Warda Chapel A. M. E. church very pleasantly surprised Rev. and Mrs. M. D. Brookins last Wednesday night by entering the house with well-filled baskets and bundles, which covered the dining room table. Rev. Brookins is filling his third appointment at this church and the people love and esteem his family and they are glad of his return. Miss Mary Reeves has returned home from Nashville, Tenn., where she attended Fish University. Mrs. Hallie Jones and Mrs. McRiley of Boley are attending the Normal. Mrs. McRiley is one of the instructors. Little W. E. Guy, Jr., who has been visiting his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Brookins, for the past six weeks has made many friends with the children and also members and friends of the church, they regret to see him leave. Mr. Herbert Leslie who went to Hartshorn to the Electorial college as representative from Ward Chapel was elected there a delegate to the general conference at Philadelphia, LOOKEBA, OKLAHOMA. We are having some dry weather now. The corn is looking fine but it needs rain awfully bad. The Children's Day program at Pilgrim Rest was well attended. Mrs. Nettie Brown and two children, Mrs. Carter and children, Mr. and Mrs. Obie Williams and brother of Bridgeport attended Children's Day at Pilgrim Rest. Father Ray and Mrs. H. B. Ray were business visitors in Anadarko. Thursday. Mr. S. M. Ray came in Wednesday with his binder. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fowler and 5 children of Niles attended services at Pilgrim Rest and also spent the evening at the home of Mrs. H. B. Ray. Mr. C. S. Fowler and Mr. Corry Ray brought Mrs. H. B. Ray some nice peaches and beans Thursday. Will they visit all of us that way? "Long may you live boys." Grandma Cox is very ill at this writing. Miss. Lulu Wolb and children are chopping cotton for Mr. J. H. Gunter. Don't forget the Jubilee services, July 25th. Everyone is invited. Mrs. L. H. Anderson is somewhat improved. Mother Ray is somewhat indisposed this week. The young men are driving North quite often. HIAWATHA, KANSAS Deacon James A. Brown was in our city today on special business, seeing both pastors and visiting both churches. Rev. M. J. Smith spent a few days in Fairview last week. Mr. Willie Miller and wife of Aurora, Ill., is here and Mr. Miller had to undergo an operation Tuesday, he is resting easy at present. Presiding Elder Owens of Kansas City held his quarter here last Sunday. A nice crowd was out although the weather was unfavorable. Collection was very good for the day. Quite a number of our boys went to Severance today for the ball game and quite a number played. Mr. John Hughes taken them in his car. Mr. Sherman Coffey of Franklin and his bride is spending their honeymoon in our little city. She was Miss Van Derzee of Topeka, Matron of the Industrial school. They are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes entertained at dinner, July 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gamble, also bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coffey. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swinney entertained at dinner Sunday, Presiding Elder Owens. Mrs. A. B. Cheeks the correspondent entertained a few friends on Friday evening, quite an enjoyable time was spent. Mrs. Level of Ellsworth, Kansas, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Praxier and Mr. Leland of Troy, the new barber were among those present. The correspondent is at home again at her trade, dressmaking, business is very good among the white people. Deacon Brown of Atchison is here planning to bring his drill team here in order to arrange for an exhibition drill by the Moses-Dixon Palatine Guards. They will appear at the postoffice hall in not later than three weeks. Let us prepare ourselves and tell our friends in other small places. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Suggs spent Monday, July 12th on the farm at Rev. Richeys. The correspondent will spend a few days in the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gamble. May Powers Richey and Miss Octavina Maxey are students of Miss Gray, both in vocal and instrumental music. Miss Macey Miller has returned from Salina, where she attended the Grand Lodge. She reports a splendid session. Camillous Powers is employed on the farm at Mr. Talbert Bambles. Mr. G. B. Gamble has an excellent driving horse which he has just purchased. He sped over some ground, Sunday, carrying with him, Alice B. Check. The young ladies must remember he is a widower. He is also a farmer looking after an he located about seven miles from Hawatian, on the Robinson Route JOLA, HANSAIS. Dr. Levi J. Nawsome returned last night from Garnett where he was called to the bedside of Miss Ploosie Tholson. He reports her feeling much better. Mrs. Crowder of 519 South State street succumbed to the drenched disease of pellagra. Sandy, P. M., 1:30 o'clock. The remains were shipped to Chetopa for burial. Some of Iola's most prominent colored men have been asked to participate in what is known as a "Pep" meeting, which takes on the nature of a commercial club, to inject a little pepper and arouse the spirits of the citizens of Iola to more action, as Iola promises a more permanent boom than ever before in her history. The Second Baptist church is on her glory march to success and prominence under the leadership of her former pastor, the man who does things up to the minute; who stands for something; a man who is capable of leading any people to success in the person of Rev. J. W. Gordon, as pastor. This is to notify all churches in the Neosho Valley District and presidents of every department of their respective churches that she 11th annual association of the Neosho Valley District Association will convene at Iola, Kansas, the 1st Monday, before the 3rd Lord's Day in August, 1915, with the 2nd Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Gordon, pastor. Trusting each and every church in the District will be represented as never before. Our slogan is $750.00; let us raise this and more if we can. G. R. Richardson, Cor. Sec.; C. A. Holt, Moderator. BETHEL KANSAS. Mrs. Thomas Crockett and Miss Eldora Scott, visited friends in Kansas City, Friday. Mr. Al Rodgers was home from Kansas City, Thursday. Mr. Robt. Lee has returned from a short stay at Oak Mills. Mrs. Geo. Dunn and her sister, Miss Ruth Thompson, spent Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Mary Graves attended church at Kansas City, Sunday. Rev. David Thomas of Edwardsville filled his regular appointment at the Oak Ridgo Baptist church, Sunday. Miss Inez V. Page, the efficient secretary at the Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., who was the guest of friends here last week, returned home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Walker and family, Mrs. Pernina Thompson, Miss Ruth Thompson, and Miss Matilda Porter, attended church at Horanif, Sunday. Mr. Richard Palmer of Valley Falls, was here on business Wednesday of last week. Miss Dora Wyatt of Kansas City, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wade Scott. Mr. Tolliver Thompson went to Valley Falls, Sunday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Palmer. 12 Post Cards 15c All Negro Subjects —One hand colored. A money making plan for you, your church, lodge or club. Agents wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit—Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. Fifth St., Topca, Kansas. HOLTON, KANSAS. A party was given at the home of Mrs. Riley by the following ladies: Mrs. Sophia Handy, Mrs. Susie Greenway, Miss Ruth Martin, Mrs. Rachael Lee, Miss Gladys Martin, Mrs. Gusie Ford, Mrs. Bertha Carter, Mrs. Alice Roberts and Miss Nadine Martin. There were about forty guests present. The evening was spent in music, games and cards. At a late hour the guests departed for their homes, declaring they had been royally entertained. Mrs. Ella Jordan and son, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. G. Martin returned to her home today, accompanied by her mother and sisters, Misses Nadine and Gladys. Mrs. Susie Greenway was called to her home in St. Louis by the illness of her sister. The Royal workers gave a supper at the Second Baptist church, Thursday. There was a large crowd present. PARSONS. KANSAS. Editor Nick Chiles of The Topka Plaindealer spent a few hours in the city last week. Mr. George Brown, of Ft. Scott, spent last Sunday in the city with his sister, Mrs. P. R. Hogan. Mr. James Brown, who has been all at the home of his sister, Mrs. P. R. Hogan, is getting along very nicely at this writing. Mrs. Lallian Christian and two daughters, Misses Lucile and Mae, are spending a few weeks at Saint Louis, Mo. Miss Irene McMurry was called to independence recently going to the illness of her grandmother. The drama given at the A. M. I. church by the Nickel Girls on last Friday might was a grand success, and Mr. Cleo Roberts and Mr. L. Robinson proved themselves able lawyers in the breach of promise suit. EDWARDSVILLE KANSAS. Rain, rain, rain, everywhere; Rain, rain, rain, I do declare; Rain, rain, rain, O faithful Christian What about your prayer. H. H. O. G. Corner stone laying at Grove Center, was quite a success. Many people came from far and near. 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Choice of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection. 1205 Kansas Avenue, GREAT BEND. --- KANSAS. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA NEBRASKA Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. PT. SCOTT, KAG Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the hounds of the earth—the greatest germmasier that's known. The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body. Come to Claremore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Ocaby Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Miss Ida Groves Wood, now of Strong City, the wife of a wealthy ranchman and daughter of the "Potato King," and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Groves was home and one of the main feautres of the day. Mrs. Ida Wood was greeted by at least one thousand people, who are always pleased to look into her smiling face and many congratulations were in order. We are sure that if more of our young ladies would be as winning and attractive as this young woman, life would be more beautiful to everyone. We are sure that everyone was glad to see her looking as pleasant and happy as she did. Miss Maud Turner of Kansas City, Kansas is visiting Mrs. Fred Groves. Miss Ophelia Divers is home again from Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Groves are home from their Eastern trip. Dr. T. C. Unthanks in here attending Mfs. Lillian Grover Lewis, who is quite ill. Mr. Frank Davis was visiting in Edwardsville, Sunday. (Concluded from Page One) requested someone to count the money to be sure no mistake was made and this was done bp W. W. Ghobe of Salina and Rev. Wells, the colored Billy Sunday came forward and saw that each roll contained $150. There was a round of applause for this great transaction after which the captain of Pallatium Guards of Parsons was called and presented with $25 for the drill team it being part of the prize money offered by the Grand session for competitive drills at each grand session. There being no competitive team the money was donated to this team which is one of the best in the country. There was $12.50 presented on behalf of the local bodies of Salina. The team gave an exhibition drill which was very fine and enjoyed by everybody and received much applause. The Grand Session adjourned to meet at Witchita July 1916. Resolutions of thanks was tendered the Tabernacles, Temples and citizens of Salina for their pleasant manner and way in which they entertained the Grand Session. One of the PETER H. SIR A. M. HARROLD, V. G. M. greatest events of the session was the passing of the resolution thank ing the Supreme Court of the U. S. for killing the Grandfather Clause. The resolution was ordered sent to each of the judges of the Supreme Court and also a telegram was sent to Chief Justice White signed by Chief Grand Mentor Wilson and Chief Grand Perceptress Emma Gaines in the behalf of the grand body of Knights and Daughters of Tabor and also the colored race in general for this honest and just decision. They also signel the resolutions that were sent to the judges. Following is the resolution: Itsolution. Salina, Kansas July 14, 1915. The Honorable Judges of this Supreme Court of the United States in a recent decision, unanimously decided illegal, a law, known as the Grand Father clause, which opposed the Negro exercising the right of franchise, which law was in force and being carried out in several southern states, contrary to all laws, of human rights—the object of these laws being to humiliate the Negro race in this country, and Whereas, This decision being the first of its nature rendered in favor of the race as American citizens by this court since the Declaration of Independence, the race feels grateful to the Supreme Court for such a decision; knowing it all citizens can be made to feel that the laws apply to all alike would tend to encourage millions to go forward and improve their condition with the assurance that the strong arm of justice is extended to all from the hands of honest and fearless Christian men. Therefore, Be it resolved, That we the Sir Knights and Daughters of The International Order of Twelve of the Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction in open session, tender a vote of thanks to this Honorable Court for the fearless and honest stand taken to bring about equality before the law, and pray God to prolong their lives that they might blot out all obnoxious laws of segregation, which are now on the statute books of several states. Be it further resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon our records, a copy sent to each of the nine judges and a copy to the associated press. Sir Rev, Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Dtr, Emma Gaines, G. H. P. Committee: Sir Dr. H. H. Wilson, Sir Nick Chiles, Sir Dr. H. D. Voehies, Dtr. Lulu Moore, Dtr. Anna Williams, Dtr. Muggle Roberson Sir A. F. Wilson, The report of the grand officers during the year of such satisfaction that at the conclusion of each they were re-elected by acclamation. Following is the list of elective and appointive officers for the ensuing year: Grand Officers. Sir Rev. Frank Wilson, Topeka, C. G. M. Dtr. Emma Galnes, Topeka, C. G. P. Sir A. M. Harrold, Omaha, V. G. M. Dtr. Ida Wallace, Lawrence, V. G. P. Sir A. W. Hopkins, Leavenworth, C. G. S. Dtr. Sarah Williams Forbes, Lincoln, C. G. R. Sir William Core, Topeka, C. G. T. Sir. C. M. Johnson Omaha, G. P. P. Dtr. Bessie Hall, Fort Scott, G. V. M. Sir Rev. M. Wooten, Hutchinson, C. G. O. Dtr. Pauline Woodfork, Kansas City, C. G. Pr. Dtr. Eliza Scott, Leavenworth, G. I. St. Sir Jackson Hodges, Atchison, G. D. M. Sir N. N. Gilbert, Coffeyville, G. C. B. Sir W. N. Williams, Parsons, C. G. St. Sir Rev. William H. Cole, Newton, C. G. G. Sir J. B. Brown, Fort Scott, C. G. G. Sir J. H. Snowden, Lawrence, C. G. G. Sir John G. Burdette, Leavenworth C. J. J. Sir George W. Austin, Weir, C. J. J. Sir Rev. S. S. Washington, Wichita, C. J. J. Dtr. Alice Gibsos, Abilene, C. J. J. Dtr. Mary Perkins, Kansas City, C. J. J. Dtr. Alice O. Murrell, Salina, C. J. J. Dtr. Ella Weston, Iola, C. G. Te. Dtr. Katherine Glaspie, Ottawa, C. G. Te. Dtr. Ella Hester, Pittsburg, C. G. Te. Sir James H. Downs, Taborian Home, Kansas City, Kansas, Treas. Dtr. Lenora Gray, Chairman of the Taborian Home exhibit, Omaha. At the conclusion of the session The Topeka Plaindealer was made the official organ of the grand session. There were special coaches from Parsons, Omaha and Kansas City to Salina for the comfort of the visiting delegates. Sues for Slave Labor Prominent Oklahoma Attorney Would Have Government Pay Ex-Slaves. (Special Correspondent of The Topeka Plaindealer.) The suit filed recently by Hon. Cornelius J. Jones of Muskogee, Oklahoma, in which claim is made by the persons who labured in the cotton fields of the South during the years 1859 to 1868, is one of the greatest sensations of the hour at the National Capital. Your correspondent had the extreme pleasure of meeting Mr. Jones when he reached the city on the morning of the 11th of July, and having known him before, was not startled at the appearance of the westerner. But with all the usual cleverness of a shrewd lawyer, he did not disclose the purpose of his visit without diplomacy on the part of your correspondent, and even then he did so with the usual reserve known to the legal craft. We stopped at the same hotel, and therefore I was in constant touch with the spirit of the matter which caused the presence of the chief counsel in the city. The suit was filed on the 13th day of July, and it shall ever be a day of interest to the Negroes of the South. Your correspondent learned the whole merits of the contentions of the claimants in the case, and put the following to be the grounds: Prior to the late war, the planters of the South, had in a general way, ceased to ship their cotton from the plantations, because of the low price of cotton after the cotton of the president in 1858, and therefore when war broke out in 1869, there were cotton stored throughout the South, and when the Congress enacted the war revenue tax on raw cotton in 1802, and subsequent acts or that subject, the revenue collectors found and taxed many billions of bales which had been raised before the tax was authorized by congress. Through the tax was repealed in 1869, cotton was taxed throughout the period from, the date first authorizing the same, until its repeal; and that the cotton raised prior to the war, and that raised after war began, all being raised by the colored labor of the South, and this labor was not compensated for, and was produced by such while they were both dominated by a system of involuntary servitude, and under the influence of that servitude even after they were regarded emancipated. This money amounts to Sixty Eight Millions of dollars, and is still in the treasury of the United States; and Mr. Jones contends, that as the law authorizing the tax by congress in 1862, and other years were unconstitutional and void, and the matter having been contested through the courts from 1866 to 1870, and still a question, the money has not been used by the government, but is lying in the treasury; and while the cotton from this money has passed away and out of the jurisdiction of the court, this money is still within the jurisdiction of the court, being the fruit of the cotton raised by the laborers, they are entitled to pay for their labor through a equitable determination of such right; and that the courts is the place to determine this question, and hence Mr. Jones brings this suit in the name of H. N. Johnson of Louisiana, R. B. Bowers of Texas, C. B. Williams of Mississippi and Mamie Thompson of Tennessee, and all other persons of the heirs of such of those as have died, and asking the courts to declare these people a lien on that Sixty Eight Million dollars in the federal treasury, to be prorated among such as prove themselves as having raised said cotton, or the children of such of those as have died. Your correspondent made some investigation as to the sentiment about the capital regarding the suit, and was surprised to learn that the facts set out in the petition filed in the court was substantially correct and that there was merit in abundance in the contentions made. The question is one of the biggest and most far-reaching ever attracted the attention of the court by and in behalf of the Negro race in the history of the Government, and the masterly ability of the chief counsel, Mr. Cornelius J. Jones is standing out in bold relief against an opposition which may be expected to be thorough and persistent. This is not a suit for compensation for all exslaves, but a clear cut lawsuit based on legal and equitable rights for compensation of certain laborers who produced the specific cotton from which the Sixty Eight Million dollars was derived. We find Mr. Jones a thoroughly capable and aggressive lawyer; void of any ostentation or glare; cold in the deliberation with which he approaches the huge undertaking, and it is indeed surprising to learn of the strong and determined backing which rally to his support. Every person in the court, whether he lives in the South or not, if he comes within the terms of the bill filed, that is if he or his parents, if parents are dead, auded in cultivation of cotton within the years mentioned, are entitled to share of this money. Mr. Jones will return South in a few days, and the headquarters of the claimants will be established in some southern state, possibly Memphis, Tenn., and from there the work of the prosecution will be directed so far as the preparation for the whole proceeding is concerned. The country is wild with applause over the movement, and Mr. Jones receives a world of encouragement. The Editor's Note Book (Concluded from Page One) best men in the employ of the government, is proficient in the work. The railroad gives him great credit and are always glad to do anything to make him comfortable in his car. He enjoys the company of an industrious and intelligent wife; five boys and one girl. He owns his property. He is past Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kansas. We also met our friend, Lleut, Levi Holt, of the late 23rd Kansas, who is employed at the Frisco depot and is doing well. Independence. Our next stop was at Independence, Kansas, which is a beautiful city and has a progressive class of colored people. Wm. Teal, son of Rev. Teal, who conducts a fine restaurant and grocery store at 759 S. 18th St., is agent for the Plaindealer. There are also two other restaurants in this town doing nicely. The colored peo- ple are mostly employed in the cement work and some have good jobs in the banks and other big concerns, as janitors and other positions. Dr. D. H. Davis is enjoying a good practice. There are several colored farmers and truck gardeners in and around Independence. Many of them buy track land, quite a ways out, which is the thing they ought to do. Mr. J. L. Davis has bought five acres of land and is building a beautiful bungalow. He raises hogs and chickens. Mr. O. W. Reddins is also a truck gardener. Mr. A. McCullough is doing nicely One of Independence most successful men is Mr. A. Peace, who moved into Montgomery county, thirty-eight years ago from Louisiana. He owns forty acres of tract land which is very valuable. He also owns two or three rent houses and a fine residence and stock in different concerns. He is a man who stands high in the community, owes not a dollar to anyone and calls no man "master"—respects the rights of everybody. He is the father of Prof. Peace, who is instructor at K. U. Mr. Wm. Payne who is employed at the Prairie Oil and Gas company owns a nice bungalow residence at 829 S. 10th St. He has a beautiful and cultured wife whose company he enjoys and they are among Kansas' leading young people. While at Independence we stopped with Mr. and Mrs. B. Shaw. He is an old veteran and Mrs. Shaw is a great church worker. They own a beautiful home and have plenty of chickens and a fume garden. The happiest people in Independence are Rev. and Mrs. B. M. Stradford. Mrs. Stradford was formerly Mrs. Wright and a great pillar in the Methodist church. Rev. Stradford being a Baptist and very persuasive in his way told her the Scripture said that it was not good for woman to live alone, especially a widow; and after convincing her of that she not only married him, but joined the Baptist church. She has departed from the teachings and doctrines of John Wesley and has taken up that of John, the Baptist. Rev. Stradford is erecting a new building at his church and also owns and conducts a first class barber shop. They own a beautiful home, nicely furnished and they are enjoying life. They have taken several trips since their marriage—to the Baptist Convention at Philadelphia and to Chicago and New York. Mrs. Cherokee Johnson of Deer Lodge, Mont., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stradford. She was formerly of Coffeyville, Kansas. The white people of Independence are very fair and believe in giving the colored people an equal show. Sheriff Lewis is a fine man and treats the prisoners right. He stands high in the community. Mr. Chas. D. Ise, County Attorney of Montgomery county is serving his second term and has made good. He is well versed in law and the people of that county are talking of running him for Attorney General at the expiration of the second term of Attorney General Brewster. Senator Overfield will be a candidate for reelection for State Senator and will have no opposition as both parties are unanimous for his return. ± ± ± Dr. W. P. Gray, the new dentist of Manhattan and a graduate of Meharry, class of 1915 has started out doing fine. Everybody that knows anything of his work commends it highly. Dr. Baskett is likewise doing well at this place. The Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Olivia Potter was in Topeka this week. She is making her annual visits and reports the order in good shape. Hon. Fred Helm, Attorney at Law, Wichita, Kansas, was married last Saturday to Miss Kuty Hill of Saina. The ceremony was performed at Abilene, Miss Hill is one of Saina's leading young ladies; is interested in club work and the uplift of her sex. She is a graduate of T. I. E. I. Prof. Helm is a graduate of Washburn Law school. Both are prominent in the best classes of Kansas and their many friends join the Plaindealer in wishing them a happy and successful voyage through life. Mr. and Mrs. Helm stole a dodge on their friends and went to Abilene, the former home of Mr. Helm to have the ceremony performed. ITALIAN BRUTE RAVISHES 10 YEAR OLD COLORED GIRL. The City of Atchison, the scene of A Helnous Crime, Committed on Little Colored Girl. Charged with having ravished Esther Buford, a colored girl only ten years of age, Biclo Coda, an Italian, is being given a preliminary hearing in the city court this afternoon. After they had made an examination of the girl, Drs, Tom Horner and Hugh Charles stated to the authorities that the foreigner had succeeded in his degenerae designs. The crime was committed early yesterday afternoon, in a freight car south of the Missouri Pacific freight house. Esther Buford is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Henry Buford, who lives in a shack west of The Globe office and Coda, the defendant, is a stranger hero. Shortly after he had ravished the girl yesterday he passed a worthless check for $3.50 on Morino Brothers, Italians in the fruit business at Eighth and Commercial St. However, when he was arrested near the union depot yesterday afternoon, by Officer McNamara, he had $3.20 on his pearson, and that money was given back to the Morino Brothers. Apparently he was on his way to Missouri when captured. "It's a most repulsive story," said Officer William Kiff today. "As far as I can ascertain, Coda, the Italian, who seems to be about 35 years of age, dropped into Atchison last Saturday, and has been drinking liquor in the Buford place both Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday afternoon, about one o'clock, the Bufords sent the little girl out to buy some potatoes. A second or two after she had left Coda made an excuse to leave the Buford place, and seems to have caught up with the little girl. He took her into a restaurant, bought her some chewing gum, and then took her to a freight car south of the Missouri Pacific freight house. The freight house was closed yesterday, and no one saw the man and the girl enter the car. W. R. Lott, however, saw a man and a girl go between the cars, but couldn't identify the man. However, the little girl identified Coda soon after he was arrested. Soon after he had assaulted the girl the Italians went to Morino brothers, and passed a bad check on them. He probably needed money to get out of town in a hurry. He claims to have a family, and said he came here from Kansas City. I regard him as a professional crook. He is a small man with a moustache. Coda admits that he had been buying and drinking liquor at the place where the Buford's live." Henry Buford swore out the state warrant against the foreigner.—Atchison Globe, July 11. MRS. B. R. ROSS MAKES GOOD Mrs. B. R. Ross, wife of Rev. Ross, 1205 Washington street has broken the record in Topeka. She has just completed taking the census of the school children in North Topeka, that alone being her district. She made a good record. She is the only colored woman to hold such a position here and the only woman as far back as 25 years. M. J. She is making a record not only as a minister's wife, but an untiring worker. She does not believe in begging her way through as do many. She is a Christian womans, a church worker in general and never shrinking from her duty in no way. Her husband, Rev Ross is pastor of Brown Chapel, A. M. E. church, Topeka, nd is an eloquent speaker and forceful pulpit orator. They are progressive people and own a fine farm in western Kansas. Such people as these are making history for our race. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, July 9, 1915.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, as State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the Matter of the Estate of AMANDA JOHNSON, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of June A. D., 1915, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of AMANDA JOHNSON, late of Shawnee County, deceased. 'All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. CLAY HAMILTON, Administrator. BILLY KERSANDS, GREAT COMIDIAN IS NO MORE Another gem of priceless value has been placed in the diadem in the Great Beyond. A gem not artificially polished by the hand of man, but rendered so brilliant by the unerring hand of nature that it diffused its rays broadcast. Possessed with no college education, but owner of the greatest assesst, "Mother wit," he vied with the best in mankind. Generous to a fault, unerring in his judgment of men, lenient at all times, a sympathetic ear and heart always open. Modest in his greatness and fame, ever mindful of the welfare of his associates in his profession, never an agistist, but on the contrary retiring and almost demurs in accepting praise for his work, he stood alone. Such a man was Billy Kersands, our Billy, whom the world loved and will miss. Language is too limited and words too scarce to attempt to describe the public's grief over his death. His was indeed an enviable life. He was a servant of the people, but elected by them to a position coveted by many. He was the chief of the dispensers of joy, laughter and mirth to this mundane earth. Like Yorick, "n fellow of infinite jeet," he did not resign, but continued joyfully at his work until the Master said, "Well done, Billy. Come up higher and enter into your well earned reward." Bily was beyond three score and ten in years, but his spirit was ever youthful. One great characteristic trait in him was his duty to the public. He was asked at one time when blessed with abundance of this world's goods, why he did not retire from the stage. His answer was like him, ever mindful of his duty to the world: "I can't. Not that I need the money, but the public wants me, and I must obey." This was said with no display of egotism, but as one who owed the world his talents and would not rob them of his gifts. He was an honorable member of Leroy's Colored Performers Social League from its birth. All mourn deeply with his beloved wife and relatives, and extend heartfelt sympathy to them. Dudley.. Theatre! THE WESTERN High Class Motion Pictures. Change of Service Each Day. 6 REELS EACH DAY 6 Admission 5c and 10c. #5) |'s AE és a ra oe La