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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Seventeenth Year. No. 39. MAKING WICK A CLE Mayor Bentley Has Se Lid and is Putting City's Business Act at Prominent Me Cities of Ka MAKING WICHITA A CLEAN CITY! Mayor Bentley Has Sealed Down the Lid and is Putting Pep Into the City's Business Activity---A Peep at Prominent Men in Other Cities of Kansas. (By A. D. GRIFFIN.) Mr. O. H. Bentley is Doing Things for His City. When the people of Wichita elected Senator O. H. Bentley, mayor of that city, they "builted better than they knew." This fact is thoroughly evidenced by his judicious and successful guidance of the municipal hark, under the most trying conditions that ever confronted a mayor of that beautiful and thrifty metropolis. That the people of Wichita had implicit confidence in the ability and sterling manhood of O. H. Bentley, goes without saying, but shortly after his induction into office, there seems to have been a conspiracy formed by a few unscrupulous enemies to wreck the administration; no falsehood was too infamous to circulate, no act too low for them to commit, yet with all of those nerve racking conditions, Mayor Bentley sat steadily in the boat, verifying to the letter, his campaign slogan, "Safe and Sane;" and now the storm of falsehood and calumny has flushed, the waters have become placid, and the actors in the recent unprincipled affair are bowing their heads in everlasting shame. Mr. Bentley promised if elected, to give all of his time to the discharge of his duties as mayor, this promise has been well and truly kept. No mayor of any city gives more attention to the details of his office than Wichita's executive. He visits and, inspects carefully every department and gives the city the benefit of his splendid legal ability, assisting the city attorney in the courts of record in many important cases. There --- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person lying on their back with their head resting on a surface. The background is dark, and there are no discernible features or objects. HON. O. H. BENTLEY, Mayor of Wichita are now pending damage suits against the city of Wichita, to the extent of $180,000.00. The Mayor will personally assist the city attorney in the trial of these cases. The recent anti-booze hauling ordinance, No. 5202, drafted by Mayor Bentley has been a ten strike in the enforcement of the prohibitory law, and Wichita today is dryer than it has been at any previous time in her history. Many of the "old soaks" are now resorting to "Jamica Ginger." as the last resort. The efficiency of this ordinance is being recognized by many other cities of Kansas, who have written for copies, to the end that they may pass similar ordinances. Mayor Bentley is truly a commoner. The latch string of his office always hangs out to the humblest and richest citizen, alike—no red tape around the Mayor's office—the same hearty welcome and glad hand is extended to every citizen, regardless of condition, creed or race. We congratulate Wichita upon upon her good fortune in having such an able and fearless wish to guide her destinies for the ensuing two years. Popular and Well Known Atchison Attorney and Statesman Strongly Urged to Enter the Race. The fact that the next campaign is many months in the distance, is no draw back to the men who mix the political medicine for Kansas. The Democrats see an excel- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 3, 1915. 1924 lent opportunity to win, provided the right man is selected to head the state ticket. The leaders see the right man to carry them to victory in Hon. James Orr, the gallant statesman and diplomat of Ackisos. Mr. Orr is one of the most known and most popular men in Kansas and the West, and if sufficient pressure can be brought to bear upon him to get into the race, Kansas will in all probability take her place back in the Democratic column. During the last legislature, Mr. Orr was floor leader for the Democrats in the House, and in this role he proved as impregnable as a stone wall against the opposition. Mr. Orr was constantly on guard and proved a bomb to any and all obnoxious legislation. His gallant leadership on the floor of the House of Representatives made him many warm friends among men and women who had opposed his party, and their friendship is of the lasting kind, for they would vote for him for governor, if his party would honor him with the nomination. Mr. Orr has not intimated as to whether he would abandon his magnificent law practice for the gubernatorial toga of this great state, and those who are putting forth every effort to draft him are determined not to accept "no" for an answer. Mr. Orr is a national character and is recognized as a learned lawyer, statesman and diplomat. He is a simon pure Democrat—one of the progressive brand, and has stood with the President on every important issue. Mr. Orr is highly spoken of in Washington and leading men of his party at the Nation's Capitol are eagerly watching Kansas and hoping to see Mr. Orr in the race for governor. Ye scribe had the pleasure of being in Washington a few weeks ago, and met a number of Democratic leaders, and all spoke of Mr. Orr in the highest terms and believe that he is the right man to place Kansas back into the Democratic column. The people of Kansas want a man like Orr for governor, and with those with whom we have talked; and we have visited every county in the state, we found a strong sentiment for Mr. Orr. and we cannot see how he is going to be able to turn a deaf ear to the "call to arms." CONGRESSMAN TAGGART HAS MADE GOOD RECORD. The Second District and Kansas Ably Represented. From the Second congressional district, the one Democrat more than any other in Congress, who has made a splendid record of achievement not only for his district, but for the state of Kansas, is the Hon. Joseph Taggart, of Kansas City. Mr. Taggart is now serving his third term as representative from the Second district and in recognition of his great ability as a lawyer, and one of the acknowledged leaders on the floor of the House, he was appointed a member of the Judiciary Committee, the most important committee in the House. Mr. splendid intellectual endowments and fine scholarly and Taggart is a young man of literary attainments, and his great analytical mind, ripe experience as a Congressman and recognized integrity of character admirably qualify him to represent the district in Congress. On all important legislative questions, and questions of a party policy he stands with the President and his party. He stands for the aggressive and progressive element in the Democratic party in the state of Kansas and the party will continue to grow stronger and stronger by the continuuation of such able and brilliant young men as Mr. Taggart in Congress. That the record of Mr. Taggart in Congress has been a splendid one and should appeal to the considerate judgment and fairness of every intelligent person in the Second Congressional district. If there is any one thing more than another for which Mr. Taggart is especially noted as a public official, it is his great devotion to the interest of the people whom he represents, and in this respect, he has made an ideal record during the several terms he has served in Congress. Mr. Taggart is a comprehensive, broad-guaged statesman who is exceedingly popular with all classes of people, and his genial and affable disposition and jocular nature have made for him many friends throughout the state of Kansas. THE JOSEPH TAGGART. Congress man Second District. Mr. J. S. Corley, New Head of German-American Bank is an Excellent Financier. A deal was consummated a few days ago whereby Mr. J. S. Corley, one of the country's best known bankers and financiers, comes into possession of the principal stock of the German-American bank. He is a native of Louisiana and is well known in four states, where he builted some of the best and most widely known financial institutions in the country. Mr. Corley knows the banking business from a to z and he will make the German-American a leader in the world of banks and banking. Topeka glad welcomes such men, no will quicken the pulse of Topeka's business activity. The German-American is a valuable piece of banking property and The Plaindealer is pleased to see it pass into the hands of a man like Mr. Corley. According to the Cleburne (Tex.) Enterprise, he was ten years one of the best known bankers in the Lone Star state, having few equals as a banker and practical financier. Among other banks with which he has been connected are the American National bank at Oklahoma City. the National bank of Cleburne, the Provident National bank at Waco, Western Bank & Trust Co., at Dallas, and the ```markdown ``` Mr. J. S. Corley. Citizens State Bank at Lawrence. He carries many letters of introduction from well known bankers, among them one from J. Z. Miller, chairman and Federal Reserve Bank Agency at Kansas City. The German-American bank will move to its new location at Fifth and Kansas avenue sometime next month. It will occupy the quarters now used by the Price $1 50 Per Year. Brunt Drug Co. The interior of the building will be remodeled and new-furniture purchased for the bank. There will be no changes, in the other members of the institution, Mr. Corley announced SEEWIR IS POSTMASTER AT LAWRENCE, KAS. Congressman Taggart Names a Popular and Successful Business Man for Place. The appointment of Mr. Chas. C. Seewir, as postmaster at Lawrence meets the heart's approbation of all the people of that community. He is a clean 1930 Mr. Charles C. Seewlr. business man, and will serve the patrons of the office in a manner that all will feel proud: Congressman Taggart is to be congratulated for recommending this appointment. LIEUTENANT BETTIS LANDS GOOD JOB. Former Soldier is City Detective at Wichita. People over the state are congratulating Mayor Bettly of Wichita on appointing Lieutenant William A. Bettis, soldier and newspaper man, on the detective force of that city. Bettis is one of the best known colored, men in the state, and stands well with both races. He served as lieutenant in the late Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and on being mustered out, enlisted in the famous Forty-eighth and went to the Philippines, where he saw two years active service. He was also a commissioned officer in this regiment and received personal praise from his superior officers for meritorious service. Lieutenant Bettis was a splendid army officer and will serve Wichita as honestly and faithfully as he did Uncle Sam. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. MISSOURI STATE NOTES. Mr. J. M. Barton is engaged in the general merchandise business at Dalton, Mo., and what tickled us, he owns his own business house, worth $3,000. His stock consists of dry goods, groceries, hardware, novelties, etc. His stock has been carefully selected and represents an out-ay of $20,000. This man aside from a good residence, owns about a dozen lots in his town. He's a strong man in the Baptist church and a firm believer in the Negro race. One of the attractive buildings at Norborne, Mo., is the A. M. E. church, which was erected this year by Rev. J. Silver, one of the strong men of the connection. The building is easily worth $2500. The A. M. E. also own a nice parsonage worth $600. Rev. Silver is comfortably located, and he has an excellent wife. The membership is only sixty-five, but they are doing folks, and are bringing things about. Rev. Silver has the distinction of pastoring the only colored church in that city. He has pastored for twenty-three years and many men and women have accepted the plan of reformation through his preaching. We found his library filled with good books and this is one of the leading families of Missouri. Jacob and Hannon are the only colored men in business at Norborne, Mo. They conduct an up-to-date cafe and lunch counter at which both races are fed. For years they have been in business and are doing nicely, because they serve what the public wants and serve it right. The proprietors are property owners and are strong men of our race. Mr. John W. Marlowe, an expert cleaner and presser, the largest business of the kind at Norborne, Mo., owns a magnificent home worth $1,500. He enjoys a nice trade because he does his work right. Mr. Marlowe will act as agent for The Plaindealer and will give weekly write-ups of the city. Mr. M. A. Howe, a man of the race, has been a practical tinner for twenty-seven years, and knows his trade from a to z. He holds a position with the leading business house of Norborne, Mo., and has the confidence and respect of his employer. Mr. Howe owns a good home, and is a strong man in the A. M. E. church. He makes everything out of tin that can be made. Rev Joshua Meadows, the popular pastor of the A. M. E. church at Keytesville, Mo., is wielding much influence for good. He has a nice edifice and seventy active members worship in same. For twenty-four years this man of God has been lambasting the devil. He is an eloquent speaker, one whom our people can afford to follow. Mr. Joseph Mason, is a thrifty man of the race at Camden. Mo. We called at his home, and after a chat with him, gleaned the fact that he owned forty acres of land, a good home and six tennant houses. Mr. Mason is what might be termed a successful farmer and is making good. He has been a resident of Camden for forty years, and has the respect and confidence of all of the people. Mr. Mason is a member of the C. M. E. church and a strong man. We found him full of hope. One of the best stocked and best conducted grocery stores owned and operated by the race is found at Carrolton, Mo., and which is ably managed and owned by Mr. L. M. Martin, a young man who finished at Lincoln Institute. He has about $1,500 invested, and his father owns the building. Mr. Martin has been in business ten months and informed us that all things considered, he was doing well. He is ably assisted by his glister, Misa Nellie Martin, a very popular young lady. The Martin family is one of the bestoff families in Missouri. The father, Mr. Charles C. Martin, farms 800 acres of land and is considered one of the most successful Missouri farmers, and owns ten good rental houses, which are worth many thousand dollars. The serjee visited the grocery store, and found it one with some class to it. We dropped in to see Dr. Items of Interest in Regard to Progress of Our People. H. Gatlin, the eminent colored physician of Carrollton, Mo., who maintains modern offices and enjoys a lucrative practice. Dr. Gatlin received his literary training at Wiley University at Marshall, Texas, and completed his medical course at Meharry Medical college, having graduated in the class of 1897, and has continuously followed the practice of his profession at Carrollton. He is a solid man and one who has used very good judgment and has acquired some valuable property, his home being a modern one, presided over by an excellent wife. Such men are the ones that the young men should strive to imitate for success. One of the swellest homes in Carrollton owned by the race is that of Mr. Frank Hysmith who holds a lucrative position with a white business firm. It is easily one of the best in that city and is presided over by a cultured little lady, as Mrs. Hysmith was at one time one of the race's popular teachers. She spent ten years in the school room, where she wielded a great influence for good. This home is furnished in modern style and a cordial welcome is extended to strangers. These people are leaders among our people, and by their godly walks, have won friends in both races. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fields, former citizens of Topeka, Kansas, are now making good at Carrollton. Mr. Fields holds a lucrative position with a white tonsorial parlor and Mrs. Fields is one of the popular teachers in the city schools at that place. These people are truly live wires, and above all they know how to be pleasant. They own 80 acres of land about $2 \frac{1}{2}$ miles from Topeka. Your scribe called at the parsonage of the Baptist, church of which Rev. L. W. Harris is pastor, and found that excellent churchman a jovial fellow well met. The church and parsonage are quite valuable and are easily worth $10,000. The membership is 250 consisting of some of the best people at Carrolton. After five years the people of that town are fully convinced that Dr. Harris is a God-sent man, as his accomplishments have been many. Rev. Harris is a prepared man, having finished at both Emporia, Kansas and Ottawa, Kansas, and is recognized as one of the ripe men of the race. He has been a minister for ten years, and is able to look back over a career crowded with brilliant achievements, and while he advises the race to prepare for the hereafter, he also urges, at all times that the race prepare to live. Such men as Rev. Harris are the ones that we need at the head of our churches and we regret that more of our men do not measure up to him as a man. He is serving his second term as moderator of the Mt. Zion Association, the largest in the state and which has been in session at Armstrong, Mo., this week. In conversation with Dr. Harris, said he had one of the best people in the state. The fiftieth anniversary of the church will be celebrated in September, and only a very few men have been pastors during that long period. There is a man of our race whose demonstrated that one can succeed if he'll only put some business behind what he's doing. He has a second hand store in which he carries every conceivable thing.. Mr. Albert Thomas also owns a tonsilcular parlor for the race and has been in business thirty-three years. Besides his home he owns property that is very valuable. He is a man who is doing his part toward solving the problem. The citizens of Carrolton regard-ley of race respect him. One of the commendable enterprises at Carrolton, Mo., is the one conducted by Messrs. Bryon & Lee. It is a combination business consisting of a first-class eating place and cold drinks. They never get too busy to try to please, and they give you service. These men are property owners and are doing nicely. Since 1871 is a good, long time to reside in one place, but that's what Mr. C. M. Jackson, of Carrolton, Mo., has done. For thirty-five years he conduct fed a restaurant in that town for white trade, and by his strict business methods, and his unexcelled cooking, won many patrons. Mr. Jackson is perhaps the best fixed colored man there, and his home, which is surrounded by white neighbors, is one of the most valuable places owned by the race. They are staunch Baptists, and he and his good wife, know how to make one feel at home. Your scribe had the pleasure to be a guest at the Jackson home and were indeed entertained in royal style. Mr. Jackson is an ex-Union soldier, and numbers his friends by the score. He has an excellent library, and this is a splendid family. He sold his business out this year, but already the white citizenhs are asking Mr. Jackson to go back in the restaurant business. It is claimed by all that during the time he operated the place, the cafe was one of the swellest in the state of Missouri and the service was above criticism, that's why his white friends are continually after him to return to that line of business. Excelsior Springs Missouri. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Harris' Bath House, 423-425 Thompson avenue, Excelsior Springs, Mo., has been successfully operated for more than 25 years by that leading gentleman, Mr. H. J. Harris, who is an authority on mud baths, massages, etc., and by producing the goods, he's won a worldwide name and his parlors are crowded all the time with patients from all over the world. He has successfully studied the latest along his line, and his mud baths are curing people who, it seems were past cure. His attendants are masters along their respective lines, as only experts are employed. Eight men and women are employed by Mr. Harris, and Prof. L. W. Johnson, a ripe scholar, manager for Mr. Harris, and in him the race has a man who stands for something. Many a person who's been down and out with rheumatism have been made whole by Harris' wonderful mud baths. The place is exclusively for white trade, and the parlors are crowded with the cream of the white race. The latest apparatus used in similar places have been installed, and the curative powers of the Harris mud can't be questioned. He also owns and conducts Harris' flats—twenty rooms in one building, eight in another, seven in another. The race is given the best for the money, and he caters to only first-class people. The C. M. E. church at Camden, Mo., a nice building worth $1000, is ably pastored by that Christian gentleman, Rev. M. P. Hunter. He has about sixty active members, who own good homes and among the builders of the race. Rev. Hunter has been preaching thirty-three years, and has spent all but four years in large cities. His record is one that any man might be proud of. Numerous persons have joined the church through the prevailing of this God-sent man. We found him a pleasant gentleman-who has a kind word for strangers. COFFEYVILLE. KANS. Mrs. John Perry and daughter of Omaha, Neh., and Miss Leota Fletcher of Pittsburg, Kas., were honored guests on Thursday night of last week.at an informal party given by the Bachelors' club at Odd Fellows hall. The evening was spent in dancing and whist. O. J. Parker went to Chicago to attend the National Baptist convention to convene there in the near future. While in Chicago he will take a course in ministry. The A. M. E. church held its fourth quarterly meeting Sunday, Aug. 22., and Presiding Elder J. T. Smith was present. Mrs. D. A. Jefferson was a visitor n Parsons last week. Mrs. M. Kidd left last week for a three weeks' visit at Van Buren, Ark., where she will visit her mother, other relatives and friends. Prof. W. A. Easter delivered an emancipation address last week at Oswego. Mrs. O. Webster returned this week from Carthage, Mo., where she had been attending a sick mother. Dr. W. S. Stephens, cur new dentist, is located in the Odd Fellows building. We heartily welcome him to our city, and bespeak for him much success. Miss Hazel Perry of Omaha, Neb., and Miss Edwina Pierce were guests of Mr. Ivory Hunnigan in a motor rides recently. Mr. Ivory Hunnigan and Byron Martin motored to parts in Oklahoma Tuesday. Miss Nina Bills of Joplin, Mo., is visiting Miss Eva Jessie. Miss Hazel Perry and mother left Friday for Pittsburg. Miss Leota Fletcher left for her home at Pittsburg Friday of last week in company with Miss Hazel Perry and mother. Misses Elsa and Frank Hailey entertained on Friday morning of last week at a ten o'clock breakfast in honor of Miss Hazel Perry of Omaha, Neb., Miss Leota Fletcher of Pittsburg, and Miss Cassie Morrow of Texas. The dining room was most beautifully decorated in yellow asters and nasturtiums, a dainty place card and yellow aster marking the place of each guest. Covers were laid for eight and those present were Misses Leota Fletcher, Hazel Perry, Cassie Morrow, Mary Whittaker, Ecwina Pierce, Mabel Smith and Eva Jessie. The morning was delightfully spent in music and conversation. After partaking of the dainty three course menu the young ladies spent the rest of the morning in posing for snapshot pictures upon the lawn. They departed for home at 1:30 p. m., each having spent an enjoyable morning. Miss Nina Bills, guest of Miss Eva Jessie, sang at the Macedonia church Sunday afternoon. Her solo so impressed her audience that she was asked to sing at the evening service, at which time the earnest; altruistic sentiment and clear, sweet tone, so effectively rendered by the singer, melted the worshippers in the mission solo, "Pass It On." Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Buckner entertained with a whisty party the past week. The out of town guests were Mrs. L. Denny of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. and Miss Graham, Mrs. Jefferson of Muskogee, Okla., and Miss Nina Bills of Joplin, Mo. Other guests were Misses Pearl Martin, Eva Jessie, Mesdames W. Dixon, and Eva Charleston; Messrs. Byron Martin, Rufus Hunnigan, Carl Gaines, Ivory Hunnigan, and Wiley Dixon. Indeed Coffeyville may well be proud of such pleasant, progressive, hospitable young people as were the host and hostess on this occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Charleston were host and hostess at a whist party during last week. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Graham of Muskogee, Okla., Mrs. Jefferscn. of Muskogee, Okla., Mrs. L. Denny of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Perry of Omaha, Neb., Miss Leota Fletcher of Pittsburg, Miss Haezl Perry of Omaha, Miss Nina Bills of Joplin, Mo., Misses Pierce, Jessie and Martin, Mr. and Mrs. P. Buckner, Messrs. C. Gaines, I. Hunnigan, B. Martin, P. Dawson, Mrs. G. Young, Mr. W. Dixon. Webster declares that Charleston and charming are synonyms and the guests dare to differ. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. Mrs. Nannie Williams, a sister of Mrs. Dr. Taylor, returned home Sunday to Lexington, after a visit of two months. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Madison, are the proud parents of a seven pound boy. Quite a number took advantage of the rates to Chicago Friday. Among the number were Mr. Alex Hicks, Mrs. Annie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. George Merritt, Miss Lillian Schweich, Mrs. Lizzie Harris, and Miss Lola Scott, Mr. Ernest Scott and David Moore. Mrs. Mason Schweich returned home Tuesday from a short visit to Hannibal, where he has a business. Mr. and Mrs. George Merritt and Bertha Sailes entertained at the K. of P. hall Wednesday evening August 17th in honor of Mrs. Ellis Gordon, of Saint Louis. Quite a number were present and all reported a most enjoyable time. The hall was decorated with the recently adopted state flower, "The Black Eyed Susans." They were so artistically arranged that the hall looked like a flower garden. In the receiving line were; Mrs. A. M. Schweich, Mrs. Mattie Finley of Kansas City, Mrs. Ellis Gordon, Saint Louis; Mrs. Lizzie Richardson, Denver, Colo.; Misa Lamme of Madison Ill.; Mrs. Sherman Robnett and Mrs. Emma Pipes, of St. Louis. Mr. Will H. Ridgway will leeave Sunday for Excelsior Springs and Kansas City, where he will spend about two weeks. Mr. Addie Caldwell returned home Wednesday from Kansas City, where he had been spending the summer. The delegates of the U. B. F. grand lodge have returned home all reporting a grand time, they all say they were never so royally entertained before as they were in Omaha. Columbia was fortunate in landing four grand officers, and the present elected grand master, Dr. J. H. Williams is a Columbia product. Mr. Sherman Robnett returned Wednesday from Excelsior Springs, where he has been recuperating. Miss Annie Mae Fisher entertained the Idle Hour club Wednesday afternoon. A delightful luncheon was served, and all present spent a most delightful afternoon. The Mothers club is erecting 3 beautiful drinking fountain on the play grounds, which will be quite a treat to the children o. Columbia. Misses Mabel Gregory and Cassie Bailey left Sunday to their respective schools, Huntsdale and Baine, Mo. We wish them a prosperous year. The musicals given by Mrs. Lula Lamme at the K. of P. hall on Wednesday of last week was quite a success. Mr. Pinkney Kelley, Mr. Jess Washington and Mr. Marion Bennett enjoyed a few days at Brushwood Lake fishing and report a large catch. Messrs. Jess Harris and Fred Wilson are now gathering their potatoes and they have some of the largest we have seen this year. These two young men are the coming truck gardeners of Columbia. The Plaindealer will be on sale at Schweich's store. BEATRICE. NER. Mr. Vernon Wilkinson entertained a number of his Beatrice friends at his home in Fairbury on Wednesday evening, August 24 and a royal good time is reported by all present. A musicale was given Friday evening, Aug. 20, at the A. M. E. church under auspices of the D. S. P. club and a silver offering amounting to $35 was taken in. The following program was rendered: Piano duet, "Habana," Miss Thomas and Mr. R. A. Cisco; vocal solo, "The Rose in My Garden of Dreams," Mr. William Beck; violin solo; a—"Nolturno," b—"Asi's Death," Mr. Burghart; piano solo, "The Alps," Mrs. Chinn; vocal solo, "Resignation," Miss Nondus Scott; oration, "The Man Without a Country," Miss Irene Brewer; vocal solo, "Let's All Obey," Mr. Chinn; piano solo, "Celestial Melodies," Miss Thomas; reading, "The Party," Miss Martin; piano solo, "Nocturne Ap. 37, No. 1," Mr. R. A. Cisco; vocal solo, "The Rosary," Miss J. Gordon; violin solo, "Poet and Peasant," Mr. Burghart; quartet, selected; piano solo, "Marche Nongroise," Mrs. Chinn. Miss Flora Wilson of Nokomis, Ill., Miss Ruth Thomas of St. Louis, Mo., and Mr. Charles Burghart of Greenville, Ill., are in the city visiting friends. Mr. Roscoe Cisco of Jerseyville, Ill., is visiting with his brother, Geo. Cisco, of this city. Mrs. Wilkinson and son, Vernon, Mrs. Chinn and Miss Irene Brewer came over from Fairbury to attend the musical at St. Paul A. M. E. church recently. Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Harper are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Aug. 7th. One of the prettiest parties of the season was given at the home of Miss Nondus Scott on Saturday evening, Aug, 21, in honor of Misses Flora Wilson and Ruth Thomas, and Messrs. Chas. Burghart, Roscoe Cisco and Vernon Wilkinson. Part of the evening was spent in a guessing contest, of which Miss Flora Wilson won the prize, a hand-painted bread and butter plate, Mr. Burghart winning the consolation prize. Music furnished by different members of the party. Cut flowers were in every available space. Dainty refreshments were served by hostes and at a late hour the guests departed declaring Miss Scott an ideal hostess. On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 22, Mr. A. Newton, entertained a number of friends at 2 o'clock luncheon complimentary to the visiting friends. Monday of last week Mrs. L. J. Gordon entertained a number of friends at a dancing party. The evening was spent in dancing and games, after which the hostess served dainty refreshments. Tuesday evening of last week the young men of the city entertained the young ladies at a dance up the river on the "Big Launch." At a late hour a very dainty luncheon was served. HUDSON, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Walker entertained at their beautiful country home on Aug. 19 with a house party in compliments to Mrs. George Walker of Okolona, Miss Miss Ethel Michem of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Miss Edith E. Elliott of Montezuma, Kans. Those present were Miss Lenore Williams of Pratt, Kas., Messrs. John Pickett and Harry Graves of Pratt, Mr. W. V. Smith of Larned, Messrs. Earl Jesse Robinson of Gt. Bend, Mr. Wm. Robinson of Hugoton, Ks., Miss Ermile Pope of Gt. Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Robinson and children of Seward, Kas., Miss Mildred Tyler of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Harris and daughter, Miss Margarett, of Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Misses Georgie, Emma and Edna Walker, Messrs. Calvin, Edward and Richard Walker, Mr. John D. Walker of Hugoton. an elaborate five course luncheon was served, which was enjoyed by all present. After this the evening was spent in games and music. Friday, Aug. 20, Mrs. George Walker of Okolona, Miss., and Misses Williams and Elliott, Mr. W. V. Smith and Miss George Walker motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Newsome at Larned, Kansas, returning in the evening to the home of Mrs. N. Robinson, where they met the rest of the party and were royally entertained at a bountiful dinner, after which an enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Saturday a ten o'clock breakfast was served at the Walker home, consisting of fried chicken, mashed potatoes; peas, pickles, fruit, cake, lemonade and coffee. The young men spent the afternoon in racing, jumping, and hunting. Saturday evening they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calyin Harris and social games were the features of the evening. All report as having had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Geo. Walker and three little daughters, Lotta Queen, Queentella, Sylvia and little Robert, of Okolona, Mise., who spent two weeks visiting with Mrs. James Wheeler of Great Bend, these two, with Miss Emma Walker, having two weeks in Colorado Springs and Denver, Colo., sight-seeing, have returned to their home in the Southland, much pleased with affairs in the Sunflower State. ABILENE. KANSAS. Mrs. McGee of Salina, accompanied by little Arnetta Franklin and Evaline Mommon, were visiting relatives and friends here recently. Mrs. Dot Simpson has returned from Ellinwood, and was accompanied by Miss Everding Brown of Gt. Bend. Miss Tillie Warder returned Aug. 21 from Bogue and Saline where she visited with relatives and friends. Rev. J. C. Rogers filled his stand at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Sunday, Aug. 22nd, and delivered two interesting and instructive sermons. Mrs. C. Bridget has returned from Nicodemus, and was accompanied by her little niece, Emma Williams. Messrs. Emmett Williams and J. Hogan of Concordia, were visitors here Sunday, Aug. 22. CARBONDALE. KANSAS. CARLTONDALE, KANSAS. The A. M. E. Sunday school held their annual picnic Friday at Wakarusa in the McFaden grove. Many friends from Topeka, and Barlingame attended. The time was spent in fishing, swinging and boating. The children enjoyed themselves very much and all went home reporting a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrison, who visited their daughter in Wichita, have returned and report a fine time. Abbie Foster left yesterday for Colorado Springs to visit her sisters, Daisy and Florence Foster. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr ' Lawyer 217 West Fifth Street Telephone 1894 — Tepoka, Kana Great Bend Kansas. GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Br The New Era Millin DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. Russell, F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Brinkman. ```markdown ``` The New Era Milli The J. E. Bake The J.E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. The Colored People of Garden City all know they are politely and promptly waited upon they enter our store. We make no distinction tween white and black people. We appreciate business and want it. There are good and bad ple of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts to be settled every week or month as the case m. Those who do not pay, promptly as agreed, we cline to run accounts with, whether they be or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay, promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Coran were in Kansas City, on business Saturday. Mrs. M. E. Godfrey, of Topeka, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John P. Harvey and Mrs. H. W. Baker. The engagement of Miss Dovie Porter, and Mr. Robert Lee, has been announced. The wedding will take place early this fall. Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson was the guest of her cousins, Misses Christine and Cora Marian Smith, in Kansas City, Mo., last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Hughes of Topeka, were Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. I. V. Brown. Mr. D. D. Herndon, returned from Wichita, Saturday, where he attended the Masonic Grand Lodge last week. Misses Inez Page, and Jennie V. Mason, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday here with friends. Miss Myrtle Smith, of Kansas City, visited her cousin, Mrs. Cora Herndon, last week. Mr. Wm. Robinson, of Kansas City, has completed the foundation for a modern bungalow on the farm of his father-in-law, Mr. Tolliver Thompson. Mr. Thompson, is also preparing to add a porch to his residence. Miss Myrtle Walker, was shopping in Kansas City Thursday. Mr. Al Rogers, visited friends in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Perina Thompson, has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Bettis, at Edwadsville. The Mount Hebron Baptist church will give its third annual chautauqua beginning August 30th to September 8th. Miss Sara Cobb has returned home after a three weeks visit in Leavenworth and Kansas City. EGTORS: Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, Chapman, F. V. Russell, Black, Chas. V. Brinkman. Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by illing Company! Garden City all know that promptly waited upon when We make no distinction be- people. We appreciate your There are good and bad peo- y community. Those who promptly we run accounts with, our month as the case may be. Promptly as agreed, we de- th, whether they be white Her Mercantile Co. .Mrs. White gave a party in honor of her son, Mr. William White. A large number was present and a pleasant evening was spent by all. He will leave August 31 to attend Lincoln Institute. Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan, of Coffeyville, is here visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. J. H. Hopkins entertained the young ladies class (No. 3) at her home on W. Park. All had a delightful time. Rev. D. A. Jefferson, of Coffeyville, preached an excellent sermon at New Hope Baptist church Tuesday evening. Rev. Wilson of Red Bird, Okla., gave an excellent lecture in the interest of real estate in that vacinity at Mount Hebron Baptist church. A number of young men and women met at the auditorium and organized a club known as the Merry Makers. Mr. O. D. Lockhart and Mr. Arthur Hulbert are operating a motion picture show. The Mission Circle met with Sister M. Young and the Aid Society met with Sister Cooper this week. Miss Cristel Wilson is visiting in Clinton, Mo. Mrs. Hallie White has moved here from Yale. She has purchased a new home on East 13th street. Rev. White and family have moved here from Chapman. Their home is on East 23d St. Mrs. Cole, of Kansas City, is here visiting Mrs. H. C. Cole and family. Mr. Boyd surprised his wife with a beautiful piano. Mr. S. E. Lowry, of Leavenworth, was the guest of Mr. Cobb, Sunday. Miss Ella Yarbough gave a party Friday evening at her aunt's home on East Twelfth. Mrs. J. H. Hopkins spent Sunday in Weir, with her sister, Mrs. Johnson. The Mission Circle rendered an excellent program Sunday evening which was greatly enjoyed by all. A neat contribution was realized. Mrs. King and Miss Helen Hobba, of Weir, were visiting here Sunday evening. If you wish to subscribe for The Plaindealer, see Miss Sara Cobb at 109 E. Twelfth Street. Miss Georgia Baskerville has returned home from a visit, in Iola. Send all news to Miss Sara Cobb, 109 East Twelfth street. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. Missisa Muriel J. and Gertrude Woolfolk, of Topeka, spent the week end in the city, the guests of Miss Irene G. Bartleson. Mr. L. C. Watts, of San Francisco, Calif., is visiting in the city, the guest of his mother Mrs. Elsie Watts. Mr. Penn, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Trussie Smothers. Miss Irene G. Bartleson left Saturday for Kansas City, Mo., for a weeks' visit with her cousin and brother, Mrs. R. B. Lillard and Prof. J. C. Winston. Prof. Richard B. Harrison, appeared in a recital at the Ninth Street Baptist church on Monday and Tuesday night. He was greeted by a large and appreciative audience. Mrs. Mabel Baskerville of Ab. ilene, entertained Saturday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for a dozen or so guests and all highly enjoyed the toothsome menu. Misses Captolia Stemon and Naomi Stemon, of Hutchinson, are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Hattie-Barnett and will leave for Kansas City in a few days/to visit relatives and friends. Miss Jane Alexander entertained with a reception on the Misses Naomi and Captolia Stemon, of Hutchinson. After a dainty lunch was served, all went home declaring they had a jolly time. Misses Verselle and Tassie Pope of West 13th street were the pleasant hostesses to a party given at their home on Monday evening. Games and dancing were the amusements of the evening and at a late hour dainty refreshmesnts were served to the following guests, honoring Miss Beatrice Donnelly of Kansas City: Miss Edith Ekelbreck of Walla Walla, Wash., Miss Etoile Pope, Miss Tassie Pope, Messrs. Clyde Broadus, William Harrison, Marcus Tucker, Eugene Monroe, Leroy Perkins, Chester Harrison and Lyle Pope and all spent a delightful time. Mrs. M. D. Jones lectured at the Second Baptist church on her "Trip Around the World" and pleasantly entertained her audience. On Thursday from 3 to 7 Mrs. A. E.. Perkinson very royally entertained a large number of ladies in honor of Mrs. Jones. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion, while conversation, music and an impromptu program was the diversion for the afternoon. After the serving of delicious refreshments all left, having enjoyed a delightful time. Mr. H. Broadus and Dr. G. W. Allison were in Wichita last week attending the Masonic grand lodge. Messrs. Harrison Wickliffe, G. W. Bradford, Clyde Broadus and Misses Bestie and Mabel Plummer spent last Friday in Wichita attending the picnic given by the K. P.'s and Masons and they report a pleasant time. A sacred concert was given at the C. M. E. church Sunday evening and a splendid program was rendered. Mrs. U. S. Rickman of Newton made a business trip to the city recently. Mr. and Mrs. Claude McFall of Oklahoma City, Okla., are in our city visiting. Mr. C. E. Denning of Great Bend spent a few days in our city recently. Rev. R. W. Wells preached Monday evening at the C. M. E. church. Miss Beatrice Donelly of Kansas City, who was the guest of Miss Verselle Pope, has returned to her home. Miss Pope will spend several weeks at Great Bend. Mr. Cephas Ross of Gt. Bend was a recent visitor here. Mr. Marcus Tucker of K. U., is home from school. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. The following: Mesdames Hattie Hopkins, Mary Wilson, Alberta Chavers, Anna Fields, Ellisa Scott, Susie Henderson, Mary Alexander, Hattle Hazelridge and Mr. William Carter, left Tuesday for Lincoln, Nebr., to attend the Grand Council of Daughters of Bethel convention which was held Aug. 24-28. Mrs. N. J. Walton left last week to spend a few weeks in Excelsior Springs. The following left Tuesday morning for Wichita to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge: Messars D. A. Jones, O. A. Harris, B. S. Small, S. E. Lowery, Wm. Crawford, Alex Miller P. Hubbard and T. W. Bell. Mrs. Sampson left Tuesday for a few weeks stay at Excelsior Springs. The concert Tuesday evening at the Post gymnasium was very good, indeed and a large crowd was present. Every number was good and well applauded. The pastor and member of the First Baptist church wishes to thank all who were present and helped to make it a success. Mrs. B. F. Sharp and Miss Eunice Diemer entertained Mrs. S. Anderson, Mrs. James Cone, Miss Hardwick and Miss-Lowery at luncheon Wednesday. Mr. Sylvanus Townsend, aged sixty-eight years, died early Tuesday morning at his home, 21st and Shawnee streets of a complication of diseases. He was a farmer and had-lived here about forty years, and was well known. Besides his widow, he leaves two brothers and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. A. C. Terrell officiating. Inferment was at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Grant, mother of Mrs. Alice Williams was taken suddenly ill Tuesday morning. Mrs. Samuel Montgomery left Saturday for Chicago, Ill., to visit relatives and friends. From there she will go Kentucky for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Miss Geraldine Jones and Messars H. C. Jones and Carrie Gough attended the dance in Kansas City given by the Smart Set. Mrs. J. J. Jackson and little son, Bobbie returned from an extended trip from New York and the East. Mr. Ernie Gough left for a short stay in Excelsior Springs. Miss Blanche Miller is ill at her home on South Fifth street. KNOWS HIS BUSINESS. For twenty-two years Mr. W. A. Doxey and his good wife have successfully conducted a bath and massage parlor at Excelsior Springs, Mo., exclusively for white trade and are making good because they do the work right. We called at the parlors of these good people, and were not long ascertaining that some of the best white people of Missouri and the United States were patrons of the Doxey parlors, and after we noted the crowds who visit same and heard Mr. Doxey talk, we were compelled to believe he is on to his job. His business card says, "Professional Baths With Original Swedish. Massage for Ladles and Gentlemen; Lady Prof. W. A. Doxey. Attendant for Ladies." Aside from being assisted by his accomplished wife, several other persons are employed. All modern apparatus are installed, and the treatments received at the Doxey parlors, keeps the place crowded. Mr. and Mrs. Doxey own some valuable property and are both prominent in religious and society circles. They are believers in Negro enterprise encourage same both with their money and influence; in fact they do not believe in "God bless you class," hence they are helping to make history for the race. -RORABAUGH-WILEY- Dry Goods Company, Hutchinson Kansas. "The Store of Service." We extend a most cordial invitation to visit our store and enjoy our New Fall Lines of Merchandise. We sincerely believe we can SAVE YOU MONEY. We fill all mail orders. We deliver. 1915 KANSAS 1915 STATE FAIR CHAMPION Butchinson, Sept. 18- By the State Board of Agriculture. For the 15th time the Management invi able to support this great Institution of p exhibiting and by their presence. It is t he fair and dedicated to their social and co development. 17 General Department $40,000.00 in Prizes. Great in Show Cattle, Horses, Swine, f lors, Farm Machinery, Silos, Fine Arts and rial Exhibits. Seven Great Races Daily —Fine Free Attractions Day and Night. Automobile Racing Friday and Saturday, Daring Dirt Tract Drivers in the World. Horse Show Four Nights —Music by Concert and Military Bands. Patterson's Carnival and Animal Show See the Fair during the first days while it is out for Judgment, beginning at 9:30 a. Program every day—Something Doing. Special Trains, Special Equipment and. "Let's Go." For the 15th time the Management invites the people to support this great Institution of progress by exhibiting and by their presence. It is the people's fair and dedicated to their social and commercial development. 17 General Departments---- $40,000.00 in Prizes. Great in Show Cattle, Horses, Swine, Sheep, Tractors, Farm Machinery, Silos, Fine Arts and Industrial Exhibits. Seven Great Races Daily Fine Free Attractions Day and Night. Automobile Racing Friday and Saturday, by the most Daring Dirt Tract Drivers in the World. Horse Show Four Nights Music by Concert and Military Bands. Patterson's Carnival and Animal Shows. See the Fair during the first days while everything is out for Judgment, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Great Program every day—Something Doing every minute. Special Trains, Special Equipment on all railroads. "Let's Go." Send for Information or Prize Catalogue. I. S. Thompson, A. L. Sponsler, President, Secretar H. S. Thompson, A. L. Sponsler, President. Secretary. entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mall Matter. BANK COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE IN GOOD HANDS. Hon. W. F. Benson Has Made Good—Bankers and Citizens Pleased With Him. In Hon. W. F. Benson, Kansas has one of the most capable and efficient Bank Commissioners that ever served any state. Mr. Benson was appointed, by Gov. Hodges, and his fine business methods, gentlemanly manner and square dealing has won him a host of good, warm friends among men and women of all political faith. He is a banker of many years experience, and is regarded in the world of finance to be one of the best posted and far-sighted men in the country. He stands away up in the front rank of the country's leading and best financiers. Personally, Mr. Benson is one of those pleasing gentlemen, always kind, courteous and obliging, which is one of the secrets of his most remarkable success in everything to which he sets his head and hand. Politically, he is a simon pure Democrat, and it is through such men as he that the Democrats are making good in state and nation. Mr. Benson is one of the real strong men in Kansas and his action is serving to make the men and women of the state forget party lines and vote for men and measures. HAWKINS LANDED A BIG CONTRACT. Veteran Topeka Contractor is Erecting a $12,000 Church at Wichita. Several years ago when Mr. Spencer P. Hawkins, the veteran contractor and builder secured the contract for erecting what proved to be one of the finest churches in St. Louis, Mo. he was unawre that he was also erecting a tower of fame for himself as a carpenter, contractor and builder. It was the marvel of that giant Missouri city; more so because a Negro contractor had the job and completed everything with mechanics of his own race. Here is where business "picked up" for Mr. Hawkins. There has not been a single year pass since that time that he is not called upon to furnish a bid for 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Mr. Spencer P. Hawkins. the erection of some costly church edifice. At Wichita, the A. M. E. church is erecting a handsome edifice at a cost of something over twelve thousand dollars. The contract was awarded to Mr. Hawkins, who with the sixteen mechanics under his skillful directions are rapidly drawing the work to a close. The structure is located on a nice lot 60x120, and will have a seating capacity of six hundred. It will be one of the handsomest churches in the state, and a proud monument to the skilled and cunning hand of this grand old man. Mr. Hawkins has followed his trade for forty years. He is one of the best known and most popular citzens of Topeka and has contributed much to advance the community and city in which he resides. He reared a fine family—all girls save two. The girls are all highly educated and all are school teachers. The mother of these children died when they were too small to even aid each other, but this excellent father kept them together and educated them. His sons are business men, one in Canada and one in Denver Colo. Mr. Hawkins is also a "big man" in Masonic circles. He is past master of his lodge and a Knights Templar and Shriner. Resolutions of Respect by the Topeka Ministerial League. "There is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel." Rev. Henry South, a most worthy and prominent minister of the M. E. church, who was called last Monday night from labor to reward, wa3 for several years pastor and presiding elder, residing in our city. He was a member at the time of his death of The Ministerial League and served a term as its president. Dr. South always stood high in the estimation of all the people and filled his place in the ministry with the utmost credit, having never brought reflection upon the vocation wherewith he was called. He was the people's preacher, making the world his parish. Dr. South was eminently qualified for his work and was of a kind and brotherly spirit, always beating about the message of good cheer and love, everywhere making the world happier and better from the fact he lived. We brother preachers could always look to him for safe counsel and brotherly sympathy. He was indeed a fatithful husband, loving father, sympathetic brother, a conscientious, intelligent, business-like and upright minister of the gospel. Resolved, That The Ministerial League of Topeka deeply deplores the loss of this our venerable friend and co-laborer. We shall ever cherish his memory and exemplify his ideal life. Resolved, That we do most heartily sympathize with the church of his choice in the great loss it, has sustained through his demise. And we pray that the great head of the church may in some way make amends for the same by causing his mantle to fall upon one worthy and with the Christian courage to close up the break in the ministerial ranks, made by his fall. Resolved. That his most estimable wife, devoted children, loving relatives and friends, shall have our earnest and most sincere prayers at such a time, and shall assure them that we are one with them in this sore bereavement and should it become ours in any way to render temporal or spiritual comfort, we shall take great pleasure in doing so. We shall also commend them to the care of Him who hath all power and doeth all things for the best. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published and a copy turned over to the family. "Servant of God, well done; Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." G. W. HENRY, Pres B. R. ROSS, V-Pres. J. M. BROWN, Act. Sec. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas in the matter of the Estate of Julia Brown, deceased. Notice of Final Settlement. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 4th day of October, 1915, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the October, 1915 term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the hairs of Julia Brown, deceased. Administrator. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer, Friday, September 3d, 1915.) GREAT BEND, KANSAS. Hon. Nick Chiles was in the city a few days on business and while here, he ably addressed the congregation of the First Baptist church on "Race Enterprise." All that heard him enjoyed his talk very much. Quite a number from Great Bend attended the picnic at Larned. While there we received the sad news of the drowning of Mr. James Rooks, which occurred in Walnut Creek. Mr. Rooks was well known and respected by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services were conducted at the A. M. E. church of which he was a member. Rev. J. R. Ramsey, pastor, under the auspices of the Household of Ruth and a large number gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. The church was unable to accommodate the crowd. The remains were laid to rest in the Great Bend cemetery. Our loss is heaven's gain. Mr. Amzi has returned to Kansas City. He was here to visit relatives and friends and attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. James Rooks. Miss Estella Johnson has returned to Hutchinson, after a visit with Miss Brewer and friends. On August 18th, Mrs. Albert Wells entertained at her home on Washington street for the visiting gueats. The evening was spent in music and conversation. Monday August 23d, Misses Lucy and Mary Johnson entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Green Brown on East Second street in honor of the Misses Halla, Miss Price, of Emporia; Mrs. Vest, of Pueblo; Miss Coleman of Newton; Miss Sexton, of Kansas City; Miss Gavett, Miss McCormick, of Garden City. All departed at a late hour voting the Misses Johnson ideal hostesses. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wells and son George, entertained about 65 of their friends in honor of their niece and cousin, Miss Lulu Price, of Emporia and Miss Helen Coleman of Newton. The evening was spent in music and conversation. Rucker's orchestra furnished the music. At a late hour a two-course lunch was served by the hostess. Thursday afternoon at the beautiful country home of Mrs. Jack Johnson was another galla fete when Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Miss Myrtle, entertained in honor of Mrs. Vest of Pueblo, Colo. About forty ladies were present. The feature of the afternoon was a thimble party. Misses Pope, Coleman and Sellers presided at the piano during the afternoon. At a late hour a delicious two course luncheon was served by the hostess. Out-of-town guests: Mrs. Vest, of Pueblo; Misses Gravett, McCormick, of Garden City; Miss Lulu Price, of Emporia; Miss Helen Coleman, Newton; Miss Sexton, Kansas City. Mrs Vest favored the guests with one of her beautiful vocal solos which was enjoyed by all. They departed voting Mrs. Johnson and daughter ideal hostesses. Friday afternoon Mrs. Hazes Fox entertained the Queen Esther Circle at her beautiful country home in honor of Mrs. M. D. Jones, of Topeka. The Circle enjoyed one of Mrs. Jones' interesting addresses on her trip abroad. The hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon. Friday evening Miss Susie Goodman entertained in honor of her visiting guests, Misses Gravette and McCormick, of Garden City. The evening was spent in games, music and conversation, after which the hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon... Queen Eather Circle gave an entertainment at the basement of the First church Saturday evening and realized a neat little sum. Miss Piscilla Martin entertained at breakfast at 8:30 Sunday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Love, 1011 Kansas avenue, in honor of Mrs. Vest, of Pueblo. Covers were laid for thirty-five. Those who were fortunate enough to be there enjoyed a beautiful three course breakfast. Mrs. Vest favored the guests with a beautiful solo. Miss Goodman also gave a beautiful vocol number. Instrumental music numbers were given by Mrs. Vernon Booker, Miss Coleman, Newton; Miss Nola Brown, Garden City; Miss Gravett. Miss Martin then chaperoned the ladies to the First Baptist Sunday school as members of Mrs. Kittle McDonald's class, which was awarded the banner of merit for the largest contribution. Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Vest of Pueblo; Misses Gravett, McCormick, Brown, of Garden City; Miss Lulu Price, Emporia; Miss Helen Coleman, Newton; Mrs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. CHAS. T. PHELPS, Proprietor. High Class Motion Pictures. Change of Service Each Day. 6 REELS EACH DAY Admission 5c and 10c. Phelps' Sample Room, 109 N. Second St. —FINE WINES AND LIQUORS.— HIGH CLASS CIGARS. SAINT JOSEPH. : : MISSOURI. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. J. M. JAMISON—S27 Madiso St. Special diseases. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kansas Ave. Photof 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 721 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1331 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30: 8 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon, Phone 8608. 882 Krasas Ave. Residence: 1028 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 8608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res-774 Ring 2 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office: 834 Kansas Av., over Gibler's Drug Store, across from Throog Hotel. Galls answered Night and Day.—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give . . Satisfaction. . . 832 Kansas Av. Phone 142 George Childs, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ella Davie, Davenport, Ia.; Miss Sophia Ross, Dodge City. All voted Miss Martin an ideal hostess. Misses Gravett and McCormick returned to Garden City, Sunday evening. While in the city they were the guests of Miss Susie Goodman. Miss Helen Coleman returned to Newton, after a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. C. Maloney, of Pueblo, returned to their home after a brief visit with Miss Myrtle Johnson. Miss Lulu Price returned to her home in Emporia after a few weeks visit with her uncle and nunt, Mr. and Mgr. J. J. Wells. Miss Mildred Perry returned to Larned after a few days visit PILES CURED TO STAY CURED Itching, Bleeding, Internal and Protruding Piles, no matter how long standing. Avoid cutting, burning and hypodermic injections. Quickest, most scientific, certain, powerful painless remedy ever sold. Most effective remedy for PROSEATITIS and OLD SORES. In tubes, $1.00, postpaid. Money back if it fails. No cepium, cocaine or de derivatives. DR. KEELEY REMEDY CO., Pratt, Kansas. ..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. 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, with her sister, Mrs. E. C. Rucker. While here she was guest at a number of social functions. Mr. J. J. Wells, Rev. and Mrs. Miller and Miss Clara Stock, Mr. Walter Williams and Mr. Geo. Kendall, attended the basket meeting at Saint John, given by the Baptist church of which Rev. Thomas is pastor. All reported a good time. Mrs. M. D. Jones, of Topeka, Mrs. Vest of Pueblo, were entertained at dinner by Mrs. J. J. Wells. Mrs. Jones addressed the congregation of the First Baptist church Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. All enjoyed her splendid talk of her trip around the world. Mrs. Jones departed for Hutchinson Monday morning. Mrs. Vest will leave for her home in Pueblo, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Emma Crooms spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Webb. She returned to Larned Sunday evening. Anyone wishing The Topeka Plaindealer, see Mrs. J. J. Wells. Mrs. A. T. Booker returned on Sunday from a visit at Coffeyville and Wichita. Miss Hurat of Wichita returned with her for a visit also Mr. Will Howard. News for The Plaindealer should be given to Mrs. J. J. Wells. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer in Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. 1190 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kana. GREEN'S Combination ...Store... 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. WM. GREEN, Prop. 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. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4666 East—Home phone 4218 East. This is the place to buy first class sandies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call—Ady. Miss Goldie M. Duke is ill at her home on Buchanan street. Miss Rovella Ray, 1011 Kansas avenue, is quite ill with an attack of malaria fever. Miss Mary Crockett has returned home after spending two months in Little Rock, Ark., visiting with her aunt, Mrs. J. P. Robinson. Miss Izene Smith and Mrs. Amos Booker were pleasant callers at this office Wednesday and left a job for printing. Miss Ruth Bell of St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Cleo Ware Gentry at her home on Lane St. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Johnson entertained Dr. Frye of Oklahoma at dinner on Sunday at their home, 1316 W. 12th St. Miss Lorena Martin, cousin of Floyd E. Martin, is visiting in the city, guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Hall Sneed, 503 E. 17th. Mrs. Willa Smith, 144 Emmett street, representative for The Plainenler, left yesterday for Larned, Kansas, on a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Dovey Brown and children returned Sunday from a ten days' visit at Newton with relatives and friends and they report a very pleasant trip. Mr. Wm. Harris, a prosperous young farmer of Marion, Kans., is visiting in the city, guest of Miss Katherine Barker and Mr. Geo. Hamilton. Mrs. D. V. Hayne and her daughter, Emma Henrietta, returned recently from an extended visit at Plumb Lake, Mich., and report a fine trip. Mr. G. W. Cunningham arrived from Cushing, Okla., this week on a visit with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham on Quincy St. --- Mr. Patrick Adams of Indianapolis, Ind., arrived in the city this week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Alice Chiles, whom he had not seen for thirty years. Rev. G. W. Henry, Miss Nelle Ellis and Miss Bessie Haynes of the Second Baptist church will leave Monday for Chicago to attend the National Baptist convention. Miss Corinne Sneed entertained with a line party to the Apex theatre Monday evening in honor of Miss Ruth Bell of St. Joseph, Mo., who is visiting in the city. --- Mrs. Cleo Ware Gentry was hostess to an informal party on Thursday evening of last week complimentary to Miss Ruth Bell of St. Joseph, Mo., who is Mrs. Gentry's house guest for a few days. --- Next Sunday will be rally day at the Third Baptist church and members are expected to give $5.00 each to help liquidate a debt to the Home Mission board of New York. You are cordially invited to attend. Mr. Arthur ("Jink") Hardy at 1419 Quincy street, who had a severe illness some weeks ago, but was getting along very nicely towards recovery suffered a relapse last week and is now critically ill again. Dr. O. A. Taylor is attending. --- Mr. R. Hardwick of Frankfort, Kans., was an agreeable caller at this office on Tuesday and paid up a subscription for The Plaindealer which he says he cannot get along without in his home. He was en route to his home from Wichita where he attended the grand lodge of the Masons. He also made a short visit in Oklahoma. --- Mrs. Priscilla McClain of Sedalia, Mo., who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson of 125 N. Van Buren street, left Thursday for Dover, Okla., where she has a fine farm. Topeka is her old home and she was royally entertained while here. She says there is no place like home, and expects to return in the near future to live Miss Vivian Sims is in Kansas City visiting her sister, Mrs. Hickum. Miss Nora Hyder left Tuesday for Wichita, en route for her home in Oklahoma, after finishing a successful year at Dougherty's Business College. Rev. Henry South died Monday, Aug. 30. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from Mount Olive Methodist church. The remains were taken to Bowling Green, Mo., for burial. Mrs. Henrietta 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. and Mrs. Hugh B. White, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., are in San Diego and San Francisco attending the fair and having a nice time. Mr. White is a popular hotel proprietor at the Springs. Miss Jessie Hagan is able to be up and is much better at this writing, but are sorry to say that Miss Elizabeth is confined to her bed on account of serious illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. The Lane Chapel Sewing Circle was royally entertained last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Cooper, 1717 Fillmore St. The meeting today will be with Mrs. Cowans in Pierce Addition. Mrs R. S. Sims, president of West End club of Shiloh Baptist church, assisted by Mesdames Buffington and Mary Moran entertained at supper for the benefit of their club Wednesday evening at the home of the president. The acair was a success, financially. Miss Ruth Scott was hostess to an informal dinner party on Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Miss Ruth Bell of St. Joe. Covers were laid for Miss Bell, Mrs. Gentry, Miss Cleo Geraldyne Morgan, Miss Enid Link, Miss Era McAdco and Miss Scott. Messrs. Chas. Scott, William Gentry, Geo. W. Hamilton, Jr., and Geo. Slaughter were hosts to an auto party Tuesday evening for Miss Ruth Bell of St. Joseph, Mo. The guests were Miss Bell, Mrs. Gentry, Miss Cleo Geraldyne Morgan and Miss Herminia Wells. Mrs. Willa Smith, special representative on the staff of The Plaindealer, will visit relatives in Larned. She will return with her ccusin, little Willa McClain, and will be absent about ten days. When she returns she will resume her collecting tour of the city for The Plaindealer. The Kewpie club met at the home of Albert Connelly. 1195 Buchanan street, Tuesday evening, President Preston Smith in the chair. At this meeting the following officers were elected: Wm. Queenery, president; Smith Moody, vice president; Richard Bass, treasurer; Albert Connelly, secretary. Mr. W. T. Bell, of Newton, chef on the private car of Mr. H. W. Sharp, was an agreeable caller at this office Monday. He is one of the younger set that is proving his worth. He has a nice family. Mr. Bell was on his annual vacation which he will spend with his numerous friends in Kansas City. --- Mrs. S. F. Malone, city welfare worker, was in Manhattan on business in her line on Aug. 22, and Monday of this week she was in Beloit, returning on Tuesday. Next Monday Mrs. Malone will leave for Chicago to spend her vacation and take in the National Baptist convention and Negro Exposition. Frank Bates, one of the linotype operators on this rag, who had been quite ill, through the skill of Dr. J. L. Ransom, is able to stir around, but not work. In a short time he will go to Colorado, where he will sniff the health-giving breezes of the mountains. For well and joy a much needed rest. "Punny" Thompson, a "cub" who is showing great signs of speed, etc., will occupy a chair at the key-board while Frank is conditioning himself to "come back." 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 CREAMERY 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 Mr. C. H. Easter, a prosperous tiller of the soil, at Oswego, made this office a pleasant visit Monday. He was en route home from Wichita, where he had been in attendance on Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. He will visit Kansas City, Pittsburg, Fort Scott and Joplin, Mo., before returning to Oswego. --- Mrs. Cleo Ware Gentry entertained at a six o'clock dinner party last Sunday complimentary to Miss Ruth Bell. Covers were laid for Miss Bell, Miss Ruth·Scott, Miss Carrie Knott, Miss Enid Link, Miss Lela Graham, Miss Era McAdoo, Mrs. Gentry. After the dinner the guests were taken auto riding over the city. Mrs. Ellen Huddleson entertained at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening at her home on East Crane street, complimentary to Mrs. Ella Robinson of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Lillian Allen of Perry, Indiana, and Miss Luvenia Brown of this city, and teacher at Bartlesville, Okla. The dinner was in four courses and consisted of the most delightful dishes of the season. Mrs. Huddleson was assisted by Misses Louise Dupree. Arline Davidson and Hazel Harris, also Mrs. R. H. Wade who received the guests. The music for the occasion was furnished by Miss Harris. Mrs. Huddleston is an expert cateress and the guests realized this fact and could not depart without declaring her an ideal hostess. Those present besides the honorees were Mrs. Laura Granison, Mrs. Emma Bradley, Mrs. Maggie Brown, Mrs. Lillie Lamberson, Mrs. Pearl Waddlington, Miss 'Eva Phillips, Mrs. Alice Brown, Mrs. Angeline Williams, Mrs. R. H. Wade. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with fixtures at 310 Kansas Av. Cheap. Inquire of W. E.. Stewart, 326 Kansas Av. or Phone 1137. Mrs. Jane Washington, who has charge of the little folk's Sunday school class at Brown chapel, entertained them one day this week. It was an open air affair and was greatly enjoyed by the boys and girls. Mrs. Washington is one of Topeka's best Sunday school workers, especially among the little folks and she is accomplishing great things in her community. --- Dr. R. C. Wright, of the People's Drug store, was in Parsons a few days last week, where he had been called on account of the serious illness of his mother-in-law. He found his wife and children enjoying the best of health. When he left, his mother-in-law was greatly improved in health. Miss Ota Perkins, the obliging and accommodating clerk looked after the store during the Doctor's absence. Mrs. Ed. Wright is visiting at San Francisco, and Lo Angeles attending the exposition. She will be absent three months and will visit Spokane and other Western cities before returning home. Mr. Wright just returned a few weeks ago from a similar trip and has now sent Mrs. Wright to enjoy herself. They are progressive young people and save their money, treat their friends right and stand high in the community in which they live and enjoy themselves with their horse and buggy, attending the ball games, etc., with their time honored friend, Col. Jim Slaughter, who will be the housekeeper during Mrs. Wright's absence. DOUBLE TRACK BLOCK SIGNALS CONVENIENT SERVICE ALL THE WAY. Mrs. J. Coody Johnson, wife of a prominent oil promotor of Wewoka, Okla., and Miss I. Blanche Wright, instructor of English in Douglas High school at Oklahoma City, Okla., were guests of Mr. George Wright and sister on their return from a pleasant vacation spent in St. Paul, Minn., and Kansas City. Hon. John M. Wright, deputy county clerk, has returned from a trip to Boston, where he attended the National Negro Business League. He says they were highly entertained and that he heard an address from a Georgia minister, who said there was a certain class of men there who were not fit to live anywhere and as soon as they are dead, the better it will be for the community. Mr. Wright also stopped over at Washington and was the guest of Prof. John L. Harrison and brother; and also stopped at Chicago. He says the League had more live members this year than any year since its organization. --- Mr. Earl W. Beck, prominent merchant of Topeka was married recently to Miss Maude Glover, a popular young teacher of Kansas City, Kas. The Rev. Father George Gilbert Walker performed the ceremony. Mr. Beck is one of Topeka's leading young men, successful in business as a grocer. He is an officer in Saint John A. M. E. church, belongs to several orders and has all Topeka as his friends. Miss Glover's father was pastor of the A. M. E. church for years and was at one time pastor of Saint John A. M. E. church of this city. He was one of the leading ministers in the conference up until the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Beck have the best wishes of The Plaindealer. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH (Best. B. R. Ross, Pastor.) Sunday school was well attended and the pastor made a few remarks. $5.00 was paid in on the rally. Singing at 11 a. m. Prayer by Rev. Chisholm. Scripture lesson St. Mark 1:1-16, led by Rev. A. DeMoss. The pastor took for a subject "The Time is Fulfilled." Text St. Mark 1:15 and delivered a forceful sermon. The day was set aside as rally day and the Willing Workers club of Oakland paid in $5. At 3 p. m. there was prayer and song service, scripture lesson being led by Rev. Baker, from Psalms 57. The sermon was delivered by Rev. L. D. Stevens of the East Hill Baptist church and it was good to have been there. Miss Ethel Day of Kansas City is visiting Miss Bernice Steele, on E. 13th street. Miss Blanche Thompson has returned home after spending a month in Michigan and in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Hon. and Mrs. W. L. Sayers and son, Martin Wendell, of Hill City, were guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross last week. The play, "Crab Village", lyceum and fancy dress drill at Brown Chapel on Wednesday night of next week. Come out help the adult ladies. Only a few days more and the pastor, Rev. Ross, will complete two years' work, which has proved very successful. Let Sunday school teachers be on time, rain or shine. Mr. John Young of Wyoming arrived Tuesday morning to spend the winter in the city. Judge W. I. Jamison and wife have returned from a trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. While at the Springs they stopped at the Preachers' Home, which is located on one of the beautiful spots in the Western country and should be appreciated by the race. Mr. W. S. Scarboro, president of Wilberforce University also Mrs. Victoria Hailey of St. Louis, an or, ganizer of womens' clubs, were guests at the same time. Prof. Scarboro is one of the finest and best educated men in the country, and was en route to California to visit the exposition. Rev. and Mrs. J. W., Braxton are in charge of the Home. --- Mr. John Mosley was host to the Senior Literary club, Monday evening at his home in Auburndale. The house was beautifully decorated with potted and blooming plants. Besides the members there were many visitors and out-of-town people present. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Williams, of Kentucky, and Mr. Robertson. Mr. Mosley was assisted by Mrs. Esther Bennett, and no pains were spared in making it pleasant for the club. After the close of business, a two-course lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. A. G. Bigbee, Sept. 13. They declared Mr. Mosley and Mrs. Bennett ideal host and hostess. Mrs. D. Hubbard is president and Mrs. Wm. D. Queenry, secretary. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Blanche Smothers is reported on the sick list. Miss Helen West has returned from Ashton, where she spent several days as the guest of the Misses Work. Quite a number from Winfield attended quarterly meeting in this city last Sunday. Mrs. Williams of Iola is here on a visit. Miss Alberta Work of Ashton was in the city Monday. Mr. R. F. West has just finished harvesting a fine crop of peaches. He had some of the finest peaches ever marketed in Arkansas City. LOST—Information wanted of the whereabouts of my brother, Geo. W. Barclay. When last heard from he was at Wewoka, Okla. Any information of his wherein "I'll be gladly received. Write me at Banner, Nebraska. REV. T. B. J. BARCLAY. Any person write to this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. Always Ask Your Grocer For "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit Bakery on College Hill." G. L. Jordan, PROPRIETOR. Harris Flats EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. 624 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean Beds and all other conveniences. THE BEST MEALS SERVED! Only the patronage of the best people solicited. Terms reasonable. (MISS) CLAY ANNA HARRIS, Manager. H. C. HARVEY, Proprietor. Whitlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WROLLEY 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 leave 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 THE LOVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Ayene. 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Mr. Joe Daniels has had a vacation from the Hotel Campbell for about two weeks. Mr. Ulysses R. Smith received a letter from his father, Rev. R. H. Smith, of Mexico, Mo., stating that Mr. Theo. Baughman, road man for The Plaindealer, was there and met with much success. Mr. Wesley Jones of Cushing, is in the city. Quite a reception was tendered the delegates at the depot Saturday night from Tulsa. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Boldin have returned home and report "nothing doing" in Cushing. Mr. Wm. Upshaw is now with the Palace livery. Mr. James Askins was robbed last week of five dollars and some change while asleep. Mrs. Classie Bonner, of Parsons, Kansas was the guest of Mrs. Cinda Lee, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Lewis Connor and Miss Hannah Alberta of this city were married at Coffeyville, Kansas, Saturday and returned home. Mr. Anderson Rogers married Miss Tealy Meggs, of Rcbb Creek Saturday. Rev. William Harralson returned last week from a trip through Kansas and Missouri. Mrs. Harriet Ross was at Goose Neck Bend to witness the baptizing. Miss Bessie Rogers of Garnett is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Turk. Mrs. Jennie Turk, of Wichita, who had been visiting A. W. Turk and home folks has returned home. Quite a number went to Hayden Sunday to attend the ball game. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. (Leghorn Vicinity.) We are having some very cool summer days, which however are appreciated, especially by the farmers who are doing their fall plowing. Messrs. Clarence Briggans and Charles Wesley were guests of Sedan friends Sunday. Miss Nettie Wright, of Independence, visited Wednesday with Anna Reddins and guest, Miss Ora Mae Fitz. Miss Anna Reddins and Miss Ora Mae Fitz attended the reunion at Cherryvale Thursday. Mrs. Watson, near Dearing, remains about the same. Miss Myrtle Briggans is staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Merrill, who was ill was able to return to her home at Sedan Monday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Booker, who were guests of the former's sister, Mrs. M. C. Wesley and family, returned to their home in Oklahoma Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Redding and family were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Budke and family, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley and baby and Miss Juanita Washington of Independence and Mr. Dewey Robinson of Ochelata, Okla., were guests at the Wesley home Sunday. Mrs. Orlanda McFarland is receiving a pleasant visit from her sister, who resides at Parsons. Mr. Lee Allen, of Omaha, Neb., has been visiting his parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen the past week. Miss Viola Davis has gone to Council Bluffs, Ia., for an indefinite stay. Miss Rosetta Coleman, of Muskogee, Okla., and Miss Mayme Carter, of Manhattan, are the guests of Miss Ada Walls this week. Miss Ada Walls entertained at her home at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of Misses Rosetta Coleman, Mayme Carter and Rev. T. A. Bowers and Mr. Frank Allen, of Pendleton, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Clardy entertained a number of young people at their beautiful home Friday evening. Mr. Earl Beck and wife, of Topeka, visited a few days here the guests of Mrs. Elmer Douglass. Mr. Frank Allen, who spent his summer vacation with his parents returned to his home in Pendleton, Ore. Remember that a paper is a luxury same as anything else. A hint to ... wise is 'nough said. Mrs. Oates and Miss Jamison, popular school teachers of Oklahoma, City, Okla., spent Saturday with friends in the district. Mr. Charles Brown, of Wichita, Kansas, arrived Friday night to take a position with Billy Brown. the popular Vjctor tonsorial artist. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brazier, of Oklahoma, spent several days in the district visiting Mr. Brazier's cousin, Mr. J. W. Kimberling. Mr. Brazier is a government cotton inspector for that state. Mrs. Oates and Miss Jamison were guests of Mrs. Fred Hopkins while in Cripple Creek. Mrs. Walter Matthews was called home to Pueblo Saturday on account of the death of her sister, Miss Johnny Taylor. The Plaindealer extends sympathy to those bereaved. Mr. W. H. Bryant was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harris Sunday evening. They got her goat fair and square. Mrs. Hopkins was a business visitor in Victor Saturday looking after her patients. Mrs. Hardaman is on the sick list this week. Mr. William Morris, who had been sick for sometime, has been adjudged insane and was removed to Work's Sanitarium at Pueblo. Mr. Robert Wagner is able to be around again. Mrs. Robert Wagner and Mrs. George Caldwell entertained Messrs Sam and Arthur Waddy at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Oates and Miss Jamison, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner had their two angora goats, which were pets removed to their ranch. It was a great shock to Mrs. Wagner. The goats on departing cried and so did Mrs. Wagner: Mrt Frank Rawlins was a business visitor in Victor Sunday. GALLATIN, MISSOURI. The Willing Workers Sewing Circle met with Sybil Bleadsaw Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant time was had. Mrs. S. H. Cranshaw, Mrs. Frank Miller and Misses Eileen Walker and Neva Miller visited in Trenton last week and attended the picnic. Mrs. Ella Goodhart, of Saint Joseph, Mo., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Louise Madison. Mrs. Mary Bryant and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Bryant, have returned to their home in Oscaloosa, Ia. Mrs. Louise Madison entertained at dinner Friday. Those present being her daughter, Mrs. Ella Goodhart, of Saint Joseph, Miss Edith Randolph of Hannibal, Rev. J. R. Miner and Rev. L. H. Harris and wife. All report an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill of Grinnell, Ia., have returned to their home, after two weeks visit with home folks. Mr. Victor Magill is able to be out again. Mr. Caston Cranshaw is convalescant, but Mrs. Priscilla Green is not so well. Revival meeting is in progress at the A. M. E. church. Miss Randolph is preaching inspiring and instructive sermons, yet so plain that anyone can understand and be profited thereby. Rev. Thomas, the prison worker, was in town last week and visited both churches. Rev. J. R. Miner spent Sunday in Excelsior Springs. He returned home Monday, but left on the night train for Armstrong, where the Mount Zion District Association is in session. Much needed repairs are being made on the Wilberforce school house. Miss Lecna Butts is home again from a visit in Chillicothe. Mrs. Nina Miller visited in Trenton last week. Mr. Doc Walker, of Centerville, Ia., is the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Curry, of Utica, has joined his wife and baby at the Douglass home. THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. Hunting Bee. The Magic is 9 inches. MAIL SEND MO Address A BEAUTIFUL READ OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the earliest head of hair. 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Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansas, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my oldest girl, Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I have not heard from him or the girl from that day to this. I am a widow, left alone and would like to find my daughter. My name is Celia Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve nine 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 Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 1201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, SKAS When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Lee nard Jackson, 148, B. 4th St., West. Mrs. Henrietta. Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday; Wednesday and Friday; 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 808. 50 cents ▲ lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. News and Comment. Wants Capital "N" On Negro Boston. Aug. 19-Reports upon progress in business enterprises made by members of the organization were submitted by officers of affiliated bodies at todays session of the annual convention of the National Business League. Among other things these reports showed that in the fifteen years since the league was organized the total value of farm property in this country owned by Negroes has increased from $177,404.688 to $492, 892.218. Dr. Booker T. Washington urged the delegates to use all their influence to do away entirely with the use of the word "nigger", and to have Negro spelled with a capital N.—New York World. The World Moves The city of Yorkville, South Carolina, not long ago paid a striking tribute to a faithful Negro worker. His name was Hannibal Beatty. He was born a slave, and for over forty years he had been sexton of a prominent church for white people and had also been janitor of the court house. He was buried from the church he had so long served, and prominent lawyers, city and county officials and officers of the church acted as his pallbearers, while the Yorkville "Enquirer" published a eulogistic editorial in his honor.—The Outlook. Ex-Governor Blanchard on Abraham Lincoln Ex-Governor Blanchard, of Louisiana, said: "Fifty.years ago Abraham Lincoln was stricken down by the bullet of a misguided assassin. The greatest blow struck at the white people of the South was the sudden and untimely ending of the life of Lincoln. The white people of the South have come to recognize and appreciate the fact that Lincoln stands forth as a statesman and a patriot. Lincoln is today one of the great characters in American history—a veritable landmark in time. "God has put white men and black men to work out here together their destinies. All must put their shoulders to the wheel and develop the beautiful Southland."—X-Rays Democrat. --- The Barber Have you ever had, in your department, "Among the Colored People," mention of the fact that Eugene Lett will move to Oakland, Calif. Eugene Lett studied medicine while working as a barber, and this did not interfere with his being one of the very best barbers Atchison ever knew. He has been successfully practicing medicine several years at Emporia, and will move to Oakland Calif., because it is a larger field.-Atchison Globe. Dont Believe It "If those who believed, as Carlyle did, that the black man would always need a master could have foreseen the publication in 1914 of such figures as the Negro Year Book contains all but the most stubborn would have been convinced." Syracuse N. Y. Post Standard Lynchings There was a time when lynchings were frequent in many states, but now Georgia is the only one in the Union where mob law is common. Governor Harris, when he succeeded Governor Slaton, possibly felt that the turbulent spirit had subsided, but he was to blame for taking anything for granted in that respect. Knowing as he did the mobbish tendency in Georgia, the governor should have left nothing undone to protect Frank's life. Every one of the malefactors making up the mob should be brought to justice and tried for murder. In the meantime the good people of Georgia should start a state-wide campaign of education for law and order. Well may Georgia put on sackcloth and ashes!—Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala. The Lynching of Leo Frank. The lynching of Leo Frank is a blot upon the name of a great state. The victim was in the custody of the law, his sentence to death having been commuted by the late governor, by virtue of authority conferred by the constitution. The officers of the law were therefore, bound to protect their prisoner by, all means, even laying down their own lives, in case of need. A different view of a law officer's duty presupposes that law must yield to lawlessness whenever a strong sentiment exists against a prisoner. Needless to say, nobody's life would be safe on this theory, since the average mob does not wait for the courts and the governor to act.—Times-Picayune, New Orleans, La. $$$$ The South's Clearer Vision. Mayor Woodward of Atlanta, glorifying lynch law and warning ex-governor Slaton not to "return to Georgia for a year, if ever." and Tom Watson, striving to impart to the case of Leo Frank the false and sinister appearance of a race issue are fortunately not representative of their section. If there is in this tragedy a brighter aspect, it is the strong evidence given that the best men of the South disavow, denounce and despise the men and the deed that put a stain upon its honor. The blaze of publicity turned upon this conspicuous example calls keener attention than ever before to the dangers of the casual lynchings the South has tolerated. It may be that out of a flagrant and scandalous insult offered for the law and its sterner enforcement. A paper in Mary Phagan's Marietta home has found excuses for the murder of a ward of the state. One in Macon has stated, untimely but not without force, considerations which woke the anger of the people, though nothing could justify them in turning to mob violence. With these exceptions, no newspaper in Georgia has failed to rebuke mob spirit without hint of excuse, and to express in the most uncompromising terms, regret and shame for its recent manifestation. No journal in the North has put into more stirring words its horror of the crime than has the Atlanta Constitution. Leo Frank is, as the Constitution says, "only a detail in the awful story." It was "the state itself" that was lynched. "It is Georgia, Georgia law and justice, that was hanged upon that Cobb County tree." It is "the sovereignty of the state of Georgia" that has been "desecrated." There is away for Georgia to make amends to herself; and the leaders of public opinion are making clear the way. It is to punish the criminals who have degraded the state. It is to reform the lax discipline of her prisons that permitted the crime. It is to rebuke and punish threats uttered against public men like ex-governor Slaton who do their duty as they see their duty. It is to teach in every corner of the state a new and higher respect for the law. First of all, it is the task of the public officials charged with the law's execution to vindicate it against the mob who defied it.New York World. LAWRENCE. KANSAS Mrs. Effle Owens and daughters, Dorothy and Jennetta, of Manhattan, Kansas, were guests of Mrs. C., A. Woods recently. Rev. C. A. Woods was a recent visitor at Tonganoxie and preached on Wednesday night, Aug. 17th, for Rev. L. S. Watson of the A. M. E. church. Services at the St. James A. M. E. church were well attended on Sunday, Aug. 22, and all enjoyed the discourse. Rev. C. A. Woods went to Eudora on Tuesday evening of last week with a hay rack party and enjoyed the trip. Mrs. Mary Powell of Wamego, Kas., was a guest of Mrs. C. A. Woods recently. The picnic given by Rev. C. A. Woods and members of the St. James A. M. E. church was the hit of the season. Mrs. Jane Shephard is quite sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. McKissick, on Lincoln street. Rev. H. D. Harris of Argentine, Kans., preached for Rev. C. A. Woods and congregation on Monday night of last week. Mrs. Wash Perry, who has been quite sick, is much better. Quite a number of Lawrence friends were entertained in the city park at Eudora on Friday, Aug. 20, by some of the members of the Methodist and Bap- tist churches and among them were Rev. C. A. Woods and wife and Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Payne, Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Mrs. J. Wallace, Mrs. Maggie Fishback, Mrs. Mollie Harris, all of Lawrence, and Rev. D. Thomas of Edwardsville, with Mrs. Cora Harvey of Kansas City, and the following of Eudora to make up the jolly crowd: Mrs. Thomas Harvey, Mrs. Mary Fortner, Mrs. Anna Davis, Mrs. Mary Hacksworth, Mrs. Ellen Arkle, Miss Ellen Clark, Mrs. Charles Harvey, Mrs. Minnie Monroe, Mrs. Amanda Jones and Mrs. Joseph King. Those who acted as hostesses were Mrs. Tillie Harnel, Mrs. W. H. Harvey, Mrs. Mattle Lewis, Mrs. Maria Crump, Mrs. T. H. Johnson and Mrs. Greene Monroe. After a two course dinner the guests were entertained at swinging and other amusements until at 5:15 when those who had to go out of town, went to the depot, yet reluctant to depart, having had such a glorious time, and declaring those who entertained them to be ideal hostesses. SAVANNAH! MISSOURI Recently quite a number of the friends of the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rucker, (the former better known as "Sandy") who was married to Miss Mahalia Wilson of this city. The cribwd went about ten o'clock and made enough noise to wake up the dead, and were invited in. After a few minutes pleasant talk, a few jokes and a treat of oranges, cigars, etc., and all departed, wishing the couple long life and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Miss Grace Lewis gave a six o'clock dinner on Monday of last week complimentary to Miss Bernice Edwards and Mrs. Nannie Miles of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. F. D. Ransom was a recent business visitor at St. Joe. Flower-decked rooms, dimly lighted, a beautiful table and a delicious dinner in seven courses were not all that made the gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. U. Slaughter on Tuesday evening of last week a success. The pretty gowns of the guest* and the charms of the young hostess added their share. Reading by Miss Rosetta Lewis, music by Mrs. Slaughter and Mrs. Corine Phelps, a solo by Miss Florence Lewis were enjoyed. The out of town guests were Miss Hulda Banks of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Miss Bernice Edwards of Saint Joseph, Mo. The gathering is to be long remembered. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Mrs. G. Blackwell is visiting friends in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. M. Carr Slaughter, who spent sometime at Hot Springs, Ark., for her health, after visiting several days here, left Tuesday for Bartlesville, Okla. Miss B. Webster was called to the bed-side of her mother at Carthage, Mo., last week. Mr. Prisca Skinner, youngest son of Rev. P. D. Skinner, died Wednesday, August 18. We express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Rev. J. D. Rice, pastor of the M. E. church, returned from the District Conference with pleasant reports of a grand session Mr. Mathew Binkley recently of Pittsburg, is making his home with his sisters. Mr. Oscar Edward was a recent visitor in Kansas City, Mo., and Joplin. He reports a joyous time. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Edwards were recent visitors in Joplin, Mo. A large delegation attended the basket dinner at Timber Hill Sunday. Mr. Garnett Rogers was a visitor in Parsons Monday. Mr. Byron Martin and Crowder Morris have returned from Tonapoa, Nev., after an absence of two weeks. Macedonia Sunday school gave their annual picnic Tuesday at the home of Mr. Pete Smith. The Sardis Baptist church will give a picnic at Forest park Thursday. Miss Ruby White is visiting Topeka. Mr. Daniel Cartwright was a recent visitor in Coffeyville. Mrs. Mollie Wickware entertained at 7 o'clock dinner Wednesday in honor of Mrs. John Perry and daughter of Omaha Nebr., and Miss Leota Fletcher, of Pittsburg, Mrs. Gertrude Yancy and Edwina Pierce of Coffeyville. Mitsa Leota Fletcher, of Pitts. burg, is visiting Miss Edwina Pierce. Mrs. Georgia Douglass is visiting in Oklahoma. Mrs. John Perry and daughter, Hazel, of Omaha, Nebr., are visiting Mrs. J. A. Dodd. Mr. Pete Smith has purchased an automobile. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA. Mrs. Adam Loving's daughter left Sunday for Denver to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Vernel Benett. Mrs. Jennie Edwards is visiting relatives in Grand Island. Tuesday evening the 19th a large number of young people attended a birthday surprise party given in honor of Mr. Bert Patrick. Mr. Will Burton has purchased a five passenger automobile. Mr. Lon C. Thomas and two sons are visiting relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Wednesday evening a number of friends gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. Effie Beard. All present had a delightful time. Mrs. Lena Curtis, of Kansas City, arrived Monday and is the guest of Mrs. H. M. Williams. The Daughters of Bethel are holding their Grand Lodge at the Masonic hall. It is largely attended. Mrs. Vernon Young has returned from Kansas City, where she had been at the bed-side of her mother, whom she left much improved. BLACK HILLS, S. D. Miss Eulalia Kercheval, of Spearfish, is in California, for a visit with her sister. Miss Kercheval expects to attend the exposition. Mrs. William Moore 'spent Wednesday in Deadwood, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Poindexter. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Leads City, has been quite sick but is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. Mr. Campbell, state missionary for the A. M. E. church was in Deadwood and vicinity last week. Miss Thelma Burrell, of Omaha, Nebr., accompanied by her brother, William, Jr., are in Deadwood for a visit with Miss Ada Bell. Mrs. Clark, Sr., has been quite ill. She has been suffering from paralysis. CHANUTE, KANSAS. Mr. McBride, of Ottawa, spent Sunday in the city visiting Miss Maude Mace. Little Oneil Peterson is dangerously ill of typhoid. Mr. Henry Taylor attended the Masonic grand lodge at Wichita last week. Mrs. Lonnie Hale was indisposed Wednesday and Thursday. The Busy Bee club met with Miss Beulah Gaston Thursday night. Miss Stella Butler returned from Boley, Okla., Thursday. Mrs. Jerry Campbell left on Wednesday for Springfield, Mo., where she will visit for three weeks. Mrs. Ellis Dixon was removed from the Harrison hospital Thursday and is doing nicely. Mr. Fred Harris is putting a cement foundation under his house. Mr. Wm. Washington played ball with the Iola Go-Devils in Fort Scott Tuesday. Mr. H. K. Solomon returned Friday after spending two weeks touring the East. Everyone enjoyed themselves Friday at the joint picnic given by the Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools. Misses Perrin and Cole attended the dance at Iola Friday night. Misses Etta Hall and Georgia Foster spent Sunday night in Humboldt. Mrs. Johnson was in Ottawa Thursday. The Baptist church will hold a big rally next Sunday. Mr. Benjamin Ross states that he has one of the finest fields of corn in Neosho county. Mr. Samuel Mix, Jr., who has been spending the summer in Colorado, returned Saturday. The Baptist church was without a minister Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Goodseal are planning on spending a few days in Kansas City. Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps if an answer is expected. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWTH It removes dandruff and stops iting of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long soft and beautiful. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, mare, barley, oats, corn almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small trusses or large ones, with small payments. 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Open to Claremore, Oklahoma, and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Oakly 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 Manufacturer of High Grade —BODA WATER— Tel. 3648. 32rd and Lincoln St. WICHITA WAS ROYAL TO. MASONIC GRAND LODGE Order Shows Greater Progress Than Ever Before in its History...Ye Editor Makes Many Stops and Interesting Observations En Route to the Grand Lodge. We attended the Masonic and has many friends. Grand Lodge at Wichita last week and must say it was the best session ever held. Several thousand dollars has been raised during the last year and they have paid out several thousand to widows and orphans. Wichita has quite a number of white people who are friends to the colored people and are doing much to help them along business lines. Politics are on the boom and we find the many friends of Senator Stewart in- The Grand Chapter opened on Monday morning with C. A. Long, G. H. P., and the Commandery on Tuesday with Richard Hightower, G. E. C. The Grand Lodge opened its session on Wednesday morning at the Court House in the District Court room, which was crowded. Music was furnished by the Wichita Choral Society, composed of about fifty voices, assisted by the Chinneh orchestra. They sang some very beautiful songs, which was gratifying to the many visitors who had never before heard such vocal music. The exercises were presided over by D. G. M. H. I. Monroe. Dr. Grant Brown was master of ceremonies as Grand Master Hawkins did not arrive until 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, being delayed by high water. The welcome address was delivered by Mayor Bentley of Wichita and Mr. Henry James and responded to by Prof. J. M. Marquess of Kansas City The address of Mayor Bentley was the best we ever heard from the lips of a white man at a Masonic gathering. He cited several instances of his visits to colored lodges at Kingston, Jamaica, and countries of Sov America. He brought out the fact that the colored man was just as highly qualified for the degrees of Masonry and could carry them out as well as the white man. Mr. James' remarks were very timely and enthused the visitors. Prof. J M. Marquess has no equal as an orator and is a Demosthenes, no race excepted. The audience simply went wild at the conclusion of his speech and he was several times interrupted by applause. The session was held in the Masonic Temple and the ladies served meals on the second floor. Everything was convenient. Wichita covered herself with glory. The meetings of the Grand Lodge were harmonious and Grand Master Hawkins deserves great credit for the great work he is accomplishing for Masonry in the West. The street parade was held Friday afternoon and the march was made to the city park, where a big ball game was held between the K. of P. and the Masons, the Masons winning easily. There were several entertainments held in honor of the Masons during the week, and private dinners and luncheons were served. All the old officers were reelected except Junior Warden, who was not present. They are as follows: E. J. Hawkins, Grand Master. H. I. Monroe, Deputy Grand Master. J. W. Pierce of Pittsburg, Grand Senior Warden. A. Gregg of Quindaro, Grand Junior Warden. A. D. Hine of Salina, Grand Treasurer. J. M. Marquess, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. J. G. N. Soanes, Kansas City, Grand Custodian. Next meeting will be held at Hutchinson, Kan, in 1916. Mr. W. II. A. Clark, one of Wichita's oldest and most respected citizens, is employed at the Kansas National Bank, where he has been for several years, and is an intelligent, upright, educated Christian gentleman, successful in raising poultry. He and wife are very industrious and are leaders among the people. This year they raised over four hundred chickens, besides many geese and turkeys. They live comfortably and have no bosses, but do as they choose having won this independence by hard work. They have no children, but would be glad to adopt a boy from a good family. Mr. Pinchen lived in Shawnee county for years and his father and has many friends. Wichita has quite a number of white people who are friends to the colored people and are doing much to help them along business lines. Politics are on the boom and we find the many friends of Senator Stewart insisting that he be a delegate at large to the national republican convention, as he is an ardent Republican and a substantial business man and we see no reason why he should not go. We visited Marion and Pratt Kansas; also visited at Great Bend and Hutchinson and attended the Grand Lodge at Wichita.. This is the first time that we have ever spent any length of time at Marion. It is the county seat, and the home of ex-Governor Hoch. We found a pretty fair class of white people there. A few southern people are coming into this community and this fact foreshadows no good for the colored race. As a rule the southern White man does not want to see Negroes rise above $1.50 per day jobs, nor to enjoy the rights and privileges of other American citizens under the code of law. We find this in many towns where we visit and note the increase of southern whites with their prejudice. This prejudice is, however, little developed at Marion. We visited the Court House and found most of the county officers very pleasant gentlemen. Mr. John H. Alexander, County Clerk, is serving his first term. He is a native of the county. He is very popular and has been talked of as one of the delegates from that district to the national convention. Mr. John Penner, County Treasurer, and a Democrat, is serving his second term. He is a very gentleman and has lived in the county since '76 and is very popular and believes in giving every man an equal show. Mr. E Baxter, Clerk of the District Court, is an old veteran of the Civil war and was appointed to fill a vacancy and was afterwards elected. He was a member of Co. C, 17th Illinois Inft., was quartermaster of the state arsenal for four years at Topeka, and is an upright citizen. Sheriff M. L. Mansfield, who is an Ohican by birth, has lived in the county nearly forty years. He is a staunch Republican and has held that office for several terms. The only reason he does not hold it continually is because the law prohibits that. He usually serves a full term, lays off for awhile, and the citizens insist on his running again. He can come out at the eleventh hour and beat any man that can be put up in that county—if it was President Wilson. Mr. A. S. Zuisenberry, Register of Deeds, has lived in Marion for several years. He is an Illinoisan by birth and is a first class young man, and we expect to hear good things about him almost any time. He is an efficient business man and is well liked. Probate Judge Green is an excellent gentleman and a fine official, is honest and upright and very conservatives—one of the leaders of the county. The colored people of Marion are mostly old timers and all seem to be doing well. Nearly all of them own their homes. Among some of the more prosperous is Mr. A. L. Pinchen, who lives on the edge of town, raises hogs, alfalfa and corn. He is a very thrifty man and one who is succeeding. He has a family, and can make it anywhere; is a man who does not have to look for a job. The Holder Bros. are among the old citizens and conduct a good barber shop, are doing a fine business and have a host of friends. Mr. L. P. Pinchen, who came to this county in 1903 with a team of horses on a road wagon, is now farming over one hundred acres of land, raises wheat, corn and alfalfa, and also cattle and horses. He is also very was one of the most prosperous farmes of Wakarusa and Auburn. We found a young fellow running a good shining parlor, in the person of Clarence Simpson. He is doing fine work, as he attends to his business and saves his money, and if he continues doing this he will be a successful business man that will mean much to him in the future. He has succeeded in running the Greek shoe shiners from the town. Another successful man is Mr. A. J. Harris, a Tennesseean by birth, who conducts a nice barbershop, owns a nice home and has a wife and one son. He is a member of Zion City and a strong believer in the faith, is a member of Zion City and a was established some years ago by Dowie. Mr. Harris is worth about $3,000, owes no man and calls no man "master." Mr. L. King, who has been a resident of that town for only a few years, is an expert house cleaner and carpet layer and has all the work he can do. We visited the office of the Marion Record, of which Mr. Homer Hoch is editor. Mr. Hoch is a very popular young man and we hope he will use his editorial columns to such an advantage that all people, irrespective of color or previous condition, will receive equal recognition. Our next stop was at Great Bend, and we must say that from Marion to Great Bend we never saw so many fine looking farms of wheat and corn nor so many head of cattle, the only drawback being that the farmers were unable to thrash their wheat; some had not even finished cutting it, on account of the heavy rams. They were not complaining, howeyer, but waiting for an opportunity. At the Bend there are several prosperous farmers and the only thing now needed is a nice store, restaurant and rooming house. One or Wichita's leading business women is Mrs. Ada Coulter, and also one of the leading politicians of the state and the Republican party of Kansas and A. will be called upon to make speeches and organize clubs among the women in 1910. She owns valuable property at 343 N. Main St., worth $20,000 and owns other personal property valued at several thousand dollars. Mrs. Gertrude Wells of 902 Odell street, is our correspondent and agent. All who have news or other business for the Plaindealer will do well to see her. Some of the enterprising colored farmers should unite and erect a building and find someone to establish a grocery store, confectionery and rooming house. There are two restaurants in the town that serve principally short orders. The man who has the substantial business is Mr. Everett Selectman, having come there a few years ago from Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and is working both day and night. He has in connection a barber shop and clothes cleaning establishment. He owns some lots and a five room house and is working hard to get to the front. Will Warren, the chef, is a splendid cook, and is also of Kingfisher. The mere sight of his food is so tempting that one with a filled appetite can not resist the temptation to eat. Among some of the farmers, Mr. Jacob Brown, who farms over 500 acres of land and has 200 acres in wheat, 67 acres in corn, and has hogs, mules and other products. He has a wife and four children and is a hustler, and is one of the wealthy colored farmers in this county. The Robinson family of which Mr. Arthur Robinson is a mem- ber, owns several hundred acres of land and are prosperous farmers. Mr. Arthur Robinson has purchased an automobile recently and bought a nice residence in Huutchinson, Kan. They are O. K., "all wool and a yard wide." Mr. Israel Fancher is one of the lively farmers, owns 320 acres of land, mules, horses and cattle, and is fast coming to the front. He married Miss Jennie Stafford of Emporia, who is a very intelligent and cultured lady and is making good on the farm. She is looking fine and spoke highly, of the products and her many chickens. We would advise our city girls to get hold of some farmer and be happy. Mr. James Buchanan, who was recently married to a young widow of Topeka, is doing fine and is very happy since his marriage to this lady, who has joined in to help make life a joy and says everything on the farm is doing nicely and that she is perfectly happy. Our friend Ben Hampton is living at the edge of town and he and wife are happy, having over three hundred chickens, a milch cow, hogs, and are doing fine. Miss Zenobia Allen, of Western University, was at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Smith. They are well fixed and are very industrious people, with money in the bank, and will some day purchase a farm. Several colored people here own automobiles. Rev. J. H. Ralmey, pastor of the Baptist church, is a thorough business minister, has erected a fine brick edifice, owns a good farm and also conducts a junk yard where he buys old material. He is an upright Christian gentleman and is looking after the interest of his race and makes it his indispensable duty to visit public works or anything that is going on and sees to it that colored people get their proper recognition. He is the right sort of man a minister should be in every city and hamlet of this country—does not only stand in the pulpit, but gets out and helps his people. 'Rev. J. R. Ramsey, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is doing well and both he and wife are well thought of in the community. Mrs. Bowser, our former correspondent, has recently married. She is doing well and the Plaindesaler wishes her success. As a rule our good correspondents get married and the boy takes them off. We must seek some way to put a stop to boys interfering with our business. Great Bend has a good class of white people; not so many Texans or people from Georgia in this part of the country, and they treat the colored people fairly well. One of the most staunch friends of the race is Judge Lobdell, president of the First National Bank. He is a gentleman who can be relied upon to do the right thing at the right time, and is also one who will help those who will help themselves. His bank is used to help out those farmers who are hard workers and are trying to own something in the community. He does as much to help the colored farmer as the white; is fair and impartial. The many friends 'of Judge Lobdell insist on his being a delegate to the national convention. He does not know which proposition will be accepted, that of going as a delegate from the congressional district or as a delegate at large. It is sure he will go as one. He is a staunch and leading Republican of the state of Kansas. Mayor Dawson of the Bend is also a good man, an upright citizen, and will be found work in the harness of the Republican party in 1916. He thinks they can work better together than apart, as he was with the Progressives in 1912. We stopped over at Hutchinson a day or so and found everything moving along nicely. Our friend S. F. Owens, who has lived here since 1887, is a member of the police force and is a very fine and competent police officer. He has a claim of 160 acres of land. Miss Edith Ekelbrett, niece of Mr. Lena Polk, will soon go to Little Rock, Ark., to be married on September 18 to Mr. G. 'A. Garrett, a popular mall carrier of that town. Miss Ekelbrett traveled several years as a demonstrator of domestic science, She is a highly cultured young lady and her many friends wish her success in her new venture. Rev. W. P. Brooks, presiding elder of the Wichita district, has been very sick for several weeks, but is now able to be up and will be on his work soon. He wishes to thank his many friends for the kindly letters and donations of chickens and other good things sent him while sick. His wife joins him in sending thanks. Mr. T. H. Harris of 426 S. Main street owns the Elite Cafe and is one of the finest cooks in the county, and is doing fine and always glad to see his many friends. Rev. J. C. Rogers, who is pastring at Abilene, Kan., and is one of Kansas' leading ministers, was re-elected as moderator of the Southwestern District Association for the fourth time. He is a successful, honorable, upright Christian minister., and believes in progress in all lines that will tend to build up mankind. He owns a beautiful home besides other property. He has many friends in Hutchinson who recognize in him an able man who can do much to upbuild the race.. He is always on the job working to bring things to pass. STATE FAIR, HUTCHINSON. The official State Fair which will be held at Hutchinson, Sept. 18-25, 1915, is attracting more attention, this year than any fair ever held in Kansas. Horsemen, and stockmen from all parts of the country have deluged Secretary Sponsler with requests for entries in races, stock exhibits, etc. The official seal of the great state of Kansas, backed by the push, thrift and energy of that keen, farsighted business man, Hon. A. Sponsler, the secretary, will not only draw the largest crowd that ever assembled in Kansas in a similar occasion, but it will be by far the grandest and most elevating and instructive show ever witnessed on a Western racing course. Mr. Sponsler has never rested on his arms since the day he was tendered the responsible position he now holds, and past years' good, hard, earnest work will bear magnificent fruit. Hutchinson is a beautiful, modern, well kept, city, populated with a wide awake, enterprising people who know how to care for the "stranger within thy gate." The fair grounds are a thing of beauty, easily reached and close to the heart of the city and on the main car line. Elaborate preparations have been made for caring for the great throng that will visit this show of shows and no one will have cause to regret taking a little vacation at the official State Fair at Hutchinson. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, August 13th, 1815.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. ALICE, WEBBER, Plaintiff. Vs. No. 29606 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 true and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer of said petition. Cause of action, abandonment for one year. T. D. HUMPRREYS Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk. By Florence F. Scott, Deputy. Just now, Republicans are casting around for a delegate to the next National Convention. And from all indications, the honor will go to Senator Emerson Carey, the popular and well known Reno County salt king and statesman. Party leaders all over the state are busy generating sentiment for Mr. Carey, who beyond all doubt is the best man in all Kansas to take up the import ```markdown ``` Senator Emerson Carey. tant duty of assisting in the selection of a standard bearer for the Republican party in 1916. Mr. Carey has served in the state senate for years, and is regarded as the keenest, and most tar-sighted statesman who ever graced that august body. In business and politics, Mr. Carey has made a grand success. He is a good, sane, safe leader—one in whom the people are willing to trust on any proposition. In Rene County and that section of Kansas, there's nothing too good for Senator Emerson Carey. He has done as much, if not more, for Kansas as any one man in the state. Senator Carey has the best interest of, all the people at heart, and has devoted years of energy, and spent thousands of dollars to bring prosperity to the state and happiness to her people. Mr. Carey is a man of great wealth, power and influence. He is head of the world famed Carey Salt Co., at Hutchinson. He is the man who built Hutchinson and his salt business has brought more money into Kansas than any other concern in the state. The Republican party will show great wisdom if they select Mr. Carey to represent them in the next National Convention. 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., Lincoln Nebr. Chief Grand Scribe Hopkins, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, was in Topeka one day this week on business. A meeting of the Grand Officers was held at Chief Grand Mentor Wilson's residence. The following delegates from the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction attended the unveiling of the Moses Dickson monument at Saint Louis, Mo.; Chief Mentor Wilson, Chief Perceptress Emma Gaines, Daughters Julia Robinson and Gray and C. M. Johnson. Full particulars, will be given next week. NOTICE. The Topeka Plaindealer was made official organ for the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Salina and we request that each Tabernacle, Temple, and Tent forward to the office $1.50 for subscription and the paper will be sent to the Queen Mother, Chief Mentor and Perceptress. The paper is payable in advance and we will be glad to receive the subscription at the earliest convenience. aL. = fs es fh. a :