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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Seventeenth Year. No. 35. BISH Five H Bish sas . Pr It Certainly Would BISHOP CONNO DR. W. Five Hundred Mississippi Bishop in Effigy Wh sas Educator is . President Camph BISHOP CONNOR VS. DR. W. T. VERNON Five Hundred Mississippi Burn the Bishop in Effigy When Great Kansas Educator is Removed as President Campbell College. Because he opposed the re-election of Dr. W. T. Vernon to the presidency of Campbell College, Bishop J. M. Connor, of the African Methodist church, was burned in effigy at the Negro Methodist church on Pearl street last night. More than five hundred angry and excited Negroes participated in the event. A police squad was on hand, but no effort was made to interfere with the ceremony. Dr. Vernon has served as president of Campbell College for several years. He served as registrar of the treasury under President Taft's administration. The ceremony had several humorous aspects. The effigy of Bishop Connor was a notably fat and portly Negro, clad in a silk hat and frock coat. The figure was placed on the end of a pole, and, after being carried around through the crowd was set on fire. Lengthy resolutions were adopted, denouncing Bishop Connor, and declaring that his hostility to Dr. Vernon was actuated by jealousy, spite and malice. Nearly one hundred white people attracted to the scene by the angry shouts and passionate speeches, witnessed the ceremony. Diamond Cox presided as chairman of the meeting, with A. J. Wade as secretary. The principal speaker was P. W. Howard, who wrote the resolutions denouncing Bishop Connor. Dr. Vernon is unquestionably popular among the colored people of Jackson, and when the college board failed to re-elect him to the presidency much surprise and astonishment was caused, culminating in the mass meeting last night. One thing is quite certain regarding the affair. Bishop Connor may hold the whip hand, but it would probably be rather unsafe for him to come to Jackson and try to use it. Dr. Vernon was defeated for reelection to the presidency of Campbell College by a vote of 12 to 10. Bishop Connor appoints fifteen of the twenty-five members of the board of trustees, and his opponents declare that he "stacked the board" against Dr. Vernon, holding a whip hand over the preacher-members, who realized that they could not get good assignments next year unless they voted his wishes. The resolutions adopted last night were framed by J. W. Howard, a well known colored lawyer, and are as follows: Whereas, Dr. W. T.Vernon has come to the city of Jackson as president of Campbell college and served this institution faithfully, efficient and well, and. Whereas, Dr. Vernon has made sacrifices to come into the far south land to render services among the rank and file of our people that he might elevate our sons and daughters and teach them the straight and narrow path to righteousness and truth, and. Whereas, this community and the great state of Mississippi have been inspired and enthused by the broad and liberal erudition of this great educator and platform speaker on national renown, and, Whereas, he has endeared himself in the hearts of the people because of his Christian character and noble example together with the culture and refinement of his most amiable wife; and, Whereas, There has grown up a spirit of jealousy on the part of Bishop J. M. Conner and a few ministerial minions because of the great ability displayed by Dr. Vernon as a scholar, orator, educator and Christian minister; and, Whereas, It is the purpose of these parties to get rid of Dr. Verion in order to keep him out of the --- The Resolutions. general conference with the hope of destroying his hopes for episcopal honors; and, Whereas, The members of the A. M. E. church, the citizens of Jackson, without exceptions, as well as the state of Mississippi feel sorely aggrieved because of the action of the said bishop and the said members of the church in declaring the presidency of Campbell college vacant on the night of July 21st. Therefore be it Resolved, That we denounce the action so taken by the bishop and board as vicious, unmanly, unchristianlike and foreign to the spirit of the founders of both the school and church. Be it further Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to see to it that the race, the church and the nation, before whom this great leader stood as a bulwark of power and efficiency may be apprised of the foul play inflicted without rhyme or reason, but out of pure envy, jealousy spite and malice Be it further Resolved, That it should be the spirit of this community to let these parties know that they are henceforth and forever in bad order and taste insofar as Mississippi is concerned, and Jackson especially. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Press of the country, the press of the church and the general conference of the A. M. E. church. This matter has caused a serious breach in the board of trustees, resulting in the resignation of Wayne W. Cox of Indianola, Miss., who has been a delegate to several general conferences of the A. M. E. church and who has been the general financial banker of the school; the resignation of Diamond Cox who is the president of the Laymen's Movement of this church and delegate-elect to the general conference and who was secretary of the trustee board, and George W. Gilliam of Clarksdale, Miss. the three most representative laymen connected with the church of this state. The Negroes were determined to express their protest in spite of the efforts of Bishrop Conner and the pastor of the church to stop the meeting. Experienced ones in the church say that this is the first time in the history of the church that an A. M. E. bishop was hung in effigy in front of one of the churches of his diocese.—Jackson (Tenn.) Daily News. Grace Norton Roseberry is the Right Person for the Place—She Takes Great Pride in the Institution We visited the Blind Asylum at Kansas City, Kansas which is under the watchcare and keeping of Mrs. Grace Norton Roseberry, a lady who is highly accomplished, cultured and refined and can manage most any institution in Kansas. She has fine executive ability with high ambition and Christian character, one who is fitted in every way to look after the blind pupils intrusted to her care and keeping. The executive board of which she is under could not find a better person in all Kansas or this country to superintend that institution than she. She not only looks after the students while in the institution but her heart and soul goes out to them when they are at home and abroad. She is always trying to find something for them to do or encourage their parents to find what is best for them to do to help the blind children when they complete their course in school. She says the state should provide some means whereby they could apply themselves TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 6, 1915. TEXAS HELL-HOUNDS :URN MAN IN PUBLIC STREETS! Men, Women and Children Look on With Glee as the Fires are Stoked Around the Writhing Form of a Human Being. to something to make a living when they have have completed their course in the institution. The broom factory is the greatest industry connected with the school and she has seen to it that those who go from there make a good living, selling brooms. Mrs. Roseberry is from Pawnee county and was superintendent of schools of that county for four years and she was connected with the Hutchinson reformatory, and has also been connected with the institution at Lansing. We hope Kansas will keep her at this Blind institution or at least as long as she is able to assume the duties of that office. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR TO AID THE NEGRO. Three Hundred Men and Women Extend Race Hand of Fellowship Mission Work at Doors. Chicago.—Moved by speeches of men prominent in church and business life of the South, 300 Southern men and women, delegates to the World's Christian Endeavor convention here, acknowledged brotherhood with the Negro race and determined to extend to it the hand of fellowship. Out of this idea is to grow the Southern extension committee of the Christian Endeavor, which the Rev. Ira Landrith, of Nashville, Tenn., calls the beginning of the interdenominational union of the colored people. Doctor Landrith said: "We are going to take the Christian Endeavor into the Negro church- TEXAS HELL-H MAN IN PU Men, Women and Children as the Fires are Stok ing Form of a Temple, Texas, July 30.—Will Stanley, the Negro arrested on a charge of being the man who murdered the three Grimes children last Wednesday night, was taken from the justice court room at midnight and burned on the public square in the presence of thousands of men and women. People had thronged the streets all afternoon and evening awaiting the outcome of the examination of alleged accomplices brought from Rodgers tonight. Stanley said he came from Fort Wort, Tex., to Temple on a freight train, arriving Thursday morning. He was arrested at Rodgers. While numerous threats were made against Stanley, reports of the expected arrest of other Negroes held the crowd back for hours. Pleading of officers a relatives of the Negro that guilt be fully established before violence be done, had partial effect and guards successfully repelled many half-hearted attacks made on their lines. Two Negroes said to have been mentioned by Stanley in his story told to the officers were apprehended at Rogers and were brought to Temple late tonight. They were released after their examination and told to leave the city. The scene on the well lighted public square at the time of the burning of the Negro was spectacular. The mob had chosen an open space in which to build the pyre, this being surrounded by men who yelled and cheered as they showed the Negro into the flames. All about the streets were filled with pedestrians and automobiles loaded with fascinated onlookers. Trees fringing the street on the side of the square nearest the burning were filled with boys, while scattered through the throngs were many young girls. When Stanley was cast into the flames he struggled frantically to escape, but was repeatedly shoved back. Several men guild Stanley confessed that he did the killing, claiming that he had been hired to do the deed. He begged to be permitted to live long enough to tell all about it, but his alleged admission of guilt was all-sufficient for es. organize new societies and help millions of blacks to enlightenment. God has placed us our door the greatest opportunity for Christian work that ever came to any missionaries anywhere."—Tuskegee Student IOLA. KANSAS. The 21 members of the Second Baptist church who called for their letters and left the church when Rev. J. W. Gordon accepted the pastorate of the church here, organized a Missionary Baptist church by the nany of Bethel Missionary Baptist church and are holding services in the G. A. R. hall. They have called Rev. Wm. Walker, of Kansas City, Kansas for pastor. A Sunday school has been organized with twenty-one children as members. Mrs. Crawford Williams is superintendent. To make a short story shorter, all the auxilaries that go with a well regulated Baptist church have been organized and are in a fair way to grow and prosper. Mr. and Mrs. McColors were in the city Sunday. Rev. Wm. Walker went to Kansas City Monday. Mrs. Millie Ross went to Leavenworth this week to attend the Grand Court of Calanthe. Mrs. Crawford Williams and Master Walter, will leave this week for a visit in Arkansas City and points in Southeastern Kansas. Miss Floy and Anna Coker were guests of Mrs. C. Williams Saturday night. The fish and chicken supper given by the ladies of Bethel Baptist church Saturday night was a financial success. A large crowd was in attendance. those around the fire. A shot was fired, which some claim struck the struggling Negro. His struggles soon ceased and the gathering began to disperse. In a few minutes the square was practically deserted and the crowds had vanished. As the mob left the justice court builing with their prisoner shortly before midnight a number of men and boys went through all alleys and side streets, gathering dry good boxes to make a fire. These were dragged to the square broken into bits and igniteed. After the fire had burned out the dismembered body was dragged out and hung to a telephone pole. The crime for which Stanley was bourne occurred during Wednesday night. Thursday morning, a neighbor calling at the Gimnes home, found the three children of the house hold lying in pools of blood. The parents had been beaten about the heads and bodies to such an extent that not until today were they entirely conscious. Tonight both were resting well, although the condition of the father is critical. The above clipping of the burning of this colored man by an infuriated mob of ingrates, ill-bred and inhuman monsters and witnessed by several thousand sympathizers is a disgrace to American civilization. Are there not enough Christians and intelligent white people in Texas to put a stop to these outrages? There is a certain class of white men in America who seem to have made it their indispensable duty to burn, outrage, maltreat, mob and disgrace the colored people of America; and the officers of the counties, states and nation stand by with closed lips and and encourage these wrongs. The white people who countenance or sanction these outrages by keeping their mouths shut are no better than the perpetrators. There are very few of the white pulpits who oppose or condemn these crimes—merely give them a passing notice. The loss of over one thousand live in Chicago by the overturning of the team boat Eastland is no comparison with the outrage that was heaped on this colored man in Texas, yet the pulpit, the press and the President of these United States and officers of other states mourned in sack cloth and ashes over this incident over which they had no control and in all probability was an act of the Almighty. Now here is a poor creature charged with a crime, not even tried and convicted; but is thrown into a burning fire for the satisfaction of sports and other outcasts of that section of Texas for we believe the devil and his angels dwell in that state. We pray God that something will happen that will destroy and devastate not only the people but the very soil of that community where this crime was committed. The Governor of Texas has not uttered a word and we dare say will do but very little if anything to apprehend the perpetrators of this devilish and henious offense. The press intimates that he confessed but when the truth of this matter is known, it will be as has happened in several other incidents in Texas and other Southern states that they have lynched and burned the wrong man. White men and women have committed offenses more heinous than this but we do not hear of any burning or lynching being done. Men who take the oath of office to protect the law and citizens under the law should be dismissed from the office for allowing a mob to get hold of a prisoner and treat him as this man was treated. In a large majority of the cases the officers play into the hands of the mob and let them get hold of the prisoner and do whatever they may se fit to please the whim of an ignorant class of people. We do not care to hear any more praises from Southern colored men about the advantages of the South. They talk of the outrages in Turkey, China, India and all of Europe, but they do not begin to compare with the hell-hounds of the Southern states. The colored people are at the mercy of them and have to submit to anything that is put upon them; therefore we do not want to hear any more of these Southern colored gentlemen talk of the advantages to be gained in the South. You may talk of the wealth, Christianity and civilization of that country but it has no inducement for civilized human beings who want to live and respect the rights of others and enjoy the rights under laws and institutions as provided by the statutes. They may talk of Villa, Caranza and other leaders of Mexico but the majority of leaders of the white race in the South are supreme devils to those Mexican leaders. Instead of going over to Mexico to save that territory, Mexico should come to Texas and those states and redeem their people. There are as many murderers and high-hinders in those states as in the country of old Mexico. We wonder how long the Lord God of the Universe will stand for these outrages? Some pestilence should overtake these people and sweep them from the face of the earth so that no trace of their blood should ever inherit the same. BRAVE MEN MEET! Pythians Show Big Gains at the Leavenworth Meeting. The K. of P. Grand Lodge convened at Leavenworth last week, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Chancellor, presiding. All the old elected and appointed officers were on hand and answered to the roll call. The session was held at the A. M. E. church and the ladies court, at Masonic hall on Shawnee St., Mrs. Mollie Cox of Wichita presiding; and the other grand officers filled their places. Both sessions were harmonious and showed great gain both in finance and in membership. The opening was held at the A. M. E. church and great crowds assembled. Judge B. F. Endres of the city made the welcome address. He is a young lawyer who is fair and impartial and carries no prejudice and his words were well received by those present as they knew he was sincere in everything he said. Responses were made by Rev. J. R. Ranom and Hon. Henry I. Monroe. The program and songs which followed were very interesting. There were few new laws passed which showed that the grand body was working in excellent order. The parade was held on Thursday Price $1.50 Per Year. afternoon headed by two bands, ladies in autos and the grand officers, of Leavenworth and several thousand people lined along the streets to witness the gorgeour spectacle. There were two Uniform Rank companies in line—Wichita and Chanute They paraded the principal streets and they were handsomely uniformed, the Knights looked spank and fine. Wichita deserves much commendation for coming all the way to Leavenworth in a special car to attend the convention. Their uniforms were lovely as well as the conduct of the men who are gentlemen in every respect. Leavenworth was sorry to see them go as they made many friends not only for themselves but for the Knights of Pythias in general Capt. Jones in charge of the Wichita team and Capt. Richard Sanders in charge of the Kansas City team. The Kansas City boys looked well in their uniform. They also came on a special car arriving on Thursday morning. They were not in evidence very much during the session. Major Edwards and Col. Miller wore beautiful uniforms, regular style and up to date. The following is the list of officers elected for the ensuing year for the Knights of Pythias: S. H. Thompson, G. C., Kansas City. R. S. Whitaker, V. G. C. Coffeyville. John E. Lewis, G. M. of W., Wichita. J. R. Ransom, G. Prelate, Kansas City. W. C. Brown, G. M. of Ex., Lawrence. Brooks Lane, G. M. at A., Iola. J. T. Taylor, Grand O. G. Kansas City. W. S. Goodwin, G. I. G., Kansas City. C. P. Edwards, G. Marshal Wich. ita. F. M. Roberts, G. Treas., Wellington. R. H. Wade, Supreme Rep., Topeka. B. Pope, Supreme Rep., Topeka. The Court of Calathea. Officers elected at Leavenworth to serve Sunflower Grand Court of Calanthe: Mrs. Mollie Cox, Grand Worthy Counsellor, Wichita. Mrs. Lizzie Gordon, Grand Worthy Inspectrex, Iola. Mrs. Norene Davis, Grand Register of Deeds, Kansas City. Mrs. Ella Roberts, Grand Senior Directress, Wellington. Miss Jessie Brown, Grand Junior Directress, Fort Scott. Mrs. Hallie White, Grand Worthy Orator, Girard. Mrs. Laura Woods, Grand Recelver of Deposits, Parsons. Mrs. Nannie Holmes, Grand Worthy Escort Cherokee. Mrs. Henrietta Letany, Grand Worthy Conductress, Leavenworth. Mrs. May Edmondson, G. Worthy Ara't. Conductress, Cherokee. Mrs. Mollie Wickware, G. Worthy Herald, Coffeyville. Mrs. Julia Ewing, Grand Worthy Protector, Galena. Mrs. M. Drumgould, Grand Worthy Sec. End. Board, Arkansas City. Mrs. Bettie Lee Grand Worthy Treasurer, Kansas City. Mrs. L. McWilliams, G. Worthy Lecturer, Lawrence. Mrs. M. Matley, Grand Worthy Inspector, Topeka. Dr. A. K. Lawrence Grand Worthy Med. Ex. Wichita. CHANGEPUBS WORK DONAL One of the most classy events of the season was a picnic by that royal bunch of entertainers, the Chaufeurs club at the beautiful home of the president, Mr. Aaron Cabbell, 513 W. Twenty-first street on Thursday evening of last week. They had as their guests, their wives daughters, friends and sweet-hearts, and from 6 p.m. to 8:30 the place was alive with music, music and song. Indeed it was a happy throng and joy reigned supreme. It was one of those affairs where dollars were no object in preparing for their guests. Did they cut? No, they feasted upon the best and rarest the markets affords. The gathering closed with an auto ride over the city. Topeka Industrial & Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christian Culture! Howland Hall Boys' Dormitory McHulken Hall Boys' Industries Gins Industrial Hall J.B. Larimer Hall Gins 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 every 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 opening day. Send for Catalog. Wm. R. Carter, A. M., Prin. M. W. Freeman, Ass't. The image shows a group of people gathered in a room with a large window. The room appears to be a workshop or a studio, with various tools and materials visible on the tables and workbenches. The people are engaged in what seems to be a discussion or a meeting, with some standing and others sitting. The setting is informal, with a focus on collaboration and interaction among the participants. IN THE MACHINE SHOP. One of the few opportunities for colored boys to learn to operate machinery, Carpentry and bench work in connection. IN THE MACHINE SHOP. One of the few opportunities for colored boys to learn to operate machinery, Carpentry and bench work in connection. 144 A GROUP OF YOUNG COOKS. All students learn to do by doing. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a natural landscape, possibly a forest or a park, with trees and open fields. The focus is on the trees, which are dense and have a variety of shapes and sizes. The sky is overcast, and the overall tone of the image is dark and muted. There are no discernible human figures or man-made structures. 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 image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building or industrial area with various structures and equipment. CHEMICAL_LABORATORY. Making Negro scientists. Physics and Soil laboratory also maintained. served at the Postoffice at Topaka as Second Class Mail Matter. Great credit is due the Pullman porter who has organized what is known as the Pullman Porter Benefit Association, last March 1915. Mr. W. A. Jarrett, of Kansas City, Kansas, one of the oldest and most reliable porters in the service, is district agent. The Pullman porters all over the United States are divided up into districts and are assessed fifty cents at the death of a member. Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Wm. Randall paid to Mrs. Caroline Shelton, 722 Everett, $493.50 being the amount collected from the porters. She has two children. This was the first assessment since the organization last March. They make up the sum after the death. The Pullman company pays five per cent of the amount collected which is added to the sum and paid to the widow. Great credit is due the Pullman porters. PROCLAMATION Kansas City, Kansas, Aug. 3d, 1915, A. L. 5915, A. INV, 2445. A. B. 091B, A. I. 2445. To all High Priests, Kings and Scribes of all subordinate Chapters holding allegiance to the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Masons of Kansas and its Jurisdiction thereunto belonging, thrice greeting: Know ye that I, C. A. Long, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Holy Royal Arch Masonry, in and for the state of Kansas and its Grand Jurisdiction; there belonging with the high power, virtue and authority in me vested by the Constitutional provisions of Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Kansas make this my Proclamation: To all High Priests, Kings, Scribes and all Companions of all subordinate Chapters in the Jurisdiction! A. B. C. A. LONG You are hereby notified that the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas will convene in its 37th annual Grand Convocation in the Masonic Temple, 615 N. Main street, Wichita, Kansas, Monday, August 23d at 9 a.m., for the purpose of hearing and adopting the Grand Officers' reports and to transact all business that belongs to said Grand Chapter. C. A. LONG, G. H. P. PROCLAMATION and Juveniles of the Jurisdiction of Kun-us: Greetings; Whereas, it has come to my notice that the National Baptist Convention meets on the same date as the Grand Lodge of U. B. F, and S. M. T.; and, Whereas, several of the officers of the Grand Lodge are officers of the National Baptist Association, and must attend both sessions; It is hereby designated by me, as Grand Master of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, that the Grand Session will convene on the 3d Tuesday of September, the 21st day of the month, instead of the 1st, as heretofore stated in the city of Coffeyville, Kansas, with the Lodge and Temple. Given under my hand and seal this 22d day of July, 1915. G. McNEAL, Grand Master, DR. H. D. VOORHIES, G. See. Miss Jennie Jones, of Kansas City, a former resident of Bethel, spent Sunday with friends here. There was a basket meeting and rally at the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday. The pastor, Rev. David Thomas, was assisted by Revs. Bowles and Enyard, both of Kansas City. "A number of visitors were present from surrounding towns. Many of our people here attended the Emancipation celebration at Bonner Springs Wednesday. Mrs. Lucy Page, and Miss Inez V. Page, of Kansas City, Mo., are guests of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson. Mrs. Al Rogers, returned from a visit of several days with friends in Kansas City Monday. Miss Myrtle Smith of Kansas City, has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. D. D. Herndon. Mrs. Bertha Fulcher, of Greenville, Miss., visited at the home of Mrs. I. V. Brown last week. Mrs. Pernina Thompson and Riley Cohron, attended the funeral of the late Rev. Shadrack Smith, at Edwarsville last week. Mrs. Annie Holmes, of Kansas City, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wade Scott. TRINDIDAD. COLORADO. Mr. W. H. West, once a farmer in Oklahoma and a grocer at Lawrence, Kansas, has been in Colorado for four years. He has been working for the government at the post office for two years and has taken up a beautiful ranch near the town of Noler, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. West moved down on the ranch Saturday, July 24th and Mrs. Glover visited with them. She was much impressed with the country. Mr. West invites all that want fine homes to come to Colorado. Its to be the garden spot of the state. Mr. Jack Jordan and his accomplished wife, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, have a beautiful ranch near Earl, Col., consisting of 640 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, later of Wichita, Kansas, and located in the same vicinity, has 320 acres. In the Jordan and Wilkins neighborhood, sixteen families are located and they are turning the soil daily. Mrs. Lovie Stow has gone to Denver to visit relatives and friends and be present at the Grand Lodge of U. B. F. and S. M. T and Juveniles. She expects to be gone six weeks. Mrs. C. S. Sutton and daughter, Mrs. A. J. Bryant and Miss Hattle Sutton will leave Monday for Denver to attend the Grand Lodge of U. B. F. and S. M. T. which convenes August 3d. They will spend a few days visiting and sightseeing. Mrs. J. Rose will leave for Denver August 2d to attend the Grand Lodge of U. Bf F. and S. M. T. Miss Ethel Sutton leaves August 2 for Denver to visit a few days with friends. Mrs. Lizzie Steele has just returned from California, where she had been for the past three months. She is looking well—has gained 20 pounds. Her friends are glad to see her looking so well. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyd have jujst returned from an extended visit in Missouri and Kansas with relatives and friends. Mrs. Bettie Brice, of 127 N. Walnut street, entertained about forty guests in honor of Mrs. C. A. Glover of Wichita, Kansas. It was one of the prettiest parties of the season. The color scheme was red white and blue. Cut flowers were in every available space. Dainty refreshments were served. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Bruce's hospitality were Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Endicott, Rev. and Mrs. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. West, Mr. and Mrs. White, Rev. Scott, Mr. J. Steele, Mr. Porter, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. G. Gordon, Mrs. F. Booker, Mrs. L. Wyatt, Mrs. S. Douglass, Mrs. J. Rose, Mrs. L. Steele, Mrs. J. Stone, Mrs. B. Thomas and Mrs. B. Sampson. Rev. Cate, of Walsenburg, ev. changed pulpits with Rev. J. M. Endicott, Sunday, August 1st. Grace Chapel will give a Sunday School picnic Saturday Aug. 7 at Central park. MR. W. Garth will entertain Wednesday in honor of Mrs. C. A. Glover. GALLATIN, MISSOURI. Miss Monola Steward is visiting in Trenton. Mr. Ira Anderson left Saturday night for Kansas City. Rev. J. R. Miner was out of the city a few days last week. The Mount Olive Literary society met at the church Friday night and a good program was rendered. Mr. Wirt Sales has returned from several weeks stay in Milan. Mrs. Jane Clay was taken real sick Sunday night at church and had to be helped home. At this writing she is some better. Mrs. Douglass, daughter Frances and son Udell, visited in Jamesport last week. Mrs. Rebekah Cranshaw has gone to Des Moines, Ia., to spend several weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Rebekah Curry and little daughter are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglass. The Mount Olive Mission Circle met with Mrs. Anna Cowens last Friday afternoon. The meeting was a very pleasant one. Master Reuben Madison is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clay have returned home after an extendd visit with relatives here. The A. M. E. church is arranging for a series of meetings to begin the 23d of August and continue ten days. It will be conducted by Miss Edith Ranolph, the successful evangelist, of Hannibal. The pastor and members are still preparing for the annual conference. Please send or phone all news to Miss L. V. McDaniel. Phone 520. LOOKEBA. OKLAHOMA. The jubilee services at Bridgeport Sunday was just grand, led by Rev. O. W. Kinkfield; the young people seem to be very interested in it. George William Rap is on the sick 1st this week. Mrs. Charlie Fowler of Niles was visiting the sick at Mrs. H. B. Ray, Sunday. Little Ruby who had been spending the week with Goldie Ray returned home with her mother Monday. Rev. H. Beadle preached at Hydro Sunday. Mrs. Carolina Kymbal of Watonga was visiting her sister, Mrs. Lula Webb, Saturday and Sunday. She returned home Monday. Mr. F. N. Fowler was riding north Sunday. Rev. W. Fields allied the pulpit at Oak Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Church of Anadarko, sister of Mrs. H. B. Ray are enjoying the presence of an eight pound baby girl, mother and daughter doing nicely. Mrs. Harriet Cox who has been very ill is better now. Grandpa Gunter is improving very slowly. Miss Gertrude Webb who has been assisting in caring for the sick at the home of Mrs. Ray, has returned to her home. Rev. D. Williams of Hydro will fill the pulpit at Pilgrim Rest, Sunday; come out and hear him. Grandma Foster visited the sick Monday. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs. C. A. Woods, Marshall, her son and Miss Ruth Gardenhire, returned to Lawrence July 16th from Alma, where Mrs. Woods and son had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Luella Gardenhire. Miss Ruth Gardenhire, of Alma, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. A. Woods. Rev. D. C. Miller, of Emporia, preached for Rev. C. A. Woods Sunday. All who heard him enjoyed the services very much. Rev. C. A. Woods went Eudora Sunday afternoon to hold quarterly meeting for Rev. W. P. Greene, the pastor. Miss. Anna Price and M. A. Jackson, who attended the Womens Mite Missionary Convention at Saint Luke church July 23 to 25 were the guests of Mrs. C. R. Harvey Monday and Tuesday. Miss Gladys Anderson, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Irene Anderson, of Kansas City, for the past two weeks, has returned home and reports a grand time. Rev. C. A. Woods went to Baldwin Sunday, Aug. 1st to assist Rev. J. W. Johnson, pastor of the C. M. E. church in a basket meeting. A number from Lawrence attended. The pastor and friends of Saint James A. M. E. church are working hard making preparations for the annual conference which meets Sept. 22d at Kansas City, Kansas. We are glad to know that all of the janitors of the different schools have been reappointed for the coming school term, yet we believe there ought to be some consideration given to the citizens who have large families and heavy taves to pay. There are colored men in Lawrence who have large families who ought to be appointed to some of these school jobs. At the residence of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods, 818 Maple street was the scene of one of the most elaborate affairs of the season on Tuesday evening of last week from 8 p. m. to 12 m. when thirty-nine young people attended a party given by Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods in honor of Miss Ruth Gardenhire, of Alma, a niece of Mrs. Woods. The color scheme was carried out in the decorations of the room. Covers were laid for thirty-nine. On the parsonage lawn the young people enjoyed themselves with games and music on the victoria. At 11 p. m., a two course luncheon was served, after which all departed for their respective homes declaring Mrs. Woods an ideal hostess. Miss Gardenhire is one of Alma's most dignified and popular young ladies, being a senior in the High school. (First published in the Topeka Plainfdealer, July 30, 1915.) NOTICE. TO CELIA MAY PHIPPS AND VESTA SMITH: You will take notice that a petition has been filed and suit commenced in the District court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Annie M. Greenwood against you and Frank Phipps to cancel a certain contract for the sale of Lots 504 and 506 on Garfield Avenue in Elmhurst Addition to the City of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, signed by said plaintiff and Frank M. Phipps and Celia May Phipps, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 11th day of September, 1915, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, canceling said contract and enjoining you from ever claiming any interest in said contract or said real estate, and for costs of suit. HAZEN & PAGE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Altest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk of District Court. (First Published July 23, 1916.) In the District Court of Shawne, County, Kansas. ADA B. PARSONS, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,571. MARION L. PARSONS. To the above named defendant, Marion L. Parsons: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued for divorce in the above entitled cause by your wife, Ada B. Parsons; that unless you answer or otherwise plead to the petition filed therein by the tenth day of September, A. D., 1915, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said plaintiff from you, the said defendant, and giving plaintiff the custody and control of your minor children. ADA B. PARSONS. Plaintiff. HARVEY & ADDINGTON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. (First Published July 23, 1915.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. TERESA M. SWITZER, Plaintiff, vs., No. 29,568. ORA M. SWITZER, Defendant. NOTICE. To the above named defendant, Ora M. Switzer: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued for divorce in the above entitled cause by your wife, Teresa M. Switzer; that you must answer the petition filed therein by the tenth day of September, A. D., 1915, or the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you. TERESA M. SWITZER, Plaintiff. HARVEY & ADDINGTON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. NOTICE of Hearing Application for Pardon or Parole. Notice is hereby given that Alfred B. Black, Jr., of Shawnee county, who was convicted in the District Court of Shawnee county on the 28th day of December, 1906 and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of not less than 10 to 21 years, for the crime of Highway Robery has filed in the office of the Governor of the State of Kansas his application for pardon or parole, as may seem fit, and that such application will be for hearing and determination before the Governor at Topeka, on the 15th day of August at 2.00 o'clock, when and where any person may appear and show cause, if any he has, why such application should or should not be granted and an unconditional pardon, or a parole, be granted said Alfred B. Black. ALFRED B. BLACK. Jr., Petitioner. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. Lawyer 217 West Fifth Street Telephone 1394 — Topeka, Kans ... CALL ON ... W. M. Johnson, FOR Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer in Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. 1100 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kans. LINCOLN PARK Located on Woodland Avenue Between Nineteenth and Twentieth Sts. The Finest Park for the Exclusive Use, Pleasure and Enjoyment of the Colored People. THE MANY ATTRACTIONS ARE —Moving Picture Show and Highclass Vaudeville with a seating capacity of 1,000; Booker T. Washington Band Statd with a seating capacity of 2,500; the Free daily attractions are Moving Pictures, Vaudeville and Band, with New Features every day at Lincoln Park; added attractions on the Lincoln Park highway are—African Dip; African Dodger; Shooting Gallery; Penny Arcade; Doll Rack; Postal Photo Gallery; Knife and Cane Rack; Novelty Stand; the great Maud Jewelry Display; Candies, Soft Drinks and Confectionery; Candy Wheels; the Villa Refreshment Parlors; Ice Cream and all kinds of drinks; Mechanical Base Ball and High Striker; the greatest Maple Dance Floor in the West; The McDaniel's Stock Company playing here continuously. Park Mette: "Good Order at all Times." POPULAR PRICES. Banquet Ham THEY are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. but not to cause discomfort. Park-like forests of great pine trees help to keep the temperature down, too. And the dry, clear air has a tonic quality which will give you back your "punch." All roads to California cross deserts, but the Santa Fe's crossing of the Mojave is shortest. Oil-sprinkled roadbed and oil-burning engines eradicate dust and cinders. Remember, too, that United States Government figures show cooler temperature on the Santa Fe than farther north. And don't forget that it's the "two fairs for one fair" road—the only line to both Panama Expositions, at San Francisco and San Diego. Grand Canyon of Arizona, oldest city in the U.S. and Petrified Forest on the way. Ask me for climate folder, which gives exact temperature figures, our Exposition folders and other travel guides. T. L. KING, City Pass. Agt., Topeka, Kas. Phone 187. "YOUR GROCER SELLS'THEM." . TOPEKA, KANSAS. PARK nue Between Neth Sts. MISSOURI. Social and Other Topeka Happenings. Mrs. W. I. Jamison left last week for Denver, Colo. Little Dean Edward Nelson is ill at his home, 1037 Woodward ave. Don't forget Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Third Baptist church. You are welcome. Mr. James Eagleson has returned from a ten days' visit at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Miss Emma Weddington has gone to Joplin, Mo., to visit her father, Mr. J. R. Jackson. Mrs. Scott Thompson left Wednesday for Emporia, and will visit at Larned before returning. Miss Lulu Mae Cozine of Boley, Okla., is in the city, guest of Misses Beatrice and Maurice Crockett. Miss Carl Jackson of Carthage, Mo., is visiting her sister-dn-law, Mrs. Henry Washington, 428 Lawrence street. Hon. A. D. Griffin is back from Washington, D. C., wearing a smile that will not rub off. He is again at work on The Plaindealer. Miss Lucile Troupe and Miss Claudella Jackson attended the session of the Grand Court of Calantne at Leavenworth last week. Prof. D. M. Miller, a graduate of the State Normal, Emporia, was a guest Sunday of Miss Henrietta Stewart, 329 Liberty street. --- Miss Ella Hamilton of Ripley, O., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. R. Jackson. She was a representative to the national session S. M. T. Mr. Steve Shields has returned from a trip to San Francisco, Los Angeles and other points in California. He also took in the two big expositions. Mrs. Julia Walker, the popular hair dresser, returned last Friday from an extended visit at Evanston, Ill., with her uncle, Hon. W. W. Fisher, an his family. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jackson and Mr. Harry Williams have gone to St. Louis, Mo., to attend the fourteenth regimental encampment of the Patriarchs of the G. U. O. of O. F. The City B. Y. P. U. met last Sunday with the East Hill Baptist church in a very interesting meeting. The next meeting will be with the Third Baptist church the second Sunday in September. Mrs. S. J. Evens and her little daughter, of Chicago, en route to the Panamn-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco, stopped over in Topeka a short while and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison. The "grown-up" people's concert at the Third Baptist church has been announced for next Tuesday night, Aug. 10th. It promises to be a rare treat and all friends and well wishers of that church are invited to attend. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. News comes from Parsons that our fellow workman, Mr. John M. Dorsey, is the uncle of a new niece, Miss Marjory May Clayton, born to Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Clayton July 26th, 1915. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. The sewing circle of the Third Baptist church gave a dinner on Tuesday and those who secured one of those meals had a feast. It was no makeshift of samples, but a real, genuine dinner of all the good things on the market. Rev. W. W. Russell filled the pulpit at the Third Baptist church last Sunday night and delivered a very interesting sermon. He was a former pastor and the audience greeted his discourse with warmth and enthusiasm. --- The Misses Beatrice and Maurice Crockett entertained at a very pretty party Tuesday evening complimentary to Miss Lulu Mae Cozine of Boley, Okla. There were about twenty of Topeka's young society folks present and all were unanimous in declaring the Misses Crockett ideal hostesses. Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Kingfisher, Okla., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Essie Clark. She also visited two weeks in Kansas City with her daughter, Mrs. Clara Smith. Mr. and Mrs. L. Clark, 1414 Western, were called to Eskridge last week to the side of their mother, Mrs. Harriett Clark, who is very ill. Her condition is unimproved at this writing. Hon. Elisha Scott, grand lecturer of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., Kansas jurisdiction, was a delegate and attended the National Grand Lodge in its triennial session, Kansas City, Mo. He seconded the nomination of Dr. E. A. Wilson, who was el cted National Grand Secretary. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Rev. W. W. Ewing, of the Third Baptist church, left Wednesday for Kansas City to attend the Kaw Valley District Baptist association in session this week with the Eighth St. Baptist church there, Rev. D. B. Jackson, pastor. Rev. G. McNeal, grand master of the U. B. F., is making his trip of annual inspection of the lodges and temples and visited with the local numbers Tuesday and Wednesday, and reports everything in first class order here. Mrs. Anna Howard, worthy princess of Silver Star Temple No. 16, was a delegate to the session of the National U. B. F. and S. M. T. held at Kansas City last week. She will remain in Kansas City until the after the 15th of the month. --- Mrs. Rosa Jackson, Mrs. Lizzie Ware, and Mrs. Florence Williams have returned from Salina where they attended the grand session of the District Household of Ruth and they report one of the grandest sessions in the history of the order. Deputy Sheriff J. J. Holman, Mrs. Susan Tellis, Mon. Henry I. Monroe, Rev. C. G. Fishback, Miss Mattle L. Bradshaw, Miss Gertrude B. Solomon, Mrs. Emma Galnes, Rev. G. D. Olden and Rev. G. W. Henry are among those attending the session of the Kaw Valley District Baptist association this week at Kansas City. Hon. J. W. McDonald of Fort Worth, Texas, enroute from Detroit where he attended the Grand Masters Council of Masons, stopped in Topeka a short while last week and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright while here. He is one of the wealthy men of Texas, being a banker at Ft. Worth, and he is also a member of the Republican national committee. Mrs. John Kelly entertained with an afternoon for the little folks last Tuesday in honor of the 8th birthday anniversary of her daughter, Thelma. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. T. Bright and Mrs. Carl Spear. The guests were Mildred Brown, Helen Buckner, Vera Bright, Ruth Knight, Wuanita Kelly, Virginia Spear, Georgia Fauntroy, Carl Spear, Byron Spear. The table decorations were pink and white, and the birthday cake was also in evidence. It was a pleasant affair. On Thursday evening of last week at the residence of Mrs. M. Oliver a "shower" was given for Miss Ida Henderson of this city announcing her engagement to Mr. Walter Officer of Paxico. Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. D. C. Scott, Miss Nancy Martin and Miss Olive Officer were hostesses on this auspacious occasion. The house was beautifully decorated in garden flowers and nasturtiums. Many handsome gifts were given, among which were six glasses of delicious plum jelly. Refreshments were served. The wedding is to take place at high noon at the home of Mr. Officer on Aug. 18th. DIED.—Mrs. Parks of N. Topeka, died Sunday morning a 9 o'clock very suddenly and her demise was a distinct shock to all who knew her. The funeral was held from the Second ("B" St.) Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. G. D. Olden, assisted by Rev. G. W. Henry and Rev. Peter Rucker, officiating. The deceased had been a member of this church for twenty years. There was a profuse of floral offerings. She was a member of Silver Star Temple, S. M. T., which had charge of funeral arrangements. Besides her husband and three children she left a host of relatives and friends to mourn her demise. F. it isn't Electric, it isn't Modern! F. it isn't Electric, it isn't Modern! Ask About Our Monthly Payment Plan! Topeka Edison Co. Continental Ice Cream DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. ..Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m; 2:00 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 evening. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 133' Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30: 8 o DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 2 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office: 334 Kansas Av., over Gibler's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give ... Satisfaction. ... 832 Kansas Av. Phone 1422 Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. Have your house wired for Electric Light. PHONE 4080. tinen Ice Cream Bricks or Fano ous. Sh RICE CREAMER The Churches ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown. Pastor.) (Itv. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." On last Sabbath the morning service was indeed beautiful and well attended. Scripture reading was the first fourteen verses of the 14th chapter of St. John. The sermon was plain, practical and spiritual food for the many hearts that had gathered for divine worship. The pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown, chose for his subject "Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord."—1 Cor. 15:58. The pastor said in part that to be successful in life one must be steadfast. In both church and in state strong men are needed for the leaders—men with fixed principles, and we must, in turn, show a willingness to be led. Salvation through faith, the cardinal and essential doctrines of the church, and the taking of the Lord's Supper in the right way, help steadfastness. If we do the work of the Lord we will do good to our fellow man, will grow in grace, and will glorify God. The pastor concluded by exhorting his congregation to be steadfast, unmovable in this critical age and to beware of false teachers and doctrines. At the close of the sermon the Lord's Supper was taken and the Holy Spirit manifested. The evening services were short, but interesting. Rev. W. H. Jackson preached a practical sermon and Rev. Brown favored the congregation with a vocal solo. The Sunday school is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mr. W. W. Buckner. The graded S. S. work will be introduced throughout the school in October. The members and friends of the church are working hard to cancel the last of the Lunday debt. The pastor did some good effectual work last week toward helping to cancel the church debt. He received several substantial donations from both white and colored friends. Rev. Brown has the welfare of the church at heart, and deserves the support, not only of the members of the church, but of the citizens of Topcha. The different auxiliaries of the church are preparing to serve dinner at the church during the sessions of the grand lodge next week, and all friends are asked to patronize them. Mrs. J. M. Brown was chosen as alternate to the quadrennial convention of the Mite Missionary society to be held at Philadelphia, Pa., next October. Mrs. Hattie Brashers continues critically ill at her home on Taylor street. Mrs. Mary Bennett is improving. You will enjoy our services. So, worship with us next Sunday. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH (Rev. H. W. White, Pastor.) Rev. H. W. White went to Kansas City Wednesday to attend the Kaw Valley District association. He has been invited to preach a sermon for the Women's convention of the Shiloh District association which is in session at Kansas City Mo. The Church Industrial Fair, of which Rev. White is president, will convene at the Central Baptist church September 1, 2, 3 and 1. This has been a successful year for potatoes in Rev. White's garden—a space 65x50 feet having raised 17 bushels as large as a man's fist. The commission men say that they are the finest that have been in the market this year. The pastor is working hard to make this fair the best one ever held. He has worked earnestly for five years to make the fair a success and he deserves great honor for his untiring efforts. He has organized branches at Atchison, Kansas City, Coffeyville, which will hold their exhibits locally and then come to Topeka to the general fair, at which time the public is invited to attend. There will be chickens, hogs vegetables, and needlework. This produce of beans, potatoes and peas has been raised by the children who were paid 10c per hour after school. They raised all those nice things you will see at the fair. A program will be arranged for the children one day during the fair at which time there will be some of leading men and women of this and other cities to see the work of the children. The services were well attended last Sunday and the clubs of the church made their monthly reports: Sewing circle, Mrs. Amanda Alexander, president; Miss Alta Jones, secretary, reporting $34.65; and the Helping Hand, Mrs. Sarah McElroy, president, reporting $29.10; and Miss Ollie Stull, secretary of the Bible class, $2.50 making a total for the day of $73.65. These clubs make their reports the last Sunday in each month and they average from $40 to $50. Sunday School was well attended. It was blue ribbon day and the primary department won the blue ribbon banner, Mrs. Ella Donnelly, supt. At 11 A. M., selection by choir; prayer by Rev. A. DeMoss; selection by choir; scripture lesson, St. John 14:1-16; sermon by pastor, "Using as a subject, "Jesus, the Way," text St. John 14:6. He delivered a very able sermon. There was a good attendance. The pastor seemed to be very well pleased. He is always glad to see new faces in his congregation. At 6:30, Junior Endeavor, led by Mrs. Ross. A. C. E. L. led by Miss Arline Davidson. The lesson was very ably discussed. The interest seems to be growing, of which we are very proud. 8 P. M., selection by choir; prayer by J. S. Chiles; the pastor preached a very short sermon, which was very instructive, using as a text, Heb. 12:1. Miss Leeta Williams and Mr. Jessie C. Murray were quietly married last Monday evening at 8 P. M., at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams on Wood St. Rev. B. R. Ross performed the ceremony. Don't forget and be sure and come to our quarterly meeting next Sunday as it will be our last one for this conference year. General class and love feast Friday night. Sacramental sermon Sunday at 3 P. M. by Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church. We are glad to see Mr. Will Green on the streets again after a very severe attack of pneumonia. Aunt Lucy Chiles is slowly improving. Miss Blanche Thompson has gone to Chicago for a few weeks stay. Mrs. Davis, wife of Rev. P. D. Davis of Fort Scott is the guest of Miss, Jane Washington. Rev. and Mrs. Warren Tyler were pleasant callers at the parsonage last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Johnny Chiles made a short visit in Lawrence last week. Remember the 4th and last quarterly meeting next Sunday. Come ye and worship with us. CONDOLENCE OF RESPECT. In the midst of life we are in death. We, the Junior Stewardess of St. John A. M. E. church of which Miss Evelyn Phillips was a faithful member, take this method of expressing our sincere sympathy with the bereaved family, in this hour of sore bereavement. Mother to all of us was indeed a congenial true and tried friend. With the family, we keenly feel the loss and bow with them in bearing the heavy stroke. We feel that a dear mother has gone. God, the Great Father of us all, looks down and beholds all of our needs, and suffers no more to be put upon us that we are able to bear. With all our earthly toils, He will ever provide a way for our escape. We heartily commend the dear family to Him who doeth all things for the best; and has in his own great providence, seen fit to call our loved one home from the land of grievous afflictions and sorrow to one of eternal bliss. She is happily domesticated with the angels of light and the spirit of the just made perfect, where it will be our happy privilege to join her some day. Sleep on beloved, sleep, And take thy rest; We love thee much But Jesus loves thee best. Miss Alice C. Woodson left Monday for Muskogee, Okla., to visit her sister. She has been here since July 23d visiting Mrs. C. G. Fischback. --- Mr. Jas, A. B. Cone of Leaven. Mr. Samuel Mco etaoin etaoin eta worth, Corpl. John W. Sampson of Ft. Leavenworth, and Mr. Samuel Mason of Birmingham, Ala., were visitors at this office Wednesday. Dame Rumor reports Mrs. Julia Walker and Mr. Steve Shields as having had the nuptial knot tied. Always Ask Your Grocer For "Klean M College Hill B It's Made in the "Sun-Lit Bakery on College Hill." Look for thi Klean Maid College Hill Brea made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. y on College Hill." PROPRI ok for this "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. Jordan, Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR. 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Whittaker, Parsons; corresponding secretary, Rev. R. E. Tanner, Cherokee; statistician, Prof. A. E. Clark, Parsons; treasurer, Deacon B. F. Crowder, Cherokee; with the following other members to constitute the executive board: Rev. J. T. Elias, Pittsburg; Rev. J. H. Gunter, Rev. F. H. Prentice, and Rev. R. A. Cartright of Parsons. The executive board will meet at Sedan with the Bethlehem Baptist church. The next meeting of the association will be with the Bethlehem Baptist church, Cherryvale, Rev. J. A. Bramlett, pastor. One of the most interesting and impressive features, though many great sermons were preached, was the annual address of Moderator T. E. Pierce. Among the visitors present were Rev. Carter, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., Rev. Kersh of Tulsa, Okla., Rev. Harrolson of Nowata, Okla., and many others. Financially the sitting was a grand success. The Ministers and Deucons' Union, Rev. J. S. King, president, raised $50 and the association proper $200; the W. H. and I. M. society $300, making a total of $550. The three sessions were harmonious throughout. The watchword for the future is: "Onward-" FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. Mrs. M. B. Henderson went to Salina recently as a delegate to the grand session of the Household of Ruth. Mrs. Harriet Greene is on the sick list. Rev. J. H. Rosson was a delegate to the grand session of G. U. O. of O. F. held recently at Salina. The ladies of the Autumn Leaf club had their closing by giving a picnic at which about thirty were in attendance. The affair was staged at Fern Lake park and all present had a most pleasant time. The roll was called and was responded to by quotations, after which they all ate to their hearts' content, enjoying the outing to the fullest and returned to their homes much benefitted. Mrs. Maggie Wilkerson and Mr. Edward Williams were quietly married on Thursday, July 15th, at the bride's home, 1719 E. Pine St. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Miss Lydia Counce was a delegate to the grand session of the Household of Ruth held recently at Salina, as was also Mrs. M. McReynolds who visited her children. Dr. R. S. Whittaker, Mrs. Wickware, Miss Lillie Teal, and Miss Myrtle Duncan attended the grand session of the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe at Leavenworth last week and report a grand time. Miss Beatrice Maddon, Mrs. J. Redden and Mrs. B. Hatchinson were among those who attended the session of the Southeastern District Baptist association at Parsons the week of July 22. Rev. D. A. Jefferson, pastor of Macleonia Baptist church of this city, was elected as moderator. Mr. and Mrs. Crowder Morris are the proud parents of a fine boy. Rev. J. E. Williams of Rosedale, Kansas, passed though the city recently on a business trip. Rev. Chas. Teal of Independence was in the city on Monday of last week attending the funeral of Mrs. Hart. Rev. J. J. Cabbell and Mr. Knox, accompanied by their wives and the daughter of the latter, of Independence, visited in the city Sunday, July 25th, making the trip in their new Reo car, returning in the evening full of delight. Miss Hannah Coleman is on the sick list. Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Rice have returned and were met at the depot by a gay crowd of friends and were showered with rice and escorted to their present home at 509 B. 6th. The young ladies of the Marigold club very acceptably entertained in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Rice on Tuesday evening of last week at the church and everything was beautifully arranged and members and friends extended a hearty welcome and congratulations. Mrs. Emily Hart died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Davis, Sunday morning, July 25th. She was an old citizen of this city and was well known by almost everyone. She had been sick for a long time. Sunday morning God saw fit to take her body out of pain and transplant her soul to a better land beyond this vale of tears. She was a Christian and the funeral was held at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday afternoon. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor had charge of the funeral and Rev. H. H. McAllister officiated. CHERENNE, WYOMING. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Brown of Miltonvale, Kansas, were in our city sight-seeing Saturday, July 24, and left that night for Salt Lake City, Utah. Through the hard of work of Mrs. Carrie Franklin, the Second Baptist church has been screened. This will help the appearance of the church very much and the pastor and the choir will not be bothered with bugs any more. The people of Winfield are progressing nicely. We now have an ice cream parlor and lunch room; a barber shop and pool hall; a grocery store. All these places are owned by thrifty colored people. We trust they will be well patronized so they can grow and be made larger. We certainly appreciate this kind of advancement. Miss Estella Saunders is still quite sick at her home on South Broadway Rev Thomspen, the District Missionary was a visitor in Winfield last Thursday. He made an official call at the Second Baptist church. The Emancipation celebration is progressing nicely. Rev. Franklin Bray of Hutchinson will deliver the principal address. H. G. Holden will deliver the welcome address.. The committee has purchased a beef to be barbecued. They also have about two dozen chickens and many dozen eggs. Arkansas City will be with us and we will be with them on the 5th and 6th. There will be a good crowd from Wichita and Wellington. We expect to have a grand old time, so we trust all will turn out. Rev. Daniels of the A. M. E. church is preparing to erect a new church in this city. This is certainly a step in the right direction. Rev. Daniels is a good worker and when he starts to do anything he always succeeds and when he is ready the people of Winfield are with him. Mrs. Wilbur entertained at a pink tea. Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in honor of Miss Necie Andrews of Muskogee, Okla. The afternoon was spent in a guessing contest in which Miss Lillian Franklin won the prize, also taking kodak pictures, after which a dainty one course lunch was served. Those present were Misses Necie Andrews, Beatrice Wright, Lillian Franklin, Dorothy North, Minnie Goodwin, Awelda Brown, Gertrude Nichols, Edna Hogan, Jossie Montgomery, Mrs. Verlette Hayden. CHETOPA. KANSAS. The remains of Mrs. Will Crowder of Iola was brought here Monday for burial. Mrs. Crowder was the daughter of Mrs. Anna Barton. She was a lovely woman and kind wife and mother. Her illness was announced as pellagra. She lingered for some time. She was a member of Eastern Star. Her remain were accompanied by her relatives, pastor of her church and members of her Chapter. Mrs. Lillie Bedell of Oswego visited friends Sunday. Mr. Yarbrough of Parsons was in the city Sunday. Plenty of good fish served at the Morgan pince; everything first class Mr. Ben Boyd of Bartlesville visited home-ticks last week. Mr. J. Ross and wife, Mrs. William, matron of the chapter, Mr. Albert Webb and wife of Iola, Mr. H. Barton of Kansas City, Mrs. M. Mays and Mrs. Sears attended the funeral Monday. Mrs. I. J. Porter and daughter Christina of Wichita are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Edmunds. Mr. P. H. Bassett is in attendance at the Grand Lodge of the G. U. O. of O. F., which convenes at Salina this week. Little Genevieve Thompson of Orwego passed through the city last Friday on a visit to per uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Brown of Miltonvale, Kansas, were in the city Sunday, July 25th, sightseeing. They left Monday for Omaha, Neb. 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Edward one of the inventors was born at Tipton, Mo., and is 23 years of age, a young genius and associated with him is Mr. W. F. Berry who is 24 years old and also one of the patentees of this machine. They are making preparation to fly the machine in different parts of the country. There is a parachute attached to the machine and this is something that no other machine has in connection. It is guaranteed to work in perfect order. The colored race is progressing rapidly and there is nothing in this world the white man has invented or used that the colored man has not been right along with him. Mr. Edward and Berry are young men and deserve support from the race and also from the white people of this country for putting forth their effort and brain to invent and operate an areoplane. + + + The U. B. F. held their national grand lodge at Kansas City last week. One of the sessions was held at Allen Chapel and the ladies at the Baptist church on 10th and Charlotte Mr. Fred Havis of Pine Bluff Ark. was elected grand master; H. W. Jannson of Champlain, Ill was elected vice. Rev. R. Arthington Wilson of Musloge Okla., National secretary. There were several recommendations and changes in the by-laws of the several lodges which was left to a special committee. The election of officers was very spirited as there were several candidates and it lasted until 12 o'clock Friday night. The local lodges had a celebration at the Metropolitan Hall on Friday evening and a grand street parade. ± ± ± Prof. J. M. Marquess, principal of Sumner High School, Kansas City, Kans. is visiting in Arkansas. His wife and children returned from a visit to Keokuk, Iowa and Ill. recently. $$ \ddagger \ddagger \ddagger $$ While at Lansing last week Mr. Weatherly's little daughter had the sad misfortune of having an automobile run over her pet dog which was sad indeed as the dog was quite a pet and very sensible. We hate this more from the fact that the family was strolling up the street with the editor of the Plaindealer to take a car for Kansas City and we regret it very much as had we not stopped over probably this would not have happened. We will have to try to find another pet for the little girl. + + + Mr. James Countee of troop H, 9th Cav. writes that he is doing fine. He was at Leavenworth this summer to visit his wife. ```markdown ``` We visited Independence, Mo., and must say the colored people seem to be rejoicing over the fact that the saloons have been closed. Several women say the race has more money now than it did when the saloons were in operation and that it has been a great help to the young people to have them closed as it caused that loafing element of the population to leave; and they did nothing but create trouble. The colored people all seem to be very industrious and will work when they find anything to do. The janitor at the court house is a colored man and has been there for several years and is a good citizen of the town. Dr. E. N. Phoenix is the only practicing physician and is doing fine and he enjoys the company of his wife, who is a very intelligent woman, being one of Kansas City's former teachers. They own an auto, raise hogs, chickens and have a fine race horse and a dog. The only thing that Mrs. Phoenix does not like about the home is the race horse and if someone would send the Doctor a nice check they would get a fine horse reasonable. Our old friend Pen Hawkins is still collecting dog tax for the city and seems to be one of the old land marks. The only objection offered against him is that he is running a special Baptist church for himself and a few of his friends. It is said that if he should abandon that church and go to the brick church there would be more harmony among the colored people of that town. We think if he remains much longer both factions will fall short of heaven. We hope he will take a hint. Most of the colored people of the town own their homes. We were pleased to meet Miss Pearl Poole, one of Independence industrious, intelligent and leading young ladies. She is employed at the Independence Laundry, employing 25 people or more. She is an expert on dry cleaning and palm beach suits. She is a lady of high ideals and enjoys the company of her mother and father who own one of the most beautiful spots in Independence; have an abundance of fruits of all kinds, a beautiful lawn and comfortable home. Miss Poole is a kindly woman who will make some good man one of the best wives in the country. If a man who goes there will seek to win her, he must have a great reputation behind him and must be thrifty and industrious and one who will be able to take a man's place in life. She is highly cultured and a lady who knows how to make life happy. 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EVMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 821 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. TABORIAN NOTES The Minutes of the last Grand Session are now in the hands of the printer. Chief Grand Mentor Frank Wilson and Chief Grand Preceptress Emma Gaines are preparing to attend the triennial session at St. Louis. The unveiling of the statute at Saint Louis will be one of the greatest events in the history of the race The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will celebrate their anniversary at the Taborian Home on West Sixth street Thursday, August 12. All are invited to bring their lunch baskets and have a good time. Sir Deputy Chief Grand Mentor Bufkins says no pains will be spared to make it pleasant for all who attend. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Warren, of Jackson, Tenn., en route to Denver, Colo., spent a few days in the city the guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. White of 2031 North Third street. MACON, MISSOURI! Interesting News of Macon and Other Missouri Towns by Mr. Theodore Baughman. Twenty-eight years in the school room is a good long time to work with our boys and girls, preparing them for future usefulness, but that is Prof. E. W. Perkins of Macon, Mo. He has served as principal of the colored schools at Macon for ten years and about 50 young men and women have graduated under this able man, too. he worked unceasingly to make our people better, and he is realizing the efforts of his labors. The school building which has been recently painted and renovated and is easily worth $3,000. There is close on to 100 students and three teachers are employed. Miss Margaet Oliver, Mrs. Lillian Booker and Prof. Perkins. These people are all high class educators and are doing a great work and will be retained. Prof. Perkins is quite a conspicuous figure in the Masonic Lodge of Miss soul and has held some of the leading offices in that order. His life, along all lines is crowded with brilliant achievements, worthy of imitation. He has a very pleasing wife and four interesting children. Your scribe was very much impressed with this educator. We had the pleasure of being a guest at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Sherwod, a widow who owns a good two story home and some other city property. She has resided at Macon since 19C5, and her life has been such that the public always find pleasure in saying something good of her. Sister Sherwod is a true member of the A. M. E. church and believes in helping those who are not able to help themselves. One of the live wires at Macon, Mo., is Mr. A. McElroy, who "handles stuff" to cool off the human family when they are hot, (the ice man). He has been on the ice wagon four years and the team and wagon is his property. He serves God under his own "vine and fig tree," as he owns a good home. Mr. McElroy is a reader of the Plaindealer and is one who believes that it requires more than "God bless you" to keep Negro enterprises alive. He has an interesting family and they are worshipers at the Baptist church. Rev. D. L. Howard, who holds the fort at Monroe, Mo., owns a modern home at Macon. We called at his residence and though he was absent, his good wife made us welcome. He has been a son of thunder for 15 years and has accomplished much. Their accomplished daughter Miss Julia B. Howard was for a number of years a popular teacher. The Howard family stand for something and we were glad to meet them The Baptists at Macon worship in a $10,000 brick church, pastored by an able man in the person of Rev. B. P. E. Gayle, who is also Dean of Theology at Western College. The membership is 200, and the church is alive along all lines. This congregation also owns a good parsonage and have an exceptionally strong man as pastor. Rev. Gayle has attended Jackson College, Jackson, Miss., Roger Williams and Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Ill. He is a prepared man and is weilding a great influence for good. He has pastored at Macon for three years and has done a great work. He has an interesting family of eight, who at present are visiting their former home at Evanston, Ill. 1. One of the race's leading theologians, a pulpit orator of note. Being a prepared man, is doing a great work at Macon, Mo. One of the ex-soldiers of the race who serves your Uncle Sam, is Mr. R. Powell, who was a member of 18th, U. S. Colored Infantry, who is now a citizen of Macon, Mo., owning a good home, one of the best in Macon. He was a sergeant by rank in the army and was a member of the U. S. secret service. Mr. Powell was perhaps the first colored man in the United States to serve as a postmaster, being postmaster of Stephen, Ala., 1865. He was mustered out at Huntsville, Ala., Feb. 21 1866 and has resided at his present home since. He keeps posted, being a well read man, one who believes in encouraging all deserving Negro enterprises. For seven years he was a member of the City Council of Macon, Mo. "Paul Minor's Shop" is one of the signs one reads at Macon, Mo. This man of our race is a contractor and builder and on inquiry as to how long he had maintained his workshop, was informed, that he had been at it fourteen years. A great many buildings in that town were erected by this mechanic. At present he is erecting a $1,000 cottage for Mr. John Lawson, a janitor for the Cumberland church and Telephone office. Mr. Minor has a good home, is an excellent citizen and one of the strong men in the A. M. E. church. In modern offices—what we mean modern offices, Dr. J. E. Smith, a young Negro who in 1906 convinced Dr. Hubbard and the faculty of Meharry Medical college that he knew medicine, etc., sufficiently well to be given a sheep skin, is the popular physician at Macon, Mo. Your serbe had the pleasure to take a peep at this physician's offices, instruments, operating room, etc., and judging by the way the public, both white and colored use him, he knows his profession. Dr. Smith is a native of Macon, having finished his literary training at Western College, and has returned to his native health and made good. He is identified with the U. B. P. and K. of P., and while a Baptist, he is a high-guaged fellow. This young man, for three years has been assistant city physician, an honor seldom enjoyed by men of nor race. He is a firm believer in the race going ahead along all lines which means the betterment of our condition. With cement side walks, modern furniture, lighted by electricity, excellent choir and in fact, a church that is a church, is Bethel A. M. E. church of Macon, of which Rev. G. W. Cross is pastor. This man of God has been throwing "gospel bombs" on sin and ignorance for 20 years, and he has a record that anyone might feel proud. His field of labor has been confined to the State of Missouri and he's what the world recognizes as a successful pastor, a dignified Christian gentleman. One hundred and eleven persons have their names on his membership book and they are among the leaders of the race at Macon. Rev. Cross's sailing has been smooth because he has had a noble wife to assist him. Walden University is responsible for Rev. Cross's education and he reflects credit on that well known institution of learning. Such church men are the ones who should grace our general conference, and we understand that Rev. Cross aspires to go same. The church should feel proud to honor him, and The Plaindealer predicts that he'll be one among those who will attend the business of the church at the next general conference. ```markdown ``` One of the popular delegates at the recent Grand Lodge, K. of P. at St. Louis, Mo., Mr. E. O. Finney who is Chancellor Commander of Lone Star lodge, No 10, K. of P., one of the best in Missouri. This young man resides at Macon, Mo and is a factor in the social world. He is a tonsorial artist and is delivering the goods. Mrs. Mary S. Mott, who served Lincoln Institute a year as matron, is one of the popular ladies at Macon She finished at Western College and is full of push. He husband is an expert stone mason, is now employed with the Allstell Motor Car Co. They own a beautiful home and are the real doers at Macon, Mo. She is a factor both in church and society circles. For 21 years, Mr. H. C. Clark has been an employee of the Burlington railroad at Macon, Mo. He recently left his town on a visit to Chicago, Columbus and other cities, visiting his daughter and other friends. This man is one of the company's trusty men, and they presented him with a pass to the above places. A successful colored farmer who resides at Macon, Mo., is Mr. Andy Howard, one of our strong men who owns 40 acres of rich soil. He is recognized as an expert farmer, his farm being only one and one-half miles from Macon. He is a deepyed Baptist and full of go ahead. The temple of justice—the court house—has for its janitor, Mr. Thomas Adams, who by delivering the goods has been able to hold his present position for 13 years. He is a solid man, who has helped in every way to better the condition of the race. He is a Christian, a member of the Baptist church and has served as the treasurer of both his church and the U. B. F. His home is a good one, presided over by a reading wife. Such people are the kind to bring to the race honor. He was busy supervising the erection of his son in law's $1,000 cottage. Adams is all right. The only tonsorial parlor for the race at Macon, Mo., is the one owned and conducted by Charley A. Johnson, a veteran barber. He has a two chair place which he has conducted for 20 years, and by strict application to business has built up a nice trade. He is identified with both Masonic and K. of P. lodges, being a leader in same. $ \mathrm{H_{0}} $ has a good home, presided over by a good wife and an excellent daughter. We called at both the home and the place of business and were shown every courtesy. This family is one of the strong ones in the A. M. E. church and are workers along the lines of race elevation. Mr. Henry C. Braggs is a man of our race who believes the way to make Negro enterprises successful is by putting some money behind them. For three years or more, he has been janitor at the post office in his town, where he is giving entire satisfaction. He has one of the best homes in that town and Mr. Bragg stands for everything which means our betterment. There is a successful colored farmer at Macon, Mo., in the person of Mr. James A. W. Burton, who owns 102½ acres of the best land in Missouri. He has it well stocked and is quite successful, making a specialty of corn and hog raising. Your scribe met this gentleman and in conversation with him ascertained that he had owned this land for 40 years. He is a member of the A. M. E. church and is one of our men who believes in doing. MEADVILLE, MISSOURI Our next stop was at Meadville, Mo., another town where our people were conspicuous by the small number there. Mr. James Banks, who has a three chair tonsorial parlor, is doing nicely. His shop is modern and for 22 years he has successfully conducted this place. He has Mr. Homer Banks and Mr. Earl Parker as artists. This is a well patronized place. His son, who attended Lincoln Institute is also engaged in the tailoring business and doing well. This is easily one of our best fami- Dudley.. Theatre! THE High Class Motion Pictures. Change of Service Each Day. 6 REELS EACH DAY 6 Admission 5c and 10c. 109 N. Second St. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS. HIGH CLASS CIGARS. SAINT JOSEPH, : : MISSOURI. ..Western State Industri QUINDARO A school for the tra women in Business, Industri A full Faculty, Brick Electric Lights, a Fine L and Theological Courses. EXPENSES LOW! O character building. Come ..Western University.. 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