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OUR NEIGHBORS IN OTHER CITIES! COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. The picnic and basket dinner at Ingram's grove was a decided success. A great number were in attendance from all the nearby towns. Rev Graves preached the afternoon sermon splendidly. Mr. Garrett Dell is in the city visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Dell'a home is in Arkansas City. Miss Clyde Bradford is home after spending the summer with various friends practically all over the state. We are all very sad over the death of Mr. Prisca Skinner, son of Rev, and Mrs. P. D. Skinner, who departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 4:20 p.m. He was a Christian and we realize our loss is heaven's gain. Misses Ida Dawson, Ida Hunnigan; Messrs G. Dell, Percy Dawson and, Garnett Rogers were pleasant guests of Miss Bradford Sunday afternoon at the Ingram home, northwest of the city. Mr. W. E. Love, after a dangerous illness is able to be out again. Read The Plaindealer and subscribe. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS Mrs. A. J. Treece and family enjoyed a pleasant visit from her mother, Mrs. Hudson and two grandchildren of Chetopa last week and also from her neice, Miss Florence Curtis, of Coffeyville. Miss Irene Hobson, of Coffey- ville, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Anna Reddins last week and returned home Sunday. Miss Anna Reddins entertained a few friends last Sunday evening at her home. All had an enjoyable time. The hostess served a three course luncheon to her several guests. Many of the people of this vicinity attended the basket dinner Sunday at Sandy Ridge and enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wealey have as their guests, Mrs. Merril and little daughter, of Sedan and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Booker, of Stroud, Okla, the latter being a brother of Mrs. Wealey, whom she had not seen for thirty years or more. Mrs. Merrill of, Sedan, was taken ill Sunday night at church. She was reported as feeling some better and we hope her a speedy recovery. Miss Ora Mae Fitz is the guest this week of her cousin. Miss Anna. Belle Reddins. Miss Myrtle Briggans feel and was quite badly injured, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Watson of Dearing, the mother of Mrs. George Briggans is very ill at her home. Mrs. Berry. Mrs. Briggans and Mrs. Brooks are with their mother. Mrs. C. W. Fjelds, of Coffeyville, came up to visit Mrs. Geo. Briggans last week. PUEBLO. COLORADO. Mrs. Sarah Brown, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris. Mrs. Wm. Greer delightfully entertained the South Side Floral Art club at her beautiful home, 1223 Orman avenue on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Sarah Brown of Kansas City, Mo. The house was beautifully decorated with oak leaves, white and pink carnations and lilies. Mrs. Brown is member of the Oak Leaf Art of Kansas City, and gave welcome address and Rev. Mrs. Adama responded. Little Miss Susie Neal and Miss-Porcia Crews graced the 'piano and Mrs. Leon King recited. Most elaborate refreshments were served after which the guests departed declaring Mrs. Greer a most ideal nostess. Mrs.' Dovie Lee died Monday Aug. 16 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Anna Phillips. in Sayaripis street after a long and lingering illness. She leaves a beautiful Christian mother, husband, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The entire community is in the deepest sympathy for those bereaved. Mrs. Joseph Harris is able to be out again after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Maloney and Mrs. Lee Payne, visited the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., at Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Maloney was the Pueblo delegate. Miss Genava Greer stopped a day to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William 'Greer. She was en route to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she expects to reside indefinitely. Mr. Swan George is very ill at this writing. Miss J. Taylor is very ill at this writing. Hon. Nick Chiles spent afew days in Marion this week on business. Miss Ethel Pinchen is visiting her aunt, Miss Della Pinchen on South Jefferson street. Mrs. F. A. Holden returned Sunday from a few days visit in Topeka. Lumy Mansfield is in town on business today. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Mrs. A. Richardson has gone for a two weeks' visit to Wagner, Okla. Mrs. R. Lonian writes from the Great Lakes that she is spending an ideal vacation, but expects to return soon. Miss Dora Carter spent Sunday in Garnett with her parents. Rev. B. M. Stradford has returned from St. Louis, Mo., where he went to the burial of his youngest son. Miss Fern Garland returned form Joplin, Mo., Friday. Miss Bessie Hopson spent Sunday in Coffeyville. Miss Ora Mae Fits, of Coffeyville, is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Teal Mr. Hayden Stigall (Little Arthur) colored light weight champion of the world, has returned after several years fighting in the East and on the coast. He will leave for Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, where he will go into temporary training for his contest with "Kid" Wagoner Monday night. Mrs. D. Wright, formerly of this city, but who several years ago moved to California, has returned. Rev. Charles Teal is preparing for the National Baptist Convention which meets in Chicago in September. The singing contest given on the lawn of the Second Baptist church is proving a grand success. Sunday was basket meeting day down on old Sandy Ridge. Quite a number of young people visited the old land-mark, which marks the first settlement of colored people in Montgomery county. Mr. William Neal left Wal- terly services at the A. church Sunday. The city nurse gave a very interesting and valuable lecture at the A. M. E. church Monday evening, to mothers on how to care for babies. Mr. Chester Harris has moved to Nowata, Okla., where he will engage in stock raising. The concert given at the A. M. E. church Thursday night bids fair to be a close rival to any given this summer at the various churches. It was a grand success. Farmers in this section port fine crops, althugh their wheat turned out short on account of the rain. Some are plowing for their fall wheat. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Mrs. Sarah Young entertained the Second Baptist church choir at her home on Marion street recently, and also other guests. The honorary guests were: Mrs.R. Brown and Della Harris, of Chicago, and Miss D. Christburg of Galesburg. Other guests were: Miss Laura Allen, Mr. and Mrs. F. Muse and Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn and Mrs. Mary Banks. All had a delightful time. Mr. Walter Blue, of Carolina- ville, was a recent visitor of his father and other relatives. Mrs. Nellie Washington, of Decatur, visited her mother, and sisters here recently. Mrs. Myrtle Hobbs and daughter, Josephine, returned to Louisina, Mo. Miss Daisy Glover: left for Chicago one day this week. Miss Katherine Hayden has been on the sick list. Dr. Kenniebrew, Dr. Beverly, Miss. D. Christburg, Mrs. S. Young, Mrs. W. M. Triplett, motored to the encampment Aug. 11 at Springfield in Dr. Kinniebrew's car. All spent a delightful time. Mrs. Effie Edwards of, Saint Louis, visited her mother, and also other relatives. Mesdames F..A. Strong, Jennie Jones, Ida Sallee and Medora Bryant, attended the grand session at Chicago. Mrs. M. Erving, of Chicago, was a recent visitor, and while here was the guest of Mrs. B. Parish. Mrs. Wade of Chicago, visited friends here recently. Mrs. Sterling Trumbo royally entertained at 5 o'clock tea: Misses B. Johnson and Ina O'Brien. Mrs. M. J. Davis of, 127 W. Richard street, royally entertained at dinner Aug. 2d in honor of Miss Dimple Christburg, of Galesburg, who graduated from Knoxville College and Miss Genevie Hathman, who graduated from the High school here expect to leave for New York to study nursing. A limited number of friends, were entertained. Mrs. Tyrell, sister of Mrs. A. Rcillins is some better. Mrs. Ada Johnson and stepchildren of Bloomington, visited her mother, Mrs. Saunders. Bon recently to Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis, 519 S. West street, a fine son. Mrs. Norton, of Waverly, was here recently on account of her daughter's illness. Rev. E. N. Harlis, preached ably at Bethel Christian church at Logan county Aug. 15. Miss Clara Davis left recently for Chicago to take treatment for her nose. Many friends wish her good luck. Mrs. S. C Brooks and grand-daughter, Ora Mallory, left for Peoria to visit relatives. Word has been received in this city telling of the arrival of a fine daughter at the home of Mrs. Nona Johnson, of Zion City. She is a niece of Mrs. Emma, Florence of this city. She formerly was Miss Nona Mounts. Misses Bervie Ross, Mary Johnson, Ella Robinson, Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Shaw, attended the Christian Endeavor League ter, of Chicago, a cousin of Mrs. Katherine Dunn, visited Mrs. Dunn recently. Mrs. Della Harris also visited her mother and other relatives here. Mrs. Tyrell, sister of Mrs. Alice Rollins, who has been ill, left slowly improving. Miss Etta Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stewart, of Arnett street, was married recently at Raleigh, N. C., to Dr. S. C. Johnson; Miss Stewart is a graduate of the Jacksonville High school and also of Wilberforce University, and for several years has been head of the music department of the Rate Normal school at Fayetteville, N. C. All wish her success. A grand recital was given on August 5 by Earl Briscoe and Laurence Nasby at the A. M. E. church. It was well attended. All on program did well. Miss Irene Campbell is still quite ill at Passarant hospital. Mrs. Mary Reed has been on the sick list. Mrs. Norton, of Waverly, was here on account of her daughter's illness, Mrs. N. Blue, of S. Ebey street. Little Florence Meadows, of Ni Cox street was given a birthday party recently. She was three years old. All of the children had a fine time. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church members held services in Sumner High school Thursday night to dedicate it for their service while remodeling their church. The Metropolitan and A. M. E. carnival on Washington boulevard went on two weeks. They had over a dozen booths, electric lights, a snake charmer, invention of endless, clothes lined, home made thread, booth, real exposition souvenirs and sticklers, etc. The Imperial and Ladies bands drew large crowds. D. W. White acted "Uncle Sam" in the first parade and introduced Mrs. M. C. Matthews as "Liberty," Miss Mal Lewis as England, Mrs. C. Phoenix as Germany, Mesdames Blanche Washington and Leora Miller as Egypt, Mrs. King as Africa, Mrs. Marie Wilson as Japan, Mrs. Lottie Williams as India, and the little Washington boys made sweet little Indians. Other countries were represented. The nights grew so chilly outside they closed down earlier. Mesdames M. C. Maththews and Lottie Williams deserve the greatest praise for working on program committee, also on other committees. They had band music almost every night, but the nights grew so cold, although vaudeville companies had offered to come they resolved to close Monday night at the Metropolitan church. Others who worked well were Messrs Kennedy, T. Jackson, J. J. Thomas, Morris A. Brown, R. Brown, J. L. Dyson, P. Brown, L. Thomas, Mesdames J. J. Lewis, Davis, J. T. Lyle, F. Morris, L. Taylor, F. A. Calaway, A. Pleasant, M. Wilson, and others. The two churches got along lovely—not a cross word was spoken. The female jubilee singers of Texas sang to a large crowd at the Metropolitan church Monday night. They sang plantation melodies well. The Metropolitan church received $56 in one days' ordinary collection Aug. 15th. Sunday Aug. 22d at the morning collection they raised $43 and gave a blind man $5 making a total of $48. We did not get the nights' collection. They are working on the hip-roof, now. One white gentleman donated a $100 car of brick, saying "It is the finest Baptist church of black people or white people in the city." Many say it is the finest of all colored churches here when finished. The Sewing Circle had a lovely dinner and had a good meeting last week. Mrs. D. A. Holmes has returned from her visit in Gapstaff. of Mr. A. Abe A. M. E. church, Monday. Rev. Ransom officiated. The Mason turned out in a body. The deceased leaves a wife, sister, and other relatives. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Pearl Douglas who died Aug. 24. Rev. Bacote and Mr. and Mrs. John Laing, attended the Wash. Blvd. Carnival Tuesday night. Miss Ruth Bradley expected to leave for Chicago this week. The funeral of, Mr. Powell took place, at the 8 St. Baptist church, Sunday Aug. 22. The Carnival of the 8.St. Baptist, First Baptist and Pleasant Green Baptist churches took in $21 at the gate the first night. A band from Kansas City, Mo., played for them. Mesdames J.J. Lewis, F. Morris, Davis A. Pleasant, M. Wilson, F. Caloway, L. Taylor and others were quite regular in attending the carnival on the Boulevard. Rev. Garrison was installed as pastor of Jerusalem Baptist church, Sunday. Judge Bradley engaged Mr. T. Jackson's inventions from the Boulevard Carnival to take to the Fair at Chicago. Mr. Thomas and Mrs. O. B. Johnso entertained Mrs. Jones, of Texas at a fine afternoon reception. About one hundred were present. Brick ice cream and cake and punch were served. The largest event of Aug. was the wedding of Miss Lydia Lockridge to Prof. John Rounce of Watonga, Okla. She was formerly one of the best teachers of this city and he is Principal of a High School in Oklahoma. They received many costly presents and a crowd of the best people of the city attended. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and son have moved into the Mathews apartments on Wash. Blyd. Mr. and Mrs. Will Penman of Chicago, were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hunn, also by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams on N. 10 St. Mr. Richard Harrison, one of the finest elocutionists in the United States, had a fine recital as a grand finale to he Washington Blvd. Carnival. PAXICO, KANSAS. Henderson-Officer. On August 18th, 12:00 m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Officer, Paxico, the wedding ceremony of his son, Walter L. Officer to Miss Ida Mae Henderson, of Topeka, was performed by Evv. T. A. Bowers. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white. The ceremony was performed on the front porch, which was handsomely decorated with oak bowers and the famous snow lillies. The bride was beautifully gowned in a hand embroidered net, which was a present from her mother, Mrs. Virginia Johnson, of Denver, Colo. The bride's maid, Miss Edna Turner of Topeka, was-gowned in a beautiful volle, each carrying a bunch of gondalis and ferns. The groom and best man were attired in a full dress suit. The best man was Mr. Frank Walls, of Paxico, Kansas. Miss Francis Officer played the wedding march. The out-of-town guests were Rev. M. I. Warfield and Mrs. C. H. James, of Kansas City, Mrs. C. C. James, Lawrence; Miss Frankie Stewart, Emporia; Miss Mamie Carter, Manhattan; Miss Rosetta Coleman, Muskogee, Okla.; Mrs. Sara Scott and son, Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Duckner, Mrs. Mary Oliver, Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Hayes, Mr. Chre., Washington, Mrs. D. Waddlington, Miss Myrtle Turner, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wallace, Mrs. H. Oliver, Mrs. E. Anderson, of Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kruthers, Alma. Thek many friends wish PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Rev. J. T. Ellis preached a very interesting sermon Sun- day morning. The program rendered Friday night was very good. Miss Hazel Perry, of Omaha, Neb., is visiting Miss Leota Flatcher. Miss L. Goodwin entertained Mrs. J. Perry, of Omaha. Mrs. Gilbert Taylor entertained Mrs. Perry and daughter of Omaha. Miss Leota Fletcher entertained Miss Hazel Perry of Omaha, Nebr. Those present were Miss Mable Cole, Miss Ad. Glies, Illinois, Miss Tressa Cain, Miss Miss Lella Crouch, Miss Wil-Hamilton, Miss Pyles, Miss Crystal Wilson, Miss Esther Bills, Miss Nellie Goodwin, Miss Beatrice Dismuke; Messry Ray Cole, Turner Alexander, Level, of Iola, Prof. Penn, Prof. Gain, W. O. Perry, Girard; Claude Cole George Dismuke, Amiel Pierce, John Pierce; Miss Lulu Dues; Mr. Preston, Girard; Mr. Edward King. The evening was spent in conversation and music. All departed at a seasonable hour declaring a splendid good time. Mrs. Mayes is on the sick list. Mrs. Caldwell is numbered with the sick. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. The Weir-Concert band was royally entertained Aug. 5th by Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Johnson. They served a five course menu to the boys. Judge J. A. Moore, justice of the peace, is enlargening his residence and other wise beautifying his home. The work is not yet completed, but when finished, the good Judge will have one of the really pretty homes of this section. Mr. A. Dillard, who says he wants a wife, says he is ready to correspond with any lady desiring a husband. She must not be under 30 years old and not over 40 with "good" hair and "good" teeth and weigh from 150 to 160 pounds, tall and well built. He is a coal miner and has a good home and four children. She must be able to read and write and a Christian. Address box 465, Wiar, Kansas. A grand educational rally was held Aug. 3d at Ward's Chapel, A. M. E. church. A splendid program was rendered, and a neat sum was realized for the great cause of education. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their annual celebration Aug. 12th at Taylor's grove. They had a nice time, although in the evening a heavy rain fell. The St. John Baptist church have organized a Ladies Aid society. Mrs. Hannah Atkins is president. They gave a dinner and supper on the 14th and raised something over $13. Saint John church is prospering under the leadership of Rev. F. H. Printice. Mr. I. Starr entertained his friends on the 10th, it being his 62d birthday. They all seemed to enjoy themselves on ice cream and cake. He received many useful presents. At a late hour the guests departed wishing their amiable host a long and happy life. A.H. Richardson Temple No. 1 will give an entertainment on Labor Day, Sept. 6th; day and night at Baker's hall. All of our neighboring towns are cordially invited. Music will be furnished by both bands. R. C. Chapman entertained friends on the 15th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The occasion was his 47th birthday. A goodly number were present and all returned to their homes highly pleased with the way Mr. and Mrs. Chapman entertained. Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Ellas, pastor of Mount Hebron, Pittsburgh, visited Rev. F. H. Printer BARTLETT Agricultural..... and Industrial.. College. Prof. N. C. Bruce at Dalton, Mo., Doing Great Work for Elevation of the Race! By THEO. BAUGHMAN. Special Agent. The scribe, under difficulties made his way to the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial College, of which that eminent educator, Prof. N. C. Bruce is principal. It is located at Dalton, Chariton county, on an 180-acre tract of fertile land, the best in the West. This school, established seven years ago, has, under trying conditions, become a great factor for good. The purpose of the institution is not only to train the Negro educationally, but along agricultural lines and the showing Bartlett school has made has astonished the world. Prof. Bruce started this institution in a barn, but to day is able to show twenty-two buildings and eight teachers. His prime object is to teach our race back to the farm, scientific farming, etc., and the blue ribbons that bedeck the walls of the school, awarded by white corn shows, etc., is convincing proof that he is more than making good. The colored farmers are being organized for diversified, intense, scientific farming, etc., as never before. four hundred out of the 4000 of the state Negro farmers are in close alliance, and in good working order with the models of the school, besides great inspiration and appreciation in the white farmers at seeing the Negro becoming more proficient and useful as tenants and owners of the soil. From the Governor down, the leading men of the state are appreciating and encouraging the school's efforts. Recently this school has taken the lead in the entire state of white and colored as a crop producer. It won the state's first premium at the Missouri University State Corn Show recently, by raising 108 bushels of corn on its banner acre out of the fifty-two acre field. Its sorghum cane, potato crops, navy beans, clover, alfalfa and diversified truck products are the talk of the state; all raised by hitherto well-nigh thrown away and given up idle boys, whose leaders and parents had not provided employment for them. For five years Dalton and the surrounding communities' colored youths have been absolutely free from criminal and petty crimes on account of the presence of this school and its wonderful influence to uplift and elevate those unfortunate members of the race who heretofore have been sadly neglected. The school has been able to furnish to neighbor farmers and wealthy families of St. Louis, Moberly, Columbia, Kansas City, St. Joseph and nearby towns, the most efficient field hands and domestic service girls and boys they have ever been able to secure before. Some of the girls from the domestic science department have been receiving as high as $8 per week, on account of their more proficient service. This school is following the Tuskegee and Hampton lines, but is adapting itself to the larger freedom and broader guage liberties, which Missouri vouchsafe to all its citizens regardless of race. This school is located in what is known as the "black belt" of Missouri, and is surrounded and close to eleven counties, where the Negro farmers own and operate many farms Within a radius of thirty miles of the school are some 30,000 colored people who have not yet gone crazy over going to the cities, hence the school's good mission it to at least hold these back on the land, and to teach them how to make farming pay. Recently on account of the school's record, the Basch family of Saint Louis donated an $8,000 boy's building with every modern improvement. Friends of St. Joseph have donated $20,000 in land, and the Governor of the state has just designated the Principal to represent the entire state as a delegate to the Universal Corn Exposition at San Francisco, who had just returned. While there as a high record man he was made one of the three commissioners together with the great Dr. Chas. F. Mills, of Springfield, Ill., and the eminent Dr. G. P. Holden, of Chicago, Ill., the world's corn champion, who awarded the world's medals at this exposition. The speech of Principal N. C. Bruce at this meeting at San Francisco was heralded over all the Pacific states as the best speech of the occasion and Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western farmers vied with each other in praising the efforts and work of Bartlett school and seemed very happy that it had led all in raising the largest number of bushels of corn per acre. The scribe found that the school's greatest need is equipment, and if any place and anywhere deserves it, it is this school; absolutely on the right track, and the only way out for the Negroes of Missouri or any other state; they will have to become producers along with their thorough and practical education, such as is being given at this school by the eight college and university teachers comprising its faculty. The Principal is a graduate of Bates College, Main, and Howard University; and the teachers are from the Nebraska University, Shaw University, West Virginia University, Tuskegee and Hampton Institutes and Chicago University, so the institution is well prepared for both practical, scientific training. In the girl's dormitory are the departments of domestic science, music, millinery and literary. The boys are trained in practical farming, manual training, dairying, carpentry, as well as in High school and college studies. The terms for the school are such that any willing working student who once enters can get through. In the stock department are eighteen head of horses, mules, colts, and twelve head of high-grade cattle, one hundred head of poultry. In the midst of the rainy season where many have failed all around the school, the writer saw some fifty acres of corn, that seemingly should yield more than one hundred bushels to the acre, in fact it is the best corn we've ever seen. Besides this there are forty acres of hay—all cut, barns are full, and many large stacks are to be seen in the field. Both sweet and Irish potatoes turned out well. The sorghum cane, cabbage, tomatoes and other crops seemed not to have suffered from the incessant rains. All of these crops have been put in and made since the school closed in May. Literary work of the school opens September 21. One hundred students are enrolled annually and we hope to see the day when a thousand will be students at Bartlett school. Below we give the roster of Board of trustees, some of America's best as well as wealthiest men are to be found in same: Trustees: Hon. W. K. James, President; Tootle-Lemon National Bank Building, St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. George D. Dayton, President of Dayton Dry Goods Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Joseph Wheless, Vice-President; Attorney-at-Law, Carleton Building, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Herschel Bartlett, Treasurer; President Bartlett Bros., Land and Loan Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Nathaniel C. Bruce, Secretary, Dalton, Mo. Mr. Wm. B. Ittner, Assistant Treasurer; Architect, Board of Education, St. Louis Mo. Prof. Jos. D. Elliff, Missouri University, Columbia, Mo. Mr. Henry Kirklin, Truckman Columbia, Mo. Mr. Alexander Massey, President Blue Valley Land Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Huston Wyeth, President of Wyeth Hardware and Manufacturing Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. George W. Walker, Merchant, St. Joseph, Mo. Hon. Charles Nagel, Recent U. S. Secretary Commerce and Labor, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Clarence Howard, Saint Louis, Mo. Prof. C. G. Williams, Boohville, Mo. Mr. W. C. Gordon, Undertaker-Launderer, St. Louis, Mo. Executive C Messrs. James, Bton, Wheless, Brittner and Nagel. Missouri. Items of Int Regard to of Our Peo By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. Salisbury. A young man in the ministry of the A. M. E. church who is proving his worth., is Rev. J. H. Ward, the popular pastor of St. Luke, at Salisbury, Mo. His record in the five years as a minister, is crowded with real work for the Master and our race, and one which few men can boast. He is progressive and you find in him a man full of go. His first charge was at Shanadale, Mo., where he left a great name for a true worker. Next he was assigned to Keytesville, Mo., where he remodled and made other improvements THE NEW YORKER THE MISSING WOMAN MISS MARY L. LAMME. The above cut is that of one of the race's leading educators, who is the popular assistant in the Madison, Ill., colored city school. She possesses rare attainments and is a great work- The popular principal of the Columbia, (Mo.) colored High school, who is recognized as one of the race's leading educators of the country. He hails from Howard University and is making the Columbia school one of the best in the country. He THE NEW YORK TIMES JOHN H. HARRIS PROF. H. L. COX The only cafe at Salisbury, Mo., conducted for the race is the one operated by Mr. William Lewis, a thrifty man of our race. He keeps what the public wants and serves it right. If its good eating, see him. One of the strong men of our race at Salisbury, Mo., is Deacon W. M. Dameron, of the Baptist church. He owns the beat colored home in that city, presided over by a Christian lady, Mr. Dameron is an expert painter and a factor for good. Mr. Frank Gooch, is an expert plasterer, brick mason, paper hanger, etc., and as he puts it, "a Jack of all trades." He owns some valuable property, and is one of the thrifty men of the race. He has a good family Executive Committee Messrs. James, Bartlett, Dayton, Wheless, Bruce, Elliff, Ittner and Nagel. Items of Interest in Regard to Progress of Our People. and where he left scores of good friends. Since being at Salisbury, he won the people, by his preaching and work along all lines. He is blessed with an excellent wife and a very sweet daughter, Miss Alice. This is truly a family of musicians, and the Ward Concert company of which Rev. Ward is manager, are able to entertain the most fastidious, and all who have heard them praise the Wards. The scribe cheerfully recommends them to the public. While at Salisbury, we were fortunate in having quarters at the home of Rev. Ward, who made is pleasant for us. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with a blurry background. er for race advancement. This young lady is connected with one of the best and wealthiest families in Missouri. Her permanent home is Columbin, where she is, at present visiting. has the implicit faith of his board who leave the management of the colored schools exclusively to Prof. Cox. He is a member of the Baptist church, and a strong man. Prof. Cox will assist in circulating The Plaindealer in his town. L. L. COX and is one of the live wires in Salisbury. We called at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L McHodge at Salisbury, Mo., and found it one of the best in that city. These good people are in a shape to live, and own a modern truck farm of five acres and five acres of valuable oil land at Nowata, Okla. They are race doers, and we found them ready to make a stranger welcome. Mr. and Mrs. McHodge are workers in the A. M. E. church and are living evidence of true manhood and womanhood. One of the leading families at Salisbury is that of Mr. C. E. Dailey, a mechanic of that place. He is kept busy building houses, etc., for both white and colored. He has an excellent wife, a Christian worker, a devout member of the Baptist church. This family are firm believers in education, and one son, Prof. Wm. E. Bailey is principal of the Livingston Institute, Metropolis, Ill, being ably assisted by his accomplished wife, Mrs. Florence Tillery Bailey; another son, Mr. Ollie T. Bailey, who finished at Western College, Macon, Mq. There's an excellent daughter in the person of Mrs. Della Caldwell. These people ar real doers, and strong advocates of Negro education. They never let a chance slip to do something for the betterment of the race, and they are truly leaders in Negro society and church circles. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bently at Salisbury, Mo., own a good 100-acre farm, two homes in the city, and Mr. Bentley is a miller. We called at their good home and found Sister Bentley an industrious house wife; her yards were filled with chickens, hogs, etc. They are full of push. The Baptist congregation at Salisbury, Mo., worship in a beautiful edifice, valued at over $3,000. It is seated with modern pews, lighted by electricity, carpet on floors, and in fact it is an ideal church, ably pastored by Rev. J. H. Downey, one of the strong men of the race. He has an active membership of sixty, and these are some of the best people in Salisbury. This God-sent man has been a "son of thunder" for sixteen years and has done a great service for the race, and such men as leaders, are the ones who really help us as a race. Rev. Dwney is an eloquent preacher, and a real worker. The Plaindealer will be looked after at Salisbury, Mo., by Miss Alice Mae Ward, the accomplished daughter of Rev. J. H. Ward. She'll contribute weekly write-ups and the paper will be on sale each week. The race is requested to give her all the news and assist her financially. Mr. Henry Gooch, a colored stone and brick mason at Salisbury, Mo., owns a cement plant and some of the best houses in that city were erected by him. He is a recognized contractor and builder and has won his way. He owns valuable property and several young colored men have been taught the trade under him. He is interested in 800 acres of rich land at Wallace County, Kansas and is a man that is winning honor for the race. It is indeed a pleasure for us to meet Rev. J. L. Washington, one of the best known Afro-Americans in the country. For years he has electrified audiences in various parts of the country by his eloquent preaching, and for years he was known as the "boy preacher" and now that he's a full grown man is still wielding much influence for the advancement of the race. Rev. Washington is a representative of the Garvin Realty Co., of Nowata, Okla., and a great many of our people are buying land in that oil field. The scribe has visited that part of the world, and know that when one of the race invests in some it is not a "wild cat" speculation and the thing the colored man has to do is get land and get all he can. This young man is a factor in doing good and our people should hear him. Too long we've turned a deaf ear to the things that would up-lift, etc., and such worthy men should receive a warm welcome wherever they go. Yes we say get land and when you get Nowata dirt you have your money's worth. Keytesville. The leading colored citizen at Keytesville, Mo., is Mr. George Boone, a contractor and builder and his best recommendation as a workman are the numerous houses he's erected. He maintains workshops, etc., and is a success along his line. He owns four rental houses and one of the best homes in that city. It is a two-story residence and would easily bring $2,000. He owns an automobile and the Boones stand for something in his town. Your scribe had the pleasure of being at this home, and Mrs. Boone is a courteous Christian lady. Miss Ruth Boone is a teacher and a cultured-young woman. One of the popular ladies who will read The Plaindealer is Miss Mary Ford, the assistant teacher in the colored city school at Keytesville, Mo. This young lady is the product of Western College, Macon, Mo., of which that able educator, Prof. Garrett is president. Miss Ford is a sweet disposed girl, and such women are a credit to our race. One of the most magnificent colored homes at Keytesville Mo., is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Herald, thrifty people of the race. It is a two-story and is easily worth $2,000. This gentleman is an export carpenter and is kept busy, having erected some of the best buildings in that city. He is a partner of Mr. Boone and the firm is known as Boone & Harold. They have a promising son, who finished the High school at Hutchinson, Kansas and will enroll as a student at the University of Kansas this fall. We need more Harrolds. Huntsville. Rev. E. D. Abbott, B. D., is serving his second year at Huntsville, Mo., and is moving along nicely with his church work. Under his pastorate the church has had one of the greatest revivals in its history. In his twenty-five years as a minister he has made good. He is a graduate of Morris-Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. He is also a graduate in short hand or stenography from a school at Scranton, Pa. He has accomplished some things along financial lines. He owns two houses and lots in Billings, Mont., free from debt and three beautiful lots in Junction City, Kansas and two valuable lots in Taft, Okla., and is now a stock holder in the National Equitable Suriey of Belton, Texas. He has long since learned the lessons of economy and the value of a dollar. Race Notes. Mr. Louis Routt, a practical blacksmith for thirty years, is conducting an up-to-date blacksmith and wheelwright shop at Huntsville. The building is 30 x 40, belongs to him and his place is equipped with every thing to be found in a first-class place. His residence is on an acre of land, and he has one block in the business section. In Wallace County, Kansas, Mr. Routt has a farm of 187 acres. He is a strong man, and a leading Mason. He has a young colored man assisting him in the person of Mr. Christian. Such men as Mr. Routt are the ones who are helping to make history for the race. He owns five acres of oil land at Nowata, Okla. He is sadly in need of a first-class blacksmith and horse-shoer. He is some man, and stands for something. The colored Masons of Huntsville, Mo., own a new hall that is worth $2,000. It is a credit to the race. Your scribe had the pleasure of being the guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Thornton White while at Huntsville, Mo., old and highly respected citizens. These people have a very accomplished daughter, Miss Shirley B., who is one of the popular teachers of Missouri. These people know how to make one feel at home. Bits of Wisdom. If you desire to reach the colored man you can find no better medium than The Topeka Plaindealer. The younger people of the race should practice economy, and strive to put aside something for the rainy day. The people of Missouri are taking hold of The Plaindealer and many new readers are being received. Let others do likewise. Each friend of the Plaindealer can do a yoeman service by inducing some friend to become a subscriber; get busy and help us make the paper go. Mr. Louis Gallagher, an aged and highly respected citizen of Victoria, Texas, a member of the traveling agent's family was found dead, sitting in a chair recently. Race dissention has been one of the great drawbacks to the colored man's success; and we should cut it out, and profit by our past experience. Let us unite along all lines which means the improvement of the colored man's condition. The race-lover who puts his influence and money into Negro We really desire to use the phrase do something. The "talker" and a "bluffer" doesn't care if our people do anything or not. --- The homeless Negro, who stuffs day in and day out to pay rent, should, in some way arrange to buy a home. Think did manage to get a home as the homeless Negro doesn't belong to that class who are helping to make history for the race. --- We are not so "grouchy" that we do not care to see the social side of the race developed, and our people get out of life all they can, but the chronic "good timer" whose soul and mind are on pleasure, to the exclusion of everything else, is a "bad Injun." It is necessary to take some interest in business matters, and be identified with the commercial world: Do you catch us, Steve? The mob who trampled under foot law and lynched Leo Frank last week, belong to that class who so often lynch some poor Negro, and whose crimes are not given even passing notice; the victim in this case was a white man, hence the howl! The state of Alabama couldn't afford to allow Georgia to put one by, hence last week, three Negroes who, it is claimed poisoned some mules, and who had been liberated, were taken by a mob and lynched. We vouchsafe to say, that the white press, the officers nor any one else will even condemn the diabolical deed, nor say it was a crime against law, and blot on civilization. If the mob spirit is allowed to continue it will not stop with the Negro, but before long, as in the Frank case, it will run rampant, and have no respector of persons, but its victims will come from both races. Put the cap on it now! Notes On Racial Progress The National Association of Negro Mechanics with Robert W. Fearing as president has been organized in New York City. The object of the association is to provide better conditions for its members. *** A rural educational mass meeting was recently held in Millen, Georgia. Some three hundred or more representatives from adjoining States and counties were present to participate in the discussion for better educational conditions. T. M. Campbell, Farm Demonstration Agent, with headquarters at Tuskegee Institute, gave a stereopticon lecture on farming. *** McCarter Byrd of Lawrence, Kansas, and proprietor of the Lawrence Rug and Fur Company, is doing a large and successful business in the tanning of furs. Hides of many wild and domestic animals are shipped to his tannery from nearby and adjoining States to receive his skilled treatment. * * II. A. Scott, a colored man, is said to conduct a very successful cleaning and dying establishment in New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Scott employs from twenty to thirty persons, and his annual business is said to amount to more than $25,000 An excellent opportunity is said to be offered to a wellqualified colored dentist to locate in a thriving Southern city Write the Secretary of the National Negro Business League, at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama and enclose stamp for reply. The Associated Charities of Cincinnati, Ohio, have employed Miss Martha Fletcher, a young colored woman, as special worker and investigator among the colored people. *** Since last report, Local Negro Buiness Leagues have been organized and chartered in the following cities: Thibodaux, Louisiana; Rolldsville, North Carolina; Bradentown, Florida; Harrasburg, Pennsylvania, and Montclair, New Jersey. Within the past six weeks, State Negro Buiness Leagues in the three States have held their annual meetings. The meetings were well attended and have been followed by a wave of increasing interest in Local League work, Texas, INDEPENDENCE, KAS. Dr. D. H. Davis, a prominent young physician, of this city, was called to Cherryvale one day last week on business and reported a pleasant trip. Rev. B. M. Stradford has gone to Oklahoma to visit his nephew who finished a seven year course in law, and has applied for a license to practice in the city of Tulsa, Okla. Jerome Songo Belhelemo, of India, is on the sick list this week. The K. & L. of P. had a banquet last evening and members of the order reported a nice time. J. L. Roberson, Jr., of the firm of Roberson Grocery Co., was in this city last week on business and reports a successful business trip. ELLSWORTH, KANSAS. Mrs. Ida Buckley died August 4th at her home on Main street. The remains were interred in the Ellsworth cemetery. She leaves to mourn her demise, a husband, son, daughter and one sister; other relatives and host of friends. Mrs. Viola A. Nelson is slowly recovering from a serious illness. Miss Rebecca Nelson is able to be out again after being ill from a severe attack of appendicitis. Misses Pearl Smith and Beatrice McKay attended the celebration at Sterling and also visited Hutchinson last week and report a good time. Mr. Yance Carpenter also attended the celebration at Sterling. Mrs. Milton Brown, Belle Grimes, Miss Lavern Keeesee and Mr. L. N. Grimes have returned from Emporia where they attended the Smokey Hill District Baptist Association and report a grand time. Mrs. K. Level entertained at dinner Sunday: Miss Ethel Frazier, Messrs Lee Neal, of Ellis, Fred Williams and Sidney Brown. The menu was delicious and all pronounce Mrs. Level an excellent cook. Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson centertained at their beautiful home, three miles west of town in honor of their grandson, Mr. Floyd Rodes of Chicago and Miss Anetha Benson of Kansas City, Mo. The evening was spent in dancing to the music of a victrolia and games. At a late hour a delicious lunch was served and all departed, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Nelson an ideal host and hostess. Mr. Lee Neal left last night for his home 'n Ellis. MELVILLE. OKLAHOMA. Sunday was a high day in church circles with us. Rev. F. Bates, of Lennapah, formerly of Hutchinson, Kansas, ran a series of meetings for us and as a result ten happy souls were added to the church. Two by restoration and eight by Baptism. The ordinance was administered by Rev. Bates. A basket dinner was served to all. Collection $15.61. We cordially invite Rev. Bates to come again. The church is spiritually alive. ENID. OKLAHOMA. Mrs. Ida Mae Allen was here last week visiting her husband's people, Mrs. C. W. Allen. She has returned to her husband in Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Dwight Miles and' Mrs. Stella Mathes were to call on Mrs. Ida Mae Allen last Sunday pfernoon while she was at Mrs. Allen's. Little Albert Mathes was to visit his cousin Monday in Enid, little Chester Allen. Mr. Dwight Miles was called home, very suddenly on account of his mother being ill. Mr. Sandy Allen and two daughters were in Enid Saturday and Sunday. They stopped with his nephew and wife, Charlie Allen on their way to Enid they stopped with his brother, Mr. C. W. Allen. Miss Floasie Graves is the guest of Mrs. Hardy. KAN.—KANSAS CITY.—MO. The Patriarchs Encampment at St. Louis, Mo., recently was a grand success in every way. No. 66 of Kansas City, Mo., won first prize—$50, and the flag they have won for eight consecutive years. The second prize—$35—was won by No. 147 of Kansas City, Kansas; and the third, $15, won by No. 50 of Michigan Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., is captain of No. 60, and has been elected colonel of the 14th regiment for the ensuing year, and the next encampment will be held at Topeka in 1918. Mr. Ed Jones, 947 Walker av. Kansas City, Kans., was captain of Patriarch Team No. 147 that won second prize at St. Louis. The District Grand Lodge of G. U. O. of O. F. of Missouri and jurisdiction at their annual session recently at St. Louis, Mo., elected Mr. T. B. Watkins, the popular undertaker of Kansas City, Mo., as grand master for the second term, and Mr. E. Lewis, also Kansas City, Mo., was elected district grand secretary for the fifth term. Mr. Ralp Wortham attended the Odd Fellows encampment recently held at St. Louis, and reported a fine time. Dr. Booker T. Washington's party recently passed through Kansas City and stopped for a few hours. Prof. Lee of Tuskegee, Ala., was recently elected principal of Lincoln High school. At its last meeting the Grant Mite Missionary society was highly entertained by Mrs. D. Henry, 632 New Jersey, Kansas City, Kansas, and about twenty guests were present. Excellent addresses were delivered by Mrs. J. W. Jacobs, wife of Rev. J. W. Jacobs, presiding elder of the C. M. E. church, and Miss Edna Cook, secretary of the Y. W. C. A. Dainty refreshments were served by Master Leon Washington, Clifton and Henry White. All left saying theyJad a very pleasant time. Mr. W. P. White of Lynchburg, Va., was recently run over and killed by a train. He was a brother of Mr. Harry White, 318 Greeley, K. C. K. Mrs. J. M. Marquess and her children of 2010 N. Sixth St., Kansas City, Kansas, have returned from a visit of several weeks in Iowa. They report a most delightful trip and all are looking fine. The funeral of Mr. Reuben Berry, 211 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kansas, was held Sunday, Aug. 8, at the home under the muspices of Kaw Valley lodge No. 5. K. of P., conducted by the Rev. Geo. McNeal. Prof. Harry L. Watkins, 332 Greeley avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, entertained recently at a dinner party a number of his gentlemen friends at his home in honor of Dr. W. E. Brown of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dwiggans and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brooks of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday, Aug. 8, at South Park, Kansas, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Henderson, where they were royally entertained with an elaborate dinner. Mr. Wm. Harris and Mrs. James Woods, his mother, 2900 N. Sherman St., Kansas City, Kansas, and two other friends motored to Bonner Springs, recently and spent three days in fishing and in an outing on the farm of the Frost family and on their return they stopped in town at the home of her father and sister, Mr. Wm. Johnson and Miss Willa Johnson and a nice time enjoyed there. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Dr. Louis Ivy of Okmulglee, Okla., visited his sister, Mrs. A. J. Neely, 1003 Nebraska av., recently. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines of Topeka, were recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Hayden, 945 Everett av., for a week. They made many friends while in our city and all are desirous of having them visit again in the near future. The Merry Matrons' club was recently entertained by Mrs. Myrthal Morgan. Recently Mrs. Maggie Robinson, at her cozy home, 2317 Woodland ave., Kansas City, Mo., entertained complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines of Topeka, Kans., and a most enjoyable evening was spent and at a very late hour the guests very reluctantly left for their homes, all declaring Mrs. Robinson an ideal hostess. One of the most enjoyable events in society was the informal reception recently given by Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Hudden and sister, Miss Wilson, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Beni, Gaines of Toneka. About fifty guests were present. Punch was served throughout the evening by the Little Miss Elizabeth, daughter of the honored guests. The evening was ideal and the beau- 14. much enjoyed. Games and music were indulged in until a late hour when all departed, declaring they had spent a very delightful time, and wishing for another such party real soon. Mrs. C. Bodines and Mrs. Bertha Fulcher were out-of-town guests. The Au Fait club was recently entertained by Mrs. Lula Taylor and an excellent time enjoyed. Mrs. Cyyrenia G. Gaines of Topeka, and Mrs. Corinne Bodines were guests of honor. An elaborate luncheon was served. Mrs. Nellie Wilson, 940 New Jersey ave., entertained twenty guests recently complimentary to Mrs. Ben Gaines of Topeka. Much pleasure was had by all present. A very delicious menu was served and relished. Mrs. Cyrenaia Gaines of Topeka and Mrs. Corinne Bodines of Mexico, Mo., were recent honored guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Davis at the Cosmos club at the M. and O. hall. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines and little daughter, were guests of honor at a most palatable breakfast on Sunday morning, Aug. 8 given by Miss Ella Robinson, 821 New Jersey, and all the delicacies of the season were served in abundance. Other of the guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Hayden, Mrs. Maggie Robinson, Miss Mabel Wilson and Miss Viola Robinson. A surprise party, led by Mrs. J. M. Marquess, was tendered recently for Mrs. Maud Jarrett, 923 Freeman, the occasion being her birthday. To say that she was surprised does not half express the look on her face when the large number of guests poured into her beautiful home. A jolly time indegen was had by all. Mrs. Gyrenia G. Gaines was an out-of-town guest. Mrs. Thomas of N. Eighth St., recently entertained from 2 to 6 in honor of her sister, Mrs. Jones, of Texas. The engagement of Mr. Jas. McNary to Miss Maggie L. Davis of Wellington, N. C., is announced, and $10,000.00 goes with the hand of the bride. Mr. McNary is an ex-student of the Western University of Quindaro, Kansas, and his native home is at Cherryvale, Kansas. The couple when married expect to make their home near Topeka, Kansas. Mr. McNary is working in the United States secret service at present. He is also a great auto driver and has broken several amateur records on the track., which shows what push and energy can do. Mr. McNary has a host of well wishers in the Sunflower state who hope for him and his bride a long and prosperous journey through life. F. G. I. B. GRAND LODGE. The grand lodge of the F. G. I. B. society convened in the city of Lawrence, Kans., July 29-30, which was one of the most important sessions ever held in the history of the order. After the close of the first day a grand reception was tendered the delegates by the Lawrence lodge, and a pleasant time was spent. Friday night was memorial services and were well attended. The following grand officers were elected: G. L. Craig, grand president, Leavenworth; Mrs. Alice Thompson, grand vice president, Lawrence; Mrs. Ida Wills, grand secretary, of Leavenworth; Mrs. Mollie Bevins, grand assistant secretary, Lawrence; Mrs. Hattie Hopkins grand treasurer, Leavenworth; Mr. A. Thomas, grand marshal, Lawrence; Mr. Charles Kuntz, grand lecturer, Lawrence; Mrs. A. Williams, grand chaplain, Topeka; Mrs. Nannie Barker, grand custodian, Topeka. The lodge adjourned to meet in Topeka the last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in July, 1916. INDEPENDENCE. KANSAS. The Baptist church has closed its revival with great success. Misses Norine Peatherstone and Toots Johnson have returned from a delightful trip to Tulsa, Ola. Mr. A. Holstein of Wichita, Kansas is visiting here with his grand mother Mrs McFauland Mr. Hayden Stegall of Altoona, Pa., is visiting his old home here and many friends are glad to see him. He is a graduate of the Independence high school. Mrs. S. McCollough gave a delightful picnic at Riverside and many other occasions day. A fine dinner was served at the park and the affair ended in the evening at the A. M. E. church with a social and an entertainment. Mrs. Fannie Hern gave a delightful party in honor of Mr. Hayden Stegall at the residence of his grandmother on S. 3rd recently and a good many of the young people enjoyed the evening. Cards and music were the features of the evening and at a late hour a luncheon of cantaloupe, with ice cream and cake followed. The Independence "Yellow Jackets" defeated the Sycamore white boys in a ball game here last Thursday 7 to 3. They will play Oswego or Bartlesville in the near future in a two days' contest. The "Yellow Jackets" have won nine straight games and lost one this season. Mr. Hayden Stegall while on his vacation here has played in four games with the boys, playing on third base. HIAWATHA. KANSAS. Misses Pearl Alexander and Mamile, Edna and Rachel Greene spent a few days last week at Horton attending the N. E. District Baptist association. Rev. M. J. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist church, went as a delegate to the N. E. Disat Horton last week. Mrs. Mabel Banks has returned home after a ten days' visit at Lincoln and Tecumseh, Nebraska. She was met with a glad surprise when she arrived, as her husband had placed a piano in the home for her and she is all smiles. Miss Edna Greene, stenographer and clerk in the office of The Topeka Plainlander, after spending a very pleasant week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Greene, other relatives and friends, left Monday for Popeka to resume her labors. Miss Octavia Maxey is still confined to her bed, there being very slight change, if any since our last report. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Newland spent a few days in our city to help cheer Mrs. Newland's sister. Miss Octavia Maxey. Rev. J. R. Richey and daughter, Miss Belle Richey, of Atchison, and grand daughter, made a trip to Horton in his car on Thursday of last week to attend the Northeaster District Baptist association. Rev. Richey at one time pastored at Horton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves left recently for Kansas City, Kansas, being called there on account of the death of their daughter's husband, Mr. S. A. Rutherford. Mrs. Rutherford was, formerly Miss Madge Graves of this city, and her many friends sympathize with her in this very sad hour. Mr. Walter Graves and Mr. Otis Graves of this city and Mr. Earl Graves of White Cloud left on Monday for Kansas City to attend the funeral, which was held that afternoon. Mrs. Gunn of Seneca, is here visiting her husband, who is here looking after race horses. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banks. Rev. Earl Mathewson of Horton, Kansas, occupied the pulpit at the Second Baptist church last Sunday and preached an able sermon in the morning to a very appreciative audience and in the evening delighted his hearers with gospel truth. Miss Marie and Brooks Ellington spent a few days at St. Joseph, Mo., the guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller. Miss Alice Greer of Holton, Kansas, spent Sunday, Aug. 22, with her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Greer. Mrs. Hattie Plum of Circleville, Kansas, spent a few days in our city, guest of her son, Mr. Columbus Greer. Mr. Paul Hunn of Ratoon, N. M., and children are here spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hunn. Mr. Paul Hunn was formerly a Hawatha young man and lived at Falls City before going to New Mexico. He reports he has taken up land in that section. We wish he and wife success, as they are both young people. Mrs Nannie Cobbs left Aug. 13th to spend a few days with her husband, Mr. Wm. Cobbs, who is attending race horses. She visited at Maitland and St. Joseph, Mo., and Atchison, Ks., returning Tuesday of this week and reports a splendid time. Mr. Neil Ellington was in the Mr. Neil Ellington was in the city last Sunday from Sabetha. Etta Denton Greer. The correspondent is able to walk about the yard and is improving rapidly. NEWS OF VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO. The Columbine club gave a barbecue and picnic on Sunday at Stratton's park which proved a grand affair, and a large and jolly crowd attended, even Mr. Cotwell losing a few hours of sleep to attend. Those present voted Mrs. Pattie Morris many thanks. Mr. Ed Conners who has been ill for some time is now able to be up and around again. Mrs. M. Boyson of Canon City is a visitor in the district, looking for a location. If there is anything our people handle that you should need you can get same by calling Wm. C. Harris, Vic. 61. To those who owe for this paper I wish to say that unless you pay up you can't expect to receive same every week, for you can't run a newspaper on hot air even in the summer. Mrs. Allen Harwell departed last Sunday to visit relatives and friends in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Messrs. Dave Nelson and Jaa Logan, popular young men of Cripple Creek, departed last week for an indefinite stay visiting friends and relatives in the Southwest. Mrs. Pattle Morris was a business visitor in Victor last Tuesday. Mr. Robert Wayne is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. John Harkless and son, Ed Matthews, are home again after spending eight months in Pueblo. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Miss Sara Cobb of Pittsburg, who has been visiting relatives in Kansas City, returned Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs. Charity Banks was held on Thursday of last week from the Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. A. C. Terrell officiating. The Daughters of Bethel No. 1 and Victoria Tabernacle No. 29 had charge. The musical on Thursday evening of last week at Bethel A. M. E. church was fine and those who were not present missed a rare treat. The following program was rendered: Selection, Deluxe orchestra; select reading, Miss Beesie Watson; piano solo, Miss Maxine Henderson; vocal solo, Miss Kimberly selection, orchestra; paper: "History of Music" Miss Beatrice Fields; vocal solo, Miss Tossetti Easter; selection, the orchestra. After the program each one present was elaborately served. Those on committee were Mrs. William Scott, Mrs. Samson, Mrs. Watty, Mrs. Conway and Mrs. Anderson. They were assisted by Misses Ruth and Alberta Walton, Geraldine Broadus, Beatrice Fields and Tossetti Easter. Mrs. Dixon of Omaha, Neb. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Young. Mr. Dennis Lowery spent last Sunday in Kansas City. Please call 1598 if you have any news for The Plaindealer. RIVERSIDE. ILLINOIS. Mrs. Richard Gaines entertained at a very pretty luncheon Thursday afternoon: Madame Anita Pattl Brown, Misses Mabel and Pauline Vaughans, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Miss Henrietta Johnson, of Toronto, Canada, who is the house guest of Madame Brown. The other guests were: Miss Matilda Cambell. Mrs. Mattie Kiser, Blanch Evans, Martha Mitchell, Mattie Stenhouse. In the evening the ladies were joined by their husbands. The guests departed at a late hour declaring they had a delightful time. 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 scripture and the paper will be sent to the Queen Mother, Chief Mentor and Perpetuers. The paper is payable in advance and we will be glad to receive the subscription at the earliest convenience. 217 West Fifth Street Telephone 1394 — Topaka, Kana Entered at the Postoffice at Topkha Second, Class Mall Matter. How dear to our hearts is the steady subscriber. Who pays in advance at the birth of each year; Who lays down the money, and does it quite gladly. And casts round the office a halo of cheer. He never says, "Stop it; I cannot afford it, I'm getting more journals than now I can read." than now I can read." But always says, "Send it; all readers like it— In fact we all think it a help and a need." Detroit, Mich.—Positive evidence that she has no Negro blood in her veins has been secured by Mrs. Alma Boone Little, according to her own statement here today. Her case attracted country-wide attention when her husband brought suit for divorce on the grounds that she was tainted with Negro blood. "Through friends, I have secured documentary proof that both of my parents were white" said Mrs. Little today. "These affidavits include statements from physicians who attended my mother when I was born and from many persons who were acquainted with both my father and mother. This will be my last public statement. "I am glad to be free of a man who could find it in his heart to make such a cruel charge against the woman who was once his wife." GALLATIN. MISSOURI. Miss Glennie Williama has returned from a visit to Kansas City. Mr. Robert Stokes passed through Gallatin last week en route to his home in Kirksville. He had been to Colorado Springs on a visit to his wife who is there for her health. He reports that she is much better—the change of climate seems to have benefitted her a great deal. He too was much improved in health. Prof. Garner, of Tulsa, Okla., who has been elected principal of Wilberforce school, was in the city last week. Messrs Glenn Elders, Noah McCully and Everett Cowans are home again after several months absence. Mr. Lewis Clay and wife are the guests of the former's parents. Mr. Frank Lee and wife are visitng relatives and friends in Brunswick. Mrs. Frances Taylor entertained at dinner Friday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Martha Harris, of Madison, Wis. Those present were: Rev. L. H. Harris and wife, Rev. J. R. Miner, Mrs. Louise Madison and Mr. Jeff Holloway. An enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Bessie Bryant and Mrs. Mary Bryant, of Osceola, Ia., are the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Cassie Cranshaw entertained at supper Saturday evening, the guest of honor being Mrs. Martia Harris, of Madison, Wis., Others present were: Mrs. Frances Taylor, Rev. J. R. Miner and Miss L. V. McDaniel, and all declare Mrs. Cranshaw an excellent hostess. Mr. Peter Jordan, of Lexington, was the guest of Mrs. Verbie Cowens last week. Mr. Homer Brooks of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday in the city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Brooks. Mrs. Sam Wallace, daughter Miss Willa and son, Lewis, of Jamesport, and Mrs. Rebecca Curry and baby, of Utica, were guests at the Douglass home last. The H. E. church has started a meeting. Mrs. Edith andoph the successful every list, of Hannibal, is conducting the meeting and we hope that many souls may be saved. Communicate Given Prepared by Only Pew Cities, Boyle's Recent Health Board Bulletin. Kansas cities having a population of more than three thousand should enact milk ordinances providing for at least monthly inspection of the dairies supplying milk to the community, and each city should maintain a bacteriological and chemical laboratory for the analysis of city milk and water samples, according to a bulletin of the state department of health just issued. The bulletin points out that of thirteen cities in Kansas having a population of ten thousand or more, only Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Hutchinson, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Parsona, Pittsburg, Topeka and Wichita have milk ordinances, and that of these cities Parsons and Pittsburg have no milk inspectors. In the investigation upon which the bulletin is based it is asserted that it was found that the Wichita milk ordinance, which was enacted in 1907, conflicts with the state law. "Only two cities in the state have bacteriological analyses of milk samples," says the report. "These are Topeka and Fort Scott. It is recommended that all cities follow these two cities." It is pointed out that among the thirteen cities in Kansas with a population of five thousand to ten thousand, only Arkansas City, Manhattan and Winfield have milk ordinances and milk inspectors. Only three cities, Herington, McPherson and Osawatomie, out of seventeen cities with a population of from three thousand to five thousand have enacted city milk ordinances; but no inspectors are provided to enforce them. ROSCOE HORNBAKER IS FREE Jury Returns Verdict of Not Gullity on Charge of Murdering Louisburg Postmaster. Roscoe Hornbaker, charged with the murder of George McElheny at Louisburg on the night of October 4, 1912; has been acquitted. The jury, which retired about 3 o'clock, reached a verdict after two ballots, only one juror favoring conviction on the first vote. Hornbaker and a number of his relatives met the jury after it had been dismissed by the court, and to each Hornbaker extended his hand. Mrs. Maude McElheny, widow of the slain man, and her two children were in the court room. She took the verdict quietly. The court had instructed the jury that the verdict must be either for murder in the first degree or acquittal, and cautioned the jury against giving undue credence to circumstantial evidence. "The instructions of the court to the jury worked strongly against conviction," said B. J. Carver, prosecuting attorney of Miami county. "The throwing out of all evidence that bore the mercest element of circumstance gave the prosecution little upon which to base its side of the case, since Hornbaker made an alibi that could be weakened only by the showing of apparent inconsistencies." Slayer Got 35 Years.—George A. Post pleaded guilty to the charge of second degree murder of his son, Roy, June 2, at McPherson. He asked the clemency of the court and received thirty-five years in prison. Fall Fatal to Woman—Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin, 76 years old, is dead at Salina. A month ago she fractured her hip in a fall. Her husband and seven children survive. Stung by Tarantula—Pearl Payne, aged 16, was stung by a tarantula at Fort Scott the other day. The insect was inside a bunch of bananas. Physicians say that Payne will live. Soldiers Drowned at Riley.—Five men, four of them negro soldiers at Fort Riley, were drowned in the Republican river at Junction City when a small boat capsized. Private Dorman, a horseshoeer of Troop I, Thirteenth Cavalry, the only survivor of the party, reached shore after an unsuccessful struggle to save his companions in the surging flood waters Private Tuttle, white, a saddler, was one of the men drowned. The bodies have not been recovered and the identity of the other drowned men has not been established. As part of the negro detachment at the post is water bound in Junction City, it may be some time before the names of the drowned men can be established. ★★ Pioneer Merchant Dies—W. R. McDonald, an early merchant of Winfield, died at his home there recently. He went there in 1878., He served in the Union army during the Civil war. Baby Drowns in Tank—Raymond, the 20-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kasper Heim, farmers near Salina, was drowned when he fell into a tank of water in the barnyard. New Church for Lyons—At a Methodist rally at Lyons for the purpose of raising funds for a new church, more than $22,000 was subscribed, Dr. F. E. Moosman, president of Southwestern college at Winfield, conducted the financial campaign. The members of the church are planning to erect a building at a cost of about $30,000. Golden Wedding at Atchison—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terry, who have lived in Atchison forty years, recently celebrated their fifthth wedding anniversary. Birds are natural predators. They eat Natural Foes as Well as From Human Persecution. Protection is the prime requisite for increasing the number of birds in any area, and the results of protection are in direct proportion to the amount given. Besides insuring birds against every form of persecution by human kind, we must defend them from various natural foes. The most effective ```markdown ``` Vermin Proof Fence—A, With Barbed Wires—B, With Loose Overhanging Netting. Vermin Proof Fence—A, With Barbed Wires—B, With Loose Overhanging Netting. single step is to surround the proposed bird sanctuary with a vermin-proof fence. Such a fence should prevent entrance either by digging or by climbing, but will serve its greatest use if it cannot be climbed, and is therefore cat-proof. It is impracticable to build an impenetrable fence, the next best device is to put guards of sheet metal on all nesting trees and on poles supporting bird houses. This should be done in any case where squirrels or snakes are likely to intrude, as it is usually impracticable to fence out these animals. Tree guards should be six feet or more above ground. Attacks by hawks, owls, crowds, jays, or other enemies are best controlled by eliminating the destructive individuals. STAKE AND PRUNE TOMATOES Habit of Plant May Be So Altered That Patch is Scarcely Recognizable—Moisture is Saved. Are you staking and pruning the tomatoes this year? This is a great scheme, and if you have not tried it, do so on a demonstration scale just for variety's sake. The tomato plant, in its frantle efforts to reproduce its kind, makes naturally an enormous vine growth with innumerable branches. The result is great green growth, a large litter of little tomatoes, and more shade than is good for best fruit development. Stake a tomato plant and prune it to a single stem, and you change all this; you alter the habit of the plant, so that the tomato patch is scarcely recognizable. In the first place there are few leaves, only one above each fruit bunch, and this grows so huge that it is never known for a tomato leaf. Then the sun and light reaches every part of the plant and fruit, and the latter hang in clusters and attain larger size than under natural conditions. There are no little tomatoes. There is a considerable economy in space, as the tomato plants stand up straight and slender, and are mostly fruit, and none of the tomatoes have a chance to rot or mildew. Pruning is a quite a job. As a sufficiency of moisture in the soil is what largely controls the fruit yield, the pruning method, by which a much less amount of soil water is consumed than through the more luxuriant green growth of unpruned plants, will be found a great advantage in this respect. PAPER POT FOR VEGETABLES Handy for Keeping Different Varieties of Seeds and Plants—Roots of Plant Undisturbed. Very convenient little pots for vegetable plants may be made from paper flour sacks or any tough paper. Cut a piece eight inches square and fold through the middle diagonally. (Fig. 1). Fold in right hand corner over to left hand edge, like an envelope. (Fig. 2). Then fold the left hand point over in a corresponding manner. (Fig. 3). Separate the 70 points and fold back to make a straight line. (Fig. 4). It now opens in a small box. These may be filled with rich soil and placed side by side, thus keeping different varieties of seeds or plants separate. This also saves buying pots, for when transplanted the paper can be torn off and the roots of the plant remain undisturbed. Miss Viola Scott, Miss Ruth Haynes, returned from a visit of two weeks in Kansas City and Leavenworth. They report a very pleasant vist. FOR SALE: One Pocket Billiard Hall with ten tables and fixtures. CHEAP. Further information inquire of W. E. Stewart, 326 Kansas Ave., or 'phone 1137. The Book Binders held their fifth annual picnic at Wilson's Summer Garden recently. They enjoyed a big basket spread, various games and danced until a late hour. Miss Ogeal Wilson returned home one day last week from British Columbia, where she has been assisting her brother, J. F. Wilson in the caferteria business for the past two years. She enjoyed a three days' sea voyage from Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California. There she visited the exposition and met many Kansans. From there she went to Los Angeles where she was entertained by her brother, Mr. Roy Wilson and wife. She left there for Albuquerque, N. M., where she made a short visit with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Montgomery and thence home. She reports a fine trip all the way. The members of the Child's Welfare Club, their children and a few friends were delightfully entertained at Gages Park on Wednesday afternoon at a picnic, given by Miss Effle Burge, Miss Nellie Ellis and Miss Lutie Hawkins, honorary members of the club. The picnic was in honor of Mrs. Giles Eiott of Emporia Kansas. After a repast, short talks were made by some of the ladies, besides the honor guests. The out of town guests were Mrs. R. J. Johnson of Douglas Ariz., Miss Mabell Duncan of Neosha Falls, Mrs. Corinne O'Bryant of Denver, Colo., Miss Olivia Porter of Oswego Kansas. Mr. W. L. Sayers of Hill City, Kansas who has served Graham County as County Attorney for several years, mortered from his home to Topeka in a beautiful new five passenger car. He was accompanied by his wife and son, also Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carey of Russell Springs. Mr. Sayers and Mr. Carey are among the most prominent lawyers of the west and are high- PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR., J. M. JAMISON—327 Madi St. Special diseases. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kanwas 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 72. Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 183 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. '832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—724 Ring 9 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office: 334 Kansas Av., over Gibber; Drug Store, across from Throo; Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give ... Satisfaction. . . 832 Kansas Av Phone 1423 Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 882 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Phone 187. We Deliver. ZEIGLER & SON, Wholesale and Retail Ice Cream and Sherbets. "Fancy Table Butter." 1301-1303 KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA, KANSAS. LINCOLN PARK Located on Woodland Avenue Between Nineteenth and Twentieth Sts. The FinestPark for the Exclusive Use, Pleasure and Enjoyment of the Colored People. Two fairs for one fare" The Santa Fe is the only line to both California Expositions, at San Diego and San Francisco. You can see the "near" East and the "far" West at the great world fairs. Go this year and get acquainted with California. The Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco is an exposition of progress; the Panama-California Exposition of San Diego is one of processes—shows just how things are done. Santa Fe exposition tickets offer you a free ride to Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver in the Rocky Mountain playground. You can also visit Grand Canyon of Arizona, earth's scenic masterpiece; Santa Fe, oldest city in the U. S., and Petrified Forest on the way. Near Los Angeles is Universal City, where the movies are made. Copies of Santa Fe travel guides and exposition folders are waiting for you. Ask me for them. Fred Harvey meals, four daily California trains, comfortable tourist sleepers and both expositions on the Santa Fe. T. L. KING. CITY PASE. AGT. Topeka, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barker Mr. and Mrs. Sayers and son Mrs. Sam Cary and Mrs. J. D. Barker mortered to Kansas City Mo. also Leavenworth in Mr. Sayers new machine. Miss Mattle Bradshaw, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Inez Johnson, of Hutchinson, departed one day last week for Chicago, where they will visit for several weeks and attend the fifteenth anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro. This promises to be the grandest affair ever staged by colored people. The committee in charge have collected work produced by black hands in every city and hamlet in the Union to be exhibited at this celebration. Miss Bradshaw, whose mother is one of the finest china painters in the country, will be in charge of a booth in which her Phone 187. ZEIGLER Wholesale Ice Cream and "Fancy Tab 1301-1303 KANSAS AVE. LINCOLN Located on Woodland Nineteenth and KANSAS CITY, The FinestPark for the E and Enjoyment of th THE MANY ATTRACTIONS ARE —Moving Picture Show and High- class Vaudeville with a seating capacity of 1,000; Booker T. Washington Band Stand with a seating capa- city of 2,500; the Free daily attractions are Moving Pictures, Vau- deville 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 ```markdown ``` Mrs. Bradshaw's booth are used at about $1,000. Miss Julia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Chiles, had a narrow escape from death one day this week. She was attacked with a severe cramping spell and thinking she had the bottle containing the medicine used on such occasions, it was discovered after she had taken a good, big dose, to be lodged. A physician was summoned at once, who relieved the patient. We are pleased to report her out of danger, and believe that Miss Julia will never again take any thing out of a bottle, glass or cup without first ascertaining the contents thereof. Mrs. Andrew Weatherly and children of Lansing, are visiting with relatives and friends. We Deliver. R & SON, and Retail and Sherbets. ble Butter." TOPEKA, KANSAS. N PARK and Avenue Between Twentieth Sts. Exclusive Use, Pleasure the Colored People. Gallery; Knife and Cane Back; Novelty Stand; the great Maund 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 Motto: "Good Order at all Times." POPULAR PRICES. Santa Fe Mr. Geo. J. Jones of Oskaloosa was a visitor in the city this week. The Sunday School of the Third-Baptist church will picnic today at Gage's Park. Mrs. Geo. W. Jones has returned from Denver, Colorado, where she visited her son. Mrs. Scott Davis who has been seriously ill at her home on Kansas ave., is improving. Mr. Chas. A. Scott spent last Thursday and Friday in Kansas City and had a pleasant trip. Miss Jennie Boswell of Salina is spending a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. DePriest. Mrs. Minnie Perkins and Miss Viola Moody of San Francisco are with visiting relatives and friends for a short while. Miss Beulah Wims royally entertained Miss Alberta Holder Tuesday of last week at her home, 1311 N. Kansas avenue. Miss Thelma Chiles returned from an extended visit at Kans. City where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Williams. Senior and Junior Steward-eases of St. John A. M. E. church will conduct the last trolley ride of the season Thurs day night. Mrs. Arnicholas Chiles Williams of Kansas City, arrived last Saturday for an indefinite visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles. Mr. Jas. Guy gave a smoker at his home Monday evening complimentary to Mr. W. L. Sayers and Mr. Sam Cary of Graham County. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Brashers, who was nicely improving from her recent illness, has suffered a relapse and also has lost her sight. Mrs. Corinne O'Bryant of Denver, Colo., and Miss Mabell Duncan of Neosha Falls Kans., are the guests of Miss Lutie Hawkins and friends. Mr. Wm. Harris, of Marion, made a business trip to the city last week. He is one of the respected young men of that city and highly esteemed. "Granny" Jordan is very ill at the home of her son, Mr. Andrew Jordan. She is now in the last days of her 98th year and we hope she may reach the century mark. Mrs. H. I. Monroe and little daughter, Alice, have returned from Colorado Springs, Colo., where they spent the summer. Mrs. Monroe is much improved in her health. Miss Edna Greene, stenographer at this office returned Monday after a weeks visit with relatives and friends at Hiawatha and Horton Kansas. Miss Alberta Holder of Marion, Kas., spent last week in Topeka visiting Mrs. Cyrenia Galnes and other friends. She left Sunday, accompanied by Mr. Ralph Smith. Mr. Richard Hightower, most eminent grand commander of Prince Hall Grand Commandery, K. T. left Monday night for Wichita to attend the annual session of that body. Misses Maime and Estelle Casey, of St. Louis, Mo., Miss Elizabeth Brown, of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Lucile Jordan of Colorado Springs, Colo., passed through the city Monday en route to Chicago, where the party will take in the exposition. The ladies were met at the train by a large number of friends and admirers. One sensible young man joined them and was Kansas City, thus giving him a big lead over all contestants for the heart and hand of one of this group of pretty girls. He returned all smil and of them might have told him "yes." Who knows. at Bartlesville, Ohio, and Mrs. Giles Elliott of Emporia, were pleasant callers at this office on Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Pennington and little grandson of Garden City, who visited in the city, guests of Mrs. Florence Fauntroy, left last week for Marhall, Mo., to visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Hanrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 8608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Mr. Fred M. Stonestreet, Mr. Benj. F. Payne and Hon. H. I. Monroe left Sunday night for Wichita to be present at the opening of the annual session of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, R. A. M. Monday. Under management of Mrs. W. W. Ewing the B. Y. P. U. of the Third Baptist church held a "Trip Around the World" Tuesday night and a most pleasant time was enjoyed by those making the trip. Mrs. C. H. Lewis and children, Eugene and Elizabeth, of Bay City, Michigan, arrived in the city Monday from Chicago to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crockett on the north side. Mrs. Ella Graves, superintendent of the Third Baptist Sunday School has arranged for an old folks "Mock Convention" for Wednesday night, Sept. 1. A jolly good time is in store for those who may attend. After having made a brief visit at the Wilkerson home on Paramore street in North Topeka, Miss Jessie Wilkerson has returned to her home in St. Joseph, Mo. She was accompanied by her little nieces, Erdler and Martha. Rev. E. C. W. Cox, pastor of Asbury M. E. church, Presiding Elder S. A. Stripling and Rev. T. S. McMorris of Kansas City were agreeable callers at this office yesterday—Rev. Mc Morris leaving his name for our subscription list. Miss Katherine Barker returned home Sunday evening after having spent several days in Kansas City, Mo. While there she attended the wedding of Mr. Earl Beck to Miss Maud Glover. She also attended the tennis tournament. Mrs. Sam B. Mason of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city to see her father, Mr. Richard Hightower, of whose illness she learned through The Plaindealer. She was a pleasant caller at this office and subscribed for the paper for a year. Mrs. N. L. Smith and little son, Nathaniel, Jr., returned on Tuesday of last week from an extended visit with relatives and friends at Nashville, Tenn., Evansville, Ind., and Lebanon, Texas. They report a pleasant and enjoyable sojourn. Hon. W. L. Sayers, county attorney of Graham county, and Hon. S. E. Carey, county attorney of Logan county with their wives, motored to the city last Friday and spent several days in the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Barker. Mrs. Willa Thomas, sister of Mr. William Vaughn, departed this life Monday and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at St. John A. M. E. church and was largely attended being under the auspices of the Daughters of Tabor. Mr. J. Franklin Bates, lino-operator on The Plaindealer, has been seriously sick at his room for the past ten days, but under the skillful care of Dr. J. Louis Ransom he is improving nicely and will be able to resume operations at this office within a few days. A reception was given Aug. 20th at Pierce Addition school house by the little girls' art club in honor of the Needlecraft club and a short program was rendered and all present enjoyed themselves. Miss Myrtle Hanks, president; Miss' Naomi Slaughter, secretary; Mrs. Dave Clark, manager. Chicago is the Place And the Official Route IS VIA THE SANTA FE Kansas Delegates Will Leave Kansas City, Mo., Monday, September 6th, at 8 p. m., on Train No. 6. Join the Crowd! For Reservations write or call on any any agent of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. Continental Ice Cream ..In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.. Dainty and Delicious. shipped everywhere. BEATRICE CREMERY CO., Topeka, Kansas. Round-Trip Railroad Fares:— From Kansas City...$18.00 From Topeka ..... 19.30 From Hutchinson ..... 25.30 From Arkansas City. 26.30 Saturday Aug. 18, Messrs. C. A. Williams, of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Corinne O'Bryant and Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson of Denver, Col., were guests of honor at one of the most bea- tiful receptions of the season, given at the home of Mrs. J. M. Forbes. Mrs. Forbes and Miss Lntle Hawkins being hostesses. The house was very attractively decorated in ferns and cut flow- ers. Assisting the hostesses in receiving, were Mrs. Giles Elliott of Emporia, Miss Mabell Duncan of Neosha Falls, Mrs. Georgia Ware, and Miss Nellie Ellis. The guests were served from the dining table by Mrs. Hardiman and Miss Effle Burge assisted by Misses Ara Hawkins and Alice Smith. Music was furnished through out the afternoon by Misses Helen Forbes and Edna Ware. About one hundred guests called. Among the out of town callers were;Mrs. G. W. Caldwell Phoenix. Ariz. Mrs. Payne of Pueblo Colo., Mrs. James DePriest of Salina Kansas; Mrs. J. A. DePrad of Hill City Kans.; Miss Francis DePrad of Salina Kansas. Miss Jennie Boswell of Salina Kansas, and Miss Emma Brown of Wichita, Kansas. The Lane Chapel sewing circle was entertained on Friday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. C. Anderson on Hancock street. After the regular routine of business was transacted a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Williams of Rosedale, Kansas, was a visitor at the meeting. The circle adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Cooper on Western ave. this afternoon.—Mrs. J. M. Mothel, reporter. SantaFe School Opens Sept. 7. The employees and students of the Industrial and Educational Institute have been busy the entire summer making improvements to the Institute. A modern sewage system has been constructed, all buildings renovated and painted, and additional electric lights installed and roads have been graded and new side-walks built. Through the generosity of the last legislature, the trustees are enabled to employ additional members to the faculty. The teachers represent the leading schools of the country. All departments have been supplied more equipment. The Institution is in better shape to care for the young people of the state than ever before. The outlook for the incoming year is very encouraging. School opens Sept. 7th. Already students are beginning to arrive. Parents are urged to have their children present on opening day. Arrangements will be made to meet all trains. The Misses Annabelle and Alta Sawyer were hostesses at a delightful luncheon on Saturday afternoon of last week at their home on Quincy street in honor of Miss Alberta Holder of Marion. The following guests participated: Miss Holder, Edna Ramsey, Lessie Williams, Dora Reeves, Reita Reeves, Mattle Bradshaw, Hortense Ridley and Beulah Wims. Music for the occasion was furnished by Miss Josephine Cunningham. All departed declaring they had spent a most enjoyable time. Dancing and at Wilson's garden Monday night, Sept. 6th Labor day. DOUBLE TRACK BLOCK SIGNALS CONVENIENT SERVICE ALL THE WAY. The Hank Lindsay club will picnic and dance at Wilson's garden Saturday night. Mrs. Birdie Scott Taylor and Miss Thelma 'Ashworth will leave one day this week for Omaha and Lincoln Nebr., for a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Civic Improvement Club met Aug. 19, 1915, at the home of Mr. C. Vernon 1175 Lane St. and wished all the members to be present Thursday, Sept. 2, 1915, at the home of Mr. A. J. Cabbell 513 West 21 St. BARBECUE! Don't miss it. Labor Day Festival at City park Monday, Sept. 6, given under the auspices of Asbury M. E. church. Amusements of many kinds and refreshments of all kinds. Barbecued meats, with vegetable dinner served on the ground. Come and buy from us and help our church.—Rev. E. C. W. Cox, pastor.—Adv. Church Symposium! Given by McKinney's club No. 6, Sept. 2, 1915, at Lane Chapel C. M. E. church, 14th and Van Buren streets. Meals will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Come out and get your better half something new. If you desire to live long laugh a plenty. Mrs. N. L. Smith, captain; Mrs. Jennie Mothel, secretary. Prof. Fred Roundtree, Mr. Benj. Burton, Mr. R. S. Sims, Prof. S. G. Watkins, Mr. Henry Johnson, Mr. J. L. Patton, Mr. Frank Graves, Mr. N. C. Peak, and Mr. Bayliss Bigbee made up a delegation Tuesday night for Wichita to attend the annual session of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., convening Wednesday morning in a three days session. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH. (Rev. R. E. Reda, Pastor.) Sunday school was well attended. The lesson was reviewed by Miss Arlene Davidson. Promptly at 11 a. m. the choir rendered a selection. Prayer by the pastor. Scripture reading from Heb. 11:1-15, led by Rev. A. DeMoss. Sermon by the pastor, subject: "The Greatness of a Fair Vision," text, Heb. 11: 8-8. He delivered a very searchig sermon, and most interesting. It was the beginning of a series of sermons. Don't fail to come and hear them each Sunday morning; for if you fail to hear one you lose a link in the chain and the special theme. Rev. W. W. Russell sang a solo, which was very effective and in harmony with the sermon. Owing to the rain there was only prayer service in the evening, and the faithful few were on hand. We all know there is always a faithful band. Sunday will be our grand rally and basket dinner service all day. Dinner will be served at the church. Come and be with us. Rev. L. D. Stevens, pastor of the East Hill Baptist church, will preach for us at 8 p.m. Don't fail to hear him! He is a whole-souled preacher and a God-sent man. Of course he is the leader and his flock will follow him. So, come vel At 7:30 p. m. Hon. Jas. H. Guy will make a talk on "The Layman of the Church." Don't fail to hear him. Also Master Tyndall Hawkins will render an instrumental solo. As we are completing our year's work for this conference year we greatly solicit your help and will kindly thank you for any assistance rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jenkins returned home Tuesday from Belmont, Mo. On Friday evening, Sept. 8, the missionary ladies will have a skirt social. Mrs. Lydia Riley of Overton, Neb., and her sister, Miss Leanna Hickman, were guests of Miss Espanola Ross Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday evening, Sept. 8th, there will be a fancy dress drill given by the senior ladies and in connection "The Crab Village" lyceum will have a debate on "Newspapers." Those interested in newspapers should attend and learn something. Miss Frances Campbell says that her brother made his trip to California safe and is at the home of his uncle. Mrs. Ida Green and children went to Kansas City last Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Belle Thompson. On Saturday afternoon of last week County Attorney W. L. Sayers, wife and son, Wendall, of Hill City, called on Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross. Petition for Vacation. To Whom it May Concern:—Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of August 1915, C. P. Bolmar filed his petition with the Board of County Commissioners, praying for the vacation of a part of Stephens' Addition to the City of Tonaka, as recorded in Plat Book No. 6, p ge 44, in the office of the Register of Deeds as follows: Lots numbered 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229 and 231, all on Winter street, in said addition; all of Junlata street from the West line of Winter street to the West line of said additon; all of Winter street from the North line of lot No. 231 Winter street to a point 320 feet North of the North line of the Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Railway right of way; all of Railroad street from the West line of Winter street to the West line of said addition; all of the alley on the West line of said addition from the North line of lot No. 231 Winter street to the South end of said alley as platted. The said Board has fixed Monday, August 30th 1915, as the date for hearing said petition, when all interested may appear and be heard thereon. Dated at Topeka, Kansas, this 9th day of August, A. D., 1915. Mr. William Ranson has been transferred from the state heating plant to the state house as janitor, succeeding Mr. Ed Frey, and Mr. Frank Beach takes the place at the heating plant. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. Jordan Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR Look for this It's a Guide to Pure Foods ...at Your Grocers... YOU WILL FIND THIS MARK ON ALL Lee Pure Food P ASK FOR LEE BRAND EXTRA FANCY GR SUMMER GIRL"—"MOTHER GOOSE"—Extra CADET," "LITTL7 JACK," "SAILOR BOY"—S Pure Food Pro BRAND EXTRA FANCY GRADE— "MOTHER GOOSE"—Extra Star L JACK," "SAILOR BOY"—Standa Lee Pure Food Products ASK FOR LEE BRAND EXTRA FANCY GRADE SUMMER GIRL"—"MOTHER GOOSE"—Extra Standard Grade. CADET," "LITTL7 JACK." "SAILOR BOY"—Standard Grade. Sold by Your Grocer. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the BROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Buy Your Lodge Supplies From the -- Big Negro Firm -- THE LOVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. "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 Lee 38 Miss Verna Hall had as her dinner guest Sunday Aug. 15: Miss Ethel Hunter and Miss Beatrice Donnelly of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Maggie Gardner. Mr. Alonzo Allen, returned Sunday to his home in Saint Joseph, Mo., after a pleasant visit of two weeks with friends and relatives. Miss Maurine Bates, of Carrolton, Mo., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Marie McWorther. Miss Hazel Crouch left last week for Kansas City, Mo., where she will be the guest of Mrs. Irene Bettis Garrett for several weeks. Mrs. Flossie Clay arrived last week from her home in Western Kansas to spend the winter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Madison. Mr. John Baker, of Philadelphia. Penn., is in the city. Misses Myrtle and Esther Hurst entertained Sunday with a three course 9 o'clock breakfast to honor Mr. Alonzo Allen of Saint Joseph, Mo., and Miss Constance Evans of Kansas City, Mo. Places were laid for ten. The Wichita Daughters of Tabernacle and Knights of Tabor were royally entertained at Newton by the local members of that order Thursday, with a picnic. At night twelve uniformed Knights from Wichita gave an exhibition drill under the direction of Sir Knight S. S. Washington. About one hundred attended the picnic and drill from Wichita. Mr. Meek Murrell, of Lawrence, is in the city. Mr. E. Scott and Prof Guy, of Topela, have been in the city several days in the interest of the art exhibit at Chicago, Ill. Miss Helen King and Mr. Eugene Rogers, who have been visiting relatives in Kansas City Mo., stopped in the city Sunday en route to their home in Kingfisher, Okla., and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers for several days. Mr. Bernard W. Brooks visited in Pratt and Hutchinson last week. Mrs. J. C. Havis, of Pine Bluff, Ark., who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Blakemore for several weeks, left for her home Thursday afternoon. Misses Emma Greene, Isis Brooks, Inez Brannon, Lelia Simpson and Julia Cortez, were nominated recently as contestants for the queen of the fall carnival to be given at the A. M. E. summer garden Aug 30th to September 4th. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs. J. H. Young spent several days in Topeka last week attending the O. E. S. Grand Lodge. Miss Kathefine Grant, who has been very ill at her home, Seventh and La., is slowly recovering. Mr. Earl Young will leave on Sunday, Aug. 22d for Arkansas, where he will spend several weeks visiting relatives. He will also visit Wichita, Omaha, and St Paul, Minn., before returning. Miss Hazel Crane will be pledged into the Telta Iota Beta society Tuesday evening at the residence of Ruth Clarke, Nineteenth and Mass. Miss Verna Keith will leave soon for Denver, Colo., where she will spend the remainder of the summer visiting her sister. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilburn, of Kansas City, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Browne, Tenth and La. Miss Esterine Copeland left Aug. 16 for Newton. From there she will go to Perry, Okla., where she will spend the rest of the summer visiting friends. Miss Ruth Pennell has resumed her work as correspondent for The Topeka Plaindealer. All having news call Bell 1816 W. Mrs. John Gregg, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Browne, has returned to her home in Jacksonville, Fla. The "Heartbreakers," is a new club recently organized among Lawrence's classiest young men. The members are: John Clarke, Earl Young, Willie Wright, Charles Coleman, Ernest Anderson and Archie Macey. Miss Josephine Clarke will leave Sunday for Savannah, Mo., where she will be guest of Miss Helen Powell. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey and Pennell spent several days Grand Lodge The Telta Iota Beta girls entertained their friends with a "corn roast" Aug. 16. A swell time is reported by all. Mr. Chas. C. Coleman was to spend Aug. 15th in Topeka, the guest of Mias Myrtle Turner. He did not. Wonder why? Miss I. Busch, of Kentucky, is attending K. U. here and visiting Mrs. Mamie Young, 17th and Tenn. She has the distinction of being the only colored woman teaching in an Indian school. A new progressive whist club has recently been organized. The members are: Ada Andrews, Helen Clarke, Ruth Pennell, Ruth Clarke, Hazel Crane and Esterine Copeland. name for the club has not been selected. / Messrs. John Clarke and Willie Wright spent Aug. 18 in Kansas City playing tennis, vs. Profs. Wilburn and King. Mr. Wright will go from Kansas City to St. Paul, Minn, where he will attend school this fall. Mr. Leo Walker is now the champion checker player of this city, having won several games from Milton Moore, former champion. Mr. J. H. Cooper has returned from St. Joseph, Mo., where he spent several days on business. The High school girls spend most of their evenings swimming at Byrd's swimming pool, First and Maine. Miss Farinda Crouch entertained informally with a breakfast Sunday at her home 11th and Miss., in honor of Mrs. I. F. Bradley, of Kansas City. Dr. G. Hayden and J. P. King motcred to Lawrence Wednesday in Dr. Hayden's car and spent the day visiting relatives and friends. A bunch of Lawrence boys will give a hay rack ride to Eudor. Friday evening, Aug. 20. Miss Naomi Scott, of Kansas City, came from Topeka, Tuesday to spend several days here visiting the Misses Helen and Ruth Clarke and Ruth Pennell. Miss Gedardine Burton, of Raleigh, N. C., will arrive Saturday Aug. 22d, to spend several weeks, guest of Mrs. Ruth Pennell. From here she will go to Phoenix, Ariz., where she will attend school this fall. FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. Mrs. Carroll and family are here visiting relatives. Mr. Sylvester Mack and Mr. Blide Fleming were recent visitors in Kansas City. Master Wine A. Fleming was a summer visitor in Joplin, Mo., with Mr. and Mrs. F. Caldwell. Mrs. Edna Wilkerson and her mother, Mrs. Ella Evans, and little son, Alphonso, spent the 4th of August at Mapleton, Ks., visiting with friends. Mrs. Laura Jenkins spent the 4th of August at Mapleton. A program was rendered on Aug. 4 by the trustees of the A.M. E. church and a box social was in connection and all enjoyed a pleasant time. The members of the Shiloh Baptist church are very proud of their new pastor, Rev. Mr. Crutchfield of Rosedale, Kans., who has delivered some very excellent sermons. The home of Mr. Geo. Caldwell is fast nearing completion. This home was demolished by a storm not long ago. Mrs. T. Bolton was in Topeka last Saturday shopping. Miss Lavera Farrar of Topeka is here visiting her uncle, Mr. Ed Farrar. Miss Ada Bradley of Wabaunsee attended the dance here last Saturday night. Those from here who attended the K. D. Officer wedding on Wednesday of last week were Mrs. Harriett Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wallace, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, and Mr. Shelby Oliver. Mrs. C. C. James of Lawrence was the guest of Mrs. H. Helm Friday of last week. Mrs. E. Anderson and Richard Wallace attended the party at Nolan Clondey's, northwest of Paxico, on Friday night night of last week. Mr. Isaac James of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday in the city, guest of his sister, Mrs. Henry Helm. Mr. Thomas Bolton and his daughter spent Sunday at Alma with friends. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. Hunting a Magic is Splendid THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIED AND HAIR DRIESTENER MAILED ANY WEEK IN U.S. $100 SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY BORO Address 8128 Letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alumalalum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade Best on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $80. Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIQ. 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We will teach you to treat and teach others to grow hair and beautify t恤 1924 $25.00 Home Training Course Free Mara from $15.00 to $25.00 per week at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYS TEM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others You will be convinced that OXFORD is unresolved in quality. W. L. MAJORS, President. 4248 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo Farms.... For Negroes Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —— Kansas WHO KNOWS PER? 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 Cella Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. DIAMOND Bottling... Works DIAMOND BROOKING WORDS Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, step at Leo hard Jackson, 148. 8, 4th St., West. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 882 Kansas avenue, Phone 800. 50 cents = lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. FISHERMAN HAS A NEW ONE His Story at Least is a Variation From Time-Honored Yarns So Often Rehashed. Porter T. Scriptune is a truthful soul, Porter T. Scriptune is a truthful soul—(chorus of impolite friends of Mr. Scriptune here gets its cue to arise and chant)—Yes, he is, as white as coal. However, Mr. Scriptune shall be heard. (Unfortunately his name is Scriptune, not Scripture, or it would be a cinch to compare Scripture with the well known gospel variety of truth). Mr. Scriptune set out with his little fishing rod the other morning for the Mohawk river in search of trout. Some hours later he returned wild-eyed and weary, and to his friends he told this story: He had been casting a fly from the shallows with indifferent success and was about to reel up and move on (chorus of friends: "They always are!") when there was a prodigious splash and a giant fish that looked with the silvery sheen on its scales, like a German torpedo, leaped several feet out of the water and seized the fly. A terrible struggle here ensued (chorus, "There always does!") the fish endeavoring to haul Mr. Scripture into the depths and drown him, Mr. S. laboring valiantly to lure the fish into shallow water, where he could be seized. Finally, after 40 minutes of tremendous exertion, Mr. Scripture got the trout into shallow water and picked him—(chorus, "Ay, go on; he slipped off the hook, didn't he?") No. Mr. Scripture lifted the mammoth fish, his tail flapping ferociously and his teeth snapping violously, and hung him on his pocket scales. Inasmuch as trout are not known to have pockets, it is supposed that Mr. Scriptune, in his excitement playing fast and loose with pronouns, alluded to his, Mr. Scriptune's pocket scales. However, now comes the cruel blow. The fish weighed $11\frac{1}{2}$ pounds. This is a record. But—Mr. Scriptune recollected suddenly—the law says that no angler may take more than ten pounds of trout in one day. What was to be done? On one side fame and fortune beckoned, but there also threatened the stern face of the law. On the other side duty and honesty. Duty and honesty triumphed. (Mr. Scriptune says so, and he ought to know), and the record trout was sadly released, to return to his native waters. (Chorus, "Well, that's a new one, anyway, Bill. Y'gonna buy?") Mr. Scriptune is quite indignant when people ask him why he didn't cut off and return a pound and a half of the trout's tail, and thus keep within the law.—New York World. GOAT RANKS AS ARISTOCRAT Always Spotless, the Animal Figures In Strong Contrast With Sheep on Australian Ranges. Out on the Australian ranges among the dirty gray billows of sheep fleece the knowy forms of the Angora goats show up like beacon lights, for they are always spotless. They are cool and easy-mannered, and seemingly hold their wool-bearing companions somewhat in disdain. When overcrowded in a press in the pen they will perch on the backs of the sheep or step over them to a more alrly point of vantage, the top of the fence by preference. The hours never hang heavily on the hands of a goat. Seemingly requiring but little grass nourishment as compared with the sheep, they find much leisure, which they spend in inciting to wonder or in stirring up strife and mischief. As with the salt seeking cow, few things, provided they are novelties, come amiss to their palate. A healthy Angora will quit the most succulent herbage any time for a felt hat or a pocket edition of Shakespeare, and then proceed to hunt for a tin can for further sustenance. Peat Bogs. Peat is a vegetable formation, sometimes of a spongy character (when recent), and again of a kind approximating in composition to wood, while in some instances, at the bottom of bogs, it approaches lignite and even coal. Just What Did He Mean? Judge—"What was the cause of the rumpus?" Policeman—"Well, you see judge, this man here and that woman there are married—" Judge—"Yes, yes, I know; but what was the other cause?"—Boston Transcript. Helped by Mother Nature. Among the beggar children of southern Italy there is rarely one who looks ill-fed. Though food is scarce, the sunshine and their life in the open air do much toward nourishing their bodies.—Argus. Term Originated by Fox. The word "Radical," as applied to a British political party, originated in a speech made by Charles J. Fox, in 1797, when he referred to the necessity for "radical reform." For Wet Boots. Boots and shoes, however damp, will polish in a few minutes if a drop or two of paraffin oil be added to the blacking. It also prevents the leather from cracking. ENEMY OF APPLE TREE Woolly Aphid One of Most Serious of Insect Pests. New Significance Put Upon Economic Status of Elm Curl by Entemologists of Maine Agricultural Experiment Station. The discovery that the woolly aphid migrates from elm leaf to apple is a most important one. For more than 100 years the woolly aphid has had world-wide recognition as one of the most serious insect enemies of young apple trees. Statistics based on observations made at three nurseries containing respectively about 30,000, 45,000, and 300,000 trees, showed that from 20 per cent to 25 per cent of the trees were infested by the wholly aphid. As from twenty to forty million of American-grown apple seedlings are used in this country every year, the significance of so high a percentage of infestation is at once apparent. It is, therefore, with no slight interest that the entomologists of the Maine agricultural experiment station have been seeking to ascertain a previously unknown point in the life cycle of this pest, and have made the discovery that this cycle includes three generations which are passed in what is known as the "elm-leaf curl." The disfigured and curled leaves of the elm in the spring are everywhere as familiar as the woolly masses on the apple bark, but the elm generations have not previously been known to have any connection with the apple pest, and it has all along borne a distinct name. But the discovery of the annual migration of a fresh infestation from the ```markdown ``` Elm-Leaf Curl. elm to the apple and the knowledge that the elm generations are an essential portion of the life cycle of the woolly aphid of the apple, and that this species cannot continue without access to the elm, put a new significance upon the economic status of the elm curl. Arrange Pleasant Memories. It is a witty and a keen saying that "pleasant memories must be arranged for in advance." The way to have a happy road to look back over is to make it happy as one travels along, by doing kindly and loving things, and by recognizing all the possible opportunities for cheer and courage 'Cake it as it is. Thou must content thyself to see the world imperfect as it is. Thou wilt never have any quiet if thou vexest thyself because thou canst not bring mankind to that exact notion of things and rule of life which thou hast formed in thy own mind.—Fuller. Definition of a Drop In the British Pharmacopocla a "drop" is defined as coming from a tube of which the external diameter is exactly three millimeters, 20 such drops of water at 15 degrees Centigrade being equivalent to one milliliter or cubic centimeter. Thrown Out. All Right. Mrs. Flatbush—"My neighbor's husband and brother were thrown out of work by the war." Mrs. Bensonhurst—"Sure, that's nothing. I know a woman who had two husbands thrown out of work by blasts." Method. There is no one able or anxious to deny the value of a method. But there are many who realize that method is not everything, and that strict adherence to it sometimes becomes a nuisance. There is a madness in hard and fast rules. The strict adherence to some method is almost as bad as having no method at all. We should remember that our actions have, at all times, to be guided by circumstances Make Our Own Wrongs. We make ourselves more injuries than, are offered to us; they many times pass for wrongs in our own thoughts, that were never meant so by the heart of him that speaketh. The apprehension of wrong hurts more than the charpest part of the wrong done—Feltham. SAVANNAH. MISSOURI. This is the season of the year that brings the house parties and every week-end through the summer, many of the Savannah ladies entertain. A buffet super was given by Misses Ethel and Helen Powell in honor of two guests, Miss Myrtl cStone, of St. Joseph and Miss Carrie Turpin of LaGrange who are visiting here. Mrs. Zora Gray entertained Monday night at her home in honor of her sister, Myrtle. The guests numbered twenty-five. Mrs. Pearl Phelps entertained the Missionary Society Friday afternoon. After the regular business session a three course lunch was served. The basket dinner given at the Christian church Sunday was well attended. St. Joseph and other neighboring cities were well represented at the meeting. The speakers of the day were Rev. C. L. Holley, Rev. Majors, Rev. Davis, of Saint Joseph. Mrs. Bonetta Slaughter and Miss Grace Lewis entertained the Blind Wesley Concert company last week. Mrs. Belle Carrieger and her daughter, Rosetta, will leave for Norfolk, Nebr., soon to visit her son, Ernest. Mrs. Laura Williams of Weston, Miss Hycinthia Taylor, of Kansas City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ransom this week. Prof. Bailes and wife are rejoicing over the birth of Leonard Wesley, who arrived July 13. On Friday evening at the Baptist church carnival, the following program was rendered: Overture—Mrs O. D. Caldwell. Opening Chorus—Mixed Voices. Reading—O. T. Bailey. Solo—Alice Mae Ward. Reading—Miss Nadine Starks Solo—Miss Lizzie M. Harvey Reading—Prof. W. E. Bailey Solo—Miss Nadine Starks. Reading—Miss Lizzie Black Reading—Miss Lizzie Black. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. Wm. Bailey. Solo—Miss Hortense McAdams. Quartett—Misses N. Starks, M. Black, Messrs O. Bailey and H. McAdams. Mrs.-D. Caldwell was musical director. Prof. William E. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey, of Metroplis, Ill., are visiting here at the former's home. Mrs. Addie Burris and Mrs. Lillie Wilson, of Chicago, Ill., are here visiting their mother, Mrs. Annie Ellington. Mrs. Ida Brown and daughter Miss Adelade and granddaughter, Miss Lucile, of Kansas City, are visitors in the Bailey home. Saturday evening Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey gave a dinner party in honor of Mrs. Ida Brown, of Kansas City, Mrs. William E. Bailey, of Metropolis, Ill., Mrs. Mrs. Addie Burris, and Mrs. Lillian Wilson, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Ida Boggs of Kansas City. An excellent six course dinner was served. Miss Ida Boggs, of Kansas City, is visiting her father, Mr. James Boggs. Invitations are out announcing a birthday party Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, of Chicago. Mrs. O. D. Caldwell, of Columbia, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bailey. The Baptist church carnival and picnic realized about $70.00 for the week regardless of the bad weather. YALE. KANSAS. Quite a number of Yale people attended the Ringling Bros. circus in Pittsburg Aug. 14th. Among the many young couples were: Miss Lavenia Dewberry, Esther Beaton, Catherine Dewberry and Bertie Harvey and among the boys: Messrs Bennie Spears, Ode Wheaton, Hosea Palmer and Ernest Grayson. The rally given at the A. M. E. church was quite a success through the earnest efforts of the pastor, Rev. E. W. Smith and wife. The Mount Hebron Baptist church gave a rally Sunday Aug. 15th attended by the pastor, Rev. Ford and was well attended. Quite a number of Pittsburg guests, who were: Mrs. Rebecca Ford, Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Sarah White and Mrs. II White, who is reading in Yale at her old home. Saturday Aug. 14 at 12:00 p.m. was interred in Yale cemetery. The funeral was attended by Rev. L. G. Cooper and was largely attended. Mrs. Lewis leaves a husband, son, mother, father and two sisters besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The social given by the O. E. S. on Monday night was quite a success. It was held at the home of Mrs. Nettie Hudson. Mrs. Carrie Thomas, who passed away Monday at Crowburg, was buried in Yale cemetery on Tuesday. She leaves a husband, daughter, sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her demise. Mrs. Sallie Knight is on the sick list. Mrs. Julia Turner is attending the S. M. T. Lodge from Edison. Mrs. Alnutt, of Chillcothe, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jane Clay last week. Mrs. Stella Rowland and little neices, Martha and Vennie Lee visited in Cameron the second Sunday. Prof. Crawford, the lecturer, gave a very interesting entertainment at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night. He lectured, recited from Shakespeare and sang in foreign tongues. All who heard him were pleased. ...y ed.LM0 cmfw cmfwym Grinnell, Ia., are the guests of relatives and friends. Rev. J. R. Miner spent Sunday in Excelsior Springs. Mr. Coastan Cranshaw is ill of typhoid. His mother has returned from DesMoines, Ia., to attend him. Mr. Victor McGill is also ill of typhoid. Mr. Charles Ballinger and brother, George, spent Sunday in the city. "Uncle" Elijah Edwards and Mrs. Belle Ramsey exchanged greetings with us last week. Miss Ida Page of Marysville, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. We are glad to see Miss Nettie Butler out again after several weeks illness. Miss Rosie Dale, of Missouri City, is assisting at the Hotel Woodruff during the chautauqua. Mr.. Braxton Johnson and Mr. Alex Walker spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. Jeff Holloway has returned from a visit to his son in Moline, Ill. Mrs. Ivy Weldon and Misses Mayme Elder and Mable Williams have returned to Kansas City. Mr. James Walker is on the sick list. Mrs. Mable Cowens has returned from Hamilton. Mr. Frank Williams is repairing and painting his home in N. Gallatin. It was damaged by fire sometime ago. WELLINGTON, KANSAS... Monroe-Edwards.—The marriage of Mr. Lee Edwards and Miss Marguerite Monroe was solemnized August 16th, at the home of Mr. Luther Monroe, 320 E. Ninth street, and it was a very swell affair. The girls' band, composed of several girls who attended high school with the bride, serenaded her with sweet and selected pieces before and after the ceremony. Refreshments were passed around to the band girls, after which they departed, wishing the new married couple much success. A four course luncheon was served and many beautiful and useful presents were given the couple. Mr. J, E. Monroe has been in Wellington for several years and he and family have a host of white and colored friends. BOLEY. OKLAHOMA. BOLEY, OKLAHOMA. Died.—Mrs. Annie Duvall Love was called from labor to reward at 2:40 p. m. Aug. 22. The fonderal was held at the First Baptist church Wednesday at 11 o'clock and the remains laid to rest in the Boley cemetery. Mrs. Annie Duvall Love was born in Columbia, Mo., Nov. 26, 1855, and married her second husband, Mr. W. C. Love, in Boley, Mar. 31, 1910. She embraced a hope in Christ when a young girl and lived the life of a Christian. She was a great worker in the church and will be missed. She was ill for five years. Peace to her soul. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of a host of friends. Any person writing this office fo information will please send stamps if an answer is expected. A Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWING It removes daudruff and stops ing of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. ST. JOSEPH, :- MISSQUIRRE 50c Per Box. Agents Wareh ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maze, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to bushels to the acre. This land can bought at the right price in small trades or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. I will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and wa- ling for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. 1, Ben P. Plains, Kansas. Browder's Cafe, JAMES R. BROWDER, Prop. —First Class Meals at All Houses Chotcest of Meats Served in this Cafe-Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds-Private Dining Room in Connection. I205 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. G. O. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. PT. SCOTT, KAO Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earl- —the greatest germsiter that's known. The diseased germs are busy leav- down the tissues of the body. Ours to Claremore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Cedar Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. WHEN IN Kansas' City,' Mo., AND WANT GENUINE Barbecued Meat, Call on HENRY PERRY, the Barbecue King at 19th and Vine Sts., —Who is endowed with the gift to cook meat. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice Cream, Manufacturers of High Grade —GODA WATER— Tel. 2846. 23rd and Lincoln St. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Mrs. Ellen Eslinger is enjoying two splendid trips this year as a delegate. She attended the grand session of the K. of P., at Saint Louis, and is enjoying a trip to Omaha, Nebr., in the interest of the S. M. T. This evidences the fact that Mrs. Eslinger is a most worthy officer and presider. Mrs. Mary Smith, of Billings street has been indisposed for several weeks, but is now feeling much improved. Mrs. S. Doisy is reported on the sick list—confined to his apartments with rheumatism and asthma. We pray for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Matilda Allen is reported improved at this writing. Mr. Lawrence Hogan, under the care of Dr. J. B. Clark, is improving we are pleased to note. Beautiful sketch and biography of Miss Adele Z. Johnson as read by Mrs. Day at the funeral services which were held at the residence, 625 Washington avenue at 2 p. m. perhaps another sailing o'er life's solemn main, seeing can take heart again." The funeral service was beautiful, sad and impressive. The songs of the choir were appropriate and touching. The address made by Rev. W. H. Young and Rev. J. M. Harris, her former pastor, were timely and in accordance with the deceased beautiful life. The eulogy as delivered by her present pastor, Rev. McAllister, was sublimely delivered. More words were not sufficient in trying to portray and convey the beautiful and exemplary life of the deceased, Miss Adele Zella Johnson. She was loved and worshiped in her home by her parents and sisters. The casket was covered by the profusion of beautiful flowers of all colors, kinds and designs, evincing the highest respect and deep love in which she was held. The absence of the sweet life and untimely death of Miss Adele Zella Johnson is mourned by her immediate family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, her parents, Miss Alda M. Johnson, Mrs. Blanche Fletcher, Mrs. Susie Carr, sisters and other relatives, a host of friends and the community at large. In spite of the 'inclement weather, the constant down pour of rain throughout the entire day, there was a most delightful gathering at the hospitable home of Mrs. Harrison Thomason on Saint Louis street, Mrs. Thomason proving herself to be a most amiable hostess. The event which occurred on the 19th of Aug., Thursday afternoon, was the regular meeting of the hostess' Aut club, she also entertained complimentary to the Woman's Musical and Literary club. The L. H. club and other invited guests. After a very busy hour spent in needle work, pleasant conversation, etc., an exquisite three course menu was served to the out-of-town guests, who were: Mrs. Edmondson's house guests, Mrs. Morton, Parsons; Miss Laura Burnett, Kansas City; Miss Hazel Smith, Lexington; and other guests. A prize contest of questions and answers was enthusiastically contested by all, resulting in Mrs. Pearl Clark and Miss Edwina Smith scoring for the highest points; Miss Smith winning the prize, a lovely spoon, presented by the hostess. At a very late hour automobiles were called and all departed after thanking the hostess for the pleasure of the well spent and enjoyable hours. Mr. and Mrs. Fitchu and Miss Laura Burnett, of Kansas City, are visiting their sisters, Mesdames Long and Hazel. GARDEN CITY Prof. Gregg of Western University stopped off in the city recently and was hospitably entertained by the Browns and the Pennigtons, and also by the Masonic fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brown are exstudents of Western University. The city is alive with persons making preparations for the cattlemens carnival, Sept. 1, 2, and 3. The county Normal Institute closes the 26 inst. Examinations, the 27 and 28 inst. Miss Wilson appears equal to the occasion as our new county superintendent. Mr. Harry Elliott is a whole man now since he has taken unto himself a wife. His many young lady admirers may now say; "Well it might have been". Mr. Robert Pennington and wife called recently at the A. M. E. parsonage and surprised all present with a ride in their splendid car. It is said that what Mr. Pennington and Prof. Chas. R. Pine dont know about automobiles is not worth knowing. OLATHE KANS Miss Frederica Martin of Kansas City, is at home for a few weeks during the absence of her mother, Mrs. America Martin, who is visiting relatives in Garnett Kans. Mrs. Joe Fanon is visiting GREEN'S Combination ...Store... 1102 Bucharan St We carry a fine line of Cigars and Tobacco, Ice Cream, All Kinds of Soft Drinks-Milk Depot in Connection. We have a Nice Line of Fancy Groceries. relatives in eastern Mo. and Springfield Ill. Mr. Wm. Lewis has moved his barber shop to north Cherry St., where he has re-opened a first class modernly equipped shop. Mr. Fontan of Kansas City is one of the new artists recently added to Mr. Lewis staff. Roy Brown was in Kansas City, Tuesday afternoon on buisness. Mrs. P. V. Coleman was a Kansas City visitor. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Shelley of Pleasanton was in the city last week visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shelby. Miss Velva Rodgers of Garnett is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. K. P. Bond. Mr. Clyde F. Taylor, went to Tulsa Okla., last Saturday to visit with his Aunt, Mrs. Mary J. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis King, two children and Mr. Abe King, of Bonner Springs, were in the city several days last week. They were summoned to the sick bed of their father, Mr. Abraham King, who was making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Alex Strothers. Their father got better and a companyied hem back to Bonner Springs. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder, H. W. King was present and preached three able sermons. Elder King was in good spirits and found the church in very good condition. Mrs. Bradley Davis and daughter, Mrs. Ethel Porter of St. Louis, are in the city he guess of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shelby. They will go from here to Osawatomie and visit Mrs. Davis brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Davis. Miss Beulah Wilson is spending her vacation in Kansas City and Rosedale. Mr. and Mrs. Pompey Snell and Mr. McFarin of Hillsdale attended quarterly meeting here Sunday. Miss Ernestine English entertained MissVelya Rogers of Garnett, with supper, Monday evening, and Miss Cleda Hess had Miss Rogers Wednesday for six o'clock breakfast. EDWARDSVILLE. KANS. Rev. Nighols held his last quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. There were a large number of people from Bonner Springs present. There will be a picnic at J. G. Groves park Saturday, given by Mrs. Lillian Hewis and Mrs. Minnie Webster. Miss Ethel Young and Mr. 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. (First published in the Topcka Plaindealer, August 13th, 1915.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, ALICE WEBBER, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29506 LEMUEL D. WEBBER, Defendant. State of Kansas to Lemuel D. Webber, GREETING:— You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above court by the above named plaintiff, for an absolute divorce, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff or otherwise plead thereto, on or before the 25th day of September, A. D., 1915, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer of raid petition. Cause of action, abandonment for one year. T. D. HUMPRREYS Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: G. W. Bowers, Clerk By Florence F. Scott, Deputy William Shannon visited friend at White Church Kans., Sunday. A large number of peaple attended the S. M. T. picnic at Bonner Springs Saturday. Mrs. Eliza Bettis, family and Mr. Hill of Bonner Springs, Kans., visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennett Sunday. LARNED. KANSAS. Mrs. Gertle Homes and Mrs. Maude Turner stopped over encrute home, Aug. 20 from Denver and the Springs. At Larned they were the guests of Rev. C. H. and Mrs. Anderson, their uncle and aunt, until Monday Aug. 23 when they left for Quindaro, Kans., their home Mrs. Sallie Hall is slowly recovering from her long illness. Her many friends are praying for recovery again to health. The fourth and last quarterly meeting of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church for the year of 1915 was held here Aug. 24 with grandsuccess. $284.21 was raised this quarter. Rev. J. W. Jacob D. D. Presiding Elder. A grand picnic Aug. 19 was given by the members and friends of our church. The committee spared no pains to make it pleasant for the visitors with a free dinner. Money raised in the afternoon and night was $46.75. Rally Oct. 31 for the pastor. Our sails are set for one hundred and twenty dollars. Our motto: "Christ is all". MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4868 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call.—Adv CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., MAKING PROGRESS Among the number of insurance companies doing business in the U S., I believe I would make no mistake if I should say, there is none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at Jacksonville, Ill. Having $100,000 capital behind them, and doing business in the various states in the Union and with their liberal contracts, I see no reason why it should not become one of the leading companies in the United States. Not only do they do a tremendous business with the white people, I am in a position to truthfully say, that owing to their fairness, the volume of business they are doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The people of the country and especially of Saint Louis, look upon the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., as being exceptionally fair to colored men and women of ability. They have recently appointed two colored men as District Managers and one worthy colored woman as cashier; something unparalleled in the annals of insurance, so far as we have been able to learn. Their business methods in the adjustment of their claims in addition to the other features above mentioned should not only command attention, but the unswerving support of our people especially. (Signed) E. HAWKINS, District Manager of the city of St. Louis and Clerk of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. For information about our policies call on or address, E. L. Mitchell. State Agent or J. W. McGuire, General Agent, 431 New England Build- Strenuous Job. "No president since Abraham Lincoln has had to deal with so many grave problems as Woodrow Wilson," said an old Democrat. "There has been scarcely a president who has not had some troublesome experience. Cleveland's second administration was anything but a bed of roses; but, Wilson has had little resting time since inauguration day, and the strenuosity of his office has increased with the passing day. If any official ever earned his salary it is the president of the United States." People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. NOTICE. The Topel a 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. HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer In Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. Dudley.. Theatre! THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK High Class Motion Pictures. Change of Service Each Day. 6 REELS EACH DAY 6 Admission 5c and 10c. Phelps' Sample Room, 109 N. Second St. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS.— HIGH CLASS CIGARS. SAINT JOSEPH, : : MISSOURI. ..Western State Industrial QUINDARO, Will have its Twentiet September Enroll the first day. In this year. Send for Catal SESD NOW AND GET GO LOW RATES.—THO Learn a Trade Make You In SEWING, MILLINERY WORK, DOMESTIC SCIEN RICULTURE, PRINTING, MUSIC are some of the v A class of thirty-one this year. Write to ..Western University.. Enroll the first day. Large attendance expected this year. Send for Catalog and application blank. SESD NOW AND GET GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS. LOW RATES.—THOROUGH INSTRUCTION. SEWING, MILLINERY, WOOD WORK, IRON WORK, DOMESTIC SCIENCES, TAILORING, AGRICULTURE, PRINTING, BUSINESS COURSE and MUSIC are some of the vocations taught. DR. H. T. KEALING, President, or GEO. K. WILLIAMS, Registrar, QUINDARO, KANSAS. WESTERN COLLEGE MACON, MISSOURI. WESTERN COLLEGE will open its doors reception of students, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1915, at MACON, MISSOURI. ADVANTAGES. Students will find at Western College a WESTERN COLLEGE... MACON, MISSOURI. WESTERN COLLEGE will open its doors for the reception of students, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1915, at MACON, MISSOURI. ADVANTAGES. Students will find at Western College a pleasant and comfortable home, thorough instruction by competent teachers, good discipline and Christian Culture. For further particulars, address the President. AGENTS WANTED-I have the VERY BEST proposition that has ever been offered to agents. Wide awake agents can make from $50 to $75 per week. Write today for full particulars. GLENN'S SPECIALTY CO., Box 145, Pittsburg, Kas. Kansas City, Kansas, July 22, '15. To the U. B. F., S. M. T. and Juveniles of the Jurisdiction of Kansas; 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. Sec. Neal Human Creole Hair HAND MADE BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE COLORED WOMEN'S HAIR This Comb is SOLID BRASS EXTRA HEAVY BACK 89 Cents Shows all latest styles in colored Ladies' Hair and Toilet Articles. The above is but four of the many new designs we are now making up. We are positively the largest manufacturers and importers of natural creole hair and we guarantee every article sold, or money refunded. Don't be misled in the buying of hair, as many of our small competitors are of fering cheap creole hair, which will not stand washing and combing. Buy the best quality hair at manufacturers' prices, also hair nets and toilet articles. We have been doing business for years and we have not had a dissatisfied customer. SEND 'TWO CENT' STAMP TO DAV FOR BOOK AGENTS WANTED HUMANIA HAIR Co. Dept. # 23 Dyane St. New York City University. EI Department, KANSAS, Annual Opening'on 13, 1915. Large attendance expected ing and application blank. ADD ACCOMMODATIONS. BROUGH INSTRUCTION. He That Will independent WOOD WORK, IRON CUES, TAILORING, AG- BUSINESS COURSE and locations taught. (31) graduates turned out COLLEGE... MISSOURI. will open its doors for the DAY, SEPTEMBER 27, I. AGES. Eastern College a pleasant ough instruction by com- me and Christian Culture. address the President, RNETT. PROCLAMATION MACON, MO. — = nah re ne evs se an a = aie e rac Pr ar ras = Be = = ae ee Sart aS oe